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BRIEFLY Citrus County Better, COVID-19 update Hooked but not According to the Florida Department of Health, 117 positive cases were reported in Citrus County since great the latest update. No on snook new deaths were re- ported, for a total of 362. Average new To date in the county, 9,329 people have tested positive US virus cases (including 75 non- residents). Three new hospital- below 100K izations were re- ported, for a total of for first time 607 hospitalized. Vaccine in months registration system open Sudhin Thanawala and DOH-Citrus’ prereg- Kate Brumback istration system to Associated Press schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments ATLANTA — Average for individuals 65 and daily new coronavirus older and frontline cases in the United States health care workers is dipped below 100,000 in now available. recent days for the first Individuals can now time in months, but ex- be added to a waiting perts cautioned Sunday list for vaccine ap- that infections remain pointments and be no- high and precautions to tified when appoint- slow the pandemic must ments are available in HEATHER DANENHOWER/Special to the Chronicle remain in place. Citrus County by visit- Duke Energy’s Crystal River Mariculture Center staff Bridgett Fagan, left, and Justin Branch remove one The seven-day rolling of 10 snook from a holding tank Wednesday, Feb. 10, so it could be measured and then tagged. University average of new infections ing myvaccine.fl.gov was well above or by calling 866-201- of Florida researchers teamed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Duke Energy’s Crystal River Mariculture Center to tag and track snook, a tropical game fish prized by anglers. 200,000 for much of De- 0442; TTY is cember and went to 833-476-1036. roughly 250,000 in Janu- As part of the state- ary, according to data wide preregistration Scientists collaborate with Duke Energy to tag snook to kept by Johns Hopkins system, each county University, as the pan- has a designated demic came roaring back number that individu- learn more about winter survival, migration patterns after it had been tamed als can call and in some places over the pre-register with if they Special to the Chronicle summer. do not have internet When ocean temperatures drop, snook That average dropped access. Citrus Coun- racking data will help in- below 100,000 on Friday ty’s designated num- form conservation efforts have been found in rivers, streams for the first time since ber is 866-201-0442. and future recreational Nov. 4. It stayed below 100,000 on Saturday. Vaccine supply re- snook fishing. and natural springs, which are warmer T “We are still at about mains limited and ap- University of Florida re- searchers have teamed up with than the ocean. 100,000 cases a day. We pointments may not — Charles Martin are still at around 1,500 to be available for sev- the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and research assistant professor at the University of Florida Institute of Food 3,500 deaths per day. The eral weeks. and Agricultural Sciences Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key Duke Energy’s Crystal River cases are more than two- When calling, get and-a-half-fold times Mariculture Center to tag and reached out to the onsite Mari- Catherine Stempien, state pres- the name of the oper- what we saw over the track snook, a tropical game culture Center’s supervisor, ident of Duke Energy Florida. summer,” Dr. Rochelle ator and do not hang fish prized by anglers. who then contacted research- “Such collaboration with our Walensky, director of the up until you receive The research is funded with a ers at the University of Mariculture Center is a good Centers for Disease Con- confirmation the ap- $25,800 Duke Energy Founda- Florida. example of how Duke Energy trol and Prevention, said pointment has been tion grant awarded in 2020. The “This grant helps scientists is committed to being both a on NBC’s “Meet the made, including the grant came after Duke Energy gather valuable data and con- good steward of the environ- Press.” date, time and location workers at the Crystal River En- tinue the good work they do ment and a good community “It’s encouraging to see of the appointment. ergy complex noticed snook every day to protect, restore partner.” these trends coming — From staff reports congregating in the canal each and rehabilitate our state’s en- down, but they’re coming winter for several years and vironmental treasures,” said See SNOOK/Page A2 down from an extraordi- INSIDE narily high place.” Find listings of On Saturday, the seven- day rolling average for local free food deaths was around 2,500. programs and That number peaked at giveaways on Mikayla: ‘No excuse for drug abuse’ more than 3,300 earlier in Pages A7 & A8 the winter, according to Johns Hopkins. POLL The U.S. saw a spike of Lecanto Middle student wins Florida Elks essay contest more than 5,400 deaths What do Buster Thompson reported Friday — nearly Staff writer Mikayla Lucena’s Elks Drug Awareness Essay half from Ohio, where au- you think? thorities said earlier in In no more than 250 words, Le- rugs are extremely harmful to a person's mental and physical the week that they Just for fun: What’s the canto Middle School eighth-grader health, and there are many treatment options and a variety of planned to add deaths to best thing about living Mikayla Lucena spelled out why the state’s tally over the ways to get help. So yes, it's true: drug abuse, no excuse! in Citrus County in the there’s “no excuse for drug abuse.” D course of a few days after winter months? “Drugs are extremely harmful to One of the main reasons why drugs are discovering as many as A. No snow. a person’s mental and physical bad is because they are harmful to a per- 4,000 unreported COVID- B. Sunny, perfect days. health, and there are many treat- son's physical and mental health. Another 19 fatalities. Basically — eternal ment options and a variety of ways factor in why drugs are especially dangerous Walensky added that new variants, including summer. to get help,” the 14-year-old wrote is because they can cause violence and bad as her lead paragraph in her piece one first detected in the C. Seeing manatees. behavior. A very serious way that drugs are for the Benevolent and Protective United Kingdom that ap- D. More business from Order of Elks Drug Awareness bad is because they disrupt families, neigh- pears to be more trans- snowbirds. They really Essay Contest. “So yes, it’s true: borhoods and society. missible and has already help the local economy. drug abuse, no excuse!” A very important sense of why there is no been recorded in more E. Eating juicy, ripe Mikayla’s words caught the at- excuse for doing drugs, is that there are lots than 30 states, will likely Mikayla Lucena oranges and tention of Florida Elks leadership, of treatment options, and people that want to lead to more cases and which announced her on Feb. 1 as won first place for her more deaths. strawberries. help. If you learn self-control and discipline F. All of the annual the state winner of the anti-drug essay. “All of it is really wraps then you wouldn't have to worry about doing festivals that make 2020-21 contest. up into we can’t let our drugs. A reason why I think that there is no guard down,” she said. living here just plain “It’s an indescribable feeling be- “We have to continue fun. cause drugs are horrible,” Mikayla excuse for doing drugs, is because there are many good choices that said, “and if I could be able to just wearing masks. We have Scroll down the home you can make to stay on the right path and stay clear of drugs if you re- change one person’s life by writing ally try. to continue with our cur- page and look for the rent mitigation measures. this essay, it would be amazing.” I know that it can be very tempting to do drugs in today's society, so poll box in the right- Mikayla’s work will be printed in And we have to continue hand column. copies of the Elks Club pamphlet you can be considered “cool,” but there are so many ways that you getting vaccinated as Results will appear for its May convention in Orlando, make the right, smart choices and get away from drugs. That is why soon as that vaccine is next Monday. Find last where she’ll travel to give a read- there is no excuse for drug abuse. available to us.” week’s online poll ing for attendees. — Mikayla Lucena results./Page A3 See ESSAY/Page A5 See VIRUS/Page A6

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Food and Agricultural Sci- supports recreational fish- ences Nature Coast Bio- ing and the environmental SNOOK logical Station in Cedar health of the Gulf of Mex- Continued from Page A1 Key, will work to find out. ico by cultivating and re- “When ocean tempera- leasing more than 4 During winter months, tures drop, snook have million fish and crusta- snook never used to be been found in rivers, ceans into the Gulf. Since found in Florida north of streams and natural opening in 1991, the cen- Tarpon Springs because of springs, which are warmer ter has become one of the sensitivity to colder water than the ocean,” Martin most successful ma- temperatures in northern said. “This suggests that rine-stocking programs in areas of the Gulf of Mex- snook are moving to these Florida. The center also ico. But during the past areas to escape colder grows submerged aquatic two decades, snook have water. To confirm this, we vegetation, such as fresh- been appearing north of need to track them and un- water eelgrass and saltwa- their historic range, in- derstand their migration ter marsh species like cluding near Duke Ener- patterns.” mangroves and cordgrass. gy’s Crystal River Energy As of Feb. 10, the UF, Since 2014, the center has Complex in Citrus County, Florida Fish and Wildlife provided more than 8 mil- about 85 miles north of Conservation Commission lion individual plants for Tampa. Now, anglers catch and Duke Energy team springs and lake resto- the sought-after fish in the have tagged a total of 20 ration projects as well as Crystal River and Cedar snook, which will allow living shoreline projects Key areas — and some- the team to track the fish’s along the Florida Panhan- If Your times farther north. migration patterns during Recent University of the next several years. Florida research has Tags attached to the fish TRACKING SNOOK Loved One shown that fewer hard will ping acoustic receiv- n Snook, a prized game freezes in the region have ers installed at different fish, have been moving Is Vulnerable And allowed snook to establish points in Duke Energy’s farther north in the a growing population in Crystal River Energy Com- Gulf of Mexico during these northern waters. plex discharge canal, the last few decades Needs In-home Care, However, how snook have Cedar Key and the Suwan- as hard freezes expanded their range re- nee and Waccasassa riv- become less frequent. mains a mystery. While ers, recording each snook . freezes may be less fre- as it moves between the n Researchers have We’re Here To Help quent, the northern Gulf ocean and inland waters. tagged 20 snook to still experiences periodic This data will also provide track their movements cold snaps that would lead information about the during the winter when to most snook’s demise. snook’s life cycle, offering the fish retreat to CALL US TODAY! Now scientists are valuable insights about warmer inland waters. asking: How do snook how the snook fishery is n Tracking data will help manage to survive? managed and the future of inform conservation This winter, a research recreational snook fishing efforts and future team led by Charles Mar- in the Gulf of Mexico. tin, research assistant Duke Energy’s Maricul- recreational snook professor at the University ture Center at the Crystal fishing. of Florida Institute of River Energy Complex

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Martin Steele life reputation and separate him Referee’s findings, Lynum’s con- Residents can Sumter County Times from his family,” an SCSO detec- duct only intensified. virtually visit tive wrote in the probable cause Lynum’s activities included Disbarred attorney Edward affidavit. personally suing the attorney who Sen. Rubio Feb. 17 Juan Lynum, 45, of Wildwood, is Lynum used his social media represented his ex-wife in a di- Citrus County residents facing multiple charges in Sumter platforms to “to create a narrative vorce and child custody case, can schedule a virtual visit County for allegedly threatening based on a central theme that the posted “egregious and disparag- with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio or attempting to intimidate two victims in this incident are racist ing” comments about the attorney from 10 a.m. to noon circuit judges. members of a satanic cult who act on Facebook and has sent “nu- Wednesday, Feb. 17. In a related case, Lynum was in concert to rule against him in merous disturbing and threaten- Constituents can learn also disbarred by the Florida Su- judicial proceedings,” according ing emails and/or posts to, or preme Court, according to a about” the attorney, according to what services are available to the affidavit. The detective also Jan. 28 announcement by the wrote that Lynum used “hyper- the Supreme Court findings. The and discuss such items as Florida Bar. He was among sev- bole, innuendo and misrepresen- attorney testified that Lynum immigration, Medicare, So- eral Florida attorneys who were tation to make threats to do posted about the attorney’s per- cial Security and other leg- subject to the court’s disciplinary physical harm veiled in a reli- sonal residential address and that islative issues. action in January. gious context of his own design.” he was “coming to (the attorney’s) To schedule a visit, visit Lynum, in 2018, ran unsuccess- In the affidavit, the detective house.”The Supreme Court docu- www.eventbrite.com/e/ fully for Sumter County Judge. noted a particular posting that he ment also noted that the attorney citrus-county-virtual-mobile- His earlier forays into politics in- cited as revealing a summary of also testified that Lynum’s posts office-hours-tickets- cluded an unsuccessful run for Lynum’s contention. “God comes included threats of violence in- 141164770629. the Orlando City Commission seat Special to the Chronicle before secular justice is why de- cluding threats to bomb the Sum- — Michael D. Bates formerly held by his late mother, Former attorney Edward Juan generate satanic monkey slut ter County Courthouse, the Daisy Lynum. Lynum of Wildwood faces charges judges like (victim’s name) in attorney and client (Lynum’s Homosassa River Sumter County Sheriff ’s Office in Sumter County for allegedly Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida ex-wife). Garden club to (SCSO) deputies, acting on a local threatening or attempting to along with her conspiring pedo- The case findings also noted warrant, on Jan. 5. arrested intimidate two circuit judges. phile judge friends must be that the attorney testified that meet Feb. 15 Lynum at a Wildwood area conve- charged and arrested for dese- Lynum has made posts including The Homosassa River nience store, according to an crating God’s truth.” violent images such as guns, fires, Garden Club will meet at SCSO arrest report. He was Investigators identified multi- Lynum continued, according to riots, has referred to the attorney 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, booked into the Sumter County ple FaceBook accounts and web- the affidavit. “God strengthens us as a “Nazi” and has posted sug- at the Fellowship Hall of the Detention Center for four counts sites belonging to Lynum, to kill ... it is time to kill.” gestions that someone kill the “Cl- according to the affidavit. A de- First United Methodist each of writing threats to kill or Lynum used social media to re- ermont lawyer who wears a ‘What do bodily harm and corruption by tective reported reviewing ap- peatedly threaten the victims, the Would Jesus Do’ bracelet.” Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw threat of harm against a public proximately 215 posts made from detective noted. Lynum described The Supreme Court referee re- St. in Homosassa. servant. He was also arrested on a October 2019 to July 2020 and con- the victims as “four hoodlums ... port contained an extensive list of The meeting will include Lake County warrant for stalking. sisting of public messages made too dumb and demonic to know incidents of professional miscon- a presentation on the wet- He was released the next day on a by Lynum, video logs narrated by they’re coming with their guns for duct by Lynum including viola- lands by Scott Kirby of the $40,000 bond. Lynum, letters sent by Lynum and all of you.” tions of court orders, Rules of Environmental Protection In January, Lynum was granted articles cited by Lynum. Lynum posted “Good luck duck- Professional Conduct and viola- Agency. Social distancing a change of venue for the legal “The postings made by Edward ing and dodging bullets from in- tion of his oath of admission to and masks required. Bring proceedings. Circuit Judge Rich- Lynum formed a central theme side your own white castles ... the Florida Bar. a beverage. ard A. “Ric” Howard is presiding that described (him) as being the good luck surviving the deluge,” The full report can viewed at For information, visit ho- over the case in Citrus County. victim of a large and overarching according to the affidavit. www.floridabar.org/public/acap/ mosassarivergardenclub. The probable cause affidavit conspiracy theory in which the The Florida Bar began investi- disc-docs/?icn202030020& wordpress.com or call for Lynum’s arrest warrant listed Florida Judicial System, includ- gation of Lynum’s communica- member18484. Click on the link Carole at 352 586-9506. multiple allegations of social ing but not limited to the 5th Judi- tions in the summer of 2019 and titled “Report of Referee.” media activities that investigators cial Circuit, as well as both state subsequently placed Lynum on County opens cited as being threats against the and federal figures conspired, notice that his conduct was of se- Martin Steele is a reporter for the grant applications two judges and a private attorney due to their bigotry and worship rious concern to the bar and that Sumter County Times, a sister who were apparently involved in of satanic spiritual forces, to not it was being investigated. But ac- newspaper of the Citrus County to nonprofits Lynum’s earlier divorce case. only kill him, but to destroy his cording to the Supreme Court Chronicle. The Board of County Commissioners is now ac- cepting applications for its nonprofit grant program. The grant program’s pur- pose is to assist Citrus County citizens adversely Dunnellon to eliminate administrator position impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide a Sean Arnold council, Hand will present lan- manage City Hall and carry out anyone, she deserves more (than grant for food distribution, Riverland News guage for a proposed ordinance the direction of the city council, her current salary as city clerk),” or/and health care ex- at the city workshop on March 3 given the impracticality — and McQuaig said. “She’ll be taking on penses in Citrus County. DUNNELLON — The Dunnel- with an eye toward holding a first limitations from Sunshine Law — all the responsibilities (of the city The nonprofit grant program lon city council on Feb. 8 directed reading at the regular meeting of the council directly managing administrator), except for me re- is specifically for 501(c)(3) staff and City Attorney Andrew March 8. The second (and final) day-to-day operations for the city. porting directly to the council.” organizations excluding Hand to draw up an ordinance reading for passing such an ordi- The council was facing the “I know everybody wants to member groups. The pro- that eliminates the city adminis- nance requires a 10-day delay prospect of not make sure we save money,” Han- gram currently has trator position and redefines the from the first meeting, and Mayor having a new char said. “We really need to city clerk position to encompass make sure we’re understanding $300,000 in available funds. Bill White said he’d like to sched- permanent city more city man- ule a special meeting in March so administrator (that) one person cannot do this A completed online appli- agement duties. the council doesn’t have to wait until possibly job. Everyone doesn’t want a city cation must be submitted by The move until April for a second reading. late spring or manager or city administrator, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in- came after Police Roberts said, while she re- summer, depend- (but) I don’t care what we call (it), cluding an IRS W-9 form; Chief Mike Mc- quired significant convincing, ing how long a we have to do the job of those ti- Form 990 filings for the past Quaig, who’s she’d be willing to take on the new hiring could tles, no matter what it’s called.” three years; and a formal been handling extra duties as long as the city re- be completed Mandy Hanchar said a salary of around presentation to the BOCC, city administra- stores the assistant city clerk po- and how soon a Roberts $73,000 should be a target as re- scheduled for March 16. To tor duties in an sition, which Roberts served in new administra- Dunnellon flected in a salary study per- receive a copy of the appli- Mike interim role in before she became city clerk in tor could take city clerk. formed on behalf of the city last cation form, email cares@ McQuaig the wake of the 2017 and the assistant position over. year. White said Hanchar’s Dunnellon retirement of for- was eliminated. Bowne was Dunnellon’s first amount was “on target” with pre- citrusbocc.com. police chief. Deadlines are strictly en- mer administra- “I feel confident I can handle and only city administrator, liminary discussions with forced. All materials submit- tor Dawn Bowne in December, the duties if I’m able to hire a very which was put into place in 2017. Roberts. ted with an application will said he reached an agreement qualified person that can serve in She was the interim city manager “We feel like we’re going in the with City Clerk Mandy Roberts to right direction,” Councilwoman become a matter of public the role I used to serve in as assis- in 2016 and began working for take on additional duties as the tant city clerk,” Roberts said. the city in 1986. Louise Kenny said. “I think we’ve record, open to inspection City potentially eliminates the ad- Under the new setup, McQuaig, The restructuring is expected got a good handle on what we’re by any citizen of the State ministrator position from its code. who previously reported to the to reduce personnel costs to the doing. We’re very appreciative of of Florida subject to Chap- The Council was originally to city administrator, would report city, but Vice Mayor Valerie Han- Mandy stepping forward. We’ve ter 119, Florida State consider a resolution at the meet- directly to the city council. Most char was insistent the duties of a got all the confidence in the Statutes. ing Monday that would’ve tempo- of the remaining city administra- city administrator will remain, world in her, so I think that clari- There are no guarantees rarily expanded the city clerk’s tor and clerk duties would fall even if under a new title, and fies my position.” that applicants will be and chief of police’s duties until a under the title of the new ex- Roberts is owed compensation awarded funding. Even permanent city administrator was panded clerk position and a new that reflects as much. McQuaig Sean Arnold is editor of the Riv- though a program may appointed. assistant clerk. The city adminis- echoed Hanchar’s remarks. erland News, a sister newspaper of qualify, limited funds may With the new direction by the trator position was established to “So this is not a shock to the Citrus County Chronicle. not allow all programs to re- ceive assistance. Decisions regarding the award of HOW YOUR LAWMAKERS VOTED funds are at the sole discre- Key votes for the week ending Feb. 12, reported by Voterama in Congress. (The House was in recess.) tion of the BOCC. For information, call the n Acquitting Donald Trump: Voting 57 for n Rejecting Constitutional Objection: Voting n Confirming Denis McDonough as Veterans Citrus County Office of and 43 against, the Senate on Feb. 13 56-44, the Senate on Feb. 9 agreed to a Secretary: Voting 87-7, the Senate on Feb. Management and Budget at failed reach a two-thirds majority needed motion that the second impeachment trial 8 confirmed Denis R. McDonough, 51, as 352-527-5207. to convict former President Trump on an of former President Donald Trump was secretary of the Department of Veterans article of impeachment charging him with constitutional. This dispensed with a Affairs, making him the second non-veteran Community band “incitement of insurrection” for his role in Republican argument that Trump, who was to fill the post. Marco Rubio, Yes; to present prompting a deadly assault on the Capitol impeached by the House while still in Rick Scott, No. ‘Comedy of Errors’ Jan. 6 by a mob of his supporters. Marco office, could not be tried by the Senate n Key votes ahead: The Senate will be in Rubio, Rick Scott, No. because he was a private citizen. recess in the week of Feb. 15, while the The Nature Coast Com- n Agreeing to Trial Rules: Voting 89-11, the Marco Rubio, Yes; Rick Scott, No. munity Band, under the House’s legislative schedule was to be Senate on Feb. 9 approved rules (S Res 47) n Allowing Witness Testimony: The Senate announced. baton of conductor J. Craig agreed to by both parties to govern the on Feb. 13 voted, 55-45, to allow witness Lilly, is back in concert second impeachment trial of former testimony in the Donald Trump mode with “A Comedy of President Donald Trump starting that day. impeachment trial. Marco Rubio, Rick © 2021 Thomas Reports Inc. Errors” coming March 6 Marco Rubio, Did not vote; Rick Scott, No. Scott, No. Call: 815-678-4305. and 7. The March 6 production will begin at 3 p.m. at the Crystal River Mall Food ONLINE POLL RESULTS Court, 1801 U.S. 19. On March 7, the concert will begin at 3 p.m. at Corner- QUESTION: The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is asking state lawmakers to support a bill to give businesses legal protections from stone Baptist Church, 1100 customer COVID-19 lawsuits, if protective guidelines were “substantially” complied with. What do you think? W. Highland Blvd., n A. It was the customer’s decision, pure and simple. (414 votes) n D. Businesses have an obligation to their customers. (283 votes) Inverness. All NCCB concerts are n B. No one twisted the customer’s arm to patronize. (176 votes) n E. The customer is always right. (11 votes) free and open to the public. n C. Hey, life is a risk. (74 votes) Total votes: 958. Find this week’s online poll question./Page A1

