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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Record Breaking Quilt
Pet Patrol
Max is a 10 month old Yorkie/Schnauzer
or Yorkie/Poodle mix. He weighs about 10
pounds. His owners gave him up because
they were unable to keep him. That had to
be very hard because he is completely ador-
able. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home
“Schnookums, a beautifully coated, small 6
visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we can
yo, s.f. Schnauzer, is such a well behaved
only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-
and quiet little girl. Other dogs available,
ing county areas. Call Adopt A Rescued Pet,
two year old neutered male Yorkie-Poos, a
leave your name, number, and pet’s name,
Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club President Helen Ciallella holds the winning ticket to the
s.f. Rat Terrier, a n.m. Pomeranian, a sm. lg.
for a return call from the foster mom, later,
beautiful “Trail Mix” quilt made by Helen Siegel and donated to the Woman’s Club by her
hr. n.m Chihuahua, and a pair of Shih Tzus
at 352.795.9550. All of our dogs have been
husband Darryl. Dee Dixon (left) announced that the quilt made the club $1055.00 a record
that will be at A Humane Society of Central
sterilized, tested negative for heart worm, on
breaker for any single money maker before. The lucky winner was Marcia Davis of Boone NC.
Florida Pet Rescue, Inc’s Saturday Adop-
heart worm prevention, on flea prevention,
Helen Siegel in her years of service to the club before her passing has donated quilts and
tion Event in Pet Supermarket, Inverness,
up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID chipped
shared her quilting skills teaching others. She was a master quilter spanning the world. Dur-
10-12 PM.”
and vet checked.
ing the meeting a slide presentation of Helen’s one woman quilt show flashed on a screen for
Bewareweof Driveway Scamsin and around the Levy
the members to see what wonders this woman produced on her own. This money goes to one
of the many projects the Woman’s Club funds for benefit the community. Photo by Sally Price
Locally,
have seen a rise in driveway paving scams
Citrus Commission to Review Sunday alcohol sales
County area. These scams have been focusing on the elderly and people on a limited or fixed
income. The con artists come in and informs the victim(s) that “we have a deal for you”.
The county commission agreed at the April 26 meeting to consider proposed
They inform the homeowner that they have “just enough asphalt left over from another job”.
changes in the ban on selling alcoholic beverages before 1 p.m. on Sundays.
These con artists are normally very polite and persuasive. There have been occasions when
Some tourism/resort related businesses had brought the topic up, noting that they
they even use pressure tactics and threats of intimidation. However, after the work is done
and they county lose revenue because of the ban. They said shifting the ban back a few
and the driveway is paved the con artists demand a lot more money than was originally
hours would mean more business for restaurants and venues that book Sunday events like
quoted. The asphalt used during the project is often low quality and their finished work
weddings.
product is questionable.
The question was raised whether all retail businesses should be able to sell alco-
Tips from the Levy Sheriff Dept: Never be pressured into something. If it does
holic beverages on Sunday morning, for example, for the boaters going out for the day.
not feel right, trust your gut feelings and say no. You pick the contractor; do not let them
There was no consensus, but the commission asked staff to bring back proposed changes to
pick you. Pay by check, NEVER give cash. Only give 10-15 percent of job cost upfront.
the ordinance for discussion and consideration.
Commission approves barge canal permit application
Remember, if it sounds to good to be true it probably is.
The Citrus County Commission voted to authorize its staff to file for conceptual
R&M
approval of an Environmental Resource Permit for a public boat launching facility on the
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Cross Florida Greenway canal.
Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed
The county intends to put a multi-ramp launch facility on the north side of the ca-
Complete Auto Repairs
nal on the west side of U.S. 19. Boaters could use the facility via the former barge canal as
an access to the gulf.
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
Computer Diagnostics
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