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The Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection and Citrus County Animal

Services are offering an adoption special for the month of December. All dogs and cats over

Operation Welcome Home, Santa to Make Appearance

1 year-old will be $20.14 through December 31. Please call 352-746-8400 for questions.

December 26th, 2014, American Legion Post 155 Crystal River (on route 44). Din-

Citrus County Genealogical Society meeting

ner served at 4:45pm until 5:45pm. Planned dinner is steak. The ceremony will start prompt-

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet January 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the

ly at 6pm and we should be finished around 8pm at latest. Suggested to be there not later

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker

than 5pm to ensure you get a seat. Being honored is Army Sergeant Kane Mack,Operation

will be Lisa Louise Cooke of GenealogyGems.com. She will talk about "Google Earth for

Enduring Freedom, returning November 2014, Unit: Charlie Company 2-504 PIR, 820 Air-

Genealogists." She will demonstrate how photos, documents, maps and text can be added to

borne Division. Job: Forward Observer, Graduated Crystal River High School,Remains

Google Earth to create an exciting way to tell your family history stories. For questions call

on active duty and is single. Also being honored is Navy Operations Specialist 2nd Class

Mary Ann Machonkin at 352-382-5515.

(OS2) Corey Neal, Operation Enduring Freedom, returning October 2014,Unit: USS Wasp

(LHD1) Amphibious Assault Ship. Job: Security. Graduated Crystal River High School.

American Legion Post Host 5th Annual Polker Run

We plan to have Christmas for Neal's four children at some point during the ceremony with

BEVERLY HILLS-- American Legion Post 237, located at 4077 N. Lecanto Hwy., will host

Santa Claus present. We ask that you bring a present for OS2 Neal's children, one appli-

a benefit Poker Run on Saturday, January 31 with proceeds supporting American Cancer

cable to their ages of: 2 year old girl, 3 year old girl, 7 year old boy, 9 year old boy.

Society Prostate Cancer Research and patients and families served by Hospice of Citrus and

Whooping Crane Month at Wildlife Park

Whooping cranes will be highlighted during the month of December at Ellie Schil-

A $15 entry fee per rider will include a poker hand, a prize ticket and a meal at the end of

ler Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The Park is currently home to a pair of Whoop-

the run. Registration begins at 8:30 am at American Legion Post 237 in Beverly Hills. Kick

ing cranes, Peepers and Levi, who live in a natural habitat with a pond surrounded by grassy

stands are up at 10:00 am and the last bike in will be 4:30 pm when food will be served.

banks. The magnificent Whooping crane (grus Americana) is North America's tallest bird

The Fifth Annual American Legion Post 237 Poker Run will encompass six stops to

measuring 52 inches tall with a wingspan of 87 inches, and a weight of 12.8 pounds. They

include Amvets (Inglis), Giovanni's (Hernando), IR-RU Social Club (Inverness), Crystal

can live 20 to 25 years in the wild.

River Eagles (Homosassa), The Tipsy Frog (Homosassa) and Fat Daddy's (Crystal River).

The best hand will win the Poker Run and all vehicles are welcome to participate. Music

Model Trains on Display

will be provided by The 45s. There will be a silent auction, door prize raffles and a 50/50

Trains at the Holidays will return to the College of

drawing. For additional information on the Fifth Annual American Legion #237 Poker Run,

Central Florida for the 19th year, and as tradition continues,

call 352.746.5018 or John Roby at 352.341.5856.

Admission is free. Ocala Model Railroaders will conduct a

workshop and demonstrate the art of model railroads from

Inverness Walks

2:30-3:30 p.m. Visitors will be captivated by new and excit-

Back by popular demand! Special Additional Walk to Talk Place on January 9th

ing layouts and models, which include historic and holiday

due to large response! Beginning Friday, December 19, 2014, and brought to you by the

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themed layouts. The exhibit will be open daily during special

Citrus County Historical Society, take an escorted walking tour of about 1-1/2 hours of the

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gallery hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 30, but will

historicaling at Reasonable Rates the new theater coming forth and learn all about his-

highlights of Inverness. See for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. For more information call 352-873-5809.

toric preservation,5093 S. This walk includes moderateFlorida 34446 Hear stories about

as well. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, walking levels.

Free Open House Events at Three Sisters Springs

the fascinating history of Inverness and while experiencing 362-4788town charm of our

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) the small

The Three Sisters Springs property will host free Open House events. The Manatee area. Whatmail, Tom to start thePublisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

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3PM. All free open house events will include free shuttles from KingsbsitePlaza and

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Tour begins at shortly after 10:15 a.m. starting from the Old Courthouse Heritage

pedestrian and bicycle access. The Three Sisters Springs property will be closed only on Museum in downtown Inverness to begin the walk. Reservations only are required.

Thanksgivings Day and Christmas Day. For more information on the Open House events,

call the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge at 352-563-2088

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Tricky Tray Fund Raiser

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Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings begin

at 11:30 AM. Hometown News for the Nature Coast

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Serving Inglis, Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 orRiver andHomosassa

Our Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal more, & money

trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf, restaurants, super-

Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

markets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tickets for $5 for deposit

in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets. The·Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 447-5788

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The community is a Catholic Faith based organization and provides opportunities

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to Catholic women for spiritual growth, developing God-given talents, and establishing car-

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Herry's Market Day Held on the 2nd Sat. Monthly

LECANTO - The Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast Thrift & Gift Shoppes

present Herry's Market Day. Herry's Market Day is a yard sale featuring lots of cool items!

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