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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Withlacoochee Wilderness Challenge 2011 Results
Community Events
It’s official, the Third Annual Withlacoochee Wilderness Challenge was a big suc-
cess. The fund raiser for the Withlacoochee Area Residents was held March 19th on the
Semi Annual White Elephant Sale
Withlacoochee River. Competitors had the opportunity to participate in a seven mile race
The Friends of A.F. Knotts Public Library are having their semi-annual white el-
or a more casual 5 mile River Rally. Sixty participants from all over central and south
ephant/what-a-bargain book fundraiser beginning Saturday, April 16 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Florida launched at the Inglis By-Pass Spillway and finished at the Winding River Park in
on the library grounds at Eleven 56th Street in Yankeetown.
Yankeetown.
Our fundraiser will continue in the library on Tuesday April 19, 3 pm - 8
The winners by class were: Men’s Kayak: 1st Chris Leamy 1 hour 10 minutes 40
pm and April 20 & 21 Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm. All proceeds benefit the
seconds; 2nd Stephen Cournoyer 1 hour 17 minutes 39 seconds, 3rd Ron Bass 1 hour 18
library. The Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club is also hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 am
minutes 11 seconds. Women’s Kayak: 1st Sheryl Bowler 1 hour 39 minutes 20 seconds
right next door on April 16.
Tandem Kayak / Canoe: 1st Terry Johnson and Jack Morris 1 hour 10 minutes 20 seconds;
Passport Day In Inglis
2nd Larry Wayman 1 hour 24 minutes 19 seconds. River Rally: 1st Mike Lineberger; 2nd
On Saturday, April 9, the Inglis Post Office and the U.S. Department of State will
Ted and Kathy Hagaman; 3rd Ellen Klee. Note on the River Rally results, the Hagaman’s
host “Passport Day in the USA 2011.” The Inglis Post Office will be taking reservations to
and Ellen Klee had 22 correct answers, but due to poorly writing pens and the declining
accommodate the Inglis-Yankeetown and surrounding area residents in applying for and re-
eyesight of the judge, Kristie Padgett also had 22 correct answers.
newing their Passports. Residents are urged to call our office and make a reservation. Fees
Anticipating a tie at some point, the judges threw in a tie breaker question; How
are as follows: First time passport book is $110.00 and first time passport card is $30.00.
long is the Withlacoochee River from the Green Swamp in Polk County to Yankeetown?
The US Postal Service charges a $25.00 processing fee for these two items. Renewals of
Do you know the answer?...it’s 157 miles. Since Kristie answered 150, the Hagaman’s 67
Passports are $110.00 and there is no processing charge. We do provide photos at a cost of
and Ellen 50, Kristie should have won 2nd place and the Hangaman’s 3rd. Kristie was a
$15.00. Our phone number is 352-447-2888.
good sport and was given an award.
The Withlacoochee Area Residents want to thank all sponsors and participants in
Inglis VFW - Two Meetings to Elect Officers, Mar. 30 & Apr. 20
helping us support and promote awareness in our efforts to protect and preserve the waters
Inglis VFW Post #8698 is having a special meeting on Wed., March 30, at 6:30
of the Nature Coast.
p.m., for the first nomination of officers for 2011-2012.
Education Salad Luncheon a Big Success
The second nomination and the election of officers for 2011-2012 will be on Sat.,
April 20, at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to try their best to attend. these two important
Once again the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Salad Luncheon was a big suc-
meetings for support and input. For additional information, please call 447-3495.
cess. With over 40 salads provided by club members, the capacity crowd of 115 plus had
William Crow AMVET POST 447 – Two Meetings to Elect Officers
many choices to fill their plate, and that they did. A special thank you to the members of
The First Meeting to Nominate officers for 2011/2012–Thursday, April 14 2011;
our community who always come out to support our events, the Precious Rubies Chapter
5:30 p.m.The Second meeting for nominations and election of officers - May 12, 2011 at
of The Red Hat Ladies from Brooksville, a group of regular Bingo players from Buddy’s
5:30 p.m. Members please attend these important meeting’s - for additional information
Lakeside Park and the Friends of the AF Knotts Library. We couldn’t do what we do for
please call 352-447-4473.
our towns without your support...THANK YOU!!!
