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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Tug "Goes to School"
Community Events
Withlacoochee Area Residents Quarterly Meeting Wed. May 18th
The Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc. Quarterly Meeting will be held on
WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 2011 at the Yankeetown Woman’s Club, #5 56th St., Yan-
keetown, from 6:30-9 PM. The public is encouraged to join us for hotdogs, hamburgers
and refreshment. The agenda is open forum discussion to hear your concerns and ideas.
LET’S TALK! You are invited to learn about current environmental issues affecting your
community. Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc., is a 501.C.3 corporation.
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, through May 27th to get the best bargains around. All pro-
ceeds 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.
Bingo Winding Down at Woman's Club
As always, all the proceeds from our fund-raising events are given back to the
communities in the form of donations to: Yankeetown School, the local Volunteer Fire
The Tug Honey Bluff makes its final voyage down the
Rescue Departments, the AF Knotts Public Library, families in need and many more.
Withlacoochee River on its way to the Chapman School
YOU, the members of the community are the ones that make that possible.
of Seamanship in Stuart. Peggy and Tom Trainer of Yan-
A reminder that the Woman’s Club activities will be winding down during May.
keetown donated the tug to the school. Pictured right
Bingo will end on Thursday, May 26th and the Thrift Store will close Friday, May 27th for
are Tom Trainer, Yankeetown and Mike Meeds, Chapman
the summer. Watch for a list of our upcoming events in the Newscaster.
School of Seamanship.
Stargazing at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Special to The Newscaster by Peggy Trainer
The Chiefland Star Party Group is presenting a telescopic view of the stars and
It was the year 2004 that Tom first saw the little pusher tug for sale at the Yan-
planets at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown at 8:30 p.m., May 20th. The pro-
keetown General Store. It had been used as a strimp boat before going into the boat yard.
gram will take place at the observation tower. It will begin with a laser show of the Spring
I told Tom he would regret it if he didn’t buy it so it started the two and half years of reno-
Constellations. Several large telescopes will be available for viewing including the largest
vating her. We went to antique boat shows and ship yards collecting the light fixtures and
“GoTo” Scope in the Southeast. Multiple objects will be observed including the rings and
other special items for the boat.
moons of Saturn. The new moon gives little night light interference for better stargazing
Tom and I have used her (the Honey Bluff Tug) for our river cruiser and have just
conditions. The preserve has very low artificial lighting which add to the experience and is
enjoyed having her docked in the river behind our home. Last Wednesday was a sad day for
hard to find in our electrified environment. For your safety we recommend arriving before
us as Mike from the Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart, Florida was here to start the
sunset to sign in. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. The program is another in Yankeetown’s
long journey of taking her to Stuart. The school was founded in 1971 by the late Charles
WGP presentations. Call Peter Weiss at 352-447-6186 for more information.
F. Chapmena and Glen D. Castle , They have trained over 17,000 students since opening.
Levy Tourism Council Meeting
The school provides the highest quality boating education for the novice and experienced
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have their regular bi-monthly
boater. Jennifer Field, the President of the school said they will use the Honey Bluff Tug
meeting Thurs., May 26, 2011 at 6 pm At: Levy County Visitors Bureau, 620 N. Hathaway
in their training program.
Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Town of Inglis Needs Volunteers
The Town of Inglis is in need of members to serve on the Town of Inglis Recre-
ational Advisory Board Activity Committee. The purpose of the board is to
promote community activities, research programs to include Creative and Educational
classes, Club Activities, Dances, etc. to be held at the Inglis Community Center that would
benefit and improve the quality of life for all Inglis Citizens.
We would like to promote activities for our Senior Citizens, as well as the entire
Community. Please join us in giving back to our community and enriching the life of oth-
We Specialize in Hydraulic
ers by giving of your time and talents.
If you would like to be a part of this worth while effort by volunteering your time
Hose up to 2” - 6 Wire
please contact the Inglis Town Hall at (352) 447-2203.
Levy County 4-H Day Camps – 2011
Age Limits: Camper MUST be at least 8 years old by the date of CAMP.
Where: Bronson Agricultural Center. Times: Monday–Thursday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday
8:30AM–12:00NOON (please be prompt at pick-up times). Cost: $25.00 per camp ($50
Open 7 Days a Week!
Inglis
Dunnellon
for ATV Camp).Call for more information: 352-486-5131.
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30
24 Highway 19 North
11473 N Williams St.
Saturday & Sunday 8 - 5
352-447-6000
352-489-3391
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Jeff Harris, Plant Manager
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • 352-447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
King Road Mine
Est. 1983
We’ve Re-Opened! Our New Hours of Business:
50
May Specials
#24 Highway 40 East
MONDAY 6 am - 11 am • TUESDAY Closed
Inglis, FL
Select Case Knives
WEDNESDAY 6 am - 6 pm
352-447-2074
RV/Auto Cleaning Products
THURSDAY 6 am - 6 pm
www.kingroadmine.com
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FRIDAY 6 am - 1 am Serving Nightly Dinner
Garden/Patio Shade Cloth
SATURDAY 6 am - 1 am Specials w/Live Music
INVESTING IN THE F UTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
LIVE BAIT
Tool Boxes
AWESOME BURGERS • COLD BEER • WINE & BEER NOW BEING SERVED