The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 6, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Opportunities for construction professionals
Thanks to Workforce Florida, Inc., the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
and Building a Safer Florida, Inc., construction professionals can now obtain valuable Fed-
Share Registration/Signup
eral stimulus construction business information at the Citrus County Builders Association
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
(CCBA).
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
They can earn free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for wind mitigation and
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income
energy efficiency training on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pm. This oppor-
requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
tunity is open to all licensed contractors, and membership in the CCBA is not required.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, Jan. 14,
Construction professionals can learn about two different important areas: Learn how to take
and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, Jan.
advantage of available construction job opportunities resulting from the Federal stimulus.
30, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as a
This 1 hour program provides expert, on-site information designed to teach construction
Select Host Site.
professionals about accessing stimulus-related construction jobs in Florida. (Non-CEU)
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
Bring in the New Year With a Song
Start your New Year with a Florida Song. Deadline for the annual “Best New
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Florida Song Contest” sponsored by the Will McLean Foundation for Florida Heritage in
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy,
Music is near. Since its inception in 1992, the contest has inspired hundreds of songs about
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
Florida.
Courthouse Heritage Museum “Coffee & Conversation” Series
Songs must be in the mail by January 15. The lyrics of the songs must be
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum will be hosting a free public program in
about some aspect of Florida: its history, heritage, land, sky, water, critters, including hu-
their Coffee & Conversation speaker series on Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m., Doris Butt
man. Songs arrive from all over the country, although most come from Florida.
will be presenting a program on the citrus industry based on her book, ‘Doc’ Ferris, King
Each person may submit up to three songs. Cash prizes are awarded the top
of Citrus. The book’s gatherings include personal stories of those who knew Doc Ferris as
three entries. Winners are invited to perform at the annual Will McLean Music Festival,
well as information on the “boom and bust” of the Florida citrus industry, including the Big
March 12,13,14 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville FL .All who enter will have an
Freeze that all but destroyed citrus growing in Citrus County.
opportunity to share their songs. For information call 352-589-6027.
This program is open and free to the public with light refreshments to be served, so
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting
please join us! For further information you may contact Kathy or Sherri at 341-6429.
Regular Meeting; January 9, 2010,9:30 A.M.,First Presbyterian Church,1501 SE
Hospice of Citrus County Orientation
Hwy 19,Crystal River, Fl.
HOMOSASSA--Hospice of Citrus County will provide Orientation Training for individuals
Bonsai artist and Buttonwood member, Darwin Mounsey, will conduct the dem-
who are interested in learning more about Hospice and Hospice volunteer opportunities. The
onstration portion of the new years January meeting. As usual, the meetings are open to the
class will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S.
public and visitors are welcome.
Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa, Florida from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
Recent Arrests
To register for this class or to request training for your group, contact Marcey Mast,
Eric Haven White, 39, Hwy. 40 E, Inglis, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-
Hospice of Citrus County Volunteer Program Manager, at 352-527-6613.
iff’s Office, Dec. 27 on a Citrus County warrant for grand theft and falsification of owner-
ship to a pawnbroker. He was arrested on Dec. 27 and transported from the Levy County Jail
to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 30. His bond was set at $4000.
Pioneer Precision Metals
Peggy M. Fielder, 43, S. 49th Ct., Inglis, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-
and Powder Coating
iff’s Office, Dec. 29, on two Citrus County charges: violation of probation (on an original
charge of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud) and failure to appear on a felony of-
fense. She was transported from the Levy County Jail to the Citrus County Detention Facil-
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
816 Hwy. 40 E
ity on Dec. 30 where she was held without bond.
Sheets • Angle • Bar • Tube
Inglis, Florida
On Dec 31, 2009 New Years Eve 19 members of the Levy County Sheriff’s Office,
Channel • Diamond Plate
(352)447-6103
Florida Highway Patrol , Chiefland Police Department and Williston Police department
(866)481-2935
Aluminum • Steel • Stainless
conducted a DUI sobriety check point on 121 in front of the Masonic Lodge in Williston.
Powder Coating • Fabrication
From 10PM-230AM Officers checked 103 cars and wrote 6 citations and made physical two
Toll-Free
arrests. Officer Alton Horne with Chiefland Police Department arrested Broderick Batie
email: pioneerprecision@comcast.net
for a misdemeanor of Possession of cannabis less than 20 grams.Deputy Pete Barnes ar-
rested wm Sean Adamo for knowingly driving on a suspended drivers license with multiple
suspensions.
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
River Retreat Spa
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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
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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
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