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Sunshine Law Violation Charges

Pet Patrol

Dropped Againstand alleged state procurement violations are both

Citrus Commission

Alleged sunshine law violations

why Robert A. Schweickert, Jr. filed a lawsuit against the Port Authority and the Board of

County Commissioners back in May of 2011.

In the lawsuit, Schweickert alleged that members of the Board of County Commis-

sioners, sitting also as members of the Port Authority, improperly decided to retain the law

firm of Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell and Dunbar to lobby for Port Citrus. He claims

this happened after each Commissioner heard information for a port on the Cross Florida

Barge Canal from Fred Busack, an attorney in the firm.

The County filed appropriate motions to dismiss the lawsuit. These motions were

denied, in order to provide the plaintiff an attempt to state a cause of action. Schweickert

filed his amended complaint. The County then filed appropriate motions to seek dismissal

of these actions. Last week Judge Howard dismissed the original case sighting no facts upon

which a sunshine law violation could be made.

County Attorney Richard Wesch was very pleased with the outcome, “I was ex-

This is Miss Maggie, an 8 year old

tremely satisfied with the Judge Howard s decision, vindicating both the Board of County

poodle. She has not had the best life. She is

Commission and the Port Authority. Now the Port Citrus project can continue to move

partially blind, has reduced hearing and does

forward without this unfounded hindrance.”

have a heart murmur. Even with these ob-

stacles she is amazing because she is such a

Joey is a purebred 1 1/2 year old Brussel

sweet and lovable girl. Miss Maggie is able

Griffon. He is lively, sweet and just plain

to get around very well, is house-trained,

adorable. Look at that face. He is house-

walks well on a leash, and is crated trained.

trained and gets along with other dogs

She just wants to love someone and be loved

too. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does home

and would make a wonderful companion

visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we can

dog since she is friendly with other dogs.

only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-

Can you be the one to give this special dog

ing county areas. If you are within these

a good home? Miss Maggie’s adoption fee

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

is being waived but potential adopters will

leave your name, number, and pet’s name,

need to complete an adoption application

for a return call from the foster mom, lat-

and a home visit will be done in order to

er, at 795.9550. All of our dogs have been

find her the best home. If you are interested

sterilized, tested negative for heart worm,

in Miss Maggie, please call 352-795-9550.

on heart worm prevention, on flea preven-

tion, up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID

Donations of Pet Food Needed

chipped and vet checked. Checkwww.adop-

tarescuedpet.com for our other pets and the

352-746-8400 Animal Services

ADOPTION CALENDAR with locations,

dates and times. Come see the pets!

PAR-GAS, INC.

(From left) Danny Fox, President Homosassa Lions Club located at 8408 W. Homosassa Trail,

presents a donation of $500 to Hospice of Citrus County Development Director Linda Baker at

the Lions Club meeting held on Thursday, May 17. The donation will assist patients and fami-

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lies served by Hospice of Citrus County. Lions are united by a great spirit of improving com-

munities, giving and dedication to helping others. Lions help wherever, whenever, however.

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