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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Douglas J. Stout, Inglis
Community Events
Looking for volunteers!
After a 14-month very courageous battle with esophageal cancer, Doug
Thanks to Jack Schofield, the Chamber is now open on Fridays, when Jack is
passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 23rd with me
not traveling on business. We are looking for more volunteers to "meet and greet" and to
(Sue) and daughter Sheri holding his hands. He was a truly wonderful
provide visitors with informational materials on the area and about Chamber members.
man, most loving husband and father, my absolute best friend and soul
The hours that need to be staffed are Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4PM. If you are
mate. He had an extremely gifted mind
interested please contact: Dick Streeter at dickjaninglis@gmail.com.
for engineering anything mechanical and successfully made biodiesel fuel
The Levy County Tourist Development Council Meeting
for our trucks for years. He loved the Lord and his church, Yankeetown
What: Regular Bi-monthly meeting, When: Thursday, July 31, 2014, Time: 6:00 p.m.
Community Church, sang in the choir and was the narrator for the Easter and Christmas
Where: 620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL, (Within Levy County Road Depart-
cantatas.
ment Office Building). Meeting is open to the public. Please call for more information:
I cannot thank our church family, friends and neighbors for all their cards, prayers
(352) 486-3396.
and offers to help us throughout his illness. I especially want to thank our daughter, Sheri,
Levy County Teen Driver Improvement Classes
her fianceée Edward, our favorite son-in-law Dann and his daughter Margaret for being
Teen Driver Improvement is available to all Levy County students who have a
there for us to the very end no matter how hard and heartbreaking it became.
current Operators License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
A Celebration of Life for Doug will be held at Yankeetown Community Church in
The goal of this program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of
Yankeetown on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 11 am with a catered luncheon to follow in
aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of
the church hall.
seatbelt use. All students will be required to pre-register for the class by calling Lt. Sean
If you wish to send a memorial contribution In his memory, you may do so to
Mullins or Sgt. Max Long at 352-486-5111 ext 276 or via e-mail smullins@levyso.com
either Haven Hospice at 311 NE 9th St., Chiefland, FL 32626 or Yankeetown Community
ormlong@levyso.com. This class has a minimum of 5 students for the class to take place
Church, c/o Dan & Janet Burnham, missionaries, 4640 Hwy. 40 West, Yankeetown, FL
so these dates are tentative. All classes at 9:00 AM, Next class: Yankeetown: August: 4.
34498.
FWC Deer Hunter Safety Course
LCSO Dep. Rogers, formerly with IPD,
The Deer Camp in Chiefland is the official FWC Hunter Safety Course location
for our area. We will be holding FWC Hunter Safety Courses on August 9 & 23rd 8:30 am.
commended by Sheriff McCallum
Also September 6 & 20. Also we are working with Haven Hospice on a Fund Rasier on
Deputy Tim Rogers with the Levy County Sheriffs Office, who was also employed
August 30 2014. Our 1st Annual Bow Shoot For Buck$. We will be having a bow shooting
by the Inglis Police Department at the time it was disbanded, received a commendation
competition with a large percentage going to Haven Hospice. This will include kids are
from Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum, July 14, for his June 2014 activity. The com-
6-adults. Pre-Registration Required, Please Call FWC at 386-758-0525 for more informa-
mendation stated that Dep. Rogers led, or tied for the lead, in four categories, according to
tion. Seating is limited ~ Must Bring Your On-Line Certificate!
the Patrol Statistics: Felony Arrests, Warrant Arrests, Sworn Complaints and Misdemeanor
History Spoken Here!
Traffic Citations. Sheriff McCallum commended Dep. Rogers on his "proactive efforts"
The Greater Dunnellon Historical Society will open its doors to the train depot
adding, "I understand that this accomplishment is magnified by the fact that you are primar-
and the museum each Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. Volunteer member, Boomtown Sam will
ily assigned to work in the town limits of Inglis. I understand that your opportunities for
be on hand to educate, listen and share our rich history. Sam is carrying on the tradition
enforcement are somewhat limited in Inglis. Your acomplishment speaks volumes for your
of the charming Gloria Williams who is taking a break from her weekly visits, thank you
knowledge of the citizens in your patrol area, as well as your hard work and dedication.
Gloria for minding the store for so many years. Like Gloria, Sam will have a pot of coffee
Thank you for your efforts and please keep up the good work!"
brewing. It is probably not surprising that Sam is interested in the boomtown years of Dun-
Sales Tax Holiday - Continued from page 1
nellon but before there was phosphate, there were trains and carpetbaggers, unimaginable
fish and game and logging and so much more. On a clear quiet night...the echoes of the
Dade, Gaines and Clinch battles of the Second Seminole War can be heard. Listening is a
sales tax exemption for personal computers and certain computer-related accessories will
very important part of keeping history alive, please consider stopping by the Dunnellon's
be on the first $750 of the sales price rather than $750 or less per item in 2013.
Historic Train Depot, Sam promises to listen attentively and make sure your coffee is fresh!
Theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, and air-
The Historic train Depot is located at 12061 S. Williams St. Dunnellon, FL 34432, Sam can
ports are excluded from participating in the sales tax holiday. Sales at any of these estab-
be reached at (352) 229-1030 or BoomtownSam@gmail.com.
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
lishments are taxable as usual.
Only specific items were identified as tax-exempt in the law passed by the 2014
Florida Legislature.
No other items are authorized. The labeling or packaging of the items usually
Realty
determines whether the item may be purchased tax exempt during the three-day holiday
period. For example:
� Dress, garden, and work gloves sold for $100 or less are exempt but athletic gloves are
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Hom
taxable because sporting equipment is excluded from the definition of clothing.
Sally Price, Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
5093 S. Orwell Realtor
� Batteries designed for a computer are exempt but regular batteries used to operate a
(352)n302-8556 cell
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Fax (727) 362-4788
flashlight are taxable because flashlight batteries are not a computer-related accessory.
� Handbags and purses sold for $100 or less are exempt but briefcases, suitcases, garment
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This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 4 corner lots with
or about the human body," which is a requirement of the exemption.
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neighbors only on
� Cases for electronic devices are taxable because they are not specifically listed as exempt
owner. There is a guest cottage out back. a small apt
in the law.
with separate entrance, a spare room and a fenced in
� Printers and scanners are exempt on the first $750 of the sales price of each item but copy
ground pool. The large open family living area has
machines are taxable because copy machines are not a computer-related accessory under
a fireplace and you can escape to a large sun room.
the exemption. The list of clothing and school supplies is not all-inclusive. Whether a school
Ad place needs some TLC. This spacious jewel has
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supply item qualifies as tax exempt is based on the labeling or packaging of the item.
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plenty Wednesday, March 26, toys. issue.
Buyer beware: If a set contains both tax-exempt items and taxable items, is the set
the street from the Withlacoochee River on a paved
tax exempt during this holiday? No. Tax-exempt items sold in sets with taxable items are
street in Inglis near bike path, boat ramps and Gre-
subject to tax. Tax-exempt items must be sold as separate items in order to qualify for the
enways. A lot of home.
exemption. Sets that include both tax-exempt items and taxable items are subject to tax.
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Inglis, FL 34449
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352-447-2733
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