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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Levy County Receives First
Community Events
Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine
Woman’s Club Special Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation
Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. Nov. 4th at 10 a.m. Speaker and
author Carla Chesser joins us to relate her personal battle with Breast Cancer and the
LEVY COUNTY– Levy County Health Department received its first shipment of H1N1
truly remarkable book that resulted…. Laughing through the Tears of Breast Cancer: My
(Swine) flu vaccines late Tuesday, October 13, 2009. As of Tuesday, October 20th, the
Personal Metamorphosis Join The Woman’s Club for brunch and inspiration. Seating is
health department has approximately 1600 doses of H1N1 vaccine. More shipments are
limited, so call now to reserve your seat 352-447-2057 Carla will be available to autograph
expected. During the period when vaccine is in limited supply, Levy County Health De-
books Carla is a registered nurse with a degree in Psychology and has been a health care
partment is following vaccination recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Con-
provider for over 30 years. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 53, she found herself on
trol and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP
the receiving side of the health care process. Believing that “everything happens for a rea-
recommends that vaccination efforts initially focus on 5 target groups:
son”, Carla has dedicated herself to helping women who are newly diagnosed with breast
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Pregnant women
cancer to overcome their fears about this disease.
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People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
Medicare 2010 Annual Enrollment For Part D Drug Plans Begins
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Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
Soon!
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Persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years
Do you know how much your current Part D Drug Plan is going to cost you next year?
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People ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk for complica-
Do you know the cost of your drugs in the Deductible and in the Gap? Do you know when
tions because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems (due to medical
you will hit the Gap? Do you know if there is a less expensive plan out there that cov-
therapy or disease)
ers your drugs? Medicare Part D’s Annual Enrollment period runs Nov 15th to Dec 31st.
Individuals who fall into the above categories are encouraged to call the health
SHINE, a volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to help answer
department to schedule an appointment for H1N1 vaccination. The health department an-
your questions. Come see us for free, unbiased, and confidential assistance. Bring your
ticipates offering the nasal spray at schools and daycares. The H1N1 vaccine is FREE and
Medicare Card, your current Part D Plan card, and your prescription drug bottles. There
VOLUNTARY. Levy County Health Department expects to include the general public
will be a worksheet to complete. To find a site near you or to be referred to a volunteer,
when more vaccine becomes available.
call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. Our sites in your area will be: Wed, Nov 12th
Vaccine information:
9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library, Yankeetown. Fri/Sat, Nov 21/22 All Day at Yankeetown
There are two forms of H1N1 vaccine; one is a shot and the other is a gentle mist
Seafood Festival
or nasal spray that is delivered into the nose. The nasal mist vaccine is not recommended
for individuals who are greater than 50 years of age, under two years of age, are pregnant,
Old Fashion Halloween Party
have asthma, or are immunocompromised. H1N1 vaccines are manufactured and tested
The Father’s House Pentecostal Church is proud to announce we are having
using the same processes used for the seasonal flu vaccine. Millions of doses of seasonal
and old fashion Halloween party.There will be a haunted house,a hay ride,bobbing for
flu vaccine have been given every year for many years and seasonal flu vaccines have a
apples,lots of fun, goodies and refreshments.Everything will be free to everyone.We would
well-established safety profile. Like any vaccine, the H1N1 vaccine does not protect 100%
love if you would come and join us for the night.We are located at the corner of C-40A and
of the individuals who receive it. Side effects associated with the H1N1 vaccine are similar
Hammock Road.All the festivities will start at 7:00 P.M. For further information or If you
to those associated with the seasonal flu vaccine. In studies of people between the ages of
would like to donate candy,baked goods or Halloween items please call 447-0805 or 447-
2-49, the most common side effects of H1N1 flu vaccine include runny nose or nasal con-
4008.
gestion, sore throat, headache and fever.
Toys For Tots Benefit
If a person is sick with flu symptoms, they should stay at home and avoid contact
Bubba’s 2nd Annual Toy’s for Tot’s Bike run and party will be held Sat 11/7/09 we
with other people. People with severe illness or people who are at high risk for flu com-
will start at Gobbler’s Eatery breakfast with Santa for the kids and sign up 9am-11:30am
plications should contact their health care provider or seek medical care. It is important
last bike out at 12pm then head to Willard’s then back to Bubba’s, this run will be es-
that people always call their healthcare provider before going to the Emergency Room. If
corted!! At Bubba’s Cutler Spur’s Donnie Cowan,John Shelton Irwin,Mike Meadows,&
a person does not have a health care provider, they may contact an urgent care center or
Danny Hamilton will be playing live. BBQ with all the fixins $5 per plate. Free vending
contact Levy County Health Department at (352) 486-5300.
space with donation,50/50,door prizes,free tent camping. Let’s make this one even bigger
and better then last year. So many children need our help. to volunteer,donations,or more
info call Shawnette 352-447-2755.
Here are several great foreclosure and Distressed homes for cheap money
1. Waterfront Home, Nice 2 bedroom cement block home on the Withlacoochee river
with boat dock, bank wants offers, no reasonable offer refused
2. Bring your horses, nice 4/2 in horse country, in So. Dunnellon, 1 acre lot, the bank
says sell at only $70K, or make offer
3. Very clean 3/2 in Inglis large lot backs to school only $59K
4. 4/2, on large lot in Homosassa, only $40K, or make offer
5. New 3/2 block home, excellent homes only area, close to boat ramp on
Withlacoochee River, large lot, must sell, no reasonable offer refused
6. Newer 3/2 close to the river, many upgrades, 3 lots, special hurricane proof construc-
tion, call today to view and to make an offer, owner needs to sell and is offering special
owner financing.
Rentals for Immediate Occupancy
1. Very clean 3/2, on large lot so trucks and other toys are ok, only $575. Per mo
2. Very nice 3/2 on very nice treed lot next to school, $575. Per Mo
Diamond Investments, Inc.
352-447-4442
Darryl A. Diamond
Hollie and Zula Young celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Saturday at the Inglis Com-
Licensed Real Estate Broker
munity Center. Family and friends spent the afternoon with music, food, memories and pic-
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
Real Estate Investment Consultant
ture taking. The couple were married at the Inverness Court House by Judge E C May October
Darryl & Vicki Diamond & Shirley
www.diamondhomesandland.com
28, 1944. Pictured are the long lasting loves and their 4 daughters: Brenda Shaw, Carolyn
“The Diamond Team”
Ledbetter, Angela Dixon and Debra Whitley. Photo by Sally Price
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