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Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon Central Ridge Library, 425

W. Roosevelt Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465 Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St.

Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical College

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

Who: Anyone interested in attending WTC and training for an exciting new career

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

including Sophomores-Juniors-Seniors! What: Meet the instructors, tour program and shop

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

areas, ask questions When: Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where:

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

WTC, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL ¨ Parents are welcome to attend with students

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

¨ You must have your own transportation to and from WTC (sorry, no busses!) ¨ Enter WTC

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

at the east entrance off Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM) For

Free Florida-Friendly Gardening Workshop in March

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

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

Old Fashioned Bingo For Pet Lovers

ing workshop on March 22 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Fertilization of your lawn and landscape can

Remember the old fashioned bingo we used to play years ago? You know...the

be complicated. Using several steps including soil testing, when and how to apply fertil-

kind with no electronic equipment and speed games that you can't keep up with! On Sat-

izers and effective irrigation practices after application are essential to proper fertilization

urday, March 19th, SNIPPET will have just that! This is not your high-stakes bingo---just

practices. This program will discuss proper Florida Friendly fertilization practices devel-

fun for a good cause. For a $12 non-refundable donation, you will be able to play fun

oped by the University of Florida. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service

and easy bingo with a great bunch of animal lovers! A light lunch is included at 12:15 pm,

Building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at

followed by bingo at 1:00 pm. You`ll have a chance to win one of the many small prizes

352-527-5708 to confirm your participation.

or maybe a theme basket worth $25 or more. Everybody is welcome! Guys too, if you

Telephone Reassurance Program Offered for Isolated Seniors

dare! Seating is limited, so make your reservation soon. Call SNIPPET at 436-4268 today.

The Nature Coast Volunteer Center and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Admission will also be sold at the door as long as there is available seating. Mark your

(RSVP) are offering the Telephone Reassurance Program to isolated or elderly individuals.

calendar for March 19 at 12:15 pm at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc

This program is to create a sense of security through regular phone contact with one of our

Knighton Ct., Lecanto. All proceeds will be used to help Citrus County residents who need

trained volunteers. This program confirms safety and imparts care and concern at no cost

financial assistance to spay and neuter their pets.

to you. The Telephone Reassurance program will have a trained volunteer call you once a

Writer's Workshop in March

week or daily, Monday through Friday. Calling times vary from 8:00 am 4:00 p.m. If you

The Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. will host a workshop on March 26th at

think you could benefit from this program, or you would like more information, please call

the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S Grandmarch Avenue, Homosassa. The class is being

presented by multi-published author, Jessica Nelson and will explain point of view. "Who's

Point of View Is It?" will cover one of the most important aspects of writing a novel. Correct Free class: "Closing Your Seasonal Home"

The University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension Service is providing a

point of view is often a make orconcept first book. The meeting starts at

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10:00 and visitors are always welcome. Forfor the Nature Coastcall Linda Tillis at 352- free program on tips on leaving your home for extended periods. This is a program that will

Hometown News additional information

A70-e0ti8.ing at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties prepare your home inside and out, prevent mold & mildew, organize important papers, and

keep your home safe from disasters. The next class "Closing Your Seasonal Home" will be

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes- held on Tues., March 22, 2016 at 10:30 am. Pre-registration is appreciated. This free pro-

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

day, Marchmai2016 at Russell, the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle gram will be held at the Homosassa Public Library, located at 4100 S. Grandmarch Avenue

E 16, l, Tom 7 p.m. at Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

in Beverlymail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com respon- in Homosassa. For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus

E Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is

enewscae ter.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.

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

All programs and related activities sponsored for or assisted by, the Institute of

Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons with nondiscrimination with re-

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spect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, marital status,

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national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. For persons with disabilities requiring

special accommodations, please contact our office at least five working days prior to the

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program so that proper consideration may be given to the request. Our phone number is

(325) 527-5700. For the hearing impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Center Service

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Win A 3-Day, 4-Night July 4 Holiday For 5 On The Withlacooche River

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Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club, including Tri-County Working Group of Suwan-

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nee-S  Sierra Club,  their online fundraiser, "WIN YOUR 

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WEEKEND (and much more!)  

have begun, with thousands of dollars in prizes donated by area merchants. "Our top prize

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is a 3-day, 4-night July 4th weekend holiday in beautiful, fully furnished cabin on the

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Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon," said Whitey Markle, SSJ Fundraising Chair. For more

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information contact Whitey Markle, 352.595.5131 Whmarkle@Gmail.Com.

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