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Lake Rousseau Aquatic Plant
Pet Patrol
ManagementConservation Commission (FWC)22scheduled a
Meeting Jan. has
The Florida Fish and Wildlife
meeting on January 22, 2014 to discuss Lake Rousseau aquatic plant management issues.
This meeting has been scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Lake Rousseau R.V. Park and
Fishing Resort. The campground is located on the Southwest shore of the lake. Take county
road 488 west from Dunnellon or east from Highway 19-98 to Northcut Ave. Go north to
the end of the road and bear left to 10811 N. Coveview Terrace.
Those who enjoy recreating on Lake Rousseau are encouraged to attend and ex-
press their views and provide comments on aquatic plant management issues for this lake.
This year the lake survey is online. Please take a few minutes to fill out the online
survey available from January 1 through January 31: for a link to the online survey read this
story on our website www.thenewscaster.com.
The information received from the survey and at this meeting will be used to help
develop the aquatic plant management plan for next calendar year.
" My name is Carmel. I'm a 3 yo Maltese
Special accommodations for persons with disabling conditions should be requested in writ-
Bo is a 2 1/2 year old, housebroken, and  Yorkie mix, with long non-shedding tan hair.
ing at least 48 hours in advance.
friendly lab mix. He loves people big and  My girlfriends are adorable little 1 yo fe-
If you need additional information or assistance, please contact Terry Sullivan at
small as well as other dogs. He's a tail wag-  males of tan, and white with tan spots, each
(352) 726-8622.
ger and would love to play fetch with his  looking for forever homes. We are house-
new owner all day long. Bo is leash trained.  broken, crate trained and learning to walk on
A family would give him the perfect place  leashes. My Morkie girl friend, the f. Mal-
as he loves kids. Bo's adoption fee is $30 at  tese-Pom, and I are use to a doggie door and
Citrus County Animal Services. The adop-  potty pads, we still need some of your pa-
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tion fees includes: spay/neuter, vaccinations,  tience and training routine to adapt to new
microchip,Orwell Pt., flea pill, bloodFloridasituations. Our foster moms are taking us
5093 S. worming, Homosassa, test,
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and free obedience training. Citrus County 362-4788frequently until we are able to `hold-
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: (727)
outside
ail, Animal Services is located at 4030 S. Air-  it' longer. A Humane Society of Central
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port Rd. (behind the county fairgrounds)  Florida Pet Rescue, Inc. Foster parents al-
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in Inverness; phone 352-746-8400; TTY  ways needed. If you must give up your little
352-726-7093.Hours of operation are 10:00  dog, and be certain it goes to a good home,
a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.;  only after a home-check, contract, applica-
10:00-6:00 on Thursdays.
tion and interview, phone 352.527.9050.
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Citrus Memorial Health System volunteers treated the hospital's first baby of 2014 to a
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bundle of gifts. Volunteer Ginny Thompson donated a handmade layette and other Auxilians
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contributed toward a basket full of essential items for the family. Jessica Sharp and Joshua
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Hogue welcomed Gracie Hogue into their family on January 3, 2014 at 7:51am. She weighed 6
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pounds 8 ¾ ounces and is the couple's second child. Pictured (from left to right): Citrus Me-
morial volunteer, Evelyn McCain, presents gifts to Joshua Hogue, Jessica Sharpe, Gracie Hogue
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and her big brother Mason Hogue along with Auxiliary president Sandi Phillips.
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Governor Appoints Leslie Cook to
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Property Appraiser's Post
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g at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
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From Governor's Office
Last week Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Leslie K. "Les"
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Cook as Property Appraiser of Citrus County.
mail, Tom Rul blher: tew tergmail. m   
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Cook, 56, of Homosassa, is the assistant property appraiser for Citrus County and
mail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
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has been with the Property Appraiser s office since 1980. He fills the vacancy created by
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the passing of Geoffrey Greene and is appointed for a term beginning January 6, 2014, and
ending November 11, 2014.
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Governor Scott said, "My sincerest condolences are with Geoffrey Greene's entire
family as they grieve his passing. I am confident that Les Cook will continue to provide
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excellent service to the taxpayers of Citrus County."
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