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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Art in the classrooms
Isaiah’s Place Get Away & Play Therapy Dates
First graders in Mrs. Carson’s class at Yankeetown School had fun while learning
Upcoming date: September 14, 2013 10 am to 3 pm 6210 Harmony Lane Yan-
about art during the last two weeks of school. The students had an opportunity to expe-
keetown, FL 34498. Space is limited register early.To register call Isaiah’s Place 352 447-
rience and create three different
1775 E-mail isaiahsplace@bellsouth.net. $75 Includes mental health consultation and
types of painting.
training, lunch and snacks, Helps to fund Isaiah’s Place. Contact Penny L. Pahres, ARNP.
Students read a story
Penny L. Phares ARNP is a Child Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Play
about a pig that went to a mu-
Therapy Supervisor who is experienced in Sand Tray Therapy and Play Therapy. As Clini-
seum and viewed examples of art
cal Director at Child’s Play Foundation she has responsibility for program development ,
work by Edgar Degas, Jackson
training and fundraising. Each attendee signs a confidentiality agreement.
Pollack and Pablo Picasso.
HOPE Foundation Food Distribution
After some research,
The HOPE Foundation will be having a food give away on July 18th at the Inglis
viewing the gallery of art in the
Community Center from 2-3pm. Please bring a bill or license with your name and address
classroom and discussing mu-
on it. Supplies are limited so it is first come first serve. Hope to see you rhere.
seum etiquette, the students at-
tempted to copy an Impressionist
Need Help with Your Medicare Costs?
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can’t afford
artwork of their choosing, using
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
watercolors. They also used a
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
variety of shapes to create art,
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
mimicking Pablo Picasso’s Cub-
provides you with free, unbiased and cofidential information. For assistance, please call the
ism period. The last project in the
Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come to a site:
learning unit was the most fun for
Wed, August 14th
10:00am-Noon
AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown). All Citrus Co
the students because each child
Impressionist Art
sites By appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
was able to paint like Jackson
Pollack. Why was that fun? Well, it’s difficult to resist throwing paint, especially if you’re
South Levy Little League Activities
a first grade student!
South Levy Little League will be having a board meeting on July 25th at 6:30
Mrs. Jenner’s fourth grade joined the class, outside on the field, and made spec-
at the ball field. We are still looking for Board members and officers. Please call with
tacular artwork to display in the main hall. It was inspiring to see that some of the children
any questions. 352-447-4325. A South Levy Little League Fundraiser in Dunnellon every
excelled in the area of creative expression. The hall display might spark some interest in
Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm. 20% of the sales generated goes to help the kids of
future art classes!
South Levy. For information contact Kim Millen at 352-302-2818.
FWC releases rehabilitated manatees
Inglis Amvets Activities
The AmVets Kitchen is open every day, 12:00-7:00 pm, with daily specials; all are
rescued from red tide
welcome. Join us for Happy Hour on Mondays, 1:00-6:00 pm, PLUS Spaghetti with Meat
Sauce and Garlic Bread only $5, all day - add wine and only $6. Bingo is held on TUES-
“We are very pleased that so many of the manatees we rescued from the effects
DAY at 5:00 pm; all are welcome. WEDNESDAY, all day long, is “Kill the Keg” Day with
of red tide have recovered to reach this point,” said Andy Garrett, an FWC biologist and
beer only 754 per mug and $3 per pitcher and card games at 5:30 pm. Thursday, July 18 -
Florida’s manatee rescue coordinator. “Our staff and partners worked very hard during the
Have you hugged a vet today? RED SHIRT FRIDAYS - Weat red and bring two food items
red tide to get to distressed manatees in time.”
for our Thanksgiving baskets and receive your second drink free! FRIDAY, JULY 19 - Rib
The FWC and partners rescued 16 manatees suffering from the effects of a red tide
Dinner, $8, 4:00-7:00 pm PLUS Tripod Harry, 6:00-10:00 pm. SATURDAY, JULY 20,
bloom that was documented from late last September to April. Fifteen manatees survived
“Show Me the Money at 6:00 pm! SUNDAY, July 21 - Breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am,
after they were initially taken to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo for treatment. Two rehabilitated
and lunch is served 12:00- 5:00 pm; all are welcome.
red tide-affected manatees were released in June, and more releases are scheduled later this
month.
Five of the seven manatees released Tuesday remained at the zoo for the duration
of their rehabilitation. Earlier this year, the other two manatees were moved to Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to ensure the zoo had space for critical care cases.
The Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership is a cooperative effort of several non-
profit, private, state and federal organizations that helps to coordinate the releases of reha-
bilitated manatees and monitors their health upon return to the wild.
Red tide is the primary cause of death for 272 manatees in 2013, a single-year
record. Manatees are exposed to the red tide toxin mainly through ingestion of food such as
seagrass with accumulated toxin levels.
First ever Commander’s Challenge
Raisingfrom the Citrus County Sherriff’s Office braved the heat and an
Funds for United Way
A dozen deputies
audience to go head to head with Commander Buddy Grant during the first ever Com-
mander’s Challenge last week. To raise money for the local chapter of The United Way, the
United Way Commander's Challenge - CCSO Sergeant Ryan Glaze set a new course record with
Commander has challenged all sworn law enforcement personnel to beat his time on the
an amazing time of 3:50. (Deputies are required to complete the course in under 8:30. The
CCSO’s PT (Physical training) course. Commander Grant will donate $10 to The United
agency average is around 6:30.) “This is a win/win for everyone involved,” Cmdr. Grant said
Way for every deputy who beats his PT time. The deputy will also be allowed to skip their
after the morning’s runs were finished. “We are a fitness-oriented agency, and the times to-
next PT run, which is required of all deputies four times a year. Four local sponsors will
day definitely reflected that. Plus, our guys and ladies are motivated to help The United Way.
also donate $10 to The United Way in the deputy’s name. This adds up to a hefty $50
The agency raised $400 for the local chapter of the United Way which will climb throughout
donation per person. See photo at right.
the rest of the quarter as more deputies run their PT course.
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Subs and Fried Chicken
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
50
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Florida Region
Dine-In
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Shell Gas
Cell: 352-266-7113
352-
Inglis, Florida