The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 June 20, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
Pilot Classes Introduce New Teen Driver Challenge
Vehicle control and crash avoidance often are driving skills associated with more
Enroll now for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
experienced drivers, however, teen drivers face the same risks on the road.
The Boys & Girls Club is now registering for the upcoming summer camp starting
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has scheduled two pilot classes to introduce its
Friday August 10th. Enrollment is open to youth Kindergarten - 12th Grade. Hours are from
latest youth program called the Teen Driver Challenge. This month, the classes will run on
7:00am - 6:00pm daily.
back-to-back Fridays and Saturdays: June 22-23 and June 29-30.
Activities include Sports & Recreation, Cooking, Science, Computers & Field Trips.
Taught by certified agency driving instructors, the classes are designed to target
Fee is $45/week for the first child and we offer a 20% discount for additional siblings.
teen drivers 15 to 19 years of age. The program's goal is to instill in young drivers the
Included in the weekly fee are two field trips per week & a camp T-shirt. We have
knowledge and hands-on experience needed to exercise vehicle control and crash avoidance.
planned three larger field trips which will be an additional fee.
The two-day course includes 4 hours of classroom instruction on Friday, and 8
We have three sites for our camps: Homosassa Unit - 795-8644, the Inverness Unit
hours at the driving range on Saturday.
- 341-2507 & the Crystal River Unit - 563-2395 or you can call the administrative office for
Class participants will tackle exercises such as the forward/reverse serpentine; thresh-
information 621-9225.
old, plus anti-lock braking system (ABS) braking; figure 8; brake and turn; brake and escape;
Wildlife Park Plans Wildlife Week Summer Camp Programs
off-road recovery and more.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for their two week-
Application packets are available at the Sheriff's Operations Center in downtown
long Wildlife Week in the Park summer camp programs. Children who will be entering third and
Inverness, plus at each of the Sheriff's Office community resource offices located in Her-
fourth grade in the fall of 2007 are eligible to apply for the June program. The July camp is for
nando, Beverly Hills, Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, South Dunnellon and Inverness.
children who will be entering the fifth and sixth grades in the fall 2007. The camp programs are
Applicants must include a check for the class fee of $100, made payable to the Citrus County
offered as a partnership between Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of
Sheriff's Office, which is refundable provided the teen completes and participates in all 12
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and are sponsored by Progress Energy.
hours of instruction. If not, the Sheriff's Office will retain the fee. Times and locations for the
The June program is scheduled from June 18 - 23, 2007 and the July program will run
two-day course will be shared when class members are selected.
from July 16 - 21, 2007. Registration is $35.00 per child.
The Teen Driver Challenge is designed primarily for those with a Florida operator's
Applications are now available at the administrative office at Homosassa Springs
license and at least some experience behind the wheel. However, teens with only a Florida
Wildlife State Park Mondays through Fridays or call Marla at (352) 628-5343, ext. 103 and
learner's permit will be admitted to the two pilot classes, provided they are escorted to and
request an application be mailed to you.
from the driving range by a licensed driver. After that, licensed operators will be given first
preference.
CCVC Open Business Meeting Set for Thursday June 28th
For the course at the driving range, participants should use the vehicle they drive
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 28th at the
the most. Pickup trucks or other vehicles with a high center of gravity will be allowed only at
Citrus County Resource Center, W. Marc Knighton Ct. just off CR 491 in Lecanto. This is an
the discretion of the instructors.
open business meeting and all members, Veteran's Organizations and interested veterans
After the two pilot classes, the Sheriff's Office will offer one class a month while it
who are eager to assist veterans in need are encouraged to come and get involved. Annual
evaluates the countywide need for classes in the future. Dates for future Teen Driver Chal-
dues are now $10 per year or 3 years for $25 as of April 1, 2007. Check your membership card
lenge classes will be posted on the Sheriff's Office Web site at www.sheriffcitrus.org.
to see if it has expired.
Ballroom Dance Course Offered At CFCC Citrus Campus
3nd Annual God and Country Celebration
LECANTO-- Central Florida Community College will feature the Hustle and Single-
Peace Lutheran Church in Dunnellon will host the 3nd annual God and Country
Time Swing during its next Ballroom Dancing course at the Citrus Campus.
Celebration on Sunday, July 1, 2006.
No partner is required to register for the course, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on
The 10:00 AM Worship Service will be followed by rides, climbing rock, horseshoes,
Mondays, June 18 through July 9, in Building L2-103, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The
water slides, dunk tank, games and other activities for children and adults. Lunch of hot
course fee is $45.
dogs, chips and soda will be served.
An instructor with 20 years of experience will teach the course with fun in mind. For
At 1:00 PM, the award winning movie, Facing The Giants, will be shown. (Yes, there
more information or to register, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210.
will also be popcorn.) This movie has been featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, CNN,
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losing seasons, the Shiloh Christian Eagles became winners! The community is invited. There
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Open 7 Days
4 miles north of Dunnellon. Please call the church office, 352-489-5881 for additional info.
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