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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
October Events at Yankeetown School
Volleyball Games:
Inglis Recreation Committee Trail of Trunk Treats
Friday, Oct. 12, 3:00 p.m. at Yankeetown School; Tuesday, Oct. 16, 4:00 p.m. at Cedar Key
The Inglis Recreation Committee will present a “Trail of Trunk Treats” from 4 - 6
Cross-Country Track Meets:
pm on Saturday, October 27th. Inglis avenue will be closed from 3 - 6 pm on this date. The
trail’ will involve trunks’ (vans, tailgates or lawn chairs) to distribute candy to the trick or
Thursday, Oct. 11, 4:30 p.m. at Cedar Key, Monday, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m. at Chiefland; Thurs-
treaters’ east along the Food Ranch parking lot, south along Inglis Avenue, west on Hwy 40,
day, Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. at Williston
and then north between the bank and the town hall to the Inglis Community Center. You
October School Events:
must be registered to be a "trunk". The cost of a space is: Politicians $10, Individuals $1,
Monday, October 22 - NO SCHOOL
Inglis businesses free. There are only 5 Political, 35 individual and 12 business spaces
Tuesday, October 23 - NO SCHOOL
available. Register at the Inglis Town Hall or the Inglis Post Office. Halloween Festival
Wednesday, Oct. 24 - Early Release from school at 12:30 p.m.
4:30 - 9 pm after the ‘trail’ at the Inglis Community Center!
Pigeon Key Dinner and a Movie-help raise funding for the Pigeon Key Science Trip - Date
& Time to be announced
Activities/Food Drive at Inglis AmVets
William Crow AmVets Post 447, 405 E. Hwy. 40, Inglis, invites the public to
Friday, October 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Pigeon Key Fall Dance
their many activities. HAPPY HOUR is 4:00-6:00 pm, Mondays-Fridays. On TUESDAYS,
Friday, October 27, 12:00-4:00 p.m. - FALL FESTIVAL IS BACK!!
Bingo, with a 50/50 payout, starts at 5:00 pm. On WEDNESDAYS, Game Night starts at
John Wesley Whitton, Celebration of Life
5:30 pm.
Red Shirt Friday Food Drive: On Fridays, wear a red shirt and bring a non-per-
A celebration of the life of John Wesley Whitton will be held at 2:00 PM, Satur-
ishable food item to receive a free drink. This Food Drive was started to help local families
day, October 20, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon, Florida.
during the holidays, but with the holidays just around the corner, the Ladies Auxiliary
Mr. John, as he was affectionately known to many, passed peacefully away on
stepped it up by placing food collection boxes inside the Post and urging everyone who can
Friday, September 28, 2012, at his home in Dunnellon.
help to donate what they can, whether it be food items or a monetary donation. All dona-
John was born on December 26, 1938 to William Wesley Whitton and Lena Lut-
tions will go to area families who need help to enjoy the upcoming holidays. For additional
trell Whitton, in Felicia, Florida. He spent his career as a heavy equipment operator. Gifted
information, please call the post at 352-447-4473.
with a “green thumb” he spent countless hours working in his flowers and garden, which
On THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, the Ladies Auxiliary Meeting will be held at
were admired by everyone that visited. Many people dream of winning the lottery, John
4:30 pm and the AmVets Post Meeting at 5:30 pm.
played with the hope of winning so he could buy a huge farm and plant it all in flowers. We
On SUNDAYS, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Bloody Marys are only $1.50, and on
like to think he now has the job of tending roses in the grandest garden of all.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, enjoy the live music of ìRuss & Drewî at 2:00 pm.
John loved fishing and riding the back-roads of his childhood with good friend,
Kenny Townsend. He also loved going to north Florida to fish with his sisters or any grand-  Medicare Part C (Health) and Part D (Drug) Plan Enrollment:
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Come See a SHINE Volunteer At:
child that happened to be around.
