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Activities at the Inglis VFW

Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy

19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light. Contact us by phone at 352-447-3495. EVERY THURS-

DAY, our DartTournment starts at 7:00 pm, with Sliders Sandwiches, 2 for $2, served by

the Menís Auxiliary, 7:00-9:00 pm. Thursday, Dec. 25, CHRISTMAS DAY - Post opens

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

at 11:00 am; the on-duty bartender will determine closing time; please call to find out. Fri-

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

day, Dec. 26, 7:00-11:00 pm - Karaoke with Carlee. Wed., Dec. 31 - NEW YEARíS EVE

er: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com $5 per person includes music by Jody Beggs and B.J. Byrd 8:00-12:00 pm, finger

The Sandgnat Store at Yankeetown School allows students to spend sandgnat dollars that foods and champagne toast at midnight. Sunday, January 4, starting at 1:00 pm, enjoys the

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are earned as incentives for good behavior, work done on time and other positive actions Men's Auxiliary Dinner, with Burritos, $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

according to Shirley Walker managing the store in the corner of the library. During December Activities at the Inglis Amvets

instead of students getting a toy for themselves, gifts were available to pick out for family "WILD WEDNESDAYS" (public welcome, signed in) - All day, enjoy 50 cents wings

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members. After shopping with their earned dollars, the gifts were sealed and a bow attached and card games at 6:00 pm, and on Wed., Christmas Eve, we're adding Finger Foods and

by volunteer Terri Pipino. Shirley wanted to thank the teachers who support this project as Christmas Carols! THURSDAYS at 5:00 pm, we hold our weekly drawing (winner takes

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well as Shrimp Landing, AMVETS, PTO, Yankeetown Inglis Womans Club and others gave sup- 80%),and on Thurs., Dec. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY - we will hold the drawing, as usual.

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port in donations. If you have any new small toys or gifts suitable for this incentive project RED SHIRT FRIDAY (public welcome, signed in), all day, wear a Red Shirt, bring two

or a cash donation they will be welcomed and can be left at the school office. Photo/story by non- perishible items for our Food Bank , and your second drink is FREE, then at 6:00 pm,

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play "Show Me the Money." On SATURDAY, Dec. 27 (public welcome, signed in), play

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Double-Bonus Show Me the Money at 6:00 pm. On SUNDAY, Dec. 28, (public welcome,

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signed in), 9:00-11:00 am BREAKFAST is served, Karaoke with Cowboy Al 3:00-7:00

Three-carcrash woman

  seriously injures

pm, and at 6:15 pm, we hold our Queen of Heart DRAWING, now $7,000-plus! All day

A three-vehicle crash in Lecanto about 7:34 am, Tues., Dec 16, resulted in serious on "MADNESS MONDAYS," pay only $1.50 for well drinks, domestic beers and sliders!

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injuries to one of the drivers, 20 year-old Allyssa L. Witt of Lake. Panasoffkee, FL who TUESDAY is B-I-N-G-O" (public welcome, signed in) - Bingo, Bingo at 5:00 pm; the

was airlifted to Ocala Regional hospital. No injuries were reported to the other drivers. The PowerBall is now $200-plus! On WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE, We're

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report stated that all the drivers were wearing their seatbelt, and alcohol was not a factor in having a Party; starting at 6:00 pm, Prime Rib Dinner for only $15 per person and Contra

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the crash. None of the drivers carried a passenger.

Band will be playing Live Music until midnight, when we'll ring in the New Year!

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ms. Witt, who was driving a 1993 Hon- Inglis Round Table Meeting

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da Civic, was stopped on Saunders Way at Lecanto Hwy. (County Rd. 491), facing east

Commissioner Ann Morin will host a Community meeting. "Community Round

in the right turn lane. The second vehicle involved in the crash was a 2009 Honda Civic, Table Meeting" 2nd Saturday of each month 4:00 pm. Open for residents of Inglis to come

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driven by Hallie S. Teitelman, 44, of Crystal River, traveling south on Country Rd. 491 in together to discuss area needs and views. It will start in January . The 2nd Saturday.

the inside lane, approaching Saunders Way. The third vehicle was a 2008 Mazda 6 driven

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by Mary M. Ledoux, 21, of Lecanto, which was also traveling south on County Rd. 491 in

the inside lane, following behind Teitleman's 

Civic.

Candle left burning 

causes Homosassa fire

Sally Price, Realtor

On Dec. 19 at 5:55 am,Office,

the Citrus County Sheriff's  Division of Fire Rescue

responded to a residential structure fire 7471W. Autumn in Homosassa. Engine 3

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