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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Yard Sale helps fund annual YTS Pigeon Key trip
Mr. Chuck Gatton, trip volunteer, reported that approximately $600 was raised
with the contributions of family, friends, and the community toward this annual yard sale.
Thrift Shop Specials
Brooke Archibald, of the group ‘Parents of Pigeon Key, extends a special thank
A reminder that the Second to None Thrift Shoppe at the Yankeetown-Inglis
you to Genie Sturtevant, Science teacher, Chuck Gatton, Rhonda Calderone, and all the
Woman’s Club will be closed the week of Thanksgiving and will reopen Tuesday, Nov.
workers who helped out during the day.
27th. Stop by the shop at 5 56th St, Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am-2pm where they’re
This event helps pay the expenses for students to enjoy the annual science trip to
offering 50% off select items for the month of November. The shop is stocked solely by
Pigeon Key, Florida for marine studies.
donations from the community and beyond with new merchandise arriving daily.
The Thrift Shop will be open when the Woman’s Club serves up the best pulled
Yankeetown School Basketball team members announced
pork dinner in the county, Friday, Nov 16th from 5pm-8pm. Eat-In or Take-Out, just make
The results are in! The 2012-13 Basketball team members have been announced
sure you don’t miss this annual event. Come join us for a fabulous meal then shop for that
for Yankeetown School.
unique one of a kind item. If you can’t make it Friday join us Saturday, Nov. 17th, 11am-
Players on the boys’ team will include: Austin Fowler, Tyler Archibald, Casey Or-
2pm for lunch before or after you take in the Yankeetown Seafood Festival on Riverside
shal, Maverick Molina, Jacob Pitts, Sam Dillon, Ryan Wildey, Caleb Bailey, Josh Collins,
Drive.
Bryant Orshal, Justin Wasileff, Willie Baker, Joey Lewandowski and Hunter Stamper.
Parsons Memorial Church Christmas Bazaar-Pancake Breakfast
The girls team will consist of: Kim Evers, Savannah Thompson, Samantha De-
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church at 5850 Riverside dr, Yankeetown is hav-
Gennaro, Pam Rodgers, Kimber Clarke, Drashti Patel, Brittney Evers and Madyson Black.
ing a Christmas Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast on Sat. Dec. 8th. They start at 8 until noon
Good luck to the student and players for the upcoming season.
and we will be selling handmade crafts, books and a pancake breakfast for $4.00. It in-
Yankeetown School Christmas Dinner, Dec. 13
cludes pancakes, bacon or sausage and beverage. For more info call 352-447-1979
The annual Yankeetown School Christmas Dinner, prepared by the cafeteria staff,
will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11:00 am -12:15 pm in the school cafeteria. Par-
Inglis Christmas Parade & Festival
The Inglis Recreation Committee reminds you that the 2012 Inglis Christmas
ents, friends and other family members can reserve a dinner and eat with their special stu-
Parade will be held Saturday December the 8th, starting at 4pm. This year’s theme is
dent, making a new Christmas memory to share. The cost for each meal is $3.55 per adult,
CHRISTMAS MUSIC, and each judged entry must have Christmas music, live or record-
and as always, the volunteer form MUST be on file with the school for you to be allowed
ed. Applications are available now at the Inglis Town Hall. The Parade, which starts at
on campus.The menu will consist of turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet
the Yankeetown School, will end with a Christmas Festival at the Inglis Community Cen-
potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, cranberry sauce, roll and milk or tea. Reservation forms
ter. The Festival will include Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, door prizes, the maze and
were sent home on Monday, Nov. 19. Please return them to the school ASAP.
presents. A toy drive is currently underway with boxes at local businesses. The goal is to
Pigeon Key Bake Sale fundraiser a Success
provide toys for 150 children to be given away at the festival. Excess toys will be donated
The ‘Parents of Pigeon Key’ from Yankeetown School held a Bake Sale at the
to Sheena Price at the Yankeetown School.
