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FWC conducting aquatic plant control on Lake Rousseau

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct

aquatic plant control on Lake Rousseau from July 10 through July 21, weather permitting.

Biologists anticipate treating about 110 acres of hydrilla and 50 acres of water lettuce and

water hyacinth with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved herbicides.

Invasive hydrilla will be treated only in boat trails, but water lettuce and water hya-

cinth will be treated throughout the lake. Boat trails requiring hydrilla treatment to maintain

navigation include Buddyís Trail, County Trail B, Pig Pen Trail (off County Trail B), Hamic

Estates Trail, Biocontrol Trail, Horseshoe Trail and Goldendale Trail.

Accrding to Bruce Jaggers, a FWC invasive plant management biologist, there

will be no restrictions on recreational activities, such as fishing or swimming, during the

treatment period, any edible fish caught (that are legal to keep) may be consumed. There s

a 7-day restriction for using water from treated areas for drinking or for animal consump-

tion. However there are no restrictions for other uses of treated water such as irrigating turf,

Don't `Dodge' Miss Kitty, take her HOME

ornamental plants and crops.

instead! Miss Kitty is a beautiful, mostly

Hydrilla is an invasive aquatic plant spread easily by boats throughout Floridaís

Zsa Zsa is a terrier mix with a unique sil- gray (with some white) senior cat who needs

lakes and rivers. While recreational anglers and waterfowl hunters may see some benefits

ver/black coat. She's petite, at 38 pounds, a home in which to spend her remaining

from hydrilla, there are other potential impacts to consider, including negative impacts to

and LOVES people. She is very affection- years. This lovely 14 year-old senior domes-

beneficial native habitat, navigation, flood control, potable and irrigation water supplies,

ate and friendly, and will `work a room,' tic shorthair cat came into the shelter with

recreation, and the aesthetic qualities of lakes. The FWC strives to balance these needs

meeting and greeting each and every person her companion, Spunky, who - sadly for

while managing hydrilla.

who shows her affection. She is calm, smart Miss Kitty - was adopted and forced to leave

and alert, with an average energy level. She his friend behind. Due to her age and being Three area homes damaged by recent housefires

Three area homes were damaged in housefires, July 4, 5 and 8, that were battled by

seems fearful of other dogs and will aggress declawed on her front paws, Miss Kitty

from fear when they are near her. If you have needs to be indoors only. She was fostered, Citrus County Fire Rescue.

According to Battalion Chief Tom Bosley, firefighters were dispatched to a resi-

a home where she can be your one and only for a while, when she was a little under the

dog, you will enjoy having her with you, be- weather and not eating on her own, but after dence located at 6328 S. Applebud Terrace in Lecanto at 7:08 pm, Tuesday, July 4, and

cause she's a playful, happy girl who will her foster mom took her for a dental check- arrived at the scene at 7:23 pm. The report stated that 3 engines, 1 squad and 1 tanker were

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love you with her whole heart. Come meet up and her teeth were cleaned, she's now used to extinguish the fire.

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According to Training Batallion Chief Scot Prater, firefighters were dispatched to

area of the Citrus County Animal Shelter,hotime out52)her kennel.8Come and 727) Miss-478home located at 8310 S. Yew Terrace in Floral City at 2:07 am and arrived at the scene at

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E Inverness. Kitty in , P "Cat Adoption" room at the Cit- 2:13 il.c Wednesday morning, July 5. The report stated that 3 engines, 1 chief and 1 inspec-

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to a housefire on W. Hungtington Dr. in Beverly Hills. Firefighters Lt. Robinson and Driver/

W illiam Crow AmVets Post 447

Engineer McClendon worked the scene, according to the Citrus County Sheriff s Office.

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Landfill to conduct FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off August 12

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Citrus County Central Landfill will be conducting a Free Household Hazardous

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

Waste Drophru atues., JulyLandfill on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

Citrus County homeowners may bring up to the first 60 pounds or 10 gallons at no charge.

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2nHazardous Householdhly Meetings drop offs weekly on Tuesday, Thursday,

d Thursday Mont Waste also accepts

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and Friday from 9 a.m.7to 3-p.m. For more information, contact the Citrus County Solid

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Waste Management at 352-527-7670.

·5:00 pm BINGO with Powerball!

Three Commissioners receive award from Florida Association of Counties

JULY 13 · THIRSTY THURSDAY

The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented Citrus County Commission-

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ers; Scott Carnahan, Ron Kitchen, and Jimmy T. Smith with the prestigious Presidential

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Advocacy Award during the 2017 FAC Annual Conference & Exposition in Palm Beach

SECOND THURSDAY MEETINGS: ·4:00 pm Trustees Meeting

County. The commissioners were honored by the state organization for going above and

·4:30 pm Ladies Auxiliary & Executive Board Meetings ·5:30 pm Post Meeting

beyond, providing leadership and commitment in crafting and advocating for sound policy

JULY 14 · RED SHIRT FRIDAY

during the 2017 Legislative Session.

"The active participation of commissioners engaging their legislative delegation is

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critical to the success of our mission" said FAC President, Marion County Commissioner,

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Kathy Bryant "to strengthen home-rule and to empower our communities not Tallahas-

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The Presidential Advocacy Award is given annually to those county commission-

JULY 16 · SUNDAY

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Free adoptions for dogs and cats

·6:15 pm Queen of Hearts DRAWING - approaching $6,300!

Citrus County Animal Services continues to offer free adoption of dogs and cats

JULY 17 · MADNESS MONDAY

·6:00 pm BOWLING

that have been at the Shelter for greater than 30 days. Please visit the county animal shelter,

JULY 18 · TACO TUESDAY

located at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, to find your new pet today! For more informa-

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tion, please call 352-746-8400.

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