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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Hour of Hospitality
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
In an effort to show the staff of Yankeetown School that the community cares,
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
the school is trying to begin a monthly "Hour of Hospitality." This includes asking orga-
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of
nizations/groups such as community clubs, school clubs, parents and churches to cater a
Elder Affairs, for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential
luncheon once a month in the school cafeteria, on an early release day from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
assistance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to re-
If anyone is interested in adding their name, club, or organization to the list, please contact
ferred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at:
Sheena Price in the school clinic (4500 Hwy. 40 West, Yankeetown, FL) or phone her at
Wed, Sept 12th 10:00am-Noon
AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown)
(352) 447-2372.
All Citrus Co sites By appt only
Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
Parent/Teacher Social
Attention Levy County Residents
Yankeetown School First Grade Teacher Melody Carson hosted a Parent/Teacher
H.O.P.E. will be having a food distribution on Sept.13, 2012 from 2-3pm. Please
Social on Tuesday, August 28, for the parents of the first graders. Eleven families attended.
bring a form of identification with your name and address on it. (ex.) drivers lic. or a bill.
There was a ìround-tableî discussion where parents expressed their concerns and ideas.
The distribution will be first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you there.
Discussion also centered on the Common Core Requirements. Mrs. Carson assisted parents
Teen Dance at Inglis Community Center
in signing up for the Skyward computer program. Parents were served refreshments and
The Inglis Recreation Committee (IRC) will be hosting a “Back to School Bash”
appeared to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and sharing of information.
at the Inglis Community Center on Saturday, September 8th from 7 - ll pm. Teens age 12
Class Changes
- 17 years of age (grades 7 - 12 ONLY) are invited to attend. ID must be presented upon
The large number of students in second and third grades at Yankeetown School
request. A “School” dress code will be enforced (no short shorts, baggy pants or exposure
made it necessary to make some classroom adjustments. The number of students was above
blouses). There is a $5 entry fee which includes sandwich, punch, veggies with dip, cheese
the National Class Reduction guidelines, making it necessary for the school to adjust the
and crackers. Parents dropping off their teen will need to come to the door to pick them up.
class sizes. Parents were contacted last week and informed of the change. The changes
Fourth and Final Summer Concert
included Mrs. Carson (First Grade) and Mrs. Dillon (Second/Third Split) and took students
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc will present their fourth and final concert in
out of Mrs. Sanford's Second Grade and Mrs. Schlachter's Third Grade classes. All require-
the 2nd Saturday Summer Concert Series. This fabulous event will take place Saturday,
ments have now been met to accommodate the Class Reduction rule
September 8th in the Pepper Creek Terrace Room at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs
Kindergarten Supply Reminder
Wildlife State Park. Located at 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd, the doors will open at 6pm with
PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME IN PERMANENT
sweet treats and beverages for sale and the concert begins at 7pm.
MARKER (Including backpacks, jackets and lunchboxes)
Songcrafter’s Circle, is an intimate evening with four of Florida’s top songwriters;
1 backpack (NO ROLLING BACKPACKS), 1 towel-regular size (no blankets or pillows),
Frank Thomas, Lee Paulet, Carly Bak and Jay Wood. The evening focuses not only on the
1 box tissues, 4 boxes Crayola crayons (skinny, 8 colors only), 1 box Crayola washable
songs but also on the anecdotes and artistic musings that inspired their work. In the truest
markers, 1 box of gallon zipper bags, 1 pair safety scissors, 1 pencil box (8îx 5î only)
tradition of storytelling, the audience will get an intimate glimpse of that inspiration. All
1 ream of copy paper, 1 large box of Clorox wipes; and 1 Ziploc bag containing a change
the “songcrafters” are well known performers locally and on Florida’s Folk Circuit. Each
of clothes, including socks and underwear.
has been featured at previous W.A.R, Inc. concerts, Three Sisters Springs, On the Point and
the 2010 Earth Day event at Crystal River Preserve State Park.
BINGO’s Back
All Bingo fanatics can rejoice, the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will resume
Bingo on Thursday, September 6th at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm to buy your cards and enjoy
a snack from the kitchen. The newly renovated Second To None Thrift Shoppe will be
open from 5pm-7pm for your shopping pleasure. For the month of September, bring in two
(2) items for Yankeetown School and receive a free Early Bird Special. Here’s what they
need; individual cereal and juice boxes, instant oatmeal, bowls, spoons, bottled water, 3
ring notebooks, pencils, and white no-smudge erasers.
Thrift Store Opens After Summer Break
The newly renovated, newly named Second To None Thrift Shoppe at the Yan-
keetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will re-open for business Wednesday, September 5th, 10am-
2pm. In response to the communities’ request for more hours to shop, New Hours of Op-
eration are Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm before
Bingo....5 more hours of shopping pleasure. Located on 56th Street in Yankeetown, all
proceeds generated from sales are given back to the community.
Nature Coast Scottish-Rite Club 1st Annual Bar-Que-Dinner
Where: Inglis Masonic Lodge,Hwy 40 West, Inglis, FL.When: Saturday, Sep-
tember 15, 2012.Time: Serrving from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.Menu:Pulled pork, baked beans,
coleslaw, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Donations: $10.00 per person. Contact:Bob
Jones at (352) 489-3232 or (352) 465-1365.
What’s Happening at “The V” (Inglis VFW)
Mrs. Dillon and Mrs. Carson's 1st grade classes
On Fri., Sept. 7, Karaoke with J.B.; come and sing along from 7:00-11:00 pm. On
Thurs., Sept. 13, at 2:00 pm, we’re having a Mary Kay Party. On Sun., Sept. 16, from 1:00-
Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)
3:00 pm, enjoy a Steak Dinner, with salad and roll, for only $10.00; please purchase tickets
For children that are 4 years old on or before 9/1/2012. For more information,
in advance (call post for details). Enjoy the live music of band Chrome on Sat., Sept. 22,
please contact the Early Learning Coalition in Crystal River or Chiefland. Early Learning
from 7:00-11:00 pm. MEETINGS: Monday, Sept.11, 7:00 pm - Mens Auxiliary. Wednes-
Coalition of the Nature Coast ,Crystal River (352) 563-9399 or Chiefland (352) 490-5855.
day, Sept. 19, Ladies Auxiliary at 5:00 pm and Membeship at 6:30pm.
Free Bread Give Away
The Community Church 4640 Hwy 40 West Yankeetown will have a free bread
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
give-a-way every Monday from noon to 1PM. Feel free to stop by and pick up some.
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