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Project1:Layout 1 6/10/2014 1:13 PM Page 1 Football: County teams compete in postseason games /B1 SATURDAY CITRUSCOUNTY TODAY & Sunday morning HIGH 86 LOW 60 Mostly sunny. PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com NOVEMBER 14, 2020 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 126 ISSUE 37 NEWS BRIEFS Skippers: We’ll sink without grants Citrus County COVID-19 Guide boat captains upset about how CARES Act money was disbursed update According to the MIKE WRIGHT the pooch,” Capt. John Spann extended that to Sept. 30 at the re- subcontractor. said. quest of the chamber of com- Spann said he didn’t realize he Florida Department of Staff writer Spann said he and other cap- merce, County Administrator needed to pay a county business Health, 87 new posi- Citrus County guide boat cap- tains applied for the third phase Randy Oliver said. tax until he and some other cap- tive cases were re- tains are declaring mutiny at how of CARES funding and secured a “A ‘business’ needs a BTR to op- tains applied for $3,000 available ported in Citrus county officials have disbursed county business tax license as re- erate legally in Citrus County,” in the second round of the CARES County since the lat- the CARES Act grants, saying it quired. However, Spann said he Oliver said in an email to the grant. Spann said the county de- est update. Six new was county rules that stopped didn’t realize until it was too late Chronicle. “A number of people nied his application because he hospitalizations were them from having their grant ap- that the county required the li- have captains licenses in Citrus didn’t have a business tax reported; no new plications approved. cense be secured by Sept. 30 — County, however, not all are in the receipt. deaths were reported. Boat captains are expected to two weeks before the third phase ‘business’. This is one of the ways When the third round opened To date in the attend the Tuesday, Nov. 17, application round started. to delineate those in the business on Oct. 19, Spann applied again county, 3,828 people county commission meeting to County officials said they re- and one that just hold the after paying the business tax. But have tested positive complain the application process quired a business tax receipt, or license.” he was denied again, he said, be- (including 19 non- was flawed. The meeting begins at BTR, as proof the applicant has a Spann captains manatee tours cause the tax wasn’t paid by residents), 365 have 1 p.m. in the county courthouse, bonafide business. for the Plantation On Crystal Sept. 30. been hospitalized and 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. Initially, the business needed a River. He is not a Plantation em- “More than likely they screwed tax receipt by March 30, 2020, but ployee, but acts instead as a See GRANTS/Page A5 143 have died. Antique market opens at the Depot A Vintage Antique Market will be from MANATEE SEASON BEGINS 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- day, Nov. 14, at the Depot Pavilion at Lib- erty Park 300 N. Apopka Ave., Inver- ness. For information, visit www.inverness. gov. Advisory board seeks applications The Citrus County Board of County Com- Associated Press missioners is seeking President Donald Trump applications for three listens during an event vacancies on the His- on Operation Warp torical Resources Ad- Speed in the Rose visory Board (HRAB). Garden of the White The board is seeking House, Friday, Nov. 13, three regular position 2020, in Washington. members and for terms beginning Feb. 1, 2021, and ending Jan. 31, 2023. Trump The Historical Re- sources Advisory Board maintains its commitment to iden- talks tify, evaluate and pro- tect historic properties. Visit: citrusbocc. COVID com/departments/ MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle commissioners/ Staff and volunteers with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service place manatee-sanctuary buoys at the entrance to Three Sisters advisory_boards_ Springs in Crystal River Friday morning, Nov. 13, 2020, to inform those in the area of the official start of manatee season. and_committees/ The buoys indicate areas closed to swimmers, boaters and others, offering a non-human zone for manatees to rest Update on advisory_boards/ without interference. Markers like these are placed throughout the King's Bay area, the winter home to one of the largest index.php. populations of the aquatic mammals in the country. November 15 marks the beginning of the season and it closes Operation Applications should March 31, 2021. For more about manatee season, see Sunday's edition of the Citrus County Chronicle. be received by Dec. 7, 2020, and those which Warp Speed meet eligibility require- ments will be for- ZEKE MILLER, warded to the BOCC KEVIN FREKING for evaluation, nomi- Packers legend Paul Hornung dies AND AAMER nation and selection. MADHANI Applications can be He was inducted into the Hall of Associated Press found at: tinyurl.com/ NFL Hall of Fame running back was 84 Fame in 1986. yyuzgq94. Hornung and another of the WASHINGTON — Submit your appli- Associated Press In July 2016, Hornung