'Newspg5.indd' by The Newscaster

INVERNESS, Fla. - The City of Inverness has taken an idea to celebrate the local water

turtle and added a healthy dash of humor and double entendre to create a national festival

CERT Training Classes

that is popular among locals and drawing visitors from near and far. "It started with a small

The next CERT training session will begin in September at the Sheriffís Office

idea, but when Sunny Cooter comes to town--he brings 5,000 friends, and it's a turtle riot."

Emergency Operations Center located at 3549 Saunders Way, off County Rd. 491, in Lecan-

says City Manager Frank DiGiovanni.

to. There is no charge to attend. The nine, consecutive Wednesday weekly classes that will

The Great American Cooterfest is an institution in Citrus County and continues to

run from 6:00 through 9:00 pm are scheduled for Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 12.

grow the level of engagement with the inclusion of activities for young audiences such as

Classes will cover such topics as disaster preparedness, team organization, fire

Cooter Idol and Rock the Block. These events deliver high quality entertainment that draws

safety, triage and treatment of life -threatening injuries, disaster psychology, terrorism

an estimated 15,000 visitors. Event organizers are planning a month jam-packed with cooter

awareness, light search and rescue, and more.

events! Oct. 25 and 26 - Cooter Festival

Rainbow Springs art show set for October 18 and 19

Festival Highlights: Cooter Rock the Block Friday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.

The Florida Artists Gallery will be one of three major art groups represented at

Also known as the County's biggest street party--the event kicks off in downtown Inverness,

the Rainbow Springs State Park Show and Sale on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and19.

at the Old Historic Courthouse at 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness. Friday night's event is

Other groups will include Gallery East and the Ocala Art Group.

called Cooter Rock the Block and features Stormbringer from 6 to 8 p.m., and Van's Warp

The event is a fund-raiser for the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park. A portion

Tour headliner Beebs and Her Money Makers 9:30 to 11 p.m. Fun for the whole family,

of sales go to improvements in the park, and there will also be a drawing for donated art.

photo booth and kid's zone! Cooter Festival Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Art will be shown and for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

A fun-filled day of cooter races, Little Miss Cooter pageants and over 90 crafters,

Sunday. Rainbow Springs State Park is located on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon.

vendors, kids games and rides. Check out the Greg Billings Band at 2:30 p.m. at the main

For more information, call 352-465-8555.

stage. Cooter Festival Sunday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Family Sunday Funday will in-

Citrus County Genealogical Society

clude a Cooterween Costume Contest, face painting and over 90 crafter, vendors, free bal-

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the

loons and Abba Girls at 2:30 p.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker will

Buttonwood Bonsai Club

be Debra Fleming, a genealogist from Pasco County. She will talk about "Census Analysis."

Buttonwood Bonsai Club news for October 11, 2014 Regular Meeting; October 11,

Because heads of household are the only listed persons in pre-1950 Census records, people

2014 10:00 A.M. Crystal River Mall 1801 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River, Fl.

often underestimate the amount information they can glean from these records. Debra will

Members will have a short regular meeting at 9:30 A.M., Then starting at 10 A.M.,

use a case study to illustrate the methodology behind Census Analysis. For information call

there will be a display of club member's bonsai all day until 4:00, in the food court. Sched-

Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

uled demonstrations at 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. at the food court stage. For more information,

Sunshine State Romance Authors

please feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz 352-587-4215, or, Al Harnage 352 527 -

On October 18, the Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. will have a special

3263. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

meeting at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Avenue. Award-winning,

Florida Friendly LandscapingTM 9 Basic Principles

multi-published author Flossie Benton Rogers will present a free workshop titled "Fantasy

Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a free gardening work-

in Romance: Merging Romance and Mythology" from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. At 1 p.m., the

shop on Tuesday, October 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The University of Florida de-

Homosassa Library will host a Book Fair. Among others, 7 published authors from SSRA

veloped the 9 basic principles to establish a set of gardening practices which aid gardeners

will be present to talk with visitors, answer questions and sign books. SSRA is dedicated to

in creating sustainable and successful gardens. These practices allow gardeners to create

nurturing aspiring writers, helping intermediate writers get to the next level, and assisting

beautiful landscapes generating little or no impact to our water resources. Selection of the

published authors to maintain career success. Call Marian Fox 352-726-0162.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

right plant for the right location, efficient irrigation, proper fertilization and responsible pest

Seventh Annual "Stone Crab Jam"

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

management are several of the topics discussed during this workshop. Classes are held at

Saturday November 1, 2014, with a new starting time of 3pm. The eventiruns until 10pm. Publisher: County Extension Service Building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

Ema l, Tom Russell,

thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewsc

The "Stone Crab Jam" is held downtown Crystal River on Citrus Avenue iat s: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

Please contact Steven Davis at 352-527-5708 to confirm your participation.

19/98 North. The festival hosts one of the largest events in the area each year. The Rotary Amvets Homosassa





Club of Kings Bay, Crystal River 2013 "Stone Crab Jam" proceeds donated over $ 67,000.

AMVETS Meeting Harry M Bailey Post 89 Monthly meeting Thursday November

to many local charities, scholarships and organizations.

6th 6:30 PM VFW Cootie bldg Veterans Drive Homosassa, FL Contact Floyd Blodgett

Sponsored by the wn News Crystal River - Kings Bay, the City of Crystal 352-513-4490

Rotary Club of for the Nature Coast

River, the Citrus County Chronicle, Tampa Bay Times, Great Bay Distributors and many

Restaurant,Lounge

Servlocal Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystalseafood andHomosassa

ing businesses, the "Stone Crab Jam" features fresh stone crab, local River & a large

variety of foods, dress- including craft & domestic beers and local wines. Vendors, local

Ad drinks : 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

and regional Artists feature:"one of 489-4588 · Fax: (727) crafted originals.

a kind" artworks and hand 447-5788

253 Hwy 40 W · Inglis, FL · 1/4 mile west of US 19

Websites:throughout the "Stone Crab Jam" is at three separate stages. The Rotary

Live music TheNewscaster.com · NewscasterArchives.com

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

Club of Crystal River-Kings Bay, is accepting applications for food, artists, vendor and ex-

History.NewscasterArchives.com · TheHealthcaster.com

hibitors for the 2014 "Stone Crab Jam". Space is limited. Deadline is October 8th 2014.



Bunco Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com

Email,Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Council #6168 will hold a Bunco Bo-

The Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com



nanza, Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at the KofC Hall, 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route

486), Lecanto, FL, 34461. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Two levels of play will be featured, a



competitive level for seasoned players and a social level for beginners and persons with dis-

abilities. The $12 ticket includes a brunch. Door prizes, raffle prizes and cash prizes will be



awarded. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting Bernita at 352-344-0235.

Funds raised will benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund and Charitable Organizations in





   















  

      



    



                                        









