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Be careful buying vehicles

Community Events

after Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy,

Thrift Store Hours

A reminder that the Second To None Thrift Shoppe at the Yankeetown-Inglis

In the wake of the major flooding on the Eastern Seaboard from

Woman’s Club is closed for the holidays until Wednesday, January 2nd. After Christmas,

the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reminds car buyers to be

when you’re making room in your closets for all the new, remember to donate your gently

alert for signs a car is being sold without the disclosure it was damaged by flooding.

used items to the Thrift Shoppe. With brisk sales the first two weeks of December, they’re

Florida prohibits dealers licensed with the state from making any false, mislead-

in need of all types of men’s and women’s clothing and shoes.

ing or deceptive statements about the condition or history of any vehicle and specifically

South Levy Little League Sign Ups

requires the disclosure of Salvage vehicles to consumers. Salvage is the category for flood-

Due to the Holiday’s the next South Levy Little League Board meeting will be

damaged vehicles. The sale of a vehicle without proper disclosure also may violate Unfair

held on Jan the 3rd at 6:30 at the Inglis Town hall. We still need more volunteers, umpires,

Trade Practice laws.

coaches please come on out and help out. The next registrations will be on Jan the 5th and

While a car may look perfectly fine on the surface, it could have hidden defects

Jan 19th at Food Ranch from 11am to 3pm. Please contact Kim Millen or Renee Cooley for

that are not immediately noticeable. Flood damage can compromise the car’s computer and

registration forms or other questions.

safety mechanisms, which pose significant safety hazards to the new owner.

Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Bingo

Here are some steps to take before purchasing a car if you suspect it may have

The Bingo balls will be bouncing again on Thursday, Jan. 3; doors open at 6pm

been flooded: (1) Take the car to a qualified mechanic to inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

and games begin at 7. A great time to show off your favorite Christmas present or some of

(2) Be alert for too-good-to-be-true prices. Take the time to inspect the car yourself.

those goofy family photos we all have. All proceeds from Bingo go toward Scholarships

Check the engine for a high water mark on the block or radiator, which is a clear

for students who attended Yankeetown-School for two or more years.

indication the car has been flooded.(3) Look for rust or corrosion on wires and other com-

Do You Have Questions About Medicare?

ponents under the hood.(4) Be suspicious if the carpet smells damp or has mildew. (5) Shop

Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-

at a reputable dealership. (6) Be aware that flooded vehicles often end up at car auctions.

ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Low Income Programs

(7) Before buying the car, ask the dealer to obtain a report with a detailed history of the car.

or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida

Ask for the Carfax report. Easy to order on the internet.

Department of Elder Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased

If you are having issues with a possible flood vehicle that you purchased from a

and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-

Florida dealership, please contact the Motorist Services Regional Office closest to you by

262-2243 to be referred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: Wed, Janu-

looking under your county listing on the following web page http://flhsmv.gov/offices/.

ary 9th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus Co sites By appt

Individuals selling cars via advertisement or on the Internet are not regulated by

only. Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.

the state, so be especially careful in purchasing through these venues.

One final word of caution. The Newscaster staff spoke with several used car deal-

Attention Levy County Residents

H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on Jan.3,2013 from 2-3pm. Please

ers in the area last week. One dealer said there are many ways a title can be "washed" to

bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill.

make it look legitimate. One step usually involves titling the vehicle in another state, and

The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you there.

then re-titling in Florida.

1st Annual Inglis Music Festival Saturday, January 19

Sunday Sampler Welcomes Two Petes and a Mike

The first workshop starts at 11am, with Mark Johnson for basic frailing banjo

The Sunday Sampler offers music lovers the opportunity of being entertained by 2

instruction, bring your 5 string banjo! At noon a workshop by Steve Thomas for fiddle,

Petes and a Mike on January 13, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in the historic Dunnellon Depot, 12061

mandolin, and guitar; bring your instrument!

