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Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection
Pet Patrol
The Citrus County Solid Waste Division will be conducting a drop-off program for
residents on Saturday April 21, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Participants may bring 10 gallons or up to 60 lbs. of household paint and hazardous
materials free of charge. Hazardous waste over the 60 pounds will be charged at 35 cents
per pound.
Did you know that the Citrus County Landfill collects household hazardous waste
and paint weekdays, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9a.m. until 1 p.m.?
To view additional program information and items included, visit the County web
site at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us/pubworks/swm.
Questions may be emailed to hazwasteinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us or you may call
Solid Waste Management at 352-527-7670.
First Time Homebuyer classes
Citrus County Housing Services is offering First Time Homebuyers classes to in-
terested individuals. Two classroom sessions will be held this month. There is no charge to
attend these sessions, but you must reserve your seat.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. This class is a requirement
for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the SHIP Program.
Daisy is a cute 4 year old Yorkie/Maltese
The Citrus County session will be held on April 14, 2012 8:30am - 4:30pm at the
(Morkie) mix. She is house broken, likes to
Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461. Please
play with toys, gets along with other dogs
“Whisper, a 2 yo white male mini-Pomera-
call Jennifer Pollard or Pat Wilkerson at (352)527-7520. This session is sponsored by Cit-
and rides well in the car. She enjoys sitting
nian is so sweet. Friendly to everyone, oth-
rus County Housing Services, Suarez Home & Finance Corp., Re/Max Realty One and FL
on your lap and is very afffectionate, she
er dogs and cats, in addition to being sooooo
Cooperative Extension.
sleeps on the bed. She likes wearing clothes
cute even though he has been shaved recent-
The Hernando County session will be held on April 28, 2012 8:30am - 4:30pm
and will pick out what she wants to wear.
ly. He has been a puppymill dog but is ad-
at Suarez Home & Finance Corp. 51 W. Fort Dade Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601. Please
(she really does this). Adopt A Rescued Pet,
justing very well to his new way of life. He
call Aimee at (352)726-1113 or Suarez Home Finance at (352)754-6191. This session is
Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions,
is currently learning to walk on lead and
sponsored by Suarez Home & Finance Corp., Florida Cooperative Extension and FL Low
therefore, we can only adopt to the Citrus
housebreaking, as well as, being neutered. A
Income Housing Associates, Inc. The class will consist of the entire home buying process
County and adjoining county areas. If you
Humane Society of CENTRAL FLORIDA
from preparing your credit and finances for loan pre-approval and closing. Speakers will
are within these areas, please, phone Adopt
Pet Rescue, Inc. does home visits prior to
explain and answer questions on the entire process. These classes are free of charge and no
A Rescued Pet, leave your name, number,
adoptions, therefore, we only adopt to the
child care is provided. Lunch will be provided.
and pet’s name, for a return call from the
Citrus County and adjoining county areas.
You may also register by email with Jen at Jennifer.Pollard@bocc.citrus.fl.us (Cit-
foster mom, later, at 795.9550. All of our
If you are within these areas, see this dog
rus session) or Aimee at aimee@bellsouth.net(Hernando session).
dogs have been sterilized, tested negative
and others at our WEEKLY SATURDAY
for heart worm, on heart worm prevention,
Adoption Events, located at Pet Supermar-
on flea prevention, up to date on vaccines,
ket, Inverness, 10-12 PM. If you must give
wormed, ID chipped and vet checked.
up your little dog phone 527.9050, or a Do-
Check www.adoptarescuedpet.com for our
berman Pinscher, phone 795.1745 and leave
other pets and the ADOPTION CALEN-
you name, number and information with
DAR with locations, dates and times. Come
how you need us to help you. www.AHu-
see the pets!
maneSocietyPetRescue.com”
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Each morning Doug Harmon drops off a delivery of fresh picked blueberries from his Morning Star
Blueberry Farm north of Inglis to Food Ranch. The berries being shown by employee Mark Mekel-
$149.99
$79.99
burg are one of the most beneficial fruits loaded with antioxidants that work to neutralize free
radicals - unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other
Includes total gas system check, light all pilots & check all gas appliances. Limited time plus 1 yr. signed contract.
CALL TODAY! 352-793-1982
age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s. (only 80 calories a cup and no fats) You can buy them
at Food Ranch ready to eat or try U-Pick at the farm 9-6 PM. (n on Hwy 19, right on 336, left on
Your Hometown Propane Company
337, right on Pensacola, left on 125, left on 97 or call 352 465-4653. Food Ranch Manager Doug
Family Owned & Operated
Johnston meets and exceeds the needs of the community in managing our store. Where would we
be without it? Thanks Doug and employees. Photo/story by Sally Price.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am to 5pm
FAX 352-793-1918
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