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Tri-county Advisory Council sets meeting

By Times Staff
Published January 2, 2006

CHIEFLAND - The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast will facilitate the Tri-County Advisory Council meeting scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Capital City Bank, 2012 N Young Blvd. For information, call toll-free 1-877-336-5437.

Buying that first house? Get some helpful hints

LECANTO - The Citrus County Division of Housing Services and Extension Services is offering free First Time Home Buyers classes from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 12 in Room 280 of the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W Sovereign Path. Classes cover all aspects of qualifying, buying and maintaining a home. Any person who requires a special accommodation for a disability is asked to call in advance. To obtain information or to make a reservation, call Barbara, 527-5388. Limited seating available.

Tax assistance program looking for volunteers

Volunteers are needed to provide free tax assistance to low- and middle-income residents of Citrus County for the upcoming tax season. This is a rewarding experience, and volunteers receive free Internal Revenue Service tax training in January. There also are opportunities for volunteers as client coordinators and support personnel. AARP TAX-AIDE is administered by the AARP Foundation and the IRS.

For information, call Terry Allison at (352) 422-7351 before Saturday.

Healthy Start board meeting open to public

BUSHNELL - The Central Healthy Start board of directors will meet at 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Sumter County Health Department, 415 E Noble Ave. The public is invited. For information, call Rhonda Brown at (352) 313-6500, ext. 119 after Tuesday.

Council for long-term care ombudsmen meets Jan. 9

SUMTERVILLE - The Withlacoochee Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council will meet at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Lake-Sumter Community College, 1405 County Road 26A. For information, call (352) 620-3088 or visit the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Web site ombudsman.myflorida.com.

Dogwood seedlings free for Arbor Day

INVERNESS - The Inverness Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away 1,000 white dogwood seedlings from 9 a.m to noon, or until the supply lasts, at these sites:

--Kash n' Karry, 1202 W Main St.

--Publix, 1420 U.S. 41 N.

--Connors Office Supply, 210 Tomkins St.

--Cinnamon Sticks Restaurant, 2120 State Road 44.

--Wal-Mart Supercenter, State Road 44.

WTI accepts applications for its daytime programs

INVERNESS - The Withlacoochee Technical Institute is now accepting applications for the full- or part-time day programs listed. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Jan. 10. Program costs listed are per semester and semesters are based on full-time registered students. Books and supplies are an additional fee. Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Job placement opportunities are offered for completing students. A high school diploma is not required, and programs are approved for veterans training.

--Administrative Assistant: two semesters, $941.33.

--Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology: three semesters, $968.22.

--Carpentry: three semesters, $968.22.

--Computer Systems Technology: three semesters, $968.22.

--Electricity: three semesters, $968.22.

--Marine Service Technology: three semesters, $968.22.

--Medical Administrative Specialist: two semesters, $941.33.

For information, call Student Services, 726-2430.

The institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, marital status or handicap in recruitment, selection, treatment or termination of students.

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