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Project1:Layout 1 6/10/2014 1:13 PM Page 1 Hoops: County rivals Citrus, Lecanto square off /B1 SATURDAY TODAY CITRUSCOUNTY & next morning HIGH 67 Mostly cloudy LOW with scattered showers. 54 PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com JANUARY 23, 2021 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 126 ISSUE 107 NEWS BRIEFS Deputy shoots man wielding knife Citrus County BUSTER THOMPSON release the man’s identity as his 9:45 a.m. to 911 calls reporting a jump in front of vehicles in front Staff writer next of kin hasn’t been notified. man running in and out of traffic of their home off of Cardinal COVID-19 Citing Marsy’s Law, the sheriff’s near the Marathon Gas station on Street, a few lots east of the shoot- update A Citrus County Sheriff ’s Office office would not ID the deputy, the corner of West Cardinal Street ing scene. According to the Flor- deputy fatally shot a man local au- who was uninjured and placed on and South Gross Avenue, Sheriff They said the man walked down thorities say threatened the law standard administrative leave Mike Prendergast and sheriff ’s their street almost every day. On ida Department of Health, enforcement officer with a knife while the Florida Department of office Col. Elena Vitt said at the Friday morning, Glode said, the 83 new positive cases the morning of Friday, Jan. 22, Law Enforcement (FDLE) scene. man went into her yard to yell at were reported in Citrus along a Homosassa road. investigates. Amanda Glode and Jason Den- her two barking mastiffs. County since the latest Sheriff ’s officials have yet to Deputies responded at around nis said the man was trying to See SHOT/Page A6 update. No new deaths were reported, for a total of 323. To date in the county, 8,192 people have tested positive (including 59 non- residents). Shooting star breaks the mold Three new hospitaliza- tions were reported, for a total of 566 hospitalized. Totals reflect prelimi- nary reports received by the state, and are subject to later revision. DOH prepares for vaccine second doses The Florida Depart- ment of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) will be mailing second dose appointment postcards to individuals who received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vac- cine from DOH-Citrus. Anyone who received their first dose on Jan. 5, 7 and 9 will receive an appointment postcard in the mail with a date, time and location to get their second dose from DOH-Citrus. Individuals who live to- gether and received their first dose on the same day may receive separate postcards with different appointment dates and times. Choose one date and time listed on either post- card to receive the sec- MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle ond dose together. Professional artist and Inverness resident Walter Ostlie sits at Liberty Park in Inverness discussing his original comic, “Ghost Bats.” He Do not arrive earlier describes the comic as an ongoing story about “a semi-decent punk band, is suddenly thrust into a galactic Battle of the Bands to defeat their than 15 minutes prior to rivals ... while conjuring giant monsters.” your appointment time. 11 years, Ostlie’s been involved You must bring the Local comic artist debuts latest work on WEBTOON in 13 published comics over the COVID-19 vaccination re- eight years he’s been in the cord card received after BUSTER THOMPSON each other with monsters con- family; it doesn’t have insane industry. getting the first dose, the Staff writer jured by instruments. violence or cursing.” “I’ve always wanted to create postcard, as well as an- This sci-fi packed with a no- “Ghost Bats” is the latest stuff,” he said. “It’s nice to fin- other signed Department In space, audiences will hear rules adventure is the creation work of Ostlie’s watercolor ish something and put it out of Health COVID-19 vac- the “Ghost Bats” rock. of 42-year-old Inverness comic paints and digital pen, and will there for the world.” cine screening and con- This ragtag punk band tour- artist, Walter Ostlie, who de- be his focus for a huge chunk of He’s raised more than $70,000 sent, available on www. ing the galaxy is on a journey to buted “Ghost Bats” on 2021. on Kickstarter to self-publish his CitrusCountyHealth.org. stardom, but success doesn’t WEBTOON. If Ostlie’s lucky, WEBTOON own works, which his over 70,000 There will be consent come easy for vocalist Riley, “It’s like ‘Star Wars’ without will renew his contract for three readers continue to support with forms available on-site for guitarist Ngo, bassist Punder all the drama — if you like more seasons, each with monthly contributions. those who do not have and drummer Jiro. