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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
WAR Quarterly Meeting
Community Events
Memorial Day Salute to Veterans
The WILLIAM CROW AMVET POST 447 Inglis, will have flag raising and sa-
lute to the Veterans of our nation on May,30th Memorial Day at 11:30 am. 405 E. Hwy.
Inglis,Fl. For more info. please call 352-447-4473 All are wellcome to attend.
Get More “bang for your buck” at the Thrift Store
That’s right, “Get more bang for your buck” at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
Club Thrift Store 50% Off Sale. EVERYTHING in the store will be 50% OFF Tues-
day, May 3rd thru Friday, May 27th! Shop ‘til you drop Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
from 10am-1pm and Thursday 5-7pm before Bingo. All proceeds generated from sales at
the Store are given back to the community, and unsold items are donated to Yankeetown
School and local area charities such as, Sheriff’s Youth Ranch and Jesus Is.
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
tance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE will be at: Wed, June 8th 10:00-Noon,AF Knotts Public
Library (Yankeetown)
Bingo Winding Down at Woman's Club
As always, all the proceeds go to local charitable orgnizations. A reminder that the
Woman’s Club activities will be winding down during May. Bingo will end on Thursday,
Melissa Charbonneau, Aquatic Preserve Manager spoke at the recent Withla-
May 26th and the Thrift Store will close Friday, May 27th for the summer. Watch for a list
coochee Area Residents (W.A.R.) quarterly meeting on her duties in the protection of the
of our upcoming events in the Newscaster.
Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve (945 acres almost up to Tallahassee) and the St Mar-
tin’s Marsh Aquatic Preserve (south to the Chassahowitzka Preserve). These 23.000 acres
Special Joint Meeting of Inglis Commission
of solid submerged land are the 2nd largest contiguous seagrass bed in the U.S. Melissa
The Inglis town commission and planning commission will meet in joint session
explained that estuaries are where salt and fresh water meet and marsh grasses act as kid-
Tuesday, May 31st at 6 p.m. in the town hall chambers. Levy County commissioner Ryan
neys that filter the water before it spills into the Gulf. Storm water runoff is the #1 reason
Bell is expected to attend the meeting
for pollution and in our area the shallow estuary has a depth of 1 foot per mile into the Gulf.
Levy Tourism Council Meeting
Part of Melissa's job is to oversees Project Coast with monthly water quality monitoring at
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have their regular bi-monthly
five fixed locations and sea grass monitoring at 75 fixed locations as well as oyster, reef and
meeting Thurs., May 26, 2011 at 6 pm At: Levy County Visitors Bureau, 620 N. Hathaway
shoreline restoration projects in the Big Bend area..
Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc. was organized in 1984 in response to threats
Town of Inglis Needs Volunteers
to the quality of life of residents along the lower Withlacoochee River because of unre-
The Town of Inglis is in need of members to serve on the Town of Inglis Recre-
strained, deep limerock mining operations in the coastal zone. W.A.R., Inc. actions during
ational Advisory Board Activity Committee. The purpose of the board is to
this period were instrumental in formulating stipulated agreements that limited the conduct
promote community activities, research programs to include Creative and Educational
and scope of mining operations. Photo & story by Sally Price.
classes, Club Activities, Dances, etc. to be held at the Inglis Community Center that would
Church Dinner Friday May 27th At Parsons Memorial
benefit and improve the quality of life for all Inglis Citizens.
Pulled Pork Dinner at Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,5850 Riverside
We would like to promote activities for our Senior Citizens, as well as the entire
Drive,Yankeetown. Fri. May 27th,4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw,
Community. Please join us in giving back to our community and enriching the life of oth-
Chips, Dessert and a drink for a $6.50 donation. Take-Out Available 352-447-2506. $50
ers by giving of your time and talents.
money Tree.Come join us for good food and fellowship.
If you would like to be a part of this worth while effort by volunteering your time
please contact the Inglis Town Hall at (352) 447-2203.
Levy County 4-H Day Camps – 2011
Age Limits: Camper MUST be at least 8 years old by the date of CAMP.
Where: Bronson Agricultural Center. Times: Monday–Thursday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday
8:30AM–12:00NOON (please be prompt at pick-up times). Cost: $25.00 per camp ($50
for ATV Camp).Call for more information: 352-486-5131.
“Economic and Community Development Workshop
Date: June 1, 2010,Time: 9:00 – 4:00 EDT,Location: Otter Springs Park (6470 S.W. 80th
Avenue, Trenton, FL). Objectives: Workshop participants will: Understand the economic
We Specialize in Hydraulic
benefits of fish and wildlife tourism in Florida. Understand the terms nature-based tourism,
ecotourism, agritourism, adventure tourism, hunting, fishing, edutainment, etc. and the
Hose up to 2” - 6 Wire
markets for these activities. Understand the integral relationships among natural resource
conservation, sustainable tourism and community quality of life. Develop a community
of effort, to work across political boundaries, to promote your region. Understand the re-
sources available to you. To register contact Donna Creamer at donna@purewaterwilder-
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
ness.com or call 352-463-3467. This workshop is funded by FWC.
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
Saturday & Sunday 8 - 5
352-447-6000
352-489-3391
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Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • 352-447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
King Road Mine
Est. 1983
We’ve Re-Opened! Our New Hours of Business:
50
May Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
MONDAY 6 am - 11 am • TUESDAY Closed
Inglis, FL
Select Case Knives
WEDNESDAY 6 am - 6 pm
352-447-2074
RV/Auto Cleaning Products
THURSDAY 6 am - 6 pm
www.kingroadmine.com
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FRIDAY 6 am - 1 am Serving Nightly Dinner
Garden/Patio Shade Cloth
SATURDAY 6 am - 1 am Specials w/Live Music
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
LIVE BAIT
Tool Boxes
AWESOME BURGERS • COLD BEER • WINE & BEER NOW BEING SERVED