PAGE 10 - January 27, 2010
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE
will be at: Wed, Feb 10th 10:00-Noon AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library.
Yankeetown Community Church Spaghetti Dinner
Ladies JOY Circle Annual Spaghetti Dinner,Tickets $6,Saturday, January 30,
2010,4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dinner includes Salad, Bread, Drinks & Dessert. The location
is on Route 40 West in Yankeetown, 2 miles West of Traffic Light on Route 19 in Inglis.
South Levy Little League Sign Ups
South Levy Little League will hold the last signups on Sat. Jan. 30th at 11:00
am. at the Buddy Risher Rec Park. This is the last date to be certain of getting a uniform
for Opening Day and Pictures. Please signup and be sure of a uniform. We are in need of
Volunteers.
Hot Stuff – Chili Cook-Off
Whether you like it hot and spicy or mild with chicken, you’re sure to find all
kinds at the annual Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, February 20th from 11am to 2pm at the
Letter from the Governor - Cathy Roof looks on as daughter Hannah, a home schooler,
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club on #5 56th Street in Yankeetown. Enter your tasty
receives a letter from Governor Charlie Crist presented by Ruth Ruppert, Inglis Post Of-
pot of chili into the contest and you could be this year’s best Chili Chef. Cash prizes will
fice clerk who dreamed up and ran the Power of One! Program for Yankeetown School
be given for the top three tastiest chili’s. 1st place wins $50, 2nd place wins $25 and 3rd
students.As an Inglis home schooler, Hannah Roof is an exception to all the other students
place wins $10. All are welcome to come out and taste the delicious chilis and cast your
who participated in the Power of One! Program created by Ruth Ruppert, Inglis postal
vote for your favorite. Enjoy all-you-can-eat chili for only $5. Call 352-447-2057.
clerk. Ruth created this program to promote and teach the importance of communication
through letter writing which is becoming a lost art with the use of computers and email.
AMVETS fundraiser dinner, Feb. 6, Public Welcome
The program had many citizens and businesses donating stamps to mail the letters written
The AmVets William Crow Post #447, located at 33 Risher Avenue in Inglis, in-
by the motivated students at Yankeetown School.
vites the public to a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, February 6. Dinner, for a donation of $7,
During the program there was a contest to write an essay about the students per-
will include fried pork chops smothered in onion and mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes,
sonal reaction to the letter writing efforts. Letters went to elected officials, men and women
sweet carrots, bread, and dessert. For to-go orders, please call (352) 447-4473.
in the military, Hollywood stars and family and friends. Ranks in the Power of One! were
Peace Lutheran Pancake Supper
earned by the number of letters written.
The 19th Annual Potato Pancake Supper, at Peace Lutheran Church, will take place
Hannah’s letter touched hearts and won her the contest. On Awards Day Hannah
on Tuesday, February 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
was given a packet of letters addressed to her direct from members of the military in Iraq
Tickets are only $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 11 and under. Children un-
congratulating her on her efforts and win and a letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
der 2 are welcome at no charge. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the supper.
The letter from Crist went on to say.. “work hard to be a positive impact on others. The best
Everyone in Dunnellon and surrounding communities is invited to attend this much
way to do this is to start at home. A good impression acts like ripples in a pond, affecting
anticipated supper. Peace Lutheran Church (The Church On The Hill) is located at 7201
far more people than just those around you. Keep your head up and behave with honesty
South Highway 41, 5 miles north of Dunnellon. For more information call the church of-
and integrity in all you do. Best wishes for a bright and successful future. Sincerely, Char-
fice at 352-489-5881.
lie Crist.” Photo and Story by Sally Price.
Southern Gospel and Pot Luck Dinner
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Mast Brothers Southern Gospel Quartet will be in concert FEB. 6th at the
Village Pines Campground at 2 PM following a Pot-Luck Dinner at 12:30 PM . Bring
a dish & join us for a great afternoon of eating & singing . Weather permitting the
Levy County Board of County Commission is seeking sealed bid proposals for
Concert will be on our outdoor music stage , soooo... bring your lawn chair . Love
the “New Emergency Management Operations Center Metal Storage Facility”.
offering will be taken for the Group. Call 447-2777 for info.
Copies of documents and specifications are available for pick up at the Levy
Tenth Annual STARS (Superintendent’s) Gala Set for Feb. 13
County Emergency Management Office located at 9010 NE 79th Avenue, Bronson,
The Levy County Schools Foundation (LCSF) will be hosting its annual Gala on
Florida. Bids will be due/opened February 22, 2010 at 3:00pm.
Saturday, February 13, 2010. The event, which includes dinner and local student entertain-
ment, will take place at 6:00 p.m., at Bronson High School.
Published 1-27-10
The past nine Galas have raised a total of more than $85,000 to support a variety
of education-related initiatives and help the Foundation expand its mission. The proceeds
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