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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Community
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid, 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. SHINE provides free, unbiased and
confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site or want to know which site is close to
you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE's next site is on: Wed, January 14th
10:00-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown)
Annual Soup A Thon
The annual Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club Soup-a-thon is fast approaching.
Reserve your entry now to win the title of Best Soup Chef. Prizes will be given for the top
three tastiest soups. The Soup-a-thon will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
on 5 56th Street in Yankeetown, on Saturday, January 17th from 11am to 2pm. Come out to
taste the delicious soups and cast your vote for your favorite. The ladies will also have a
bake sale filled with yummy treats. Soup Chefs call today to reserve your entry space by
calling Eleanor Berkley at 352-447-3899.
Southern Gospel Sing
Southern Gospel sing and Pot-Luck Dinner with the Mast Brothers at the Village
pines Campground Jan. 24 starting promptly at 1 PM. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a
great afternoon . The Campground is seven miles North of Inglis on US 19. call 447-2777 for
info. Free event with love offering for singers taken up.
University Program at A.F. Knotts Library
Mr. Paul Dosal from the University of South Florida will present a program, "Florida
and the Caribbean: From Ponce de Leon to Hugo Chavez at 2:00 Friday, January 30 at the A.
F. Knotts Public Library in Yankeetown. This program, sponsored by the Florida Humanities
Council and the Friends of the Knotts Public Library, highlights the political and economic
forces that have bound Florida to the Caribbean for more than 500 years. It is free and open
to the public. The library is located at 11 56th Street in Yankeetown,
Grand Opening Celebration Of The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Yankeetown is celebrating the grand opening of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Last week some normal repairs were performed on the siren located next to the Yankeetown
(WGP) a Florida natural passive preserve. The WGP is located at 1001 Old Rock Road,
General Store. Tri Co Communications repaired the defect in the driver reported by The Citrus
Yankeetown, FL (6.5 miles West on Hwy 40 from traffic light at Hwy 40 & Hwy 19/98).
County Sheriffs Office who read and monitor the many sites 24 hours a day. Photo by Sally
The celebration takes place Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A
Price
dedication ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. The all day event includes - Music, Food &
Two Cans Get a FREE BINGO Card
Beverages, Kayak Rides,GPS/Photo Contest, and Environmental Displays. Enjoy a pleasant
walk on the preserves groomed wilderness trails. One trail is a handicapped accessible board-
Attention all BINGO players. When you bring 2 non-perishable food items to BINGO on
walk with a fantastic view of a natural salt pond. A 30-ft observation tower is the highlight of
Thursday nights, you'll receive a FREE "Early Bird Special" BINGO card. All food items are
another trail that takes you to an oak hammock with picnic tables, fishing dock, and restroom.
given to needy families through an assembly of Helping Hands and local area churches. It's
For more information contact the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Inc., PO Box
just another reason to feel good about playing BINGO at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's
482, Yankeetown, FL 34498
Club.
All proceeds from BINGO go toward college scholarships for local students. Players are
Hospice Of Citrus County Orientation For New Volunteers
invited to come early to purchase their BINGO cards and enjoy goodies from the "Thursday
BEVERLY HILLS--Hospice of Citrus County will provide Orientation Training for individuals
Kitchen." Doors open at 6pm, with BINGO games beginning at 7pm. Bring your friends to the
who are interested in learning more about Hospice and Hospice volunteer opportunities. The
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club located at 5 56th Street in Yankeetown. Come out for the
class will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the Hospice of Citrus County Beverly Hills
fun.
Office, 4005 N. Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
EL Ranchito
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
South Levy Little League is looking for coaches, assistant coaches, and managers
for this season. experience is helpful but not required. All materials and equipment will be
Mexican Restaurant
supplied. Please help the kids have a great season. Please contact George DeGennaro -
President or Wendy DeGennaro - Player Agent at (352) 447-4087 or by email at
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
wbdegen1368@comcast.net . Please leave a message. Thank you!
Wilderness Circle Free Gathering
January 25, 2009, Sunday, 11:00 AM at the Wilderness Circle is a FREE Gathering
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Open 7 Days
.All who come in a good way are invited and Indian blood is not necessary. Prayers will be
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
offered. A fire will be built in the center of the Circle Mackie Sanford, of Cherokee descent is
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
in charge of the Circle. The Girl Scouts of Yankeetown School will raise the colors (flags).
They are our future and are taught honor and patriotism. Their parents are invited also as
well as all other youth groups Following will be a pot luck dinner and music in the afternoon.
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm  Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
Contact Betty Berger by e mail at bberger@bellsouth.net or phone (352) 447-2736 for details
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm
Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
and location.
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
352 447-4588 352-621-4588
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