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Public invited to give input on
Pet Patrol
Comprehensive Plan review   is con-
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners’ Planning Division
ducting a Growth Management Survey as part of the state’s mandated seven-year review of
local Comprehensive Plans. The Comprehensive Plan directs land use patterns and growth
management policy for the community. The Planning Division is asking for public input in
the survey on local growth management and the County’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Evaluation and Appraisal Report Process requires the County to review its
Comprehensive Plan’s goals and objectives to see whether it is meeting them and whether
and how it may need to change them to keep up with the issues as conditions change over
time. The revised plan is sent to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA),
which oversees growth management and local comprehensive plans.,It reviews the revised
plan and when it agrees with the conclusions, it sends the plan back to the county for adop-
tion.The adoption process is similar to the comprehensive plan amendment process. Any
changes after that must me made within 18 months of the adoption.
County Planning officials would like to begin the review process. Then they invite
the public to participate in a discussion before the PDRB to identify the major issues fac-
“I am an adorable light apricot 5 y.o, s.f.  Willow is about a year old and came to us
ing the community that should be included in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The
TOY female poodle, named Daisy, who  as a pregnant stray. She is all white and has
discussion will be held at the regular PDRB meeting, July 15, 2010, 9 A.M. at the Lecanto
wags my tail and fanny all of the time be-  blue eyes. She is deaf so she requires a in-
Government Building in Room 166.
River  - Continued from page 1
cause I want all of your attention. My dream  door home. She also had 3 kittens that need
home would be to be the ONLY dog and re-  homes also. Willow is very sweet and has
The swaying grasses with the flowing water from the main springs at Rainbow Springs State
ceive most of your attention. I might bark  a playful side to her. She gets along with
Park headwaters allow for hiding places and bedding areas for many types of freshwater
and cry when you first leave me, so an apart-  other cats and dogs. She has been tested
fish, some close to world records. Rainbow River flows into and mingles with the Withla-
ment, trailer park or townhouse will not be  for feline leukemia/aids, been dewormed,
coochee River where the clear water slowly takes on the tannin color as the Withlacoochee
good for me or your neighbors. You will see  has had all her shots, been spayed, and is
River flows from the Green Swamp south through Lake Rousseau and into the Gulf of
I really want to be loved on and cuddled, or  on flea prevention. If interested in Willow
Mexico at it’s western terminus at Yankeetown. If you are looking for a cooling treat on a
at least be in the same room with you, most  please contact her foster mom Tanya at
hot day you may want to pick a week day when the river is not packed with weekenders.
of the time. Phone my foster mom, Donna,  smalls98789@gmail.com or 352-697-5657
The Rainbow River is about 6 miles long and it's head springs or origin is the
at 352. 527.9050, for a call back, later.
Rainbow Spring State Park. The crystal clear water has a visibility of 150 feet underwater.
“Cocoa” is a 5 yr old spayed female, Chocolate
The deepest hole is Devil's Elbow and it is about 23 feet deep. The entire Rainbow River in
Labrador Retriever. She is microchipped and
1972 was designated a Registered Natural Landmark, an Aquatic Preserve in 1986 and an
house trained. She is a smart, happy dog. She
Outstanding Florida Waterway in 1987. Over 500 million gallons of water flow into the river
loves kids and is good with other dogs. She is
and stay at a near constant 72 degrees.
seeking a new home with a family that likes to
One mile down the Rainbow River from the head springs is the Marion County
get out and play. CATS & KITTENS: There
Park, K P Hole. This park has served 3 or 4 generations with continuing improvements. It is
are wonderful adult cats and kittens often avail-
located at 9435 SW 190 Avenue Rd Dunnellon Fl and the phone number is 352-489-3055.
able for adoption. To see them, please contact
It is a public park with a $3 entry fee. There are canoe and kayak rentals as well as $9 tube
Wayne Carson at the Williston Police Dept.
rental for floaters which includes a return shuttle service April 1 through September 30.
Call WAG at 352-528-9888 in Williston .
You must be in the park by 1PM and in the water by 1:45 for the 4 hour float trip that ends
at Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. You can look on the internet for Marion County Park K P
Hole for more information. Remember if you go to take a snorkle and mask for an incredible
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