John During her illness he  Yankeetown: Wed, October 10th, 9:00am-Noon, AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
married his one and only, Josephine Law, in 1960.
remained by her side, until11, 1997. Our loss is tempered by the  Wed, October 31st
9am-12noon
AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
her death on September 
realization that he is with heragain.
once 
Levy County Food Distribution Oct. 11
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on Oct.11, 2012 from 2-3pm. Please
Thoseone 
 left to cherish his memory include son, William Wesley Whitton, of
Dunnellon, Florida; two daughters, Becky W. Wilkerson and husband Hubert of Natchi-  bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill.
toches, Louisiana,Sheila husbandDunnellon, Florida; seven  The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you there.
   W. Lachney and  Scott of 
grandchildren,and Whitton,Kelseyandhusband MatthewWhat's
Justin   Samantha  Ivy   James,  and   Happening at “The V” (Inglis VFW)
Luke Wilkerson,Elliot Lachney; Walkerand
  and Allison two sisters, Judy   husband Dwight
October events: Saturday, Oct. 13, all day long - BIG Yard Sale 8:00 am-2:00 pm,
of White Springs, Florida, Lena Mae Barnes and husband James, of Inverness, Florida, and  $10 per table, outside or in; CHILI Cook-Off, 1:00-3:00 pm, $2 per bowl and 1st & 2nd-
a number of nieces and nephews
Place prizes; plus KARAOKE with JB starting at 3:00 pm - come and sing along! Thurs-
He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Law Whitton; his parents, Wil-  day, Oct 18 - Tupperware Party at 2:00 pm and Dart Tournament at 7:00 pm. Sunday, Oct.
liam Wesley and Lena Luttrell Whitton; one brother, Buster Whitton; and one sister Mary  21 - Steak Dinner with salad and roll, $10, by advance-purchased tickets only. Saturday,
Storey. Those wishing to, may make a donation in John’s name to Hospice of Citrus Coun-  Oct. 27, two activities: 9:00 am-2:00 pm - Gulf Hammock Hunters Association Meeting (if
ty, 8471 West Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, Florida 34446.
you're not a member, come sit in); and 7:00-11:00 pm - LIVE BAND, Debby & Rusty.
Chili Cook-Off
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It’s baaack...the annual Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale at the Yankeetown-Inglis
Woman’s Club will return to the line-up Saturday, October 20th from 11am-1pm. Every-
one is invited to enter their favorite chili recipe and could be voted “Chili Chef 2012”. The
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first 30 chilies registered will compete and the tastiest three will win a cash prize; 1st place
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$50, 2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10. Call 352-219-2196 or 352-447-2057 to reserve your
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spot. Grab your friends and neighbors, come taste the delicious chili’s and cast a vote for
           
your favorite all for $7. The ladies of the club will have homemade baked goods for sale
which make the perfect dessert or afternoon snack.
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The Second to None Thrift Shoppe will be open for your shopping pleasure from
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10am-2pm and are offering 40% off ladies shoes, sleepwear and purses for this event.
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Learn to Quilt or Sew
Want to learn to quilt or just learn to sew? The Inglis Sew and Sews meet every
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Monday from 6:00PM till 8:30PM at the Inglis Community Center. Don’t have a sewing
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machine we have a few extras for use at the center.
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Attention, 2nd Infantry Division Veterans
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The Florida Branch of the Second (Indianhead) Division Association will have
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its annual reunion in Titusville, Florida on October 12-14, 2012 at the Best Western Space
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Shuttle Inn. For reservations, call the hotel at 321-269-9100 and say you are with the Sec-
ond Division. For more information, call the branch secretary-treasurer, Donald Calnan, at
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(561) 742-5379 or send an email to 2ida.mail@charter.net.
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Subs and Fried Chicken
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
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Aggregates Division
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Licensed & Insured CRC058012
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or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
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U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Shell Gas
Cell: 352-266-7113
352-
Inglis, Florida