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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Citizens Concerned Over New
CFCC Levy Center Offers CPR Classes
Levy County EMS Tax
The Central Florida Community College Levy Center now offers American Heart
Association CPR classes. Heartsaver© First Aid with CPR and AED (Automatic External
Notices have been sent to property owners in Levy County about a Public Hearing
Defibrillator) and BLS Health Care Provider classes will meet on the third Monday of
that will be held in the County Commission Meeting Room of the Levy County Court-
the month from 6 to 10 p.m. Class dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. In December, the
house, located at 355 S. Court St. in Bronson, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
classes meet on the 14th.
Commissisoners will probably confront a "packed house" as some citizens have
The Heartsaver© First Aid with CPR and AED class includes adult, infant and child
complained they will receive bills for vacant property which is unconstitutional according
cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and is designed for lay rescuers who are required
to the state of Florida.
to obtain a course completion card. The course fee is $50 and textbook is optional.
The “Hearing to Impose and Provide for Collection of EMS Tax Assessments,”
The Basic Life Support Health Care Provider class is designed for individuals
will be held to impose a tax to fund Levy County Emergency Medical Services (EMS),
beginning a health care career and includes an exam at the end of the course. The required
using the property tax bill collection method for the fiscal year, October 1, 2009 through
textbook,  To enroll or for more information, visit the Levy Center at 114 Rodgers Blvd.
September 30, 2010, and each year thereafter. The estimated total annual EMS Tax Assess-
in Chiefland, call 352-493-9533.
ment revenue to be collected is $2,133,732. The annual EMS Tax Assessment is computed,
VFW Chicken Dinner
based on the classification of each parcel and the number of billing units on the parcel. The
VFW Post 8968 is having a CHICKEN BBQ DINNER on Sat., Aug. 29, from 3:
amount of tax that will be owed by each property owner is listed on the notice.
00-6:00 p.m. and/or until the barbecue is sold out!
According to the notice, the EMS Tax and the Ad Valorem Tax on properties will
The cost is $3.50, but reduced to $3.00 if you wear your COLORS. Wear a shirt
be collected on the ad valorem tax bill that is mailed in November. Failure to pay these tax
with a logo, such as VFW, AMVETS, American Legion, police department, sheriff’s of-
assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property, which could result
fice, fire department, scouts, and any town, organization, club or work shirts - or any other
in a loss of title.
logo not mentioned! The post is locted one mile east of Hwy. 19 on Hwy. 40. For addi-
Levy Man Appointed to CFCC Board
tional information, please call (352) 447-3495.
Artists & Crafters Wanted
1st Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, August 29, 2009 / 10:00 Am
(CHIEFLAND) - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has appointed Robert Durrance to the Central
- 3:00 Pm. Outdoor Booth Spaces: 10 X 10 ; Cost: $ 15.00 / Each; Indoor Tables: Cost: $
Florida Community College Board of Trustees.
15.00 Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Provided By The Church
“The appointment gives us a full board to tackle a challenging agenda in the coming
At Nominal Costs. Horse Rides For The Children Available At Nominal Costs; Car Washes
years,” said Dr. Charles R. Dassance, CFCC president. “We appreciate that Mr. Durrance is
Available On A "Donation" Basis; Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, 220 Route
willing to help us guide the college with his experience.”
40 West, Inglis. For more information call(352) 503-6422 To Reserve Your Space.
Durrance, 59, of Bronson, will represent Levy County, succeeding Bob Hastings. Durrance
has served as Testing and Truancy coordinator of the School Board of Levy County since
Grand Opening Week at Newly Renovated Thrift Shop
2000 and previously was assistant principal of Bronson High School. He has also been a
The Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club is proud to open its
math instructor at Chiefland and Cedar Key schools and served three years in the U.S. Ma-
doors in celebration of their Grand Opening Week from Tuesday to Friday, Sept. 8th-11th,
rine Corps. He has an associate degree from Santa Fe Community College, Bachelor of Arts
hours are 11-4 each day. With a fresh stock of clothing items and goodies for your home,
from University of Florida and Master of Science from NOVA University.
you won’t want to miss out on the new arrivals. Treat yourself to something special at the
The CFCC District Board of Trustees is made up of seven members. Additional rep-
best prices around! All proceeds generated from sales at the Thrift Shop are used to benefit
resentatives include Board Chair Betty Strifler and Sandra L. Balfour from Citrus County,
our local community.
Carol Sullivan from Levy County, and Ron Ewers, Bernie Little Jr. and Cory Pool from
Yankeetown Bingo Ready to Restart
Marion County.
Weekly BINGO begins at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club on Thursday,
Trustee responsibilities include appointing, supporting and assessing the perfor-
September 3rd. All proceeds from BINGO go toward college scholarships for local stu-
mance of the college president, approving long-range plans and educational programs for
dents. Players are invited to come early to purchase their BINGO cards and enjoy goodies
the college, and ensuring the well-being of faculty, students and staff.
from the “Thursday Kitchen.” You’ll also have time to check out what’s new in the Thrift
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Shop. Doors open at 6pm, with BINGO games beginning at 7pm. Location: #5 56th
Street in Yankeetown, next to Post Office. Bring your friends and come out for the fun.
New 4H Club in Inglis
PRICE REDUCED on this
Inglis/Yankeetown will now have its own 4-H club. We are open to youth without
brand new 3 bedroom 2 bath
regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
home located in the quiet
national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Our meetings will be held at the Inglis
neighborhood of Peaceful
Community Center every 3rd Friday at 6:30 p.m. beginning August 21st.
Acres.  Community  offers
Do You HaveQuestions About Medicare?
private boat ramp to Lake
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental
Rousseau,
Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see
The Withlacoochee
SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one
River and the Rainbow Riv-
counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot
er. Owner will lease with an
come to a site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-
option to buy. Now offered at
2243. SHINE’s next site is on: Wed, Sept 9th 10:00-Noon, AF Knotts (Yankeetown)
$114,900
Public Library.
Attention Investors: Call for a free list of foreclosures and distressed properties, new list
GED Class at CFCC
comes out Friday.
(CHIEFLAND) Central Florida Community College encourages adults to apply now for
Diamond Investments, Inc.
352-447-4442
Adult Education/GED programs at the Levy Center.
Darryl A. Diamond
Classes are held in the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd. in Chiefland and online
Licensed Real Estate Broker
classes are available. Enrollment is open five times a year and this session continues
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
Real Estate Investment Consultant
through Aug. 31. The next enrollment session begins in October. For more information,
Darryl & Vicki Diamond & Shirley
www.diamondhomesandland.com
“The Diamond Team”
call Susan Harrington, for the adult education program, at 352-493-9533.
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