The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 8, 2010
County park beach remains closed to swimming
Community Events & Meetings
The Citrus County Health Department’s advisory against swimming at Fort Island
Christmas Celebration of Lights at Park
Gulf Beach remained in effect Friday, Dec. 3, after the most recent bacterial samples taken
December 20 -24 and 27, 2010,5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $2.00 for
this week were still higher than state safe swimming standards allow.
adults and $1.00 for children. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
The beach will remain closed to swimming over the weekend and until more sam-
The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with
ples are taken and tested next week. The park remains open, though swimming is prohib-
thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A
ited.
variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.
The advisory is based on the criteria for fecal coliform adopted by the Florida De-
partment of Environmental Protection. The water testing results indicate that water contact
Holiday Boat Parde in Crystal River, Sat., Dec. 18
may pose an increased risk of infectious disease, particularly for susceptible individuals.
Everyone is invited to participate in, or be a spectator to the 6th-annual Crystal
The beach water will be tested again next week on Dec. 8 and the results available
River Community Holiday Boat Parade which will be held on Sat., Dec. 18, at 6:15 p.m.
at the end of the week, at which time Citrus County Environmental Health, a division of the
Come see Santa before he takes off to the North Pole to prepare for his most special trip of
Health Department, will decide based on the samples whether or not the advisory will be
the season!
extended again.
The parade can be viewed from any location on Kings Bay in Crystal River. Bet-
For information on the advisory or other information about testing results, call the
ter viewing areas are the Crystal River Ale House, Pete’s Pier, 3rd Street Pier, and Crackers
Citrus County Health Department at 352-527-5283.
Restaurant Tiki Hut.
To participate, decorate your boat - the theme is “A ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas
New Booster Club for N.J.RO.T.C. at C.R.H.S.
Tree’ Night!” - and meet near the river markers in Kings Bay at 4:45 p.m. The parade will
The N.J.R.O.T.C at Crystal River High School has a new Booster Club. The group
start promptly at 6:15 p.m. A designated route and entry number will be given to each par-
is being formed to support and encourage growth in the unit. The club is in the begining
ticipating boat. The parade will end at Cracker’s Restaurant. Prizes will be given for ‘Best
stages and needs all the support that the parents can provide. The next meeting is on Dec.
Themed Boat’ and ‘Most Lights.’ Participants are responsible for his/her own vessel. For
13th at 7 p.m. in the N.J.R.O.T.C. class room at C.R.H.S. For more information you can
additional information or to pre-register, contact Capt. Suzie Martin at (352) 586-8068.
contact our Booster Club President Julie Ketcham at 352-228-7322, j.ketcham@hotmail.
Auditions for the Art Center’s comedy The Second Time Around
com or V.P. Candy Hoffman at 352-438-4051. Please come join us to make this awesome
Will be Sunday, December 5, Monday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 7,
unit even better.
from 7 to 9 p.m. The cast consists of 4 men (1 in 50s to 60s age range; 2 in the 30s to 40s
IONS Meeting - Presentation Dec. 10
age range; and 1 college-aged) and 4 women (same age distribution as for the men). The
Friday, December 10, 2010, 1 Golfview Dr. Sugarmillwoods, Homosassa, Marque
play opens February 11 and runs through February 27, 2011. All roles are open and will be
Germain Kolack will speak on the Mayan prophesy of December 21, 2012. Many good
cast based on auditions. For more information, contact the director Peter Abrams at 352-
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things are ahead as we co-create our wondrous future with God. Hear what to expect and the
746-1123.
role humanity plays in choosing a new, prosperous future of peace and love.IONS, founded
Best New Florida Song Contest Set
by Edgar Mitchell, moon astronaut Apollo 13, presents the program. (352)-362-5417 mar-
Now is the time to submit your Florida song. Songs may be entered from now until
quegermain@hotmail.com.
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email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
Our Pub
P.O. Box 350335,    more for a copy of theNew
Grand Island, FL 32735. For  information,
contest
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Accordian    
  Advernture Meetings
“Accordion Adventure” meetings to be held the third Tuesday of every month at
Restaurant, Lounge
the Brooksville BPO Elks No 2582; 14494 Cortez Blvd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. We are an
informal group of accordionists / enthusiast of all levels of performance. Join us for our
& Package Store
“January Jam” on January 18th. Public welcome. $2:00 admission. Full cash bar avail-
able. Contact Cathy 352-686-0975: Peg 352-442-5574
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Art lessons continue Beginning colored pencil drawing starts on Sat. Jan 15 at the
UU fellowship in Citrus Springs.. The series continues every Saturday for 6 weeks. From
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
9:30 to 11:30 Jan Hitchcock, painter, ceramicist and professor from CCF, will guide you
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
with color theory and fun assignments. Limited enrollment. Advanced registration required,
$60 for 6 lessons. Call Pam: 352-489-3545.
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Everything Made to Order
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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
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Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
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Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
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Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
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Wings, Subs & Clubs
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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
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Subs after 4 pm
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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
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Special Drinks Made to Order
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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
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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