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Citrus Sertoma readies for Oktoberfest 36th Annual festival takes place October

2-4, 2015 Crystal River, FL. Members of Citrus Sertoma are in full swing making the final

Several citizens contacted The Newscaster this week, concerned with the flooding

preparations for the 36th Annual Oktoberfest. This year's event will be held on Friday Oc-

problem and wonder what would happen if a hurricane were to hit when many places are

tober 2 through Sunday October 4 at the Crystal River Mall outparcel property. Oktober-

already flooded. The problem is not just localized in Inglis. Yankeetown has serious prob-

fest features live entertainment all weekend, delicious German fare, business marketplace

lems too as well as in the county. Levy County has been up in a helicopter looking over the

and arts& craft vendors as well as carnival rides. Vendor spaces are available for business

problem, checking out the drainage ditches and culverts in south Levy.

marketplace, non profit organizations and arts & crafts for $100 for the weekend. For more

Problems and complaints of flooding and drainage problems dominated the September 1

information on the event or for vendor applications contact 352-628-7519.

Inglis Town Commission meeting. Inglis Commissioner Drew White, liaison for roads and

bridges, argued his point to try and resolve the issues with the other four commissioners Activities at the Inglis VFW

Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy

arguing against White's idea to move ahead and try a fix for the flooding areas. Not getting

a second on his motion for allowing discussion on the water flooding problems, Commis- 19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. ·HAPPY HOUR on Weekdays:

sioner Ann Morin finally gave in and gave a second on White's second attempt to bring 1:00-3:00 & 6:00-8:00 pm - 25 cents off all drinks! ·NEW ON FRIDAYS: "Queen of

flooding to the table for discussion. Morin then turned around and joined Commissioners Hearts" is Here! Draws at 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00 pm! SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES: ·Darts

Betsy Webb and Steve Kesterson voting against doing anything White suggested to correct - Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm (September 29).·Sept. 25 (FRIDAY): Dennis Karaoke 7:00-

the problem. Commissioner Pat Tully, who's father was in charge of the roads and ditches 11:00 pm.

in Cason Inglis Acres for decades, voted with White to try and resolve the flooding. Motion Levy Tourist Development Council Meeting

The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet as follows: What: Reg-

failed to help those with flooding 3 to 2. White warned citizens that in the upcoming next

ular Bi-monthly meeting. When: Thursday, September 24th, 2015 Time: 6:00 p.m. Where:

election they now know how they need to vote.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

White said just east of Hwy 19 on Hwy 40 E is one problem area where water cov- 620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL (U.S. Alt. 27). (Levy County Road Dept. Office

Phone: (352)walk bridge on the side walk just west of Daisy Street opposite Jesus Building) Meeting is open to the public.

489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

ers the $30,000 plus

Is! Ministries. There is still 2 feet of water today over the concrete on the walk bridge forc- 2015 Annual Enrollment Period for Year 2016

her: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

ter.comg people using the side walk to history.newscasterarchives.com ·of Hwy 40 creating

in · newscasterarchives.com · go around the bridge up on the edge thehealthcaster.com

Medicare Part C (Health) and Part D (Drug) Plan Thursday, Oct 15th Monday,

a dangerous situation according to Inglis Commissioner Drew White.

Dec 7th, 2015 SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here

Some residents said they have had to find alternative places for bathrooms to use. to assist you in making the best informed decision for your 2016 Medicare Part D Drug

Flooding problems plague many areas especially in Cason Inglis Acres. The mobile home Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. Each site will have a short presentation followed by

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at 182 Lori Street is like an island from a lake that has developed on the neighboring lot individual counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling. Low

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that expanded under their mobile home on a 2.36 acre parcel ruining their air conditioning Income Medicare beneficiaries should ask about Extra Help (LIS) to help pay for your

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and surrounding their home with water for more than three weeks.

2016 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs. Bring with you your Medicare Card, your

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

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White's proposal to correct the problem by pumping the water to where it flows to the 2015 Plan card (if any), and all your Prescription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your

river or diverts to an area affecting no one and allowing areas to dry out brought out nega- rvprescriptions from your pharmacy. Please callHernando, Crystalsite near & Homosassa

Se ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon,

1-800-262-2243 for a

tive remarks includinglegalities butatthissaid obligation to do be referred toAddress: 5093 S.Come SeePt., Homosassa, At: Yankeetown Wed,

     point White  we have an

Orwell a SHINE Volunteer FL 34446

    no      us. White was told you can't October 14th a 9:00am-Noon

citizenswhenotherentitywillhelp 

something to help the

Phone: (352) AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown) Wed, October 28th

489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788

go on private  and  water,White responded thatright of ways as the 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown) Thurs, November 12th 9:00am-Noon

property  pump   but   

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Websites: TheNewscaster.com · NewscasterArchives.com

bridge on Hwy 40 are not private and we should be required to fix the problem. According AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown) Sat/Sun, November 21/22 All Day Yan. Seafood Festival

to Inglis Fire Chief John MacDonald who also serves as Levy County Emergency Manage-

History.NewscasterArchives.com · TheHealthcaster.com

Candidate University for Levy County

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ment Coordinator, you can do anything you want in your ditches just be careful where you

Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com

Levy County Supervisor of Elections will hold Candidate University on Novem-

dispose of the water. There has been 22 inches of water in 10 days and the water table is so

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ber 19, 2015.l, Debbieis for anyone interested in running for public office or just wanting

Emai The class Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

high water just sits on the top. (Read more, see letters to the editor on page 11.)

to learn about the candidate process. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Supervisor

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Activities at Inglis AmVets

of Elections Office 421 South Court Street Bronson, FL 32621 Candidate University

William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone consists of a three-hour cirriculum focused on the fundamentals of becoming and being

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352-447-4473. We're open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 a candidate. Participants will be introduced to each step involved in the process including

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pm, with daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets pre-filling, collecting petitions and qualifying. Campaign pitfalls will also be discussed as

are on sale, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. well as audits, recounts and contest of elections. All participants will receive certificate

QUALIFIED GUESTS ARE WEL- COME; please contact the Post at 352-447-4473 for upon completion of the program Please contact Jordan Lindsey at (352)486-5163, ext.7.

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details. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings, all day, Karaoke with Dennis

at 4:00 pm, and Card Games at 6:00 our Weekly Draw-

 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS,

ing is held at 5:00 pm, the winner takes 80%. All day, on RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a

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Red Shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our food bank, and your second drink

is FREE; then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me

 the Money." On SATURDAYS, play Double-

Bonus Show Me the Money' at 6:00 pm. breakfast is served 9:00-11:00

 On SUNDAYS, 

  with Al, 3:00-7:00at6:15 we hold our weekly Queen

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pm, and   pm,

  DRAWING (approaching $4,500). On MADNESS MONDAYS,ewewn NeCajunor theNatr s

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(each Wednesday at $19 per weekly ad)

352)795-4662 through 9-16-15

6-24-15-15 (877)442-9688

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(352) Credit Card $247

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