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Alzheimer's Family Organization to host Caregiver Learning Day

The non-profit Alzheimer's Family Organization will host a Caregiver Learning

Ask Your Candidates On July 20th

Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Citrus Memorial Hospital, 502 W. Highlands Blvd, in In-

The League of Women Voters and the Citrus County Council will be hosting a Can-

verness on July 29. The event will be sponsored by Citrus Memorial Hospital and Meridien

didate Forum, "Primaries are Primary" with Kate Betsko , President of LWVCC and John

Wade , President of the CCC, moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th This will give Cit-

The cost for AFO members is $10; $15 for non-members. A continental breakfast

rus County residents a chance to meet the candidates, hear their reasons for running, and

and lunch are included. For more information about the event and the Alzheimer's Family

learn about the changes they would make if elected.This is sure to assist us before we cast

Organization, contact Kathy Montero at 727-848-8888.

our votes for 2016. Questions for primaried candidates may be posted on the forum's

Democratic Executive Committee Open House

Facebook Page; " Citrus Primary 2016 ForumJuly 20, 2016", and will also be collected at

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) is hosting an Open

the Forum.The primaried candidates are those running for Congress, Citrus County Sheriff,

House on Saturday, July 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness.

BOCC.School Board and Mosquito Board. Please be sure to visit and Like the Primary

Join likeminded citizens at the Large Pavilion next to the children's playground for a free

Facebook page and submit your questions for these candidates. Other candidates will be

afternoon with plenty of food, drinks and music to learn more about opportunities to get

available for the public to meet and greet. The forum will take place at the Citrus Campus

involved with the Citrus County Democratic Party. For more information, call Wendy Wil-

Conference Center,College of Central Florida in Lecanto. The doors open at 5:00 pm. The

liams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee Chair, at 352-209-8651.

Forum begins at 6:00 pm. The League of Women Voters of Citrus County and the Citrus

Craft Show in Crystal River - Sat., Aug. 27

County Council are nonpartisan citizen organizations. For more call 352-382-0032.

The Citrus County Craft Council will host its 27th annual Harvest Moon Craft

Responsible Pest Management

Show, be it rain or shine, at the National Guard Armory, located at 8551 W. Venable St. in

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

Crystal River, on Sat., Aug. 27, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, with no admission and free parking.

gardening workshop on July 26, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Correctly identifying the cause

Food will be available for purchase. Raffles for handcrafted items will benefit CHIPS (Cit-

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

rus Hearing Impaired Program Services). More than 60 artists will be selling unique, hand-

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

made items, including knitted, crocheted and hand sewn items; handbags, jewelry, wood

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

workings, soaps, wreaths, paper crafts, shell art, floral designs, delectable edibles and more.

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

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches to Host Camp

firm your participation.

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches today announced the launch of a free sum-

Bradshaw to discuss her African photo safari

mer camp Operation Star & Shield for the children of fallen law enforcement officers in

Award-winning nature photographer Myrna Bradshaw will discuss and present Florida. Hosted in conjunction with the Florida Sheriffs Association and Concerns of Po-

photographs from her recent South African photo safari as part of the Florida Artists Gallery lice Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the camp will take place Aug. 8-12 at the Youth Ranches Caruth

Dinner and Lecture Series on Saturday, July 23.

Camp in Inglis. "The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has operated successful camping

The Florida Artists Gallerylocated at 8219 Orange Avenue in programs for over 30 years, and we recently realized we could offer this service to our law

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Floral City. Dinner will be served atNews for the Nature Coast

Hometown 6 p.m. and Bradshaw's presentation will begin at 7.

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties enforcement family," said Youth Ranches President Bill Frye. "This is an opportunity for us

Bradshaw recently traveled to South Africa with nine other photographers, visiting to honor our fallen officers by serving their children through summer camp." The five-day

and photographing5the3 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

09 nature reserve of ChaZen near Johannesburg, Chobe National Park

camp will be designed specifically for children and relatives of fallen officers, with partici-

and River in Botswana, and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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

Email, Tom the dinner and presentation is $30 per person, and includes a free pation from deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement volunteers from around the state.

Admission forRussell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

Camp activities will include sports, arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming and other outdoor

glass of wine. il, Debbie Russell, to support the Florida Artists Gallery's educational pro- activities designed to provide a wholesome atmosphere and positive camping experience

Ema All proceeds will go Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

enewscasteSpace is limited and reservations are required. To reserve places, call 352-344-9300.

grams. r.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.combetween the ages of 9 and 17. The Youth Ranches is now accepting ap-

plications to attend Operation Star; Shield. Applications are available at youthranches.org

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or by calling (800) 765-3797.

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The Consignment Place and The Center for Victim Rights Joins Forces

The Center for Victim Rights is a female veteran owned and operated non profit or-

ganization that assists victims of crime, nationwide, and free of charge. Check out our web

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page at www.advocate4victims.org/wp, call us at 352-628-6471 or Email us at Cynthia@

advocate4victims.org with questions, comments, donations, or to volunteer. We are located

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in Citrus County, Florida (32 years) and will be working with The Consignment Place 644

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Crystal River FL 34429 who will accept tax 

wanted cars, boats, trucks, RV's,  and boats. Items

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can  up if necessary. Call 352-461-4518 to  buy or rent vehicle from The

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be made to The Center to help victims of crimes, veterans, and the elderly.

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Ready to volunteeer with a smile?

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If you have a ready smile and enjoy helping others, the Citrus County Sheriff's

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Office would enjoy having you as a reception volunteer to work the front desk of the Emer-

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gency Operations Center, in Lecanto. Responsibilities include answering the phone and

transferring calls, signing in visitors, sorting mail, and providing information to the public.

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Shifts are 4 ½ hours (8:00 am -12:30 pm, or 12:30 - 5:00 pm), Monday through Friday. If

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interested, please contact the CCSO volunteer unit at 352-527-3701.

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