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By Times Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2005
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Representatives of the Volunteer Service League at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center attended the 2005 Florida Hospital Association Legislative Day in early March. Liz Stacklin, volunteer president, Naomi Gray, vice president and Marge Maszota, volunteer coordinator spoke on several legislative priorities that affect local healthcare.
Topics of discussion focused on Medicaid reform, Amendments 7 and 8, funding for trauma care and funding for expanded nursing education throughout the state. Liz, Naomi and Marge shared their professional opinions on each matter with Florida state senators Nancy Argenziano and Mike Fasano during the event.
Each year, representatives of the Volunteer Service League attend Legislative Day to help legislators identify areas of concern in health care issues. Their participation plays an important role in providing excellence in health care to the community.
For more information about the Volunteer Service League, call Marge Maszota, volunteer coordinator at 795-8376, or contact the Volunteer Center at 795-8356.
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On April 4, 25 members weighed in at TOPS Chapter FL387, Beverly Hills. The best loser was Darlene Drafts with a 4.5 pound loss. The runnerup was Joyce Miller with a 3 pound loss. Both women won charms for their efforts.
Helen Wright was awarded her one-year and two-year numerals for KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). The jackpot of $2 went to the State Recognition Day fund.
Charms went to Edna Horton, the best loser for the month, and to KOPS members who had perfect attendance: Jackie Dean, Irene Koenigbauer, Ann S. and Helen Wright.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Octopus game: Ginny Osborne and Ann Kuntz, who each had losses five of the eight weeks. Runnersup were Marilyn Miller, Millie Meyer, Aleen Geczi, Pam Mazzone and Ann S., who each had four losses.
The program for Monday will be from the newly received TOPS book "The Choice Is Mine." It is also fruit basket day.
Ten members will attend the State Recognition Days to beheld April 28-30 in Daytona Beach.
The chapter meets each Monday with weigh-ins at 3 p.m. and a business meeting and program from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Beverly Hills Community Building on the Civic Circle. Persons interested in visiting this weight loss support group may do so one time before joining.
For more information regarding TOPS, call Jackie Dean at 527-8405.
RECREATION
The 10th season of the Brentwood Monday Mens Golf League ended April 4 with the election of officers, a best ball tournament, distribution of prizes and a barbecue. There was a standing ovation for the great job done by the current officers.
The elected officers for next season starting in September are Charlie Kuntz for manager, Hal Conn for treasurer and Dave Walter for computer handicapper and standing sheet.
During this event Bob Goyette and Charlie Kuntz won the team division and Steve Knopic won for individual play.
Members are all concerned about Jim McCabe, a past League Manager and a longtime League member, who is in Seven Rivers Hospital.
VETERANS
The Dan Campbell Chapter of 82nd Airborne Division will begin to hold meetings in Citrus county at VFW Post 4337, 906 E Gulf to Lake Highway (State Road 44), Inverness.
The first meeting was on April 5. This is for all Airborne personnel not just the 82nd Airborne and all service's not just the Army. For information, call Frank Wohlfahrt at 795-6073.
CITRUS KIDS
BASS's very successful Bassmaster CastingKids Competition at noon April 16 at Liberty Park in Inverness is open for girls and boys in two age groups, 7-10 and 11-14.
This free event for kids will be conducted by the Big Sun Bassmasters Club. There are many other family activities planned for this fishing event, including extreme inflatables, music, food, truck and boat show, and a great selection of raffle items.
Bassmaster CastingKids tests the basics of fishing: flipping, pitching, and casting. There is nothing to worry about if you or your child has never fished before, instructors will be on site to help your child. The contest begins here at the local level where each child aims for a target. Scoring will be based on a system where the highest points determine the winner from each of the two age groups.
From there, the winners from each local competition will advance to their respective state competitions and then on to a national competition.
Only 10 semifinalists will earn the right to attend the CITGO Bassmaster Classic and compete in the National Bassmaster CastingKids Championship. In addition, over $20,000 will be up for grabs.
For information, call the Key Center Foundation at 527-8228.
HIGH FIVES
The "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" has been awarded to Citrus County, Florida by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2003. Citrus County began participating in the Certificate Program in 1998 and has received this prestigious award every year.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to Betty Strifler, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Finance Department, Citrus County, responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This reflects the professionalism, commitment, and cooperative effort of numerous individuals as well as many hours of hard work.
It also reflects a high degree of dedication and leadership on the part of Betty Strifler, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Sarah Koser, Finance Director, and Susan Sullivan, Assistant Finance Director.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
The CAFR is now available for viewing on the Clerk's Web Site at www.clerk.citrus.fl.us go to "Finance'.
NOTE OF THANKS
Editor:
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the young ladies who participated in the Little Miss Strawberry and Miss Strawberry Princess Pageant, at the 18th Annual Strawberry Festival in Floral City.
Accolades to the winners: Alexandra Hand and Kassondra Baker.
Each participant received a "Goodie Bag" with gifts provided by our sponsors. Special appreciation is extended to Fantastic Sam's of Inverness, Arnold Virgilio Insurance and Retirement Income, and Bloomin' Deals.
Our gratitude is also extended to the judges, and Emcee Jesse Watson, who took time from their busy schedules to assist with the Pageant.
We hope to see you again next year, and for those who were unable to participate, you will have another opportunity at our 19th Annual Strawberry Festival.
Thank you.
Mary-Ann Virgilio, Pageant Chairman, Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
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Editor:
On Feb. 19 over 175 Special Olympic Athletes, Family Members and Community Supporters gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Homosassa to celebrate the end of the 2004 season and to kick off the 2005 season.
The Athletes present were honored for all of the great achievements that were accomplished the past season. With great pride and joy they look forward to the 2005 season.
The Athletes would like to express their gratitude to the community for the great support that they receive year after year. Without that support they would not achieve the things they do.
Many local business contributed to this affair and as fund raising chairman I would like to extend my personal thanks to each one of them. Many local business contributed to this affair and as fund Raising Chairman I would like to extend my personal thanks to each one of them.
Jim Miller, Citrus County Special Olympics
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