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Efficient Irrigation - Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a

Trash & Treasures

free efficient irrigation workshop on March 10 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Management of our wa-

The Community of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting a

ter resources starts with conservation at home. Landscape irrigation is supplemental. Gar-

Trash 'n Treasures Fund Raiser, Friday, March 6 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, March

dening practices such as seasonal scheduling, catch can calibration and selection of plant

7 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL,

materials tolerant of droughty conditions are essential to creating a sustainable landscape.

34465. Sale items include: household items, clothing, books, jewelry, plants, tools, small

Thorough and infrequent watering produces a plant with deeper roots promoting draught

furniture, toys, knickknacks and white elephant items. Proceeds go toward needed items

tolerance and hardiness during the cooler seasons. Over watering is not a beneficial practice

for the church and charitable contributions. For more information contact Bernita Becker

and often inhibits a successful lawn or garden. Classes are held at the Citrus County Exten-

at 352-344-0235. Our Lady of Grace Monthly Flea Market, held on the first Saturday of the

sion Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven

month, will be held outside from 8 AM to 1 PM on Saturday.

Davis at (352) 527-5708

Safari Photo Cruise at Wildlife Park

Special BOCC Meeting scheduled for March 24

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. will be offering a Photo Sa-

The Board of County Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday, March 24 at 9 am

fari Cruise on Pepper Creek, followed by an early morning park tour on Saturday, March

at the Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100, in Inverness to provide direction for future

7, 2015. Boats will leave at 7:30 a.m. Joe Dube will present an enjoyable and educational

plans for County Road 491 widening options.

program with many pointers on improving the composition of your photographs. Tickets

County Administrator Randy Oliver and staff will make a presentation, followed

for the Photo Safari Cruise will be $25.00 per person and may be purchased at the Park Of-

by Board discussion. Open to the Public will be conducted.

fice. For more information, please call Judy Hemer at (352) 503-7636.

The agenda and back-up materials will be available at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us the

Friday before the meeting. The meeting can be viewed live online in a small digital format

Homosassa Amvets Meeting

Homosassa AMVETS Post 89 meets the first Thursday (March 5th) of every month

at http://citruscountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx. The meeting is also televised live

at the Cootie building on Veterans Drive in Homosassa, Fl at 6:30 PM.

on cable TV on Channel 643 on Bright House and Channel 71 on Comcast.

The regularly scheduled BOCC meeting will begin at 1 pm at the Citrus County Courthouse

Blood Drive at K of C Council 6168

The next blood drive sponsored by Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 blood

Denise Dymond Lyn TO SPEAK AT LWVCC Luncheon

ministries is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2015, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM at Our Lady

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites you to their Second Annual

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

Luncheon on March 17th at Citrus Hills Country Club in the Garden Room from 10:30

In addition to the special breakfast there will be tokens of appreciation for all do-

AM to 1:30 PM Newly appointed interim Citrus County Attorney, Denise Dymond Lyn,

nors. If there are any questions call Life South at 352-537-3061.

will be guest speaker. Ms. Lyn will describe her experiences in the county as a lawyer and

American Legion Riders Mystery Poker Run

The American Legion Riders Post 155 Crystal River will hold its 8th Annual running for office. Tickets are $20 per person, paid in advance with reservations required.

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Mystery Poker Run on Saturday, March 28, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds will The deadline is March 11th.The menu includes a choice of a Turkey or Ham and cheese

benefit veterans & children served by Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. All funds on a flaky croissant, served with Roasted Tomato Bisque or a vegetarian Cobb Salad. The

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

will be used locally. The Mystery Poker Run will begin at the Blanton-Thompson Ameri- dessert is a Brownie Sundae. Tea or coffee will be included. A Themed Basket Raffle and

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

can Legion Post 155, 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Crystal River. Registration is 9:00 Share the Wealth will be held. A cash bar will be available.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Please submit check to LWVCC, P.O. Box 643, Inverness, Florida 34451. For more

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

-10:30 a.m. The final stop will feature a cash bar, dinner, music by DJ Lonnie, prizes, a

50/50 drawing, and cash prize for the best and worst poker hand, with festivities starting at information,ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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Legion Post at 352-795-6526.

County Citizens Academy Now Accepting Applications for Spring

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Citizens Academy Spring ses-

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sion 2015 has a few more spots open for interested citizens. This session will begin on

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March 19 through May 21.

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The Academy is a free course designed to educate and inform citizens about the

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departments which make up Citrus County government. Classes are held once a week for

twelve weeks,Hometown News for the Nature Coast the coun-

and gives residents a hands-on, inside look at what, how and why

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Servtiy'g departments do what they Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River &and road

ns Inglis, Yankeetown, do, from parks & recreation, libraries, utilities, Homosassa

maintenance Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

to community services. This gives citizens the opportunity to understand the

board's responsibilities and capabilities and how the taxpayers' resources are utilized.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788

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There are no qualifications needed other than being a resident of the county and

having an interest in:how local government works. For more information or to reserve your

Websites TheNewscaster.com · NewscasterArchives.com

seat, pleaseistory.NewBloss at 352-341-6429. om · TheHealthcaster.com

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Email,Tom Russell,

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Email, DebbieLions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at Citrus Hills golf

The Hernando Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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club in Hernando, May 16, 2015 time: 8:30 a.m. Includes green fees, golf cart and lunch

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mulligans, drawing, 4 golfer scramble best ball. Free automobile for hole-in-one, prizes

for top three finishers, closest to the hole prize $60.00 per golfer. All proceeds benefit Her-

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nando lions club eyesight charities. For more information, contact: lion Al, 352-257-1388.

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