The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet September 10 at 10:00 AM
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. Jackie
BWA Women’s HEALTH and FITNESS Expo
The Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, the
Reiss, a member of the genealogy society, will talk about Autosomal DNA Testing: The
2013 Expo will be on September 28 at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River. It’s a
“New Kid” on the Block. She will discuss what can be learned from the autosomal test as
great opportunity to reach women, the primary health and wellness decision-makers.
compared to the y-DNA and mt-DNA tests and will evaluate and compare autosomal test
Registration forms available from Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River
results from three major companies. Lastly, she will talk about the value of these test results
office at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 352-795-3149.
to the genealogist. Guests are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin
“Par 4 “Golf Tournament scheduled to support youth programs
at 382-5515
Citrus County Parks & Recreation Department present the first annual “Par 4 Pro-
Harvest Moon Craft Show, Aug. 31 in Crystal River
grams’ Fall Golf Tournament onSaturday, October 12 at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club,
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 24th-annual Harvest Moon Craft
with shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration is now open for individuals or foursomes.
Show on Sat., Aug. 31, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Crystal River National Guard Ar-
Foursome registration is $220, and individuals are welcome for $55. Included in
mory located on Venable St. in Crystal River (off Hwy. 19, south of the Crystal River Airport
the registration is lunch provided by the Grille Restaurant, and a raffle and silent auction
and across from Home Depot). This is an inside/outside show that will be held, rain or shine,
will be featured. Longest drive contest for men and women, closest to the pin challenge and
with no parking or admission charges.
The show will benefit the Isaiah Foundation,
50/50 tickets add to the excitement of this event.
Inc., which helps families dealing with developmental disabilities in areas such as training,
Parks & Recreation offer many programs for youth throughout the year, including
respite care and autism therapy. For additional information, call 352-503-6329.
Kids Fishing Clinic, Sports Camps, and Adopt-a-Tree. These activities promote interaction
Are You Ready for the 2014 Election?
among youth and community support is needed to keep these programs running.
Have you registered to vote? Do you have friends who are not registered? Sep-
tember 24th marks National Voter Registration Day, when volunteers, celebrities, and or-
County Citizens Academy fall session to begin Sept 12
ganizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” for National Voter Registration
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners fall session of the Citrus
Day. This single day of coordinated volunteer, technology and media efforts will create
County Citizens Academy scheduled to begin Thursday, September 12 has reached its class
widespread awareness of voter registration opportunities
size capacity.
This year the newly formed League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be
The Academy is a free course designed to educate and inform citizens about the
working in partnership with Susan Gill and the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, to
departments which make up Citrus County government. It gives residents a hands-on, in-
reach out to all citizens who need to register.Voter registration is one of the core components
side look at what, how and why the county’s departments do what they do, from budget to
of the League of Women Voters which has fought to protect our voting rights for 93 years.
parks and road maintenance to community services. This gives citizens the opportunity to
Look for the League of Women Voters of Citrus County who will be registering
understand the board’s responsibilities and capabilities and how the taxpayers’ resources are
voters on Tuesday ,Sept. 24th at the Crystal River Mall on U.S. 19, Crystal River from
utilized. There are field trips to various sites throughout the county that will be covered in
11:00 am to 2:00 pm . Additional dates, times and locations will be announced at later dates.
this course, and transportation will be provided.
If you would like to participate in helping people to register to vote, please call
First Light Delight II Cruise Set for Sept. 7
Our Pub
352-746-0655 or 425-786-6012.
HOMOSASSA - The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park invite you to enjoy the
sights and sounds of the “Real Florida” on an early morning First Light Delight II Cruise
Free Wi-Fi
down peaceful Pepper Creek scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013. Boats will be
departing at 7:30 am. Tickets should be purchased in advance by September 5, 2013 at the
Park’s office located around the back of the Visitor Center on US 19, and will be $25.00 per
Restaurant, Lounge
person. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife
& Package Store
Park. For additional information, please stop by the office or call (352) 628-5343.
9/11 Memorial Fitness Challenge Planned
The Citrus Memorial Heart and Vascular Center, Local 4562 Professional Fire-
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
fighters of Citrus County, and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, are gearing up for the 4th
Annual 9/11 Memorial Fitness Challenge. This year’s event will be held at Citrus Memorial
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2013, with registration beginning at 7:00am. For more
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The purpose of the Board is to obtain citizen involvement and in-
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Town. Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You can make
a difference by volunteering to serve on this Board. Inquiries may be made
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by contacting the Inglis Town Hall at 352-447-2203. Please respond by
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