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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.
Inglis VFW Post 8698 Commander “Skeeter” Fizz and his wife Bev placed 51 flags on the
Lions Club Live Music, Dinner & Dance
graves of all the Veteran’s in the Cedar’s of Lebanon Cemetery on Memorial Day. This is a
Wednesday JUNE 15th- Happy Hour 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm. Salad, Pasta,
tradition to honor those who served our country and since passed on. Bev is pictured plac-
Bread & Desserts with an evening of live entertainment for only $10.00 per person. Steph-
ing the U S Flag on the grave of Christopher Columbus (Lum) Gaines (Nov 4, 1846 to July
anie Fisher and the Moses Greyhound Band is a versatile duo that entertains audiences of
17,1923) who established the cemetery and was the first postmaster of the 50 family town
all types. They were a mainstay with Carnival Cruise Lines for 13 years and have played
of Lebanon serving under 13 presidents. Lum fought at Fort Clinch (Levy County) in the 2nd
everything from deck parties to fine dining to concert halls. Both are extremely talented
Seminole Indian War, served in the 3rd Seminole Indian War, Florida State Militia 1862-63
musicians and vocalists who put their own unique sound into every song they play whether
and Confederate Infantry 9th Regiment June 1864 to the end of the war. Gaines’ grave also
it be rock and roll, country & bluegrass, southern rock, rhythm & blues, or jazz & easy
bears the Confederate flag. Newscaster Photo/Sally Price
Lake Rousseau13Spraying Schedule
listening. Net proceeds from this event will be deposited in the Lions Administrative Ac-
count which is used for building maintenance, etc. Everyone is welcome - Reservations
Required - call 352 564-0315 or ask any Lions Club member about tickets.
During the Period of June
- 24, 2011, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission will be conducting aquatic weed control operations in Lake Rousseau
Vacation Bible School - Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church
using EPA approved herbicides. Water hyacinth, water lettuce and boat trails will be main-
Bring your child to a fun filled week, from June 20th - 24th. The day starts at
tained using the herbicides, Reward or Glyphosate.
10am until 1pm. There will music, crafts, bible stories, discoveries, games and a special
People using these areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irrigation
snack. Our mission for the week will be collecting nickels to help buy potatoes for the less
are cautioned that treated Water should not be used for a period of five days in Reward
fortunate. Our theme for the week is “Shake it up Cake” where kids carry out God’s recipe.
treated areas. No Livestock/ Domestic Animal watering for 1 day in Reward treated areas.
So bring your 3 to 12 year old to join us for this awesome week. For more information
Water shall not be used for drinking (does not apply to tap or well water) for 2 days in Re-
contact Donna Brown ay 352-489-5274.
ward treated areas. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.
Florida Folk Artist Concert Series
Scheduled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions.
The Withlacoochee Area Residents Inc. is sponsoring a series of Florida Folk
The management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain rec-
Artist concerts in Yankeetown, Dunnellon and Crystal River to support efforts to protect
reational activities and protect native plant habitat in Florida waters.
and preserve the Nature Coast. The mission statement of W.A.R Inc.: To implement civic
action to promote the common good of residents of the community with a focus on public
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awareness and responsible stewardship of regional water resources; the basis for all the
natural systems that define Florida’s Nature Coast.
On June 18th at the Yankeetown- Inglis Woman’s Club, 5 56th St. in Yankeetown
from 7pm-9 pm, Whitey Markle and the Swamprooters and Steve Wallace will perform.
Whitey a Florida Native has produced two CD’s. His unique style of music affectionately
called Swampgrass has entertained audiences for over 30 years. Steve Wallace was born
and raised in the Suncoast area of Florida. On June 25th at the Yankeetown- Inglis Wom-
an’s Club, 5 56th St. in Yankeetown, renowned Florida Folk Musician Frank Thomas and
Starbird with Val McQueen and Jay Wood perform from 7-9pm. Frank Thomas has writ-
ten over 500 songs, produced nine CD’s and has received the Golden Quill Award, Florida
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Folk Heritage Award and the Jillian Prescott Award. Mr. Thomas toured nationally with the
Arkansas Travelers. Hailing from Eustis, Val McQueen and Jay Wood are Starbird. They
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perform several styles including contemporary, mountain, blues, folk and Celtic and have
appeared on PBS. The Woman’s Club will have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda for
sale at both concerts. Doors will open at 6pm, so come early to enjoy a snack before the
concerts. Donations to the concert will be used for the legal fund and ongoing initiatives of
the Withlacoochee Area Residents Inc., a 501c3 not for profit organization. Donations can
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
also be sent to PO Box 350 Inglis, Florida 34449.
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
Concert dates, performers, times and locations for the upcoming Summer Concert
Saturday & Sunday 8 - 5
352-447-6000
352-489-3391
series will be announced shortly for Dunnellon and Crystal River. For more information
contact Lee Paulet at 352-795-4506 or Jack Schofield at 352-447-6152.
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