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Community Events

History of the Park Set for March

The history of Homosassa and the Park will be highlighted during the month of

Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly

March at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Displays on our area's heri-

Energy Assistance is available for those 60 and older who are having problems

tage will exhibited in the Park's Visitor Center on US 19 and in the Discovery Center from

keeping their home warm during the winter or cool during the summer. What Assistance

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 through the end of the month. Special exhibits on this subject will

does EHEAEP provide? Electricity bill payment

also be displayed all month in the Discovery Center.

Purchase energy related supplies such as fuel, fans, space heaters, wood, air con-

rash'n Treasures

ditioners Repair heating and cooling systems Who is Eligible? Households with at least

Calling all collectors and all pickers! The Community of Catholic Women (CCW)

one person who is 60 years or older with an energy crisis An energy crisis is a shut off of

of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting a Trash'n Treasures Fund Raiser, Friday, March

electricity or impending cut-off, lack of fuel, fans, wood, blankets and heater, or a broken

31 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, April 1 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center,

heating /cooling system.

6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Sale items will include an interesting variety

Must meet income guidelines by household size

How do I Apply: Call the

of practical and decorative household items, books, vintage jewelry, plants, small furniture

ELDER HELPLINE for the EHEAEP Service Provider in your area 1-800- 963-5337 or

and toys. All proceeds are used for charitable work within and outside our parish No cloth-

1-800- 96-ELDER, Monday Friday, 8-5 p.m., Voice mail available after hours.

ing or Exercise equipment will be accepted. The monthly Flea Market held on the first

Florida-friendly fertilizing workshop, March 21

Saturday of the month will be outside on Saturday. For more information, contact Gloria

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

McCune at 330-671- 7242.

gardening workshop on March 21, 2:00-3:30 pm, at the Citrus County Extension Service

"Portrait of a Bride" event

building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. This program will discuss proper

Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace

Florida Friendly fertilization practices developed by the University of Florida. This work-

Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6

shop will instruct you on proper fertilization practices, including soil testing, knowing when

Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait

and how to apply fertilizers and effective irrigation practices after fertilizer application.

of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from

Please contact Steven Davis at 352-527-5708 to confirm your participation.

her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20

to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will

Water Conservation Expo, Homosassa, March 24

be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.

More than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes, each year, from

We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the

easy-to-fix leaks. That s why Citrus County Utilities is participating in the Environmental

church and charitable contributions.

Protection Agency s (EPA s) annual "Fix a Leak Week," March 20 through 26. Concerned

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt

with preserving our water supply, Citrus County Utilities and Sugarmill Woods Association

Saturday, April 1.2-17, 10 Am To 2 Pm. At Withlacooche Technical College, Rte.

are hosting a "Fix a Leak Week" Water Conservation Expo on Friday, March 24, 1:00-4:00

44, Inverness. Donation: $5 Per Person, 10 And Under Free. Easter Costume Contest For

pm, at the Sugarmill Woods Country Club, located at 1 Douglas St, Homosassa. All citizens

Animals And Humans. Prizes Awarded! This event is sponsored by A Greener Side Haven

are encouraged to attend and learn more about saving our water.

,Inc. We currently house 60 to 70 dogs at one time, along with approximately 20 cats, and

Starting a Home-based Food Business?

15 horses.

Thinking about opening a Home-based Food Business? Are you interested in sell-

ing food products that you make in your own home? Do you want to sell your home-made

Solar Presentation

baked goods, candies, preserves, and more to the general public? If so, you don't want to

Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club will present Solar:

miss this workshop! This workshop will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, May

Unlimited Energy for the Sunshine State at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal St.,

1st and will run every Monday until May 15th, at the UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County

Crystal River, FL 34428 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto, FL 34461. For more information contact

Friends of the Community Centers Yard Sale

Stephanie Clamer at sclamer@ufl.edu or call 352-527-5700.

The Friends of the Community Centers are having their first annual Yard Sale at

Spring Career Fair

Central Citrus Community Center, for the week of March 20, 2017 to March 24, 2017. The

Citrus County Spring Career Fair takes place Thursday, March 23 at CF's Cit-

sale will be open each day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations for the sale are being ac-

rus County campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, in Lecanto. More than a dozen employers

cepted now at the Central Citrus Community Center, located in the Citrus County Resource

are lined up for the event: Aflac, ASB Financial, Auto Customs, Benefit Advisors, Citrus

Center, 2084 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL. The proceeds of the sale will help

County Sheriff's Office, Citrus County Fire Rescue, Episcopal Children's Services, Florida

the "Friends" to enhance the Community Centers in Citrus County. For more information

Department of Corrections, Health Matters, Home Instead Senior Care, Key Training Cen-

please call (352) 527-5993.

ter, Middlesex and Teleiman, LLC. Free career fair preparation assistance is available at

Veterans Treatment Court seeks volunteer male mentors

CareerSource CLM career centers. For more information, call 800-434-JOBS, ext. 1200.

Being a Veterans Treatment Court Mentor doesn't take a lot of time... and it may

change the life of a fellow vet. The unique piece about Veterans Treatment Court is the pres-

ence of volunteer veteran mentors for the participants. Male veterans are matched with male

mentors and female veterans are matched with female mentors. The mentors act as sponsors

iver Retreat Spa

to help support the veteran and guide them to a successful outcome.

The Veterans Treatment Court model requires regular court appearances (a bi-

weekly minimum in the early phases of the program), as well as mandatory attendance at

treatment sessions and frequent and random testing for substance use (drug and/or alcohol).

Veterans respond favorably to this structured environment given their past experiences in

the Armed Forces. However, a few will struggle and it is exactly those veterans who need

a Veterans Treatment Court program the most. Without this structure, these veterans will

reoffend and remain in the criminal justice system. The Veterans Treatment Court is able to

ensure they meet their obligations to themselves, the court, and their community.

Veterans wishing to act as a Veterans Treatment Court Mentor may contact Kelly

Kell, Supervisor of the Court Alternatives Program at: 352-341-7035 or Kelly.Kell@citrus-

bocc.com.

The Center for Victim Rights Needs Help With iPad

Email addresses, files, emails, searches, etc. clean up in general and getting rid of

all unnecessary downloads. I'm sure there is more but I don't even know what to ask for at

this point. If you can donate your time please contact Cynthia at 352-628-6481.

ARE YOUR TAXES TOO HIGH?

Contact MIKE GUDIS, Enrolled Agent

For PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION

MIKE GUDIS

352-564-0246 Cellular

352-795-2044 Land Line

Email: moneymike@mindspring.com

AN ENROLLED AGENT IS QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE IRS