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Hanging on to something that she “nearly lost my leg.” She Barack Obama opened a meeting that no longer brings you joy or that conducted the interview from a Saturday, Harrison apologized In the interview, Harrison de- in Rancho Mirage, California, of limits your options is futile. hospital bed in South Africa and again for defending the actions fended Kirkconnell against what leaders from the Association of Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Sign up for revealed that if she wasn’t a fa- by a contestant that are consid- he called the “woke police” on Southeast Asian Nations, calling the something you find intriguing, and it will mous actor, she thinks she might ered offensive. “By excusing his- social media. “We all need to landmark gathering on U.S. soil a broaden your horizons and encourage have lost her leg and her life torical racism, I defended it,” he have a little grace, a little under- reflection of his personal commit- you to take on something new. during the 55-hour ordeal. wrote. standing, a little compassion,” he ment to an enduring partnership Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Stick Harrison came under fire after said in the interview. with the diverse group of countries. close to home. Look for innovative an interview on “Extra” when he Harrison apologized on Satur- One year ago: China reported ways to improve your surroundings ‘The Bachelor’ host was asked about racially insen- day, saying “my ignorance did 143 new coronavirus deaths, but a and important relationships. stepping away after sitive past behavior from current damage” and he was “ashamed dip in the number of new cases; the Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Trust “Bachelor” contestant Rachael over how uninformed I was.” He World Health Organization praised and believe in yourself and your ability racial controversy Kirkconnell. said he is stepping aside from to get things done. Distance yourself China’s efforts to contain the new NEW YORK — Chris Past photos of her resurfaced his TV show “for a period of disease. from anyone who pressures you with Harrison, host of “The Bache- in which she is dressed in cos- time” and will not be hosting the false claims. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Claire lor,” says he is stepping down tume as a Native American and ”After the Final Rose” special Bloom is 90. Songwriter Brian Hol- Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take from his TV role and is at an antebellum planta- that will follow the season finale on and do only what you know you can land is 80. Actor Jane Seymour is “ashamed” for his handling of a handle. An emotional incident will lead tion-themed ball. Kirkconnell of “The Bachelor.” 70. Singer Melissa Manchester is swirling racial controversy at the to problems with a friend. later issued an apology for what — From wire reports 70. Model Janice Dickinson is 66.

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zel for consideration. “I liked the fact she tied in … how drugs ESSAY harm people mentally and physically, and Continued from Page A1 how there are treatment options for drugs,” Manos said. “It was a tough “Just being able to share what I have prompt.” thought long and hard on with people is Mikayla said she was inspired by her really amazing,” she said. English Language Arts teacher, Stephanie Samuel Len Wenzel, state chairman of Hill. the Florida Elks Drug Awareness Educa- “She has always pushed me to be an tion Committee, picked Mikayla’s essay to overachiever, and she was telling us we be the state’s contender in the organiza- should really do this assignment,” Mi- tion’s national contest level. kayla said, “and I felt like it’s something “They must put a lot into drug aware- that is so important to me; I should branch ness within that school district because out in my essay, put as much personality her essay was pretty right on point about as I could.” using drugs, what they will do to you and Becoming a psychologist is Mikayla’s how they’ll disrupt your family,” he said. goal career. “She incorporated a little bit of every- “I have always enjoyed learning about thing in her essay.” the human brain and why people who are Mikayla said she’d be happy if her mes- mentally ill behave the way that they do,” sage received nationwide attention. she said. “I’d like to figure out what ill- “I would be able to share something nesses they have, and help them over- that has been a problem for so long, and come that or deal with it.” be able to give direction on someone’s Mikayla’s essay, according to Manos, is life,” she said. “Even if it’s just one per- the fourth one from his lodge to consecu- son, it’s helping one person.” tively win state recognition. Before Mikayla’s essay went to Wenzel “I really just want to thank my parents and the Florida Elks, it was judged by In- for pushing me to do my very best on this verness Elks Lodge 2522 and Jim Manos, essay and try my hardest,” Mikayla said, the lodge’s drug awareness coordinator. “and my ELA teacher for having me do Each of the 94 Elks lodges in Florida, this assignment, and I’d like to thank the including the seven in Citrus County, have Elks Club for making this a thing.” such a position to help educate communi- Wenzel said the essay contest has been ties and youth about narcotics. around for between 15 and 20 years. Manos solicited English classes at Le- “I retired as a (22-year) law enforce- canto Middle to send in essays for the ment officer from New York,” he said, Elks Club contest and its theme: “Drug “and I just love to see these young chil- Abuse — No Excuse.” dren’s responses when you give them a He also stopped by Inverness Primary two- ,three- , four-word theme ... and they and Hernando Elementary schools to incorporate it with their everyday life.” have students there create and turn in “I’m pleased the Elks continue with the posters on the same subject. program,” Manos added, “any way that we Mikayla’s essay was one of three Manos can limit drug abuse by our kids in any and other judges decided to send to Wen- way, shape or manner is a good thing.”

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Buster Thompson Staff writer

Bridging Citrus County’s citizens with their campus isn’t just a mission for members of the Lecanto High School Student Government Association, it’s their passion. “We have the people, we have the power and we have the means,” said se- nior Alicia Nagda, community liaison of the association’s (SGA’s) executive board. “So putting those to good use ... is not just because we have to give back … it comes from our hearts.” Officials with the Florida Association of Student Councils recognized this orga- nized selflessness in March 2020, when they awarded the SGA with a Gold Me- dallion during a three-day, pre-COVID-19 conference at Leon High School in Tallahassee. A Gold Medallion from the FASC cred- ANGELA RAUSCH/Special to the Chronicle its a middle or high school’s SGA as being Members of the Lecanto High School Student Government Association present messages of kindness they wrote for Lecanto Middle top-tier in their threshold of student School during their “Do Be Nice Week” in December 2020. Pictured, from left, are: juniors Delaney Lamon, Deep Patel, Aidan Finamore populations. and Vincent Lahera. It was the first time Lecanto’s SGA, now 75 members strong, showed at the year’s worth of projects conference and brought back a Gold Me- “It takes a lot of time to put them to- dallion, which symbolizes the impact of gether,” said Rausch, who’s supported by its 60 brainstormed “passion projects” class sponsors and fellow instructors. from last school year. “Ms. Rausch prepared us a lot for state “It was a great experience … it defi- because she had everything planned out nitely came as surprise,” said junior Vin- in what we need to do,” Junior Class Pres- cent Lahera, SGA board vice president. ident Aubrie Cioe said. “We knew what we “We didn’t know what was happening … had to do and what we had to achieve, and we were super excited.” we did.” Area veterans, retirees, grieving youth, Even though it put a pause to many of teachers and other students benefitted the functions the SGA is responsible for, from the actions of the association, which COVID-19 didn’t slow down the number of is led by board members and elected endeavors its members pursued since students. March. “We’re helping them,” Sophomore They volunteered at Camp Good Hope, Class President Julia Parker said, “but a local bereavement camp for children we’re also learning, seeing firsthand and teens dealing with loss. from others as well.” “It was definitely very eye-opening” For freshman English teacher Angela Parker said. “We were able to see first- Rausch, the SGA advisor, her students' hand what some of those children were Before the impacts of COVID-19, a group of the Lecanto High School Student Government medallion is a testament to their willing- going through.” Association participated in the three-day Florida Association of Student Councils ness to explore, enact, adapt and evolve In November, for Veterans Day, SGA conference in March 2020 at Leon High School in Tallahassee, where they were awarded their community- and school-service members wrote more than 200 “thank- projects. you” letters to servicemen and women in a gold medallion for their school and community service projects. Pictured, from left, are: “They do great with it and just run with the county, and also hosted a drive to do- Angela Rausch, SGA advisor; Vincent Lahera, sophomore vice president; Elise Leturno, it,” she said. “They’re learning a lot of nate hygiene products toward veterans sophomore and executive board secretary; Chase Wilson, senior and executive board life-skills … and I look forward to what with the Mission in Citrus Homeless president; Aubrie Cioe, sophomore and vice president; and Hollie Dutcher, sophomore they do after they leave high school.” Shelter. class sponsor. “We want to do so much, but Ms. To promote good manners and accep- Rausch always has to remind us we have tance in mid-December, the SGA went restrictions,” Nagda said. “It stems from across schools for its Panthers Be Nice “It goes to show the power of students,” a general assembly meeting, where a SGA our passion. … Everyone wants to give Week, when they delivered hand-written Lahera said, speaking about the relation- partners with other school clubs. Be sure back and help out.” notes of goodwill to classes. ship between SGAs and district leaders. to sign up early to participate in officer Some of the SGA’s projects last school “It was kind of like a spirit week,” Nagda “While these adults do everything to help elections. year included: helping with the Tim said, “but it was more of like showing who us, they still want us to make decisions on Prospective SGA members should have Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine, a you are and showing kindness to others.” our own; they want us to be able to enjoy the “strive and motivation to help their prom for people with special needs; writ- Speaking of school spirit, the SGA is re- our experience the way that we want to.” school and their community,” Cioe said. ing letters of gratitude during Teacher Ap- sponsible for boosting student morale One of the biggest and recent roles of Lecanto SGA members are now working preciation Week in May; caroled for ahead of homecoming and prom. the SGA is to fuse as many segments of the on a project to pack “buddy bags” of essen- residents of a Lecanto assisted-living facil- Even with the virus halting the dances, student body together to help tackle issues tial items for those in foster care. ity; and started showcasing original rou- the SGA still hosted a virtual crowning of on and off their campus. Planning and doing these projects tines for kids to perform at Citrus the prom king and queen and decorated “Our class wanted to do stuff like that, teaches and transforms these student Gymnastics. their school hallways. but we didn’t know how to,” Recta said, leaders into the adults who'll continue to SGA members are now prepping for the “We still had the essence of homecom- recalling his freshman year. “There were serve their hometown and neighbors. FASC’s 2021 convention April 9-11 at Pal- ing,” Senior Class President Austin Recta a lot of cliques and nobody wanted to talk “One day, we’re going to be those citi- metto Ridge High School in Naples. said. to each other, but now we try to integrate zens. ... We’re learning now what we can For it, the SGA has to compile a binder SGA members are hopeful to put on a all different kinds of students.” do for our community,” Lahera said. of — among other things — their associa- traditional prom this year, but their future Interested in joining the high school stu- “You’re going to have that push by your- tion’s constitution, meeting minutes and is dependent on the decisions of the Citrus dent government association? self to decide, ‘do I really want to make a agendas, typed reports detailing their County School District. Speak with a representative or sit in on difference in my hometown?’”

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Veronica n Local housing, resilience, over the next three years to de- Kampschroer Guest COLUMN and recovery planning experts velop a statewide approach to Special to the Chronicle and community leaders are flood planning, which will pro- from flooding or helping the installing backflow preventers using a two-year grant from JP- vide a framework for municipal- county’s residents who are being and storm drains,” Kitchen said. Morgan Chase to assess poten- ities to create disaster models ith the goal of working impacted by economic chal- The plan will not be designed tial risks that local communities and mitigation strategies. on resiliency efforts lenges,” said Ron Kitchen. The to tell local municipalities what face from extreme weather and So what does this work mean Wwith municipalities and Citrus County Commissioner is to do. Instead, it will include sea level rise, and define new for Citrus County residents? companies around the area, Cit- a member and former Chair of recommendations to consider strategies and policies to in- “As we see more extreme rus County is a member of the the TBRPC. and other information that gov- crease affordable, resilient weather events and flooding in Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency The Regional Planning Coun- ernments around the region can housing development and our area, we can see why resil- Coalition, which made good cil has participated in a number use in deciding what priorities redevelopment. iency needs to be top of mind,” progress in 2020 toward making of resiliency related initiatives fit their communities. The Resilience and Energy Kitchen said. “And beyond west-central Florida more resil- that involve Citrus County over The TBRPC is also involved in Assessment of Communities and events like last year’s named ient to extreme weather and sea the past several years, including a number of other resiliency re- Housing (REACH) Initiative is storms, Sally and Eta, we also level rise. an economic impact analysis of lated programs: working to integrate affordable need to make our county more The three-year-old coalition, a transportation and land use im- n A project called Resilient housing, neighborhoods and resilient to economic challenges group of 31 area municipalities pacts related to the extension of Tampa Bay, one of 11 throughout community redevelopment into — whether they are tied to the and more than 90 private-sector the Suncoast Parkway through the country, assessed the resil- area climate vulnerability as- COVID-19 pandemic, or related companies, held the first resil- Citrus County. By recommend- ience and reliability of Tampa sessments, and resilience and to such events as the closing of iency summit of its kind in our ing specific land-use scenarios Bay’s transportation system, sustainability planning. the Crystal River nuclear power region in January 2020. Over two along the route, the analysis was finding that nearly one in five of n The Clear Sky Tampa Bay facility. days, the coalition established designed to help the county de- Tampa Bay area’s roadways are project is creating a toolkit for “As elected officials, we want priorities for area-wide issues to rive economic benefits beyond highly or moderately vulnerable integrating disaster risk and re- to hear about what resiliency ef- be included in a Regional Resil- simply having more service sta- to storms, sea level rise, and siliency into planning of solar forts matter to you, so we can iency Action Plan. tions and convenience stores. heavy precipitation. energy sites and storage make priorities for our local This year, the coalition will Later this year, the Regional n The Project Phoenix model, facilities. neighborhoods and business turn these regional resiliency Planning Council will hold showing the potential impacts of The project, one of eight areas. Also, look for information priorities into actionable ideas cross-jurisdiction workshops a Category 5 hurricane on our around the country, is creating a about an open forum the Re- for local municipalities with the and public input sessions to de- area, was updated in 2020. Proj- regional technical and eco- gional Planning Council is plan- help of the Tampa Bay Regional fine consensus on the objectives ect Phoenix’s trainings teach nomic framework for consider- ning for the fall, as the council Planning Council (TBRPC), and actions for the plan. business owners how to prepare ing the risks from disasters and shares details of its action plan which is tasked with moving the “We expect the plan to include for a disaster, through actions other resilience factors in plan- for input.” coalition’s work forward. recommendations on everything like creating continuity plans, ning area sites for solar energy. “We all need to do our part to from making our area’s high- evaluating insurance needs, de- n The Tampa Bay Regional Veronica Kampschroer is the make Citrus County more resil- ways better able to withstand veloping human resource plans, Planning Council and five other public information officer for the ient, whether it’s taking steps to extreme weather, to mitigating and protecting the business’ regional planning councils Citrus County Board of County better protect low-lying areas neighborhood flooding by property and facilities. around Florida will be working Commissioners.

Food PROGRAMS FOOD PANTRIES and Thursday, 700 N. Citrus — 9:30 a.m. to noon the sec- North Oak Baptist Church in from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. the store parking lot at Daystar Ave. Call 352-795-3367. ond and fourth Tuesdays Citrus Springs. Remaining in third Monday monthly. This is Life Center, 6751 W. Gulf-to- n Daystar Life Center — n The First Lutheran monthly, 1501 SE U.S. 19. their cars, people can enter not a fundraiser and there is Lake Highway, Crystal River, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday Church of Inverness Food Call 352-795-2259. at the Citrus Springs Boule- no charge. Come be our and from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednes- through Friday (excluding hol- Pantry is open to all from n Suncoast Baptist Church vard entrance. They will be guest(s). We care and you days at the Homosassa Lions idays), 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, — food pantry open for bread met with a person bringing are important to us. All ages Club, 3705 S. Indiana Ter- Highway, Crystal River. 352- Wednesday and Thursday. distribution from 7 to 9 a.m. them a bag of essential non- are welcome. Peace Lutheran race, Homosassa. 795-8668. Food for dogs and For information, call Wednesdays, and the second food items, which could in- Church (“The Church on the n Free hot meals are avail- cats may also be available. 352-726-1637. Wednesday monthly is distri- clude toilet paper, paper Hill”) is at 7201 U.S. 41 South able Monday through Friday Other assistance available. A n Living Water Ministries bution of bread and vegeta- towels, personal hygiene in Dunnellon (at the corner of for clients ages 60-plus at the community service resource. — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, bles from 7 to 9 a.m. at 5310 items and other supplies U.S. 41 and State Road 40). following community centers. n First Baptist Church of 4021 N. Lecanto Highway, in S. Suncoast Blvd., Homo- based on availability. As cars For more information, call the Call to reserve your first meal Homosassa Life Care Center the Beverly Plaza. Call sassa Springs. Open to Ho- continue around the drive, the church at 352-489-5881. as a visitor: Central Citrus — 9 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays 352-270-8886. mosassa residents only. For food pantry crew waits with n The Salvation Army of- Community Center at 2804 and Thursdays for bread dis- n Our Lady of Fatima — information, call 352-621- pre-assembled bags of food fers free hot meals from 4 to 5 tribution at 10540 W. Yulee 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday 3008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. items. Cars then exit onto Elk- p.m. Tuesdays in the thrift See FOOD/Page A8 Drive, Homosassa. Homo- through Friday, 604 U.S. 41 Tuesday or Wednesday and cam Boulevard. There is no sassa residents may receive S., open to needy residents of ask for Clara. charge for these ministries 2100-0215 MCRN a bag of canned and dry Floral City, Hernando and In- n Homosassa First United and all are welcome. North goods once a month. Call verness. Call 352-726-1707. Methodist Church Bread of Oak Baptist Church is located PUBLIC NOTICE BY 352-628-3858. We Care Mo- n Saint Margaret’s Episco- Life Pantry — 8 to 11 a.m. at 9324 N. Elkcam Blvd. in bile Pantry is at the church on pal Church hosts a food pan- Thursdays in fellowship hall. Citrus Springs. Call 352-489- CITRUS COUNTY the first Thursday of every try from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 Bag of groceries with bread, 1688 for more information. HOUSING SERVICES month from 9-11 a.m. a.m. Tuesdays and Wednes- meat and produce available n The St. Vincent de Paul n A food pantry is provided days at 114 N. Osceola Ave. for Homosassa residents Society of St. Thomas the DIVISION by St. Timothy Lutheran in downtown Inverness. For once a month. Call Apostle Church Food Pantry Church and Life Tree Church information, call 352-628-4083. is open on Tuesdays from Under the State Housing Initiatives from 9:30 a.m. to noon every 352-726-3153. n Serving our Savior 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Tuesday at Life Tree Church Partnership Program (SHIP) n The Citrus County Veter- (SOS) — 8:30 to 11 a.m. church is located on U.S. 19, Citrus County Board of County at 1501 SE U.S. 19, Crystal ans Coalition’s food pantry, for Thursdays at Good Shepherd approximately 1/2 mile south River. Call 352-403-1498. veterans and their families, Lutheran Church, 439 E. Nor- of the Cardinal Street inter- Commissioners announces the following n St. Anne’s Episcopal operates from 9 a.m. to noon vell Bryant Highway, Her- section. The pantry provides housing program Church — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and the first and nando. This is a drive-thru bagged canned goods, and availability of funding. Tuesday, Wednesday and third Thursdays (excluding food pantry. Clients are al- non-perishable food items Thursday in the administration holidays) at 1801 N. Paul lowed to come every other and food staples for people building, 9870 W. Fort Island 2021 SHIP ALLOCATION OF Drive in Inverness, just west week. SOS is an equal oppor- facing temporary hardship APPROXIMATELY Trail, Crystal River. Call of U.S. 41, on Independence tunity provider. Email sos- and living within parish bound- 352-795-2176. Highway. The pantry offers a [email protected] aries. To be eligible, clients $30,000 (A MAXIMUM OF $10,000 PER UNIT) n Citrus United Basket variety of dry, canned and fro- n Calvary Church — must present photo ID. Call (CUB) — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. zen goods (cereals, rice, 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, 352-628-3366. Emergency RENTAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION Monday through Friday, 1201 canned vegetables, soups 2728 E. Harley St., Inverness. help with utility shut-offs, pre- Parkside Ave., Inverness, to OR REHABILITATION STRATEGY and meats) for veterans in Photo ID and proof of Citrus scriptions and other emer- This strategy will provide funding for the assist Citrus County residents need. For food assistance, County residency are re- gency services are provided. facing temporary hardship. call Food Pantry Director Trish quired. Visitors can receive Volunteers are available from purchase of new construction housing, Call 352-344-2242 or go on- Hendry at 352-857-1171, see food once per month. Calvary 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday the purchase of existing housing, and the line to citrusunitedbasket.org. a member at one of CCVC’s Church is an equal opportu- through Thursday. rehabilitation of, or additions to, existing n We Care Food Pantry — flea markets, or ask a volun- nity provider. n Rivers of Life Restoration housing that is group home housing. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday teer during food pantry hours. n Calvary Chapel of Inver- Ministry Inc. operates the Priority goes to Special Needs housing and Thursday, 5259 W. Cardi- n Our Lady of Grace Cath- ness — Free bagged grocer- Seven Loaves Food and groups as noted in Section 420.0004, nal St., Homosassa. If you olic Church — 10 to 11 a.m. ies available from noon to 2 Clothing Pantry at Helping need help, come sign up. The the third Tuesday monthly, p.m. Thursdays at 960 S. U.S. Hands Thrifty Treasures, Florida Statues, including, adult persons pantry gives away meat, dairy, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Call 41. 352-726-1480. Calvary 9699 W. Fort Island Trail, with a disabling condition, young adults produce, personal care items 352-746-2144. Church is an equal opportu- Crystal River. The free-to-all formerly in foster care, survivors of and more. Assistance is also n St. Margaret’s Episcopal nity provider. Food Pantry is now open from domestic violence, and applicants available for SNAP. Medicare, Church — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. n Floral City First Baptist noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Medicaid and Access Florida receiving SSI or a disability benefit. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Church — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 863-666-4129 for more Provided the Special Needs Strategy is assistance is temporarily sus- Call 352-726-3153. Feed My the third Thursday monthly. information. pended due to COVID-19. Sheep is closed until further Proof of residency required. met. This strategy funds non- n First Baptist Church of notice. n Food and non-food items FREE MEALS homeownership housing initiatives. This Crystal River — 10 a.m. to n First Presbyterian are available from 10 a.m. to n Peace Lutheran Church strategy is not restricted to geographical 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday Church of Crystal River noon every fourth Saturday at offers a free community meal location, but must be located within WE ARE OPEN! Citrus County. JACKPOTS INCREASE WEEKLY I For a Day or Night of Fun Applications will be accepted at the EVERY MONDAY 19 Doors open at 12:00pm with and to Meet New Friends. Citrus County Resource Center, Housing games starting at 1:00pm. Services Division, 2804 W. Marc Come Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida, 34461, effective Friday, February 26 through 000ZQ5J Elks Lodge #2522 and Play! Friday, March 12, 2021. 3575 E. Lake Place, Hernando Phone 352-726-2027 The application can also be found on-line at MAD HATTER, COVERALL AND OTHERS. B To place your Bingo ads, Public Invited • SMOKE FREE https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/ Soft drinks available and snacks: 10 community_services/housing_services/ Free coffee & a hotdog. 9203147 call 563-5592 ship_programs/index.php 000ZIQX Citrus Springs KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WE ARE OPEN FOR BINGO! For more information pertaining to SHIP 352/746-6921 Doors open at 4 PM - Bingo begins at 6 pm programs, please contact Tammy Harris, Located County Rd. 486 & Pine Cone • Lecanto, FL Housing Services Director or Michelle Alford, 000ZQ5K

