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Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

gardening workshop on December 22, 2015 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Once established the right

Local Sierra Club Presents Workshop

plant is often sustainable without additional supplemental watering. Choosing appropriate

Homosassa Library, 4100 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa FL 34446 Tri-county

plant materials, planting them correctly and managing them wisely will ensure a garden's

Working Group of Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club will present Water Works: Stand Up

success. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650

and Act Now at the Homosassa Library on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM to

W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm

4:15 PM. Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now is an interactive, presenter- led PowerPoint

program that translates scientific facts into common language, detailing the specific impact

of Florida's and especially the tri-county's (Citrus-Levy-Marion) water problems on jobs,

Inverness Christmas Parade

property values, lifestyles, ecotourism and most importantly, our drinking water.

Plans for the annual Inverness Christmas parade is in full swing. The Citrus

County Chamber of Commerce will hold the Inverness parade on Saturday December 12,

Historic Courthouse Museum Features New Toy Exhibit

2015. The parade will celebrate the theme of "May the Christmas Force be with you. Ap-

The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum announced the opening of a new exhibit,

plications for floats are available on the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.

"Christmas Joy for Girls and Boys Toys through the Decades", to be featured in the John

Citizens and businesses are encouraged to enter floats in the following cat-

Murray Davis rotating exhibition gallery through the end of January.

egories: Commercial, Non Commercial, Religious and Marching Units. The parades are

The exhibit, described as a snapshot of toys throughout the decades, features toys

open to all groups, businesses and residents of Citrus County and surrounding areas. The

and the story's from over 100 years. Playthings expand our imagination and teach us cre-

Inverness Parade will travel through town at high noon. Leaving from Montgomery Avenue

ative and innovative ways. They help kids to learn how to socialize, play, interact, grow and

the parade will travel south along Main Street and conclude at Highlands Avenue. Spon-

develop self-regulation and control skills.

sorships are available. Contact the Chamber office at 352-795-3149 for more information.

"Toys have been a part of us since the beginning of time and we are so grateful

for the outpouring of toys on loan to make this exhibition possible," stated Kathy Turner Beverly Hills Woman's Club

The Beverly Hills Woman's Club is sponsoring the following two events to raise

Thompson, Citrus County Historical Resources Manager. "A request for toys was made and

the response has been incredible. One oldest and most beautiful toy on display is a mid-19th funds for their scholarship and for the Boys and Girls Club:

January 23, 2016 - Carol Kline in Concert "Country Boots and Diamonds". This

century Civil War era doll. The body is made from leather, human hair, and the head is of

porcelain. Our volunteers, members and community at large have been wonderful in loaning concert is being held at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills.

Tickets are $10/person and free cake and coffee is included. Please call Rosella Hale at 352-

to the museum these special family keepsakes for us to share with all."

"Christmas Joy of Girls and Boys Their Toys through the Decades" is free and 746-2545 for tickets.

February 6, 2016 - Bus trip to Tampa Bay Downs. The cost is $50/person and

open to the public. For large groups, it is recommended to call to schedule a tour before the

exhibit departs at the end of January. The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum can be reached includes the bus, admission, racing form and reserved seating, great buffet, and photo opt

in the winner's circle. Bingo and Share the Wealth is available on the trip down. The bus

for more information at (352)341.6436 or e-mailkatherine.turner@citrusbocc.com.

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leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the vacant Winn Dixie Shopping Center in Meadowcrest and re-

Certified Pool Operator Course Offered in December

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

AdvertisCitrus County Parks and Recreation will NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties turns by 6:30 p.m.. Checks (which are your reservation and can be dated January 1, 2016)

ing at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, be hosting a Certified Pool Operator

should be mailed to Rosella Hale, 84 Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Florida 34465.

course on Wednesday,3 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida17, 2015 from 9am to 4pm

509 December 16 and Thursday, December 34446

Checks should be made out to the Beverly Hills Woman's Club. These two events are open

both days. This class will be(352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788 located at 3425

Phone: located at the Citrus County Canning Center,

to the public and it is encouraged to make your reservation asap.

W. Southern Street in Lecanto. The cost is $249.00 per student, which includes the cost of

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

Email Debbie Russell, questions or need registration information, please call Volunteer Orientation in Lecanto December 10

course and the,exam. If you have Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Bicentennial · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com and the Nature Coast will provide General Orientation for individuals

enewscaster.comPark Pool at 352-795-1478.

who are interested in learning more about Hospice volunteer opportunities. The class will

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

be held on Thursday, December 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Wings Education Center

located at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path in Lecanto. The orientation provides an overview

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of Hospice philosophy and history. For additional information or to reserve a seat for the

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Volunteer Orientation, please call the Volunteer Department at 352-527-2020.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to meet December 15

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The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday,

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December 15 at 5 p.m. in Room 135 at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 West

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Marc Knightoninmeetingcalled to review and score

 Court  Lecanto. This special  has been 

applications receivedfor for Developer Strategy

  Citrus County SHIP funds  Non-for-Profit

2015-2016. ForCitrus County 352-527-7520.

 further information,  Housing Services at 

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Residential  Program starting

Since December 5 Citrus County Solid Waste Division is now offering a Residen-

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tial Mulch Program starting December 5, providing course and fine mulch free of charge.

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During the first two weeks of the program, citizens will be limited to 4 scoops (approxi-

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mately 2 cubic yards). On Tuesday through Friday, staff will be available from 9:00 to

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10:00 am to load mulch for citizens, and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. If citizens

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do not require assistance, they may visit during regular landfill business hours. Citizens are

required to have a tarp to cover the mulch in their vehicle and are asked to use Lane 1 when

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arriving at the landfill to receive mulch. The County reminds everyone this program is

for residential customers only. For more information, please call Solid Waste Management

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