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working as editor of their Alumni magazine, and later, in Alumni donations. In 1987, she

moved to Inverness to become the Public Information Officer for the Citrus County Board

In 1990, she became the Public Information Officer for the Citrus County Sheriff s

Department, a position she held for 22 years. Gail was instrumental in starting the Seniors

vs. Crime program, a joint project of the Citrus County Sheriff s Office and the Florida At-

torney General s Office designed to assist people in the community who have been scammed

or taken advantage of. Gail was well-known among state agencies for her public relations

work and highly respected by other PIOs across the state. She was considered a mentor by

Let's sing along together, "Love ly - lit-tle - many of her peers within the organization. She was an `old school' PIO starting out when

Dusty is a nice young, medium sized male Lind sey - needs a - lov ing home!" Lindsey

her field was rooted in print media that was evolving into social media. She was proficient

dog with an oh-so-cute face. He has me- is an adorable light brown female tabby cat

at presenting crime within public records constraints, appreciated by reporters as a woman

dium energy, walks well on a leash, knows with dark stripes and golden eyes, already

of tremendous knowledge. She was an invaluable to them, knowing what they needed and

how to sit and take treats gently. He and his spayed. Adopted some time ago from the

what they didn t. Gail was happy in her office, surrounded by stacks of newspapers.

kennel mate, Bella, get along great and have Citrus County Animal Shelter, Lindsey was

During her career, Gail sat on numerous boards, including the Life South Commu-

fun playing together. He likes attention, picked up as a stray on March 17, and is,

nity Blood Centers and Crime Stoppers of Citrus, to name a few. Outside of employment,

seems to learn quickly and is waiting for his once again, looking for a home. She's 3

Gail had a special place in her heart for the Citrus Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) and

forever home. Come see this nice boy. His years old, very petite, weighing only 5 lbs.,

served on their board of directors for 27 years as the Secretary, and currently as Vice-Presi-

Animal ID Number is 24974677, and he's and very sweet and friendly. She doesn't

dent. After her retirement in Feb. 2013, Gail joined the board of Crime Stoppers, a position

located in "the uppers" area. He's a white deserve to have to spend any more time

she held until her death.

and black hound mix, waiting for YOU. His at the shelter. Please consider Lindsey for

In her spare time, Gail enjoyed Calligraphy and antiquing. She was always search-

intake date was Feb. 13. To see Dusty or 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,$15. This 34446

adoption; her adoption fee is only Florida ing for the next great bargain! She especially loved items from the Victorian era.

learn more about him, please contact Citrus Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax:number is

girl is beautiful! Her animal ID (727) 362-4788

Gail is survived by her brother, Denis Tierney, and his wife, Michelle, of Excelsior,

CountyTom Russell, Publisher: 4030 S. 16703122, and she's located in the `garage'

Animal Services, located at thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

MN; her nephews, Travis Tierney of Industry, Maine; Joshua Tierney of Buffalo, MN; her

Airportebsitins: thenewscaster.com41. area. For additional information, please

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niece, Karry Tierney-Bong of Duluth, MN; her God Daughter, Suzanne Delfino of Penn-

Call the shelter at 352-746-8400. or TTY contact Citrus County Animal Services by

sylvania; and her best friend, Tom Salmon of Gainesville, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial

phone at 352-746-8400.

donations to the Citrus County Abuse Shelter will be appreciated. The mailing address is:

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CASA, P.O. Box 205, Inverness, FL 34451.

CCSO Communications Officer

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dies while19, 44 year-old Kurt Lynn, a Communications

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Late Thursday afternoon, March

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 

Officer with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office's Emergency Operations Center,

 

died while swimming at the recreation facility at Terra Vista in Citrus Hills.

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

Deputies on scene believe that Dep. Lynn suffered an undetermined medi-

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cal event that caused him to drown. According to witnesses, Kurt was swim-

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

ming laps in the pool. A few minutes later, he was found unresponsive at the bottom of the

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pool. CPR was initiated and continued until emergency medical services arrived on the

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                       

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                 

Although Lynn's death is not considered suspicious and no foul play is suspected,



an autopsy was performed by the Medical Examiner's Office in Leesburg, FL on Friday to

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determine the cause and manner of death. Kurt was a proficient swimmer, often swimming

Good to 1200 meters, several days a week. Kurt once swam the "Escape from Alcatraz"

1000 morning Debbie.

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event in California to help raise money for charity. He taught swimming lessons and held

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The Power ball is approaching $ 200.00.

The Q of H is approaching years locally.

swimming classes for several $14,000.00

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Thank you worked for the CCSO, first as a Deputy Sheriff and then as a School Resource

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Officer. He left the agency for a period of time and just recently returned to the Sheriff's

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Office as a Communications Officer in their dispatch center. Kurt was excited to return to

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the sheriff's office and grateful for those who served in the public safety field.

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He is survived by his mother, daughter and three sons, one of whom is serving in

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