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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Donation Helps Finance
SHINE Volunteers at Library on Monthy Schedule
Field Trip to Florida Keys
The SHINE volunteers are at the Yankeetown Knotts Library, the 2nd Wednesday
of every month to help people figure out their Medicare concerns. There is no charge and no
Nature Coast Water owner Laurence Vorisek has donated a new Reverse Osmosis
appointment is necessary. Our next session is Wednesday May 7.
System to Yankeetown School. The money from the water filter will help fund the 4 day 3
night trip for 40 middle school students to Pigeon Key May 13-16. Pigeon Key is a historic
Yankeetown Fire & Rescue Set For Annual Fishing Tourney
site that was the work camp of Henry Flagler while he was building the Overseas Railroad,
The Yankeetown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department would like to announce
the first land connection between the peninsula of Florida and Key West. Students will live
their 6th Annual Redfish and Trout Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the
in the renovated buildings that were home to the workers that built the railroad. The students
Yankeetown Marina on Hickory Ave in Yankeetown, FL. Every year we have a great turnout
will get to snorkel a reef, visit a sea turtle hospital and study and experience the history and
of not only local fishers but many from outside of our area and other states. Last year we
the ecology of the Florida Keys.
hosted nearly 300 people that turned out for the beautiful day of fishing as well as the bar-b-
Retail value of the donated Reverse Osmosis Water System with self installation
queue and raffle.
instructions is $359.00. The system will be given away will be Monday May 14 at 4 PM at
Live music will be provided by Papa Sass from 1:00-5:00 pm. There is an optional
Food Ranch. The opportunity to win this system is at: Buddy & Fred's Hardware, Our Pub,
captains meeting Friday, May 9th at 6:00pm at the Yankeetown Marina to go over the rules
Gobblers Eatery, Perkins State Bank, Capital City Bank, Inglis Town Hall, Amelia's Liquors,
and for last minute sign ups. Rain date will be May 17th, 2008. A copy of the rules is available
and Tradewinds Realty. The fund raiser will also be in front of Food Ranch the first two
at Hook, Line and Sinker, Yankeetown General Store, and Yankeetown Marina. Please contact
Saturdays in May.
tournament chairperson, Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323
The students are short of money for the trip and Laurence was moved to donate
AMVETS Grand Opening
the system to the school not only his children went to but also he and brothers and sisters
William Crow AMVETS post 447 33 Risher Ave. Inglis will hold their grand opening
attended.
May 3, 2008. Food, fun, live band, come join the fun !!! The post needs you for community
service. Please contact us @ 447-4473 or 447-2368 and leave a message.
Artists & Crafters Wanted!!!
First Annual Mother's Day Arts & Craft Fair, Saturday, May 3, 2008 / 9:00 am - 3:00
pm. Rain Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00 Am - 3:00 Pm, Booth Spaces: 10' X 10'; Cost: $
15.00 / Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Available At A Nominal Cost.
Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, Inglis. Contact: Keith @ (352) 503-6422 To
Reserve Your Space. E-Mail: Clemclan1929@Yahoo.Com Subject Line: Mother's Day Arts &
Crafts Fair. There will be No Food Vendors!!! Food Will Be Provided Through The Church.
Planning for college? Don't Miss CFCC College Night!
On Thursday, May 8, Central Florida Community College (CFCC) will host "CFCC
College Night" at Bronson High School from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the cafetorium. This event is
geared to parents and students in grades 10-12, and those who attend will be provided with
a wide range of information on financial aid, dual enrollment, and career and technical educa-
tion opportunities.  Twelfth grade students will be invited to participate in CFCC's "Go
higher, Get Accepted" program, and a CFCC representative will be on hand to explain the
college's admission requirements and assist with applications. In addition, a representative
of the Herff Jones Company will be available to talk with parents about class rings and
graduation announcements. Snacks, drinks, and door prizes will be provided.
Woods Fire Threatens Inglis Homes
Laurence Vorisek, owner of Nature Coast Water,Inc. has given the Yankeetown School a
Friday night a woods fire on a vacant lot located between two mobiles on Sandi
new Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System to help raise money for the Yankeetown School
Street near Hwy 40 brought out all 3 local fire departments. The after dark blaze ran quickly
Marine Science Program. Principal Hayes and teacher Tony Sturtevant accepted the dona-
up the pine trees and the crispy underbrush made the whole sky glow above the trees.
tion. Photo by Sally Price
Firemen pulling the fire trucks into the 2 neighboring yards were quick to shut down the
blazing fire and kept it from spreading to the mobile homes nearby.
El Ranchito
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Buddy & Fred's II
MExican REstauRant
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
46 Hwy 19 - Inglis (Food Ranch Plaza)
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
(352) 447-2611 Tues-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9-2 Closed Sun/Mon.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Us - Monday, May 5
BBQ Grills - Smokers - Elect. Grills
Open All Day, 11am-9pm, No Siesta!
Beer & Wine - BUY 1 GET 1 FREE - All Day!
Bring This Ad - Coupon
25% Off Any Garden Deco Item
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm  Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
(10% on Already Reduced Items)
Expires 5/31/08
The Best Mexican Cuisine
Lunch and Dinner Served
Yes, we have Beer & Wine!
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
River Retreat Spa
New Bass Club
15 Acres of Off-Leash areas
Citrus County Bass Masters
Small & Large Dog Areas
Men's & Women's' Hair Hair Color & Foils Nails
Filtered Ponds - Training
50
Facials Massage  Acupuncture
Looking for Boaters
Monthly, Annual, Daily Rates
Permanent Makeup
6 Ft. Chain link fencing
Mary Kay, Biolage, Crew & Redken Products
Free Outdoor Rinse Area
Harold Beasley
352-447-2505
Open 7 days a week
Tournament Director
www.barkcentraldoglpark.com Group & Private Training
Call for Information
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
6301 E. Turner Camp Rd. 352-341-2275
(352) 447-3174
Lic. # MM19077
Inverness, FL. 34450  fax: 352-341-2862
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.