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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Power of One! Ruth Ruppert
Update
U.S. Census Jobs in Marion, Sumter, Levy and Citrus counties
Special to The Newscaster by
The Power of One! (letter writing) Program began on March 17th (2009) and over
The Census Bureau is hiring in the four county areas. All applicants must take a
1200 letters have been written by local 2nd through 5th graders. The stamps and enve-
basic multiple choice test, administered throughout the area there is a national toll-free job
lopes provided for this program have been donated by local merchants, Postal employees
line 1-866-861-2010 that will put potential hires in contact with the local office for their
and many members of the community. Many of the students have received replies to their
area where they can then schedule a test. For more information call the local office at 352-
letters from their relatives, the President and First Lady, The Governor of Florida, their
414-7230.
teachers, members of the Community, the Superintendent of Levy County Schools, and
Wilderness Circle Meeting
members of the Armed Forces serving overseas. Some of the students have entered the
There will be a FREE gathering at the Wilderness Circle Sunday November 29,
“Letter of Impact” Award competition by expressing the impact these letters had on them.
2009 at 11:00 AM. Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent is the leader. We will have a fire
When a student gets to 20 letters they achieve the rank of “Captain”. Thanks to
in the Circle and prayers to the Creator. followed by pot luck lunch and afternoon music.
Little Caesars in Crystal River and Inverness, two NEW Captains have received a free
the Girl Scouts will raise the colors. (flags). Call Betty Berger 447-2736 or e mail bberger@
hot - n - ready pizza. Malina Glaum (21 letters) is in the 3rd Grade, while Tessa Lamb (20
bellsouth.net for directions and details.
letters) is in the 4th Grade.
AMVETS Auction & Craft Sale
Kaloian Nedeltchev, who just two weeks ago became a Colonel (50 letters), has
The William Crow AMVETS Post #447 Ladies Auxiliary in Inglis is seeking do-
now achieved the rank of Brigadier General (75 letters). Kaloian, only in the 2nd Grade,
nations for the 1st Annual Christmas Chinese Auction & Craft Sale being held at the AM-
is the second General in the Power of One! Program. Drashti Patel (4th Grade) is a Major
VETS building at 33 Risher Ave., in Inglis on Saturday, December 5th.
General (90 letters) and is full steam ahead toward Lieutenant General (110 letters).
If you find it possible to help us with a donation, or to rent a table, or just need
In the “Weekly Winner” competition, Mrs. McGill’s 2nd Grade class is hot on the
information, feel free to contact Jolene at 352-220-8453 or Lila at 352-601-0047. Donation
heels of First Place Mrs. Carson’s 4th Grade class. Carson’s class has 5 wins, while Mc-
pick up is also available if needed.
Gill’s has 4. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the students will have two weeks to write up
to 10 letters each. December 2nd will be the last date any letters will be accepted for credit
Medicare 2010 Annual Enrollment For Part D Drug Plans Begins
Do you know how much your current Part D Drug Plan is going to cost you next year?
toward the “Weekly Winner” so there is ONE LAST CHANCE for either class to step up
Do you know the cost of your drugs in the Deductible and in the Gap? Do you know when
or bow out. In the event of a tie, the classes will share the award.
you will hit the Gap? Do you know if there is a less expensive plan out there that cov-
The students have been collecting stamps from their letters. Take a look at the
ers your drugs? Medicare Part D’s Annual Enrollment period runs Nov 15th to Dec 31st.
stamp collections posted in the Inglis Post Office through the month of November.
SHINE, a volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to help answer your
The program will end on December 10th. There will be an awards ceremony on
questions. Bring your Medicare Card, your current Part D Plan card, and your prescrip-
Tuesday, December 15th at the Yankeetown School. Keep those cards and letters coming,
tion drug bottles. There will be a worksheet to complete. To find a site near you or to be
and thank you so much for your support.
referred to a volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. Our sites in your area
will be: Wed, Nov 12th 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library, Yankeetown. Fri/Sat, Nov
21/22 All Day at Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Air Force Airman John R. Wildey graduated
from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,
Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that
included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core val-
ues, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward
an associate in applied science degree through the Community College
of the Air Force. Wildey earned distinction as an honor graduate. He
Left- Principal of Yankeetown School Ann Hayes and Director of the Power of One! Program
is the son of Rachel Wildey of Sapp St., Inglis. The airman is a 2007
Ruth Ruppert look on as Fourth Grader Drashti Patel proudly displays her “Major General”
graduate of Dunnellon High School.
award (2 silver stars on the cap). Drashti has written over 90 letters. Photo by Crussie
Woodward. Right - Second grader Kaloian Nedeltchev receives his dog tags for the rank of
"Colonel" in the Power of One! Program. Photo by Dara McGill.
From:
Darryl, Vicki, Shirley & Paul
Diamond Investments, Inc.
352-447-4442
Darryl A. Diamond
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Girl Scouts Drashti, Raven, Summer and Christina join leader Melody Carson in picking up the trash on
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
Real Estate Investment Consultant
Inglis Ave in Inglis on Saturday. The Girl Scouts have committed to this regular task which is always
Darryl & Vicki Diamond & Shirley
www.diamondhomesandland.com
amazing how much accumulates on one of the shorter but most used streets in town. Thanks girls and
“The Diamond Team”
Melody for your community spirit and dedication. Photo by Sally Price
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