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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Pet Patrol
“Peanut and Missy are ‘unique twins’, 6
years old, spayed females, Cocker x long
haired Chihuahua mixes and are ‘perfect’
dogs. They may be adopted individually, or
together, so you both can give them all your
love. They look a-like except Peanut is a lit-  Zeke, is a sound, 5 year old, male, AKC
tle taller, are good with other dogs and cats,  registered, Czech German Shepherd. A pet,  Members of the Floral City Merchant Association accept a check from Josh Wooten of the
are well behaved, like to be cuddled, house-  although, bred to be a service dog, Zeke is  Citrus County Chamber of Commerce for their assistance in hosting the Berries, Brew & BBQ
broken, submissive, affectionate, gentle,  very tall and extremely broad, presently,  for the 2013 Floral City Strawberry Festival. From left, Diane Calfee, secretary; Josh Wooten,
are a nice golden color, and quiet except to  overweight at 145 lbs, but should be about  Chamber President/CEO; Dudley Calfee, president; and Shannon Burns, vice president. Other
alert you to someone at the door. These are  130 lbs. He is mostly fawn, with black sad-  organizations receiving donations for their assistance with the 2013 Floral City Strawberry
the sweetest girls, obedient and attentive.  dle and mask. Zeke is gentle natured, pro-  Festival include the Floral City Fire Department and its Explorers group, the Young Marines,
They both want to please humans, be coop-  tective, and somewhat a loner, with a golden  Camp E-Nini-Hassee (Eckerd Youth Alternatives) and Hospice of Citrus County. Donations for
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erative and obey. A Home visit is required  heart, he doesn’t bother anybody, is well be-  assistance were also given to the Young Marines and Blessings in a Backpack (Citrus County
prior to adoption to the Citrus Co. area and Nature Coastoffice, enjoys ear rubs, petting,  Harvest) for their help with the 2013 Florida Manatee Festival.
Hometown News for the  haved in vet
Energy Conservation Awareness Program
vertadjoining Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties due to
ising at counties, only. Adoptions are  loving. Available as a house pet only,
slow, at this5093 of year, please, come to see  a divorce. If interested, you must be familiar
time S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Citrus County Housing Services is offering an Energy Conservation Awareness
them and others at A (352) 489-4588 Cen-  with shepherds. Please, call 352.527.9050.
Humane Soc. of  Fax: (727) 362-4788
Phone:
Program in conjunction with their Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-
Donations of Pet Food Needed
traEmailPet Rescue, Inc’sPublisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
l FL. , Tom Russell, Saturday Adop-
HEAP). Citrus County Housing Services is within the Department of Community Services
tiEn Event at Pet Supermarket, Inverness, 10
omail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
under the Board of County Commissioners.
aste-.12 m • newscasterarchives.com • history.newscasterarchives.com • thehealthcaster.com  program will show you how to get the most cost effective energy results at
r co noon. If you must give up a pet, phone
352-746-8400 Animal Services
This
352.527.9050 Their adoption donation is
your house. Learn where most energy is typically wasted, and how energy flow works.
$125 each.
Build your own energy saving priority list with your most cost effective choices so you can
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cut your electric costs. Become informed about Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
A one hour and a half session will be offered in the evening on Tuesday, May 14,
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2013 at 5:30pm at the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto, located at 2804 W. Marc
Knighton Court. The program will feature an Energy Services Specialist from Sumter Elec-
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tric Cooperative as well as a representative from Master Money Mentors.
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LIHEAP consumers and the public are invited to participate in this free program
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to learn helpful tips for lowering home energy bills, conservation, and weatherization assis-
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tance. Seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by calling (352) 527-7530. Any person
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who requires special accommodations (ADA) must provide at least a 72 hour notice.
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Citrus County Veterans’ Advisory Board to meet May 9
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The Citrus County Veterans’ Advisory Board will meet in the Citrus County Re-
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source Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, Florida, 34461 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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on May 9, 2013. Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because
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of a disability or physical impairment should contact the County Administrator s Office, 110
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North Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Florida, 34450, (352)341-6560, at least two days before
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the meeting. Please call the Veterans Services Dept. at #352-527-5915.
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Dedicated Riders
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This years ride is dedicated to Chief Kenny Fox, who died in a structure fire in
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Decaturville TN April 7, 2012 and others. The ride began May 3 in Brooksville and will
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end 9 days and 750 miles later in Decaturville (averaging 83 miles per day.) The organiza-
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tion, which helps families emotionally and financially, was started by Lt. Jeff Morris,49, N
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Naples Fire Control and Rescue District and his wife Candy after the June 18, 2007 death of
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9 Charleston SC firefighters.
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