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On Tuesday, May 13th the League of Women Voters will focus on Rails to Trails.

To fully understand this asset, often called the Pathway to Paradise, LWVCC will meet on

Transit Line Offering Saturday Service starting in May

the Trail in Inverness; all interested persons gather by the Red Caboose , 315 N. Apopka

Citrus County Transit will begin offering Saturday service starting May 3, as ap-

Ave, Inverness by 9:05 AM. An informative walking tour or an easy bike tour will leave at

proved by The Board of County Commissioners.

9:15,led by members of the Ramblers.

Saturday service will have the same hours of operation as Monday-Friday buses,

Following the tour at 10:30 AM there will be a presentation by Friends of the

operating from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on the same schedule. The fare for the Orange Line is $2

Withlacoochee Rails to Trails President Denny Reiland and Secretary Linda Reiland about

all day, $1 one way. Deviation requests for Saturdays will need to be called in by 3:00 pm

the history of the Rails to Trails in the pavilion. In case of rain, this presentation will take

the Friday before the request. Regular para transit door-to-door service will not operate on

place in the Historic Old Courthouse.

Saturdays. For more information please call Transit at 352-527-7630

Master Gardener Volunteer Seminars Announced

First Time Homebuyer Class in May

June 1st to November 30 do these dates mean anything to you? They should if

Citrus County Housing Services is offering a First Time Homebuyer class to in-

you live in Florida and especially if you remember 2004. These are the traditional dates for

terested individuals. Participants who attend the entire session will receive a Certificate of

our annual hurricane season. There are building requirements for structures to withstand

Completion that is required for Neighborhood Stabilization Programs and other first time

homebuyer assistance programs.

these natural disasters but no such requirements for landscape. In addition to hurricane

The class encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing your

concerns, we should also be aware of the possibility of wildfires. The free May Master

credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan

Gardener Seminars will address these natural disasters, plants that are good selections, ones

products, loan pre-approval, and closing. A variety of industry professionals will present

to avoid, and what landscape steps you can take before and following a natural disaster. We

and answer questions throughout the session.

will explain what you can do to help plants withstand and then recover from such occur-

The class will be held 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Citrus Coun-

ty Resource Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461. Please

The schedule for these free seminars is:

call Jennifer Pollard at (352)527-7522 or Pat Wilkerson at (352)527-7526 or you may email

7 May (1st Wed) Floral City Library

Jennifer.Pollard@bocc.citrus.fl.us to register. This event is sponsored by Citrus County

9 May (2nd Fri) Coastal Region Library

Housing Services and Community Housing Partners.

13 May (2nd Tues)Lakes Region Library

There is no charge to attend these sessions, but you must reserve your seat. Lunch

14 May (2nd Wed)Central Ridge Library

will be provided by Community Housing Partners. Child care is not available.

21 May (3rd Wed)Citrus Springs Library

Pirate Music Showcase

27 May (4th Tue) Homosassa Library

CRYSTAL RIVER-- Do you love great music? Do you want to see tomorrow's music stars

Master Gardeners provide information from the University of Florida, based upon

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today? Are you looking to attend a great family fun event?

UF research and education. They will also be available to answer gardening questions,

The Crystal River High School Band under the direction of John D. Ash will pres-

identify samples, or address your concerns.

ent the 3rd Annual Pirate Music Showcase on Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9 and Saturday,

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

May 10 at 7:00 pm at the Crystal River High School Auditorium located at 3195 Crystal Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

ing High Drive. A wide array of music will Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa The next drive of the joint Blood Ministries of Our Lady of Grace Parish and

ServRiverInglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon,showcase the breathtaking talents of our local

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Knights of Columbus Council 6168 is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8 AM to

student musicians and singers. S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

Tickets are hone:adults and admission Fax: (727) 447-5788 under. There 1 PM, at Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center located at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills.

P $5 for (352) 489-4588 · is free for children 10 and

will be raffles, a silent auction and refreshments. Witness tomorrow's stars before they be- This is the fourth SaturdayofMay and a complimentarybreakfast and tokens of

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All are invited to give, but we are extending a special invitation to all those heading

at Crystal River High School. The

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Director of Bands John D. Ash at Crystal River High School at 352.795.4641.

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additional information call  South at 352-527-3061.

Citrus County Genealogical Society

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

We again extend a heartfelt thanks to all the donors that participated in the March

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet May 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker 15, 2014 drive where over 45 pints were collected. Donors were treated to an outstanding

will be Bob Bryan from the Pinellas County Genealogical Society. He will talk about "Digi- country breakfast thanks to the generous providence of Les and Joan Magyar and Craven

tal Cameras for Genealogy." The digital camera is one of the most important tools for gene- Reality.

w! email news to: news@thenewscaster.com

alogists. This presentation will discuss the important features of cameras and demonstrate

how to make the best use of the digital camera in your research. For questions visit www.

citrusgenealogy.com or call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515. Guests are welcome.

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