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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Christmas Card Contest
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
Central Florida Electric Co-op sponsored a Christmas Card Contest entitled,
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
“What Christmas Means to Me,” for students in Kindergarten through fifth grades. At Yan-
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
keetown School, Grades 1, 4 and 5 participated. The $25 winners were Kylee Roland, first
Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential as-
grade; Sayla Barnes, fourth grade and Alyssa Thompson, fifth grade. The overall winner of
sistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be re-
$50 was Skylar Adams, fifth grade. Congratulations to all of these wonderful young artists.
ferred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: Wed, January 18th, 1:30-3:30pm
Chiefland Sr Ctr.
Recap of Yankeetown School basketball
The basketball teams at Yankeetown School are champions every day, represent-
Zora Hurston and other Black Artists at the A.F. Knotts Library
The Friends of the A.F. Knotts Library invites you to join the January activities
ing the school with class, dignity and good sportsmanship. The SandGnats played well
aimed at celebrating the under-recognized talent of black artists of another age through
during December and returned from Winter Break playing even more energetically
books, films, and a live performance. The A.F. Knotts Public Library at 11 56thStreet,
The girls’ team won their fifth game over Bronson, Dec. 15, 27 to 7. Points were
Yankeetown, is the place to meet. Wednesday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m., the Book Talk
scored by Devin Bergdoll (7), Deandra Allen (6), Mary Skorupa (6), Kim Evers (4), Tehya
Group will discuss Hurston’s novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Archibald (2) and Jeanette Botts (2). The girls won games 6 and 7, Oakhall and Creekside,
giving them 6 wins and 1 loss for the season. The Oakhall game was exciting, with a score
We’re looking for Super Soup Makers!
of 18-17. Points were scored by Devin Bergdoll (12) and Kim Evers (6). In game 7, the
Calling all soup makers…reserve your spot today to try for the title of “Best Soup
girls were formidable over Creekside with a win of 31 to 8. Points were scored by Devin
Chef” in the area. The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Soup-A-Thon will be Saturday,
Bergdoll (12, Tehya Archibald (6), Mary Skorupa (4), Deandra Allen (4), Jeanette Botts (3)
January 21st from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Bring your favorite soup and join your neighbors
and Hannah Roof (2).
at #5 56th St., Yankeetown to try them all and vote for the best. ALL YOU CAN EAT
The boys’ team lost to Bronson, Dec. 15, 48 to 13. Points were scored by Noah
ONLY $6.00. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three tastiest soups…..1st place $50,
Howard (6), Chris Evers (3), Lewis Funk (2) and Shawn James (2). The boys lost game 6
2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10.The ladies of the Club have been busy baking and will
to Oakhall, which proved to be a tough opponent, but the team fought hard and never gave
have lots of homemade goodies for sale. If all the delicious soups have filled you up, take
up! Game 7 was a win over Creekside, 42 to 11, for a season total of 2 wins and 5 losses.
some home for a “midnight” snack. Make plans to check out the new arrivals at the Thrift
Points were scored by Noah Howard (17), Lewis Funk (10), Francisco Colon (6), Shawn
Store. Lingerie, sleepwear and Christmas decorations are 50% off as well as all items
James (4), Maverick Molina (2), Foster Hawthorne (2), Chris Evers (2) and Austin Fowler
marked with a red or blue tag. Call the Club at 352-447-2057.
(1). The teams and supporters are looking forward to the rest of the season!
So. Levy Little League Sign Ups
The South Levy-Dixie youth league will be holding sign ups on January 21st and
Important Upcoming dates at Yankeetown School
Jan. 28th at the Food Ranch Supermarket in Inglis. This event will take place from 9 a.m.
