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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Vacation Bible School
YTS presents Certificate of Appreciation to women s club
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,5850 Riverside Dr.Yankeetown.Bring
Awards ceremonies were held at Yankeetown School on Tuesday, June 5, for the
your child to a fun filled week, from July 9th.-13th. The day starts at 10am until 1pm.
final nine weeks of the school year. In separate ceremonies, students in middle school, first
There will music, crafts, bible stories, discoveries, games and a special snack. Our mission
and second grades, and then third and fourth grades were recognized by their peers, friends,
for the week will be collecting nickels to help buy potatoes for the less fortunate. Our theme
and family for their achievements.
for the week is “Operation Overboard - Dare to go deep with God”. So bring your 3 to 12
A special award, a Certificate of Appreciation, was presented to the Yankeetown-
year old to join us for this awesome week. For more information contact Donna Brown ay
Inglis Women's Club for the group’s support of fundraisers at Yankeetown School, in addi-
352489-5274.
tion to giving scholarships to students, providing food, clothing and classroom supplies and
performing work at the school.
Photo Fundraiser at WGP
The award was presented to the club by retiring school principal Ann Jensen and
Friends of The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (FWGP) is holding a series of fund-
accepted in behalf of the club by member Lynne Tate.
raising events on Sunday, July 1, and Friday, August 10. FWGP will host a series of unique
photo opportunities at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP), 1001 Old Rock Road, Yan-
keetown. Amateur or professional photographers have an opportunity to take sunset photos
from the thirty-foot observation tower. The gate usually closes at sunset but for these three
evenings, the Preserve will remain open until 45 minutes after sunset. These special events
are open to all with a $10 donation. All proceeds will go to the Education Center.
Wilderness Circle Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 AM ceremony of the Summer Solstice. The Solstice
will actually be on the 20th, the longest day of the year. But we have to wait until Mackie
can make it.
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead the prayers in the Circle. There will be
a fire built in the center. Indian blood is not required, but just the Indian heart. The Circle
will be blessed and saged along with all who wish to enter.
Pot luck follows the Circle prayers. There will be afternoon music. Bring a dish to
share and your soft drinks, your instru,ments and - bring a friend.
There is no electric or water, but there’s a port-a-potty. Contact Betty Berger bberger@
bellsouth.net (352) 447-2736
Free Bread Give Away
The Community Church 4640 Hwy 40 West Yankeetown will have a free bread
give-a-way every Monday from noon to 1PM. Feel free to stop by and pick up some.
Unwanted Cell phones collected
At an awards ceremony at Yankeetown School on June 5, retiring principal Ann Jensen, left,
presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the Yankeetown-Inglis Women’s Club which was ac-
cepted by club member Lynne Tate, center; Stewart Schlachter is on right.
Unwanted cell phones can be donated to The Center for Victim Rights by drop-
ping them off at Wear To Go Consignment Times Square Plaza 3802 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy,
6th-Grade team wins Battle of the Books at YTS!
Yankeetown Middle School held
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The Inglis Police Dept. has also assisted us for several years and continue to do so.
its annual Battle of the Books competition,
You can drop your phones off during operating hours.
May 30, for sixth through eight grade stu-
The phones are used as a fund raiser and for victims to have a phone to call 911
dents. During the school year preceeding
if necessary. The Center helps victims of crime apply for victim compensation and assists
the competition, students read fifteen books
with other resources for victims. This is a FREE and NATIONWIDE service. Contact The
in the Sunshine State Young Readerís
Center at 352-628-6481.
Award series, then competed in teams of
five students from each grade level answer-
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ing questions from the books. The team
with the most correct answers was deemed
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teams scores remaining within a few points
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Battle of the Books competition was com-
By Former Owners of Gobbler’s Eatery, Mike and Lisa
tion! The winning team was comprised of
prised of sixth-grade students( left to right)
sixth-graders Summer Bell, Samuel Dillon,
Summer Bell, Samuel Dillon, Drashti Patel,
Welcome Back, Matt & Desirae, our Favorite Cook and Waitress!
Jacob Pitts, and Dali Kolozsy
Drashti Patel, Jacob Pitts and Dali Kolozsy.
MONDAYS: All-You-Can-Eat Mullet
Gardening Update:
TUESDAYS: All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp
A unique gift has been given to Yankeetown School by retiring principal, Ann
B. (Hayes) Jensen. Mrs. Jensen has worked very hard with other staff members, students
Fried or Scampi - $9.99
and friends of the school who have have contributed supplies and hard work to beautify
FRIDAYS: All-You-Can-Eat
the school’s inner courtyard by enriching the soil, manicuring the older growth and adding
some new plantings. The beautified courtyard will serve as a reminder of the love Mrs.
Fish Fry - $8.99
Jensen has for Yankeetown School.
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
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