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Ants and mosquitoes aren't the only pests that are prevalent in the summer. As

the mercury rises, the number of fraud cases and scams against the elderly also climbs.The

Citrus County Sheriff s Office cautions citizens to be aware of summer scams - from lawn

care services to air conditioning units or home repairs.

During the summer months, repair men perform such home improvement work

as roofing, plumbing, electrical wiring, window replacement and rodent removal. There

is a trend of citizens being charged more for summer work, than at other times, for home

services, especially the elderly population. This is a common scam because many elderly

victims give their credit card or debit card numbers freely to these workers, and by the time

the victim realizes they ve been overcharged it s too late.

Elderly victims might be intimidated, frightened or embarrassed. Perhaps their

hearing isn't what it used to be, and the scammer insists the deal was made for "$6,700,"

rather than the "$600 to $700" promised. Vulnerability is just what scammers are counting

Do NOT provide any personal information over the phone and ONLY pay someone

in person if they have completed the job you've contracted them to do. If you think you have

been taken advantage of or have been the victim of fraud, please contact the Seniors Vs.

Crime Office so this issue can be tracked. Their phone is 352-249-9139, or you can drop by

their office located at 4093 N. Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills, in the Beverly Plaza, Tuesdays

Levi, on the left, is at the Citrus County Ani-

and Wednesdays from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm (no appointment necessary), or file your com-

"I want you to want me," says cutie-pie Mur-

mal Shelter with his brother, Strauss (on the

plaint online at www.SheriffCitrus.org and click on "online reporting."

phy... Murphy is an adorable little puppy boy

right). They are young and handsome; black, Animal Services Releases Statistics for May

who wants you to want him. He's a young

gray and white neutered male domestic

Citrus County Animal Services continues to review shelter policies and procedures

tan shepherd mix who weighs 34 lbs and is

shorthair tabbies. Levi can be distinguished in an effort to provide the highest level of services to animals and citizens alike. In that pro-

neutered. Why don't you come see him, fall

from Strauss by the white on his face.Both cess, administrative staff has conducted comparisons with other counties to track statistics

in love and take him home with you? He's

ready for a place to call home. They are both such as adoption rates, total intakes, and more.

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adorable. His Animal ID # is 27816092,

very sweet and should be together - if the

Using Pasco County as a comparison, Citrus County took in 364 animals in May,

and he can be found in the `uppers.' Please

5093 S.forever person should have itFlorida 34446 Pasco's rate was 329. Live release percentage rate for Citrus was 92 % for dogs, 60%

right Orwell Pt., Homosassa, in their while

contact Citrus County Animal Services at

heart to keep these two together. Levi's for cats,

352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093. ThePhone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788 and a combined rate for all animals of 75%. Pasco County reported 91 % for dogs,

Ema , Tom Airport Rd. in Animal ID # is 27955187, and Strauss' is 71% Debbie Russell, Editor:

sheltler is located atil4030 S. Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, for cats, and 86% for a combined rate.

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debbThey are in the "cat adoption"

The important statistic to note is county population. Citrus County has 141,000

Inverness, behind the Citrus County Fair-

area of the shelter. Call the shelter at 352- residents, while Pasco thehealthcaster.com

greb d t off thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · County is at 485,331 residents. Pasco County has approximately

Wounsis,es: U.S. Hwy. 41.

746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093.

330,000 more potential adopters, while also having two counties bordering them with al-

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most a million in population in each surrounding county.

In the month of June, Animal Services is partnering with the Friends of the Citrus

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Per MaryAnimal Shelter (FOCCAS) toam 6-22-15:

County McKay (phone) at 11:54 provide an adoption special through July 4: All ani-

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Monads y - Cajunbeen at + drinks BOGO than 30 days are free. This past weekend, the

m l a that have Food the shelter for more

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PowerballShelter reported 12 dogs and 9 cats were adopted, and we encourage the public to

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continue to take advantage of these specials.

             Queen of Hearts drawing - $500 (was won on for safety

SuCheckagain!)child's car seat installation

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To ensure your child's safety while traveling in a vehicle, parents need to ensure

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the carvcseat is installed properly. Citrus County residents have two agencies to contact

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who will check your child s car seat for safety: the Early Learning Coalition Office (Crystal

River) at 352-563-9939, ext. 235 - or the Citrus County Sheriff s Office Community Re-

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source Office (Inverness) at 352-560-6024.

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Area 4th of July Celebrations

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nearby restaurants and businesses. For additional information, call 352-795-2946.

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Civic Circle, will have a cookout starting at 1:00 pm on Sat., July 4. Entertainment by J.Q.

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and Peg. Tickets are $7 for members, and $8 for nonmembers. Ticket sales will close at noon

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on Thursday, July 2. For information, call 352-746-4882.

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Saturday, July 4 - Beverly Hills - The H.F. Nesbitt VFW Post 10087, 2170 W Vets

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                  

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Lane, Beverly Hills, will have a chicken dinner from 1:00-3:00 pm for a $6 donation.

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   July 4 - Floral City - The VFW Post 7122 in Floral City is having its

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             

Independence  

 Day celebration from 12:30 to 7:30 pm. Activities include a dunk tank, target

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shoot, auction and apigroast. All proceeds will go to the VFW and the Ladies and Men's

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Auxiliaries to assist with monetary obligations. The post is located at 8191 S Florida Ave. in

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Floral City next to the blue water tower.

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