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Voting on Tuesday May 8th in Yankeetown - 7 years ago

Please explain to those of us registered voters what we are voting on, and why it is important for everyone to vote? And what does each issue mean when you vote one way or another, for Yankeetown? Thank you, Gracie

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

SOUP A THON - 7 years ago

Hi Everyone, it's Gracie Just in case you haven't seen the signs or gotten an email or read about it in the paper. the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club is having their Soup A Thon tomorrow, Saturday Jan 21st, and it's going to be wonderful. For just $6.00, you can be the Judge and vote on the Best Soup, and try every one of them. I believe last year there was 28 Soups ente

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 7 years ago

Good Morning to you on this first day of 2012. I'm hoping it's going to be a better year. 2011 certainly had it's twists and turns, but on the last night of 2011 I got to visit old friends I hadn't seen in a long time and get re-acquainted with them, met new friends which is always fun, and brought the new year in with best friends and made it home safely and got up this

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

I LIKE IKE - 7 years ago

HI EVERYONE, IT'S GRACIE I WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MARKED ON YOUR CALENDAR THE YANKEETOWN INGLIS WOMAN'S CLUB IS HAVING THEIR COMMUNITY POT LUCK PARTY TONIGHT AT 5PM. BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE AND WEAR YOUR SUNDAY BEST FROM 1950, LOTS OF FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS AND DANCING. IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT. THE RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN THURSDAY NIGHTS FOR PIZZA AND PASTA DINNERS

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

SAD TIME IN YANKEETOWN - 7 years ago

Hi Everyone, by now most everyone in the community knows that the Yankeetown General Store has closed. It's up FOR SALE once again. It's a Landmark in Yankeetown, a gathering place for boaters, commercial fishermen, shrimpers, city employees, businessmen, locals. Jen and Jan are wonderful people that gave 110% effort in trying to keep it open, but due to the economy and weather and

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

COASTAL CLEAN UP - 7 years ago

HI EVERYONE, IT'S GRACIE THIS EMAIL WAS SENT TO ME AND IT'S VERY IMPORTANT, IT'S OUR COMMUNITY, IT'S OUR BEACH, OUR BOAT LAUNCH, OUR HIGHWAY AND IT'S SHAMEFUL. I'M SORRY I COULDN'T DOWNLOAD THE PICTURES, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE, WE DRIVE PAST IT EVERYDAY, EVERYWHERE, AND I AM SORRY, JACK & SUSIE, THAT BECAUSE OF THE RESTAURANT BEING OPEN, I WASN'

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

WEATHER PERMITTING SUNDAY IN YANKEETOWN - 8 years ago

Due to the rain, Saturday, we had to postpone Bill Pate's band "Just Us 4" until today, Sunday at 6pm, so please, if you can, bring your lawn chairs and join us for some great music and good company. Put your dancin' shoes on or just sit back and enjoy. Either way, it makes for a good ending for a windy damp weekend. We definitely needed that rain, and still quite a bit mor

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Mother's Day Breakfast at the Lions Club - 8 years ago

Good Morning All, This morning at the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club, they are serving a wonderful breakfast for only $5 (Coffee, Juice, Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage) and you couldn't ask for better weather, or a better way to start not only your day, but maybe your mother, wife, favorite realtive, friend, neighbor, or someone else's mother. Come out and take a nice drive, or walk, or dust

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Re: Murph - 8 years ago

I spoke for a few minutes yesterday with Murph's daughter. Arrangements are as follows: Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic church on May 7 at 2:30 and a gathering at the Lion's club following. Per the daughter, Ann is enjoying having people drop by to visit. There is a space to write condolences on the Roberts of Dunnellon web site. Di Fineout

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Re: Murph - 8 years ago

Martin Murphy was one of those wonderful people, with a big heart, firm handshake, a look you straight in the eye attitude, a booming laugh, protective of his Annie, loving and caring for his family and friends, and you are so right in saying "a good community supporter". He stood firm on doing the best he could in helping with all he was asked to do. He will definitely be missed, and

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SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC AND LAWN CHAIRS IN YANKEETOWN - 8 years ago

HI EVERYONE, I HOPE YOU HAVE BEEN ENJOYING SOME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND, IT'S BEEN BEAUTIFUL OUT, WARM WITH A LITTLE BREEZE GOING ON. I KNOW FROM THE CUSTOMERS AT THE RESTAURANT THAT THE FISH ARE BITING. FRANK AND I WENT KAYAKING AGAIN WITH MIKE AND MIKE ON THURSDAY (MY DAY OFF) AND BROUGHT BACK SOME TROUT AND SPANISH MACKERAL. IT'S SO MUCH FUN. WE STOPPED AT THE YANKEETOWN

