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

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

Local Candidate Forum July 20, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th..

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

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

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

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

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

we cast our votes for 2016.

hours and directions. The cost is $29.99.

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

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

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

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

Any candidates who have not registered for the Forum should contact Lyn Miles at

352-513-5803 before the deadline of April 30th. Do not be left out.

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

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County and the Citrus County Council

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

are non partisan citizen organizations.

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

Master Gardener Seminars In May

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

Rolling Thunder Golf Outing Benefits Veterans

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

Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Florida Chapter 7 invites you to its 10th Annual Inde-

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

pendence Day Golf Tournament Saturday, June 25, 2016. This is our major fundraiser to

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

benefit our local Veterans and to publicize the POW/MIA issue. Our Golf Tournament and

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

Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic will be held at the Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club.

well in Citrus County. The schedule for these seminars for May 11 May (2nd Wed) Central

Rolling Thunder is happy to welcome back all of our golfers from our previous Indepen-

Ridge Library Beverly Hills 1:30 17 May (3rd Wed) Citrus Springs Library Citrus Springs

dence Day Golf Tournament. As usual we have a maximum number of golfers we allow

1:00 20 May (3nd Fri) Coastal Region Library Crystal River 1:30 24 May (4th Tue)

to enter to ensure a good time is had by all, so reserve your spot soon. We thank you for

Homosassa Library Homosassa 2:00 Extension welcomes any and all questions on plants

your continued support and hope to see you on June 25th, 2016 for another great time

or other gardening concerns. Contact the UF/Citrus Extension weekdays during business

and another great effort to support our returning troops. If you, your business or someone

hours at 527-5700 (ask for any on-duty Master Gardener or Extension Director, BJ Jarvis)

you know would like to contribute, please contact Mr. Sam Williams or Rolling Thunder

or email Citrus County Master Gardeners at MasterG1@citrusbocc.com.

directly. For more information contact Sam Williams 352 513-5147 or 352 287-1743.

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

Peace Serves "Pasta At

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

Peace Lutheran Church will be serving their annualCoast supper, from 4:30 to

Hometown News for the Nature spaghetti

day, May 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in

Advep.m.ingFriday, May 20. Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

7:00 rtis on at Reasonable

The full menu includes salad, spaghetti with an authentic sauce, meatballs or sausage, Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome The Citrus County DEC is respon-

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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

beverage, and dessert. Adults, $7. 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Peace Lutheran, "theRussell, Publisher: located at 7201 US 41 S., just 4 miles north Membership of the DEC includes Elected Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen

Email, Tom church on the hill," is thenewscaster1@gmail.com

of Dunnellon.ilVisit www.PeaceLutheranOnline.com for more information or call 352-489- who represent the registered voters of their precinct. The DEC is in need of volunteers to

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

help contact Democratic voters in your area.

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881 er.com 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you are interested in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your precinct and help-

ing increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend the May 18 meeting. Citrus County

Democrats believe in effective and efficient government that prioritizes quality education,

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affordable health care, a healthy environment and an economy in which anyone who works

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hard can succeed. For more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus County Democratic

Executive Committee Chair, at 352-209- 8651.

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Photo Instruction Workshop

Scientist and Floral will give a tongue-in-cheek talk

 City resident Tom Ritchie

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about how to at alecture

take photos  dinner  at the Florida Artists Gallery Café on May 20,

2016. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by Mr. Ritchie's presentation at 7:00 p.m.

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Ritchie, who is an Expedition Leader for Lindblad Expeditions, a scientific and adventure

touringorganizationthe says,an

  affiliated with National Geographic Society,  "I've had 

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opportunityto oftravelacross I've 

 work with some  the best  photographers  the globe, and 

developed some humorous insights about their work." Ritchie assures that his presentation

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will be light-hearted and not intended as a serious critique of photography.

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Admission for the dinner and talk is $30 per person, and includes a free glass of

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wine. All proceeds will go to support the Florida Artists Gallery's educational programs.

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Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve places, call 352-344-9300.

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