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NEWS BRIEFS Lambs sell 3 dealerships Citrus County COVID cases According to the Flor- Will keep ownership of Harley-Davidson, other concerns; ‘it’s the right time’ ida Department of Health, MICHAEL D. Automotive, Motorcycle Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep- “The timing is right,” are tractor-construction 19 positive cases were BATES and Tractor Group presi- Ram. Lamb said. “The Jenkins equipment dealerships reported in Citrus County Staff writer dent, said he has con- “This positions us to Group is a good company.” throughout the region. since the latest update. tracted with Ocala-based have a company that is Even with the acquisi- Lamb said his son, Jus- One new death was re- Steve and Jewel Lamb’s Jenkins Automotive Group much easier to run and tion, the Lambs will still tin, will continue to be the ported, for a total of 462. quartet of vehicle dealer- to sell three of his dealer- Jewel and I can enjoy the be a large company with general manager for all of To date in the county, ships in Citrus County ships and hopes to close on fruits of our labors,” Lamb 11 total dealerships. In them. 11,357 people have will soon shrink to one — the deal by the end of sum- said. addition to the Harley- “He’s doing a stellar job tested positive (including the Harley-Davidson fran- mer. They are Crystal Given the hot retail mar- Davidson franchise, they and he has plans to grow 99 nonresidents). chise in Crystal River. Ford-Lincoln, Crystal ket, “it’s the right time to have a car dealership in Steve Lamb, Crystal See LAMBS/Page A5 Two new hospitaliza- Chevrolet and Crystal sell,” he added. Brooksville and the rest tions were reported, for a total of 736 hospitalized. Totals reflect prelimi- nary reports received by the state, and are subject to revision. Memorial Day Pirate grads set sail for future ceremony planned Class of 2021 Weather permitting, Fero Memorial Gardens looks back on four & Funeral Home will be the site of a Memorial memorable years Day ceremony co-hosted by Beverly Hills members MIKE WRIGHT of the American Legion Staff writer Post 237 and the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars Post t was nothing but sunshine and 10087. Pirate smiles Thursday night for Ceremonies start at Ithe 2021 graduating class of Crys- 10 a.m. on Monday, May tal River High School. 31, at Fero Memorial Gar- Hours after a shower that brought dens, at 5891 N. Lecanto some relief to a parched county, the Bramlett Stadium stands were full Highway in Beverly Hills. with proud families and friends, a For more information, welcome sight a year after COVID-19 call 352-746-4646. led to drive-by graduation Gov’t offices ceremonies. “We’re one of the few classes that set Memorial can say they graduated in the midst Day hours of a pandemic,” senior class presi- dent Charles “Marshall” Wilson said Citrus County govern- in his commencement address. “And ment offices will be despite the coronavirus making our closed Monday, May 31, final year of high school far from nor- in observance of Memo- mal, we found a way to make it rial Day. work.” Normal hours of opera- CRHS Principal Janet Tuggle wel- tion and services will re- comed the graduating class by noting sume Tuesday, June 1. this was an “amazing opportunity that we celebrate each of you.” Church to Wilson said graduation day offer COVID seemed like an eternity away from freshman year. vaccines “Here we are four years later, with The Citrus County Flor- the robes, the cords and these funky ida Department of Health hats,” he said. “And it all flew by in a is partnering with Good blink of an eye.” Peyton Stalcup, in her reflection Shepherd Lutheran speech, said graduates should reflect Church in Hernando to on their high school times before host a COVID-19 Mod- moving on to the next step. erna vaccination event. “Over the past four years, whether The first dose will be we would care to admit it or not, this from 9 a.m. to noon school has become family to us,” she Wednesday, June 2. said. “We have made these buildings The second dose will our home. No, all of us didn’t always be from 9 a.m. to noon get along and God knows we didn’t Friday, July 2. always want to be a part of it, but that The church will accom- See CRHS/Page A8 modate up to 12 individu- als per 15 minute interval. Summa Cum Laude graduate Ashlyn Hunnicutt, 18, waves towards family To schedule a visit, call and friends Thursday, May 27, during 352-746-7161. the Crystal River High School North Oak graduation exercises. Church to host MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle vaccinations The Moderna COVID- 19 vaccine appointments will be available to any- one over the age of 18 Frances Rooks: She had Original class of beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, at North Oak Church, 9324 CRES reunites as N. Elkcam Blvd. in Citrus deep roots in county Springs. NANCY KENNEDY The Citrus County Staff writer Health Department will be graduating seniors administering first and To tell the story of Fran- second doses of the vac- ces Rooks, you have to cine. Those getting their begin with Martin Van First entered then-new second dose must pres- Buren Van Ness, one of Annie and Fred had others’ lives that Hooper ent their card showing 28 the original Citrus County four children; the young- Funeral Home barely had school as kindergarteners days from the first dose. pioneers. est was Ella Fran- room to hold all the peo- The second dose for His daughter, ces Spooner, who ple who came to her me- BUSTER first school administra- those receiving their first on Annie Lenthal married Valentine morial service to pay THOMPSON tors, Nancy Simon and June 9 will be from 9 a.m. to Van Ness, married Rooks. their respects. Staff writer Chris Bosse, on May 21 1 p.m. Friday, July 9. Charles Cleveland On Sunday, May “Hers was a life well- at the Citrus Springs campus. A consent form must be Croft in 1892. 23, Frances Rooks lived,” said the Rev. Mi- Before a group of Their daughter, was laid to rest at high school seniors It wasn’t an ordinary filled out prior to the ap- chael Landis, the Annie Lenthal Oak Ridge Ceme- officiating pastor, hand- graduated in May 2021 class reunion. pointment. Forms can be Croft, married tery in Inverness. across Citrus County, Those students started Frances picked by Frances years picked up at the church of- Frederick Eugene She died May 18 earlier when she heard they paid tribute to kindergarten with be- Rooks fice from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spooner. at age 93. him preach his very first where their K-12 edu- tween 100 and 110 oth- Monday through Friday. Fred Spooner, who was Hers was a life with funeral service and told cation began. ers in their grade when The deadline to make born in Holder, was a roots deep into Citrus her family that she With just eight days to the school opened its an appointment is June 7. farmer, a carpenter, school County pioneer history, a wanted him at hers. coordinate, 15 Central doors in 2008. Call 352-489-1688. bus driver and a former life of impact and inspira- Ridge Elementary — From staff reports county commissioner. tion, touching so many See ROOKS/Page A7 alumni met with their See CLASS/Page A11
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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Watch for manatees in water Golfing for the Save the Manatee Club urges boaters Key is Saturday The Key Training Center to be safe around marine mammals is partnering with the Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club BUSTER THOMPSON occurring in Citrus County. and The Column Shop on Staff writer At least 486 reported manatee the Oaks Course to present carcasses statewide have not a fundraising event for avid Vessels and swimmers aren’t been recovered by FWC patholo- and amateur golfers alike. the only things captains should be gists for autopsy to determine Registration is at 8 a.m. vigilant for on the water while en- cause of death, with four being in Saturday, May 29, at the joying the kickoff to boating Citrus County. Citrus Hills Oaks course. season. “Those manatees that survive Teams are foursomes for As part of National Safe Boat- bear scars from their injuries. In a price of $240 or $60 per ing Week, held before the Memo- fact, most living manatees have individual golfer. Lunch and rial Day weekend, Save the some sort of scar from a boat col- beverages will be provided. Manatee Club (SMC) has been lision,” SMC’s release states. MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle file A boat passes by a manatee speed zone in this April 2015 file photo. Opportunities for mulligans campaigning to caution boaters “These tragic accidents are pre- traveling alongside the marine ventable with education, aware- and course advantages will mammal. ness, and the care of the boating not attempt to remove SMC also provides free materi- be available for a donation “During the summer, manatees