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Citrus News Briefs
Pet Patrol
Periodic night lane closures on US 19 in Homosassa Springs
Periodic lane closures may take place in both directions of US 19 from W. Green
Acres Street to S. Jump Court between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday
(July 30 August 3) nights. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the
nighttime lane closures.
US 19 and Homosassa Trail intersection update
Due to drainage construction work, traffic was shifted July 19 on US 19 (Suncoast
Boulevard) near W. Homosassa Trail. As a result, the southbound US 19 left turn onto east-
bound Homosassa Trail is temporarily closed. Homosassa Trail on the west side of US 19
is also temporarily closed to all traffic. Drivers going to the shopping plaza on the west side
of US 19 need to use one of the entrances to the parking lot that is north of Homosassa Trail.
The temporary closures and detour will be in place until approximately Monday,
August 7, 2017, weather permitting.
Detour for southbound US 19 to eastbound Homosassa Trail: Continue south on
US 19 and turn left onto W. Grover Cleveland Boulevard. Turn left onto Ohio Street and go
This beautiful domestic shorthair female
north to Homosassa Trail.
cat is Maggie, a gray tabby with a soft coat
and emerald green eyes. She has white paws Citrus County Animal Services in need of donations for new program
and a white neck and a small area of white Citrus County Animal Services will be launching a behavior enrichment program which
Izzy, a beautiful brindle retriever/terrier around her cute brick colored nose. Com- will help decrease the stress of a shelter environment on our furry guests. Shelter enrich-
mix with possibly some boxer mixed in, is ing from a hoarding situation, she has just ment programs help to reduce the stress and boredom of shelter life. With shelter animals,
a super friendly adult female dog who en- become available for adoption. She's shy at behaviors such as hyper-arousal, depression, and obsessive/compulsive behaviors are not
joys being with people. She's a happy girl, first, but once she gets to know you, she s uncommon when enrichment is not present. Dogs and puppies may display behaviors that
as evidenced by her frequent tail wagging. very affectionate and trusting. She's hop- make adoptions more challenging simply because they are not given the opportunity to
When out in the play yard, she hasn't react- ing to find her new home soon. Come meet chew, be mentally engaged, or interact calmly with humans. This is especially true for ca-
ed negatively to passing dogs. She's a pretty darling Maggie at the Citrus County Animal nines that arrive at the shelter with behavior challenges. Research has proven that mental
54-lb. dog, with an easy to care for, medi- Shelter in the "Meet Your Match Room." health goes hand in hand with physical health. For example, stress is the #1 cause for upper
um length coat. She walks well on a leash. Her Animal ID Number is 35764500. View- respiratory infections in cats which creates a vicious cycle that can lead to bigger issues.
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Izzy's Animal ID Number is 35734088.
ing hours are Tues, through Sat., 10:00 am All shelter animals benefit from enrichment programs. Therefore, we are requesting dona-
Viewing hours are Tues, through 93-S. Orwellwith, Homosassa, Florida 34446 of the following items: ·
4:00 pm, Pt. extended hours until 6:00 tions
Martingale dog collars of all sizes ·
Spray bottles
50
Sat., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. For additional in- hopm: on 52) 489-45(No adoption727) 362-4788 Non-alcoholic extracts like vanilla, lavender, coconut ·
P ne (3 Thursdays. 88 Fax: ( hours on ·
1 ½ to 2 inch diameter
formation, call the shelter at 352-746-8400. Russell, Publisher: thenewscasaddi-@gmail.comI pipe cut 12-16 inches long, female slip by male thread cap for one end and
Email, Tom Sundays, Mondays and holidays.) For ter1 20 or 40 PVC
