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April 19, 2013 - Natura Pet Products is vol-

untarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall

of dry pet foods because they have the po-

tential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The expanded recall now includes all dry

pet food products and treats with expiration

dates prior to and including March 24, 2014.

Please see the table below for details of af-

Salmonella can affect animals

eating the products and there is risk to hu- “Smooch’s mother is unable to care for him

mans from handling contaminated pet prod- any longer. He is a beautiful ‘white’ coat-

ucts, especially if they have not thoroughly ed, n.m, large, mini-Schnauzer. Smoochie

washed their hands after having contact is still a bit nervous with strangers in all

with the products or any surfaces exposed new surroundings, he is confused and miss-

ing her. Smooch is a playful and happy boy

Hospice of Citrus County Volunteer Services Manager Michelle Santiago (left) presents Hos-

Healthy people infected with Sal- after he gets to know you. He likes to ride,

pice Volunteer John Lowe with a Certificate of Appreciation for dedicated service as a member

monella should monitor themselves for go for walks, is crate trained, but like some

of the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337 Honor Guard at the 2013 Hospice of Citrus County “Follow

some or all of the following symptoms: nau- of us, housebroken for a duration of only

That Dream” Volunteer Recognition Banquet held on Thursday, April 11 at Citrus Hills Golf &

sea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, about 5-6 hours at a time. UTD with vac-

Country Club in Hernando.

abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Sal- cinations. Smoochie is an 11 yo and quite

Special Household Hazardous Waste

monella can result in more serious ailments, a handsome boy. Schnauzer’s average lifes-

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including arterial infections, endocarditis, pan is about 16 yo and may live to 20 years.

Drop-Off Day: Saturday, May 4

pain, eye irritation, for the Adoption Donation $ is private. A Humane

arthritis, muscle Hometown Newsand uri- Nature Coast

dvernisy tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties Res-

taring at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, Society of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet

Keep Citrus County Beautiful and Citrus County Solid Waste Management will be

these signs 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,uFloridadoes home visits prior to adop-

after having contact with this c e, Inc. 34446

product should contact(352) healthcare pro- tions, therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus hosting a free disposal spring cleanup day at the central landfill on Saturday, May 4, 2013

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

County and adjoining county areas. If you from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm. Businesses will be charged business rates.

vidErmail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

e s. Products include Californai Natural

Program acceptance requirements: Citizens will need to provide proof of residen-

drEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com 527.9050.

y cat & dog food thru March 24th, 2014 must give up your dog phone

cy by providing a copy of tax bill or utility bill. Handymen / lawn maintenance companies

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Donations of Pet Food Needed 352-746-8400 Animal Services

should bring proof that material is being transported for a Citrus County homeowner by

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presenting a copy of the clients tax / utility bill or work order. Tire loads over the maximum

10 per household limit will be accepted only if the transporter has a current Tire Transporter

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Permit. Organizations / Neighborhood performing a cleanup and transporting materials

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to the landfill should be pre-approved by Keep Citrus County Beautiful (KCCB). Contact

KCCB at 746-9393 or e-mail keepcitruscountybeautiful@gmail.com for approval.

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Material Restrictions that will apply during the event: 1. Bulky Waste Area

a. Boat with motor and motors – all fluids to be drained prior to coming to landfill

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b. No motor homes or automobiles will be accepted. 2. Citizen Service Area, Anti-Freeze

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– 10 gallon limit, Refrigerators / Freezers shall have food and doors removed, Used Oil –

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10 gallon limit, Waste Tires – 10 per household,3. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

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Center a. No materials in containers larger than a 5 gallon container will be accepted.b.

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Gasoline – 10 gallon limit - for larger quantities call Solid Waste Management in advance

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for alternate disposal options.

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tually unchanged, growing by seven to 16,188 since February, employment rose by 134 to

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14,953 and the number of unemployed dropped by 127 to 1,235. In March 2012, the unem-

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ployment rate was 9.7 percent and the number of unemployed was 1,589. Two years ago, the

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jobless rate was 11.5 percent with 1,938 people unemployed.

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Marion County’s labor force also remained relatively stable, dropping by four to

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133,116, the number of those with jobs rose by 862 to 122,749 and those who were unem-

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ployed fell by 866 to 10,367. That represents an over-the-year increase of 3,440 of those

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with jobs and a decrease of 3,432 in the number of unemployed when the unemployment

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rate was 10.4 percent. Two years ago, the unemployment rate of 12.8 percent two years ago

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when 17,002 were without jobs.

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