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Fixed bus routeCitrus County Transit Division will beof June

free for the rest offering free rid-

Pet Patrol

Beginning this week, the

ership on the county s fixed bus route between Citrus Springs, Beverly Hills, Lecanto and

Inverness. The five-day-a-week bus route was started in April as a pilot program to gauge

the need and utilization of residents for a fixed route. It was based on surveys that indicated

there was ridership to support it, but now, halfway through the program, the use has been

sporadic.

That inconsistency spurred county officials to try the free fare for June see if there

was actually ridership enough to warrant a fixed route. Given the fact that the route only col-

lected about $270 in May in fares, officials felt it was worth the lost fares to get a definitive

determination. The county s current bus system consists of a grant subsidized point-to-point

pickup and delivery system operated on an appointment basis.

Rides cost from $1 for low income disadvantaged riders to $3. The fee on the fixed

route was $1.25. The route has stops at the orange signs at the Citrus Springs Community

Center, the two Beverly Hills shopping centers, the Lecanto Government Center/Health

Center, Central Florida Community College Lecanto Campus, Lowes/Super Wal-Mart of

Inverness, Withlacoochee Technical Institute, Citrus Memorial Hospital, the County Au-

“Scamp is a 10 year old n.m. Shih Tzu

ditorium on 41 south, Mossy Oak Drive near Health and Family Services and the Citrus

sweetie. His present owner is a 93 year

County Courthouse/downtown Inverness.

old lady who is unable to continue to care

Zippy is a chi mix, is up to date on shots and

If the ridership still does not pick up, officials will consider their options, which

for him. Adult only home for a donation to

has been neutered is HW neg and on flea and

include changing the route. The county created the test route without incurring more costs

Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. Please call 352-

HW prevention...He is house trained and

by manipulating its existing resources. The fixed route runs weekdays from 6 a.m. to a little

795-9550.”

crate trained and is a very social dog love

after 6 p.m., and the loop is run six times a day. Citrus Transportation Supervisor Lon Frye

to play..he is about a 1 yr old, 10 lbs., and

said he hoped anyone who supports the fixed route will make use of it during June. “We

loves to ride in the car..gets along with large

have to determine whether or not the public needs this service and will support it,” he said.

to small dogs but would prefer to hang with

Anyone with questions or suggestions can call 352-527-7630 during office hours Monday

the big dogs.....he walks well on a leach. For

through Friday.

more information call 352-795-9550.

WAG’S CURRENT LIST OF ADOPTABLE DOGS -6/15//09

“Elvis” is a 1 yr old neutered male, Walker Hound mix. He is lemon and white. He really

sings!! He is crate trained, gets along well with other dogs and cats. He is a really beautiful

and sweet dog. He is searching for that special home.

“Buster” is a 1 yr old male, Williston Special mix breed. He is black with brown brindle

legs and eye brows. He is current on his shots. He is crate trained and he is good with other

Drake he is about 8 yrs old and just and easy

dogs. He is searching for a loving home.

laid back good ole boy...He is house trained,

“Maggie” is a 2-3 yr old female, Williston Special mix breed. She is a medium sized dog.

crate trained, loves all aged people, has his

She is light brown, black and white. She is current on her shots and wormed. She is a really

playful moments and is a very social dog as

sweet dog seeking a new home.

he has been around 8 week old puppies to

“Bandit” is a 16 wk old male, Williston Special mix breed. He is white w/ brown/black

senior dogs older then him..He walks well

markings. He has a circle marking over each eye. He is a feisty little guy. He will make a

on a leach and rides well in a car..He too is

good watch dog. His shots are started and he is wormed. He is one cute puppy looking for

a velcro type dog and loves his humans..He

that special home.

too can be trusted in a home without being

“Woodrow” is a 1 yr old male, Redbone Hound/ Lab mix breed. He is current on his shots.

“Harley” is a 1 yr old spayed female,

crated he also likes his raw hides and bis-

Continued in the right column

English Bulldog. She is all black. She is

cuits and is food motivated..He just needs a

housebroken and crate trained. She is cur-

place to retire..He is up to date on shots is on

Realty

rent on her shots and wormed. She is a very

HW prevention and Flea prevention, and is

beautiful, smart dog seeking a special lov-

neutered. For more information call AARPI

ing home. Call WAG at 352-528-9888.

Sally Price, Realtor

352-795-9550

19 Hwy 40 W.

(352) 302-8556 cell

He is good with other dogs. He needs to have a fenced yard. He is looking for a new home

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