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Citrus County Utilities to

Pet Patrol

Conduct be smoke testing the sewer system along streets in

Smoke Testing

Citrus County Utilities will

Point O’ Woods on February 14 and 15 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

This is done periodically to locate sources of sewer odors, leaks and breaks in

“Mickey is a wonderful little

7#, 7 mo n.m,

sewer lines. The type of smoke used is harmless to plants and animals and leaves no residu-

blue-grey deer type Chihuahua. Eternally happy and with

als or stains; it is white to yellowish-white in color, and may have a slight odor.

a non-stop wagging tail. He enjoys your companionship,

Prior to testing, make sure the p-traps of all the sinks, toilets and other plumbing

riding in the car, sitting on the couch, walking on a leash

fixtures have water in them by pouring a small amount of water into the drain of any unused

and sleeping in your bed. He is crate trained and doing

fixture. During the testing, you may notice smoke outside your home or building sewer

well at his housebreaking. He is available to someone who

vents, gutters, downspouts, or the ground along the sewer line. Inside the home or building

can complete his housebreaking. Mickey and his friends

you may notice some smoke or odor coming out of the plumbing fixtures which may indi-

the Pom-Chihuahuas, a Chihuahua, several young cats

cate a leak. While Citrus County Utilities will resolve issues outside the property line, the

and 4 month old kittens will be available for our Weekly

correction of any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the responsibility of

Saturday Adoption Event at Pet Supermarket, Inverness,

the home or building owner.

10-1 PM.www.AHumaneSocietyPetRescue.com. If you

If smoke gets into your house or building, please ventilate the area and contact

must give up your little dog phone 527.9050 or a Dober-

the Utilities office at 352-527-7650. Smoke testing is a commonly used method to test for

man Pinscher, phone 795.1745 and leave you name, num-

stormwater entry into the sewer systems.

ber and information with how you need us to help you.”

Citrus County Utilities will be smoke testing the following streets in Point O’ Woods:

• N. Golf Harbor Path • E. White Egret Path • E. Pebble Creek Ct. • S. Heron Creek Loop

• E. Pelican Cove Ct. • S. Friar Pt. • E. Village Green Cir. • E. Dame Ct. • E. Gable Ct.

• E. Gold Finch Ln. If you have any questions or for more information contact Citrus Coun-

ty Utilities at 352-527-7650.

Manatees Continue to be A Big Draw

for Citrus County Visitors

Many people took part in saving the Three Sisters property and spring which is

managed in partnership with the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Southwest Florida

Water Management District, City of Crystal River, Friends ofChassahowitzka, Save the

Manatee Club and the FelburnFoundation. A controversy over The Gator Hole and Magno-

lia Springs boardwalk, closed the new western end for the open house until home owners

across the way and officials work out their complaints of visitors looking into their back

yards.

Like many visitors, Citrus County’s manatees are drawn to the area by its weather

and waterways: Colder temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico cause the sea cows to seek out

the area’s comparatively warm, spring-fed rivers, bays and estuaries. This creates North

America’s largest manatee gathering every winter.

“Visitors from around the corner and across the world are coming to see Citrus

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County’s iconic manatees up close,” said Marla Chancey, Director of the Citrus County

Visitors & Convention Bureau. She recommends that interested guests come mid-week for

especially uncrowded waterways.

Guests wanting to see manatees from land can head to Ellie Schiller Homosassa

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Springs Wildlife State Park. There, manatees in a natural spring can be seen from above

on the recently expanded boardwalk, or from a snook’s-eye-view down in the park’s “Fish

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Bowl” observatory.

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Numerous licensed local tour operators are available to assist visitors who wish

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snorkel with manatees. These experts help guests make the most of the experience by tak-

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ing them to the best manatee-viewing locations. The tours typically include a wetsuit rental

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& more

and all other equipment needed. And some tour operators even videotape the trip, allowing

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guests to take home a motion-picture memento of their once-in-a lifetime adventure.

The Citrus County Visitors & Convention Bureau has a variety of information

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50 Gallon

available to help guests meet manatees. An instructional video, a list of tour operators, man-

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atee facts and more can be found online at VisitCitrus.com.

$149.99

$79.99

Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. 352-795-9550

Donations of Pet Food Needed - 352-746-8400 Animal Services

Includes total gas system check, light all pilots & check all gas appliances. Limited time plus 1 yr. signed contract.

CALL TODAY! 352-793-1982

Citrus County Animal Services - Please call (352) 746-8400 for questions or appointments.

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FEES: Rabies $5, DA2PPv $8, FVRCP $8, Bordatella (cat or dog) $8, Microchip $10, Heart-

Family Owned & Operated

worm Test $10, Feline Leukemia $10, Capstar $4, County License for Altered (spayed or

neutered) Pets $5, County License for Un-Altered (not spayed or neutered) Pets $25.

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am to 5pm

FAX 352-793-1918

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