The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 May 9, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
All-Hazard Expos Set for Citrus County
New Lake Rousseau Fishing Club
With forecasters predicting a more-active-than-usual 2007 Atlantic hurricane sea-
son, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Section is urging all citizens
Bubba's Fin and Feather Fishing Club is now accepting membership in a new fishing
to attend the 2nd in a series of three free all-hazard expos to be held through early June.
club. We are having our first meeting Wednesday May 9, at 7 p.m.in order to determine
Close to 40 vendors are expected to display products and services designed to
interest, membership qualifications, membership dues, etc. We are also in the process of
assist citizens as they prepare for the upcoming hurricane season and the threat of severe
organizing our first fishing tournament in May, 2007. Any and all interested parties should
weather. In addition, there will be six drawings held throughout the expo for free weather
show up for this first meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
radios. Attendees must be present in order to win.
either Dianne or Rob at (352) 447-2755.
Tampa Bay's 10 News chief meteorologist Dick Fletcher also will be on hand as a speaker at
Save the date - May 17, 2007
the event. He's scheduled to share his in-depth knowledge of weather-related issues starting
In honor of National Tourism Week, the Citrus County Visitors & Convention
at 12 noon.
Bureau will host its annual Open House on Thursday, May 17th, 6 p.m.. The theme, "Tour-
To get a better understanding of just how weather works, expo attendees are encour-
ism, A Natural Way to Grow", speaks to the importance of the growth of the tourism industry
aged to visit the Bay News 9 Storm Cruiser that will be set up outside the auditorium.
in Citrus County.  We're looking forward to celebrating this event with you, our elected
Two expos are scheduled for the public's convenience. On Saturday, May 26, the
officials, fellow tourism business people, and civic leaders at our office on Fishbowl Drivw, at
expo will be held at the Crystal River Mall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The final all-hazard expo will
the west entrance of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, and even flowing into the
take place the following week on Saturday, June 2, same time, at the Beverly Hills Recreation
park for food and festivities provided by several industry partners! There's no charge for the
Center on Civic Circle.
event. However, in recognition of our natural tourism-based economy, attendees are wel-
Don't miss out on learning more about the latest when it comes to protecting your
come to make contributions to the Friends of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge to
family, home and business from severe weather. For more information, contact Frank Roberts,
further its preservation efforts. Hope to see you on the 17th!
Sheriff's Office emergency management coordinator, at (352) 746-6555.
Wildlife Park Plans Wildlife Week Summer Camp Programs
LifeSouth hosts "Pirates of the Caribbean" blood drive
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for their two week-
long Wildlife Week in the Park summer camp programs. Children who will be entering third and
LECANTO, Fla. - Ahoy Mate! LifeSouth Community Blood Centers - Citrus Region is plan-
fourth grade in the fall of 2007 are eligible to apply for the June program. The July camp is for
ning a swashbuckling good time for all, at the Pirates of the Caribbean blood drive.
children who will be entering the fifth and sixth grades in the fall 2007. The camp programs are
LifeSouth is holding the blood drive Wednesday May 9, to have some fun in anticipation
offered as a partnership between Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of
of the third installment in the Pirates series, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, due to
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and are sponsored by Progress Energy.
open nationwide Memorial Day weekend.
The June program is scheduled from June 18 - 23, 2007 and the July program will run
"We wanted to plan something fun for our blood donors, and with the latest Pirates movie
from July 16 - 21, 2007. Registration is $35.00 per child.
coming out soon, it is perfect timing for this fun, pirate themed blood drive." said LifeSouth
Applications are now available at the administrative office at Homosassa Springs
District Director Ed Downey.
Wildlife State Park Mondays through Fridays or call Marla at (352) 628-5343, ext. 103 and
The blood drive will be held at both of LifeSouth's Citrus donor centers, 1241 S. Lecanto
request an application be mailed to you.
Highway in Lecanto, and 220 S. Pine St. in Inverness. The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Program
7 p.m. Ham sandwiches and fruit kabobs will be served. For more information, readers may call
(888) 795-2707.
The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management and Fire Services will be
All donors receive a recognition item and complimentary cholesterol screening. Donors
conducting a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Program at the Citrus County Central
must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and show photo I.D.
Landfill (SR 44) on Friday May 25, 2007 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
Citrus County homeowners may bring up to 50 lbs. of chemicals for proper disposal, free of
charge.
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Acceptable materials include: Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticides;Household Clean-
ers Solvents/Degreasers;Pool Chemicals Paint and paint-related products; Aerosol
Cans;Automotive cleaner/waxes;Gasoline.Citrus County homeowners may dispose of the
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following materials at the Central Landfill, free of charge all the time: Used Motor Oil (5 gallon
limit per visit) Anti-freeze (5 gallon limit per visit) Fluorescent Bulbs Lead Acid and Nickel-
Dumpsters
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Cadmium (Ni-Cad) Batteries. For further information please call Solid Waste Management at
527-7670 or e-mail: landfillinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us
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