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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Church Spaghetti Dinner
Parental Involvement Meetings at YTS
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,5850 Riverside Dr. Yankeetown.For a
Thursday, Sept 6, brought together parents of children and staff members of Yan-
$6.50 donation you can get a dinner of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert.
keetown School during an informative evening, which is the first monthly meeting of the
Fri. Oct 5th from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Drawing also for a $50.00 money tree. Take out available
2012-2013 school year with Parent Involvement meetings: Title I, Family Literacy and
447-2506. For more info 489-5274 Donna.
School Advisory Council.
The meetings will take place on October 4, November 1,
Hour of Hospitality
In an effort to show the staff of Yankeetown School that the community cares,
December 6, January 10, February 7, March 7, April 4, and May
the school is trying to begin a monthly "Hour of Hospitality." This includes asking orga-
2. Title I meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m., and Family Literacy
nizations/groups such as community clubs, school clubs, parents and churches to cater a
and SAC meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m.
luncheon once a month in the school cafeteria, on an early release day from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
During Family Literacy meetings, family members and
If anyone is interested in adding their name, club, or organization to the list, please contact
guardians can visit the school library to read, enjoy guest speak-
Sheena Price in the school clinic (4500 Hwy. 40 West, Yankeetown, FL) or phone her at
ers, and work together with staff members to enhance their child’s
(352) 447-2372.
learning.
Mrs. Gatton, Media Specialist, says that students who
Upcoming Inglis Community Events
finish an AR (Accelerated Reading), take a test, and find a vo-
The Inglis Recreation Committee (IRC) would like to announce the upcoming
cabulary word can earn an ìappleî to be placed on the tree in the
events scheduled for the remainder of 2012. Stay tuned to The Newscaster for details about
library. Books about zoo animals were highlighted. Mrs. Melba Lovely, Reading Coach/
a gun raffle, street dance, scarecrow contest, carved pumpkin contest, “trail of trunk treats”
Teacher, and Mrs. Gatton had a drawing for goodie bags.
Halloween Festival, turkey shoot and South Levy Park clean up. BEST OF ALL a music
Miss Laura Lovely, a zookeeper from Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa and the daughter
themed Christmas Parade on December 8th. Public support in the form of volunteer hours,
of Melba Lovely, gave a presentation about her job responsibilities, the animals she takes
donations of goods or services, or monetary gifts is greatly appreciated. Businesses should
care of, and even brought a picture drawn by one of the rhinoceros. The speaker for next
be getting a letter soon! Donations may be mailed to Town of Inglis, ATTN: IRC, Post Of-
month’s meeting (Oct. 4) will be a local author.
fice Box 429, Inglis FL 34449.
Squawk Box
BINGO’s Back
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All Bingo fanatics can rejoice, the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will resume
active and visible civic organizations, many churches and infrastructure to accommodate
Bingo on Thursday, September 6th at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm to buy your cards and enjoy
all of the above.
a snack from the kitchen. The newly renovated Second To None Thrift Shoppe will be
According to studies by the Institute for Local Self Reliance locally owned and
open from 5pm-7pm for your shopping pleasure. For the month of September, bring in two
operated businesses generate much greater benefits for the local economy. If we are to
(2) items for Yankeetown School and receive a free Early Bird Special. Here’s what they
prosper as a community we need to support businesses like Buddy and Fred’s Hardware.
need; individual cereal and juice boxes, instant oatmeal, bowls, spoons, bottled water, 3
Fred Clacher has been involved in our community for years in everything from Community
ring notebooks, pencils, and white no-smudge erasers.
Neighborhood Watch to Little League Baseball and he has been taking care of customers
Tourism Developement Meeting
for 27 years: Ditto for Harold Beasley of Beasley Tire and oh yes, can’t forget Food Ranch.
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting
This is only three of many businesses in our Inglis/Yankeetown community that
Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6 pm At: Levy County Visitors Bureau,620 N. Hathaway
need and depend on local support, especially during tough times. They are the bedrock of
Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
our community.
Activities at Inglis AmVets
It’s time to circle the wagons. Join local clubs, go to church locally and shop lo-
William Crow AmVets Post 447, 405 E. Hwy. 40, Inglis, invites the public to
cally when you can. The businesses, clubs and churches you support in town are the ones
their activities. For additional information, please call the post at 352-447-4473. HAPPY
that will fund your parks, street dances, sidewalks, biking trails and that grand old school
HOUR: Mondays-Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm. TUESDAYS: Bingo with 50/50 payout starting
we hold so dear.
at 5:00 pm. WEDNESDAYS: Game Night starts at 5:30 pm. On ìRED SHIRTî FRIDAYS,
wear a red shirt and bring a non-perishable food item to receive a free drink (food goes to
local families). The Trustee Meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 20, at 6:00 pm, and the
Riders Executive Meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 27, at 6:00 pm.
What's Happening at "The V" (Inglis VFW)
If you have an old or unwanted cell phone, please drop it off at the Inglis VFW
to benefit CASA (Citrus Abuse Shelter Association), an agency that helps victims of do-
mestic violence.Weíre located at 520 Hwy. 40 East,1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy 19 traffic
light; phone 352-447-3495. Enjoy the live music of band Chrome on Sat., Sept. 22, from
7:00-11:00 pm - never a cover charge. MEETINGS: Wednesday, Sept. 19, Ladies Auxiliary
Meeting at 5:00 pm and Membeship Meeting at 6:30 pm
Thrift Store Opens After Summer Break
The newly renovated, newly named Second To None Thrift Shoppe at the Yan-
keetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will re-open for business Wednesday, September 5th, 10am-
2pm. In response to the communities’ request for more hours to shop, New Hours of Op-
eration are Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm before
Bingo....5 more hours of shopping pleasure. Located on 56th Street in Yankeetown, all
proceeds generated from sales are given back to the community.
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.
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
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