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SALT SPRINGS COMMUNITY NEWS ~ |
JULY 2010 |
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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY ~ The Salt Springs area is unique due to its coverage by a number of law enforcement agencies, including the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Forest Service, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office. In Marion County, the Sheriff's Office is divided into 14 districts, each having a commander, a detective and at least eight deputies. Salt Springs is located in the Northeast District, and our local office is located on CR 316, adjacent to the Community Park. Districts are based on calls received rather than geographic size, which is why the Northeast District is the largest in the Sheriff's Office. The Northeast District covers 344 square miles, stretching from the shores of Lake George & the St. John's River west almost to Sparr & Citra, and from the Ocklawaha River south to FR 46 (old FR 10). The Northeast District Commander is Lieutenant Dennis Chesser and the office is staffed M-F from 8am-5pm by secretary Judy Collier (Judy recently celebrated her 35th anniversary with the Sheriff's Office, much of which has been in Salt Springs). If you would like to learn more about the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Northeast District, please visit their website at www.marionso.com.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE AUG 24th ~ Marion County Circuit Court Judge Robert W. Hodges was the guest speaker at the Civic Association Meeting on June 21st. Judge Hodges is getting out into the communities in Marion County to inform of his reelection run in August. Judge Hodges was a prosecuting attorney for 17 years prior to being appointed to the Circuit Court in 2007. Since then, he has presided over more than 4,000 juvenile cases, and over 1,000 domestic violence cases in Marion, Lake, Citrus, Sumter and Hernando Counties. Additionally, he has worked to streamline our justice system to reduce backlogs by keeping cases on track. Judge Hodges is seeking your vote, on August 24th; please get out and vote to help keep things on-track in Marion County.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~ Some summer activities & events worth mentioning ...for kids & adults, alike... Big-Kid's Baseball every Monday evening at 6pm, at the VFW ball field. Everyone gets to play; all kids who show up get divided into teams for the evening. Both the big & littler kids will enjoy the game, and we're always happy to have spectators cheering 'em on - so come out and support the local kids! July 18th ~ Customer Appreciation Day & Fishing Derby at Bass Champions, from 11am to dusk. Activities include fishing from 11am-2pm (bring your own poles), live music, car show, water slide and lots & lots of good food! Bring your own chair and join-in on the fun & festivities! July 19th ~ Salt Springs Civic Association Meeting at the Community Center, on Hwy 316, at 7pm. Local activities & current events will be discussed and light refreshments will be served. July 19th - 23rd ~ Come join in the fun for a "High Seas Expedition" at Salt Springs Christian Church. VBS will be held from 10am-2pm. Activities include crafts, games, music & lessons of God's word. Lunch is also served daily. All kids ages 4-17 are encouraged to participate in the fun! For additional info and/or to register, please call 685-2779. August 1st - 5th ~ Hit the Trail at "Saddle Ridge Ranch" at First Baptist Church. VBS will be held from 630 to 9pm for ages pre-K to 6th grade, with lots of activities and fun for all. For additional info and/or to register, please call 685-2364. An "End of Summer" Dance will be held in August at the VFW Hall, for kids ages 9-17. The arrangements are still being made, but we'll have all the details in the next edition of the Community News, and/or visit our website for more info! ...AND THERE'S MORE - - see page 2 for additional activities and events of interest, and/or visit our website at www.SaltSpringsFL.com.
'HELPING HANDS' ~ Do you know of a local child who does not currently have a bicycle and would really like one, or who has a bicycle that they have outgrown and needs a larger one? If so, please contact the Civic Association at 352-537-2871 - we know of a few used bikes that are in need of a good home!! Thank you!
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'KUDOS' CORNER ~ With sincere appreciation for all their efforts, the Civic Association would like to recognize those persons who have helped "make things happen" the past couple of months. >> Thank you to Roseanne Mayer (Elite Resort Mgmt) for allowing the Association to install the "Community Bulletin Board" at the Square, and to Andrew Clifford (AC Sign Services) for the installation ...be sure to stop and see what's new! >> Thank you to Pat Needham (Buck-N-Bass), Charlie Hoover, and Tim Benitez (Fisherman Ministries) for cutting the grass at the Community Park... and to Walt Miller & Max Timbrook (Salt Springs Christian Church) for volunteering next! >> Thank you to Walt, Teddy and TC Seiler (SS Hardware & Sunoco Pit-Stop) for clearing the trees and brush from around the Associations' Sign on Hwy 19 ...the old sign is now "back up and functioning" with additional future improvements & beautification efforts planned. >> Thank you to Sene Capp (Capp's Tree Service) for doing a great job trimming the trees at the Community Park, and to Stacey Hager, Blondy Dykes and the Home Church group, Tim and Rhonda Benitez (Fisherman Ministries), Andrew Clifford (AC Sign Services), and Kenny King (King's Plumbing and Home Repair) for all your efforts at the Community Center ...things are really looking good! If you would like to help make a difference in our community, please contact the Civic Association. We are always happy to have "Helping Hands". -- Salt Springs Civic Association is a chartered not-for-profit corporation solely funded through fundraising activities, membership dues and tax-deductible donations from residents & local businesses/organizations. TO CONTACT US: Web: www.SaltSpringsFL.com // Email: SaltSpringsFL@yahoo.com // Phone: 352-537-2871.
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