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Tipping Points Series of Environmental Presentations

Beverly Hills, FL, January 17, 2015: Citrus County Council is hosting Tipping

Points, a series of presentations pertaining to our environment and vanishing water supply.

"GASLAND II" will be shown followed by a discussion Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10

a.m. at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills, FL. In this explosive follow-up to his

Oscar®-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox takes a deeper, broader look at the

dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural

gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide). GASLAND

PART II, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, shows how the stakes have

been raised on all sides in one of the most important environmental issues facing our nation

today. The film argues that the gas industry s portrayal of natural gas as a clean and safe

alternative to oil is a myth and that fracked wells inevitably leak over time, contaminating

water and air, hurting families, and endangering the earth's climate with the potent green-

house gas, methane. In addition the film looks at how the powerful oil and gas industries are

in Fox's words "contaminating our democracy".

Citrus County Council (CCC) is a not-for-profit, non-partisan consortium of hom-

eowner associations, civic clubs and environmental groups whose mission is to protect our

Scotch is a little, Cutie, 5 y/o, n/m, white

environment and natural resources, thereby preserving the quality of life in Citrus County.

Meet Amy, a brown, gray, and black female with black spots, a Chihuahua or a Chihua-

CCC monitors local government, researches issues and disseminates relevant information

tabby who is wonderfully sweet and ador- hua x Rat Terrier mix? He is sweet, submis-

to citizens. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Beverly Hills

able. She is about a year old. Amy recently sive, very shy at first but also very affec-

Lions Club, 72 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, FL and are open to the public.

moved up to the cat adoption area of the tionate. He likes to be held and cuddled or

Citrus County Animal Shelter and is shar- just follow you around where ever you go, Roger Batchelor Pier dedication

ing kennel space with Penny. Amy is just Scotch just likes your company. Chihua-

The Roger Batchelor Pier at Ft. Island Beach was dedicated on

as sweet as a sack of sugar, and loves be- huas, especially the deer type, and Rat Ter- November 17, with current and former Citrus County commissioners

ing held and getting lots of attention. Come riers, usually have a quiet, loving attitude. A and family in attendance. The BOCC approved the request for the pier

meet this little lady soon; she's ready and Humane Society of Central FL Pet Rescue,

dedication at the October 14 meeting in response to a letter from five

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waiting for adoption! Her ID number is Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, former commissioners. Commissioner Batchelor served from 1996 to

23524031, and her adoption fee is only 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 and passed away on September 11, 2014.

therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus County 2004

$15. Please contact Citrus County Animal Phonadjoining) 489-4588 If you are2within2-4788

and e: (352 county areas. Fax: (7 7) 36 Cooperative Project with Aquatic Services and FWC

Email, Tolocated se4030uS.lisher: Rd. ninwscasteareas, see thisomIEmail, Debbie Russell, EditThe BOCC enewscaster@gmail.com (Citrus County 35%) with the Florida

Services, m Rusat ll, P b Airport the e these r1@gmail.c dog and other little dogs

or: debbi approved a 65/35 partnership

Inverness, (behind the Citrus County Fair- at our weekly Saturday Adoption.

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on a restoration project. This project, Gospel

grounds, off U.S. Hwy. 41). Call the shelter

If you must give up your little dog Island and Edwards Cove, is located within the Inverness Pool of the Tsala Apopka Chain-

at 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-726-7093.

phone us at (352)527-9050.

of-Lakes and consists of removing floating tussocks to enhance fish habitats.

Citrus County Purchases Meadowcrest Complex

At the beginning of October 2014, Citrus County pur-

chased the Meadowcrest Complex in Crystal River. After the

purchase, Citrus County Grounds Maintenance inspected the

KITCHEN: Daily Specials, Open 7 Days 12-7 pm & Breakfast, Sundays only, 9-11 am

site for landscaping needs. To date, Grounds Maintenance has

completed tree trimming, the removal of several damaged/dis-

eased trees and palms, removal of underbrush, new plantings

and mulching of beds. Grounds Maintenance still has a few

items left to complete, but the current occupants are thrilled

with the transformation.

Water &hWastewater Authority to meet January 5

ebbie T e Q Of H is is over

$7000.00 approching $8000.00 Wastewater Authority will meet on Monday, January

The Citrus County Water and

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h 1:00 pm in the $ 225.0 Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166 in

Lecanto.you Joe items at this meeting include a Request for Show Cause Order on Main-

Thank Agenda

tenance of Contact Loop for Customers & Regulators and Timeliness of Billing/Account-

All day, wear a Red

ing of WellAqua Company, customer complaint summary, and a review of 2014 utility site

visits. This meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 352-341-6563.

New License Fees for Citrus County Animal Shelter

The Citrus Board of County Commissioners approved the increase of the Citrus

County Animal license fees, effectiveJanuary 1, 2015. The fee for a 1 year license for a ster-

ilized animal will increase from $5 to $10. The fee for a 1 year license for a non-sterilized

animal will increase from $25 to $35.The fee for a 3 year license for a sterilized animal

will increase from $15 to $30. The fee for a 3 year non-sterilized animal will increase from

$75 to $105.Dogs, cats, and ferrets four months of age and older are required by Chapter

14 of Citrus County Code of Ordinances to have a current Citrus County Animal License.

A current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a county license. There is also a savings

benefit for a sterilized pet license. For more information, please contact Animal Services at

352-746-8400, visit the shelter located at 4030 S. Airport Road in Inverness.

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