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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
February FHP Checkpoints
Community Events
During the month of February, the Florida Highway Patrol will conduct driver
Church Baked Steak Dinner
license and vehicle inspection checkpoints to focus on vehicles being operated with such
Baked Steak Dinner,Fri. Feb 10th,Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,4:00
defects as bad brakes, worn tires and defective lighting, and drivers violating laws.
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For $6.50 you can bring you valentine to an early dinner. Drawing for
Citrus County inspection locations: COUNTY ROADS: 39, 470, 480, 486, 488,
a $50.00 gift card to Helen Nursery. Take Out available. 352-447-2506. Come join us for
490, 490A, 491and 494. LOCAL ROADS: Highlands St., W. Cardinal St., Century Blvd.,
food and fellowship.
Elkham Blvd., W. Pine Ridge Blvd., Dunkenfield Rd., Rock Crusher Rd., N. Croft Ave.,
Joy Circle Luncheon
W. Seven Rivers Dr., W. Venable St., Pleasant Grove Rd., Green Acres Blvd., Fort Island
The JOY Circle of the Yankeetown Community Church will be holding a Soup &
Tr., W. Riverbend Rd., Fishbowl Dr., Miss Maggie Dr., Gobbler Dr., N. Citrus Ave., Turkey
Salad Lunch on Saturday, Feb. 11th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Donations $5 for adults and $3
Oak Dr., Dunklin Ave., W. Yulee Dr., N. Citrus Springs Blvd., W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.,
for children under 10. Desserts will also be available.
Turner Camp Rd., Istachatta Rd., W. Highland St. and Old Floral City Hwy.
On Tuesday February 14th,at 7 pm, Pianist Stan Rottman will be at the Yan-
For traffic, road condition and weather reports, maps and other safety tips, visit the
keetown Community Church. Please come and share this time of praise and worship with
FHP website at www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/ or call 511 on your cell phone for up-to-the minute
us. There will be light refreshments to follow.
updates.
If you have a valid Florida driver’s license or identification card, you can register
Attention all Levy County Residents
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on Feb. 9, 2012 at the Inglis commu-
your emnergency contact information, online - at www.flhsmv.gov - to gives law enforce-
nity center. It will start at 2 p.m. and go until 3 p.m. Please bring a form of identification and
ment immediate access to this information in cases of an emergency.
Woman arrested for animal cruelty
proof of residence whether it is a water bill, electric bill or some other kind of bill showing
your name and address on it. This distribution is a first come, first served food distribution.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.
7 animals emaciated and sick; 3 inches of feces on floor
Woman’s Club Thrift Shop
Brenda Kay Nordstrom, 47, 683 Gilbert St., Bronson, was arrested by Dep. Ella
The Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club has been a staple in the
Anderson with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 31, charged with felony cruelty to
community since 1966. Starting out at Town Hall, then moving across the street from the
animals.
Izaak Walton Lodge. When the Post Office moved to its current location the Thrift Shop
Dep. Anderson responded to Nordstrom’s residence due to a complaint of ani-
lost most of its walk-in customers. In an effort to regain those customers, members of the
mal cruelty. She noticed two malnourished, emaciated dogs inside the fence and smelled
Woman’s Club rolled up their sleeves and set the plans in motion to add on to the club-
an extremely foul odor, similar to a decomposing body, coming from the residence. She
house. That was accomplished in 1984 and the shop has been gaining steam ever since.
requested back-up before going inside. When they entered the house, deputies found de-
Stocked solely by donations from club members and the community, the Thrift Shop is one
plorable, unsanitary conditions, with three inches of animal feces on the floor. The animals
of the finest in Levy, Citrus and Marion Counties.
were emaciated and the cats had mange and possibly other diseases. While clearing the
In January the shop hours were expanded to five days a week, Tues-Sat 10am-
house, deputies heard a noise coming from a bedroom and discovered several cats locked
1pm and the community has responded by keeping the volunteer workers hopping to sort
inside a bedroom, clawing at the door, attempting to escape the nasty room.
donations and make sales. This allows the Woman’s Club to give back to the commu-
Deputies cleared the interior of the residence. The conditions were so bad, in-
nity throughdonations to Yankeetown School, local Fire Rescue units, maintaining the AF
vestigators had to put on biohazard suits and respirators to process the crime scene. Levy
Knotts Library and many more.
