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Rock Crusher Elementary School. The school resource officer and deputies with the Major

Crimes Division (Citrus County Sheriff s Office) determined that the breakage was caused

by a bullet that came through the window and lodged in a concrete wall.

No children were in the room at the time of the incident, and it does not appear that

the shot was fired during school hours. "There are no indications, at this time, to lead us to

believe this shot was intentionally fired at the school, nor is there any evidence to support

that the shot was fired during school hours," said Capt. Brad Smith of the criminal investiga-

Detectives believe that the shot originated from a neighborhood near the school.

They conducted interviews in the neighborhood, to determine when the incident occurred

Jasmine, a pretty gray tabby female cat, is

and to prevent it from happening again. Meanwhile, deputies believe that students at Rock

waiting to meet you and praying you'll fall

Crusher Elementary School are safe and sound. "The safety of our students is, as always,

in love with her and give her a loving home.

Grace is a gorgeous, sweet natured, friendly, A previous adoption, she is sadly back at the

our top priority," said Mike Mullens, Assistant Superintendent of Schools. "We are working

playful and very loving girl - and that's not shelter due to the death of her owner. She's

closely with the sheriff s office to assist with this investigation. I want to stress that every-

all! She loves to play ball and knows a few been at the shelter since May 7, and is still

one is safe, and school is operating just like it does every day."

`good mannered commands. She loves to sit a bit fearful, but over the past few days, Homosassa Recycling Drop-Off Center Closing

with you to be brushed or petted, as Grace Jasmine has begun coming out from under

Citrus County Solid Waste Management announced the Recycling Drop-off Col-

enjoys both. She's laid back enough that she the climbing towers into one of the animal lection Center at the Homosassa Lions Club on Homosassa Trail will be permanently clos-

can easily fit into a home with low to medi- shelter's carpeted "condos," and explor- ing effective May 31, 2016. An alternate site is being sought and an announcement about a

um energy lifestyles. She connects to people ing around her area a bit, as well. Jasmine new location will follow when confirmed.

quickly and would make a great companion just wants to be safe, loved and taken care

The nearest recycling centers for citizens to bring their recyclables is located at

dog. She's a spayed, tan and white, 2 year- of. She is ready for adoption. Jasmine is al- the West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W Veterans Drive in Homosassa Springs, and

old American pit bull/terrier mix and weighs ready spayed, is about 5 and a half years old behind the Lecanto Government Building, Educational Path, about one block off of CR491

56 pounds. Her cute "piggy sounds" just and can be found in the "Meet Your Match" in Lecanto. Non-recyclable waste can be brought to the Citrus County Central Landfill. For

add to her charm. Grace should be the only room. Jasmmine's adoption fee is $15, and more information, please contact Solid Waste Management at 527-7670.

child in the home, be it a human child or a her Animal ID number is 25130494. The

Student Raises Funds for Animal Shelter

fur baby. Did we mention that her adoption Citrus County Animal Shelter is located at

 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind the the dogs Aaron Lyons, a 12-year old student at Lecanto Middle School, chose to entitledt

is FREE? Grace's ID number is 30585833, 4030  

at Citrus County Animal Services as his 7th grade school science project

and she can be viewed in the "Lowers" area Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. The

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

of the Citrus County Animal Shelter, located shelter is open to the public Tues. through "Genius Hour", a program Google founded to inspire their employees to perform acts that

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind Sat., 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please call enrich their community. Aaron created a "Go Fund Me" page and set a goal to raise $400.

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the Citrus County FairgroundsEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com social media to exceed that goal, and through the generosity of friends and

on Hwy. 41. 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093 for He made use

Hours are thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · to adopt Jasmine family, he raised over $600.

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With that money Aaron purchased enough supplies to give 40 dogs adopted from

phone 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093. or another pet.

the shelter a gift bag consisting of dog food, 2 bowls, a chewy toy, one raw hide toy, and a

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Basic Interior House Cleaning

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