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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Dunnellon's Annual Victorian Holiday
Thousands of twinkling holiday lights will once again adorn the shops of Dun-
nellon’s Historic Village during their 11th Annual Victorian Holiday Festival which takes
place on Saturday, November 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. This years event will again feature horse
drawn sleigh rides with the magnificent draft horses of Ocala Carriage and Tours. Each of
the Historic Village Shops will be hosting musical entertainment and will also be providing
homemade refreshments. Food vendors will be on hand to satisfy the more hearty appe-
tites. Local Churches and organizations are urged to participate in this years “Community
Event”. For more information, call 352-465-9200.
A Florida Christmas sponsored by RABAC
The Inglis area Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11th, 2010
at 4pm. The theme this year will be “A Florida Christmas”. Line up will be at 3pm in the
field in front of Food Ranch and follow the same path as years past to end up at Yankeetown
School. This year prizes will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Walking Units, Floats and Bands. We
have added two new categories this year as well; Decorated Bicycles for kids 15 and under
and Decorated Off Road Vehicles (go carts, golf carts, dirt bikes and ATV’s) for ages 16 and
up will also be judged for 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplaces. Prizes will be handed out at the Christ-
mas Party directly following the parade at the Inglis Community Center. Applications and
The Inglis Branch of Perkins State Bank held it’s 20th Annual Pie Contest this past week and
waivers can be picked up and will need to be turned in to the Inglis Town Hall no later than
Susan Richey walked away with the First Place honors. Susan’s entry was Grandma’s Pumpkin
December 3rd, 2010. For more information, please call Tanya Becerz at 352-447-0805 or
Roll and not only had a great taste but eye appeal. Kim Bauterie took 2nd Place with her own
Valarie Davenport at 352-302-7271.
style of Pumpkin Roll which also made it a tougher decision. Maria Goddard took 3rd Place
with the forever awesome Peanut Butter Pie. Pumpkin dominated the many entries which had
Inglis residents can register at IPD for free car seat by Dec. 3rd
to be turned in with the recipes for judging. The public judged by taste and vote. Leonard
The Inglis Police Department is sponsoring a Child Safety Seat program on Mon-
Hunt and Kirk Cooper joined Joyce Miller in the front sampling all the yummy choices. Bank
day, December 6, where approximately 20 car seats will be distributed to Inglis residents
personnel Ashley Jones, Melissa Hicks, Cery Logeman and Jeanette Ellis looked on.
who register in advance and live within the Town limits. To qualify for the program, fami-
Patricia Schwab, 70, Inglis
lies need to register at the Inglis Police Department, located at 26 Hwy. 40 W., Inglis, by
4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3. The distribution of the car seats will be based on need.
“Patricia Schwab, 70, passed away on November 12, 2010 at home with her fam-
For additional information, please call the police department at (352) 447-0303.
ily by her side. A woman of faith and a life long caregiver, wife, mother, sister, aunt and
cherished friend; she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
RABAC asking for Donations and Volunteers
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of forty eight years,
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee is looking for some dona-
her two sons, three daughters and ten grandchildren. A memorial service was held at St.
tions and volunteers to help out with upcoming events. We need adults to help out with the
Anthony the Abbot Church on November 22nd, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, dona-
Christmas Party on Saturday, December 11th. Teens in high school, if you need to com-
tions may be made to the St. Anthony the Abbot Building Fund, P.O. Box 1070, Inglis, FL
plete community service hours, we can help you! RABAC is run solely on donations from
34449” Brown Funeral Home & Crematory,Lecanto.
our community, we receive no funds from our local governments. Please help us out so we
Otto John Sparks, 80, Yankeetown
can continue to bring family oriented activities to our community. For more information,
please call Tanya Becerz at 352-447-0805 or Valarie Davenport at 352-302-7271.
"Jack" Sparks passed on November 17, 2010 leaving behind a legacy for all the
lives he touched during his time on earth. Born May 13, 1930 in Sault Ste. Marie Michi-
gan, Jack advanced to a Tribal Elder of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Indians.
A master carpenter and craftsman and working the Great Lakes, Jack headed to Tarpon
Springs and was the first shrimper to come to Yankeetown from Ozona FL on his shrimp
boat the Queenie when he docked at Wally Howe’s Gold Mine Marina in the early 60’s.
All his kids were as at home on the water as they were in town. Jack
worked, played and enjoyed life like there was no tomorrow. He was a people person and
attracted young and old. Jack could tell a good story, most of which he lived, and enjoyed
sharing these tales with anyone who would listen. He was colorful character and left a
mark on the history of Yankeetown and the lives of the children he raised. Those lucky
enough to be a part of his life along with their offspring were Scott Sparks, Peggy Sparks
Burdette, Dale Lamoreaux, Robin Sparks Gamberbella (deceased), Jack Thomas Sparks,
Shane Sparks, Linda Meckelburg Baumeister, David Paul Meckelburg (deceased) Mark
Meckelburg, Dean and Scott Schafer.
Suwannee River Clean Up
On December 4th, the last section of the Great Suwannee River Clean-up will
need volunteer assistance from the Tri-County area. December 4th from 10am-3pm, vol-
unteers will give back to the River that brings so much to our communities. Garbage bags,
litter grabbers, boat flags, and a great t-shirt will be supplied for the volunteers. Boaters,
paddlers, and folks that can lend a hand can sign-up to volunteer by calling the Refuge
Ranger at 352/493-0238, extension 223.
Antiquarians Empty Attics For Bazaar - Pam Ricker of Dunnellon bakes for the sale. Get ready
Listen to Inglis Town Commission
for antiques plus Christmas goodies at a Holiday bazaar Saturday, Dec 4, 10-2 PM at 7633
Meetings - Now available on: http://
No. Florida Ave. (rte 41) Citrus Springs (Unitarian- Universalist Fellowship). The bakers are
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at their ovens and Santa’s helpers are making ornaments for this sale. Do yourself a favor
and check out these gift quality items. info: 352-465-4225
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