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Citrus County PetMeals Program in Need of Facility

In 2002, it came to the attention of the Meals On Wheels Program that many of

our clients were sharing their meals with their pets because they could not afford to buy pet

food. The PetMeals Program was created in Citrus County to compliment and partner with

the existing Meals On Wheels Program.

PetMeals is totally donation based and volunteer distributed. The PetMeals Pro-

gram receives dog and cat food donated by local businesses, clients and pet lovers through-

out Citrus County. Caring volunteers deliver the pet food to homebound seniors, who are

very grateful for the monthly delivery.

Through the years PetMeals has been fortunate to partner with other businesses in

the community for space to store the pet food, repackage the food and coordinate pickup by

volunteers who deliver the pet food.

Unfortunately, the PetMeals Program is now in need of a facility to perform these

functions. PetMeals is determined to continue helping our local seniors feed their beloved

pets, as these are often their only companion. If you are a local businesses who may have

Simba, a stunning Chow Chow/mix, needs

extra space available please call 527-5975.

a "king" to love! Simba is a an adult male

Drivers asked to avoid area due to road repaving project

Mary Free Adoption

Chow Chow/mix dog, about 7 years old,

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of N. Turkey Oak Drive, from CR 495

medium sized and red in color, who was

(Citrus Avenue) to Crystal River High Drive Monday, March 20, through Wednesday, March

Breed: Domestic Shorthair

brought into the Citrus County Animal Shel-

22, due to a road repaving project.

At the shelter since June, Mary is

ter on March 15. The Chow Chow breed

Delays are anticipated in this area throughout the time period and it is recommend-

a pretty black and white female who's ready

is originally from northern China, where it

ed that you use an alternative route to get to your destination. For more information on the

for her forever home. Mary was a relatively

is called the Songshi Quan, which means

Citrus Engineering Department visit: http://www.citrusbocc.com/pubworks/engineering/

young kitten when first coming to the shel-

puffy-lion dog. The breed has also been

engineering.htm or call 352-527-5446.

ter, and she's pretty much grown up here.

called the Tang Quan, which means "Dog

NEW Date for Commissioner Kinnard's Town Hall Meeting in April

She's a nice girl who's waiting for you in

of the Tang Empire." The life span of the

Citrus County Commissioner Jeff Kinnard announced he is rescheduling his next

our Meet Your Match Room. She gets along

Chow Chow is up to 15 years. Other than

Town Hall Meeting from April 20 to Thursday, April 27 at the Coastal Region Library,

fairly well with other cats, and she's very af-

red, Chow Chows can be black, blue (gray),

located at 8619 W. Crystal Street in Crystal River, from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The general

fectionate. She loves time to relax on a nice

fawn and cream. Simba's Animal ID number

public is invited to attend.

bed on the climbing tower, or looking out

is 34863667. The animal shelter is located in

"My aim is to connect with the community on issues and challenges facing our

the window. Very inquisitive, Mary's very

Inverness at 4030 S. Airport Rd., behind the

county. I want to know what s on people s minds and have a format to discuss, reflect, and

interested in everything going on around

Citrus County Fairgrounds on U.S. Hwy. 41.

problem solve." explained Kinnard. "Please come with questions or concerns, as this is

her. She's not much for being picked up or

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

intended to be an informal setting."

held, but she's patiently waiting to meet you.

am to 4:00 pm. For additional details, please

Three Recycling Centers will be closing

Please give Mary a chance; she's very ready

call the shelter at 352-746-8400 or TTY

for adoption! Please call 352-746-8400.

Due to increased illegal dumping at the three unmanned recycling centers the Board

of County Commissioners have directed staff to take the following action, close the three

unmanned centers and expand current recycling services provided at the Central Landfill to

accommodate increased traffic. The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management

announces phase 1 of site closures during the week of March 20, 2017.

The following Recycling Centers will be closing:

Withlacoochee Technical College

West Side Convenience Center (SR44, Crystal River)

There is no charge for recyclables brought to the Citrus County Central Landfill

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located at 230 W Gulf to Lake Highway in Lecanto. Residents are reminded that illegal

dumping can result in fines up to $500. The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste regrets

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any inconvenience this may cause.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Controlled burn in Crystal River presented smoke hazard

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com in the area of Old Tallahassee Rd. and Power Line

A 136 acre controlled burn

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com March 19, left a considerable amount of smoke that

Rd. in north Crystal River, on Sunday,

drifted to Pine Ridge, Beverly Hills and Citrus Hills, as well as Crystal River. The Florida

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Highway Patrol was on U.S. Hwy. 19, monitoring road conditions, and the Florida Division

of Forestry placed signs in the area, warning motorists of the smoke. Although the fire was

under control, the weather must change or the wind direction must shift, in order for the

smoke to clear, according to the Citrus County Sheriff s Office.

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