BINGO 000ZQ5I Citrus Springs Community Center (1/2 Mile East of County Rd. 491) 1570 W. Citrus Springs Boulevard Smoke-Free Environment Housing Coordinator at (352) 527-7520. FREE Coffee & Tea New $15 BINGO Package! BEST TV Monitors for Your Convenience BINGO BEGINS 1/10/21! ~ Sandwiches & Snacks ~ Includes: 1 to 6 papers, 2 yellow, 2 red, PACKAGE It is unlawful to discriminate on the basis AND 2 purple Jackpots! BEST Doors Open at 12:30pm BINGO RESUMES PRICES of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, Bingo Begins at 1:30pm Oct. 16 th at 6pm! MASKS REQUIRED Fridays only to start! marital or familial status, national origin Limited Food Available (No Grill Items) • Stinger Jackpot Special (max payout $1,199) We will follow COVID-19 Guidelines. or handicap in the award application BINGO GAMES PLAYED POT-O-GOLD • Jackpots $250 (based on attendance) 2 nd & 4 th SUNDAY EACH MONTH! WINNER ALL PAPER BINGO PRIZES process for eligible housing. TAKES ALL $ $ — FOOD CONCESSION • FREE COFFEE & TEA — Food/Snack/Drink Concession 50 TO 250 Where Friends & Fun = Winners! PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT HOMOSASSA LIONS CLUB HOUSE • RT. 490 • 628-2461 000ZSAA A8 Monday, February 15, 2021 Local Citrus County (FL) Chronicle We Care mobile pantry schedule of locations In 2019, We Care began taking food into the community at strategic loca- tions. In 2021, their program has ex- Connolly ’ s Sod panded to 10 locations each month in an effort to make it easier for people & Lawn Service who need assistance with food. Here is the schedule for the remain- der of February. All We Care mobile pantries are free and open to the public. n Feb. 13: 7 a.m. at We Care, 5259 W. Cardinal St., Homosassa. n Feb. 16: 9 a.m. at Old Chassahow- itzka Fire Station, 10300 S. Riviera Drive, Homosassa. n Feb. 18: 10 a.m. at the New Church Without Walls, 300 S. Kensing- ton Ave., Lecanto. n Feb. 20: 10 a.m. at Independent House of God Church of the Living God, 557 NE Second Ave., Crystal River. n Feb. 23: 9 a.m. at Beverly Hills 5% off signed contracts Civic Association, 1 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. of $3,000 or more from now until 3/31/21 n Feb. 24: 10 a.m. at Red Level Bap- tist Church, 11025 W. Dunnellon Road, Crystal River, FL 34428 n Feb. 25: 10 a.m. at the New Church Without Walls, 300 S. Kensing- MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle file Sodding, Lawn In this photo from Nov. 24, 2020, volunteers ton Ave., Lecanto. direct cars through a line for food pick-up during n Feb. 27: 7 a.m. at We Care, 5259 the We Care Food Pantry mobile food pantry in W. Cardinal St., Homosassa. Beverly Hills. — From staff reports Maintenance

once a week, families are only eligible for food & S pring Clean Ups FOOD once a month. Call 352-628-9087 or Continued from Page A7 352-302-9925. n Inglesia Comunidad Cristiana Nuevo ReSods, Sodding & Lawn Maintenance Available Comienzo (New Beginnings Church) sponsors W. Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto (352-527- a food giveaway at 10 a.m. every second and 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH FLORIDA LAWNS 5993; West Citrus Community Center at 8940 fourth Wednesday morning at Shepherd’s W. Veterans Drive in Homosassa (352-795- Way Community Church, 965 N. Lecanto 3831); East Citrus Community Center at 9907 Highway, Lecanto. This is drive-thru pre- Sod Sold By E. Gulf-to-Lake Highway in Inverness (352- bagged groceries. For more information, call 344-9666); and at the historic Hernando 352-804-2263 (Espanol) or 352-527-9900 School on the corner of Florida Avenue and (English). The Pallet Or Parsons Point Road. n Hernando Seventh-day Adventist Church, n St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church’s Feed 1880 N. Trucks Ave., Hernando, provides food The Piece My Sheep outreach — 11:30 a.m. Wednes- distribution for needy families from 10 a.m. to days. Call 352-726-3153. 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday monthly. Call n Calvary Chapel of Inverness hosts a 352-212-5159. • Free soup kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every n Christ Christian Bible Ministry distributes Thursday, at 960 S. U.S. 41. All are welcome. food at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at 619 NE Second Estimates The meal includes soup, bread and dessert. St., Crystal River. Preparations are being For information, call 352-726-1480. made to provide a hot meal once a week. Call n • Licensed & Our Father’s Table — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 352-513-8065. p.m. the second, third, fourth and fifth Satur- n We Care Food Pantry hosts distributions Insured days monthly at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, twice a month in Homosassa at the Catholic 000ZRZE West Fort Island Trail. Call 352-795-2176. Charities Outreach Center. We Care also op- erates three mobile pantries. Once a month 352-634-1625 GIVEAWAYS the mobile pantry goes to Chasahowtizka Fire n El-Shaddai food ministries “brown bag of Station, First Baptist Church in Old Homo- 760 W. Hampshire Blvd. food” distribution is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sassa and First Baptist Church in Ozello. Corner of Hwy. 491 & Hampshire Blvd. Near Beverly Hills Tuesdays at Crystal River Church of God, Hours are 9-11 a.m. For information or to sign 2180 W. 12th Ave. Although food is distributed up, contact the office at 352-503-2079. (Fenced area next to Pine Springs Plaza) 000ZRI2 Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Opinion Monday, February 15, 2021 A9 Sound OFF Mail service in that construction zone. scallop season on they get fined COVID-19 cases. I think We don’t need to And the construction zone the Nature Coast OUND $1,000 a day. If this should have been very slow continues for another four of Florida and the S they finish ahead addressed. belong to MPO I’m calling Sound Off in or five years, so it’s not day was sunny OFF of time, they get (Re the Monday, Jan. 25, reference to our United over yet. with light winds extra money. The Barge canal needs 2021, front-page story, States Postal Service. I from the south- one in Homo- some boat ramps “County backs transporta- Left-turn lane, no had an item I was sup- east. My brother sassa was an ab- (Re the Sunday, Jan. tion projects,” “$250,000 posed to receive back on signal is dangerous and I and our solute disgrace. It 24, 2021, front-page ‘fair share’ contributed to Dec. 22, was when it was I’m calling about the wives just arrived CALL should not have story): The “Ditch of Hernando-Citrus planning supposed to be delivered. traffic fatalities in the “Hot at the brand-new happened. Dreams” has been waiting organization”): Incredu- According to tracking, it Corner” (Friday, Jan. 22, Nature Coast boat 563-0579 Support 50 years for some boat lous! Mr. Kinnard, along just arrived in Jacksonville 2021). One of the most ramps on the ramps to be put on its with the county commis- almost a month later — dangerous intersections in Cross Florida the local shores. The water may be sioners, thinks we have to one month to get from Inverness is heading on Barge Canal north of Crys- businesses too cool for the manatees, spend a quarter of a mil- Maryland to Jacksonville, tal River. Ramps 8 and 10 lion of our hard-earned tax (State Road) 44 East, Regarding Mr. Mulli- but the location is ideal when it was supposed to which is also called Main were open, so we backed for Nature Coast boaters. dollars to some other be delivered on Dec. 22. up to ramp 8 for a quick gan’s comments about county for some bogus Street at this point, and the critics in Citrus Since this canal is within Unbelievable. trying to make a left turn start out onto the water. the borders of Citrus planning department. People were happy and County complaining What do they do? Oh well, Trucks speeding onto (U.S.) 41 North. about not getting enough County, the BOCC should There’s a left-turn lane, but laughing and eager to get be making plans for some they look at what the down Maylen out on the water to see stores, and abandoned state’s going to do and no left-turn signal. Do you shopping centers (Sun- boat ramps on this old I noticed this morning, realize how long you have what the Gulf of Mexico ditch. then they tell you what the had to offer today. The day, Jan. 24, 2021, Page state’s going to do. Well, Tuesday morning (Jan. 19, to sit there waiting for an C1): You know, there’s a 2021), I saw the sheriff’s opening of oncoming traf- years of boat ramp tur- Adverse effects we don’t need to belong to moil were behind us. So, reason that happens and this MPO and that coun- office was giving tickets fic heading west on (S.R.) the reason it happens is information out on (State Road) 44 in 44? What is the point of hats off to those great ty’s asking for us to give we, as a county, don’t (Re the Jan. 24, 2021, the school zone, which having a left-turn lane people at the BOCC that them money. Well, how did support a lot of the local Page C3 “Hot Corner: was good. But I wonder without a left-turn signal? made the Nature Coast they manage to get along businesses. We had an In- Vaccinations”): Someone why we have trucks on Do the people that de- boat ramps happen. so far? And what does the sight Credit Union in inquired in the Sunday Maylen Avenue, next to the signed the roadways and money go for? It goes for Driving with a Crystal River that had to Sound Off about adverse Seven Rivers school, going traffic lights ever actually government employees. close shop for lack of effects to the first round 50 mph downhill with a use the roadways that they cellphone That’s what it goes for. Do support and we have a of vaccines administered full load of sand in the design? How could you I would like to make a we need it? No. Will it ben- wonderful Laredo Taco in Citrus County. The CDC dump truck in a 25 mph have a left-turn lane at one comment on someone efit our county? No. Why Company in Inverness, does not break down ad- zone and you never see of the busiest intersec- driving and looking at their are the county commis- which serves great food at verse events by county, any police. Seems like the tions on (S.R.) 44 East and cellphone, causing an acci- sioners even considering a great price, and I don’t but that information is risk of somebody getting no safe way to turn left dent and endangering the this boondoggle of a see a lot of support for it, available on the CDC web- killed at that location onto (U.S.) 41 North? lives of others. That’s reck- waste of our money? They either. So I don’t see why site at wonder.cdc.gov. would be kind of high if There’s no turn arrow. It less endangerment when act like it’s their money. any big company would There is a section for the the trucks can’t stop in a makes no sense because you take your eyes off of It’s our money. I say forget want to take a chance and vaccine adverse event re- hurry and ram into some- oncoming traffic never the road and look at some- the MPO. We need to come into a county that porting system. As of body delivering their ends. thing else. I know we have tighten our belts a little bit doesn’t support its local Sunday evening in the schoolchildren there. I’d to glance at the rearview around here. I notice no businesses. United States and its ter- like to ask Sheriff Prender- I don’t buy cards mirror and we have to relief went to any of the ritories, there were just gast, why the disparity? but donate money glance at the side mirror They should be citizens of this county over 7,800 adverse events because someone could during the COVID epi- To the person who wearing masks recorded, with 338 of How many be coming up to sideswipe demic — not one dime. No stated, “Not sending cards them in Florida; 148 of wore masks? us. I have had two cars to- I’m calling about the tax cuts, no credits — in is just lazy” (in Sound Off, the adverse effects re- taled from me here in two picture that you have in fact, tax increases. But I’m responding to Sound Friday, Jan. 22, 2021): I ported for the United years in my 70s. I survived Saturday’s front page of they have ($250,000) to Off (about the Thursday, stopped sending cards States was 148 deaths, for seven years because the Sports Section (Jan. give to another county for Jan. 21, 2021, Citrus and instead donated what and in Florida, there were God is good, but the reper- 23, 2021). It appears to some bogus transporta- County COVID-19 update). I would spend on stamps eight deaths. That infor- cussions from those live be a high school basket- tion department. I say Well, here is the quote — and cards to a charity. I mation is updated regu- with me until today — a ball game and I’m won- “no” and the people I’d like to know this — you also have arthritis in my larly by the CDC, but broken back, a broken leg, dering why the should say “no” and let say, “55 new positive wrist and it is very difficult anyone can check the head injuries, neck inju- commissioners or the the people in power know cases were reported in Cit- to write in cards. And to data on the vaccine ad- ries. ... But when people school board hasn’t done what they want — no rus County.” OK, so out of receive a card without a verse event reporting sys- go to looking at their cell- something about this. waste of our funds. 55, how many of those handwritten “Hi,” or at tem. People can also phones, it’s time to turn There is approximately 15 were actually wearing least “Hope you’re doing report their adverse reac- your driver’s license in and people sitting in the I appreciate masks? I’ll bet you the well,” to me, is not good tions to the COVID vac- just stay home on your stands, no social distanc- CDC wouldn’t tell you that. enough. Again, it has noth- cine or any other vaccine the truth cellphone. ... Listen, peo- ing and they’re not wear- Why is that? Out of 55, I’d ing to do with laziness. through that website. You As always, the editor’s ple, when you’re in a car, ing any masks. This is just like to know how many do not have to wait for a notes are very appreci- What about the don’t get in a hurry. Have why, one of the reasons were actually wearing doctor’s office to report it ated, because the truth a good day and stay safe. that Citrus County is masks. Or was all 55 not folks in the way? going up in their for you. does matter. wearing masks? I would re- (Re the Friday, Jan. 22, Vaccine plan ally like to know that. But 2021, front-page story, not working yet, the CDC, I bet you, “Board OKs Cardinal would not give you the an- plan”): Just curious. I see My husband and I are swer to that ... the new plan for the Cardi- very upset. We went to the Editor’s note: The CDC nal intersection for the park this morning, sat in a doesn’t keep stats on who parkway. What about the long line of cars approach- wears a mask. folks that’s living in those ing it and at 8:30, just as I didn’t see areas? Will they be forced we drove by the entrance, off their property like all we heard the announce- any signs the others that were in the ment that all the vaccines I’d like to compliment way of the great parkway? had been used. That was the Chronicle on publish- at 8:30. The park was sup- ing the article about the No retailers posed to start with them visitors center (Page A3, will come at 9 o’clock. So I don’t know what went wrong or Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021), I’m sorry, but I really what they did, but it’s not but I’d also like to point don’t see any big real re- working for us. My hus- out to the city of Inverness tailers wanting to build band’s 91, I’m 83 and this that I don’t see a single down there on Cardinal is the second time we’ve sign that indicates on the down there in no-man’s tried a place for the vac- roads that there is a visi- land. tors center even in Inver- cine. There’s got to be a ness. I drive by it at least It’s bad planning better plan in Citrus every other week going to County. So, governor and one of the parks that are by the city whoever else, get your act beautiful, but no signs to I’m calling Sound Off in together and help us be- tell there is a visitors reference to (the Friday, fore we have another center. Jan. 22, 2021, front-page super-spreader. story), “Inverness to allow Call center idea alcohol sales at train depot.” My, my, my, now Canal would have makes sense we have gray areas. No al- been a benefit This is to Mr. Lee Kane cohol is permitted in any I’m reading today’s in Crystal River in the Inverness parks whatso- Chronicle, Sunday (Jan. paper about setting up a ever, but now we’re going 24, 2021, the front-page vaccine call center. I think to make a loophole be- story, “‘Ditch of that is an excellent idea cause you built a building Dreams’”). It’s a shame because I’m 69, but and you can’t rent it out. that the Florida Barge there’s no way I’m going to So it’s bad planning on Canal never went through. go sit in a line. For one your behalf and now you It was a bad decision by thing, there’s too many want to sell alcoholic bev- everybody. I think it would people that might have it. I erages to draw people to have been a great thing. just want to thank you for the business. So my re- But the main reason I’m your (letter to the editor, sponse is: No, if you don’t calling is I hope that the Page A7, Thursday, Jan. bring alcoholic beverages mayor of Crystal River has 21, 2021). It makes a lot into a park, then you some say and some power of sense to me. should not be allowed to to (oversee) the construc- I see a lot of sell it there in the park. tion that’s going to go on You’re opening Pandora’s in the widening of (U.S.) deputies on US 19 box by allowing them to 19. The Wawa station (Re the Friday, Jan. 22, sell alcoholic beverages. should have been done; 2021, “Hot Corner: Traffic All this should have been it’s still not done. The Ho- Fatalities”): Wonder where taken into account when mosassa widening was a these callers are when the planning stages were complete disaster. It over- they drive their cars. I in about building this ran budget and it took two drive 10 miles of (U.S.) 19 building and what was to years longer than it was one way every day and I be sold there and so forth, supposed to take. There’s will see at least four sher- to see if it would really be something somewhere, iff’s deputies’ cars in that utilized or needed there. somehow that should be 10-mile stretch. Some- Apparently not, so it’s bad done about the construc- times I think there’s too planning as usual by Cit- tion people that widened many sheriff’s deputies rus County. these roads...... So before out there. Problem is the Editor’s note: The train they even start — this is to construction zones, the ri- depot was built decades the mayor of Crystal River diculous orange barrels ago. — stop the construction and the changing of lanes. Dreaming overruns and stop the ac- It’s ridiculous. That causes cidents. And, if you have more accidents. I’d like to of new ramps anything at all to say when see the Chronicle publish I had a dream last night. the contract comes up, if how many accidents were In that dream, it was they don’t finish on time, 000ZRRB “You cannot escape the responsibility Page A10 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021 of tomorrow by evading it today.” President Abraham Lincoln

