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Do you have a smart phone or electronic device that leaves you feeling "not so

smart"? Here is your chance to get free help and learn more about your smart phone and

tablet. Kelly Desroches and his associates from Sprint will be holding two Techno Fairs for

West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W. Veterans Drive, Homosassa, FL, for more

information please call (352) 527-3831. Wednesday, February 8th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30

Central Citrus Community Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, for

more information please call (353)527-5993. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m.

to 3:30 p.m. Kelly and his team will help owners of Android Devices learn the basic funda-

mentals of their devices. The class will help attendees be more proficient with their phones

or tablets. There will also be a chance for questions about specific functions.

These events are free to the public! You don't have to be a Sprint customer, there

will be no soliciting and devices with other carriers are welcome.

Jasmine, a pretty gray tabby female

County Administrator and BOCC Recognize Employees

cat, 6 years-old, has been unlucky at love.

County Administrator Randy Oliver and Commissioners; Brian Coleman, Jeff

She has been adopted twice, but was brought

Kinnard and Ron Kitchen recognized years of employee service at a recent breakfast held

back to the shelter, the first time because her

at the Historic Old Courthouse in Inverness on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The following

owner died, and the second time when her

Ty, an older Shar-Pei mix, would love to

employees were honored for their service and dedication to Citrus County:

owner became ill. Jasmine is a sweet na-

5 Year - John Triano, Journeyman Tradesworker, Public Works Facilities Management.

tured girl and is waiting to meet you in the

Ty is a male Chinese Shar-Pei

10 Year - Michaele Coates, Library Aide, Community Services Department Library Ser-

Cat Adoption Room. Once this girl settles

mix, blonde and white. He's housebroken

vices. Curtis Martin, Journeyman Tradesworker, Public Works Facilities Management.

into her new digs, she's very affectionate

and gets along great with people and other

Forrest Pemberton, Utility Technician II, Water Resources Department Utility Operations.

and seeks out attention. She loves climbing

dogs. He loves taking slow walks, rolling

15 Year - Tiffany Johnson, Development Review Permit Specialist, Planning & Develop-

towers and exploring the carpeted "condos."

around on the ground and cuddling with his

ment Department Building Division. Mark Rodriguez, Utility Field Operations Supervi-

Jasmine just wants to be safe, loved and

person. He's a mellow, low energy, older

sor, Water Resources Department Utility Operations.

taken care of. Come interact with Jasmine at

guy with some arthritis in his back legs,

20 Year - Katherine Turner, Historical Resources Manager, Community Services Historic

the Citrus County Animal Shelter, located at

possibly hip dysplasia, so he won't be run-

4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind the

ning marathons, but his personality is what

25 Year - Patricia Amon, Administrative Assistant, Community Services - Administration

Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Her

makes him so special. He would be great

30 Year - Kimberly Ryan, Website Administrator, System Management.

Animal ID Number is 25130494. Shelter

in a home looking for a calm, appreciative,

Crystal River home damaged by early morning fire

hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

loving companion. To see Ty, please contact

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

At 1:39 am, Feb. 3, the Citrus County Sheriff s Office, Division of Fire Rescue re-

his foster mom by phone at 342-422-6433 or

or TTY 352-726-7093 for additional infor-

sponded to a residential structure fire at 5910 W. Pine Circle in Crystal River, and arrived at

by email at gillil83@yahoo.com

1:44 am to see fire coming from a window. Rescue 7 from Connell Heights arrived on-scene

to a home that was 40% involved in fire. Fire had burned through the roof and had vented

itself. Rescue 7 and Engine 3 (Homosassa) crews made entry into the structure to search for

possible victims and extinguish the fire. Fortunately, no one was at the residence at the time

of the fire. Crews made an aggressive offensive attack and were able to bring the fire under

control at 2:00 am. Crews from Pine Ridge, Kensington, Highlands and Citrus Springs as-

sisted with this fire. The Florida State Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the

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