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In Commission District 2, Ronald Kitchen Jr. (former Crystal River Mayor) defeat-

ed incumbent John Kenney, Phillip Mulrain, and Renee Christopher-McPheeters. Kitchen

lost in the District 1 race to incumbent Dennis Damato in 2012, and has a home address in

District 2, in the Homosassa-Sugarmill Woods area. In district 4 Scott Carnahan defeated

former commissioner Winn Webb. Carnahan and Webb both ran as Republicans, Carnahan

wins the seat. Carnahan has a strong business and agriculture background. He said he stands

for frugal spending and accountability, professional leadership, and limited government. He

is a lifelong resident of Citrus County.

Citrus County School Board

In District 1, incumbent Thomas Kennedy defeated Thomas Corkery and H. Dean

Morrison. Kennedy's platform included focus on making the curriculum and standards rel-

evant to the world students will enter. In District 3, Doug Dodd defeated Quinton Herrin Jr.

and Sheila Whitelaw. Dodd's top priority is to make sure that the schools are academically

"Scoobie is a typical lovable, Pug, a 7

yo, n.m, tan with black. He is a great com- Hi, I am Sammy, a great looking, 10 month

successful. In District 4, incumbent Sandy Balfour defeated Beverly Howard. Balfour said

panion and enjoys being with you, walks old `deer type' Chihuahua. I have a short,

she wants to make sure all students graduate with employable skills. In District 5, incum-

nicely on leash, is crate trained, ok with blonde colored coat, and although, a little

bent Linda Powers defeated Donna Fletcher.

Volunteers needed for 25th Annual

other dogs, NO kids. A Humane Society shy at first, my sweet personality endears

of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. me to everyone I meet. I am house bro-

does home visits prior to adoptions, there- ken, crate trained, ride nicely in the car, and

Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Cleanup

fore, we only adopt to the Citrus County enjoy playing with some toys. I would like

and adjoining county areas. If you are a quiet home without kids. If you like to go

Citrus 20/20's Save Our Waters Week Committee in partnership with the Citrus

within these areas, see all the little dogs at for a walk or just want to watch TV with me, County Aquatic Services Division invites you to participate in the County's 25th Annu-

our Saturday Adoption, at Pet Supermarket, I will be your best 9 pound friend. A Hu- al Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014 from sun-

Inverness,10-12 noon. If you must give up mane Society of Central FL Pet Rescue, Inc. rise to 11:30 a.m.

your little dog phone 527.9050, leave your does home visits prior to adoptions, there-

Groups of two or more are invited to join other volunteers across the county in re-

name, number and information. All of our fore, we only adopt to the Citrus County and moving debris from the shorelines, waterways, lakes, rivers and ocean. Friends, families,

adjoining county areas. If you are within

members are volunteers, please, be patient 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

neighbors, businesses, organizations and club members, all are needed to work together to

for a return call. Foster parents are needed. Phone: (352) 489-4588 other little dogs help clean up Citrus County's waterways.

these areas, see this dog and Fax: (727) 362-4788

Without foster homes we cannot save dogsTomour weeklyPublisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

Email, at Russell, Saturday Adoption Events, lo-

To signup, contact Debra Burden at (352) 527-7684 or Debra.Burden@bocc.citrus.

Ema are cated at Pet Supermarket, Inverness,10-12P.

from death in the shelters. Foster homesil, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com must be registered by September 5. More information and signup forms

Websof s: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · little dog phone fl.us. All groups

the lifeline iterescue! Please help us to help If you must give up your history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com .us/waterres.

may be downloaded at http://www.bocc.citrus.fl

527.9050 and leave your name, number.

Cleanup supplies are provided at the safety meeting scheduled for Monday Sep-

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tember 15, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Citrus County Lecanto Government Building, Room #166,

located at 3600 West Sovereign Path (off C.R. 491) in Lecanto. This meeting will last ap-

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proximately one (1) hour and at least one representative from each group mustattend in

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order to receive supplies for their group.

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The annual cleanup takes place each year on the 3rd Saturday of September all

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around the world. Nearly half a million volunteers around the world spend a few hours

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removing trash and debris from beaches, lakes, rivers and other waterways! Come join us

Q 

in doing our part in helping cleanup Citrus County's waters.

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The Citrus 20/20's Save Our Waters Week Committee would like to thank you in

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advance for taking the time to participate in this very important event. Immediately follow-

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ing the Cleanup, there will be volunteer appreciation luncheons on both the east and west

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Be Informed on Amendment One

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites you to join them on Sept 9

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th for a presentation and discussion on the Florida Land and Water Constitutional Amend-

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ment One with Dr. K.C. Nayfield, well known land preservationist as the guest speaker.

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Dr. Nayfield is a native Floridian who is very concerned about the decline of

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the state's environment which he has witnessed during his lifetime.He has spearheaded a

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campaign to add a constitutional amendment to the 2014 ballot which will guarantee that the

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funds allocated for the protection of our water and land are used only for that purpose.Over

700,000 signatures were collected , indicating that there is a great concern and an eager-

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ness for the public to have an opportunity to vote on this issue.

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Additional agenda includes Monthly Feature by Homosassa Wildlife Park volun-

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teer and Community Spotlight by a local group or organization TBA.

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The meeting is at 10:15 at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills. All interested

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