OpinionCitrus County Chronicle CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE LETTERS to the Editor meat and dairy. My plant-based EDITORIAL BOARD Hold Trump OPINIONS INVITED diet helps reduce chronic dis- Gerry Mulligan...... publisher accountable n Viewpoints depicted in political eases, environmental degrada- cartoons, columns or letters do Curt Ebitz citizen member ...... Our senators, Rick Scott not necessarily represent the tion, and animal abuse. Mac Harris...... citizen member and Marco Rubio, could care opinion of the editorial board. Countless reports have linked less about this opinion, and n consumption of animal prod- Rebecca Martin...... citizen member Groups or individuals are calling them, in my humble invited to express their opinions ucts with risk of heart failure, Jeff Bryan...... managing editor opinion, is simply a waste of in a letter to the editor. stroke, cancer and other dis- F o u n d e d Brian LaPeter...... assistant managing editor time. 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These actions vent the legal and peaceful phone numbers will not be go against what I believe. transfer of power, incited by published or given out. Lent offers an opportunity to PRESIDENTS’ DAY then-POTUS Donald J. n We reserve the right to edit honor Jesus’ powerful message Trump. It was quite a show letters for length, libel, fairness of compassion and love for all and one the entire American and good taste. living beings, stop subsidizing public witnessed. We watched n Letters must be no longer than the meat industry, and choose it unfold, from Trump’s call to 400 words, and writers will be a nonviolent plant-based diet. limited to four letters per month. action to the breaching of the It’s a diet that goes back to The Capitol. Five people died. n SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, Bible (Genesis I:29) and ob- Remember past 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., served in the Garden of Eden. Enough is enough. Or maybe Crystal River, FL 34429; or it’s not in the alternative uni- email to letters@chronicle Enter “plant-based Lent” in verse of QAnons, Confeder- online.com. Google and explore hundreds ates, and Nazis. Trump needs meat-free recipes. accomplishments to be held accountable for his the basis of age. If everything actions if rule of law is to pre- Cecil Casterelli that government pays for is vail. The Senate must vote to socialism, does this mean that Crystal River make this happen. you do not want your garbage The American electorate collected by the city? By this I’m leaving the of great leaders gave Trump the thumbs down. definition, government itself Republican Party He provided not one shred of is a socialist entity, because evidence to support his steal every government official is a I’m a registered Republican “I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue claims. Those claims were for the last time in my life. enough to maintain what I consider the most envi- government employee. Paying laughed out of the courts. In taxes in exchange for govern- I’m a firm believer in fiscal able of all titles, the character of an honest man.” fact, Trump was the one at- ment services is not responsibility and border se- — George Washington, first president of the United States. tempting to rig the election by socialism. curity. I even believe in gun strong-arming state officials The following is a quote ownership with common to change actual vote counts. eorge Washington’s accomplishments of many from Harry Truman. In it, he sense regulations to protect Florida senators Rick Scott us from the challenged among quote, which is still presidents before us as we is not identifying himself as a and Marco Rubio have thus us. relevant today, should grow as a human society and socialist. He is merely decry- G far supported this former But I draw the line at trying ing the false accusations inspire us all as we observe realize the wrongs of our president in this attempt at to overthrow our government. Presidents’ Day. past. which call it something that it violent overthrow of the duly is not. I know this may seem picky to Today, we recognize the No person is perfect and elected government. Although “Socialism is a scare word some of my fellow Republi- highly unlikely, they can still legacies of two of America’s our great leaders certainly that they have hurled at every cans, to which I respond, this redeem themselves. The en- most famous statesmen: had flaws. To denigrate them advance the people have is total insanity. tire public of the United George Washington and for their human flaws does a made. Socialism is what they States was witness to this an- Abraham Lincoln. Although disservice to their lifetime called public power. Social- Barry Stine archy. Not that they care what these two are the most recog- achievements and their his- ism is what they called Social Homosasssa we think, but if Senate Re- nize leaders, Presidents’ toric contributions to the Security. Socialism is what publicans call it a rose, it will they called farm price sup- Day, a federal founding and still stink. We all saw it. We all ports. Socialism is what they holiday observed preservation of know what we saw. We all re- Get ready for a called bank deposit insur- on the third Mon- THE ISSUE: our republic. To member it. We are now all ance. Socialism is what they bumpy ride day of February condemn them by watching our leadership and Presidents’ Day. called the growth of free and If I’m not mistaken, Joe yearly, is now today’s moral hoping they will do what is independent labor organiza- Biden called for unity, for the right. popularly seen as OUR OPINION: standards is a tions. Socialism is their name end of partisanship leading a day to recog- self-centered ho- for anything that helps all of up to his election and he still A day to reflect nize the lives and lier than thou ar- Tony Ostrander the people. When the Repub- seems to imply that he wants achievements of on and honor the rogance. Our Crystal River lican candidate inscribes the these things, all the while is- all of America’s lives of our past national history, slogan ‘down with socialism’ suing over 40 presidential chief executives presidents. and the men and False accusations on the banner of his ‘great proclamations killing thou- and is tradition- women who crusade,’ that’s not what he sand upon thousands of high ally viewed as a shaped it, are the of socialism means at all. What he really paying jobs, shutting down a time of patriotic celebration foundation not only of our Socialism is a system under means is down with progress. goodly portion of the oil and gas industry, calling for the and remembrance. past and present, but also which the government owns Down with Franklin Roos- evelt’s New Deal. That’s all end of construction of the Presidents’ Day is a time our future. Celebrating them and controls the means of production, the means of de- that he means.” border wall, all but guaran- to put aside the division that is celebrating America. teeing the closing of thou- is stewing in the country and All these men had at least livery and the allocation of labor. Business decisions are William Collins sands of businesses with his reflect on the good things the one thing in common: the de- made by government officials, Invernesss call for a $15 minimum wage. country stands for and the sire to make the county bet- not by private citizens. Pri- Yes, elections have conse- presidents who have led us ter. Some succeeded more vate enterprise is not al- A plant-based diet quences and the consequence to greatness. than others. lowed. The former Soviet of the last election is to re- President Washington led Given our nation’s politi- Union, Cuba, and China is healthy turn our government to those our country to freedom, and cal strife, we should reflect under Chairman Mao are the I miss Mardi Gras. I miss who would overregulate us, while we’ve fallen short, on the legacies of Washing- only nations of which I am being in crowds on Fat Tues- stifle small business, reenter international agreements det- we’ve certainly made strides ton and Lincoln to serve as a aware that had that system of day. I’m hoping for a speedy rimental to our national in- in learning from our mis- reminder of what binds us government, and they predict- recovery from the pandemic so we can all congregate terest and start us further takes. President Lincoln de- together as people. ably were totally unsuccessful. again. down the path to higher taxes livered the Emancipation While we celebrate Presi- Most nations that today After Fat Tuesday, Lent be- for the least able to pay with Proclamation as well as dents’ Day, let’s take a mo- refer to themselves as social- gins. Lent is the 40-day period more government intrusion pushed and signed legisla- ment to reflect on some of ist have governments that are before Easter when Chris- into our daily lives. tion to abolish slavery in the the strengths these men had very similar to our own. For tians stop eating meat and Hang on folks, get ready for U.S. that made our country great: example, they provide medi- dairy in remembrance of a bumpy ride these next few We should recognize their character, integrity, leader- cal care and education to all Jesus’ 40 days of reflection. years! achievements as pivotal ship, humility, self-confi- of their citizens, while we As a Christian, Lent has leaders in our history. dence, and the power to provide it only to some. This meaning to me. David W. Martin Time is skewing the proud inspire others. is blatant discrimination on For me, I already don’t eat Hernando

No rocks, just Social Security. You’ve got to be sheriff’s de- a lovely time. I see Duke En- that. I hope they find them soon. kidding me. No, if they get an partment and OUND ergy has the citizens of Florida questions increase, it should be the same law enforce- S on their minds, knowing that Service animal (Re the Saturday, Jan. 16, equivalent to what Social Secu- ment going OFF we’re having a $1,400 stimu- shouldn’t be in cart 2021, Page A14, Grace Notes rity got or a little less than what after the big lus check maybe coming, but This is in reference to the column, titled, “Let’s all drop Social Security got. If Social Se- drug dealers, yet with all the other problems Sound Off in Sunday’s paper our rocks”): There was an excel- curity got a 4% raise, then Duke not the small- — the people who can’t pay where the individual that was lent article by Nancy Kennedy Energy should get maybe 2%. time users. their rent and everything else upset about her or his service about dropping rocks — our This is totally ridiculous. I say You need to — they want an increase. This CALL animal being asked to leave a rocks of hate — because throw- no, don’t let them have it. It’s a get them is very nice. Thank you very store (on Jan. 17, 2021, Page ing rocks doesn’t change minds. pandemic. Do not raise the in- where it hurts 563-0579 much, Duke. C2, “Dog in shopping cart ...I’m not going to throw rocks, creases for electricity. — the big draws ire”). My question to but I will ask questions. wheels. Hit drug dealers Find the culprits soon this individual is: What is a I’m leaving up my (Re the Sunday, Jan. 17, service animal doing in a Do not raise the where it hurts shopping cart on a towel? electric rates holiday lights 2021, Page C2 editorial, “Sea (Re the Saturday, Jan. 16, Cow Statement,” “Manatee Coming from out of I’m calling Sound Off in refer- 2021, Page A10 editorial.) To Hi neighbors! I know the holi- abuse should not be tolerated”): ence to your article today, “Duke the “Citrus County needs a plan days are technically over and Like every animal lover, I’m sick state for vaccine rates could increase” (the front- on the drug epidemic”: Let’s I’m supposed to take my lights about the manatee. Maybe This is in reference to our page story, Saturday, Jan. 16, start with the sheriff’s depart- down. This has been a difficult somebody should start a go- COVID-19 vaccines. I know of 2021). They’re asking to review ment because the only way to year and I’m going to be differ- fundme page and I’m sure the someone that came from an- for a settlement to raise an in- put a big dent and really hurt it ent this year. animal lovers will raise so much other state from up North who crease. Really? We’re in a pan- is to get the major drug dealers Don’t raise rates money that one of those people came down here and got their demic, people are out of work out of Citrus County, not the lit- that did it will squeal on the COVID shot. They were in that and they want to raise the rates. tle people with a little metham- during pandemic other one, or maybe somebody line at the park. This person is On top of that, they want an in- phetamines or marijuana. They (Re the Saturday, Jan. 16, that was in the area who’d seen not a snowbird. This is not crease of from 1% to 6.5%. We have to go after the big hon- 2021, front-page story, “Duke it, because you know it had to right. Our commissioners need didn’t even get 6.5% from chos. ... It starts with the rates could increase”): This is take at least two people to do to step in and correct this.

THE CHRONICLE invites you to call “Sound Off” with your opinions about local subjects. You do not need to leave your name, and have less than a minute to record. COMMENTS will be edited for length, libel, personal or political attacks and good taste. Editors will cut libelous material. OPINIONS expressed are purely those of the callers. Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Opinion Monday, February 15, 2021 A11 Cardinal plan even file a complaint They may want to detour against the post office for all boaters that way. But utterly ridiculous your damage, nor can I it’s going to be a mess I wish to send kudos to contact the postmaster to once they bring the free- NOW OFFERING Karen Esty’s letter that file a complaint against way up here and this road was calling for reasonable the employee. You go to do construction. No better development in the paper it and it kicks it out. You time than to do it now, (Wednesday, Feb. 10, can’t file a claim and you commissioners. Come up Rapid 2021, Page A9). She has can’t even file a complaint and take a look at it and decades of education and against an employee. What adjust accordingly. This is knowledge in this scenario. is this coming to? Every- what you’re getting paid COVID-19 $ 00 She is one to be honored thing is computerized. for. Prior planning pre- and thanked for her knowl- vents bad performance. edge and I really appreci- Not taking the ated her letter because Testing that development down on OUND proper measures Cardinal sounds utterly ri- (Re the Feb. 8, 2021, 90 diculous. The examples S front-page story, “Beer, Make your appointment today they are using are from a OFF Bucs in bars,” “Local es- much-richer-economy area tablishments gear up for at www.gandrpharmacy.com and an area that could Super Sunday”): I read possibly sustain some- with disgust in the Sunday thing like that. But our paper interviews with bar Curbside service will be delivered to you economy in this county owners gleeful at the by our trained staff of pharmacists and nurses. will not sustain a develop- prospect of hosting ment like that, so you are COVID super-spreader dreaming of pies in the Super Bowl parties with sky. Thank you again, CALL big crowds and no masks, BETTER SERVICE, Karen Esty. either for the staff or the Give us the CARES patrons. One owner had LESS WAIT & SAME CO-PAY 563-0579 the gall to say the busi- money stats ness owners were taking I think it’s wonderful all appropriate measures. that Citrus County is get- Do something Since appropriate mea- ting its share of CARES about road sures would be limiting One Place Stands Out money. What I would like This is a heads-up to crowd size and having ev- the populace to know is our county commission- eryone wear masks, the truth is, she was taking what business or entity, by ers to do something about none of the appropriate For All Of Your name, is going to receive the road on Fort Island measures. ... it? How much are they Trail and (U.S.) 19. That going to receive? Why are traffic light on (U.S.) 19 Charge cyclists they considered applicable and Fort Island Trail has Pharmacy and for receiving the money? to be adjusted. You can to use the road And who, by name, the wait four traffic lights to I’m responding to Sound politician — by name, I turn left because people Off about the boat fees, don’t want the committee are coming out of the but I also think what we Personal Care Needs — takes the accountability shopping center going should do is start putting for allocating that money down Fort Island Trail. tags on these bicycles. YOUR LOCALLY OWNED to that particular entity? I The traffic going north- That’s a lot of revenue we think this is another fi- bound cannot get out on could be collecting on all asco, another COVID fi- the road. They should these bicycles. There’s a GG&R&R asco — unorganized, have a right-turn lane to bicycle rent shop that disorganized — in the rents bikes for these tour- PPHARMACYHARMACY go south on (U.S.) 19. CCaringaring ForFor YouYou & AboutAbout YouYou making. They should have a lane ists, so let’s put tags on Everything is going straight across those bikes and let them (U.S.) 19 over to the shop- pay a small fee. Let them Variety Of Medical Equipment & Supplies computerized ping center and a left- pay for the use of road- In reference to our turn-only lane going ways and the trails. I think United States Postal Ser- northbound. If you get a it’s only fair. Let them reg- Hernando/Citrus Hills 1298 E. Norvell Bryant Hwy. Unit D 419-8949 vice: They damaged my couple boaters with boats, ister the bicycles. I don’t item. It was supposed to you’re lucky to make it have a problem with that. Beverly Hills 3791 N. Lecanto Hwy. 527-3111 be insured for up to $100. through in five traffic Watch out for that Homosassa 5691 S. Suncoast Blvd. 628-0096 I go to put a claim in on- lights. And cutting down line and it’s outrageous to Three Sisters is the only squirrel We Accept all Medicare part D, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Caremark, Express Scripts Insurances & More. even find it. Then when shortcut. If they cut down How can a person not 000ZQB2 you do find it, it kicks you Three Sisters to go down see a fox squirrel on a 25 out. You fill it out and then to the traffic light, they mph street? What the WWW.GANDRPHARMACY.COM it kicks it out. You cannot can get up onto (U.S.) 19. heck?

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Associated Press Ice clings to the spines of a prickly pear cactus Saturday, Feb. 13, in Midland, Texas. Sub- freezing temperatures are expected in all of Texas, according to the National Weather Service, and snowfall totals of up to 8 inches are forecast in the Dallas area. Winter weather blankets the US

Jamie Stengle Associated Press Associated Press People draw hearts with their cellphones flashlights in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya Moscow, Russia, DALLAS — Wintry Sunday, Feb. 14. When the team of jailed Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny announced a protest in a new format, urging people to come out to weather was forecast for their residential courtyards on Sunday and shine their cellphone flashlights, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of much of the U.S. on Sun- nationwide demonstrations, the new protest format looked to some like a retreat. But not to Russian authorities, who moved vigorously to extinguish day, with freezing tem- the illuminated protests planned for Sunday. peratures expected to dip as snow falls as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast. Pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests light up Russian cities as officials react “Typically, we just don’t have quite this much cold air in place Daria Litvinova prisoners, according to OVD-Info, part of major uprisings around the discussion” on state TV, said Maria that far south,” said Associated Press a human rights group that moni- world. State news agencies cited Pevchikh, head of investigations at Marc Chenard, a meteo- tors political arrests. unnamed sources as saying a ter- Navalny’s Foundations for Fight- rologist with the Na- MOSCOW — Supporters of im- The group said security guards rorist group was plotting attacks ing Corruption. tional Weather Service’s prisoned Russian opposition at Moscow State University re- during unapproved mass protests. Pevchikh credited Navalny’s lat- Weather Prediction leader Alexei Navalny came out to corded the names of people leav- The suppression attempts rep- est expose for the sudden surge in Center. residential courtyards and shined ing a dormitory to take part in a resent a change of tactics for Rus- attention. His foundation’s two- The storm has their cellphone flashlights Sunday flashlight rally there. sian authorities, who used ignore hour video alleging that a lavish prompted officials in in a display of unity, despite efforts When Navalny’s first team Navalny. palace on Black Sea was built for Houston, where tem- by Russian authorities to extin- urged people to come out to the Kremlin-controlled TV chan- Putin through corruption has been peratures were in the guish the illuminated protests. cellphone protests, many re- nels used to not report about pro- watched over 111 million times on 70s (20s Celsius) earlier Navalny’s team sent photos of sponded with jokes and skepti- tests called by Navalny. Russian YouTube since Jan. 19. this week, to advise resi- small groups with lit-up cell- cism. After two weekends of President Vladimir Putin has The video went up two days dents to prepare for phones in cities from Siberia to nationwide demonstrations, the never mentioned his most promi- after Navalny was arrested upon power outages and haz- the Moscow region. It was unclear new protest format looked to some nent critic by name. State news returning to Russia from Germany, ardous roads that could how many people participated like a retreat. agencies referred to the anti-cor- where he spent five months recov- be similar to those expe- overall. Yet Russian officials spent days ruption investigator as “a blogger” ering from a nerve-agent poison- rienced in the wake of a No arrests were immediately re- trying to blacken the protests. Offi- in the rare stories when they did ing that he blames on the Kremlin. Category 5 hurricane. ported. However, police detained cials accused Navalny’s allies of mentioning him. The Russian government denies Temperatures were ex- nine people at a daytime demon- acting on NATO’s instructions. “Navalny went from a person involvement and claims it has no pected to drop to below stration in the city of Kazan calling Kremlin-backed TV channels whose name is not allowed to be evidence that Navalny was freezing there by Sunday for the release of political warned that flashlight rallies were mentioned to the main subject of poisoned. night. He said significant ice and up to 12 inches of snow were expected across parts of the south- ern Plains on Sunday Separatists grow and into Monday, with Myanmar rattled by the most snowfall ex- pected near the Oklaho- majority in Catalonia ma-Texas border. Winter weather condi- army, internet cutoff tions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but despite Socialist win it is rare for them to ex- Associated Press tend so far south, Che- Associated Press parties, including some nard said. YANGON, Myanmar — separatists. The Dallas area had a Sightings of armored per- BARCELONA, Spain — “This is a clear victory covering of snow by Sun- sonnel carriers in The pro-union Socialist that has one reading: It is day morning, with flakes Myanmar’s biggest city Party claimed a narrow time to turn the page, to still falling, and as much and an internet shutdown win in regional elections in write a new chapter, to as 6 inches was forecast. raised political tensions Catalonia late Sunday, but reach out to one another With the wintry condi- late Sunday, after vast the bloc of parties support- and advance together,” Illa tions falling on Valen- numbers of people around ing secession by Spain’s said after his victory. tine’s Day, florists stayed the country flouted orders northeastern corner wid- The outcome confirms busy even as the snow against demonstrations to ened their control of the that pro-separatist senti- fell. protest the military’s sei- regional parliament. ment has not waned de- In Fort Worth, where it zure of power. With 99% of the votes spite the collective was already icy and Public concern has al- counted, the three main suffering of the COVID-19 snowy, Gordon Boswell ready been heightened for parties pledging to carve pandemic and a frustrated Flowers’ general man- the past few nights by what out an independent Cata- secession bid in October ager said delivery driv- many charge is the mili- lan state increased their 2017 that left several of its ers were trying to wrap tary’s manipulation of number of seats in the re- members in prison. up before conditions got criminals released from gional parliament to 74. In However, it was not clear worse later Sunday prison to carry out night- Associated Press 2017, those same parties if the separatist parties afternoon. time violence and stir up Mandalay University graduates hold posters that read won 70 seats of the 135-seat would be able to overcome “It is icy and snowing panic. “Stop Arresting People illegally at midnight” “Save chamber, just two above the in-fighting that has and they’re calling for Ambassadors from the Myanmar” during an anti-coup protest in Mandalay, the majority. plagued their bloc since more snow,” Cheri Kirk- United States and Canada Myanmar, Sunday, Feb. 14. The Socialist party led the dream of an easy break- man said. and 12 European nations by former health minister away from Spain proved Despite the weather, called on Myanmar’s secu- The military seized landslide. The state elec- Salvador Illa was poised to elusive. she said they still had rity forces to refrain from power on Feb. 1, detaining tion commission refuted take 33 seats with over The results shifted the some people coming in violence against those the country’s elected that contention, saying 625,000 votes. The pro-se- power within the pro-se- to pick up gifts. “We’ve “protesting the overthrow leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, there is no evidence to cession Republican Left of cession camp to the leftist got plenty all made up, of their legitimate govern- and members of her gov- support it. Catalonia was also set to Republican Left of Catalo- ready to go,” Kirkman ment.” They condemned ernment and preventing There was no official claim 33 seats, but with nia party, whose 33 seats said. the arrests of political recently elected lawmak- word about why armored 580,000 votes. edged out the center-right Chenard said sleet leaders and activists as ers from opening a new personnel carriers tra- But despite the huge Together for Catalonia, set and freezing rain could well as the military’s inter- session of Parliament. versed the streets of Yan- boost in support for the So- to win 32 seats. hit further south. ference with The junta, led by Senior gon in broad daylight cialist Party of Prime Min- The Republican Left of “We’re looking at po- communications. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Sunday, making their way ister Pedro Sánchez, who Catalonia of jailed leader tentially over a quarter “We support the people said it was forced to step through busy traffic. As has held talks with the sep- Oriol Junqueras can now inch of freezing rain, of Myanmar in their quest in because the govern- night fell, there were vid- aratists in an attempt to dispute the leadership of and that will cause sig- for democracy, freedom, ment failed to properly in- eos and other reports on ease tensions with the re- the bloc with Together for nificant impact,” Che- peace, and prosperity,” vestigate allegations of social media of the move- gion, Illa will have a diffi- Catalonia, the party of for- nard said. “We may even they said in a joint state- fraud in last year’s elec- ment of trucks packed cult time trying to cobbling mer Catalan chief Carles see some freezing rain ment issued late Sunday tion, which Suu Kyi’s Na- with soldiers, and in the together support for a gov- Puidemont, who fled to get as far as New Orle- night. “The world is tional League for central city of Mandalay as ernment. He would need Belgium following the inef- ans by early Monday.” watching.” Democracy party won in a well. the support of several fective 2017 breakaway bid. ITRUS OUNTY HRONICLE ITRUS OUNTY HRONICLE 2 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021 C C (FL) C C C (FL) C MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021 A13

