The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - June 25, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
The AARP Driver Safety program reviews the rules of the road. Upon course comple-
BINGO IS BACK.....
tion you will receive a certificate of completion which may entitle you to an insurance dis-
This month, The New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus Co., will bring back their favorite
count. Check with your insurance carrier for further information. To register for a class, call the
pastime, Bingo, following the business meeting. The meeting will start at 1 PM, July 7th, at
listed instructor. You do not have to be a Florida resident or an AARP member to register. For
the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. Refreshments will be served.
information regarding future classes contact Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family Resource
Crystal River, Homosassa area
Center of Citrus County. The response to this monthly drive as been overwhelming and The
Aug. 19 and 20: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call
Center and Board members are deeply appreciative of your support.
Lou Harmin at 564-0933
The club activities for the month of July include Lunch/Dinner at the Marguerita Grill in
Beverly Hills and Lecanto
Homosassa on the 16th and Lunch at Cracker's in Crystal River on the 30th. Contact Frank
July 19 and 26: 9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call
Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. If you haven't visited our web site, check it out. It
Kathie Lund at 527-4853
lists all the clubs coming activities, meeting info and the happenings of our Club.
Inverness and Hernando
The Club is in the process of planning a Casino Bus trip to Biloxi and the Beau
July 8 and 9: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium corner of Grace
Rivage. The dates will be January 25th to January 28th. Please watch for further notice.
and Osceola. Open to the public, Share Club members and non-members. Call Chauncey
If you are looking to have some fun and laughs, join us on Thursdays, at 10 AM, at the
Benedict at 795-5107
Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at
Aug.12 and 13: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium corner of
home. The New Jersey Club is a very friendly and active social club with "no residency
Grace and Osceola. Open to the public, Share Club members and non-members. Call Don
requirement" to join to have a good time. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
Slough at 344-4003.
FWC announces Cedar Key youth summer fishing program
KANS 2 KIDS Recycling Contest
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a series
Citrus County Kans2Kids, headed up by Doc Freer is debuting a recycling for cash
of summer inshore fishing clinics for children at the Senator George Kirkpatrick Marine Lab in
awards program beginning on July 1, 2008.
Cedar Key. This program is open to youths between the ages of 6 and 16.
This innovative recycling contest focuses on rewarding individuals or groups for
The one day clinics will take place in June and July. Participants will learn about fish identifi-
participating in the collection of aluminum cans. In addition to saving time & gas, you can go
cation, knot tying, casting, bait types, habitat types, gear care and more. The clinic will end
"green", help keep Citrus County clean & qualify for the cash awards, all while benefiting
with catch-and-release pier fishing. Organizations and individuals are invited to participate in
civic & social groups in our community like The Boys & Girls Clubs.
this free FWC program. For information on how to reserve a clinic date, or to be a clinic
Each contest period will run for six (6) weeks, with cash awards being distributed at the end of
sponsor or volunteer, please call (352) 543-6089.
each of the four contest periods to be held this year.
The FWC's Nature Coast Fishing in Cedar Key program is hosting these youth
For additional information on how the awards contest can work for you or your
fishing events. The program is co-sponsored by Fish Florida and Sport Fish Restoration
organization or to register as a participant, call the Kans2Kids headquarters at 352-489-1700.
(SFR). Fish Florida is a non-profit organization that supports organizations that teach about
Military Card Party at the Art Center
Florida's fish and aquatic resources. Funding comes from the Fish Florida specialty license
plate featuring Florida's saltwater fish, the sailfish.
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and
Education Building, on Monday, July 14, from 12:30 ­ 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun.
Adopt a Rescued Pet, Inc. - Pet adoption, Homosassa, Sat., 6-28
Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact Nancy
Adopt a Rescued Pet, Inc. will have a pet adoption on Sat., June 28, at Sugarmill
Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The deadline for
Manor Assisted Living Facility, located on U.S. Hwy. 19 in Homosassa, from 10:00 a.m. until
reservations is July 10. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on
12:00 noon. Come on out and meet our pets and volunteers! For additional information, please
the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. Call 352-746-7606.
call (352) 795-9550, or visit our website and see our available pets at
Realty
www.AdoptaRescuedPet.com
Citrus Business Network Welcomes New Members
The Citrus Business Network welcomes Frank Triolo of Graphics Plus, as a new
Sally Price, Realtor
member. The Citrus Business Network meets every Friday morning at 7:30 AM, at the new
Holiday Inn Express, 903 East Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto. However, there will be no meeting
(352) 302-8556 cell
on July 4.
Members of The Citrus Business Network benefit by exchanging information and
14 Hwy 40 W. Inglis (next to the Inglis Police Dept.)
referrals with other business owners. Only one business of a kind is represented. Guests are
Gulf Hammock Management Hunt Camp furnished..just move in........................$34,000
welcome. Each will be given an opportunity to introduce their products or services. For
2/1 FURNISHED MOBILE, PLAYHOUSE & WORKSHOP INGLEWOOD $59,000
2 Lots,Peaceful Acres, paved street, homes only, near boat ramps EACH. .........$23,000
more information call Liz Koehlinger, Membership Director, 527-9790 or Bill Worden, Presi-
4.70 ac Lot, high & dry, paved street Citrus County hills & horse country..........$160,000
dent, 352-746-5778.
4.99 ac Lot between Palm & Mastadon Inglis paved streets.................................$79,900
Landfill Closed for Holiday
5 ac LOT ON RIVER Inglis 1225' borders Greenways & Trails REDUCED .....$218,000
The Citrus County Central Landfill will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance
Beautiful Home 3/2 split plan high/dry On Hwy 40 in historic Yankeetown........$259,900
of Independence Day.
3 Lots in Yankeetown on Hwy 40 all 3 buildable ..ALL 3 FOR ...........................$85,000
A.B.A.
2 & 1/2 Lots in Yankeetown 59 St paved street can be divided .both for .............$70,000
3/2 LUXURY HOME ON RIVER 36X48 GIANT WORKSHOP deep water & slip $599,000
160X170 HI/DRY LOT IN RIVER FOREST IN HISTORIC YANKEETOWN.........$75,000
A/C & Heating,Inc.
2/1 MOBILE & SCREEN BLDG ON 1.6 AC IN HAMMOCK off Williams Rd.......$54,900
HAMMOCK MOBILE, SCREEN OUT BUILDING ON 1.6 AC CLOSE IN........$64,000
2/2 MOBILE WORKSHOP SCREEN PORCH CAR & BOAT PARK 1 AC......... $99,500
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
"Your
2/2 MOBILE SPLIT PLAN NEAR LAKE ROUSSEAU BOAT RAMP................ $52,900
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Movie Madness 2-4pm
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
Tuesday Everyone Welcome !
Off Hwy 40
Removes nearly 100%
Open Jam 6-10 pm
On Lk. Rousseau
of germs & dust
Wednesday Free Pool $1.75 Long Necks
Call 447-2755
Reduce Sickness & Allergies
for info
Dart Tournament 7pm-Come play with Barbie
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Friday Karaoke 8 to Midnight
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Saturday Dance Night-75 Cent Draft
Fri - Sat - Sun Noon-Close
Sunday Nascar Party
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352-447-3040
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