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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc Quarterly Meeting
New Principal Introduced to YTS
The public is invited to the Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc quarterly meeting
On Thursday, April 26, Mr. Robert
May 16th, 7 PM at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club on 56th Street, Yankeetown. A
Hastings, Superintendent of Levy County
presentation on coastal estuary impacts due to modification of river system flows will be
Schools, introduced the Yankeetown School
given by distinguished experimental physical oceanographer Dr. Robert H. Weisberg. A
staff to their new principal, Suzette Pelton,
professor at the Marine Science College, University of South Florida, Dr. Weisberg is
who will be replacing longtime school prin-
engaged in ocean circulation and ocean-atmosphere interaction studies of the west Florida
cipal, Mrs. Ann Jensen, who is retiring. Mrs.
continental shelf and estuaries.
Jensen's last day is June 30th.
Refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM prior to the presentation. Seating is lim-
Ms. Pelton currently serves as STEM
ited, early arrivals are suggested or reservations by calling 447-5434.
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-
Thrift Store
ematics) Coordinator at the School Board of
May is the best month for shopping the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Thrift
Levy County, where she has been employed
Shop. Why, you ask, because there’s a 50% off sale on everything in the shop, no exclu-
for two years. According to Linked-In, along
sions. That’s right, everything in the shop is half price. And that’s not all, each Tuesday in
with information from Yankeetown School,
May there will be one SUPER special revealed for that week. Mark your calendar now to
Mrs. Pelton has a Master’s Degree in Educa-
get the best bargains around. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-1pm and Thurs-
tion, was an educator with the Citrus County
day evenings 5pm-7pm before Bingo.
School system for three years, an educational
The Thrift store will close May 31st for the summer. During that time some reno-
consultant for The Grow Network (McGraw-
vations will happen, so stay tuned for information on the grand re-opening in September
Hill) for 13 months and an Assistant Principal Retiring principal Ann Jenson, Supt. Robert Hast-
with our new look and new name.
with the Citrus County School System for 25 ings and new YTS principal Suzette Pelton
months. Ms. Pelton will take over in July.
How does Medicare work?
According to a YTS staff member, Ms. Pelton comes to the school “with lots of
What Part D Plan saves me the most $$$? Where do I find Supplemental Insur-
experience and new ideas. Ms. Pelton has set a goal for herself: to get to know all staff, all
ance rates? How does my Employer’s Insurance work with Medicare? Are there any
students, and meet all parents by the end of 2012! We wish to welcome Suzette Pelton to
Programs to help pay for my Part B Premium? Any Programs to help pay my drug costs?
our school, our area, and our future.”
Come see SHINE, a Volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, for
your answers. 1-800-262-2243. Mon, May 21st 11:00am Dunnellon Public Library, 20351
FCAT completed at Yankeetown School!
Robinson RD, Dunnellon (352) 438-2520. Wed, May 23rd 11:00am Inglis Community
A collective sigh of relief was likely held by students and staff at Yankeetown
Center Behind Inglis Town Hall 135 Hwy 40 West (352) 447-2203.
School, along with parents of the students, when the FCATs (Florida Comprehensive
Achievement Test) were finally completed! Students submitted to the testing during April
Bingo Reminder
16 through 27. According to Mr. Chuck Dillon, Guidance Counselor, only one student
A reminder, Bingo at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will have the last
missed any portion of the testing. Scores will be delivered to faculty during the summer.
games for the summer on Thursday, May 31st. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss
out on the last few weeks. The Woman’s Club would like to say THANK YOU to all those
Yankeetown School’s annual Basket auction will be held May 10
who come to Bingo, buy tickets for “Bingo Baskets”, eat at Thursday Kitchen and browse
The annual Yankeetown School Basket Auction will take place on Thursday, May
our Thrift Shop. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to provide scholarships and incentives
10, in the school cafeteria, starting at 2:00 p.m. The names of the basket winners will be
to local students as well as filling the various needs of Yankeetown School and our com-
drawn at 6:00 p.m. Baskets of all sizes and types will be on display, and participants will
munities. You’re the BEST!! Have a great summer and we’ll see you in September.
place tickets in the baskets they would like to win, and the names of winners will be drawn
from each item for which tickets are being sold. A new addition has been added to this
Zumba Excersize
yearís Basket Auction - the introduction of cakes, which will be on display for hopefuls to
Looking for a fun way to get in your exercise? Look no further than your friendly
purchase a tickets for, and the winner may be spared the necessity of baking of a cake for
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club. The classes, open to the public, are held Tuesday and
Motherís Day! An attention-getter has traditionally been the Money Tree, which will likely
Thursday mornings at 9am and Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm. All in air con-
be an item of interest for ticket purchasers! Food and snacks will be available for purchase,
ditioned comfort and yes classes will continue through the summer. There is no fee just a
so plan to attend the auction, have dinner, drop your ticket into the basket or items of your
donation to cover electric. For more information call 352-447-2057.
choice, and perhaps your name will be selected so you can that you can take home with you
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
the item of your choice! Proceeds with go toward classroom needs.
YTS staff/students beautifying campus with two gardening projects
Custom Cypress Home - Levy
Two gardening projects were started recently to beautify the Yankeetown School
campus. Mrs. Louise Lombardi has start-
This custom built cypress home in Levy County just north of Inglis can be yours.
ed work with students to create a school
The ideal setting with plenty of room to roam and a
garden. She made a banner for the proj-
unique custom built home with two bedrooms, two
ect, which she asked students to sign and
baths. Master bath oversized with jetted tub. Cus-
place their handprints on, as a pledge to
tom counter in kitchen leading to a beautiful living
help. She has started a composting project
room. Step onto the large deck and enjoy the wildlife
in the lunchroom, and is currently making
and scenery, cool off in the pool and relax. A unique
plans for the garden.
greenhouse that has a custom facade of a old time
Retiring principal, Mrs. Ann
country store. If you need storage for your toys, there
Jensen, will work with students to leave
is a 20 x40 storage shed and also an enclosed work-
her mark on the school by manicuring the
shop. Offered at $199,900.
inner courtyard. A tree and rosebushes
Four Yankeetown School students working on
Jack Schofield. Licensed Real Estate Agent
were cleaned-up, and weeding will be
Century 21 Nature Coast
the inner school courtyard
www.NatureCoastJack.com
their next project, after a friend of the
859 NE Hwy 19
Cell 352-586-2255
school sprays the weeds to facillitate their removal.
Crystal River, Florida
Office 352-795-0021
Community helpers are currently being enlisted, so please contact the school if
you enjoy gardening and would like to help at (352)447-2372.
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