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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare,Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
tance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE will be at: Wed, May 12th 10:00-Noon AF Knotts (Yan-
keetown) Public Library.
Share Distribution
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No in-
come requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
SHARE Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, May 22, from 9:30 AM to 11:30
AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as a Select Host Site.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy.
Most lighthouses are built on shores of water and islands to warn people of trouble or direct
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
their voyage in a safe direction. The lighthouse of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church on the
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc Quarterly Meeting
corner of Hwy 19 N and SE 144 Pl north of Inglis has been a landmark since it was built in
Bring your friends and neighbors and join the Withlacoochee Area Residents for
1986. The lighted structure once allowed folks to walk out on the second level deck. Over the
an evening of fun, food and information at our quarterly meeting. The meeting is open to
years the structure weakened, but still was a beacon to draw folks to the country church pas-
the public and will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
tored by Pastor Robert Rohrer. Vandalism increased and the windows were repeatedly shot
Club, #5 56th Street, Yankeetown. The fun will start at 6:00PM with hamburgers and
out. Damage was also done by gun to the actual walls. In a hard decision this week, the over
hotdogs on the grill, followed by guest speaker Craig Pitman, co-author of “Paving Para-
25 year old structure was pulled over, but not without emotion according to A G Thompson,
dise, Florida’s Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss”. For more information
a founder of the mission started long ago. A G said a new sign will replace the long familiar
contact: Marty at sretto2@comcast.net or 352-447-5434
landmark. Newscaster photo/Sally Price
Benefit for Victims Rights
Herbicide treatment schedule for Lk. Rousseau
Bubba’s Fin & Feather is hosting a benefit for the center of victims rights Satur-
day May 22nd. 1st Bi- Annual Battle of the Bartenders and Poker Run. Come out to see
Aquatic weed control operations will be conducted in Lake Rousseau by the FWC,
and cheer on your favorite bartenders as they participate in friendly competition for a good
during May 10-28, using EPA-approved herbicides. The herbicide Reward will be used to
cause The highly competitive event may involve mixing drinks, navigating an obstacle
maintain water hyacinth and water lettuce. The herbicides Aquathol K and Glyphosate will
course, tapping a keg, bottle toss and/or relay races, among the possible competitions.
be used to maintain boat trails.
BBQ $5 per plate,50/50,door prizes,Free vending space with donation.Live band.
People using the treated areas of Lake Rouseau for domestic purposes or for ir-
To make a donation,volunteer or for more info contact: Debby Ball 352 453 6319.
rigation should not use treated water for 5 days in Reward treated areas and 14 days in
Aquathol K treated areas. There should be no livestock watering with treated water for 1
Levy ESE Parents: May 20 meeting in Bronson
day in Reward treated areas and 14 days in Aquathol K treated areas. Do not use water from
On May 20 all Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parents in the Levy County
Aquathol K treated areas for preparing agricultural sprays for food crops for 14 days. Water
School System are invited to a very important meeting in the Parent Advisory Committee
should not be used for drinking for 3 days in Reward treated areas; this does not apply to
(PAC) classroom in the old Bronson High School from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All parents will be
tap water. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.
given the opoportunity to complete a survey. You will be given access to a computer in
Signs displaying treatment dates and restrictions will be posted in Aquathol K
order to complete the ESE Survey, or if you are not comfortable using a computer, a paper
treated areas. Scheduled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental condi-
survey will be provided for you to complete. Parents are urged to take advantage of this
tions. The management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to main-
opportunity to come and complete the survey. If you have any questions, please call Josie
tain recdeatioal activities and protect native plant populations in Florida waters.
Crooms, ESE Parent Liaison at (352) 528-4359.
For additional information, contact FWC regional biologist Terry Sullivan at
(352) 726-8622.
Important Toll Free Numbers
NAPA Auto &
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs &
Truck Parts
Dunnellon 489-2120
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Fax: 352-447-6099
(352) 447-6000
Hours:
Where Customer Service is our Priority
Mon-
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
U.S. 19 - Inglis
Friday
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Hydraulic Hoses Our Specialty
7:30-5:30
Hydraulic Hoses up to 2"- 6 Wire
Enhance your Health
REMOVE Iron, Sulfur,
Saturday
SERVICE
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
8-5
(352) 489-3391
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Sunday
Whole House Systems RENTALS
Odor & Cyanide
U.S. 41 - Dunnellon
8-5
Just North of Powell Rd
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
Clyde Cosgrove Builders, Inc.
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
Homes • Additions • Remodeling • Stables • Barns
King Road Mine
795-1248
50
(352)
#24 Highway 40 East
Fax: (352) 795-0941
Inglis, FL
352-447-2074
www.HomesByCosy.com
www.kingroadmine.com
License # CBC059752 - #CBC1251134
Model Homes at 11145 W. Bentbow Path
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF L EVY COUNTY
at U.S. Hwy. 19 , Crystal River, FL