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Scholarships Available for

Retirement reception for Inglis Mayor Risher

Citrus Students

The Town of Inglis will host a reception in honor of Mayor Carolyn Risher, who will

be leaving office after 18 years of service and dedication to the Town of Inglis and its

It’s that time of year again where the Spanish American Club of Citrus County gives

residents. This open house will be held at the Inglis Community Center on Thursday, March

out scholarships to deserving and eligible students of Citrus County High Schools. This

26, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. EVERYONE is invited to attend. Please come for cake and coffee, and

year five $1000 Scholarships will be given to a member’s child or grandchild who qualifies,

to say goodbye to Carolyn Risher as Mayor, and to wish her well in her retirement.

and, applications will also be made available to the Guidance Offices in each school. This is

just one of many ways this fine Organization gives back to the Community. We are a non-

Church Spring Fling For Children

profit Organization in this County for over 20 years that has given thousands of dollars in

Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church invites children of all ages to participate in a

scholarships to deserving children.

Christian Spring Fling. This Spring Fling for Children is on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9:00

Our Club is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to attend meetings and

A.M.--Noon in the Fellowship Hall behind the church sanctuary at 5250 Riverside Drive in

participate in the objectives of the Organization. We hold five dances per year, member/

Yankeetown (next to Coast Guard Station). If more information is needed please call 447-2506.

sponsor only functions, Sunday bowling socials open to anyone, put together day trips,

This Spring Fling for Children will have crafts, songs, Easter egg coloring, an Easter Egg hunt

cruises, and have an annual picnic and much more. We also give donations to Project

plus snacks.

Graduation for Citrus County High Schools, Hospice of Citrus County, and Key Training

Inglis to sponsor “Easter Eggstravaganza”

Center. I am proud to be a part of an Organization that contributes to this County’s growth.

The Easter Bunny comes hopping to the Inglis Community Center Saturday April 4th to

So, come join us. We meet the third Thursday of every month at the Knights of Columbus

hide his eggs and take pictures with all the children that come to see him. The Easter Egg

Hall on County Road 486 in Lecanto at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March

Hunt lineup starts at 10:15am and the hunt starts at 10:30am. There will be three age groups;

19th at 7:00 p.m. followed by a social hour. All are welcome! We are a multi-cultural Organiza-

newborn to 2 years old, 3 years old to 5 years old and 6 years old to 12 years old. Parents can

tion with over 250 members and 22 Sponsors with businesses in the local community.

help with the under-two set. There will be lots of prizes and candy to be found. After the egg

Our next dance will be held on Saturday, April 18th, at the Beverly Hills Recreation

hunt, children can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. This event is free to the

Hall. Tickets are available by contacting Amy Mirialakis or John Stavros at 746-0705. No

public, but donations are always accepted.

tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets will be $10 for members/sponsors and $12 for non-

If you would like to make a donation to help the Recreation Advisory Board Activities

members. We will provide soda and ice, coffee and cake (BYOB). You must be 18 years of age

Committee (RABAC) make this event a success, please call Valarie Davenport at 352-447-

or older and we ask that you not wear sneakers or jeans, jackets preferred.

3323 or you can stop by Inglis Town Hall. We still need prizes for the egg hunt and plastic

For more information on any of the above, please contact me, Josie Coury, at 352-

fillable Easter Eggs. We look forward to seeing you all there!

344-9197 or Irma Ramirez at 352-341-2118. We look forward to hearing from you.

Chili Cook-Off Winners Announced

With a wonderful turn out, the Ladies of the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club

would like to thank all those who came out to enjoy the array of delicious Chili's at the Annual

Cook-off. Winning 1st Prize, Ralph Dixon led the way with his Fire House Chili #17. In 2nd

place, Helen Seigel shared her own version of Fire House Chili #12 to the delight of many. In

3rd place, Bill Henley's Slap Willy Chili #13 was a hit. The ladies also want to thank the other

Chili Cooks along with all the volunteers who helped make this a successful event.

Levy County Republicans To Hold Lincoln-Reagon Memorial Dinner

Our Lincoln Reagan Memorial Dinner will be on Friday, March 27 at Bubbaque’s Restau-

rant in Chiefland. Our speaker will be the former Speaker of the Florida House of Represen-

tatives, Marco Rubio. He is best known for his book 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida’s

Future. Rubio traveled around the state to gather ideas from citizens for this book. During

his tenure as Speaker Marco Rubio championed a conservative, small-government approach

to Florida’s government. A few $25 tickets are still available please call 877-734-LEVY (5389)

DUI Driver and Safety Check

On March 31, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff's Office and the Inglis

Police Department will conduct a DUI, drivers license and safety

check point in the city of Inglis on CR-40 in front of City Hall.

Even major surgery can't keep June Proffit away from Thursday night BINGO. Pictured here are

Yankeetown Special Election

Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club President, Marty Hilliard, and long time member, past President,

and avid BINGO player, June Proffit. Join the fun on Thursday nights at 7pm at the Woman's Club in

(Mar. 19) Referendum Recap

Yankeetown. Womans Club Photo

Appeals Court - Continued from page 1

The yes votes took the lead with six ordinance amendments on the ballot at the

Yankeetown Special Election that was held on Thursday, March 19. All were Remedial

and Lakes. By law a claim must be filed within a year under the Harris Act, which was not the

amendments for the town of Yankeetown comprehensive Plan, Ordinance 09-02, and the

case. The appellate court opinion does not become official until 30 days after its issuance.

results are as follows:

Until that time, it is subject to being withdrawn or amended. Halls River has the ability to ask

Ballot Question (1) Capital Improvements Element - 137 yes and 66 no. Ballot

for a rehearing by the appellate panel or by the entire Fifth District Court of Appeal with 15

Question (2) Traffic Element - 138 yes and 65 no; Ballot Question (3) Infrastructure Element

days. After that, the company could appeal to the Florida Supreme Court, but it would be up

- 137 yes and 66 no; Ballot Question (4) Capitol Improvements Element - 132 yes and 68 no;

to the Supreme Court to decide whether it found a necessity to take up the case.

Ballot Question (5) Infrastructure and Capitol Improvements Elements - 131 yes and 69 no;

Newscaster by the Numbers:

Ballot Question (6) Housing Element - 133 yes and 67 no. To read the full results and

complete wording on each ballot question go to: www.thenewscaster.com/election.

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