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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
What's In The Closet?
Community Events
By Sally Price, Newscaster Correspondent
Thrift Shop & Bingo YT-Inglis Woman's Club
The LOAN CLOSET, hidden away behind the Woman's Club in Yankeetown, is the
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays (10am-1pm),
best kept secret in South Levy waiting for you to discover it. With new posters up around
Wednesdays (12-3pm) and Fridays (10am-1pm). The club also has Thursday night Bingo
town, more interest will be generated but letting the public know thru the paper should reveal
starting at 7pm. with sandwiches, drinks and desserts available at 6pm. The club is located in
what an asset the Woman's Club has providing free of charge, these necessary items for
Yankwwtown at #5 56th Street.
temporary use.
Have you ever had a need for equipment temporarily for a medical emergency? How
Master Gardener Program Offered
about a wheel chair, a walker, portable potty chair, crutches, hospital bed, cane? Have you
The Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCNG) program is accepting applications for
had visiting grandkids stop over and need a carseat, high chair, baby bed for a few days?
enrollment. The program serves Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties. NCMG is directly affili-
These things are available to you on loan as long as they are there. It is a rotating use basis.
ated with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service through the extension offices in
If it is there, it is available for loan.
Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties.
If you ever have an article
The initial course of study will consist of 9 class sessions. Courses begin on
of this kind that you would like to
Thursday, January 24, 2008 and run for 9 successive Thursdays ending on March 20,
get rid of, give our ladies a call and
2008. Classes will begin at 9:30 am and end no later than 3:30 pm. Sessions will be held in
your donation will be added to the
Fanning Springs.
stock. This program was started
Enrollment will be limited to 20 students selected on the basis of a written applica-
many years ago and many wonder-
tion and brief interview. There is no cost to the program this year.
ful volunteers have donated their
Interested residents should make a written request to: Levy County Extension Service; Nature
time to clean, maintain and loan out
Coast Master Gardener Application Request; Attn: Anthony Drew; P O Box 219; Bronson,
the items when a call came in.
Fl 32621. Or by toll-free phone at 1-866-542-4496.Applications must be post-marked by De-
Ailene Anstis, who recently moved
cember 21,, 2007
away, gave of her time to chair this
Bluegrass, Gospel & Country Jam, Monday nights, Inglis
position in the club for years along
Everyone is invited, each Monday night at 7:00 p.m., to a Bluegrass, Gospel &
with other members.
Country Jam at Village Pines Campground, located 7 miles north of Inglis on U.S. Hwy. 19.
June Proffit ( 447-3110),
Come bring your instruments to play, or come and enjoy just listening!! For additional
who has held multiple presidency
information, please call (352) 447-2777.
positions along with every other
Meeting to Address Health Needs of Levy County Citizens
office for years along with faithful
longtime member Dee Dixon (447-
The Levy County Health Department cordially invites you to participate in a strategic
0164) are in charge of the Loan
planning session to address health concerns of our citizens. We will meet to establish health
Closet and can be called to see if
priorities and strategic issues to improve health in Levy County. In 2005, we evaluated our
your need is available. Convales-
public health system using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National
cent and household items along
Public Health Standards Program assessment tool and identified strengths and weaknesses
with baby care needs can usually
of our local system. WellFlorida also conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment in
be met with just a call. This is one
the fall of 2004. We will be meeting with community members and our planning partners on:
of the great community services the  June Proffit and Dee Dixon display some of the items
Thursday January 31st, 2007 from 6-8 PM at Bronson Middle/High School.
Woman's Club provides. Dona-  available in the Woman's Club free Loan Closet-
This meeting is open to the public. Input from local citizens is highly encouraged. For
tions to the closet are welcomed  Photo By Sally Price
more information or to RSVP please call Slande Celeste at 352-486-3405.
Free or Low Cost Pap Test
but remember the word is FREE!
Women between the ages of 50-64 who meet eligibility requirements may quality for
352 447-4588 352-621-4588
free or low cost pap smears and mammograms through the Believe In Miracles (BIM) pro-
gram. This program is open year round; to find out if you or a loved one qualifies, please call
the Levy County Health Department at (352) 486-5300. This program is a great opportunity
A.B.A.
for low income, uninsured, or under-insured residents of Levy County.
Weekly AA Meetings, Inglis, Tuesdays
A/C & Heating,Inc.
AA Meeting every TUESDAY, 7-8pm, at the Inglis Community Center behind Town
Hall, Hwy. 40W, Inglis. The next meeting will be held next Tuesday. For additional informa-
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
tion, please call 352-621-0599.
· 100% Financing
· Commercial
· Visa & MasterCard
Refrigeration
Bubba's Fin & Feather
· 30 Years Experience
· Residential
MONDAY Happy Hour All Day!
· Commercial
Ask Us About
TUESDAY Beer Bingo 1pm.
· Mobile Homes
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
WEDNESDAY Free Pool All Day
Off Hwy 40
Removes nearly 100%
On Lk. Rousseau
THURSDAY - Darts 7:00pm.
of germs & dust
FRIDAY - KARAOKE 8:00 pm.
Call 447-2755
Reduce Sickness & Allergies
for info
Football
Family Owned & Operated
Hours: M-Fri Noon-Close
Sunday
Sat-Sun 10 am.-Close
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day
352-447-3040
Licensed & Insured
RV & Camper Sites
License #CACO 57707
River Retreat Spa
Important Toll Free Numbers
Rent or Own
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs &
Men's & Women's' Hair Hair Color & Foils Nails
Your Own RV Site
Dunnellon  489-2120
Facials Massage  Accupuncture
50
Permanent Makeup
Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
352-447-2299
Mary Kay, Biolage, Crew & Redken Products
Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
Nature Coast Landings RV Resort
FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240
352-447-2505
10173 N. Suncoast Blvd (US-19)
FHP Gainesville 800-395-8248
Visit our Website:
Crystal River, FL 34428
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
The Newscaster 352-447-4588
naturecoastlandings.com
E-Mail:
Lic. # MM19077
Citrus Co.352-621-4588
carlene@naturecoastlandings.com
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.