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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Community
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
Dedicated to Ellie Shiller
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Part D
Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer
An an emotional ceremony Saturday, the 3 story double octagon home on the 413
program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE provides free, unbiased and
acre Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, soon to be an educational environmental center, was
confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site or want to know a site close to you, call
dedicated to Ellie Schiller of the Felburn Foundation. Genie Sturtevant, Yankeetown School
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE's next site is on: Wed, February 11th 10:00-Noon
science teacher, who's students have put in hundreds of hours working at the preserve, read
AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Library.
her feelings for Ellie among tears and pauses. Ellie has
personally worked with Genie on many projects includ-
The Valentine Supper
ing the clam project at Cedar Key and at the preserve
If you are looking for sweets for your sweet, the place to be is Parsons Memorial
thats building is now named the "Ellie Schiller Educa-
Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 13, 2009. From 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Parsons
tion Center". The dedication was taped for Ellie who
Memorial Presbyterian Church is serving a Valentine's Supper. The menu includes baked
could not attend. Ellie has dedicated her life to her love
steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls with butter, assorted deli-
of nature and the environment. The world is a better
cious desserts and beverages. The homemade dinner is served in Fellowship Hall behind the
place because of her love and efforts. This center and
church sanctuary and is only $6.50.(Take-out orders are also available.) There is also a
413 pristine acres will provide a place for historical and
drawing for a hand-made 36 inch Raggedy Ann doll. The church is located at 5850 Riverside
scientific research as well as a place for citizens and
Drive in Yankeetown (next to Coast Guard Station.) Church phone number is 447-2506.
visitors from around the world to experience "The Real Robert "Hutch" Hutchinson, Executive
Spaghetti Dinner, Feb. 14
Florida".
Director of the Alachua Conservation
The Yankeetown Community Church will hold its 3rd-annual Spaghetti Dinner on Satur-
It is impossible to name all the projects Ellie Trust (ACT), gave the opening remarks.
day, Feb. 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, which is located behind the church, on
has recommended to her father's philanthropic organi- The ACT holds a conservation agree-
C.R. 40 West, 2 miles west of the traffic light on U.S. Hwy. 19. Dinner includes spaghetti,
zation for funding. Ellie's father J Phil Felburn, an Ohio ment over the property with the Town
salad, bread, pie and beverage. Dinner tickets (ages 8 and older) are $8 or 2 dinners for $15;
native, established the Aetna Freight Lines Inc.in the of Yankeetown. Newscaster Photo
and $3, for children under 8. For additional information, please call Barbara Arnold at (352)
1930's hauling freight and steel. The self made millionaire in 1978 established the natural
447-4446.
resources, educational foundation, The Felburn Foundation, a non-profit corporation. A
Help Us Help Our Kids
search of Felburn Foundation on the internet brings up multiple pages of projects the foun-
Bubba’s Fin & Feather Barn Yard Bash Pig Roast With All The Fixin’s Beginning
dation has funded, among them was land for preservation, schools and universities, many
1:00 PM Saturday February 21st Enjoy Live Music performed by Strutt- A GREAT PARTY
libraries including the tri-county area, museums, bike path, community organizations and
BAND ! 2-6PM Dinner $5.00 Per Plate-Ride in Specials-Raffles-Door Prizes-50/50 Bikers get
environmental causes. Most recently major improvements were funded to the Homosassa
Free Tent Camping Friday & Saturday Night-Bon-Fire Bloody Mary Specials Saturday &
Springs State Park and the Three Sisters Spring initiative. The Nature Study addition on the
Sunday Morning. Best & Worst Dressed-Free Vending Space. Come Out, Eat, Party & Play
Yankeetown Library is one of the many local projects done over the years.
while helping Yankeetown School children go to Washington DC. For additional info or
William Crow AMVETS Post 447
reservations, call 352-447-2755.
Republican Club Lincoln Day Luncheon, Feb. 21
33 Risher Ave. • Inglis, FL
Sharon Day, National State Committeewoman from Florida to the Republican Na-
tional Committee in D.C., will be the featured speaker at the annual Lincoln Day Luncheon
The Public is Invited to Our Fish-Fry
fundraiser to be held by the Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club at the Yankeetown Lions
on Saturday, February 21 • 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Club House on 59th St. in Yankeetown, on Sat., Feb. 21 at 12:00 noon. Dinner will include meat
or vegetarian lasagna with salad, bread and dessert at a reasonable price of $5 to members
Dine-In or Carry-Out
and $10 to guests. Ms Day will report on the Florida Delegation to the Republican National
convention that was held in Minneapolis-St. Paul in Nov., where she was involved with
Call (352) 447-4473
arrangements and events for the Delegation with Sara Palin and other celebrities, along with
Seasoned, Deep-Fried Shrimp & Mullet
the Florida Coalition of Women for McCain/Palin. The public is welcome. Please call Edith at
Cole Slaw • Buttered Corn-on-the-Cob
(352) 447-2622 ot Pat Schwab at (352) 447-5874, if you plan to attend.
Pancake Supper
& Hushpuppies • $8 Donation
A Pancake Supper will be held at the Yankeetown Community Church on Tuesday,
February 24th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Adults $5 - Children (under 12) $3. All - you - can - eat
EL Ranchito
-Pancakes, plus Sausage, Apple Juice, Coffee & Sun tea. The Pancake Supper will be held in
the Fellowship Hall behind Yankeetown Community Church, on Route 40, 2 miles west of the
traffic light on Route 19 in Inglis. For more information call Sue Stout 352-447- 2043.
Mexican Restaurant
Vegetable Gardening Workshop
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
University of Florida Specialists and Anthony Drew, Levy County Extension Agent will
host a Vegetable Gardening Workshop, Saturday, February 28, 2009, beginning at 8:30 am.
Area homeowners are invited to attend and learn tips and techniques for a more successful
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
vegetable garden in North Florida.
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
The Vegetable Gardening Workshop will be held at the agricultural center, 625 North
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Hathaway, Bronson, FL. 32621. This workshop will be taught by University of Florida
Served
Specialists via live satellite. The drip irrigation demonstration and laboratory will involve
hands-on training. Homeowners will learn how to design and build a drip irrigation system
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm  Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
for the home vegetable garden.
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm
Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
There is no charge for the workshop, however class size is limited to fifty (50). Preregistration
is required. Call 352-486-5131.
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
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