community.” entanglements.” als on request to help safeguard and the Key Training Center are found in shallow estuaries, To report an injured, malnour- To learn more tips on spotting manatees and bring awareness to will have different contests bays, rivers, canals, and coastal ished, orphaned, entangled, and reporting sick or injured safe boating around them. To set up on various holes for areas throughout Florida and in stranded or dead manatee, call manatees at savethemanatee.org/ place an order, visit savetheman- everyone’s skill levels. neighboring states,” a SMC news FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at rescue. atee.org/resources. The Key Training center release states. “Because imper- 888-404-3922 or dial either *FWC SMC reminded boaters to go “Shoreline property owners as still has sponsorship oppor- iled manatees are generally or #FWC from a cellphone. slow when traveling in signed well as park and marina manag- tunities available to those slow-moving and must surface to Boaters can also tune into VHF “manatee zones” to indicate the ers can order aluminum signs interested. breathe air, they are especially Channel 16 to radio in a sick or presence of manatees. alerting others to the presence of For information, call 352- vulnerable to collisions with injured manatee. With help from polarized sun- manatees in the area,” SMC’s re- 795-5541, extension 312. fast-moving watercraft.” “Manatees that have fresh pink glasses, boaters can also keep an lease states, “Boaters and pad- According to a preliminary or red wounds, are breathing eye out for other signs of nearby dlers can request packets that Homosassa Lions Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- more often than every 30 seconds, manatees, like snouts, backs, include a safety tips card, a water- plan yard sale vation Commission (FWC) report or are unable to submerge or tilt- tails, flippers, or “footprints” — proof boat banner and a decal to from May 21, watercraft strikes ing to one side, may be injured the flat, circular spot on the water adhere to your vessel with the The Lions will hold an in- killed 45 manatees so far in 2021 and should be reported,” SCM’s created by the manatee’s moving number to report manatees in door yard sale from 8 a.m. across the state, with three deaths release states. “Boaters should tail. distress.” to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 at the Homosassa Lions Clubhouse, 3705 S. Indiana Terrace. Genealogical Traffic stop Society to meet Man takes seven-year The Citrus County Gene- alogical Society will have a results in drug virtual program, “Navigating prison offer for Our Way Through Family- Search,” at 10 a.m. June 8 with Peggy Lauritzen. charges The program will cover new changes and records abusing woman over HANNAH added to FamilySearch. SACHEWICZ Guests are welcome to Staff writer attend. To get a link, email Mary Ann Machonkin at While being pulled over for a traffic viola- several hours tion, a Citrus County man attempted and [email protected]. failed to conceal drugs in his car before the Dementia group BUSTER THOMPSON deputy reached his window, according to a Staff writer Court DIGEST Citrus County Sheriff ’s Office arrest report. plans fundraisers Travis Heath Kirkland was arrested and Coping with Dementia A Dunnellon-area man court: I I I charged with one count of LLC announced that an ex- agreed to serve seven years Andrew Lynn Martin, the Homosassa 40-year-old trafficking more than panded schedule of fund- in prison for striking and Inverness 24-year-old ac- Daniel Elias Irizarry Balla- 4 grams, but less than raising events is being choking a woman while hold- cused of striking his infant gas decided to stand trial 14 grams, of oxycodone and planned for 2021, including ing her against her will for son to death, will stand trial on allegations he broke two counts of possession of a the return of the popular several hours. the week of Nov. 29, Howard into a local home in Sep- controlled substance. His Walk in Floral City and Cit- In exchange for the plea ordered. tember and showed his bond was set at $29,000. Howard also slated a rus County Virtual Wellness offer from the State Attor- genitals to a young girl. While patrolling, a deputy ney’s Office, 53-year-old final pretrial hearing for Ballagas rejected a pros- Challenge, which was intro- reportedly spotted a black Travis James Luther Hall pleaded Martin on Nov. 8. ecutor’s 41-month prison duced when COVID-19 re- Ford bearing no visible tag Kirkland no contest the morning of “We’re progressing on the offer to take his case to lights. After the vehicle sulted in the cancellation of Thursday, May 27, to charges case,” Martin’s attorney, as- jurors. failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign, public events. of aggravated battery, battery sistant Public Defender Ed If convicted as charged the deputy turned on their overhead lights “We are planning to host by strangulation, aggravated Spaight told Howard, for burglary and lewd and and sirens. a Walk in Floral City on No- assault with “doing what we need to do.” lascivious exhibition, he The driver allegedly continued driving for vember 13, 2021. In addi- a deadly Martin faces charges of could be sentenced to up to 400 yards and appeared to be reaching be- tion, last year’s popular weapon and aggravated manslaughter of 30 years. hind the front passenger seat toward the cen- Citrus County Virtual Well- false a child, ag- Howard scheduled Balla- ter console, before coming to a complete ness Challenge will return imprison- gravated gas’ trial for the week of stop. child abuse for the month of Oct. 3 ment. Sept. 27, According to the report, the deputy made and neglect through Oct. 30, 2021,” said Citrus with a final contact with and identified Kirkland, whose of a child Coping with Dementia County Cir- pretrial license was suspended in January of this causing President Debbie cuit Court hearing set year for delinquency. Based on the deputy’s James great bodily for Sept. 13. Selsavage. Judge Rich- observation of Kirkland’s suspicious move- Luther Hall harm. ard “Ric” It’s al- ments, a pat down was conducted and re- Selsavage also said that He was ar- Howard rati- Andrew leged Balla- vealed no contraband. a website with information fied Hall’s plea change and rested in gas entered Lynn Martin The deputy then reportedly searched the and online registration will sentence before adjudicating October a Homo- center console and behind the front passen- be launched by July. him guilty of the offense from after sheriff ’s office detec- Daniel Elias sassa home ger seat, where Kirkland was previously Individuals and compa- Dec. 21, 2020. tives began investigating Irizarry on Sept. 23 seen reaching. Eighteen white, circular tab- nies interested in becoming Hall was facing a maxi- the death of Martin’s Ballagas and ex- lets imprinted with “RP 10 235” were al- sponsors for 2021 fundrais- mum prison sentence of 30 3-month-old son in posed him- legedly located in Kirkland’s cup holder. ing events should call Cop- years. January. self to a They were identified as oxycodone or Perco- ing with Dementia LLC According to prior reports, Deputies responding to 10-year-old girl who was cet in the amount of 7 grams. marketing and communica- Citrus County Sheriff ’s Office an infant who was breath- alone. Three green circular tablets imprinted tions director, Ed Young- deputies responding to a dis- ing inside a home off Ran- Deputies didn’t find any- with “N 21” were reportedly found in the blood, at 614-519-2843. turbance met with a woman dolph Avenue in Inverness one inside the house when who had numerous injuries found Martin performing they arrived, but Ballagas same location. They were also identified as Homosassa River to her face, including a swol- CPR on the boy, who later was identified in a photo oxycodone or Percocet in the amount of Alliance to meet len eye. died in a hospital. lineup by the girl and her 0.5 grams. She told deputies Hall, Medical examiners found mother, who spotted the Behind the front passenger seat on the The Homosassa River Al- from 9:30 p.m. to 1:20 a.m., fractures and hemorrhag- suspected intruder walking floor, the deputy reportedly found a silver tin liance will have their threatened her with a crow- ing throughout the baby’s down a road on her return containing white powder. The powder tested monthly meeting at 7 p.m. bar, abused her and choked body, and determined re- home. positive for cocaine in the amount of 1 gram. Thursday, June 10, at the her at one point. peated episodes of physical In his interview with de- One half of a large circular tablet imprinted Old Homosassa Civic Club. Prior to his arrest, Hall told abuse caused his death. tectives before his arrest in with “methadone,” was also located along Although no meetings deputies he didn’t remember In his interview with de- November, according to with 3.5 tablets bearing no imprint. have been held for more what happened because he