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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Yankeetown School holding annual Book Fair
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Yankeetown's School's annual Book Fair was previewed last week, and opened on
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the library. The Book Fair volunteers are manning the stock, supervising
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
the students - and selling, selling, selling.
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
The PTO presented each student a $5 certificate for their use at the fair. Mrs.
provides you with free, unbiased and cofidential information. For assistance, please call the
Gatton is holding two drawings during the event for one student from each class to win an
Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us at:
additional $3 certificate, and another will win a poster.
Wed, February 12th, 10:00am-Noon, AF Knotts Public Library(Yankeetown). All Citrus
The Teacher Wish List Board will be up for teachers to post their wishes for books
Co sites By appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Center.
or supplies.
The Book Fair will also be open during the Family Reading Night event on Thurs-
Soup And Salad Day
day, Feb. 6, for parents and students.
The JOY Circle of Yankeetown Community Church will be hosting a Soup &
Salad Day on Fe, 8th, at 11am - 2pm. There will be various soups to try and a salad, plus
Yankeetown School's `Core Value' for January is cooperation
coffee & tea. Adults - $6 - Children $3 - Desserts will also be available for $1.50. A draw-
Each month at Yankeetown School a positive attribute is selected to focus on,
ing will be held for a Hand Crocheted Coverlet (full/queen). On Sunday evening, Feb, 16th
during the month, and teachers select students they see exemplifying that quality during
the Yankeetown Community Church will be hosting the RedHead Express at 6pm. Presen-
the month. Students noted for their spirit of cooperation during the month of January are:
tation is free. Love Offerings Appreciated. Light refreshment afterwards in the Fellowship
Watson's class - Andrew Adams; Yaws' class - Holden Martin; Brannen's class - Laelanni
Hall. Yankeetown Community Church is located on Rt. 40 West. in Yankeetown
Butler; Carson's class - Faith Martinson; Dillon's class - Shane Keim; Harmon's class - Lili
Church Dinner
Kuehner; Lovely's class - McKenzie Wilson; Jenner's class - Patrick Stewart; Calderone's
Need a place to take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Come to Parsons Church
class - Waylon Machin; Bartello's class - Darvin Kint; Willis' class - Elizabeth Beverly;
in Yankeetown for a baked steak dinner. The dinner consist of steak, mashed potatoes,
Steinberg's class - Kristen Patricio; Mr. Gatton - Donnie Bryant.
green beans, rolls, cranberry gelatin salad, dessert and coffee or tea all for $7.00 donation.
Yankeetown School gardening project
The dinner is on Friday February 14th from 4:30 to 6:30.The church is located at 5850 Riv-
Yankeetown School has received a $1000 grant from Agriculture in the Classroom
erside Dr. next to the Coast Guard Station. There will also be a drawing for a $50.00 money
for a certified teacher to encourage students to see the importance of agriculture.
tree. Take out is also available 352-447-2506.
Very soon, Pre-K through 4th grade students will become gardeners. Each class
Woman's Club Spaghetti Dinner
has a 4 feet by 4 feet raised garden bed in which they will plant the vegetables of their
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club is the place to be Saturday, February 22nd.
choice. Potatoes will also be grown by each grade level, in buckets, for easy sowing and
Their much anticipated Spaghetti Dinner extravaganza will be in full swing from 5pm-
reaping. Planting will begin in February, although some cabbages and various other veg-
8pm. Bring your own wine or beer and join us at your neighborhood "Bistro" on 56th
etables are already at the school, ready to be planted. An herb garden will be taken care of,
St, Yankeetown for a dining experience like no other. A delicious spaghetti dinner with
by a group consisting of representatives from each grade level. There is an 11 feet by 15
home-made sauce, garlic bread, salad, coffee or tea awaits; $10.00 adults, children under
feet greenhouse where some plants can be started in a protective environment.