County Animal Control responded and removed five cats and two dogs from the residence.
For the month of February, all men’s, infant and children’s clothes will be BOGO
Nordstrom admitted to knowing the condition of her animals. When questioned
(buy one get one free). As a way to thank those who have served our country, a 10% dis-
as to why she did not seek medical attention for the animals, she replied, that due to their
count is offered to all Veterans (with ID) on their total purchase. For questions or informa-
conditions, she knew they would be euthanized. She was transported to the Levy County
tion call the club at 352-447-2057.
Jail and received a $ 5,000 bond on her first court apearance.
Establishing a Florida Native Garden
You are Invited to our Informal Meetings about Learning how to Establish a Flor-
Kings Bay Rotary Sportsmans Showcase
ida Native Garden Next meeting is: Friday, February 10th 10 am at Levy County Extension
The 17th Annual Sportsman’s Showcase comes to Kings Bay Plaza, US 19 in
office 625 North Hathaway Avenue Bronson.
Crystal River, Thursday, February 16th thru Monday, February 20th. Show hours are 9 am
At these meetings we will share why growing Native Florida plants may be easier,
to 6 pm daily. Refreshments will be available. Say “good-bye” to winter and “hello” to
less expensive in the long run, and may provide food, nectar and cover for butterflies and
warm, sun-filled days with the latest and greatest in recreational vehicles and boats.
birds. This is open to the public. Are You Interested??
Proceeds from the event will benefit many Citrus County charitable organiza-
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
tions. For more information call 352-613-0136.
Yankeetown Community Church , located on Route 40 West, 2 miles from traf-
Stargazing at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
fic light on US 19 in Inglis, will be having its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on
Saturday evening, February 11, the Chiefland Star Party Group is presenting a
Feb.21. From p.m. – 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall behind the church. We will be serving
telescopic view of the stars and planets at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, 1001 Old Rock
all-you-can-eat, made from scratch , buttermilk pancakes with sausage, apple juice, coffee,
Road, Yankeetown. There is no entrance fee. The program will take place near the Ellie
and tea. Price is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10 years. The proceeds will benefit
Schiller Education Center. It will begin with a laser show of the Winter Constellations.
Our Father’s Table. A food ministry that feeds the poor. Do come and join us for delicious
Several large telescopes will be available for viewing including the largest “GoTo” Scope
food, fun, and fellowship.
in the Southeast. The late rising moon gives little night light interference for better stargaz-
Nature Coast Business Development Council Meets
ing conditions. The preserve has very low artificial lighting, which adds to the experience
The Nature Coast Business Development Council will conduct its regular monthly
and is hard to find in our electrified environment. For your safety, we recommend arriving
meeting 8:30 am Feb. 14, 2012 at the Dogan Cobb municipal building in Bronson.
before sunset (6:00 pm) to sign in. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. In case of cloud cover,
The board will discuss its relocation from its current office in Bronson to Workforce Con-
a slideshow program will take place at the Education Center. We will see you at the WGP
nection’s Levy Resource Center in Chiefland. There will also be discussion about economic
rain or star shine! This event is another Friends of the WGP presentation.
consulting work for the council, and a project to create a “first response” packet for pro-
spective businesses in Levy County.
Levy County Executive Committee Meets
The packet would contain, among other things, Census and demographic details,
The Levy County Democratic Executive Committee will be holding its’ regular
information on quality of life, resources to start a business and related business contacts.
monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the Bronson Restaurant, 157
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Hathaway Avenue, in Bronson,. All party members and supporters are invited to attend this
very important, open meeting.
William Roberts
Bobbalu's Free Sub Club Card
352-228-7470 Buddy & Fred's Hardware
williamroberts3816@yahoo.com 352-447-3816
44 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Get yours at Inglis Super Stop
Window Cleaning
Buy Any 4 Foot Long subs, anytime,
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
50
Pressure Cleaning
get one Free!
Now Open
Wood & Concrete Seal
4th Down & Free
Sunday 10-4
Painting
352-447-4464
LOCAL REFERENCES
Hwy 40 at US 19 - Inglis
FL License 2287470S