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

YANKEETOWN GENERAL STORE - 8 years ago

Yankeetown General Store Reopens on April First Mark your calendars for the new improved Yankeetown General Store. New hours will be 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday and Saturday nights till 9:00PM. There will be a new menu with great homemade meals on Friday and Saturday nights. The evening meals will start on April 8th. The store will be serving beer and wine by the bottle or glass and there

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

FUN WEEKEND IN YANKEETOWN - 8 years ago

HI EVERYONE,IT'S JUST GRACIE IT'S GOING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND, PERFECT FOR KAYAKING AND FISHING, WHICH I DID ON WEDNESDAY. THE TROUT WERE REALLY BITING. FOUR OF US PUT IN AT BIRD CREEK PARK, PADDLED JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AND PUT LOTS OF TROUT ON A STRINGER. TWO OF THE GUYS USED ARTIFICIAL LURES, JIGHEADS AND RAT L TRAPS, FRANK AND I JUST USED LIVE SHRIMP AND POP N CORKS. THE M

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Re: Chili cook-off - 8 years ago

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CHILI COOKOFF. LAST YEAR WE HAD QUITE A FEW CONTESTANTS, I THINK MORE THAN THE SOUPATHON. THE VARIETIES WERE FANTASTIC, FOR ONLY $6.00, ALL YOU CAN SAMPLE, EAT YOUR FILL, COMPLETE WITH DRINK AND DESSERT. YOU WON'T FIND A BETTER OFFER, STEVE IS RIGHT, IT'S SATURDAY FROM 11 AM TIL 2PM AND IT'S VERY WORTHWHILE, THE YANKEETOWN INGLIS WOMAN'S CLUB DO

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 - 8 years ago

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE NO MATTER WHAT YOU PLAN THIS EVENING, PLEASE BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE ON THE HIGHWAY TONIGHT, HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN OR DESIGNATED DRIVER IF YOU ARE IN THE FESTIVE MOOD, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AAA OR TAXIS OR TOWING COMPANIES THAT ARE OFFERING FREE RIDES. YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO SOMEONE WHETHER YOU REALIZE IT OR NOT, AND IT WOULD DEVISTATE THEIR LIVES TO HAVE SOMETHING HA

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

YANKEETOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL WEEKEND - 8 years ago

HI EVERYONE, IT'S JUST GRACIE THIS IS MY FAVORITE WEEKEND, WHEN 80% OF THE COMMUNITY, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, LODGES, BUSINESSES, AND HOMES JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION, ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. THE RUMMAGE SALES AND YARDS SALES THIS WEEKEND COVER A LOT OF AREA, "ONE PERSON'S TRASH IS ANOTHER PERSON'S TREASURE" FITS APPROPRIATELY, BECAUSE YOU WILL FIND SOME BARGAINS EVERYWHERE YO

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

FISH TALES, YARD SALES, & PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8 years ago

HI EVERYONE, IT'S GRACIE WELL FINALLY I HAVE CAUGHT FISH FROM MY KAYAK (YEAH ME !) FRANK TOOK ME OUT TO PRACTICE WITH MY ANCHOR THAT HE ATTACHED TO THE KAYAK, AND I APOLOGIZE TO THE FISHERMEN TO WHOM THE CRAB TRAP BELONGED BUT I ONLY MOVED IT ABOUT 5 FEET BEFORE I COULD GET THE ANCHOR ROPE UNTANGLED. I FINALLY DECIDED TO JUST PARK NEAR AN ISLAND AND WATCH THE THREE HERDS OF PORPOISE TH

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Memorial Weekend - 8 years ago

Hi everyone, it's just Gracie I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Weekend and doing something special, even if it's just kicking back and relaxing. The weather has been beautiful for early boaters, fishermen, and kayakers. The rain storm sounded bad but it was really needed and here in Yankeetown, once the thunder and lightening calmed down, some people were even out walking in it

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Helen Siegel's One Woman Quilt Show - 9 years ago

Helen Siegel passed on this weekend. She was a very gracious lady who was well known for her beautiful quilts that were handmade, one of a kind artworks. I knew her through the Inglis Yankeetown Woman's Club, and whenever their was a fundraiser, you could depend on Helen raising quite a bit by just donating one of her quilts to be raffled off. She had made over 120 of these precious piece

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Re: 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY & CELEBRATION OF LIFE - 9 years ago

Hi Everyone, it's Gracie Again Just wanted to let you know that due to the weather, the celebration of our 3rd Year for the restaurant is postponed until next Sunday, May 2nd. The community was very fortunate to have the rains yesterday, but not the storms that have been coming across the Gulf. Our prayers are with the tornado victims.

