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Citrus News Briefs

Pet Patrol

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to meet

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Tues-

day, May 16, at 5:00 pm, at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 West Marc Knighton

Court, Room 135, Lecanto, Florida.

Any person desiring further information regarding this meeting may contact Citrus

County Housing Services, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461 (352) 527-

7520.

Citrus County earns national award for online Permitting program

Citrus County's program titled "Express Permitting the 43 Second Solution" has

been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties

(NACo) in the category of Information Technology. The awards honor innovative, effective

county government programs that enhance services for residents. NACo recognized Citrus

County, Florida's new line of e-government services, Express Permitting, which allows on-

line self-service purchase of air conditioning (HVAC) change-out, electric service repair or

replacement, reroof, window, and door replacement permits 24 hours a day.

District Declares Phase I Water Shortage throughout 16-County Region

Buddies Lilly and Christain need a chance

The Southwest Florida Water Management District's (District) Governing Board

for happiness. Lilly (ID #33084805) is a

voted today to declare a Phase I Water Shortage for all 16 counties throughout the District's

small, gentle and adorable bronze, black and

boundaries. Included in the order are Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties.The primary pur-

Addie will be your loving companion if you

brown female kitten who was adopted from

pose for a Phase I water shortage is to alert the public that watering restrictions could be

give her a chance

the Citrus County Animal Shelter, 6 months

forthcoming. The order also requires local utilities to review and implement procedures for

Addie, an American bulldog mix,

ago, at the age of 4 months. Sadly, Lilly's

enforcing year-round water conservation measures and water shortage restrictions.

has a beautiful mahogany colored coat. She

owner passed away, and she has returned to

Citrus County Utilities Announces

is housebroken and knows the sit command.

the shelter, once again needing a home. She

She takes treats gently and is respectful of

returned to the shelter with her companion,

Poster in partnership with Winnersannual Save Our

Contest Citrus 20/20 Inc.'s

personal space. She is low to medium energy

Christian (ID #33329948), a pale creamy

and would make someone a great compan-

orange colored male, about a month and a

ion. Addie's animal ID number is 35038679.

Citrus County Utilities

half older than Lilly. Both have been spayed/

She can be viewed in the "Uppers" area of

Waters Week campaign and the Florida Section of American Water Works Association are

neutered. Each has a sweet disposition and

the Citrus County Animal Shelter, located at

proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Drop Savers Poster Contest. The contest teaches

a pleasant personality. The two are sharing

4030 S. Airport Road in Inverness, behind

elementary aged school children and reminds middle and high school aged teens about the

kennel space while they wait for a new fam-

the Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41.

importance of water conservation.

ily. Please give them a chance for happiness.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

One winner from each of the five divisions was selected from participating schools

They can be viewed in the `Cat Adoption"

am to 4:00 pm. Please call 352-746-8400 or

throughout Citrus County. The division one winner is 1st grader Keegan Woodhouse of

room at the shelter, which is located at 4030

TTY 352-726-7093 for more information.

Crystal River Primary. Second grader Sophia Watson of Lecanto Primary won division two.

S. Airport Road in Inverness.

Ms. Watson's poster read, "Save water by using a broom not a hose," a message her father

admitted she taught him weeks earlier. Aida Canetti, a fifth grader at Crystal River Primary

won division three. Alexia Sibul of Inverness Middle School placed first in division four

at the local level and in the FSAWWA state competition. Sibul's message was, "Don't let

water run in the sink, our life's on the BRINK!" Finally, Mackenzie Kauffman of Lecanto

High School won division 5 and placed second in the statewide contest.

Left photo: Division 2 winner Sophia Watson with teacher Kelly Zoucha) Right photo: Divi-

sion 4 county and state winner Alexia Sibul, 7th Grader, Inverness Middle School, with teacher

Amanda Klauder.

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