The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
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parently): Never mind they had enough cash to finance a small revolution. Just never mind.
Friday Flicks at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
“Monsieur Ibrahim” will be shown at 7 PM Friday May 20, at the Unitarian-Uni-
Fortunately for Levy County the ACLU is too busy fighting Arizona’s newly passed immi-
versalist Fellowship. This is a poignant tale of an adventure, taken by a boy from a broken
gration law, SB 1070 and Utah’s recently enacted “Show Me the Papers” law to worry about
home and a spiritual old shopkeeper, each from a different and conflicting culture. Set in
a small central Florida drug bust.
Paris, this wonderful movie stars Omar Shariff. Suggested donation is $3; soda and pop-
I think things were a lot fairer and more just in the days when the local authorities
corn will be available. 7633 No. Florida Ave. (rte 41) in Citrus Springs. Information: 352-
were unencumbered by laws that over reach common sense in the name of eliminating racial
860-0602
profiling and protecting all the bad guys. I remember watching my favorite television show,
Gunsmoke, and how efficient Matt Dillon ran Dodge City. If a stranger came into Miss
Nature Coast Volunteer Reception Center Training May 18
Kitty’s saloon, Marshal Dillon would hustle over to the Long Branch and ask the stranger
Volunteers who want to respond and assist during actual local disaster events are invited
where he was from, where he was headed and what was the nature of his business. If ev-
to a Volunteer Reception Center drill training on Wednesday, May 18, from 2:30 p.m. to
erything appeared legitimate Dillon bought the stranger a beer and welcomed him to Dodge
5:30 p.m. at the Citrus County Resource Center, in Lecanto.
City. And if the Marshal didn’t like the answers he got the stranger was either thrown in the
Partiipants will be briefed about the different roles that volunteers may serve in a real
hoosegow or permitted to leave town. Now that’s simple justice and the good guys always
local disaster. The training will be held at the Citrus County Resource Center located at
won. Where is Matt Dillon when we need him?
2804 Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto, just off County Road 491 south of Beverly Hills.
Call the center at 352-527-5950.
Flag Day celebration in Floral City June 14
We Care Golf Tournaments in June
The public is invited to a Flag Day observance ceremony Tuesday, June 14, in
We Care Golf Tournament We Care Food Pantry, Saturday June 11 2011 at Sug-
front of the Floral City Public Library.
armill Woods Country Club and Sunday June 12 2011 Southern Woods Golf Club and
The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Division and the Floral City Flag Day
Saturday June 18 2011 at World Woods Pine Barrens Course
Committee, which is made up of numerous community groups, will gather at the linear park
Entry fee ($125 for Sugarmill Woods/Southern Woods members and $150 for non
in front of the library to observe Flag Day and honor the nation’s flag. The ceremony begins
members) includes three tournament rounds of golf lunch day, range balls, cart fees, greens
at 9:30 a.m.
fees, tee gift and tax.
The Flag Day Committee members include: Boy Scout Troops 302 and 412, The
Practice rounds available for the cost of a cart fee. USGA attested handicaps are
Citrus County Library System, Citrus County Parks and Recreation Division, Floral City
required to be eligible for prizes. Mail your registration form to We Care Food Pantry, P.O.
Masonic Lodge 133 F. & A.M., Fort Cooper State Park, Herburt Surber American Legion
Box 331, Homosassa, FL. 34487 by May 30th. For More information call 352-628-9333.
Post 225, and Joe Nic Barco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7122.
Officer Memorial Day & Police Week
June 15th Senior Health & Safety Summit invites vendors
Vendors are invited to join key community leaders at the Senior Health & Safety
May 15th has been declared as Officer Memorial Day, followed by Police Week
Summit on June 15 to provide the latest health information and safety education and re-
through May 21, 2011. The nation reflects and pauses to recognize the service & sacrifice
sources to Citrus County seniors.
of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, in Unites States, some
Citrus County Support Services organizers are seeking vendors that provide safety
900,000 officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. The men
and health services, products and education available to Citrus County senior citizens. Sim-
and women serve with valor and distinction and with great success.
ilar events have served 250-300 attendees.
The protection comes at a price. Each year officers are assaulted and killed in the
The Summit will be at the Citrus County Auditorium on June 15 from 9 a.m. to
line of duty. On Sunday, January 28, 1945 Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy A. Hagood El-
noon. To request a table at the event, call Brenda 352 527-5980 by May 27.
lzey was shot and killed in the line of duty. Deputy Ellzey was lured in the woods where he
was ambushed. On Saturday, July 30, 1988 Williston Police Office, Corporal David Wayne
CCVC’s Membership Drive
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
Moss was shot and killed in pursuit of a burglary suspect. Cpl Moss was able to return gun
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans’ organizations and
fire killing the suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to honoring all of American law
month at 6 p.m. at the DAV Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41.
enforcement heroes. We pray every day for the safety of the men and women that serve with
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Mem-
pride and their families.
bers should check their membership card for expiration dates, and call 352-527-4537.
STILL A GOOD DEAL - Although the price for a First-Class Mail stamp in the U.S.
remains the same, prices have increased in other countries. The price of a First-Class stamp
in Japan is 97 cents, up 32 percent from 2009. In Germany, a First-Class Mail stamp cost 77
cents a year ago. Now, the same postage costs 79 cents. And in Norway, it now costs $1.50
The Public is encouraged to join us for hotdogs, hamburgers and refreshments. The
Agenda is Open Forum Discussion to hear your concerns and ideas. LET’S TALK!
Withacoochee Area Residents, Inc.
Quarterly Meeting
Wed., May 18 • 6:30-9:00 pm
Yankeetown Woman’s Club
#5 56th St.
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc.
Yankeetown, Florida
is a 501.c.3 Corporation.
You are invited to learn about current environmental
issues affecting your community
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
50
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!