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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Community Events
Third Annual Kayak & Canoe Race
Join in the fun of the Third Annual Withlacoochee Wilderness Kayak & Canoe
Race and Rally,9:30AM, Saturday, March 19th. Hosted by Withlacoochee Area Residents,
Inc., all proceeds will help fund the efforts of the organization to protect and preserve
Florida’s Nature Coast and its’ water sources for the benefit of everyone.
The By-Pass Spillway Park located off CR 40 in Inglis will be the launch site for an
exciting trip down the river. The Race and River Rally will both start at the Inglis By Pass
Spillway of the Withlacoochee River and head west. The River Rally will travel approxi-
mately 5 miles and end at the Winding River Park in Yankeetown. The Racers will pass the
park and continue approximately one mile to the Yankeetown Marina, turn around and head
back to the Winding River Park, making an approximate7 mile trek.
Registration fees (recreational class only) received before March 12th are $35 canoe -
$25 kayak - $35 tandem kayak. Any entries after March 12th will be at the launch site only
(8am-9am) and are - $40 canoe - $30 kayak - $40 tandem kayak. These fees include entry,
race t-shirt (guaranteed only for pre-registration), fruit, water and catered lunch.
For registration forms, race routes and directions call: Jack Schofield at 352-447-6152
or Dan Hilliard at 352-447-5434.
Creation Seminar
Inglis First Baptist Church will host a creation seminar on Saturday March 5th and
Sunday March 6th. 6p.m. to 8p.m. on Saturday and 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., 6p.m.-8p.m. on
Sunday. The guest speaker is Steve Levinson. All are welcome. For more information call
352-447-2973.
Inglis Candidates Forum
The following community event for the Town of Inglis – Recreation Advisory
Board (RABAC) will sponsor an upcoming event “Meet the Candidates” moderated by
Drinda Merritt and will be held at the Town Center on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 2:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this event and meet the candidates, ask
questions and discuss issues of concern with the candidates running for election on March
15, 2011. Coffee and cookies will be served.
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Paid Political Announcement, Paid for and Approved by William "Bill" Lake, Candidate for Inglis Mayor
Pancake Supper
The Yankeetown Community Church will serve its annual Shrove Tuesday Pan-
447-2611
46 U.S. Hwy. 19
Food Ranch Plaza
Inglis, FL
(352)
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cake Supper on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm, in the Fellowship hall behind Church. We will
BBQ Accessories & Grills • Kitchen Gear • Electric Fireplaces • Gifts & More
be serving All-You-Can-Eat, Made-From-Scratch-Buttermilk Pancakes with sausage, apple
juice, coffee, and tea. Cos tis $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 10 years old. Do
Smoker
come and join us for delicious food and fellowship. Church is located on route 40 west, 2
miles west of traffic light on route 19 in Inglis.
Chips
Dimplex Electric
Education Salad Luncheon
Assorted Flavors
Fireplaces
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will hold their highly anticipated Educa-
End of Season
BBQ Tools
tion Salad Luncheon, Wednesday, March 16th, 12 Noon at the Clubhouse on 56th St., Yan-
Clearance
Charcoal
keetown. In an effort to continue to support our communities, over 40 mouth watering
Limited Quantities
Small Grills
salads and a delicious homemade dessert will be offered for a donation of $7.00 plus a
Select Floor Samples
chance to win many door prizes donated by local merchants.
Below Cost
In years past, Helen Siegel donated many of her handmade quilts for fundraising
Lodge
raffles at the Woman’s Club and this year will be no different. We were more than thrilled
Cast Iron
when Helen’s husband Darryl, donated one of her coveted quilts to raffle. Helen, a long
Cookware
time member of the Woman’s Club, was a master quilter and known worldwide for her
hand quilted beauties. She was recognized by AQS in American Quilters Magazine as one
of the top 24 quilters who have contributed to quilting in America. Her quilt “Trail Mix”
Plus,
was completed in 2005 and is one of 150 or so that she completed in her 25 years of quilt-
Always
Buy 2 or More
ing. Another reason for you to attend the Salad Luncheon is to get your chances for this
Priced
Pieces &
cherished quilt, which will be on display. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00, drawing
Right
Save
will be held at our Scholarship Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, May 4th.
10%
Remember all proceeds from the Salad Luncheon will be donated to Yankeetown School
for a special project. So grab your friends and neighbors and join us Wednesday, March
16th for a great afternoon of fun, food and prizes.
Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Randy Alumbaugh
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • (352)447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Construction, Inc.
Est. 1983
LAST STOP BEFORE THE GULF
March Specials
Across from Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
Now Open 7 Days
Select Case Knives
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Serving Breakfast-Lunch
Spring Clean Up Supplies
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Live Shrimp & Pinfish
Gas & Ice
Paint Dept. Specials
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Chicken, Subs & Beer
Randy Alumbaugh
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Fax: 352-447-3013
Hunters: Check Out Our First Ever Big Buck Contest!
Cell: 352-266-7113