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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
VA Clinic Enrollment
Lions Club 4th Annual SUPERBOWL WEEKEND
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & SALE: Come have breakfast at the Inglis Yankeetown Li-
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
ons Club, 22 59th Street, Yankeetown, on Saturday February 6th from 8 am to 11 am.
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday Friday between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
Pancakes,eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and orange juice $5.00 per person! Kids 10 and
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
under eat free when accompanied by an adult. Browse the items for sale and buy a treasure
214 for verification of military service.
to take home! If you have items to donate, please call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message
The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient services to include Primary Care and
to arrange for pickup or delivery. Thank You for supporting your local Lions Club.
Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and eligibility, contact Peggy Morris
Soup-A-Thon Thank You
at 352-746-8004.
Despite the weather last Saturday, the 34th Annual Soup-A-Thon at the Yan-
Activities at Inglis AmVets
keetown-Inglis Woman's Club was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who braved
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone
the wind, rain and downright cold temperatures. At times it was standing room only as
352-447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with
the crowd moved around the room to sample the many delicious soups. In the end, the
daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale,
taste buds did their job and picked the three tastiest soups: 1st place: Paula Wilde #4
daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN
with Shrimp/Corn Chowder; 2nd place: Tina Collins #8 with Caldo Verde Portuguese and
GUESTS ARE WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts
3rd place: Ritchie Bullis #5 with Richie's Salmon Chowder. Thank you to all club and
at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - win-
community members who shared a soup in the competition with special thanks to our four
ner takes 80%; must be present and signed-in to win. On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a
restaurant contributors; Riverside Inn, Shrimp Landing and Sunrise Outpost all in Inglis
red shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our Food Bank, and your second drink
Yankeetown and Dan's Cam Stand, Crystal River.
is free, then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." SATURDAYS, enjoy Cajun Food all
With all the wonderful baked goods that were sold, it's a sure bet no one left hun-
day, and play Double-Bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. On SUNDAYS, breakfast
gry. The Thrift Shop had a steady flow of customers checking out the latest arrivals. Stop
is served 9:00-11:00 am; enjoy Karaoke with "Cowboy Al" (Jan. 31) 3:00-7:00 pm; and at
by Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pm to see new items arriving daily.
6:15 pm, we hold our Weekly Queen of
Heart DRAWING - approaching $2,500! On
MADNESS MONDAYS, we have a Bowling Tournament at 6:00 pm! On TACO TUES-
DAY, enjoy Tacos all day; Drink Special - Marguerita's for only $1.50, and play Bingo at
5:00 pm; the Powerball is approaching $300!
Homosassa Amvets Meeting
AMVETS POST 89 will meet Thursday February 4th at 6:30 PM at the Cootie
building on Veteran's Drive in Homosassa, FL AMVETS membership is for all honorably
discharged veterans and current members of the armed forces including National Guard,
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Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. For questions call Floyd Blodgett, First Vice Com-
Serving
Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
mander (352)220-3339, email - 2retiredbees@gmail.com Floyd Blodgett, Publicity Di-
rector
Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
James W. Webber, 81, Inglis
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
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James W. Webber, 81, of Inglis, formerly of St. Petersburg, died at his
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daughter's home in Ocoee under the care of Cornerstone Hospice on January
15th, 2016. Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; son, Roger (Heidi)
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of Bayou Vista, TX; two daughters, Terri O'Neill (Jim) of Ocoee, and Linda
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Wilson (Jim) of Tierra Verde; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchil-
dren. He was predeceased by his oldest son, Scott. Jim was born in Auburn,
MA to the late Albert J. Webber and Pauline Knight Webber, where he lived
until joining the United States Marine Corps at age 18. He later served as an Aviation
Electrician in the United States Coast Guard, retiring in 1975 as a Chief Petty Officer and
earning numerous commendations.
After retiring from the Coast Guard, he owned several small businesses in St. Pe- 1st place place winner Paula Wilde with chairman Shae Thomson. More photos on pg12.
tersburg, including Jim's Babalu Bar and Grill. Jim and his wife enjoyed 13 years on the
road as fulltime RVers, travelling the United States and Canada, and settled in Inglis in
1999. He was an avid HAM radio operator (N4LUW), and an active member of AMVETS
Post 447 in Inglis, where he served as a Trustee, Canteen Advisor and Judge Advocate. Jim
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