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Community Events

M. Red Cross swim lessons offered

The American Red Cross is holding four sessions of swim lessons during the sum-

mer, with each session containing eight 30-minute lessons. Lessons are provided for babies,

FREE First Time Homebuyer s Certification to be offered

children and adults. Session 1 is ongoing; Session 3 runs July 10-20, and Session 4 runs July

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

14-August 3. For details, please call 352-795-1478.

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

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

Craft show in Crystal River on Sat., Aug. 26

is valid for two (2) years and is required for first time homebuyer assistance programs.

The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 28th-annual "Harvest Moon Craft

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

Show" on Sat., Aug. 26, 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the National Guard Armory, located at 8551

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

W. Venable St. in Crystal River.

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

Dozens of crafters will display a wide variety of handcrafted items for sale at

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

reasonable prices, such as jewelry, hand sewn items, woodworked items and toys, soaps,

There is no charge to attend these classes, but you must reserve a seat. Child care is not

handbags, shell art, floral designs, yard art, delectable edibles, knitted and crocheted items,

available.

and much more.

The classes will be held at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office located at

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Every half hour a donated hand-

3650 W Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL at the following dates and times:

crafted items will be raffled, with the proceeds benefitting Jessie's Place, Citrus County's

§ June 29, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Child Advocacy Center.

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

For details, call show chairman, Vanessa, at 352-527-3378 or email her at Info@

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

CitrusCountyCraftCouncil.org

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

Volunteer Orientation in Lecanto July 7

Housing Services at (352) 527-7520.

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will provide General Orientation for in-

Extension Service offers food safety training

dividuals who are interested in learning more about Hospice volunteer opportunities. The

The next class will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017. Pre-registration of two

class will be held on Friday, July 7, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Wings Education Center

weeks is required. It will begin promptly at 8:30 am, and run approximately 7 hours, then

located at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path in Lecanto. The orientation provides an overview

participants will have a maximum of two hours to take the national certification exam.

of Hospice philosophy and history. Participants will become acquainted with services

Cost for the course and exam is $110. The purchase of the ServSafe® Manager Manual

provided for patients and families, the concept of palliative care and learn the importance

for $55 is highly recommended and is available in English or Spanish. It is suggested that

of confidentiality. Attendees will also receive information regarding a variety of volunteer

participants study the ServSafe® Manager 6th edition textbook prior to attending the class.

roles, to include clerical/administra- tive, thrift shoppe/café, patient and caregiver support,

For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County

veterans support, community events, pet therapy and bereavement services. For additional

office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.

information or to reserve a seat for the July 7 Volunteer Orientation, please call the Volun-

Discounts for Women Veterans

teer Department at 352-527-2020.

"A cop or a cab? You decide,"

ARE YOU A business WANTING TO OFFER A DISCOUNT TO Female VET-

ERANS for services or goods? We want to offer our members discounts to local businesses.

This is a WIN WIN for businesses and veterans.

The cost of a DUI

You offer the discount, we share with our members, we list you on our website as

a business offering discount, you get more business. WHO IS INTERESTED? Send your

After an impaired driver struck two parked

business info, what you are willing to offer as a discount, and a contact person to cynthia@

Citrus County Sheriff's Office vehicles at the intersec-

femaleveteransnetwork SUBJECT: OFFERING DISCOUNT.

tion of US 19 and Citrus Ave. in Crystal River during

Want to be a member and support Female Veterans Network go to our website at

Pirate Fest on May 20, he agreed to allow Dep. Soto

femaleveteransnetwork.org for membership info or to make a donation to support our proj-

to use his case to educate the public on what happens

ects.

after a motorist is charged with driving under the influ-

Citrus Community Swing Band to perform

ence (DUI).

Join your friends and neighbors at West Citrus Community Center to enjoy the

One of the patrol vehicles hit by 63 year-old

swinging music and dancing! West Citrus Community Center is hosting a dance and concert

impaired driver Paul M. Wilkins was the recently un-

featuring the Citrus Community Swing Band, July 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. until they can't

veiled "Don't Drink and Drive" car, half of it painted

swing anymore! The event is free (donations are encouraged), and open to the public.

to look like a taxi, and the other half painted to look

The Citrus Community Swing Band is a group of musicians who volunteer their

like a patrol car. The intent of the paint job is to drive home the message to not drive a ve-

time to help bring back the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and the big bands to the

hicle while impaired.

citizens of Citrus County. Andrew Janicki leads the fourteen-member community band. For

Thus far in Mr. Wilkins' DUI ordeal, he spent the night in jail, as an overnight stay

information about the band, please call Andrew at (352) 464-2870.

is required on all DUI arrests. He slept on a steel bed with no mattress before bonding out

West Citrus Community Center is located at 8940 W. Veterans Drive, Homosassa,

of jail the next morning. His bond was $500. Out of pocket, using a bondsman, he paid $50.

for more information about this event or programs at the center please call (352) 795-3831.

Having no transportation, Mr. Wilkins walked most of the 10-plus miles from the Citrus

Register for Citizens Academy classes

County Detention Facility in Lecanto to his home in Crystal River before getting a ride.

R 26 on Thursdays, with the exception of August 31. Hourson August 3 and are 1:00-4:00

The next Sheriff's Citizens' Academy class begins

runs through

In order to get his vehicle back, Mr.Wilkins paid $270, the cost for the initial tow-

he Newscaster

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for the day class

ing, the storage of his vehicle and the towing of his vehicle to his home. Due to the age of

pm, and the evening class hours are 6:00-9:00 pm. Call Lee Alexander at 352-341-7486. Fill

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his vehicle, Mr. Wilkins had discontinued collision insurance, so the repairs will be at his

out an application on the citrus County Sheriff's Office website, www.SheriffCitrus.org

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County Offices Closed in Observance of the July 4 Holiday

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Citrus County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of

due to the crash. With no Email, Tom Russell, Publishadr: trelynon friends er1@gmail.com

transportation, Mr. Wilkins has he to he ewscast for day-to-

the July 4 holiday. The Citrus County Central Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

day travel and court appearances.Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.co

Email,

For more information on landfill hours, call 527-7670 during office hours or go to the coun-

Mr. Wilkins has been assigned a public defender and will go to court in regard to

ty's website at: http://www.citrusbocc.com/pubworks/swm/solid-waste.htm.

his DUI case in July.

All Citrus County Library branches will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. Citrus Coun-

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

ty Transit will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. Citrus County Animal Services will be closed

Tuesday, July 4.

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