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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
AMVETS Present Essay Awards to Students
Rummage Sale at Peace Lutheran
The huge annual rummage sale at Peace Lutheran Church will take place on April
Article submitted by Ruth Ruppert, AmVets Post 447, Inglis, FL
26, from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be no early sales. Please note that this time is
In January(2014), 88 Yankeetown School students participated in the 2013-2014
different from the time earlier announced.
AmVets Americanism Program based on the theme ìWhat the American Flag Means to
This sale is a really big event, which residents of Dunnellon and surrounding com-
Me.î The medium was flag coloring for Kindergarten and first grade, posters for grades two
munities anticipate each year. The families of Peace have been collecting items for this
through five, and an essay for grades six through eight.
sale, and shoppers can expect to find some amazing bargains.
The local and State results are in. Local prizes were gift cards from Inglis busi-
If anyone has items they wish to donate to the sale, please call Thelma Grams
nesses, while State prizes were WalMart gift cards. An unprecedented five 1st place awards
at352-465-3877 or 352-362-3963, for times when someone will be available to accept do-
were earned at the State level by students at Yankeetown School.
nations.
AmVets Post 447, Inglis, FL, presented awards to Middle Schoolers Alyssa Ce-
cere, Morgan St. Cyr, Samantha DeGennaro, Angel Biorn, Alex Wildey, Baylor Willis, and
Free Vessel Safety Inspections
Tricia Ruttinger.
Free Vessel safety inspection by the USCG AUX. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of
LOCAL RESULTS ($375 in total prizes) are as follows: KINDERGARTEN:
the month 10:00 to 12:00 corner of Rt. 40 West and Inglis Ave, Inglis FL. For more infor-
1st place, Lena Schieferstein; 2nd place, Madison Goode; 3rd place, Liam Wise. FIRST
mation call Russ at 352-447-2970.
GRADE: 1st place, David Ruttinger; 2nd place, Dayden Floyd; 3rd place, David Mar-
Inglis Veteran's Day Meeting
see. SECOND GRADE: 1st place, Madeline Rohrer; 2nd place, Kyla Goode; 3rd place,
The Town of Inglis will be sponsoring the 2014 Levy County Veterans Day Pa-
Shelbee Stephens. THIRD GRADE: 1st place, Conner Bryant; 2nd place, Rayna Prescott;
rade. If you are interested in this or being a member of the committee, there will be a public
3rd place, Christopher Tiesmeyer. FOURTH GRADE: 1st place, Lisa Pressley; 2nd place,
meeting on Monday, April 28th at 6pm in the Inglis Commissioner's Room. The agenda is
Eli Thompson; 3rd place, Angel Bliss.
posted at the Inglis Town Hall.
FIFTH GRADE: 1st place, Jessica Cooper; 2nd place, Shannon Wasileff; 3rd
place, Wyatt Wallace. SIXTH GRADE: 1st place, Sonya Patricio. EIGHTH GRADE: 1st
Levy County Boat Ramp Closures
place, Tricia Ruttinger; 2nd place, Alyssa Cecere; 3rd place, Baylor Willis.
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners and the Levy County Sheriff's
STATE RESULTS ($600 in total prizes) are as follows: KINDERGARTEN:
Office announced a combined decision to close all boat ramps on the Suwannee River. Due
1st place, Lena Schieferstein; FIRST GRADE: 2nd place, David Ruttinger; SECOND
to rising river conditions and hazardous navigation, the ramps at Clay Landing, Fowler's
GRADE: 2nd place, Madeline Rohrer; 3rd place, Shelbee Stephens; THIRD GRADE: 1st
Bluff and Camp Azalea are closed until further notice. For vessels navigating the area of
place, Christopher Tiesmeyer; 3rd place, Conner Bryant.
Fowlers Bluff, a no wake zone has been established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission. The Suwannee River will be patrolled by FWC.
5th Annual Crystal RIVER Boat Bash - A Maritime Heritage Festival
CRYSTAL RIVER ­The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Friends of the
Crystal River State Parks and the Crystal River Boat Builders will be hosting the "5th
Annual Crystal River Boat Bash" on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the
Crystal River Preserve State Park. The Boat Bash is a celebration of small craft, nauti-
cal history, education and fun on the waters of the Nature Coast. The event will include
displays of historic and wooden boats. Entrance for the Boat Bash is a suggested donation
of $1.00 per person to benefit the Crystal River Boat Builders. Food and t-shirts will be
available for purchase. On Friday April 25th, at 6:30pm, the Crystal River Boat Builders
(Left to right): Ruth Ruppert, AmVets Post 447 member; Sandy Prescott, Ladies Auxiliary
will host a free nautical movie night at the Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor Center.
President for AmVets Post 447; and Joe Hozian, AmVets Post 447 Commander, present awards
to Yankeetown Middle School students for their essays on "What the American Flag Means to
Me" - Alyssa Cecere, Morgan St. Cyr, Samantha DeGennaro, Angel Biorn, Alex Wildey, Baylor
Willis, and Tricia Ruttinger, who was also a first place winner at the state level!
Build a Happier, Healthier Kid
If you have a kid, the Y has a camp! Start an adventure this summer and sign up for
the Y's Summer Camp today.
The Y will offer camp at three convenient locations: Crystal River Middle, Inverness
Middle, and Lecanto Primary. Youth, ages 5-11, will enjoy all the games, sports, crafts, and
summer activities.
Camp EPIC (Encouraging People to Impact their Communities), ages 12-14, will
be at Lecanto Primary. Teens will make an impact by participating in community service
projects and experiencing field trips.
Field trips are planned to include: MOSI, the Tampa Bay Rays Game, Putt Putt Golf,
swimming, the Glazier Children's Museum, Friday Wet Field Days, and much more.
Summer camp will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with
free breakfast and lunch for most weeks. The Y offers financial assistance to families who
qualify. Financial assistance is based on a sliding scale and factors size of family, household
income, and extenuating circumstances.
For more information please call the Y's Administrative Office at 352-637-0132.
Forgotten Film Festival
What do the cooks do after preparing a fish feast outdoors for over 200 hungry people?
One film each Thursday in April at 3 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 7633
They sit down and eat what is left. That is how the annual fish fry at the Hernando city park
North Florida Ave (Rt. 41), Citrus Springs. Everyone is welcome. A $3 donation is appreci-
in central Citrus County turned out Saturday. The free fish and all fixings was put on by all
ated, Information at 352-465-4225. April 24, 2014 3:00 PM "Unfinished Song". A group
union crafts who worked for contractors while constructing the 5 units of the old Crystal River
of British senior citizens enter a choral competition singing rock and heavy metal songs.
Florida Power, Progress Energy, now Duke Power. Relaxing after a morning of cooking are:
This film offers music and a good story as well. Starring Terrence Stamp and Vanessa
Art Walker, Dan Bracewell, Wayne Sparkman, Capt. Wayne King, John Nicholson, FN Thomas
Redgrave.
and Vernon Bernard.
Burgers BBQ & More
491 Hwy 40 E.
150 East of U.S. 19 - Inglis
mile
We Now Have Fresh Produce!
Open Tues-Sunday 11am-7pm
352-446-9472
1129 Sterling Rd. Inverness