'Newspg2.indd' by The Newscaster

PAGE 2 - May 17, 2017

The Newscaster - Nature Coast News

Citrus News Briefs

Pet Patrol

itrus BOCC Takes Back Fire/Rescue Service

On May 9, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners voted to take back

the running of Fire Rescue, which has been under the Sheriff s Office since 2011. In a Face-

book post, the agency posted this, "We are very proud of the huge strides and accomplish-

ments we've made in the 5+ years since we were given Fire Rescue by the County Commis-

sion. We strongly believe we have enhanced fire services in our community. In our eyes, we

will always be One Team with One Mission. We will work very closely with the county to

ensure a smooth transition of services with an anticipated turnover date of Oct. 1, 2017.

Work has begun on Ozello Trail Bridge Hurricane Hermine repair

The first bridge west of John Brown Dr. on Ozello Trail will have intermittent, mi-

nor repair work done over the next thirty days. Drivers are asked to use caution as there will

be flagmen in the area and one lane traffic when work is in progress. Daly Zilch has been

hired as project contractor to repair the damage from Hurricane Hermine. For questions or

for more information contact Public Works Engineer, Mark Shroder at 352-527-5443.

Lane closures on US 19 announced

The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that periodic lane clo-

Blue (ID #34713320) and Figaro (ID

sures may take place in both directions of US 19 from W. Green Acres Street to S. Jump

#34713295) are two year-old male feline

Court between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. May 14 18. At least one lane will remain open in

companions who find thmselves in need of

each direction during the nighttime lane closures. W. Homosassa Trail west of US 19 re-

Addie will be your loving companion if you

a home due to a landlord issues. The two

mains closed around-the-clock until further notice. FDOT advises the public to use caution

give her a chance. Addie, an American bull-

are sharing kennel space in the "Meet Your

in the project area.

dog mix, has a beautiful mahogany colored

Match Room" while awaiting a new home

Senior Legal Issues Information Session Offered

coat. She is housebroken and knows the

together, as they are bonded brothers.

To celebrate Older Americans Month, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and

sit command. She takes treats gently and

Blue is named after his striking

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida are partnering to provide an information session

is respectful of personal space. She is low

blue eyes which indicate Siamese in his

to Citrus County seniors on an array of legal issues.

to medium energy and would make some-

background.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 1:00pm at the Central Citrus

one a great companion. Addie's animal ID

Figaro is white with some brown-

Community Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court. Expect to hear about housing issues

number is 35038679. She can be viewed

ish tabby markings, pretty green eyes, and

including evictions and foreclosures, public benefits (Veterans & Social Security), fraud

in the "Uppers" area of the Citrus County

just a hint of a white tuft on the top of his

prevention and fair debt collection practices.

Animal Shelter, located at 4030 S. Airport

ears. Meet them at the Citrus County Animal

Pre-registration is not required to attend. For more information, call Citrus County

Road in Inverness, behind the Citrus County

Shelter, located at 4030 S. Airport Road in

Senior Programs at 352-527-5900.

Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Hours are Tues-

Inverness. Hours are Tuesday through Sat-

Free adoptions for dogs and cats

day through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

urday, 10 to 4 pm. Please call 352-746-8400.

Citrus County Animal Services continues to offer free adoption of dogs and cats

that have been at the Shelter for greater than 30 days. Please visit the county animal shelter,

located at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, to find your new pet today! For more informa-

tion, please call 352-746-8400.

At their Annual Ladies Luncheon, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Abbot

Francis Sadlier Council 6168 in Beverly Hills, presented donations totaling $350 in support

of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, its Camp Good Hope program and its Hospice Thrift

Gift Shoppes. Shown receiving these donations from Ladies Auxiliary Charities Chairperson

Anna Palmer (left) and Ladies Auxiliary President Dr. Pearl Santillan-Sheehan (right) is Hos-

pice Community Relations Manager Anna Torcuator. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast,

licensed 1985, provides compassionate end-of- life services to patients and their families in

North Central Florida. For information, call 352-527- 2020 or 866-642- 0962

Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

THE NEWSCASTER & Nature Coast News is published weekly

Taylor Made

by Newscaster Publishing. Comment Line:352-388-1668. e-mail:

Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm

news1@thenewscaster.com. Bulk Rate Postage is paid at Inglis, FL

Homes of Homosassa

Subs and Fried Chicken

Permit No. 14. Subscription Rates are $40.00 per year in Florida,

$43.00 out of state. The Newscaster is also available in news racks

Stop by Our US 19 Location:

Stop & visit the "Beer Cave"

HOURS:

7128 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa

ideas expressed in this publication in guest editorials or commentaries

Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.

352-621-9181

do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher and or editors.

Bobbalu's Deli

Unsolicited commentary and letters to the editor must be typed and

New Homes by

Dine-In

signed by the author. Include a phone/address for verification. Informa-

or Call-Ahead

Destiny & Palm Harbor

tion can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. Newscaster Publishing accepts

U.S. Hwy. 19

for Take-Out

ReSale Homes - Bank Repo's

no responsibility for lost or damaged manuscripts, or photos. Enclose

447-4464

(at C.R. 40)

Shell Gas

352-

www.taylormade-homes.com

return postage for returned material.

Inglis, Florida