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The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Citrus County for a

holiday celebration on December 13 at 11:30 AM. It will be held at Van der Valk Restaurant

No Meeting in November for LWVCC

, 4543 E. Windmill Dr. , Inverness, 34453.

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will not be having their usual

The guest speakers will be Andrea Rea and Dr. Tom Hibberd who will share their

monthly meeting in November due to election activities at the library. In December, there

experience on the March to Washington- Spotlight on United Citizens.

will be a LWVCC Holiday Party at Van der Valk in place of the monthly meeting. The

There is limited seating and reservations are required by December 1 st.The lun-

League will resume their usual meetings starting January 10 th at the Coastal Region Li-

cheon is $20.00.with four menu choices. Haddock Sandwich or Lakeside Crispy Chicken

brary in Crystal River, at 10:15 AM. For more info please call 352-382-0032.

Wrap, both with cole slaw.Blue Cheese & Bacon Salad or the Chef's Special Vegetarian

Irrigation efficiency

Salad. Dessert and Coffee or Tea are included.Please remit check for $20.00 to LWVCC,

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Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

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P.O. Box 1903, Lecanto,Fl. 344460-1903 along with your choice of menu. Theme Baskets

gardening workshop on November 22, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 Coast

Hometown News for the Nature pm. Landscape irrigation is

and Share the Wealth drawings Available. Please call 352-382-0032 for more info.

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & consumption. Counties

supplemental, but often uses 50-70 % of total residential water SW Marion Irrigation

practices such as seasonal scheduling, catch can calibration and selection of drought tolerant Two seats Open on the Citrus Springs Advisory Board

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for

plants are essentialPhone: (352) 489-4588 water conserving landscape. Classes are

to creating a sustainable and Fax: (727) 362-4788

held at the Citrus Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com Path in the Citrus Springs Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking two qualified members

Email, County Extension Service Building located at 3650 W Sovereign

for a two year term that will begin on February 1, 2017. The term will expire on January

Lecanto.EPlease DebbieSteven Davis at 352 527-5708 to confirm your participation.

mail, contact Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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31, 2019. Eligible applicants must reside full time and own property within the boundaries

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of the Citrus Springs Municipal Service Benefit Unit as appointed by the Board of County

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The Citrus Springs Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at

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9:00am at the Citrus Springs Community Building, located at 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd

in Citrus Springs. The purpose of this board is to provide recreation services and facilities,

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street lighting, beautification and other essential facilities and municipal services for the

Citrus Springs area. Applications are due by November 30, 2016

Wildlife Park To Host November 26 Bird Walk

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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audu-

bon Society, will host a monthly bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday, November

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26, 2016. An experienced birder from Citrus County Audubon, will lead the walk on this

trail-- one of 19 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the West Section of the Great

Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Participants should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to

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the park's Visitor Center. The bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Binoculars and a field guide

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are suggested, but not required. There is no charge to participate in the bird walk on Pep-

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per Creek Trail. Pepper Creek Trail is approximately 3/4 mile in length and follows along

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the park's tram road, connecting the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 and the West entrance on

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Fishbowl Drive. Bird walks are planned monthly for November 26, 2016; and January 28,

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February 25, March 25, and April 22, 2017. For more information and to register, call (352)

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628-5445, ext. 1002 or (352) 628-5343.

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Free workshop to help dementia caregivers

The year-end holidays can be stressful even for individuals who enjoy normal

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health. For a person with Alzheimer's or dementia -- and their family caregivers -- the holi-

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days can be very difficult. The heightened social demands, parties, family gatherings, and

the increased noise and stimulation of the season are all disruptive to the quiet routine and

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reduced stimulation that people with dementia require. To address the situation, Compass

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dementia" at its office located at 3201 Wedgewood Lane in The Villages at 1:00 p.m. on

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 18, 2016.  one-hour  will be presented

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ag President of with Dementia LLC. While workshop is  the organizer has

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requested  attendees   reserve your  

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C.R. Boat Parade 14th Annual

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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016 Theme: Decorate for "Classic Characters

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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of Christmas" Time: Parade begins at 6:15pm Come watch the boat parade from any loca-

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

tion on Kings Bay to see SANTA before he takes off on his trip from the North Pole! FREE

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designated route and entry number will be given to each participating boat. For more infor-

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