The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - August 31, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet September 13 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St. in Lecanto. Jackie
Save Our Waters Week Annual Adopt-A-Shore Coastal Clean Up
Reiss, a genealogy instructor and member of the genealogy society, will present tips on how
The Citrus County Aquatics Service Division in cooperation with the Ocean Con-
to plan and carry out research in order to get the best results. Basic genealogical terms such
servancy, and the Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee will be conducting Citrus
as source and citation will be defined. Among topics discussed will be: what constitutes
County’s sixteenth annual Adopt-A-Shore/Coastal Clean-Up on Saturday, September 17
a good source; the difference between primary and secondary sources; examples of good
from sunrise to 11:30 a.m.
ways to document and cite sources; and why careful and thorough documentation is vitally
Registration began July 20 for groups of two or more people choosing to adopt a
important. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 352-382-5515.
portion of a shoreline, a waterway, or the Gulf of Mexico. For information on registering,
Open House to Develop Citrus County Flood Insurance Maps
contact West Side Zone Coordinator, Bill Garvin, at 628-4685 orinfo@garvinphoto.com,
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is gathering input needed to
East Side Zone Coordinator, Greg Schmukal, at 860-2762 or basscatcher@embarqmail.
improve identification of flooding risks in theTsala Apopka watershed.
com. All participating groups must register prior to September 14.
The District in cooperation with Citrus County is serving as a cooperative techni-
A safety meeting will be conducted Wednesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. at theCit-
cal partner for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on its national effort
rus County Lecanto Government Building, in Room 166, located at 3600 West Sovereign
to update and modernize the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Most of the cur-
Path, Lecanto. At least one representative from each adopting group must attend in order to
rent FIRMs are 10 to 30 years old and are outdated because of natural and physical changes
be issued t-shirts for each volunteer and supplies for the cleanup.
caused by land use, development and erosion.
For a complete list of featured activities for the Sixteenth Annual Save Our Waters
The District is holding an open house in Citrus County to present preliminary
Week, or for more information contact the Citrus County Aquatics Services Division at 352-
floodplain information and explain the basis behind the findings. This information will be
527-7620.
used to identify areas of flood risk, which are based on watershed boundaries.
Exhibitor Spaces Available for HEALTH & FITNESS Expo
Wildlife Park Seeking Entries for Haunted Tram Rides
Are you in a health-, fitness- or wellness-related business? Act now to reserve
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs
your exhibit space for the Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo, hosted by the Business
Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in their annual
Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Discount is available for
Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, October 28 and Saturday, Oc-
Chamber member exhibitors. This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 24, from 9
tober 29, 2011. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening, and run until 11:00 p.m.
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River. Sponsorship opportunities are
Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting sce-
available from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River office at 28 NW
narios that will delight families. Guidelines and applications are available at the Park of-
Highway 19, phone 352-795-3149, or from any Business Women’s Alliance member.
fice. There will be no charge to sponsor a location and all locations will be judged for cash
Manatee Madness Ballroom Dance Festival Cancelled
awards for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100). Please call Susan Strawbridge
Our Pub
LECANTO--The 1st Annual Manatee Madness Ballroom Dance Festival, a Festival of
at (352) 628-5445, ext. 1002.
Ballroom and Latin Dancing originally set for Saturday, September 17 has been cancelled
and no new date has been set.
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Regular Meeting; September 10, 2011
9:30 A.M.Key Training,130 Heights St.,Inverness, Fl. Buttonwood Bonsai Club
Restaurant, Lounge
August meeting will feature veteran bonsai artist Clif Pottberg of Pasiminan Nursery in
Dade City. Subject will be creating a landscape bonsai. As usual, the meetings are open to
& Package Store
the public and visitors are welcome. Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102, Contact Clay Gratz
- 352 563 2156
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Drawing Classes Set for Oct. 1
Jan Hitchcock will teach drawing Sat mornings at 9:30, beginning October 1, at the
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Unitarian Fellowship in Citrus Springs. $60 for the series of 6 lessons in black or colored
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
pencils, with individual attention for all levels. Jan has an MFA from Boston U. and also
teaches at CCF. To enroll call Pam: 352-489-3545.
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
Everything Made to Order
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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
River  Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Pedicures - Buy 2
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Cuts & Color
Get 1 Free!
Barber/Clipper Cuts
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Redken/Rusk/Chi Products
Facials - Buy 2
Subs after 4 pm
Masques • Peels • Facials
Permanent Make-Up
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Get 1 Free!
Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
Tanning & Exercise
Special Drinks Made to Order
Massage Lic.MM19077
Gift Certificates Available
Listen to Inglis Budget workshops: www.thenewscaster.com
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
25% Off Okeeffs Skincare
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Veg. & Flower Seeds 4pk/$1
Kayak Sales & Rentals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Save $1 on all Gorilla Glue
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Moozles & Snoozals Buy 5 Get 1 Free
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
8 Styles of Case Knives on Sale
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Startron Ethanolcure - Cheap!
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!