The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 27, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Roast ‘n Toast of Gary Bartell. Tickets on Sale Now
FPRA- Nature Coast Roast N Toast, more mileage than an antique car. Friday
April 29, 2011. Doors Open 6p.m. Dinner and program 7pm. Citrus Hills Golf & Country
Club. A black tie affair honoring former Citrus County Commissioner Gary Bartell. $75 per
person, Contact Lanse at 352-212-4994or lanse@boomtownmedia.net
Dunnellon High School Multi-Class Reunion
Classes 67-68-69-70-71-72, Saturday / May 14, 2011. “A Day on the Rainbow” and “A
Night At Juliettes." A Day on the Rainbow - $25 / 8am to Dusk,Rainbow Springs State Park
Various Activities - Deli Sandwich/Build a Salad Lunch. A Night at Juliettes - $38 / 6pm
to 10:30pm,Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club.All you can eat Buffet Dinner, Dance,
Various Short Presentations.Music by Chris White - KJDJ Music. Please contact Shirley
Dowling - dhsreunion2011@gmail.com. Pam Ebert Kempen - pebbleskoc@gmail.com,
Ron Edgar - rvedgar@yahoo.com or 954-957-1516
CCVC’s Membership Drive
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans’ organizations and
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the DAV Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41.
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Mem-
Quade Jacks buffing up his original body, ‘magnum’ green 1969 Dodge Superbee at the First
bers should check their membership card for expiration dates, and call 352-527-4537.
Annual Withlachoochee Law Enforcement Academy Auto Show last Saturday in Inverness. Ac-
cording to spokesman more than 200 participants, helped raise more that $2000 to benefit
Disaster preparedness training April 28
the Gold Shield Foundation, a local charity to assist surviving families of fallen police and
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting a class on April 28, from
firefighters. TheNewscaster/ Mike Moore
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to train volunteers to become public speakers and participate in support activities
April is the 10th National Jazz Appreciation Month
to educate Citrus County residents on disaster preparedness and response.
What better way to celebrate than by attending a free jazz clinic at the Old Court-
Volunteer opportunities include: course training facilitation, citizen recruitment, ad-
house Heritage Museum – 2nd floor – downtown Inverness on the square. Instructional
ministrative support activities, and session coordination. Following the training, volunteers will
techniques and methods, by one or more of the following musicians and/or instruments, will
host sessions to educate citizens on the importance of having a survival kit and a family commu-
assist in enhancing your skills. Or, if you just enjoy the world of jazz, but are not a musician
nications plan. Volunteers will receive a recognition certificate for completing the training and
this would be a great opportunity to learn about the different musicians and their instru-
free Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course materials. The class will be held
ments. When: Saturday, April 30th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Where: 2nd Floor, Historic Courthouse
in the Training Room at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton
– The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Jazz Clinic. Light refreshments
Court, off County Road 491 just south of Beverly Hills. For registration and more information,
will be available. Call (352) 726-0673, Ted for more information
call the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at (352) -527-5950
16th Annual Family Fishing Tournament
Rummage Sale at Peace Lutheran
The Citrus County Builders’ Association and Exclusive Platinum Sponsor F.D.S.
Members of Peace Lutheran Church are preparing for their huge annual rummage
Disposal Inc proudly present the 16th Annual Family Fishing Tournament to be held on
sale, on April 30. You name it, and you will probably find it here. The event starts at 8:00
April 30 & May 1, 2011 at the Homosassa Riverside Resort in Homosassa, Florida. Youth
a.m. There will be no early sales. Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church On The Hill,” is
Partner Coastal Conservation Association – Citrus Chapter will also hold its Aaron Monier
located 5 miles north of Dunnellon on US 41 S. For more information, call the church of-
Memorial Youth Tournament in conjunction with the CCBA’s Annual favorite to make the
fice, 352-489-5881.
weekend a true family experience for all.
CCVC’s Looking for Female Veterans
The CCBA Annual Fishing Tournament is a local favorite with a growing fan base
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) is looking for all female veterans.
and boasts $13,000 in cash and prizes based on 125 boat entries. Official entry forms can
We are particularly looking for WW II Veterans to participate in the Parade this year, but all
be picked up in person at the Homosassa Riverside Resort, Riverside Crab House, F.D.S.
female veterans are encouraged to contact us. If you are a female veteran and would like
Disposal Inc, Citrus 95 & Fox 96 and the Citrus County Builders Association. The Citrus
to be involved, contact Cynthia Holden 352-628-6481 or Cynthia@advocate4victims.org.
County Builders Association is open 9am – 5pm Monday thru Thursday and can be con-
tacted by email to info@citrusbuilders.com or by calling (352) 746-9028.
River  Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
5th Annual Ozello Fund Raiser Adventure Race
The 5th Annual “Ozello Adventure Race,” sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Cen-
6015
tral Ridge-Crystal River, will be held on April 30th in Ozello at Pirate’s Cove boat ramp.
The race has become so popular with participants statewide, that Kiwanis has an-
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
nounced they will limit the “2011 Race” to the first 150 applications.
Pedicures, Pedicures & More
Barry Schwartz, race director, said “The limitation is for the safety of the partici-
pants.” For application information call 352-795-4780. The triathlon race consists of one
Pedicures...
Cuts & Color
and a half mile of kayaking, seven miles of bicycling and two miles of running. The kayak-
Barber/Clipper Cuts
Papaya
ing portion of the race has become popular because there are a large number of kayakers
Redken/Rusk/Chi Products
living in central Florida. All funds derived from the event will be used for Kiwanis Scholar-
Lavender
Masques • Peels • Facials
ships and youth activities.
Permanent Make-Up
Each participant will receive lunch, the satisfaction of helping a local students re-
Mint Julip
Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
ceive scholarships, and an all new 2011 souvenir t-shirt featuring Ozello Adventure Race’s
Tanning & Exercise
Chocolate
mascot “Ozzie.”
Massage Lic.MM19077
Ozello is the perfect venue to hold the Adventure Race as it is a scenic island
During April
located in the Gulf. Traffic is limited and the facilities are wonderful. To get there drive 10
Buy 2, Get 1 Free!
miles on Ozello Trail west of US Highway 19 between Crystal River and Homosassa.
Captains Cove Outfitters
GOLF CARTS
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
RENTALS & SALES
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Tires
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Parts  AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Service
Kayak Sales & Rentals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Batteries
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
794 N. Suncoast Blvd.  • Crystal River  • (352) 564-0744
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
Randy Alumbaugh
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High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!