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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
WGP: Worth A Second Look
Community Events
By Newscaster Correspondent Sally Price
Do You Have QuestionsAbout Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
From the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown you can see the Gulf of
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
Mexico and all the swamp in a 360 degree view from the top of the 30 foot observation
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
tower. Go just before sunset and enjoy a magnificent view. The raised wooden board walk
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
thru several different habitats and over a creek will delight visitors as well as locals.
site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE
There are several intriguing ghost stories that came with the property. One is of the
will be at: AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library Wed, Jan 13th, 10:00-Noon.
young lady in the flowing white gown that drifts through the marsh on the east side of the
board walk waiting on the return of her lost lover. Walk west and south past the tower and
It’s a Soup-A-Thon in Yankeetown
catch the Fiddler crabs doing their dance at low tide at the boat dock. The tidal creeks have
With the cold weather we’ve been having, hot soup has probably been on the
a mystery of their own. At the very end of the island was the lean to homestead of old Dave
menu. Enter the annual Soup-A-Thon with your tasty soup to win a cash prize. First place
Smith and Almeta Howell who walked from town to the island on a makeshift trail before
wins $50! Reserve your space now to win the title of Best Soup Chef. Cash prizes will be
the Tom Knotts home was constructed. Dr David Ohlwiler was the next owner who built
given for the top three tastiest soups. Come out to taste the delicious soups and cast your
the second octagon home attached to the one Knotts built then sold the 413 acre preserve
vote for your favorite. The Soup-a-thon will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
to the Town of Yankeetown through a grant with the Florida Department of Community
Club on 5 56thStreet in Yankeetown, on Saturday, January 16th from 11am to 2pm. 352-
Trust. The building, which bears Ellie Schiller’s name will be an educational facility when
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finished. Ellie left a legacy with her love of nature and the environment and the generous
Free Program at A.F. Knotts Library
funds from her father’s Felburn Foundation went a long way to making this dream come
Enjoy a multicultural journey of imagination as award-winning storyteller, Carrie
true. Rest rooms are available down stairs and at the boardwalk entrance.
Sue Ayver, presents “Stories of Florida- Con Sabor!” at 2 p.m. January 18 at the Knott’s
If you have not visited the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, you have missed one of
Public Library, Eleven 56th Street, in Yankeetown. This free program is sponsored by the
the better “Real Florida” attractions on the Nature Coast. Make a right at 65th Street Yan-
Florida Humanities Council and the Friends of the Library. The public is invited.
keetown after the 4 corner stop signs on 1001 Old Rock Rd. (For a real treat, pick up some
awesome fried chicken and a drink at the Yankeetown General Store just 2 more blocks on
Inglis-Yankeetown Census Job Fair
The Job Fair will be held on Saturday, January 16th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at
the left.) The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, under the leadership of Ellen
the Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club on 59th Street in Yankeetown. This is a chance for local
Klee, do an incredible job of keeping the park and spirit on a roll. New members are always
residents to learn more about what Census jobs are going to be available very soon in the
welcome.
local area. You can also apply for all jobs at this time. Be sure to bring your passport, driv-
Wilderness Day at WGP
ers license, and social security card. For more information about the Inglis-Yankeetown
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve along with volunteers from
Census Job Fair, please call 352-414-7230.
the Disney Volunteer Promotion invite you to join them Sunday, January 24, 9:00-4:00
for a wonderful day at one of Florida’s most beautiful preserves. There is no admission
South Levy Little League
charge. There will be exhibits and
South Levy Little League will begin registrations for the year 2010 on Jan. 15&16
representatives from the Friends of
and 22&23, at the Food Ranch shopping center. On Fridays it will be 2:30-5 :00p.m. and
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Na-
on Sat. it will begin at 11:00 am until 2:00 p.m. 3 proofs of residence and a Birth Certifi-
ture World Wildlife Rescue, Homo-
cate is required. Come sign your kids up to play ball. Also we need volunteers. Coaches,
sassa State Wildlife Park, US Fish
managers and umpires. Contact numbers are 613-4354 and 447-2669.
& Wildlife, Crystal River State
Republican Club Meets
Park, Master Gardeners, Master
The Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club invites the public to its Tuesday, January
Naturalists, Southwest Water Man-
19, meeting where Marsha Drew, who was recently appointed to the Levy County Com-
agement District. Enjoy a day of
mission by Gov. Crist, will be the featured speaker. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m.
free seminars with nature photog-
at the Lions Club Hall located at Hwy. 40 and 59th St. in Yankeetown. The installation of
rapher Dick Jacobs, nature/ecology
officers for 2010 will also take place: Nancy Tobergte, President; Katherine Burke, Vice-
tours with Master Naturalists JD &
President; Carol Ross, Secretary; and Pat Schwab, Treasurer. The meeting will be a Pot
Vicky Mendenhall, Folk music by
Luck Dinner, with the club providing Salisbury Steak as the main dish. Members and guest
Whitey Markle. Refreshments will
are asked to bring a casserole, vegetable, salad and/or dessert to accomp;any the entree. If
be available to satisfy your out-
you plan to attend, please contact the following club members by Jan. 14: Edith at 352-447-
door appetite. The Withlacoochee
2622 or Pat at 352-447-5874.
Gulf Preserve is located at 1001
Springs as a Source of Nutrient Contamination in Coastal Rivers
Old Rock Road, Yankeetown, FL.
What Needs To Be Done?” January 25th The Withlacoochee Area Residents,
Lynn Hough and daughters Allie and Tori, born and raised
Take Hwy 40 west 6.5 miles from nearby, now reside in South Florida, took a break last
Inc. Annual Meeting will be held on 25 Jan 2010 at the Yankeetown Woman’s Club, #5
the traffic light at Hwy 40 and Hwy weekend to visit the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve.
56th St., Yankeetown, from 7-9 PM. The public is encouraged to join us for a presentation
19/98. Call 352-447-5439.
by Dr. Robert Knight the president of Wetland Solutions, Incorporated and will present
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
“Springs as a Source of Nutrient Contamination in Coastal Rivers - What Needs To Be
Done?” This presentation is open and free to the public. Deserts and refreshments will be
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served; please join us for an interesting evening of environmental enlightenment and a few
sweets.
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Wilderness Circle Meeting
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
There will be a FREE gathering at the Wilderness Circle Sunday January
17, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent is the leader. We will have
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with Reverse Osmosis
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music. the Girl Scouts will raise the colors. (flags). Call Betty Berger 447-2736 or e mail
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
bberger@bellsouth.net for directions and details.
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