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Citrus County Extends Submittal Period for Tourism Grants

The Citrus County Tourist Development Council announced that they will hear

grant requests at their April meeting, effectively extending the applicant submittal period

by one month. Grant selection and budget allocation will also take place during the April

meeting. The new grant submittal period is as follows: January - Applicant Submittal Period

Opens; March - Applicant Submittal Period Ends;April - Applicant Presentation to the Tour-

ist Development Council, Grant Selection, and Budget Allocation. There are three different

grant categories available: Capital Improvement Projects, Special Project/Events and Col-

lateral Materials for Marketing.

Florida NFIP Policyholders Now Have Until January 31, 2017 to File A

Flood Insurance Claim Associated with Hurricane Hermine

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. At the request of Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, the

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted another extension giving

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida an extra 30 days, or until

January 31, 2017, to file claims associated with Hurricane Hermine. The previous extension

was set to expire on December 31, 2016.

This beautiful young cat named

y, oh my, what a Cutie-pie!

NFIP policyholders typically have 60 days to file a proof of loss claim with their in-

KitKat is a sable brown and black striped

Cutie, a female bulldog mix, most-

surance company following the initial date of loss. With this latest extension, Florida NFIP

medium-haired female, about 1-1/2 to 2

ly grayish-brown with some white spotting

policyholders will have received a total of 150 days to make a claim for flooding damages

years old. Spending time in the "Meet Your

on her paws, neck and belly, would very

sustained as a result of Hurricane Hermine.

Match Room," KitKat gets along fine with

likely appreciate a caring person or family

Listed below are links to the FEMA bulletins addressing the extensions for Hurricane Her-

other cats. She was previously adopted

opening their heart to her and sharing their

mine flood insurance claims:

from the shelter, about a month ago, but

home with her in exchange for love and

November 22, 2016 (30-day extension 120 days total for filing a claim)

was returned to the shelter as her adoptive

devotion. She was brought into the shelter

October 26, 2016 (30-day extension 90 days total for filing a claim)

parent couldn't care for her. Quite playful,

on Dec. 5. For additional information on

Date Change for Town Hall Meeting

she seems to most enjoy feather toys. Come

the cute Ms. Cutie, or to arrange a meeting

Commissioner Kinnard to Hold a Town Hall Meeting in January

meet this gorgeous girl. KitKat s Animal ID

with her, please contact the Citrus County

number is 33598412. Her adoption fee is

Animal Shelter, located at 4030 S. Airport

Citrus County Commissioner Jeff Kinnard announced he will be holding a Town

$15. You can meet her at the Citrus County

Rd. in Inverness, behind the Citrus County

Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2017 for the general public to attend. The meeting

Animal Shelter, located at 4030 S. Airport

Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Her Animal ID

will be held at the Coastal Region Library, located at 8619 W. Crystal Street in Crystal

Rd. in Inverness, behind the Citrus County

number is 34144880, and she can be found

River, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. "My aim is to connect with the community on issues and

Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Hours are Tues-

in the Old Administration Building. Shelter

challenges facing our county. I want to know what's on people's minds and have a format

day through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

to discuss, reflect, and problem solve." explained Kinnard. "Please come with questions or

Please call 352-746-8400.

am - 4:00 pm. Please call 352-746-8400.

concerns, as this is intended to be an informal setting." For more information, please call

Public Information Officer Cynthia Oswald at (352) 527-5484.

Free Disposal Of `Live' Christmas Trees Through January 31

Citrus County residents may recycle natural, live Christmas trees at the Citrus

County Central Landfill, free of charge during the months of December and January only.

Trees must be cleaned of all decorations, lights, and artificial snow. Artificial trees brought

to landfill for disposal will be charged standard solid waste / trash rates. For more informa-

tion on landfill hours, call 527-7670 during week day office hours

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