The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - August 20, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Yankeetown Coast Guard
County offering free classes on using GIS
Rescues Nine Near Homosassa
Citrus County’s Systems Management Department is offering free classes to residents
and representatives from local businesses on the county’s new Geographic Information
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station
two other boaters were clinging to a channel
System (GIS). The new system recently went on line via the county’s web site. The system is
Yankeetown rescued nine boaters in distress
marker piling in the Crystal River Barge Ca-
used to pull up a wide range of different kinds of land use information about properties in the
in the vicinity of Homosassa, last week after
nal, in Crystal River, Fla. He also reported
county.
storms passed through the area.
that a fourth person was clinging to the par-
The classes will be Friday, August 22, at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Each of the three separate incidents hap-
tially submerged hull of his boat, which had
The classes will hold 10 people and will be on a first come first serve basis. Registration is
pened in quick succession to each other and
drifted out of his sight.
required beforehand and can be arranged by calling Marie at 527-5530.
within close proximity, which aided in the fast
Once the two boaters from the first case
The classes will be held at the Lecanto Government Building off County Road 491. The
rescue response from the responding crew.
were rescued by the Coast Guard, the boat
sessions will be in the Systems Management Computer Lab in Room 231. The department will
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector St.
crew immediately diverted to the Crystal River
schedule more classes as demand dictates. The GIS system can be accessed at the county’s
Petersburg, Fla., received a call at 1:15 p.m.
Barge Canal and pulled the three boaters cling-
Internet web site.
from a man reporting that he and a friend were
ing to the channel marker pilings out of the
Bow Hunting Jamboree in Inverness
onboard his 16-foot boat when it began tak-
water as well as a fourth person clinging to
Learn how to bowhunt, for free. The course will be offered Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 5
ing on water two miles west of the Homo-
the boat's hull.
p.m. during the Florida Bowhunting Jamboree at the Citrus Wildlife Management Area, near
sassa River, in Homosassa.
The second group of rescued boaters
Inverness.  The course is conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
The Coast Guard immediately launched
then reported that they witnessed another
Commission’s (FWC) Hunter Safety Section and the Florida Bowhunter’s Council. Students
a 25-foot response boat crew from Coast
vessel in distress with three people onboard.
should pre-register for the course by calling the FWC’s Lake City Regional Office at 386-758-
Guard Station Yankeetown and an HH-60
The Coast Guard boat crew located and
0525 or by logging on to MyFWC.com/huntered, and selecting the Bowhunting Courses link.
Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from Coast
rescued the final three boaters on an island
Students of all ages may participate.
Guard Air Station Clearwater, Fla., to assist
two miles southwest of the Homosassa River
the two men.
at around 3 p.m.
Art Center Open House
While rescue crews were en route to the
All of the rescued boaters were taken to
“OPEN HOUSE” at the Art Center of Citrus County Drop in and see what the Art
scene of the first incident, watchstanders at
to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Center is all about Artwork to view Sign-up for classes Learn about community theater Fun
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg received a
Commission boat ramp on the Crystal River
and Refreshments for all! August 24 from 1-4 p.m. The Art Center of Citrus County is a
second call at 2:15 p.m. from a man reporting
Barge Canal, where they received medical
nonprofit organization located on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills.
that his 18-foot boat was sinking, and he and
treatment.
For more information contact 746-7606
Veterans Benefit Yard Sale Restarts September 6th
Military Card Party at the Art Center
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will meet on Thursday, August 28th at 6 p.m. for the
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and Education
regular open business meeting at the Citrus County Resource Center next to the V.A. Clinic.
Building, on Monday, Sept 15, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, cards, and
All veterans’ organizations, honorably discharged veterans and current members of the Coa-
companionship. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please
lition are urged to attend.
contact Nancy Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The
Final plans are being made to restart the popular Veterans Benefit Yard Sale/Flea Market
deadline for reservations is Sept 11. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organiza-
on the 1st Saturday of each month beginning with Saturday, September 6th 2008. It will be
tion located on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more informa-
held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Spaces can
tion contact 746-7606
be reserved by calling Richard Floyd at 352-726-5031. Spaces will be limited so make your
Citrus County Landfill hazardous waste disposal
reservations early.
Citrus County residents can drop-off up to 50 lbs. of household hazardous waste materi-
als, at no charge, at the Citrus County Landfill on Thursday, August 21, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Small businesses can also participate by paying a small fee for proper disposal. The landfill is
located in Lecanto at 230 W. Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. (S.R. 44).
Household hazardous waste includes any toxic chemical, such as paint, paint thinner and
remover, solvents, degreasers, old gasoline, automobile fluids, tars, chemicals, pesticides,
household cleaners and pool chemicals.
Beverly Hills Butterfly Club Returns
The public is invited to the September 14th Butterfly Club. We meet at 2:30 at the
Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Our guest speaker will be Guda
Taylor from Stark. She promises to bring many fall butterfly plants. You may not realize that
the fall is the height of the butterfly season here in Beverly Hills. Please join us, and remember,
new members are always welcome. For further information contact Chris at 527-8629 or Peggy
at 527-2886. Submitted by Christine Small, President of the Beverly Hills Butterfly Club.
*Hairport*
Coastal
Perms & Hi-lite
Carting
The old traffic light system at U.S. 19 and Hwy 40 in Inglis was removed this past week and the
Star ting - $45.00
newly installed ones are up and running. The new system is made to better withstand hurri-
Roll-Off Container Service
cane force winds. The sign designating "Follow that dream Parkway" was a casualty. The
Contractors/Homeowners
signage now refers to the street as C-40. Photo by Sally Price
Lamar is Back!
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
10-20-30 yd.
Make your
Dumpsters
Monday - Happy Hour All Day
reser vation now!
Construction Debris
Pool Tournament 7 pm
Yard Waste
Tuesday - Open Jam 7-10 pm
Off Hwy 40
New Phone #
Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 Longnecks
On Lk. Rousseau
Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm by Barbie
352-212-0405
Call 447-2755
Friday - Music & Drink Specials
for info
Clipper Cuts $8
Saturday - Spook Blues sing Country Legends
Hours: M-Thu 2pm-TBD
Sunday - Nascar Party
Locally Owned & Operated
Fri - Sat - Sun Noon-TBD
Hold your next Birthday
Plaza 40 E. Shopping
Licensed & Insured
RV & Camper Sites
352-465-5020
Center - Inglis
Bash at Bubba’s
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day