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federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement

state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Hermine during the

period of August 31 to September 11, 2016.

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in

Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Assis-

tance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover

uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners re-

cover from the effects of the disaster.

Federal funding is also available to state and eligible tribal and local governments

and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and

the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Hurricane Hermine in Citrus, Dixie,

Captain Kirk is an outdoorsy guy, Franklin, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee,

Marie is a pretty gray female, pos- a 50 pound black Chow mix, who loves his Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

sibly a Russian Blue mix. She's about 5 time in the play yards, being bathed and Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures state-

months old and enjoys spending time with frolicking in a kiddie pool. He's great on a wide. Terry L. Quarles has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal

other cats, but would probably enjoy be- leash, middle aged, about six years old, and recovery operations in the affected area. Quarles said additional designations may be made

ing an only cat in her new home. She's a bit has a great balance between not being too at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage as-

playful, but prefers relaxing in a nice comfy active or too sedentary. Dog adoptions are sessments.

spot. She's friendly, but not much of a lap cat free after an animal has been in the shelter

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can

or one for being held. Marie wants a home for 30 days, and Captain Kirk came into the begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.

to call her own. Come and meet Marie at the shelter on Sept. 1. He is ready and waiting gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a

Citrus County Animal Shelter, located in In- for his permanent home! His Animal ID is speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for

verness at 4030 S. Airport Rd., behind the 33362276. Come and meet Captain Kirk in those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call1-800-621-3362. The toll-free tele-

Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Her the Uppers area of the Citrus County Ani- phone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until

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Animal ID is 31946993, and her adoption is mal Shelter, located in Inverness at 4030 S. further notice. More on page 11.

free. Shelter hours are Tuesday through Sat- Airport Rd., behind the Citrus County Fair-34446

Landfill Resumes Normal Business Hours

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida

urday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, each day, with grounds on Hwy. 41. Shelter hours are Tues-

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Thursdays. day through Saturday, thenewscaster1@gmail.comI a decrease in storm related debris disposal the Citrus County Landfill will

extended hours until 6:00 pm onEmail, Tom Russell, Publisher:10:00 am - 4:00 pm,

For additional information, pleaseail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.comnormal business hours beginning,Tuesday October 4. Normal business hours

Em call the each day, with extended hours until 6:00 are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:30pm for Resi-

shelter at 352-746-8400 (hearing impaired - pm on Thursdays. For · history.newscasterarchives.com

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com additional informa- dential, and Monday · thehealthcaster.com

through Friday 6:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday 6:30am to 2:30pm for

tion, please call the shelter at 352-746-8400.

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Free mulch available, Citrus County landfill

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The Citrus5County Division of Solid Waste Management has an abundance of

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coarse overs available for residents, free of charge. You can obtain it any time the Central

cmulch 10-5-16 thru 10-11-16

Landfill is openWed. - Tues. amounts from the size of a tote, to a tractor-trailer load.

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

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

The landfill is located in Lecanto at 230 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. The county will load your

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

open-top truck or trailer for free, 9:00-10:00 am, Tuesday through Friday; or 8:00 am - 2:00

·DAILY TICKET SALES FOR SUNDAY'S 6:15 PM QUEEN OF HEART

pm on Saturday. If you need a large amount (large dump truck to tractor trailer) please call

OCT. 5, WILD WEDNESDAY

Queen of hearts is approching 3500.00

ahead to arrange loading. Coarse mulch is excellent for retaining moisture in flower beds

·ALL DAY 50 cents WINGS ·7:30 pm DARTS Tournament

bingo was won so it will be back to

and around shrubs and other plantings.

OCT. 6, THIRSTY THURSDAY & FIRST THURSDAY MEETINGS

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

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

·5:00 pm SONS of AmVets MEETING ·6:00 pmAmVets 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

OCT. 7, RED SHIRT FRIDAY

Subs and Fried Chicken

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

ALL DAY, Wear a Red Shirt, Bring Two Non-Perishible FOOD

ITEMS for Our FOOD BANK & Your Second, Drink is Free! Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Email Debbie Russell,

Stop & visit the "Beer Cave"

·6:00 pm PLAY `Show Me the Money' it us on the Web: wwwTheNewscaster.com

OCT. 8, SATURDAY

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

Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.

·9:00-11:00 am BREAKFAST Served

·3:30-7:30 pm KARAOKE with DRAGON GIRL

·6:15 pm Queen of

Heart DRAWING - Approaching $3,500

·6:00 pm BOWLING

OCT. 11, TACO TUESDAY

·TACO Day with $1.50 Margueritas

·5:00 pm BINGO Powerball - $200

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