'Newspg5.indd' by The Newscaster

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

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

Parade of Aquascapes: Free to the Public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hills, Pine Ridge Estates, Inverness and Floral City.

hours and directions. The cost is $29.99.

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

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

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

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

feature will be selected on Monday, May 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet May 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the

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

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker,

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

Beth Foulk, will give a live webinar about "Colonial Immigration The English Pioneers

Local Candidate Forum July 20, 2016

of Early America" She will talk about these people of unbounded courage, faith, and resil-

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

ience who ultimately laid the foundation for the America as we know it and will show what

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

records reveal of their immigration, voyage and settlement in America. Guests are welcome

moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th..

to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

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

posing , their reasons for running, and the changes they would make if elected, before

Master Gardener Seminars In May

Have you noticed the wonderful wildflowers alongside our roadways or found a

we cast our votes for 2016.

few beauties that have volunteered on your property? Many of them attract beautiful but-

The forum will take place at the Citrus Campus Conference Center,College of

terflies, and are easy to grow. Explore the many native and exotic wildflowers that add

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

so much to our landscapes at the May UF/IFAS Citrus Extension Master Gardener library

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

 registered for the Forum should contact Lyn Miles at







seminars. These FREE programs will introduce some of the wildflowers that will perform

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

Hometown April for the not be left out.

well in Citrus County. The schedule for09theseOrwell Pt., Homosassa, FloridaWed)

5 3 S. seminars for May is: 4 May (1st 34446

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

The at Reasonable Rates for Citrus County and & Citrus County Council

Floral City Library Floral City 2:00 10 May (2nd Tues) Lakes Region Library Inverness

are non partisan citizen organizations. Homosassa, Florida 34446

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

5093 S. Orwell Pt.,

1:00 11 May (2nd Wed) Central Ridge Library Beverly Hills 1:30 17 May (3rd Wed) Cit-

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.

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

rus Springs Library Citrus Springs i1:00 20 May (3nd Fri) Coastal Region Library Crystal

Ema l, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmai

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

Riverit1:30 thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarch

24 May (4th Tue) Homosassa Library Homosassa 2:00 Extension welcomes

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

enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com on plants or other gardening concerns. Contact the UF/Citrus Exten-

any and all questions

sion weekdays during business hours at 527-5700 (ask for any on-duty Master Gardener

or Extension Director, BJ Jarvis) or email Citrus County Master Gardeners at MasterG1@





  

♦



♦♦

 



Email: JoeCino@FearNoEvilGuns.com

 

OPEN: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm & Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

















   

♦  







      





















 

      FINAL AD PROOF

Display Ad - 1/8 page





  

changed for 3-30-16 issue







 



 I DEB 

 

 H



ME, I NEED ONE

     DON'T HATE 



PLEASE





MORE SMALL CHANGE SAT HOURS

3:00PM   



 0AM-

10:0 



 



  

