The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 13, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Bring in the New Year With a Song
Start your New Year with a Florida Song. Deadline for the annual “Best New
Florida Song Contest” sponsored by the Will McLean Foundation for Florida Heritage in
U.S. Census Jobs in Marion, Sumter, Levy and Citrus counties
Music is near. Since its inception in 1992, the contest has inspired hundreds of songs about
The Census Bureau is hiring in the four county areas. All applicants must take a
Florida.
basic multiple choice test, administered throughout the area there is a national toll-free job
Songs must be in the mail by January 15. The lyrics of the songs must be
line 1-866-861-2010 that will put potential hires in contact with the local office. For more
about some aspect of Florida: its history, heritage, land, sky, water, critters, including hu-
information call the local office at 352-414-7230.
man. Songs arrive from all over the country, although most come from Florida.
Each person may submit up to three songs. Cash prizes are awarded the top
Third Friday Movies
three entries. Winners are invited to perform at the annual Will McLean Music Festival,
Movies at Universalist Unitarian Fellowship are held at 7:00.P.M. This series pres-
March 12,13,14 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville FL .All who enter will have an
ents non-religious, high quality films either never seen in this county or not seen for a long
opportunity to share their songs. For information call 352-589-6027.
time. On January 15 the movie is an “oldie but goodie” : “Captain’s Paradise” starring Alec
Guinness and Yvonne DeCarlo. It’s a wild British comedy about a ship’s captain with “a girl
Opportunities for construction professionals
in every port”. Everyone is invited to the Nature Coast Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship,
Thanks to Workforce Florida, Inc., the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
7633 N. Florida Ave in Citrus Springs (Route41) Just north of the Holder intersection. Sug-
and Building a Safer Florida, Inc., construction professionals can now obtain valuable Fed-
gested donation is $3.00 Soda and snacks are available for purchase. Info: 352 860 0602
eral stimulus construction business information at the Citrus County Builders Association
(CCBA).
Courthouse Heritage Museum “Coffee & Conversation” Series
They can earn free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for wind mitigation and
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum will be hosting a free public program in
energy efficiency training on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pm. This oppor-
their Coffee & Conversation speaker series on Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m., Doris Butt
tunity is open to all licensed contractors, and membership in the CCBA is not required.
will be presenting a program on the citrus industry based on her book, ‘Doc’ Ferris, King
Construction professionals can learn about two different important areas: Learn how to take
of Citrus. The book’s gatherings include personal stories of those who knew Doc Ferris as
advantage of available construction job opportunities resulting from the Federal stimulus.
well as information on the “boom and bust” of the Florida citrus industry, including the Big
This 1 hour program provides expert, on-site information designed to teach construction
Freeze that all but destroyed citrus growing in Citrus County.
professionals about accessing stimulus-related construction jobs in Florida. (Non-CEU)
This program is open and free to the public with light refreshments to be served, so
please join us! For further information you may contact Kathy or Sherri at 341-6429.
Share Registration/Signup
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
Hospice of Citrus County Orientation
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
HOMOSASSA--Hospice of Citrus County will provide Orientation Training for individuals
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income
who are interested in learning more about Hospice and Hospice volunteer opportunities. The
requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
class will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, Jan. 14,
Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa, Florida from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, Jan.
To register for this class or to request training for your group, contact Marcey Mast,
30, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as a
Hospice of Citrus County Volunteer Program Manager, at 352-527-6613.
Select Host Site.
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
Pioneer Precision Metals
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy,
and Powder Coating
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
Nature Coast Maryland Club Meets
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
816 Hwy. 40 E
The Nature Coast Maryland Club will hold its first meeting of 2010 at 12 noon on Jan.
Sheets • Angle • Bar • Tube
13. (gathering starts at 11 a.m.) at Oyster’s Restaurant, US Hwy. 19, Crystal River. Cost
Inglis, Florida
Channel • Diamond Plate
(352)447-6103
for the buffet lunch will be $12.00, payable at the door. Please call Virgil Bird at 628-3691
(866)481-2935
Aluminum • Steel • Stainless
for reservations, no later than Friday, Jan. 8. Please bring a non-perishable food item(s) for
donation to an area food bank.
Powder Coating • Fabrication
Toll-Free
Guest speaker will be Sgt. Chris Evan, Citrus Co. Sheriffs Office. Sgt. Evan will provide
email: pioneerprecision@comcast.net
information about medical alert, first responders, and the File of Life. He will be happy to
answer questions from the membership.
As always, guests are welcome. Please call the above phone number for reservations.
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
River Retreat Spa
FREE Online ADS!
6015 Hwy. 40W
Mon-Happy hour all day NFL party wings $4 dz
Yankeetown, Florida
You can now place free ads
Tue-Bike night Open Jam 8pm Lingerie show
352-447-2505
ride in specials
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
R.V & Tent
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
sites available  Wed-Pool Tournament 7pm
Off Hwy 40
www.thenewscaster.com/
Masques • Peels • Facials
Thu-Dart Tournament
On Lk. Rousseau
Permanent Make-Up
classifieds
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Fri-Karaoke 8pm pizza $1 slice ask about our
Call 447-2755
Save Time!
Tanning • Exercise
for info
karaoke contest $300 cash prize
Massage - lic. # MM19077
You can also place a paid
Sat-Karaoke 8 p.m.
January ‘10 Specials
Hours 12pm-UBD
HOT NEW BULBS - Tanning
Sun-Live Band 4-8 pm
print ad at the same location,
Mon-Sun.
$40/Month ($5 Off)
Check out our daily lunch & premium
same time.
Wings by
Tan/Gym Combo - $59.95/month
blend drink specials
Camphouse Restaurant
Gym Open 5 Days/week
Register Cracker Farm
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
517 Hwy 40 W - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
John C. Meyers, Sr.
9225 N. Rainelle Ave. • Crystal River, FL
BuddyAndFreds.com
Mobile Locksmith
Off Dunnellon Rd (488) - 2nd street W of Citrus Ave. (495)
Established 1983
Family Owned & Operated Hydroponic Farm, Quality
“We Come to You”
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & Sat 8am-2pm
Produce Naturally Grown. “Drop By and See How We Grow.”
R.V. Accessories
Serving Citrus, S. Levy & Dunnellon
Sales, Service & Repairs
R.V. Sewer Part - Paint - Keys - Garden - Patio
Cell (352) 422-4770
Call Us:
Open to the Public
Plumbing - Electrical - Nuts - Bolts - Tools
746-1028
(352) 563-1604
Fresh Strawberries
Stainless - LP Gas Heaters - Thermacell - Case Knives
(352)
& Much More
(863) 978-8434
Leatherman Tools - Unique Tank Chemicals
Bonded & Certified