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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sand Gnat News
Education Salad Luncheon
Baby Shower held for Jenny & Michael Doran
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will hold their highly anticipated Educa-
A baby shower was held on Sat., March 10, at the Yankeetown/Inglis Women’s
tion Salad Luncheon, Wednesday, March 21st, 12 noon at the Clubhouse, 56th Street, Yan-
Club, for parents-to-be, Jenny and Michael Doran. Jenny Lynn Risher Doran is the daugh-
keetown. Many groups, both near and far make their reservations early so they won’t miss
ter of J.T. and Connie Risher. of Inglis. The shower was hosted by Sheena Price, with the
out on tasting all the mouthwatering salads provided by members of the Club. Please call
help of Virginia Neeld and Connie Risher. In attendence were out of town guests Beverly,
the Club now to reserve your table, 352-447-2057.
Betty Jean, and Sherry; family members of Michael, the father-to-be; friends; and former
Thrift Shop Needs Your Donations
teachers of Jenny Lynn, from Yankeetown School.
The Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club needs your gently used
The guests were treated to a luncheon of Tropical Chicken Salad, quiche, cucum-
donations! The new hours have brought more shoppers and more shoppers buy more mer-
ber sandwiches, sweet and sour meatballs and mini submarine sandwiches, along with a
chandise, so the selection of linens, house wares and jewelry has been depleted. This week
cleverly-crafted blue, foamy punch decked-out with rubber duckies. Guests were served a
when you start your spring cleaning remember the Woman’s Club Thrift Shop and drop off
hand-made cake as the numerous gifts were opened and presented with a gift bag contain-
your donations Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm or call Joan at 447-2114 to make arrange-
ing homemade items, including a prayer candle, tea bags (“A Baby’s A-Brewing”) and
ments.
candy wrapped in paper announcing the baby’s name.
When you drop off your donation make sure and check out the March Special...
21 students need your help for annual science trip!
all ladies blouses, slacks and jeans are 25% off for the entire month of March. As a way to
thank those who have served our country, a 10% discount is offered to all Veterans (with
Twenty-one Yankeetown School middle school students are making a frantic last-
ID) on their total purchase. For questions or information call the club at 352-447-2057 and
minute attempt to raise money for the school’s annual trip to the Pigeon Key Marine Sci-
don’t forget the shop is now open five days each week, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm.
ence Camp in the Florida Keys, scheduled for May. Yankeetown School science teacher
Genie Sturtevant is in charge of this trip that teaches students, first-hand, about Florida
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Pulled Pork Lunch
waters, eco-systems and marine life. For additional information about the camp, please see
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club will have a Pulled Pork Lunch starting at
the Squawk Box column on page 1, by Inglis Food Ranch manager Doug Johnston.
11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24th in conjunction with the Withlacoochee Wilderness Kayak
Although the students have been raising money for the trip since the beginning of
and Canoe Challenge. The 4th Annual Challenge hosted by Withlacoochee Area Residents,
the school year, they still find themselves short of their $9,000 goal, although students have
Inc. will start at 10 a.m. at the Winding River Park, Yankeetown just south of the Club and
held a yard sale, several car washes, and sold flower bulbs and treasure booklets.
end at Noon. If you’re looking for something to do, join in the Challenge and show support
They are currently selling candy bars and jerky to raise funds for the trip. Dona-
for your local environmental group. If it’s a great lunch you crave, join participants and
tions are also being accepted for baskets full of local products, services and meals, valued
spectators at the clubhouse for a delicious homemade pulled pork sandwich with beans,
at more than $180. If you would like to make a donation, you will find donation jars located
slaw and tea; adults $8.00, children $5.00 and sandwiches $4.00. This will also be a chance
at the Inglis Food Ranch supermarket. This upcoming weekend, March 24th, students will
for you to get your tickets for the 21st and 22nd Circuit Court Benches being raffled by
be assisting customers, for tips, at the Inglis Food Ranch supermarket, doing whatever the
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc. These handmade cedar benches will be on display
store’s insurance regulations will allow! During the first two weeks of April, students will
with the drawing to be held in May. The Woman’s Club Thrift Shop will open at 10 a.m.
be selling pizza and other food items. Other updoming fundraisers include a faculty bas-
for those who want to check out all the bargains that arrive daily.
ketball game, followed by a spaghetti dinner with salad, drinks, and bread ($5 donation), at
All proceeds from the Challenge will be used to fund efforts of the Withlacoochee
4:30 p.m., April 5, and a bake sale on April 7, the Saturday before Easter.
