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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

9-1-1 Career Center Career Recruitment & Open House

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

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office, "9-1-1 Center Career Recruitment & Open

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

House" will be held on Aug. 24, 6:00 pm, at the Citrus County Emergency Operations, lo-

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

cated at 3549 Saunders Way in Lecanto. Stop by and learn what it takes to become a Public

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

Safety Telecommunicator. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and well-

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

ness center. Applicants must be tobacco-free for six months prior to employment. RSVP to

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

Amanda at 352-341-7429.

Household Hazardous Waste Will be Closed for Repairs

Inverness Wings Education Center Featured Movie

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

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's Monthly Movie Matinee feature is

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

"Rudy," starring Sean Astin, Jon Favreau and Ned Beatty. It will be presented at 2:00 p.m.,

will open for regular business on August 23, 2016.

Monday, August 22, at the Inverness Wings Education Center at 318 S. Line Ave. Discus-

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

sion follows the movie. Monthly Movie Matinees are open to the public. For reservations,

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

contact Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020 or 866-642- 0962 toll free.

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

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

sion of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the next session of the youth P.L.A.Y.

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

program. Enrollment is now open with courses beginning Monday, August 22nd, 2016. The

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

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program is designed for little athletes, not quite ready for organized sports. It is focused

Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

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on children ages 3 to 5 years of age. The program runs six weeks, consisting of a one hour

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties who represent the registered voters of their precinct.

practice one day a week. Each practice will be structured on teaching the fundamentals of

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

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

St. Raphael Orthodox Church invites you to its International Ethnic Festival on

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-

ment for each sport the child participates in. For more information, please contact Angelo Saturday, September 10 from 10am-4pm at 1277 N. Paul Drive, Inverness (off Hwy. 41 N.

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

across from Dollar General). Come & enjoy potato pierogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, cab-

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Rodriguez at 352-527-7540.

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com many other ethnic delights, baked goods, craft & plant tables.

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-

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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

N. Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River.

Looking for Female 

 Veterans

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If you andin being informed on fe-

 are a Citrus County female veteran  interested

male veteran issues send contact info, of years served, name,

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address email, phone numbers  cyn2719@yahoo.com  352-628-6481.

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Homosassa American Legion  Fund Project

The American Legion Post #166 of Homosassa Springs is seeking assistance

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in helping past and present veterans and their families in our community. Our member-

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ship consists of past and present military from each branch of the service, (Army, Navy,

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Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard), along with their families. Post 166 participates in

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events that provide funds for Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, SugarMill Woods, Walden

Woods, and Chassahowitzka areas of Citrus County. Post 166 donates time and money in

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support of homeless veterans, less fortunate seniors with medical needs and children in

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need. Due to the ever growing membership, Post 166 has started a building fund. This fund

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will provide a central location for those in need as well as an American Legion Amateur

Radio Emergency Communications Center.

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