PAGE 10 - November 23, 2011
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Medicare Part C (Health) and Part D (Drug) Plan 2012 Enrollment
SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to as-
sist you in making the best informed decision for your 2012 Medicare Part D Drug Plan
or Medicare Advantage Plan. Bring with you your Medicare Card, your 2011 Plan card
(if any), and all your Prescription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your prescriptions
from your pharmacy.Please call 1-800-262-2243 for a site near you or to be referred to a
SHINE volunteer. Wed, Dec 14th (Enrollment Ended) 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library
(Yankeetown),Marion County: Dunnellon Public Library; Tues, December 6th 10:00am-
Noon.
Inglis VFW Fundraiser Yard Sale
YARD SALE, Sat., Dec. 10th - The Inglis VFW Post, located at 520 Hwy 40 East
in Inglis, is having a yard/craft sale on Sat., Dec. 10th, from 7:00 a.m. until ? Everyone is
invited. Directions: in Inglis - travel about one mile east on Hwy. 40 - from U.S. Hwy. 19.
For VENDORS, the cost for a table is only $10. Please call (352) 447-3495 for additional
information.
Womans Club Thrift Shop Reminder
A reminder, the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Thrift Shop regular hours are
Tues, Wed and Fri 10am-1pm and Thurs 5-7pm. The shop will be closed the week of
Thanksgiving and reopen Tues. Nov. 29th 10am. Remember 15% off all men’s clothing for
Where else can you lose a race and still win $100? Stan Plonske visiting from Minnesota got a
the month of November and as a way to thank those who have served our country, a 10%
surprising phone call Sunday afternoon saying that his duck #218 was the last duck over the
discount is offered to all Veterans (with ID) on their total purchase.
finish line. Stan is pictured receiving his winnings from Ellen Klee, President of the Friends
Levy County Tourist Development Meeting
of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (FWGP). The winning duck #282 was sponsored by Lisa
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting
Crawley of Yankeetown. Lisa generously donated her $300 winnings back to the Friends. All
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6 pm, At: Levy County Visitors Bureau,620 N. Hathaway
proceeds go towards the soon to be open Ellie Schiller Education Center located at the Withla-
Ave., Bronson.The meeting is open to the public.
coochee Gulf Preserve, 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown,FL. If your lucky duck is yet to come
in or you missed a sponsorship, watch for us next year at the Yankeetown Seafood Festival.
Folk Artist Concert Series
In the meantime be sure to enjoy our views throughout the year at the Withlacoochee Gulf
The Withlacoochee Area Residents Folk Artist Concert Series kicks off again Dec
Preserve! Photo by Marsha Drew
3rd at Rainbow Springs State Park, 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road just north of Dunnellon.
IPD Seeking Children & Donations for Shop With A Cop
A donation of $10.00 per person will get you to the Felburn Pavilion where all the action
On Monday, the Inglis Police Department’s started its drive to recruit both chil- happens. Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and homemade desserts will be on sale starting at
dren and donations for it 3rd-annual Shop with a Cop program.
5:30pm with the entertainment beginning at 6:30pm.
You can register your child for this program, or make a donation, at the police
Up first is Keith Hope and Charlie Creek, a Florida-based Americana group that
department, Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Donation checks are true Florida Folk stars. They’re regulars at events across the state, including the presti-
should be made to the order of: “Town of Inglis Police Donations” and mailed to or dropped gious Florida Folk Festival. A 6th generation Floridian, lead singer Keith Hope is that rare
off at the police department., located at 26 Hwy. 40 W. in Inglis, Florida, 34449. If you have combination of Florida cracker and singer/songwriter dedicated to preserving our Nature
questions, please call the IPD at (352) 447-0303.
Coast and all of our State’s natural beauty. At 7:50pm, Aripeka takes the stage. Their
The children whose names are randomly selected for the shopping trip will be name comes from the only Seminole chief that successfully defied the order to go west
allotted a specific amount of money with which they can purchase Christmas gifts for on the Trail of Tears. Their music is an eclectic blend of new and old folk with a touch of
loved ones. Registrations will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 15. The children will be bluegrass and an emphasis on fun. Original songs reflect band members love of Florida and
selected in a drawing on Friday, Dec. 16, and selected children will be notified on Monday, its environment; especially its beautiful rivers. Set aside Dec 3rd and meet us at Rainbow
Dec. 19. The children will meet at the Inglis Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 Springs State Park, 5:30pm for a wonderful meal, delicious desserts and great music. What
p.m., to head-out on their fun shopping expedition at the Ocala Walmart located on Hwy. better way to spend a Saturday night! For questions call 352-447-5434 or 352-795-4506.
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Inglis Annual Christmas Parade
The parade will be held on December 10 at 4:00 pm, starting at the Food Ranch
and ending at the School. After the Parade, Santa will be at the Inglis Community Center
for all the Children. Pictures will be taken with Santa. Anyone wishing to enter the parade
can pick up an application at the Inglis Town Hall or contact: Janice Bell 352-447-2261.
NARFE Annual Christmas Luncheon
Chapter 776 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) As-
sociation cordially invites Chapter members and guests to our combined Annual Christmas
Luncheon and 50th Anniversary Celebration on December 12, 2011 starting at 11:30 PM at
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the Inverness Golf and Country Club, 3150 S Country Club Drive, Inverness, FL. Cost is
$18 per person and includes salad, entrée, dessert and wine. This will be a special celebra-
Hose up to 2” - 6 Wire
tion because of our 50th Anniversary with the keynote address given by our Region III VP,
Mr. Donald Stewart. Please mail your reservation with payment to Secretary, Chapter 776,
P. O. Box 614, Lecanto, FL 34460 by December 3, 2011. Check should be made payable
to NARFE Chapter 776. Remember to bring a new unwrapped Toys-for-Tots gift for some
needy boy or girl. For further information, call (352) 527-3991.
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
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William Roberts
Bobbalu's Free Sub Club Card
352-228-7470 Buddy & Fred's Hardware
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42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Get yours at Inglis Super Stop
Window Cleaning
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
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"Unique" Septic Chemicals
Wood & Concrete Seal
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LOCAL REFERENCES
Hwy 40 at US 19 - Inglis
FL License 2287470S