THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
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Free transportation for area Veterans Squawk Box
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to VA Hospital, Gainesville
We walked or rode our bikes to see our friends and we didn’t wear helmets. We climbed
trees and fell out sometimes and every once in awhile someone actually broke a bone, but
nobody’s parents filed a lawsuit for damages.
Updated August 1, 2011
When we were thirsty we drank water from the garden hose, (another danger according
Free transportation is available to take veterans to appointments at the VA (Vet-
to USDA). Sometimes 3 or 4 of us shared a Pepsi from the bottle and we all took a swig
erans Administration) Hospital in Gainesville. However, all transportation must be sched-
and passed it around. Nobody died from it. When our mothers made us Kool Aid to go with
uled, in advance of the appointment, by calling the Veterans Service Office in Lecanto at
lunch it was made with real sugar, lots of it. Sometimes we had milk with lunch and it was
(352) 527-5915.
usually the high octane stuff, whole milk. No skim milk for us. And the only pills we had
Two modes of transportation are available, depending on whether you are (1) am-
in our house were Bayer aspirin. If that didn’t cure what ailed you I’m afraid you were just
bulatory and require no assistance, or (2) if you require any assistance (the help of a person,
out of luck.
cane or walker, etc.) in ambulating or the use of a wheelchair or scooter.
When we misbehaved in school we got spanked and we got home our parents
TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-AMBULATORY VETERANS: If you require
didn’t run to the schoolhouse to weigh in on the teacher, we got a whipping to go on top of
any assistance in ambulating, a ride to the VA Hospital - leaving from the Citrus County
the spanking. Our parents were in cahoots with the teachers, imagine that!
Transit Office, located at 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy. , Lecanto - is available on a twice-weekly
We had to suffer without Ipods, Xboxes, Nintendo’s, video games, computers and even
basis and can be scheduled by calling the Veterans Service Office at (352) 527-5915; fur-
television in some cases. Our entertainment was left to our own imagination and choice of
ther details will be provided.
games like kick the can, hide-and-go-seek, cowboys and Indians, (I know, that’s politically
TRANSPORTATION FOR AMBULATORY VETERANS: For ambulatory vet-
incorrect, make that cowboys and native Americans), and as we got older there were pick-
erans requiring no assistance, rides are available Mondays through Fridays, excluding
up games of baseball, football and basketball if there was a hoop anywhere near. Funny,
Federal Holidays, by way of a transportation van provided by Disabled American Veterans
but in spite of these obvious health hazards and hardships I don’t remember any overweight
(DAV) Chapter 70 in Inverness. Again, all appointments must be scheduled in advance by
children in my class and only a very few in the entire school.
calling the Veterans Service Office at (352) 527-5915. The DAV Van will pick up sched-
I believe people from my generation have two options: We should either get together
uled riders only, enroute from Lecanto to Gainesville, at designated locations in Lecanto,
and file a class action lawsuit against our parents for cruel and unusual punishment or get
Inverness, Hernando and Dunnellon.
on our knees and thank the good Lord that we were born in the era we were born in. I think
PICKUP LOCATIONS FOR DAV VAN RIDERS (fully ambulatory veterans):
I like the second option better.
6:10 a.m. - LECANTO - Veterans Service Office, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct.
I am happy my grandchildren wear helmets when riding bikes, I watch what I eat and
6:40 a.m. - INVERNESS - K-Mart, 1660 Hwy. 41 N.
I would never advise anyone to pass a bottled beverage around the horn.
6:50 a.m. - HERNANDO - Party Store behind Cumberland Farms, 2805 N. Florida Ave.
(Hwy. 41 N.)
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
7:00 a.m. - DUNNELLON - Tractor Supply Co., 11252 N. Williams St. (Hwy. 41 N.)
8:00 a.m. - DAV Van arrives at the VA Hospital in GAINESVILLE; Veterans should im-
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600 Est. 1983
Our Pub
Snoozals,Moozles & Whatchamacallits
mediately
check-in at the DAV Transportation Area on the Main Floor.
INSTRUCTIONS TO DAV VAN RIDERS: For those veterans using the free
transportation services to the VA Hospital, appointments must be scheduled between 8:30
a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and pharmacy visits should be made immediately upon completion of
your doctor’s appointment, without delay. The van makes the return trip from Gainesville
Restaurant, Lounge
upon completion of the last appointment, and no later than 2:00 p.m., without exception. If
you have not boarded the van when it leaves Gainesville, you will miss the return trip. This
& Package Store
schedule is also available on the newscaster Website: http://thenewscaster.com. Go to the
Veternans Corner page.
“Missing Endangered” woman
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
found in  ce was involved in the search, for several days,
Gainesville
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
The Citrus County Sheriff s Offi
of a “missing endangered” woman, Jean K. Russell, 48, and her two daughters, Ashley, 14,
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
and Brianna, 11, who were believed to be homeless and possibly staying in the Homosassa
Everything Made to Order
area. The sheriff s office was concerned for the family s safety and well-being and feared
they may not be eating properly. The report stated that the children may not have not been
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enrolled in school for the past several years. Flyers with Ms. Russell’s picture and a brief
description were posted around the Homosassa area. A cash reward of up to $1,000 was
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
available to information leading to the whereabouts of the three. According to Gail Tierney,
Public Information Officer with the Citrus County Sheriff s Office, the family was located
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
on July 29, “Safe and sound, up in Gainesville.” The family is expected to undergo evalu-
ation. “The two young girls will be sheltered, at least temporarily,” said Tierney.
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Car searched after traffic stop, driver charged
with possession of drug paraphernalia
Wings, Subs & Clubs
A Hudson woman was arrested by the Inglis Police Department, July 18, charged
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
with possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the report, Suzzette “Suzy” Marie
Myrick, 47, Hudson, Florida, was stopped for an unspecified traffic violation on U.S. Hwy.
Subs after 4 pm
19, at the Citrus County-Levy County line. At the conclusion of the traffic stop, Ofc. Hil-
berer asked for permission to search the vehicle.
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Myrick gave permission, and the officer found a glass pipe with residue between
the driver’s seat and the center console. Myrick denied that the pipe was hers, but she was
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arrested on the charge, issued a Notice to Appear (in Levy County Court, Aug. 2) and re-
leased on the scene.
Captains Cove Outfitters
Computers dot Com
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
39 W. Highway 40 −  Inglis, Florida
King Road Mine
50 Wyland, Certified Professional Technician
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
#24 Highway 40 East
Tim
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Inglis, FL
Bait • Ice • Tackle
Computer Sales & Service
352-447-2074
Kayak Rentals/Instruction
Electronics Parts & Accessories
www.kingroadmine.com
Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
We Recycle Computers!
All Rods & Reels New w/Mfg. Warranty
INVESTING IN THE F  UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
(352)489-4153 • Plaza of Dunnellon • Next to CVS Pharmacy
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!