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Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Attention Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans
A.F. Knotts Library Book Sale - 1 day Left
If you know anyone that has served during Operation Enduring Freedom and
It's time to get rid of those unwanted and gently used books, paperbacks and
has ties to Citrus County, please contact Barbara Mills with Operation Welcome Home videos. Donate them to the Friends Knotts Library 56th Th
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of the A.F. Public at 11 Street
at 1-352-422-6236.
in Yankeetown. They will be on sale at the library's annual Spring Book Sale Saturday,
Veterans Court seeking female Veteran Mentors
Pet Patrol
March 25th thru Thursday March 30th. The library's hours are Saturday, 9am-1pm, Tues-
The key component of any successful Veterans Court is a Veterans' Mentor Pro-
day, 3pm-8pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm. For more information call 352-447-
gram. In this program, a trained Veteran Mentor is paired with a veteran participant to
4212 during library hours.
provide support as he or she navigates through the court and treatment. Mentors are one of
cholarship Applications Available (2017) Deadline April 1
the most valuable components of this program. If you are interested in volunteering for this
Applications for the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club scholarship awards are
Pro-Pet Dog Food Recall
program, please contact Kelly Kell, Court Alternatives Supervisor, at 352-341-6721.
available. The awards are open to home-schooled students and those attending public and
private schools. Also eligible,-Pet LLC of St. Marys, ando
Pro anyone attending college Ohi maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those
Accepting Applications for Veteran Services Advisory Board
who have workedaafternounced a voluntaryhave lconcretem-
h s an graduation but now reca l of a li plans for resuming their educa-
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for a va-
tion. Applicants ited nhaveelived dryYankeetownaorfoods for two or more years and be a
must umb r of in dog and c t Inglis for
cancy on the Veteran Services Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking one quali-
possible Salmonella contamination.
current resident. New residents who do not meet the above criteria may still apply and will
fied member to fill the remaining 1 year left on the 3 year term expiring January 31, 2018.
According to the FDA, a single
be evaluated by the Education Committee on a case by case basis. Get your application
The Veteran Services Advisory Board meets the second Thursday of every other
d
from guidance counselors at Crystal River High School, the A.F. Knotts Public Library, the
month at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court in
uring a two-day period and on the same
Thrift Shop behind e ofWoman'sion may happlicationstential be post marked or received at
lin the product Club. All ave the po must
Lecanto. The purpose of this Board is to advise the Veterans Service Office on the unmet
the club no later than ontain1,the bacNoiemailede have beenwill be accepted. If you have
to cApril 2017. ter a. Ther applications
needs, policies, services, and all other pertinent matters as it relates to veterans services.
further questions, o reports of illness related to this product
n call the club at 352-447-2057, or email: yiwomansclub@gmail.com"
Applications are due by March 31, 2017 and those applications which meet the
Louey, the Cock-a-Poo, is only a 4 yo spe-
eligibility requirements will be forwarded to the Board of CountyaCommissionersho appears InglisrEaster date. Huntree affected brands include:
ci l needs dog w for eval- to go a ound toEgg The th
everywhere extremely well, even thoughInglis bbard Life, Committee , QCbelus.
The HuRecreation Joy Combowill P presenting the 2017 Town of Inglis Eas-
uation, nomination and selection.
Do you know my owner?
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Inglis VFW Activities
he moves around the house, walks on a 8 A young adult - ound p.m. at the Inglis Community Center. The event
April from 10:30 a.m. h 12:30
Members and their Guests are welcome to Inglis VFW Post 8698, located at 520
will consist of andegg a tri-colorehuntafor children 4 years of age and older. Parents and/or
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Hwy. 40 E. in Inglis, FL, one mile east of the US 19 and CR 40 traffic light; phone 352-
e is a beautiful black on white siblings mayahelpuyoungervchildren. A separate hunt/photo op will be available for
older patched w s fo nd in In erness
447-3495. *TUESDAYS: Dart Tournament at 7:30 pm. *FRIDAYS:g neuteredHearts, drawis house trained, on E. Gospel Island
Queen of male that
infants and toddlers. Parking will be in the easement behind the Bring Bowe Home Project receives
community center. Please
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at 6:00 pm and Karaoke with Cowboy Al 7:00-11:00 pm. *SATURDAYS: iWeekly is a great companion. Rd., Feb. 5, by Citrus
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check in upon arrival to receive the rules, and bring a bag or basketion in recognitionThere Bring B
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sweet and lov ng, and
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starting at 5:00 pm. Bring your instrument and laughter, and No chFUN!. A Humane Society of Central County Animal Control
have ildren *MONTHLY
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will be refreshments, prizes, and
Numerous volunteers have worked
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6:30 pm, and Post Meetings are held the third Wed. of every month (April dogs f6:30 doption ng Inglis,yYankeetown,
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If you are interested in becoming a member please contact membership chair An- to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
gela Mallard at 352-942-8642. You are welcome to attend our monthly meeting which ily memberior Debbie Russell, volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
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meets the 2nd Saturday, 10-noon, at DAV chapter 70 building on Independence Dr and SR provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
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the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
at: Wed, April 12th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus
Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 7 Fundraiser
A 2017 Harley Davidson FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited will be given in a Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com
drawing on May 30, 2017 at Harley Davidson in Washington, DC. For more details on how
you can help call RT member Vicki at 1-352-464-0304. Deadline is April 1, 2017. Need
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Activities at Inglis AmVetsBingo PowerBall
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is and
located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone
352-447-4473. Signed-in guests are welcome H all events. Open 7 days 12:00-9:00 pm.
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present and signed-in to win) and 5:00 pm until closing is Ladies' Night. RED SHIRT
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approaching $3,500. MONDAYS - Bowling at 6:00 pm. TUESDAY - Taco Day with Drink
by Sally Price.
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Special and Bingo at 5:00 pm-Powerball9approaching 27) 362-4788
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