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Fort Cooper State Park, Inverness Florida The sound of musket volleys and the

smell of gunpowder will greet visitors to Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City

League of Women Voters Third Annual Luncheon

Road in Inverness as it celebrates Fort Cooper Days on March 12 and 13. Experience

The LWVCC will be celebrating their third year anniversary with a luncheon at the

Florida's history...the April 1836 skirmishes of the Second Seminole War on the shores of

Citrus Hills Country Club, 505 E. Hartford St., Citrus Hills, on Tuesday, March 8 th , 10:30

Lake Holathlikaha. Watch as volunteers re-enact an attack between a tribe of Seminoles

am. to 1:30 pm. Rebecca Bays, Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority,

and members of the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers. Re-enactments occur at 11 a.m.

will be the guest speaker.There will be a Share the Wealth drawing and Theme Gift Baskets

and 2:00 p.m. each day. Come and enjoy modern and period artisans, living history dem-

onstrations, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission: Adults through 13 yrs. old $6.00,

For the luncheon there will be a choice of 3 entrees, Spinach Strawberry Salad

12 yrs. and under are free. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Cooper.

with Basil Tomato Soup, Glazed Pork Loin or Lemon Tilapia with a vegetable, potato au

gratin and salad . Coffee or iced tea and dessert , included. The tickets are $20.00, paid in

Organizing For Action Citrus Meeting

advance with reservations required.The deadline for reservations is Feb. 24 th.All interested

The Citrus County Chapter of Organizing for Action (OFA Citrus) Meeting is

men and women are invited.Please call early as seating is limited. For more information

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Angelotti's Restaurant at 130 Heights Ave. in

please call 352-382-0032 or visit the League websitewww.lwvcitrus.org.

Inverness. OFA Citrus is a Nonpartisan group that works on Local, State and National

issues. If you are interested in helping both OFA and Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense

Genealogy Seminar

In America make change within our government we encourage you to attend. This month

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will host a seminar on February 20 from

we will be welcoming new members and working on our Gun OFA Citrus believes in

10:00 to 2:30 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Highway. The speak-

building our organization from the ground up, one conversation at a time, whether that's

er, Drew Smith, will talk about Using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com to Build Your Basic

at a meeting, one on one or on Facebook. We are committed to working on the issues that

Family Tree; Online Search Techniques to Make You Efficient and Effective; DNA Testing

affect each of us. For more information please contact Raymond Hardy at 352-201-1306.

and Other Brick Wall Techniques. Cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Bring

your own brown bag lunch. Registration forms at www.citrusgenealogy.com or call Mary

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-

day, February 17, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle

The 20th Annual Trash `N' Treasure Sale

At Faith Lutheran Church, Crystal Glen Subdivision, Lecanto (off 490 & 44). The

in Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is respon-

Ladies of Faith are again hosting the T'n'T Sale on Fri 2/19 and Sat 2/20 from 9 am to 2

sible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within the county.

pm. All kinds of "stuff" for the kitchen, the home, the garden and garage, clothing, shoes,

Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

books and some jewelry and Christmas items too. Also includes a wonderful bake sale! We

who represent the registered voters of their precinct. There are Precinct Committeemen and

will also be featuring beautiful new handmade quilts. Proceeds from this sale support lo-

Committeewomen positions open for many Citrus County precincts. If you are interested in

cal, state, national and international missions! A Thrivent Event. Our trash could be your

reaching out to fellow Democrats in your precinct and helping increase Democratic voter

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turnout, please attend the February 17 meeting. Citrus County Democrats believe in effec-

tive and efficient government that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care, a

Career Expo and Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Open House at Withlacoochee Technical College

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, and training & SW exciting new career

Who: Anyone interested in attending WTC NE Citrus for an Marion Counties

healthy environment and an economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed. For

including Sophomores-Juniors-Seniors! What: Meet theFlorida 34446 program and shop

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, instructors, tour

more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee

areas, ask questions When: hursday, March 10, Fax: (727) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where:

Phone: (352) 489-4588 2016 from 362-4788

Chair, at 352-209-8651.

WTC, 1201mailMain Street, Inverness, FL ¨ Parents are welcome to attend with students Sierra Club Presents Free Program

E W. , Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

¨ You mustmail, your ownRussell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com WTC

E have Debbie transportation to and from WTC (sorry, no busses!) ¨ Enter

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.comMarch 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon Central Ridge Library, 425

at the east entrance off Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM) For W. Roosevelt Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465 Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St.

more information, contact WTC at 352-726-2430 ext. 4326

Johns Sierra Club will present Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now at the Citrus County

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Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00

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

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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,

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

Author Loretta C. Rogers presents a 

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"Write Romance Right." The presentation defines  sensuality levels used

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in romance novels, and explores a variety of steps to help writers create love scenes that

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will live on in readers' memories forever. Sponsored by Sunshine State Romance Authors,

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Inc.,anumbrellaofRomance Right" afree

   chapter of Romance Writers  America. "Write  is  

workshopthe HomosassaCommunityRoom, Saturday,20th. The 

 held in   Library   February  

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workshop begins at 1130 AM. Visitors are welcome to attend the business meeting from

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1030AM - 1130AM. In commemoration of heart month SSRA encourages visitors and

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members to wear red. For more information contact Judy Swinson atjudyswinson1948@

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