Week of Jan. 16-20th:
until 2 p.m.We will also have sign ups on February 11th at the ball field in Inglis. Starting
No school was held on Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 16th). Students will be re-
time 9 a.m. Come out and help support the league. We also need volunteers & coaches.
leased early from school for mid-term exams on Jan. 17th, 18th and 19th. Students will not
attend school on Jan. 20th, as it is Professional Development Day for Teachers. Teacher of
Public Meeting Notice
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting Tues-
the Year and ESP of the Year will be announced on Jan. 17th at a special Fish Fry put on
day, January 26, 2012 at 6 pm at: Levy County Visitors Bureau,620 N. Hathaway Ave.,
by school board member Rick Turner. This will be announced in an upcoming issue of ‘The
Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Newscaster.’
Week of Jan. 23rd-27th:
Wilderness Circle Gathering
Literacy Week will be observed at Yankeetown School. Mid-Year Book Checks
will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM. It is free and Indian blood is not required,
will be held during this week. The second Nine Weeks Award Assembly will be held at the
but just the Indian heart. Pot luck - just fix anything that you like - it follows the prayer
school auditorium on Jan. 25th.
ceremony and then afternoon music.
Florida students must have T-Dap Vaccine prior to 7th grade
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead the prayers., and all will join with their
Letters went home to 6th graders at Yankeetown School, alerting parents and
prayers. A fire will be buillt in the center of the Circle Come and bring a guest. Call Betty
guardians that a T-Dap (whooping cough or pertussis) vaccine is required before students
Berger 352-447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net for details
can attend seventh grade in the state of Florida.
College Scholarships Available
Tri-County Florida Master Gardener Class
Novice and experienced gardeners have an opportunity to hone gardening skills,
for Eligible Students
share personal experience and meet folks of similar interest through the Florida Master
Gardener program. Classes for 2012 Florida Master Gardener training will begin on Tues-
Each year the ladies of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club go in search of de-
day, February 7 and will meet each Tuesday for eight consecutive weeks from 9:30 a.m.
serving students to receive a scholarship. The awards are open to students who attended
until 3:30 p.m. at the Levy Agricultural Center in Bronson, 625 North Hathaway Avenue,
Yankeetown School for at least two years, and graduated, or will graduate, from Dunnellon
Alt. 27. Questions, call Barbara Edmonds (352) 486-5131. Registration deadline is 4:30
High School or Crystal River High School. Also eligible are home schooled seniors, those
pm, Monday, January 23, 2012.
who are attending college and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those who have worked after gradu-
ation but now have concrete plans for resuming their education.
Discounted Tax Returns
To be considered for a scholarship, students are asked to write a personal essay
and complete a questionnaire, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and submit teacher and counselor
E-File • Rapid Refunds • Low Rates
recommendation letters. Those who wish to apply may obtain an application from guid-
Rick Rubrigi
ance counselors at Dunnellon or Crystal High Schools, at the A.F. Knotts Library on 56th
Street in Yankeetown or download from the Woman’s Club website, www.yiwomansclub.
Tax Professional
com. Selection will be made by members of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Educa-
447-3383 Office
tion Committee.
(352)
Completed applications should be mailed to: Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club
(352) 949-3863 Cell
Education Committee, P.O. Box 298, Yankeetown, FL 34498, and must be post marked no
later than April 4, 2012 to be considered. If you have further questions, prospective appli-
167 Hwy. 40 West, Inglis, FL 34449
cants may call the club at 447-2057, Tuesday thru Saturday between 10am-1pm or email:
Chamber of Commerce Building
yiwomansclub@gmail.com.
William Roberts
Bobbalu's Free Sub Club Card
352-228-7470 Buddy & Fred's Hardware
williamroberts3816@yahoo.com 352-447-3816
44 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Get yours at Inglis Super Stop
Window Cleaning
Buy Any 4 Foot Long subs, anytime,
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
50
Pressure Cleaning
get one Free!
Now Open
Wood & Concrete Seal
4th Down & Free
Sunday 10-4
Painting
352-447-4464
LOCAL REFERENCES
Hwy 40 at US 19 - Inglis
FL License 2287470S