The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 4, 2012
FHP April Check Points in Citrus County
Community Events & Meetings
The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspec-
Wildlife park TO HOST easter egg hunt on APRIL 7
tion checkpoints during the month of April throughout the seven county region of Troop C
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Homo-
on the roadways listed below. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective
sassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is planning a big Easter Egg Hunt event at the Wildlife Park
vehicle equipment, troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated with
on Saturday, April 7, 2012. The event will be held on the green behind the parking area at
defects such as bad brakes, worn tires and defective lighting equipment. In addition, atten-
the park’s Visitor Center and main entrance on U.S. 19. Families should arrive by 8:30 a.m.
tion will be directed to drivers who would violate the driver license laws of Florida.
to prepare for the Easter Egg Hunts that will begin at 9:00 a.m. The children will be divided
Citrus County – County Roads: 39, 470, 480, 486, 488, 490, 490A, 491, 494
into three age groups: children ages 1 through 4 years; children ages 5 through 8 years; and
Local Roads: Highlands Street, West Cardinal Street, Century Boulevard, Elkham Boule-
children 9 through 12 years.
vard, West Pine Ridge Boulevard, Dunkenfield Road, Rock Crusher Road, North Croft Av-
Parents should bring baskets for their children for collecting eggs. There will be
enue, West Seven Rivers Drive, West Venable Street, Pleasant Grove Road, Green Acres
thousands of plastic eggs in different colors to be found and redeemed for a variety of Easter
Boulevard, Fort Island Trail, West Riverbend Road, Fishbowl Drive, Miss Maggie Drive,
candy. There will be special prizes for finding the gold and silver eggs in each age group.
Gobbler Drive, North Citrus Avenue, Turkey Oak Drive, Dunklin Avenue, Yulee Drive
Costumed characters will be on hand to greet children and for photos including the Easter
West, North Citrus Springs Boulevard, Grover Cleveland, Turner Camp Road, Istachatta
Bunny!
Road, West Highland Street, Halls River Road, and Old Floral City Highway
4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble
Central Ridge District Park closed for two days
HOMOSASSA—The 4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble will be held on
Central Ridge District Park will be closed Thursday, April 5th and Friday, 6th due
Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 am at Southern Woods Country Club located at 1501 Corkwood
to an insecticide application. This was planned and coordinated with the league’s that play
Blvd., Homosassa.
there. Due to the holiday weekend nothing was scheduled. The park will reopen Saturday,
Entry fee for the event is $60 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are $100.  Entry fee
April 7. For more information – please contact Parks and Recreation at (352) 527-7540.
includes golf, lunch, course refreshments, 1stthru 3rd prizes, special hole prizes and a golfer
Dunnellon Friends Book Sale
gift bag. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and prize raffles. Funds raised are earmarked
Dunnellon Library meeting room, Friday April 27 & Sat. April 28 (Both days 10am -4pm)
to assist Camp Good Hope and Teen Encounter, Hospice of Citrus County bereavement
Thousands of books at 50 cents each. $2-bag of books. 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL
camps for children which are presented twice a year. For additional information, please
34431 (352) 438-2520. All sales benefit the Dunnellon Public Library
contact Tournament Director Ed Hernandez at 352.201.2609
First Saturday in Dunnellon
Crystal River Christian Womens Club
The Historic Village merchants of Dunnellon invite you to join us for our First Sat-
Tuesday April 10th at noon a luncheon the Stonecroft Speaker is Amy Peck ask-
urday Village market on Saturday, April 7th, 2012 which runs from 9 to 2 p.m. Come stroll
ing “Are you wearing the right boots?” She is a bubbly, positive joy and delight to hear.
down W. Pennsylvania Avenue to Cedar Street and then up to Walnut and Chestnut streets.
We meet at the Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center on the Key Training Campus. Reserva-
This event feature vendors selling their arts and crafts as well as people selling homemade
tions must be made by Thursday April 5th to Ginny at (352)746-7616. She can also give you
Our Pub
goodies. For more information call (352) 465-2225 or 465-7957
directions. The cost is only $10. There are no dues and all women of all ages are welcome.
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest
Restaurant, Lounge
speaker will be Paul Enchelmayer, a popular genealogy lecturer from Orlando, who will
speak about “Jefferson-Hemings, a Different View: Challenging the DNA Genealogical
& Package Store
Proof.” In 1998, DNA “evidence” allegedly linked descendants of Sally Hemings to Thom-
as Jefferson. However, several writers now seem to have stronger evidence that it could
not have been Thomas Jefferson. See if he is guilty or if he should be exonerated. The talk
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
includes a general overview of DNA use in family history. Non-members are welcome to
attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin 382-5515
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Bingo Every Tuesday
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds bingo in the Father Stegeman Hall ev-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
ery Tuesday starting at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The hall is
located at 7525 U.S. Hwy 41 in Dunnellon. The community is invited to attend.
Everything Made to Order
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown, Florida
Call 352-447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Walk-ins Welcome, Appointments Appreciated!
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Chair Massage
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
by Licensed Therapist
Subs after 4 pm
15 minutes/$10!
Special Good Through 5-1-12
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts • Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Special Drinks Made to Order
Masques, Peels & Facials • Manicures, Pedicures & Acrylics
Permanent Make-Up • Tanning • Gym • Massage License MM19077
Citrus County Hospice Discount Fridays
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
HOMOSASSA – The Hospice of Citrus County Homosassa
Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe and Herry’s Café located at 8471 W.
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, have announced DISCOUNT
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
FRIDAYS. All Sale Items in the Homosassa Too Thrift &
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Gift Shoppe will be offered at a 25% Discount on Fridays. All
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Food Items at Herry’s Café will also be offered at a 25% Dis-
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
count on Fridays. The Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
carries a unique selection of antiques and collectibles. The
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!