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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
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YTS students enjoy field trip to UF Aquatic/Invasive Plant Unit
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
On Wednesday, May 7, the 3rd and 4th grade classes at Yankeetown School had a
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
hands-on learning experience visiting the Aquatic and Invasive Plant unit at the University
of Florida.
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
Students went pond dipping to catch and identify macro and micro invertebrates
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
found in Florida's fresh waterways. They were then taken to the fish holding tanks where
provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
they met native catfish, gar and an enormous invasive plecko that had been found in a
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us at:
Florida pond. Students were taught to look for invasives and helped to remove them. They
All Citrus Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
were also taught to be responsible for waterway environments. The students saw molting
YIWC Second to None Shop Sale
in progress and mothers carrying live babies and eggs. They also visited the fish hatchery.
Second to None Shoppe will be having a 50% off sale for the Month of May... And
They were taught the characteristics of five different species of fish and encouraged to
as the month progresses look for more outstanding bargains and crazy deals.
touch each specimen.
Watch for a list of our upcoming events in the paper, check our website: www.yiwoman-
After lunch, they were allowed to use a cane pole and catch fish found in the
sclub.com or email us atyiwomansclub@gmail.com. You can also visit us on Facebook,
ponds. One student caught a big mouth bass, and others caught different varieties of sun-
Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club.
fish. 4th Grade teacher, Tracy Jenner, arranged this day's outing, with the help of Melba
Activities at the Inglis VFW
Lovely and Mechelle Harmon, 3rd grade teachers.
Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy
19 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. This is what s hap-nin at `The V : Happy Hour on
weekdays, 12:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, and Drink Specials every weekend! Every
TUESDAY and THURSDAY, our Dart Tournment starts at 7:00 pm.
W E D N E S D AY,
May 21 - Ladies Auxiliary meets at 5:00 pm, and the VFW Post meets at 6:30 pm. Friday,
May 23, 7:00-11:00 pm - Karaoke with Mark B. Bring your singing voice. Come and have
fun at "The V."
Levy County Teen Driver Improvement Classes
Teen Driver Improvement is available to all Levy County students who have a
current Operators License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
The goal of this program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of
aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of
seatbelt use. All students will be required to pre-register for the class by calling Lt. Sean
Mullins or Sgt. Max Long at 352-486-5111 ext 276 or via e-mail smullins@levyso.com
ormlong@levyso.com. This class has a minimum of 5 students for the class to take place
so these dates are tentative. ALL CLASSES BEGIN AT 9:00 AM,Yankeetown: July: 1 and
August: 4.
Winding Down YIWC
Winners of Trash-to-Treasures exhibit at Yankeetown School: Kindergaten: 1st-Kimber Jar-
A reminder that the Woman's Club activities will be winding down during May.
rett, 2nd-Donte Porter and 3rd-Hailey Sheehan; 1st grade: 1st-Nicholas Smith, 2nd-Kristin
Bingo will end on Thursday, May 29th and the Second to None Shoppe will close Friday,
Pank and 3rd-Kaily Beam; 2nd grade: 1st-Jacob Tiesmeyer, 2nd-Brooke Hurst and 3rd-Julia
May 30st for the summer. This will give our volunteers time to rejuvenate and come back
Hurtado; 3rd Grade: 1st-Alex Rowe, 2nd-Annabelle Pitts and 3rd-Ronnie Beam; 4th Grade:
in September full of energy for the new year.
1st-Ashley Pike, 2nd-Cody Mecum and 3rd-Adam Szwedziak; 5th Grade: 1st-Clayton Sellner,
Inglis Pancake Breakfast
2nd-Johnathan Sellner and 3rd-Elizabeth Hamilton.
Saturday May 31 from 7-10 am. We will have free pancakes for the entire com-
Science Fair exhibition coming to Yankeetown School
munity. And everyone is welcomed. It will be an outdoor event in front of church. Amaz-
On May 28, Yankeetown School (YTS) will hold its science fair exhibition in the
ing grace fellowship by the sea,718 hwy 40 W. Inglis. 832 971 8997. Everyone invited.
library. All relatives, friends and citizens of the area are invited to come see the projects
Plates to go.
and exciting experiments. The library is open during school hours and is hoping for many
to come pay a visit.
Realty
An example of what you may see is an experiment by 4th graders, Lauren Mat-
thews and Lisa Presley, used to demonstrate the relationship between magnets and electric-
ity to 1st graders. The first graders loved viewing the electricity and magnetism displays.
Serving Inglis, Sally Price, Realtor
The first grade students will be working on projects in groups for the science fair. Yan-
Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Hom
keetown has a very active STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Program that
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allows students to learn in a hands-on way.
Phone (352) 489-4588 Fax (727) 362-4788
Parents and students: please remember that all projects are due on May 20. They
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will be judged, and prizes will be awarded. A local group has offered the prize money and
supported the purchase of science boards and supplies to help with the YTS Science Fair.
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Thanks to the community for helping teachers make learning fun at YTS! The
the Waccasassa Bay State Preserve and Turtle
Women's Club is to be thanked for recently agreeing to buy a set of robots that will be used
Creek with some awesome fishing holes. Wild-
in grades one through four to teach coding. Fourth grade teacher Tracy Jenner is spearhead-
life abounds. You would need 4 wheel drive
ing the Science Fair this year. For more information, please contact her at 352-447-2372.
to access this mixed terrain parcel including
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medical conditions. Levy County voters can request an Application form to be sent to their
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sure an updated signature is on file with your registration record.
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