The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 8, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
BARTA schedules public workshop for Oct. 30
The Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) is holding its third
Wildlife park invites spooky scenarios for haunted tram rides
and final Community Workshop in Citrus County on Oct. 30 at the East Citrus Community
Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are seeking area businesses
TBARTA has been asking the public for ideas about regional transportation.
and organizations to participate in their annual Haunted Tram Rides community event at
So far, the public has had input through TBARTA meetings about what transportation im-
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, scheduled on Friday, October 24 and Saturday,
provements are needed and what type of transportation modes are preferred, such as re-
October 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed
gional bus service. Now, TBARTA is putting the pieces together into region-wide networks.
during these evenings into a trail of haunting scenarios that will delight families.
The public is invited to come to the Community Workshop meeting to see how the entire
Participating businesses will be given a location on the Pepper Creek Trail to deco-
system will link the seven counties in the region together. The community is at 9907 E.
rate with their own spooky setup. Guidelines and applications are available at the park of-
Gulf to Lake Highway (State Road 44) which is east of Inverness just past the Gospel Island
fice. There is no charge to sponsor a location. Locations will be judged for a variety of
Road intersection.
awards. This is a great community relations project and all participating sponsors will be
All workshops are open house style. The nearest other TBARTA workshop for Cit-
recognized. Guidelines and applications for a Spooky Scenario location are available Mon-
rus citizens is Tuesday, October 28, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran
day through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the park office or call (352) 628-5343,
Church, which is located at 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz in Hernando County.
ext. 1002 to request an application by mail.
New Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Program Dates & Times Help yourself and your community
SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-Exchange, is a private, not for profit
The county has expanded its free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off program
organization that strengthens and builds communities through volunteer service and offers
for residents to coincide with the paint disposal program days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
participants great savings on food. No income requirements; just you, your family, and
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials will be accepted only in original containers, and
your desire to make a difference.
only up to 60 pounds total per visit will be accepted per household. Information is on the
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, October 9,
Landfill Information sign on State Road 44. Residents may also call Solid Waste Manage-
and Saturday, October 11, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
ment at 527-7670 during working hours for information.
October 25, 2008, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Rails To Trail Bike Ride Part Of Greenways & Trails Month
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered
INVERNESS- The 14th Annual Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee Bike Ride, hosted by
this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
the Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee Citizen Support Organization, will take place Sun-
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
day, October 5. The one-day bike ride is one of the largest in the Southeast United States
Western-themed festival in Hernando, Oct. 18
and will be held on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of
If you are interested in a fun day, with an old-timey western flair, come to Hernando
Greenways & Trails Withlacoochee State Trail.
on Sat., Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to attend the "Southern Heritage Festival
Riders can choose their own biking distances ranging from one to 100 miles along the
and Cracker Cattle Drive." You can enjoy authentic Pioneer and Seminole Indian crafts,
paved, 46-mile converted railroad corridor. Participants can begin the ride anytime be-
square dancers, a Cattle Drive and music, and chow-down on down-home Southern grub -
tween 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.; registration is $25.00. A continental breakfast and light lunch will
and more! The Festival, presented by the Hernando Heritage Council of the Citrus County
be offered from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, call (352) 726-2180 or
Historical Society, will be held at the Old Hernando School, located in Hernando at the
email: rtwbike08@embarqmail.com.
Citrus Business Network
email your news to:
intersection of Highways 41 and 486. To register for the Cattle Drive, call (352) 726-
Welcomes New Member
8080, 317-2728 or 634-0857. To sign-up as a food or craft vendor, call (352) 302-1429.
Mike Schaier, advertising agent for Se-
newscast@atlantic.net
Fundraiser for Yankeetown School trip
nior Club Magazine, is the newest member
Bubba's Fin & Feather is holding an all-day-long fundraiser on Saturday, October
of the Citrus Business Network.
Rivals
25, for the Yankeetown School Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C. Bubba's is located on
The Citrus Business Network meets ev-
Lake Rousseau, off Hwy. 40 E, at 10930 S.E. 201st Street, Inglis.
ery Friday morning at Tuscany On The
YARD SALE: The event, "Help Us Help the Kids," will start with a YARD SALE at
Meadow, Citrus Hills Lodge, 350 E. Norvell
7:00 a.m. VENDORS can rent spaces for only $5, and coffee and doughnuts will be avail-
Entertainment • Sports • Comedy
Bryant Highway, Hernando. Breakfast starts
439 West Hwy. 40l• b
C u Inglis• 447-6147
able for purchase, to aid in your browsing pleasure!
at 7:00 AM, and the meeting is conducted
VISA • MasterCard • OPEN DAILY at 10:00 am
FOOD: will be available for purchase all during the day: coffee and doughnuts can
from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Members ben-
WEDNESDAYS - Ladies Drink 1/2-Price!
be purchased for breakfast; hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch (10:00 a.m., until noonish);
efit by exchanging information and referrals
FRIDAY - Oct 10 - “Swamp Stump” Live
and Fish Fry dinners can be purchased from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for $6.
with other business owners.
ENTERTAINMENT: KARAOKE from 3:00-5:00 p.m. LIVE MUSIC - OPEN JAM
Guests are always welcome. Attendees
SATURDAY - Oct 11 - Karaoke with
“Charlie
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Door Prizes will be awarded, along with hourly raffle drawings (you
should bring business cards, brochures, cou-
SUNDAYS - Free Po” l & $1 Drafts ALL
Co
do not need to be present to win).
pons, etc., to exchange with other business
SATURDAY - Oct. D5Y!HALLOWEEN PARTY
2A -
YARD SALE SPACE RENTALS - DONATIONS: For additional information, to
owners. Each person is given an opportu-
rent a space, or to volunteer any donation of cash or food or an item to be used as a door
nity to introduce their products or services.
Live Music “Breach of Peace”
prize or raffle item, please call (352) 447-2755. Your help will be greatly appreciated by
For more information call Liz Koehlinger,
COME MEET OUR GREAT NEW STAFF!
area children.
Membership Director, 527-9790.
Hair Port
Dial M For Murder at Art Center
Coastal
The Art Center Theatre Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER A mystery/drama by
at Plaza 40
Frederick Knott Directed by Mac Harris Play Dates: Oct 31 – Nov 16 Show Times: Friday
& Saturday Performances 7:30 p.m. Sunday Performances 2 p.m. Additional Matinee on
Carting
Shopping Center
Saturday Nov 8, 2 p.m. Ticket Prices: $18.00 per person – available after Oct 6 Box Office
Hwy. 40E, Inglis
Roll-Off Container Service
Hours: Mon – Fri 1- 4 p.m. Phone Number: 746-7606
(352) 212-0405
Contractors/Homeowners
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
10-20-30 yd.
Call for Appointment
Walk-Ins Welcome
Dumpsters
Lamar & Big John
Monday - Happy Hour All Day
Construction Debris
Tuesday - Open Jam 7-10 pm
Yard Waste
Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 Longnecks
Off Hwy 40
Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm
On Lk. Rousseau
Friday - Karaoke by Charlie 7:30pm
Family Salon
Call 447-2755
Sunday - Football/NASCAR Party
for info
Men's Clipper Cuts
Oct. 25th Benefit for Yankeetown School
Perms • Color • Hi-Lites
Hours: Noon-TBD
Live & Play at the Lake
Locally Owned & Operated
Starting at $45
7 Days
Licensed & Insured
Womens Cuts - $12
352-465-5020
RV Rental and RV Sites Available
Clipper Cuts - $8
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day