12 are $5.00 and children under 5 are free. For those with a sweet tooth, a wonderful Italian
Students will keep track of production and money management in journals and
dessertwill finish off your meal. To continue your Italian dining experience at home, don't
ledgers.The long-term goal for this project is to have a produce stand to supply the com-
forget to pick up a few quarts of delicious sauce for $8.00 each.
munity with fresh vegetables, and then use the proceeds to enlarge the growing area and
For those not able to make it to the "Bistro", take-out orders are always available,
restock it each growing season.
call the clubhouse 352-447-2057 to place your order. Mark your calendars now for Satur-
Special thanks go to Buddy and Fred's Hardware, Inglis, for discounts on irriga-
day, February 22nd, 5pm-8pm, you won't want to miss this extraordinary event. You will
tion supplies, and to Hobson's Herbs and More of Beverly Hills for great discounts on beds,
also be able to buy tickets for the "Scrappy Millennium" Quilt.
compost and weed matting.
"The Science of Our Aquatic Preserves' Seagrass"
The school is still in need of the following supplies: 45 12"x12" patio stones,
presented by Jonathan Brucker, Environmental Specialist II, St. Martins Marsh and Big
potting soil, gardening tools (trowels, spades, etc.) and supplies toward the construction
Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. - WGP
of a potting table and bench in the gardening area. If you would like to donate supplies or
Ellie Schiller Education Center. Jonathan will discuss the seagrass monitoring programs
money to go toward them, please call the school at 352-447-2372 and speak to Tracy Jenner
in the aquatic preserves and there importance in keeping an environmental balance for the
or Melody Carson.
health of our Gulf Shoreline. He will explain sampling at specific locations, monitoring
Commercial/Industrial Properties
methodology, data analysis, and ideas for future monitoring.
Woman's Club Thrift Store
3,200 sq ft commercial building on over 2
"Second To None Shop" will be open for your shopping pleasure. Stop in and
acres fronting Hwy 19. Previously used as
check out the lower prices and clearance rack plus all Blue and Green tags are 75% off for
an automotive repair shop. Building has 3
February. We are in need of Mens items: tools, fishing gear; Kids items: clothing & toys
double deep bays, office and more, call for
along with jewelry & watches. For questions call the club at 352-447-2057 Tues thru Sat
your personal tour. Offered at $199,900
10am-2pm. As with all our events, proceeds are given back to the community in our support
RARE industrial property in Inglis, approx 4
of the AF Knotts Public Library, Yankeetown School and many other worthwhile commu-
acres with frontage on CR 40. Property can
nity causes.
be divided into 3 parcels with one parcel in-
Events at Inglis VFW 8698
cluding the 2,480 sq ft building. Property is in
Come check out our NEW, everyday, LOWER PRICES! Here's what's happening
good condition with 20' ceilings and 16x16
at The V: Thurs., Feb. 6, 7:00 pm - dart tournament. Sat., Feb. 8, entertainment at 7:00 pm -
door and upgraded industrial electric service
DJ & Karaoke with Mark Brame. Sun., Feb. 9, 1:00-3:00 pm - Italian beef hoagie with slaw
& wiring. Lots of room to expand. Offered at
& chips, only $4.00. VALENTINE'S DAY, Fri., Feb. 14, ALL DAY, ladies only - buy one
$275,000
and get the next one free! Sun., Feb. 16, 1:00-3:00 pm - Steak Dinner - steak, salad, baked
Diamond Investments, Inc.
potato and roll, only $10 (by advance-purchased tickets only).
Darryl A. Diamond
"Big or small we sell it
all"
South Levy Little League Sign ups
Licensed Real Estate Broker
352-447-4442
South Levy Little League has sign ups for the Ball spring season, children of all
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divisions....All who want to participate need to be registered. We have sign ups from now
Lic. Florida Auction House#AB3141
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Licensed Florida Auctioneer#AU4300
until Feb... If interested please call Susan. 352-447-1424.
Burgers BBQ & More
491 Hwy 40 E.
150 East of U.S. 19 - Inglis
mile
We Now Have Fresh Produce!
Open Tues-Sunday 11am-7pm
352-446-9472