tectives, Martin made state- prior reports, Ballagas ad- Kirkland was handcuffed, placed into the than a year, the alliance’s drank too much. ments detailing instances mitted to going inside the patrol vehicle and transported to the Citrus mission to help maintain I I I where his actions would’ve house and speaking to the County Detention Facility for booking and wounded the infant. processing. and restore the health of Also Thursday in felony girl in a bedroom. the Homosassa River has remained constant in this effort. The club encourages the public to attend. Man accused of allowing dog to suffer with exposed broken bone The Homosassa River Restoration Project, noise BUSTER According to Barrett’s Barrett told au- had been infested at $2,000. pollution and speeding on THOMPSON arrest report, the sheriff ’s thorities, accord- with maggots, with According to the sher- office received a report of ing to his arrest water and in- iff ’s office Thursday after- the river will be the topics of Staff writer the allegations Wednesday report, the dog got jected it with pen- noon, the dog, named discussion. A Crystal River man was in the 1800 block of North into a fight with icillin he bought Beautiful, has been recov- Yearly membership dues arrested on accusations he Scenic Way near Crystal another pit bull himself, according ering well at the county can be paid via mail to the let his dog suffer from a River. two weeks ago to the arrest animal shelter after re- Homosassa River Alliance, broken bone for two weeks Responding animal con- while a friend was report. ceiving medical attention, P.O. Box 124, Homosassa, without seeking care. trol officers found a fe- watching it, and Aaron Deputies and won’t be euthanized. FL 34487 or at homosas- Citrus County Sheriff ’s male pit bull terrier with he didn’t seek vet- Barrett booked Barrett Veterinarians are trying sariveralliance.org. Dues Office deputies arrested an open wound and an ex- erinary care for into the county to save Beautiful’s leg, and are $30 per family and $20 30-year-old Aaron Corne- posed broken leg bone in a the dog. jail under a third-degree will know sometime the per individual. lius Barrett the afternoon backyard without water or He said he rinsed the felony charge of animal week of May 31 if amputa- — From staff reports of Wednesday, May 26. shelter. canine’s wounds, which cruelty. His bond was set tion is needed. NOTHING BELOW PINK LINE A4 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday: Stay on top of your spending ENTERTAINMENT Today is Friday, May 28, the habits this year. Look for alternative 148th day of 2021. There are ways to bring in cash. Physical action 217 days left in the year. will help you get things done. Listen to reason, verify facts and don’t rely on Oscars set next Today’s Highlight: someone to do things for you. show date for 2022 On May 28, 1977, 165 people Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take care of were killed when fire raced through Planning is already underway the Beverly Hills Supper Club in your responsibilities. Keep your plans for the 94th Oscars, which will and budget reasonable. Take responsi- Southgate, Kentucky. bility for your actions and words. be held on March 27, 2022, the On this date: film academy and ABC said Cancer (June 21-July 22): Don’t jump In 1929, the first all-color talking to conclusions. Go directly to the source Thursday. picture, “On with the Show!” pro- and get information in writing. An open After a year of disruption, in- duced by Warner Bros., opened in mind will be necessary. novation and catastrophically New York. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A steady pace low ratings, the Academy In 1959, the U.S. Army launched and a curious mind will help you distin- Awards are getting back to busi- Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker, a guish between what’s authentic and ness as usual. The show will re- squirrel monkey, aboard a Jupiter what isn’t. Keep your wits about you. turn to the Dolby Theatre for its missile for a suborbital flight, which Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll accom- ABC broadcast and the eligibility both primates survived. plish the most if you find yourself a quiet window will once again close at President Barack cubbyhole where you can focus without Ten years ago: the end of the calendar year. Associated Press Obama praised Poland’s transition to interruptions. It’s OK to distance yourself In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside This past year, the academy democracy following a meeting in from drama. extended the eligibility window the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Channel your The 94th Oscars will be held on March 27, 2022. Warsaw with President Bronislaw into February and canceled Komorowski. emotional energy into something con- non-televised events like the structive. Idle time will lead to an unnec- Five years ago: A 3-year-old boy essary argument. Bide your time. Governors Awards and the Nom- fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cin- inees Luncheon because of the music, told The Shakespeare Theatre Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Let go of cinnati Zoo; he was rescued by a sentimentality. A minimalist approach pandemic. All those trimmings The Associ- Company in Washington, D.C., team that shot to death a 400-pound will lead you to peace of mind and the are now back on the schedule, ated Press. announced Thursday that it will gorilla named Harambe after the res- opportunity to achieve your goals. with the Governors Awards set “If this is an stage “Once Upon a One More cuers concluded that the boy’s life Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Com- for Jan. 15 and the luncheon to exclusive, I’m Time,” featuring Spears’ tunes, was at stake, a decision that led to mon sense will be your saving grace. If be held on March 7. Nomina- letting you including “Oops!… I Did It mourning and criticism around the you let someone pressure or tempt you tions will be announced on know that the Again,” “Lucky,” “Stronger” and globe. into something outlandish, you will have Feb. 8. Usher album is offi- “Toxic.” One year ago: Organizers of the regrets. Change what’s necessary. The academy said, however, cially coming The musi- Boston Marathon canceled the event Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share that dates remain subject to this year,” he continued. “But be- cal will have for the first time in its 124-year his- your thoughts and feelings, and make change. fore it does, I’ll see you guys at an original tory because of the coronavirus; par- decisions in conjunction with people you my Vegas residency.” story written love. The changes you make will bring Usher sequel album ticipants who verified that they ran Usher spring boarded into su- by Jon Hart- you closer to the lifestyle you want. 26.2 miles on their own would re- coming out this year perstardom with “Confessions,“ mere about ceive their finisher’s medal. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Uncer- which sold more than 10 million classic fairy tainty is the enemy. Use your ingenuity LOS ANGELES — Usher has Today’s Birthdays: Actor Carroll and do the research necessary to help a confession — he’s almost units in the U.S. and earned him tale prin- Baker is 90. Basketball Hall of Famer eight nominations at the 2005 cesses — Britney you gain perspective regarding some- ready to release the sequel to Spears Jerry West is 83. Former New York thing you want to pursue. his groundbreaking, epic 2004 Grammys, winning him three. He Cinderella, City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is 77. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Look at album “Confessions.” lost album of the year to Ray Snow White Singer Gladys Knight is 77. Singer every angle of a situation before you The R&B star said Wednes- Charles’ final album “Genius and Little Mermaid, among them Billy Vera is 77. Singer John Fogerty make a decision. Listen to your inner day he plans to drop his highly Loves Company,” released two — who are transformed after (Creedance Clearwater Revival) is voice, not to someone filling your head anticipated album “Confessions months after the legend died. reading “The Feminine Mys- 76. Actor Louis Mustillo is 63. Coun- with unrealistic pursuits. 2” this year. The singer didn’t Musical to use tique,” a landmark feminist text. try singer Phil Vassar is 57. Actor Aries (March 21-April 19): Look at the offer a definitive release date, “Once Upon a One More Christa Miller is 57. Rapper Chubb big picture before trying something new. but he expects to release the fol- Britney Spears tunes Time” begins performances at Having a good sense of what you want Rock is 53. Singer Kylie Minogue is low-up album after he begins his NEW YORK — Plans are Sidney Harman Hall on Nov. 29. 53. Actor Justin Kirk is 52. Sen. and what’s available will help you It represents a significant pivot choose a path that leads to victory. Las Vegas residency, which afoot to put some old hit songs Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is 50. Televi- kicks off in July. by Britney Spears into a stage for The Shakespeare Theatre sion personality Elisabeth Hassel- Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don’t cross Company, known for its more boundaries. An unnecessary change will “I’m ready to drop my album,” musical about woke princesses, beck is 44. R&B singer Jaheim is 44. leave you second-guessing your next Usher, who said he spent much and the hope is that the result stately offerings. Actor Jake Johnson is 43. Actor move. Stick to what you know. of the lockdown recording new isn’t “Toxic.” — From wire reports Jesse Bradford is 42.
