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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Girl Scout Week at Yankeetown School
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Girl Scouts at Yankeetown School were active during their last week before spring
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
break with Girl Scout Week. The local Girl Scout troops met on
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Low Income Programs
Monday with a program about Girl Scout founder Juliette Gor-
or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida
don Low. On Wednesday, the girls belonging to our local troops
Department of Elder Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased
wore their uniforms, their sashes, and their pride to school for all
and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-
to see and were rewarded with cupcakes from their leaders dur-
262-2243 to be referred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: Wed, Aril
ing their lunch period. On Saturday, troops gathered with Mrs.
10th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown). All Citrus Co sites by appt only.
Carson, teacher and advisor, and Mrs. Millen, troop leader, to
Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
plant a memory garden in the courtyard of YTS in memory of all local Girl Scouts and
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) Planning Meetings
Leaders that have gone to heaven. On Sunday, all troops participated in Girl Scout Sunday
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve will hold a goal planning session
by attending the First Baptist Church of Inglis.
on Saturday, April 6, at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome. This meeting will be followed by
Yankeetown School fundraisers for Pigeon Key field trip
a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. of the Board of Trustees, the Yankeetown’s governing Board
(1) Student Alumni Basketball game at Yankeetown School on April 5 (Friday).
of the WGP, to review the contracted plan for the Ellie SchillerEducation Center’s interior.
The Pigeon Key students are issuing a challenge to all YTS alumni! The Alumni (Oldies
The Town received funds from the Friends to initiate the planning stage. The Town also re-
but Goodies) vs. Pigeon Key (Whipper-Snappers) will be held on Friday evening, April 5th
ceived funds from the Felburn Foundation for hardware, furniture, and display equipment.
in the school gym starting at 5:30 p.m. Stacy Evers reports that the news is out, and students
The common comment the Town and Friends hear is What is going on with the building
are expected from last yearís team, alumni who are also employees, out-of-state alumni,
at the WGP?’ This is your opportunity to find out and get involved with the future of this
and spectators from near and far coming to cheer their teams on. If you are interested in
edifice. The good news is the Town finally received a Certificate of Occupancy from Levy
playing, contact Stacy Evers at 352-445-4210 or Sheena Price at (352) 447-0124/447-2372.
County after many years of fundraising and building modifications to meet requirements.
Cost is $3.00 for admittance; concessions will be available. All proceeds go to the Pigeon
The next challenge is to make it a viable destination in our community. Bring a picnic lunch
Key Science Trip.
and enjoy our views. The meeting will take place at the WGP, 1001 Old Rock Road, Yan-
(2 & 3) Carwash at Inglis Citgo Station, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., April 9 (Tuesday)
keetown
and April 13 (Saturday). The Citgo is located at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and County Rd.
Wilderness Circle Earth Day Gathering
40, Inglis.
Sunday. April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM is the ceremony of Earth Day. The Girl
(4) Yard Sale at Yankeetown School on April 13 (Saturday).
Scouts will be there from all of Levy County. They will plant two trees.
PTO Update at Yankeetown School
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead the prayers in the Circle. There
Movie Night is April 11. Basket Auction is April 18. Spring Fling is May 4
Levy County Teachers and Students
will be a fire built in the center. Indian blood is not required, but just the Indian heart. Pot
luck follows the Circle prayers and then afternoon music. A presentation of Indian cooking
Prepare for time draws near, Levy County schools prepare2013
State Assessments for computer-
is planned.
Bring a dish to share and your soft drinks, your instruments - bring a friend. There
is no electric or water but there is a port-a-potty.. For directions call Betty Berger (352)447-
As State assessment
2736 or Email bberger@bellsouth.net
based testing again this year. Fifth grade students will be taking the FCAT 2.0 Mathematics
Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club
assessment as a computer-based test. The FCAT Reading 2.0 assessment will be admin-
Looking for some place to spend a relaxing morning being waited on? Stop by
istered via the computer for students in grades 6, 9, and 10. High school students will
the Woman’s Club on 56th St. in Yankeetown, Saturday, April 13th from 8:00am-10:30am
continue to take their FCAT Mathematics Retake Exam and the Reading Retake 2.0 as
and let us spoil you. That’s right, all the cooked to order buttermilk pancakes you can eat,
computer-based exams. Students completing courses in Geometry, Biology I, Algebra I,
sausage, juice and coffee, $5 adults and $3 children 10 and under.
and US History will take a computer-based End-of-Course (EOC) Exam.
