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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Veterans Service Office Searching for Veteran Discounts
Need Help Understanding Medicare and with Your Medicare Costs?
Citrus County Veterans Services Division is compiling a list of local businesses
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
that offer veteran discounts. If you are a local business and would like to include your dis-
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
count information on this list, please call 527-5915 with a contact phone number, amount/
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
type of discount and required proof of veteran status.
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
The Veterans Service Office provides guidance and assistance to veterans and
provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
their families to assist with navigation through state and federal VA systems and participate
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
in coordination with local charitable organizations and businesses to ensure veterans and
at: Wed, March 9th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus
their families are receiving as much assistance as possible from the local community. For
Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
more information, please call the Veterans Service Office at 527-5915
Education Salad Luncheon
VA Clinic Enrollment
Only three weeks to the highly anticipated Education Salad Luncheon at the Yan-
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
keetown-Inglis Woman's Club. Groups from near and far will gather at the Clubhouse
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
on 56th St., Wednesday, March 9th at 12 noon. Join us for a great afternoon of fun, food
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday Friday between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
and prizes. As always, proceeds from the Salad Luncheon will be donated to Yankeetown
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
School for a special project.
214 for verification of military service. The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient ser-
Over 40 salads and a delicious homemade dessert will be offered for a donation
vices to include Primary Care and Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and
of $10.00 (advance sale only, if available $15 day of event). Get your tickets now so you
eligibility, contact Peggy Morris at 352-746-8004.
won't miss out on tasting all the mouthwatering homemade salads. Plus, you have a chance
American Legion Fishing Trip
to win one of the many door prizes donated by our Community Partners. 352-302-1771.
American Legion Post 155 is sponsoring an all day fishing trip on Saturday, March
Nature Coast Challenge
12, 2016. Participants will meet at 330am at the American Legion on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy.
A Catch, Photo, Release Kayak Fishing Tournament hosted by the Inglis Yan-
and carpool/caravan to Tarpon Springs. Bait and tackle are included in the ticket price of
keetown Lions Club will be held Saturday April 9th, 2016. (Canoes and other non-motor-
$70 per person. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase on the boat, and
ized watercraft allowed!) The Captain's Meeting will be at the Lions Club on 59th Street
personal coolers are allowed (beer only; no liquor or glass bottles). Anticipated return to
in Yankeetown at 7:00 PM Friday April 8th. Catch the longest redfish or trout to win an
Crystal River is 6pm.
Tickets are available in the Post lounge at 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake
individual category or the combined length redfish/trout grand slam for cash, trophies and
Hwy. and must be purchased in advance as participation is limited. This event is open to
prizes! There's also a "Mixed Bag" competition and Jr. Angler prize. The donation to par-
the public and minors must be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact
ticipate is only $40.00 until 3/9/2016 after which a late entry fee of $15.00 is added. Din-
Second Vice-Commander, Gerry Kaufman at 407-218-9139 or 352-795-6526.
ner provided at the Captain's Meeting! Free Tournament T-Shirt! Please call for complete
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
details and application 352 505-7936.
Veterans Office Announces Schedules at Local Libraries
The Citrus County Veterans Service Department has announced the following rvTheInglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
Se ing many Hats of Vultures
schedule for the Floral City and Homosassa Library branches. Representatives will be at
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Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
4:00 pm on March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016, and May 5, 2016.
specialist at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will give a great presentation on
Veterans Services staff will be at the Homosassa Library, located at 4100 S. "The Many HatstesVultures". Most people have·aNewscasterArchives.com
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2016,and May 19, 2016. To schedule an appointment to see the Veteran Service Officer, think you know vultures, you'll be surprised to learn about their family units, how they help
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please call 352-527-5915.
rangers in Africa and more. These birds are much more than just the clean up crew! After
the presentation those who wish can Editor: the Preserve's Observation Tower to try and
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Activities at Inglis AmVets William Crow
AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone 352-447-4473. spot our local vulture friends!
Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with daily specials, Woman's Club Loan Closet
and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale, daily, for our
Medical emergencies happen when you least expect them. While many are not
weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN GUESTS ARE prepared for such an occurrence, the Loan Closet at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts at 7:30 pm. On is ready to help. The Loan Closet also welcomes donations from our community. All dona-
THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - winner takes 80%; tions received, are inspected and sanitized so they're ready for use. Call the club 352-447-
must be present and signed-in to win. On THURSDAY, March 3, the Sons of AmVets meet 2057 for more information.
at 5:00 pm, and the AmVets Riders meet at 6:00 pm. On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a
red shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our Food Bank, and your second drink is
free, then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." On SATURDAY at 1:00 pm, a Memo-
rial Service will be held for Chuck Cassidy at AmVets William Crow Post 447, Inglis (a
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Monday, Feb. 28 at 11:00) then at 6:00 pm, play Double-Bonus "Show Me the Money."
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