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

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

Amvets Harry M Bailey Post 89 Meeting

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

Lady of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. We never know when

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

someone we know will be in need of this precious gift. To donate, a person must be at least

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

17, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in reasonable

health. Donating typically takes a few minutes and has an additional benefit of a mini health

review. There is a complimentary breakfast and all donors will receive a token of apprecia-

911 Walk Sponsored by Crystal River Am. Legion

tion As always we are grateful to those who donated previously and hope they will continue

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

to participate in our drives. If there are any questions call Life South at 352-537-3061.

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

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

Buttonwood Bonsai Club news

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Readiness Workshop Series Offered in September

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

Citrus County Genealogical Society

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

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at

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

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

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

er, Mary Ann Machonkin, president of the genealogy society, will present "Researching

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

Smith's and Davis's A Case Study." She will talk about how she was able to find informa-

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

tion about her Smith and Davis ancestors using record types that are less commonly used

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

by researchers such as: land and probate records, early tax lists and court records. Ann

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

Machonkin at 382-5515.

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

26th Annual Lakes, Rivers, & Coastal Cleanup

The Professional Firefighters of Citrus County is holding its 6th-annual 9/11 Me-

The Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee in partnership with Citrus

morial Fitness Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Citrus High School in Inverness. Regis- County Government is seeking volunteers for the 26th Annual Lakes, Rivers & Coastal

tration will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 am. A prayer and dedication will be held at 8:30 am, Clean-up scheduled for Saturday, September 2015  sunrise to 11:30 a.m.

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and the climb will begin immediately after. Participants will be tasked with climbing 16

Groups of two or more areNews for the Nature Coast removal of debris from

Hometown invited to join the countywide

rounds of bleachers at Citrus High School to bring awareness to the health and fitness of Advertising atwaterways, lakes, rivers and ocean. Create a team of friends, family, neigh-

the shorelines, Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

these professionals and the hazards firefighters face.

bors, businesses, organizations or club Homosassa, Florida 34446 County's water-

5093 S. Orwell Pt., members to help clean up Citrus

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

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

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

Immediately following the Cleanup, there will be volunteer appreciation luncheons

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

officers, 8 EMT's and 125 military personnel that perished in the World Trade Center Twin on both Emeast Debbie Russell,the County. All groups must be registered by September

the ail, and west sides of Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Towers and Pentagon Buildings on 9-11-2001. Please help support climberssasethey raise 10. To participate, contact Debra Burden at (352) 527-7684 or email Debra.Burden@citrus-

Web it s: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

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

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

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Engineer Nick Faso at 352-422-1581.

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Financial Workshop Series for Women Scheduled for September

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

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

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

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

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

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-

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

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

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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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Contact MIKE GUDIS, Enrolled Agent

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