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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Yankeetown School hosting Family Literacy Night with free pizza/drinks Gulf Area Chamber Co-Sponsors Special Workshop
On Thursday, October 24th, Yankeetown School will be hosting a Family Literacy
The Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce (WGACC), The College of
Night with pizza and drinks, free of charge, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. After
Central Florida, and the SBDC of Florida are sponsoring a workshop on October 24 from
dinner, attendees will be split into groups to visit classrooms where they will be greeted by
5 – 8PM at the Inglis Community Center – Facebook for Business. The workshop is free
readers, dressed up as book characters, with the likes of Raggedy Ann, The Man with the
for WGACC members and $20 for non-members. To register call (352) 493-9533.
Yellow Hat, Amelia Bedilia, The Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly and several others. Please
This is a “hands on” workshop. A limited number of computers are available at
mark your calendars to attend this fun event. There will also be prize giveaways at the door.
the Community Center. Computers will be reserved for those who have preregistered. You
See you there! Until then, “Read Your Heart Out!”
may bring your own wireless laptop. Please preregister so that we may receive an estimated
Yankeetown School wraps up a great season of Cross-Country
count for the computer access.
The Mighty Sandgnats Cross Country team went out in style at the Levy Coun-
Wilderness Circle Gathering October 26, 2013 Saturday
ty Cross Country meet in Williston. Ryan "The Flash"Wildey finished fifth in the middle
Mike Serio of Cherokee Indian descent is in charge, and will also be in November and
school field. His blistering time of 23.25 was a personal best! Also in true Sandgnat style,
for the Winter Solstice in December. Mackie Sanford needs a little more time to regain his
Justin "The Fireball" Wasileff dropped his time also finishing with a personal best of 29.56.
health. There will be a fire in the Circle.  Indian blood is not required but just the Indian
Waylon "The Screaming Sandgnat" Machin did not disappoint, also running a personal best
heart. Pot luck follows the Circle prayers. Bring a dish to share and your soft drinks, your
of 32.20. Thus ends a great season of Cross Country at Yankeetown School.
instrument - bring a friend.There will be afternoon music. There is no electric or water but
there is a port-a-potty. For directions call Betty Berger (352) 447-2736 ot Emailbberger@
Yankeetown Elementary School activity: Does it float?
bellsouth.net.
First and fourth grades at Yankeetown Elementary School combind in mixed age
groups, Friday afternoon, Oct. 16, for an exciting, fun project. The groups collected in-
Shine Program for Elders
digenous materials with which they built a boat to learn whether or not it would float. The
SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to assist
boats’ ranged from not even making it to the pond’ (plastic wading pool), to floating for
you in making the best informed decision for your 2014 Medicare Part D Drug Plan or
over four minutes!
Medicare Advantage Plan. Each site will have a short presentation followed by individual
counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling.
Low Income Medicare beneficiaries should ask about Extra Help (LIS) to help pay
for your 2013 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs.
Bring with you your Medicare Card, your 2013 Plan card (if any), and all your
Prescription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your prescriptions from your pharmacy.
Please call 1-800-262-2243 for a site near you or to be referred to a SHINE volunteer.
Yankeetown, Wed, October 30th, 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
Wed, November 13th
9:00am-Noon
AF Knotts Library (YT)
Alternative Family Friendly Event
The First Baptist Church of Inglis would like to invite you to join us on October
31st from 6-8 pm, there will be activities for all ages and we will close out the evening with
an old fashion cake walk, dinner will be provided and no cost is involved. This is the day
that the Lord has made, come out and rejoice with us in it. Please join us! Safe Alternative
to Halloween! Fun, Family-Friendly Event! No Charge!
Annual Cedars of Lebanon Fish Fry Benefit
The annual cemetery fish dinner fund raiser for Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery will
be Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Inglis Community Center from 11am through 3pm.
Last month, each student at Yankeetown School chose a club to join for each semester of this
The tradition includes fresh caught fried mullet, grilled chicken, all the fixins’, dessert and
school year. At their first monthly meeting, these young members of the Dance and Move-
a drink for a donation of $7.00. This benefit is to help maintain the community cemetery
ment Club seem to be loosening-up very nicely!
north of Inglis. Please contact Cecille Rohrer (352)339-3384.
What s Happening at “The V” (Inglis VFW)
Free Food Giveaway
The Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S.
Free food will be given away every Tuesday at the Yankeetown Community
Hwy 19 traffic light. Contact us by phone at 352-447-3495. Here s what s happening at The
Church, Located at 4040 Hwy 40 West between the hours of 12:00 to 1:00PM.
V: Oct. 24: Thursday, Sliders at 6:00 pm; Oct. 24 and every Thursday, Dart Tournaments
at 7:00 pm (all welcome). Oct. 26: Gulf Hammock Hunters Association meeting at 8:00
Realty
am: Come on in see what it is all about. Also on Oct.26, during the evening: Halloween
Costume Party, 50/50 raffles, special drinks and Karaoke by Rick (MR. Wonderful) Lyons
- ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Oct. 31, Halloween,
Sally Price, Realtor
come in costume and second drink is free; drink specials all day. Nov. 11: Veterans Day
(352) 302-8556 cell
Flag Education (proper way to fold a flag) and Flag Disposal at 11:00 am.
Activities of the Inglis Amvets
325 S INGLIS AVE REDUCED FROM $175,000 TO $159,000
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23 & 30 - All day, Kill the Keg’ with beer only $1 per mug
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 4 lots in the
and $4 per pitcher; Card Games at 5:30 pm. THURSDAY, Oct. 24 - Ladies Day (all day)
curve of S Inglis Ave offer more than meets the
with half-price drinks. THURSDAY, Oct. 31 - Halloween - Music with Katie Lynn 6:00-
eye. There is a new mother-in-law apt out back
10:00 pm. RED SHIRT FRIDAY, Oct. 25 - Wear red and bring two food items (all day long)
and a fenced in ground pool. 2 spare rooms can
for our Thanksgiving baskets to receive your second drink free and “Show Me the Money”
be what ever you want. Large open family living
at 6:00 pm! SATURDAY, Oct. 26, 6:00-10:00 pm - Music with Brothers 2. SUNDAY, Oct.
area has a fireplace and you can escape to a large
27 - Break- fast is served 9:00-11:00 am, with 4 items to choose from 8 selections only $5;
sunroom with pool table. The place needs a little
Lunch is served 12:00- 5:00 pm with a Special of Wings, only 504 each, plus Nascar &
TLC and you will end up with a spacious jewel
Football on 4 TV’s; ALSO on SUNDAY--- PURCHASE your QUEEN of HEART Tickets
with plenty of yard for boat, rv parking or toys.
through 6:00 pm on Sundays for Sunday 6:15 pm Drawing!!!!!. MONDAY, Oct. 28 - Bowl-
Across the street from the Withlacoochee River
ing Tournament at 5:30 pm; all welcome. TUESDAY, Oct. 29 - Bingo at 5:00 pm.
in Inglis.
Burgers BBQ & More
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
491 Hwy 40 E.
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
150 East of U.S. 19 - Inglis
mile
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Yes! We have Pizza & Wings!
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Open Tues-Sunday 11am-7pm
Florida Region
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
352-446-9472
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113