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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Scholarships Available
Glass Family Off Schedule for Freedom Celebration
On May 7, several students will be recipients of $500 college scholarships cour-
tesy of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club. Last year the Club awarded $ 4,000.00 in
Announcing the South Levy recreation park 12th annual freedom celebration to be
scholarships to local students Ashley Clark, Joe Greer, Ashley Linicome, Jenny Risher, Kim-
held at the Buddy Risher sports complex at So. Levy Park on Saturday, July 5th,2008.We
berly Santacross, Ashley White, Marisa White, and John Wildey.
would like to invite everyone to attend our Independence Day celebration. Contests, games,
The awards are open to students who reside in Yankeetown or Inglis, attended
waterslides, etc will begin at 3:00 Pm. We encourage everyone to attend.
Yankeetown School, and graduated from or will graduate from Dunnellon High School or
Inglis Mayor Carolyn Risher said there will be several special events throughout
Crystal River High School. Also eligible are home schooled seniors, those who are attend-
the evening including a meet and greet of the county candidates. Due to the large schedule
ing college and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those who have worked after graduation but now
of events the Glass Family Singers will not appear. Come join us in making this the best
have concrete plans for resuming their education.
fireworks display ever! Please bring your own chairs.
Criteria include completion of a personal essay and questionnaire, a 3.0 GPA, and a
Yankeetown Flotilla Training Classes
teacher's or counselor's recommendation. Those who wish to apply may obtain an applica-
What happens when you're seriously injured or worse and your passengers find them-
tion from guidance counselors at Dunnellon or Crystal River High School or the A.F. Knotts
selves "Suddenly in Command"? Information provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Library on 56th Street in Yankeetown. Selection will be made by members of the Yankee-
Yankeetown Flotilla during their upcoming public education class may save your life if you
town-Inglis Woman's Club Education Committee.
find yourself in that unfortunate situation. Members of the auxiliary will present a 2 hour
Completed applications should be mailed to the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
class ($10.00 fee) on how to bring your vessel safely home April 14th from 7 to 9 pm at the
Education Committee, PO Box 298, Yankeetown, FL 34498 so they will be received NO LATER
Inglis Community Center, Inglis, Florida. "Suddenly in Command" is a class everyone that
THAN April 1st. If further information is needed, prospective applicants may call Education
enjoys boating should attend.
Committee Chairwoman Sharon Petrovich at 447-4386.
The instructors, all experienced boaters, will give you the basics of operating a
Planting A Drought Resistant Landscape
boat, navigation, how to use the boat's instruments and radio, and how to signal rescue craft
that may be looking for you. Don't let one serious injury turn into a complete tragedy, let the
Featured speaker at the Friends of the AF Knotts Public Library recently was Jane
auxiliary help you learn the basics of safe boating; the life you save may be your own. For
Weber who is a professional gardener, consultant, designer and Citrus County environmen-
questions, call Flotilla Commander Dick Roberts at 447-4626
talist. Jane entertained and educated the attendees with information on planting drought
Shine Volunteer Monthly Assistance
tolerant, butterfly attracting, native plant species best suited for our Central Florida gardens.
SHINE Volunteers will be at Knots Yankeetown Library again on Wed. 4/9, to help
The library was transformed into a native garden as part of her talk. Seeing the real
people with their medicare/medicaid concerns, 10 AM - 12 noon, or later (depending on how
plants added a better understanding to the education. In these times of drought, it is great to
many people show up). No appointment is necessary. We also try to get low-income seniors
know which plants survive on little water. Jane brought up that there are state laws
assistance paying for Medicare Part D (prescriptions).
governing against the use of fertilizer, mulch, herbicides and most plants within 30 feet of a
wetland or water body. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enforces these
Artists & Crafters Wanted!!!
rules as well as the taking of any plants off road rights of way, in medians and on state lands.
First Annual Mother's Day Arts & Craft Fair, Saturday, May 3, 2008 / 9:00 am - 3:00
pm. Rain Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00 Am - 3:00 Pm, Booth Spaces: 10' X 10'; Cost: $
15.00 / Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Available At A Nominal Cost.
Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, Inglis. Contact: Keith @ (352) 503-6422 To
Reserve Your Space. E-Mail: Clemclan1929@Yahoo.Com Subject Line: Mother's Day Arts &
Crafts Fair. There will be No Food Vendors!!! Food Will Be Provided Through The Church.
Fishing Tournament Reminder
Fishing Tournament April 5, 2008 Reminder that 'Team Becky' of Dunnellon Relay
for Life will be holding their 3rd Annual "Fishing For the Fight" tournament to be held at the
Old T.J.'s Bait and Tackle at 21121 HWY 40 W Dunnellon 34431. Captains meeting April 4th at
6PM, Calcutta immediately following Captains meeting. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer
Society. Registrations available at Jerry's Pawn, Miller's Boating Center, Lane's Yardware,
Duley Truss, and Skeet's BBQ. or e-mail Riverbrat41@wmconnect.com. For more info about
the tournament contact Jill Peterson 352-489-4924
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Buddy & Fred's II
46 Hwy 19 - Inglis (Food Ranch Plaza)
(352) 447-2611 Tues-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9-2 Closed Sun/Mon.
New Delivery! - Lots of Choices!
Gas BBQ
Jane Weber stands among her living props used to demonstrate her recent talk at the A.F.
Charcoal BBQ
Knotts Library. Story and Photo by Sally Price.
Library Book Sale Starts Saturday
Smokers
A.F. Knotts Public Library is having its Spring Book and White Elephant Sale
Electric Fireplaces
beginning Sat. April 5 and ending Thursday April 10. Library hours are: Saturday 9AM-
1PM;Tuesday 3PM -8pm; Wednesday 9AM-5PM; Thursday 9AM-5PM; A.F. Knotts Public
Library is located at 11 56th St. in Yankeetown.
River Retreat Spa
New Bass Club
15 Acres of Off-Leash areas
Citrus County Bass Masters
Small & Large Dog Areas
Men's & Women's' Hair Hair Color & Foils Nails
Filtered Ponds - Training
50
Facials Massage  Accupuncture
Looking for Boaters
Monthly, Annual, Daily Rates
Permanent Makeup
6 Ft. Chain link fencing
Mary Kay, Biolage, Crew & Redken Products
Free Outdoor Rinse Area
Harold Beasley
Open 7 days a week
352-447-2505
Tournament Director
www.barkcentraldoglpark.com Group & Private Training
Call for Information
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
6301 E. Turner Camp Rd. 352-341-2275
(352) 447-3174
Lic. # MM19077
Inverness, FL. 34450  fax: 352-341-2862
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.