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Homosassa AMVETS Post 89 will meet Thursday, November 5th at the Cootie

Letter to the Editor:

bldg on Veterans Drive in Homosassa, Fl. The meeting is at 6:30pm.

Re: Response to Charlie Botts' October 22, 2015 letter

Veterans Appreciation Week Scheduled Activities, October 31 November 15

The commission did not increase the town's budget by $600,000, as Mr. Botts as-

"Citrus County's 50th Anniversary, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans"

serted in his letter to the editor. The town obtained a $600,000 Community Development

Veterans Appreciation Concert, NCCB, Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 p.m., First United Meth-

Block Grant (CDBG) through the federal government to repair or replace the homes of nine

odist Church, Homosassa; Sun,

citizens of Inglis. The availability of these grants was published along with criteria and

Nov 1, 2:30 p.m., Cornerstone Baptist Church, Inverness. For more information,

information regarding application and selection. The HUD house Mr. Botts mentioned was

contact Cindy Hazzard, 601-7397; nccommunityband@earthlink.net.

awarded through a CDBG several years ago, and the individual defaulted on the grant so the

Veterans in the Classroom, Nov 2 15. To volunteer contact Bob Crawford, 270-

house reverted to the town. The proceeds from the sale of that house will hopefully be used

9025; baddogusmc@tampabay.rr.com or Tim Holme, 597-3884, tholme@tampabay.rr.com.

to benefit other citizens in Inglis. Had Mr. Botts attended any of the six budget workshops

Veterans Flea Market, Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Stokes Flea Market. To

or the two budget hearings, he would have known this. The remainder of Mr. Botts' letter

schedule a free table for a Veterans Service Organization, send VSO letter request to Stokes

contains much misinformation. My suggestion to him and all other citizens of Inglis would

Flea Market, 5220 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461.

be to attend town meetings the 1st Tuesday of each month and see firsthand what the

Veterans Social, Fri, Nov 6, 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m., AL Post 155. Sponsored by 40

commission is doing. That way, each of you can make an informed decision based on your

& 8. $7 at door. For more information, contact John Kaiserian, 746-1959; johnk40and8@

own knowledge when election time comes in March 2016.

Bob and Betsy Webb, Inglis

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 Poker Run, Sat, Nov. 7, Crystal River Mall. Sponsored by Amer-

ican Legion Riders 155. Registration, 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact

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

Gordon Marsh 956-357-4312; chewytwo2@gmail.com.

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

Veterans Fair, Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Crystal River Mall. Opening

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com ·ceremony 9:45 a.m. For more information, contact Duane Godfrey, DAV #158, 794-3104;

history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com

mgodfrey222@gmail.com.

Military Ball, Sat, Nov 7, 5:30 p.m., West Citrus Elks, Homosassa. Sponsored by

Marine Corps League Citrus Det. 819. Tickets $35. For more information, contact Morgan

Patterson, 746-1135; mpatterson41@tampabay.rr.com.

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Activities Inglis VFW

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Inglis VFW Post 8698 

19 and County Rd. 40 light; 

  traffic  phone 352-447-3495. ·Friday, Oct. 30, and EVERY

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5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788     

Service Dogs for Veterans

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Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.comVeterans Helping Veterans Central Florida Service Dogs, Inc. is launching a new

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Members : Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County show off their Sqords, purchased with grant

program to help our veterans receive much

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money from TD Bank. TD Bank representative Alpa McGaughey, far left, joins the members

dogs can be as long as 10 years. With your help we can greatly shorten the wait time for a

along with Data Analyst Jennifer Crump and CEO Cindi Fein. Sqord is a youth friendly fitness

properly trained service dog. Statistics show that 22 veterans commit suicide daily. Time

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tracker (without a GPS) that combines avatars, rewards and the ability to issue challenges

and again it has been demonstrated that service dogs can help those with PTSD and other

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among groups within Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County.

injuries cope. Here's the basic concept: veterans volunteer to train a service dog for other

veterans. Central Florida Service Dogs' training director, Amy Derry, has been training

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dogs professionally for 23 years. During that time she has trained many types of service

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dogs. But, just as importantly, she excels at teaching people how to teach dogs. And that's

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when the magic happens! We need all types of volunteers, not just trainers. You need not

be a veteran to participate. Interested? Come to our brain storming session on Monday, Nov.

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 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills Questions? Call

16, 1:00, Central Ridge Library: 425 W.

Email: JoeCino@FearNoEvilGuns.com

Amy 

Derry at (352)7946314.

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Activities  Inglis AmVets

OPEN: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm,

for breakfast,am. Tickets are on sale, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Draw-

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ing, heldSundays at6:15 QUALIFIED GUESTS ARE WEL- COME; please contact

on   pm.

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the Post at 352-447-4473 for details. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings, all

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day, Karaoke with Dennis at 4:00 pm, and Darts at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURS- DAYS,

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wear a Red Shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our food bank, and your second

drink is FREE; then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." On HALLOWEEN - SATUR-

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