The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - February 4, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Speed Kills! Year 2007 in Citrus County 963 crashes, 1006 injuries, 23 fatalities. If
Community Leaders Involved In Murder Mystery
stopped for speeding 10 to 14 over the posted limit, $163.50 penalty. Driving 20 to 29 over the
“The body of famed technological giant Peter Petulant, 56, was found early this
limit, $213.50 penalty.
morning in the plush Presidential Car of the Petulant Express, the name given to the stream-
Take an AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask
lined train he designed and help make world famous. Reports indicate that Petulant was
if you are entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12.
murdered.”
To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes
The mystery will unfold at the Historic Depot in Dunnellon on February 7 at 7:00 pm.
contact Charlie Lucente at 352-726-0753.
“This is a great opportunity for those in attendance to try and figure out who murdered Peter
Homosassa: Feb. 2 and 3: 9:00 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal Street.
Petulant,” explained play organizer John Taylor. “Some of our finest local talent will be mas-
Homosassa. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
querading as the possible killer offering clues and innuendos of guilt to the audience. It will
Beverly Hills and Lecanto: Feb. 10 and 12: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
take a quick and inquisitive mind to solve the murder,” he added.
Civic Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
Tickets for the evening performance are $15.00 each with light hor d'orves and drinks
Inverness, Hernando: Feb. 7: 10:15 AM at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness
included in the ticket price. Door prices will be announced throughout the evening with all
Call Rhoda Kylis at 341-2154 Two Saturday classes
proceeds to benefit the Dunnellon Historic Depot. For more information or ticket information
Feb. 10 and 11: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium. Corner of
call Taylor at (352) 489-1151.
Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Don Slough at 344-4003 Feb. 17 and 18: 9:00 AM at
The 2nd Annual Green Thumb Plant Show
Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street, Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366.
Slated for Sat. March 28 from 9am to 4 pm in Dunnellon’s quaint Historic Village.
Craft Show to Benefit Humanitarians Animal Group
Plant and garden seminars will be offered throughout the day at the stage while native plants,
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 19th-annual Spring Fling Craft Show on
shrub, roses, herbs, orchids and tree vendors line the street selling their wares.The show
Sat., Feb. 28, from 9am-3pm at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, located on Venable
takes place on the lawns and sidewalks of antique, gift shops and eateries in the small town
St. (across from Home Depot, off U.S. 19; south of the airport). Parking and admission is free.
shopping district that hosts frequent events for the community. Nearby on the Rainbow &
The show will take place, rain or shine, and will benefit the Humanitarians of Florida,
Withlacoochee Rivers, Singing River Tours takes attendees on pontoon boat rides complete
an all-volunteer, non-profit, humane organization that is dedicated to relieving the suffering
with original guitar music performed on board. Airboat rides also available as are kayak and
of animals. Their programs include spaying and neutering, adoption, emergency medical care
canoe trips for the outdoor adventurer.
assistance and participation in Citrus County's Meals on Wheels for Pets. For additional
Marion County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic will be on hand to answer gardening
information, call Ruth Rausch at 352-726-1991.
questions and soil samples will be received for a free analysis. For more information contact
Fort Island Trail Park boat ramp to close Feb. 9
Nancy at The Grumbles House (352) 465-1460.
The Fort Island Trail Park boat ramp will be closed for four days in February for improve-
CCVC Monthly Yard Sale Benefits Vets
ments to the park. The ramp is part of the county park on the Crystal River about half way out
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition monthly Yard Sale is back in business on Satur-
County Road 44 to Fort Island Gulf Beach Park. The Trail Park boat ramp should not be
day, February 7th from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 550 U.S. 41 S.
confused with the Fort Island Beach Park ramp at the west end of C.R. 44. The beach park ramp
in Inverness. The Coalition will also be accepting donations of non perishable food products
is not part of the Fort Island Trail Park Improvement Project and will not be affected. The
and donations in the change bank parking meter at the entrance to the yard sale to supplement
project for the Fort Island Trail Park has already begun and should be completed by March.
the purchase of food.
Repairs include a new pavilion closer to the water, replacement of the existing seawall with a
The Veterans Benefit Yard Sale is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month through
new one topped with a walkway, and dredging of the access channel to the river.
May. Booths are available by reservation for $10 per space, $5 for veterans’ organizations and
Identification Made On Second Body Recovered
free to charitable organizations by calling Richard Floyd at 352-726-5031 between 5 and 7 p.m.
Coffee Not Just For Drinking
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office was notified that the second body, which was discov-
ered by recreational boaters on Dec. 18 approximately 34 miles off the coast of Homosassa,
The Art Center Presents a Demonstration “Coffee is Not Just for Drinking”
has been identified using the victim's and his parents' DNA.
Thurs., Feb 12, 2009 1:30p.m. Artist: Derek Stansfield,free to members; open to public - $5 fee
Zachary Schlitt, 28, of West Palm Beach was one of two men whose plane crashed into
payable at the door. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on the
the Gulf off Citrus County on Sunday evening, Nov. 30. The victim's family has been notified
corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information contact 746-7606
Rivals
about the results of the DNA testing.
River Retreat Spa
River
On Dec. 19, FDLE's lab in Tampa released to Citrus detectives a positive identification of
6015 Hwy. 40W
the other man on board. He was Darien Peckham, 35, of Tampa.
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Kilroy Band
Live Music
Tanning  • Exercise
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