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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Lake Rousseau Aquatic Plant
Community Events
ManagementWildlife Conservation Set for Dec. 15
Meeting Commission (FWC) has scheduled
Inglis VFW Fundraiser Yard Sale
YARD SALE, Sat., Dec. 10th - The Inglis VFW Post, located at 520 Hwy 40 East
The Florida Fish and
in Inglis, is having a yard/craft sale on Sat., Dec. 10th, from 7:00 a.m. until ? Everyone is
a meeting on December 15, 2011 to discuss Lake Rousseau aquatic plant management is-
invited. Directions: in Inglis - travel about one mile east on Hwy. 40 - from U.S. Hwy. 19.
sues. Those who enjoy recreating on Lake Rousseau are encouraged to attend and express
For VENDORS, the cost for a table is only $10. Please call (352) 447-3495 for additional
their views and provide comments on aquatic plant management issues for this lake. The
information.
information received at this meeting will be used to help develop the aquatic plant manage-
IPD Seeking Children & Donations for Shop With A Cop
ment plan for next calendar year.
You can register your child for this program, or make a donation, at the police
The 1 p.m. meeting will be held at the Lake Rousseau R.V. Park and Fishing
department, Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Donation checks
Resort. This campground is located on the southwest shore of the lake. To get there, take
should be made to the order of: “Town of Inglis Police Donations” and mailed to or dropped
County Road 488 west from Dunnellon or east from Highway 19-98 to Northcut Ave-
off at the police department., located at 26 Hwy. 40 W. in Inglis, Florida, 34449. If you have
nue. Go north to the end of the road and bear left to 10811 N. Coveview Terrace. “Special
questions, please call the IPD at (352) 447-0303.
accommodations for persons with disabling conditions are available. Please submit a writ-
The children whose names are randomly selected for the shopping trip will be
ten request to 8275 E. Fort Cooper Road, Inverness, FL 34450 at least 48 hours in advance
allotted a specific amount of money with which they can purchase Christmas gifts for
so we can provide appropriate accommodations. Call (352) 726-8622 for additional infor-
loved ones. Registrations will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 15. The children will be
mation.
selected in a drawing on Friday, Dec. 16, and selected children will be notified on Monday,
Dec. 19. The children will meet at the Inglis Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:00
Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club Christmas Luncheon
Thursday December 15th 12:00 Noon the public is invited to attend our December
p.m., to head-out on their fun shopping expedition at an Ocala Walmart.
meeting at Ike’s the old Izaak’s Walton Lodge on Riverside Drive in Yankeetown. Our
Yankeetown School play, “Leader of the Pack,” Dec. 13th
December meeting is to celebrate the season and to give thanks. We do not hold a regular
Yankeetown School’s annual Christmas play will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in
business meeting or talk politics. We will be signing up new members. Mitch at Ike’s has
the school auditorium. “Leader of the Pack” will be presented by the Drama Club; Melody
promised to put on a good lunch for $15.00 a person. You must RSVP- ASAP . If you have
Carson is the sponsor. There will be 3 performances: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 9:30-10:30 a.m., and
any questions call Edith or Don at 352-447-2622
a special performance at 6:00 p.m. The play is free of charge, but the school will be tempt-
Yankeetown Loses a Friend
ing those attending by a holding a Bake Sale at the door!
Womans Club Thrift Shop
Joyce Audrey Richards passed away in her sleep on Nov 24,
Holiday hours are Tues, Wed and Fri 10am-1pm, Thurs 5-7pm and Sat., Dec. 10th
2011. She was 71 years old. Joyce was born in Joliet, Illinois on
9am-1pm. Friday, Dec. 16th is the last day the shop will be open for the year; will reopen
October 15, 1940. Joyce worked as a Department of Defense civil
Tues., Jan. 3, 2012 10am-1pm. Take the time to stop in and browse all the new arrivals.
service employee, Circle K manager, and Levy County School District
You might find some bargains along the way. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday
bus driver. She retired from the Levy County School District in June
season.
of 2009.
Joyce enjoyed working with children. She was involved in
Attention Levy County Residents
Girl Scouts and was a Reading Mentor at Yankeetown School. Joyce
H.O.P.E. (helping other people eat) will be having a food distribution on
will be remembered, along with her mother Audrey, as one of the vol-
Dec.8,2011 from 2-3pm. Please bring a form of identification with your name and address
unteer leaders for the construction of the gymnasium at the Yankeetown School.
on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill. The distribution will be first come first serve. See you there.
Joyce was predeceased in death by her parents: Carlos Neal Richards and Audrey
Mills Richards. She is survived by her sisters: Sandra Gardner and Kathy Surges; daugh-
Santa at Inglis Community Center
ter: Penny Fewell; son-in-law: Jeff Fewell; and three grandsons: Nick, Chris, and Brandon
Santa is coming to town, he will be at the Inglis community Center after the Inglis
Fewell. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family.
Christmas Parade that starts at 4:00 pm. He will have lots of toys and Christmas Stockings
A memorial service will take place at Parsons Memorial Church, 5850 Riverside
for every girl and boy of all ages. There will be lots of contest prizes and LOTS OF FUN
Drive, Yankeetown, Florida on December 10th at 2:00 p.m.
FOR ALL. There will be many door prizes. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
In Joyce’s memory, donations can be made to the Yankeetown School Library,
Pictures will be taken with Santa Claus. Come and join us Saturday December 10th at the
4500 Hwy 40 W., Yankeetown, FL 34498 or made to Parsons Memorial Presbyterian
Inglis Community Center after the parade. We will see you there. Sponsored by the Inglis
Church, 5850 Riverside Dr., Yankeetown, FL 34498.
Recreation Committee. For more information contact Janice Bell @352-447-2261 or stop
NARFE Annual Christmas Luncheon
Chapter 776 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) As-
sociation cordially invites Chapter members and guests to our combined Annual Christmas
Luncheon and 50th Anniversary Celebration on December 12, 2011 starting at 11:30 PM at
the Inverness Golf and Country Club, 3150 S Country Club Drive, Inverness, FL. Cost is
$18 per person and includes salad, entrée, dessert and wine. This will be a special celebra-
tion because of our 50th Anniversary with the keynote address given by our Region III VP,
Mr. Donald Stewart. Please mail your reservation with payment to Secretary, Chapter 776,
P. O. Box 614, Lecanto, FL 34460 by December 3, 2011. Check should be made payable
to NARFE Chapter 776. Remember to bring a new unwrapped Toys-for-Tots gift for some
needy boy or girl. For further information, call (352) 527-3991.
Winter Solstice Gathering
Sunday, December 18 at 11:00 AM the Winter Solstice (celebrating the shortest
day of the year, 12-22-11) ceremony will be at the Wilderness Circle. Call Betty Berger
352-447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net. There was no November Gathering at the
Circle. Betty Berger will be signing her local history book “Back Roads’” and the spiritual
book “Heaven to Earth” next to Food Ranch, Inglis on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 to
2:00 PM. Help to keep the local history from getting lost.
William Roberts
Bobbalu's Free Sub Club Card
352-228-7470 Buddy & Fred's Hardware
williamroberts3816@yahoo.com 352-447-3816
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Get yours at Inglis Super Stop
Window Cleaning
Buy Any 4 Foot Long subs, anytime,
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
50
Pressure Cleaning
get one Free!
Wood & Concrete Seal W.R. Case Knife
4th Down & Free
Christmas Sale
Painting
352-447-4464
LOCAL REFERENCES
Hwy 40 at US 19 - Inglis
FL License 2287470S