CRYSTAL RIVER -- A 28-year-old Crystal River woman was charged with aggravated battery after stabbing another woman three times with a box cutter on Thursday, authorities said. An arrest report said Doretha Register of 326 Lockview Terrace was at Circle K in Ozello with a man when the man's wife, Aretha Armstrong, drove by and confronted them. Armstrong, who was driving with friends, followed her husband and Register and eventually jumped into the back of his truck, the report said. A fight between the women ensued, and during the altercation, Register stabbed Armstrong twice in her upper left arm and once in her back, according to the report. A Crystal River police officer arrested Register at her home Saturday. She was released from Citrus County Jail on $5,000 bail Sunday.

Blood donors get T-shirts, cookies

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers invites all eligible donors to the "Give Blood, Get Cookies" blood drive. Donors can roll up their sleeves to save lives and satisfy their sweet tooth at any LifeSouth blood drive through Sunday. Donors receive a recognition "Give Blood, Get Cookies" T-shirt, a Pepperidge Farm cookie and a cholesterol screening. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 103 pounds and show a valid photo I.D. For information, call 527-3061.

Health care for women available from county

The Citrus County Health Department offers women of childbearing age who are need of health care a Women's Health Clinic at its three offices. Services include birth control, breast exam, pap smear, sexually transmitted disease screening and diet counseling. Fees are based on income and include all services provided at the visit. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

For an appointment, call: Lecanto, 527-0068; Inverness, 726-1731; or Crystal River, 795-6233.

CASA offers support for abused women

The Citrus Abuse Shelter Association offers a Women's Domestic Abuse Support Group. The group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in Inverness and from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Crystal River.

If your partner calls you names, constantly criticizes you, tries to control you, hits, slaps or pushes you, threatens, intimidates or frightens you or tries to hurt you in any other way, you are a victim of domestic abuse.

If you need help, shelter or want to register for the support groups, call CASA at 344-8111.

Salvation Army needs food to stock pantry

HOMOSASSA -- The Salvation Army is in need of non-perishable food items to stock its pantry to help the needy in Citrus County throughout the year. Donations may be taken to the Salvation Army, 3975 W Grover Cleveland Blvd. For information, call 621-5532.

Big Brothers program needs male mentors

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Citrus County has several young boys waiting for mentors. If you are a caring adult male and have a few hours to give, call Penny Johnson at 794-5414, ext. 221. Couples are welcome to act as mentors together.

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