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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Medicare 2010 Annual Enrollment For Part D Drug Plans Begins
Do you know how much your current Part D Drug Plan is going to cost you next year?
Do you know the cost of your drugs in the Deductible and in the Gap? Do you know when
you will hit the Gap? Do you know if there is a less expensive plan out there that cov-
ers your drugs? Medicare Part D’s Annual Enrollment period runs Nov 15th to Dec 31st.
SHINE, a volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to help answer your
questions. Bring your Medicare Card, your current Part D Plan card, and your prescrip-
tion drug bottles. There will be a worksheet to complete. To find a site near you or to be
referred to a volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243.
Peace Lutheran Holiday Services
There will be mid-week services held through Advent, on Wednesday evenings,
December 16 and 23. These services will start at 7:00 p.m. Preceding the service a fellow-
ship meal, provided by the congregation, will begin at 6:15 p.m. The Candlelight Service
on Christmas Eve will begin at 7:00 p.m., December 24.
Christmas Day Service is at 10:00 a.m., and will be followed by a Christmas Day
Feast. Everyone is encouraged to make these special services a part of your holiday sea-
son. Peace Lutheran Church, the “Church On The Hill,” is located on US-41, 5 miles north
of downtown Dunnellon.
Friday was Customer Appreciation Day as well as a Christmas celebration at Perkins State
WGP Participating in Give A Day, Get A Day
Bank in Inglis. A wonderful assortment of refreshments were provided and a visit by Santa
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) at Yankeetown has been selected as one
was a highlight of the gathering. This year in the “spirit of giving”, the bank decorated the
of the sites for Walt Disney’s ‘Give a Day; Get a Day’ program. Walt Disney is encourag-
tree in the picture and business and individual customers joined the bank in donating cash
ing the public to volunteer at one of the selected public parks across the country. In return,
or something from their businesses to be given to a deserving family to make their holiday a
you will earn a day at Disney. The WGP will hold their volunteer days on January 23
little brighter. The envelopes on the tree contained the different gifts donated to the family.
and 24. On Saturday, January 23, volunteers will participate in sprucing up the Preserve.
The tree and generous gifts were presented to the family Friday afternoon. Helping others
Sunday, January 24, volunteers will sponsor “Withlacoochee Nature Day” for the public to
is part of what makes the celebration of Christmas special. Always giving smiles with their
learn more about our ecology, wildlife, and environment. Make this a family affair. For
service are standing: Tammy Flick, Susie Barber and Melissa Hicks. Kneeling are: Cery Loge-
more information contact Ellen Klee at 352-447-5439.
man and Ashley Jones. Photo by Sally Price
ManFlorida-On DecemberAt Gun Point  Office investigated a
Robbed 18, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff’s
Weekly BINGO at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club
Doors open at 6pm, with BINGO games beginning at 7pm. All proceeds from
Williston,
BINGO go toward college scholarships for local students. Players are invited to come
robbery that occurred in east Williston.
early to purchase their BINGO cards and enjoy goodies from the “Thursday Kitchen.”
Detective Mike Bell met the victim at the Williston Police Department. The vic-
You’ll also have time to check out what’s new in the Thrift Shop. Bring your friends and
tim reported that he just been paid and he was robbed at gun point. The victim stated that he
come out for the fun.
was at the BP gas station in east Williston and was approached by an unknown black male
that needed a ride. The victim gave the suspect a ride and upon arriving in the area of the
4500 block NE 210 Ave the suspect took the victims cell phone and made a phone call. A
short time later another black male walked out of the woods armed with a gun and robbed
the victim at gun point of an undisclosed amount of money. During the robbery a witness
saw the suspects and yelled at them and they fled the area on foot.
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identify-
ing the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Mike Bell or you can
remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477. Suspect # 1: Black male,
5’07-5’10”, medium build, wearing dark stocking knit cap, dark shirt, grey pants and pos-
sibly white tennis shoes. Suspect # 2: Black male, last seen armed with a long gun.
Free Program at A.F. Knotts Library
Enjoy a multicultural journey of imagination as award-winning storyteller, Carrie
Sue Ayver, presents “Stories of Florida- Con Sabor!” at 2 p.m. January 18 at the Knott’s
Public Library, Eleven 56th Street, in Yankeetown. This free program is sponsored by the
Florida Humanities Council and the Friends of the Library. The public is invited.
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Where Customer Service is our Priority
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Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
The Manatee Division of the Navy Sea Cadets would like to thank everyone for a successful
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vided the alley and the proceeds were given to the Navy Sea Cadets. Thank you to Homosassa
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Printing for their donation of fliers for the wonderful event. The Sea Cadets would like to
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thank everyone who came out to support them. If you know a child interested in joining the
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Dimplex Electric Fireplace Sale
$ As Low as it Goes $
50
Prices Good ‘til January 3rd
Store Stock Only
Food Ranch Plaza, Inglis