The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 15, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Western-themed festival in Hernando, Oct. 18
If you are interested in a fun day, with an old-timey western flair, come to Hernando
Wildlife park invites spooky scenarios for haunted tram rides
on Sat., Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to attend the "Southern Heritage Festival
and Cracker Cattle Drive." You can enjoy authentic Pioneer and Seminole Indian crafts,
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are seeking area businesses
square dancers, a Cattle Drive and music, and chow-down on down-home Southern grub -
and organizations to participate in their annual Haunted Tram Rides community event at
and more! The Festival, presented by the Hernando Heritage Council of the Citrus County
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, scheduled on Friday, October 24 and Saturday,
Historical Society, will be held at the Old Hernando School, located in Hernando at the
October 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed
intersection of Highways 41 and 486. To register for the Cattle Drive, call (352) 726-
during these evenings into a trail of haunting scenarios that will delight families.
8080, 317-2728 or 634-0857. To sign-up as a food or craft vendor, call (352) 302-1429.
Participating businesses will be given a location on the Pepper Creek Trail to deco-
rate with their own spooky setup. Guidelines and applications are available at the park of-
fice. There is no charge to sponsor a location. Locations will be judged for a variety of
awards. This is a great community relations project and all participating sponsors will be
recognized. Guidelines and applications for a Spooky Scenario location are available Mon-
day through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the park office or call (352) 628-5343,
ext. 1002 to request an application by mail.
New Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Program Dates & Times
The county has expanded its free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off program
for residents to coincide with the paint disposal program days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials will be accepted only in original containers, and
only up to 60 pounds total per visit will be accepted per household. Information is on the
Landfill Information sign on State Road 44. Residents may also call Solid Waste Manage-
ment at 527-7670 during working hours for information.
Rails To Trail Bike Ride Part Of Greenways & Trails Month
INVERNESS- The 14th Annual Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee Bike Ride, hosted by
the Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee Citizen Support Organization, will take place Sun-
day, October 5. The one-day bike ride is one of the largest in the Southeast United States
and will be held on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of
Greenways & Trails Withlacoochee State Trail.
Riders can choose their own biking distances ranging from one to 100 miles along the
paved, 46-mile converted railroad corridor. Participants can begin the ride anytime be-
tween 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.; registration is $25.00. A continental breakfast and light lunch will
be offered from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, call (352) 726-2180 or
Parrotheads Benefit for Hospice - Sunday Cravings on the Water rocked to the
email: rtwbike08@embarqmail.com.
Toastmaster Meeting Schedule
tunes of Jimmy Buffett as the Parrot Heads of Citrus County did their thing to benefit
Eyeopeners meets at the Inverness United Methodist Church the on the 2nd, 4th,
Pasco Citrus Hernando Hospice and the Withlacoochee Bay Trail on the Greenways and
and 5Th Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. Address: 3896 Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness (CR591)
Trails. Live and silent auctions, a kayak treasure hunt as well as a chowder contest and
Rivals
Jimmy Buffett hat contest kept the group entertained as the proceeds mounted for the sup-
River Retreat Spa
River
port of the Hospice Kids Camp and the Withlacoochee Bay Trail.
6015 Hwy. 40W, Y-Town
6015
Party folks at the Fiesta Tropicale wore beads, parrot pins and colorful island look
352-447-2505
352-447-2505
439 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis
shirts as they took part in this yearly worthwhile function. Pam and Linda Bass won the top
VISA • 447-6147 • OPEN DAILY at 10:00 am
Cuts • Hair Color • Facials
2 prizes in the Parrot Head hat contest. Leslie Ostergard won the chowder contest with the
Masques • Peels
FRIDAY - Oct. 17 - New from RIVALS
left over chowder still making a good showing at the auction.
Permanent Make-Up
“SINGERS’ NIGHT”
Sylvia (Vorisek) Langdon, Jimmy Brown and President of the Parrot Heads, Judy
Mini & Hourly Massage
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic Nails
Foxworth (all pictured above) worked hard with many other folks to assure a success in this
Will be featuring Two Lead Singers:
Tanning • Exercise
fund raiser. I might add that Jimmy and Sylvia attended Yankeetown School as kids and
Charlie C. from “SWAMP STOMP”
Barber & Clipper Cuts
Sylvia's parents ran the Yankeetown General Store. Photo and story by Sally Price
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
and
Operation GIVE BACK is This Weekend
Steven Green from “BREACH OF PEACE”
October 2008 Specials WITH THIS
AD
Publix food stores in Citrus County are holding a food drive, "Operation: Give Back," to
Come & Party with Two Great Singers...
•”Workin’ Man” Foot Soak 1/2 hr $25 - $25
fill depleted pantries at local food banks, the weekend of Sat. and Sun., Oct. 18 & 19, from
SATURDAY - Oct. 25 - HALLOWEEN
PARTY
•Mini Facial - 1/2-hr Steam $25
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sat., and from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sun.
Live Music “Breach of Peace”
•Mini Massage- 1/2-hr Head Neck Shoulders
$25
Two ways to help: (1) buy a "Give Back Bag," a pre-made food gift bag of items needed
by local charities, or (2) bring non-perishable food items to a Citrus County Publix store,
Hair Port
and all items will be loaded-up on the Operation Give Back truck. Deputies from the Citrus
Coastal
County Sheriff's Office will be bagging groceries and assisting with the food drive.
at Plaza 40
All food items will go to local food banks operated by Citrus United Basket, Homosassa
Civic Association, Daystar, Family Resource Center and Salvation Army.
Carting
Shopping Center
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Hwy. 40E, Inglis
Roll-Off Container Service
(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 Clipper Cuts $8
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