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Citrus. Florida’s high court ruled The Supreme Court All 200 employees from that a medical marijuana ruled that the constitu- the three dealerships will company isn’t likely to tional amendment ap- be offered jobs with Jen- MATTHEW BECK C win its challenge of state proved by voters in 2016 kins, said Maria Patino, cus- Crystal Automotive, Motorcycle and Tractor Group President Steve Lamb, left, vice regulations on the indus- legalizing medical mari- tomer and community president, Jewel Lamb, and their son, Justin Lamb, general manager, have remained a try and on Thursday juana didn’t specify re- relations director for Jen- fixture within Citrus County for decades. struck down an appellate strictions the Legislature kins Auto Group. emphasis on education, Lamb said they love Cit- heard Jenkins is a high- court decision that said could place on medical “We are super-excited transportation and the arts rus County and have no in- end dealer and hopes the legislatively imposed marijuana treatment cen- about extending our pres- needs of the area. tention of going anywhere. they become as involved business model was in ters, which the court re- ence even further into the The Lambs opened their In fact, Lamb said he re- in the community as the conflict with the state fers to as MMTCs. Crystal River community first Citrus County dealer- cently bought the vacant Lambs. constitution. “Competent, substan- and look forward to work- ship — Crystal Chevrolet in CenterState Bank building “Steve and Jewel have The ruling sends a tial evidence does not ing with the employees,” Homosassa — in 1984. Since at State Road 44 and Tur- both been outstanding cor- lawsuit filed by Flori- support a finding that the she said. then they’ve added to their key Oak Drive and that will porate citizens to this Grown back to the trial statute has made medical Patino said everything empire by acquiring other be his new corporate county and Crystal River,” court. The lawsuit chal- marijuana unavailable, just fell into place in this dealerships. Their love of headquarters. Frink said. “We certainly lenges laws put in place and the Amendment does transaction. motorcycles inspired them “We’re not leaving the understand their business by the Republican-domi- not preclude a limit on She added that Jenkins to open a 44,000-square-foot area,” he said. “We will live decision that it’s time to nated Legislature that the number of MMTCs will carry on the commu- Crystal Harley-Davidson here the rest of our lives.” move on and enjoy their limit the number of med- that can be licensed,” the nity involvement started by building on U.S. 19 in Ho- Crystal River City Man- retirement if that’s what ical marijuana licenses court wrote in its the Lambs, with a special mosassa in 2016. ager Ken Frink said he’s they’re going to be doing.” and requires opinion. Brad Hill Sales Staff
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CC-0010 CC- 0 0 1 0 AAC A6 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Obituaries Kathleen Learn about rattlesnakes Warrington, 64 C June 8 — from a distance Herbert Kathleen (Kathi) War- Mickey Special to the Chronicle Weigold, 92 rington, age 64, of Crystal Cseh, 76 River, Florida passed The Friends of the Crys- away due to the Covid tal River National Wildlife Herbert A. Weigold, 92, of virus on May 20, 2021 at Mr. Mickey Cseh of Ing- Refuge Complex will host Inverness, FL passed away Bayfront lis, FL was born on Au- a free presentation on rat- on May 23, Seven gust 16, 1944 and passed tlesnakes from 6 to 2021 in Rivers peacefully at his home on 7:15 p.m. June 8 via Zoom. hospital Inverness April 20, 2021. He was orig- Berlynna Heres will while in Crystal inally River. present on Eastern dia- under the from both mondback rattlesnakes care of Kathi Linden- was born (Crotalus adamanteus), Arbor hurst & an important ambush Trail in Dover, Babylon, Kathleen predator in the ever- Rehab Ohio to New York. Warrington disappearing longleaf and VITAS Herbert Richard Mickey and Bon- pine ecosystems of the hospice. Weigold served in southeast United States. He was nie Ludwig. She has lived the US in Florida for forty years. Mickey Within these ecosystems, born to the late Emil and Army and seasonal crops of berries She attended St. Bene- Cseh Louise (Niethold) Weigold retired and nuts occur. on April 21, 1929 in Bos- dict’s Catholic Church in from the C The presentation will ton, Massachusetts. He Crystal River, Florida. NYPD after 20 years. After Berlynna Heres with an Eastern diamondback examine how the influx of worked as a heavy equip- Kathi was a wonderful retirement he owned and rattlesnake. The Friends of the Crystal River National fruits and nuts during the ment operator for the ma- wife, mother, sister, and operated a roofing & sid- Wildlife Refuge Complex will host a free presentation on seasons of the year influ- jority of his life and even friend. The love for her ing business in New York. rattlesnakes from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. June 8 via Zoom. ence predator behavior owned and operated his family was always the cen- In 1998 Mickey moved to and site-selection in own heavy machinery ter of her life. She had an Inglis, FL and opened the Florida Fish and master’s in biology from eastern diamondback business for some time. avid interest in antiques R&M Transmission with Wildlife Conservation Marshall University. rattlesnakes. He made Citrus County and their history. Kathi Ralph Walker and also Commission’s Fish and To join the Zoom meet- his home in 1982 when he had a special place in her owned and operated a Heres is currently a re- Wildlife Research Insti- ing, visit tinyurl.com/2rsu moved from Brockton, heart for injured or stray clam lease in Cedar Key search assistant manag- tute. She earned a bache- je2x. The meeting ID is Massachusetts. He bravely animals and was an active with his partner John ing the Florida Horseshoe lor’s in biology from St. 393 580 7027 and the pass- served his country as a member and foster for Kaminski. Crab Watch program at Petersburg College and a code is 342957. member of the United many years in the Pre- Mickey leaves behind States Army and was very cious Paws Rescue group his wife Joy, daughter proud of his military ser- in Floral City, and was cur- Cathy and her husband vice. He was devoted to rently serving as Secre- Lou, son Michael and his his country and family, tary. She also helped many wife Jeanette, stepson Inverness Sertoman and enjoyed spending people in her lifetime who Todd and his wife Lori and time with his wife of were homeless and/or stepson Scott and 3 grand- 22 years, Barbara, and needed special help. She sons, Danny, James and appointed to board traveling around the will be greatly missed and Thomas. United States in their RV. will always live in our He was very much loved Special to the Chronicle He has been involved Herbert visited all hearts. and will forever be in our on the board of Sertoma, 50 states throughout his Kathi owned and oper- hearts. A longtime member of supported Camp En- time traveling and many of ated Temporary Jobs, Inc. Sign the guest book at the Inverness Sertoma deavor, Sertoma Youth them even twice. He loved for eighteen years. She www.chronicleonline.com. Club, Walter “Bud” Os- Ranch, the Citrus County to be with his family, play also started Genesis born, has been appointed Historic Advisory Board, cards, and go to the Ca- Cleaning, an all-natural by the Citrus County Board the Citrus County Veter- sino. He will be remem- cleaning business. At the SO YOU KNOW of County Commissioners ans Advisory Board and time of her passing, she to serve on the Hernando/ the Too Far organization. bered for being the life of Obituary deadlines for was employed by TBF Citrus Metropolitan Plan- “As a past local busi- the party and loving to the upcoming dance. Partners in Brooksville, ning Organization’s (MPO) ness owner, I believe giv- Florida. Memorial Day holiday Transportation Disadvan- ing back monetarily is C Along with Herbert’s are: parents, he was preceded Kathi was preceded in taged Coordinating Board important, but even more Walter “Bud” Osborn was G FOR SATURDAY, in death by his late