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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
New Members on Citizens Committee
At the July 8th meeting under New Business was the appointment of a Citizens
Applications being taken for Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Advisory Committee Task Force to assist with the C.D.B.G. for 2008 Grant. Sally McCranie
The Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club is now accepting applications for arts, crafts and
said the criteria for a grant is the appointment of such a committee. There will be a couple of
food vendors to serve at their 27th-annual Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival that will be held the
public hearings and there has to be a meeting with the business people and the real estate
weekend of Nov. 22-23 on Riverside Drive in historic Yankeetown. The show will be judged,
people. Motion was made and carried unanimously to appoint Mayor Risher, commissioner
arts and crafts in one category, with prize money and ribbons awarded to the top four winners.
Lake, Dale Stahl, Marlea Merriman and George O’Bier to the committee.
For additional information, call (352) 447-2037, 447-3640 or 219-4578 or e-mail:
Commissioner Kellman requested adoption of a format for submittal of agenda requests. The
pegpage@bellsouth.net or iylionsclub@yahoo.com
town clerk should have the right to turn down agenda requests at her discretion. Motions
Levy County Wellness Coalition Meets
were made and passed unanimously.
The Levy County Wellness Coalition will be meeting July 31st from 6-8 at Bronson
A workshop and meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00 AM to dis-
Middle High Auditorium. It is a community organization whose mission is to educate, enrich,
cuss and vote on pending contracts for purchase of property from: A. Brown, B. Myrick
and empower the people of Levy County to achieve optimal healthy living. The group will be
and C. Port Inglis Realty. A workshop and meeting was scheduled for Tuesday July 29 at 9:00
working on improving health status by improving access to health and health education. All
AM to discuss issues pertaining to the direction of the Inglis Police Department.
people who live, work, and play in Levy County are invited to participate so that the Coalition
Share Meets
will represent the people. For questions or to RSVP, please call Slande Celeste at the Levy
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-Ex-
County Health Department at 352-486-3405.
change, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds communities
through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income require-
Shine Volunteers at Library
ments; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference. SHARE Registration /
The SHINE volunteers are at Knotts Yankeetown Library the 2nd Wednesday every
Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, from 9 AM
month, 10 AM - noon, or later if people are still there, to help Medicare beneficiaries and their
to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 9:30 AM to 11:30
families with any and all Medicare and associated Medicaid issues. We also advise low-
AM. For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
income seniors on ways to try to get help paying premiums. There is no charge and no
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE Host
appointment is necessary.
Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.Peace Lutheran Church,
AMVETS Meet
“The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy, 41, 6 miles north of Dunnellon.
William Crow AmVets Post 447 in Inglis is now open,, we invite all Veternans to
State Park To Host Annual World War II Commemorative Day
come and join us, We need help to get started. Our Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday
BUSHNELL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Dade Battlefield His-
of each month. Come out and join us, bring ideas with you. The post is at 33 Risher Ave.
toric State Park will host a celebration commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the end of
Habitat for Humanity
World War II on Saturday, August 2.
Re-enactors will portray the various nations and military branches. There will be
Habitat for Humanity is building our first home in the Tri-County area, outside of
living history encampments and other military equipment of the period to illustrate the
Old Town & we need your help! If you’re interested in helping build , call 352-542-9100.We’re
soldier's life in the 1940s. Mechanized vehicles, working communication stations, period
hoping to have volunteer workdays on Saturday as follows 5/31, 6/7 & 6/14/08. To verify call
vendors, food and music will also be featured. Event admission is free with the regular park
214-9377. If you’d like to help in other ways call 352-463-7207. We’d love to have you
entrance fee of $2.00 per carload from two to eight people and $1.00 per person for individual
involved! Any questions call Gigi 352-463-7207 or email djdaube@gatorworks.com.
walkers or bicyclists.
Fees Off Again for Certain Groups At Community Center
Activity Committee of Inglis
Restructuring of rental fees for the Inglis community center has caught some groups
The Town of Inglis has created a new Activity Committee under the Health, Welfare and
off guard. The Florida DEP, division of greenways and trails had complained about being
Recreational Commissioner to better serve our community through interactive programs.
charged a rental fee. A compromise was worked out to allow them to use it at no charge.
Call Valarie Davenport who is the chairperson for additional information. She can be
Commissioner Bill Lake has lead the way to seek more revenue for the town of Inglis
contacted at 352-302-7271. The Activity Committee will be sponsoring a Senior Ball Play-
and restructuring fees for the use of the community center was one source. Lake said that the
ers of 50 years and older. This activity will take place at the South Levy Park located East
Inglis Girl Scouts could use the Town Hall rather then the Community Center for well-super-
of Inglis. Have some fun, get some exercise and meet people. All interested in playing soft
vised meetings - at no charge. Other groups such as parties and events can still rent the
ball, please contact Frank Shroyer 447-6035.
community center for a charge. Contact town hall at 447-2203 for more information.
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CFCC Levy Center To Offer
EL Ranchito
One-Stroke Painting Course
Mexican Restaurant
The Levy Center of Central Florida Community College will offer arts and crafts
lovers the opportunity to learn the One-Stroke decorative painting technique made popular
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
by professional artist Donna Dewberry.
The four-week Beginning One-Stroke Painting class will be offered 6 to 7:30 p.m. on
Thursdays, Aug. 14 through Sept. 4, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Open 7 Days
course fee is $69. Materials and supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor at
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
the first class.
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
Students will learn to paint leaves, flowers and fruits on several different surfaces as
they extend their painting ability each week. One project will be completed at each session.
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
No previous painting experience is required. Instructor Nancy Stork is One-Stroke certified.
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
To enroll, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533. The registration deadline is Thurs-
day, Aug. 7.
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
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River Retreat Spa
New Bass Club
Citrus County Bass Masters Plumbing-Electrical--Bolts - Stainless- Lumber
Men's & Women's' Hair Hair Color & Foils Nails
Facials Massage Acupuncture
Looking for Boaters
Permanent Makeup
Celebrating 25 Years Thank You!
Rusk Matrix, Crew & Redken Products
Harold Beasley
Over 25 Items 25% Off
352-447-2505
Tournament Director
(352) 447-2600
Est. 1983
Call for Information
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
3/4 mile W. of US-19 on 40 W., Inglis
(352) 447-3174
Lic. # MM19077
Mon-Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 Closed Sun.
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.