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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Read Across America:
Second to None Shop Donations
March 1st marks the day - 109
The Second To None Shop at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club needs your
years ago - that Theodore Geisel (Dr. Se-
donations. Right now we are in need of housewares and men’s clothing. And any of your
uss) was born, and Yankeetown School is
women’s clothing are always welcome. Please remember to drop your donations by the
ready to celebrate the occasion with the
clubhouse at 5 56h St. 352-447-2057, regular hours are Tuesday-Sat. 10am-2pm. Yan-
entire country in the Read Across America
keetown or call Joan at 352-443- 2114.
program! Sheena Price, coordinator, has
Annual Yard Sale
lined up classroom/library volunteer read-
The annual park-wide yard sales at the Village Pines Campground, 7 miles north of Inglis
ers, cupcakes, decorations, and school,
on US-19, March 2nd, 9am until ? Call 352-447-2777 for info. Paid Advertisement.
county, and community leaders to help
Basic Pistol Class Fundraiser for Relay for Life
with this event. The readers will include
Hosted By Levy County Sheriffs Office,will qualify for Florida Concealed weap-
Ann Jensen (former principal), Andy Seely
ons permit, Mar 23, 2013 8am Levy County Sheriffs Office Classroom, 9150 NE 80th Ave
(former student), Joyce Freyman, Maureen
Bronson Fl 32621. Cost $65 dollars on line price, Cost $75 dollars day of event. Fundraiser
Cenatiempo, and Crussie Woodword (for- Bulletin Boards with chaaracters from Dr.
for American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
mer employees), along with Ellen Klee, Suess books and reading themes will be com-
Election Supervisors Scholarship
Janie Hanson, Anne Sayward, Melissa
monplace at Yankeetown School, and most
Supervisor of Elections, Tammy Jones is currently accepting applications for the
Clarke, Dana Mathews (PTO mmembers)
schools across the country, March 1, as stu-
Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections (FSASE) 2013 Scholarship. She will
and Rick Turner (School Board of Levy
County member). At the school, you will dents celebrate Read Across America.
be selecting one finalist who will be screened along with other applicants from across the
state. The FSASE Scholarship Committee will choose ONE winner, who will receive a
see creative bulletin boards and cafeteria
$1200.00 scholarship. Deadline to receive applications from students:
decorations, and theme decorations, schoolwide, provided by Girl Scouts, plus numerous
March 18, 2013. For more information contact the Supervisor of Elections office at: (352)
activities in classrooms around campus.
486-5163 or by email at tammy@votelevy.com.
YTS Recognitions:
Students at Yankeetown School who scored Level 4 and Level 5 on the 2012
Education Salad Luncheon
FCATS were rewarded for their achievement on Thursday, Feb. 21, with special, fun activi-
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will hold their Education Salad Luncheon
ties. The school wanted to demonstrate to students that a great social experience could be
Wednesday, March 20th, 12 Noon at the clubhouse on 56th St., Yankeetown. There are
earned by doing their best on the FCAT testing - which is coming up again in March!
only 100 tickets available so get yours early...$7.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door if avail-
Students with Level 4 results enjoyed ice cream and a limo ride, while Level 5
able. To purchase your ticket, see any club member, stop by the Second To None Thrift
students had lunch and a limo ride, followed by a dessert social with their parents.
Shoppe Tues thru Sat 10am-2pm or call 352-447-2057.
Desserts and beverages served at the dessert social were provided by Yankeetown
Future of Three Sisters Springs Presentation
School employees Sheena Price, Connie Risher and Mary Bergdoll.
Friday, March 8th, 1:00 p.m. at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve,1001 Old Rock
Road, Yankeetown, FL 34498. Program by Ivan Vicente, Visitor Services Specialist, Crys-
tal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. “Future Plans for Three Sisters Springs in-
cluding Manatee Protection at the Springs” Ivan will update us on these special and popular
springs located off of Kings Bay in the Crystal River area. Learn about the manatee man-
agement plan while enjoying the splendid views at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve!
Inside the Limo: Drashti Patel, Tricia Ruttinger, Timothy Archibald, Kaloian Nedeltchev, Ryan
Wildey and Foster Hawthorn. Not shown is Alyssa Thompson.
Florida Writes testing at Yankeetown School, Feb. 26-28
The 2013 Florida Writes testing will take place during the week of Feb. 26-28th.
Fourth grade students around the state will all be practicing the skills they have learned in
Suzette Steffer, Yankeetown School principal, showed up with family Saturday for the Fam-
classrooms to write for this 45 minute exercise. Scores will come back later in the year.
ily Fun Fest put on by the Inglis Recreation Committee (IRC). From 9 to 1 over 80 volun-
Scores will be compared by county and schools in the state of Florida.
teers turned out to clean and give a face lift to South Levy Recreation Park in time for the first
Oath of Office for Yankeetown Officials
Little League games to start on March 9th. Suzette and family got one of the harder jobs and
The Town of Yankeetown will be swearing in their newly elected officials on
did a magnificent job shoveling all the sand and weeds from in front of the concrete bumpers
Wednesday February 27, 2012 at 12:00noon on the steps of Town Hall. Shortly after that,
in the parking lot. An afternoon of fun followed for anyone that wanted to participate after a
the Town will be serving hot dogs and refreshments in the Childrens Park behind Town
lunch was provided to workers. The park is ready for the games to begin. A BIG thanks to all
Hall. Please come and meet Yankeetown’s new candidates.
who donated time to make this happen.
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Subs and Fried Chicken
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
50
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Florida Region
Dine-In
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
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