wife of death by her parents. She (TDLCB), to represent vet- important is giving of your recently appointed to the MAY 29 — deadline is 49 years, Santa (Sandra), is survived by her hus- eran interests. time, talents and exper- Hernando/Citrus Metro- in 1998, his brother, George, band, James Warrington of 3 p.m. Friday, May 28 Osborn has been a tise to better your commu- politan Planning Organi- and his granddaughter, Crystal River, Florida; her G FOR SUNDAY, member of the Inverness nity,” Osborn said. “We all zation’s Transportation Kimberly Bartlett. Those son Richard Warrington, MAY 30 — deadline is Sertoma Club for 19 years, have skills; folks just need Disadvantaged Co ordin at- left to cherish his memory her daughter Jenny War- 3 p.m. Friday, May 28 has been involved in club to get out there and find ing Board. are his wife, Barbara; his rington of Crystal River, G FOR MONDAY, leadership projects, their niche.” four children, James (Ivy) Florida; two sisters, Susan MAY 31 — deadline is served on the Sertoma re- The primary purpose of Community Transporta- of Taunton, Massachusetts, (Greg) Windmiller of 3 p.m. Friday, May 28 gional board and Sertoma the TDLCB is to identify tion Coordinator regard- Herbert J. “Chicky” (Gail) Homosassa, Florida, Mary G FOR TUESDAY, national board of direc- local service needs and ing services for the of Bridgewater, Massachu- (Steve) Frushour of Fred- JUNE 1 — deadline is tors in Kansas City, provide information, ad- transportation disadvan- setts, Kevin (Karen) of ericksburg, Texas, and a Friday, May 28 Missouri. vice and direction to the taged population. brother, Richard (Rach- Shrewsbury, Massachu- For information about setts, and Wayne (Kath- elle) Ludwig of Blooming- placing obituaries, leen) of Bridgewater, ton, Illinois. email obits@ Massachusetts; his step- Private cremation will MEMORIAL DAY son, Stephen Saraceno take place under the di- chronicleonline.com (Beverly) of St. Mary’s, rection of Brown Funeral or call 352-563-5660. Pennsylvania; his 16 cher- Home and Crematory in Submissions must be IS ONLY ONCE A YEAR ished grandchildren; and Lecanto, Florida. A memo- verified with the rial service will be an- his 20 adored great- funeral home or nounced at a later date. In grandchildren. society in charge of but our gratitude is endless. lieu of flowers, memorial A Funeral Service for arrangements. Herbert will be conducted donations in Kathi’s name on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at can be made to Precious Full obituaries are 11:30 AM, from the Florida Paws Rescue, P.O. Box $175, and include National Cemetery in 1014, Floral City, Florida placement in the Bushnell, with military 34436. newspaper and online, honors provided by the In- Sign the guest book at a standard-size verness VFW Post #4337. www.chronicleonline.com. headshot and a The procession to the cem- keepsake plaque. Text etery will leave the Chas. The Chronicle does exceeding 850 words E. 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CC-0010 000WBGO FeroMemorialGardens.com CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL Proudly Serving Citrus County FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 A7 “grands” and “great- and she was always read- She told her kids and grands” in. ing and studying about grandkids, “Fish don’t bite ROOKS They raised hogs in the homemaking. She was es- on Sundays, and you better Continued from Page A1 woods and sold them, grew pecially meticulous about not be out hunting,” and “If peanuts andH tendedealthcare a big meat, wrapping it properly you don’t have time to do Faith was the pillar of garden, harvesting and before putting it in the something right, do you her life, along with family, freezing food in the sum- freezer.” have time to do it again?” farm and community. mer, butchering their ownfor The listthe of Frances Her greatest joy was her “She often spoke fondly meat. Rooks’ community in- grandkids, granddaughter of the times she and her “We ate good,” said volvement is extensive, Sarah said. sister would collect oys- Frances’ oldest son, Eu- from 4-H leader, Citrus “She taught us loyalty, a ters in Ozello, and she genewhole Rooks. “I would say County Fairfamily Board direc- sense of civic duty, hard shared many memories of she was proactive with me, tor in 1957, member of the work, caring compassion her childhood and time grooming me in the right Florida Farm Bureau and for others, honor, to always spent with her cousins,” direction, teaching me the United Daughters of use a tablecloth and good said granddaughter Sarah what I •needed Same to know. ...Day the Confederacy Appointments to an silverware, even in the Hensley. By the time I left home, I original member of the woods, and to love the Born in Hernando, had my• shirts COVID-19 all tagged Florida Testing CowBelles, part of Lord.” Frances grew up on a farm with my name in them and the Florida CattleWomen. “She loved her babies,” where they grew sweet po- I was ready.” As a 4-H leader, she said daughter-in-law tatoes, peanuts and sugar- Daughter• Family Ella Thomas Practicelived the 4-H motto: “To Nancy Rooks. “She was in cane, where she learned said on a farm, everyone make the best better,” said the room when my daugh- to make sugarcane syrup, C works, and she was her one of her former 4-H ter was born, and it was which she passed down to A young Frances Spooner Rooks, a fourth-generation mother’s• helper Behavioral with ev- “kids” Patrick Health Grady. the most precious thing. her kids and grandkids Citrus County native. erything from caring for “She made every 4-H She just loved babies, and and “great-grands.” sat alphabetically,” Rooks She never forgot that, and her younger brother, member feel like we mat- I’m so glad that I was able When she was a young Larry, to• helping Podiatry with the tered,” • heDental said. “She to give her that gift of see- girl, her father built the said. “My name is Rooks neither did I.” and hers was Spooner, so Frances graduated from household and garden brought great joy to peo- ing her last grandbaby old Church of the Naza- chores, and later she ple’s lives and was one of come into the world.” rene out of lime rock. she sat behind me. She CHS in 1945 and went on used to say I picked on her, to Florida State University helped with the bookkeep- the sweetest ladies that Contact Chronicle re- Frances would tell stories ing for theLocations family farm ever walkedIn Crystal the earth.” River,porter Nancy Kennedy at but I said maybe I was just in Tallahassee when it was of going to the old phos- business. Her coleslaw was leg- 352-564-2927 or nkennedy flirting with you.” a school for young women. phate mines and watching “I learned everything endary. She loved flowers @chronicleonline.com. World War II was going “But she missed her Inverness, & Lecanto the giant rocks being from her,” she said. “She and birds, the Gaithers’ Read more of Nancy’s sto- on at this time, and some sweetheart, Val, and de- sorted by size and shape, was involved with the gospel music and church ries at tinyurl.com/ of the teachers were called cided to come back home and how the big stones local homemakerCall Todayclubs, on Sunday. To Scheduleyxt69grh. An would be loaded onto to military duty, Rooks to be with him,” grand- sleds and dragged by said. daughter Sarah said. horses to the church site at “The English teacher The couple were mar- Appointment! the corner of U.S. 41 and was trying to (also) teach ried 74 years. East Orange Drive in Her- algebra, and Frances just I I I nando, where Brannen couldn’t get it. 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A click of the wrist For the RECORD Money&Markets gets you more at www.chronicleonline.com 4,240 S&P 500 34,640 Dow Jones industrials Citrus County May 26 for cause cruel death, burglaries, thefts and vandal- pain and suffering. ond 2,000. isms criminal mischiefs re- 4,140 Close: 4,200.88 34,040 Close: 34,464.64 Sheriff’s Office Change: 4.89 (0.1%) Change: 141.59 (0.4%) I David Randal Riedle, 26, leased Thursday, May 27, by 4,040 10 DAYS 33,440 10 DAYS Arrests homeless, arrested May 26 for the Citrus County Sheriff’s 4,400 35,000 I Travis Heath Kirkland, 3 , retail petit theft. ond 500. ffice: I 34,000 everly Hills, arrested May 26 I Jeremy Michael Ogden, Theft, :22 p.m. May 26, 4,200 for two counts of possession of 7, Hudson, arrested May 26 for undisclosed address, Floral 33,000 controlled substance and traf- violate in unction for protection City. 4,000 32,000 ficking in -plug grams mor- against domestic violence and I Theft, 12:52 p.m. May 26, 31,000 phine, opium, o ycodone or violation of probation. No bond. 2 00 block of East Gulf-To- 3,800 heroin . ond 2 ,000. I Herbert Lee Davis, 21, Lake Highway, Inverness. 