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The Citrus County Historic Courthouse turns 100 years old this year and the Coun-

ty will be 125 years! Citrus County will host an anniversary celebration on Saturday, June

Vacation Bible School

2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Inverness. The pro-

Once again this year Faith Lutheran Church located in Crystal Glen Subdivision

gram will begin on the west side of the building, ending with the opening of the time capsule

just off 44 and 490 in Lecanto will be hosting a Vacation Bible School for children ages

and the serving of the birthday cake in the second floor courtroom.

3 through 6th grade. The dates are June 11 through the 15th from 9AM to 11:50AM dai-

June 2, 2012 will be a another big day in the history of Citrus County just as it was

ly. The theme of the VBS is “BUG ZONE, Transformed By Our Big God!” You may regis-

in 1987 when the centennial of the county’s creation was celebrated in a ceremony at the

ter on the web-site: faithlecanto.com or by calling the church at 527-3325 or by stopping at

Old Courthouse. The most important day in county history, of course, was June 2, 1887.

the church office at 935 S. Crystal Glen Drive, Lecanto. The VBS is open to all the children

Florida Governor Edward A. Perry signed into law a measure passed by the Florida Legisla-

between these ages, please register early to start off the school vacation time.

ture just four hours earlier which divided the old Hernando County into three new counties

Nature Academy Summer Camp Programs in June and July

to be called Citrus, Hernando and Pasco.

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park sponsor the programs. June’s

This year’s celebration will be held on the front steps of the Old Courthouse which

Nature Academy is for children ages 8 and 9 years old, and runs June 11 through June 16.

coincidentally will be turning a hundred years old. Construction began on the new court-

July’s Nature Academy program is for children ages 10 through 12, and runs from July 9

house in the spring of 1912 and work was completed by June, 1913. A complete restoration

of the building was begun in 1994 and completed in 2000. During the 1987 celebration one

Applications for the Nature Academy summer camps will be available in the park

could have only dreamed of the building being restored to its original appearance. That

office beginning April 23. Each program is limited to 20 campers and will be filled on a first

dream became a reality over a decade later.

come basis with preference to those who have never attended before.

Deux Oh In Concert

Parents and guardians may stop by the park office located in the Visitor Center on

When musicians Scott Sweet and Jim Carpenter – Deux Oh -- arrive in Inverness

U.S. 19 to pick up an application. For more information, call (352) 628-1508.

on Thursday, May 17, they will bring 30-plus years of musical experience with them for

Sister agencies will host Open House for We Care

their performance as part of the Concerts at the Old Courthouse series.

The We Care Food Pantry and the Community Food Bank of Citrus County are

The pair plays songs you remember well; songs you loved but totally forgot and

hosting a guided tour of its new, almost completed double-7200-sq.-ft. building facility on songs you have never heard. They met in 1974 as part of the First National Rotagilla Band

Sat., May 19, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. The huge new facility is located in Homosassa at which toured the United State and Canada, performed on radio and television and in clubs

5259 W. Cardinal St., at the intersection with Premier St.

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During the open house, guides will explain the different functions of the two sister

Due to limited seating, please call for reservations. Recent concerts have sold out

facilities. The We Care Food Pantry will continue to serve its usual clients on thewestside           DeuxOh will   

     

   

perform at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:15 for those with reservations.

of the county, while the Community Food Bank of Citrus County  food toGeneraladmission  as available will be sold after 6:40pm. Tickets, including light

  will supply   the         tickets, 

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various agencies which serve the entire county. For additional informationabouttheopen  refreshments,    $10 at    door at 1 Courthouse Square and benefit the Citrus County

                                are     the    

house or donating to the building fund, please call 352-628-0445.                         HistoricalSociety.             

  



Annual Flea Market                                

The & RosarytheBaptist  located at          

Altar   Society of St. John Catholic 

     church    the

cornerofHwy40EastDunnellonwill theirannualMarket 

     and Hwy 41 in  be holding   Flea 

on 19 fromtoinhall. ofwill be

 Saturday, May  9 a.m.  2 p.m.  the church  Hundreds  items  

for sale, including their famous jewelry boutique table. The community is invited to at-

tend. Refreshments will be sold for a nominal fee. Please plan on attending.



How does Medicare work?

What Part D Plan saves me the most $$$? Where do I find Supplemental Insurance

rates? How does my Employer’s Insurance work with Medicare?Arethere

   any Programs

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

to help pay for my Part B Premium? Any Programs to help pay my drug costs? 

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Come see SHINE, a Volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, for your

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

answers. 1-800-262-2243. Mon, May 21st 11:00am    20351Rob-     

 Dunnellon Public Library,   

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

inson RD, Dunnellon (352) 438-2520. Wed, May 23rd 11:00am Center 

 Inglis Community 

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

Behind Inglis Town Hall 135 Hwy 40 West (352) 447-2203.

Everything Made to Order

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 

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

•

  

 

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Specials, Soups, Chowders & Chili

                  

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Steaks & Seafood Dishes with Homemade Sauces

 Pasta

                 



   

Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way



   

Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

         

       Subs after 4 pm

     



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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

  

Special Drinks Made to Order

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    

Captains Cove Outfitters



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Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

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