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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
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So. Levy Little League Sign Ups
Hoggetowne Essay winners at Yankeetown School
The South Levy-Dixie youth league will be holding sign ups on Jan. 28th at the
Christina Faircloth, teacher for gifted students at Yankeetown School announced
Food Ranch Supermarket in Inglis. This event will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.We
the winners of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Student Art and Essay Contest, held at
will also have sign ups on February 11th at the ball field in Inglis. Starting time 9 a.m.
the school - Chris Evers (Henry II of England), Noah Howard (Knights or Ladies), Dali
Come out and help support the league. We also need volunteers & coaches.
Kolozsy (Disease and/or Medicine; William Baker The Magna Carta’), Bobbie Tackett
Public Meeting Notice
(The Crusades) and Tiana Sweeney, the only elementary student winner, who created her
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting January
own medieval-themed story.
26, 2012 at 6 pm at: Levy County Visitors Bureau,620 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson. The
Winners will receive a monetary prize that will be awarded to them on Fri., Feb.
meeting is open to the public.
3, during the 26th-annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire which will open its ìcity gatesî to
Wilderness Circle Gathering
the public at the Alachua County Fairgrounds, located at 2900 NE 39th Ave. in Gainesville,
will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM. It is free and Indian blood is not required,
next to the Gainesville Regional Airport on S.R. 222. Faire dates are Sat. and Sun., Jan. 28
but just the Indian heart. Pot luck - just fix anything that you like - it follows the prayer
and 29 and Fri., Feb. 3rd through Sun., Feb. 5th. Faire hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ceremony and then afternoon music.
Saturdays and Sundays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Admission is $14 for adults,
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead the prayers., and all will join with their
$7 for children ages 5-17 and free for children under 5. On Friday, February 3rd tickets are
prayers. A fire will be buillt in the center of the Circle Come and bring a guest. Call Betty
half price.
Berger 352-447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net for details
Basketball results at Yankeetown School
Questions About Medicare?
On Jan. 10, the boys’ basketball team at Yankeetown School won, 22 to 17, over
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
Dunnellon Christian. Points were scored by Noah Howard (7), Austin Fowler (4), Chris
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
Evers (3), Francisco Colon (2), Shawn James (2), Sam Dillon (2) and Maverick Molina (2).
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
On Jan. 13, the boys had a very tough battle with the Cedar Key Sharks, never giving up
Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
although they lost, 54 to 16, bringing their season total to 4 wins and 6 losses. Points were
tance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
scored by Noah Howard (4), Francisco Colon (4), Shawn James (2), Chris Evers (2) and
to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: All Citrus Co sites, By appt only, Call
Lewis Funk (2).
(352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
The girls’ team played at Cedar Key on Jan 13 and were victorious over the Lady
Church Baked Steak Dinner
Sharks, bringing their season to 7 wins and 1 loss. Points were scored by Deandra Allen
Baked Steak Dinner,Fri. Feb 10th,Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,4:00
(13), Devin Bergdoll (6), Tehya Archibald (5), Mary Skorupa (2), Kim Evers (2), Hannah
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For $6.50 you can bring you valentine to an early dinner. Drawing for
Roof (2) and Jeanette Botts (1).
a $50.00 gift card to Helen Nursery. Take Out available. 352-447-2506. Come join us for
Pat Caron & Chester Pacana - ESP & Teacher of the Year
food and fellowship.
An annual recognition to those working at the various Levy County schools is
Teacher and Educational Support Person (ESP) of the Year, who are selected by a vote of
Tri-County Florida Master Gardener Class
their peers and co-workers. Each school in the county selects winners in the two catego-
Novice and experienced gardeners have an opportunity to hone gardening skills,
ries. A countywide winner is determined in each category, and the countywide winner for
share personal experience and meet folks of similar interest through the Florida Master
Teacher of the Year continues on to a statewide competition for Teacher of the Year. The
Gardener program. Classes for 2012 Florida Master Gardener training will begin on Tues-
ESP of the Year ends at the county level.
day, February 7 and will meet each Tuesday for eight consecutive weeks from 9:30 a.m.
The Yankeetown School winners were announced on Jan. 17 at a luncheon pro-
until 3:30 p.m. at the Levy Agricultural Center in Bronson, 625 North Hathaway Avenue,
vided at the school by Levy County School Board Member Rick Turner, which made the
Alt. 27. Questions, call Barbara Edmonds (352) 486-5131. Registration deadline is 4:30
day even more special for staff members at the school who enjoyed a lunch of fried fish,
pm, Monday, January 23, 2012.
hushpuppies, cole slaw, baked beans, salad and a beautifully decorated cake while waiting
College Scholarships Available for Eligible Students
expectantly for the winners to be announced! The announcement was made - and the win-
Each year the ladies of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club go in search of de-
ners at Yankeetown School are - Chester Pacana, Middle School Math Teacher, Teacher of
serving students to receive a scholarship. The awards are open to students who attended
the Year, and Pat Caron, Computer Lab Manager, Educational Support Person of the Year!
Yankeetown School for at least two years, and graduated, or will graduate, from Dunnellon
The Teacher of the Year for each Levy County school will be interviewed by a se-
High School or Crystal River High School. Also eligible are home schooled seniors, those
lection committee composed of out-of-county school administrators which will determine
who are attending college and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those who have worked after gradu-
the winner for Levy County who will represent Levy County in the statewide award for
ation but now have concrete plans for resuming their education.
Teacher of the Year.
Completed applications should be mailed to: Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club
The Educational Support Person of the Year for Levy County will be selected by
Education Committee, P.O. Box 298, Yankeetown, FL 34498, and must be post marked no
Levy County School Board members. Debbie Woodward, the Yankeetown School Edu-
later than April 4, 2012 to be considered. If you have further questions, prospective appli-
cational Support Person of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year, will appear before the
cants may call the club at 447-2057, Tuesday thru Saturday between 10am-1pm or email:
Levy County School Board and submit the schoolís recommendation for Pat Caron as the
yiwomansclub@gmail.com.
Educational Support Person (ESP) of the Year.
Restricted Use Pesticide Training
Discounted Tax Returns
The Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie County Extension Offices will hold a Restricted
Pesticide Training on January 31 from 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm. After the training, testing will
E-File • Rapid Refunds • Low Rates
begin and this usually takes about 2 hours or until completed.
This is for people who do not have a license and would like to take the test to be
Rick Rubrigi
able to purchase restricted use pesticides.
Tax Professional
The location of the training and testing will be at the Levy County Ag Center
located at 625 North Hathaway Ave. (Alt. Hwy 27 across from Road Department Garage)
447-3383 Office
(352)
Bronson. You may call the Levy office at 352-486-5131 for more information.
(352) 949-3863 Cell
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
167 Hwy. 40 West, Inglis, FL 34449
Chamber of Commerce Building
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