30,000 I Tina Pappalardo, 65, ev- Tampa, arrested May 26 for fail- I Theft, : 1 a.m. May 26, 3,600 29,000 DJFM A M DJFM A M erly Hills, arrested May 26 for ure to appear. No bond. undisclosed address, two counts of violation of in unc- I Homosassa. HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG YTD Robert Russell Coxe, 3 , StocksRecap tion. No bond. Homosassa, arrested May 26 I Theft, :30 a.m. DOW 34,608.82 34,389.24 34,464.64 +141.59 +0.41% +12.61% I Joshua Kurtis Gibbs, 37, for fugitive arrest. No bond. May 26, 2 00 block of North NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 15,774.27 15,636.99 15,709.63 +105.26 +0.67% +25.61% Lecanto, arrested May 26 for DOW Util. 901.70 892.33 892.92 -6.37 -0.71% +3.27% I Thomas Ray Voelker, 27, Forest idge oulevard, Vol. (in mil.) 5,903 4,611 NYSE Comp. 16,546.36 16,451.96 16,531.95 +79.98 +0.49% +13.82% writ of bodily attachment. ond Homosassa, arrested May 26 Hernando. Pvs. Volume 3,969 3,786 1,17 . NASDAQ 13,776.52 13,701.63 13,736.28 -1.72 -0.01% +6.58% for two counts of failure to ap- Those with information Advanced 1631 2251 S&P 500 4,213.38 4,197.78 4,200.88 +4.89 +0.12% +11.84% I Joseph William Martin, pear. No bond. about these offenses could Declined 825 1036 S&P 400 2,732.97 2,720.08 2,725.91 +17.20 +0.64% +18.18% 27, Homosassa, arrested May be eligible for a cash reward New Highs 195 147 Wilshire 5000 44,011.88 43,890.73 43,943.27 +114.72 +0.26% +11.37% I Tracy Leigh Byrd, , Ho- 26 for retail petit theft, possess/ New Lows 6 11 Russell 2000 2,277.62 2,250.73 2,273.07 +23.80 +1.06% +15.10% mosassa, arrested May 26 for by contacting Citrus County use anti-shoplifting device and trespass in structure or convey- Crime Stoppers at -26 - violation of probation. No bond. 77. Tipsters remain Stocks of Local Interest I ance unoccupied. ond Chad Warren Ross, 1, 1,000. anonymous. 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR Lecanto, arrested May 26 for Tips can also be reported to NAME TICKER LO HI CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR %CHG %RTN P/E DIV failure to appear. No bond. Burglaries, thefts the sheriff’s office by calling the AT&T Inc T 26.35 5 33.88 29.71 +.16 +0.5 t t t +3.3 +5.8 20 2.08 I Aaron Cornelius Barrett, and vandalisms agency’s non-emergency line, Ametek Inc AME 84.53 0 139.07 134.38 +.89 +0.7 s t s +11.1 +55.8 36 0.80f 30, Crystal iver, arrested Here are the reported 352-2 -27 0. Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD 42.83 0 76.21 75.86 ...... s s s +8.5 +87.8 36 1.10e Bank of America BAC 22.39 0 43.26 42.55 +.51 +1.2 s s s +40.4 +88.6 18 0.72 Capital City Bank CCBG 17.55 8 28.98 26.34 +.28 +1.1 t s s +7.2 +40.6 12 0.60f Citigroup C 40.49 0 79.28 78.76 +1.24 +1.6 s s s +27.7 +79.9 11 2.04 Disney DIS 108.02 8 203.02 179.04 +2.57 +1.5 s t t -1.2 +49.3 1. 76 USCG reminds Duke Energy DUK 77.58 8 108.00 100.01 -1.10 -1.1 t s s +9.2 +26.4 57 3.86f EPR Properties EPR 20.62 9 51.84 48.60 -.05 -0.1 s s s +49.5 +59.9 4.32 Equity Commonwealth EQC 25.72 4 30.17 27.39 -.30 -1.1 t t t +0.4 -5.2 cc 2.50e Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 31.11 9 64.02 58.56 -.38 -0.6 t t s +42.1 +38.4 75 3.48 people to boat safely Ford Motor F 5.57 0 13.95 14.88 +.98 +7.1 s s s +69.3 +126.7 15 ... Gen Electric GE 5.93 0 14.42 14.35 +.95 +7.1 s s s +32.9 +105.3 41 0.04 Special to the Chronicle HCA Holdings Inc HCA 91.21 0 217.28 213.69 +1.86 +0.9 s s s +29.9 +97.5 20 1.92 Home Depot HD 234.31 8 345.69 318.77 +1.44 +0.5 s t s +20.0 +33.5 27 6.60 Memorial Day is almost Intel Corp INTC 43.61 6 68.49 57.73 +.81 +1.4 s t t +15.9 -6.5 11 1.39f here. “That means there will IBM IBM 105.92 148.74 143.82 +.44 +0.3 t t s +14.3 +27.0 23 6.56f 9 be many inexperienced LKQ Corporation LKQ 24.00 0 51.52 51.09 +.52 +1.0 s s s +45.0 +97.4 29 ... boaters with little or no Lowes Cos LOW 123.09 8 215.22 193.77 +.17 +0.1 s t s +20.7 +59.8 25 2.20 safe boating education Lumen Technologies LUMN 8.51 8 16.60 14.21 +.06 +0.4 t s s +45.7 +53.4 1.00 heading out on our local McDonalds Corp MCD 178.88 0 238.18 234.86 +2.51 +1.1 s t s +9.5 +28.6 34 5.16f waters,” said Linda Jones, Microsoft Corp MSFT 176.60 9 263.19 249.31 -2.18 -0.9 s t s +12.1 +38.4 34 2.24 U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary Division 15 com- Motorola Solutions MSI 127.58 0 205.47 203.59 +.93 +0.5 s s s +19.7 +53.9 35 2.84f mander. Inexperienced Special to the Chronicle NextEra Energy NEE 58.44 5 87.69 73.00 -.47 -0.6 t t t -5.4 +28.0 1.54f boaters and no boating ed- The USCG Auxiliary Division 15 reminds Citrus County to Piedmont Office RT PDM 11.26 9 19.99 18.31 -.05 -0.3 s t s +12.8 +30.6 10 0.84 ucation are a combination boat safely on Memorial Day weekend. Regions Fncl RF 9.79 0 23.51 23.37 +.54 +2.4 s s s +45.0 +132.0 15 0.62 that can lead to serious fatalities. travel at a safe speed. Smucker, JM SJM 101.89 9 139.57 132.52 -1.98 -1.5 t s s +14.6 +27.9 16 3.60f problems. I Check equipment: I Keep in touch: Cell Texas Instru TXN 115.51 9 197.58 189.13 +.77 +0.4 s s s +15.2 +69.9 34 3.60 According to the USCG, Make sure you have and phones, satellite phones, the National Marine Man- UniFirst Corp UNF 160.70 6 258.86 217.69 -3.59 -1.6 s t t +2.8 +26.7 32 1.00 know how to use all essen- EPIRB or personal locator ufacturer’s Association re- tial equipment. beacon and VHF radios Verizon Comm VZ 52.85 4 61.95 56.29 -.07 -0.1 t t t -4.2 +9.0 13 2.52 cently reported that retail I File a float plan: Let can all be important de- Vodafone Group VOD 13.14 8 20.36 18.56 +.32 +1.8 s t s +12.6 +22.0 0.97e unit sales of new power- family and friends know vices in an emergency. WalMart Strs WMT 11 7. 01 7 153.66 141.69 -.48 -0.3 r s s -1.7 +16.2 81 2.20f boats in Feb. 2021 were up where you are going and I Take a safe boating Walgreen Boots Alli WBA 33.36 9 57.05 53.04 +1.03 +2.0 t s t +33.0 +41.6 1.87 34% compared to the same when you will return. course: Even experienced Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last period last year, per their I Use an engine cutoff boaters can benefit from a 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum of dividends paid this year. Most recent dividend was omitted or deferred. k - Declared or paid this year, a cumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m - Current New Powerboat Registra- device with a safety lan- safe boating course. Any- annual rate, which was decreased by most recent dividend announcement. p - Initial dividend, annual rate not known, yield not shown. r - Declared or paid in tions report. Boat sales are yard attached to your life one driving a personal wa- preceding 12 months plus stock dividend. t - Paid in stock, approximate cash value on ex-distribution date. PE Footnotes: q - Stock is a closed-end fund - no P/E ratio shown. cc - P/E exceeds 99. dd - Loss in last 12 months. averaging 31,000 units sold jacket: An engine cutoff tercraft or jet ski must be monthly since the summer device is a proven safety at least 14 years of age, InterestInterestratesrates NET 1YR of 2020 due to the demand device to stop the boat’s have taken a safe boater’s TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG AGO U.S. stock indexes closed mostly for new boats spurred by engine should the opera- course and carry the FWC 3-month T-bill .02 .02 ... .14 higher Thursday following the COVID-19 pandemic. tor unexpectedly fall safe boater card and a encouraging economic reports. 6-month T-bill .04 .04 ... .17 Florida has seen an in- The number of Americans who overboard. photo ID. 52-wk T-bill .04 .04 ... .17 filed for unemployment benefits crease in boating acci- I Watch the weather: The USCG Auxiliary of- 2-year T-note .14 .14 ... .17 fell yet again. The Commerce dents and fatalities, Always check the forecast fers online virtual safe The yield on the 5-year T-note .81 .80 +0.01 .34 Department reported solid according to the USCG. In before departing on the boating classes. Learn 10-year Treasury 7-year T-note 1.28 1.24 +0.04 .51 economic growth during the first 2021, drownings are pro- water and frequently about safe boating prac- note rose to 10-year T-note 1.60 1.57 +0.03 .67 quarter. jected to make up the ma- during your excursion. tices from live instructors, 1.60% Thursday. 30-year T-bond 2.29 2.27 +0.02 1.43 jority of boating-related I Know what’s going on ask questions and learn Okta OKTA Yields affect deaths due to boaters who around you at all times: about local waters in the rates on mort- Close: $222.40 -24.13 or -9.8% NAT'L WK 6MO 1YR The cloud identity management do not wear life jackets. One-quarter of all re- comfort and safety of your gages and other CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO company cut its full-year earnings According to the Florida ported boating accidents own home. Upon success- consumer loans. forecast and said its chief financial Fish and Wildlife Conser- 48 month new car loan 4.01 r 4.01 4.05 4.04 officer is resigning. in 2020 were caused by op- ful completion of the test vation Commission, in Money market account 0.08 r 0.08 0.08 0.20 $300 erator inattention or im- at the end of the course, PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.30 r 0.30 0.32 0.41 2020, Florida had 113 proper lookout. participants qualify for RATE FUNDS 250 $30K Home equity loan 4.68 s 4.64 4.65 4.97 more boating accidents I Know where you are the FWC Safe Boater’s LAST 3.25 .13 than it did in 2019. In addi- going and travel at safe card. For information 30 year xed mortgage 3.08 t 3.09 3.11 2.96 200 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 MAM tion, 79 people were killed 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13 15 year xed mortgage 2.37 r 2.37 2.39 2.45 speeds: Familiarize your- about the next class, con- 52-week range last year in boating acci- $173.06 $294.00 self with local boating tact Linda at ljones1501@ dents in Florida, which is speed zones and always gmail.com. Vol.: 10.0m (4.9x avg.) PE: ... Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD 14 more than the previous Crude Oil (bbl) 66.85 66.21 +0.97 +37.8 Mkt. Cap: $27.8 b Yield: ... Wholesale Ethanol (gal) 2.35 2.35 ... +64.0 year. gasoline prices Heating Oil (gal) 2.06 2.05 +0.55 +38.7 Best Buy BBY The USCG encourages WE E KLY AQ U ATI C TRE ATME N T were little Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.96 2.97 -2.33 +16.5 Close: $118.14 1.18 or 1.0% wearing a life jacket while S CHE DU LE F OR CI TRU S COU N TY changed The consumer electronics retailer Unleaded Gas (gal) 2.15 2.15 +0.08 +51.1 underway. Along U.S. 19 in Citrus County’s Aquatic Services Division plans the following aquatic Thursday. blew away Wall Street's first-quarter METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD profit forecasts. weed control activities for the week beginning: May 3 1 , 2 0 2 1 Heating oil rose Crystal River, the USCG Gold (oz) 1895.70 1901.20 -0.29 +0.1 Auxiliary worked with the slightly while Silver (oz) 27.92 27.85 +0.22 +6.0 $140 HE RBI CI DE TRE ATME N TS U.S. crude oil Platinum (oz) 1179.10 1200.20 -1.76 +9.6 Citrus County Sheriff ’s de- Waterbody Plant Herbicide U sed prices gained 120 Copper (lb) 4.67 4.53 +2.90 +32.8 partment to have two elec- Inverness Pool Hydrilla, Tallows, Aquathol, Diquat, 1%. Gold prices 100 Palladium (oz) 2802.30 2748.50 +1.97 +14.5 tronic roadway signs Nuphar, Limnophilia Element 3A, Glyphosate slipped and silver AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD 80 posted to remind citizens, rose slightly. MAM Cattle (lb) 1. 16 1. 16 -0.09 +3.0 52-week range “Life Jackets Float. You Floral City Pool Willows, Cattails, Cuban Bulrush 2,4D, Glyphosate Coffee (lb) 1.57 1.58 -0.22 +22.7 $75.27 $128.57 don’t! WEAR IT!” Corn (bu) 6.65 6.25 +6.41 +37.3 Hernando Pool Hydrilla, Tallows, Aquathol, Diquat, Vol.: 7.7m (3.1x avg.) PE: 17.3 The USCG Auxiliary Cabomba, Nuphar Element 3A, Clipper, Cotton (lb) 0.83 0.82 +0.21 +5.8 Mkt. Cap: $29.6 b Yield: 2.4% Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 1319.00 1345.00 -1.52 +50.8 and the National Safe Glyphosate Orange Juice (lb) 1. 18 1. 17 +1.20 -3.9 Gap GPS Boating Council recom- ME CHAN I CAL HARVE S TI N G Soybeans (bu) 15.37 15.04 +2.23 +16.9 Close: $35.15 1.13 or 3.3% mend the following to stay Wheat (bu) 6.76 6.49 +4.28 +5.6 Walmart will sell the the clothing re- safe on the water: Inverness Pool Tussocks Mechanical Harvesting tailer's new line of home essentials. (Previous and change gures reect current contract.) I Wear a life jacket: Hernando Pool Pondweed, Tussocks, Mechanical Harvesting Make sure everyone is Nitella, Cabomba MutualFunds $40 wearing a USCG approved All treatments are contingent upon weather conditions and water quality. Treated areas TOTAL RETURN identified with “Warning Signs” indicating the date of treatment and the necessary water life jacket. use restrictions. For further information, please call 352-527-7620 or view our website at FAMILY FUND NAV CHG YTD 1YR 3YR* 5YR* 30 http://www.citrusbocc.com/pubworks/aquatics spray-schedule.pdf. 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Cap: $13.2 b Yield: 1.4% InvCAmrcA m 49.89 +.20 +12.7 +36.9 +13.8 +14.2 NwPrspctvA m 65.38 +.23 +8.1 +50.6 +18.9 +18.5 Dollar Tree DLTR WAMtInvsA m 57.77 +.22 +15.6 +36.7 +14.3 +14.7 Close: $100.11 -8.36 or -7.7% Dodge & Cox Inc 14.29 -.02 -1.3 +4.2 +6.1 +4.7 The discount retailer gave investors Stk 241.55 +1.54 +26.8 +59.9 +16.1 +17.0 a weak profit forecast for the year. Fidelity 500IdxInsPrm 146.05 +.19 +12.5 +40.6 +17.7 +17.1 Contrafund 17.97 ... +9.6 +39.8 +19.4 +20.3 $120 TtlMktIdxInsPrm 120.84 +.28 +12.3 +44.0 +17.8 +17.3 USBdIdxInsPrm 12.05 -.01 -2.5 -0.5 +5.2 +3.2 110 Schwab SP500Idx 64.60 +.08 +12.5 +40.6 +17.7 +17.1 100 T. Rowe Price BCGr 175.54 -.17 +6.1 +35.8 +19.2 +22.0 90 Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl 388.59 +.49 +12.5 +40.6 +17.7 +17.1 MAM 52-week range DivGrInv 36.60 +.09 +10.8 +32.6 +16.8 +14.9 $84.41 $120.37 GrIdxAdmrl 139.11 -.20 +6.8 +42.4 +23.3 +21.4 InTrTEAdmrl 14.83 ... +0.7 +4.6 +4.9 +3.3 Vol.: 8.0m (4.8x avg.) PE: 17.7 Mkt. Cap: $23.4 b Yield: ... IntlGrAdmrl 163.85 +.03 +2.2 +62.0 +21.2 +22.3 MdCpIdxAdmrl 289.01 +1.18 +13.0 +47.4 +15.8 +15.3 Tellurian TELL Keep The Pool PrmCpAdmrl 176.06 +.68 +14.4 +48.9 +16.6 +19.2 Close: $3.89 0.72 or 22.7% STInvmGrdAdmrl10.98 -.01 +0.2 +3.4 +4.2 +3.0 The natural gas company signed a SmCpIdxAdmrl 106.70 +.93 +14.8 +55.9 +14.6 +15.8 10-year deal with Gunvor Singapore TrgtRtr2025Inv 22.70 ... +5.4 +25.3 +10.4 +10.4 for liquified natural gas. Open picnic TtBMIdxAdmrl 11.23 -.02 -2.6 -0.3 +5.2 +3.2 TtInBIdxAdmrl 22.75 -.04 -2.5 +0.4 +4.0 +3.1 $4 May 29, 2021 TtInSIdxAdmrl 35.57 +.13 +9.8 +43.6 +8.5 +10.9 3 TtInSIdxInv 21.26 +.07 +9.8 +43.5 +8.4 +10.8 2 TtlSMIdxAdmrl 106.03 +.26 +12.3 +44.0 +17.8 +17.3 1 TtlSMIdxInv 105.99 +.25 +12.3 +43.9 +17.7 +17.2 MAM WlngtnAdmrl 82.72 +.07 +8.7 +26.0 +12.8 +11.8 52-week range $0.68 $4.39 WlslyIncAdmrl 71.22 +.03 +4.5 +13.9 +9.6 +7.8 Vol.: 111.0m (10.8x avg.) PE: ... *– Annualized; d - Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. m - Multiple fees are charged, usually a marketing fee and either a sales or redemption fee. x - fund paid a distribution during the week. Mkt. Cap: $1.6 b Yield: ... CC-00107P
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$24 22 $500 Gold Sponsor 20 18 MAM 52-week range $10.52 $24.26 $250 Silver Sponsor Vol.: 5.5m (8.3x avg.) PE: ... Mkt. Cap: $1.5 b Yield: ... SOURCE: SungardAP $100 Bronze Sponsor “A building has at least two lives — the one Page A10 - FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 imagined by its maker and the life it lives afterward — and they are never the same.” Rem Koolhaas, architect OPINIONCITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE LETTERS to the Editor disagreement. As a result, the The citizens OPINIONS INVITED EDITORIAL BOARD North Suncoast club can no deserve better I Viewpoints depicted in political longer use the word “Repub- Gerry Mulligan ...... publisher cartoons, columns or letters do “Since 1994, the Senior lican” in its name. Somehow, Curt Ebitz ...... citizen member not necessarily represent the Companion Program with the opinion of the editorial board. the state party has a copyright Mac Harris ...... citizen member Nature Coast Volunteer Cen- I Groups or individuals are on “Republican.” The prob- Rebecca Martin ...... citizen member ter, matches volunteers, age invited to express their opinions lem here seems to stem from 55 or older with homebound, in a letter to the editor. a personal issue between Jeff Bryan ...... editor at-risk elders with daily I Persons wishing to address the some individuals. As a result, Founded Brian LaPeter ...... managing editor editorial board, which meets the North Suncoast club by Albert M. needs, transportation to and weekly, should call Jeff Bryan Williamson Gwen Bittner ...... editor of editorials from doctors’ visits, grocery members must lose their shopping etc. This allows at 352-563-5660. identity. Being a longtime “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” these elderly citizens to re- I All letters must be signed and club member myself it is very — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus include a phone number and main independent, at home painful for our club to lose its hometown, including letters identity. and socially connected. Other sent via email. Names and The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials services provided include hometowns will be printed; It seems that there is a bet- are the opinions of the newspaper’s editorial board. having a watchful eye to no- phone numbers will not be ter way but to those who do tice when extra care might be published or given out. not know, the club is still the necessary; offer encourage- I We reserve the right to edit same regardless of the name. FIGHTING BLIGHT ment to remain physically letters for length, libel, fairness and mentally active; give as- and good taste. Robert Hagaman sistance with letter writing I Letters must be no longer than Homosassa 400 words, and writers will be and varied errands; present limited to four letters per month. community service informa- I SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, Bonus unfair to