For you bargain shoppers, the “Second to None Shop” will be open for your shop-
State assessments begin on April 8, 2013, with the main window for FCAT 2.0
ping pleasure at 8:00am with a HUGH SALE! To make it even better, the Friends of the
paper-based and computer-based assessments starting the week of April 15, 2013, and con-
AF Knott’s Library are having their Spring Book Sale right next door. As always, all the
tinuing through the week of April 22, 2013. The dates for District Testing for computer-
proceeds from our fund-raising events are given back to the communities in the form of
based exams are as follows: FCAT Math and Reading Retakes will begin on April 8, 2013;
donations to: Yankeetown School, the local Volunteer Fire Rescue Departments, the AF
FCAT Reading 2.0 for 10th grade will begin on April 15, 2013; FCAT Reading 2.0 for 7th
Knott’s Public Library, families in need and many more. By supporting our events, you’re
grade will begin on April 16, 2013; FCAT Reading 2.0 for 6th and 9th grade, and FCAT
supporting YOUR communities. See you on April 13th for the best Pancakes you’ll ever
Mathematics 2.0 for 5th grade will begin on April 22, 2013. US History, Biology I, Algebra
eat!! Call the club at 447-2057 for information.
I, and Geometry EOC exams begin the week of April 22, 2013 and continue throughout the
week of May 13, 2013. Parents can expect to receive a letter from their student’s school
Cedars of Lebanon Spring Clean Up
informing them of assessment information and the rules for computer-based testing.
Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery spring clean up day will be Saturday, April 13, 2013.
On test days it is important that students are well-rested and have a healthy break-
Area ole timers and friends gather to socialize and share a covered dish. The cemetery is
fast. It is critical for students to arrive on time for school and to be dressed comfortably. It
located 6 miles North of Inglis. So bring your lawn chairs, rakes and come join us.
is very important to note that during testing, students are not permitted to have any elec-
Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library Present:
tronic devices in their possession. Please help us with this requirement by talking with
William and Sue Wills as President Franklin our 32nd President and First Lady El-
your child about not having their cell phone or IPod with them at their desk during test-
eanorApril 27, 2013 – 10:30am Dunnellon Public Library Meeting Room, 20351 Robinson
ing. If the student has a cell phone or electronic device at their desk during testing, his/her
Road, Dunnellon.
test will be invalidated. All rules will be explained to your child before each test, but we
“Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking” is the creation of the
would like to ask for parent assistance in enforcing the no cell phone policy.
veteran acting and writing team of the Wills. The couple are now in their 16th year of
Citrus Shrine Club - Newspaper Recycling Locations:
bringing to life the stories of Presidential couples. The Wills are not “impersonators”, their
costumes, dialects, and demeanors recreate these historical characters.
BEVERLY HILLS:Beverly Hills Community Church, Fellowship Hall (rear), 82 Civic
Mr. and Mrs. Wills have performed in over 30 performances at seven of the na-
Cir. CRYSTAL RIVER:Lake Rousseau R.V. Park, 10811 N.Coveview Ter., off Hwy 488
tion’s Presidential Museums. William researches and creates scripts while Sue edits his
(Dunnellon Rd.) CITRUS SPRINGS: Texaco Station, Deltona Blvd.
work and creates the costumes. Sometimes forgotten are the young people who met, fell in
FLORAL CITY United Methodist Church, 8480 E.Marvin St.
love and the years of triumphs and tragedies that shaped their personalities and their rela-
HERNANDO Hernando Civic Center, E.Parson Rd. (near post office). Liberty gas station
tionship which led up to 1932 election and their 12 years as First Couple.
(2 recycling bins), 6695 N. Carl G. Rose Hwy. (S.R. 200)
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Subs and Fried Chicken
Quarry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
50
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Florida Region
Dine-In
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Shell Gas
Cell: 352-266-7113
352-
Inglis, Florida