THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - August 10, 2016
Yankeetown Resident Honored
Levy County Extension 4-H Club
by Lions Club
Members Winofat State 4-H Clubs,
Congratulations to three youth who are part Levy County Extension
Robert (Rob) Kubistek, of Yankeetown received the Melvin Jones Fellowship
winners during state competitions in both the poster and photography categories. Patrick
Award from Doug Dame, past president of the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club. The award
Whitehead from the 4-H S.T.E.M. Explorers placed first in the 4-H junior state poster
takes its name from Melvin Jones, founder, Lions Club International. Worldwide it is Li-
competition in the acrylic division. The theme of the Florida 4-H Poster Art contest was
ons highest form of recognition to acknowledge an individual's dedication to finding ways
Florida 4-H is... It asked 4-H members to be creative and express visually what Florida 4-H
of improving the quality of life in their local and world communities. Kubistek has served
means to them, and what they have gained from the 4-H experiences. In the photography
on the Yankeetown Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Board, the Safety Patrol, the
categories focus, lighting, subject, composition, impact and creativity were the required
Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department as Chief, and participated in many Lion's Club
elements for successful photography. Warren Whitehurst of Williston Wranglers 4-H won
and community projects as a volunteer. He is the second non-Lion to receive this globally
first place in the 4-H junior state photography competition in the black and white category.
recognized award in the forty-five year history of the local club. This award honors his
Cade Pogue of 4-H Outdoor Adventures won second place in the 4-H senior state photog-
life-long enthusiasm, commitment and unselfish service that has provided motivation and
raphy competition in the scenic category.
inspiration to many others.
These and many other opportunities are available to participants of 4-H clubs
statewide. If your child might benefit from a 4-H membership mark your calendar for the
annual Levy County Extension 4-H Round Up. It will be held on Saturday, August 27 from
9 a.m. to Noon at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Bronson. Round Up marks the official
beginning of the new 4-H year. Each county 4-H Club will showcase the many activities
and events they participate in throughout the year as well as offer an activity or craft for
interested youth to make and take with them.
Adults can hear more about volunteer leadership opportunities. All adults and
youth are encouraged to attend and sign up for the coming year in 4-H. 4-H is open to all
youth ages 5 to 18 (as of September 1, 2016) without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, or
political affiliation. The 4-H youth program is a part of the University of Florida Extension
program, providing solutions to local challenges in Levy County. Utilizing a learn-by- do-
ing approach, 4-H helps youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible,
productive citizens. This mission is accomplished by creating safe and inclusive learning
environments, involving caring adults, and utilizing the expertise and resources of the Uni-
versity of Florida and the local For more information call Ariane Horton, Office Manager,
at 352-486- 5131.
Parkview Lanes Weekly News
League and tournament scores for the week ending August 10, 2016:
CONGRATULATIONS: Don Griffin rolled a perfect game in the Young
Robert (Rob) Kubistek, left, is pictured receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from
& Restless league on August 4, his first 300 at Parkview Lanes, but his
Doug Dame, past president of the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club.
Inglis crash critically injures
10th overall. Trevor Roberts and Cody Mullis continued the honor scor-
ing the next night (Summer Scratch league), both having a perfect game
Floral City man
on their way to 800+ series! Trevor's scores were 279-300-248 for 827,
and Cody's were 266-254-300 for 820.
AUGUST LEAGUE MEETINGS: Wednesday Night Men,
A single-vehicle traffic crash in Levy County at 5:50 pm, August 3, resulted in
August 17, 7pm; Late Starters (mixed teams), Wednesday, August 24,
Griffin
critical injuries to the driver, 75 year-old Elmer Wagner of Floral City, who was transported
1pm; Hills Gang (mixed) Thursday, August 25, 12noon;
to Shands Hospital in Gainesville for treatment.
Parkview Owls (mixed), Friday, August 26, 7pm;
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Mr. Wagner was driving a 2001 Ford
Parkview Mixed(new league), Monday, August 29, 1pm;
Ranger pickup truck, traveling north on the inside lane of U.S. Highway 19, just north
Monday Special (mixed); Monday, August 29, 7pm; Pine
of the Inglis Town Limits, when for unknown reasons, the vehicle drifted into the center
Ridge (mixed), Tuesday, August 30.
median of the road, where it traveled for several hundred feet. The release stated that Mr.
MONDAY SUMMER SPECIAL: Handicap:
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Wagner pulled sharply to the right, which caused the truck to suddenly veer back onto
Wes Foley S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
281; Mark Smith 278,730; Dan Taylor 734;
the road, where it began to rotate in a clockwise direction while sliding in a northeasterly
5093
Pam Levert 262; Tammy Hylton 255,751; Linda Taylor
direction across both of the northbound lanes. The vehicle entered the eastern shoulder
Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788
709. Scratch: Mark Smith 278,730; Wes Foley 264; John
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com oHometown News for the Nature Coast it continued to slide down the sloped, grassy shoulder, overturning
of the highway when
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The report stated that Mr. Wagner was wearing a seatbelt and carried no passen-
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Matt Allen 761. Scratch (adults): Don Griffin 300,687; Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
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School Starts August 10. Slow
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCRATCH: Trevor Roberts 300,827; Cody Mullis
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down in school zones and watch
300,820; Brian Carney 729; Mark Ash 712; Scott Brown 706; Dorine Fugere 255,672;
Joyce Johnson 234,616.
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WOMEN'S SUMMER TRIO: Handicap: Peggy Murdock 252; Doti Wyspianski
the roads. Help make this a safe
235,651; Doris Segars 235; Linda Taylor 656. Scratch: Peggy Murdock 213,531; Kathy
start to the new school year!
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