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Two more road repaving projects have been tentatively approved by the state’s

Department of Transportation, which oversees the federal economic stimulus grants. The

two roads are Independence Highway in Inverness from State Road 44 to U.S. 41, which

was estimated at $547,000, and Homosassa Trail (County Road 490), which was estimated

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This second round of projects is part of the new Jobs for Main Street program

and were welcomed by county officials. County Commission Chairman Gary Bartell said,

“This repaving is something needed but something we wouldn’t be able to afford in these

economic times. Repaving136 Court, Dunnellon, means we won’t have to do more

19170 S.E. protects the road structure and Florida 34431

expensive repair of roads later because (352) 422-3953

PHONE: the money wasn’t there to repave them when we

normally would have.”

FAX: (800) 385-6736

Engineers say that the:current cold weather is a good example of why roads need

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routine repaving before deterioration becomes obvious. By then the moisture is already un-

der the asphalt, and ice, for example, can do significant damage not only on the surface but

to the road’s underlying structure. When the roadbed is affected, it’s much more expensive

to fix because then it actually needs rebuilding.

County Engineering Project Manager Walt Eastmond said three more projects are

Aphrodite is about 9-10 months old and

also being looked at favorably by transportation officials, and he feels they will also be

“Kayla, a 6 mo spayed female Miniature

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was found as a stray. Shes torti in color and

funded. They are: C.R. 491 from the Hernando County line to Grover Cleveland Boulevard,

Pinscher X Chihuahua pup, is a sweetheart

C.R. 581 from Stagecoach Trail to 44 581 from the Hernando County line to

has beautiful markings. She is shy when she

dog that loves everyone. Romps with cats

first meets but can be a snuggle bug and fol-

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and dogs. Plays with her toys and fetches

low you around the house. She gets along

Those five new projects would join the ten already done, underway or soon to be-

forever. She is only 5 #, has fragile little

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with other cats and dogs. She has been test-

gin. Repaving projects so far include part of Turner Camp Road in Inverness, Croft Avenue,

legs, and tugs toys with you-watch those

ed for feline leukemia/aids, been dewormed,

the eastern end of Ozello Trail, the eastern end of Ft. Island Trail, Stagecoach Trail from

teeth! NO children. A home visit required

has had all her shots, has been spayed, and

C.R. 491 to C.R. 581, C.R. 491 from S.R. 44 to C.R. 486, Halls River Road, Grover Cleve-

prior to adoption. Phone A HUMANE SO-

has been on flea prevention. If interested in

land Boulevard, Cardinal Street, and C.R. 491 from Holder to State Road 200.

CIETY PET RESCUE, INC, 527.9050,

Aphrodite or any other kitty please contact

loudly and clearly leave your name and

her foster mom Tanya at smalls98789@

number (unblocked) for the foster mom to

gmail.com or 352-697-5657.

return your call, later.”

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Military Card Party at the Art Center

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The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party in the Art and Edu-

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cation Building, on Thursday, March 11, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon

of fun. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact

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Nancy Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four.

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The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on the corner

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of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information contact 746-7606.

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“Springs as a Source of Nutrient Contamination in

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Coastal Rivers - What Needs To Be Done?”

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The Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc. Annual Meeting

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Jan 25. 2010 at the

Yankeetown Woman’s Club,

Sally Price, Realtor

#5 56th St., Yankeetown, from 7-9 PM.

Dr. Robert Knight the president of Wetland Solutions, Inc.

will make the presentation

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4.77 ac lot gives privacy and plenty of room for

This presentation is open and free to the public. Deserts and refreshments will be served.

toys. Lot still wooded on paved street with great ap-

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