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Ricardo low-income working peo- Alonso- ple, program director Kori Zaldivar Hattemer says she’s seeing Associated Press an uptick in interest. Al- though her agency had not WASHINGTON — started advertising, ap- HealthCare.gov’s market pointments for enrollment for subsidized health assistance booked up plans reopens Monday for quickly. Volunteer coun- a special three-month selors are being called sign-up window as the back. Democratic-led Congress For clients, “it’s their pushes a boost in financial last chance probably to en- help that could cut premi- roll in health insurance for ums by double digits. 2021,” Hattemer said. This enrollment period One is Jacklindy Barra- during the coronavirus dez, a housekeeper and pandemic is an early test restaurant worker unem- of President Joe Biden’s ployed since the start of strategy to use the Afford- the pandemic. Her hus- able Care Act as a spring- band hung on to his main- board toward health tenance job, but the couple Associated Press coverage for all. Advanc- and their two children are Artist Donald Verger poses with his images of sea glass, landscapes and flowers, Thursday, Feb. 11, in Falmouth, Maine. ing on a parallel track, the uninsured. Barradez said Verger, who has donated his photography to schools and hospitals, said he considers his small but colorful contribution new COVID-19 relief bill a friend told her about the a way of bringing a smile to people's faces during the ongoing pandemic. from House Democrats health law and she intends would offer a generous, to follow through. though temporary, in- With no health insur- crease in subsidies for ance as the pandemic Heart-shaped art brings love, hope to virus-ravaged spots people covered by the law stretches into its second known as “Obamacare.” year, Barradez is uneasy. David Sharp staff, students and patients. and lighthouses in New England. His “It is a hugely important “We are not exempt from Associated Press Recently, he’s donated at least best known photo is “Dawn of signaling move,” said having something happen 10,000 with LOVE superimposed on Peace,” which depicts sea smoke Katherine Hempstead of to us,” she said in Spanish, FALMOUTH, Maine — Donald them. Another 10,000 had HOPE su- greeting the sunrise on a subzero the nonpartisan Robert her first language. “Not Verger has been putting heart into perimposed on them. morning on Thompson Lake in Otis- Wood Johnson Founda- having the means to re- his art during the pandemic. “It seems like a great privilege to field, Maine. tion. “The administration spond is extremely And images of those intricate do something that supports happi- He merged his photography with is doing more than having worrisome.” hearts made from vibrant sea glass ness and some sense of hope,” said colorful sea glass that he began col- open enrollment here, The Biden administra- are flowing back to schools and hos- Verger, whose studio is in Falmouth, lecting on the coast of California. He they’re saying they want to tion is going the extra mile pitals that have been hard hit by Maine. began arranging the sea glass into make this coverage more to try to sign up people COVID-19 during the pandemic. In Boston, Shriners Hospital Ad- images reminiscent of a Monet or affordable.” such as Barradez. “The hearts hit a sweet spot for ministrator Eileen Skinner was Renoir painting. While policy experts HealthCare.gov will be people,“ Verger said. ”People love handing out cards with hearts with His first donations came about like Hempstead are taking accepting applications sea glass, the color, the patterns.” the word LOVE to more than 400 after a brush with a tornado in Mis- note, it’s unclear how un- through May 15, a period Across the country, many artists workers ahead of Valentine’s Day. souri while photographing the dra- insured Americans will about twice as long as an- find themselves struggling during “You have to be in a health care matic storms in 2011. respond. Former Presi- nual open enrollment. The the pandemic, but they’re also find- organization to understand the The storm chasers became the dent Barack Obama’s Centers for Medicare and ing ways to give back during a health COVID fatigue,” Skinner said. “It’s ones being chased by a massive tor- health law has been on the Medicaid Services, which crisis that has claimed more than just encouraging to the staff that nado that left the town of Joplin, Mis- books over a decade, but runs the program, has a 465,000 lives in the United States. somebody is thinking of them.” souri. More than 150 people were surveys consistently show $50 million advertising Verger’s efforts represent his small Verger, 72, grew up in New York killed. that many people lacking budget, five times what the but colorful contribution to the effort but considers himself a New En- After returning to Maine, he put job-based insurance do Trump administration to bring people a smile, or maybe a glander. Living in Massachusetts, some of his images meant to soothe not realize they may qual- would spend on annual moment of calm and peace, amid the where he raised his family, he and to calm onto postcards with a ify. The Congressional open enrollment. Under isolation of the pandemic. founded the Children’s Discovery message and the name Joplin. All Budget Office estimates Biden, there will be a spe- He’s sent about 25,000 postcards of Museum and Science Discovery Mu- told, he sent about 25,000 of them to about 33 million people cial emphasis on reaching his hearts and landscape photogra- seum in New England, in the town of the Red Cross, schools and other are uninsured this year. Black and Latino commu- phy to schools and hospitals. He de- Acton, Massachusetts. organizations. At Foundation Commu- nities that have borne a livers them at 1,000 or 2,500 at a time. 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A tri-colored package of personali- take one final walk at the Garden. ty-plus, Uno quickly bayed his way to fan What a walk! At 10 —that’s almost 70 in favorite. human years — Stump became the oldest A sold-out Garden crowd chanted his Westminster winner ever. name as judge J. Donald Jones studied He was in good company among un- the seven finalists for nearly three min- likely top dogs over the years. Rufus the utes, mulling over his pick for best in colored bull terrier had a football-shaped show. They say there’s no cheering in the noggin and won by a head. Hickory the press box, but having been raised in Scottish deerhound was a rare cham- Maryland with beagles — Charlie, Gatsby, pion. Big, barkin’ Josh the Newfound- Sam and Jake — I looked at Ginger and land slobbered around the ring, then prayed this was our moment. nearly knocked over Ginger in the win- When Jones said, “May I have the bea- ner’s circle. gle,” the place went bonkers. And Stump. 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Like, “Our sport welcomes people from all Dario the Leonberger. walks of life,” said Gail Miller Bisher, the Winning wasn’t on this big guy’s mind television host of the event. “That’s our when he romped around the ring in the common bond, dogs.” Field Representative 2016 working group competition. Naw, he Hiram Stewart made history in 2003 only wanted to gnaw at his handler’s when he guided Les the Pekingese into 2 positions pocket, trying to scarf up a treat. the final best-in-show ring. It had been Doggedly determined, the 2 1/2-year- three decades since an African Ameri- Full time - 40 hours per week old eating machine kept nipping at Sam can handler made it that far. 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CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1.Big tech firm 37. Assn. of oil-producing 1. Small islands 31. Grinding tooth 4.Picked countries 2. Skullcap 32. Keep up 10. Type of whale 39. Holy fire 3. Unexplained events 33. Tablelands 11. A woman of refinement 40. Emit coherent radiation 4. One hundredth of a meter 35. Raising 12. New England state 41. Atomic #81 5. Beloved 38. Mythical creature 14. Common gibbon 42. Orthodox Jewish college baseball announcer 41. Hums 15. Tall coniferous tree 48. Herbs 6. Repulsive 43. Mountain in Antarctica 16. State capital 50. Ran after 7. Northern 44. Neighborhood 18. Making a liquid muddy 51. Begin again European languages in Manhattan 22. Vinegary 52. Named 8. Match or surpass 45. Distinctive practice Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are 23. Peninsula 53. Barbary sheep 9. Northeast 46. Vice president formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 24. Thee 54. Unwell 12. Chew the fat 47. Contributes to 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 26. Atomic #55 55. Postscript 13. Innovative industry 49. Small bones through 9 must fill each row, column and box. 27. Used in units 56. Drivers 17. Land to put down 56. Oil company Each number can appear only once in each row, of measurement 58. One point east to grass 57. Empire State Answers to “Puzzles Ga lore” column and box. You can figure out the order in 28. Welsh female name (clockwise) of due north 19. Products 30. Arab ruler title 59. Prim 20. Nostril which the numbers will appear by using the 31. One’s mother 60. A facility equipped 21. Surprise numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The 34. Trap for sports or Icelandic politician more numbers you name, the easier it gets to 36. Soviet physical training 25. Conclusive acts solve the puzzle! Socialist Republic 29. Inform on WORD SEARCH ( Bath Safety)

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Pressure • FAST • 100% Guar. license or insurance. • AFFORDABLE wash.free est. Veteran Professional PLUS handyman, floor- •RELIABLE • Free Est. • AFFORDABLE owned 352-949-2760 For questions about ing, painting. Pressure •RELIABLE • Free Est. Arborist business require- Property Maintenance CITRUS HANDYMAN 352-257-9508 Serving Citrus 30 ments, please wash.free est. Veteran Parking Lot & Driveway SERVICES & FENCING 352-257-9508 owned 352-949-2760 M&W INTERIORS Bob’s DISCARDED yrs. call your city or county Improvements/ We have our bus. lic., Bath, kitchen, floors, Lawn Mower Service Licensed & Insured government offices. Blacktop, Seal coating, $2 mil. liability Ins., & St walls, ceilings. Pressure Wash, Cool FREE PICK-UP & Crack Repair. Free Certification. Be Safe! Lic/Ins 352-537-4144 seal, general handy- PLUS handyman, floor- 352-637-1225 Estimates Lic# 022119/ Fair Pricing. Free Est. ing, painting. Pressure ANDREW JOEHL man. Call Stewart A TREE SURGEON 352-501-0306 352-400-6016 352-201-2169 wash.free est. Veteran HANDYMAN owned 352-949-2760 Proudly serving Citrus Gen. Maint/Repairs Stump Co. Since 2001. Lic/Ins. Pressure Cleaning Pressure Wash, Cool Grinding Lowest rates! Free est. 0256271• 352-465-9201 seal, general handy- Cheap!!! 352-860-1452 man, Call Stewart Avg 16” stump $25. CITRUS WINDOW Alex’ Flooring (352) 201-2169 No stump to big or too A-1 Repairs WASHING; Res & Bus Home & RV. Install, small. Ask about our CLAYPOOL’S Tree Press. Wash, Painting Free Est., Lic/Ins repair, restretch. Dust- Disc: Vet, Vol., & Sr’s. Service - Lic/Ins. (Int/Ext) 25 yrs, Ref, Lic less tile removal. Lic/Ins. Call 352-228-5535 #39765, 352-513-5746 Free Est. Cheapest 352-201-7313 30 yrs ex. 352-458-5050 price guaranteed. For stumps: Call Rich 352-586-7178 352-201-7323 Classified Ads BIANCHI CONCRETE COUNTY WIDE Vinyl, wood & tile Tile Bathroom Remodel Perfection Renova- INC.COM Lic/Ins #2579 PLUS Handyman, tions- Kitchen, Bath, CitrusStump work! DRY-WALL 30 Yrs & Repair specializing in Grinding.com Reputable for 21 yrs. Exp. Lic. #2875. All your Pressure Wash, FREE no curb role in showers Trim, Painting, Press Sell your 352-257-0078 Stump drywall needs!! Ceiling EST. Veteran owned 352-794-1799 Cln’g 954- 249-7770 treasures today! & Wall Repairs-Popcorn 352-949-2760 Grinding CURB APPEAL Affordable Handyman  Removal 352-503-7193 Cheap!!! Call Decorative Landscape • FAST • 100% Guar. Avg 16” stump $25. 352-563-5966 Curbing, Epoxy River • AFFORDABLE Rock, Reseals & Repair •RELIABLE • Free Est. No stump to big or too 352-364-2120 WHY REPLACE IT, IF   small. Ask about our Get your mind out of 352-257-9508 I CAN FIX IT? A ACE Disc: Vet, Vol., & Sr’s. Danny Works Concrete the gutter! Cleaning PLUS Handyman, CURB APPEAL Same owner since 1987 TREE CARE Free Est. Cheapest All type of concrete work DUN-RITE ELECTRIC $25-$45, most homes. Flooring, Painting. Decorative Landscape ROOF Leaks, Repairs, lic/inc since 1991 price guaranteed. Resurfacing & Painting Since 1978 Free Est. Gutter guards,$3-$4 ft. interior doors, FREE Curbing, Epoxy River Coating & Maintenance free est,vet/Sr disc Rich: 352-586-7178 Credit Cards accepted. Lic. EC 13002699 And Handyman, EST. Veteran owned Rock, Reseals & Repair Lic. #CC-C058189 CitrusStump Lic/Ins 352-302-2606 ** 352-726-2907 ** Mark: 352-445-4724 352-949-2760 352-364-2120 Gary : 352-228-4500  637-9008  Grinding.com A22 Monday, February 15, 2021 Citrus County (FL) Chronicle A22 MONDAY,FEBRUARY 15, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Beauty Services 16 TAMPA BAY BLOW DRYER 2020 Mercury 2007 Holiday CHRYSLER MERCEDES TRIUMPH BUCCANEERS PUBLISHER’S & FLAT IRON 4- stroke 200 HP O/B Rambler -Endeavour 2010 PT Cruiser, 80k 2002 SLK320, 2dr, 1973 TR6, 4 spd, 6 cyl, POSTERS - Thick - REVLON - NOTICE: -400 Cummings Diesel- mi., gd cond. must Red, New Tires, 2 Tops, Red w/ Black All real estate 4 yr wrty $9,800 board- will send pics- $10 727-599-4809 Allison Trans.- 40 ft. see to appreciate HT Convertible, V6, Interior $15,000 Firm advertising in this Call or text $6 ea 352-678-9692 4 slides - 66K mi- $5200 , 352-564-2756 AT, 29k mi., $12,500 352-503-6859 newspaper is subject 352-422-4141 DOG KENNEL LARGE Hankook tires- $89K 703-405-7789 to Fair Housing Act Pet Mate Vari Ultra (231) 631-1643 ~$69.95~ FORD which makes it illegal 2017 FUSION SE NISSAN 28”LX15”WX21.5”H 2005 350 Z Convertible taupe/black $50 to advertise “any White, 23K LOW Mi. ***FREE*** preference, limitation KEYSTONE White, blue top, ground 352-613-0529. ‘17 Raptor King Suite Run ‘til it sells $17,262 ** TO GOOD HOME** or discrimination effects pkg, 94,769 mi. 12 Ft- American 5th wh toy hauler. 42’ Nick Nicholas Ford GENERATOR PRETTY Gray Spayed based on race, color, Minn Kota $9,800 obo Jon Boat - 1½ Ba, triple slide, 352-726-1231 NEW-Tested but Never Cat - NO fleas or religion, sex, handi- Endura Motor - battery, (352) 270-8485 VGC, new tires $55k Used- 6HP Briggs & worms- 2 years old- cap, familial status or jackets & oars. $1300 obo. Tow vehicle avail TOYOTA Stratton- 2 120V 20 she is SWEET national origin, or an obo- INV 850-624-1308 FORD Amp Receptacles-$175 & WELL BEHAVED (727) 639-5229 2018 FIESTA SE 2005 AVALON-160K mi intention, Sunroof, Leather, Digital 352-527-1088 after 2pm (352) 464-1567 to make such prefer- 1983 Hydra Sports Blue, 0K Mi. $11,968 2002 GMC Sierra Applies to all Nick Nicholas Ford display, SPACIOUS. GOLF CART TIRE with BOSTON TERRIER ence, limitation or 20.5’ ctr cockpit 1992 $5,000 352-621-3004 LOADED - EXCELLENT RIM off road brand PUPS AKC limited reg- discrimination. “ Fa- 225 Evinrude, Bimini, vehicles, boats, 352-726-1231 CONDITION w/ Cap- new Carlisle Stryker istration 2M, 2F UTD milial status includes bait well, Garmin GPS/ RV’s, campers $6,500 AT22X11-10 $60 shots and hlth certs. children under the age depth/ 2way radio, NEW HONDA 352-613-0529. Ready Feb 17th Call of 18 living with ign sys, batt, auto bilge & motorcycles. 2014 Honda Pilot EXL DODGE 352-419-4670 parents or legal cus- pump, anchor, cover & 99K miles $14,500 1987 RAM 2500 GROW LIGHTS With 352-228-4026 89 MUSTANG Only 67K orig. mi., Ballast and 1000 Watt todians, pregnant tilt trim/ Dual axle trailer, FROZEN RAW women and people 35 gal fuel cap. $4250 Call your Lv Msg if no answer CONVERTIBLE 5.0 A/C, Manual Trans., sodium bulb, with light Single cab, Long bed reflector.only 100. BEEF In Bulk securing custody of obo or trade for Pontoon. Classified Lincoln Towncar 5sp - Older Restore For Your Pets. children under 18. call/text 352-566-0755 Many Extras! Too $8500 719-568-4882 352-464-0316 Representative 2006 garage kept $1.50/lb. This newspaper will exc. cond., 121 K mi Much to List- Discs, SS DODGE Motorcycle Helmet Call Mike not knowingly accept 2013 Lowe Pontoon for details. Exhaust, etc. $12,000 Size Large Sport Fisher- 21ft- 60HP back up camera, 2002 Ram Diesel - 2500 334-414-7297. any advertising for 352-563-5966 good tires, $6,000 (352) 436-9718 Cums/ BLK / 181K mi / 1 Like New! $25 real estate which is in Mercury w/ Trailer, Fish- (352) 344-1515 GERMAN SHEPHERD Finder, extras -Well OBO 352-341-5124 AMC 1968 owner/ Tow pkg/ Ext. violation of the law. ~$69.95~ cab / Great Cond. - a/c MOTORCYCLE OR PUPPIES Our readers are maintained $13,500 JAVELIN 290 V8, Auto, A/C, PS $11,500 352-601-0383 LAWNMOWER JACK AKC, White-2 fem, 7 hereby informed that After 10a 352-341-0858 male, 95% potty-trained. **Multiple Award Lifts items all dwellings adver- 16’ Alum Flat Bottom Run ‘til it sells Avail. Feb. 24th; $600 Winner... Must See! FORD to be worked on $100 tised in this newspa- Boat 15HP 4 stroke ALL per pup. 352-419-4400 $24K (352) 400-1430 2019 RANGER XLT 352-464-0316 per are available on MERC, elec start, w/ Buying all junk cars LV message or text 4 x 4, Super Crew, 4 PLATES & BOWLS SET 23 an equal opportunity trailer, Asking $4900 - And scrap best prices CADILLAC Cyl Turbo, Blue. pieces, 8 bowls, 8 big GOLDENDOODLE F1B basis. To complain of Call 765-720-0024 -8134659482 -Joey 1989 COUPE DEVILLE 22K Mi. $32,968 plates, 7 small plates. PUPPIES 8 wks old. discrimination call or 812-797-2845 91K mi., 1 owner, Nick Nicholas Ford Can send pictures, $5 M & F, Sables, Gold- HUD toll-free at CASH FOR CARS & SELL Gold Edition/ $4,000 352-726-1231 (352) 547-6479 ens, Brown & Blacks. 1-800-669-9777. CANOE TRUCKS Running or 352-346-1053 The toll-free telephone w/ Back Plate Applies to all YOUR VEHICLE WOVEN RICE BASKETS Health Certs & shots. Not TOP $$$$$ PAID FORD number for the for Motor vehicles, boats,   CHEVROLET Pair of baskets. Colors Beautiful & lovable, 352-771-6191 IN THE 1969 CAMARO - 454 F150 4WD - 2015 raised in our home. hearing impaired is Needs work $40 RV’s, campers Supercab - Bright Red, do not match. $35. 1-800-927-9275. (352) 436-2953 Engine / 700R4 trans., Call or text. $700 each & motorcycles. WANTED MANY upgrades! Call Excellent Condition, (352) 586-4576 Cell: 352-601-2147 for details! $40,000 1 owner - 60K mostly Home: 352-621-3427 JON BOAT JUNK & ESTATE Alumacraft, 15 ft with CARS Classifieds 810-841-2692 hwy miles driven by trailer, 2 trolling mtr , 2 Up to $1,000 & MORE an old guy-4WD barely Call your used. Will email pics. batt. life jakets, 3 seats Classified (352) 342-7037 $1850, 812-902-9004 $24,000 352-621-3004 3 WHEELED SCOOTER Representative FORD New, Same as the Go RANGER for details. ONLY F350 Diesel King Go. Same Co. Comes 1991 Cuddy Cabin 352-563-5966 Ranch Crew Cab 4 x 4 apart in 5 pieces to DUNNELLON 21”, 2005, 225 Yamaha CHEVROLET 108K mi/ Rear Ent./ $19.95 1993 Corvette Coupe, put in your trunk, or North Williams St 4 sk, alum I-beam trlr Retractable Tonneau back seat only 585.00 VALENTINE 3000 SF MOL; $8500 864-247-6395 2008 T@B 2016 Ford Fiesta for 7 days C4, 5.7L, auto tran. new SE, 19K mi, Excellent Cover-1 owner- ALL svc 352-464-0316 READY!! Commercial building plugs, AC, distrib. 111k Dutchmen RV Condition! $7500 rec’s/ Mint Condition! Four Wheeled Upright CKC MINI JACK on .042 acre $29.95 mi. $3500 obo w/ Awning. (352) 212-4620 $20,900 352-497-6945 Roller Walker w/ seat RUSSELL PUPPIES **For sale or lease** Model 320 $7000 LV Msg w/ Name & # for 14 days FORD & Brakes $50 5 avail, $600 ea. &2 Call for details (352) 586-4231 1930 Model A LINCOLN (352) 637-2188 Blue Merle, $650 ea, Contact: Al Isnetto, 2005 JAYCO $49.95 5 Window Coupe, 76 K ‘02 Blackwood - Good Cond.-ONLY 3K made Health Certs / Up- Palmwood Realty. 32’ 6” pull behind for 30 days mi./ EXCELLENT Cond. Manual Wheelchair 2011 Forest River AUDI FULLY LOADED $8500 dated Shots ACK/ 352-597-2500 x202 Excellent shape- NEW Lt wt w/ awning, stove, $16,000 352-795-3510 with footrests. 2018 A4 PREMIUM 352-489-4129 Used little only CKC male for stud. tires + rims $6000 obo micro, fridge, shower, Gray, 21K LOW Mi. $69.95 Carl: 352-400-8353 Run ‘til it sells!! FORD $100 352-464-0316 a/c,sleeps 6, NEW tires, $24,907 1977 Ranchero GT if no ans, Lv MSG MOBILITY CHAIR batt & system converter/ Nick Nicholas Ford auto, 351 M V-8 Pride, Jazzy Select Used 5 times -Ex. Cond. 352-726-1231 104,000 mi., $7,500 Elite, New batteries FOR SALE BY OWNER Classified Ads $6K (352) 527-4247 352-346-1053 $3500 new; asking Crystal River 2-1½-1, Corner Lot, * Call your work! 2017 HEARTLAND CHEVY MERCURY $600 obo 1983 Doublewide - Fenced- Ex. Cond. Sell your Classified (352) 382-3280 3/2 located in a 55+park $129,900 401 S PIONEER- 5th WHEEL 2018 Malibu LT COMET 1974 302 V8 Representative Great $45,000 Call for Details Washington (352) vehicle today! PI 276 -32ft./ 2 slides, Excellent Condition! Auto Trans. TOYOTO MOBILITY POWER Auto Leveling, Rear Only 5K Miles for details. Collector Car! $8,700 Tacoma 2010 4X4 CHAIR Jazzy Select HD 573-818-8200 for 406-0659 or 746-9418 Call appointment or text Bunks, $24,500 for info Please Call 352-563-5966 352-212-5747 Black, V-6 200K mi. Mobility Power Chair, 352-563-5966 352-634-2247 352-601-3225 Call for Appt. Excel. Cond., $12,500 good condition, new rubyannradake batteries, less than 100 @gmail.com hours. This chair sup- ports a person 250 FSBO 2/2/2 in plus. Asking $1100.00 Beautiful Neighborhood, 919-740-2265 includes den, lanai, SHOWER CHAIR remodeled kit, BRAND Fiberglass and NEW Roof. 1ac,fenced, Aluminum. Adjustable 2 sheds, No Realtors legs & seat back. Only $275K (978) 343-6920 $30 352-464-0316 1998 SW, 2br/2ba SLIDE IN located N. of Crystal SHOWER CHAIR!! River in Thunderbird Goes half in half out of Park (55+) $19,500 the tub. Slide in $40 Call for Details 352-464-0316 Duplex-(2) 2/2/1 Apts, TOILET SEAT RISER Countryside Subdivision With built 2006, Large lot, handles VERY NICE! newly painted in/out $35 352-464-0316 NEWLY Remodeled $239,000 513-720-4421 SAR011149 TRANSPORT CHAIR 2/2 Dbl Wide in Harbor or 937-378-4109 (small wheels),with Lights Park, Inverness Footrests. NEARLY (55+) Fully Furnished NEW! ONLY $75 and includes Golf Cart 352-464-0316 $30K Transport FSBO - 3/2 Condo Your Wife Called Dick Wheelchair TIME TO BUY Boat docks, Trailer She said It’s Hildebrandt $50 OR SELL parking, Pool, Great Time.... (352) 637-2188 Location! Paradise YOUR MOBILE Point Villas $254,900 In A Leased Land 904-571-9303 Park?

