The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 28, 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
Jan. 28: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call Lou
Petulant,” explained play organizer John Taylor. “Some of our finest local talent will be mas-
Harmin at 564-0933
querading as the possible killer offering clues and innuendos of guilt to the audience. It will
Feb. 2 and 3: 9:00 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal Street. Homosassa.
take a quick and inquisitive mind to solve the murder,” he added.
Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
Tickets for the evening performance are $15.00 each with light hor d'orves and drinks
Beverly Hills and Lecanto Jan. 28 and 30: noon at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Life
included in the ticket price. Door prices will be announced throughout the evening with all
Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call Matt Curley at 746-7916
proceeds to benefit the Dunnellon Historic Depot. For more information or ticket information
Feb. 10 and 12: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Theresa
call Taylor at (352) 489-1151.
Williams at 746-9497
The 2nd Annual Green Thumb Plant Show
Inverness, Hernando Jan. 31 and Feb. 7: 10:15 AM at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road,
Inverness Call Rhoda Kylis at 341-2154 Two Saturday classes
Slated for Sat. March 28 from 9am to 4 pm in Dunnellon’s quaint Historic Village.
Feb. 10 and 11: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium. Corner of
Plant and garden seminars will be offered throughout the day at the stage while native plants,
Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Don Slough at 344-4003 Feb. 17 and 18: 9:00 AM at
shrub, roses, herbs, orchids and tree vendors line the street selling their wares.The show
Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street, Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366.
takes place on the lawns and sidewalks of antique, gift shops and eateries in the small town
Craft Show to Benefit Humanitarians Animal Group
shopping district that hosts frequent events for the community. Nearby on the Rainbow &
Withlacoochee Rivers, Singing River Tours takes attendees on pontoon boat rides complete
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 19th-annual Spring Fling Craft Show on
with original guitar music performed on board. Airboat rides also available as are kayak and
Sat., Feb. 28, from 9am-3pm at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, located on Venable
canoe trips for the outdoor adventurer.
St. (across from Home Depot, off U.S. 19; south of the airport). Parking and admission is free.
Marion County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic will be on hand to answer gardening
The show will take place, rain or shine, and will benefit the Humanitarians of Florida,
questions and soil samples will be received for a free analysis. For more information contact
an all-volunteer, non-profit, humane organization that is dedicated to relieving the suffering
Nancy at The Grumbles House (352) 465-1460.
of animals. Their programs include spaying and neutering, adoption, emergency medical care
Need a speaker for your next event?
assistance and participation in Citrus County's Meals on Wheels for Pets. For additional
The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast, serving Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist,
information, call Ruth Rausch at 352-726-1991.
Drive-By Shooting - Continued from page 1
Levy and Sumter Counties, is able to provide you with one. Whether it is to headline a special
event your organization is holding or to participate in a regularly scheduled meeting of your
drove past 422 Pine Street and made obscene gestures, taunting the victims and hanging a
group. ELC Staff will work with you to match the topic and timing to suit your event or needs.
pair of shoes out the truck window. Hughes continued to School Street and turned around at
Learn what you do today can influence all your tomorrows. To arrange a speaker for your
the church and proceeded past the residence and did a drive by shooting firing three times at
group, please contact Fred Clark at 1-800-922-0651 or email fclark@elc-naturecoast.org The
the four victims. The shots nearly missed two of the victims that were standing in the front
Early Learning Coalition --- Making a Difference, One Child at a Time.
yard and the other two victims were sitting in a parked vehicle. One of the rounds struck and
Coffee Not Just For Drinking
hit the passenger side door approximately eight inches below the side exterior mirror.
One of the victims, Timothy Neal was accused of stealing Robert Hughes Nike tennis
The Art Center Presents a Demonstration “Coffee is Not Just for Drinking”
shoes during a strong arm robbery that occurred on January 6, 2009. Timothy Neal was
Thurs., Feb 12, 2009 1:30p.m. Artist: Derek Stansfield,free to members; open to public - $5 fee
arrested on January 7, 2009 for the robbery and Neal was still wearing Hughes’ shoes when he
payable at the door. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on the
was arrested.
corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information contact 746-7606
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
“It is ironic that Hughes was a victim in a botched robbery 17 days ago and now he
is facing serious felony charges, and in the Levy County Jail”,according to a statement issued
Rivals
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by the Levy County Sheriff Dept. The area where the drive by shooting occurred is a known
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drug area and numerous drug buys and arrest have been made by the Sheriff’s Dept.
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Ladies Night - Half Off!
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Tanning • Exercise
SATURDAY Night: Karaoke
Barber & Clipper Cuts
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with Mary from “Chameleon”
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Spaghetti with Meatballs • Sausage with Peppers & Onions
Start Exercising in the New Year!
FRIDAY Night, February 6:
Gym Membership - Buy 2 months &
Baked Ziti • Stuffed Shells • Lasagna • Ravioli
Live Music “Kilroy Band”
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Tossed Salad & Garlic Bread
Eat-In
or Take-Out
$7 Donation
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(352) 447-3495
All Proceeds go to our Community Programs
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