The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - July 30, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Music on the Grounds Continues at
TBARTA input meeting July 30 in Homosassa
Rainbow State Park
Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority, TBARTA, is creating a trans-
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and
portation master plan for the seven-county West Central Florida region and wants to hear
Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
residents ideas and concerns. The first phase concentrated on where transportation improve-
Music on the Grounds event on Saturday,
ments should occur. The key focus of the next phase of the plan will be the type of transpor-
August 16th from 6 to 9 pm. The normal after
tation mode such as passenger rail, rapid bus, waterborne or managed toll lanes that will
hours event is going to be replaced with a
connect the communities. Citrus County Commissioner John Thrumston represents Citrus on
ROAD SHOW version when we take the event
the authority and Ron Lieberman sits on the advisory committee. The Citrus County meeting
into the Historic District of Dunnellon as a
is scheduled for Wednesday July 30, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the West Citrus Commu-
part of the Hot Summer Night Community Cel-
nity Center, 8940 W. Veterans Drive in Homosassa Springs.
ebration. Hosts for the special traveling per-
Women’s Health and Fitness Expo
formance will be the acclaimed Bluzboyz a.k.a.
Act now to make sure you’ll be part of the Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo 2008,
Keith Caton and Skip Olenick. After their
hosted by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.
opening set, an open mic. session will take
The Expo will be on Saturday, September 27, 2008, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the National Guard
place for those interested in playing a song
Armory in Crystal River.
or two or just jamming with each other.
Details on exhibit registration, sponsorship opportunities and a call for speakers are avail-
This months venue will be Abigail's
able from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, Inverness office, at 401 Tompkins Street.
Cafà & Coffee Shop at 20607 W. Pennsylva-
Phone 726-2801.
nia (across from the historic Dunnellon Fire
These opportunities are for health-, fitness- and wellness-related organizations, and on a
House). There is no admission charge, just
“first come, first served” basis. Chamber members receive discounted exhibit registration
bring a chair, a friend or two and be ready to
fees.
enjoy some really great music. Car enthusi-
The Expo’s purpose is to educate women and those around them about their health,
asts will appreciate clubs and individuals from
fitness and wellness. Proceeds will further the education of students from Citrus High School,
the tri-county area including a large contin-
Crystal River High School, Lecanto High School, Withlacoochee Technical Institute and
Skip Olenick and Keith Caton are the
gent from the Citrus County Corvette Club.
Camp E-Nini-Hasse.
Bluzboyz, hosts for the August 16th
Please call 352-465-8000 for additional infor-
CFCC-Hospice to host "Good Grief"
ROADSHOW version of Music on the
mation about the Hot Summer Night Commu-
Hospice of Citrus County in association with Central Florida Community College, will
Grounds
nity Celebration.
present a four-part educational program titled “Good Grief” which will be held on four Mon-
New Member joins Citrus Business Network
day evenings beginning on Monday, August 25 and continuing September 8, 15 and 22. The
The Citrus Business Network welcomes Mary Ann Osborne, Tile Importers, Inc.,
class will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Central Florida Community College Lecanto
Crystal River, as a new member. The Citrus Business Network meets every Friday morning at
Campus located at 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto.
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM at the Holiday Inn Express, 903 East Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto. Our
Individuals are often surprised at the physical and emotional effects of grief. This
guest speaker on August 1 will be Hazel Carlson, President of the Women’s Council of Real-
workshop will offer information that will assist grievers in how to cope with the array of
tors – Nature Coast. The topic will be “The Art of Networking.” Guests are welcome. Mem-
emotions commonly experienced. For more information call 352-527-2020.
bers of The Citrus Business Network benefit by exchanging information and referrals with
Horizon of Hope Luncheon Date Announced
other business owners.
