The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - June 15, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
CCVC’s Meeting changed for summer & new time for September
General Monthly Meetings would not be held for June, July or August 2011.
Members are encouraged to attend the Board of Director Meetings on the second Thursday
June 15th Senior Health & Safety Summit invites vendors
monthly at 10am at the DAV in Inverness Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just
Vendors are invited to join key community leaders at the Senior Health & Safety
off Hwy 41. In Sept 2010 the General Meeting will resume at 10am on the fourth Thursday
Summit on June 15 to provide the latest health information and safety education and re-
monthly.
sources to Citrus County seniors. Citrus County Support Services organizers are seeking
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
vendors that provide safety and health services, products and education available to Citrus
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans organizations and
County senior citizens. Similar events have served 250-300 attendees.
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
The Summit will be at the Citrus County Auditorium on June 15 from 9 a.m. to
month at 6 p.m. in the County Veterans Service Office class room at the Citrus County
noon. To request a table at the event, call Brenda 352 527-5980 by May 27.
Resource Center next to the V.A. Clinic just off County Road (CR) 491 in Lecanto. The
Nature Academy Summer Camp
CCVC is a nonprofit, 501(3) (c) corporation, and your donations are tax deductible. Current
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa
members should check their membership card for expiration dates, and renew with Gary
Springs Wildlife State Park will offer a week-long Nature Academy summer camp program
Williamson at 352-527-4537
July 11-16, sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Prog-
Citrus County Parks & Recreation Schedule of Events
ress Energy. July’s program is for children who are 10 and 12 years old.
There are plenty of activities for all members of the family going on at the county
The program includes four, half-day camp sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.,
Parks and Recreation Division for the upcoming summer. The activities include:
Monday through Thursday. The Friday session starts at 4:00 p.m. with an overnight stay in
1.
Camp Fusion, summer youth camp, registration now open. Camp is for ages 6-10. It
the park. The June summer camp for children ages 8 and 9 years old is filled. If you would
has been called the best summer camp in the county. 2. Coed Softball sign-ups May 27.
like to be added to a waiting list for the June camp, please call Allyssa Taylor (352) 628-
Minimum 5 guys 4 girls. League plays on Tuesday and Thursday night at Bicentennial Park.
5445, ext. 1006.
Starts June7. 2. Summer Tennis Clinic: 6/6 through 6/10, Ages 7 to 14 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
Redistricting meeting Set for July 13th
p.m. Held at Lecanto Park Tennis Courts. The cost is $125 per participant. 3. Summer Golf
The Florida House of Representatives House Redistricting Committee will be
Clinics: Morning and evening sessions offered. Starts June 1st and will last five weeks. The
meeting around the state this summer to get public testimony on redistricting.
clinic will be held at Pine Ridge Golf Course, is for ages 6 to 15, and the cost is $80 per
The closest meeting to Citrus County will be on July 13 at The Villages, from 8
participant.
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center. The next closest meeting will be in
For more information on Camp Fusion, the summer youth clinics, or coed activi-
Gainesville on the same day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Santa Fe College in the new Fine Arts
ties, and more Parks information call 352-527-7540.
Hall. The Florida Legislature must redraw the state’s congressional and legislative boundary
In other activities, the 2nd annual JazzerKamp. For children ages 9-16. JazzerKamp
lines prior to the 2012 elections.
will be held on July 11-July 15 and will run from 8:00am-5:00pm. It is located at the Can-
ning Center in Lecanto. The cost is $75 (pre-registration is required). For more information
Recycling of phone books begins
call 352-465-7007 visit the Parks website www.citruscountyparks.com.
Recycling of old telephone books continues through Wednesday, June 29.
Also, the Ladies Only Summer Golf Clinic will be held on Mondays for beginners
The recycling centers with a blue roll-off container marked “Mixed Papers” (in
and Wednesdays for intermediate players. Both days begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be three
Beverly Hills Plaza, Homosassa Lions Club, Duval Island Boat Ramp, or the Central Land-
weeks, one hour per week. The cost is $90. The clinics will start 6/6 and 6/8. To register or
fill), can be used to deposit the phone books for recycling.
get more information call Randy Robbins at 352-746-6177
At the other recycling centers in Citrus County, place phone books in the rear
opening of the container marked for “Plastic Bottles.”
CCBA Memorial Golf Outing
Telephone books can also be recycled at the entrances to the following locations:
The Citrus County Builders Association (CCBA) and Progress Energy will host the
Home Depot at 70 N Suncoast Boulevard in Crystal River and the Citrus County Chamber
2011 Jim Blackshear Memorial Golf Outing as a Father’s Day Classic on Saturday, June 25,
of Commerce Building at 28 NW Highway 19 in Crystal River.
2011 at the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club Oaks Course. Golfers can take their best shot
For information about phone book recycling or any other recycling or solid waste
at the Hole in One prize proudly sponsored by Harley Davidson of Crystal River. Registra-
matters, call (352) 527-7670, or email landfillinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us .
tion will begin at 7am with a shotgun start at 8am. Cost is $60.00 per player which includes
greens fees, carts, a free mulligan ticket and lunch. Foursomes save $5.00 per person at a
Free HIV Testing, Hepatitis Screening
low cost of $220 per team.
The Levy County Health Department Located at: 66 West Main Street Bronson,
Player & Sponsor registrations are now open by stopping by the CCBA office
FL Will be offering to any interested Levy County residents: • FREE HIV TESTING •
at 1196 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto Florida 34461 anytime Monday thru Thursday, 9am –
Hepatitis Screening • Hepatitis Vaccine (if Risk Screen positive) June 27th, 2011 10am-
5pm. For more information about the Jim Blackshear Memorial Golf Outing or the Citrus
1230 and 130-600p. No appointment necessary.
County Builders Association please visit the CCBA on the web or call Executive Officer
Donna Bidlack at (352) 746-9028.
River Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
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6015
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Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Barber/Clipper Cuts
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Massage - $50
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Masques • Peels • Facials
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Chlorine,Hardness
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Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
Drinking Water &
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Tanning & Exercise
Whole House Systems RENTALS
Odor & Cyanide
Massage Lic.MM19077
Gift Certificates Available
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
Da Berry Patch
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
Kid Friendly
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
U-Pick Thornless Blackberries
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
10130 W. Riverwood Dr. • Crystal River, FL
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Dick & Theresa Cornett
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Phone
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
352-563-9856
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Directions: We’re North of Crystal River & South of Inglis. From Hwy. 19
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!
turn East onto Basswood Dr., merge onto Riverwood Dr. We’re on the right.