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Community Events
Inglis 4th of July Celebration, Fireworks July 3rd
An Old Fashioned Picnic and Patriotic Pageant on Saturday, July 4th at the Inglis
Community Center. The day s activities will kick off at 10am with the Patriotic Pageant
(entrants will need to check in by 9:30am). This year there will be five age groups; 0-1 year
olds, Tiny Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 2-3 years old, Mini Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 4-6 year
olds, Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 7-10 year olds, Junior Miss & Mr. Firecracker and 11-12
year olds, Miss & Mr. Firecracker. Registration forms can be picked up at the Inglis Town
Hall or Food Ranch.
For more information call 352-447-3323. This event is run completely on donations
from the local businesses and the community. Sponsors will be listed at the event. Fireworks
will be displayed Friday July 3rd at the South Levy Park beginning at dusk. See page 12 for
more details.
Join the Fun this weekend, open to the public
William Crowe AMVETS Post 447, located behind the Inglis Police Department,
JULY 4TH NOON will have hamburgers, hot dogs and karaoke “under the oaks”. The
Canteen will be open and new members are always welcome to join this fun group. SUN-
DAY JULY 5TH, 9 AM Post Chaplain Andrew “Spook” Jensen will hold a brief Prayer
Service by the AMVETS flagpole to celebrate the Red, White and Blue (These colors don’t
run) holiday. The service will include his song dedicated to William Crowe namesake of
the post. Following the service SUNDAY will be a breakfast 9 to 11 AM for $3. SUNDAY
JULY 5TH at 1 PM join in “under the oaks” at the post for an afternoon music jam, open
As work progresses at a rapid pace on the new bridge on the Cross State Barge Canal south
mic, with snacks and the Canteen. ALL ARE WELCOME.
of Inglis, it becomes more apparent that the parking area for boat trailers, so heavily used
4th of July Fish Fry
under the bridge in the past, will become history. The new bridge structure will include a
The Lighthouse Baptist Church, located at 974 W.G. Martinelli Blvd. in Citrus
solid wall under the bridge on the south side of the canal that goes all the way down to the
Springs, invites the public to their “4th of July Fish Fry & Gospel Jamboree” that will start
Greenways Trail along the barge canal. Photo by Sally Price.
FHP Reminds Motorists of
at 4:00 p.m. The dinner will include fried fish (or a hot dog or a hamburger, if you don’t
like fish), cole slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, cake and a beverage, for a small donation
New Law Change
- $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. All proceeds will go to Women on
Missions. There will be games for kids, plus live music. If you have questions, please call
(352) 489-7515.
Safety Belts Save Lives
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental
TAMPA– Major Ryan Burchnell, commander of the Florida Highway Patrol’s Troop C
Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see
that covers Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Sumter and Citrus counties,
SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one
reminds motorists that starting Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Florida’s new Dori Slosberg and
counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot
Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law will allow law enforcement officers to stop and cite driv-
come to a site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-
ers when they observe violations of Florida’s safety belt law. The new law allows for the
2243. SHINE’s next site is on: Wed, July 8th  10:00-Noon
AF Knotts (Yankeetown)
primary enforcement of Florida’s safety belt requirements, which the National Highway
Public Library
Traffic Safety Administration estimates will prevent 124 fatalities and more than 1,700
New Singles Group
serious injuries in Florida each year.
If you’re 18 and older and would like to have something fun to do the third Fri-
day of the month, come and be a part of the Inglis Single’s Group. A social will be held
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at the Inglis Community Center on June 19th from 7 to 9 pm. Hope to see you there!!!
This Week's Featured Properties
Funds Needed for Sea Cadet Summer Training
The Manatee Division of the local Sea Cadet youth program is seeking donations
to implement funds for two-week summer training programs, uniforms and accessories,
2001 doublewide 4 bdrm 2 bath on 5 acres $73,000
and related training expenses. Call 352-216-2342 or email nsccmanateediv@tampabay.rr.
WATERFRONT 2 bdrm on canal leading to the gulf $149,900
Artists & Crafters Wanted
BRAND NEW 3 bdrm 2 bath Peaceful Acres $124,900
1st Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, August 29, 2009 / 10:00 Am
- 3:00 Pm. Outdoor Booth Spaces: 10 X 10 ; Cost: $ 15.00 / Each; Indoor Tables: Cost: $
3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath pool home, 5 acre mini ranch $275,000
15.00 Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Provided By The Church
WATERFRONT Dunnellon home 3 bdrm 2 bath $179,900
At Nominal Costs. Horse Rides For The Children Available At Nominal Costs; Car Washes
Available On A "Donation" Basis; Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, 220 Route
OWNER FINANCING 10 acre ranch ready for horses $299,900
40 West, Inglis. For more information call(352) 503-6422 To Reserve Your Space.
Building lots starting at $17,000
CFEC Offers Payment Plan For Fixed-Income Members
“We have rentals starting at $750.00 per month”
In recognition of customers who are on a fixed income, Central Florida Electric
Cooperative is now offering members the ability to apply for the CFEC Fixed Income/Senior
Diamond Investments, Inc.
Citizen Payment Plan. The plan offers members the ability to be a part of a billing cycle that
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Darryl A. Diamond
more accurately fits the time in which their income is received. To receive an application
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for the payment plan opportunity, contact CFEC at 352-493-2511.
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
Real Estate Investment Consultant
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Darryl & Vicki Diamond & Shirley
www.diamondhomesandland.com
“The Diamond Team”
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