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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Yankeetown students now enjoying Club Day!
2013 Trail of Trunk Treats
Club Day has finally arrived at Yankeetown School! As of Friday, Sept. 27, all
The Inglis Recreation Committee will be sponsoring the Trail of Trunk Treats
have students joined two clubs for the 2013-2014 school year - one for the first semester
again this year! The trail’(a safe alternative for trick or treat) will be on October 26th
and one for the second semester. Students selected the club they wished to join and each
and open between 4-6pm. This one-way trail will begin between the Inglis Post Office and
looks forward to a new and fun learning experience and camaraderie during Club Day
the Food Ranch, continue down Inglis Avenue, flow on the sidewalk in front of Capital
monthly meetings!
City Bank, and end at the Inglis Community Center. Anyone that is interested in having a
The clubs available to the students included: Art, Art for Elementary, Board
trunk’ must register at the Inglis Town Hall (invididuals $1, businesses free)before close of
Games, Board Games for Elementary, Campus Conservation, Card Games, Cheerleading,
business Tuesday, October 21st. For further information, please contact Ruth at 447-0236.
Chess/Science, Cooking, Crafts, Dance/Movement, Music, Student Government/National
2013 Halloween Festival
Junior Honor Society, SWAT and Video Production.
The Inglis Recreation Committee will be sponsoring the 2013 Halloween Festival
YTS Sandgnat Cross Country team enjoying sport
at the Inglis Community Center onSaturday, October 26th from 4:30 - 8pm. This will be
Yankeeetown School’s Sandgnat Cross Country team ran an outstanding race at
a ‘fun for all ages’ event. A haunted house, maze, jail and bail, painted pumpkins, hayride,
their home invitational meet on Thursday, Sept. 19, placing third, overall, and playing with
food, games, music, and a pre-carved/decorated pumpkin contest are scheduled. Although
heart.
entry is free, this is a fundraiser for the Christmas Festival, so a nominal fee will be charged
Ryan "the Flash" Wildey finished first for the school with a time of 29.40. Jacob
for most acivities. For more information, please contact Ruth at 447-0236.
"the Cheetah" Pitts was next with a time of 30.16. Shane "the Animal" Wasileff dropped
2013 Scarecrow Mania
almost 4 minutes off his time, completing the course at 37.57. Waylon "the Screaming
The Inglis Recreation Committee will be sponsoring a scarecrow contest for all
Sandgnat" Machin had a personal best of 39.17.
local businesses/organizations. Scarecrows may be of any size or theme, but they will be
Yankeetown School’s Cross-Country Schedule
judged against all other entries. They may be scary or business based, but must be in good
Fans of Yankeetown School’s Sandgnat Cross-Country team can mark their calen-
taste. Scarecrows must be registered with the Inglis Town Hall ($1 fee)and should be dis-
dars with the Cross-Country Schedule: 9/19/13-Williston at 4:30 pm; 9/24/13-Bronson at
played inside or outside the business/organiation no later than Monday, October 14th. The
4:30 pm; 9/26/13-Yankeetown at 4:30 pm; 10/3/13-Chiefland at 4:30 pm; 10/10/13-Cedar
winning entry will receive a plaque and be announced at the Halloween Festival at 6pm
Key at 4:30 pm and 10/15/13-County Meet at 4:30 pm, the location to be announced.
on October 26th. For more information, please see Freda at the Post Office or call Ruth at
447-0236.
Calling all Volunteers!
Bored? Need student volunteer service hours? The Inglis Recreation Committee
could use you! We will need upwards of 50 volunteers to pull off the Halloween Festival
on October 26th. Volunteers will have ‘VIP’ parking; those that work 3 or more hours will
get free admission to the haunted house or maze and a meal. If you think you may want
to scare folks (haunted house), quiz them (maze), play games, help serve food and drink,
escort them to jail (jail and bail), or help in the construction of the haunted house and/or
maze please call Ruth at 447-0236.
WGP Rubber Duck Fundraiser
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Annual Rubber Duck Race is
the primary fundraiser to fulfill our purpose to support the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
(WGP) in Yankeetown. The 5th Annual Rubber Duck Race will be held during the Yan-
keetown Seafood Festival, on Sunday, November 24th, at Noon at the Yankeetown Boat
Ramp Park on the Withlacoochee River. The fastest Duck will present its sponsor with
All classes at Yankeetown School taking P.E. tumbling unit
$200 and the slowest Duck will yield a $50 prize. You do not have to be present to win. You
Mr. Gatton's Physical Education (P.E.) class at Yankeetown School is in full tum-
may sponsor a Duck by email at friendswgp@gmail.com or see us at Three Sisters Open
bling mode and raring to get and/or keep fit! Each class at the school, from Kindergarten
House on October 19 and the at the Yankeetown Seafood Festival, November 23 and 24.
through 8th grade, is taking a unit in tumbling exercises.
Shine Program for Elders
SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to assist
Chili Cook Off at Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club
you in making the best informed decision for your 2014 Medicare Part D Drug Plan or
On Saturday, October 19th from 11am to 1pm the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s
Medicare Advantage Plan. Each site will have a short presentation followed by individual
Club will be having our annual “Chili Cook Off” and Bake Sale. This year the rules are
counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential counseling.
different, there are 2 categories, Restaurant and Home Cooks. The first 5 restaurant entries
Low Income Medicare beneficiaries should ask about Extra Help (LIS) to help pay
and the first 25 Home Cook entries will be accepted. More than one Chili may be presented
for your 2013 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs.
by a restaurant or home cook and each Chili will count as one entry. This “heated” com-
Bring with you your Medicare Card, your 2013 Plan card (if any), and all your
petition is open to the public with NO entry fee. For More information needed? 352- 447-
Prescription drug bottles or a 90 day listing of your prescriptions from your pharmacy.
2057.
Please call 1-800-262-2243 for a site near you or to be referred to a SHINE volunteer.
Yankeetown Wed, October 9th, 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
Winding River Garden Club Meeting
Yankeetown, Wed, October 30th, 9:00am-Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
If you’re living in Inglis, Yankeetown or the surrounding area and love to garden
or just enjoy puttering, the Winding River Garden Club invites you to join them Friday,
Second to None Shopped Sale for October
Fall is in the air! The “Second to None Shoppe” volunteers would like to cel-
October 11th as they start their new season. So that we can offer expanded programs, all
ebrate the season by making all Jackets & Coats 20% off for the entire month of October!
meetings this year will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club, 5 56th St., Yan-
We are open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 2pm. Thursday nights 5 to 7pm. You can
keetown at12:30pm. October’s program will be on planting, caring for and dividing bulbs
find us in Yankeetown on 56 street, number 5, right next to the Library. More information
and rhizomes. All attending will be able to take home a plant to add to your garden.
needed? 352- 447-2057. Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club Needs Donations.
Dessert and drinks will be served. Grab your friends and neighbors and join us
for a fun filled learning experience onOctober 11th. Consider being part of the Winding
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River Garden Club as we go in an exciting new direction for 2013-2014; applications for
membership will be available. Call 447-5434 with questions.
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Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
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Fax: 352-447-3013
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