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Guardian ad Litem Dinner Auction to be Held in September

Voices For Children of North Central Florida, in conjunction with the 5th Judicial

Circuit's Guardian ad Litem Program, will hold its unique 2nd Annual Quarter Auction and

911 Walk Sponsored by Crystal River Am. Legion

Dinner at the Central Ridge Community Center, Beverly Hills, Florida on September 12,

American Legion Post 155 is hosting the annual 9-11 memorial walk on Friday,

2015 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $25.00 per person, which includes dinner, beverages and one

September 11, 2015. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9 a.m. Walk participants will

auction paddle. To reserve tickets or for further information, please contact Sue Carpenter

leave the Post at 10 a.m. and proceed down Gulf to Lake Hwy to Meadowcrest, stopping

three times to ring a bell in commemoration of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade

Center in NYC and the nations' Capitol in Washington, DC. Following the walk will be a

Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

The next blood drive sponsored by Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 blood minis-

short memorial service at the Post. This event is open to all patriotic Americans. Further

tries is scheduled for Saturday September 19, 2015, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM at Our Lady

information is available by calling Post Commander, Gabriella Danielson at 352-795- 6526.

of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Our donor population has

American Legion Post 155 is located at 6585 Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. in Crystal River.

narrowed, so we urge any new donors to please donate blood, the gift of life, at this upcom-

Job Readiness Workshop Series Offered in September

ing blood drive. All the blood collected stays in Citrus County to be used for our families

Citrus County Extension Services will be offering a 5-session Job Readiness

and neighbors. We never know when someone we know will be in need of this precious gift.

Workshop series in September to be held at the Extension Services Building in Lecanto.

To donate, a person must be at least 17, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum

The first session begins Monday, September 14 and will run on Monday evenings from 6:00

of 110 pounds, and be in reasonable health. Donating typically takes a few minutes and has

to 7:30 pm. Workshop topics include Before You Begin the Search, The Right Job Just for

an additional benefit of a mini health review. There is a complimentary breakfast and all

You, Marketing Yourself, Preparing Your Resume and Cover Letter, Planning the Interview,

donors will receive a token of appreciation As always we are grateful to those who donated

and Staying on the Job Once You Are Hired. Pre-registration is required with a onetime fee

previously and hope they will continue to participate in our drives. If there are any questions

of $15, payable by check or cash. Registration fee includes materials and light refreshments.

call Life South at 352-537-3061.

For registration and questions, contact Stephanie Clamer at 352-527-5710

Buttonwood Bonsai Club news

Financial Workshop Series for Women Scheduled for September

Regular Meeting; September 19, 2015 9:30 A.M. Shriner Building 468 E Lake

Did you know women are generally less financially secure throughout their life-

Nina Drive Inverness, Fl Bonsai plant sale is scheduled for the September meeting. As

time, are more likely to be widowed or divorced and have less retirement income? Cit-

always, expert help and advise is on hand from our experienced members ! For more infor-

rus County Extension Services invites women to attend a five (5) session workshop series

mation, please feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz 352 587 4215 Vice President: Isaac

"Women and Money: Unique Issues" to begin on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00-8:00

Baylon 352-697-2493 Contact: Al Harnage 352 - 527 - 3263. Please join us in Inverness.

pm. The workshops will explore the impact of life changes on an individual's economic

As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

status and how to plan appropriately for future financial well-being.

The classes will be held at the Extension Services Office, located at 3650 W. Sover-

Citrus County Genealogical Society

eign Path in Lecanto. Pre-registration is required with a onetime fee of $25. For registration

The Citrus County Genealogicalwill September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at

 Society  meet

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and questions, contact Sarah Ellis at 352-527-5700

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speak-

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

AdvMary iAnn Machonkin, president of the Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

er, ertis ng at Reasonable Rates for S genealogy society, will present "Researching

9/11 Memorial Fitness Challenge, Inverness, Sept. 12

The Professional Firefighters of Citrus County is holding its 6th-annual 9/11 Me- Smith's and Davis's 3 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

509A Case Study." She will talk about how she was able to find informa-

morial Fitness Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Citrus High School in Inverness. Regis- tion about her Smith and Davis ancestors using Fax: (727) 362-4788 commonly used

Phone: (352) 489-4588 record types that are less

tration will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 am. A prayer and dedication will be held at 8:30 am, by researchersilsuch as: land and probate records, early tax lists and court records. Ann

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and the climb will begin immediately after. Participants will be tasked with climbing 16 Machonkin atil382-5515. Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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these professionals and the hazards firefighters face.

This event is being held to memorialize and pay respect - on the 14th-Year An-

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niversary of the World trade Center disaster - to the 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement

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officers, 8 EMT's and 125 military personnel that perished in the World Trade Center Twin

Towers and Pentagon Buildings on 9-11-2001. Please help support climbers as they raise

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money for the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation by registering for the event ($35 on-

line in advance or $45 on the day of the event).For more information, please call Driver

Engineer Nick Faso at 352-422-1581.

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Amvets Harry M Bailey Post 89 Meeting

AMVETS post 89 Homosassa will meet at the West Citrus Community Center

on Veterans Drive in Homosassa, Fl Thursday September 3rd at 6:30 PM Floyd Blodgett,

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First Vice Commander Harry M Bailey post 89 Phone 352-220-3339 Email 2retiredbees@

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Home Buying Classes, Make Your Dream a Reality

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Date: September 16, 2015 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EST. Buying your first home, or

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just overwhelmed with the process? Let us help you become more knowledgeable and feel at

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ease during the home buying process. During this three night class, you will learn the many

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aspects of the home buying process including: how to find a real estate agent; determining

an affordable purchase price; dealing with credit issues; qualifying for a loan; comparing

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loan programs; negotiating a purchase; applying for a mortgage; home maintenance; and

foreclosure prevention. COST $25 Limited Space Available. Contact 352.726.2092

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