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Pet Patrol

Homosassa Trail Now Open at US 19

Homosassa Springs, FL Homosassa Trail has just been reopened on the west side

of US 19. It had been closed since mid-March for a variety of construction work related to

the US 19 widening project.

While the road is reopened for daytime traffic, drivers can expect periodic night

closures between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the same area.

Citrus County eligible for SBA Disaster Loans for Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today, June 13, 2017

that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agri-

cultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit orga-

nizations located in Citrus County, Florida as a result of the drought that began on April 11,

2017. This disaster declaration includes the following counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsbor-

ough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter in Florida.

When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers re-

cover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declara-

tion to eligible entities affected by the same disaster," said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA's

Buddy, quite the striking and un- Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Under this declaration, the SBA's Economic Injury

usual looking dog - a Coonhound, Treeing Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that

Shelter cats are special guests on Channel 16 Walker mix, is a new Citrus Critter addition suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture

On May 24, the local television who can be viewed at the Citrus County enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranch-

channel, Channel 16, featured Deb Bloss, Animal Shelter. Buddy is about 4 years ers. Nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by

Leslie Ramalho, and Judy Swinson from old, quite tall, with a sleek black and white drought conditions.

Citrus County Animal Services, along with coat. He is simply gorgeous. Come out and

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.5 percent for

two very special guests, Callie and Sundae meet him! Buddy's Animal ID number is private nonprofit organizations and 3.150 percent for small businesses, with terms up to 30

(still available for adoption; please call Ani- 24034324. He can be viewed in the Lowers years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and

mal Services at 352-746 -8400 for details), area of the Citrus County Animal Shelter, its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each

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W illiam Crow AmVets Post 447

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405 E. Hwy. 40 · Inglis, FL · Phone 352-447-4473

will conduct a public meeting

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The CitrussCounty,Code e 21 and Appeals Board will conduct a public meeting

Cover Wed. Jun Review

·KITCHEN OPEN 7 DAYS, 12:00-7:00 PM, WITH DAILY SPECIALS

on June thru Tues., Juneat 7, 2017at the Lecanto Government Building, Room 166,

28, 2017 beginning 29:00am,

·BREAKFAST, SUNDAYS ONLY, 9:00-11:00 AM ·OPEN 7 DAYS, 12:00-9:00 PM

3600 W Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL 34461.

·BUCKET SPECIAL, GET 5 ITEMS, PAY FOR 4 - 4 CHIPS & 1 BEER OR DRINK

·DAILY TICKET SALES FOR SUNDAY S 6:15 PM QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING

The purpose of this meeting is to review the revised building division fee schedule.

JUNE 21 · WILD WEDNESDAY ·50 cents WINGS All Day!

Agenda Items will be:

· Approval of last CRAB meeting minutes · Fee Schedule Revision and Implementation.

·11:00 am-12:00 pm FOOD Pick-up at Post by Veterans & Local Residents in Need

·5:00 pm BINGO with Powerball

Citrus County Submittal Period for Tourism Grant Funding is Open

JUNE 22 · THIRSTY THURSDAY

The Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau announces that the Tourist

·5:00 pm DRAWING 80% to Winner- Must Be Present & Signed-In to Win

Development Council is open to receive grant applications for tourism-related grants now

through Friday, August 18. This is the second round of grant funding for the year 2017.

·5:00-9:00 pm LADIES NIGHT with 2 for 1 Wells & Drafts

June 2017 - Applicant Submittal Period Opens August 18, 2017 - Applicant Submittal Pe-

JUNE 23 · RED SHIRT FRIDAY

riod Ends September 13, 2017 - Applicant Presentation to the Tourist Development Council;

·WEAR Red Shirt, Bring 2 Non-Perishable Food Items & Get Second Drink free!

Grant Selection & Budget Allocation. There are two grant categories available this period:

·6:00 pm PLAY "Show Me the Money"

Special Project/Events and Collateral Materials.

JUNE 24 · SATURDAY

The goals of the program are: Increase overnight stays in Citrus County, Promote

·6:00 pm PLAY "Double-Bonus Show Me the Money"

a positive image and increased visibility of the area's attractions, Increase expenditures by

JUNE 25 · SUNDAY

visitors to Citrus County, Enhance the quality of existing material and encourage new col-

·9:00-11:00 am BREAKFAST

lateral development, Educate visitors about the different areas in the County.

·4:30-7:30 pm KARAOKE with COWBOY AL

To apply and for more detail on each type of grant, maximum awards, eligible

projects, reporting requirements, etc., visit the Tourist Development Council website

·6:15 pm Queen of Hearts DRAWING - approaching $6,000!

Donations of Pet Food Needed 352-746-8400 Animal Services

JUNE 26 · MADNESS MONDAY

·6:00 pm BOWLING

JUNE 27 · TACO TUESDAY

·$1.50 Margueritas ·5:00 pm BINGO with Powerball - approaching $100!

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