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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and,confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
site call the ElderHelpline atm1-800-262-2243. SHINE will be at: Wed, Mar 10th, 10:00-
Noon AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library.
Environmental Presentation at A.F. Knotts Library
Cynthia Barnett , author of award-winning, Mirage, will present “Blue is the New
Green: Water Sustainability and the Future of Florida” on Saturday, February 27 from 1-3
pm at the A.F. Knotts Library in Yankeetown, 11 56th Street . The Friends of A F Knotts
Public Library, the Inglis/Yankeetown Woman’s Club, Withlacoochee Area Residents and
the Inglis/Yankeetown Lion’s Club are sponsoring the event.
Ms. Barnett will discuss interesting facts from research for her forthcoming
book, Blue is the New Green: An American Water Ethic, to be published by Beacon Press
in 2011.
Share Distribution
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-
Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds communities
through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income re-
quirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
As with every Woman’s Club fund raiser, the Chili Cook off Saturday was a natural success.
Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, February 27, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
The weather was still nippy enough to make folks come out for the test for chili competition.
Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as a Select Host Site.
Jolene White and Grover Owens sample one of many choices before voting for their favorite.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered
23 variations of this cool weather dish entered the competition. Winners were: 1st place-
this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 352-489-5249, or stop by the
-Gracie Hodge #20--3 Meat Chili; 2nd place--Jennifer Madison #1--Bad To The Bone; 3rd
SHARE Host Site at Peace LutheranChurch, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
place--Ralph Dixon #12--Turkey Corner Chili; Gracie actually took the winner soup title in
Beginning Computer Classes in Inglis
the recent soup-a-thon. The members of the Woman’s Club are always in a fund raising mode
A beginning computer class at Inglis Community Center starts on March 3, 2010
and are such great supporters of all the local projects. The community always comes out to
at 6:00pm at no charge and the class is designed to help local people improve their com-
Woman’s Club functions as well. These ladies have a really great reputation in everything
puter skills to become more employable. If you need to speak to me further about this
they do. Thanks to everyone. Photo by Sally Price.
Joseph Posselt, 86, Inglis
please do not hesitate to call me at 352 229 0477.
Come out and meet the candidates!
Joseph Posselt, 86, of Inglis, passed on Friday February 20. Joe was proceeded in
Come out and meet the candidates running for the Inglis Town Commission. This
death by Sally, his wife of 63 years and son Hugh Anthony. Joe and family moved to Inglis
forum will be held Saturday, March 6 from 2 – 4:00 p.m. in the Inglis Community Center.
in 1972, where the family ran the Fishcomber Motel across the river. Joe started his busi-
There are three commission seats open with four candidates running; two incumbent Com-
ness, Posselt Plumbing, in 1976 and was well known around the community as “Lefty.”
missioners Richard Kellman and Drinda Merritt, plus Michael Andrew White and Sherry
Joe and wife Sally did not miss many Inglis Town meetings and were very active
Ely. The election will be held March 9th, 2010.
“watch dogs” of town business until their health made it impossible to attend. Joe served
A number of important issues will be discussed. Bring your questions and hear
6 terms as an Inglis Commissioner. Joe is survived by 8 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 5
how the candidates will respond to the issues most important to you. This event will be
great grandchildren. Daughter Patty Thompson has faithfully met their needs locally the
moderated by Marilyn Ladner and is sponsored by the Recreation Advisory Board Activi-
last few years and is known well herself for her position at Yankeetown School.
ties Committee (RABAC). Refreshments will be served.
The family will receive friends Friday at Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon
Accordian Adventures
from 6 to 8 PM with a Vigil Service Friday 7 PM as well. Mass for Joe will be at 11 AM
“Accordion Adventure” meetings to be held the third Wednesday of every month at ZIP’S
Saturday at St Anthony The Abbott Catholic Church on C 40 A (SE 193 PL).
ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE - 11738 Broad St (US 41) Brooksville from 6:00 - 9:00 PM;
Joe and Sally played a vital role in the development of Inglis and were friends to many.
Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00 PM; early bird specials - extensive menue. We are an informal
group of accordionist / enthusiast of all levels of performance. Join us for our “Happty
Meet the candidates
St Patty’s Day” on March 17th. Public welcome.
Contact Cathy 352-686-0975; Peg
352-442-5574
running for theTown Commission of Inglis
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