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Citrus News Briefs

Pet Patrol

ecycling Center Locations Open to the Public

At the March 28, 2017 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners voted to keep

the remaining Recycling Drop-off Collection Centers open. The three which have already

been closed, located at Withlacoochee Technical College in Inverness, the West Side Con-

venience Center on Rt. 44 in Crystal River, and the center in Citrus Springs, will remain

closed.

The locations of the Recycling Centers, which are OPEN to the public, are:

West Citrus Community Center

East Citrus Community Center

Beverly Hills Plaza

One Civic Circle, Beverly Hills

Lecanto Government Building

Citrus County Central Landfill

Arlington Street, Inverness

Citrus County Fairgrounds

Citrus County Animal Shelter

Duval Island Boat Ramp

Should you have any questions about this, or any other program or service offered

by the Division of Solid Waste Management, please call 352-527-7670,

Town Hall Meeting in Homosassa Thursday April 6

This pretty lady is Stormy, a nice black,

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Scott Carnahan, will

brown and white tabby cat who's about 5

be holding a Town Hall Meeting Thursday, April 6 for the general public to attend. The

Darling Duey wants you to love him

years old. Previously adopted, she was re-

meeting will be held at the Homosassa Library, located at 4100 Grandmarch Avenue in

Duey is a darling 11 month old

turned just days later because the adopter

Homosassa, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

neutered male puppy who has been at the

said she wasn't eating. Stormy has been

"Town Hall meetings are an informal opportunity to listen to what's on the minds

Citrus County Animal Shelter since March

eating since she arrived back at the shelter,

of Citrus County residents." said Carnahan. "I invite anyone with a question or an item that

17. He's a tan Sheperd mix with black mark-

and is waiting, once again, in the shelter's

is important to them to attend this meeting."

ings, medium sized at 50 pounds. He has

Cat Adoption Room, eager and hoping to be

For more information, please call Public Information Officer Cynthia Oswald at

average energy and walks well on a leash.

adopted soon by a nice family looking for

(352) 527-5484.

He likes some dogs, but not others, so if

a sweetheart of a companion. Stormy has a

Free ABC of Dementia workshops coming to the Suncoast YMCA

you have another dog, you would want to

wonderfully loving personality and seeks

Free ABC of Dementia caregiver workshops are scheduled at the Suncoast YMCA

introduce Duey to him/her before adopting

out attention. She likes the Turbo Scratcher,

from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 6, and 10 a.m. to noon on April 7, 2017. Both events

Duey. Duey can be viewed in the "Uppers"

and is inquisitive. She may be best as an only

are free and open to the public. Coping with Dementia LLC President Debbie Selsavage,

area of the shelter. His Animal ID Number

cat. Come meet and interact with her today;

who will conduct the workshops, explains, "Participants will learn the difference between

is 33673326. The shelter is located in In-

Stormy is ready to go home.

Alzheimer's and dementia.The Suncoast YMCA is located at 4127 W. Norvell Bryant High-

verness, at 4030 S. Airport Rd., behind the

Stormy's Animal ID # is 34419809.

way (County Road 486) Lecanto, Florida. So that workshop planners may provide adequate

Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41.

Come out to meet her at the Citrus County

space and materials, those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to 352-422-3663.

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00

Animal Shelter. Hours are Tuesday through

pm. Please call the shelter at 352-746-8400

Floral City Heritage Council to host auction of Anita Roy paintings

Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call

or TTY 352-726-7093 (for hearing impaired)

352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093 if you

The Floral City Heritage Council will host a silent auction of Anita Roy paintings

if you have questions.

have questions.

at 7 p.m. on April 18, 2017 at the Floral City Heritage Museum. Born in Calabria, Italy, in

R Ms. until came to the United States with herThe Roys the age in St. Petersburg, but

1919,

Roy

family at

of eight, living in the

Northeast

she married David Roy in 1954.

settled

spent many of their weekends in Floral City to enjoy its quiet, scenic beauty. Proceeds from

the auction will benefit the Floral City Heritage Council which owns and operates the Floral

City Heritage Museum located at 8394 East Orange Avenue (the Avenue of the Oaks) in

Floral City. There will be a $10 donation, and wine and hor d'oeuvres will be provided.

Anita Roy, 1919 2004; noted for the bold use of color in her Citrus County landscapes.

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