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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Chili Cook Off at Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club
Fire Prevention Week
On Saturday, October 19th from 11am to 1pm the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s
The Inglis and Yankeetown Fire De-
Club will be having our annual “Chili Cook Off” and Bake Sale. This year the rules are
partments took the time to visit Yankeetown
different, there are 2 categories, Restaurant and Home Cooks. The first 5 restaurant entries
School during National Fire Prevention Week,
and the first 25 Home Cook entries will be accepted. More than one Chili may be presented
Oct. 7-11.
by a restaurant or home cook and each Chili will count as one entry. This “heated” compe-
Chief John MacDonald and the vol-
tition is open to the public with no entry fee. For More information call 352-447-2057.
unteers from both departments treated the stu-
dents to a look inside the fire truck and showed
Gulf Area Chamber Co-Sponsors Special Workshop
The Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce (WGACC), The College of
the students all the nooks and crannies inside
Central Florida, and the SBDC of Florida are sponsoring a workshop on October 24 from
fire truck used for storing equipment. These
5 – 8PM at the Inglis Community Center – Facebook for Business. The workshop is free
volunteer firefighters also suited up to show
for WGACC members and $20 for non-members. To register call (352) 493-9533.
students how a firefighter would look while
This is a “hands on” workshop. A limited number of computers are available at
fighting a fire. The Jaws of Life were also
the Community Center. Computers will be reserved for those who have preregistered. You
shown and explained to the students. Staff Chief MacDonald show the inside of a fire
may bring your own wireless laptop. Please preregister so that we may receive an estimated
members at the school were grateful
truck.
count for the computer access.
Cross-Country at
Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club Bingo
Yankeetown School
Every Thursday night the YIWC has Bingo at 7pm. Before the games start, we
The Mighty Sandgnats’ Cross
have food for purchase at 6pm. There is a special each week. In addition to food and bingo,
Country team finished their regular sea-
at 5pm to 7pm the Second to None Shoppe is open. For the month of October the special is
son at Cedar Key with a demanding race
20% off Jackets and Coats. Don’t forget to drop off your donations of mens’ shoes, clothes
that took the runners alongside of the open
and woman’s purses.
Gulf. Outstanding performances were
Free Food Giveaway
turned in in by Ryan The Flash Wildey,
Free food will be given away every Tuesday at the Yankeetown Community
who finished first for Yankeetown and
Church, Located at 4040 Hwy 40 West between the hours of 12:00 to 1:00PM.
eighth overall, taking home a medal. His
Shine Program for Elders
time for the course was 25.03. Justin The
SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to assist
Fireball Wasileff dropped his time, again
you in making the best informed decision for your 2014 Medicare Part D Drug Plan or
finishing with a blistering 32.17. Shane The Yankeetown School Cross-County Team (left to right):
Medicare Advantage Plan. Each site will have a short presentation followed by individual
Animal Wasileff and Waylon The Scream- Coach Pat Bartello, team members Ryan Wildey, Jus-
counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling.
ing Sandgnat Machin both had good races. tin Wasileff and Shane Wasileff, teacher Melody Car-
Low Income Medicare beneficiaries should ask about Extra Help (LIS) to help pay
Great job Sandgnats!
son and team member Waylon Machin.
for your 2013 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs.
Bring with you your Medicare Card, your 2013 Plan card (if any), and all your
Volleyball Recap
Prescription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your prescriptions from your pharmacy.
The Mighty Sand-
Please call 1-800-262-2243 for a site near you or to be referred to a SHINE volunteer.
gnats had a strong showing
Yankeetown, Wed, October 30th, 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
in their volleyball double
Wed, November 13th
9:00am-Noon
AF Knotts Library (YT)
header Monday, Oct. 7,
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Presentation – Friday, October 18
winning the first and com-
The program previously announced for Friday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m has ex-
ing close on the second
panded to a full Yankeetown Bioblitz Day! Dr. Leroy Creswell and Whitney Gray of Sea
match. The team displayed
Grant Marine Extension, and Dr David Kaplan and Amy Langston of UF Watershed Ecol-
amazing teamwork against
ogy Lab, have planned a full day of introducing the community to ways to enjoy and help
protect our Nature Coast shorelines. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. with welcoming
a tough opponent. The
and introductions in the Ellie Schiller Education Center. At 8:30, Dr Kaplan and Ms Langs-
Lady Sandgnats played Ce- During Yankeetown School’s Safety Night on Sept. 26, Dylan
ton will conduct a field demonstraton in the uplands of the WGP. At 10:30, Dr. Creswell
dar Key.
Surber, Shane Wasileff, and Mathew Kennedy check out an
will give his presentation on "Enhancing Ecosystem Services with Habitat Restoration - A
airboat on display by the Levy County Sheriff Department.
Community-based Approach" in the Education Center. At 11:30 bring-your-own lunch and
Helen Spivey Guest Speaker at League of Women Voters Nov. 12
enjoy the views of the WGP. After lunch (12:15-3:15), Dr Kaplan and Ms Langston will
Over the decades, well know environmentalist, Helen Spivey has seen
conduct a kayak field trip departing from the dock at the WGP and proceeding out into
the many changes in Florida’s natural habitats and has a wealth of knowledge
the coastal islands. Paddlers are welcome to join the group. Bring your own kayak, canoe,
that she is always willing to share with others. She was born in Ocala in 1928
sunscreen, water, etc. The public is welcome and may attend parts or all of the activities.
and eventually moved to Crystal River in 1970 where she became a treasure
Friends of A.F. Knotts Public Library want your old books!
for our community. Mrs. Spivey has spent much of her time fighting to protect
The Friends of the A. F. Knotts Public Library in Yankeetown are gearing up for
Florida’s unique ecosystem and preserve the pristine waters that she knew in her youth.
the Fall Book Sale. We are accepting donations of books, VHS tapes, DVDs, and audio
Mrs. Spivey has made abounding contributions to our local environmental causes
tapes. You may drop them at the library during library hours - Tuesday 3pm-8pm, Wednes-
and has worked tirelessly in preventing uncontrolled urban growth. She has given countless
day and Thursday 9am-5pm, andSaturday 9am-1pm at 11 56th Street, Yankeetown. It is
hours of volunteer work and has served on numerous boards of conservation organizations
time to clean off your shelves and fill ours. The book sale will be held the week of Novem-
.She is most well known for her beloved Save the Manatee Club and her leadership in the
ber 18th. Your donations help the Friends raise funds to support our library by purchasing
state’s acquisition of Three Sisters Spring and its ongoing preservation.
new books, audio books, library accessories. and presenting interesting public programs to
The League of Women Voters of Citrus County is honored to have Helen Spivey
the community for adults and children.
as a guest speaker on Tuesday Nov. 12th at 10:15 am at the Central Ridge Library in Bev-
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
erly Hills. The LWVCC is an educational, nonpartisan organization. Light refreshments
will be served. Feel free to bring your own soft drinks. For more info call 352-746-0655.
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