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Personal Hygiene items for the Troops Needed

We are collecting personal hygiene items to be sent overseas to our troops. Every-

LECANTO CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will kick off a series of workshops for U.S.

thing from toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, Chapstick, mouthwash, deodorant, q-tips, lo-

military veterans on Friday, March 28 beginning with an introduction to computer basics.

tion, etc. Hand games, search-a-word, soduku, crossword, cards, are also welcomed. They

The workshop takes place from 9-11 a.m. at the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion one-stop

can be dropped off Sat or Sun from 8 am-3pm at Howard's Flea Market N9 &11 at Yard sale

career center, 683 S. Adolph Point, in Lecanto. Workshops continue April 18 with Introduc-

for the Troops with Dorene. Or, you can call Cynthia (Bring Bowe Home Project) to meet

tion to Microsoft Office and May 16 with Introduction to Social Media.

up during the week at 352-628-6481.

Sessions are available at no charge and reserved exclusively for veterans.

Relay for Life

In Citrus County, there are approximately 4,000 veterans working or actively looking for

Mark Your Calendar for the Inverness/Lecanto Relay For Life. Fundraiser Benefits

work. Of those, 12 percent or about 500 are unemployed, according to the 2012 American

the American Cancer Society April 4, 2014 marks the date of the American Cancer Soci-

community Survey, the most recent available information on veteran employment from the

ety's popular Relay For Life of Inverness/Lecanto. The event promises to be an exciting

evening of live entertainment, fundraising and remembrance.

Michael Barrington, local veterans' employment representative (LVER) who

The "Lights, Camera, Relay!" themed event will begin at 6:00pm at the Citrus

served for 19 years in the U.S. Navy, said that service men and women possess myriad

High School football field on Friday, April 4 and continue for 18 hours to symbolize the fact

strengths developed through military experience, but often struggle with how to transfer

that cancer doesn't sleep. During the event participants will celebrate the lives of cancer

those skills to the civilian labor force, or how to market themselves to employers.

survivors, remember friends and loved ones who lost the battle and fight back against the

The computer basics workshop is designed for beginning computer users with little

or no prior experience. Participants will learn about the history of the personal computer and

The committee hopes to raise $130,000 through donations. A variety of sponsor-

basics about computer hardware such as the CPU, keyboard, mouse, printers, scanners and

ship opportunities are still available.

other peripheral devices. Refreshments will be provided. To learn more or to sign up for the

For more information on how you can participate in this event as part of a team,

session, call 352-249-3278, ext. 5200

sponsor or in-kind donor, contact Katie Mehl at(352) 344-6501.

Voter Education to be discussed on April 8th

Family Fun Day in the Park, April 5

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be having a presentation on

Families are invited to join in the fun and to learn more about what Citrus County

Voter Education, Voter Service and other related topics.

has to offer by attending "Family Fun Day in the Park" on Sat., April 5, in Crystal River.

The meeting will be held on April 8th, at the Coastal Region Library , 8619 W.

The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Little Springs Park, lo-

Crystal St., Crystal River at 10:15 am. All interested men and women are invited to attend.

cated at 123 U.S. Hwy. 19 (behind City Hall).

The LWVCC is an educational, nonpartisan organization. For more info please call 352-

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Family Fun Day in the Park is free to all children and families and will start with

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an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. and include kids' activities, face painting a picnic lunch

Free Class on Responsible Pest Management

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a free gardening pest

ServApplications acceptedDunnellon,Commissioners and Appeals & Homosassa

ing Inglis, Citrus County Board ofthe Code Review is currently accepting appli- management workshop on April 8, 2014 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Managing lawn and land-

Yankeetown, for County Hernando, Crystal River Board

scape pests requires regular inspection and pest identification knowledge to correctly survey

cations for the Codeess: 5093 Appeals Board (CRAB).

Addr Review and S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

PReview and Appeals Board reviews any locally proposed technical and successfully control infestations. Many pest problems can be seasonally anticipated

The Code hone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788

or eliminated through resistant plant material selection. Florida Friendly LandscapingTM

amendmentsbsites: TheNewscaster.com and makes recommendations to the Citrus

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practices use the least toxic method to manage pest problems in the landscape. Poor and

County Board of County Commissioners. It also hears appeals of code interpretations and

unnecessary pest management practices eliminate beneficial predator insects. Classes are

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makes decisions on variations and modifications concerning technical codes and standards.

held at the Citrus County Extension Service building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in

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It makes recommendations to the BOCC on changes to Article II, Chapter 18 of the Citrus

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

County Code., Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Applicants must have knowledge and experience in technical codes, i.e. design Free Instruction on Landscaping 401

Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a free workshop to dis-

professionals, contractors etc. Any questions please contact the Citrus County Building Di-

cuss designing a sustainable garden on April 22, 2014 from 2:00-3:30 pm. This workshop

will discuss establishment and maintenance of the lawn and landscape. Lawn areas in our

Service Dog Support Group Meets

Florida landscapes require more time, chemicals and supplemental irrigation than up north.

The service dog handlers support group meets every Tuesday and the Service dog

Best Management Practices will be discussed and identification of nutritional, insect and

organized play time and socialization group meeting on Saturday , please call (352) 613-

turf diseases will be shared. Planting lawns in the right places, selection of the proper

5580 or (352) 897-5445 for more information, place and time?

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grass, establishment and maintenance are all things to be considered when choosing to plant

lawns. Utilizing Florida Friendly LandscapingTM practices and sustainable alternatives re-

duces management costs and water consumption by our lawns and landscapes Classes are

held at the Citrus County Extension Service building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in

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

Fund Raiser for Boys and Girls Club of Citrus County

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Tickets are on sale now $ 25.00 in advance or $ 30.00 at the door or you can pur-

chase your tickets at The City of Inverness 352-726.2611 finance department. Or the Boys

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