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY & CELEBRATION OF LIFE - 9 years ago

HI EVERYONE, IT'S GRACIE I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE, THE COMMUNITY, THE TOWN, OUR NEW FRIENDS AND OUR OLD FRIENDS FOR HELPING THE RESTAURANT STAY OPEN FOR IT'S THIRD YEAR. IT REALLY IS QUITE AN ACCOMPLISHMENT IN TODAY'S ECONOMY, AND WE ARE SO HAPPY TO BE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY WITH ITS WONDERFUL AND HELPFUL PEOPLE. WE ARE CELEBRATING TODAY FROM 5PM TIL 9PM WITH A BAND OUTSIDE

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Re: Levy County Planning Commission appointment - 9 years ago

Marsha, Frank and I believe you have made an excellent choice. Your description of Kathleen Burke is right on the button. Having worked with her on the Yankeetown Elections, I find her to be very intelligent and very respected. She would do an excellent job, should she receive the appointment on the Planning Commission. Gracie

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Re: Jean Dawkins - 9 years ago

Thank you, Marsha, for letting us know about Jean. She was a beautiful lady, with a good heart and kind words all of the time. We will miss her very much, She is now at peace. She has her place in heaven and she'll be there to hold the door for the rest of us. Ed is a wonderful person, and I pray that he finds the strength to carry on, for his family. We met his daughter at the restaurant,

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department - 9 years ago

Hi Everyone, it's Gracie Thursday evening at the restaurant, I had the great pleasure and honor to witness "the passing of the baton", I believe someone called it. Lt. Ed Ross, has sadly retired from the position with the Yankeetown Volunteer Fire Department, which he has honorably held for some time now, and he will be moving from Yankeetown, here shortly, and will be very much

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Re: INGLIS YANKEETOWN LIONS CLUB TODAY - 9 years ago

I'm sorry I missed you and your family also, but I'm very glad you came and enjoyed breakfast with the Lions. I know that Marek looks to be a very handsome young man, that takes after his parents and grandparents. Hope to see you next time you are in town. Thanks Andy & Family PS Thanks for the Valentine's Ad, it was great, just like all the pictures of family and friends

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

INGLIS YANKEETOWN LIONS CLUB TODAY - 9 years ago

Good Sunday Morning All If you can bring yourself to brave the cold weather this morning, please come on to the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club for an All You Can Eat Breakfast , some hot coffee, orange juice, and some great company. The doors open at 8am and if I'm not mistaken breakfast is until 11am. It's only a $5 donation, there's plenty of seats, My Frank and I are going t

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Re: YT Election Feb 23, 2010 - 9 years ago

Doug, Though there won't be an election of officials, there will still be a vote on issues, as I understand it. Will you please elaborate for us?

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Merry Christmas and A Safe Holiday - 9 years ago

To Everyone, New Friends, Old Friends, Relatives, People I haven't even met, but always look forward to, Frank and I wanted to wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday. I'll spend most of my morning on the phone, listening to my grandchildren squealing with glee as they unwrap all their presents and tell me what Santa brought them and explaining to Grandma, exactly what it does and what it i

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown

Re: Escaped Prisoner - 9 years ago

Deputy Sheriff Cannon just stopped by to give us an update since we were outside, the escapee is well known for not only burglary but for stealing cars, so for those of us who are sometimes too comfortable in our small community, please go outside and lock your car, and then lock your door. I don't want anything happening to any of you, that could have been prevented just by a simple lock u

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Re: -FLASH- YT Marina v. IWI, LLC...well Let's just call it............ - 9 years ago

Congratulations Capt. Ed I'm only sorry that your father and mother were not here to celebrate with you, but I know they're smiling down, and they're both very proud of your perserverance, integrity, and honesty, in the way you handled this situation. I'm glad we were here to share this with you, and if you had seen the restaurant last night, it would have put another smil

by Sunrise Gracie - Save Yankeetown