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Citrus County Utilities Offers

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Customer kicked off the 2012ProgramOffered to its’

Rebate rebate program.

Citrus County Utilities has

utility customers on an annual basis, rebates of up to $100 are issued as incentive to re-

place older inefficient fixtures with high-efficiency products. Qualifying products include

replacing old toilets, rain sensors and clothes washing machines, as well as adding moisture

sensors to irrigation systems. Thanks to a generous 50/50 matching grant through Withla-

coochee Regional Water Supply Authority, customers that take advantage of the incentive

program receive a credit on their water bill, and should see lower monthly water bills as a

result of the newly installed product.

Citrus County Utilities has offered these rebates for the past four years in an effort

to reduce the amount of potable water its customers use. “Replacing toilets installed prior

to 1995 is the biggest water saver indoors, while installing moisture sensors on an existing

irrigation systems is the largest water saver outdoors,” said Citrus County Water Conserva-

Meet Tuggle!! He is an adorable and fun-

tion Coordinator Debra Burden adding, “rain sensors also save a significant amount of water

ny Corgi-Basset mix that was just rescued

and typically need replacing at least every five years, we have a rebate for that as well.”

from the shelter. He is about 2 years old. He

“Kailua just became available to enjoy her

According to Burden, high efficiency toilets average 1.28 gallons per flush com-

is friendly with other dogs and children but

new life with you after living the life of a

pared to older models that use between three and a half to seven gallons per flush. Likewise,

because of his joyful exuberence would be

breeder’s dog. She is a little 7 yo sweetheart,

adding a moisture sensor to an existing irrigation system can reduce outdoor water use by

better with older children. He is very sweet

with plenty of time to be your best friend,

as much as sixty percent, according to a 2005 University of Floridastudy. “It’s just smart

and playful. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does

loves everyone, likes to play, cuddle, is

to install a moisture sensor,” said Burden, “not only can it reduce one’s monthly utility bill;

home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we

housebroken and walks on the leash. Don’t

the county is practically paying its users to install them.”

can only adopt to the Citrus County and ad-

miss this little love-bug bundle!

For details on qualifying rebate products, and to download an application, visit

joining county areas. If you are within these

A Humane Society of CENTRAL

Water Resources website atwww.citruscountyfl.org. Once the product is purchased and

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does home visits

installed, submit the original dated sales receipt with the completed application form to the

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

prior to adoptions, therefore, we only adopt

Water Conservation Coordinator at 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 226, Lecanto, FL 34461.

for a return call from the foster mom, lat-

to the Citrus County and adjoining county

Applications must be received by 06/15/2012.

er, at 795.9550. All of our dogs have been

areas. If you are within these areas, see this

Rebates are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until fund-

sterilized, tested negative for heart worm,

dog, others, and a few young cats at the Feb

ing is exhausted. Approved rebate recipients will receive a credit on their utility account.

on heart worm prevention, on flea preven-

4th Best Friends Fest Adoption Event, in the

Participants in the program must be customers of Citrus County Utilities. Rebates are not

tion, up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID

Agriculture Building next to the CC Fair-

available for new construction. Additional details can be found on the utility’s website or by

chipped and vet checked. Check www.adop-

grounds, Inverness, rt. 41. If you must give

calling the Water Conservation Coordinator at (352)527-7684.

Budget Workshop rescheduled to March 7

tarescuedpet.com for our other pets and the

up your little dog phone 527.9050 or a Do-

ADOPTION CALENDAR with locations,

berman Pinscher, phone 795.1745 and leave

On January 24, 2012, the Citrus Board of County Commissioners approved setting

dates and times. Come see the pets!

you name, number and information.

Burglary in Progress - Continued from page 1

a Budget Workshop to be held on February 22, to review the budget for 2012-2013. Due

to additional required information for the budget presentation, the February 22 workshop

hand and she was immediately arrested for burglary, petit theft and possession of burglary

has been canceled and rescheduled to Wednesday, March 7, at 9 a.m. in the Citrus County

tools. Shroka had an outstanding Alachua County warrant for violation of probation for pos-

Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Florida.

session of cocaine and she was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail.

Reorganization of the Deputy County Administrator, County Ad-

Citrus Co. Offices

PAR-GAS, INC.

Since the June 2011 departure of

ministrator Brad Thorpe has evaluated the organizational structure of Senior Staff. It’s

his recommendation to the board to revise the structure of Senior Staff and utilize two (2)

Gas & Electric

existing Department Director positions to create a dual- role position to fulfill the duties

Appliances

previously handled by the Deputy Administrator.

Effective February 14, 2012, Ken Frink, Director of Public Works and Cathy Pear-

Sold Here!

son, Community Services Director will now be Assistant County Administrators.

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Thorpe believes this change in Senior Staff will provide for more efficient and

Grills

New Customer Special

effective management. “The positions would provide a balance between community and

& more

social programs and county infrastructure and facilities. This structure will also allow con-

Stoves, washers, dryers, fireplaces

Limited Time Only!

tinued support for the Board of County Commissioners with policy initiatives and move

day-to-day employee operation responsibilities to the Assistant County Administrators.”

100 Gallon

50 Gallon

Each of the Assistant County Administrator roles will assume significant addi-

Tank Set

tional responsibilities while maintaining their current primary responsibility within their

$149.99

$79.99

respective Departments.

The new positions will be supported by the Assistant Public Works Director and

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

Assistant Community Services Director. Deputy Public Works Director Larry Brock and

CALL TODAY! 352-793-1982

Operations Manager for Community and Recreational Programs Amy Engelken will as-

sume these new roles.

Your Hometown Propane Company

This plan continues the county’s efforts to reduce the size of government and if

Family Owned & Operated

approved, reflect a cost savings of approximately $80,000.

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

FAX 352-793-1918

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