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Regular Meeting; April 23, 2016 9:30 A.M. Whispering Pines Park 1700 Forest

Dr, Inverness, FL 34453 Buttonwood Bonsai Club is pleased to be hosting "Florida's But-

Parade of Aquascapes: Free to the Public

tonwood Queen", Mary Madison, as guest speaker and demonstrator at the April, 23, 2016

The Parade of Aquascapes returns to Citrus County on Mother's Day

meeting. She will be featuring the foremost of tropical bonsai trees, conocarpus erecrtus,

weekend, May 7, 9 am - 5 pm, and May 8, 10 am - 3 pm.

`Buttonwood'. She will be bringing a few of her collected specimens for sale. Please join

This year's Parade of Aquascapes, which is free to the public, features 10 locations

us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

around Citrus County. View spectacular water features including water gardens, Koi

For more information, please feel free to call: President : Jim Meister

ponds, waterfalls, fountains, aquatic plants and more in Black Diamond, Terra Vista, Citrus

352-587-0582. Vice President: Bob Eskeitz 352 587 4215.

Hills, Pine Ridge Estates, Inverness and Floral City.

Fundraiser for The Center for Victim Rights

Enter to win your very own water feature, valued at $1800 and fully installed in

Hall of Fame Highwayman artist RL Lewis, Jr returns to Citrus County on Sun-

Citrus County, by making a donation to the Crystal River Aquarium. The winner of this

day, May 22, 2016 from 2-6 p.m.

feature will be selected on Monday, May 9.

The Center for victim rights will be hosting a gathering to showcase RL Lewis'

The Crystal River Aquarium rescue, rehabilitation and release project is a major com-

paintings for purchase and a book signing of his new book titled A Journey Through the

ponent on the downtown Crystal River redevelopment effort and the planned River Walk

Eyes of an Original Highwaymen Artist, R.L. Lewis, Jr. Mr. Lewis will do his magic starting

along Kings Bay. It is expected to be a "must see" destination for visitors and locals, an

with a blank canvas. The finished painting will then be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

educational tool for children and adults with emphasis on water quality awareness and res-

Books can be bought before the event by contacting The Center (628-6481) and

toration, a resource for our schools, and an event and entertainment venue. A portion of the

Angel's Heaven on Earth Boutique in Sunny Days Plaza, Homosassa. Call 352-503-9909 for

operational proceeds of the Crystal River Aquarium will be donated to the One Rake at a

hours and directions. The cost is $29.99.

Time project to support the ongoing efforts to restore and maintain Kings Bay.

Tickets will be available for $20.00 and can be purchased at Angel's Heaven on

Local Candidate Forum July 20, 2016

Earth Boutique in Sunny Days Plaza on US 19 in Homosassa. Call 352-503-9909 for hours

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

Candidate Forum, "Primaries are Primary" with Bob Schweickert, Jr. of GroundHog News,

The event will be held at Margarita Breeze at 1610 SE Paradise Circle Crystal

moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th..

River, Fl 34429 352-795-3133 from 2-6 p.m. Light snacks will be served and the restaurant

This gives Citrus County residents a chance to hear what our candidates are pro-

menu will be available with a 20% discount off all meals for ticket holders.

posing , their reasons for running, and the changes they would make if elected, before Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

we cast our votes for 2016.

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-

The forum will take place at the Citrus Campus Conference Center,College of day, April 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in

Central Florida in Lecanto.. The doors open at 5:00 pm. The Forum begins at 6:00 pm.

 registered for the Forum should contact Lyn Miles at Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is respon-

Any candidates who have not

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sible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within the county.

352-513-5803 before the deadline ofNews30th. Do Nature Coast

Hometown April for the not be left out.

Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

Advertising League of Women Voters ofS Levy, NE Citrus theSW Marion Counties

The at Reasonable Rates for Citrus County and & Citrus County Council who represent the registered voters of their precinct. The DEC is in need of volunteers to

are non partisan citizen organizations. Homosassa, Florida 34446

5093 S. Orwell Pt.,

help contact Democratic voters in your area. If you are interested in reaching out to fellow

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Democrats in your precinct and helping increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend

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

the April 20 meeting. For more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus County Demo-

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

cratic Executive Committee Chair, at 352-209-8651.

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Free Writers Workshop

"The Psychology of a Shooter," sponsored by Sunshine State Romance Authors,

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Inc. is a free workshop for writers who wish to authenticate facts in their romantic suspense

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novels or murder mysteries. Sergeant Juan Santiago with the Citrus County Sheriff's Dept.

and adjunct professor at Withlacoochee College, will discuss the profile of a shooter, and an-

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swer basic questions that are often asked: What inspires someone to use a gun on any given

day to shoot people? What red flags to look for in people with strange behavior? What pre-

cautions to take when faced with such situations? Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. is

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an umbrella chapter of Romance Writers of America. "The Psychology of a Shooter," is a

free workshop held onHomosassaConference Room, 4100 S.

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Avenue.workshop beginsatandvisitors

Grandmarch  The   11:30 a.m. Writers of all genres  

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meetingfrom 

are welcome to attend the business   10:15-11:15 a.m. For more information

contact Judy Swinson at judyswinson1948@gmail.com.

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Responsible Pest Management

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Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

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gardening workshop on April 26, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Correctly identifying the cause

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of plant damage is always the first step to controlling an infestation. Inspection, scouting,

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identification, selecting the least harmful control and accurate application are all important

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IPM practices. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service Building located at

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3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at 352 527-5708 to con-

firm your participation.

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