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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Save Crystal River celebrates kick-off
Community Events
of restoration project work in Kings Bay
Volunteers Needed
Bored? Need student service hours? The Inglis Recreation Committee is seeking
volunteers for the 2015 Inglis Halloween Festival to be held on Friday, October 30 from
Save Crystal River, Inc. (SCR) Kings Bay Pilot Restoration Project work was
5-8pm at the Inglis Community Center. Upwards of 50 volunteers will be needed to make
recognized last week with a kick-off celebration to highlight the progress to the community.
this year's event a success. Volunteers will be needed in the maze, games for young and
This historic event highlighted the progress of its contractor, Gator Dredging, Inc. of Clear-
old, the kitchen, prize tables, jail n bail, and ticketing. Anyone volunteering for 3 hours will
water, and the removal of invasive algae with their state of the art equipment from canals
be given VIP parking, free admission to the maze and 4 games and a free meal. For more
that feed into Kings Bay.
information or to sign up, call Freda at the Inglis Post Office or call 447-0236 and leave a
The restoration project will remove the invasive, toxic algae called Lyngbya
message. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
(Ling-bee-ah), from 3.4 acres of canals that feed Kings Bay
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The algae is choking the springs and has turned once crystal clear waters dark and Trail of trunk treats
cloudy. Lyngbya reduces oxygen and crowds out native plants, threatening manatees and
2015 Town of Inglis Trail of Trunk Treats - A safe alternative to trick or treating.
other wildlife.
Friday October 30 from 4-5:30pm. Trail begins on Inglis Avenue and continues along
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Following removal of the Lyngbya, Sea and Shoreline of Ruskin, Fla. will plant a Highway 40 W to the Inglis Community Center. Parking at the Community Center, the
hybrid of native eel grass known as "Rock Star" and cover it with special cages.
Food Ranch Plaza, and designated areas. Applications available at Inglis Town Hall. Spac-
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The critical final restoration stage will be a one-year maintenance program to ensure es selected and assigned on 10/21/2015. For more information see Freda at the Inglis Post
the newly planted grasses are well established so they can thrive and continue to spread Office or call 447-0236.
throughout the project area.
Thrift Shoppe
The Kings Bay Pilot Restoration Project impacts everyone in Crystal River and
The Second To None Thrift Shoppe, located behind the Yankeetown-Inglis Wom-
Citrus County and the economy and quality of life depends on the waterways. The project an's Club is open Tues thru Sat 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm Thurs before Bingo. The clean,
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is funded byS. $1.6 millionHomosassa, Florida 34446 is being closely watched by other freshly decorated shop with bright colors and new layout will enhance your shopping ex-
5093 a Orwell Pt., legislative appropriation and
Florida cities and counties who have similar problems with invasive algae. Following the perience. Stocked solely by donations from club members and the community, it is one of
Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788
pilot project completion, four subsequent phases will clean all the Kings Bay canals costing the least
her: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com expensive in the area.
approximately $30 million.
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Woman's Club Loan Closet
Medical emergencies happen when you least expect them. While many are not
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prepared for such an occurrence, the Loan Closet at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
is ready to help.
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and promotes physical independence in spite of a medical dilemma.
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The Loan Closet also welcomes donations from our community. All donations
received, are inspected and sanitized so they're ready for use. Call the club 352-447-2057
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Medicare Part C (Health) and Part D (Drug) Plan
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2015 Annual Enrollment Period for Year 2016 Thursday, Oct 15th Monday, Dec 7th,
2015. Bring with you your Medicare Card, your 2015 Plan card (if any), and all your Pre-
scription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your prescriptions from your pharmacy.
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