The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - May 25, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
U Pick Blackberry Farm Now Open
Da Berry Patch a “Kid friendly” Fresh,ripe blackberries now ready for picking.
10130 W. Riverwood, Crystal River,FL. For More information see page 12 or call 352-563-
We Care Golf Tournaments in June
9856.
We Care Golf Tournament We Care Food Pantry, Saturday June 11 2011 at Sug-
Flag Day celebration in Floral City June 14
armill Woods Country Club and Sunday June 12 2011 Southern Woods Golf Club and
The public is invited to a Flag Day observance ceremony Tuesday, June 14, in
Saturday June 18 2011 at World Woods Pine Barrens Course
front of the Floral City Public Library.
Entry fee ($125 for Sugarmill Woods/Southern Woods members and $150 for non
The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Division and the Floral City Flag Day
members) includes three tournament rounds of golf lunch day, range balls, cart fees, greens
Committee, which is made up of numerous community groups, will gather at the linear
fees, tee gift and tax.
park in front of the library to observe Flag Day and honor the nation’s flag. The ceremony
Practice rounds available for the cost of a cart fee. USGA attested handicaps are
begins at 9:30 a.m. The Flag Day Committee members include: Boy Scout Troops 302 and
required to be eligible for prizes. Mail your registration form to We Care Food Pantry, P.O.
412, The Citrus County Library System, Citrus County Parks and Recreation Division, Flo-
Box 331, Homosassa, FL. 34487 by May 30th. For More information call 352-628-9333.
ral City Masonic Lodge 133 F. & A.M., Fort Cooper State Park, Herburt Surber American
Legion Post 225, and Joe Nic Barco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7122.
Officer Memorial Day & Police Week
May 15th has been declared as Officer Memorial Day, followed by Police Week
Citrus County Genealogical Society Meets June 14
through May 21, 2011. The nation reflects and pauses to recognize the service & sacrifice
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the
of law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, in Unites States, some
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker
900,000 officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. The men
will be one of our members, Pauline Flewett. She has done extensive genealogical research
and women serve with valor and distinction and with great success.
in England and will be presenting the topic, “Gems to be Found in English Parish Regis-
The protection comes at a price. Each year officers are assaulted and killed in the
ters.” These registers contain names, dates and places of birth, marriage and death but also
line of duty. On Sunday, January 28, 1945 Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy A. Hagood El-
may have interesting notes made by the parish minister. Guests are welcome to attend meet-
lzey was shot and killed in the line of duty. Deputy Ellzey was lured in the woods where he
ings. For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 352-382-5515.
was ambushed. On Saturday, July 30, 1988 Williston Police Office, Corporal David Wayne
Workshop shows businesses how to be ready for disasters
Moss was shot and killed in pursuit of a burglary suspect. Cpl Moss was able to return gun
There will be a seminar to help businesses survive natural disasters on May 26
fire killing the suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.
from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the College of Central Florida, Learning Center Lecanto campus
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to honoring all of American law
in Bldg C-4.
enforcement heroes. We pray every day for the safety of the men and women that serve with
The seminar will help businesses map the critical processes that generate revenue
pride and their families.
and have pre, mid, and post disaster plans in place to protect themselves. The county com-
June 15th Senior Health & Safety Summit invites vendors
mission has partnered with the Small Business Center and the Economic Development
Vendors are invited to join key community leaders at the Senior Health & Safety
Council to help create jobs by helping small businesses survive, expand and start-up in the
Summit on June 15 to provide the latest health information and safety education and re-
county.
sources to Citrus County seniors.
The 3-hour workshop will give businesses the knowledge and tools for to prosper
Citrus County Support Services organizers are seeking vendors that provide safety
and be prepared for the unexpected. The presenters include Emergency Management Di-
and health services, products and education available to Citrus County senior citizens. Sim-
rector Capt. Joe Eckstein from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office and Area Director of the
ilar events have served 250-300 attendees.
Small Business Development Centers of University of North Florida Dr. PhilGeist.
The Summit will be at the Citrus County Auditorium on June 15 from 9 a.m. to
The workshop topics will include: Types of Threats to Businesses, Government
noon. To request a table at the event, call Brenda 352 527-5980 by May 27.
Resources to Disasters, Contingency Planning, Hazard ID and Risk Assessment, What Your
Business Can Do To Be Ready, Discussion and Case Study, and a question and answer ses-
CCVC’s Membership Drive
sion, as well as a and tour of the Mobile Assistance Center. The seminar is free but reserva-
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
tions are required. For more information call 352-795-3149.
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
County facilities to be closed Memorial Day - Monday, May 30
month at 6 p.m. at the DAV Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41.
Citrus County facilities, except for parks, will be closed in observance of Memo-
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Mem-
rial Day, Monday, May 30. Closings include the libraries, the landfill, the county Animal
bers should check their membership card for expiration dates, and call 352-527-4537.
Shelter, senior centers, the Citrus County Resource Center and all offices. The Social Se-
curity office, health clinic and the Veterans Administration clinic, which are located in the
county’s Resource Center, will also be closed that day.
PUBLIC NOTICE
FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP
TOWN OF YANKEETOWN, FLORIDA
The Town of Yankeetown is a fair housing advocate. The Town is holding a workshop to
explain the Fair Housing Ordinance for all of the protected classes (race, color, familial
status, handicap, national origin, religion and sex). The public is invited to attend.
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2011 at 7:10 p.m. or as soon thereafter
at the Inglis / Yankeetown Lions Club located at 22 59th Street Yankeetown, Florida
34498. Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or non-English speaking
person needing special assistance at the meeting should contact the Town Clerk, Town
of Yankeetown at (352) 447-2511 at least five days prior to the meeting and assistance
will be provided.
Da Berry Patch
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
Kid Friendly
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
U-Pick Thornless Blackberries
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
10130 W. Riverwood Dr. • Crystal River, FL
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Dick & Theresa Cornett
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Phone
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
352-563-9856
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Directions: We’re North of Crystal River & South of Inglis. From Hwy. 19
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!
turn East onto Basswood Dr., merge onto Riverwood Dr. We’re on the right.