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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, June 8th  10:00-Noon,AF Knotts Public
Library (Yankeetown)
Town of Inglis Needs Volunteers
The Town of Inglis is in need of members to serve on the Town of Inglis Recre-
ational Advisory Board Activity Committee. The purpose of the board is to
promote community activities, research programs to include Creative and Educational
classes, Club Activities, Dances, etc. to be held at the Inglis Community Center that would
benefit and improve the quality of life for all Inglis Citizens.
We would like to promote activities for our Senior Citizens, as well as the entire
Community. Please join us in giving back to our community and enriching the life of oth-
ers by giving of your time and talents.
If you would like to be a part of this worth while effort by volunteering your time
please contact the Inglis Town Hall at (352) 447-2203.
“Economic and Community Development Workshop
Date: June 1, 2010,Time: 9:00 – 4:00 EDT,Location: Otter Springs Park (6470 S.W. 80th
Avenue, Trenton, FL). Objectives: Workshop participants will: Understand the economic
benefits of fish and wildlife tourism in Florida. Understand the terms nature-based tourism,
The monument, flags and memory garden on the south side of Basswood and
ecotourism, agritourism, adventure tourism, hunting, fishing, edutainment, etc. and the
Hwy 19 opposite Hollinswood pasture is dedicated to Trooper Ronald Gordon Smith, 28
markets for these activities. Understand the integral relationships among natural resource
year old Florida Highway Trooper who had only been on active duty 8 months 12-23-73
conservation, sustainable tourism and community quality of life. Develop a community
when he was shot and killed by two escaped felons from Oklahoma when he stopped to
of effort, to work across political boundaries, to promote your region. Understand the re-
check their car off the edge of Hwy 19. Hunters Ralph Morris and Richard Starling wit-
sources available to you. To register contact Donna Creamer at donna@purewaterwilder-
nessed the shooting and captured and held the 2 escapees until authorities arrived. (Now
ness.com or call 352-463-3467. This workshop is funded by FWC.
retired) FHP Trooper Milton Johnson of Inglis was the first officer to arrive. This memorial
Lions Club Live Music, Dinner & Dance
was dedicated Oct 2010 by the efforts of the National Association of Retired Law Enforce-
Wednesday JUNE 15th- Happy Hour 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm. Salad, Pasta,
ment Officers (NARLEO) and the community. This past week was National Peace Officer
Bread & Desserts with an evening of live entertainment for only $10.00 per person. Steph-
Memorial Day and NARLEO placed a commemoration wreath on Trooper Smith’s memo-
anie Fisher and the Moses Greyhound Band is a versatile duo that entertains audiences of
rial. NARLEO also worked to get legislation passed to name and dedicate the two twin
all types. They were a mainstay with Carnival Cruise Lines for 13 years and have played
bridges crossing the barge canal in memory of Trooper Smith when they are completed.
everything from deck parties to fine dining to concert halls. Both are extremely talented
Photo & story by Sally Price
musicians and vocalists who put their own unique sound into every song they play whether
Inglis bicyclist charged with misdemeanor drug possession
it be rock and roll, country & bluegrass, southern rock, rhythm & blues, or jazz & easy
A traffic stop for a bicycle violation by the Inglis Police Department was made on
listening. Net proceeds from this event will be deposited in the Lions Administrative Ac-
George Frederick MacKenzie, 22, 152 N. Maple St., Inglis, just before 10:15 p.m., May
count which is used for building maintenance, etc. Everyone is welcome - Reservations
16. The report stated that Ofc. Hilberer officer found marijuana in MacKenzie’s possession
Required - call 352 564-0315 or ask any Lions Club member about tickets.
which field-tested positive for marijuana. MacKenzie was placed under arrest for misde-
Peace Lutheran Resumes Bible Study
meanor possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, given a mandatory Notice to Appear
Peace Lutheran Church has resumed Wednesday evening Bible study, preceded by
in Levy County Court on June 7, 2011, and released at the scene.
a pot-luck meal, at 6:30 P.M.
Other opportunities for Bible study at Peace are Wednesdays at 10 A.M. and Sundays at
9:00 A.M.
The family of Peace welcomes all residents of Dunnellon and surrounding com-
munities to join them on Wednesdays for dinner, fellowship and Bible study, as well as on
Wednesday morning and Sunday morning.
Peace, “The Church On The Hill,” is located at 7201 S. Hwy. 41, 5 miles north of
Dunnellon.
For more information contact the church office at 352-489-5881.
Toddler Dies from Sunday’s Drowning
We Specialize in Hydraulic
Hose up to 2” - 6 Wire
(Citrus County) Kimberly Nelson, the two-year-old female who nearly drowned in the
family’s pool in Crystal River on Sunday last week, passed away at All Children’s Hospital
in St. Petersburg.
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office detectives are currently investigating the incident
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
(which is routine in all unnatural death cases) and will turn their findings over to the State
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
Attorney’s Office for review upon completion.
Saturday & Sunday 8 - 5
352-447-6000
352-489-3391
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Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • 352-447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
King Road Mine
We’ve Re-Opened! Our New Hours of Business:
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
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June Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
MONDAY 6 am - 11 am • TUESDAY Closed
Inglis, FL
WEDNESDAY 6 am - 6 pm
352-447-2074
Super Slick Stuff - Lube
THURSDAY 6 am - 6 pm
www.kingroadmine.com
Star-Tron Gas Treatment
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FRIDAY 6 am - 1 am Serving Nightly Dinner
Unique Septic Cleaner
SATURDAY 6 am - 1 am Specials w/Live Music
INVESTING IN THE F  UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
LIVE BAIT
AWESOME BURGERS • COLD BEER • WINE & BEER NOW BEING SERVED