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WebsiteCrawley of Yankeetown was·the lucky winner of the losing duck at the Withlacoochee Gulf

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Preserve Yellow Duck Race at the Lion's Club Art and Seafood Festival Saturday. Don Downs,

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holder of the lucky number duck that won the race had already gone home when the wind

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finally cooperated and the ducks were set free. Sometimes it pays to lose and Gary's wife

he RiverwasSaturdayandyouhad tohuntparkingspace. was the

T  Crystal  Mall  packed       for a   It

Lisa said the prize money will go back to the WGP fund. The yearly festival suffered some

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25thWinter Wonderland Show putontheCountyCouncil. The old Belk's

  Craft    by  Citrus  Craft 

weather set back Saturday but Sunday was definitely a "sun day." Winners of the art judging

Store was jam packed with crafters and artisans displaying their goods for sale and attracting

were awarded the 2014 Betty Berger Memorial Art Awards to honor Berger, a dedicated en-

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a large shopping crowd. The displays spread out in the mall and gave a wonderful opportunity

vironmentalist and local artist who always entered and many times won the show. First place

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for buyers and sellers alike. Each booth had to donate one or more door prizes and tickets

went to Frank Hurt of Crystal River with his drawings titled Vanishing Florida. Second place

sold by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and Explorers. The proceeds went to CCSO Shop With

went to Robert Shemet of Branford for his Rocking Oaks, handmade oak rockers. Third place

went to Ian Williams of Hernando for his wildlife Honorable mentionwent

 wood sculptures.  

A Cop project. Christmas items were everywhere but other crafts were featured. The council is

to Gail Cormer for her hand crafted jewelry and silk   was  variety,

scarves. There  food of every  

a not for profit organization that provides a venue for crafters and holds three shows a year,

entertainment, art, books, gifts & crafts. Pictured areKlee and   

 Ellen   pup Pumpkin with Susan

February, September and November. Photo/story by Sally Price

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Steinhorst and Gary Crawley holding a duck entry. Photo/story by Sally Price

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Cove   

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MoreThan Store

  A Bait 

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

though  have a great  selection!

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GrouperSeason 

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We have a great selection of

Grouper Rods & Reels

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Captains Cove Outfitters

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to experts. Large selection of Saltwater Tackle

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WAERFOTnitlooe Rier!

T RN o W ache  v

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