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New Exhibit at WGP

Community Events

Yankeetown Councilman Doug Dame views the new Floridan Aquifer interactive WGP Program "North Florida Waters"

exhibit at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) in Yankeetown funded by the Felburn

The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve are proud to host Whitey Markle

Foundation. The exhibit is located in the education building named in honor of Ellie Schil- with his informative presentation "North Florida Waters". Mr. Markle is known for his

ler, former executive director of the foundation and daughter of it's founder Phil Felburn. country and bluegrass music but Saturday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m., Whitey will put down

Guy Marwick, new executive director has been generous to continue to help develop this his guitar and give a presentation on his other passion protecting Florida's environment.

jewel of the Nature Coast owned by the Town of Yankeetown.

His main topic will describe the rivers of north Florida including the Withlacoochee giving

The interactive exhibit shows a 3 D cut open view of the area and how our waters past and current issues concerning our local and global waters. Whitey is an active member

interact. The lighted areas when buttons are pushed cover the Withlacoochee River, Cross of the Suwannee St Johns Sierra Club. The program will be held at the Ellie Schiller Educa-

Florida Barge Canal, salt water intrusion, point and non point pollution, sinkholes, karst tion Center, Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown.

under ground view and potentiometric surface.

Levy County Tourist Development Council Meeting

The WGP is located

The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet as follows: What:

in Yankeetown on the north

Regular Bi-monthly meeting. When: Thursday, Jan 29, 2015 Time: 6:00 p.m. Where:

side of Hwy 40 between 64

620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL (SR 27). (Levy County Road Dept. Office Build-

and 65 St. The 413 acre pre-

ing). Meeting is open to the public.

serve is open daily until sunset

The Redhead Express

and is free. Walk the elevated

On Sunday, January 25th The Redhead Express will perform at Yankeetown Com-

boardwalk through the upland

munity Church at 6:00 PM. The Yankeetown Community Church is locate 4640 Highway

and salt water marsh or climb

West. Yankeetown. The performance is free but a love offering will be collected.

The Newscaster

The

the 30 foot observation tower

Pancake Breakfast and Sale

overlooking the Gulf Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

5093 S. Orwell of Mex-

Lions Club 3rd Annual superbowl weekend Pancake Breakfast and Sale: Come

ico and islands surrounding

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

er: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.combreakfast at the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club, 22 59th Street, Yankeetown, on Sat-

have

the WGP. Friends of the WGP

ter.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com rday January 31st from 8am to 1pm! Pancakes,eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and orange

have regular programs free to

juice $5.00 per person! Kids 10 and under eat free when accompanied by an adult.

those interested. Photo and

Browse the items for sale and buy a treasure to take home! If you have items to donate,

story by Sally Price.

please call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message to arrange for pickup or delivery. Thank

You for supporting your local Lions Club.

Second to None Thrift Shoppe

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The Second To None Thrift Shoppe is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-2pm

Lions Club Seeking New Members

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The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to

and Thursday evenings before Bingo 5pm-7pm. Doors open for Bingo and Thursday Kitch-

join them in making a difference in the community. "Our club gives members an opportu-

en at 6pm with games starting at 7pm. The kitchen always has wonderful food and deli-

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nity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community.

cious desserts even if you don't play Bingo. Call 352-447-2057 with questions.

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This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve," said

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Club President Doug Dame. The Lions' motto is "We Serve," and the Inglis Yankeetown

Lions Club has lived up to it. For over 40 years, the clubs has helped those in need in the

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Dedication 

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community with emphasis on eyesight and the needs of children in the community. To learn

more about the Lions you are invited to attend a meeting on the 1st or 3rd Wednesday of the

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month at 7:00 pm at the Lions Club, 22 59th Street, Yankeetown. Lions Clubs International

is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than

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46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the

globe. Call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message

Memory ofCol. MarcusGladys West a short

In   C. West and Mrs.  G.

Activities at the Inglis Amvets

dedication a benchbeheldonJanuary2015 at 2 pm. at

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Sunday, Queen of Heart Drawing. Weekdays, excluding holidays, we hold a seat

Winding River Park in Yankeetown, FL. All are welcome to attend.

number drawing for a free drink at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00 pm! QUALIFIED GUESTS

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ARE WELCOME; PLEASE CONTACT THE POST BY PHONE FOR DETAILS. On

WILD WEDNESDAYS, wings are 50 cents, all day. THURSDAYS, our weekly 5:00 pm

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drawing is held, winner takes 80%! On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, all day, wear a Red Shirt,

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bring two non-perishible food items for our Food Bank , and your second drink is FREE,

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