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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
WAR Quarterly Meeting - 5th Annual Turkey Dinner
4th-grade teacher at YTS surprised by staff members...
Mark your calendars NOW for The Withlacoochee Area Residents 5th Annual
As an outpouring of love and pride for 4th-grade teacher at Yankeeetown School,
Turkey Dinner and Quarterly Meeting, open to the public. Join them Wednesday, No-
Tracy Jenner, the teachers in the elementary wing at the school decorated Mrs. Jenner's
vember 20th at 6:00pm, Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club, for the best turkey with all the
classroom for her return to school after taking her citizenship test. Mrs. Jenner's daughter,
fixins in the area. Guest speaker will be Dr. Robert L. Knight who will make a presentation
Jessica, and sons, Jamie and Chris, have all become naturalized citizens of the United
on"Unintended Consequences: The Interconnected Lower Withlacoochee River System".
States of America! "We are so proud of her and her family, and so pleased that they have
See you on November 20th at the Woman's Club, #5 56th Street, Yankeetown next
chosen this country to call home," said a spokesperson at the school. Mrs. Jenner, left, is
to the Library and Post Office. For more information email: warinc.directors@gmail.com
beaming while flanked by her supportive husband, Stephen.
or call 352-447-6152.
Pulled Pork Dinner - November 22nd
If you're looking for someplace to eat or something to do before the Seafood Fes-
tival, the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club is the place to be. The club-house transforms
into an Old West Chuck Wagon for a fabulous pulled pork dinner Friday, November 22nd
from 5-8pm. Before or after you enjoy the Yankeetown Seafood Festival on Saturday, No-
vember 23th, stop by the Clubhouse for lunch.
Enjoy a locally smoked pulled pork sandwich with all the fixin's, slaw, beans and
a drink. Only $8.00 for adults, $5.00 Children under 12. Just a sandwich is $4.00.
Yankeetown Art, Craft, Seafood Festival
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions' 32nd Annual Art, Craft and Seafood Festival be-
gins at 9 am Saturday Nov. 23rd filling Riverside Drive with food, fun, shopping & en-
tertainment through Sunday evening. In addition to the plethora of unique items for sale
by vendors, entertainment is scheduled both days. Sounds of Zydeco, Country, Favorites
(50's-80's), Rock N' Roll and Blues will flow through the festival grounds. The Air Force
JROTC from Dunnellon High School will perform drills and assist with the festival. Win-
ners of the "Coastal Change" essay contest will be recognized and there will be taekwondo
/ kumdo demonstrations. And of course there will be seafood and it will be plentiful! Fes-
tival admission, parking and shuttle service from the parking areas are free.
Last week, Stephen Jenner, the husband of 4th grade teacher at Yankeetown School, Tracy
Jenner, pulled-off a major surprise for his wife last week, by showing up at the school
JOY Circle Yard and Bake Sale
with her passport, her suitcase, and a cool drink for a drive to a cruise ship headed to the
The Ladies JOY Circle of the Yankeetown Community Church will be hosting its annual
Bahamas. Mr. Jenner, who said he has never been able to pull off a surprise for his wife,
Yard & Bake Sale on November 23, 2013 from 8am - ? We are located 2 miles west of
even with Christmas gifts, enlisted the help of school personnel and was finally able to pull
Route19 traffic light in Inglis, on Route 40 West. for more info or to request to rent a space
this one off!
for $7, please contact Mary Crane - 352-447-5910, or Barbara Arnold -352-447-4446, be-
tween 9 am and 5 pm.
Royal Australian Navy Commander visits Yankeetown School
WGP Rubber Duck Fundraiser
Australian Commander Steve Dryden,
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Annual Rubber Duck Race is
his wife Julie and son Andrew, visited Yankeetown
the primary fundraiser to fulfill our purpose to support the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
School at the invitation of alumnus Andy Seely,
(WGP) in Yankeetown. The 5th Annual Rubber Duck Race will be held during the Yan-
who has been instrumental in bringing visitors
keetown Seafood Festival, on Sunday, November 24th, at Noon at the Yankeetown Boat
to the campus to allow students to interact with
Ramp Park on the Withlacoochee River. The fastest Duck will present its sponsor with
the international community. The event included
$200 and the slowest Duck will yield a $50 prize. You do not have to be present to win. You
questions from the middle school students - some
may sponsor a Duck by email at friendswgp@gmail.com or see us at Three Sisters Open
very interesting and some enlightening. Questions
House on October 19 and the at the Yankeetown Seafood Festival, November 23 and 24.
like: the types of animals in Australia, hunting and
fishing, guns, eating habits of the country, and oth-
Inglis Amvets Activities
ers about the Olympics and guns.
RED SHIRT FRIDAY, Nov. 15 - Wear red and bring two food items for our
Commander Dryden told about his job
Thanksgiving baskets to receive your second drink free, and "Show Me the Money" at
with the Royal Australian Navy and his current
6:00 pm! SATURDAY, Nov. 16 - Post Rib Dinner only $7, 2:00 pm until ?, and Music by
position, working with the American military in
Harry & Dallas, 6:00-10:00 pm. SUNDAY, Nov. 17 - Breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am,
Tampa. He and his family discussed the history of
with 4 items to choose from 8 selections only $5; Lunch is served 12:00- 5:00 pm with a
Australia, the native population, the discovery by Royal Australian Navy Command-
Special of Wings, only 504 each, plus Nascar & Football on 4 TV's; ALSO on SUNDAY-
Europeans, and the creation of the modern nation.
--PURCHASE your QUEEN of HEART Tickets through 6:00 pm on Sundays for Sunday
er Steve Dryden, his son, Andrew
The Drydens presented the school with
6:15 pm Drawing!!!!!. MONDAY, Nov. 18, Bowling Tournament at 5:30 pm; all welcome.
Dryden, Yankeetown School Principal
an Australian flag and a box of Australian Navy
TUESDAY, Nov. 19 - Bingo! Bingo at 5:00 pm!
Mrs. Suzanne Steffer and Commander
souveniers. They left with Sandgnat T-shirts and
Fall Book Sale - A.F. Knotts Library
the excitement of being able to see a part of Florida Dryden's wife, Julie Dryden.
It is time again to load up your library with your winter reads. The Friends of the
that they would not have otherwise found. Great
A.F. Knotts Public Library will hold their Fall Book Sale beginning Saturday, November
visits, making new friends and the continuation of the alumnus support are examples of
16, 9am to 1pm at 11 56th Street, Yankeetown. The sale will continue through the follow-
why Yankeetown School is such a wonderful place to attend.
ing Thursday during library hours Tues 3pm-8pm; Weds & Thurs 9am-5pm. If you can't
make it during the week, look for us at the Yankeetown Seafood Festival Sat Nov 23 &
Church Yard Sale
Sun Nov 24 - 9am-5pm on Riverside Drive.
Looking for a bargain. Come out on Sat. Nov. 23rd from 8 to 2. Our church yard
sale and bake sale. Plus lunch of hotdogs, sausages with peppers and onions,donuts and
Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club November Sale
dessert. Come see us at Parsons Presbyterian Church on Riverside Dr. Yankeetown. Lo-
Second to None Shoppe Sale for November will be, Short Sleeve Shirts for $1.00,
cated by Coast Guard Station. We will take donations dropped off Nov. 18-21. For more
Shorts for $1.50 or less. The clearance rack will be $.50 for everything hanging on it!!!
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
information call Dan 352 447-6004 or the Church 352-447-2506.
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