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Citrus News Briefs
Pet Patrol
Commissioner Carnahan to Hold a Town Hall Meeting in
Citrus Springs Thursday June 8
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Scott Carnahan, will be
holding a Town Hall Meeting Thursday, June 8 for the general public to attend. The meet-
ing will be held at the Citrus Springs Community Center, located at 1570 W. Citrus Springs
Blvd. in Citrus Springs, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
"Town Hall meetings are an informal opportunity to listen to what's on the minds
of Citrus County residents." said Carnahan. "I invite anyone with a question or an item
that is important to them to attend this meeting." For more information, please call Public
Information Officer Cynthia Oswald at (352) 527-5484.
U.S. 19 Construction & Detour Update
Homosassa Springs ­ No lane closures were scheduled in the US 19 construction zone
Bonnie, Himalayan, needs TLC in a forever
between W. Green Acres Street and S. Jump Court during the Memorial Day holiday period
home. Bonnie, a lovely 13 year old beige
from Friday night, May 26 through Monday, May 29.
and chocolate Himalayan cat who came
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into the shelter as a stray, had some wounds
Green Acres Street to be closed at US 19 Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon
Sweet, cautious Jersey needs a caring person  on her side that had become infested with
Homosassa Springs, FL ­ W. Green Acres Street is scheduled to be closed on the
to love. Jersey is a spayed, tan colored, cur  maggots, when she first came into the shel-
east side of the intersection at US 19 for a sewer line installation from 7:00 a.m. Tuesday,
and black mouth mix female dog who needs  ter. Staff members helped get her cleaned
May 30 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. US 19 will remain open, but drivers will not be
a person who is willing to go slow with her.  up, and she's much better now! Bonnie had
able to drive through the intersection at W. Green Acres Street.
She is afraid of quick movements. She's  originally come into the shelter, some time
housebroken and good on a leash. She's a  ago, when her owner became ill, so staff
Eastbound detour: Go south on US 19 and turn left onto S. Suffolk Terrace. Go north on
low energy dog and does not react negative-  members are aware that she would prefer
Suffolk Terrace and turn right onto W. Otter Street. Go east on Otter Street and turn left onto
ly to other dogs. Come meet this cute girl  not to be in a home with dogs. Please give
S. Memorial Drive. Go north on Memorial Drive to W. Green Acres Street.
at the Citrus County Animal Shelter! She's  this wonderful senior darling a chance. She
Westbound detour: Take W. Green Acres Street to S. Memorial Drive. Go south on
T h e New sca st er
in the Old Administration Building, and her  didn't deserve to be abandoned. She's hop-
Memorial Drive and turn right onto W. Otter Street. Go west on Otter Street and turn left
Animal ID Number is 25011613. The shelter  ing to find a forever home with tender lov-
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 S. Suffolk Terrace. Go south on Suffolk Terrace to US 19.
onto
is located at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness  ing care in which to enjoy her golden years.
(behind the Citrus County Fairgrounds onhoBonnie 52) 489-4588in the x: (727) 362-4788
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Hwy. 41). Hours are Tues. throughl,Sat., Russell, Publisher: theneis 23301748. @gmail.comI
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Homosassa Springs, FL ­ Periodic lane closures may take place in both directions
10:00 am until 4:00 pm. For detailsl, Debbie Russel ,is located at 4030iS. Airport Rd.,
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Tuesday through Saturday (May 30 ­ June 3) nights. At least one lane will remain open in
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