Inglis Food Ranch Supermarket on Sat. Nov. 17. Annjanette Kint reported that they sold
most of the baked goods - cakes, pies, cookies, breads and cheesecake. Items that were not
Winter Solstice Gathering
sold at the Food Ranch were taken to the Pigeon Key Yard Sale to be sold. The baked goods
The Winter Solstice is held early so Mackie can make it. Sunday, December 9,
raised $200 that will go toward the annual Pigeon Key, Florida science trip in May.
2012 at 11::00 AM. It is actually Friday, 12/21/12 - the shortest day of the year. Call Betty
Berger 352-447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net for location.
PTO Movie Night at Yankeetown School
The movie, “Brave,” was shown to the students at Yankeetown School and their WAR Quarterly Meeting and 4th Annual Turkey Dinner
families on Thursday, Nov.15, free of charge in an effort to say ‘thank you’ to all who
Two weeks and counting until the Withlacoochee Area Residents Christmas Tur-
participated in the Yankeetown School Fall Festival. Snacks were sold to all in attendance, key Dinner and Quarterly Meeting. Make plans to join us, Wednesday, December 12th at
erving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
with Address: 19170 S.E. 136 Court, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
money from the snacks going towards the school’s PTO (Parent-Teacher Organiza- the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club. The clubhouse located on 56th Street, Yankeetown
tion) for the classrooms,Phone & or teacher requests. Thank you to Wanda Castell, PTO will open at 6pm for mingling with your neighbors and food will be served around 7pm. A
the school, Fax: (352) 489-4588
President; and Dana Mathews, Annjanette Kint and Melissa Kennedy for a great evening.
donation of $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under will let you sample, deep fried
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Upcoming PTO events: Santa Shop Dec. 10-13; PTO Christmas Program, Dec. 17. turkey, ham and all the assorted sides and desserts. We look forward to seeing everyone for
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the best turkey dinner in the county. For information call 352-447-5434.
PTO Luncheon at Yankeetown School
ail: newscaster1@gmaicom (TOM) debbienewscaster@gmail.com (DEBBIE)
PTO President Wanda Castell extended a warm ‘thank you’ to faculty and staff
members at Yankeetown School who helped with the Fall Festival.
Instead of just a kind word or a card, Ms Castell went the extra mile and honored
the workers with a wonderful catered luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Wanda was not able
to attend, but Dana Mathews substituted for her and shared the luncheon menu of with the
group.
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Winner of the 12 Gauge Shotgun Bob Dickman (Inglis), representing Fear No Evil Guns &
Ammo Matt Cino, and winner of the 22 LR Rifle Judith Vang (Lecanto). Monies generated
from this fundraiser will be used for the 2012 Christmas Festival on December 8th at the
Inglis Community Center. Newscaster Photo by Lee Paulet.
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Brandell Campbell
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Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Inglis Recreation Committee would like toaput a $25 ad in the upcoming ubs a11/28/12. Chicken
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Qu rry Mgr.
Construction, Inc.
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Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
pler is better. Not too noisy. Thanks.
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
nt of contact Janice Bell, Chairman at:352-447-2261 and Ruth,(for parade) at 352-447-0236
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
St. Catherine Quarry
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
o: Inglis Recreation Committee
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
Aggregates Division
at: 2012FloridaChristmas Parade and Festival
Inglis Region
Office (352)793-4526
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Dine-In
or Call-Ahead
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Bus starts at Yankeetown School and ends at the Inglis Community Center. Hwy. 19
Fax (352)793-5682
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
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for Take-Out
en: Saturday, December 8th Parade ell (352)427-6664
starts at 4pm. Festival to follow at the Inglis(at C.R. 40)
Community Center.
Shell Gas Inglis, Florida 352-447-4464
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brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
k for toy donation boxes at local businesses.
unteers are appreciated.
ta, free food, games, door prizes and maze journey.