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The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches today announced the launch of a free sum-

Ask Your Candidates On July 20th

mer camp Operation Star & Shield for the children of fallen law enforcement officers in

The League of Women Voters and the Citrus County Council will be hosting a Can-

Florida. Hosted in conjunction with the Florida Sheriffs Association and Concerns of Po-

didate Forum, "Primaries are Primary" with Kate Betsko , President of LWVCC and John

lice Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the camp will take place Aug. 8-12 at the Youth Ranches Caruth

Wade , President of the CCC, moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th This will give Cit-

Camp in Inglis. "The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches has operated successful camping

rus County residents a chance to meet the candidates, hear their reasons for running, and

programs for over 30 years, and we recently realized we could offer this service to our law

learn about the changes they would make if elected.This is sure to assist us before we cast

enforcement family," said Youth Ranches President Bill Frye. "This is an opportunity for us

our votes for 2016. Questions for primaried candidates may be posted on the forum's

to honor our fallen officers by serving their children through summer camp." The five-day

Facebook Page; " Citrus Primary 2016 ForumJuly 20, 2016", and will also be collected at

camp will be designed specifically for children and relatives of fallen officers, with partici-

the Forum.The primaried candidates are those running for Congress, Citrus County Sheriff,

pation from deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement volunteers from around the state.

BOCC.School Board and Mosquito Board. Please be sure to visit and Like the Primary

Camp activities will include sports, arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming and other outdoor

Facebook page and submit your questions for these candidates. Other candidates will be

activities designed to provide a wholesome atmosphere and positive camping experience

available for the public to meet and greet. The forum will take place at the Citrus Campus

for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 17. The Youth Ranches is now accepting appli-

Conference Center,College of Central Florida in Lecanto. The doors open at 5:00 pm. The

cations to attend Operation Star & Shield. Applications are available at youthranches.

Forum begins at 6:00 pm. The League of Women Voters of Citrus County and the Citrus

org or by calling (800) 765-3797.

County Council are nonpartisan citizen organizations. For more call 352-382-0032.

The Consignment Place and The Center for Victim Rights Joins Forces

American Legion Post 155 Ready for 4th of July

The Center for Victim Rights is a female veteran owned and operated non profit or-

The public is invited to celebrate the birth of our great nation on July 4, 2016 from

ganization that assists victims of crime, nationwide, and free of charge. Check out our web

12 noon until 4pm. There will be a bounce house for the kids, and a dunk tank set up in the

page at www.advocate4victims.org/wp, call us at 352-628-6471 or Email us at Cynthia@

parking lot . Barbecued chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks and desserts will be served

advocate4victims.org with questions, comments, donations, or to volunteer. We are located

at no charge (donations gratefully accepted). A drawing will be held, and Debi G is enter-

in Citrus County, Florida (32 years) and will be working with The Consignment Place 644

taining in the Post Lounge. American Legion Post 155, a veteran organization, is located

N. Suncoast Blvd Crystal River FL 34429 who will accept tax deductible donations of un-

on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. in Crystal River. For more information call Post 155 Commander,

wanted cars, boats, trucks, campers, motorcycles, trailers, RV's, golf carts, and boats. Items

Gerry Kaufman at 352-795-6526 or 407-218-9139.

can be picked up if necessary. Call 352-461-4518 to donate, buy or rent a vehicle from The

Second Ranger Camp Takes Place at Wildlife Park

Consignment Place 644 N. Suncoast Blvd Crystal River FL 34429 and a cash donation will

At the Wildlife Park, the second session of Wildlife Ranger Camp will be arriving

be made to The Center to help victims of crimes, veterans, and the elderly.

for July's Wildlife Ranger Camp the week of July 11 through 15. This group of 10 through Bradshaw to discuss her African photo safari

12 year olds will be learning about Florida's wildlife and enjoying hands-on activities and

Award-winning nature photographer Myrna Bradshaw will discuss and present

include  reptiles, manatees, the ocean, photographs from her recent South African photo safari as part of the Florida Artists Gallery

mammals, birds,

learning experiences. Camp topics

sea turtles, and savingHometown News for thesources. Indoor and outdoor activities Dinner and Lecture Series on Saturday, July 23.

energy through alternative Nature Coast

for children include nature hunts, visiting the wildlife areas in the park and other scientific

The Florida Artists Gallery and Gallery Café are located at 8219 Orange Avenue in

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

activities. As you 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,July, and we encourage you to visit Floral City. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and Bradshaw's presentation will begin at 7.

can see, we have a lot planned for Florida 34446

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to learn362-4788 Bald eagle and the

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) about the

Bradshaw recently traveled to South Africa with nine other photographers, visiting

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

E of preserving Florida's wildlife. For more information on our events, please call and photographing the nature reserve of ChaZen near Johannesburg, Chobe National Park

Susan Strawbridge at (352) 628-5445, ext. 1002.

and River in Botswana, and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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

Have a Safe & Happy Independence Day!

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com for the dinner and presentation is $30 per person, and includes a free

glass of wine. All proceeds will go to support the Florida Artists Gallery's educational pro-

grams. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve places, call 352-344-9300.

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Democratic Executive Committee Open House

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The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) is hosting an Open

House on Saturday, July 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness.

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Join likeminded citizens at the Large Pavilion next to the children's playground for a free

afternoon with plenty of food, drinks and music to learn more about opportunities to get

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involved with the Citrus County Democratic Party. For more information, call Wendy Wil-

liams, Citrus CountyChair, 209-8651.

 Democratic Executive Committee  at 352-

Citrus CountyClosed Holiday

 offices  for Independence Day

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July 2 and closed on Monday, July 4.

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All library branches will be open regular business hours on Saturday, July 2, but

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will be closed onMonday, July 4.

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All Community Buildings will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Parks

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and Boat Ramps will be open for public use, but will be heavily congested due to scallop

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season. Bicentennial Pool and Central Ridge Pool will be open regular hours on July 2 and

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July 3. The hours for both pools on Monday, July 4 will be 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, July 4, but open normal business hours

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on Saturday, July 2.

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