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Budget Trouble  - Continued from page 1
proved by the BOCC on Sept. 30, 2012. Sheriff Dawsy warned Progress Energy that on-site
fire and police personnel may be on their own.”I have to advise them how many officers
and what type of response I could give the power plant in a timely manner,” Dawsy said. “I
told them at this particular time, because of their actions, I am now voiding those mutual aid
contracts with them...because I can t do it.”
The company s tax assessment is approximately $35 million which is 26 percent
of the County s tax base. County Commission Chairman J.J. Kenney called an emergency
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meeting Friday to handle the budget shortfall. Kenney was very blunt when he spoke before
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a packed crowd at the meeting Friday. “They knew what they were doing. They ve done
it before, and personally, I think we should take them behindtthe  Page and knock the
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To  run  4  weeks
(bleep) out of them,” he said.
Newly elected commissioner Scott Adams said “four years ago Citrus County had
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$30 million in reserves, today they have 4.5 million in reserves. There is a $7 million dollar
deficit in the budget now. We were already in troublend  Dec.  5,  20are in trouble. We
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people of Citrus County as best we can.”
Comments from the public afterwards included a remark about Commissioner Ad-
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ams telling how much trouble they already were in quoting the $7 million deficit before the
Duke problem. The citizen said that the seasoned commissioners should not let new com-
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missioners talk for a year until they learn what they should say in a public meeting.
Apparently these comments on deficits and reserves by Adams has caused a stir in
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the court house. A call to verify these figures Monday by The Newscaster led us on a chase
from one department to another starting with the Citrus County Tax Collector s office, to
the Assistant Tax Collector, to the Citrus County Commission office, to the Management
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and Budget Office. A call back late in the day confirmed that the county is faced with a $7
million deficit in 2013 without the Progress Energy shortfall. All this follows reserves four
years ago of $24.8 million and reserves today of $13.7 million according to the budget of-
fice.
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Recently state regulators approved a plan to allow two of Florida s biggest utilities
to charge customers for nuclear power projects in the works. Progress Energy will add an
average of an extra $1.80 per month, which would bring in $143 million. The breakdown
includes costs associated with the construction of proposed nuclear plants Levy 1 and Levy
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
2, and the expansion of existing plant Crystal River 3.
Address: 19170 S.E. 136 Court, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
Progress Energy has filed suit to dispute the tax accessment and validate its reason
Phone & Fax: (352) 489-4588
for witholding part of the $36 million due.
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Inverness Parade names Grand Marshal
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The Grand Marshal for the Inverness Christmas Parade December 8th, is Patti
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Smith. Like many of us, she came to Citrus County for a visit –one that has lasted 32 years
and doesn t show signs of ending. Patti retired this past July after devoting 30 years to Parks
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and Recreation. The parade kicks off at noon from Pizza Hut and proceeds east on Hwy
41/44 to Highland Boulevard.
48 Hwy. 19 South at Hickory Island
Inglis, Florida
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pen Fri.Sat.Sun. at 5 am. M-Th.6a-9p.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
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Dine-In or Carry-Out
Festival Free
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Live Blue Crabs & Stone Crabs
to the Public
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All-You-Can-Eat Specials:
Inglis Recreation
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Committee
MONDAY BBQ Pulled Pork or Fresh Fried Mullet - $9.99
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Wed., Nov. 28, 2012
TUESDAY Shrimp - Fried or Scampi - $9.99
$25
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WEDNESDAY All-You-Can-Eat Clam Strips - $9.99
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Steak Night with Potato, Veggie & Salad - $12.99
THURS. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti & Meatballs - $7.99
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FRIDAY All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry - $9.99
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SUNDAY All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tips
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over Rice or Noodles
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Tom:
Lisa VanDeBoe
The Inglis Recreation Committee would like to put a $25 ad in the upcoming paper 11/28/12.
Broker/Owner
Simpler is better. Not too noisy. Thanks.
Call 352-634-0129
Pmanlt: of contact Janice Bell, Chairman at:352-447-2261 and Ruth,(for parade) at 352-447-02
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See all o: Inglis Recreation Committee
Wh  the Citrus County listings on our Website:
www.plantationrealtylistings.com
What: 2012 Inglis Christmas Parade and Festival
SHORT SALE! WBere2BA on starts at Yankeetown School and ends at the Inglis Community Center
5h R/ : Parade over 10 acres,
close to ProgresWEnn:rSaturday,lDecember900Parade starts at 4pm. Festival to follow at the Inglis Communi
s he e gy. Stea at $119, 8th !
Look for toy donation boxes at local businesses.
Volunteers are appreciated.