The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events
The 30th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival March 4
Make your plans now to attend the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce 30th An-
nual Floral City Strawberry Festival on March 4 & 5 in Floral Park.
Women's History Month
On March 14th , the League of Women Voter of Citrus County will be celebrating
This perennially favorite festival that attracts over 20,000 patrons is a salute to lo-
their fourth anniversary by honoring Women's History Month at their annual luncheon.It
cal agriculture that features the strawberries of our local grower, Ferris Farms. It is the per-
will be held in the Windsor Room at the Grill at Citrus Hills Country Club, 509 E. Hartford
fect opportunity to indulge in first-of-the- season local strawberries in delicious strawberry
St., Hernando, Fl..All interested men and women are invited to attend.
shortcake and as a special treat to take home by the flat and half-flat!
There will be an Italian Buffet with vegetarian options, along with gift baskets
In addition to berries, the Floral City Strawberry Festival has so much more in store
raffles and Share the Wealth. Tickets for a fiber art original by Keith Gum are being sold and
for you, including top-notch musical entertainment featuring the return of indie music art-
will be drawn at the luncheon.
ists Amy Gerhartz and Mike Mentz who recently wowed audiences at the Florida Manatee
The guest speaker will be Sophia Diaz -Fonseca who is on the Board of Directors
Festival; Florida grass roots country and blues artist Jody Beggs and The Jody Beggs Band;
for the Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation and a former City of Inverness
and the high-energy country, southern rock, classic rock hit band, The Dan Story Band.
ature Coast Civil War Reenactment
Councilwoman.
The 20th anniversary Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment will be held on March
The tickets are $22.50, with reservations no later than March 7 th.Please send a
10th, 11th, and 12th of 2017 at Kirby Family Farm in Williston, FL. Friday, March 10th is
check to LWVCC, P.O. Box 1903 , Lecanto, Fl., 34460-1903.Or call 352-382-0032 for more
Living History Day and it is open to the public from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The entry fee
information.Visit the league website : www.lwvcitrus.org.
is $5 per person and includes a ride on a Civil War era train. Those attending will also have
Citrus Genealogical Society Meeting
the option to purchase a ticket to the Saturday or Sunday battle for the half price cost of an
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet March 14 at 10:00 AM at the
additional $5. Education day has been renamed to Living History day, because for the first
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The topic will
time it is open to both school students and the public. Friday, March 10th is Living History
be "The Courthouse Burned ­ What Now?" Most of the records that we routinely use in the
Day. 17 different Educational presentations will be made from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The
search for our family history originated in the County Courthouses of America. When the
entry fee is $5 per person and includes a ride on a Civil War era train.
records in the courthouses where our ancestors lived were destroyed by fire or other calam-
"The Help" is Featured Movie at Lecanto Wings Center
ity, our search becomes harder. Jack Butler, a professional genealogist, will provide some
Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's Monthly Movie Matinee feature is "The
steps to take when you encounter the dreaded Burned County. Guests are welcome to attend.
Help," starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer and Jes-
For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.
sica Chastain. It will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, at the Lecanto Wings
Citrus Watercolor Society Show And Sale
Education Center at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path. Discussion follows the movie. Monthly
The Citrus Watercolor Society will be holding its Spring Art in the Park exhibit
Movie Matinees are open to the public. For reservations, contact Jonathan Beard at 352-
and sale in the Visitor Center of the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
527- 2020 or 866-642- 0962 toll free.
on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, 2017. This show features the artwork of the
Trash'n Treasures
Society's many talented watercolorists. Originals, prints and cards will be available for
Calling all collectors and all pickers! The Community of Catholic Women (CCW)
purchase. This will be a great opportunity to shop for gifts for family and friends or for
of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting a Trash'n Treasures Fund Raiser, Friday, March
yourself. The Citrus Watercolor Society donates 20% of sales from the show to the Friends
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31 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, April 1 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center,
of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. There is no charge to attend the exhibit. Regular park
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Sale items will include an interesting variety
admission will apply for entrance in to the Wildlife Park.
of practical and decorative household items, books, vintage jewelry, plants, small furniture
Lecanto High School Alumni Association Fishing Tournament
and toys. All proceeds are used for charitable work within and outside our parish No cloth-
* Tournament Date is March 11, 2017; weigh in time closes at 4:00 pm sharp *
ing or Exercise equipment will be accepted. The monthly Flea Market held on the first
Captain Meeting held on Friday, Marsh 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm * Weigh-In event and Cap-
Saturday of the month will be outside on Saturday. For more information, contact Gloria
tains meeting held at Fat Daddy's Roadhouse Grill located at; 1470 South Suncoast Blvd.
McCune at 330-671- 7242.
Homosassa FL * Entry Fee; $125.00 per Two-person team, $25.00 per additional person up
Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Workshop
to four persons per boat/team * Pay-Out; Top 3 places in the Trout Category, Top 2 places
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Consultant,
in the Red Fish Category First Place Prize for Trout is $1,000.00, over $2,000.00 in prize
Kimley-Horn will conduct a Public Workshop for the Crystal River Congestion Manage-
money * Entry Forms and Rules may be found at www.lhsalumniassociation.com * For
ment Study on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., at the Crystal River City
more information contact Mark Hammer 352-302- 6551 All proceeds raised will benefit the
Hall Council Chambers, 123 US19, Crystal River, FL 34428. Hernando/Citrus MPO has
LHSAA Annual Scholarship fund.
been working to identify improvements that can be undertaken in downtown Crystal River
email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com
to more safely accommodate vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists in the area with a focus
on: · US 19 from SR 44 to NW 6th Avenue · North Citrus Avenue ·Pedestrian and Bicycle
Circulation Connecting the Three Sisters Spring Trail to Downtown and the Proposed Riv-
erwalk ·Crystal River Middle School.
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
iver Retreat Spa
Energy Assistance is available for those 60 and older who are having problems
keeping their home warm during the winter or cool during the summer. What Assistance
does EHEAEP provide? Electricity bill payment
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Purchase energy related supplies such as fuel, fans, space heaters, wood, air con-
ditioners Repair heating and cooling systems Who is Eligible? Households with at least
one person who is 60 years or older with an energy crisis An energy crisis is a shut off of
electricity or impending cut-off, lack of fuel, fans, wood, blankets and heater, or a broken
heating /cooling system.
Must meet income guidelines by household size
How do I Apply: Call the
ELDER HELPLINE for the EHEAEP Service Provider in your area 1-800- 963-5337 or
1-800- 96-ELDER, Monday ­ Friday, 8-5 p.m., Voice mail available after hours.
The Center for Victim Rights Needs Help With iPad
Email addresses, files, emails, searches, etc. clean up in general and getting rid of
all unnecessary downloads. I'm sure there is more but I don't even know what to ask for at
this point. If you can donate your time please contact Cynthia at 352-628-6481.
ARE YOUR TAXES TOO HIGH?
Contact MIKE GUDIS, Enrolled Agent
For PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION
MIKE GUDIS
352-564-0246 Cellular
352-795-2044 Land Line
Email: moneymike@mindspring.com
AN ENROLLED AGENT IS QUALIFIED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE IRS