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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
YTS holding fundraisers for annual Pigeon Key science trip
Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club, Second to None Shop
Those at Yankeetown School who will be attending the annual science trip to Pi-
The Special for February will be 25% off Woman’s Sweaters, Jackets and Blazers.
geon Key in south Florida are gearing up for some fundraising activities, according to trip
The “ Second to None Shop” is open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am - 2pm. and Thursday
sponsor, Genie Sturtevant.
evenings from 5pm to 7pm. All proceeds are given back to the community in our support
A Valentine’s Day Dance was held on Friday, Feb. 15, in the school cafeteria. Only
of the AF Knotts Library, Yankeetown School, Fire and Resue from Inglis and Yankeetown
students of Yankeetown School attended this function.
and many other worthwhile community causes.
Other events include: March 8-19 - Little Caesar pizza sales; March 9 - car wash;
April 6 - yard sale; and April 13 - car wash. Two other fundraisers are also being planned,
So. Levy Family Fun Fest This Weekend
an Easter Bake Sale and a talent show for late April.
February Family Fun Fest, this weekend, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at South
Help support our students going on the science trip of their lives. Donations are
Levy Recreational Park. This is a Two Part Event. First: Park Cleanup 9am-1pm- trash
being accepted for the April 6 Yard Sale - please call the school at 352-447-2372 if you
pickup, weeding, raking, painting and general cleanup. Free lunch will be provided to
would like to donate items for the yard sale.
workers from 1-1:30pm. Second: Stay and Play 2 pm - 5 pm. Individual/team games. Reg-
istration begins at 1:30, games begin at 2pm. Sponsored by the Inglis Recreation Commit-
Upcoming PTO-sponsored activities at Yankeetown School
tee. For info call Debby Ball, 352 209 0173
MARCH: Movie Night is Thursday, March 14; a Yankee Candle Sale will be
ongoing from Friday, March 1, through Friday, March 15.
Annual Flea Market
APRIL: Movie Night is Thursday, April 11; a Basket Auction will be held on
Dunnellon Presbyterian Church Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8:00am - 12:00
Thursday, April 18. MAY: Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 4. Call Wanda
noon, featuring homemade bakery goods, collectibles, jewelry, linens, books, tapes, pic-
Castell for volunteer information! Please support the school’s PTO!
tures, small appliances, sport items and assorted other treasures (located in the Historic
District ) at the corner of Ohio nd Chestnut Streets. This popular annual event is Dunnellon
High-scorers 2012 FCAT, to be recognized at Yankeetown School
Presbyterian Women’s fundraiser for the church, outreach and other charitable projects.
On Thursday, February 21, students who scored Level 4 and Level 5 on the 2012
FCAT administered at Yankeetown School will be recognized for their achievement.
Election Supervisors Scholarship
Students who scored a Level 4 will be taken by limosene to The Ice Cream Churn
Supervisor of Elections, Tammy Jones is currently accepting applications for the
at the Shell Superstop gas station in Inglis, compliments of the Shell Superstop, along with
Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections (FSASE) 2013 Scholarship. She will
teachers Mrs. Melba Lovely and Mrs. Melody Carson. The Level 4 achievers are: Elizabeth
be selecting one finalist who will be screened along with other applicants from across the
Hamilton, Katelyn Wood, Vincent Pierce, Cara Hardy, Brandon Fonda, Alyssa Thompson,
state. The FSASE Scholarship Committee will choose ONE winner, who will receive a
Tricia Ruttinger, Alex Wildey, Morgan St. Cyr, Jessica Watkins, Tyler Archibald, Jaden Ar-
$1200.00 scholarship. Deadline to receive applications from students:
nett, Maverick Molina, William Baker, Chamberlain Kint, Jared Barnes, Savannah Horton,
March 18, 2013. For more information contact the Supervisor of Elections office at: (352)
Noveline Bowerson, Austin Fowler and Haley Brannon.
486-5163 or by email at tammy@votelevy.com.
Students who scored a Level 5 will be taken by limosene to have lunch at Ikeís
Basic Pistol Class Fundraiser for Relay for Life
On the River in Yankeetown, compliments of Ike’s on the River, along with teachers Mrs.
Hosted By Levy County Sheriffs Office,will qualify for Florida Concealed weap-
Steffer and Mrs. Jensen. The students will return to the school for a Dessert Social (cake
ons permit, Mar 23, 2013 8am Levy County Sheriffs Office Classroom, 9150 NE 80th Ave
and punch provided by school staff members) with their parents. The Level 5 students
Bronson Fl 32621. Cost $65 dollars on line price, Cost $75 dollars day of event. Fundraiser
are: Timmy Archibald, Ryan Wildey, Foster Hawthorne, Drashti Patel, Kaloian Nedeltchev,
for American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Alyssa Thompson, Tricia Ruttinger, and Alex Wildey.
The Wilderness Circle will hold a Gathering
Sunday, Feb. 24th at 11:00 AM. Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead
the prayers.. He is also a member of the Dunnellon Baptist Church. A fire will be lit in the
Circle and prayers will be said. There will be a pot luck dinner, whichyou can help with,
and afternoon music. Phone Betty Berger 352-447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net
for details on locatiion. There’s no electric or water but there is a port-a-pottie.
Park Biologist At WGP This Saturday
Saturday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve,1001 Old
Rock Road, Yankeetown, FL 34498.Program by Keith Morin, Park Biologist – Crystal
River Preserve State Park, “Exotics - What to do to get rid of them”. Plus, Friends of the
WGP Annual Meeting following the program. The programs and Friends meetings are open
to the public.
Soup N Salad Lunch Fundraiser
The Yankeetown Community Church JOY Circle will be hosting a Soup n Salad
Lunch Fundraiser on Saturday, February 23rd, from 11 AM until 2 PM. All you care to
sample Soup & Salad , with coffee, ice tea, & water. $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Desserts may be bought for $1.50. Yankeetown Community Church is located on Rt. 40
West, about 2 miles from the traffic light on Rt. 19 in Inglis. Please come and join us for
good food and fellowship.
Education Salad Luncheon
It was like Christmas Saturday when Kim Millen was called to South Levy Recreation
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will hold their Education Salad Luncheon
Park. Kim has been actively involved in South Levy Little League for years, begging for sup-
Wednesday, March 20th, 12 Noon at the clubhouse on 56th St., Yankeetown. There are
port for one of the few children’s programs in South Levy. According to Kim, even used equip-
only 100 tickets available so get yours early...$7.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door if avail-
ment is like gold when you have nothing and no budget. Glenda Kirkland, who’s daughter just
able. To purchase your ticket, see any club member, stop by the Second To None Thrift
moved to the area, involved in ball teams with her kids for years and cleaning out, offered
Shoppe Tues thru Sat 10am-2pm or call 352-447-2057.
cases of ball equipment, cleats, uniforms to Kim’s group. This years ball teams are on a roll
Read about more events on our website:
and getting sponsors for even uniforms is like pulling teeth in this economy. Kim was excited
because among the donated goodies were possibly enough new ball pants to outfit the older
http://thenewscaster.com. Go to the events page
boys team. Saturday is a “Family Fun Day” community cleanup day at the park from 9 to 1
and community games of all kinds from 1 to 5.(For more details, see ad on page 12)
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Subs and Fried Chicken
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
50
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Florida Region
Dine-In
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Shell Gas
Cell: 352-266-7113
352-
Inglis, Florida