THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - March 23, 2011
Coin Buyers in Crystal River This Week
Have you ever wondered what those old silver coins in your coffee can were
worth? When was the last time you even pulled them from your closet or attic? Well now is
the time to begin your hunt because the International Coin Collectors Association is com-
ing to Crystal River in search of the rarest coins in the world!
The ICCA has recently uncovered some rare coins that could be hiding in a closet
or attic near you. 1894S Barber dime sold for a whopping 1.9 million dollars! Gold coin
collection uncovered in a small town in North Carolina for $120,000! A penny was even
recently sold for over $300 at a show in Georgia!
The Holiday Inn Express at 1203 SE 5th St. is the next stop for the ICCA’s world tour. Dur-
ing this event our collectors are hoping to see items such as coins and paper currency issued
prior to 1965, gold items included class rings, mismatched earrings, broken necklaces, gold
coins and bullion. These items are highly sought after by collectors from around the world!
Keep an open mind when going through your attics and closets. You could come
across the next big find! Whether you have an old Morgan silver dollar, blanket bill, pocket
watch, or just a class ring from when you were in high school, bring it down to the show
and find out what it s worth and possibly even get paid for it right on the spot. For more
information on this event see pages 10 & 11.
Ft. Island Gulf beach remains closed to swimming
The Republican “Linclon Luncheon” was held at 12noon Sat March 19th in the Inglis civic cen-
The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Division left in place no swimming signs
ter. It was a success with over 60 local and state representatives present. Florida Chairman
at Ft. Island Gulf Beach Park on Thursday, March 17, after the Citrus County Environ-
of the Republican Party Dave Bitner was the guess speaker. There was also a presentation
mental Health Department continued its advisory for the beach, warning of high bacterial
of the first annual Edith and Steve McCrimmon Founders Award. This award was presented
counts in water samples.
to Nancy Tobergate for her service to the Local Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club with Edith
The samples showed enterococci bacteria counts were over the state standards.
McCrimmon present.
Those results indicate that water contact may pose an increased risk of infectious disease,
Citrus Commissioner Damato recovering from surgery
particularly for susceptible individuals. The beach is sampled weekly, and it will be re-
Citrus County Commissioner Dennis Damato is recovering from surgery in
tested March 23, with results normally available by that Friday, March 25.
Gainesville late last week, and his family asked County Administrator Brad Thorpe to
Dead Manatee Found Near Barge Canal
release the following statement for friends and citizens inquiring about his condition.
“Commissioner Dennis Damato has had surgery at Shands Hospital in Gainesville
Special to The Newscaster by Stacy Dunn
on his scalp for skin cancer. He is recuperating and being very well taken care of. However,
Thanks to the keen eyes of fishermen in the area just
at his doctor’s and his family’s request, there are no visitors or phone calls at this time. We
Our Pub
outside the Barge Canal, they recently spotted and reported an-
thank you for your prayers and good wishes.”
other manatee carcass. Recovered by Florida Fish And Wildlife
(FWC) volunteers, Capts. Stacy and Mike Dunn, they explain
how it’s important to recover any carcass so the FWRI biologists
can get a better understanding about what killed the endangered
Restaurant, Lounge
manatee.
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It’s especially important following such a tragic year
2010 when 767 manatees died. Many people, especially local
folks, who see them quite regularly, take these amazing creatures
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1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
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