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sumes that half the right on red light violators would be cited - the drivers who turn right in

a “careful and prudent manner” and the owners of stolen cars would not be cited. No action

has yet been taken, according to Councilman Mike Gudis who said the city council is still in

the process of getting estimates from various companies and exploring with Citrus County

Sheriff Jeff Dawsy his position on the traffic cameras. Gudis stated that Crystal River is not

interested in monitoring right turns on red lights. “That’s not part of our thing,” he said. “It’s

perfectly legal, if you come to a full stop first.”

Regarding the traffic cameras, “We know some other cities have done it. Dunnel-

lon is one of them, and Port Richie is another one,” said Gudis, “And I think there’s been a

couple of cities that have had them and done away with them. It’s still up in the air whether

we go through with this or not.” Gudis said he’s in favor of the red light cameras, “Because

I’ve had a near-miss myself, and I know a couple of people, personally, who’ve been hit by

people who have not stopped at red lights,” Gudis added, “The financial part is not the most

important thing, as far as I’m concerned - it’s the safety - saving people’s lives and saving

them from injury.” Gudis said he’s gotten mixed reactions from the public. “Most of them

said they didn’t like the idea, but it’s important from a safety standpoint. Only a few have

Bella is a darling little black and white ter-

said, ‘No. Don’t do it, at all.’”

rier mix. She is 1 1/2 years old and weighs

When he was city councilman ten years ago, and since his re-election to the council

about 21 pounds. Bella has definitely not

in November, Gudis said he’s told law enforcement officials, “The most important safety

had the life she deserves. She is timid

hazard on the road is, in my opinion, running red lights, because I’ve seen so many acci-

and slightly submissive when you first

dents and potential accidents on the road. I almost got run over by an eighteen-wheeler on

meet her but gets over it very quickly and

Ozello Rd. If there wasn’t another lane there, I would have been run over. It’s obvious that

is a real sweetie and will make the perfect

“Champ” (pictured) is a 1 yr old male, Flat

some people will definitely run red lights, unless there’s a way of catching them, and there is

companion. She is crate trained and loves

Coated Retriever. He is black with white on

nothing to me more important than stopping people from running red lights. Speeding is one

other pets and children. All she wants is to

his chest and weighs approx. 50 lbs. He is

thing. Stop signs are not something you would normally go after. High speeds - well when

be loved. Is Bella the dog for you? See her

very well mannered. He is a quick learner,

you see these eighteen-wheelers and other people, driving down (Hwy.) 19 at 45 and 50

other adorable pics and a video on our web-

very attentive and wants to please. He will

miles an hour and not stopping for a red light, I think that’s a lot of potential for problems.”

site.Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home

make an excellent family dog or a compan-

Gudis paused and added, “I’m not in favor of Big Brother and cameras, but when it’s done

visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we can

ion for an older person. He is wormed, cur-

to protect people’s lives, I think we have to do it.”

only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-

rent on his shots, soon to be neutered. He

Although these traffic cameras at intersections are considered traffic safety devices,

ing county areas. If you are within these

is housebroken and walks like a show dog.

they are also well-known as an alternative form of revenue generation for many municipali-

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

“Trixie” is an 8 mo old female Williston

ties. Florida law designates the fines for red light violations at $158. Municipalities or coun-

leave your name, number, and pet’s name,

Special Pit mix. She is black, brown and

ties may keep $75 of this amount and must pay for the costs associated with the monitoring

for a return call from the foster mom, later,

white with beautiful markings. She is a

out of their portion of the revenue. The remainder goes to the state. The cameras not only

at 352.795.9550. All of our dogs have been

strong willed dog and needs a competent

generate revenue for the municipalities, counties and states utilizing them, they also gener-

sterilized, tested negative for heart worm,

“alpha” human to lead her. She is wormed

ate revenue for the companies marketing them and the companies selling wares to counter or

on heart worm prevention, on flea preven-

and current on her shots. She is good with

avoid them. There’s a photo blocker spray, a product that claims to create an invisible coat-

tion, up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID

people and other dogs. Call WAG at 352-

ing when sprayed on a license plate that supposedly reflects the flash of a traffic camera back

chipped and vet checked.

528-5888 for more information.

toward the camera, overexposing the photo. Then there’s the traffic camera detector that

A Valentine Everyday Day and thoughts of love.

provides an early warning of nearby traffic cameras. Not to mention that you can download

databases of traffic camera enforcement locations to your satellite navigation system (GPS),

It’s February. We all know what that means. Valentine’s

PDA or mobile phone to alert you to the presence of cameras in the areas you travel. But in

If you are or have ever been the owner of a dog or cat then I don’t need to tell you about

all the controversy about the traffic cameras, there was no mention of driving at the posted

the sweet and unconditional love you receive from your furry best friend. They are a source

speed, stopping for all red lights or stopping completely before turning right on red lights as

of constant entertainment and companionship. There are so many wonderful pets in need

an acceptable way to avoid being ticketed by the dreaded traffic cameras.

of a home that if you are looking for your best friend please consider adopting a dog or

cat. During the month of February if you visit us at one of our adoptions we will give you

a Valentine which will entitle you to $10.00 off the adoption of one of our dogs or we will

NAPA Auto &

pay $10.00 toward the adoption fee for a dog or cat from Citrus County Animal Shelter.

We would also like to encourage you to open your heart and make a donation if you

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can to Adopt A Recued Pet, Citrus County Animal Services, any of the other rescue groups,

Fax: 352-447-6099

or one of the pet food banks to help with the cost of food so that loving pets can stay in their

(352) 447-6000

homes and not become another homeless pet. Remember when you adopt a pet it is like hav-

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ing a Valentine everyday!

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