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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Vendors needed for Inglis Health & Wellness Fair
Vendors wanting to participate in a Health and Wellness Fair to be held at the
Inglis Community Center on Sat., March 20, are asked to call charline Reed of comprehen-
sive Home Care at (352) 586-8249.
There is no charge for the space. However, as space is limited, please call early to
secure your participation in this event.
Tables and chairs will be available to vendors. Hot dogs and drinks will be avail-
able at a nominal fee.
The event is co-sponsored by the Manors (Crystal Gem, Pleasant Grove and Sug-
armill), comprehensive Home Care and the Inglis-Yankeetown Women’s club.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
$6.50 Donation, Wed. March 17th 4-6pm; Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church;Corned
Beef and Cabbage Dinner; Drawing for $50.00 Money Tree; Come join us for food and
fellowship.
Education Salad Luncheon
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will be holding their Education Salad Lun-
Tuesday night AMVETS National Officers dropped in on Inglis Post 447 on their way to their
cheon, Wednesday, March 17th at Noon. For $6.00 you can sample over 40 delicious
National Service Office Training Seminar at the Plantation Hotel in Crystal River Florida.
salads prepared by our members, have homemade dessert and a chance at the many door
Pictured (front) Maria Isaja (Human Resc. Director), Duane Miskulin (current Natn. Com-
prizes donated by local merchants. All proceeds from the luncheon go to Yankeetown
mander), Patty Piening (current Natn. Ladies Aux. President), (back) Jim King (Natn. Exec.
School for special projects.
Director, Past Natn Commander), Joe Piening (Exec. Director Natn. Service Foundation, Past
This will be the last chance to purchase tickets for the gorgeous quilt donated by
Natn. Commander), John Sisler (Past Natn. Commander, Trustee NSF). Photo by Sally Price.
Club member and Master Quilter Helen Siegel. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. The
Ft. Island Gulf Park Beach
drawing for the quilt will be held at the luncheon. The Woman’s Club is located at #5 56th
St., Yankeetown. For questions call 352-447-2057.
reopened to swimming
Open House For New FEMA Flood Maps
The open house is set for Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 4 - 6:30pm at the
The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Section has removed signs prohibiting
Inglis Town Hall. The open house is an informal event open to everyone with questions
swimming at Ft. Island Gulf Beach Park. The beach had been posted last week after the
about flooding, flood insurance, or building requirements. The open house is hosted by
Citrus County Health Department Division of Environmental Health issued an advisory
state, federal, and local officials who will be there to answer your questions. The open
because of high bacterial counts.
house also kicks off the public comment period for adoption of the new maps.
The Health Department lifted the advisory Friday after water samples taken for
Annual Meeting for WGP
the week of March 8 showed acceptable levels of enterococci and fecal bacteria.
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve will hold their Annual meeting
Though the beach was reopened for swimming, the retesting was done before
on Sunday, March 21, at 4:00 p.m. at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve. Prior to the meeting
heavy rains at the end of the week, and health officials caution that it is not uncommon for
we will have a general cleanup session starting at 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Come
lakes, rivers, and coastal area waters to become contaminated with germs from sewage,
early and enjoy a lunch, a stroll on our beautiful trails, do some Geocaching or sit and enjoy
animal waste and water runoff following significant rainfall.
the quiet beauty of the Preserve. We are located on Hwy 40 in Yankeetown, FL.
Wilderness Circle – Spring Equinox – Saturday March 20, 2010
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee Indian descent is in charge. Weather permitting,
Inglis RABAC to sponsor “Easter Eggstravaganza” on April 3rd
there will be a fire in the Circle. There will be a free ceremonial entry with prayers offered.
The Easter Bunny comes hopping to the Inglis Community Center to hide eggs
Indian blood not required, but just the Indian heart.
and take pictures with all the children who come to see him. The Easter Egg Hunt lineup
The Equinox is when the day and night are equal in length. The Spring Equinox
starts at 9:45 A.M. and the hunt starts at 10:00 A.M. There will be three age groups; new-
marks the time when the days will grow longer. Pot luck follows the Ceremony and then
born to 2 years old, 3 years old to 6 years old, and 7 years old to 12 years old. Parents can
afternoon music.
help with the under 2 set. There will be lots of prizes and candy to be found. After the egg
Next is: April 25, Sunday – at 11:00 AM – Earth Day Ceremony. – The Girl
hunt, children can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Please bring baskets to
Scouts will raise the colors. Their parents and friends are also invited. Last year the Girl
collect eggs. New this year will be a “Cake Walk” with prizes for the best cakes donated
Scouts planted a pine at the Circle from the Trail of Tears in honor of Earth Day. Contact
for the event. The fee to play in the Cake Walk is 50 cents per round.If you plan on donat-
Betty Berger bberger@bellsouth.net (352) 447-2736 for directions to the Circle
ing a cake for the Cake Walk we would like them to be turned in on Friday April 2,2010
between 6 P.M. and 8 P.M. at the Community Center. If you are unable to come at this time
352 447-4588 Citrus:352-621-4588
please have them turned in the day of the event by 9:00 A.M.The Eggstravaganza is free to
the public,but donations are always accepted.
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
If you would like to make a donation to help the RABAC board make this event a
success, please call Tanya Berecz at (352) 447-0805 or you can stop by Inglis Town Hall.
Where Customer Service is our Priority
We still need prizes for the egg hunt and candy for the children.
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
Withlacoochee Wilderness Canoe & Kayak Race and Rally
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Join in the fun of the Second Annual Withlacoochee Wilderness Canoe & Kayak
Race and Rally, 9:30AM, April 10th. Hosted by Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc., all
Enhance your Health
proceeds will help fund the efforts of the organization to protect and preserve Florida’s
REMOVE Iron, Sulfur,
SERVICE
Nature Coast and its’ water sources for the benefit of everyone.
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
Registration fees received before March 26th are $35 canoe - $25 kayak - $35 tan-
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Whole House Systems RENTALS
dem kayak. Any entries after March 26th will be at the launch site only (8am-9am) and are
Odor & Cyanide
- $40 canoe - $30 kayak - $40 tandem kayak. These fees include entry, race hat (guaranteed
only for pre-registration), fruit, water and lunch. For more information call Jack Schofield
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
at 352-447-6152.
Clyde Cosgrove Builders, Inc.
Homes • Additions • Remodeling • Stables • Barns
795-1248
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Fax: (352) 795-0941
www.HomesByCosy.com
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Model Homes at 11145 W. Bentbow Path
at U.S. Hwy. 19 , Crystal River, FL