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialist. $10 727-599-4809 to your Florida Showcase When Buying or next transaction CALL me to discuss CALL ME: Selling Your Home. Graduate of Real 3 TABLE LAMPS a plan & to plan your Property Estate Institute. $30 for ALL 352-422-6417 MUST SEE!!! #’s to navigate there! “Let Me Put My 352-212-3410 (352) 344-1515 INVERNESS bjpowell72@ Bushnell Area gmail.com Experience & Energy 2/1 in quiet area w/ To Work For You!” COFFEE MAKER Two HM’s on 2.66ac C: (352) 601-6664 ERA American Call for a FREE patio.1st Flr. No pets, 352-212-4678 Gary Works fine, Mr. Coffee **3/2 w/ office/ bonus Realty & Investment Market Analysis. brand, $2 limit 2 people. $750 352-212-3937 Karen MEADOWCREST I Service Citrus County [email protected] /mo. 352-344-0238 or Rm- Lg kit. w/ brkfst bar, SUGARMILL (352) 547-6479 Huge DR, Family Rm. SPECIALIST! and The Surrounding 727-446-5871 WOODS Counties. Desert Rose Dishes **1/1 Totally seperate kbbaxley@ also Serving Century 21 yahoo.com Pine Ridge Sellers & Buyers JW Morton over 100 pcs, w/ NICE Kit & LivRm. FRUSTRATED? FREE Home Market no chips, Both are Cedar Siding - 7 Rivers Golf + C.C. Analysis Real Estate Inc. Tropic Shores All of Citrus County NEEDING HELP? around 50 yrs old - Block Homes w/ multiple CALL ME, NOW. Tropic Shores Realty $300 fenced pastures. Realty (352) 344-4742 HOMOSASSA Many Possibilites!! Tropic Shores Realty Café Space for Lease ONLY Asking $159,500 Hello I’m Oil Paintings in Thrift Shoppe - Local Artist - CALL TODAY: (352) Please contact Bonnie 457-3438 or 446-5602 Landscapes & Saylor: administrator Les J. Magyar, Seascapes $10 Each @friendsofcitrus.org (352) 344-1515 REALTOR I put the REAL in ROUND MIRROR 29” w/ Etched glass REAL ESTATE! around edge Mike Czerwinski BOBBI DILEGO $10 727-599-4809 CITRUS HILLS 352-220-0587 SHADOW BOX Meadowview Villa & OCTAGON SHAPE Condos 2 / 2; Furn or Home prices are up , 33” w & a Lg mirror in- Unfurn, Seasonal or LT Wayne Cormier interest rates are sert, glass shelves, $70 lease 352-476-4242 low. This is a obo (352) 344-1515 Key One LaWanda Watt Stefan Stuart 352-422-0751 GREAT time to Sell! REALTOR VACUUM THINKING HOOVER FloorMate wayne@wayne BUYING or Let me help you find Vacuums, Washes & Specializing In ABOUT your next home or sell Dries cormier.com SELLING -call - Like New! Only ALL CLASSIFIED GOPHER TORTOISE JIM THE “REAL” “Have a great day SELLING? your current one. $35 (352) 344-1515 SURVEYS & BOBBI! ADS ARE MCCOY and God Bless” Inventory is down 352-212-0211 NON-REFUNDABLE RELOCATIONS and we need *FREE* HOME WETLAND SETBACK listings!! stefan.stuart@ LINES “Simply Put CALL & GET MARKET ANALYSIS century21.com 26 yrs in Real Estate ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS! Call me for a Free Integrity #1” 36 yr Citrus County GOLF CLUBS ASSESSMENTS Market Analysis! Century 21 3 Bags of Golf Clubs- 352-220-1786 (352) 232-8971 Resident 352-212-1989 J. W. Morton Womens & Mens Michael G. Czerwinski, ERA American Realty HERNANDO 3/3/2 Lmagyar01@ Real Estate, Inc. $20 for ALL + Den & Pool Maint. P.A (352) 344-1515 ENVIRONMENTAL gmail.com IS A MOVE IN Lwattc21 Free! Gated 55+ - @gmail.com Ugly Stick w/ BG30 Reel Fully Furnished- NO CONSULTANTS Craven Realty, YOUR FUTURE? ALL CLASSIFIED For your next move, - Fish Landing Net- Pets/Smoking $1850 352-249-1012 Inc. Century 21 ADS ARE Minnow Net- Rabbit Tom 352-422-0199 or you deserve the best. NON-REFUNDABLE mgcenvironmental 352-726-1515 Phyllis has SOLD J.W. Morton Ears & Bait Bucket Wanda/706-217-9507 .com $50 727-599-4809 real estate in six Real Estate, Inc. 30+ Yrs. Experience states since 1994. Now working exclusively in FL, UNIQUE & HISTORIC you can put MOBILE HM’s w/ LAND Homes, Commercial Your Wife Called HER experience to CHANGING TABLE/ .. Nick Kleftis .. Waterfront & Land She said it’s work for YOU DRESSER - blonde fin- DAVID KURTZ “Small Town Time.... by contacting her ish has storage area in Now is the time to Realtor Country Lifestyle TODAY! good condition $100 OUR SPECIALTY consider listing your 352-613-0529 SINCE 1989” home, inventory is down and buyers UMBRELLA STROLLER are ready. blue & red in good condition, $10 MICHELE ROSE Call me for a free 352-613-0529 market analysis. Realtor

Cell: 352-270-1032 “Simply put Office: 352-726-6668 I’ll work harder” email: nick@ CASH Offers for Dazzy nickkleftis.com Vance lures, boxes, “LET US FIND 352-212-5097 photos, or any Vintage Vacant YOU isellcitruscounty Tackle - 407-455-2273 A VIEW Phyllis E Garrett, @yahoo.com I buy, jewelry, silver, Land TO LOVE” Realtor gold, paintings, instru- SPECIALIST www. DEBRA CLEARY 352-445-1393 Craven Realty, Our office covers all of ments, records, an- crosslandrealty.com * * * Coldwell Banker Inc. CITRUS and tiques, coins,watches Let me help you (352) 726-6644 ...to make a move! Investors Realty PINELLAS Counties! & MORE! Buy, Sell, Invest. CALL me to discuss of Citrus County 352-726-1515 352-454-0068 Crossland Realty Inc. a plan & to plan your **FREE** WANTED Free/ No Obligation #’s to navigate there! Market Analysis JUNK & ESTATE Market Analysis CARS for your property. C: (352) 601-6664 PLANTATION Up to $1,000. & MORE Residential (352) 342-7037 & Commercial MEADOWCREST REALTY Classified Ads SPECIALIST! LISA VANDEBOE Wanted Model Trains work! $ INSTANT CASH $ Total Renovation on 2 Century 21 J.W. also Serving BROKER (R) For old Lionel & other Mobile Homes on 4 Morton Real Estate, Sell your Pine Ridge OWNER model trains, any acres, 2 Bdrm / 1½ BA Inverness, Fl. 34450 vehicle today! 7 Rivers Golf + C.C. 352-634-0129 All of Citrus County quantity - one piece and 3 Bdrm / 2 BA - Call or a house full! CALL for detailed info CELL 954-383-8786 www.plantation 330-554-7089 352-344-3084 Office 352-726-6668 352-563-5966 Tropic Shores Realty 000VDV6 realtylistings.com Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Monday, February 15, 2021 A23 CLASSIFIEDS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE MONDAY,FEBRUARY 15, 2021 A23

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Associated Press Denny Hamlin wins the second stage ahead of Kevin Harvick during the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, on Sunday in Daytona Beach. The race was delayed for several hours by rain and had not finished at press time. For a full recap see Tuesday’s sports section. New year, but protocols remain Spring training begins this week Jake Seiner AP baseball writer

NEW YORK — Completing the 2020 season required MLB to rewrite its rule book. Stadi- ums were emptied, schedules rewritten. Some players opted out. The ones that didn’t spat into COVID-19 testing cups until their mouths went dry. “When it was all said and done, you kind of look back and go, ‘God, that was the longest 60 games I’ve ever been a part of,” veteran pitcher Jon Lester said last month. Well, to borrow from another Chicago Cubs favorite: Let’s play 162! Against the backdrop of a still dangerous coronavirus pan- demic, pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training this week, the first step in a 2021 season that will take many of the complexities from 2020’s 60-game sprint and stretch them over an additional four months. Sure, there’s the usual buzz over players with new homes. Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, hoping to push the upstart San Diego Padres over the top. Still in their way, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, Associated Press who upgraded with NL Cy Young Tampa Bay Rays pitchers and catchers throw on Feb. 12, 2020, after reporting for spring training in Port Charlotte. Award winner Trevor Bauer. Francisco Lindor is a Met, Nolan Arenado a Cardinal, and George defaulting the league into an on- pitchers amid a flood of post- Other 2020 changes have been opening day, so there’s prece- Springer and Marcus Semien time start. ponements prompted by posi- put on the bench. The universal dent for a late change. have joined up on the Blue Jays. Baseball will again use tive tests and contact tracing. designated hitter is gone, and no Then again, the league and This season, though, promises seven-inning doubleheaders Sunflower seeds are still out- deal has been reached to union have agreed on little to again be defined by the and runners on second base to lawed, and high-fives frowned re-expand the postseason. Of lately — hardly a promising sign pandemic. start extra innings — experi- upon, too. Although limited- course, last year’s agreement to with the collective bargaining Offers by MLB to delay open- ments introduced during last capacity crowds are expected at fatten the playoff field from 10 to agreement set to expire Dec. 1. ing day were rejected by the year’s condensed regular sea- many stadiums, autographs will 16 teams wasn’t finished until Expect chatter about that this players’ association last month, son to ease the burden on remain a no-no. hours before the first pitch on See MLB/Page B3 B2 Monday, February 15, 2021 Australian Open Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Down but not out, Williams into QFs Knocks off No. 7 Sabalenka in 3 Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams tumbled to the ground, her heavily taped right ankle turning, her body contort- ing, her racket flying. This was early in the second set of a competitive-as-can-be matchup in the Australian Open’s fourth round against a younger version of herself — stinging serves, huge ground- stroke cuts, a fierce streak — and during a stretch Sunday (Saturday night EST) when things seemed to be slipping away. Williams quickly put up a hand to indicate she was OK, re- tied the laces of her right shoe and, while it took her a bit to re- gain control, she did so, just in the nick of time. Grabbing the last two games, Williams pulled out a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory over No. 7 seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarterfinals at Mel- bourne Park. Two years ago at this tourna- ment, Williams was on the verge Associated Press of a quarterfinal win when she Serena Williams hits a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship hurt her ankle and ended up on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. losing. “Well, my first thought was, “I was OK with it, really,” Wil- that month. being piped in to broadcasters’ Osaka was serving at 15-40 while ‘Not another ankle sprain in liams said. “If she wants to play “I’ve worked really hard on feeds). trailing 5-3 in the final set. Mu- Australia.’ But I knew immedi- power, let’s go.” my movement. Yeah, I like re- Williams now faces guruza could not convert either ately that it wasn’t. Then I was These two hit the ball hard, trieving balls. I mean, obviously No. 2-ranked Simona Halep, a chance to end things: Osaka de- more embarrassed than any- over and over again in Rod I like to be on the offense, but I two-time major winner who beat livered one of her 11 aces at thing. I was like, ‘Oh, my good- Laver Arena, and Williams was can play defense really well, as French Open champion Iga Swi- 118 mph on the first; Muguruza ness.’ I don’t like falling,” barely better. She ended up with well,” the 39-year-old American atek 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The other quar- missed a groundstroke on the Williams said. “But I was fine. I more winners, 30-24, and more said. “I didn’t think about my terfinal on that half of the draw mean, once I realized I didn’t aces, 9-4, while cranking up her Achilles. It’s so good to not think will be Naomi Osaka against un- second. twist my ankle, like at all, I was best-in-the-game serve to as fast about it. Oh, my goodness.” seeded 35-year-old Hsie Su-wei Fifteen minutes later, the like, ‘OK, I’m good, let me just as 126 mph. Sabalenka — a 22-year-old of Taiwan. match was over. get up.’” When Williams needed to vol- from Belarus playing in only her Osaka barely advanced, sav- The 71st-ranked Hsieh’s 6-4, Williams, who wore a black ley, she did, claiming 13 of second fourth-round Slam ing two match points and grab- 6-2 victory over 2019 French T-shirt with “Unstoppable 15 points when she went to the match — was visibly and audibly bing the last four games to top Open finalist Marketa Von- Queen” in capital gold letters to net. More importantly, she cov- frustrated. She frequently would Garbiñe Muguruza 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. drousova made her the oldest her news conference, moved ered the court much in the way scream after lost points. She The third-seeded Osaka re- woman to make her major quar- closer to an eighth Australian she did in her younger days, spiked her racket, too. turns to the quarterfinals of a terfinal debut in the profes- Open championship and when opponents’ apparent win- With the high quality of the tournament she won in 2019 for sional era. record-tying 24th Grand Slam ners were rendered mere fod- match, the only shame was that one of her three major trophies. This is the 38th major for singles title overall. der for her own strikes. no fans were there to see it in Osaka ran her winning streak to Hsieh, who beat 2019 U.S. Open Her most recent came in 2017, And she showed no signs of person. That’s because this was 18 matches — a run that in- while she was pregnant. trouble from the left Achilles Day 2 of the five-day lockdown cluded a U.S. Open title in champion Bianca Andreescu in On a cloudy day with the tem- tendon that hampered her in a imposed by the Victoria state September. the second round. perature in the mid-60s U.S. Open semifinal loss in Sep- government after some COVID- “She’s playing great. Big shots, The secret to Hsieh’s Fahrenheit, both Williams and tember and forced her to with- 19 cases emerged at a local big serve,” Muguruza said. “That success? Sabalenka dismissed much in draw from the French Open hotel. (Any cheering or chatter gives her a lot of free points.” “I try to pretend,” she joked, the way of subtlety or nuance. before the second round later TV viewers heard at home was The key moment came when “I’m only 18 years old.” Djokovic advances to quarters at Australian Open

