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

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

Wildlife Park Volunteer Opportunities

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

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park has several openings for vol-

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

unteer greeters, and administrative office/secretary volunteers. Greeters are needed at the

Visitor Center on US 19, and at the West entrance located on Fishbowl Drive. For more

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

information on these volunteer opportunities, please call Rene Poppe at (352) 628-5445,

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

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

Senator Nelson s office hours in Inverness, Aug. 11

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

Digna Alvarez, the Regional Director for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, will hold office

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

hours for Citrus County residents every-other month during 2015 on a Tuesday. She will

Radio Emergency Communications Center. If you can help or have building suggestions,

be available to assist constituents, particularly those who need help with a federal issue,

Post 166 will acknowledge this support to the community.

from 10:30 am to 12:00 Noon at the Lakes Region Library, located at 1511 Druid Rd. in

Job Readiness Workshop Series Offered in September

Inverness, on the following dates: August 11, October 13 and December 1. For more infor-

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

mation, please contact Senator Nelson's Regional Office at 813-225-7040

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

Citrus County Genealogical Society

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

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet August 11 at 10:00 a.m.at the

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

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

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

Wesley Brockway, a member of the genealogy society, will talk about "Publishing your

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

Family Story Making your genealogy research fun and shareable." This presentation pro-

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

vides some ideas for getting your hard work in a form that can be formally archived or used

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

by others. You will be challenged to think about what you must consider in deciding to pub-

Financial Workshop Series for Women Scheduled for September

lish your results. We will look at examples of all types of ways to publish your data. Guests

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

are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

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

Old Courthouse Heritage Museum Seeking Volunteers

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

Citrus County Old Courthouse Heritage Museum is currently recruiting volunteers "Women and Money: Unique Issues" to begin on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00-8:00

to serve as tour guides and information specialists. The Museum Visitor Service volunteers pm. The workshops will explore the impact of life changes on an individual's economic

provide guided tours and visitor information historical and current, about the county and status and how to plan appropriately for future financial well-being.

our area for visitors from across the country and world. In addition, they provide insights

The classes will be held Office, located at 3650 W. Sov-

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about state and local history, government and the architecture of the 100+ year old historic ereign Path in Lecanto. Pre-registration is required with a onetime fee of $25. For registra-

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

building, which is a cultural icon for the county. A weekly shift commitment of four hours Aidvertisquestions, contact Sarah Ellis for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

t on and ing at Reasonable Rates at 352-527-5700

is required. Comprehensive training is provided. Some additional volunteer opportunities

Speak Up for5Solar Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

093 S. Energy

available are clerical work, including answering phones, taking messages, and typing corre-

The League of Women of489-4588 Fax:joining 362-4788 of Floridians for

Phone: (352) Citrus County is (727) the efforts

spondence, and providing support for book tours and special events. For more information,

Solar Choiceail,conducting a petition drive for an amendment to the Florida Constitution

Em in Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

contact Deb Bloss at 341-6429 or email deborah.bloss@citrusbocc.com.

that would ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com supplying

Emlimit or prevent government and electric utility imposed barriers to

Sunshine State Romance Authors Meeting

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · call

local solar energy.This would appear on the 2016 election ballot. For more info please theheal

The Sunshine State Romance Authors Inc. will host acclaimed author Connie Mann at their 352-382-0032 or visit lwvcitrus.org. .

August 22 meeting held at 10:00 in the Homosassa Public Library.

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Connie Mann will present a workshop on Writing A Synopsis that will be sure to

catch an editor's eye and put you on the path to publication. If you're serious about your

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writing career, this is the program for you.

Mann has written dozens of articles, ghostwritten six books and was the editor

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of a parenting magazine. The screenplay for her romantic comedy, Catch of a Lifetime,

was made into a feature-length film. Come and join us for this informative and important

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workshop. Visitors are always welcome. For additional information contact Linda Tillis at

Heritage Museum Entertainment

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Charlie C and The Remember This Band will perform August 20. You may have

seen them perform in Citrus County, and this five-piece group will show their 60s and 70s

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repertoire at the museum. They are a variety band, and will play oldies, favorites, and re-

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cent releases. Where: at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum/Downtown Inverness on the

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Square. When: Thursday, August 20th 7:00 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00). Admission:

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$10/per person, cash beverages

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Sally Price, Realtor

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3.78 AC MASTADON DR INGLIS $19,900

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2 wooded lots back to back totaling 3.78

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acres facing Mastadon Dr and Palm St in

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Inglis (both paved). Powerline easement is

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on the south side and Harrison Branch flows

along the east end. Build your home in the

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oaks, magnolias and pines on the high and

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dry front and have a great conservation area

on the back half that will attract birds and

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wildlife right here in Inglis. Some owner fi-

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nancing possible with down payment.

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