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The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-

day, April 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in

3rd annual Benefit for Local Animal Rescues

Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is respon-

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

sible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within the county.

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

Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

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

who represent the registered voters of their precinct. Citrus County Democrats believe in

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

effective and efficient government that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care,

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

a healthy environment and an economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed. For

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

more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee

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

Chair, at 352-209-8651.

DOG SHOW, categories this year will be will be Best Costume, Best Personality and Best

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

Yard Sale for The Troops

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

We sell gently used donations and with the proceeds, makes CARE PACKAGES

call Plantation Animal Clinic @ 352-794-0001.

for our Troops overseas. As the items are donated, we never know from week to week what

we will receive...but we can assure you it is all quality items with a low price. Our prices

Annual FDR/JFK Dinner

are low because we would rather sell it to you than have it sit on our tables.

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

If you would like to make a donation of items to put into the packages....a monetary dona-

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

tion or yard sale items to sell....please stop into the Thrift Store or send us an e-mail. With 2

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

weeks notice, we are available to pick up your donation if you live in Citrus or Hernando

co-chair of the Florida Democratic Party's (FDP) Leadership Expansion to Advance Demo-

Counties. Contact Cynthia Holden, Center for Victim Rights, Pres. 352-628-6481.

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

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

Living Will Workshops on April 16

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

Each year on April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day encourages everyone

to learn about and put in place advance care planning so that your healthcare decisions

Tourist Development Council Reschedules April Meeting

and preferences will be known if the time comes when you cannot speak for yourself. In

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) will be meeting Friday, April 17 at 9 am

conjunction with this effort, Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will present Five

at the Lecanto Government Building in Room 166, located at 3600 W. Sovereign Path in

Wishes Workshops at Wings Education Centers on Thursday, April 16, from 2:00 to 3:30

Lecanto. The TDC normally meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The agenda

p.m. in Homosassa at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane and from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Lecanto at

for this meeting will follow regular procedure and will include a presentation on the FY

3280 W. Audubon Park Path. "Five Wishes" is a free, easy-to-compete living will, legal

2015/16 budget. TDC is a nine member advisory board that is tasked with developing the

in 42 states, which allows your voice to be heard by detailing your medical wishes plus

plan for tourism development in Citrus County, including marketing and recommendations

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your personal, emotional and spiritual needs. Provided as a community service, these

to the Board of County Commissioners on the use of the Tourist Development Tax Revenue.

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

workshops g at Reasonable Ratescharge.Levy, NE CitrusJonathan Beard at 352-527-

are offered to all at no for S To register, call & SW Marion Counties

Please call the Visitors & Convention Bureau at 352-628-9305 for any questions.

2020 or 866-642- 50962.S. Orwellof Citrus and the Nature Coast, licensed 1985, provides

093 Hospice Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Pet Rescue Fundraiser

compassionate end-of-life services to patients and their families in North Central Florida.

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

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

Its WingsEmail, TomCenters offer a variety of grief support programs, support groups and

Education Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

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

educational ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Emopportunities to the entire community. For details, call 866-642-0962

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

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

Dog Adoption Event $20 Donation (nonrefundable) For information contact:bsites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off April 25

Citrus County Central Landfill will be conducting a Hazardous Household Waste

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Drop Off at the Central Landfill on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first

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60 pounds or 10 gallons are free.

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Hazardous Household Waste also accepts collections weekly on Tuesday, Thurs-

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day, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more metowncontact the Citrus County Solid Waste Management at 352-

Hoinformation, News for the Nature Coast

527-7670. Questions may be emailed tohazwasteinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us

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Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

RSVP Seeking Volunteers for Telephone Reassurance Program

Retired dress: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,Telephone Reassurance

Ad & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) sponsors a FL 34446

Program, which focuses on (352) 489-4588 ·contact(727) 447-5788 shut-in seniors.

Phone: regular intervals of Fax: by telephone with

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RSVP willebsites: TheNewscaster.com · NewscasterArchives.com

W be hosting a training workshop on Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central

Ridge Community Center, located at 77 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills, for interested citizens

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to find out how to become involved in this volunteer opportunity. Light refreshments will

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To reserve your seat, please call the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at (352)

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Lions Club Golf Benefit

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The Hernando Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at Citrus Hills golf

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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-

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

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