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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Community
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Part D
Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer
program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE provides free, unbiased and
confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site or want to know a site close to you, call
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE's next site is on: Wed, February 11th 10:00-Noon
AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Library
Ninth Annual Superintendent’s Gala Set for Feb. 7
The Levy County Schools Foundation (LCSF) will be hosting its annual
Superintendent’s Gala on Saturday, February 7, 2009. The event, which includes dinner and
musical entertainment, will take place at 6:00 p.m., at Chiefland Elementary.
This year the main entertainment for the event will be the Central Florida Commu-
nity College Jazz Combo.
Seating is limited. To become a PATRON, or reserve tickets, contact our foundation
office at 352-486-3408. Contributions are tax deductible.
The Valentine Supper
If you are looking for sweets for your sweet, the place to be is Parsons Memorial
Grand Opening Celebration Of The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 13, 2009. From 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Parsons
Memorial Presbyterian Church is serving a Valentine's Supper. The menu includes baked
Yankeetown is celebrating the grand opening of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls with butter, assorted deli-
(as seen from the air) a Florida natural passive preserve. The WGP is located at 1001 Old Rock
cious desserts and beverages. The homemade dinner is served in Fellowship Hall behind the
Road, Yankeetown, FL (6.5 miles West on Hwy 40 from traffic light at Hwy 40 & Hwy 19/98).
church sanctuary and is only $6.50.(Take-out orders are also available.) There is also a
The celebration takes place Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A
drawing for a hand-made 36 inch Raggedy Ann doll. The church is located at 5850 Riverside
dedication ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. The all day event includes - Music, Food &
Drive in Yankeetown (next to Coast Guard Station.) Church phone number is 447-2506.
Beverages, Kayak Rides,GPS/Photo Contest, and Environmental Displays. Enjoy a pleasant
walk on the preserves groomed wilderness trails. One trail is a handicapped accessible board-
Spaghetti Dinner, Feb. 14
walk with a fantastic view of a natural salt pond. A 30-ft observation tower is the highlight of
The Yankeetown Community Church will hold its 3rd-annual Spaghetti Dinner on Satur-
another trail that takes you to an oak hammock with picnic tables, fishing dock, and restroom.
day, Feb. 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, which is located behind the church, on
For more information contact the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, Inc., PO Box
C.R. 40 West, 2 miles west of the traffic light on U.S. Hwy. 19. Dinner includes spaghetti,
482, Yankeetown, FL 34498
salad, bread, pie and beverage. Dinner tickets (ages 8 and older) are $8 or 2 dinners for $15;
William Crow AMVETS Post 447
and $3, for children under 8. For additional information, please call Barbara Arnold at (352)
447-4446.
33 Risher Ave. • Inglis, FL
Help Us Help Our Kids
Bubba’s Fin & Feather Barn Yard Bash Pig Roast With All The Fixin’s Beginning
The Public is Invited to Our Fish-Fry
1:00 PM Saturday February 21st Enjoy Live Music performed by Strutt- A GREAT PARTY
on Saturday, February 21 • 2:00-6:00 p.m.
BAND ! 2-6PM Dinner $5.00 Per Plate-Ride in Specials-Raffles-Door Prizes-50/50 Bikers get
Free Tent Camping Friday & Saturday Night-Bon-Fire Bloody Mary Specials Saturday &
Sunday Morning. Best & Worst Dressed-Free Vending Space. Come Out, Eat, Party & Play
Dine-In or Carry-Out
while helping Yankeetown School children go to Washington DC. For additional info or
Call (352) 447-4473
reservations, call 352-447-2755.
Nature Coast Master Gardeners Accepting Applications
Seasoned, Deep-Fried Shrimp & Mullet
Cole Slaw • Buttered Corn-on-the-Cob
Nature Coast Master Gardeners are sponsored by University of Florida’s Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Southwest Florida Water Management District
& Hushpuppies • $8 Donation
(SWFMD), Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and Levy County Board
of County Commissioners.
EL Ranchito
Master Gardener is a title awarded individuals who receive fifty (50) hours or more
of in-depth training from county extension agents AND COMPLETE fifty (50) hours volun-
teer service to the local county extension program.
Mexican Restaurant
Classes will be held in the Inglis/Yankeetown area. The thirteen-week class begins
March 2009. The Inglis/Yankeetown class will meet Tuesdays from 9:00-3:30 pm.
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
If interested in applying for the Nature Coast Master Gardener 2009 Training Pro-
gram, call (352) 486-5131 (toll free 866-542-4496), send a letter to PO Box 219, Bronson, FL.
32621 or email savemygarden@gmail.com. Include your name, mailing address including zip
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
code, telephone number and which class (Inglis or Trenton) you would like to participate.
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
South Levy Little League is looking for coaches, assistant coaches, and managers for
this season. experience is helpful but not required. All materials and equipment will be sup-
plied. Please help the kids have a great season. Please contact George DeGennaro - President
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm  Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
or Wendy DeGennaro - Player Agent at (352) 447-4087 or by email at
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm
Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
wbdegen1368@comcast.net . Please leave a message.
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
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