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Community Events

Citrus Housing Services offering free First Time Homebuyer's class

Citrus County Housing Services is offering a free First Time Homebuyer's class,

which is being conducted by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County office.

Hip to Snip" program

Participants, who attend the entire program, will receive a Certificate of Completion, which

As promised, Snippet Citrus is beginning its' give back to the community (al-

is required for first time homebuyer assistance programs.

though we do spay and neuters all year round, this is our biggest push and our lowest pric-

These classes are HUD approved and encompass the entire home buying process, includ-

es). We are making appointments at this time. Anyone interested in having their dog spayed

ing preparing your credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing,

or neutered will pay $20 and cats for $10. The phone number to call is 352-436-4268.The

available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing.

program will run until the funds are gone, and we expect that to happen soon. Just to give

These sessions are funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).

you an idea phone calls were taken beginning on March 16th, and already one-quarter of

There is no charge to attend these classes, but you must reserve a seat. Childcare is not avail-

the appointments have been booked. We are trying to eliminate pet homelessness before

able. The classes will be held at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office located at 3650 W

it starts by stopping the birth of unwanted litters. Below are some of the facts you should

Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL at the following dates and times:

know and what we hope to get out to all citizens before funds run out !

§ June 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June

What: $20 spay or neuter for dogs, $10 spay or neuter for cats. When: Phone calls

22, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June 29, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

accepted NOW call on Monday thru Friday, between 8 a..m. and 5 p.m. Phone number:

All four (4) classes must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion, for

352-436-4268.

more information or to register, please call Sarah Ellis at the University of Florida/IFAS

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

Extension Citrus County office at (352) 527-5700 or Genesis Chagnon at Citrus County

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

Housing Services at (352) 527-7520.

day, May 17, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the new Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at the

Spaghetti Supper at Peace Lutheran

Crystal River Mall. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

De-licious Spaghetti Supper, with meatballs or sausage, on Friday, May 19th, 4:30

The Citrus County DEC is responsible for managing the affairs of the Florida

to 7:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, located at 7201 US 41 S., 4 miles north of Dunnel-

Democratic Party (FDP) within the county. Membership of the DEC includes elected Pre-

lon. $7 at the door. Come hungry, leave happy! For information call 352-489-3881.

cinct Committeemen and Committeewomen who represent the registered voters of their

precinct. There are Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen positions open for many

Katie Couric's Movie On Voting

Citrus County precincts. If you are interested in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your

Have you ever worried that your vote isn't really being counted? Or that the final

precinct and helping increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend the May 17th meet-

counts are not correct?Do we need to worry about voter fraud, here in Florida?The answers

ing.

are waiting for you.

Responsible pest management IPM

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites you to a screening of Katie

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

Couric's movie, "I VOTED?" on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 10:15 AM, Coastal Region

gardening workshop on May 23, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Correctly identifying the cause

Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River,34428. Free admission.

of plant damage is always the first step to controlling an infestation. Inspection, scouting,

All interested men and women are invited. More information may be found on the

identification, selecting the least harmful control and accurate application are all important

league website: https://www.lwvcitrus.org or by calling 352- 382-0032.

IPM practices. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to con-

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

firm your participation.

public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Human Trafficking Presentation

Citrus County Genealogy Society June Meeting

How often does the term " Human Trafficking " come up when you are talking

The Citrus County Genealogical Society meeting will be held June 13 at 10:00

with your family or friend? Most likely, it doesn't. Very few of us are aware of this hideous

AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The

problem, yet the effects can be very close to our lives.

topic of the program will be "Naturalization Records." Learn about how the naturalization

On June 5 th, Yvonne Williams, co-founder of Trafficking in America Task Force,

process changed over time, the content of the records that were created and where to find

will give an informational presentation on this subject. It will take place at the Nature Coast

them. Guests are welcome to attend. For information go to www.citrusgenealogy.com or

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 7633 N. Florida Ave., Citrus Springs, Fl., from 6:30 PM

call Mary Ann at 382-5515.

to 8:30 PM.

Inverness sertoma announces safety program

All interested men and women are invited to attend. For more info call 352-382-

The Water and Bike Safety Program 2017 that will take place this summer in In-

0032 and visit www.lwvcitrus.org. This is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of

verness is designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing children from Citrus County

Citrus County. Please see story on page 11.

and the surrounding areas. There is no cost for the children to attend this program.

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

The safety program will begin on Saturday, May 20 at the Whispering Pines City

Park,1700 Forrest Dr., Inverness with registration at 9:30 a.m. The program will begin at 10

a.m. in the screen room. For more information contact Contact Maureen Tambasco (352)

795-5000 or Bud Osborn (352) 726-7805 to register for this safety program.

Hospice Featured Movie

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's Monthly Movie Matinee feature is "My

iver Retreat Spa

Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Michael Constantine. It

will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, at the Homosassa Wings Education Center

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at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane. Discussion follows the movie. Monthly Movie Matinees are

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

open to the public. For reservations, contact Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020 or 866-642-

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Citrus County DEC CoffeehTalk (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

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for a Coffee Talk. Coffee and cookies will be served. This is an opportunity to socialize with

other Democrats and discuss concerns and issues to focus and strengthen the Democratic

Party. The DEC will use this input to increase Democratic voter registration, recruit viable

candidates, and increase active membership in the DEC and local Democratic caucuses and

clubs. Voter registration will be available at the Coffee Talk.

Important Toll Free Numbers

LARRY LEMSTROM FENCING, LLC

Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs & Dunnellon 489-2120

FULL SERVICE FENCE COMPANY

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Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389

CALL: 352-427-8726

Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767

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FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240

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