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DRUG FREE JUMPER AT YTS from 2001 Newscaster Archives FWC Presentation at WGP
Join us on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 pm at the WGP, 1001 Old Rock
by Natalie A. Steinberg
Road, Yankeetown. Vic Doig, Fire Management Officer, with US Fish & Wildlife Service,
On December 5th, 2001 Mark Rothstein, a world record holder for marathon jump
will present "Fire Management at the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge: Burning
roping, visited the Yankeetown School campus to promote being drug free and being physi-
for Critter!" Mr. Doig's presentation will focus on the beneficial effects of wildland fire on
cally fit.
native habitats and wildlife. This presentation is free. The program will take place in the El-
As the entire school population looked on, Mark demonstrated his agility and jump-
lie Schiller Education Center. You can finally satisfy your curiousity of what has been going
ing prowess. The students were awestruck! When he finished his opening performance,
on inside the building at the WGP! Visit our website for information and directions at www.
one elementary student, Mikey Baker, couldn't contain his enthusiasm and appreciation
withlacoocheegulfpreserve.com. Also look for us at Three-Sisters on Saturday, Dec.14.
for Mr. Rothstein's presentation. "I think you're awesome!" he blurted out for all to hear.
Sponsors for bicycle door prizes for kids
Mark then proceeded to emphasize the importance of being drug free, polite, and
The Inglis Recreation Committee is looking for anyone (business or individual)
honest to the gathered students , faculty, and staff. Most importantly, he encouraged the pu-
that would like to sponsor one (or more) of the six bicycles that will be door prizes for the
pils to try their best all of the time and to never give up. Throughout his entire presentation,
2013 Christmas Festival. The Festival is Saturday, December 21st from 6-8pm. For more
he continuously stressed the need for a drug free body, polite manners, and the willingness
information, please contact Lisa at 447-5201.
to stick with a goal even if it seems too hard to reach.
2013 Inglis Christmas Parade/Festival
The students apparently enjoyed Mr. Rothstein's jump roping techniques, encouraging
If you would like to put an entry in and have not signed up for the 2013 Inglis
him with lots of applause and cheers as he demonstrated several complicated jump roping
Christmas Parade, the deadline is Friday, December 13th at 5pm. This night parade will
maneuvers. In fact, he was able to teach one student, Jeremy Goldsmith, how to perform
travel from the Yankeetown School to the Inglis Community Center onSaturday, December
the "Ninja Jump." Yankeetown students learned a valuable lesson in a fun atmosphere
21st. Line up by 4:30, parade starts at 5:30. The Christmas Festival will be immediately
provided by Mr. Rothstein: "Be drug free and try your best all of the time."
after the parade at the Community Center (6-8pm). There will be door prizes for the kids,
Literacy Night at Yankeetown School
beverages, sweets, the Maze and Santa! Still looking for donations (cash or new/unused
Books! Books! Books! The Family Literacy
toys), sponsors or volunteers! Please call Ruth (447-0236) or Lisa (447-5201).
Night in October brought out lots of story characters
Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club Sales for December
to Yankeetown School. Friends and families were
The Second To None Shoppe located in the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club. 5
treated to stories read by various staff members and
56th street. Has been getting many donations throughout the week. Lots of Holiday Deco-
friends of the school.
rations which are going fast. There is also the $.50 cents clearance rack and shorts rack. The
Dressed in costumes were: Ms. Steinberg
Unbelievable price of $1.00 for short sleeve blouses and shirts. The shop is open 10 am to
as Raggedy Ann, Mr. Gatton as The Man In The Yel-
2 pm. Tuesday through Saturday and 5pm to 7 pm on Thursday Night. More Information
low Hat, (photo right) Mrs. Gatton as Amelia Bedelia,
needed... 352 447 2057
Mrs. Steffer as The Old Woman Who Swallowed a
YIWC is looking for Bingo Callers...
Fly, Mrs. Watson as a Pirate, Mrs. Martin as The Pa-
Have you ever sat there while playing and said to yourself, " I could call these
per Bag Princess, Mrs. Lovely as Mrs Wishy Washy,
games." Well, now is your chance. We desperately need someone to call on a regular basis.
Mr. Pacana as Prince with his princesses, and Mrs.
It has to be someone who is strong of heart. We have some very outspoken players. But they
Jones as Junie B. Jones.
are a fun group of people. Caller can be male or female doesn't matter to us which... Pay-
Prior to the costumes and reading, the at-
ment for your Volunteer service will be a free meal on the nights that you call the games.
tendees were treated to a pizza dinner and door prizes.
For more information call 352 447 2057, leave a name and phone number if interested.
South Levy Little League Sign ups
South Levy Little League has sign ups for the Ball spring season, children of all
divisions....All who want to participate need to be registered by January dead line. we have
sign ups from now until Feb... If interested please get with Paul, John or Susan. Or call
Susan Sims.
Children's Christmas Fun Day
Come join us for a fun filled day. Dec. 21St. from 10 to 1 at Parsons Memo-
rial Presbyterian Church. Children will be enjoying decorating cookies, bible story, music,
crafts and as always food. Children ages 3 to 12 are welcome. Contact Donna Brown for
more info at 352-489-5274.
Pipe, Percussion & Drum Contest
Want to have some fun, join in the community Christmas spirit and win some easy
money (kindof) for you or your organization? The Inglis Recreation Committee will spon-
sor a "Pipe, Percussion & Drum contest" during the 2013 Inglis Christmas Parade. The
parade theme is "A Repurposed Christmas", so 90% of your instrument' must be recycled.
Your seven (or more) members must whack, blow and strum something for 1.5 miles (walk
or march, not ride) in the Inglis night parade on Saturday, December 21st. Ages 15 and un-
der (with 2-3 adults), first place $100, second place $75 and third place $50 awards. Based
on interest, adult category possible. Entry form at Inglis Town hall, for more information,
call Ruth at 447-0236.
Wilderness Circle Winter Solstice Ceremony
December 21, 2013 Saturday at 11:00 AM FREE Ceremony in the spirit of Native Ameri-
On Wednesday December 4th at the annual Christmas Party Janet Stone and Marta Gietzen
can traditions. Indian blood not required, just the Indian heart. All who come in a good
presented the Y-I Woman's club $500 check for this years Scholarship fund. For many months
way are invited. The Winter Solstice is 12-21 and is the shortest day of the year. A ceremo-
they work to make up "fish rubs" for sale at the Yankeetown Sea food festival. A lot of work
nial entry into the Circle will occur and prayers will be offered. A fire will be built in the
went into making enough rubs to sell. The results of their effort made it possible for them
center. Mike Serio of Cherokee descent is in charge and will lead it. Mackie Sanford will
to present the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club a Check for $500 towards their Scholarship
be present to help as his health permits. Pot luck dinner follows and then afternoon music.
Fund. Thank you Marta, Janet, husbands and friends.
Call Betty Berger for details and location at 447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net.
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