The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - July 5, 2017
Community Events
Citrus County Genealogical Society July Meeting
The Citrus County Genealogical Society meeting will be held July 11 at 10:00
AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto.
Discounts for Women Veterans
President, Mary Ann Machonkin, will give an "Overview of the Genealogy Collection at
ARE YOU A business WANTING TO OFFER A DISCOUNT TO Female VET-
the Lakes Region Library." Books tend to be an underutilized resource in genealogy, but
ERANS for services or goods? We want to offer our members discounts to local businesses.
not everything is online. There are books with vital records that are not easily accessible
This is a WIN WIN for businesses and veterans.
anywhere else. There are "how to" books on genealogy and books to aid in ethic research.
You offer the discount, we share with our members, we list you on our website as
Guests are welcome to attend. For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.
a business offering discount, you get more business. WHO IS INTERESTED? Send your
business info, what you are willing to offer as a discount, and a contact person to cynthia@
Volunteer Orientation in Lecanto July 7
femaleveteransnetwork SUBJECT: OFFERING DISCOUNT.
Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will provide General Orientation for in-
Want to be a member and support Female Veterans Network go to our website at
dividuals who are interested in learning more about Hospice volunteer opportunities. The
femaleveteransnetwork.org for membership info or to make a donation to support our proj-
class will be held on Friday, July 7, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Wings Education Center
ects.
located at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path in Lecanto. Participants will become acquainted
Craft show in Crystal River on Sat., Aug. 26
with services provided for patients and families. Attendees will also receive information
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 28th-annual "Harvest Moon Craft
regarding a variety of volunteer roles, to include clerical/administra- tive, thrift shoppe/
Show" on Sat., Aug. 26, 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the National Guard Armory, located at 8551
café, patient and caregiver support, veterans support, community events, pet therapy and
W. Venable St. in Crystal River.
bereavement services. For additional information, please call 352-527-2020.
Dozens of crafters will display a wide variety of handcrafted items for sale at
Summer Music at the Museum Concert Series
reasonable prices, such as jewelry, hand sewn items, woodworked items and toys, soaps,
The Inverness Cultural Heritage Council continuous the third annual Summer Mu-
handbags, shell art, floral designs, yard art, delectable edibles, knitted and crocheted items,
sic at the Museum Concert Series. Thursday, July 20th Brian McCullough will treat us to a
and much more.
duo tribute show of classic Roy Orbison and Conway Twitty tunes. Brian has been traveling
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Every half hour a donated hand-
and perfecting the beautiful and challenging songs of Orbison and Twitty since 1995.
crafted items will be raffled, with the proceeds benefitting Jessie's Place, Citrus County's
The concert event begins at 7pm and doors open at 6pm. All seats are $25. Proceeds
Child Advocacy Center.
benefit Citrus County Student Scholarship Program. Please call 352-341-6428 to reserve
For details, call show chairman, Vanessa, at 352-527-3378 or email her at Info@
your seat.
CitrusCountyCraftCouncil.org
Two free Florida-friendly gardening workshops in July
xtension Service offers food safety training
Turf basics - Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program
The next class will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017. Pre-registration of two
is offering a free gardening workshop on July 11, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. managing a
weeks is required. It will begin promptly at 8:30 am, and run approximately 7 hours, then
healthy lawn is often a full time job and recurring expense. Selection of the right materials
participants will have a maximum of two hours to take the national certification exam.
to accomplish a specific task is always the best place to start. Sustainable lawn varieties,
Cost for the course and exam is $110. The purchase of the ServSafe® Manager Manual
typical weed infestations and pests which target our lawns are highlighted during this work-
for $55 is highly recommended and is available in English or Spanish. It is suggested that
shop.
participants study the ServSafe® Manager 6th edition textbook prior to attending the class.
Florida-friendly fertilizing - Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly Landscap-
For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County
ingTM Program is offering a free gardening workshop on July 25, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm.
office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.
Fertilization of your lawn and landscape can be complicated. Using several steps includ-
Register for Citizens' Academy classes
ing soil testing, when and how to apply fertilizers and effective irrigation practices after
The next Sheriff's Citizens' Academy class begins on August 3 and runs through
application are essential to proper fertilization practices. This program will discuss proper
Oct. 26 on Thursdays, with the exception of August 31. Hours for the day class are 1:00-4:00
Florida Friendly fertilization practices developed by the University of Florida.
pm, and the evening class hours are 6:00-9:00 pm. Call Lee Alexander at 352-341-7486. Fill
Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650
out an application on the citrus County Sheriff's Office website, www.SheriffCitrus.org
W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm
Herry's Market Day Held the 2 nd Saturday Every Month
your participation.
The second Saturday every month is when people with treasures to sell and people
July events at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum
looking for great bargains gather at Herry's Market Day, held on the grounds of the Hospice
Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Inverness
Thrift & Gift Shoppes at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane in Homosassa and 1581 W. Gulf to
Join Us on Tuesday, July 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum for a
Lake Highway in Lecanto. There, starting at 8:00 a.m., sellers enjoy free vendor and com-
Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Inverness. Hear stories of early and present-day In-
munity space, while shoppers browse through an impressive collection of merchandise.
verness as your guide shows you a small town rich with history. Experience the beautiful
District Deactivates Emergency Operations Center
lakes, parks, and quaint, walkable downtown and its the historic buildings. Even locals will
Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials have deactivated
be amazed by what they learn!
the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from a Level 2 to a Level 3. In April,
All proceeds benefit the exhibition, programs, and operations of the Inverness Cul-
the District activated the EOC to Level 2 in coordination with State Emergency Response
tural Heritage Council at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. $5.00/per adult, $2.00/per
Teams who requested and directed District resources during Florida's wildfire emergency
child. For more information or reservations please contact 352-341-6428.
event. The EOC provides direction and controls District activities during an emergency
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
event. Level 3 activation is utilized when a specific situation has been detected that must be
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The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) meeting is Wednes-
monitored or a general state of monitoring exists, such as during the hurricane season. Level
day, July 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at the
3 is a monitoring­only activation level, and the EOC will:
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· Check equipment and resources to ensure all is ready if needed.
cinct Committeemen andEmail, Tom Russell, Publisherthethenewscaster1@gmail.com
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· Monitor water levels and operate water control structures on water bodies throughout the
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District's 16­county area as needed.
Citrus County precincts. If you are interested in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your
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precinct and helping increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend the July 19 meeting.
· Ensure current emergency management information is distributed to all District staff.
The EOC also directs District field crews, responds to requests from the state EOC,
email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com
and provides water resource updates to state and local emergency management agencies, the
media, and the general public.
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