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and 50 episodes. To be Ostlie’s patron, visit In their way: a rival band and you want more … this is some- “It’s going to be my life,” he patreon.com/walterostlie, and access to the computer, a mysterious competition pit- thing you might like,” Ostlie said. have access to his original or you can visit any Citrus ting the best musicians from said while painting at Liberty A full-time artist since 2017 artwork. County library to print the across the universe against Park. “It’s fun for the whole and drawing enthusiast of See COMIC/Page A5 form at no cost. If you do not bring the COVID-19 vaccination record card, you will not be able to re- ceive your second dose from DOH-Citrus. Florida launches new If you received your Hank Aaron dies at 86 first dose from DOH- Citrus and do not receive telephone system for a postcard by Jan. 29, Baseball legend, longtime home run king call 352-527-0068 and PAUL NEWBERRY press menu option 9 and Associated Press vaccine appointments then 3. For more informa- tion, goto www.Citrus ATLANTA — Hank Aaron, who en- BObbY CAINA against COVID-19. CountyHealth.org. dured racist threats with stoic dignity CALVAN, ADRIANA In a tweet Thursday, during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home GOMEZ LICON Broward County health of- United Way run record and gracefully left his mark Associated Press ficials unwittingly an- assisting with 755 homers and a legacy as one of nounced the “new state baseball’s greatest all-around players, TALLAHASSEE — appointment system” locals in need died Friday. He was 86. Florida’s Health Depart- ahead of state health The United Way of Cit- The Atlanta Braves, Aaron’s longtime ment quietly launched a officials. rus County has received team, said he died peacefully in his pilot program of a new For now, the system re- $450,000 from the county sleep. No cause was given. telephone appointment lies on old-school technol- to assist Citrus County Aaron made his last public appear- system meant to help ogy — the telephone — to residents who have been ance just 2 1/2 weeks ago, when he re- counties better handle the reserve an appointment for the shot. State officials financially impacted by ceived the COVID-19 vaccine. He said demand for life-saving said a phone system was COVID-19. he wanted to help spread the word to coronavirus vaccines. Some hospitals, county more suited for seniors, Individuals interested Black Americans that the vaccine is safe. Associated Press health departments and who might be less used to in applying for assistance “Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array Hank Aaron died early Friday. He was 86. vaccination centers were web-based technology should visit citrusunited- of career hitting records during a 23- The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died plunged in chaos after and might need more way.org or United Way of year career spent mostly with the Mil- peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death Gov. Ron DeSantis an- assistance. Citrus County’s Facebook waukee and Atlanta Braves, including was given. nounced last month that he During a legislative page to fill out an applica- RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases. the Hammer slowly but surely claimed would open the vaccines to hearing earlier this month, tion. Once the application But the Hall of Famer will be remem- his rightful place as one of America’s seniors 65 and older, the state’s director of is received, a United Way bered for one swing above all others, most iconic sporting figures, a true na- prompting long lines, emergency management, staff member will contact the one that made him baseball’s home- tional treasure worthy of mention in the crashed websites and dis- Jared Moskowitz, acknowl- the applicant to schedule run king. same breath with Ruth or Ali or appointment among thou- edged the “chaotic” an appointment. It was a title he would hold for more Jordan. sands of Floridians looking environment spawned by — From staff reports than 33 years, a period during which See AARON/Page A5 to protect themselves See VACCINE/Page A7 Classifieds . .B7 Crossword . .B10 INDEX Lottery Numbers . B4. Religion . A12 Comics . B6. Editorial . A8 Lottery Payouts . B4. TV Listings . .B5 Horoscope . 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