The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 24, 2010
Inglis “Shop with a Cop” program
Community Events & Meetings
needs donations and children!
Antiquarians Empty Attics
Get ready for bargain antiques plus Christmas goodies at a Holiday bazaar Satur-
The Inglis Police Department is determined to raise enough funding for its 2nd-
day, Dec 4, 10-2 PM at 7633 No. Florida Ave. (rte 41), Citrus Springs (Unitarian Universal-
annual Shop with a Cop holiday program to allow every child who registers for the program
ist Fellowship). The bakers are at their ovens and Santa’s helpers are making ornaments for
to be taken on a holiday shopping trip with $100 to spend on Christmas gifts. But in order to
this sale. Do yourself a favor and check it out. info: 352-465-4225
make this goal attainable, the police department is looking for an outpouring of generosity
Citrus County – Operation Christmas Child
from the community.
Last year over 8 million children received shoe boxes. Thousands and thousands
You can make a DONATION for the shopping trip or REGISTER your child to
of those boxes were donated by those in Citrus County. Since 1993 children in over 130
partricipate in the shopping trip at the Inglis Police Department, 26 Hwy. 40 W., Inglis, from
countries have received shoe boxes.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, through Fri., Dec. 17th. To qualify for the
You can help reach children in the USA and around the world by something as
shopping trip, the child’s family must be in need, and the child must be between the ages of
simple as a shoe box. Pack this box with items for a boy or girl (go to http://www.samari-
3 and 12.
tanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/ for information on packing shoeboxes) and bring your shoe
The police department has also placed donation containers at various Inglis busi-
box by one of the locations below during Collection Week – November 15 -22. From there,
nesses: Beasley Tires, Buddy & Fred’s Hardware, General Dollar, Fear No-Evil Gun Shop,
these boxes are sorted and distributed world wide. For more information, please contact
Food Ranch Supermarket, Haiport Salon, Hickory Island, Kangaroo Gas, NAPA Auto Parts,
Marcey Mast at 352-586-7515.
Yogi’s, Citgo Gas, Inglis Food Mart, and Inglis Town Hall.
New Hours for Dunnellon Farmers Market
Children will be selected in a random drawing on Monday, Dec. 20th. Families of
Every Tuesday from Noon to 4pm, Dunnellon’s Historic Train Depot, 12061 S.
children selected for the shopping trip will be notified by Wednesday, Dec. 22nd, and the
Williams St.  Dunnellon, FL 34432, Market Manager - Sam Scott (352) 229-1030
children will be taken shopping on Thursday, Dec. 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
For each $100 the department raises, one child will be taken shopping. If you can
Hope For The Homeless Animals
afford to help, you will be placing an excited smile on a child’s face, come shopping day.
Please come join us for a special event to save the lives of animals in Citrus County
So far, the department has enough funding to take 4 children shopping, so donations are still
that have been forgotten. In conjunction with A Humane Society Pet Rescue, we will have a
needed to make more children happy this Christmas.
fun packed charity event at “Burke’s of Ireland”December 2nd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, fea-
For additional information, please contact the Inglis Police Department by phone
turing Live Music and songs by our own Citrus County star “Doug Nicholson.” Celebrity
at (352) 447-0303.
bartenders for the evening will be Dr.Tammy Barron, DVM of Plantation Animal Clinic &
Christmas Celebration of Lights at Park
Dr.Matthew Fox, DVM, former owner of Rainbow River Animal Hospital.
December 20 -24 and 27, 2010,5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $2.00 for
‘Learn and Earn’ offers employers hiring, training options
adults and $1.00 for children. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife
(Ocala) – Workforce Connection’s new “Learn and Earn” program helps make hiring and
Park The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays
training new employees affordable through subsidized on-the-job training and paid intern-
with thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening
ships.
Our Pub
event. A variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.
The program will have an initial focus on professional and business services and
law enforcement. Rolling enrollment continues through April 2011, targeting different in-
Open
dustries or occupations each month. The second phase is geared for employers in the trans-
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portation, utilities, manufacturing and distribution industries.
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Restaurant, Lounge
Employers interested in hiring through Learn and Earn On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Day
may receive reimbursement of up to 90 percent of new employees’ wages while they’re
& Package Store
being trained. The program may also cover costs for certification classes, equipment and
clothing/uniforms as well as funds needed to conduct job and background checks.
The Internship Program meets the needs of employers unable to commit to hiring.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Workforce Connection will pay interns an incentive of up to $400 weekly for a maximum
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
of 40 hours per week. In exchange, employers provide interns with three months of work-
based training. All interns will be adults ages 18 and older who have recently graduated
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
from a Workforce-sponsored training program.
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Job candidates will be chosen from a pool of screened applicants who are unem-
Everything Made to Order
ployed or economically disadvantaged and who meet other Workforce eligibility criteria. To
learn more, call Gail Buzard, associate director of employer services, at 352-291-9553
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
River Retreat Spa
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
FREE Online ADS!
6015 Hwy. 40W
Yankeetown, FL
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
You can now place free ads
352-447-2505
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
www.thenewscaster.com/classi-
Open Thanksgiving
Masques • Peels • Facials
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Permanent Make-Up
Turkey & Ham Served
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Save Time!
Tanning • Exercise
Massage License #MM19077
With All The Trimmings
You can also place a paid
Tanning Special:
print ad at the same location,
$35/Month
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Have A Safe &
same time.
Special Drinks Made to Order
Happy Thanksgiving!
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
GOLF CARTS
Captains Cove Outfitters
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
RENTALS & SALES
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Tires
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Parts  AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
HOURS:
Temporarily
Service
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Closed
Batteries
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Dine-In
794 N. Suncoast Blvd.  • Crystal River  • (352) 564-0744
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
for Take-Out
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com
Shell Gas
352-
22 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!
Inglis, Florida