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holding a food drive in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., who once asked "What are you

doing for others?" The goal is to help our local food pantries serve the citizens of Citrus

County by providing nutritional food for their families.

Non-perishable food donations will be collected through January 16. Collection

boxes will be set up around the county, including at the Lecanto Government Building,

Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto, Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto, both

Citrus County Tax Collector s Offices, the Citrus County Courthouse, and Citrus County

Libraries. For a complete list of collection locations, please call (253) 249-1275.

Martin Luther King devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and op-

portunity for all and voiced that everyone has a role to play making America what it ought

to be. By serving on this day and throughout the year we honor Dr. King and help realize his

dream of equality and opportunity for all. We are encouraging residents to gather friends,

neighbors, church groups, clubs and civic organizations to join us in supporting these proj-

ects by registering to volunteer.

Tigerlily - She's a sweet natured bronze and

The public is welcome to join us 10:00 12 noon on Saturday, January 17 to sort,

Scotch is a little, Cutie, 5 y/o, n/m, white orange tabby female who is already spayed

count and pack the non-perishables that will go out to our local pantries. There will be light

with black spots, a Chihuahua or a Chihua- and about 19 months old. She's been at the

refreshments at the event, and you are encouraged to register ahead of time. Organizers of

hua x Rat Terrier mix? He is sweet, submis- shelter since mid-May, and seems to be get-

this special Day of Service are Nature Coast Volunteer Center, Retired & Senior Volunteer

sive, very shy at first but also very affec- ting lonely and sad. She enjoys sitting in a

Program, and the Board of County Commissioners. For more information or to register for

tionate. He likes to be held and cuddled or lap, but can be shy and timid at times. Tiger-

the event, please contact the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at (352)-249-1275 or via e-mail

just follow you around where ever you go, lily needs to find her forever home soon, and

atncvc@bocc.citrus.fl.us.

Scotch just likes your company. Chihua- we feel sure she will settle in with her new

huas, especially the deer type, and Rat Ter- family quite easily. Please come meet Tiger- Training Offered to Become Animal Foster Home

Citrus County Animal Services invites you to attend an information/training ses-

riers, usually have a quiet, loving attitude. A lily and consider giving this lady her loving,

forever home! Her adoption fee is only $15 sion on becoming a foster home for shelter animals to be held onWednesday, January 21

Humane Society of Central FL Pet Rescue,

Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, - a bargain, since you'd be buying a whole starting at 10:00 am. The training will be held in the training room at the Citrus County

lotta love! Her Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 Center located at 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy in Lecanto.

therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus County 5093 S. Orwell ID number is 22689287.

Animal Services is seeking foster homes in which to place a pet that has been with

and adjoining county areas. If you are within Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727)Ani-

Please contact Citrus County 362-4788

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Rd. us a Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

these areas, see this dog and other little dogs mal Services, located at 4030 S. Airport Russell, length of time and requires a little extra promoting to find them a loving home. We also,

at our weeklyeSaturday Adoption. .com · newscasterarchives.comCitrus County Fair- from time to time, have animals who need a loving hand and a place to recuperate after sur-

in Inverness, (behind the · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com

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If you must give up your little dog grounds, off U.S. Hwy. 41). Call the shelter gery or recover from an illness. We also seek foster homes for puppies and kittens that are

too young for adoption.

at 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093.

phone us at (352)527-9050.

By becoming a foster caregiver to these animals you may get the chance to spend

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quality time with some tiny kittens, teach a dog how to love and be loved, or assist an in-

jured cat or dog to get back on their feet thanks to your care and attention. It's an immensely

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rewarding experience, and it saves animals lives in a very direct way. This training is re-

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quired to become a foster caregiver.

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Please RSVP to Billie Lombardo, Citrus County Animal Services Volunteer Coor-

dinator at Billie.lombardo@bocc.citrus.fl.us or call 352-746-8408.

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American Folk Music Concert Feb 8th

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The League of Women Voters of Citrus County has invited Atwater - Donnelly to

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perform at a Pine Ridge home on February 8th. From 3:00 PM to

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5:00 PM. This talented duo has researched and performed Ameri-

can Debbie The ad is great over the country .They are marvel-

Folk music and dance all and the Q of H

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ous is approaching $9000.00. Thank you

musicians who will play a number of instruments while they

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chronicle and educate the audience about women in our folk music.

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This performance will benefit the LWVCC.

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The tickets are $15 which includes refreshments and snacks

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provided by the LWVCC. Please call 352-746-0655 for reserva-

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tions. Checks should be remitted to LWVCC, P.O. Box 643, In-

verness, Fl. 34451-0643.

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The League of women Voters, a nonpartisan political or-

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ganization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase

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understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education.

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County Offices closed to observe MLK Holiday

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Citrus County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in obser-

vance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The county landfill will be open from 8:00 am to 2:30

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pm on January 19, but Administrative Offices will be closed. Libraries will be closed on

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Monday, January 19. All Community buildings will be closed on January 19. Boat ramps

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and parks will be open for public use and Bicentennial Pool will be open until4:00 pm.

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Animal Services will be closed on Monday, but will resume normal hours on Tuesday.

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