sued equip- league’s top stars, Detroit’s Alex Kar- President Donald cation to: Citrus ment manufacturer Riddell Inc., say- ras, were suspended for 1963 by Com- Trump on Friday hailed County Board of LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Paul Hor- ing football helmets he wore during missioner Pete Rozelle for betting on developments in the County Commission- nung, the dazzling “Golden Boy” of his professional career failed to pro- NFL games and associating with un- race for a vaccine for ers, Attn: Denise the Green Bay Packers whose singu- tect him from brain injury. Hornung desirable persons. They returned to the resurgent coronavi- Gallagher, Citrus lar ability to generate points as a run- suffered multiple concussions with the NFL the next year. rus as he delivered his County Administration, ner, receiver, quarterback and kicker the Packers and had been diagnosed Hornung won the Heisman as a first public remarks 3600 W. Sovereign helped turn the team into an NFL with dementia, the lawsuit said. quarterback. But he switched to half- since his defeat by Pres- back in the pros and was one of the Path, Suite 267, dynasty, died Friday. He was 84. Hornung won the 1956 Heisman ident-elect Joe Biden, NFL’s most dynamic players in Lecanto, FL 34461. Hornung’s family confirmed his Trophy at Notre Dame. He was the even as he refuses to death to the Louisville Sports Com- NFL MVP in 1961 and played on four Green Bay. concede the election. — From staff reports mission and to the Pro Football Hall championship teams (1961, ’62, ‘65 of Fame. and ’66). See HORNUNG/Page A5 See TRUMP/Page A8 Classifieds . .B6 Crossword . .B4 INDEX Lottery Numbers . B3. Obituaries . .A6 Comics . B5. Editorial . A10 Lottery Payouts . B3. TV Listings . .B4 Horoscope . A4 Entertainment . .A4 000ZE25 A2 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE OF KBB NOW up % FOR YOUR OFFERING to 120 TRADE** PAYMENTS DEFERRED % FOR UP TO 90 DAYS *** APR 0FINANCING ZERO FOR UP TO DOWN 6 YEARS* PAYMENT 2021 TOYOTA 2020 TOYOTA 2020 TOYOTA 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA CAMRY LE RAV4 LE TACOMA 0% APR MODEL#1852 LE 0% APR MODEL#2532 0% APR MODEL#4430 V6 SR5 AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE + $500 HOLIDAY BONUS CASH + $1000 HOLIDAY BONUS CASH MODEL#7146 LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR $ -OR- ZERO $ -OR- ZERO $ -OR- ZERO $ -OR- ZERO 150 DOWN 179 DOWN 238 DOWN 218 DOWN PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $3999 DOWN $266/MO. FOR 36 MOS. WITH $3999 DOWN $293/MO. FOR 36 MOS. WITH $3999 DOWN $359/MO. FOR 36 MOS. WITH $3999 DOWN $339/MO. FOR 36 MOS. ALL LEASE OFFERS FOR WELL-QUALIFIED LESSEES WITH APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH SETF. NOT ALL LESSEES WILL QUALIFY. CLOSED-END LEASE ON NEW 2021 COROLLA LE MODEL #1852. $150 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS. $3,999 DOWN PAYMENT OR $266 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $0 DOWN PAYMENT. 2020 CAMRY LE MODEL # 2532. $179 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $3999 DOWN PAYMENT OR $293 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $0 DOWN PAYMENT. 2020 RAV4 LE MODEL # 4430. $238 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $3,999 DOWN PAYMENT OR $359 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $0 DOWN PAYMENT. 2021 TACOMA V6 SR5 MODEL # 7146 $218 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $3,999 DOWN PAYMENT OR $339 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS $0 DOWN PAYMENT. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. MONTHLY PAYMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES. 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. *APR & HOLIDAY BONUS CASH OFFER: WITH APPROVED CREDIT AND FINANCING THROUGH SET. BONUS CASH MUST BE APPLIED AS DOWN PAYMENT. MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR EVERY $1,000 FINANCED IS 0 - 48 MONTHS = $20.83, 0% - 60 MONTHS = $16.67, 2.9% - 60 MONTHS = $17.92. 0% FOR 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE ON 2020 CAMRY HYBRID WITH APPROVED CREDIT. MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR EVERY $1,000 FINANCED IS 0.0% - 72 MONTHS = $13.89. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH CERTAIN OTHER OFFERS. PRICES ARE PLUS TAX TAG AND $995 DEALER FEE. **DEDUCTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR MILEAGE, WEAR AND TEAR AND RECONDITIONING THE VEHICLE FOR RESALE. *** PAYMENTS MAY BE DEFERRED FOR THE FIRST 90 DAYS ON RETAIL CONTRACTS FOR TERMS UP TO 75 MONTHS WHEN FINANCED THROUGH SOUTHEAST TOYOTA FINANCE. INTEREST ACCRUES FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. EXPIRES 11/30/2020. HUGE SELECTION OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES UNDER $15,000 2012 TOYOTA 2014 TOYOTA 2014 HYUNDAI 2017 TOYOTA 2015 HONDA CAMRY SE CAMRY SE TUCSON ECO CAMRY SE CR-V LX 20100176 $11,593 20100020 $12,994 20100100 $13,773 20090182 $14,394 20090390 $14,784 2017 TOYOTA 2017 TOYOTA 2020 TOYOTA 2020 TOYOTA 2019 TOYOTA COROLLA CAMRY LE CAMRY SE COROLLA LE COROLLA SE HATCHBACK SE 20090252 $15,774 20100164 $16,423 20100059 $16,883 20080044 $17,294 20090327 $17,693 2019 TOYOTA