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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Pet Patrol
“Cookie, a 12 pound, 7 year old, black and
“Tuggles, a 1 yo, n.m, black Pug, is ready  white Jack Russell, is such a cuddler with a
for you. He is always excited to see and  real sweet personality, you will have to fall
love people and other dogs. Enjoys every-  in love with him. He loves everyone, plays
thing in life. This is a very active breed that  with 3 toys at a time, and thinks he is a lap
averages 14 years lifespan, but possibly 18-  dog. His human mother has passed, so Cook-
20. Not good with kids. A Humane Society  ie now needs a home. A Humane Society of
of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc.  CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does
does home visits prior to adoptions, there-  home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we  Many surprises will be in store at The Stumpknockers Elvis Blue Suede Shoes 5K Run/1 Mile
fore, we only adopt to the Citrus County and  only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-  Elvis Walk/1 Mile Elvis Dog Walk with the best Elvis costume for 5K runners receiving a $500
adjoining county areas. If you are within  ing county areas. If you are within these ar-  prize! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27. Check-in will begin at 7:00 am at Stump-
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these areas, see this dog and our other little  eas, see this dog and other little dogs at our  knockers On The Square Restaurant located at 110 W. Main St. in downtown Inverness. Run-
dogs at our WEEKLY SATURDAYfor the Nature Coast
Hometown News Adop-  WEEKLY SATURDAY Adoption Events,  ners and walkers will begin at 8:00 am and dog walkers will begin at 8:15 am. For additional
dverttising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
ion Events, located at Pet Supermarket, In-  located at Pet Supermarket, Inverness,10-12  information call (352) 637-2475 Pictured warming up are (from left) Debbie Rector and
verness,10-120PM. IfOrwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 give up your little dog  Service Dog Dozer, Linda Baker and Furry Friend Toby, Elvis “THE KING” Presley and “Herry
5 93 S. you must give up your  PM. If you must
little dog phone 527.9050 or a Doberman  phone 362-4788 or a Doberman Pinscher,  The Heron”, the official mascot of Hospice of Citrus County/Hospice of the Nature Coast. Pro-
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: (727) 527.9050,
Pinscher,l,phoneRussell, Publisher:leave  phone 352.302.9251 and leave your name  ceeds from The Elvis Blue Suede Shoes 5K Run/1 Mile Elvis Walk/1 Mile Elvis Dog Walk will
Emai Tom 352.302.9251 and  thenewscaster1@gmail.com
your name and number.”
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
and phone number.
benefit Herry’s Kids Pediatric Services. The event is Part of the 2013 Florida Elvis Festival.
aster.com • newscasterarchives.com • history.newscasterarchives.com • thehealthcaster.com are encouraged to dress like a rock star! The best Elvis costume for 5K runners
Participants
Donations of Pet Food Needed 352-746-8400 Animal Services
receives a $500 prize as judged by four guest dignitaries.
Citrus Chairman to speak at Chamber Luncheon
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Board of County Commissioners Chairman Joe Meek is the featured speaker at the
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next Chamber of Commerce member luncheon. The luncheon takes place on Friday, April
12 at Plantation on Crystal River. Networking begins at 11:30 am, with lunch at Noon.
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Lunch is sponsored by the Women of Sugarmill Woods. Also speaking to our at-
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tendees will be Jessica R. Eilerman, Gulf Coast/Southwest Florida Market Manager, who
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works on behalf of Florida CFO Jeff Atwater and manages the Gulf Coast region which
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includes Citrus County.
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Purchase member tickets in advance at the reduced price of $18. Member pricing
at the door/invoice is $20 and non-member pricing is $22.00. To make reservations, call the
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Chamber at 352-795-3149. Reservations must be received by noon on Thursday, April 11.
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Pet Food Donations needed at Animal Services
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Citrus County Animal Services is asking for the public’s help in meeting the needs
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of financially challenged citizens who own pets. The goal is to afford those residents the
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ability to feed their pets.
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Animal Services is asking citizens to deliver pet food donations to their local food
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bank or to the Animal Services shelter in Inverness to help those residents keep their animals
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rather than surrender them to the shelter because they don’t have the money to feed them.
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Animal Services staff says dog food is especially in short supply. For more infor-
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mation on how you can help, call 352-746-8400. Monetary donations may be mailed to:
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