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By TIMES WIRES
Published December 27, 2006

Clubs and Organizations

At the December meeting of Families and Friends of Retarded Adults, the group held a drawing for its annual raffle-fundraiser.

Ms. Gail Sturtevant was the lucky winner of the 21-speed Huffy bicycle donated by John and Joan Verity, and Ms. Stephanie Hopper was the lucky winner of the Char-Broil Gas Barbeque donated by Super Wal-Mart of Inverness.

In all, $1,060 was raised by the membership from selling raffle tickets. An additional $1,000 matching grant was donated by Super Wal-Mart of Inverness represented by Larry Gamble, manager, and Gloria Quereux, store coordinator.

The funds will be spent to broaden the various programs offered by the group, with a combined focus on education, training, and workshops for the developmentally disabled.

The organization is a parent and community group with two goals: provide weekly social, creative and community inclusive activities for our children and present monthly educational programs on topics of interest to the developmentally disabled and their families.

Families and Friends of Retarded Adults group can provide information on other groups, agencies and individuals who may offer support to disabled individuals and their families.

Monthly meetings are from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center of the Key Training Center in Lecanto. Meetings include a short business meeting, followed by an educational speaker and are open to the public.

The weekly workshops provide arts and crafts activities and various other activities to promote educational and social growth, and just plain fun, for our "kids".

For information, call Ron Philips, president, at 382-7819.

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On Dec. 8, the North Suncoast Republican Club board of directors held its annual reorganization meeting.

Tess Livermore, Roland Aberle and Roland Hebb completed their terms and were thanked for their loyal service.

John Kolley was elected president, replacing Debbie Faunce, who completed her term. John McIsaac was elected vice president, Kay Howard is secretary, and Donetta Holland is treasurer.

Continuing board members are Bob Hagaman, Donetta Holland, Debbie Faunce, and Gayle Martin.

Because of other commitments, member Sal Cina resigned from the board effective Sunday.

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On Dec. 9, the Nature Coast Republican Club meeting had a guest speaker: Gary Maidhof, director of Development Services for Citrus County. His topic was impact fees and how they affect the taxpayers of the county.

Officers for 2007 are: Al Cislo, president; Richard Callahan, vice-president; Shirley Sanservino, secretary and Jack Marchitto, treasurer. They will be sworn at the next monthly meeting on Jan. 13.

High Fives

Citrus County Parks and Recreation announced the winners of the 2006 Home Holiday Decorating Contest:

- First place: Frank and Linda Sojka, 2791 E Mary Lue St., Inverness.

- Second place: Charles and Allison Baxter, 4450 S Halo Hills Terrace, Lecanto.

- Third place: Harold Roth, 8348 W Trotter Lane, Homosassa.

- Honorable mention: Robert Houp, 9806 S Istachatta Road, Floral City.

The Division of Parks and Recreation would like to congratulate the winners and thank all of the entries for participating in the contest.

Note of Thanks

Editor: The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7122 and our Special Needs family, would like to thank the Girl Scouts in Trailblazers Troop 345 for their generous act of kindness in providing gifts for the family, and for helping to make a Merry Christmas for the family.

Cindy Shaw, president Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 7122, Floral City

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