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increase of the Citrus County Animal license fees, effectiveJanuary 1, 2015. The fee for a 1

year license for a sterilized animal will increase from $5 to $10. The fee for a 1 year license

for a non-sterilized animal will increase from $25 to $35.The fee for a 3 year license for a

sterilized animal will increase from $15 to $30. The fee for a 3 year non-sterilized animal

will increase from $75 to $105.Dogs, cats, and ferrets four months of age and older are re-

quired by Chapter 14 of Citrus County Code of Ordinances to have a current Citrus County

Animal License. A current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a county license. There is

also a savings benefit for a sterilized pet license. For more information, please contact Ani-

mal Services at 352-746-8400, visit the shelter located at 4030 S. Airport Road in Inverness.

Access to Three Sisters Springs waters

closed Service (Service) issued a temporary closure at Three

The US Fish and Wildlife

Sisters Springs expected to last until Sunday Dec. 14th. Over 250 manatees have gathered

at the springs over the past few days and are expected to remain in the area throughout the

Scotch is a little, Cutie, 5 y/o, n/m, white

weekend. Due to low temperatures around 40 degrees throughout the weekend and high

with black spots, a Chihuahua or a Chihua- "Zack is a sweet and gentle 4 y.o, n.m. Shih

resting manatee numbers, the Service closed Three Sisters Springs over the weekend. The

hua x Rat Terrier mix? He is sweet, submis- Tzu and Toy Poodle mix. He is a non shed,

high manatee activity in the interior of the springs has caused high temporary turbidity

sive, very shy at first but also very affec- easy to care for dog, house broken, includes

providing no visibility underwater, which is another factor making conditions for recreation

tionate. He likes to be held and cuddled or open crate/carrier and loves cats. Zack en-

unsuitable. Since low. The Service will monitor daily manatee activity and will reopen the

just follow you around where ever you go, joys walks and play. A Humane Society of

springs when conditions are suitable for recreation inside the springs.

Scotch just likes your company. Chihua- CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does

This temporary closure is not associated with the Environmental Assessment that

huas, especially the deer type, and Rat Ter- home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we

the Service will be releasing in the next few days.

riers, usually have a quiet, loving attitude. A only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-

Citrus News Briefs

Humane Society of Central FL Pet Rescue,

ing county areas. If you are within these ar-

Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, eas, see this dog and other little dogs at our Racquetball Courts Closed for Maintenance - The racquetball courts in Bicentennial

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus County Saturday Adoption Events, located INSIDE Park and Floral Park will be closed for resurfacing from December 15 through December

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

andail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Please contact Grounds Maintenance at 352-527-5760 for any questions.

adjoining county areas. If you are within Pet Supermarket, Inverness,10-12 PM. If 19. Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

theseWebsisee this dog and other little dogs you must give up your ·little dog phone New Traffic Signal thehealthcaster.com December 15 - Citrus County Road Mainte-

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at our weekly Saturday Adoption.

527.9050 and leave your name, number and nance Division has completed the inspection of the new traffic signal at the intersection of

If you must give up your little dog

US 41 and Independence Hwy in Inverness. This signal has been scheduled to begin opera-

information for a return call. "

phone us at (352)527-9050.

tion on December 15 at 10:30 am. We encourage citizens to use caution in this area as driv-

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ers adjust to the signal. For any questions, please contact the Road Maintenance Division

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The Power Ball is $140.00 plus.

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The Q of H is over $ 6000.00

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Citrus Commissioner Scott Adams accepts a capital credit refund presented by Marlin Sex-

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ton and C.L. Calloway, representatives from Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc.The

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check as accepted as a capital credit refund to Commissioner Scott Adams in the amount of

$23,775 on Thursday. The check represents the pro-rata share of the capital credit refunds

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authorized by the Cooperative Board of Trustees for 2013 and was presented by Marlin Sexton

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and C.L. Calloway, both members of the Administrative Management team at the Crystal River

facility. These monies will be credited as reimbursements for electric usage to county depart-

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ments, such as Facilities Management Division, Citrus County Utilities, and Special Lighting

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