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Citrus News Briefs
Pet Patrol
Skate Park Will Remain Open for Public Use
It was announced the Bicentennial Skate Park was to be closed this week for main-
tenance. Due to scheduling conflicts, the work has been delayed and will remain open for
public use. Please contact Grounds Maintenance at 352-527-5760 for any questions.
Pet Loss Workshop and Memorial in Homosassa
When a cherished pet dies, we can find it challenging to deal with our feelings of
loss and sadness. Grieving pet owners and families can discover healthy ways to cope with
their loss at the Pet Loss Workshop/Memorial to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March
31, at the Wings Education Center, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa. Facilitated by
Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast Grief Specialist Lucia Hartman, this workshop
will also present ways of creating a legacy to the memory of departed pets. Attendees are
encouraged to bring a picture or other memories of your pet. For more information or to
register, call Jonathan Beard at 352-527-2020 or 866- 642-0962. Provided as a community
service, this workshop is offered to all at no charge. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature
Coast, licensed 1985, provides compassionate end-of-life services to patients and their
families in North Central Florida. Wings Education Centers offer a variety of grief support
programs as well as educational opportunities. Call 866-642-0962.
Valentine wants a chance to win
your heart. How could anyone resist Valen- Health Department Releases Details on Another Food Recall
Two adorable cats are available for tine, an adorable female terrier mix? She's
Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling specific Organic pouch products
adoption from the Citrus County Animal been with the Citrus County Animal Shelter after identifying a packaging defect that may result in product spoilage during transport
shelter. The two have been together since for two months now and is looking forward and handling. Gerber is working to retrieve from retailers and online stores the remaining
July and were adopted together in Dec., but to a loving home. If you can find it in your pouches from the four affected batches of GERBERŪ Organic 2ND FOOD pouches that
sadly, they were returned to the shelter on heart to give Valentine a home, you will fail to meet quality standards. Gerber is offering replacement coupons for consumers who
Feb. 25. Hopefully, a very loving family make Valentine a very happy girl. Her adop- purchased the following products:
will find it in their heart to adopt these two tion is free - and so is the love she'll give
GERBERŪ Organic 2ND FOODSŪ Pouches Pears, Carrots & Peas, 3.5 ounce
together, they have been family for so long. back to you. Valentine's Animal ID number pouch UPC 15000074319
Nicky, a black and white neutered is 30678142. She can be found in the "Up- Best By dates/batch codes
male who's just coming up on a year old, is pers" area of the shelter. The animal shelter
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very cute and sports a white blaze between is located in Inverness at 4030 S. Airport
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5093Rd.,Orwell Pt.,Citrus County Fairgrounds
S. behind the Homosassa, Florida 34446
his eyes and above his nose, along with a
GERBERŪ Organic 2ND FOODSŪ Pouches- Carrots, Apples and Mangoes, 3.5
Phone: (352) 489-4588Tuesday through362-4788
Fax: (727) Sat-
small white "Charlie Chaplain" mustache.
on Hwy. 41. Hours are
ounce pouch UPC 15000074395
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: pm. Please call 352-
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Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 urday, 10:00 am to 4:00
Best By dates/batch codes
Email, Debbie 46-8400 orEditor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Russell, TTY 352-726-7093 for more
am to 4:00 pm. Please call 352-746-8400 or 7
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information on how to adopt a pet.
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This recall does not impact any other Gerber pouches, other Gerber products or
products outside of the U.S.
Consumers may notice that, in some cases, the pouches are bloated and product
inside may have an off taste or odor. There have been three consumer reports of temporary
gastrointestinal however, we have been unable to confirm that these are related
symptoms,
to the product. Consumers not use the product, since it does not meet our high quality
should
standards.
The products
were distributed at U.S. retailers nationwide and through on-line
stores.Consumers who purchased pouches with the above UPCs, batch codes and expira-
tion dates are encouraged to contact the Gerber Parents Resource Center at1-800-706-0556
anytime day or night for a replacement coupon.
Meals OnWheels Program in Need of Volunteer Drivers
5093 Orwell Pt., Homosassa,Florida
34446
S.
Citrus362-4788Meals On Wheels Program is looking for volunteer drivers to en-
County's
Phone: (352) 489-4588 srmealsareforhomeboundseniors in Citrus County. Volunteers deliver meals
Fax:(727) provided
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Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
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throughout the County around lunchtime Mondaythrough Friday. Volunteers are needed
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mealconsists of10 20 stops, taking one to two hours to complete, and
route to
Each
volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage. Drivers are needed at all of our meal delivery
locations throughout Citrus County. For more information or to become a volunteer driver,
call Support Services at 527-5975.
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