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Extension Services Offering Workshop for Seasonal Residents

The University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension Service is providing a

free program on tips on leaving your home for extended periods. This is a program that will

Citrus County Genealogical Society

prepare your home inside and out, prevent mold & mildew, organize important papers, and

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the

keep your home safe from disasters.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The topic will

The next class "Closing Your Seasonal Home" will be held on Friday, April 8,

be "Family Tree Maker in 2016 and Beyond." Rick Mau will talk about the changes in

2016 at 2:00 pm. Pre-registration is appreciated. This free program is held at the Extension

the genealogy software program, Family Tree Maker, after it has gone out of business and

Services Office in Lecanto. For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/

has been taken over by another company. Also he will describe the problems involved in

IFAS Citrus County Extension office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.

transferring information from Family Tree Maker to another software program. Guests are

5th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival at Cooper St. Park

welcome to attend. For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

Fort Cooper State Park Plan to attend this year's Annual Bluegrass Festival, Sat.,

Speak Up for Solar Energy

April 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S.

The League of Women of Citrus County is joining the efforts of Floridians for

Old Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival

Solar Choice in conducting a petition drive for an amendment to the Florida Constitution

features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn

that would limit or prevent government and electric utility imposed barriers to supplying

chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under

local solar energy.This would appear on the 2016 election ballot. For more info please call

our old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance

352-382-0032 or visit lwvcitrus.org.

tickets are $7/adults, children under 12, free and can be purchased at the Fort Cooper of-

Homeless in Paradise April 12th

fice or at the gate the day of the event for $10/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival

On very cold nights, as you bring in the pets and cover the tender plants, do you

is coordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are:

ever wonder if there are people sleeping out in the cold? Unfortunately, there are , and right

"Sassafras", "Dim Lights", "Backwater", "Kentucky Sleepy Hollow" and "Sonya Stratton

here in Citrus County.On Tuesday April 12 th, Barbara Wheeler , Citrus County Director of

the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition , will speak at the LWVCC meeting 10:15 AM . This

Brendan McLaughlin to Speak at Annual FDR/JFK Dinner

will be held at the new League meeting location at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 Crystal

Brendan McLaughlin will be the guest speaker at the Citrus County Democratic

St., Crystal River. Barbara is a dedicated ally to the homeless and needy in our county.

Executive Committee's (DEC) Annual FDR/JFK Dinner Saturday, April 16. McLaughlin

The League has also invited the beloved and colorful Jo Le Count, also known

anchored the evening news for Tampa's ABC affiliate for twenty-one years. The FDR/JFK

as" Mama Jo, Queen of the Hobos" .Mama Jo has lead a very interesting life, committing

dinner will be from 6-10 p.m. at the Inverness Golf and Country Club, 3150 S. Country

decades of service to the homeless. She became a trusted advocate and voice for this aban-

Club Drive in Inverness. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased by contacting

doned culture, in an unmapped territory, resulting in a cache of uncommon knowledge and

the Citrus County DEC Finance and Fundraising Committee Chair Pat Hanley at 352-726-

3898 by April 2. Brendan McLaughlin started his journalism career in San Francisco,

Win A 3-Day, 4-Night July On

 4 Holiday For 5  The Withlacooche River California. After spending time in California, McLaughlin's career took him to Austin,

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Suwannee-St.Hometown NewsincludingNature Coast

Johns Sierra Club, for the Tri-County Working Group of Suwan- Texas and then to Seattle, Washington before arriving in Tampa Florida. Brendan's report-

Aee-St.tising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion HOLIDAY ing has earned him many awards over the years including two Emmy Awards. Brendan

ndver Johns Sierra Club, launch their online fundraiser, "WIN YOUR JULY 4 Counties

WEEKEND (and5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

much more!) HERE!" at http://ssjsierraclub.eventbrite.com. Ticket sales and his wife, Sandy, have two grown children, a big dog (who still lives at home) and are

have begun, with thousands(352) 489-4588 donated by area merchants. "Our top prize active members of their Tampa Heights neighborhood. Citrus County Democrats believe in

Phone: of dollars in prizes Fax: (727) 362-4788

is a 3-day, mail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

E 4-night July 4th weekend holiday in beautiful, fully furnished cabin on the effective and efficient government that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care,

WithlacoocheelRiver in Dunnellon," said Whitey Markle, SSJ Fundraising Chair. For more a healthy environment and an economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed.

Emai , Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

information contact Whitey Markle, 352.595.5131 Whmarkle@Gmail.Com.

For more information on Citrus County Democratic activities, call Wendy Williams, Citrus

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com

County DEC Chair, at 352-209-8651.

K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive Notice

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The next blood drive for Our Lady Of Grace, K of C Council 6168 is scheduled

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for Saturday, April 16, 2016, the third Saturdayin April, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of

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

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Springtime is a time of new life, so please consider giving the gift of life to your

community, your family, friends, Newscaster

The and neighbors. Participating in this spring drive has the

dual benefit of providing a great feeling for the donor and a priceless, irreplaceable gift to

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those in need.join us

 Please  at this drive.

In addition to receiving a mini-physical evaluation, there will be a complimentary continen-

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Chalk Walk Moved from April 2 to April 16

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"5K Chalk Walk Fundraiser for Hospice Will Give You `The Most Colorful Day of

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Your Life! " Please note that, due to weather predictions for Saturday, April 2, the Hike for

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Hospice Chalk Walk at Frog Holler in Floral City has been rescheduled for Saturday, April

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16. Anyone who has registered and has questions should contact Chairperson Heather Baker

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email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

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