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Phillip Irish, Captain of the Salvation Army, will give a presentation at the League

of Women Voters of Citrus County meeting onFebruary 9 th, 10:15 AM at the Coastal Re-

Free Florida-Friendly Gardening Workshop

gion Library, 8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River, Fl.

Let's Plan a Florida-Friendly Landscape

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free garden-

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of ma-

ing workshop on January 26, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Plan before you plant is an im-

jor public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.All

portant concept when developing sustainable garden ideas. Basic principles of landscape

interested men and women are invited. For more info please call 352-382-0032 or e mail

design include: site evaluation, selection and placement of the proper materials and estab-

lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and visit our Face-

lishment practices for newly installed sustainable gardens. "What is and how to create a

book page, League of Women Voters of Citrus County.

Florida-friendly Landscape" is the theme of this workshop. Classes are held at the Citrus

County Extension Service building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please

Fishing Workshop For Charter Captains

contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.

New and established charter captains and fishing guides are invited to attend the

2nd annual "For-Hire" Fishing Workshop from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday, January 29,

SPECIAL EVENT- HOSPICE BOWLING CLASSIC; 8 PIN NO-TAP

Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1pm at SPORTSMEN"S Bowl Inverness. This is a

2016 at the Marine Science Station, located at 12646 W. Fort Island Trail in Crystal River.

benefit for Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. $15.00 entry fee includes Linage, Prize

Connect with experts in the community and get answers to business questions and

fund and Donation. Prizes, drawings and Fun for all.

challenges to keep you ahead of the competition. Hear some new ideas and proven advice

to grow your fishing business.

Nature Coast Friends of the Blues Surprise

You will be thrilled at the Museum cafe in Homosassa when Frances Pisacane

The pre-registration fee of $25 (payable by check or cash) includes materials,

(Fiddle) and Jasmine Hart (Guitar) perform their fiery rhythms and haunting original songs,

lunch, and refreshments. Make checks payable to "Citrus County BOCC" and mail or pay

as Juniper. Not only will every one love JUNIPER'S eclectic music and vocals with' ef-

in person at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1,

fortless and beautiful strings, but you will fall for Frances' 8 year old son Eugene when he

Lecanto, FL 34461. For more information contact Stephanie Clamer at sclamer@ufl.edu or

dances and plays the fiddle. Their specialty is Celtic and Appalachian music.

Genealogy Seminar

Come Jan 23 to the opening act at 1 PM. Juniper at 2 PM.The Cafe is at 10466 W.

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will host a seminar on February 20 from

Yulee Drive, Homosassa. $7. admission Food is available. Bring chairs. Rain date: inside.

10:00 to 2:30 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Highway. The speak-

Information 352-628-9411.

er, Drew Smith, will talk about Using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com to Build Your Basic

League of Women Voters Third Annual Luncheon

Family Tree; Online Search Techniques to Make You Efficient and Effective; DNA Testing

The LWVCC will be celebrating their third year anniversary with a luncheon at the

and Other Brick Wall Techniques. Cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Bring

Citrus Hills Country Club, 505 E. Hartford St., Citrus Hills, on Tuesday, March 8 th , 10:30

your own brown bag lunch. Registration forms at www.citrusgenealogy.com or call Mary

am. to 1:30 pm. Rebecca Bays, Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority,

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

will be the guest speaker.There will be a the Wealth drawing and Theme Gift Baskets

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5th Annual Best Friend Fest is scheduled for February 6

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Citrus County Animal Services will be sponsoring the Fifth Annual Best Friend

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

For the luncheon there will be a choice of 3 entrees, Spinach Strawberry Salad

with Basil Tomato Soup, Glazed Pork Loin or Lemon Tilapia with a vegetable, potato au Fest-An Animal Adoption Extravaganza on Saturday, February 6 at the Citrus County Audi-

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

gratin and salad . Coffee or iced tea and dessert , included. The tickets are $20.00, paid in torium from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is dedicated to promoting adoptions and educat-

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

advance with reservations required.The deadline for reservations is Feb. 24 th.All interested ing the public on ways to care for their furry friends.

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

The mission of this event is to bring as many local resources together as possible

men and women are invited.Please call early as seating is limited.

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com

For more information please call 352-382-0032 or visit the League websitewww. and to introduce citizens to the various rescues in our county. The event will include pet

rescues, groomers, veterinarians, and much more. A silent auction will be held to benefit the

Animal Services' Special Needs Fund. Bring in pet food for needy citizens and the partici-

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pant will be entered into a drawing for a prize.

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For more information about this event, please contact Outreach Coordinator Billie

Lombardo at 352-746-8400.

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Aerial Operations class being offered, Feb.8-12

The Citrus County SheriffOffice 40 hours Aerial Operations class in

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a 5-day training program, Feb. 8-12, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, at the Fire Training Center located

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at 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy. in Lecanto.Enrollment will be limited to 15 students. Tuitition

is $220. TocontactFritzbyphone my email at lfritz@

 register,  Linda    at 352-341-2151 or

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sh i r  s o g.

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Lectures and exercises will   principles and    in-

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cluding the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations. The cur-

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riculum includes classroom lectures and exercises emphasizing the tactical and safe place-

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ment of platform apparatus.

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Students must bring with them gloves, a hardhat and proper attire for master stream

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operations and aerial exercises, as they will be required to ascend and descend aerial ladders

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