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Veterans Appreciation Week Scheduled Activities, Through November 15

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

Letter to the Editor:

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

Veterans Day Parade, Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 a.m., Inverness. Staging at CHS parking

area beginning 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Chris Gregoriou, 795-7000; allpres-

I find it necessary to respond to the letter to the editor submitted by one Monte-

verde titled "Dangerous Dogs". It is my intent to simply outline the facts.

Memorial Service, Wed, Nov 11, following parade, Old County Courthouse

1. Monteverde entered onto posted no trespassing property without the owner's knowledge

Heritage Museum, Inverness: For more information, contact Mac McLeod, 746-1384;

cmcleod670@earthlink.net.

2. The dogs bitten somehow "slipped their collars". A dog properly collared should not be

Veterans Day Luncheon, Wed, Nov 11, following memorial service: VFW 4337,

Inverness: Hosted by VFW 4337.

3. Ms. Bauer, Certified Animal Control Officer, did not receive a call because all parties

VSO Commanders & Auxiliary Presidents, local dignitaries and their guests are

trying to contact her were calling a wrong number, Monteverde knows this.

invited. For more information, contact John Lowe, 344-4702; thelowes@tampabay.rr.com.

4. The offending dog, an American Bulldog, was protecting it's territory, a fact recognized

Veterans Day Motorcycle Run from parade to Fallen Heroes Monument, Wed, Nov

by Florida law, and yes, the dog has all it's proper vaccinations.

11. Police escort from old Publix parking lot at 11:00 a.m. to monument. For more informa-

5. No, the owner of the dog does NOT live at the house, he was visiting his mother and NO

tion, contact Tom Voelz, 795-2884; tvoelz816@gmail.com.

the dog is not here in Inglis or Levy county.

The Great Florida Yard Sale , a fund raiser for veterans, along U.S. 19, Fri, Nov.

6. As to Ms. Bauer being unqualified, she has been in the animal care field since 1991, certi-

13; Sat, Nov 14; & Sun, Nov 15: For more information, contact Lori Greene 352-610-1306.

fied vet tech, etc. It is the norm that a new hire has to wait for a training course for certifica-

Activities at Inglis AmVets

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

tion. Therein lies the time of hire to certification.

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

7. When MonteverdeEmail, Tommeeting with the Mayor, my understanding was he didn't

requested a Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone

William Crow Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

care who attended as long Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com ·352-447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with

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In closing, by Florida law one cannot simply declare a dog to be "dangerous", daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale,

there are specific guidelines that need to be met, this situation doesn't. All parties concerned, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. QUALIFIED

including the Sherriff's department, agree that this is not a criminal matter. At most a civil GUESTS ARE WELCOME; please contact the Post at 352-447-4473 for details. This week,

WILD WEDNESDAY is also VETERANS DAY - Enjoy hamburgers and Hot Dogs with

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Conflict of interest? This matter conflicts with Monteverde's interests, therein lies all the fixin's - VETERANS EAT FREE PLUS THEIR SECOND DRINK IS FREE - along

his problem, he didn't get his way.

with our usual 50 cents wings, Karaoke with Dennis at 4:00 pm, and Darts at 7:30 pm. On

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Regards, Steve Warren, Certified Code Enforcement Officer

THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we have our Weekly 80/20 Drawing (winner takes 80%) at 5:00

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Service Dogs for Veterans

pm, followed by our Weekly $25 Drawing at 7:00 pm (winner must be present and signed

     On Thursday, Nov.   (second Thursday), the Trustee Meeting will be held

in to win)!     12, only 

Veterans Helping Veterans Central Florida Service Dogs, Inc. is launching aat4:00 Ladies and Executive Board Meetings will be held at 4:30 pm

  new   pm, the  Auxiliary

program to help our veterans receive much needed service dogs. The wait lists for service and the Post Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm. All day on RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a

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dogs can be as long as 10 years. With your help we can greatly shorten the wait time for a Red Shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our food bank, and your second drink is

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properly trained service dog. Statistics show that 22 veterans commit suicide daily. Time FREE; then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." SATURDAY at 6:00 pm, play double-

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and again it has been demonstrated that service dogs can help those with PTSD and other bonus "Show Me the Money." On SUNDAYS, breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am; on Sun.,

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injuries cope. Here's the basic concept:5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, dog for other Nov. 15 only, enjoy the LIVE MUSIC of Moses Greyhound Band during our usual Karaoke

veterans volunteer to train a service Florida 34446

veterans. Central Florida Service Dogs' training (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) training time of 3:00-7:00 pm; and at 6:15 pm, we hold our Weekly Queen of Heart DRAWING

Phone: director, Amy Derry, has been 362-4788

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dogs professionally for 23 years. During that time she has trained many types of service (approaching $6,000). On MADNESS MONDAYS, we serve Cajun Food, with a Special

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

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dogs. But, just as importantly,Email, Debbie Russell, Editor:to teach dogs. And that's Menu each week and a Bowling Tournament at 6:00 pm (NEW weekly activity)! On TUES-

she excels at teaching people how debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Websithe magic happens! We need · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com approaching $600)! We're having a Thanksgiv-

when tes: thenewscaster.com all types of volunteers, not just trainers. You need not DAYS, play Bingo at 5:00 pm (Powerball

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be a veteran to participate. Interested? Come to our brain storming session on Monday, Nov. ing dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 12:00 noon - EVERYONE IS WEL-

16, 1:00, Central Ridge Library: 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills Questions? Call COME!

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Amy Derry at (352)7946314.

Sale to Benefit Covenant Children s Home

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On November 21, from 9 a.m.

yard sale at 751 W. Olympia St., Hernando, with at least 50% of the proceeds to be donated

to Dunnellon.

the Covenant Children's Home in

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Each year the Citrus 

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50/50at

a  drawing  each meeting plus other events. The Covenant Children's Home is the

designated 

charity for 2015.

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Anyone wishing to donate items to this sale may contact any member of the Citrus

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Business Network, or call Liz Koehlinger, Marketing Director, 352-527-9790.

OPEN: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00- 2:00 

 & Saturday  am   pm

   

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