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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Dental Program at YTS
Mrs. Sanford’s 2nd grade class at
Area Artisans Wanted
Yankeetown School enjoyed a special Hal-
The Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce (WGACC) would like to
loween treat, last week, when Ms. Pearl
compile a list of artisans interested in forming an informal group within the Chamber. The
Harris from the University of Florida den-
idea is to cultivate the interests of artisans of various media (painting, sculpting, welding,
tal program came and with the assistance of
woodworking, quilting, ceramics, photography, stained glass, etc.) in order to promote the
two middle school students, Kim Evers and
art culture of the South Levy and North Citrus areas. Interested parties should contact the
Hunter Stamper, presented a hands-on den-
WGACC by email atinglisyankeetown@gmail.com or by phone at (352) 447-3383.
tal program.
Attention Levy County Residents
Students got to dress up like den-
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on Nov.8, 2012 from 2-3pm. Please
tists, clean teeth, color dental sheets, and
bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill.
watch a video. Each student was presented
The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you there.
with a goodie bag containing a toothbrush,
toothpaste, pretzels, vampire teeth, pencils,
Medicare Part C (Health) and Part D (Drug) Plan Enrollment:
etc. Students thought it was a ‘treat’ for Ms.
Come See a SHINE Volunteer At:
Harris to come on Halloween!
Wed, November 14th 9:00am-Noon
AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
Sat/Sun, November 17/18 All Day Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Mrs. Sanford’s 2nd Grade class at Yankeetown School enjoyed a special ‘treat’ on Halloween
Pulled Pork Dinner
when they participated in the UF hand-on Dental Program in their classroom.
If you’re looking for a different place to grab dinner or you’re setting up for the
SAC/Family Literacy Night at YTS
Yankeetown Seafood Festival, the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club is the place to be
Thursday, November 1, was the scheduled School Advisory Committee meeting
Friday, November 16th from 5-8pm. Stop by the clubhouse turned Old West Chuck Wagon
and Family Literacy Night. The SAC meeting included a brief presentation on FCAT, fol-
on 56th Street and enjoy a fabulous dinner of locally smoked pulled pork sandwiches with
lowed by 1st and 2nd graders’ Reader’s Theatre. After the brief presentations, the Media
homemade slaw, beans and a drink; $8.00 adults, $5.00 children under 12. If it’s just a
Center was available for Family Reading time.
sandwich you want, they’re $4.00. Last year was so successful we’re adding a second day,
Fall Festival at YTS
before or after you enjoy the Yankeetown Seafood Festival on Saturday, November 17th,
Yankeetown School PTO President Wanda Castell sends her thanks to the stu-
stop by the Clubhouse for lunch from 11am-2pm.
dents, teachers, families, and former students of the school for a wonderful turnout for
The Second To None Thrift Shoppe will be open both days, so bring your Christ-
the Fall Festival. Special thanks go to her officers: Dana Mathews, Annjanette Kint, and
mas list and get a jump on your shopping. You’ll find better than Black Friday prices
Melissa Kennedy. The parade, under leadership of Shirley Addison, went smoothly and the
and just maybe, an unexpected item right here in Yankeetown. All proceeds from events
‘old-timers’ were thrilled to see its return. Desiree Pank brought the Bounce House and
and the Second To None Thrift Shoppe are given back to the community. Round up your
Robin Willbur donated time and Thomas the Train. Teachers and staff decorated booths,
family, friends and an appetite....we’ll see you at the Chuck Wagon, Friday and Saturday,
then ran them during the festival. Thanks to Melba Lovely, Melody Carson, Denise Dillon,
November 16th and 17th!
Megan Wood, Tina Knopic, Diane Mathews, Sheena Price, Debra Carter, Candy Prescott,
Yankeetown Community Church JOY Circle
Mary Bergdoll, Shirley Walker, Stewart and Mary Schlachter, Al Herndon, Debbie Wo-
Annual Yard & Bake Sale November 17th, Same weekend as the Yankeetown
odard, Andree Robinson, Connie Risher, Paula Yaws, and Sandy Watson. A big thanks to
Seafood Festival. The Church is located 2 miles west of traffic light in Inglis on Route 19.
Cody Weakly and Tim Swaggart for sitting in the dunking booth. So many more helped
8am - ??? Set ups may begin earlier, $10 per space, tables are available to rent if needed,
that the school cannot possibly list them all! But please know that all efforts were greatly
$2 for each table. Because this is a church sponsored event we reserve the right to refuse
appreciated! Ms. Pelton stated that the Fall Festival was a great success!
any questionable items. For reservations or more info call Mary Crane - 352-447-5910,
Activities at “The V” (Inglis VFW)
Barbara Arnold - 352-447-4446. Please call between 9 am and 5 pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: Every THURSDAY at 7:00 pm, darts - come hang
Rubber Duck Race Fundraiser
out with us; ; Thursday, Nov 8, 2:00 pm - Avon Party (Christmas items); FRIDAY, Nov 9,
The Annual Rubber Duck Race on Sunday, November 18, 2012 is fast approaching. The
7:00 pm - Karaoke with JB; come and sing along; SUNDAY, Nov 11, in honor of Veterans,
race takes place at Noon on the Withlacoochee River in front of the boat ramp park on Riv-
1:00-3:00 pm, Veterans Day Dinner; Veterans eat free; 1:00 pm, Flag Folding & Flag Dis-
erside Drive, Yankeetown (next to the Coast Guard Station). Don’t forget to purchase your
posal with Girl Scouts, Young Marines and Sea Cadets. Come meet our future leaders! If
Duck chance! All proceeds go to support the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve.
you have a torn or worn out Flag, we’ll properly dispose of it for you.The VFW has placed
Learn to Quilt or Sew
Buddy Poppy cans at numerous businesses in Inglis. Poppies are by donations only, from
Want to learn to quilt or just learn to sew? The Inglis Sew and Sews meet every
no cost at all, to whatever you’d like to donate. The money collected goes to local needy
Monday from 6:00PM till 8:30PM at the Inglis Community Center. Don’t have a sewing
Veterans and their families. Please pick up a Poppy and wear it proudly to thank our Com-
machine we have a few extras for use at the center.
bat Veterans for protecting our freedom, especially on Nov. 11 - Veterans Day.
Carole D McMahon, 72. Yankeetown
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Carole D McMahon, 72, passed on October 20, 2012 at her home
in Yankeetown. Carole was known to all as the “Avon Lady” for years.
This woman, beautiful inside and out, was preceded in death just over 4
months by her soul mate Edward “Mickey” McMahon whom she married
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