S. Williams St., Dunnellon.

The concert begins at 2pm with Ron Pearson, Treble Hook, West Coast Bluegrass

This group hails from Floral City and is composed Pete Hennings, Pete Price, and

Band, Rye Whiskey, Black Water (with special guest Mark Johnson) and the featured per-

Mike Jurgensen. They are three diversely talented musicians and songwriters, who are long

formance with Mark Newton and Steve Thomas. There will also be an open mic showcase

time friends who joined forces because of their love for harmonies. All three have per-

for local talent, so bring your instruments.

formed at festivals and acoustic venues around Florida for many years, both as solo artists

The event is FREE and will be held outside at Inglis Central Park – behind Town

and as members of other groups, including Myriad (Jurgensen & Hennings), Jon Semmes

Hall. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on and get ready for some great music!

and the Florida Friends (Hennings and Price), and Sno Rogers (Price). With Price on lead

For further program information, contact the Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber

guitar and bass, Hennings on guitar, bass, mandolin, and fiddle and Jurgensen on guitar

of Commerce at 352 447-3383. For vendor information, please contact Marian Matchette

and harmonica, these three musicians add vocal harmonies to the mix to produce a magical

at 352 897-6472.

musical blend. Mike is a three time winner of the Will McLean Florida Song Contest.

The trio has been compared to Crosby, Stiles, Nash and Young and to the Eagles - with a

We’re looking for Super Soup Makers!

The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club annual Soup-A-Thon and Bake Sale will

Florida flavor. It should be a great way to spend the afternoon at this first Sunday Sampler

be held Saturday, January 19th from 11am-1pm. Everyone is invited to enter their favorite

of 2013.

soup to vie for the title of “Souper Chef”. Call now to reserve your spot to win a cash

Donation is 10 dollars at the door and includes complimentary snacks at intermis-

prize...$50 for 1st place, $25 for 2nd and $10 for 3rd. Space is limited to the first 30 soups

sion. Funds help support artists who educate through writing and singing about Florida.

registered.

For information call 352-489-3766.

The clubhouse on 56th St. becomes an old fashioned County Fair where you can

Bird Walks at Wildlife Park

join your friends and neighbors to sample the delicious soups and vote for your favorite.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa

Visit the Second To None Thrift Shoppe to check out the new arrivals and pick up some

Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon Society, will host

homemade treats at Sweet Magnolia Confections. If all the tasty soups have filled you up,

a bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday, January 26, 2013.

take some treats home for a “midnight” snack.

An experienced birder from Citrus County Audubon, will lead the walk on this

The Soup-A-Thon will be your last chance to purchase tickets for the Sweet Mag-

trail--one of 19 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the West Section of the Great

nolia Gift Basket Raffle. The basket, valued at over $100, is full of wonderful beauty

Florida Birding Trail. Participants should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to the park’s

products and sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day. Get your tickets, $2.00 each or 3

Visitor Center. The bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Binoculars and a field guide are rec-

for $5.00 starting Jan. 2nd at The Second To None Thrift Shoppe, Thursday Bingo or at the

ommended. Participation in the bird walk on Pepper Creek is free.

Soup-A-Thon on January 19th. The drawing will be held at 1pm after the “Souper Chef”

Bird walks are planned monthly from January through April. For more informa-

is crowned. Call the club at 352-447-2057

tion and to register, call (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002

email news to: news@thenewscaster.com

Read about more events on our website:

http://thenewscaster.com. Go to the events page

Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

Randy Alumbaugh

Brandell Campbell

Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm

Subs and Fried Chicken

Quarry Mgr.

Construction, Inc.

Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"

New Homes - Renovations - Additions

HOURS:

Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties

St. Catherine Quarry

Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.

www.alumbaughconstruction.com

Now Open

Aggregates Division

Office (352)793-4526

Licensed & Insured CRC058012

Florida Region

Dine-In

or Call-Ahead

Fax (352)793-5682

Bushnell, FL. 33513

Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

Randy Alumbaugh

U.S. Hwy. 19

for Take-Out

447-4464

(at C.R. 40)

Cell (352)427-6664

brcampbell@cemexusa.com

Fax: 352-447-3013

Shell Gas

Cell: 352-266-7113

352-

Inglis, Florida