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Our Community Partners, the merchants who donate door prizes year after year
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid,
are a big asset to the Woman’s Club. As Chair of this event I say to all the Club members
Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
who helped set up the clubhouse, donate salads and stayed long after the fun was over to
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
clean up and get the room ready for Bingo, a heartfelt THANK YOU!! I couldn’t have
Affairs for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
done it without you.
tance. If you cannot come to a site, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
Remember to set aside Saturday, April 16th, 8am-11am. Start your weekend off right
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE’s next site is on: Wednesday, April 13th, 10:00am-Noon
with a pancake breakfast, shopping the 50% off sale in the Thrift Store and selecting the
AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown).
best books from the Friends of the AF Knotts Library book sale. It doesn’t get much better
than this.
Ice Cream Social
Yankeetown Community Church will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Saturday,
Spring Clean-Up at Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery
April 2nd from 3 to 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Cones , Apple Pie A la Mode, Brownie
The annual cleanup day will be Saturday, April 9, 2011, beginning at 9am at the
Sundaes, Banana Splits, Waffle Sundaes, Root beer Floats and much more. All you can eat
cemetery. Located 6 miles north of Inglis. Many area (ole’ timers) gather for the clean
for $5 per adult and $3 for a child under 10. Please come and join us for a great time of
up and then enjoy a covered dish lunch. Bring your lawn chairs. From more info, please
fellowship and fun. Yankeetown Community Church is located on Rte. 40, 2 miles west of
call(352)339-3384 or 447-2769.
the traffic light on Rte.. 19 in Inglis.
Two Day Event at WGP "Wonders of the Salt March"
Inglis Girl Scouts need Community’s Help on Cemetery Project
“Wonders of the Salt Marsh”, a two-day event, on April 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. until
The Junior Girl Scout Troop 201, of Inglis, has been woking on a project this year
3 p.m. at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown. The event is coordinated by the
to beautify the Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery, north of Inglis on U.S. Hwy. 19. “All that is
Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve. Admission is free and there will be giveaways
left is the doing,” said troop leader Sheena Price. The “doing” will take place on Sat., , April
and prizes. Environmental speakers, information booths and guided tours will educate at-
2, from 8:00 a.m. until the work is done. The troop will beautify the cemetery by mulching,
tendees about the ecology, management and conservation of salt marshes. This 413-acre
planting around the pavillion, building a retaining wall, establishing a flagpole area and
property is uniquely surrounded by salt marsh on three sides.
placing a handmade bench. Each of the 11 troop members has invited one worker, and the
Guests will have an opportunity to view its vistas from the 30-foot watchtower
troop also has a few other volunteers, “But more hands make less work,” said Price, who
and half-mile boardwalk. Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Na-
is asking the community to volunteer help - by donating money for additional supplies,
ture Coast Artists and others will be demonstrating and selling arts and crafts. All parking
volunteering their gardening help, or bringing food or drink to help provide sustenance for
will be on Riverside Drive west of 66th Street, Yankeetown. For more information, please
the troop and all the workers - covered dishes and desserts, sandwiches and drinks. “Any
call (352) 447-5439; email friendswgp@bellsouth.net.
and all (help) would be appreciated,” said Price.
Cycle For Education
If you can help the troop in any way, please contact troop leader Sheena Price at
The Levy County Schools Foundation invites you to Cycle for Education on
by email at sheenaprice@bellsouth.net or by phone at 352-447-0124.
the Greenway Trail. The ride begins in Chiefland, over the Suwannee River and into Di-
Read about more events on our website:
xie County on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Start Time (rain or shine) and On Site Registra-
tion is from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at the Chiefland Shopping Center-102 North Main Street,
http://thenewscaster.com. Look for community events
Hwy 19/98 Chiefland, FL., there is no mass start. The Registration fee is $25 per rider and
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
includes an event t-shirt and goody bag for the first 100 registrants or all those who register
by March 25. Call (352) 486-3408, or email lcsf@levy.k12.fl.us.
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
New Bass Club
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Citrus County Bass Masters
King Road Mine
Est. 1983
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Looking for Boaters
April Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
Inglis, FL
Harold Beasley
10-50% Off Select Items
352-447-2074
Tournament Director
2nd Anniversary This Location
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Call for Information
28 Years in Inglis
(352) 447-3174
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