he’d be fit enough to play Despite his lengthy ten- Shakes off Sunday’s late match on nis pedigree, Dimitrov has Rod Laver Arena. never been past the semi- In the end, he looked finals at a Grand Slam. So injury to stay OK as he extended his ca- he’s wary of somebody like reer streak to 12-0 against Karatsev. the big-serving Canadian. “If you’re here, it’s for a in Slam He dropped his racket and reason — there’s no doubt Associated Press hurdled an advertising about it,” Dimitrov said hoarding in the first set, after his 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 win. MELBOURNE, Austra- and later watched on as “Whether it’s a fairytale or not, it’s a match — you’ve lia — Novak Djokovic 14th-seeded Raonic had his right ankle re-taped got to be ready.” wore tape above his right during a medical timeout Karatsev earlier added hip, and winced when he in the second. a win over No. 20 Felix stretched for some shots in His movement wasn’t Auger-Aliassime, coming a three-hour match against peak Djokovic, but it was back for a 3-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, Milos Raonic that will go good enough to produce 6-4 victory, to an earlier into the records as his 41 winners and drop only upset over No. 8 Diego 300th win at a major. one of his 20 service Schwartzman. For anyone curious games. His career win-loss He’d failed in nine pre- about the severity of his record in the four tennis vious bids to qualify for a injury, he put it into con- majors is now 300-45, mak- Grand Slam tournament, text after qualifying for ing him the only man other but finally succeeded in the Australian Open quar- than Roger Federer (362- Doha last month, when terfinals for the 12th time. 59) to compile 300 wins. qualifying for the Austra- “If it’s any other tourna- “I won the match against lian Open was held off- ment than a Grand Slam a great player,” Djokovic shore for the first time then I would retire, with- said, “and hopefully it’s because of restrictions in draw from the event, that’s going to be even better in place for the COVID-19 for sure,” Djokovic said in two days.” pandemic. an on-court TV interview U.S. Open finalist He’s now just the third Sunday following his 7-6 Zverev beat No. 23-seeded qualifier to get this far in (4), 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 fourth- Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (5), Australia in the profes- round victory. “When it 6-3 to move into the quar- sional era, the first since warmed up it was fine. terfinals at Melbourne Goran Ivanisevic in 1989. During the match it was Park in back-to-back years. The last man to get to the kind of on and off.” The projected quarterfi- round of eight in his first The eight-time Austra- nal in that top section of Grand Slam appearance lian Open champion the draw panned out ac- was Alex Radulescu at planned to spend most of cording to the seedings. Wimbledon in 1996. the next two days recover- This other quarterfinal And not since Patrick ing ahead of his quarterfi- match in that half of the McEnroe — John’s brother nal against sixth-seeded draw is one that nobody — in 1991 has a man Alexander Zverev. saw coming. ranked as low as 114th That’s pretty much how With a straight-sets win made it to the Australian he spent his time after in- over third-seeded Domi- Open quarterfinals. juring an abdominal mus- nic Thiem, the U.S. Open “I was working a lot, and cle in his five-set, champion and Australian it just happened right third-round win over Tay- Open runner-up in 2020, now,” the 27-year-old Kar- lor Fritz. Grigor Dimitrov advanced atsev said of his recent A lot of recovery, a lot of to a showdown with Aslan streak. time getting physiother- Karatsev. “It’s like you never know apy and, he said, “differ- Yes, that Karatsev — the when it happens. It just ent treatments with Russian ranked No. 114 happened here.” different devices. You who is playing in his first Thiem said he had a few know, just pills, painkill- Grand Slam tournament. issues on Sunday, but ers and stuff like this with Dimitrov beating Thiem didn’t want to elaborate or the medical team ... that isn’t exactly an upset. use them as excuses. definitely helped a lot.” The 29-year-old Bulgar- It was clear that he was Associated Press He didn’t practice on ian has been ranked as still fatigued after having Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his fourth round match against Canada’s Milos Saturday — he said he high as No. 3, won the ATP to come from two sets Raonic at the Australian Open tennis championship on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. didn’t hit a ball — and Finals, and already led his down to beat Australia’s didn’t know until he was friend, Thiem, 3-2 in ca- Nick Kyrgios in five sets plus the fact that, well, result like that can he added. “I mean, some- warming up three hours reer head-to-heads, al- on Friday night. he’s a great player,” Thiem happen.” times I would like to be, before his match against though this was their first “Some little physical is- said. “So a combination of “The thing also is that but there are really, really Raonic whether or not meeting at a major. sues, plus a real bad day, those three things, and a I’m also not a machine,” bad days.” Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Scoreboard Monday, February 15, 2021 B3 TENNIS LOTTERY SPORTS BRIEFS Australian Open Florida At Melbourne Park Rust scores twice, finalized. He also still must pass a physi- Melbourne, Australia Here are the winning numbers selected cal. If finalized, Romo’s contract would Purse: AUD32,790,000 Sunday in the Florida Lottery: Penguins defeat Capitals include an additional $750,000 in possi- Surface: Hardcourt outdoor (seedings in parentheses) PICK 2 (early) PICK 5 (early) PITTSBURGH — Bryan Rust scored ble incentives. Men’s Singles 3 - 4 1 - 5 - 1 - 4 - 9 two goals and added an assist as the The two additions for the reigning AL Fourth Round PICK 2 (late) Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten West champions would provide signifi- Aslan Karatsev, Russia, def. Felix Au- PICK 5 (late) ger-Aliassime (20), Canada, 3-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4 - 0 at home with a 6-3 victory over the cant experience to manager Bob Melvin’s 6 - 5 - 3 - 4 - 2 6-4. PICK 3 (early) Washington Capitals on Sunday. bullpen that lost closer Liam Hendriks in Grigor Dimitrov (18), Bulgaria, def. Dominic FANTASY 5 Brandon Tanev, Jake Guentzel, Zach free agency to the Chicago White Sox. Thiem (3), Austria, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. 5 - 0 - 2 Alexander Zverev (6), Germany, def. Dusan 3 - 16 - 29 - 34 - 35 Aston-Reese and Sidney Crosby also Petit and Romo have 13 years of major PICK 3 (late) Lajovic (23), Serbia, 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-3. CASH 4 LIFE scored for Pittsburgh while Tristan Jarry league experience apiece. Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Milos Raonic 2 - 4 - 2 made 28 saves and assisted on The 36-year-old Petit will return for a (14), Canada, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. 16 - 22 - 50 - 52 - 57 PICK 4 (early) Aston-Reese’s score as the Penguins fourth season in Oakland, having gone Women’s Singles CASH BALL Fourth Round 0 - 5 - 4 - 2 beat the rusty Capitals for the third time 2-1 with a 1.66 ERA over 26 outings and Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, def. Marketa Von- 4 in three meetings this season. 21 2/3 innings during the shortened drousova (19), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2. PICK 4 (late) Nicklas Backstrom collected his 250th 60-game 2020 season. Romo, who turns Naomi Osaka (3), Japan, def. Garbine Mugu- 2 - 2 - 0 - 2 ruza (14), Spain, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. career goal for Washington and Jakub 37 on March 4, was 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA Serena Williams (10), United States, def. Saturday’s winning numbers and payouts: Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov also and five saves and 23 strikeouts in Aryna Sabalenka (7), Belarus, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. scored, but the Capitals couldn’t rally 24 appearances and 20 innings last year Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Iga Swiatek 20 – 28 – 33 – 63 – 68 5-of-6 5x 1 winner $15,000 (15), Poland, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Powerball: back while playing for the first time in a for Minnesota. Men’s Doubles Powerball: 20 5-of-6 10x No winner week thanks a series of COVID-19- A’s pitchers and catchers were due to Second Round 5-of-5 PB No winner Fantasy 5: 2 – 15 – 16 – 20 – 29 related postponements. Vitek Vanecek report Monday to the club’s spring train- Lukasz Kubot, Poland, and Wesley Koolhof No Florida winner 5-of-5 1 winner $226,616.20 finished with 32 stops but Washington — ing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The first (4), Netherlands, def. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi 5-of-5 No winner 4-of-5 303 $120.50 Kokkinakis, Australia, 6-3, 6-4. No Florida winner 3-of-5 9,141 $11 finally at full strength after three-plus workout is Tuesday. Oakland has Men’s Doubles weeks of COVID-19 roster disruptions — reached the playoffs each of the past Third Round Lotto: 4 – 5 – 18 – 27 – 30 – 37 Cash 4 Life: 3 – 45 – 52 – 56 – 58 Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-of-6 No winner Cash Ball: 3 remained winless this month (0-4). three years but faced scrutiny for a quiet (8), France, def. James Duckworth and Marc 5-of-6 2x 8 winners $6,000 5-of-5 CB No winner offseason. Polmans, Australia, 6-4, 6-3. 5-of-6 3x 5 winners $9,000 5-of-5 No winner Pacioretty’s goal, Fleury’s FOX Sports was first to report Petit’s Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic (2), Croatia, 5-of-6 4x 7 winners $12,000 def. John Millman, Australia, and Thiago Mon- saves lead Vegas to win pending signing. teiro, Brazil, 7-6 (2), 6-4. LAS VEGAS — Max Pacioretty scored Mets sign veteran hurlers Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands, and early in the second period, Marc-Andre Marcelo Arevalo-Gonzalez, El Salvador, def. Montgomery, Hunter Andrey Golubev and Alexander Bublik, Ka- On the AIRWAVES Fleury made 30 saves and the Vegas zakhstan, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3. Golden Knights beat the Colorado Ava- NEW YORK — The New York Mets Philipp Oswald, Austria, and Marcus Daniell, lanche 1-0 on Sunday. have signed left-hander Mike Montgom- New Zealand, def. Nicholas Monroe and Fran- TODAY’S SPORTS Vegas, which improved to 5-1-0 since ery and righty Tommy Hunter to minor ces Tiafoe, United States, 6-3, 7-5. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Women’s Doubles returning from a pause due to COVID-19 league contracts, adding a couple of vet- 5 a.m. (ESPNU) Arkansas at Missouri (Taped) Third Round protocols, leapfrogged the St. Louis erans to the staff at the start of spring Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara (7), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Virginia at Florida State Blues to reclaim first place in the West Japan, def. Hayley Carter, United States, and 9 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Tech at TCU training. Luisa Stefani (12), Brazil, 6-2, 6-4. Division. The Golden Knights are one 9 p.m. (ESPNU) Texas Southern at Jackson State The Mets made the announcement Aleksandra Krunic, Serbia, and Martina Trev- point ahead of St. Louis with 21. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday and said both pitchers have isan, Italy, def. Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, and Vegas was playing on the second of been invited to big league camp. Anna Kalinskaya, Russia, 6-4, 6-3. 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Notre Dame at NC State Darija Jurak, Croatia, and Nina Stojanovic, Stanford at Oregon back-to-back days after a 3-1 win at San The 34-year-old Hunter went 0-1 with Serbia, def. Jasmine Paolini, Italy, and Aliona 7 p.m. (ESPN2) 7 p.m. (FS1) Seton Hall at DePaul Jose on Saturday. one save and a 4.01 ERA in 24 games Bolsova Zadoinov, Spain, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3. Colorado played for the first time in for Philadelphia last season. He also has Elise Mertens, Belgium, and Aryna Sa- 7 p.m. (SEC) Kentucky at Florida balenka (2), Belarus, def. Vera Zvonareva, HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL nearly two weeks after its schedule was played for Texas, Baltimore, the Chicago Russia, and Laura Siegemund (16), Germany, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Minnehaha Academy (MN) vs. Houston (TN paused due to coronavirus protocols. Cubs, Cleveland and Tampa Bay. 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Fleury, who has allowed two or fewer Hunter is 56-45 with 22 saves and Mixed Doubles NBA Second Round 3 p.m. (ESPNU) G League Iowa Wolves vs G League Ignite goals in seven of his eight starts this sea- 4.08 ERA in 472 games during a 13-year Robert Farah, Colombia, and Nicole Meli- 7 p.m. (NBA) Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards son, improved to 12-5-2 lifetime against career. A starter in his early days, he’s char (2), United States, def. Fabrice Martin, the Avalanche. pitched exclusively in relief since 2012. France, and Caroline Dolehide, United States, 10 p.m. (NBA) (SUN) Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers 6-4, 6-4. EQUESTRIAN Colorado netminder Philipp Grubauer, The 31-year-old Montgomery pitched Rajeev Ram, United States, and Barbora 2 p.m. (FSNFL) America’s Day at the Races who had played nine of Colorado’s first three games for Kansas City last year, Krejcikova (6), Czech Republic, def. Henri Kon- 11 games, didn’t appear to be affected by giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 in- tinen, Finland, and Yaroslava Shvedova, Ka- NHL zakhstan, 7-6 (6), 7-5. 12 p.m. (NHL) Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights the team’s pause. He was sharp in mak- nings. Used in a variety of roles, he is Arina Rodionova and Max Purcell, Australia, (Taped) ing 23 saves. 23-34 with three saves and a 3.84 ERA def. Michael Venus, New Zealand, and Alexa 4 p.m. (NHL) St. Louis Blues at Arizona Coyotes His only glitch came early in the sec- in 183 games over six seasons with Se- Guarachi Mathison, Chile, 7-5, 6-4. ond period, when Zach Whitecloud sent Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Neal Skupski, 7 p.m. (FSNFL) Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning attle, the Cubs and Kansas City. Britain, def. John Peers and Belinda Woolcock, 7 p.m. (NBCSPT) New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres a long pass to Pacioretty, who gathered Montgomery got a save in Game 7 of Australia, 6-2, 5-7, 12-10. SOCCER the puck, raced to the top of the right cir- the 2016 World Series for the Cubs. He re- Hayley Carter, United States, and Sander cle and fired a wrist shot to Grubauer’s lieved with two outs in the 10th inning and Gille, Belgium, def. Nikola Mektic, Croatia, and 12:55 p.m. (NBCSPT) Premier League West Ham United vs Barbora Strycova (1), Czech Republic, 6-4, 5-7, Sheffield United short side, just under his glove. a runner on first base and induced a 10-4. 2:55 p.m. (NBCSPT) Premier League Chelsea vs Newcastle It was all Vegas would need. Fleury groundout to preserve an 8-7 win at Bruno Soares and Luisa Stefani (8), Brazil, completed his second shutout of the sea- Cleveland. def. Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands, and United Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, 7-5, 6-4. AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS son and the 63rd of his career, moving Paxton returns to Seattle Matthew Ebden and Sam Stosur, Australia, 7 a.m. (TENNIS) Round of 16 (Taped) him within one of Henrik Lundqvist for def. Alexander Bublik and Elena Rybakina, Ka- 16th on the career list. for $8.5M, 1-year deal zakhstan, 6-1, 6-4. 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Round of 16 (Same-day Tape) HOCKEY 4 p.m. (TENNIS) Round of 16 (Taped) Petit in agreement with NEW YORK — Left-hander James 7 p.m. (TENNIS) Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals A’s on $2.55M, 1-year deal Paxton is returning to the Seattle Mari- NHL standings 9 p.m. (ESPN2) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals ners after an injury-filled second season East Division 3 a.m. (ESPN2) Men’s Quarterfinal OAKLAND, Calif. — Veteran reliever with the New York Yankees. GP W L OT Pts GF G A WINTER SPORTS Yusmeiro Petit has agreed to a The 32-year-old left-hander and the Boston 14 10 2 2 22 42 3 0 11:30 p.m. (NBCSPT) IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton World Cham- $2.55 million, one-year contract to stay Mariners agreed Saturday to an $8.5 mil- Philadelphia 13 8 3 2 18 46 4 1 with the Oakland Athletics, pending a lion, one-year contract, a person with N.Y. Islanders 13 6 4 3 15 32 3 3 pionships: Four-Man Bobsled, Final Run (Taped) Washington 13 6 4 3 15 47 5 1 12:30 a.m. (NBCSPT) IBU World Biathlon Championships: physical, his agent said. knowledge of the negotiations told The Pittsburgh 13 7 5 1 15 43 4 7 Women’s 10km Pursuit (Same-day Tape) The deal could pay the right-handed Associated Press. N.Y. Rangers 13 4 6 3 11 31 3 4 Petit up to $3 million based on incentives The person spoke on condition of ano- New Jersey 9 4 3 2 10 23 2 6 Buffalo 10 4 4 2 10 30 32 Note: Times and channels are subject to change at the for games pitched, agent Rafael Godoy nymity because the agreement was sub- Central Division discretion of the network. If you are unable to locate a game said Sunday night. ject to a successful physical. GP W L OT Pts GF G A on the listed channel, please contact your cable provider. “He’s excited to return. It was his first Paxton can earn an additional Tampa Bay 13 10 2 1 21 50 2 6 Florida 12 8 2 2 18 38 3 6 choice all along,” Godoy said via text $1.5 million in performance bonuses for Carolina 12 9 3 0 18 43 3 3 Cleveland at Golden State, 10 p.m. message. “The team had been in contact starts: $150,000 each for six to 10 and Columbus 16 7 5 4 18 47 5 3 BASKETBALL Miami at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. all winter.” $750,000 more over starts 11-22. Chicago 16 7 5 4 18 47 4 9 Tuesday’s Games Also Sunday, Oakland was closing in He earned $4,629,630 in prorated pay Dallas 12 5 3 4 14 40 3 4 NBA standings Denver at Boston, 7 p.m. on a $2.25 million, one-year deal with Nashville 15 6 9 0 12 36 5 2 EASTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio at Detroit, 7 p.m. from a $12.5 million salary last year with Detroit 16 4 10 2 10 33 51 Atlantic Division New Orleans at Memphis, 7:30 p.m. veteran righty reliever Sergio Romo, a New York. West Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF G A person with direct knowledge of the ne- Paxton was 41-26 with a 3.42 ERA for Philadelphia 18 9 .667 — Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Vegas 13 10 2 1 21 41 2 8 gotiations said. The person spoke to The the Mariners from 2013-18, striking out Brooklyn 16 12 .571 2 ½ Toronto at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. St. Louis 15 9 4 2 20 52 4 8 Boston 13 13 .500 4 ½ Brooklyn at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Associated Press on condition of ano- 617 and walking 168 in 582 1/3 innings. Colorado 12 7 4 1 15 38 2 5 New York 13 15 .464 5 ½ Wednesday’s Games nymity because the contract wasn’t — From wire reports Anaheim 15 6 6 3 15 30 3 9 Toronto 12 15 .444 6 Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Arizona 14 6 6 2 14 39 4 2 Southeast Division New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. Minnesota 11 6 5 0 12 30 3 0 W L Pct GB Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. be shortened to five or seven innings, Los Angeles 13 4 6 3 11 40 4 4 Charlotte 13 15 .464 — Houston at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. San Jose 13 5 7 1 11 35 49 and half-innings can be called off be- Miami 11 15 .423 1 Denver at Washington, 8 p.m. MLB North Division fore three outs if a pitcher has thrown Atlanta 11 15 .423 1 Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF G A Continued from Page B1 Orlando 10 17 .370 2 ½ San Antonio at Cleveland, 8 p.m. at least 20 pitches. Toronto 15 11 3 1 23 53 3 8 Washington 7 17 .292 4 Detroit at Dallas, 9 p.m. MLB has claimed billions in losses Montreal 15 9 4 2 20 52 3 9 Central Division Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9 p.m. spring, too. Edmonton 16 9 7 0 18 55 5 2 after playing the 2020 season almost W L Pct GB Portland at New Orleans, 9 p.m. Winnipeg 14 8 5 1 17 47 3 8 Scheduling figures to remain a entirely without fans, and free agents Milwaukee 16 11 .593 — Miami at Golden State, 10 p.m. Calgary 14 7 6 1 15 40 3 7 headache. There were 45 games post- were met by a sluggish market this Indiana 14 13 .519 2 Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. Vancouver 18 7 11 0 14 54 6 7 Chicago 10 15 .400 5 poned for coronavirus-related rea- winter. Ottawa 16 3 12 1 7 34 64 Cleveland 10 17 .370 6 sons last year, and all but two were Several notable players remain NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over- Men’s College Detroit 8 19 .296 8 made up. time loss. The top four teams in each division Basketball Scores available. Righty starter Jake Odor- will qualify for playoffs under this season’s tem- WESTERN CONFERENCE Players will again be tested izzi, an All-Star in 2019, is still without porary realignment. Southwest Division Sunday, Feb. 14 3-4 times per week for COVID-19 and a deal after various ailments ruined Saturday’s Games W L Pct GB EAST San Antonio 16 11 .593 — Boston U. 86, Holy Cross 68 heavily restricted in what they can do his 2020. Gold Glove center fielder Vegas 3, San Jose 1 during their time off. Lester, signed by Montreal 2, Toronto 1 Memphis 10 11 .476 3 Colgate 92, Army 83 Jackie Bradley Jr. hasn’t found a Detroit 4, Nashville 2 Dallas 13 15 .464 3 ½ Hartford 75, NJIT 61 Washington as a free agent in January home, either. Trevor Rosenthal, Tai- Chicago 3, Columbus 2, OT New Orleans 11 15 .423 4 ½ Loyola (Md.) 88, Lafayette 69 after six seasons with the Cubs, com- juan Walker and others could help a St. Louis 5, Arizona 4, OT Houston 11 15 .423 4½ Maryland 72, Minnesota 59 pared the exhaustion of last year’s Northwest Division Mercy 92, Molloy 66 contender, too. Vancouver 3, Calgary 1 protocols to a deep playoff run. Championship managers Alex Cora Ottawa 2, Winnipeg 1 W L Pct GB Nebraska 62, Penn St. 61 N.Y. Islanders 4, Boston 2 Utah 22 5 .815 — Norfolk St. 68, Morgan St. 65 “Mentally, you don’t realize how and AJ Hinch are back after serving Tampa Bay 6, Florida 1 Portland 16 10 .615 5 ½ Seton Hall 57, Marquette 51 draining it is until you’re done,” he one-year bans stemming from the Carolina 4, Dallas 3, SO Denver 14 11 .560 7 St. Peter’s 66, Fairfield 49 said. “I think last year was that. It was 2017 Houston Astros cheating scan- Oklahoma City 11 15 .423 10½ Washington at Buffalo, ppd St. Thomas Aquinas 90, Roberts Wesleyan 85, OT two months of that mental grind of the dal. Cora — fired by Boston shortly New Jersey at Philadelphia, ppd Minnesota 7 20 .259 15 Towson 68, Northeastern 57 Minnesota at Los Angeles, ppd Pacific Division Vermont 61, Stony Brook 57 testing, worrying about the testing, before last year’s camp opened — was Sunday’s Games W L Pct GB SOUTH making sure you’re doing all the right re-hired by the Red Sox, where he Pittsburgh 6, Washington 3 L.A. Lakers 21 6 .778 — Ala.-Huntsville 76, Christian Brothers 69 things.” won a title in 2018. Hinch, fired as Vegas 1, Colorado 0 L.A. Clippers 19 8 .704 2 Elon 66, Coll. of Charleston 55 And now it’s time to start all over, Houston’s manager in the wake of his Phoenix 16 9 .640 4 Georgia Tech 71, Pittsburgh 65 Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, ppd beginning soon in Clearwater, Tempe Today’s Games Golden State 14 13 .519 7 James Madison 74, Hofstra 70 suspension, was hired to replace Ron St. Louis at Arizona, 4 p.m. Sacramento 12 13 .480 8 Richmond 90, St. Mary’s (Md.) 49 and all the familiar camp sites. Gardenhire in Detroit. Columbus at Carolina, 7 p.m. Saturday’s Games Tulane 62, South Florida 59 Spring rosters will be limited to The only other new manager is a Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Phoenix 120, Philadelphia 111 MIDWEST 75 players, with minor league camps throwback — Tony La Russa, now in N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Indiana 125, Atlanta 113 Cincinnati 69, UCF 68 delayed until the big leaguers leave charge of the Chicago White Sox. Al- New Jersey at Boston, ppd New York 121, Houston 99 Drake 51, Chicago 50, OT Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. Brooklyn 134, Golden State 117 Indiana St. 76, Evansville 70 town for opening day April 1. For fans ready a Hall of Famer, La Russa hasn’t Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Utah 112, Miami 94 Michigan 67, Wisconsin 59 accustomed to exploring the back- managed since 2011, and his hiring Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Missouri St. 72, Bradley 57 fields, there won’t be much to see. was met by skepticism about his po- Winnipeg at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Washington 104, Boston 91 N. Iowa 74, Valparaiso 60 The good news for all involved — tential handling of modern players. Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. San Antonio 122, Charlotte 110 North Dakota 85, South Dakota 81 Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Detroit 123, New Orleans 112 Notre Dame 71, Miami 61 spread of the virus has slowed near La Russa in particular is coming Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 116, Toronto 112 S. Dakota St. 95, Oral Roberts 80 camps. Arizona has dropped from a back to a different game. And while N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Portland 121, Dallas 118 S. Illinois 59, Illinois St. 49 peak of nearly 14,000 daily cases to many recent changes haven’t been New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City 114, Milwaukee 109 FAR WEST under 2,000, while Florida went from wholly popular with fans, the consen- Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Orlando at Phoenix, late Arizona St. 75, Oregon St. 73 a high of 19,000 daily cases to under sus is that all these adaptations are Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Clippers, late Sacramento St. 70, Cal Baptist 69 Colorado at Vegas, 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Denver, late UC Irvine 73, UC Riverside 67 8,000. baseball’s best chance at normalcy. Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, late UC Santa Barbara 81, Hawaii 74 Still, MLB has adopted extra spring “I actually liked both the seven- Wednesday’s Games Today’s Games precautions. The Grapefruit League inning doubleheaders and the runner Florida at Carolina, 5 p.m. Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. TRANSACTIONS schedule was reworked to limit travel, on second,” Oakland manager Bob Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Washington, 7 p.m. BASEBALL Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Major League Baseball and clubs won’t play exhibitions Melvin wrote in a text to the AP. “I was Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent LHP Dillon against local colleges — usually a skeptical at first, but they both were Winnipeg at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Brooklyn at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Peters outright to Salt Lake (Triple-A West). spring staple. Some early games may successful in my opinion.” B4 Monday, February 15, 2021 Sports Citrus County (FL) Chronicle Surging Berger has final say, gets the win Irish Eagles 18th at Pebble Beach down Doug Ferguson AP golf writer

