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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Yankeetown Community Church
Yankeetown Community Church presents: The American Heritage Series, with Historian
David Barton, Thursday Evenings at 7:00, beginning April 8th, with an emphasis on our
oral, religious and constitutional heritage. Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge.
Withlacoochee Wilderness Canoe & Kayak Race and Rally
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
proceeds will help fund the efforts of the organization to protect and preserve Florida’s
Nature Coast and its’ water sources for the benefit of everyone.
Registration fees received before March 26th are $35 canoe - $25 kayak - $35 tan-
dem kayak. Any entries after March 26th will be at the launch site only (8am-9am) and are
- $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
at 352-447-6152.
Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser
On Saturday, April 17 from 8AM until NOON, the YANKEETOWN-INGLIS
WOMAN’S CLUB at #5 56th Street, Yankeetown will be having a PANCAKE BREAK-
FAST for $5.00 per person. The menu will consist of all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage,
juice, coffee or tea. Come and enjoy a homemade breakfast from the women in your com-
munity.
If you’re a bargain shopper, check out the THRIFT SHOP in the back  of the
YANKEETOWN-INGLIS WOMAN’S CLUB. We are having a HUGE SALE with EV-
ERYTHING in the store at 50% OFF!
Four year old Austin Spears having a grand time at the 2010 Citrus County Fair. The perennial
Come in to eat, chat with neighbors in our community, then wander on into the
event includes agricultural and midway activities. TheNewscaster/Mike Moore
THRIFT SHOP to find the deal of the day! Right next door, the Friends of the Library is
Volunteers Needed in Levy County
having a SPRING BOOK SALE. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Are you looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity that enables you to make a
real difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Do you like to help others re-
Information About Medicare
solve problems? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Florida Department of
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
Elder Affairs may have the perfect volunteer position for you!
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
Bilingual persons are encouraged to apply. Basic computer and Internet skills are
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
required. Please contact the Elder Helpline and tell them you’d like to find out more about
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
becoming a SHINE volunteer. Call 1-800-262-2243 today!
site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243to be referred to a volunteer. SHINE will be
at: Wed, April 14th 10:00-Noon  AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library Sat, April 24th
Bubba’s Fin  get 1 free
& Feather
9:00-Noon VFW Post 8698, Hwy 40, Inglis.
White Elephant Sale Fundraiser
2pm everyday Buy 1 drink
The Friends of A. F. Knotts Public Library are having their semi-annual white
Mon-Happy Hr & Free pool all day
elephant/what-a-bargin book sale beginning Saturday, April 17 from 9 am to 2 pm on the
Tue-2-4 pm $2 long necks Bike Night $1 draft 8-10 pm
library grounds at 11 56th Street in Yankeetown.
Open Mic 8-??
The sale will continue in the library from 3 to 8 pm Tuesday, April 20, 9 am to 5
1st Tue every month lingerie show 8-10pm
pm Wednesday and Thursday, April 21 & 22. All sale proceeds benefit the library.
Wed-Free pool & 1.75 cans all day Pool tournament 7pm
Off Hwy 40
The Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club is also hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 am
Thur-Bar bingo 2-4pm 1.75 rum/coke all day Dart turn 7pm
On Lk. Rousseau
right next door.
Fri-Night Karaoke 8-12 pm by E-Z entertainment
Call 447-2755
VFW Poker Run to support TROOPS, April 17
huge selection pizza $1 a slice
for info
The PUBLIC and ALL VEHICLES are welcome and invited to participate in the
Sat-Ladies night 2-4-1 mixed drinks for the ladies
VFW, District 7, ‘Support OUr Troops Poker Run’ that will be held on Sat., April 17, start-
& free juke box 8-10pm
Hours 12pm-UBD
ing with (1) BREAKFAST at 9:30 a.m. at Dumas-Hartson VFW Post 8189, Crystal River,
1st Sat of every month birthday bash pot luck 5-7pm
Mon-Sun.
across from the Harley-Davidson dealership. BLESSING of the bikes will be held at 11:15
Live Band 7-11pm
a.m., then the 1st bikes will go out (2) Harry F. Nesbitt VFW Post 10087, Beverly Hills (3)
R.V & Tent
Sun-NASCAR party Men’s night $1 draft $10 Domestic buckets
Edward W. Penno VFW Post 4864, Citrus Springs (4) Dunnellon Post 7991, Dunnellon (5)
sites available
& 1.75 cans for the men 8-10pm
LAST BIKE IN BY 4:30 p.m. at Gilley-Long-O’Steen VFW Post 8698, Hwy. 40E, Inglis.
At 5:00 p.m., join in with everybody at the Inglis VFW Post for dinner, fun, live
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
music and open mic (bring your own instrument and plug in)! Lots of food, best/worst
hand payouts. All funds raised go toward sending care packages to the troops. If you would
Where Customer Service is our Priority
like to donate funds or goods for the care packages, please contact the Crystal River VFW
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
Post at 352-795-5012 or the Inglis VFW Post at 352-447-3495.
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Inglis VFW Community Service Day, April 24
Gilley-Long-O’Steen VFW Post #8698, Hwy. 40E, Inglis, invites the public to ‘Commu-
Enhance your Health
REMOVE Iron, Sulfur,
nity Service Day’ onSaturday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon). Bring your fam-
SERVICE
ily and enjoy a morning of learning about your safety and your community - and have fun
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
while doing it! All ages welcome. There will be free blood pressure checks, online stroke
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Whole House Systems RENTALS
screening and more, along with face painting, free bicycle helmets, fun games to play and
Odor & Cyanide
ATV (all-terrain vehicle) safety information. The Veterans Service Office will be on site.
Any donation received will help support local veterans. Food will be available: sausage
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
gravy and biscuits, coffee, orange juice and doughnuts. Call 352-447-3495.
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Homes • Additions • Remodeling • Stables • Barns
795-1248
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(352)
Fax: (352) 795-0941
www.HomesByCosy.com
License # CBC059752 - #CBC1251134
Model Homes at 11145 W. Bentbow Path
at U.S. Hwy. 19 , Crystal River, FL