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Hernando-Citrus MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) of the Hernando/Citrus Met-

ropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 23,

Wildlife Park Volunteer Opportunities

beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Citrus County Transit Center, located at 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park has several openings for vol-

unteer greeters, and administrative office/secretary volunteers. Greeters are needed at the

Visitor Center on US 19, and at the West entrance located on Fishbowl Drive. For more

Topics to be discussed at the meeting include review of Suncoast 2 proposed trail-

information on these volunteer opportunities, please call Rene Poppe at (352) 628-5445,

head locations, review of the Draft MPO Complete Streets Policy, and updates on Hernando

County and Citrus County bicycle maps and Regional Trail maps.

All meetings are open to the public. Any questions concerning this public meeting

Diabetes Management Classes Offered at Community Center

The Central Citrus Community Center in Lecanto is offering a six week Diabetes

should be directed to Mr. Steve Diez, Transportation Planner II, Hernando/Citrus Metro-

Self-Management Workshop starting Wednesday, July 22. The 2 ½ hour class will run each

politan Planning Organization, 20 North Main Street, Room 262, Brooksville, FL 34601,

Wednesday for six weeks, starting at 12:30 pm. The classes will cover topics such as moni-

telephone (352) 754-4057, or email StevenD@hernandocounty.us.

toring blood sugar, preventing complications, medicine management, stress management,

Good Grief Workshop in Homosassa

relaxation, handling difficult emotions, working with your health care, and care for skin and

Good Grief, an overview of grief and loss which offers helpful hints for coping

feet. Class size is limited. Please contact Kriss at the Central Citrus Community Center at

more effectively and navigating the grief journey, will be presented by Hospice of Citrus

527-5993 or Liz Elder Options at 352-692-5252 to register.

and the Nature Coast from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Wings Educa-

Speak Up for Solar Energy

tion Center, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane in Homosassa. Provided as a community service, this

The League of Women of Citrus County is joining the efforts of Floridians for

workshop is open to the entire community and is offered to all at no charge. To register, call

Solar Choice in conducting a petition drive for an amendment to the Florida Constitution

Jonathan Beard at 352-527-2020 or 866-642-0962. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast,

that would limit or prevent government and electric utility imposed barriers to supplying

licensed 1985, provides compassionate end-of-life services to patients and their families

local solar energy.This would appear on the 2016 election ballot. For more info please call

in North Central Florida. Its Wings Education Centers offer a variety of grief support pro-

352-382-0032 or visit lwvcitrus.org. .

grams, support groups and educational opportunities to the entire community. For details,

Visitors & Convention Bureau Opens Welcome Center

Citrus County Visitors & Convention Bureau announced its new 9,000 sq.-ft. County Sponsoring Classic Car Show on August 1

Welcome Center is open to the public. The state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to raising

Citrus County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Classic Car show to be held on

destination awareness, increasing visitor spending and promoting business and economic August 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Lecanto Community Park, located at 3505 W. Educa-

development. The new Welcome Center is also home to the Citrus County Chamber of tional Path in Lecanto. The car show will be part of the Preshow activities to the Movie in

Commerce and the Economic Development Authority of Citrus County. The Citrus County the Park event that evening. Parks & Recreation staff is looking for classic car owners to

Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

participate in the program, and encourage any owners call 352-527-7540 to register. There

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"This is the perfect place to stop by with your family and discover all the majestic is no charge to participate and ten Kids' Choice awards will be given. For more information

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

adventures you can have in Citrus County," said Adam Thomas, Visitors & Convention about the Classic Car Show or Movie in the Park events, please contact Parks & Recreation

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

Bureau Director. "From finding out how and where to safely swim with our manatees, to at 527-7540.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

learning all about scalloping, down to discovering the best places to boat or dive or even Living Will Workshops on July 22

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

getting in on our secret favorite swimming holes, this is your one-stop-shop to maximize LECANTO, Fla. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will present Five Wishes Work-

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

your stay in Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness and Floral City."

shops atEmail, Education Centers Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com in Ho-

Wings Debbie Russell, on Wednesday, July 22, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

The Citrus County Visitors & Convention Bureau Welcome Center iis s: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

located at mosassa at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane and from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Lecanto at 3280 W.

915 N. Suncoast Blvd in Crystal River. For more information, please call 800-587-6667.

Audubon Park Path. To register, call Jonathan Beard at 352-527-2020 or 866-642-0962.

Summer Soccer Clinic Available

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Citrus County Parks & Recreation Division is offering a week long Soccer Clinic

for boys and girls ages 6-12 years of age to focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. The

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instructor Andrew Welfel will be offering this clinic July 27 through 31 at the Central Ridge

District Park, located at 6905 N. Lecanto Highway in Beverly Hills from 9:00am through

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12 noon. He will be working with participants on dribbling & positions, passing and rules,

shooting, spacing & defense, and heading & trapping. Participants will take a snack break at

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10:30 am and participants are asked to bring their own healthy snack.

Participants must provide their own soccer ball for the clinic. Registration deadline

is July 26 and the cost is $60 per participant and $40 per each additional sibling. To register,

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please call 527-7540.

Summer Volleyball Clinic Cancelled

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Citrus County Parks & Recreation Division had offered a week long Volleyball

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Clinic for girls ages 10-14 years of age to focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. The

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announcement was run in last week's Newscaster and we were notified this week of the

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Sally Price, Realtor

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3.78 AC MASTADON DR INGLIS $19,900

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2 wooded lots back to back totaling 3.78

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acres facing Mastadon Dr and Palm St in

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Inglis (both paved). Powerline easement is

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on the south side and Harrison Branch flows

along the east end. Build your home in the

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oaks, magnolias and pines on the high and

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dry front and have a great conservation area

on the back half that will attract birds and

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wildlife right here in Inglis. Some owner fi-

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nancing possible with down payment.

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