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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Get More “bang for your buck” at the Thrift Store
That’s right, “Get more bang for your buck” at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
Club Thrift Store 50% Off Sale. EVERYTHING in the store will be 50% OFF Tuesday,
May 3rd thru Friday, May 27th! Shop ‘til you drop Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from
10am-1pm and Thursday 5-7pm before Bingo. Update your wardrobe with the latest fash-
ions, find just the right book to read or kitchen gadget you’ve been looking for. The Thrift
Store is stocked solely by donations from Club members and the community with new
merchandise arriving weekly. So gather your shopping list and your neighbors and join us
at #5 56th St. in Yankeetown, from May 3rd thru May 27th to get the best bargains around.
All proceeds generated from sales at the Store are given back to the community, and unsold
items are donated to Yankeetown School and local area charities such as, Sheriff’s Youth
Ranch and Jesus Is.
CF LEVY CENTER TO OFFER INTERMEDIATE WORD COURSE
The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Microsoft Word 2007 Inter-
mediate beginning May 24. The course will meet Tuesdays from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. through
June 21. The fee is $119 and includes course materials.
This course builds on skills acquired in the Microsoft Word 2007 Fundamentals
class, but is open to anyone who has basic knowledge of Microsoft Word software. Some
of the topics covered are creating and editing tables, using section and column breaks, in-
serting and formatting word art and clip art, and applying headers and footers.
The third annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday at the Inglis Community Center. A good
For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu and se-
time was had by all. The morning started out with the children lining up by age group. After
lect Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers
each group finished their hunt, they were given candy, and those who found the special eggs
Blvd., Chiefland. The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 17.
were allowed to choose from an array of prizes. This was followed by games and pictures
with the Easter Bunny. M & M Photography donated their services to take the pictures. Dona-
Wilderness Circle Gathering Sunday May1celebrating Earth Day
tions for the event were made by various business establishments in Inglis, and private dona-
May 1, 11:00 AM FREE gathering in the spirit of Native American traditions. Indian
tions. Members of the Recreation Committee baked cakes for the cake walk, and Kathleen
blood not required, just the Indian heart. All who come in a good way are invited.
Eiland won first place in the cake decorating contest. Raffle tickets were then drawn for the
Prayers will be offered and a fire will be built in the center of the Circle. The Yankeetown
various baskets that were made by members of the committee-Photo & story by Drinda Merritt
Girl Scouts WILL present the colors. (flags.) Another Earth Day they dedicated a tree
from the “Trail of Tears” that Mackie Sanford had planted at the Circle. Mackie Sanford
Public Notice Town of Yankeetown
of Cherokee descent is in charge and will lead it. Betty Berger, Inglis (352) 447-2736 or e
mail bberger@bellsouth.net for location and details.
The Town of Yankeetown Board of Adjustments will hold a Public Hear-
Community Outreach to Visit Fanning Springs and Chiefland
People in need of assistance with food stamp and Medicaid applications, blood
ing on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 12 noon at the Yankeetown Town Hall located
pressure and diabetes screening, resources for elders, supplemental food and employment
at 6241 Harmony Lane.
services can get help when the Levy County Community Outreach Team visits these loca-
During this hearing the Board of Adjustments needs to consider a re-
tions on Saturday, April 30, 2011: Fanning Springs Community Church, 17930 NW 90th
quest for Conditional Use for an Accessory Structure to be Located on the Rear of
Court, Fanning Springs, FL from 9:00am until 11:00am, 4 West Park Business Center, 4
the Property Located at 6015 Hwy 40 West in CN Zoning.
West Park Avenue, Chiefland, FL, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.
Copies of the request are available at the Yankeetown Town Hall located
Donors, volunteers and organizations wishing to join the Team may contact Bill
at 6241 Harmony Lane, Florida between the hours of 9:00 am and 12 noon.
Brown with The Children’s Table at (352) 486-6525.
Any handicapped or person with disabilities requiring reasonable ac-
CF Levy Center to Offer Hummingbird Presentation
commodation to participate at this should contact the Town Clerk at (352) 447-
(CHIEFLAND)— The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the public
2511 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made pur-
an opportunity to learn about the smallest animal with a backbone — the hummingbird!
suant to Florida Statutes Section 286.26
The two-hour presentation will be given on Friday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Preregistration is required prior to Monday, May 2. The fee is $15.
Instructor Carolyn Retey is a 15-year member of the Marion County Audubon
NAPA Auto &
Society and she travels extensively with her bird watching hobby. On previous visits to the
Levy Center she has lectured on basic bird watching; this time she will focus on the three
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species of hummingbirds usually seen in Florida. She will discuss their favorite flowers
and how to attract them to your backyard by using nectar feeders, water features and more.
Fax: 352-447-6099
Register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-
(352) 447-6000
493-9533; or online atCFItraining.cf.edu (select Levy noncredit classes).
Hours:
Mon-
Mandatory Meeting for Levy Tourism Development Council
U.S. 19 - Inglis
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will hold a mandatory workshop
Friday
for the 2011-2012 Advertising Grant cycle on May 5, 2011 at the Levy County Agricultural
Hydraulic Hoses Our Specialty
7:30-5:30
Center, 625 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson, at 1 p.m.
Hydraulic Hoses up to 2"- 6 Wire
Saturday
Local Chamber of Commerce and non-profit organizations wishing to apply for
the 2011-2012 advertising grant must send a representative who will be administering the
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(352) 489-3391
grant to this workshop. If you have any questions, please contact Carol McQueen at (352)
Sunday
486-3396.
U.S. 41 - Dunnellon
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Just North of Powell Rd
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
King Road Mine
Est. 1983
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April Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
Inglis, FL
10-50% Off Select Items
352-447-2074
2nd Anniversary This Location
www.kingroadmine.com
28 Years in Inglis
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY