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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Good Samaritans Rescue
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BuddyandFreds.com
Baby Owl
517 Hwy. 40 West, Inglis, FL • 3/4 mile West of U.S. Hwy. 19
352-447-2600
By Newscaster Correspondent Sally Price
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Excitement took place on Mastadon
Water Hoses • Unique Tank Chemicals
Drive in Inglis after the discovery of a baby
Barred Owl that fell over 20 feet from the hollow
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in an old tree. Neighbors who regularly enjoy
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the nest activity discovered the lone baby,
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which had not formed feathers, on the ground
below the tree. The neighbors always watch
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for the small face looking out of the hole that
serves as home each year to the owl family.
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Knowing the baby would be eaten if it was left
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm
there, the neighborhood united in a rescue ef-
Sat 9am-2pm
46 U.S. Hwy. 19 • Food Ranch Plaza • Inglis, FL
fort.
A call was placed to Animal Rescue
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where they were told to put the baby in a bas-
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ket and raise it up to the nest on a rope thrown Baby Barred Owl readied for trip back to tree
Dimplex
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Fireplaces
over the limb. This act failed, so resident Barry
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Staley backed up his truck and using a ladder reached a limb that allowed him get the basket
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near the hole. The baby, which did not move before then, jumped over in the hollow and
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"mission accomplished." The little face was immediately seen looking back down and I am
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sure, appreciative of being back in the nest. Later that day, for the first time a second little face
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appeared in the hollow. "Way to go folks."
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Barry Staley backed up his truck and using a ladder reached a limb that allowed him get the basket
near the hole. Newscaster Photo by Sally Price
William Crow AMVETS Post 447
33 Risher Ave. • Inglis, FL • (352) 447-4473
The Public is Invited to Our
Fundraiser Dinner & Open Karaoke
Saturday, May 16
2:00 - 6:00 pm
The Inglis area Girl Scout program is fortunate to have so many dedicated women giving their
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Dinner is an $8 Donation
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time to this worthwhile effort. Recently honors were bestowed on three of those women for
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their dedication to the group serving Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Scouts. Kiah
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Sirloin Tip Roast, Baked Potato,
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Coleman, Membership Specialist for the 3 county area, honored Joyce Richards, Melody
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Buttered Corn, Salad, Roll & Dessert
Carson and Sheena Price with the Outstanding Leader award. This is the second year Carson
and Price have received this honor. Photo by Sally Price
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Plant Manager
20 Hwy. 40 E
Plaza 40 • Inglis, FL
(352) 447-5015
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OPEN at 5:00 am for BREAKFAST-Closed Sunday
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Subs, Pizza, Soup, Sides, Desserts, Deli Meats & Cheese
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
SPECIALS:
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Phone (352)447-2209
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Inglis, FL. 34449
5 miles north of Inglis on Hwy 19
Fax (352)447-0218
REGULAR Foot-Long SUB only $5.99
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