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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Summer Reading at the Food Ranch in Inglis
Homosassa AMVETS Post 89 meeting
Every Friday and Saturday from 10am-2pm, there will be summer reading at
HOMOSASSA AMVETS (American Veterans) Post 89 will hold its monthly meeting
the Inglis Food Ranch for the kids while the adults shop. This is not a babysitting ser-
Thursday July 7th 6:30 PM in the Cootie Building located on Veteran's drive next to the
vice. Children should be old enough to be able to sit and listen, or sit quietly by themselves
VFW. For questions contact First Vice Commander Floyd Blodgett (352) 220-3339
with a book (books will be provided) or they will be escorted back to you. Ms. Ruth will be
Yard Sale For the Troops Benefit
running the program, and other qualified volunteers will be helping. For more information,
Yard sale for the Troops at Howard's Flea Market, main aisle, space 178 has made
please call Ruth at 352-447-0236. See story on page 8.
in USA , embroidered stars, all weather flags available. We are supporting the Old Homo-
Need Help Understanding Medicare and with Your Medicare Costs?
sassa Veteran's Memorial. They make a great gift and we would love to see one in every
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
home and business yard! If you need other pick up places contract Cynthia at The Center
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
for Victim Rights at 352-628-6481. A POW flag is only $5 more.
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
Inglis VFW Post 8698 activities
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
Members and their guests are welcome to Inglis, FL VFW Post 8698, located at
provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
520 Hwy. 40 (one mile east of the U.S. 19 & C.R. 40 traffic light) phone 352-447-3495.
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
HAPPY HOUR - Monday-Friday, 1:00-3:00 & 6:00-8:00 pm. *TUESDAYS - Dart Tourna-
at: Thurs, July 7th 12:00pm Catholic Charities Food Distribution Site St Anthony Abbot
ment 7:30 pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00 pm & Karaoke with Cowboy Al
Church, Inglis Thurs, July 7th 1:00pm Catholic Charities Food Distribution Site Gazebo
6:00-10:00 pm. *SATURDAYS - specials from 6:00 pm `til closing. *MEETINGS - VFW
behind Inglis Town Hall Wed, July 13th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yan-
Auxiliary Meeting held on second Wed. (July 13) at 6:30 pm; Post Meeting is held on third
keetown) All Citrus Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
Wed. (July 20) at 6:30 pm.
Levy TDC Meeting
Activities at Inglis AmVets
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet as follows: What:
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone
352-447-4473. Signed-in guests are welcome to all events. Open 7 days, 12:00-9:00 pm; Regular Bi-monthly meeting When: Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time: TDC meeting starts at
Kitchen hours, 12:00-7:00 pm, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. 6:00pm Where: 620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL (U.S. Alt. 27) (Levy County Road
Tickets on sale daily for Sunday's 6:15 pm Queen of Heart Drawing. WEDNESDAYS - 60 Dept. Office Building) Meeting is open to the public.
cents Wings and Darts at 7:30 pm. THURSDAYS- Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm (winner Vacation Bible School
takes 80%; must be present and signed-in to win); 5:00-9:00 Ladies' Night; THURSDAY,
There will be two Saturdays of a VBS at Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church.
JULY 7 - the Sons of AmVets meet at 5:00 pm, and AmVets Riders meet at 6:00 pm. FRI- At 5850 Riverside Dr. Yankeetown, next to the Coast Guard Station. On Sat.July 16th and
DAYS - All day, wear a Red Shirt, bring 2 non-perishible food items for our Food Bank, 30th from 10 to 1pm. It will be fun filled games, bible stories, music ,crafts and food.
and your second drink is free, and on FRIDAY, JULY 8 - Fish Fry, 5:00-7:00 pm and Live Children 3- 12 welcome. Older kids can join in as helpers. Info 352-489-5274
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Music & Entertainment by Steve Champagne, 7:00-11:00 pm! SATURDAYS - play Dou-
Se Citrus Business Network Meeting
ble-Bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00 pm. SUNDAY - Breakfast served 9:00-11:00 am; rving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
Karaoke 3:00-7:00 pm with Debbie G on July 10 and Queen of Heart DRAWING at 6:15 Citrus Business dress: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446Golf Club,
Network meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Fridays, at Twisted Oaks
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Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) call Peg Weston, 352-586-
Taco Day and Bingo at 5:00 pm, with Powerball approaching $300.
Vets Helping Vets for their successful fund raising activities.
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Liz Koehlinger, 352-527-9790.
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AmVets Post 42 of Chiefland is known
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com
Their motto, "VETS HELPING VETS" has taken the members to their motorcycles and to
join them in making a difference in the community. "Our club gives members an opportu-
public places to raise money for military members and their families in need.
nity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community.
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Their latest fund raising effort to provide for wounded veterans to enjoy outdoor
This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve," said
activities has paired the group with local supporter, WalMart of Chiefland. AmVet mem-
Club President Doug Dame. Call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message
bers spent a weekend selling hot dogs and drinks at the entrance of the local WalMart and
email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com
raised $1,840 to contribute to the event.
The funds will be used to provide meals, housing, and boat rentals for a three-day
trip to assist Florida's wounded veterans to participate in the Florida Department of Agri-
culture and Consumer Services "Operation Outdoor Freedom." Commissioner Adam Put-
nam implemented the program several years ago but this is the first time the 49-employees
of 5th District of the Florida Forest Service out of Steinhatachee, FL, will be in charge of
the local event.
The "Operation Outdoor Freedom" program provides any veteran with a service-
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connected disability rating of 30% or greater from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
or the recipient of a Purple Heart to participate in this unique opportunity to enjoy recre-
ation and rehabilitation. The event in our area is scheduled for July 19, 20, and 21, 2016.
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To learn more about the current schedule of events or enroll in a program, inter-
Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
ested persons can visit www.operationoutdoorfreedom.com online. http://tlhfor013.doacs.
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
state.fl.us/oof. For additional information call Post Commander, Jim Hess at (352) 493-
Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788
1853 or visit the post at 14472 NW Hwy 19, Chiefland, FL.
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