The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 June 13, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
Nature Coast Volunteer Center Schedules Special
Needs Shelter Helper Training
Enroll now for the Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
Citrus County residents who might want to volunteer as helpers in a Special Needs Shelter
The Boys & Girls Club is now registering for the upcoming summer camp starting
during actual local disaster events are invited to a Special Needs Shelter Helper Training class
Friday August 10th. Enrollment is open to youth Kindergarten - 12th Grade. Hours are from
on Thursday, June 14th from 2-4:30 pm.
7:00am - 6:00pm daily.
Special Needs citizens are those who require specific health or medical considerations and
Activities include Sports & Recreation, Cooking, Science, Computers & Field Trips.
must be evacuated to a Special Needs Shelter if an evacuation is ordered.
Fee is $45/week for the first child and we offer a 20% discount for additional siblings.
The training is being sponsored by the Homeland Security Volunteer Team of Citrus County,
Included in the weekly fee are two field trips per week & a camp T-shirt. We have
an RSVP program (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of the Nature Coast Volunteer Cen-
planned three larger field trips which will be an additional fee.
ter. The training is being held in collaboration with the Citrus County Health Department, who
We have three sites for our camps: Homosassa Unit - 795-8644, the Inverness Unit
would administer the operation and staffing of the Special Needs Shelter upon activation by
- 341-2507 & the Crystal River Unit - 563-2395 or you can call the administrative office for
the Sheriff's Department of Emergency Management.
information 621-9225.
By taking this training, volunteers will be better prepared to effectively and sensitively assist
Wildlife Park Plans Wildlife Week Summer Camp Programs
the Health Department with Special Needs Shelter operations, and to meet the needs of the
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for their two week-
people who may have to temporarily relocate to such a shelter. Volunteers who complete this
long Wildlife Week in the Park summer camp programs. Children who will be entering third and
training will be encouraged to assist the Health Department in staffing these shelters during
fourth grade in the fall of 2007 are eligible to apply for the June program. The July camp is for
an evacuation event in Citrus County.
children who will be entering the fifth and sixth grades in the fall 2007. The camp programs are
The class will be held at the Citrus County Resource Center located at 2804 Marc Knighton
offered as a partnership between Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of
Court in Lecanto, just off County Road 491. For registration and more information, please call
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and are sponsored by Progress Energy.
the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at 352-527-5955 or email ncvc@bocc.citrus.fl.us. For per-
The June program is scheduled from June 18 - 23, 2007 and the July program will run
sons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations please contact our office at 352-
from July 16 - 21, 2007. Registration is $35.00 per child.
527-5950.
Applications are now available at the administrative office at Homosassa Springs
3nd Annual God and Country Celebration
Wildlife State Park Mondays through Fridays or call Marla at (352) 628-5343, ext. 103 and
request an application be mailed to you.
Peace Lutheran Church will host the 3nd annual God and Country Celebration on
Health & Fitness Expo
Sunday, July 1, 2006.
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance will conduct
The 10:00 AM Worship Service will be followed by rides, climbing rock, horseshoes,
a Health and Fitness EXPO on September 29, 2007. The EXPO will be hosted by Withla-
water slides, dunk tank, games and other activities for children and adults. Lunch of hot
coochee Technical Institute on Main Street in Inverness. Pictured above: Left to Right: Bonnie
dogs, chips and soda will be served.
Hardiman; Idona Davis, Chairman; Mary-Ann Virgilio, Co-Chairman; Teri-an Consaul, and
At 1:00 PM, the award winning movie, Facing The Giants, will be shown. (Yes, there
Kandy Kremnetz. Not pictured: Suzanne Clemente, Reyna Bell, Julie Vaughn, Dorothy
will also be popcorn.) This movie has been featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, CNN,
Pernu,Jennifer Dobran and Rebecca Martin. For additional information please call: Mary-
USA Today, Washington Post, and other national newspapers. See how, after six consecutive
Ann at 726-0040, or Idona at 746-1754.
losing seasons, the Shiloh Christian Eagles became winners!
CCVC Open Business Meeting Set for Thursday June 28th
The community is invited. There is no charge. Bring your family.
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 28th at the
Peace Lutheran Church, "The Church On The Hill," is located 4 miles north of Dun-
Citrus County Resource Center, W. Marc Knighton Ct. just off CR 491 in Lecanto. This is an
nellon, on the North-East corner of Hwy 41 and Hwy 40. Please call the church office, 352-489-
open business meeting and all members, Veteran's Organizations and interested veterans
5881 for additional information or directions.
who are eager to assist veterans in need are encouraged to come and get involved. Annual
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dues are now $10 per year or 3 years for $25 as of April 1, 2007. Check your membership card
to see if it has expired.
Our assistance starts with serving coffee and donuts at the V.A. Clinic once a
*Hairport*
month, to helping needy veterans and their families with a food bank and temporary monetary
assistance, to establishing a "Re-Education Center and Program" for Veterans who are trying
Dumpsters
Open 7 Days
to make the transition from military life to civilian life. For more information about the Citrus
County Veterans Coalition go to www.citruscountyveteranscoalition.org or www.ccvcfl.org.
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