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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Vacation Bible School
YTS honors achievements of 3rd and 4th-Grade students
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church,5850 Riverside Dr.Yankeetown.Bring
Awards ceremonies were held at Yankeetown School on Tuesday, June 5, for the
your child to a fun filled week, from July 9th.-13th. The day starts at 10am until 1pm.
final nine weeks of the school year. In separate ceremonies, students in middle school, first
There will music, crafts, bible stories, discoveries, games and a special snack. Our mission
and second grades, and then third and fourth grades were recognized by their peers, friends,
for the week will be collecting nickels to help buy potatoes for the less fortunate. Our theme
and family for their achievements
for the week is “Operation Overboard - Dare to go deep with God”. So bring your 3 to 12
Awards for Third and Fourth Grades: Most Improved - Sawyer Hawthorne and
year old to join us for this awesome week. For more information contact Donna Brown ay
Johnathan Sellner; Citizenship - Morgan Pitts and Trina Ruttinger; Greatest Effort - Aubrey
352489-5274.
Crews and Justin Wasileff; Math Bee: 1st - Laurene Cecere and Jodee Crain, 2nd - Shane
Rock Church Monthly Sing
Wasileff and Shannon Wasileff, 3rd Camron Arnett and Kathleen Soares, 1st - Brianna
Once again at the Rock Church in Yankeetown acrossed from Yankeetown
Ramsey and Sayla Barnes, 2nd - Mason Hawthorne and Raven Langenburg and 3rd - Rob-
school we will be having our monthy sing on July 7 at 6:00 P.M everyone is welcome.
bie Sleeman and Justin Wasileff; A & B Honor Roll (4th Grade) - Kaloian Nedeltchev
hopeing to see everyone there!!!
GOD BLESS, PHIL WHITLEY
and Trina Ruttinger; A Honor Roll (4th Grade) - Ryan Wildey; A & B Honor Roll (3rd
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Reminder
Grade) - Timothy Archibald, Delaney Cowan, Johnathan Sellner, Kathlen Soares and Kate-
A reminder that the Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club is closed
lyn Wood; All-Year Honor Roll(3rd Grade) - Timothy Archibald and Kathleen Soares; All-
for the summer. Doors will re-open in September for your shopping pleasure. However,
Year Honor Roll (4th Grade) - Ryan Wildey, Koloian Ndeltchev and Trina Ruttinger; A/B
the club is still accepting donations. If you’re cleaning out your closets, garage or storage
Social Studies - Wyatt Wallace and Kaitlynn Robinson; All Aís Writing - Brianna Ramsey,
room this summer, remember the Thrift Shop for your gently used items. If you must leave
Katelyn Wood and Delaney Cowan; A/B Writing - Raven Langenburg, Amanda Degenn-
donations when no one is at the club, PLEASE leave them on the front porch so they’ll be
aro and Cara Hardy; A/B Science - Johnathan Sellner, Lauren Cecere and Vincent Pierce;
out of the weather. For questions call the club at 352-447-2057 and leave a message
Perfect Attendance - Vincent Pierce and Darvin Kint; Perfect Attendance for Year - Vincent
Pierce.
Attention Levy County Residents
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on July 12, 2012 from 2-3pm. Please
From the desk of Ann (Hayes) Jensen, retiring principal at YTS
bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill.
“I would like to let each and every one of you, parents, students,
The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you there.
teachers and citizens of Inglis/Yankeetown know how much you mean to
me. I began my Florida teaching career at Yankeetown School in 1986. I
Plant & Tree-Marking Activity Rescheduled
have spent the last twenty-six years here. I began as a teacher and remained
The Plant & Tree Marking activity was rained out last Sunday, June 24th. This
in that position until 2000. That was my first year as principal.
activity is rescheduled for Sunday, July 8th, at 9:00 a.m. Tropical Storm Debby left a lot of
The twenty-six years that I have spent with you have been the
debris behind so there will be some yard cleanup work also. If you can lend a hand, please
best years of my life. What has made this such a wonderful experience is
call Susan Steinhorst at 352-302-3630 or email susan68comcast.net or Jack Schofield at
the love and support I have received from each of you. I can truly say that
352-586-2255, emailjschof7338@aol.com by Wednesday, July 4, or just show up Sunday
I have looked forward to each and every day spent with the students of
morning. By leaving your name and phone number, we can reach you in case of cancella-
Yankeetown School.
tion. This is what we need to get done:
The teachers and staff have made Yankeetown school one of the best in Levy
The Forest Service will be doing a heavy duty mowing at the WGP to protect trails
County. Each year we have been ranked in the top schools in Florida, usually receiving a
and buildings from fire. We need to mark trees and plants that we do not want to be mowed.
school grade of A. We owe this to the effort of our teachers and staff and the tremendous
Materials will be provided. (Surveyors tape, scissors, shovels & pots for plants) If you have
effort put forth by our students.
extra pots and shovel bring them along. Also other yard tools for cleanup would be helpful.
Although I am leaving Yankeetown School, part of me will always remain within
We will also transplant some wild flowers to the butterfly garden, so need some
the halls of the school. Thank you again for your dedication to the school and the children
assistance with that as these plants would be an asset to our butterfly garden.
of our community.”
We can use all the help you can give us! Susan is a Master Gardener and a Master
Naturalist and is very knowledgeable on plantings at the WGP. Don’t miss this educational
opportunity to learn about our nature coast while helping the Friends of the WGP.
2nd Saturday Summer Concert Series
It’s toe tappin’ time in Yankeetown, so get your feet ready. The Yankeetown-
Inglis Woman’s Club is where the tappin’ will happen. On July 14th, Withlacoochee Area
Residents, Inc. will present the second of their 2nd Saturday Summer Concert Series. ET
Morris will start off the evening at 7pm followed by Pamela Jo Hatley and Steel Olmstead.
An added treat will be ice cream. You can’t have a summer party without ice
cream! Make your own sundaes with all the toppings, old fashioned Root Beer floats and
other assorted goodies will be for sale.
Save the date and we’ll see you Saturday, July 14th, 7-9 pm at the Yankeetown-
Inglis Woman’s Club on 56th St. A ten dollar tax deductible donation and your tappin’ toes
are all it takes to spend a great Saturday evening with family and friends. And it’s all for a
good cause...to help WAR, Inc preserve and protect YOUR Nature Coast.
Unwanted Cell phones collected
Unwanted cell phones can be donated to The Center for Victim Rights by drop-
ping them off at Wear To Go Consignment Times Square Plaza 3802 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy,
Inverness 34453 352-344-9327.
Retiring educators at Yankeetown School were honored at a Dessert Social, held in their
The Inglis Police Dept. has also assisted us for several years and continue to do so.
honor, June 3, at the Yankeetown-Inglis Women’s Club. Left to right are retiring staff mem-
You can drop your phones off during operating hours.
bers: first grade teacher Pam Turner, principal Ann Hayes Jensen and librarian Maureen Cena-
The phones are used as a fund raiser and for victims to have a phone to call 911
tiempo; on the far right is Suzette Pelton, who will assume the duties of school principal on
if necessary. The Center helps victims of crime apply for victim compensation and assists
July 1 and made a presentation at the event as a representative of the Levy County School
with other resources for victims. This is a FREE and NATIONWIDE service. Contact The
Board. Ms. Pelton has served in the capacity of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Center at 352-628-6481.
Mathematics) Coordinator at the School Board of Levy County during the past two years.
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