The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - August 29, 2007
Bubba's Fin & Feather and B.U.B.B.A.
Community Events & Meetings
Fishing Club make donations to Citrus Hospice
1st Craft Show of Season in Crystal River
Bubba's Fin & Feather Social Club, Inglis, along with B.U.B.B.A. (Bubba's Unique Bream/
The Citrus County Craft Council is hosting its 18th annual Harvest Moon Craft
Bass Anglers) Fishing Club, made a sizeable donation to Hospice of the Nature Coast, last
Show on Sat., Sept. 1, from 9am-3pm in Crystal River at the Crystal River National Guard
Saturday. Bubba's Fin & Feather donated $1300, and the fishing club donated $105. The
Armory located on Venable St. across from Home Depot (off Hwy. 19, south of the Crystal
money was raised during a weekend event, a couple weeks ago, with two days of live music,
River Airport). The show will benefit Citrus United Basket (CUB). Refreshments will be avail-
food by Gobbler's Eatery of Inglis, vendors, a poker run, drawings, raffles, and a fishing
able. Parking and admission is free. Craft items will be raffled every half-hour, starting at
tournament. Barbie Chaffin-Peters, the owner of Bubba's Fin & Feather, held the Hospice
9:30am. The donation of non-perishable food items for holiday baskets for disadvantaged
Benefit in gratitude for the loving care Hospice gave to her husband, Bubba Peters, who
families in Citrus County will be accepted and appreciated. For additional information, call
passed away several months ago.
Maria or Gene at (352) 621-3608.
All the bands donated their time to playing for the event, including Robbie & Stan; James
Crystal River Women's Club Plans Special Trip
Blooze & Co.; A Garden of Eben; Carload of Grannies; Chameleon Party Band; Rusty &
The Crystal River Women's Club would like to invite the public to join them on a 2-
Debbie; Cutler Spur & Sheldon; and Local Traffic. The use of the Remote Event Stage was
day Motorcoach Trip to visit and explore Tallahassee & Wakulla Springs State Park. The bus
donated by RayRay of the band, Old School. Many others also contributed to the success of
will depart Crystal River on Sept. 21 and return on Sept. 22. This itinerary is sure to appeal to
the fundraiser, including Don Shillcock, the "sound man," individuals who sold tickets or
both the women and their men! The overnight stay will be at the Downtown Doubletree
helped in many other ways, many businesses in Dunnellon and Williston for their generosity
Hotel. The historic areas and homes of Tallahassee will be visited by bus and with guided
in donating door prizes, and Gobbler's Eatery of Inglis for the delicious meals cooked on-site
tours.
during the event.
On the 22nd, lunch will be at the Wakulla Springs State Park Historic Lodge and after
Bubba's Fin & Feather frequently hosts events to benefit the South Levy Volunteer Fire &
lunch a tour of the Springs and River by Glassbottom Boat. The price of $169 per person
Rescue Department's building fund, as well as needy area families with food and gifts during
(double occupancy) includes escorted bus, lodging, guided tours, boat ride, admissions, 1
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
breakfast, 1 lunch, taxes and gratuities. The club is hoping to fill the bus and make this a
successful fund raiser for their many charities.
Health & Fitness Expo
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance will conduct
a Health and Fitness EXPO on September 29, 2007. The EXPO will be hosted by Withla-
coochee Technical Institute on Main Street in Inverness. For additional information please
call: Mary-Ann at 726-0040, or Idona at 746-1754.
Help yourself and your community
SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-Exchange, is a private, not for profit
organization that strengthens and builds communities through volunteer service and offers
participants great savings on food. No income requirements; just you, your family, and your
desire to make a difference.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, September 6,
and Saturday, September9, 2007, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
September 22, 2007 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE Host
Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates. Peace Lutheran Church,
"The Church on the Hill," is located 4 miles north of Dunnellon on Highway 41.
Hospice of Citrus County
Bubba's Fin & Feather Social Club and B.U.B.B.A. (Bubba's Unique Bream/Bass Anglers)
Fishing Club presented checks totaling $1405 to Hospice of the Nature Coast last Saturday.
To Hold Super Sale
The money was raised during a two-day event that was held at the club, a couple weeks
ago, which included live music, food, vendors, a poker run, drawings, raffles and a fishing
tournament. Pictured (L to R): Sandy Prescott, B.U..B.B.A. Treasurer; Raymond Prescott,
BEVERLY HILLS-- The Hospice of Citrus County Inverness Thrift & Gift Shoppe, located at
B.U.B.B.A. Member; Jimmy Hill, B.U.B.B.A. President; Bonnie Saylor, Chief Operational Of-
415 S. US Hwy. 41, will hold a "SUPER SALE" on Friday, August 31 from 11:00 am 3:00 pm.
ficer of Hospice of the Nature Coast holding Munchkin, a hospice therapy dog; Mary Roweton,
During this special 4-hour event, all clothing at the Inverness Thrift & Gift Shoppe
Employee of Bubba's Fin & Feather, representing Chamelion Party Band, one of many
will be priced at .79 cents, (with the exclusion of boutique items). In addition, everything else
groups that donated their time for for the event; Mike Shier, Development Manager for Hos-
in the store will be priced 30% off. For information on the Inverness Thrift & Gift Shoppe
pice of the Nature Coast; and Donald Cowan, bandleader of Cutler Spur Band, another of
Super Sale, please call 352.341-2220. On August 31, Hospice of Citrus County will also be
the many groups that donated their time playing at the fundraiser.
presenting "Secret Sales" at the Thrift & Gift Shoppes in Crystal River at 16 NE 5th St.
New Jersey and Friends Meet
(352.563.1748), and in Homosassa at 4530 S. Suncoast Blvd. (352.628.2277).
The September meeting of the New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus County will be
At the Thrift & Gift Shoppes, clothing is high quality and includes everything from
held on the 10th,due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday, at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200,
today's styles to yester-year's oldies. Selections are constantly changing so that customers
in Hernando at 1 PM. Our favorite annual "Ice Cream Sundae" social will be held for our
always may sample a diverse selection of merchandise. Shoppers have made the Hospice of
members following the meeting.
Citrus County Thrift & Gift Shoppes the winner of the Citrus County Chronicle 2007 Readers
Our activities for September will be a trip to the Show Palace in Hudson to see the
Choice Awards. For additional information, contact Hospice of Citrus County Thrift & Gift
comedy, "The Greater Tuna" starring Matthew McGee, on Saturday, the 15th. On Wednes-
Shoppe Manager Cheryl Kruger at 352.341.2220. Established in 1983, licensed in 1985 and
day, the 26th, we will meet at "Crackers Restaurant" for a cruise on the Crystal River followed
accredited by the Joint Commission, Hospice of Citrus County is preserving the integrity of
by lunch. Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. We are having a bus trip to
the hospice philosophy in the finest traditions of serving you. For information on the many
the "Beau Rivage Casino" in Biloxi. The date is January 27th to 30th, 2008. Call Mary Anne
services that Hospice of Citrus County offers, call 352.527.2020
at 746-3386 for your reservation.
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