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Citrus County Veterans Services Division is compiling a list of local businesses

The Working Group has scheduled a meeting as follows: Date: Thursday, Febru-

that offer veteran discounts. If you are a local business and would like to include your dis-

ary 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Location: Levy County Emergency Management, 7911 NE 90th

count information on this list, please call 527-5915 with a contact phone number, amount/

St, Bronson, FL 32621

type of discount and required proof of veteran status.

This meeting is open to all interested parties and to the general public. A Local

The Veterans Service Office provides guidance and assistance to veterans and

Mitigation Strategy (LMS) is a plan developed by the county to reduce and or eliminate the

their families to assist with navigation through state and federal VA systems and participate

risks associated with natural and man-made hazards. Without an approved LMS, a county

in coordination with local charitable organizations and businesses to ensure veterans and

will be unable to apply for many Federal grants, and the LMS must be updated every five

their families are receiving as much assistance as possible from the local community. For

years to remain compliant.

more information, please call the Veterans Service Office at 527-5915

Baked Steak Dinner

VA Clinic Enrollment

Our annual baked steak dinner will be held at Parsons Church. The date is Friday

LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-

Feb. 12th from 4:30- 6:30 and the cost is $7.00. We are located on 5850 Riverside Dr in

tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-

Yankeetown. There will be a drawing for a $50 money tree. Also you can bid on a painting

ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday Friday between 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.(2804 West

by Dot Carson. It is a silent auction that will be held until the St. Patrick's Day dinner on

Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD

3/17. Come join us for a delicious meal and fellowship. Take out available 352-447-2506.

214 for verification of military service. The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient ser-

Chili Cook-Off

vices to include Primary Care and Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and

However you like your Chili, you're sure to find it at the Yankeetown-Inglis Wom-

eligibility, contact Peggy Morris at 352-746-8004.

an's Club 30th Annual Chili Cook-Off. This year's event will be Saturday, February 20th,

Veteran Services Hours Cancelled at Homosassa Library on Feb. 18

11am-1pm at the clubhouse, #5 56th St., Yankeetown. Everyone is invited to enter their

Citrus County Veteran Services has announced they will not have a Veteran Ser-

favorite chili recipe; yours could be voted one of the tastiest three and win a cash prize.

vice Officer available at the Homosassa Library on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

First place wins $50, 2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10.

For assistance, please call 352-527-5915 to schedule an appointment at the office

Grab your friends and neighbors and come on down to taste all the delicious

Chili's for $7 and cast a vote for your favorite. The ladies of the club will have homemade

baked goods for sale which make the perfect afternoon snack. The Thrift Store will be open

Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy

for your shopping pleasure from 10am-2pm. If you have questions, call the Club at 352-

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19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. Members and their Guests are

447-2057 or email--yiwomansclub@gmail.com.

Annual Black History Program

The VFW NEEDS YOU to become a member and show your support for all our

On Friday, February 12, 2016 there will be a Black History program at the Levy

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Service Men & Women. VFW Post #8698 is currently having an open membership. Join County Court House, Courtroom A from 10:00 am until 12 Noon. The Honorable Danny

now, and your first year's dues are free. Your membership will help to maintain Veterans' rvShipp, Levy County Clerk of Court will give an introduction Crystalprogram & Homosassa

Se ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, for the River and intro-

benefits and support our National Home for Veterans. Please call or stop in for details on duce the speaker, Ms. Carolyn Cohens of Chiefland who is an accomplished artist and

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

how such a small amount benefits so many. This membership offer is good through Feb. 28, author. She will provide the main program on black history of Levy County. Mrs. Johnnie

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

Lee Brown Phillips will sing a tribute song during the program. The Levy County Visi-

FEBRUARY MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES: *MONDAYS - Bowling Tournament tors Bureau bsitbe assisting in the celebration by·hosting light refreshments in the lobby

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at 7:00 pm. *TUESDAYS - Dart Tournament at 7:00 pm. *WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (3rd with copies story.NewscasterABlack HistorymTrail brochure. Be sure to make plans

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Wednesday) the VFW Auxiliary meets at 5:00 pm, and the VFW Post 8698 meets at 6:30 to attend this informative program during February's Black History Month celebrations.

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pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00 pm. *On SATURDAYS, enjoy our "Sat-

THE CIVIL WAR IN LEVY COUNTY

urday Night Special" with $1.00 well drinks, from 6:00 pm until closing.

EmaiSaturday, February 13, 2016, the Levy County Historical Society will present

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Activities at Inglis AmVets

the second of three presentations about the invasion of the Civil War into Levy County.

William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone Everyone with an interest in the history and heritage of Levy County is invited to join us at

352-447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with this free event to learn more about this time in our history.

daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale,

The second in the three part series, "SALT - THE LIFELINE OF THE CONFED-

daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN ERACY," will be presented by Levy County Historian and author, Toni C. Collins. All

GUESTS ARE WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts presentations start at 2:00 PM and will be held at the conference center of the Cedar Key

at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - win- RV Resort, 11980 SW Shiloh Road, Sumner (12 miles west of Otter Creek).

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ner takes 80%; must be present and signed-in to win, and on Thursday, Feb. 11, the Trustee

Meeting will be held at 4:00 pm; the Ladies Auxiliary and Executive Board meetings will

be held at 4:30 pm; followed by the Post Meeting at 5:30 pm.

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