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Citrus County Transit, in collaboration with the Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan

Planning Organization (MPO), will be hosting two public workshops to obtain public com-

SWFWMD to Hold Public Workshop in Citrus, Levy County

ment on the Ten Year Transit Development Plan (TDP), which serves as the guide for the

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a series of public

future of public transportation in our county from 2016-2025. The public is encouraged to

workshops for the Withlacoochee River Watershed Initiative to gather feedback about the

attend one of the two workshops to provide input on existing and future public transporta-

preliminary results of 19 model scenarios. Below are the scheduled public workshops in

tion needs: Wednesday, April 29,Central Ridge Public Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Bev-

the area where the public is invited to provide input on the scenarios that were evaluated to

erly Hills, 3-5 pm (Orange Line bus route: Beverly Hills). Wednesday, May 6,Citrus County

better understand how past or future changes may affect the Withlacoochee River and its

Transit Building, 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, 4-6 pm (Orange Line bus routes: Crystal

surrounding watershed. May 7, 2015; Citrus County Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1100

River, Homosassa, Beverly Hills). The meeting will be held in an open house format. Staff

W. Highland Blvd., Inverness, FL 34452. May 13, 2015; Levy County Yankeetown-Inglis

and consultants will be available at these workshops to provide information, answer ques-

Woman's Club, 5 56th St., Yankeetown, FL 34498

tions, and take comments. For more information, please contact Hernando-Citrus MPO at

Golf Scramble to Benefit Dunnellon Students

Dunnellon Middle School will present the First Annual Dunnellon Middle School

Veterans Welcome Home Event This Friday-Saturday

Golf Scramble to be held on Saturday, May 16 at 1:00 pm at the award-winning Juliette

We have received approval for a static display of a U.S. Army Blackhawk heli-

Falls Golf Club located at 6933 SW 179thAvenue Road in Dunnellon.Proceeds from the

copter at Liberty Park on May 2nd. It will arrive overhead at approximately 12 noon. The

event will support enrichment programs for students at Dunnellon Middle School. The event

stage for the opening ceremony at music at Liberty Park will be placed near the shoreline,

will be a four-person best-ball scramble. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place,

allowing a backdrop of Lake Henderson.

closest to the pin and longest drive. Come out and enjoy this fantastic golf course while you

On Friday, May 1st from 5-8pm everything will be open at Liberty Park, including

help local students in our community! For additional information or to get an entry form,

possibility of the beer cart's presence and food from vendors. This has been termed "The

call Peggy Kenny at 352.465.6720.

Gathering" and everyone is invited to come out, have a good time and go visit the Vietnam

Blood Drive Sponsored by K of C Council 6168

Traveling Memorial Wall at Wallace-Brooks Park a short distance down the road. When the

Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive, Saturday May 16, 2015

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is erected on April 30th, it will be available for visitation

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

24 hours per day throughout all events. Fireworks will take place at dusk on May 2nd over

tries is scheduled for Saturday May 16, 2015, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Our Lady of

Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Beverly Hills. In addition to good fellowship,

Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting

and the great feeling of doing something very worthwhile, there will be a complimentary

Regular Meeting; May 9, 2015 9:30 A.M. Achievement Center (Key Training Cen-

continental breakfast and tokens of appreciation for all donors.

ter) 130 Heights St. Inverness, Fl Club President, Bob Bonsai Bob' Eskeitz will be con-

Girls Night Out Empowers Women to Make Healthy Choices

ducting an air layer workshop. Members and participants will be able to propagate choice

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center hosts "Girls Night Out" on Monday, May portions of their trees by air layering process.materials, and tools to be provided by

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Hometown News for the Nature Coast

11 at the College of Central Florida in Lecanto. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; presentations by participants. There will be prepared sphagnum moss available. Tools should include a sharp

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

Rose Mary Sobel, MD and John W. Royalty, DO, begin at 5:00 p.m.

knife, girdling wire093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 air layer ( plastic,

5 (if desired), protective covering for the new exposed

Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. In addition to important information foil, etc.), bark stripping pliers. For more info, please call 352 587 4215. Public participation

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

about preventative health just for women, guests can expect gourmet refreshments, pamper- is welcome and encouraged. For more information, please feel free to call President: Bob

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

ing and door prizes. Seating is limited. For more information, call 352-795-1234.

Eskeitz 352 587 Debbie Russell, Editor:Baylon 352-697-2493 Contact: Al Harnage 352

Email, 4215 Vice President: Isaac debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Lions Club Golf Benefit

Websites: thenewscaster.com Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public·and

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The Hernando Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at Citrus Hills golf visitors are welcome.

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

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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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Museum Music Series Finishes Season

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Music at the Museum Concert Series is finishing out this season featuring "La-

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Grange" a trio of Florida musicians on Thursday, May 21 at the Old Historic Courthouse in

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ServInverness. LaGrange is comprised of John French, vocals andCrystalguitar; Paul Homosassa

ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, rhythm River & Smith-

son, guitar, mandolinss: vocals; S. Orwell Pt., on vocals and electric bass.

Addre and 5093 and Joe Ramirez Homosassa, FL 34446

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music starting at 7:00. Tickets are $10 per person.

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

Call 352-341-6428 to get your tickets today. All proceeds benefit the Citrus County Histori-

cal Society, the itesCourthouse Heritage Museum, and the 1912 Citrus County Courthouse.

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County ewscasterArc Society Meeting

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The Citrus County Genealogical Societynewscaster1@gmail.com at the

Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: will meet May 12 at 10:00 a.m.

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Church mail, Debbie Russell, Editor:3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The program

Eof Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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will be "Tracing Immigrant Ancestors" presented by Lisa Alzo as a webinar on CD. She

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is a teacher of online genealogy courses for Family Tree University. This session will show

you tips and tricks for locating and searching passenger lists and other key immigration

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documents both on and offline to help you trace your roots. Guests are welcome to attend.

For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

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