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Citrus Comm. earns FAC Advanced
Pet Patrol
County Commissioner Designation
The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented Citrus County
Commissioner J.J. Kenney with the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC)
designation following his completion of a comprehensive study program de-
veloped by the association. Commissioner Kenney received the designation
along with 12 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony held
at the FAC Annual Conference in Orlando last week.
"This program was designed to make me a better commissioner. I
feel it has done exactly that," stated Commissioner J.J. Kenney.
Launched by FAC in 2006, the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC) education
program, "The Florida Forum for County Leaders," is an advanced leadership program de-
signed for graduates of the Certified County Commissioners (CCC) program. This year, the
program has been held in Alachua County and saw 12 commissioners graduate in June with
a total of 145 graduating since the inception of the program in 2006.
Dexter is an adorable and loving male Yor-
"This certification allows our citizen electorate to become experts in county govern-
kie/Terrier mix, approximately 4 years old,  Smoochie is a beautiful, gentle and sweet,
ment improving their communities," said FAC Executive Director Chris Holley. "Through
house trained, likes people and other dogs,  12 year-old neutered, male white mini (not
FAC's education programs we are able to teach commissioners how to advance their policies
and is playful and feisty. Because of not be-  toy) Schnauzer. He's a happy boy after he
through the complexities of government bureaucracies."
ing in a home environment for a while, he is  gets to know you. All that any of us want is
The ACC program is organized as a series of three seminars, with 27 hours of
still getting used to some situations, but it's  to be able to live comfortably into our se-
course work. The course content focuses on leading within Florida's counties.
apparent that Dexter is going to make some-  nior years, knowing that someone loves us,
Citrus County names new
one a wonderful pet. All of our dogs have  is there for us and that we may be protected
been sterilized, tested negative for heart  from life's hazards. Smoochie needs this,
Veterinarian to Animal Services
worm, and are on heart worm prevention,  too. His last owners became unable to care
flea prevention, up to date on age appropri-  for him due to their health. He is confused,
Community Services Director Amy Engelken announced Friday a new staff veteri-
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missing his owners and, perhaps, a bit ner-
The
ate vaccines, wormed, and ID chipped.
narian will be joining the Animal Services team today.
We hold a weekly adoption event, 5093sS. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
vou with strangers in new surroundings.
Dr. Danesh Ayromloo has extensive veterinary medicine and surgery experience
most Saturdays, from 10:00 am until 12:00  Phone: (352) 489-4588 rides, short walks  and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ayromloo has work
Smoochie likes to go for  Fax: (727) 362-4788
Em lo-  and watch TV. He's housebroken, neutered,
pm in Inverness at the Pet supermarket ail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com  the SPCA and other animal shelters. Prior to relocating to Citrus County,
experience with
cated at 2649 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy. mail, Debbie Russell,with vaccines. . If you would  he was the Veterinarian and Practice owner of the Lincoln Animal Hospital in Coquitlam,
E If you  and up-to-date Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
are interestedes:seeing a pet, please call us  like to see Smoochie or must give up your  British Columbia. · thehealthcaster.com
Websit in thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com
at 352-795-9550; leave your name, number.  small dog, please phone 352-527-9050.
In addition to veterinary medicine, Dr. Ayromloo is dedicated to educating the
public and pet owners on veterinary topics.
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The Sixth Annual Mind, Body & Soul Health Fair--Over 50 local business & health organizations
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were present on Thursday, June 5 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Sixth Annual Mind, Body &
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Soul Health Fair held at The First United Methodist Church of Homosassa located at 8831 W.
Bradshaw St. The event provided health screenings and valuable information on services avail-
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able throughout the community. Pictured sharing a laugh are Hospice of Citrus and the Nature
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Coast Public Relations Manager Joe Foster (right) and Homosassa resident Barbara Sayers.
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