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Will first baby of 2007 arrive in timely fashion?

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 1, 2007

It's the first day of 2007, and the race is on. Who will be the next inductee into a Citrus County club so exclusive that just one member per year is admitted? In other words, who will be the first Citrus baby born in 2007? Devin Michael Hunter couldn't wait to join the club in 2001: The new year was 1 minute old when he came into the world. Then again, last year we had to wait until 12:38 a.m. on Jan. 3 to greet Omarian "Toot" Simmons. About 1,000 babies per year are born in Citrus, so the odds are decent that Master or Miss 2007 will make a timely arrival. Some other inductees:

- 2005: Edwin Wilder Linhart, 3:31 a.m. Jan. 1.

- 2004: Morgan Lynn Farmer, 9:42 a.m. Jan. 1.

- 2003: Corvin Marquis Henry, 1:32 p.m. Jan. 1.

Check Tuesday's Citrus Times to see how this year's story turns out.

Trash Christmas tree, for free

When you're ready to dump holiday trees ...

The Central Landfill reminds county residents that it accepts natural Christmas trees free this month. The landfill is closed today because of the holiday. Its regular hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The landfill is on State Road 44 across from Highview Avenue. Call 527-7670 or e-mail landfillinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us.

Monthly pancake breakfast Saturday

The Apache Club will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 4689 E Buffalo Lane off State Road 200 watch for marquee. Your choice: two large pancakes or three Texas toast slices, with bacon or sausage and coffee ($2.50). The breakfasts take place the first Saturday of every month.

Disc golf tournament set

Citrus County Parks and Recreation and instructor Mike Barnett will offer a Night Flight Invasion tournament Jan. 27 at Floral Park, on U.S. 41 S about a mile south of County Road 48 (Orange Avenue). Check-in is at 5 p.m., tee off at 6:30. The $25 entry fee includes one Quest L.E.D. golf disc used for the event (for players to keep). Night Flight is a one-round, points-based nighttime disc golf event. Players complete the 18-hole course and try to score as many points as possible. Prizes, drinks will be available. All ages welcome. Call 527-7677.

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