Alma Tankersley announced today that she is hosting the 2nd Annual Horizon of Hope©
Attendees should bring business cards, brochures, coupons, etc., to exchange with
Luncheon Aug 9 at the Rainbow Springs Country Club in Dunnellon.
other business owners. Each will be given an opportunity to introduce their products or
This year's luncheon will feature a fashion show by Dillards of Ocala. Alma has asked
services. For more information call Liz Koehlinger, Membership Director, 527-9790 or Bill
local cancer survivors to participate as models for the event. According to a Dillards' spokes-
Worden, President, 352-746-5778.
person, the August luncheon is the perfect time to see the new fall fashions that will be
New Jersey Club Hosts Sheriff Dawsy
available late in the summer. Continuing in the tradition of the 2007 luncheon, there will be a
This month, The New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus Co., will host Sheriff Jeff Dawsy as our
gift basket silent auction featuring Longaberger® baskets.
guest speaker followed by our regular meeting. The meeting will start at 1 PM, August 4th, at
Tickets will go on sale for $25 beginning July 1, 2008 through August 2, 2008. If you
the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. Refreshments will be served.
would like to know where to purchase tickets, or if your group would like to be involved in
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family Resource
selling tickets, please contact Alma Tankersley at 352-489-1660 or 352-489-2121.
Center of Citrus County. The response to this monthly drive as been overwhelming and The
Fox Attack - Continued from page 1
Center and Board members are deeply appreciative of your support.
The club activities for the month of August include lunch at Joe’s Restaurant in Inverness on
Anyone that observes a wild animal that is portraying strange behavioral traits is asked to
August 13th and a trip to the Show Palace in Hudson to see “Smokey Joe’s Café” on August
call law enforcement before making contact with the animal.
24th. Contact Frank Sasse’ for further details: 352-489-0053.
On July 28, 2008 the Levy County Environmental Health Department received the results
*Hairport**
from the lab that fox tested negative for rabies.
Coastal
Realty
Perms & Hi-lite
We’ve
Carting
Sally Price, Realtor
Star ting - $45.00
Moved!
Roll-Off Container Service
(352) 302-8556 cell
Contractors/Homeowners
Lamar is Back!
19 Hwy 40 W. Inglis (New Location Across the Street)
10-20-30 yd.
Gulf Hammock Management Hunt Camp furnished..just move in........................$34,000
Make your
Dumpsters
2/1 FURNISHED MOBILE, PLAYHOUSE & WORKSHOP INGLEWOOD $59,000
2 Lots,Peaceful Acres, paved street, homes only, near boat ramps EACH. .........$23,000
reser vation now!
Construction Debris
4.70 ac Lot, high & dry, paved street Citrus County hills & horse country..........$160,000
Yard Waste
4.99 ac Lot between Palm & Mastadon Inglis paved streets.................................$79,900
New Phone #
5 ac LOT ON RIVER Inglis 1225' borders Greenways & Trails REDUCED .....$218,000
Beautiful Home 3/2 split plan high/dry On Hwy 40 in historic Yankeetown........$259,900
352-212-0405
3 Lots in Yankeetown on Hwy 40 all 3 buildable ..ALL 3 FOR ...........................$85,000
2 & 1/2 Lots in Yankeetown 59 St paved street can be divided .both for .............$70,000
3/2 LUXURY HOME ON RIVER 36X48 GIANT WORKSHOP deep water & slip $599,000
Clipper Cuts $8
160X170 HI/DRY LOT IN RIVER FOREST IN HISTORIC YANKEETOWN.........$75,000
2/1 MOBILE & SCREEN BLDG ON 1.6 AC IN HAMMOCK off Williams Rd.......$54,900
Locally Owned & Operated
Plaza 40 E. Shopping
HAMMOCK MOBILE, SCREEN OUT BUILDING ON 1.6 AC CLOSE IN........$64,000
Licensed & Insured
352-465-5020
2/2 MOBILE WORKSHOP SCREEN PORCH CAR & BOAT PARK 1 AC......... $99,500
Center - Inglis
2/2 MOBILE SPLIT PLAN NEAR LAKE ROUSSEAU BOAT RAMP................ $52,900