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© St. Petersburg Times, published November 27, 2001
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Homosassa will hold their annual "Breakfast With Santa" from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the cafeteria. Tickets for pancakes and sausage are $3.25 for adults and $2.25 for children. Proceeds will benefit the music program. Homosassa Elementary School children will perform Christmas songs, and children will be able to visit Santa Claus. For information, call 628-2953.
RED STOCKING LUNCHEON: The American Association of University Women will hold its annual Red Stocking Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Withlacoochee Technical Institute in room 115 to benefit the Educational Foundation Program. The $7 ticket includes a buffet luncheon served by the culinary arts department. For reservations, call Ankine at 726-6479 or Mary at 637-0896 by Dec. 6.
DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE: The Inverness Middle School Drama CLub will present Phantom of the Horse Op'ry at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the school cafeteria. Admission is free for the 30 minute play. It is a western comedy takeoff of the Broadway hit Phantom of the Opera. MADRIGAL DINNER: The Crystal River High School Chorus will hold a madrigal dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 15. Traditional foods that can be eaten with the fingers will be served (utensils will be available). The chorus will entertain. Tickets are on sale for $12 each at the following locations: Crystal River High School, Rock Crusher Elementary School, Forest Ridge Elementary School, Playhouse 19, Dan's Clam Stand and Green Briar Rentals. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Monday. For information, call 563-5735.
REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES AT WTI: The Withlacoochee Technical Institute is accepting applications for the following classes, which will begin Jan. 8:
The Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Class will prepare students for employment as bakers, cooks, cook's helpers, counter worker/cafeteria line workers and utility workers. Graduates also are prepared to undertake employment in lead positions such as management trainees. Food preparation and serving activities are an integral part of this program.
The Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts Class meets from 8:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Program length is about three semesters for full-time students. Semester fee is about $808.00. Books and supplies are additional.
The Early Childhood Education Class prepares students for employment as child care attendants. Content includes conducting activities that promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth, and development of children. Also covered are child abuse and neglect, interpersonal relations, and rules and regulations that govern child care. The class meets from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays. Program length is about two semesters for full-time students. Tuition is about $972.00. Books and supplies are additional.
The Marine Service Technology class prepares students for employment as machinery mechanics or marine engine mechanics. Instruction will include the service, repair and overhaul of four-stroke and two-stroke cycle engines and outboard motors. The service and repair of boating accessories, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems and other related systems also are included. The class meets from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays. Program length is about three semesters for full-time students. Semester fee is about $808.00. Books and supplies are additional.
The Electricity Class prepares students for employment as residential electricians and residential electricians' helpers. The content includes: electrical theory; the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of residential, electrical systems; and electrical codes. The class meets from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays. Program length is about three semesters for full-time students. Semester fee is about $808.00. Books and supplies are additional. Financial aid assistance is available for those students who qualify. WTI offers job placement opportunities for completing students. A high school diploma is not required. These programs are approved for veteran's training. Part-time enrollment also is available. For information, call Student Services at 726-2430.
CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Women of Sugarmill Woods will host their sixth annual "School"astic Classic Golf Tournament on Jan. 14 at the Sugarmill Woods Country Club. Coffee and snacks will be served at 7:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The $45 entry fee includes carts, lunch and prizes. "Hire A Pro" will be available to hit tee shots for a donation to the scholarship fund. A sponsor program also is available. For information, call Nancilou Patton at 382-3062 or Maggie Morton at 382-3340.
SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OFFER: Citrus County high school seniors can now obtain applications for the Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program. The program will award one-time scholarships of $1,500 to several high school students nationwide who plan to attend accredited colleges, universities or vocational-technical schools.
Applications are available at the Crystal River Mall for students to submit along with official school transcripts and their parents' most recently filed tax forms. Students will be chosen based on academic performance, leadership skills, participation in school and community activities, and financial need. Deadline is Feb. 14.
GED NOTICE: All GED examinees who have previously tested in the State of Florida but did not meet the necessary requirements for diploma are advised that in January, Florida will be implementing the New 2002 GED Series Test. All previous test scores will be null and void. Current scores are good only until December 31. If examinees do not pass all the portions of the test in the battery by December 31, their scores will be invalidated and they will be required to test again with the new series of GED Tests. Examinees may retake the complete examination or portions of it as required before that time. The cost to retake the complete GED exam is $30.00 or $8.00 for each portion needed to retest. Because of testing and time limitations, WTI recommends that examinees attend GED preparation classes before registering to retest. WTI offers day and night, full- or part-time classes at different locations throughout Citrus County.
All GED preparation classes are free. Computers and books are available at many locations as well as one on one instruction. Registration is now being taken for November GED retesting. Bring your Social Security card, photo ID and testing fee to register. Limited space available. For information, call 726-2430.
NURSING PROGRAM: Central Florida Community College is offering a part-time associate's degree in nursing. Students who have completed or are completing all nursing-related general education courses (prerequisites and corequisites) may apply to begin the program in January. Students will take fewer credits per semester during six consecutive semesters. This lighter load will enhance students' success in the nursing program by allowing them to better balance personal and family responsibilities with class, clinical and study time. To learn more, attend one of the free upcoming information sessions. Call (352) 854-2322, ext. 1274, for session dates and times.