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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Center in Crystal River
Real Estate Today
Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus has recently ex-
Having Fun In Gulf Hammock
panded their services to a new site-based mentoring program at First Baptist Church in
Crystal River. Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking children ages 5-13 who need a mentor to
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
blows off steam for three days,
enroll at this new location - Big Brother and Big Sister volunteer mentors are already screened
which you need to realize is just
I want to thank my good friend Luis
and waiting to be matched with a child. Right now, we have mentors waiting and children will
about the best type of therapy
for the invite this past weekend to be a part of
be quickly matched with a mentor. The Site-Based mentoring program consists of only (1)
from everyone's day to day life.
an annual get together in Gulf Hammock. It
hour a week on Wednesday afternoon from 3:30PM-5:00PM at the site, located at 700 Citrus
Since it is a guy's only week-
was a three day blast called the "Annual Ar-
Avenue Crystal River, FL 34428. Mentors will help children with their studies, reading, play
end, the wives also have a rest
madillo Derby". It consists of about 15 good
games and spend quality "one-on-one' time together. arents/guardians may enroll children by
from their hubby for a few days.
old boys mostly in their thirties that have been
calling 352-344-0400.
We were at an old back woods home
getting together in the woods for 8 years now.
For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Citrus County's programs or
on a branch of the Wacasassa River which
This weekend is for the invited only,
to volunteer to be a mentor, office volunteer, or to make donations, please call 352-344-0400
looks like it is straight out of a Norman
so please understand that the exact location,
Rockwell painting. There is something spe-
and participant names can not be divulged.
Big changes are needed on
cial about 15 guys in blue jeans and ball caps
Friday started with a semi-serious fishing tour-
sitting around a camp fire till all hours of the
nament with three teams going out on three
the Inglis Commission
morning. Even though we all had different
boats. Our team fished along side another boat
professions, the good old boy attitude was
in the "Derby" in King's bay. We then zipped
They treat spending your money as though it's only pocket change when it's
what bound us. It is past midnight when one
up to the camp for the weigh in.
several hundred THOUSANDS of dollars. And it's your money ­ not theirs.
of the boys meets me at the beer cooler. He
Since King's Bay is brackish several
I own four businesses with eight employees. I'd run this Town like a business .if
says "Hey, as our resident real estate broker
large mouth bass were weighed in along with
you vote me in March 11. What's planned right now is to raise your costs and not
how is the market?" I look at him and say
several nice Redfish and some trout. Friday
cut spending your money. We're told that the usual funds will not be there anymore.
"What do you think?" He says "Yup", and
night started sane enough as we all ate ribs
A business would fail if they increased charges to maintain unworkable decisions.
we both grab a beer and sit back down to
cooked on a large outside grill that tasted fan-
I'm referring to the stormwater drainage of Cason Acres. Grants have to be
enjoy the fire.
tastic, along with some thing called "Archer
paid back if we don't finish what's been started. Engineering didn't consider the natu-
The rest of the weekend was noth-
Chips". This was followed by a little drinking,
ral drainage and buying high-priced property to cut new paths isn't feasible.
ing but fun in the woods. Darryl Diamond
a little gambling, then some catching up with
Town policies don't include justice and fair treatment of everyone. They're
and "The Diamond Team" are available for all
who did what this past year. Who got mar-
now on a kick to force Town clean-up. If your yard isn't up to their gated-community
of your real estate needs at 352-447-4442 I'll
ried, who is having their first or second kid,
ideas and you're violating their codes there's fines and lawsuits. I'm on your side
see you around the campus.
stuff like that. Basically this type of group
and so is George, their Zoning Officer.
"Jesus Is" knows you have no truck to get rid of stuff and they'll haul it. I will
send my employees and equipment to help you too, and don't want even a donation. I
don't know why the Town wouldn't help also. They should consider people's health
and finances in their clean-up demands.
My parents, George and Winnie White, gave me the values of the Golden
Rule. Treat people as you would like to be treated. A better day is coming. And I want
to be part of it. Three concerned Commissioners with new policies could be the
answer. That should include conserving our resources, as well as helping those they
represent
I race only on week-ends, but that's not my only goal. I'm fighting this planned
mega mine that wants to dig up the forests, waste your drinking water and destroy your
quality of life.. You couldn't even use the roads when they put 2000 rock trucks a day
out there, with 80% going south. That's one every 21 seconds. Breathing harmful
diesel fumes are included. Watch at our traffic light as it takes 500 feet to stop. Better
yet ­ don't let them even start!
Elect Michael Andrew "Drew" White to the
Inglis Commission March 11
A seafood booth at the annual Floral City Strawberry festival hands out samples of fish and
other specialties during the two day event. This year's festival turned up with near picture
perfect weather and had heavy crowds attending both days. Photo by Mike Moore
Paid Political Announcement Paid For And Approved by Drew White, Candidate for Inglis Town Commission (NP)
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