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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Mrs. Schlacter retires from Yankeetown School
Teen Driver Improvement Program July 18th
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Community Relations Division, is offering a
After working thirty-four-plus years in education and twenty-eight years teaching
Teen Driver Improvement Program to all Levy County students who have a current Opera-
third grade, Mrs. Mary Schlachter is retiring, and Yankeetown School is losing a fine edu-
tors License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
cator.
The goal of this program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of
A retirement party was held in Mrs. Schlacter’s honor on Saturday, June 1, at the
aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of
Woman’s Club in Yankeetown, the members of which are great friends to staff members at
seatbelt use. Parent waivers are required due to the graphic nature of the presentation. All
the school and mentors to students. Current and former staff members, along with friends
students will be required to pre-register for the class by calling Lt. Sean Mullins or Sgt.
and family, attended this bittersweet event.
Max Long at 352-486-5111 ext 278.All classes begin at 9 am. at Yankeetown
Sheena Price, event coordinator, wishes to give thanks to Helen Ciallella of the
Isaiah’s Place Get Away & Play Therapy Dates
Woman’s Club for the use of the building, to Melody Carson and Debbie Woodard for the
Upcoming dates are Saturday July 13, 2013 or September 14, 2013 10 am to 3
beautiful decorations, to Melody Carson for serving as Master of Ceremony, to Melba
pm 6210 Harmony Lane Yankeetown, FL 34498. Space is limited register early.To register
Lovely for Notes to Mary, to Maureen Cenatiempo for Mary Trivia, to Melody Carson for
call Isaiah’s Place 352 447-1775 E-mail isaiahsplace@bellsouth.net. $75 Includes mental
Mary Bingo, and to the many who prepared special dishes.
health consultation and training, lunch and snacks, Helps to fund Isaiah’s Place. Contact
Mrs. Schlachter was presented a pen set by Mr. Jeff Edison of the School Board of
Penny L. Pahres, ARNP. Penny L. Phares ARNP is a Child Psychiatric Nurse Practitio-
Levy County, and the staff at Yankeetown School presented her with a Yankeetown School
ner and a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor who is experienced in Sand Tray Therapy
quilt which was ordered by Mrs. Sandra Thrasher. Other activities included a certificate
and Play Therapy. As Clinical Director at Child’s Play Foundation she has responsibility
awarded to the Schlachter family for their love and dedication to the school and a framed
for program development , training and fundraising. Each attendee signs a confidentiality
picture of Mary, signed by all in attendance. Travel safe, Mary Schlachter, you will be
agreement.
missed!
Tourism Development Council Meeting
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meet-
ing Thursday, July 11, at 6 pm At: Levy County Visitors Bureau 620 N. Hathaway Ave.,
Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Low Income Programs
or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida
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: All Citrus Co
sites By appt only. Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr.
South Levy Little League Activities
South Levy Little League will be having a board meeting on July 25th at 6:30
at the ball field. We are still looking for Board members and officers. Please call with
any questions. 352-447-4325. A South Levy Little League Fundraiser in Dunnellon every
Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm. 20% of the sales generated goes to help the kids of
South Levy. For information on a coupon contact Kim Millen at 352-302-2818.
Staff in attendence at the retirement part of Mary Schlachter (front, 3rd from left)
Elementary Water Day:
The last Sandgnat cel-
ebration at Yankeetown School
on Monday, June 3, was a huge
success for first, second and
third graders. Students bought
there way into this event us-
ing Sandgnat dollars. Sandgnat
dollars are awarded to students
displaying positive behavior
at school. Positive Behavior
Support has been implemented
for the past few years at YTS.
Teachers like to place empha-
sis on positive behaviors. Stu-
dents have the option of saving
the sandgnat dollars for entry
to the celebrations held every 4
weeks, or to spend them in the Sandgnat Store that is held weekly. Our goal is to teach them
how to make wise spending choices while rewarding students who display good character
and self discipline. The WATER DAY event included slip n slides, sponge throwing at the
Homosassa Springs resident Averie Kelso, 4 (left) is enjoying popcorn and coloring while
teachers, water balloons, squirters, and sprinkler fun. The children loved wetting the teach-
smiling with her aunt, Phyllis Poirier. Both were at the Wings Education Center on Periwinkle
ers that were supervising the event. We would like to thank Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Dillon, Mrs.
Lane in Homosassa as Hospice of Citrus County hosted “Angel In The House” the Wings
Martin, Mrs. Woodard, and Ms. Shirley for all their help in setting up this great event for
Community Education inaugural Monday Movie Matinee selection. Contact Lynn Miller at
the children. Way to go Sandgnats!
352.621.1500 for information on upcoming movies.
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