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The next blood drive for Our Lady Of Grace, K of C Council 6168 is scheduled for

Saturday, August 20, 2016, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center at

FREE Homebuyer Education Class for Veterans Offered This Fall

Veterans get on the right path to homeownership by signing up for one of CHP Ho-

6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. The summer season is a low period for blood supplies, so

meownership Home Buying Classes. The free homebuyer education class is being offered

please participate and provide the gift of life for your family and neighbors.

by CHP Homeownership on both September 7th and October 26th at 701 White Boulevard,

A special complimentary breakfast is planned for all donors provided by the Knights of

Inverness. Completion of this course satisfies certain local government and lender require-

Columbus Squires youth group, with food donated by Les and Joan Magyar and Craven

ments for homebuyer education. To register visit,chphomeownership.org and click on the

Begin Your Journey Now tab at the top of the page. For more information call, 352-726-

All donors will receive a recognition item in addition to the breakfast, and a free

cholesterol screening. Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with parental permission. If there

are any questions call Life South at 352-527-3061.

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

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

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

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

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

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

day, August 17, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle

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

in Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is respon-

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

sible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within the county.

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

Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

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

who represent the registered voters of their precinct. There are Precinct Committeemen and

Committeewomen positions open for many Citrus County precincts. If you are interested

Household Hazardous Waste Will be Closed for Repairs

in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your precinct and helping increase Democratic voter

Household Hazardous Waste at the Central Landfill will be closed from August 13,

turnout, please attend the August 17 meeting. Citrus County Democrats believe in effec-

2016 thru August 20, 2016 to conduct roof repair and painting. Household Hazardous Waste

tive and efficient government that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care, a

will open for regular business on August 23, 2016.

healthy environment and an economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed. For

The Central Landfill is located at 230 W Gulf to Lake Highway (SR44) in Lecanto.

more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee

Residents needing further information about this, or any other Solid Waste Management

Chair, at 352-209- 8651

program, may call at (352) 527-7670.

Next Session of P.L.A.Y. Program Enrollment Opens

The Consignment Place and The Center for Victim Rights Joins Forces

As the summer is winding down and the temperatures cool, Citrus County Divi-

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

sion of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the next session of the youth P.L.A.Y. ganization that assists victims of crime, nationwide, and free of charge. Check out our web

program. Enrollment is now open with courses beginning Monday, August 22nd, 2016. The page at www.advocate4victims.org/wp, call us at 352-628-6471 or Email us at Cynthia@

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program is designed for little athletes, not quite ready for organized sports. It is focused advocate4victims.org with questions, comments, donations, or to volunteer. We are located

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on children ages 3 to 5 years of age. The program runs six weeks, consisting of a one hour in Citrus County, Florida (32 years) and will be working with The Consignment Place 644

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practice one day a week. Each practice will be structured on teaching the fundamentals of N. Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River.

Robinson and Wall, both now 18,

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

the corresponding sport, as well as, preparing each child with a team like atmosphere with

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

an emphasis on FUN. The program fee is $45 which includes a shirt and the required equip-

convicted of murder and robbery

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ment for each sport the child participates in. For more information, please contact Angelo

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Rodriguez at 352-527-7540.

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Two area youths charged with the April 2015 slaying and robbery of 54 year-old

Stephen Gorney of Crystal River, received a jury verdict on Monday afternoon, Aug. 8,

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after a week-long jury trial. Bryan Robinson, formerly of 6155 W. Pine Cir., Crystal River,

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was found guilty of premeditated murder in the first degree, while Tyzick Wall, formerly of

9520 N. Dunedin Rd., Dunnellon, was found guilty of murder in the second degree with a

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deadly weapon (a lesser charge). Robinson and Wall were each found guilty of robbery with

a deadly weapon, and two counts of dealing in stolen property.

The youths, who are both now 18 years-old, were tried as adults. They were ini-

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tially housed in separate juvenile detention facilities, Robinson in Alachua County and Wall

in Marion County. May 18, 2015 and de-

 A grand jury indicted the youths on the charges,

termined theybe were their transfers to an

 would  tried as adults. Capias warrants  issued for

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adult   Robinson was  to Alachua County  and Wall was

toMarionCountyJail.

transferred  the    During the following week, both youths were trans-

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ferred to the Citrus County Detention Center, awaiting their trial.

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Sentencing will follow at a later date. Upon sentencing, they will be transferred to

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the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections.

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School Starts August 10. Slow down in school

zones and watch for school buses and children

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on the roads. Help make this a safe start to the

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new school year!

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