'Newspg5.indd' by The Newscaster

American Legion Post 155 recently organized a Veterans' Benefits Reaction Team"

comprised of war time veterans to reach out to fellow veterans in Citrus County who may

DEC Seeking Precinct Reps

Committee (DEC) is seeking Precinct Committeepersons to represent precincts not be aware of benefits they so deserve. No matter the time period you served you may

throughout the county. Precinct Committeepersons are elected members of the Citrus Coun- be entitled to benefits, particularly if you were injured while serving our nation. It is so

ty DEC. To learn more about serving as a Precinct Committeeperson, attend a DEC meet- important to let our veterans, young and old, male and female, know that they do not stand

ing on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Civic Center, 1 alone. On October 2nd and 3rd, 2015 we will commence a Veterans' Benefit Seminar and

Civic Circle in Beverly Hills. If you are a Citrus County Democrat willing to reach out open house, where qualified male and female Service Officers will be present. The Citrus

to fellow Democrats to help improve voter turnout in 2016, consider serving as a Precinct County Service Officer will be on hand to assist with more complex issues. Veterans who

Committeeperson. Citrus County Democrats believe in effective and efficient government are not currently receiving benefits, or believe they may be eligible for additional benefits,

that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care, a healthy environment and an are encouraged to attend. On Friday, October 2, 2015 from 10am to 3pm Veterans' Benefits

economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed. For more information, call Wendy will be the main subject with one-on-one appointments set up with a Service Officer. On

Saturday, October 3,2015, also from 10am to 3pm, the benefits portion of the seminar will

Williams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee Chair, at 352-209-8651.

continue along with an Open House and information about the American Legion, and what

Financial Workshop Series for Women Scheduled for September it does for veterans, community, children and youth, and active duty personnel. Refresh-

Did you know women are generally less financially secure throughout their life- ments, snacks and lunch will be provided at no cost. Please bring your DD214 or discharge

time, are more likely to be widowed or divorced and have less retirement income? Cit- to expedite the paperwork process. Over the past five years, AL Post 155 has donated over

rus County Extension Services invites women to attend a five (5) session workshop series $250,000 to veteran and community charities. In the near future Post 155 will sponsor a

"Women and Money: Unique Issues" to begin on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00-8:00 Veterans' Employment Job Fair for veterans and local companies just itching to hire a vet-

pm. The workshops will explore the impact of life changes on an individual's economic eran in their work place. Watch for additional information in the coming months. For more

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

information on the Veterans' Seminar contact Post Commander, Gabriella Danielson or 1st

The classes will be held at the Extension Services Office, located at 3650 W. Sover- Vice Commander, Jay Conti, Sr. at 352-795-6526.

eign Path in Lecanto. Pre-registration is required with a onetime fee of $25. For registration Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting

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

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at

"The Blind Side" is Featured Movie at Wings Education Centers the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest

HOMOSASSA, Fla. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's next Monthly Movie Mat- speaker, Peter Summers from the Pinellas County Genealogical Society, will talk about

inee feature is "The Blind Side," starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, "Getting the most from Fold3.com." This website is focused on digitized military records,

Kathy Bates, Lily Collins and Jae Head. Based on the extraordinary true story of profes- especially Revolutionary War and War of 1812 records and is a subscription website but is

sional football player Michael Oher, this film is a testament to the power of one person free in the Family History Center of the church. Peter will demonstrate how to search for

to change a life. It will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, at the Wings records. Guests are welcome to a.or estionsll Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

ttend F  qu  ca



Education Center, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, and at the same time on Monday, Rainbow Springs art show set for the Nature Coast

for October 17 and 18

October 5, at the Wings Education Center in Lecanto, located at 3280 W. Audubon Park

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

The Florida Artists Gallery and the Ocala Art Group will be represented when the

Path. Discussion follows each showing. Monthly Movie Matinees are open to the public. Friends of Rainbow0SpriS. s State PPt., hosts ART in thFloridan October 17 and 18, 2015.

ng (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) k o

For reservations, contact Jonathan Beard at 352-527-2020 or 866-642-0962.

The exhibit aaid, sale wRussell,oPublisher: 4 p.m. on Saturday the 17th, and 10 a.m. to

n l Tom ill run fr m 9 a.m. to thenewscaster1@gmail.com

4 p.m. oE munl,aDebbie th. The annual evedebbienewscaster@gmail.com pavilions

n S aid y the 18Russell, Editor: nt is always popular because the art

Crystal River American Legion for Ladies Only

Saturday, October 31, 2015 American Legion Post 155 is hostiWea "Lteses thenewscaster.combenewscasterarchives.com whistory.newscasterarchives.com ·iver.

ng bsi adi : Only" overlook the · autiful headwaters of Rainbo · Springs, the source of the Rainbow R theheal

Las Vegas Production All Male Revue. Showtime is 3pm in the smoke-free dining hall with Visitors may also stroll to the three waterfalls on the property. Rainbow Springs State Park

a no-host bar, door prizes, and finger foods served throughout the afternoon. It is Halloween is on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon. For more information, call 352-465-8555.

and costumes are optional with cash prizes awarded for best costumes. General admis-



sion tickets are $20 with reserved seating available for parties of six or more. VIP tickets



are $30 and include up-front seating along with a champagne meet and greet starting at 2pm.

Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Tickets are available in the Post

  

Lounge at 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River. Save your dollar bills for your

favorite performers and be prepared to have fun. This event is open to the public with all



proceeds donated to "Support Our Troops". For more information contact Post Commander,

Gabriella Danielson at 352-795- 6526.

MAKING SOLAR ENERGY AFFORDABLE



On Oct. 13th, Lyn Miles will be giving a presentation on the upcoming Solar

Choice amendment which will be on the ballot for the 2016 election. This is an important



issue for those who are interested in having affordable solar energy in Florida.





Despite the abundance of solar potential in The Sunshine State, it is not a leader



 

in the efforts to harness this abundant resource. Florida is one of 4 states that places strict





regulations on solar businesses making it difficult to operate in our state.



 ♦♦

The League of Women Voters invites all interested men and women to join us for

this informative meeting. It will be held at the Central Ridge Library at 10:15 AM on Tues-

♦  

day, Oct. 13 2015. The Spotlight speaker will be Paul Abels, AARP Tax-Aide coordinator.

For more information please visit www.lwvcitrus.org or call 352-382-0032. The

League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, educational organization.







 





















 

