PAGE 10 - May 5, 2010
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
(Yankeetown) Public Library.
Second Sunday Drum Circle - Crystal River
All are invited to a Drum Circle, Sunday May 9 at 6 PM, at the far end of Fort
Island Trail Gulf Beach in Crystal River. We will drum until sunset. Bring a chair; we have
a few drums to share. Dancers and children invited. Free.
The Circle is held the second Sunday of every month, 1½ - 2 hours before sunset;
meet at 6 PM this month. For more Information contact Charlotte at 352-344-8009.
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc Quarterly Meeting
Bring your friends and neighbors and join the Withlacoochee Area Residents for
an evening of fun, food and information at our quarterly meeting. The meeting is open to
the public and will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
Club, #5 56th Street, Yankeetown. The fun will start at 6:00PM with hamburgers and
hotdogs on the grill, followed by guest speaker Craig Pitman, co-author of “Paving Para-
dise, Florida’s Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss”. For more information
contact: Marty at sretto2@comcast.net or 352-447-5434
Kathleen Eiland looks over some of the books for sale at the AF Knotts Public Library in
Benefit for Victims Rights
Yankeetown last week. Friends of the library had plenty of lovingly used books donated and
Bubba’s Fin & Feather is hosting a benefit for the center of victims rights Satur-
waiting for a new owner at this yearly event. Books of all topics lined the tables in the back
day May 22nd. 1st Bi- Annual Battle of the Bartenders and Poker Run. Come out to see
Nature Room of the library with prices that tempted those that like to get lost in the pages
and cheer on your favorite bartenders as they participate in friendly competition for a good
of time. The sale will end Thursday and if you are looking for a real bargain stop by from 9
cause The highly competitive event may involve mixing drinks, navigating an obstacle
to 5 and pick up a bag of books. The library has talks throughout the year, movies and com-
course, tapping a keg, bottle toss and/or relay races, among the possible competitions.
puter use for the public. Discover a great place to spend some time, you will be glad you did.
Herbicide treatment schedule for Lk. Rousseau
BBQ $5 per plate,50/50,door prizes,Free vending space with donation.Live band.
To make a donation,volunteer or for more info contact: Debby Ball 352 453 6319, or-
Aquatic weed control operations will be conducted in Lake Rousseau by the FWC,
Shawnette Cain 352 235 6386
during May 10-28, using EPA-approved herbicides. The herbicide Reward will be used to
Share Sign Up and Distribution
maintain water hyacinth and water lettuce. The herbicides Aquathol K and Glyphosate will
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
be used to maintain boat trails.
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
People using the treated areas of Lake Rouseau for domestic purposes or for ir-
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No in-
rigation should not use treated water for 5 days in Reward treated areas and 14 days in
come requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
Aquathol K treated areas. There should be no livestock watering with treated water for 1
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, May 6,
day in Reward treated areas and 14 days in Aquathol K treated areas. Do not use water from
and Saturday, May 8, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, May
Aquathol K treated areas for preparing agricultural sprays for food crops for 14 days. Water
22, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as
should not be used for drinking for 3 days in Reward treated areas; this does not apply to
a Select Host Site.
tap water. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
Signs displaying treatment dates and restrictions will be posted in Aquathol K
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
treated areas. Scheduled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental condi-
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
tions. The management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to main-
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy.
tain recdeatioal activities and protect native plant populations in Florida waters.
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
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