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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Annual Soup A Thon
Calling all soup makers….reserve your spot today to try for the title of Best Soup
Chef in the area. The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Soup-A-Thon will be Saturday,
January 15th from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Bring your favorite soup and join your neigh-
bors at #5 56th St., Yankeetown to try them all and vote for the best. ALL YOU CAN EAT
ONLY $5.00. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three tastiest soups…..1st place $50,
2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10.
The ladies of the Club have been busy and will have a variety of crafts for sale as
well as homemade baked goods. Don’t forget to check out the Thrift Store for new bargains
before or after you sample the soups. Call the Club at 352-447-2057 to reserve your spot
or for more information.
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid,
Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
tance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE will be at: Wed, January 12th 10:00-Noon, AF Knotts
(Yankeetown) Public Library
Blue grass gospel sing & jam
At the Village Pines chapel US 19 seven miles north of Inglis, Jan. 14th - 16th Fri.
Zoey Roxanne McIntosh who came into this world Nov 30, 2010 stopped by the new AMVETS
The 14th - 6 pm jam, Sat. 15th- 1 pm potluck and big cypress bluegrass band at 2 pm. Bring
Post 447 with parents Jessica Maldonado and Justin McIntosh to say hi to those gathered to
your lawn chair for this free event (inside chapel if bad weather). Sunday service the 16th
celebrate New Years 2011. Zoey, 31 days old on Dec 31 was born at 7 Rivers Hospital and
at 10am with preacher Mike, bluegrass gospel sing evangelist. Call 447-2777 for info.
weighed in at 6 lbs 7 1/2 oz and 19 inches long. Grandparents are Tina and Stoney Neeld and
Program Presentation at A.F. Knotts Library
Robert and Robin Claxton. Robin is one of the bartenders at the new AMVETS Post and the
The Friends of A.F. Knotts Public Library located at 11 56th Street in Yan-
one responsible for the awesome decoration the members have enjoyed the last year. The
keetown is partnering with the Florida Humanities Council to bring Dr. Gary Mormino to
new post home which was a long time coming is now a gathering place for anyone who has
speak on January 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Dr Mormino will be speaking on “Land of
served in the U S military or their families.
Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida”. The program is free and
Public Notice
open to the public.
Republican Club Meeting
Inglis Planning Commission
The January 2011 meeting of the Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club will take
place on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011, at the Inglis-Yankeetown Lions’ Club at Hwy 40 &
The Town of Inglis is in need of (3) three volunteer to serve on the Inglis Planning Com-
59th Street, Yankeetown. The meeting starts at 6 PM allowing for some socializing and a
mission. This seven member board serves in an advisory capacity to help maintain the
pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 PM.
primary existing character of the town, guide future growth and development, protect,
The featured speaker will be Congressman-Elect Jimmie B. Smith, our recently
and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Inglis. The Town is in
elected State Representative for Florida District 43. The Congressman is looking forward
need of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Architects, Businesspersons,
to meeting and connecting with the constituents in his District. Congressman Smith will
Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Realtors or any persons interested in
also conduct the installation of the Club’s officers for 2011 as follows: President – Donald
the welfare of the Town. Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You
Caldwell; Vice President – Kathleen Burke; Secretary – Carol Ross; Treasurer – Ellen
can make a difference by volunteering to serve on this board. Inquiries may be made by
Shannahan. Members and guests please bring a tasty dish to share – the Club will provide
contacting Inglis Town Clerk, Sally McCranie at (352 447-2203). Please respond by
desserts. Please call Edith at 447-2622 or Carol at 447-1446.
February 1st , 2011. 5:00 P.M.
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Schedule
The WGP is an excellent place to bring your out-of-town guests.We have some
Become a Florida Master Gardener
exciting programs scheduled at the Withlacoochee gulf preserve at 1001 old rock road in
Area gardeners have an opportunity to gain new gardening skills and knowledge
Yankeetown. January 28 - Friday - keeping track of our manatee population - at 10:00
as well as share their personal experience with their community through the Florida Master
A.M. At the education center, presented by Joyce Kleen of us fish & wildlife. Joyce will
Gardener program. Classes for the 2011 Florida Master Gardener training will be held by
talk about aerial manatee survey data, the survey area, how the flights are conducted, how
the Nature Coast Master Gardeners serving Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist counties. The 2011
the data is used, peak and average counts, statewide manatee surveys, and the new manatee
class will begin on Thursday, March 17th, and will meet each Thursday for seven consecu-
emergency rule along with a powerpoint presentation.
tive weeks from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Agricultural Center in Bronson.
Levy Property Appraiser in Inglis Feb 8th & 15th.
Training will include classroom lecture as well as hands on field teaching labs
Levy County Property Appraiser Will Be Accepting Applications For Homestead
and field trips. Topics include basic principles in plant science, plant pest control (disease,
Senior Homestead And Other Exemptions Tuesday Feb 8th & 15th At The Inglis Town
weeds and insects), soil fertility, and water use among others. Examples of applied skills
Meeting Hall 9:30Am To 12:00 Noon. For More Information Please Contact The Levy
and knowledge covered are plant propagation, plant problem diagnosis, Florida Friendly
County Property Appraiser’S Office 352-486-5222. Proof Of Residency Required! Driv-
landscape design, vegetable and fruit gardening (organic and traditional).
ers License, Auto License, Voter Registration. For Additional Senior Homestead Proof Of
Instructed by University of Florida Extension Faculty, class material is applicable
Income Will Be Required.
to soil and climate conditions found in the Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist county area. Partici-
pants will be provided reference materials, texts and other materials.Class size is limited.
Levy County Economic Development Summit
Building Stronger Businesses” will convene January 20, 2011 5PM -8PM,Bronson
Non – refundable $25 fee due on the first day of class used in defraying the considerable
High School,8691 NE 90th Street, Bronson. Local businesses are invited to attend.The
cost of field trips and participant reference materials and equipment. The deadline to apply
purpose of this summit is to bring the experts to Levy County and to provide lasting con-
is February 11, 2011. If interested in serving as a Florida Master Gardener, call (352) 486-
tacts and resources to support your business endeavors. For more information see page 11.
5131, send self-addressed stamped envelope to PO Box 219, Bronson FL. 32621 or email
Please make your reservation by RSVP to Mr. Pat O’Neal at (352)486-5470.
savemygarden@gmail.com.
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