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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Operation 1 Voice Passes Through Inglis
Community Events
While most of us were sleeping snug in our beds on November 9 at 10:28 PM,
Levy County Delegation Meeting Today (Wed.)
Brigadier General Mark A Clark was on a different mission than normal military duties. On
The Levy County Legislative Delegation meeting on Dec. 15th. at the Levy Coun-
that chilly Tuesday night, Clark, the Director of Operations of the U S Special Operations
ty Commissioners Chambers in Bronson Courthouse. The meeting will be held at 4pm and
Command (SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base Tampa was at the Inglis Town limits sign
the contact person is Teresa Watson in Rep. Bembry’s, Chiefland Office. Phone number is
on Hwy 19 north of Inglis riding to the Tampa’s MacDill AFB from Duluth Ga. General
352-493-6848. Members of the public can address the delegates with what ever concerns
Clark’s riding the bicycle was part of a team for Operation One Voice (OON) headquartered
they may have but must call Bembry’s office before hand and be put on the agenda.
in Duluth Ga and Tallahassee Florida making the public awareness plea.
Wilderness Circle Winter Solstice Ceremony
General Clark showed the back of his red t-shirt with his special mission he was
December 19, 2010, Sunday at 11:00 AM FREE Ceremony in the spirit of Native
on to make the public aware of the sacrifice 35 year old Marine Master Sargent Eden Pearle
American traditions. Indian blood not required, just the Indian heart. All who come in a
made for his country. Pearle, a Recon Marine who had already served multiple times in Af-
good way are invited. The Winter Solstice is 12-21 and is the shortest day of the year.
rica, Afghanistan and Iraq. survived a Humvee IED blast that on his 34th birthday Aug. 5th,
A Ceremonial entry into the wilderness circle will occur and prayers will be of-
2009 engulfed his body in flames and burned him 100%, also taking a number of his limbs.
fered. A fire will be built in the center. Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent is in charge
He was sitting over or by the gas tank when the vehicle was hit killing 2 soldiers with him.
and will lead it.
Pearle is probably the most severe injured to survive war living today according to Duluth
A pot luck dinner follows. Please bring a dish to share and your drinks. Afternoon
Police Lt Bill Stevens.
music will follow. Your instruments and guests are welcome. There’s no electric or water
Operation One Voice is a non-profit program designed to raise funds to help sup-
but there is a port-a-potty. Call Betty Berger for details 447-2736 or e mail bberger@
port the immediate needs of children and families of wounded or fallen Special Operations
bellsouth.net.
Forces. Lt Bill Stevens of the Duluth Ga. Police Department coordinates this event. You can
Ellie Schiller Educational Center Needs Santa’s Help
find info on the internet on M Sgt Eden Pearle, Marine Brig Gen Mark A Clark or Operation
The Friends of The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve are in the final month of
One Voice. Let’s not forget those that gave their lives but let’s also remember those living
a $75,000 fund raising campaign for the Ellie SchillerEducation Center. An addition-
with their injuries mental or physical.
al $15,000 is needed to meet the goal. The Education Center is located on the 413 acre
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) in the Town of Yankeetown. The WGP is a unique
preserve that protects the natural salt marsh estuary, hammocks, wetlands and uplands
which represent the original coastland of the Nature Coast.
This three story 4500 square foot educational center building has been under
renovation to change it from a home to a premier educational center with educational re-
sources, visual displays and meeting rooms. A grant by the Felburn Foundation started the
renovation. The building drive has benefited from $50,000 in donations and allocations by
the town of Yankeetown. Approximately $10,000 more has been committed from various
sources. The last $15,000 is needed for the final phase of construction that will allow for
occupancy of the building
Donations can be sent to Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Inc., PO
Box 482, Yankeetown, Florida 34498. The Friends of the WGP is a 501(c) (3) not-for-
profit organization. Call Jack Schofield at 352-447-6152 for more information.
Thrift Store Sale
Start your Christmas shopping NOW with better than Black Friday prices. The
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Thrift Store will be having a 50% off sale thru the 17th!
Shop ‘til you drop on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-1pm and Thursday
5-7pm before Bingo. A reminder that the Thrift Store will be closed for two weeks over the
holidays to give our volunteers a much needed rest. We’ll be back on Tuesday, January 4,
2011 for your shopping pleasure.
With Brigadier General Clark that night was (left) Bob Obernier, Battalion Chief Tallahassee
Fire Dept, Clark, Sgt. Stephen Daniels, Duluth Ga Police Dept,. FHP Major Stephen Byrne and
FHP Capt Beaver Twist both from Troop B FHP Aux Gainesville. FHP Troopers Byrne and Twist
volunteered their time to accompany the rider. Photo & story by Sally Price.
Children’s Christmas Celebration
Bring the kids to join the fun at Parson Church in Yankeetown On Sat. Dec. 18th from
9:00 - 12:00. They will enjoy music, story time, cookies, crafts and decorating the Christmas
Tree. Lunch will be provided. Ages 3-12 For more information call 352-489-5274.
Inglis Amvets Hopeful of Being Open Saturday
AmVets Post #447 in Inglis is hopeful of being open on Saturday, Dec. 18th at
11:00 A.M. The post will be in its new home on Hwy 40 east of Inglis and is awaiting the
transfer of its liquor license to the new location. Call 447-4473 to find out if they are open.
Drink specials,,,$1.00 well drinks and beer 11:00-6:00 P.M. everybody welcome... long
time waiting for this day.
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16th-annual Holiday window Painting contest held at the Food Ranch Supermarket in Inglis,
Sat. morning. Over 90 painters participated. Newscaster/Sally Price Photo
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