The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 12, 2007
Homosassa Springs Wildlife
Community Events & Meetings
State Park to showcase muscle cars
Crystal River Women's Club Plans Special Trip
The Crystal River Women's Club would like to invite the public to join them on a 2-
HOMOSASSA - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
day Motorcoach Trip to visit and explore Tallahassee & Wakulla Springs State Park. The bus
Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park are hosting the park's
will depart Crystal River on Sept. 21 and return on Sept. 22. This itinerary is sure to appeal to
third Antique Car Expo on Saturday, September 15from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.. Local car clubs will
both the women and their men! The overnight stay will be at the Downtown Doubletree
showcase muscle cars, Model A's, Model T's and street rods.
Hotel. The historic areas and homes of Tallahassee will be visited by bus and with guided
Admission is $2.00, and refreshments will be available. The expo will take place on
tours.
the green adjacent to the Visitor Center parking area on US Highway 19. In the event of rain,
On the 22nd, lunch will be at the Wakulla Springs State Park Historic Lodge and after
the Antique Car Expo will be held Saturday, September 22.
lunch a tour of the Springs and River by Glassbottom Boat. The price of $169 per person
For more information on this event, call Park Services Specialist Susan Strawbridge
(double occupancy) includes escorted bus, lodging, guided tours, boat ride, admissions, 1
at (352) 628-5343 or Ernie Lauer at (352) 382-4724.
breakfast, 1 lunch, taxes and gratuities. The club is hoping to fill the bus and make this a
successful fund raiser for their many charities.
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Health & Fitness Expo
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance will conduct
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
a Health and Fitness EXPO on September 29, 2007. The EXPO will be hosted by Withla-
ance carrier. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future
coochee Technical Institute on Main Street in Inverness. For additional information please
classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
call: Mary-Ann at 726-0040, or Idona at 746-1754.
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
SHINE for Seniors First and third Fridays of every month
·
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m.at First Presbyterian Church, 1501 S E Hwy 19. Call Joanne
CRYSTAL RIVER-- A trained volunteer from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of
Nesler at 382-5330
Elders) will be on site at Seven Rivers Regional on the first and third Friday of each month
·
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw Ave. Call
from 9 am to 12 pm to help Medicare recipients understand and resolve Medicare billing
Frank Tobin at 628-3229
problems, appeal denial of claims, choose Medigap, Advantage and Long-Term Care insur-
·
Sept. 24 and 25: 9 a.m. at Homosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W.
ance and Medicaid entitlements from the State. No appointment necessary, service provided
Cardinal. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
on a walk-in basis, based on order of arrival.
·
Oct. 15 and 16: 9 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 455 S. Suncoast Blvd.. Call
Please use the ambulatory surgery entrance, sign in at the registration desk, and wait
Joan Holland at 382-4435
in the lobby to meet with the Shine representative. By using the ambulatory surgery entrance,
·
Oct. 16 and 17: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
the amount of walking required is minimized. FREE
River. Call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753
Citrus County Veterans Coalition Prepares for Veterans Forum
Beverly Hills and Hernando
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Sept. 29 and Oct. 6:9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Call
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will resume their regular open business meetings
Kathy Lund at 527-4853. Saturday classes.
on Thursday, September 27th at 6 P.M. at the Citrus County Resource Center next to the V.A.
·
Oct. 9 and 11: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Carol
Clinic in Lecanto. All veterans and Veterans Organizations are urged to attend as the Coalition
Thomas at 746-2416
makes final preparations for the Citrus County Veterans Coalition Forum scheduled for Satur-
Inverness and Floral City
day October 20th.
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Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at Floral City United Methodist Church, 8478 E. Marvin St. Call
All local veterans are invited to the speaker program, free of charge, which will begin
Herman Sinemus at 344-1901
at 12:30 p.m. sharp in the main auditorium. The speakers will field your questions after the
·
Oct. 9 and 10: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems, Share Club Auditorium,
program is completed in a one on one basis. We request that all local veterans put October
corner of Grace and Osceola. Open to the public. Call Chauncey Benedict at 795-5107
20th on your calendar for this very informative meeting.
Saltwater Fishing Tournament To Benefit The March Of Dimes
Dumas Veterinary Hospital is now...
SATURDAY, Oct 13th 2007 CEDAR KEY The employees of Gainesville Regional Utilities and
the City of Gainesville invite you to join us in raising money to help March of Dimes in their
fight to prevent birth defects and to insure that all expectant parents are blessed with HEALTHY
BABIES . For more info. Call Eric Chapman at 334-3400 ext.1082 Or Email chapmanej@gru.com
Nature World Wildlife Rescue Seeks
Yard Sale Donations
On October 20th, the Nature World Wildlife Rescue group will be holding their "Annual
Yard Sale" under a big tent in the parking lot of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. To
support this effort Nature World volunteers are asking for donated items. They are asking
that the items be clean and in working condition.
Animal Hospital
Nature World Wildlife Rescue is a network of wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife transporter
volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release back to nature of sick, injured
Your Family's Other Doctor
and orphaned wildlife. Over the past 20 years over 20,000 animals have been nursed back to
· Annual Exams & Vaccinations
· Microchip Implants
the wild here in Citrus County. In addition, they also provide community groups with educa-
tional opportunities to foster a respect for our natural world. One Hundred percent of the
· Digital Radiography
· Health Certificates
money raised is used to fund these wildlife rescue programs.
Debra Moore, DVM · Ronald Dumas, DVM · Barbara Beckett, DVM
Arrangements for donation drop off or pick up may be made by calling Shirley Dube at 352-
586-0850.
(352) 726-2460 · 155 Heights Avenue, Inverness
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