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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
VA Clinic Enrollment
Annual Meeting
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
The 2016 Annual Meeting for W.A.R., Inc. (d/b/a Withlacoochee Aquatic Restora-
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
tion) will be held on the evening of January 25th at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club,
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday Friday between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
5 56th St. Yankeetown. Doors open at 6 PM and the meeting will begin at 6:30. Our guest
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
speaker is Sky Notestein of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. He will
214 for verification of military service.
make a presentation about the ongoing Lower Withlacoochee River Environmental Assess-
The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient services to include Primary Care and
ment project formulated and managed by W.A.R., Inc. The meeting is open to the public
Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and eligibility, contact Peggy Morris
and you are cordially invited to attend.
at 352-746-8004.
34th Annual Soup-A-Thon
Activities at Inglis AmVets
Calling all soup makers....reserve your spot today to try for the title of "Best
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone 352-
Soup Chef" in the area. The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club will hold their Soup-A-
447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with
Thon Saturday, January 23rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Bring your favorite soup and join
daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale,
your neighbors at the clubhouse on 56th St., Yankeetown. Sample them all and vote for
daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN
the best...tasting fee $7.00. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three tastiest soups;
GUESTS ARE WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts
1st place $50, 2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10. The proceeds from this event go back to
at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - win-
the Yankeetown-Inglis community in the form of donations made to various organizations.
ner takes 80%; must be present and signed-in to win. On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a
They also help defray the cost of maintenance for the A. F. Knotts Public Library building,
red shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our Food Bank, and your second drink
which is owned by the Woman's Club.
is free, then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." SATURDAYS enjoy Cajun Food all
Lions Club 4th Annual SUPERBOWL WEEKEND
day, and play Double-Bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. On SUNDAYS, breakfast
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & SALE: Come have breakfast at the Inglis Yankeetown Li-
is served 9:00-11:00 am; enjoy Karaoke with "Debbie G" (Jan. 24) 3:00-7:00 pm; and at
ons Club, 22 59th Street, Yankeetown, on Saturday February 6th from 8 am to 11 am.
6:15 pm, we hold our Weekly Queen of
Heart DRAWING - approaching $2,500! On
Pancakes,eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and orange juice $5.00 per person! Kids 10 and
MADNESS MONDAYS, we have a Bowling Tournament at 6:00 pm! On TACO TUES-
under eat free when accompanied by an adult. Browse the items for sale and buy a treasure
DAY, enjoy Tacos and our Drink Special, Marguerita's for only $1.50, and play Bingo at
to take home! If you have items to donate, please call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message
5:00 pm; the Powerball is approaching $300!
to arrange for pickup or delivery. Thank You for supporting your local Lions Club.
James (Jim) Arthur Travis, 85, Inglis Scholarship
the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman'sAvailable are
Applications
with thaton January the passing of James (Jim) Arthur Travis,
It is sadness we report
Applications for
Club scholarship awards
available. The awards are open to students who attend public school, private school and
85, of Inglis. Jim passed
8th in Shands Hospital, Gainesville after
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a lengthy bout with his health. Surviving is Jim's wife Shelby Travis of Inglis, those home-schooled. Also eligible are those who are attending college and maintain a 3.0
4 sons, 3 step children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Jim was GPA, and those who have worked after graduation but now have concrete plans for resum-
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
ress: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Inglis for two or more
born in Flint Michigan and as a baby, moved to Melbourne Florida where his ing their education. Applicants must have lived in Yankeetown or FL 34446
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father was a contractor. At age 10 the family moved back to Michigan where years and be a current one: (352) 489-4588who do not meet447-5788
Ph resident. the Education Committee on a case by casecriteria Get your
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Jim eventually spent 9 years as a police officer in Burton, and retired with 30 apply and will be evaluated by
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years at General Motors.
In 1979 Jim moved to Inglis with Shelby and in 1980 they were married. Jim did Knotts Public ory.NewscastStreet, stopes.com · TheHealthcaster.com Club
Hist Library on 56th erArchiv by the Thrift Shop behind the Woman's
contracting work and worked on many of the homes in Inglis and Yankeetown. Jim, with or download from the Woman's Club website, www.yiwomansclub.com. All applications
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com
must be post marked or received no later than April 2, 2016 to be considered. If you have
Shelby always at his side, devoted his spare time to volunteerism. He served 7 years as a
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Town of Inglis Commissioner, 5 years as an Inglis volunteer firefighter, among other town further questions, call the club at 352-447-2057, or email: yiwomansclub@gmail.com
functions.
Three Scholarhips Available from Elections Office
Tammy Jones, Levy County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to announce the opportu-
He served on the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranch Caruth Camp Board of Associates,
nity for local college or university students to apply for a $1,200 scholarship through the
Yankeetown Inglis Republican Club and was chosen Citizen of the Year one year by the
Florida State Association of Supervisors of Election (FSASE), a statewide, professional
Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce for his volunteering to the community.
organization of sixty-seven Supervisor of Elections in the State of Florida, providing a
Jim devoted 20 years to the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club serving 2 times as president and
forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.For further information, please contact
being awarded the Melvin Jones Award, the highest award you can receive from Lion's
the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-486-5163 or tammy@votelevy.com
Club International. Shelby said there would be a Celebration of Life at the Community
Church Yankeetown the end of March or first of April.
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