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Unexplained Inverness crash

Pet Patrol

killsinelderly Florida Ave. at the Inverness Region-

man

A one-vehicle traffic crash Inverness on N.

al Plaza, around 7:52 a.m., Nov. 19, took the life of an 82 year-old Lake Crystal, Minnesota

man, Jerome Donald Kjeldahl.

According to the Citrus County Sheriff s Office: Mr. Kjeldahl was driving north

in a 2010 GMC truck on N. Florida Ave. A witness stated that Mr. Kjeldahl slowed for the

traffic signal and inexplicably accelerated, veering to the right, and struck a utility pole. No

acceleration or braking marks were found at the scene. The vehicle struck the curb, which

caused it to leave the roadway, “airborne,” leaving no tracks from the curb to the concrete

traffic signal pole, which the truck struck 19 inches above ground level with its right front.

The right front tire broke loose and traveled 52 feet north of the crash. The rim

was bent from the curbing and scuffed from the pole. The truck rotated approximately 90

degrees clockwise, with the rear wheels on the curb, causing a 6 feet sideways scuff on the

curb. The concrete pole, which was broken, fell on top of the vehicle. The base of the pole

“Champ” is a 10 mo old male, Flat Coated

had been moved north, 3 to 4 inches. The forward momentum of the vehicle caused it to

“FHabulous FHarley is a well mannered,

Retriever. He is black with white on his

strike a UPS box (traffic light controller), moving it north, 1 to 2 inches. Mr. Kjeldahl was

affectionate and obedient 4 yo, n.m. white

chest and weighs approx. 50 lbs. He is very

transported by Emergency Medical Services to Citrus Memorial Hospital, where he was

Cockapoo. He is good with other animals,

well mannered. He is a quick learner, very

pronounced deceased at 8:22 a.m. the posted speed is 35 mph and Mr. Kjeldahl was esti-

housebroken, leash trained, likes to go for

attentive and wants to please. He will make

mated at driving 45 mph.

car rides, and be your buddy. See him, Luke,

an excellent family dog or a companion

According to Gail Tierney, Public information Officer with the CCSO, traffic was

Tee, Sammy, Dixie, Saturdays with A Hu-

for an older person. He is wormed, cur-

manually routed through the shopping center for about three hours after the crash.

mane Society of Central Florida Pet Res-

rent on his shots, soon to be neutered. He

Pet Photos with Santa, Pets Plus. Dunnellon, Sat., Dec. 4

cue, Inc adoption at the Pet Supermarket,

is housebroken and walks like a show dog.

Inverness, 10-12 PM. Call 352.527.9050,

Pets Plus in Dunnellon is hosting ‘Pet Photos with Santa,’ on Sat., Dec. 4, from

This is a beautiful dog seeking his forever

for a call back later. Christmas wrapping

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pets must be on a leash. The cost is a $5 donation to benefit Hospice of

home. For more information, contact us at

paper, etc. needed for fundraising at Crystal

Citrus and Marion Counties. Pets Plus LLC is located at 20372 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dun-

our WAG telephone number 352-528-9888.

River Mall.”

nellon. For additional information, please call Pets Plus at (352) 465-1515.

W. Riverwood blocked for 8 hours Saturday

Citrus County OK’s dogs on trails in 8 parks

The contractor for the Florida Gas Transmission line being laid in the county noti-

Because of the success of a pilot program to allow dogs to be walked in two county

fied county officials Friday afternoon that it needed to close a road in northwest Citrus on

parks, the Citrus County Commission has approved dogs to be walked in six other county

Saturday, Nov. 20, for about eight hours.

parks. A recommendation from the county’s Parks and Recreation Bureau that was ap-

The road closure was on W. Riverwood Rive between N. Bachelor and N. Barberry

proved Oct. 12 means that residents can walk their dogs on leashes in Floral City Park,

Way, and the estimated time of closure would be from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday. A

Central Ridge District Park, Beverly Hills Community Park, Eagleton Park, Holden Com-

detour was in place, and motorist were instructed to follow the the detour signs.

munity Park, Homosassa Area Recreation Park, Lecanto Community Park and Water Tower

The gas company has given the county a phone number for residents to call with

Park.

complaints or questions. That number is: 877-663-9161.

Each park was chosen because each has walking/jogging trails that dog owners can

utilize, which is one of the rules for walking dogs in county parks – that the dogs are walked

on trails. The dogs are prohibited from fields, playgrounds, courts, restrooms, and picnic

NAPA Auto &

facility areas. Other rules include: the dogs must be spayed or neutered and must be licensed

and vaccinated and wear visible licenses. They may be walked any time the parks are open

Truck Parts

but must be leashed at all times. Owners must pick up droppings from their animals. Ag-

Fax: 352-447-6099

gressive dogs will be prohibited from parks, and if so directed, the owners must leave with

(352) 447-6000

their dogs immediately. Owners should yield the trail to runners and walkers by stepping

Hours:

aside with their dog to let them pass, and the owners are legally and financially responsible

Mon-

for their dogs’ behavior in the parks.

U.S. 19 - Inglis

County park beach closed to swimming Friday

Friday

Hydraulic Hoses Our Specialty

7:30-5:30

The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Bureau closed Fort Island Gulf Beach to

Hydraulic Hoses up to 2"- 6 Wire

Saturday

swimming Friday after an advisory was issued for the park’s beach by the Health Depart-

ment. The beach will be closed to swimming until further tests results are analyzed this

8-5

(352) 489-3391

week.

Sunday

The park remains open, but swimming is prohibited. The advisory was based on

U.S. 41 - Dunnellon

8-5

the criteria for fecal coliform adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protec-

Just North of Powell Rd

tion. The water testing results indicate that water contact may pose an increased risk of

infectious disease, particularly for susceptible individuals.

The beach water will be tested again the week of November 22. The results will be

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Veterinary Care including:

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BIRDS, PUPPIES &

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TROPICAL FISH

• Health Certificates

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

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155 Heights Avenue, Inverness

Sun 12pm-4pm

Animal Hospital

(352) 726-2460

10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.

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Phone (352)447-2209

Pet Grooming

P.O. Box 519

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