The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
11th Annual Beat the Sheriff Race to
Benefit Jessie's Place
Health and Fitness Expo
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance is conduct-
ing a Health & Fitness Expo at Withlacoochee Technical Institute on Saturday, September 29
(Inverness)  The annual Beat the Sheriff race, Citrus County's longest-standing
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Expo is presented by Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center.
community road race, is in its eleventh year. Sponsored by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office
This Expo will provide you an opportunity to attend workshops with physicians, speak
and Citrus Road Runners, a local runners club, the race is scheduled for Saturday, September
with nutritionists, visit vendors' booths for free samples, and to participate in exercise and
29, starting at 7:30 a.m., from Courthouse Square.
spa demonstrations.
The USA Track & Field-certified 5K (3.1 mile) course takes runners through scenic,
By attending the Health & Fitness Expo you and your family will have the opportunity to
historic downtown Inverness. The route is all asphalt, with slightly rolling hills.
proactively pursue the many ways to a healthier and happier lifestyle. For more information,
Runners may pre-register by mail by visiting the Citrus Road Runners' Web site at
call the Chamber at 352-726-2801.
www.citrusroadrunners.org. Simply download and print an application, fill it out and include
a check for $15 (or $13 if you're a club member) made payable to Citrus Road Runners.
Citrus County Veterans Coalition Prepares for Veterans Forum
On-line registration via www.active.com is open until midnight on Thursday, Sep-
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will resume their regular open business meetings
tember 27. All pre-registered runners will receive a commemorative Beat the Sheriff T-shirt.
on Thursday, September 27th at 6 P.M. at the Citrus County Resource Center next to the V.A.
Registration on the day of the race will run from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m., at Stumpknockers restaurant
Clinic in Lecanto. All veterans and Veterans Organizations are urged to attend as the Coalition
just off the square. Same-day registrants will pay $20 to compete.
makes final preparations for the Citrus County Veterans Coalition Forum scheduled for Satur-
The 11th Annual Beat the Sheriff 5K race will start promptly at 7:30 a.m., followed by a
day October 20th.
special Kids Fun Run at 8:15 a.m.
All local veterans are invited to the speaker program, free of charge, which will begin
All proceeds from this year's Beat the Sheriff race will benefit the Citrus County child
at 12:30 p.m. sharp in the main auditorium. The speakers will field your questions after the
advocacy center. Known as Jessie's Place, the center is named for 9-year-old Jessica Marie
program is completed in a one on one basis. We request that all local veterans put October
Lunsford, who was kidnapped from her home and murdered in 2005.
20th on your calendar for this very informative meeting.
Those runners who beat Sheriff Jeff Dawsy to the finish line will receive a special
NEW JERSEY AND FRIENDS HOST AARP....
award. Other awards will be presented for first-place overall and masters (40+) for winning
The October meeting of the New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus County will be held on
males and females, plus the top three runners in five-year age groups, starting from 9-under to
Monday the 1st, at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando at 1 PM. Our guest speaker this
75-up.
month will be Adelia Vichon of AARP. Our activities for October are our Annual Picnic on
For more information about the 2007 Beat the Sheriff race, contact James Martone at
Wednesday, the 10th, at the Whispering Pines Park Pavilion, Inverness. On Saturday, the
the Sheriff's Office, 726-4488. Or call Citrus Road Runners' Chris Moling at 637-2475.
20th, there will be a trip to the Show Palace in Hudson to see the Broadway hit show, "South
Homosassa Wildlife Park Seeks Community
Pacific". Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. No residency requirement
needed to join. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782. Come to the meeting, you'll
Involvement For Halloween Event
like what you see.
Saltwater Fishing Tournament To Benefit The March Of Dimes
HOMOSASSA ­ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
SATURDAY, Oct 13th 2007 CEDAR KEY The employees of Gainesville Regional Utilities and
Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park are seeking area
the City of Gainesville invite you to join us in raising money to help March of Dimes in their
businesses and organizations to participate in their annual Haunted Tram Rides community
fight to prevent birth defects and to insure that all expectant parents are blessed with HEALTHY
event scheduled for Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. The event is the biggest
BABIES . For more info. Call Eric Chapman at 334-3400 ext.1082 Or Email chapmanej@gru.com
fundraiser of the year for the park, last year helping raise nearly $13,000. Homosassa Springs
Wildlife State Park is looking for area businesses and organizations to help design and deco-
Nature World Wildlife Rescue Seeks Yard Sale Donations
rate a spooky location on the Haunted Trail. For groups who are unable to decorate a site, the
On October 20th, the Nature World Wildlife Rescue group will be holding their "Annual
park is also looking for organizations to fund a location on the Haunted Trail. There is no
Yard Sale" under a big tent in the parking lot of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. To
charge to sponsor a haunted location and all locations will be judged for a variety of awards.
support this effort Nature World volunteers are asking for donated items. They are asking
This is the third year the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park has organized
that the items be clean and in working condition.
Haunted Tram Rides at the park. In addition to the Haunted Tram Rides, the event includes
Arrangements for donation drop off or pick up may be made by calling Shirley Dube at 352-
family fun such as clowns, face painting, a Halloween costume contest, refreshments and
586-0850.
treats for the children. A special Haunted House for children ages 2 through 8 will be set up in
AARP Safe Driving Classes
the Florida Room. If your business, club, group or family is interested in participating, please
call Susan Strawbridge at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002.
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
CFCC Offers New Course For Beginning Drivers
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
OCALA_ The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering a new
ance carrier. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future
course to help beginning drivers prepare for the written portion of the learner permit exam.
classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
Learner Permit Prep is a one-hour course that reviews major sections of the Official
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
Florida Driver's Handbook and prepares students for the Department of Highway Safety and
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Oct. 15 and 16: 9 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 455 S. Suncoast Blvd.. Call Joan
Motor Vehicle's written test, which covers road signs and traffic regulations. This thorough
Holland at 382-4435
review of the handbook will ensure that students are prepared to take the test in order to
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Oct. 16 and 17: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
obtain their learner driver license.
River. Call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753
The one-hour course will meet 12:45-1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, immediately fol-
Beverly Hills and Hernando
lowing Drug Alcohol Traffic Education, required for application of a learner permit in Florida.
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Sept. 29 and Oct. 6:9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Call
The course will be offered again on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. The course fee is $18.
Kathy Lund at 527-4853. Saturday classes.
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Oct. 9 and 11: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Carol
Ohio Club Meets
Thomas at 746-2416
The Ohio club up has resumed its meetings.  The first meeting is Oct. 3rd 6:00 Pm, at the
Inverness and Floral City
Homosassa civic center off W.Yulee ( next to the library). The guest speaker is from the Citrus
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Oct. 9 and 10: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems, Share Club Auditorium,
hospital, potluck. Anyone interested in the ohioclub can email : Ohioclub@hotmail.Com or
corner of Grace and Osceola. Open to the public. Call Chauncey Benedict at 795-5107
call 621-6601.
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