PAGE 10 -June 6, 2012
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
W.A.R., Inc Second Saturday Concert Series
YTS 4th-graders enjoy “Black Stallion” literacy
Summer’s here, what better way to enjoy a Saturday evening than to join the
project performance in Ocala
Withlacoochee Area Residents for their Second Saturday Concert Series. The Ellie Schil-
Nineteen fourth graders from Yankeetown School loaded-up on a bus, May 14,
ler Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. (US19), Homosassa is
and headed to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala to enjoy a presentation called
the place to be Saturday, June 9th from 7pm-9pm. The Pepper Creek Terrace Room on the
ìBlack Stallion,î which brought to life portions of “The Black Stallion,” a book written by
second floor of the visitor center will be the setting for the talented trio known as “2PM”.
Walter Farley.
Along with the great music, there will be desserts and beverages for sale. A do-
Prior to viewing the dazzling performace of trick riding, gypsy jump-roping and
nation of $10 is tax deductible, all to benefit the initiatives of W.A.R., Inc to preserve and
crack-whipping, students read the book, supplied by a a project which supports literacy in
protect our environmentally sensitive lands that make up the Nature Coast. So grab your
elementary schools called Horse Tales. Students also worked on project-related vocabulary
friends and neighbors and we’ll see you at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife
lessons and a portofolio in class, prior to attending the performace.
State Park, Saturday, June 9th, 7-9pm! For more information contact Lee Paulet at 352-
Performers brought to life many of the characters in the book, including Alec
795-4506,
Ramsay, the young owner of the the black stallion, along with Black, himself. Students
Bingo Reminder
were told, repeatedly, by several characters in the presentation, ìBooks are magic. You can
A reminder, Bingo at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will have the last
make them come alive.î
games for the summer on Thursday, May 31st. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss
The Levy County Education Foundation sponsored the trip, so that students could
out on the last few weeks. The Woman’s Club would like to say THANK YOU to all those
attend the show without any cost to their families. This magical learning experience is an
who come to Bingo, buy tickets for “Bingo Baskets”, eat at Thursday Kitchen and browse
annual activity for all fourth grade students in Levy County schools.
our Thrift Shop. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to provide scholarships and incentives
Yankeetown School staff gives baby shower for co-worker
to local students as well as filling the various needs of Yankeetown School and our com-
Mrs. Mary Bergdoll, Confiden-
munities. You’re the BEST!! Have a great summer and we’ll see you in September.
tial Secretary at Yankeetown School, was
Join the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, Manatee Division, Yankeetown
treated to a baby shower, recently, for her
Manatee Division drills at Coast Guard Station Yankeetown, in Yankeetown,
daughter, Rebecca “Becka” Marsh Hender-
Florida, on the second weekend of each month. Come join the unit on June 9th and 10th.
son, by school staff members at the school
The Sea Cadets are for youth ages 13 through 17 years old. We also have a Navy League
library. After a game of "measure my belly"
Cadet unit for youth ages 11 through 13 years old. We provide a fun and challenging en-
and congratulations were written onto yel-
vironment that is free of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gangs. We also develop leadership
low tapes and draped around Becka’s neck,
abilities and broaden Cadets’ horizons using hands-on and self-paced training. They are
the generous outpouring of baby gifts were
guided to become mature young adults whether they decide to join the military or not. For
opened. Refreshments included pastel pink
those that choose to join the Navy or Coast Guard, the education and training they receive
and green-decorated cupcakes and Southern-
will help them obtain advanced rates if they enlist. Some other branches also award ad-
style sweet tea. The library was bedecked
vanced placement. A few trainings include rescue swimmer, flight training, basic airman
with mostly pastel green decorations for the
and leadership training. Please contact our Commanding Officer LTJG Todd Dunn at 352-
fun party.
Attention Levy County Residents
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on June 14, 2012 and July 12, 2012
from 2-3pm. Please bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.)
drivers lic. or a bill. The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to see-
ing you there. For more information contact Bill Sellner at(352)519-8473.
Vacation Bible School
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,5850 Riverside Dr.Yankeetown.Bring
your child to a fun filled week, from July 9th.-13th. The day starts at 10am until 1pm.
There will music, crafts, bible stories, discoveries, games and a special snack. Our mission
for the week will be collecting nickels to help buy potatoes for the less fortunate. Our theme
for the week is “Operation Overboard - Dare to go deep with God”. So bring your 3 to 12
year old to join us for this awesome week. For more information contact Donna Brown ay
352489-5274.
Yankeetown Wooded Setting
Completely wooded setting surrounds
this immaculate home. Drive up the con-
crete circular drive to this ready to move
in home Illuma Dome lighting in kitchen
ceiling lights up a spacious kitchen. Wood
floors and large master bedroom and bath
with walk in closets. Open floor plan al-
A Dessert Tea was held Saturday afternoon at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club to honor
lows for plenty of room for entertaining
3 retirees from Yankeetown School. 1st grade teacher Pam Turner (26 years), Principal Ann
or enjoying this beautiful setting and two
Hayes Jensen (26 years) and Media Librarian Maureen Cenatiempo (36 years) will join the
screen porches to relax and enjoy the best
ranks of the retired June 30. Suzette Pelton, (right) who will replace Jensen as principal,
of the Nature Coast. $169,900
is shown with the trio and presented them with engraved pens. Beautiful decorations and
scrumptious desserts were enjoyed by all the friends, former students and present school
Jack Schofield. Licensed Real Estate Agent
Century 21 Nature Coast
employees. Everyone had wishes of good luck and happy retirement for the three who will
www.NatureCoastJack.com
835 NE Hwy 19
move on in their lives. Yankeetown School has been blessed with some awesome dedicated
Cell 352-586-2255
Crystal River, Florida
teachers and support. Thanks to the three for their dedication to our children’s education and
Office 352-795-0021
many happy days ahead.
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