The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 30, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Kayaking Classes to Start in Inverness
State Park Plans Wildlife Summer Camp Programs
Inverness ­ The City of Inverness Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new kayaking
program for newcomers or those that want to be introduced to the sport.
-Visitors invited to camp to teach third-sixth graders about Florida's environment-
Classes begin Thursday, May 8 at Wallace Brooks Park, 399 E. Dampier St., from 9 a.m.
HOMOSASSA-The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
to 11 a.m. The program will be offered every other Thursday throughout the summer.
Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for its two week-long Wildlife Week in the Park
Registration is $30 per class, which includes all necessary gear, though participants
summer camp programs. Children entering third or fourth grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible
can bring their own gear if desired. Personal Flotation Devices must be used during the class.
to apply for the June program and children entering the fifth or sixth grades in the fall 2008 are
Participants must be a minimum 16 years of age to take part.
eligible for the July program. The camp programs are offered as a partnership between Homo-
Anyone wishing to participate in this program can register at the Whispering Pines
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and
Park Administrative Office or at Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company Inc. in Crystal River.
sponsored by Progress Energy.
Matt Clemons of Aardvark's will teach the 2-hour Introduction to Recreational Kayaking,
The June program is scheduled from June 16 through 21 and the July program will
which is designed for newcomers to kayaking as well as those wishing to brush up on basic
run from July 21 through 26. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. Monday through
paddling skills.
Saturday. Each day of the week will feature a different animal, environmental subject and
The class will begin with water safety instruction, then participants will then have an
activity. Registration is $45.00 per child.
opportunity to paddle and learn about different boat (kayak) models; recreational, sit-on, top,
To request an application, contact Marla Chancey at the Homosassa Springs Wild-
and sea kayaks. Class instruction will include the following topics: physics of kayak motion,
life State Park at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004. All applications must contain a short essay and
boast handling, various strokes (power stroke), safe transport, shallow water entry and exit.
photocopies will not be accepted. Applications will be considered in the order they are re-
The class will provide a solid foundation for participants to continue to build on
ceived. Repeat campers may apply but will be put on a waiting list and contacted if camp does
kayaking skills, and then pursue the sport as a result of the new enjoyed experience.
not fill up with new inquiries by the deadline dates. Due to limited space, we recommend
For additional information please contact the City of Inverness Department of Parks
completing your application prior to the deadline as classes fill quickly.
and Recreation by dialing 352-726-2611 x1309.
SHINE for Seniors First and third Fridays of every month
The History of Citrus County
CRYSTAL RIVER-- A trained volunteer from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
Have you ever wondered how our County began and how it developed through the
ders) will be on site at Seven Rivers Regional on the first and third Friday of each month from
years? If so, then come to the New Jersey and Friends Club meeting on Monday, May
9 am to 12 pm to help Medicare recipients understand and resolve Medicare billing problems,
5th. There you will hear Historian Dave Lambert tell us the interesting background of how it
appeal denial of claims, choose Medigap, Advantage and Long-Term Care insurance and
all began. The meeting will start at 1 PM at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando
Medicaid entitlements from the State. No appointment necessary, service provided on a walk-
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family
in basis, based on order of arrival.
Resource Center of Citrus County. May's activities will include a trip to the Show Palace
Please use the ambulatory surgery entrance, sign in at the registration desk, and wait
Dinner Theatre in Hudson, on Saturday, the 3rd to see the production of "Sugar Babies". On
in the lobby to meet with the Shine representative. By using the ambulatory surgery entrance,
May 20th, there will be a dinner at the Olive Tree Restaurant, in Crystal River. Contact Frank
the amount of walking required is minimized. FREE
Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053.
On Thursdays, at 10 AM, the club gathers at the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, for
New York Club of Citrus County
a morning of fun. Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at home. For more
The New York Club Of Citrus County will hold it's final meeting of the season at 11:30
information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
Thursday May 1st at the VFW Post 4252 Highway 200 Hernando. We look forward to seeing
Citrus Aviation Association Meets
everyone again at our October Meeting. The speaker this month will be Dr. James D`
The May meeting of the Citrus Aviation Association will be held on May 22, 2008 at
Amato,Psychotherapist, talking about stress management. The meal will be BBQ ribs or baked
the Crystal River Airport starting at 6:30 pm. John S. Ohle will present a slide show of the
fish.The cost of the meal is $8.00. Write your menu choice on your check which must be
Crystal River Airport 2007 Economic Impact Study that he recently showed to the Board of
received at:- P.O. Box 641261 Beverly Hills, FL 34464 before April 25th If you have any ques-
County Commissioners. This presentation was postponed from the March 27 meeting due to
tions call Betty Lou at 726-2807
technical difficulties. This study is available on the Citrus Aviation Association website.
Citrus Landfill Limits
No Limits on these items! Bulky waste consisting of furniture, carpeting and padding, box
Bubba's Fin & Feather
springs and mattresses.  Computer components & all other electronic items. Some metal
appliances (stoves, washers, etc.). Lead acid and rechargeable batteries. Scrap metal (all
lawn equipment must have fluids drained)
MONDAY Happy Hour All Day!
Items with limits of 2 per visit & 4 per year . Televisions and computer monitors. Refrigera-
tors, Freezers, A/C Units. Propane Tanks up to 30-lb capacity. Propane Tanks over 30-lb
TUESDAY Beer Bingo 1pm.
Off Hwy 40
capacity.
On Lk. Rousseau
WEDNESDAY Free Pool All Day
Items with other limits: Residential passenger car tires - Maximum 5 per visit and 10 per
Call 447-2755
year, Used oil and anti-freeze - up to 5 gallons per visit, Fluorescent lamps & mercury contain-
THURSDAY - Darts 7:00pm.
for info
ing devices - up to 10 per month.
FRIDAY - KARAOKE 7:00 pm.
For more information contact: Citrus County Solid Waste Management (352) 527-7670.
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