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Bergen said the drugs would be picked up by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

and properly disposed of. Comments made by an environmentalist as he dropped off his bag

of unused drugs was how thankful he was for this collection effort which would keep the

drugs from ending up flushed and in the ground. One concerned citizen dropping off a bag

of pill bottles stated that she could not believe that so many expensive drugs so needed by

many and paid for by someone down the line were to be disposed of though she agreed with

the collection. With only one hour into the collection, Bergen, who was totally amazed at

the response, had to call for relief so he could go get a truck to load the huge amount already

collected in. Det. Bergen said the final count on the collection showed forty-one trash bags

totaling 991 pounds was turned in. Thanks to everyone who took the time to use this collec-

Zeke, is a sound, 5 year old, male, AKC “TK is a 6 y.o, n.m, tri-color, black dappled

registered, Czech German Shepherd. A pet, Dachshund, a wonderful little guy that de-

although, bred to be a service dog, Zeke is serves to be your permanent companion to

very tall and extremely broad, presently, give you all his devotion and love. TK en-

overweight at 145 lbs, but should be about joys playing with toys, watching TV with

130 lbs. He is mostly fawn, with black sad- you, gentle walks if you like, snuggles,

dle and mask. Zeke is gentle natured, pro- belly-rubs and kisses. Ok with little female

tective, and somewhat a loner, with a golden dogs, no children. See TK, a Shih Tzu, a

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heart, he doesn’t bother anybody, is well be- black female doxie, etc,www.AHumane-

haved in vet office, enjoys ear rubs, petting, NaturetCoast scue.com, A Humane Soc.

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dvertising at Reasonable Rates for Sdue to NE Citrus & FL Pet Rescue, Inc’s Saturday

loving. Available as a house pet only, Levy, of Central SW Marion Counties

a divorce. If5interested, you must be familiar Adoption at the Inverness Pet Supermarket,

093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

with shepherds. Please, call489-4588 Fax: 10-12 noon. If you must rehome your little

Phone: (352) his A Humane (727) 362-4788

Society iof Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com leave your name Best Elvis Runner--The Stumpknockers Elvis Blue Suede Shoes 5K Run/1 Mile Elvis Walk/1 Mile

Ema l, Central Florida Pet Rescue, Inc. dog, phone 352.527.9050,

fosterail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Em dad at 1.352-212-6235 to see him.

Elvis Dog Walk was held on Saturday, April 27. Proceeds from the event go to benefit Hospice

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

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of Citrus County Herry’s Kids Pediatric Services. Ava Rice (second from left) won a prize of

$500 which was awarded to the runner who wore the best Elvis costume. Notice her rings

and microphone (which she ran with for the entire race). Pictured with Rice are (from left)

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Race Coordinator Carol Rowda, Citrus County School Board Member and “Best Elvis” Judge

Pat Deutschman, Hospice of Citrus County Chief Executive Officer Anthony Palumbo and “Best

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Elvis” Judge Linda Caward.

Bowl-a-Thon Benefit planned for Local Rescued Animals

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Manatee Lanes and Plantation Animal Clinic cordially invite the public to attend

benefit for local rescued animals. The event is scheduled for Saturday May 18, 2013, from

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2 PM to 5 PM at Manatee Lanes in Crystal River, FL. The event will benefit A Humane

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Society of Central Florida Pet Rescue, INC. and Dobie Ranch Rescue. Both no kill non-

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profit, all volunteer organizations. Local Veterinarian Dr. Tammy Barron will be on hand

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as a celebrity bartender and will be donating all tips to the organizations. There will be

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numerous vendors attending the event set up in the Manatee Lanes parking lot. Some of

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those vendors are Intercept dog training (Doberman trainers), Courtroom Dogs for Kids,

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Plantation Animal Clinic hosting a dog wash, Nature Coast Wildlife, A Humane Society of

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Central Florida, Home at Last (Cat Adoption), Natural Pet Products, Pet Photography by

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Ursula and many more.

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Reservations can be made by contacting Plantation Animal Clinic at 352-794-0001 or

Steve at Manatee Lanes at 352-795-4546.

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Free Disposal Day – Citrus County Residents: Saturday, May 4

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A free disposal spring cleanup day at the Citrus County central landfill on Satur-

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day, May 4, 2013 from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm. Businesses will be charged business rates.

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