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Work up your appetite for the Taste of Inverness, a collection of local eateries

Citrus County Utilities customers that participated in the Fix a Leak programs are

combining their tasty samples with the sounds of live music by the Susanne Smith Band.

estimated to save a million gallons of water a year. Sponsored by U.S. Environmental Pro-

There will also be local artists showcasing their masterpieces under the stars among the

tection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week was March 16 through

soaring white tents Saturday, April 11, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Liberty Park, 286 N. Apopka

20, 2015. Citrus County Utilities is a WaterSense® partner.

Ave., Inverness, FL Net proceeds raised from the Taste of Inverness will benefit the Boys

Forty-four residential and two commercial utility customers partnered with Util-

& Girls Clubs of Citrus County. The public is reminded that tickets are $25 per person and

ity staff to conduct irrigation system checkups and indoor leak detection. Citizens also

$30.00 at the door. Also tickets are for sale from any Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County

received expert advice and free water-saving kitchen and bathroom fixtures at the annual

Board member, or at the City of Inverness Finance Department in Inverness, or by calling

Water Conservation Expo held by Citrus County Utilities and the Sugarmill Woods Civic

United Way Presentation at LWVCC Meeting April 14th

Beverly Simpson of Riverhaven found the Schedule a Specialist program informa-

The guest speaker for the League of Women Voters of Citrus County meeting on

tive. "The specialist pointed out some sprinkler heads that can be capped and zones that can

April 14 th will be Amy Meek, president/CEO of the United Way of Citrus County, a posi-

be turned off that will save water," said Simpson.

tion she has held since 2012.

Citrus County Utilities offers a similar irrigation checkup program to its customers year-

Mrs. Meek was named one of the county's most promising young women. She will

round. Customers wishing to participate can call352-527-7669 to schedule a specialist at

speak on the social needs and new direction of the organization.There will be no solicita-

their home or business.

tions on this day. Citizens for Informed Teens ( CFIT) will have a spotlight at the meeting.

"Next time I see friends, I will recommend the program. It was very helpful." said

The meeting will be held at the Coastal Regions Library, 8619 W. Crystal St. ,Crys-

tal River, at 10:15 AM.This is a change from the usual location in Beverly Hills, due to

As part of the EPA's ongoing "We're for Water" campaign, Fix a Leak Week en-

courages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted

3rd annual Benefit for Local Animal Rescues

from household leaks each year.

Come out and bring your dog for a fun filled day at our 3rd annual Benefit for Lo-

Citrus Native Plant Society April 7th meeting

cal Rescues from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Animals Saturday April 18 Event will be held

The next meeting of the Citrus Native Plant Society will be held on Tuesday, April

at Manatees Lanes located at 7715 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River. The day will be

7 at 7 PM at the Crystal River Preserve State Park Visitor's Center. We will have a brief

filled with lots of activities. The Bowling Alley will be hosting a Bowla Thon with plenty of

business meeting, a "Plant of the Month" presentation, a wonderful, informative speaker, a

great prizes. The parking area will be filled with plenty of vendors offering a wide variety

break for refreshments and a native plant raffle. We hope you will be able to join us.

of items this year, exhibits, pet adoption, pet photography, animal face painting, raffles,

The location is 3266 N  FL 34428. Travel on Highway

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music and A Dog Wash from Plantation Animal Clinic staff. Get your pooch ready for the

19 north in Crystal River to the Days Inn. for the Nature Coast the end of the road and

Hometown News Turn west and travel to

DOG SHOW, categories this year will be will be Best Costume, Best Personality and Best Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

turn on Sailboat Ave.

Trained. All donations and tips will go directly to A Humane Society of Central Florida/

Our April 093 speaker will be Homosassa, Florida 34446 will be speaking

5 7th S. Orwell Pt., Dr Shirley Denton. Dr. Denton

Dobie Ranch Rescue, no kill, non profit all volunteer organization. For more information

about some of Florida's most threatened natural plant communities, starting with the rarest

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

call Plantation Animal Clinic @ 352-794-0001.

and moving toward some of the ones that we generally think of as common but which are

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

Lions Club Golf Benefit

threatened. She, will be talking about the environmental factors that make them unique and

Email Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

The Hernando Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at ebsites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

W Citrus Hills golf about the management and land use factors that make them threatened.

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

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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Annual FDR/JFK Dinner

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The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) is hosting its Annual

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FDR/JFK Dinner Saturday, April 18 from 6-10 p.m. at the West Citrus Elks Lodge, 7980 W

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Grover Cleveland Blvd in Homosassa. The dinner will feature guest speaker Val Demings,

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Servco-chair of theYankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando,Expansion to AdvanceHomosassa

ing Inglis, Florida Democratic Party's (FDP) Leadership Crystal River & Demo-

crats (LEAD)AddrForce; entertainment by Southern Exposure; raffles; a choice of chicken

Task ess: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

cordon bleu, roast beef or shrimp scampi; and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 per person and can

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

be purchased by contacting Chair Pat Hanley at 352-726-3898 by April 8.

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Buttonwood Bonsai Club April Meeting

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Histor Meeting; April rA 2015 es. A.M. Key Training Center 130 Heights St.

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Inverness, Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com April

Fl Club President Bob Bonsai Bob' Eskeitz will be the demonstrator at the

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meeting. Forl, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Emai more information, please feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz 352 587 4215

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Vice President: Isaac Baylon 352-697-2493 Contact: Al Harnage 352 - 527 - 3263. Please

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join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

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Pet Resuce Fundraiser

Putting on the Dog Fashions and Furs Fashions will be held Saturday, April 25,

2015 Crystal River Mall (former Belk Store) Enter through the inside of the mall. Time:

11:00 am Luncheon, Fashion Show, Silent Auction, Share the Wealth, and a Special Cat and

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Dog Adoption Event $20 Donation (nonrefundable) For information contact: 352.436.4205.

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