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On very cold nights, as you bring in the pets and cover the tender plants, do you

ever wonder if there are people sleeping out in the cold? Unfortunately, there are , and right

Writer's Workshop in March

here in Citrus County.On Tuesday April 12 th, Barbara Wheeler , Citrus County Director of

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

the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition , will speak at the LWVCC meeting 10:15 AM . This

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

will be held at the new League meeting location at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 Crystal

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

St., Crystal River. Barbara is a dedicated ally to the homeless and needy in our county.

Point of View Is It?" will cover one of the most important aspects of writing a novel. Correct

The League has also invited the beloved and colorful Jo Le Count, also known

point of view is often a make or break concept in a writer's first book. The meeting starts at

as" Mama Jo, Queen of the Hobos" .Mama Jo has lead a very interesting life, committing

10:00 and visitors are always welcome. For additional information call Linda Tillis at 352-

decades of service to the homeless. She became a trusted advocate and voice for this aban-

doned culture, in an unmapped territory, resulting in a cache of uncommon knowledge and

Telephone Reassurance Program Offered for Isolated Seniors

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

5th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival at Cooper St. Park

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

Fort Cooper State Park Plan to attend this year's Annual Bluegrass Festival, Sat.,

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

April 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S.

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

Old Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival

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

features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn

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

chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under

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

our old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance

tickets are $7/adults, children under 12, free and can be purchased at the Fort Cooper of-

Citrus County Genealogical Society

fice or at the gate the day of the event for $10/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the

is coordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are:

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The topic will

"Sassafras", "Dim Lights", "Backwater", "Kentucky Sleepy Hollow" and "Sonya Stratton

be "Family Tree Maker in 2016 and Beyond." Rick Mau will talk about the changes in

the genealogy software program, Family Tree Maker, after it has gone out of business and

has been taken over by another company. Also he will describe the problems involved in

K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive Notice

transferring information from Family Tree Maker to another software program. Guests are

The next blood drive for Our Lady Of Grace, K of C Council 6168 is scheduled

welcome to attend. For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

for Saturday, April 16, 2016, the third Saturdayin April, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of

Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Speak Up for Solar Energy

The League of Women of County the efforts of Floridians for

 Citrus  is joining

Springtime is a time of new life, so please consider giving the gift of life to your

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Solar Choice in conducting a town News for the amendment to the Florida Constitution community, your family, friends, and neighbors. Participating in this spring drive has the

Home petition drive for an Nature Coast

that would limit or prevent government and electric utility imposed barriers to supplying

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties dual benefit of providing a great feeling for the donor and a priceless, irreplaceable gift to

local solar energy.This3 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

509 would appear on the 2016 election ballot. For more info please call those in need. Please join us at this drive.

352-382-0032 or visit lwvcitrus.org.

In addition to receiving a mini-physical evaluation, there will be a complimentary continen-

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

tal breakfast and tokens of appreciation for all donors. If there are any questions call Life

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enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com Egg-Stravaganza March 26

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will be hosting a Spring EGG-

stravaganza starting at 8:00 am in the field behind the main entrance and Visitor Center of

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the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Thousands of eggs will be avail-

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able for children to find. Children will be divided into three age groups. Plastic eggs will

then be redeemed for candy. Finders of the Gold and Silver eggs in each age group will win

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an age appropriate prize. Families should arrive early to register their children and to meet

the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters.

There is no charge to participate in the Spring EGG-stravaganza. Regular park

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admission applies for entrance into the Wildlife Park. Participants are encouraged to bring

non-perishable food toWeFood

 items to be donated   Care  Pantry.

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For more Information, please call Rene  (352)   1004 or

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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-St. Johns Sierra Club, launch their online fundraiser, "WIN YOUR JULY 4 HOLIDAY

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WEEKEND (and much more!) HERE!" at http://ssjsierraclub.eventbrite.com. Ticket sales

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

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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