those tion and making friendships 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., who kept working that can last a lifetime.” Crystal River, FL 34429; or Blighted CR (www.citrusbocc.com) email to letters@chronicle Let’s think about the $1,000 The citizens that receive online.com. sign-on bonus for unem- these services were notified ployed people for a minute. by a form letter that services what time they go to bed; It is unfair to people that were being discontinued ef- there is a high turnover of have steadily worked through fective July 1, 2021. Appar- staff resulting in patients not the pandemic. plaza beyond ently, the Nature Coast having a close relationship Fortunately, I was able to Volunteer Center (NCVC) de- with those that are entrusted keep working as my employer cided that applying for a to care for the daily needs; was deemed to be essential. grant on their own through boredom and loss of What is going to happen to county funds would be a bet- independence. current employees of the ter way to fund this program. My question is what funds businesses that participate in They were not successful, and were sought by NCVC? Why the program? Will they be of- due for the program will be ending. did they choose to step away fered bonuses or incentives to Many elderly people will be from the Department of Elder continue working? losing contact with others Affairs which has access to County commissioners need that care about what happens federal funding sources? Who to evaluate the precedent this to them. made these decisions? These sets. There is also no mention A large majority of these se- citizens deserved more than of enforcement of employees resolution niors will have no choice but the cold form letter sent out continuing to work past the 90 to go into an ALF or a nursing by NCVC Supervisor Laurie day period to receive the home. While not all facilities rystal River leaders the hills and take their busi- Diestler. bonus. Someone could work and nursing homes are bad, have been trying to ness elsewhere. 90 days, take the bonus, and there are valid concerns such Cfind a solution to the The city has tried to work Dana Brown then leave the employer on as: the elderly population is blighted Crystal Square long and hard to either get Inverness the hook to find a increasing faster than hous- shopping plaza on U.S. 19 for this building up to code and replacement. ing is available; many seniors nearly a year — and the redeveloped or demolished would prefer to live out the Club remains same Better idea would be to tell building so far re- to make way for rest of their life in their own regardless of name people that are currently re- mains an THE ISSUE: something new, home surrounded by familiar- ceiving unemployment that eyesore. and it’s time for ity; going into a nursing home Republican clubs in Flor- they have 60-90 days left to City Attorney Crystal River the owner to means moving from your ida are governed by the state collect and need to find em- Robert Batsel Jr. leaders continue swallow their home to a room, a shared one party. The same may be true ployment. The Career Re- sent a letter to to try to resolve pride and do at that; 1/3 of the nursing of Democrat clubs. This is source Center could then the New York- plaza code something with homes in the U.S. have only a good in some ways, but some- assist the job seekers with times personalities interfere. based Crystal violations. the structure. 1 or 2 star rating from family navigating the Employ Flor- This appears to be the Square owner Its current members; living in closed ida site. Employers looking cases in Citrus county at this for help could also post jobs back in October code violations quarters is a perfect area for OUR OPINION: time. Per party rules, clubs at the Career Resource Cen- 2020 to notify include a leaking infectious disease to spread The solution along with other health risks have to recharter semiannu- ter. The Career Resource them of numer- roof, crumbling is overdue. as we saw with COVID-19; ally. To get state party ap- Center could also possibly ous code viola- façade, inopera- 40% of nursing home resi- proval, the county executive work with the businesses in tions, and ble fire alarm, dents suffer from depression; leadership must sign off on the community to host a job compliance has yet to be untested fire sprinklers, ex- nursing homes are expensive; the renewal application. fair. settled. posed wiring, missing ceiling people become patients with At this time the North Sun- The building continues to tiles, peeling paint and over- no control or choice over coast Republican Club and Michelle Sinka fall into disrepair in a major grown grass. Trucks and RVs what they eat, what they wear, the county committee are in Inverness focal point in Crystal River, now use the property as an to the dismay of Citrus citi- overnight rest stop. And if SUPPORT THE SHELTER zens and leaders alike. you’ve been in the parking n You can support the construction of a new animal shelter by contributing to the Chronicle City council members, City lot, good luck driving through animal shelter fund by mailing a check to The Chronicle, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal Manager Ken Frink and there, as you could plant River, FL. Contributions can also be dropped off at Chronicle offices in Inverness and Crystal Mayor Joe Meek are making trees in the potholes that River. Digital contributions can be made at the GoFundMe page at: https://gofund. progress, but the road has cover it they’re so deep. me/73903811. been difficult and slow- The city needs to stay the going. Ultimately, the prop- course on this and keep erty needs to be redeveloped pressing for a resolution. We and repurposed. can’t let the building con- Truly, it’s a shame, and tinue to deteriorate because quite frankly, at the onset of it takes the city down along hurricane season, a poten- with it. tial hazard in the event of The owners have long high winds. known of the state of the Something must be done — plaza and they’ve had now — and the best solution enough time to start working is likely demolition, as the to remedy the violations. building is simply The city has given the own- crumbling. ers until June 14 to come However, it’s private prop- into compliance, and the erty, and it’s difficult to make same day will discuss and changes, especially if the vote to potentially file suit owner lives far out of state against Crystal Square to and doesn’t have a stake in force it into compliance, the local community. using the plaza’s $333,350 in It’s fine to invest, but when unpaid city assessments as a building is left to rot at the leverage. sake of a portfolio, there Any smart investor can buy comes a point when a com- a property below value and promise must be made so the sit on it, but a smarter inves- city is not devalued. Other tor would realize its value investors see this plaza’s de- and make more money by de- caying forefront and run for veloping it.
Need more local when are they going to finish (U.S.) gallons of water. That’s a lot of Interestingly enough, the Tampa 19 and (State Road) 44 since the smoke going up in the air. It’s a lot Bay Times permits firearms sales. OUND investigative news Suncoast is coming earlier? of water to put out one car. It would seem there’s a double S standard with the Chronicle. To- As a newspaper, we should be Allow private firearm OFF getting not just the criminal activi- That’s a lot day’s paper had a half-page ad ad- ties and arrests but county news. of water to waste sales in classifieds vertising a gun show at the Crystal River National Guard Armory (Page How and why does one company get About the Tesla car that every- I am relatively new to Citrus A11, Friday, May 7). The Chronicle to withdraw millions of (gallons of) body’s talking about, “Go electric, County and have observed how will accept advertising revenue water from our aquifer and we have go electric.” Then why is it one of popular hunting and fishing is to from businesses, but excludes the to let our grass dry out? I would these cars went out of control and county residents, but was disap- right to Citrus County residents. think when you get a lot of Sound hit a tree and it took over 30,000 pointed to discover — despite our I’m confused. Perhaps the Chroni- CALL Off calls on subjects like this, you gallons of water to put the car out Second Amendment right to own a cle should revisit their denial policy would investigate and let readers because the battery kept burning? firearm — that the Chronicle pro- on handgun sales and support our know what can be done about espe- How is that going green and saving hibits firearm sales under Sporting Second Amendment rights. Thank 563-0579 cially this. How do we stop it? Also, the economy? It took 30,000 Goods in their Classifieds. you for the opportunity to submit.
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 LOCAL FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 A11