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

Veterans Service Office Searching for Veteran Discounts

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

Citrus County Veterans Services Division is compiling a list of local businesses

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

that offer veteran discounts. If you are a local business and would like to include your dis-

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

count information on this list, please call 527-5915 with a contact phone number, amount/

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

type of discount and required proof of veteran status.

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

The Veterans Service Office provides guidance and assistance to veterans and their

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

families to assist with navigation through state and federal VA systems and participate in

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

coordination with local charitable organizations and businesses to ensure veterans and their

book page, League of Women Voters of Citrus County.

families are receiving as much assistance as possible from the local community. For more

Fishing Workshop For Charter Captains

information, please call the Veterans Service Office at 527-5915

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.

League of Women Voters Third Annual Luncheon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

will be the guest speaker.There will be a Share the Wealth drawing and Theme Gift Baskets

5th Annual Best Friend Fest is scheduled for February 6

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

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

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-

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-

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.

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

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

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

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

Genealogy Seminar

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

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

pant will be entered into a drawing for a prize.

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

10:00 to 2:30 at the 093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

5 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Highway. The speak-

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

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

Lombardo at 352-746-8400.

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

Family Tree; ail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com Testing Aerial Operations class being offered, Feb.8-12

EmOnline Search Techniques to Make You Efficient and Effective; DNA

and Other mail, Wall Techniques. Cost $15debbienewscaster@gmail.com

EBrick Debbie Russell, Editor: for members and $20 for non-members. Bring

The Citrus County Sheriff s Office is offering a 40 hours Aerial Operations class in

enewscastown om · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.comMary a 5-day training program, Feb. 8-12, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, at the Fire Training Center located

your er.c brown bag lunch. Registration forms at www.citrusgenealogy.com or call · thehealthcaster.com

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

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

is $220. To register, contact Linda Fritz by phone at 352-341-2151 or my email at lfritz@

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Lectures and exercises will cover the principles and uses of aerial apparatus, in-

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-

ment of platform apparatus.

Students must bring  and proper attire for master stream

with them gloves, a hardhat

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operations and aerialasascend  descend aerial ladders

 exercises,  they will be required to and

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&Development FebruaryMeeting

Planning   Commission Cancels  18 

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The Planning & Development Commission (PDC) has announced there will not

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 on February 18,  The next two  the PDC will conducted

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as scheduled: January 21, 2016 and February 4, 2016. This board meets at 9:00 am at the

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Lecanto Government Building, Room 166, located at 3600 W. Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

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Music at the Museum Concert

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Next Music at the Museum Concert Be My Jazzy Valentine with Southern

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Exposure (Norm Bernard and Kim Evens on vocals) doors open at 6:00 p.m. being with a

social hour, music is 7:00 9:00 p.m., tickets are only $20, which includes appetizer. Best

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$20 night on the town deal. Historic Courthouse downtown Inverness on the Square 2nd

floor Courtroom at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Please call today 352.341.6428

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