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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Happy Birthday Earth
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
To celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2013, Mrs. Yaws, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Sanford,
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
Mrs. Jenner, and Mrs. Dillon (K-4th) nurtured catepillars until they blossomed into beautify
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Low Income Programs
Painted Lady butterflies! On Friday, April 26th, these classes gathered again to say Bon
or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida
Voyage to this awesome creature.
Department of Elder Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased
and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-
262-2243 to be referred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: Wed, May 8th
10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown). All Citrus Co sites By appt only. Call
(352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
Last Call for "Second to None Shop"
May is the best month for shopping the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club “Sec-
ond to None Shop”. Why, you ask, because there’s a 75% off sale on everything in the shop,
no exclusions. That’s right, everything in the shop! Mark your calendar now to get the best
bargains around. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am- 2pm and Thursday evenings
5pm-7pm before Bingo.
The Second to None Shop will close Friday, May 31st for the summer. If you have
donations that you would like to drop off please give Joan a call 352-447-1125 if no answer
call Mary 352-447-4433. Thank you all for a wonderful year.
Winding River Garden Club Meeting
Spring is here!!! If you’re looking for ideas on what to plant and when, then plan
to spend the afternoon of Friday, May 10th with the Winding River Garden Club. That’s
right, the last meeting of this year will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club, #5
Mrs. Watson releasing the butterflies for Earth Day
56th St., Yankeetown at 12:30pm and EVERYONE is invited. Our own Master Gardener
2nd Grade Play:
will talk about what Florida friendly flowering plants to use and where and how to plant
Mrs. Dillon’s first/second grade class returned a “favor” of sharing their learning
them for continued blooms throughout the summer and fall. Diane and Brian from Green
with Mrs. Jenner’s class this past week. They presented a short play for them and thanked
Gate Nursery will be on hand with beautiful plants for sale and for hands on learning.
them for sharing their Titanic knowledge and survival monologue for the 101st year anni-
Drinks and light snacks will be served. Grab your friends and neighbors and join
versary of the sinking of the Titanic. Mrs. Dillon’s class presented the Indian play “Pushing
us in air conditioned comfort for a fun filled learning experience. Applications for member-
Up the Sky” to those same 4thgraders. A Root Beer Float social was shared for their hard
ship will be available; consider being part of the Winding River Garden Club as we go in a
work. What a great way to share and celebrate learning.
new exciting direction with meetings starting in October. Questions call 352-447-5434.
Withlacoochee Area Residents Inc Quarterly Meeting
Withlacoochee Area Residents will hold their second quarter meeting Wednesday,
May 15th from 7-9pm at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club, 5 56th St., Yankeetown,
FL. Topics of the meeting will include updates on the proposed Kings Road Mine, Lower
Withlacoochee River Research Project and Springs Coast Minimum Flows. There will
also be a panel discussion on Water and the many issues that affect the environment of the
Withlacoochee Area.
Coffee, tea and desserts will be provided. Please join us for an informative meet-
ing and stimulating conversation. Questions can be emailed to warinc.directors@gmail.
com or call 352-447-5434.
Wilderness Circle Gathering
Saturday May 18,, 2013 at 11:00 AM is the Gathering at the Wilderness Circle.Mackie
Sanford of Cherokee descent will lead the prayers in the Circle. There 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. 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)447-2736 or Email bberger@bellsouth.net.
Benefit Event for Haily Eldon
Mrs. Dillon’s Second Grade Class
Pigeon Key Updates:
Do you have stuff laying around the house, attic or garage that you no longer use
The paperwork is done, the bags are packed! 18 YTS students will be leaving on
or need that is still in fair or new condition? Maybe some gifts you received from old Aunt
Tuesday, April 30thfor the Pigeon Key Science Trip. Adults Genie and Tony Sturtevant,
Ethel that you never wanted? Maybe some artwork or crafts? Well we are looking for dona-
Chuck Gatton, and Natalie Steinberg will be accompanying the students on the bus to the
tions of these types of items for a benefit auction that is being held May 18th @ VFW Post
Florida Keys for this wonderful marine biology adventure. Students and parents have
#8698 in Inglis for 5 year old Haily Eldon who was recently diagnosed with Neuroblstoma.
worked hard all year to earn the funding needed for this trip. Students taking the trip
If you have any items that you would like to donate, please call 352-220-8453, 352-949-
are: Kim Evers, Tyler Archibald, Haley Brannon, Savannah Thompson, Cori Reid, Austin
7179, or352-446-4721. Pick-up is available.
Fowler, Chamberlain Kint, Jacob White, Noveline Bowerson, Anna Konuch, Drashti Patel,
Experience alligator hunting; apply now for permits
Samuel Dillon, Willy Baker, Alyssa Cecere, Maverick Molina, Amber and Angel Biorn,
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has more than
and Glory Thompson.
5,000 permits available to participate in the 11-week alligator season, which runs Aug. 15
FCAT OVER/SAT 10 BEGINS:
– Nov. 1. The application process is conducted in three phases and begins by submitting a
Annual FCAT testing is over for grades 3rdth. SAT 10 testing began on Tuesday,
no-cost application at any tax collector’s office, license agent or through the Internet.
April 30 and May 1st for Reading, May 6thand 7thfor Math, and May 14thand 15thfor
During the Phase I application period, alligator permits are issued by random drawing.
Language Arts. This testing focuses on Kindergarten through 2ndgrade. Make sure all
Phase I ends May 12, and applicants are limited to being drawn for only one permit.
students taking tests are in school, rested, and have a good breakfast for maximum energy
If selected, applicants have until June 3 to pay the cost of the permit.
and alertness.
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