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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Citrus News Briefs
Pet Patrol
CCSO looking for this woman, possibly "Kimberly" and mother of 4
Detectives with the Ctrus County Sheriff s Office are asking for
the public's help in identifying a person of interest in an elder exploi-
tation case. The female in this Suntrust Bank, Homosassa, surveillance
photograph, along with a male accomplice who is not in the photograph,
is suspected of defrauding an elderly Homosassa woman out of thou-
sands of dollars in late October. The woman said her name is Kimberly
and was identified as being in her 20s or 30s. She also told the victim she
has four children and home schools them all. If you know the identity of
this woman, please call Detective John Bergen at 352-249-2720.
Presentation on Immigration
Guest speaker, Kathy Dobronyi, will be giving an informative presentation on the
subject of immigration which has the engaging title : " Your Ancestors Came Here Legally.
Are you Sure? "Kathy will share some stories of her family's history and their immigration
experiences, and will discuss some of the problems of and issues with the current immigra-
tion laws.
Scotch is a little, Cutie, 5 y/o, n/m, white
The meeting begins at 10:15 on January 13, at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly
with black spots, a Chihuahua or a Chihua- Meet Amy, a brown, gray, and black female
Hills. All interested men and women are invited to attend.
hua x Rat Terrier mix? He is sweet, submis- tabby who is wonderfully sweet and ador-
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages in-
sive, very shy at first but also very affec- able. She is about a year old. Amy recently
formed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major
tionate. He likes to be held and cuddled or moved up to the cat adoption area of the
public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
just follow you around where ever you go, Citrus County Animal Shelter and is shar-
For more info please call 352-382-0032 or lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also, please
Scotch just likes your company. Chihua- ing kennel space with Penny. Amy is just
visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and Like us on our Facebook page, League of
huas, especially the deer type, and Rat Ter- as sweet as a sack of sugar, and loves be-
Women Voters of Citrus County.
riers, usually have a quiet, loving attitude. A ing held and getting lots of attention. Come Transit Orange Line Offers Free Bus Pass Program
meet this little lady soon; she's ready and
Humane Society of Central FL Pet Rescue,
Starting January 15, 2015, Citrus County Transit will offer a free bus pass to eli-
waiting for adoption! Her ID number is gible passengers that travel on the Citrus County Orange Line deviated fixed route. The
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Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions,
23524031, and her adoption fee is only Orange
therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus County 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 Line operates Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Through
and adjoining county areas. If you are within Phone: (352) 489-4588 County Animal Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) funding, passengers with an income level of $1,200 per
$15. Please contact Citrus Fax: (727) 362-4788
these areas, see this dog and other little dogs Services, located at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in month or less can apply for the free bus pass by fi
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com ling out a TD application and providing
Inverness, (behind the Citrus County Fair- supporting documentation to verify income. The pass will be valid for 2 years, and can be
at our weeklyeSaturday Adoption.
Websit s: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · thehealthcaster.com
If you must give up your little dog grounds, off U.S. Hwy. 41). Call the shelter renewed at that time. The free pass does not apply to the door to door para transit service.
at 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093.
phone us at (352)527-9050.
The free pass is also available to the passengers 60 years old and over, passengers that have
a valid Medicare Card, Honorably Discharged Veterans (with DD214 or valid military ID),
and persons with disabilities.
Transportation Disadvantaged applications, routes and schedules are available at
the Citrus County Transit Center and online atwww.citruscountytransit.com
For more information, please call Transit Services at 352-527-7630.
Citrus bie The ad is great andworkshop schedule for 2015
Deb BOCC approves public the
Q of H is Board$7000.00 Commissioners approved a schedule for public workshops to
The now of County plus.
beThe Power ball is $ 200.00 plus. information with the public. The Board identified
held in 2015 in an effort to share more
seven key Christmaswish to focusyour the first six months. All of these workshops will
Merry issues they to you and on over
befheldily.Room 100 at for all your
am in Thank you the Citrus County Courthouse, located at 110 N. Apopka Avenue in
Inverness.
The following dates have been approved:
Tuesday, January 6 at 9:00 a.m.-491 Project
Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00 a.m.-Impact Fees
Tuesday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m.-Road Resurfacing
Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m.-Fire MSBU
Tuesday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m.-Animal Shelter
Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m.-Water & Wastewater Rate Study
Tuesday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m.-Fertilizer Ordinance
The public is encouraged to attend. Staff will be presenting information on the spe-
cific aspects of each topic, followed by Open to the Public. The purpose of these workshops
is to share information and allow public comment; board action will not be taken at any of
these workshops. These workshops will be able to be viewed live through the Clerk's web-
site at http://citruscountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx. For questions on any of these
workshops, please call Tobey Phillips, Public Information Officer, at 527-5484.
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