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By TONY HOLT

Published: June 29, 2008

YMCA selects new district program director

SPRING HILL Amber Slusser was tapped for a new position with YMCA of the Suncoast. She is the district program director for Hernando and Citrus counties. She began her career with the YMCA of St. Petersburg as a therapeutic counselor working with at-risk middle school students. She joined the YMCA of the Suncoast and the Hernando team in March 2005. She filled the role of family and teen director during the last couple of years and she helped develop and implement activities for youth of all ages. Slusser has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in education from the University of Florida and a master's degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling with a certificate in marriage and family therapy from the University of South Florida.

Institute will hold breast cancer support group Tuesday

BROOKSVILLE The Florida Cancer Institute – New Hope recently announced it will host a monthly women's breast cancer support group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1. This month's program will feature a roundtable discussion. The group will meet at 7154 Medical Center Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tambra Randazzo at 592-8128. Florida Cancer Institute is affiliated with US Oncology, the nation's largest health care services network dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and research. Florida Cancer Institute has six locations throughout Pasco and Hernando counties. For more information about the institute, call 1-888-206-0054 or visit www.FloridaCancerInstitute-NewHope.com.

Your Healthcare Guardian will host ribbon cutting Wednesday

SPRING HILL The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce announced there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Your Healthcare Guardian, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 307. For more information, call Dr. Brian Bixler at 684-8637.

Chamber office will be closed Friday

BROOKSVILLE In observance of Independence Day, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will be closed Friday, July 4.

Caregiver support group will meet July 10

SPRING HILL Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 10. The group meets for an hour on the second Thursday of every month at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Regional Hospital. For more information, call Dorothy Hiller at 688-7744.

Cancer Institute will hold Caregiver Support Group July 12

SPRING HILL Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The group meets the second Thursday of every month at Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information, call 688-7744.

Next Look Good Feel Better Support Group will meet July 16

SPRING HILL The Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Look Good Feel Better Support Group at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information, call Peggy Dome at 688-7744.

Colon Cancer seminar scheduled for July 16

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center recently announced its next seminar. Dr. Gary McCarragher, a board-certified gastroenterologist, will present "All About Colon Cancer" at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Hernando Medical Park Conference Center, located at 12208 Cortez Blvd. McCarragher will discuss causes, prevention and treatment options of the disease. For reservations and information, call 596-4999.

Annual Truck Night Explosion to be held Aug. 23

SPRING HILL The Hernando Builders Association will present its Annual Truck Night Explosion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Palace Grand, located at 275 Della Court. There will be a variety of prizes, including a 2008 truck, 2008 car, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Wave Runners, all-terrain vehicles or $20,000 in cash. There will be other prizes given away all night valued from $50 to $800. Tickets are $100 each, which includes dinner for two and entry into the reverse drawing for the grand prize. The maximum number of tickets sold is 450. Seating is limited so ticket holders must RSVP to attend the event. A portion of the proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Dawn Center of Hernando County. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call the HBA office at 596-1114.

Exhibit space available for Sept. 18 Job Fair

BROOKSVILLE The 13th Annual Hernando County Job Fair "Opportunity 2008," hosted by Hernando Today, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Heffernan Hall in St. Anthony Church, located at 20428 Cortez Blvd. The event will run until 8 p.m. and will feature the area's various employers. Exhibit space is available for $89 per table if registration is received prior to Aug. 15. Space is limited. For more information on sponsorship, registration or attendance, call Denise Nohejl at 544-5206.

Sponsorships still available for Oct. 18 Health Fair

BROOKSVILLE Sponsorships are still available for the 4th Annual Hernando County Health Fair, which will be held Saturday, October 18. The annual event has drawn as many as 2,000 visitors. Various sponsorship packages are available for as little as $500. The Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, located at 14494 Cortez Blvd. More than 65 local health care businesses share information, give demonstrations and provide free health screenings for the community. In addition, flu and pneumonia shots are available. Attendees may sample complimentary items from local food establishments and some of Hernando County's best entertainers perform free of charge. For more information on becoming an events sponsor, call Denise Nohejl at 352-544-5206.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets every Thursday

SPRING HILL The Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets every Thursday throughout the year at the Wellington Clubhouse, located at 400 Wexford Road. Past Rotarians always are welcome to visit. Those interested in becoming a member are encouraged to have lunch with group members at 11:45 a.m. every Thursday. For more information, call Brooks Edwards at 666-4107 or Josh Kelly at 666-0068. The Web site is located at www.shcrotary.com.

Chamber offers marketing opportunity

SPRING HILL The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is offering its members the opportunity to market their business with table top space at any of the upcoming monthly membership meetings. The cost for the table top is $50. For more information, call the chamber at 796-0697.

Dawn Center offers free speaker's bureau

SPRING HILL The Dawn Center, Hernando County's domestic and sexual violence shelter, has a free speaker's bureau available to organizations that are interested. Advocates at the center can offer seminars on domestic and sexual abuse and keys to prevention. Specialized and age-appropriate programs for children and teenagers are also available. For more information, call Morgan Moeller at 592-1288.

Local women's business network meets twice per month

SPRING HILL The Hernando County Home Business Women's Network group meets twice a month. The Spring Hill Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesday and the Brooksville Chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This is a non-compete group for women who are home-based, own their own store or office and are entrepreneurs. The members network to help one another promote products and services as well as helping in the community. For more information on meeting times and locations, visit www.hchomebusinesswomensnetwork.com.

Business Briefcase, compiled by Tony Holt, is published each Monday. News releases must be received by the Wednesday before the desired publication date. Items of interest include employee promotions, company openings, closings, expansions and relocations

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