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. Miami — For all the stunning views at Pebble Beach that can be so soothing, Daniel Berger couldn’t escape the Cincinnati tension when he arrived at the final hole Sunday in hangs on to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He was tied for the lead, beat UCF needing a birdie on the par-5 18th to win. Off to his Associated Press right was out-of-bounds markers below a row of SOUTH BEND, Ind. — hedges, where Berger hit Nikola Djogo his drive on Saturday that scored 18 points on led to double bogey. To his 7-for-10 shooting, Nate left was the Pacific Ocean. Laszewski scored 14 and “I was going to go down Notre Dame beat Miami swinging,” he said. 71-61 on Sunday. Two of the best swings of Laszewski finished his career, a driver into shooting 6 for 8, Juwan the fairway and a 3-wood Durham scored 12 and from 250 yards away in the Associated Press Dane Goodwin scored cool air at sea level, left Daniel Berger reacts after making an eagle putt on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the final round 11 with 11 rebounds for him 30 feet and two putts of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Sunday, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Berger won the tournament. the Irish. away. Berger capped it off Notre Dame (9-10, with an eagle putt for a turn of events on the 16th. “I had the adrenaline Berger only wanted a two- sixth, taking birdie out of 6-7 Atlantic Coast Con- 7-under 65 and a two-shot Lashley, playing in the pumping coming down the putt birdie with no stress. the equation. ference) now has won victory over Maverick final group with Spieth, stretch there and feelings That it fell for eagle was a “Really it was just a re- back-to-back games for McNealy. nearly holed his wedge on that I hadn’t really felt on bonus he was all too happy ally poor first six holes. the third time this sea- “To step up there and the 11th for a tap-in birdie the golf course in a little to take. And out here, that’s where son, and six of its last hit a great drive and then that took him to 16 under while, trying to close this Spieth finished in the you can score,” Spieth eight as it tries to make a one of the best 3-woods and leading by one shot. out and give myself a top four for the second said. “I needed to be a cou- push coming down the I’ve ever hit in my life, and He was tied with Berger chance,” McNealy said. week in a row, a strong ple under through six, and season’s home stretch. then to make that putt is with three holes to play The last one was on sign that his game is com- I was 1 over. And really, Laszewski’s three- just as good as it gets for when Lashley went long 18 when his eagle putt ing back after a drought that was the difference.” point play gave the Irish a me,” Berger said. on the 16th hole. He stopped inches from the that dates to his 2017 Brit- A field that featured 50-43 lead with 10:46 re- He finished at 18-under pitched out to 12 feet, cup, giving him a 66 and a ish Open victory at Royal only three players from maining in the game. missed the par putt and tie for the lead that didn’t Birkdale. 270 for his fourth career the top 20 in the world got Miami (7-12, 3-11) coun- then missed the next two last long. Berger was in He hit a hybrid from a victory. one of them as a winner — tered with an 11-2 run putts from the 3-foot range. the group behind him, and fairway bunker for a good Berger started his final Berger, who was outside over the next four min- That gave him a triple he played the hole to look at eagle on the second round with a 4-iron to the top 100 in the world utes, and Elijah Olaniyi’s 20 feet for eagle on the bogey from which he could perfection. hole and just missed, and 3-pointer put the Hurri- not recovery. Lashley “I wanted to win the golf then he caught an awk- when golf returned last par-5 second hole to catch June as he tried to come canes ahead 54-52. up to Jordan Spieth in no jammed the bottom of his tournament. I didn’t want ward lie in a fairway bun- Laszewski responded putter into the green and to lose it on the last,” ker on No. 3, his shot low back from wrist injuries. time at all. And while the “I think today really so- with consecutive layups, cast of contenders kept left without speaking to Berger said. “I just wanted and long over the green, lidified my position as one the second resulting in a changing, Berger was the media. to go out there and try to leaving Spieth fearful it of the best golfers out here three-point play, and the never out of the mix until McNealy, who played at hit the best shot that I was out of play. He made Irish proceeded to dis- he had the final say with Stanford and once lived in could and I wasn’t going to bogey. He made bogey and I just need to continue tance itself. one last ea a house near the 15th be conservative on the from a bunker on the par-3 to do the things I’ve been Isaiah Wong scored gle, his fourth of the week. green at Pebble Beach, 3-wood coming in.” fifth, and he had to play doing,” Berger said. “And I 17 points for the Hurri- He won for the second quietly made five birdies The eagle putt was fast out sideways from a fair- feel like there’s no limit to canes, Anthony Walker time since the PGA Tour over his last eight holes. and broke both ways and way bunker on the par-5 what I can accomplish.” had 14 points with 10 re- Tour returned to golf in bounds, Kameron Mc- June from the COVID-19 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pat Perez (32), $59,280 69-72-72-68—281 -7 Gusty 12 points, Olaniyi Akshay Bhatia, $49,920 64-73-72-73—282 -6 pandemic, starting with a Sunday Scott Brown (26), $49,920 69-70-74-69—282 -6 11 points and Nysier playoff victory at Colonial, At Pebble Beach Golf Links Scott Stallings (26), $49,920 69-71-70-72—282 -6 Brooks secured where a half-dozen play- Pebble Beach, Calif. Tim Wilkinson (26), $49,920 67-74-69-72—282 -6 10 rebounds. ers had a chance to win Purse: $7.8 million Brian Gay (20), $40,638 70-72-69-72—283 -5 Pebble Beach Course Branden Grace (20), $40,638 71-69-73-70—283 -5 The injury-ravaged over the final hour. Hurricanes again played Yardage: 6,958; Par: 71 Matt Jones (20), $40,638 67-72-73-71—283 -5 This wasn’t much Spyglass Hill Course Brendan Steele (20), $40,638 69-72-71-71—283 -5 with just seven scholar- different. Yardage: 6,858; Par: 72 Michael Thompson (20), $40,638 67-74-71-71—283 -5 ship athletes. Point Spieth went from lead- Final Round Sam Burns (14), $30,030 72-70-69-73—284 -4 Brian Harman (14), $30,030 67-74-70-73—284 -4 guard Chris Lykes suf- ing to lagging behind. He Daniel Berger (500), $1,404,000 67-66-72-65—270 -18 fered a setback in prac- Maverick McNealy (300), $850,200 68-69-69-66—272 -16 Patton Kizzire (14), $30,030 69-70-76-69—284 -4 started with a two-shot Patrick Cantlay (163), $460,200 62-73-70-68—273 -15 Hank Lebioda (14), $30,030 70-70-72-72—284 -4 tice late last week to his lead and was three shots Jordan Spieth (163), $460,200 65-67-71-70—273 -15 Rob Oppenheim (14), $30,030 72-70-72-70—284 -4 injured ankle, which has behind after six holes, Paul Casey (105), $301,275 68-67-71-68—274 -14 John Senden (14), $30,030 70-69-72-73—284 -4 kept him out for all but wasting the scoring stretch Nate Lashley (105), $301,275 65-72-68-69—274 -14 Kyle Stanley (14), $30,030 70-70-73-71—284 -4 two games this year. Jason Day (80), $228,930 69-69-68-69—275 -13 Nick Taylor (14), $30,030 69-71-72-72—284 -4 at Pebble Beach. He fin- Charley Hoffman (80), $228,930 69-72-68-66—275 -13 Ryan Armour (10), $21,814 70-73-74-68—285 -3 Compounding Miami’s ished with two birdies for Max Homa (80), $228,930 69-70-68-68—275 -13 Bronson Burgoon (10), $21,814 68-72-75-70—285 -3 injury woes, the club an- a 70 and tied for third with Russell Knox (80), $228,930 66-70-69-70—275 -13 Beau Hossler (10), $21,814 72-70-68-75—285 -3 nounced freshman Earl Patrick Cantlay (68), who Cameron Tringale (80), $228,930 67-72-69-67—275 -13 Scott Piercy (8), $19,204 69-74-69-74—286 -2 Tom Hoge (65), $181,350 67-70-68-71—276 -12 Ben Taylor (8), $19,204 68-72-75-71—286 -2 Timberlake will miss the made all his putts at Peb- rest of the season because Kevin Streelman (60), $165,750 69-72-67-69—277 -11 Josh Teater (8), $19,204 69-74-70-73—286 -2 ble on Thursday. He had Cameron Davis (56), $146,250 74-67-69-68—278 -10 Jhonattan Vegas (8), $19,204 72-71-74-69—286 -2 of a shoulder ailment. He 10 birdies in the opening Tom Lewis (56), $146,250 66-69-74-69—278 -10 Vincent Whaley (8), $19,204 68-71-73-74—286 -2 averaged 9.3 points and round when he tied the Chris Kirk (49), $118,950 69-73-70-67—279 -9 Sebastian Cappelen (6), $18,096 75-65-73-74—287 -1 five rebounds in seven course record with a 62. Troy Merritt (49), $118,950 71-69-71-68—279 -9 Mark Hubbard (6), $18,096 66-74-73-74—287 -1 games this season. Matthew NeSmith (49), $118,950 74-67-70-68—279 -9 Andrew Putnam (6), $18,096 72-70-76-69—287 -1 He made seven birdies Chez Reavie (49), $118,950 74-67-71-67—279 -9 Will Zalatoris, $18,096 69-74-75-69—287 -1 The Hurricanes next and an eagle in two week- Brian Stuard (49), $118,950 66-71-69-73—279 -9 Francesco Molinari (5), $17,706 69-70-76-73—288 E host Georgia Tech on end rounds. Jim Furyk (39), $81,822 71-69-71-69—280 -8 Joel Dahmen (5), $17,394 71-71-75-72—289 +1 Saturday. The Irish host Berger saw a leader- Doug Ghim (39), $81,822 69-72-71-68—280 -8 Zack Sucher (5), $17,394 72-71-76-70—289 +1 Clemson on Wednesday. Will Gordon (39), $81,822 66-73-68-73—280 -8 Peter Uihlein (5), $17,394 69-72-73-75—289 +1 board leaving the 18th Cameron Percy (39), $81,822 67-70-73-70—280 -8 Joseph Bramlett (4), $17,004 73-70-76-71—290 +2 Cincinnati 69, green and knew he was Vaughn Taylor (39), $81,822 67-73-71-69—280 -8 Sung Kang (4), $17,004 73-68-76-73—290 +2 tied. He just figured it Jason Dufner (32), $59,280 68-71-70-72—281 -7 C.T. Pan (4), $16,770 70-72-74-75—291 +3 UCF 68 would be with Nate Lash- Ryan Moore (32), $59,280 68-73-70-70—281 -7 Scott Harrington (4), $16,614 72-71-76-73—292 +4 Henrik Norlander (32), $59,280 64-70-74-73—281 -7 Wes Roach (4), $16,458 71-71-74-77—293 +5 CINCINNATI — Keith ley, unaware of the sad Williams and David DeJu- lius scored 14 points each and Mason Madsen hit the clinching free throw with 2.1 seconds left as Cincin- Lillard helps Blazers top Doncic, Mavs nati held off Central Florida for a 69-68 win. Brandon Mahan had with at least 15 points, and his 20 points late in the fourth 22 points and seven re- Plumlee has Detroit went 17 of 35 from be- quarter before fouling out, bounds for the Knights yond the arc — 13 of helping Minnesota snap a (6-11, 4-10). Perry added triple-double, 21 during the final three four-game losing streak. 17 points. C.J. Walker had quarters. Malik Beasley also scored 12 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Jackson led Detroit 20 points for the Timber- lead Pistons with 21 points, and Svi wolves, and Anthony Edwards No. 3 Michigan 67, Mykhailiuk added 18. finished with 18. No. 21 Wisconsin 59 Associated Press The Pelicans also lost their previous two games, allowing Spurs 122, MADISON, Wis. — Isaiah DALLAS — Damian Lil- 25 3-pointers in each one. Hornets 110 Livers scored 20 points and lard hit a tiebreaking Zion Williamson and Bran- Hunter Dickinson had a 3-pointer in the final min- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — De- double-double as No. 3 ute, and the Portland Trail don Ingram each scored jounte Murray had 26 points Michigan returned from a Blazers overcame another 26 points for New Orleans. and 12 rebounds, and the three-week layoff and rallied high-scoring outing from Thunder 114, Spurs outlasted the short- from a 14-point deficit to beat Luka Doncic in a handed Hornets. No. 21 Wisconsin 67-59. 121-118 victory over the Bucks 109 Derrick White scored 12 of Dallas Mavericks on Sun- OKLAHOMA CITY — Jus- his season-high 25 points in Drake 51, No. 22 day night. Associated Press tin Jackson scored a season- the fourth quarter, helping San The young Dallas sensa- Loyola Chicago 50, OT Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts to a high 22 points and hit a critical Antonio to its fifth win in six tion scored 44 points two call of a jump ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian 3-pointer in the final minute to games. DES MOINES, Iowa — nights after getting a Finney-Smith (10) celebrates during the first half of a game help Oklahoma City overcome Tremell Murphy scored career-high 46 in a victory on Sunday in Dallas. Wizards 104, 17 points, including the go- over New Orleans, but it Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double. Celtics 91 ahead basket in overtime, wasn’t enough to extend The Trail Blazers won first career triple-double, and With Milwaukee making a as Drake rallied to win de- the Mavericks’ four-game their fourth consecutive the Pistons spoiled Stan Van WASHINGTON — Bradley winning streak, tied for spite a poor shooting game with help from a Gundy’s return to Motown. late push, Jackson hit a Beal scored 35 points in his their longest this season. performance. 45-point third quarter, Van Gundy was the coach 3-pointer with 14.9 seconds return from a rare night off, Lillard finished with matching the franchise re- remaining to put the Thunder leading Washington to the Tulane 62, 34 points and 11 assists. and president of basketball cord for that period. operations for the Pistons in control for good in just his victory. South Florida 59 He connected on the go- second start of the season. ahead 3 after Doncic as- Pistons 123, from 2014-18. He’s coaching Beal went 10 for 18 from TAMPA — Jaylen Forbes sisted on a tying 3-pointer the Pelicans now, and Detroit Timberwolves 116, the field and 11 for 11 at the had 19 points and Tulane from Dorian Finney-Smith Pelicans 112 became the latest team to free-throw line. The NBA’s made 6 of 8 free throws in after the Mavericks trailed DETROIT — Mason Plum- blitz New Orleans from 3-point Raptors 112 leading scorer rested during the last 20 seconds to hold by 13 midway through the lee had 17 points, 10 re- range. TAMPA — Karl-Anthony Friday night’s loss to the New off South Florida 62-59. fourth quarter. bounds and 10 assists for his The Pistons had six players Towns scored seven of York Knicks.