More pet adoptions available mail, De9 bieionulsinformation,rplese bbiethe wscaster@gmaicapom other end. ·
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Temptation Cat treats ·
Interactive and food puzzle
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Clickers for training ·
Nylabone Galileo ·
Bubbles
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Bubble machine ·
Goughnuts (all sizes and types) http://www.goughnuts.com/ ·
W illiam Crow AmVets Post 447
4ft and 6ft long and 1 inch wide Standard Clip leashes ·
Natural balance beef, chicken
or lamb food roll ·
Pupperoni ·
Empty boxes (no tape or staples shoe box size
405 E. Hwy. 40 · Inglis, FL · Phone 352-447-4473
up to 16inches x18inches) ·
Empty toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls ·
CD player
Signed In Guests Welcome to All Events
(5) ·
Calming music for dogs and cats CDs ·
Tug toys (no plush or stuffed toys) ·
·KITCHEN OPEN 7 DAYS, 12:00-7:00 PM, WITH DAILY SPECIALS
Knucklebones ·
Bully Sticks ·
Black XL Kongs ·
Interactive puzzle toys for
·BREAKFAST, SUNDAYS ONLY, 9:00-11:00 AM ·OPEN 7 DAYS, 12:00-9:00 PM
dogs · FINALsodium chicken broth 2
Low AD PROOF # ·
Deep large Muffin baking pans ·
Blue,
·BUCKET SPECIAL, GET 5 ITEMS, PAY FOR 4 - 4 CHIPS & 1 BEER OR DRINK
·DAILY TICKET SALES FOR SUNDAY S 6:15 PM QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
Red, and black Dry Erase7 issue ·
8-2-201 Markers
Ziploc sandwich bags ·
Working Freezer (1)
AUGUST 2 · WILD WEDNESDAY
·50 cents WINGS All Day!
·
Carabiners heavy duty ·
Covers Wed., AugusChain ·
Medium size metal bowls ·
Catnip ·
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·11:00 am-12:00 pm FOOD Pick-up fors VETERANS & Local Residents in NEED
Cat laser lights ·
Cat scratchers (large and small) and/or turbo scratchers ·
All
thru Tues., Aug. 8 2017
·5:00 pm BINGO with Powerball!
plastic handheld scrub brushes ·
Tomahawk Feral Cat Den Item # TMHK116 ·
Jolly
balls (10 inch) and Jolly Eggs (12 inch) ·
Pink, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Orange
AUGUST 3 · THIRSTY THURSDAY
Colored Printer paper ·
8x11 Laminating sheets ·
Buster Food Cubes or Kong
·5:00 pm DRAWING - 80% to Winner - Must Be Present & Signed-In to Win
Wobblers (Large and Small) ·
Plush squeaker toys We are excited to be launching this
MEETINGS : ·5:00 pm Sons of AmVets ·6:00 pm AmVets Riders
new program for our shelter animals and if you can help in some small way it would be
AUGUST 4 · RED SHIRT FRIDAY
greatly appreciated. Questions about any of the items we are requesting should be directed
·WEAR Red Shirt, Bring 2 Non-Perishable Food Items & Get Second Drink FREE!
to Colleen Yarbrough via email at Colleen.yarbrough@citrusbocc.com or (352)-746-8408
·6:00 pm PLAY "Show Me the Money"
Commissioner Carnahan to Hold Fire Services Town Hall discussions
Citrus County is currently conducting a nationwide search for a new Fire Chief. We
AUGUST 5 · SATURDAY
would like to thank Jim Goodworth for his service and we recognize that choosing the next
·6:00 pm PLAY "Double-Bonus Show Me the Money"
Chief is an important decision and the next step in building fire services in our community.
AUGUST 6 · SUNDAY
Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Scott Carna-
·9:00-11:00 am BREAKFAST ·4:30-7:30 pm KARAOKE with JO-JO JONES!
han, who also served as Chairman of the Fire Service Committee, will be holding a series of
·6:15 pm Queen of Hearts DRAWING - approaching $8,000!
Town Hall meetings to discuss fire services and receive your input regarding the provision
AUGUST 7 · MADNESS MONDAY
of those services, discuss options and alternatives for service and funding. The schedule for
·6:00 pm BOWLING
these meetings is as follows:
Thursday, August 3 - Floral City Library, 8360 E. Orange Ave., Floral City, FL
AUGUST 8 · TACO TUESDAY
34436. Thursday, August 17 - Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills,
·$1.50 Margueritas ·5:00 pm BINGO with Powerball!
FL 34465. All events will be held 5:30pm to 7:00pm and are open to the public.
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