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The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet August 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. A video, "Oc-

Democratic Executive Committee Open House

cupations of our Ancestors," presented by Nancy Waters Lauer will be shown. Ancestral

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

occupations can give clues to who our ancestors were, how they lived, where they lived, and

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

most importantly, give them individual identity and personality. She will describe numerous

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

resources to identify occupations. Guests are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary

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

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer's Family Organization to host Caregiver Learning Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free Movie at Lecanto Wings Education Center

"Tuesdays with Morrie" is Featured Movie at Lecanto Wings Education Center on

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches to Host Camp

August 1 LECANTO, Fla. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's Monthly Movie Mat-

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

inee feature is "Tuesdays with Morrie," starring Jack Lemmon, Hank Azaria and Wendy

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

Moniz. It will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, at the Lecanto Wings Educa-

in Florida. Hosted in conjunction with the Florida Sheriffs Association and Concerns of

tion Center at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path. Discussion follows the movie. Monthly Movie

Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the camp will take place Aug. 8-12 at the Youth Ranches Ca-

Matinees are open to the public. For reservations, contact Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020

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

or 866-642- 0962 toll free.

programs for over 30 years. The five-day camp will be designed specifically for children

and relatives of fallen officers, with participation from deputy sheriffs and other law en- LWVCC Presentation on Amendments 2016

Kate Betsko, President of the League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be

forcement volunteers from around the state. Camp activities will include sports, arts and

crafts, canoeing, swimming and other outdoor activities designed to provide a wholesome giving a Power Point presentation on Amendment 4 , Tuesday, August 9. This bill would

atmosphere and positive camping experience for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and provide property tax exemptions for renewable energy devices on their homes or business-

17. The Youth Ranches is now to attend Operation Star; Shield. Ap- es.

accepting applications 

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Haydon Fouke, Citrus County, resident , and cancer survivor, will also be giving

plications are available at youthranches.org or by calling (800) 765-3797.

Ready ng at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties a presentation on Amendment 2 which grants the right to use marijuana for the treatment of

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issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Free Alzheimer's and dementia care-giving workshop

Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 1100 W. Highland Blvd., in Inverness, will

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host an Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and care-giving workshop from 6:00 to 8:00

p.m. on August 2, 2016. The workshop is free and open to the public.

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Entitled "ABC of Dementia," the workshop will define Alzheimer's and dementia,

explain how dementiaaffectsitsways dementia behaviors for

   victims, discuss  to interpret

better communication, anda less stressed care-

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In addition,  will be    by Linda Boles   Friends,

Inc. about the use of human scent presentation kits in tracing and locating people with

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memory issues who wander and become lost.

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Workshop attendees will each receive a handbook and a wallet card certifying their

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attendance and training as "Dementia-Friendly." Free human scent preservation kits will be

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available to anyone who attends the workshop. While the workshop is free, registration is

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requested so the host will be prepared with adequate space and materials. To register or for

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more information, call Debbie Selsavage at 352-422-3663

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