The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 4, 2009
Lake Rousseau herbicide treatments,
Community Events & Meetings
Nov. 9th-20th
Dunnellon’s First Saturday Village Market, Nov. 7
The Historic Village Shops of Dunnellon presents “First Saturday Village Mar-
ket,” held on the first Saturday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is a
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct
combination flea market and sidewalk sale, with vendors and merchants lined-up on the
aquatic weed control in Lake Rousseau using EPA-approved herbicides during NOv. 9th-
streets. The next Village Market will be held on Nov. 7 in the historic area of Dunnellon:
20th. Water hyancinth and water lettuce will be controlled using the herbicide Reward. Boat
Cedar St. (Hwy. 40), Chestnut and Walnut Sts. and W. Pennsylvania Ave. For additional
trails will be maintained using the herbicides Aquathol K and Glyphosate.
information, please call (352) 465-9200.
People using the treated areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irri-
Stone Crab Jam, Crystal River, Nov. 7
gation are cautioned not to use treated water for 5 days in Reward treated areas and 14 days
The 2nd annual 2009 Stone Crab Jam will be held on Sat., Nov. 7, from 4:00-
in Aquathol K treated areas. Do not water livestock with treated water for 1 day in Reward
11:00 p.m. on W. Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. General admission is $5 and VIP admission
treated areas and 14 days in Aquathol K treated areas. Water from Aquathol K treated areas
is $50, proceeds to benefit local charities. The event is being presented by the Kings Bay
should not be used for preparing agricultural sprays for food crops for 14 days. Treated wa-
Rotary Charitable Foundation. Spend the evening enjoying music, dancing in the street to
ter should not be used for drinking in Reward treated areas for 3 days; this does not apply to
live bands, and more. Enjoy quality local cuisine. The 1st Stone Crab Jam, with over 5000
tap water. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.
attendees, was so successful, the group presented the city with a check for $35,000 for the
Signs displaying treatment dates and restrictions will be posted in Aquathol K
Save 3 Sisters Springs Foundation. Tickets are available at Plantation Realty.
treated areas. Treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions. The
Holidaze Crafters craft show in Hernando, Nov. 13 & 14
management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain recre-
The Holidaze Crafters of Hernando United Methodist Church are opening the
ational activities and protect native plant habitat in Florida waters. For additional informa-
church to crafters from all over Citrus County on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 13 & 14, from 9:00
tion, contact the FWC’s Regional Biologists’s office at (352) 726-8622.
a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. They already have 23 exhibitors ready to bring you exciting and unique
Maryland Club Meets
items that are handmade in the USA - and are welcoming other crafters; call Robin Baker at
The Nature Coast Maryland Club will meet at Oysters’ Restaurant, US Hwy. 19,
(352) 445-1487 if you’re interested. The Women of the church will also be selling delicious
Crystal River, at 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Check in starts at 11:30 a.m.
home baked goods, in order to raise money for missions. The Friendship Cafe will provide a
A buffet will be featured for the luncheon. Cost is $12.00 for members and/or guests, pay-
light breakfast and lunch to keep you going. The church is located at 2125 E. Norvell Bryant
able at the door. Please call Virgil Bird at 628-3691 to make reservations. Cutoff date is
Hwy. (Hwy. 486) in Hernando.
Thurs., Nov. 5, at 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 21 craft show, Crystal River, to benefit those in need
Featured speaker will be Barbara Cairns, a local author. She will bring copies of
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 20th annual Winter Wonderland
her book, Cracker Cow, A Narrative on Florida History, for purchase and to be autographed.
Craft Show on Sat.,, Nov. 21, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Crystal River National Guard
Accordian Adventure Club Meets
Armory, located in Crystal River on Venable St., just off U.S. Hwy. 19, across from Home
“Accordion Adventure” club has changed its meeting location --- We will now be
Depot and south of the airport. There will be a wide variety of craft items at reasonable
meeting at “Zip’s Italian Steakhouse” 11738 Broad Street (US 41) Brooksville Florida. We
prices: crocheted items, painted glass, Christmas items, floral arrangements and wreaths,
will be meeting the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. We are an informal
handcrafted and designed cards, jewelry, unusual wood working, along with handbags and
group of accordionists / enthusiast of all levels of performance. Join us for our “ Country
many other items. Displays will be set up both inside and outside, there is no admission
Christmas” celebration on December 15; 2009 - public welcome - full bar and extensive
and parking is free. The show will be held, rain or shine. Refreshments will be available for
dining menue available - contact Cathy 352-686-0975; Peg 352-442-5574.
purchase. The show will benefit the needy in several ways. (1) Food will be provided by
the Homosassa Walmart Children’s Miracle Network fundraising group. Proceeds the group
Dunnellon's Sunday Sampler is Nov. 8
Jon Semmes & The Florida Friends will appear in a Sunday Sampler concert Sunday, No-
raises will be matched by Wal-Mart.
vember 8 at 2:30 p.m. on the stage of the historic Dunnellon Depot, 12061 S. Williams
(2) The craft show will benefit the Shop with a Cop Program of Citrus County, where local
Street, 34432.
children are given the opportunity to shop with a resource officer to select Christmas gifts
Jon is known to Dunnellon residents as the young entrepreneur who purchased and reno-
for siblings, parents or guardians (up to $100). Teachers will choose children most in need.
vated Angler’s Resort. He also does “Singing River Tours”, taking groups up the Rainbow
(3) At the show the craft council will be COLLECTING new, unwrapped TOYS and non-
and Withlacoochee Rivers on educational and entertaining tours.
perishable FOOD items.
These ventures don’t leave much time for his music, according to Jon. “It will be good to
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Family” and “I’ve Got Enough” by Pete Price. Other favorites by Florida artists are “Ain’t
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Florida Neat”, “Paw Prints in the Sand”, and “Winnebago”. The Sunday Sampler concert
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lasts until 4:45. At intermission, complimentary snacks are served. Donation is $8.00 at the
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SECOND SUNDAY SUNSET DRUM CIRCLE Crystal River
All are invited to a Drum Circle, Sunday Nov. 8 at 4 p.m., at the far end of Fort
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Island Trail Gulf Beach in Crystal River. We will drum until sunset. Bring a chair; we have
a few drums to share. Dancers and children invited. Free. The Circle is held the second
Sunday of every month, starting 1½ hours before sunset, which is about 4 PM, this month.
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