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Hurricane season is upon us. This is a good time to learn about emergency com-

munications and Amateur Radio. Field Day is one such national event where Amateur Ra-

Smoke Alarm Program for Seniors

dio Stations are put on the air without using commercial power or pre-installed antennas

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, Nature Coast Volunteer Center

with privately owned transceivers practicing emergency communications before the ‘big

has been awarded the Communities for a Lifetime grant from the state of Florida Depart-

ment of Elder Affairs. The purpose of this program is to provide and install smoke alarms

The public is invited to not only visit but to participate in Field Day at the Crystal

through the month of June for seniors in need age 60 and older. The overall objective is to

River Mall Saturday June 22 at 2pm through Sunday June 23rd. The stations will be set up

help at-risk seniors age in place safely and independently.

in the parking lot on the south side of the old Sears store. See what amatuer radio can do

This is a collaborative effort between Citrus County Board of County Commis-

during a disaster when cell towers and the internet are down. For additional information call

sioners, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Division of Fire Rescue, Home Depot, the Citrus

Saying Goodbye to “The Duck”

County Chronicle, and WYKE.

Funds are limited. Any senior who is in need of this assistance is encouraged to

contact the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at (352) 249-1275 for more information.

The Citrus County Sher-

The Seven Churches of Revelation

iff’s Office returned its armored

Springs Presbyterian Church will be showing a video series on ‘The 7 Churches of

personnel carrier, affectionately

Revelation’ every Wednesday beginning June 5th at 6:15 pm. The series will run through

called The Duck, to the military

July with the exception of July 3rd.

on June 3rd. The military placed

Get a fresh perspective on the book of Revelation and Jesus’ message to churches

the carrier in a new home with the

in all times. Travel to the land of the Bible with host Joe Stowell to visit the ancient sites

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Orange City Police Department.

of the seven churches described in Revelation. Gain insights into God’s love for the world,

"The Duck” was used for respond-

His warning and correction for the churches, and His hope and encouragement for the fu-

ing to hostage or barricade situa-

ture. For more information,callat  Withlacoochee Trail

 please  489-8992 or join us  1060 W.

tions, protecting the deputies and

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ensuring the safety of citizens. It

UnitedWayinvites share also used for events such as

   non profit leaders to  issues, knowledge was

CelebratingofAction,Citrusputting some The Duck” where the Citrus

 its yearly Day   United Way of  County is  “Stuff

muscle behind its rhetoric “We can’t do this alone”. In its first Non Profit Leader Summit, County Sheriff’s Office teamed

United Way provides a venue for nonprofits to interact and move forward with collective up with the Citrus County School

impact to solve community problems. Non profit board presidents, directors and key per- District to collect school supplies

sonnel are invited to participate in this day long conference on Monday June 24 at College for school children. “The Duck” also made appearances in annual parades around the county

of Central Florida, Lecanto.

and at CCSO safety events. With the addition of the Bearcat to the CCSO fleet, which was

During the day you will interact during discussions and training covering topics entirely paid for by grant funds, “The Duck” personnel carrier was no longer necessary.

such as volunteer solutions, information updates on 2-1-1, governance as a lever, look-

ing at the big picture and engagement marketing. Tickets to Live United: Driving Change

Together are $25 per person and include lunch and all materials for the 9 am to 4 pm sum-

mit. Seating is limited, so take a moment and reserve your spot today, call 352-795-5483.

Benefit jazz and blues concert to be held

Where: Old Courthouse Heritage Museum – One Courthouse Square – Inverness,

Florida 34450. When: June 20th, 2013 – Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and music begins at 7:00

p.m. How Much: $20/per person includes light appetizers and a cash bar. All proceeds

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benefit Susan Mitchell Medical Fund and the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum exhibitions

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

5” wide x 3” deep

and programs. Call: 352-341-6427 or 352-341-6436 to reserve your seat today, $20 dona-

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

tions accepted at the door.

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