Project1:Layout 1 6/10/2014 1:13 PM Page 1 NHL: Bolts try for 2-0 lead in Cup Final /B1 THURSDAY T D AY C I T R U S C O U N T Y & e x t m o n i g HIGH 86 M ostly cloudy LOW w ith storm s likely. 72 PAGE A4 w w w.chronicleonline.com JULY 1, 2021 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community $1 VOL. 126 ISSUE 267 NEWS BRIEFS CCSO awaits direction from Gov. border when the Chronicle Supports Florida deployment plan to US-Mexico border governor meets offices closed with state officers BUSTER THOMPSON In Monday, June 28, and Tues- developing and there are many un- during their on July 5 Staff writer day, statements to the Chronicle, answered questions surrounding deployment. C t r u s C u n t y C r o n i - the sheriff ’s office (CCSO) said it’s this request,” the agency stated. Responding to cle offices w ill be closed Citrus County Sheriff Mike waiting for more information “Until more information becomes calls for help from M onday, July 5, for the Prendergast supports the gover- from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the available, we are unable to plan the Texas and Ari- nor’s plan to deploy Florida law Florida Department of Law En- what resources to allocate in sup- Mike zona governors, Fourth of July holiday. Prendergast The circulation depart- enforcement officers to the U.S. forcement (FDLE) on how it can port of this important mission.” DeSantis on Fri- county sheriff. m ent w ill still take calls border with Mexico, but has yet to assist the state with controlling Prendergast, according to day announced commit his deputies to help the illegal immigration. CCSO, also has not planned to the immediate deployment of f r o m 8 t o 10 a . m . , c a l l cause. “At this point, the situation is still travel alongside DeSantis to the See CCSO/Page A2 3 5 2 - 6 3 - 6 5 5 f o r n e w s - paper delivery issues. Colonade Street construction to commence Fireworks are no blast for your pets The anticipated im - provem ents to Clonade Sreet w ill com m ence in the com ing w eeks. This project consists of recla- m ation and construction of approxim ately 035 m iles of roadw ay encom - p a s s i n g C l o n a d e S r e e t , from Forest Dive to E ast G u l f - o - a k e H g h w a y . A dditional im prove- m ents include the con- struction of approxim ately 0 1 m i l e s o f s i d e w a l k along the north side of C l o n a d e S r e e t f r o m t h e east drivew ay of First C r i s t i a n C u r c h t o t h e e x - isting sidew alk along E ast G u l f - o - a k e H g h w a y . Associated storm w ater im provem ents, along w ith signage, striping and the installation of a four- ay stop w ill greatly im prove t r a f f i c . Expect tem porary lane closures and detours for the duration of the proj- ect, w hich is expected to t a k e 9 0 t o 1 0 d a y s . For additional inform a- t i o n , c a l l 3 5 2 - 2 6 - 3 2 1 or em ail publicw orks@ inverness.gov. Crystal River Airport clears land A joint project betw een M ATT E W E C / C r o n i c l e C t r u s C u n t y ’ s E n g i n e e r - Seventeen-year-old Natalia Evan knows how upsetting loud noises, like fireworks, can be to horses. The upcoming holiday weekend can cause ing Dvision and the F lor- horses and other domestic animals to inadvertently injure themselves when startled by loud noises. Above, the teen pets Shaman, her 22-year- i d a D p a r t m e n t o f old Medicine Hat Paint Horse mare at the Pine Ridge farm where she lives with her parents. Transportation (FD T) has enabled the Cystal Keep your critters safe, calm during show R iver A irport to recover al- To boom or not to m o s t 6 00 f e e t o f r u n w a y MIKE WRIGHT officers and brought to the shelter length by clearing approxi- Staff writer after they leave their yards or homes m ately 9 acres of land. trying to escape from the racket. This length w as shortened July Fourth fireworks may look “One of the big things is people boom: County divided over tim e due to tree and sound like freedom. might not recognize their animals MICHAEL D. BATES Stress Disorder, also grow th south of Venable To skittish pets, it’s anything but. are terrified of noises like that,” Staff writer known as PTSD. The sud- S r e e t i n C y s t a l R i v e r . Dogs will whimper and bark in she said. “We want to keep them den explosion of fireworks The project w as paid fright, cats will hide and horses bolt safe and not running the streets.” When it comes to fire- can recall unpleasant for in part w ith an 8020 — all at the scary sounds and flash- Mielo’s own dog Daisy, a border works, Citrus Countians memories for those who m atching grant through ing light in the dark sky. collie mix, is afraid of loud sudden come down firmly in two served on the battlefield. FD T, w hich funded the Natalia Hemminger Evan, a noises, such as those caused by camps: those who love to Others said the loud required w etland m itiga- 17-year-old Pine Ridge resident, thunderstorms and fireworks. She buy pyrotechnics and are booms distress their dogs, knows all about that. tion credits necessary as goes to a confined quiet space, always searching for the cats and livestock. “By nature, their instinct is to which Mielo refers to as her dog’s biggest boom and those who Nevertheless, fireworks part of the environm ental run,” Natalia said Wednesday, “bomb shelter.” perm it. The tree clearing dread the noise and wait tents have sprung up while standing with her horses Mielo offers these tips for owners patiently for it all to end. throughout Citrus County itself w as funded by the Shaman, Cherokee and Hollywood to keep their dogs safe and calm county at a cost of The Chronicle, via its and despite a nationwide Tawny. “They bolt, they run into during fireworks: Facebook page, asked shortage of product, own- $ 3 8 , 000 I things. It takes them a while to Bring your dogs inside, or readers where they stand ers are anticipating an- For m ore inform ation calm down.” make sure their outdoor enclosure on making merry for the other big season. on these and other im - Dr. Meghan Mielo, staff veteri- is secure. Fourth of July. Several ref- Here is a sampling of I provem ent projects, call narian at the Citrus County Animal If you know your dog is afraid, erenced concerns regard- what our readers have to t h e C t r u s C u n t y E n g i - Shelter, also knows it all too well. stay home with him or her while ing veterans who suffer say: Every fireworks season, dogs and the fireworks are taking place. n e e r i n g D v i s i o n a t from Post-Traumatic See BOOM/Page A2 3 5 2 - 2 7 - 4 4 6 . cats are picked by animal control See PETS/Page A2 — From staff reports Classifieds . .B6 Crossword . .B10 INDEX Lottery Numbers . .B3 Obituaries . A5 Comics . .B5 Editorial. A7 Lottery Payouts . .B3 TV Listings. .B4 Horoscope . 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THOMPSON Ranee Roblero Perez from Before deputies arrived, arrest affidavit. affidavit, the Once outside, Roblero Staff writer Marion County’s jail to the the woman’s boyfriend Deputies tried woman said Ro- Perez fell over, prompting Citrus County Detention drove her to Bayfront to pull them over blero Perez came her son and the woman to An Ocala woman faces Facility, where they ar- Health Seven Rivers to be near North Le- over intoxicated, help her up.