Area Residents, Inc. to protect and preserve Florida’s Nature Coast. All proceeds from
If you would like to make a donation, please call Scott Archibald at Yankeetown
the lunch will be used by the Woman’s Club for their ongoing projects in the community.
School at (352) 447-2372, or you can take advantage of the donation jars located at Food
For information on lunch call the Woman’s Club 352-447-2057. For information on the
Ranch. Checks should be paid to the order of Yankeetown School Science Camp Fund.
Challenge, email: warinc.directors@gmail.com; or call: Jack Schofield at 352-447-6152 or
Jenny McCarthy at 352-447-2199.
School staff views film “The American Teacher”
Four Yankeetown School staff members attended the viewing of the film ìThe
Attention Levy County Residents
The food give away scheduled for March 22, 2012 has been canceled due to cir-
American Teacher, that was presented last Thursday, March 15, at the Chief Theatre in
cumstances beyond HOPE’s control. The April 5,2012 food give away will also have to be
Chiefland by the Levy County Education Association. The group, Denise Dillon, Melody
rescheduled to a later date. HOPE apologizes for any inconvenience that this will cause. A
Carson, Sheena Price, and Melba Lovely, enjoyed hot dogs and soda, then viewed the film,
new date will be re-advertised.
which is a documentary which presents the teaching profession in the words of teachers,
across the country. “The concern and caring of the teachers around the country reflects the
Ice Cream Social
There will be an Ice Cream Social at the Yankeetown Community Church,Saturday,
same concerns and caring that the teachers of Levy County face daily,” said Price. “Thank
March 31st from 3M to 5 pm. Home made Apple Pie Ale Mode, Banana Splits, Sundaes,
you to the LCEA for inviting the citizens of Levy County to this event.”
Home Made Belgium Waffles, Brownies, Cookies, Strawberries, and Root Beer Floats for
Lost and Found
only $5 per adult and $3 per child under 10. All you can eat! Yankeetown Community
The contents of the Yankeetown School “Lost and Found” was placed in the
Church is located on Highway 40 West in Yankeetown, 2 miles west of traffic light in Inglis
school auditorium, recently, so students and parents could claim their lost items. Notes
on US 19.
were first sent home to parents, then the lost items, ranging from shoes to clothing to back-
Levy County Tourist Development Council
packs, were on display for the owners to claim. Unclaimed items were held in the school
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting
clinic until shortly after spring break and will be donated to a local charity.
Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6 pm. At: Levy County Visitors Bureau 620 N. Hathaway
Pedestrian struck/killed in Hernando, March 17
Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Scholarship
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Hernando, March 17, at N. Carl G. Rose
A reminder that all applications for the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Schol-
Hwy. (State Rd. 200) at E. Wagon Trail. Based upon preliminary information, the Florida
arships are due no later than April 4, 2012. The awards are open to students who attended
Highway Patrol believes these circumstances led to the incident: At 12:03 a.m., Brittany
Yankeetown School for at least two years and graduated, or will graduate, from Dunnellon
Elizabeth Cook, 23, of Lecanto, was driving a 2004 Dodge Neon, traveling south on N.
High School or Crystal River High School. Also eligible are home schooled seniors, those
Carl G. Rose Hwy., approaching E. Wagon Trail, when she encountered a pedestrian, Jesse
who are attending college and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those who have worked after gradu-
Lynne Wiley, 37, of Inverness, who was either standing or walking in the southbound lane.
ation but now have concrete plans for resuming their education. Those who wish to apply
The right front of the car struck Mr. Wiley, who received fatal injuries and expired at the
may obtain an application from guidance counselors at Dunnellon or Crystal High Schools,
scene of the crash. This incident remains under investigation, during which details are sub-
at the A.F. Knotts Library on 56th Street in Yankeetown. Selection will be made by mem-
ject to change. The crash report stated that Ms. Cook was wearing a seatbelt and received
bers of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Education Committee and scholarships will
no injuries, and that neither Ms. Cook or Mr. Wiley was under the influence of alcohol.
be awarded at our monthly meeting May 2, 2012 at 12:30pm.
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