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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Know thethelaw  Forest Service, Agriculture & Consumer Services, items
before you burn
Community Events
According to
Florida
Bingo Ends for the Summer
you CAN legally burn - without an authorization from the Florida Forest Service - is
A reminder, Bingo at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club will have the last
household yard waste that includes leaves, brush, grass clippings and palm fronds. You
games on Thursday, May 28th. This gives our volunteers a chance to rejuvenate over the
CANNOT burn land-clearing debris, tree-cutting debris and household paper products.
summer before games begin again in September. The Woman's Club would like to say
To LEGALLY BURN yard waste without an authorization, YOU MUST: (1) Con-
THANK YOU to all those who come to Bingo, buy tickets for "Bingo Baskets".
firm with your local fire department that no local or county ordinances prohibit such burn-
Vacation Bible School at Parsons Memorial
ing. (2) Ensure that your fire meets the required setbacks: 25 ft. from forest, brush and
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church will be having Vacation Bible School
combustible structures; 25 ft. from your home, 150 ft. from occupied builldings other than
on two Saturdays this summer. The first Sat. will be June 20th from 10am to 1pm. We are
your home and 50 ft. from paved public roads. (3) Ensure that your fire is in a noncom-
asking the children to bring there spare change for our mission on hunger. Our second Sat.
busible conatiner or a pile less than 8 ft. in diameter, on ground cleared of combustible
on July 18th from 10-1. So mark your calendars for the fun. snack. It is for ages 3-12. There
material. (4) Ensure that your fire is attended to at all times. (5) Ensure that your fire is
will be crafts, bible story, recreation, music and a small We are at Parsons Memorial Pres-
started after 9:00 am and out by at least 1 hour before sunset. (6) Ensure that adequate fire
byterian Church at 5850 Riverside Dr. Yankeetown by the Coast Guard Station. For More
extinguishing equipment is available at all times (make sure your water hose is attached to a
info call 352-489-5274
water source and reaches the fire area, for example). (7) Ensure that smoke does not create
Retirement Party At Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church
a hazard or nuisance.
Walter Radulovich pastor of Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church, at 5850 Riverside
If your fire escapes, you may be liable for supression costs and damages to the
Dr. Yankeetown. He will be retiring at the end of June. There will be a Dinner Retirement
property of others. For additional information, contact the Withlacoochee Forestry Center
Party for him at the church on Thursday June 18th at 5pm.Please come and join us to bid
at 352-797-4100.
him and his wife a glorious retirement. RSVP by June 12. For more info call 447-1979 or
Hernando Dragon Boat Festival Needs Teams
489-5274
The annual Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner and
Activities at the Inglis VFW
the continued support and involvement of our community has quickly made this one of
Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S.
the largest Dragon Boat Festivals in the Southeast. We have neighborhoods, businesses,
Hwy 19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. JUNE ACTIVITIES: ·June
schools, non-profits, clubs the police and fire departments and our military supporting this
13 (Saturday) - Dance with Chrome Live, 7:00-11:00 pm (the public is welcome) ·June
well attended event. Teams register from all over the Southeast and are excited to return to
16 (Tuesday) - Dart Tournament, 7:00 pm (every Tuesday - also June 23 & 30) ·June 19
the beautiful Lake Hernando.
(Friday) - Free-Bird Karaoke, 7:00 pm ·June 26 (Friday) - Karaoke with Dennis, 7:00 pm.
If your business has not participated in the event, make sure you don't miss out
this year. It is a great way to have fun while marketing your business. Sponsorship levels
Activities at Inglis AmVets
range from $150 to $3,000, so there is something that will fit your advertising budget. It
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone
is also easy to enter a team and have some fun. All it takes is 11 or 21 people, men and
352-447-4473. We're open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00
women, 14 years and older. Building a team is a great way to build camaraderie within
pm, with daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets
your employee group, family and friends. All you need is the team! We provide the boats,
are on sale, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing held on Sundays at 6:15 pm.
equipment and training.
QUALIFIED GUESTS ARE WELCOME; please contact the Post at 352-447-4473 for de-
Our local charity is the Citrus County Food Bank and our local veterans groups.
tails. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cent wings, all day, and Card Games at 6:00 pm.
If you need more information contact Andy Smith - Events Coordinator, 352-201-6500.
On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, well drinks and domestic beers are $1.50, and our Weekly
Drawing is held at 5:00 pm (winner takes 80%). On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, all day, wear
`Nat'l Adopt a Shelter Cat Month' - Cats on special at the shelter!
a Red Shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our food bank, and your second drink
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat' Month. Not only that, it is also the month
is FREE; then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." SATURDAY, 6:00 pm. play double-
of our beloved shelter cat, George's, 15th birthday. In the spirit of the month and the "J"
bonus "Show Me the Money." SUNDAY, breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am, Karaoke with
sound to George's name, we're having a month-long celebration and adoption special at
Cowboy Al 3:00-7:00 pm, and at 6:15 pm, we hold our weekly Queen of Heart DRAW-
the Citrus County Animal Shelter, where cat adopters born in a "J" month (January, June,
ING, now approaching $21,000! On MADNESS MONDAY BOGO (Buy One, Get One
or July) can adopt any of our spayed or neutered cats for only $10! Those born in a non "J"
Free)well drinks and domestic beer. T-U-E-S-D-A-Y is B-I-N-G-O, Bingo at 5:00 pm; the
month can also celebrate by taking home a spayed or neutered cat for just $15! (Adoptees
PowerBall is about $150!
must purchase a county license for an additional $10). All cats are fully vaccinated, FeLV
tested, microchipped and worm-free - a bargain at either price! Come out and celebrate
George's birthday with us on Sat., June 13, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Donations of cat
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Realty
food,Temptations Treats (the brand they love best), or cash will be accepted - and greatly
appreciated - to benefit our shelter cats.
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Crystal River, Homosassa, Invernes
Four Arrests  - Continued from page 4
SallyESS: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
ADDR Price, Realtor
PHONE: 302-8556 cell FAX: (352)727-362-4788
(352) (352) 489-4588
victed felon). Some of the stolen items will require additional investigation before charges
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will be filed. The other arrests include Kandice D. Dingey, 23, Zanesville, Ohio - traf-
14250 BROWNING ISLAND CRYSTAL RIVER $49,900
EMAIL: thenewscaster1@gmail.com (Tom) & debbienewscaster@gmail.
ficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia; Theodore R. Sharp, 26,
Here is a great opportunity to
homeless in the Crystal River area - arrested on a warrant for violation of probation (pos-
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
session of drug paraphernalia); and Melissa Advertising at4910 sonable RateLecanto Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties  own property on an island with
Ann Strong, 33 Rea W. Trinity Pl., s for S
electricity. This is two 5 acre
- issued a citation for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
"I m very pleased with the great amount of teamwork demonstrated...to put Ob-
parcels zoned for 2 homes. Wa-
Phone: (352) 489-­4588 Fax: (727) 362-­4788
rien behind bars," said TIU Sgt. Ed Blair. "The trafficking charge alone carries a seven-
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
ter access only with great fishing
year minimum sentence. These complicated investigations take a tremendous amount of
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
directly on the St Martins River
effort, and it is very rewarding to see the hard work of so many different teams pay off."
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on Browning Island off Ozello.
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Some owner financing possible.
Proof: Ad Starts 3-20-13
44 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600 Est. 1983
Fred's Crazy Quarterly Sale Now on
The Pizza JoinT
Joe's Reliable Septic Service,LLC
on & Bonnie's Burgers & BBQ
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
WOOD FIRE PIES
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State License #SA0111728
352)795-4662
(877)442-9688
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