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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Florida Paddling Trails Association
Community Events
Spearheads Shore Clean-up
Vacation Bible School - Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church
Bring your child to a fun filled week, from June 20th - 24th. The day starts at
10am until 1pm. There will music, crafts, bible stories, discoveries, games and a special
snack. Our mission for the week will be collecting nickels to help buy potatoes for the less
fortunate. Our theme for the week is “Shake it up Cake” where kids carry out God’s recipe.
So bring your 3 to 12 year old to join us for this awesome week. For more information
contact Donna Brown at 352-489-5274.
Second Chance at Florida Folk Artist Concert
If you missed the Withlacoochee Area Residents, Florida Folk Artist Concert this
past Saturday, you missed an evening of good singin’, good food and good people. But
don’t despair, you have a second chance. On Saturday, June 25th at the Yankeetown-Inglis
Woman’s Club, 5 56th St in Yankeetown, Frank Thomas and Starbird perform from 7pm-
9pm. A renowned Florida folk musician, Frank Thomas has written over 500 songs, pro-
duced nine CD’s and has received the Golden Quill Award, Florida Folk Heritage Award
and the Jillian Prescott Award. Mr. Thomas toured nationally with the Arkansas Travel-
ers.
Val McQueen and Jay Wood are Starbird. The singer-songwriter team from Eus-
tis write and perform in several styles including contemporary, folk, mountain, blues, and
celtic. They have traveled the state of Florida for five years and performed weekly for
three years on Tampa PBS. Locally they have performed for Withlacoochee Area Resi-
dents, Three Sisters Concert On the Point, 2010 Earth Day at Crystal River Preserve State
Park, and at Abigails in Dunnellon.
Donations will be appreciated and accepted for the ongoing initiatives of the
Withlacoochee Area Residents Inc., to protect and preserve the Nature Coast. The organi-
zation is a 501c3 not for profit and all donations are tax deductible. Donations can also be
Brack Barker is standing in front of some of the trash picked up Saturday in a
sent to PO Box 350 Inglis, Florida 34449.
coastal cleanup effort. The clean up was held around Bird Creek Bridge on County Road
Spiritual Awakening Crusade and Gospel Sing
40 in Yankeetown by eight members and friends of the Florida Paddling Trails Associa-
Spiritual Awakening Crusade featuring Rev Carroll Allen, Pastor of Ring-
tion. Originally the clean up was from planned to start at the bridge on County 40 and end at
gold Church of God in Ringgold Georgia as speaker with special music,Thursday & Fri-
the boat ramp. The amount of trash at the bridge allowed for only a clean up at this location.
day June 30 & July 1 at 7 pm each night, followed by community sing Saturday at 6 pm.
The clean up team found 20 tires over 20 cans of paint as well as 18 trash bags of bottles,
Pastor Phil Whitley invites everyone to attend.
cans, plastic bottles and trash including ice bags, TV’s , vacuum cleaner and garden hose.
Tourist Development Council Grant Review Meeting
The people involved are members of Florida Trails Paddling Assoc and friends
June 23, 2011 The Levy County Tourist Development Council will hold a spe-
they were Jack and Susie Schofield, Brack Barker, Emily Casey,Matt Clemmons,Whitey
cial meeting at 6 p.m. at the Levy County Agricultural Center, 625 N. Hathaway Ave. in
Markle,Tracy Colson and John Herbert. These volunteers came from Gainesville, Crystal
Bronson. The meeting is for the 2011-2012 advertising grant application review and rec-
River,Hernando, Williston and Yankeetown. An estimated ton of trash was picked up all
ommendations. The meeting is open to the public.
that was recyclable was put in recycle trailers.
The county boat ramp was packed with over 70 boaters, numerous kayakers and
Public invited to 4th Celebration, Inglis AM VETS
many people picnicking, swimming and fishing, enjoying the day. Photo by Jack Scho-
The public is invited to celebrate the 4th of July (Monday) at the William Crow
field.
AM VET Post 447, located at 405 E. Hwy. 40, Inglis. COME ONE, COME ALL! There
will be food and entertainment at 1:00 p.m. until...? Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and pulled
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
pork for a $4.00 donation; please call for totals on to-go orders at (352) 447-4473. The one
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600 Est. 1983
and only “Chrome” will entertain live from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Bring your children for a
June Special-
FREE flag!! Flag ceremony at 12 noon, Ann Webber will sing at opening ceremony.
Super Slick Stuff - Lube
Town of Inglis Needs Volunteers
The Town of Inglis is in need of members to serve on the Town of Inglis Recre-
ational Advisory Board Activity Committee. The purpose of the board is to
promote community activities, research programs to include Creative and Educational
classes, Club Activities, Dances, etc. to be held at the Inglis Community Center that would
benefit and improve the quality of life for all Inglis Citizens.
We would like to promote activities for our Senior Citizens, as well as the entire
Community. Please join us in giving back to our community and enriching the life of oth-
ers by giving of your time and talents.
We Specialize in Hydraulic
If you would like to be a part of this worth while effort by volunteering your time
please contact the Inglis Town Hall at (352) 447-2203.
Hose up to 2” - 6 Wire
Zumba Classes At Womans Club
Summer is here and it HOT but we still need a work out. The Yankeetown/
Inglis Woman’s Club is offering Zumba Classes in air conditioned comfort on Monday and
Wednesday Evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to join us for a dona-
tion.
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Saturday & Sunday 8 - 5
352-447-6000
352-489-3391
Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • 352-447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
King Road Mine
We’ve Re-Opened! Our New Hours of Business:
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
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June Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
MONDAY 6 am - 11 am • TUESDAY Closed
Inglis, FL
WEDNESDAY 6 am - 6 pm
352-447-2074
Super Slick Stuff - Lube
THURSDAY 6 am - 6 pm
www.kingroadmine.com
Star-Tron Gas Treatment
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FRIDAY 6 am - 1 am Serving Nightly Dinner
Unique Septic Cleaner
SATURDAY 6 am - 1 am Specials w/Live Music
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
LIVE BAIT
AWESOME BURGERS • COLD BEER • WINE & BEER NOW BEING SERVED