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CCSO wins “Top Dog Handler” competition

Since President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962,

this day has been set aside, nationwide, to honor officers who have made sacrifices to keep

our country safe. In the local area, regional law enforcement agencies gathered with mem-

Three baby kittens will soon be ready for adoption!

bers of the 6th Security forces Squadron at MacDill Air force Base near Tampa for a week of

Home At Last Pet Adopotions, Homosassa, is giving a sneak preview of three male

camaraderie, competition, mentoring and remembering officers who lost their lives while

kitten brothers that will be ready for adoption, sometime in mid-June. They’re about six

upholding the law.

weeks old, now, in foster care, and were bottle-fed their first three weeks. If you want a baby

The week started with MacDill AFB’s first “Top Dog Handler” competition, overseen

kitten of your very own, now is the time to come for a look and let us know you want to wait

by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Weaver, 6th SFS kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 6th SFS

for one of these adorable kittens. All are current on age-appropriate vaccinations and house

kennel trainer. Seventeen Florida dog teams competed in this event which highlighted detec-

trained. When they reach 2 1/2 lbs. in weight, they will be neutered and available for adop-

tion, aggression and handling proficiency. Dep. Jon Behnen and his K9 officer-companion

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tion. All have tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia, and by the time they are ready for

Jerry Lee of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office were the winners of this tough K9 competition

adoption, all will have been microchipped and tested for worms and fleas.

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Grayson is the smallest of the three and seems to be the most independent. He has

a short coat with a primary color of gray (blue or silver) Ollie loves to be in your arms and Tampa Bay tourism leader to speak at Tourism Development

dvertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

rewards you with a loving gaze and a gentle purr. He is the most out-going and friendly. His Council meeting

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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

One of the leaders on tourism in the Tampa Bay area will be the guest speaker at

hair is short with primary colors of white and gray (blue or silver). Adorable Rodney is a

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

the next Tourism Development Council meetingWednesday, June 12. Doug McClain, Vice

short-haired brown (or chocolate) and white tabby.

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

The brothers are up for visitors who want to meet them, so call Dorothy at 352- President of Marketing and Tourism for Visit Tampa Bay, will speak to the TDC Board on

aster.com • newscasterarchives.com • history.newscasterarchives.com • thehealthcaster.com as destination marketing, branding, and economic development through tour-

666-9209 or email her dorswan@tampabay.rr.com to have a first chance at being Mommy or issues such

ism. McClain is a tourism marketing executive with 20 years of regional and national des-

Daddy to a precious furry baby.

tination marketing experience.

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TDC Meetings are held at the Lecanto Government Building in room 166, at 9:00

a.m. The TDC is an advisory board appointed by the BOCC. The Tourist Development

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Council makes important decisions on the direction of Citrus County’s tourism industry,

and the spending of tourism dollars. For more information about TDC meetings, call the

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Tourism office at 352-628-9305.

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Benefit jazz and blues concert to be held

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Where: Old Courthouse Heritage Museum – One Courthouse Square – Inverness,

Florida 34450. When: June 20th, 2013 – Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and music begins at 7:00

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p.m. How Much: $20/per person includes light appetizers and a cash bar. All proceeds

benefit Susan Mitchell Medical Fund and the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum exhibitions

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and programs. Call: 352-341-6427 or 352-341-6436 to reserve your seat today, $20 dona-

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tions accepted at the door.

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injuries and they stated they were fine. The crew assisted the owner in removing most

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of the water from the vessel. The vessel was then moved to open water away from the

bank. The vessel and occupants were then transferred to the Coast Guard.

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