The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Wings of Grief Support Set for July 20
The Wings Grief Support Team of Hospice of Citrus County will present “Re-
newal: A Memorial Service of Hope and Healing To Remember Those We Love” to be held
on Wednesday, July 20 at 3:00 pm at Beverly Hills Community Church located at 82 Civic
Circle in Beverly Hills.
The Wings Grief Support Team at Hospice of Citrus County provides free grief sup-
port services to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Hospice of Citrus
County, licensed in 1985, has earned the gold seal of approval from the Joint Commission.
For additional information on “Renewal: A Memorial Service of Hope and Healing To Re-
member Those We Love”, or to make a reservation, contact Lynn Miller at 352.527.2348,
ext. 1507
Redistricting meeting Set for July 13th
The Florida House of Representatives House Redistricting Committee will be
meeting around the state this summer to get public testimony on redistricting.
The closest meeting to Citrus County will be on July 13 at The Villages, from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center. The next closest meeting will be in
Gainesville on the same day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Santa Fe College in the new Fine Arts
Hall. The Florida Legislature must redraw the state’s congressional and legislative boundary
lines prior to the 2012 elections.
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for July
The  Regular Meeting; July 9, 2011,9:30 A.M.Key Training,130 Heights
St.Inverness, Fl. The Buttonwood Bonsai Club will be hosting Jim Van Landingham as
demonstrator at the July meeting. Mr. Van Landingham is on the Bonsai Societies of Flor-
ida’s list of speakers. He is well known as a teacher and demonstrator throughout Florida
and at state and national conventions. Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings
are open to the public and visitors are welcome. For more information contact Pres. Jim
Stephens - 352 848 0102, or Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
Citrus County Port Authority Inaugural Meeting
The Citrus County Port Authority will hold their inaugural meeting July 12 at 9
a.m. at the Citrus County Courthouse, located at 110 N. Apopka Ave, Inverness.
Instrument donation at IMS - Brass Instruments were recently donated to Inverness
The Port Authority will elect their officers, develop a meeting schedule, designate
Middle School by two generous donors; Howard Huegel, a former musician, and an anonymous
their interim staff and begin discussion on the next steps towards development of a port
donor. Mr. Huegel donated the cornets, which he played at the Metropolitan Opera House in
on the Cross Florida Barge Canal. The Port Authority meeting is a public meeting and all
New York City, as well as during World War ll to entertain the troops. The instruments will be
citizens interested in the port project are invited to attend. For information on the upcoming
used to assist students who cannot afford to buy or lease instruments on their own. Dona-
port meeting contact Gary Maidhof ‑ Operations & Projects Officer at 352‑527‑5202.
tions were facilitated by Teri-Ann Consaul, owner of SMW Relocation Services, and Arnold and
Nature Academy Summer Camp
Mary-Ann Virgilio, owners of Virgilio Insurance Services. Left to Right: Teri-Ann Consaul,
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa
Arnold Virgilio, Mary-Ann Virgilio, Barbara Dover, School Band Director, Trish Douglas, IMS
Springs Wildlife State Park will offer a week-long Nature Academy summer camp program
Principal.
July 11-16, sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Prog-
Christmas In July Sale at Hospice Thrift & Gift Shoppes
ress Energy. July’s program is for children who are 10 and 12 years old.
The Hospice of Citrus County Thrift & Gift Shoppes will present a very special
The program includes four, half-day camp sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.,
“Christmas in July” sale.
Monday through Thursday. The Friday session starts at 4:00 p.m. with an overnight stay
From July 11 through July 16, the Thrift & Gift Shoppes will offer all holiday
in the park. The June summer camp for children ages 8 and 9 years old is filled. For more
cards, decorations, ornaments and merchandise at 50% off regular prices. From July 18
information call Allyssa Taylor (352) 628-5445, ext. 1006.
through 23 all holiday items will be sold at a miraculous 75% off regular prices. Take ad-
vantage of this great opportunity to stock up on holiday décor!
River  Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
The Homosassa Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 4530 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homo-
sassa. The Beverly Hills Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 4005 N. Lecanto Hwy., Beverly
6015
Hills. The Inverness Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 415 S US Hwy. 41, Inverness. The
Chiefland Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 2202 N. Young Blvd, Chiefland. The High
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Springs Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 140 N. Main St., High Springs. The Interlachen
Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located at 1114 Hwy. 20, #202, Interlachen. Hospice of Citrus
Pedicures - Buy 2
County, licensed 1985, has earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.  Call
Cuts & Color
352.527.2020 for more information
Get 1 Free!
Barber/Clipper Cuts
Water & Wastewater Authority meets July 11
Redken/Rusk/Chi Products
Facials - Buy 2
The Citrus County Water and Wastewater Authority will meet on Monday, July
Masques • Peels • Facials
11, at 9 a.m. in Room 166 at the LecantoGovernment Building in Lecanto to discuss Hash
Permanent Make-Up
Utilities LLC’s 2011 Price Index and Pass-Through Applications for Dunnellon Hills Water
Get 1 Free!
Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
System, Meadow Wood Water System, and Springhorn Water System among other items.
Tanning & Exercise
The authority is a board of appointees that provides for the regulation of private
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water, bulk water, and wastewater utilities in the unincorporated areas of Citrus County. The
Gift Certificates Available
meeting is open to the public, which is allowed to speak at the meeting. For more informa-
tion, call 419-6520.
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
Summer Specials
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Save on Select Case Knives
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Weekly Specials
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
In All Departments
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!