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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Semi Annual White Elephant Sale
The Friends of A.F. Knotts Public Library are having their semi-annual white el-
ephant/what-a-bargain book fundraiser beginning Saturday, April 16 from 9 AM to 2 PM
on the library grounds at Eleven 56th Street in Yankeetown.
Our fundraiser will continue in the library on Tuesday April 19, 3 pm - 8
pm and April 20 & 21 Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm. All proceeds benefit the
library. The Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club is also hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 am
right next door on April 16.
Inglis VFW - Two Meetings to Elect Officers, April 20
Inglis VFW Post #8698 held a special meeting on Wed., March 30, at 6:30 p.m.,
for the first nomination of officers for 2011-2012.
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
meetings for support and input. For additional information, please call 447-3495.
William Crow AMVET POST 447 – Two Meetings to Elect Officers
The First Meeting to Nominate officers for 2011/2012–Thursday, April 14 2011;
5:30 p.m.The Second meeting for nominations and election of officers - May 12, 2011 at
Donations for 24 Yankeetown School students to go on a 3 day field trip to Pigeon Key in the
5:30 p.m. Members please attend these important meeting’s - for additional information
Florida Keys was stepped up this week when Andy Tate owner of Hickory Island donated a
please call 352-447-4473.
generous gift of $2200 to the fund. As usual the community has come out with unbelievable
support making this yearly student trip led by science teacher Genie Sturtevant possible. More
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
funds for the May 3-6 trip were added when Christina Bell funded a dance for 11 to 17 year
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid,
olds at the Inglis Community Center with the help of other mothers Friday night. The dance
Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
was packed and the students worked off a lot of energy to the music. WALHAB (400 Hwy 40 W
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
Inglis) sponsored a spaghetti dinner and Food Ranch provided foods for the hot dog feast. A list
Affairs for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
is being made to try and recognize all those businesses and individuals that made this year’s
tance. If you cannot come to a site, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
trip possible. It is important to shop locally when possible. Photo by Sally Price
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE’s next site is on: Wednesday, April 13th, 10:00am-Noon
WGP Gets High Marks for "Salt Marsh" Presentation
AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown).
Cycle For Education
All who attended the “Wonders of the Salt Marsh” last weekend at the Withla-
The Levy County Schools Foundation invites you to Cycle for Education on
coochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown had great weather, heard great presentations, found
the Greenway Trail. The ride begins in Chiefland, over the Suwannee River and into Di-
great information from exhibitors, had great food from Calypso Concessions, and were
xie County on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Start Time (rain or shine) and On Site Registra-
treated to a wonderful art display from the Nature Coast Artists and heard great music from
tion is from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at the Chiefland Shopping Center-102 North Main Street,
the Paulet’s Florida Songstory collection.
Hwy 19/98 Chiefland, FL., there is no mass start. The Registration fee is $25 per rider and
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve wishes to thank all of you who
includes an event t-shirt and goody bag for the first 100 registrants or all those who register
helped make this a fun and successful weekend! Those of you who are curious of what
by March 25. Call (352) 486-3408, or email lcsf@levy.k12.fl.us.
the correct answers are to the surveys you took, they are posted on Friends of the WGP
website. There is still time to send your favorite photo of the event to the Friends’ email
Y-I Republican Club Meeting
address friendswgp@bellsouth.net to be eligible for a drawing of a garden drip kit worth
The April 19th Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club Pot-Luck Dinner will be fol-
$30. Those who responded to the event questionnaire will receive a follow-up email sur-
lowed by the movie “Rediscovering God in America“. The movie is hosted by Newt and
vey. Your response will make you eligible for a drawing for a rain barrel. This event was
Callista Gingrich.
sponsored by the Withlacoochee Water Basin Board of SWFWMD.
Meeting at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm. The meeting is at the Lion’s Club on 59th
Read about more events on our website:
St. at Hwy 40 in Yankeetown. Desert and popcorn will be provided by the Club. Newcom-
ers are welcome. Please bring your favorite pot-luck dish to contribute to the meal. For
New!
http://thenewscaster.com - Go to the Events page
details call Edith at 352-447-2622 or Don at 352-212-8875.
Woman s Club Pancake Breakfast and 50% Thrift Store Sale
Looking for some place to spend a relaxing morning being waited on? Stop by the
Woman’s Club on 56th St. in Yankeetown, Saturday, April 16th from 8am-11am and let us
NAPA Auto &
spoil you. That’s right, all the cooked to order buttermilk pancakes you can eat, sausage,
juice and coffee, $5 adults and $3 children 10 and under. What better way to enjoy the first
Truck Parts
days of spring, than to let someone else do the cookin’.
For you bargain shoppers, the Thrift Store will be open for your shopping pleasure
Fax: 352-447-6099
with a HUGH SALE, everything will be 50% OFF! To make it even better, the Friends of
(352) 447-6000
Hours:
the AF Knotts Library are having their Spring Book Sale right next door. Grab your friends
Mon-
and neighbors and enjoy the morning at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club. As always,
U.S. 19 - Inglis
all the proceeds from our fund-raising events are given back to the communities in the form
Friday
of donations to: Yankeetown School, the local Volunteer Fire Rescue Departments, the AF
Hydraulic Hoses Our Specialty
7:30-5:30
Knotts Public Library, families in need and many more. By supporting our events, you’re
Hydraulic Hoses up to 2"- 6 Wire
Saturday
supporting YOUR communities. See you on April 16th for the best Pancakes you’ll ever
eat!! Call the club at 447-2057 for information.
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(352) 489-3391
Sunday
Fish Fry Fund Raiser - Inglis Amvets #447
U.S. 41 - Dunnellon
Great fish fry and all the fixins at the William Crow Amvets #447, 405 E. Hwy
8-5
40, Inglis. Just $5 per serving Saturday April 16th, 2011, Start time 1 pm. to ? For more
Just North of Powell Rd
information and carry out call 352-447-4473.
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
50
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
www.kingroadmine.com
Call for Information
28 Years in Inglis
(352) 447-3174
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY