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NEWS BRIEFS System fully operational County posts does during holi- holiday idle Inverness security cameras ready for Fourth of July crowds days and special speed/no wake events, he said. FRED HIERS just two days before the city’s popu- for the celebrations. The cost of The idle speed/no Staff writer lar downtown Independence Day Williams said the era in which the commercial wake holiday speed zone fireworks and celebrations July 3. we now live, the public expects a grade security ordinance (2004-02) will Visitors to Inverness’ Liberty Inverness City Manager Eric recording of public events. system, which in- be in effect for King’s Bay, and Wallace Brooks parks as well Williams said the security cam- “The world demands accountabil- cludes 10 years of Crystal River and any ca- as the city’s Depot District should eras were purchased and in- ity,” Williams told the Chronicle. Eric maintenance and nals and tributaries lead- smile — they will be on camera. stalled with the July 3 celebrations Security — in the form of cam- Williams record storage, ing to these areas for the At least 18 security cameras will in mind and as part of “a major eras — is especially needed during Inverness was about upcoming Independence be operational at the two parks and help for the security of the crowd” days that bring in large numbers of city manager. $60,000. Depot District beginning July 1, expected to descend on the city Day holiday. people as Inverness occasionally See SECURITY/Page A5 The purpose of this holiday speed zone ordi- nance is to allow citizens a safe place in which to participate in water- related activities. ‘I want to help try and protect them’ For more information, call Citrus County Aquatics Services at 352-527-7620. Attend Field Day 2021 in Lecanto Field Day 2021 will be from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, to 2 p.m. Sun- day, June 27 (24 consec- utive hours) at the Citrus County Emergency Oper- ations Center, 3549 Saunders Way in Lecanto. Field day is a national event held by amateur radio operators through- out the United States. This exercise will include a simulation of a nation- wide or regional emer- gency incident. Scenarios will test what can happen when all tele- phones, including cell- phones, are unusable, the internet is no longer available and the electric power grid is down. The Citrus County Am- ateur Radio Club, along with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, will demonstrate emergency communications and “ham” radio. MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle All are welcome. There Newly appointed Emergency Management Director Amanda Woodward has spent much of her career in the field of emergency management. is no fee to attend. For in- Above, Woodward addresses her new position from the Citrus County Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto. formation, call John Corps, and was one of youngest Bescher at 352-220-8530. New EOC director ready to take on role for Citrus to respond to the World Trade Chronicle event Centers on 9/11 as a member of BUSTER THOMPSON office Capt. Troy Hess to step in Woodward is familiar with re- the National Disaster Medical calendar changes Staff writer for the interim. Woodward’s sponding to and mitigating crises Assistance Team. The Chronicle’s com- first day was June 14 — a couple in numerous venues — varied Woodward returned to Flor- munity calendar solution Amanda Woodward is ready weeks into the 2021 hurricane experiences she’s used to her ad- ida a few years later, and en- changed on Monday, to safeguard Citrus County. season, which ends Nov. 30. vantage in preparing for tragic grained herself within a June 7, to better serve “I’m very excited and very “I’m settling in quite well; scenarios on large scales. handful of health systems our readers and event- happy to be here,” she said. “I there’s a lot to be done, espe- “I think it’s benefitted me and throughout the state, became a just want to help make this the cially with the COVID operation made me more well-rounded,” safety officer for a Clermont goer audience. safest community in Florida.” that’s still pending,” Woodward she said. “It helps having out- hospital and then the emer- To submit events on Citrus County commissioners said at the county’s emergency side perspective.” gency management coordinator the new Evvnt system, confirmed Woodward on June 8 operations center in Lecanto. At 16, the St. Petersburg na- for Pasco County. visit www.chronicleonline. as the county’s emergency man- “But the looming hurricane sea- tive raised in New Jersey began Afterward, roughly four and a com/local-events/ and agement director, a position son actively going on ... it makes it serving as an EMT for the town 1/2 years ago, Woodward moved click on “promote your employed by the Citrus County difficult to work through the of Florham Park in the Garden to Citrus County. event” and follow the Sheriff ’s Office. challenges of getting yourself ori- State. “This is my final resting prompts. All areas with an Woodward’s full-time prede- entated, but I have a wonderful When Woodward turned 21, place,” she said, “I don’t plan on asterisk (*) must be filled. cessor, Chris Evan, retired in support system here ... and every- she joined the U.S. Public going anywhere.” Calendar submissions February, prompting sheriff’s one’s been really welcoming.” Health Service Commissioned See PROTECT/Page A5 complimentary, however, paid options are available to further promote your event across central Florida. Any future event previ- Florida officers going Hospital Board ously submitted before June 7 is no longer in the Chronicle system and will need to be resubmitted. to US border next week responds to audit We apologize for any in- convenience this may JIM TURNER “Hopefully, I’ll be able FRED HIERS after more than two The News Service of Florida to get out there at some cause. Staff writer years of extensive and point to wish them well, thorough review, there For more information, TALLAHASSEE — More than 50 state when they’re on the The Citrus County were no findings by your email community@ law-enforcement officers will depart ground,” DeSantis said Hospital Board re- office that CCHB in any chronicleonline.com or Monday for Texas and Arizona to help Friday while at an Inter- sponded this week to a way squandered tax- call 352-563-5660. with border control, Gov. Ron DeSantis state 10 weigh station, two-year-long audit that payer funds, pursued un- — From staff reports announced Friday during an appearance accompanied by mem- cited a handful of admin- justified litigation, Gov. Ron near Pensacola. bers of the Florida De- istrative errors over engaged in self-dealing DeSantis The announcement came after DeSan- partment of Law nearly a decade of opera- or acted in any manner SO YOU KNOW tis earlier in the month said Florida Enforcement, the Florida Fish and Wild- tions; the audit fell short contrary to the best in- I The Florida would support a request from Texas Gov. life Conservation Commission and the of critics’ accusations of terests of the citizens Department of Greg Abbott and Arizona Gov. Doug Florida Highway Patrol. wasteful spending for and taxpayers of Citrus Health has Ducey for help in battling illegal immi- Officers from those three agencies will legal boondoggles. County,” she wrote. ceased the daily gration at the border. head west next week. In a letter to state audi- “To the contrary, the COVID-19 reports Democrats have described the deploy- DeSantis said the mutual-aid effort tors, hospital board chair- five findings are perhaps that have been ment of Florida law officers to the border will protect Florida, in part because of woman Debbie Ressler most accurately viewed used to track as a “political stunt” by DeSantis. drugs crossing the border and landing in wrote that the audit vin- as accounting best prac- changes in the DeSantis said Friday he anticipates areas such as North Florida. dicates her board’s work, tices that CCHB wel- number of traveling to the border to visit the state “I had met just weeks ago with some of but will take much of the comes and will willingly coronavirus cases officers while they are deployed. Former our rural sheriffs up in North Florida, auditors’ advice. embrace with this highly and deaths in the President Donald Trump, a DeSantis po- and their number one concern is all the “(The) Citrus County successful agency,” she litical ally, also is expected to visit the meth that’s coming in,” DeSantis said. state. Hospital Board is wrote. border Wednesday. See BORDER/Page A7 pleased to note that, See AUDIT/Page A7
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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Wildlife expedition to lead teens on trek
Special to the Chronicle documentaries, the group, Master Naturalist Program and which includes everyone from Kevin Gunter, who runs the Gar- The Florida Wildlife Corridor hikers and birders to biologists den Doctor Teaching Farm and Coalition’s next expedition will and fishermen, collaborates is an instructor in Dunnellon kick off at Rainbow Springs and with scientists, researchers and High School’s JROTC program. make its way to the Gulf of Mex- on-the-ground experts at the The expedition will focus on a ico. The expedition, dubbed particular corridors. They advo- corridor “bottleneck” threat- Spring to Shore (#Spring cate for awareness and action to ened by development in Marion 2Shore), will take place July 21 stem threats to the fragile wild- and Citrus County. There will to July 24 and feature a group of life environments. also be an ocean debris recov- young explorers. Previous expeditions have fo- ery project. The Florida Wildlife Corridor cused on areas such as the Ever- Special to the Chronicle FWCC will host an Expedition Coalition (FWCC) focuses on the glades, the area around The Florida Wildlife Corridor Coalition’s next expedition will kick off at Trail Mixer in Dunnellon, where protection and restoration of a Interstate 4 and the Lake Wales Rainbow Springs and make its way to the Gulf of Mexico. The expedition, financial supporters of the expe- network of wildlife habitats Ridge in Central Florida. dubbed Spring to Shore (#Spring2Shore), will take place July 21 to 24 dition will be invited. To learn comprising 18 million acres of The Spring to Shore expedi- and feature a group of young explorers. more about donations to the ex- land. tion is unique for its enlisting of pedition efforts, visit https://ti- Through its expeditions and teens who will learn from local and regional experts, such as instructors from UF’s Florida nyurl.com/tvmyjuc5.
Around the Teen Night kicks off in Inverness STATE
Woman’s Club to host chicken dinner today The Crystal River Wom- an’s Club (CRWC) will have a drive-thru chicken dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Satur- day, June 26, at the CRWC Clubhouse, 320 N. Citrus Ave. Dinner will be pre- pared by William Bunch of Oysters Restaurant. It will consist of fried chicken, po- tato salad, baked beans and carrot cake. The cost is $15. For res- ervations, call Mary Lee at 352-503-3237. VFW Post 4864 to have picnic for Fourth of July VFW Post 4864 will host a Fourth of July picnic at the post, 10199 N. Citrus SYDNEY AKENS/For the Chronicle Springs Blvd. Music will be ABOVE: Karsyn Horst, 8, concentrates as he plays a provided by one-man band game of giant Jenga, Thursday evening, June 24, Charly Petra. during Teen Night at Liberty Park. The city of Inverness teamed up with the Citrus County Police: 5 teens Education Foundation, the Citrus County Sheriff’s injured in Office as well as other sponsors to bring a safe, fun night for children of all ages to enjoy. Nearly 200 kids shooting at party attended the event. The city will host the event again GAINESVILLE — Two July 22. teenagers have been ar- rested in connection with a shooting that injured five LEFT: Maegan Haganey, 16, has a big smile as she youths during a birthday enjoys a game of cornhole Thursday evening, June party at an American Legion 24, during the city of Inverness’s Teen Night at hall in Gainesville, police Liberty Park. Her mother said the teen suffers from said. A 17-year-old has epileptic seizures and said, “For her to be here been charged with at- tonight is truly amazing, normally she wouldn’t tempted murder, police come and she’s really loving it.” spokesman John Alexander told the Gainesville Sun. Officers responding to re- ports of gunfire late Thurs- day found four teenagers injured outside the building and a fifth teenager inside. Lecanto student elected Four were in stable condi- tion at a hospital on Friday, while the fifth was being treated for serious injuries, governor at Boys State police said. Adults were present at HANNAH Florida and I’m looking speaker of the house and what appeared to be a party SACHEWICZ forward to seeing all the chief justice of the Su- for teenagers, the newspa- Staff writer good we can accomplish preme Court were sworn per reported. over the course of our in. Lahera was then tasked The names, ages or con- One of Citrus County’s mock session.” with appointing seven ditions of the teens have own was selected to lead Upon arrival, partici- members of the mock Su- not been released. his fellow rising seniors at pants are divided into two preme Court. Darry Lloyd, an investiga- Florida American Legion mock political parties — Another Lecanto stu- tor and spokesman for the Boys State. the Nationalists and the dent, Jason Lu was se- Eighth Circuit State Attor- Lecanto High School’s Federalists. Then each lected as one of the ney’s Office, told the Sun Vincent Lahera was party nominates state offi- associate justices of the that gunfire occurred when elected governor of the cers and legislators who Supreme Court. Special to the Chronicle Vincent Lahera was elected governor by his peers at another group showed up 77th session of the week- are elected by their peers. “While the election of This process educates Florida American Legion Boys State, the annual mock at the party. long mock government officers is an exciting mo- program in Tallahassee, delegates about Florida’s ment for all 352 delegates, government program in Tallahassee. A short time later, an Ala- which ends June 27. two-party system and al- the true heart of the pro- chua County Sheriff’s dep- “It’s an incredible lows them to form their gram are the mock ses- our democracy and the im- with Florida officials such uty spotted a car that honor to have been se- own platforms and sions,” Boys State director portance of good as Sen. Rick Scott and Gov. matched the description of lected by my peers to beliefs. Forrest D. Boone said in governance.” Ron DeSantis. one associated with the serve as governor of Boys Alongside Lahera, the the news release. “Dele- Over two days, the To view their talk with shooting. The deputy tried State,” Lahera said in a elected attorney general, gates pass bills, hear judi- elected officials oversee DeSantis, visit facebook. to pull the car over but the Boys State news release. commissioner of agricul- cial cases and respond to mock sessions designed to com/FloridaBoysState. To driver wouldn’t stop, ac- “This program has al- ture, chief financial offi- simulated crises and will educate delegates about learn more about Boys cording to spokesman Art ready taught us so much cer, lieutenant governor, end the week with a Florida’s government. Par- State, visit tinyurl.com/ Forgey. about our government in president of the senate, deeper appreciation of ticipants have also spoken ys5fhvf3. He said the deputies laid “stop sticks” across the road, which deflated a tire, and the car eventually stopped. Two occupants Astronauts complete solar panel work in 3rd spacewalk ran, but were caught with MARCIA DUNN “We have a lot of happy faces unrolled like a giant stretch of aren’t nearly as big as the station’s assistance from K-9s and AP aerospace writer down here,” Mission Control radi- wallpaper, high above the Bering original wings. But they produce the aviation unit. oed as power surged through the Sea. It took 10 minutes for the more electricity because of new The older teen was also CAPE CANAVERAL — Astro- panel. slow but steady extension. technology. charged with possession of nauts finished unfurling a new It should have been a “Well done out there, buddy,” NASA plans to send up four pair of solar panels outside the two-spacewalk job, but spacesuit a stolen firearm and resist- Kimbrough called out. more panels over the coming International Space Station on and other problems hampered Most of the action during the year; Boeing is supplying them. ing arrest without violence Friday, making their third space- the astronauts’ work on June 16. 6 1/2-hour spacewalk took place This first pair will supplement by the sheriff’s office. The walk in just over a week. As a result, the first solar wing on the nighttime side of Earth, a the space station’s oldest solar other teen, who is 14, was NASA’s Shane Kimbrough and wasn’t extended to its full length safety precaution. wings, degraded after 20 years of charged with fleeing and France’s Thomas Pesquet suc- of 63 feet until Sunday. NASA NASA did not want any solar continuous operation. eluding law enforcement, cessfully installed the second in a added a third spacewalk for Fri- panels soaking up sunlight and Kimbrough and Pesquet are operating a motor vehicle series of powerful solar wings day to attach and unfold the sec- generating power, while the astro- two months into a six-month mis- without a driver license and that should keep the space station ond wing — this time everything nauts had their hands on the sion. Two other Americans are felony possession of mari- running the rest of this decade, as went smoothly 255 miles up. power grid. aboard the space station, along juana, officials said. space tourism ramps up with visi- Once Pesquet released the final The two solar panels delivered with one Japanese and two — From staff and wire reports tors beginning in the fall. bolt, the newest solar wing by SpaceX earlier this month Russians. NOTHING BELOW PINK LINE A4 SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday: Revisit situations and prob- ENTERTAINMENT Today is Saturday, June 26, the lems until you come up with workable 177th day of 2021. There are arrangements. Choose peace over 188 days left in the year. chaos and self-improvement over try- ing to change others. Stability will be Conan O’Brien ends Today’s Highlight: key this year. TBS late-night show On June 26, 2013, in deciding its Cancer (June 21-July 22): Be open with snark, gratitude first cases on the issue, the U.S. and accessible to those who need your Supreme Court gave the nation’s assistance. Helping others will make LOS ANGELES — Conan legally married gay couples equal you feel good and bring you closer to O’Brien stayed true to form as federal footing with all other married the people you love. he wrapped his TBS show Americans and also cleared the Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Live with what “Conan” after nearly 11 years, way for same-sex marriages to re- you have. Be smart and set a strict bouncing between self-deprecat- sume in California. budget that will give you peace of mind. ing and smart-aleck humor be- On this date: Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look for a fore allowing himself a touch of In 1483, Richard III began his way to make a difference. Get involved sentiment. reign as King of England (he was in an organization or group that shares “Try to do what you love with crowned the following month at your concerns. Romance is on the rise. people you love, and if you can Westminster Abbey). Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Start a con- manage that, it’s the definition of In 1948, the Berlin Airlift began in versation that helps resolve unfinished heaven on Earth,” he said, mark- earnest after the Soviet Union cut business. Let go of what’s not working for you. ing the end of his third late-night off land and water routes to the iso- show over 28 years. It’s a tenure lated western sector of Berlin. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Stick close to home and don’t be taken advantage second only to Johnny Carson’s In 1997, the first Harry Potter of by others. Make changes that add to 30 years on “Tonight.” Associated Press novel, “Harry Potter and the Philos- your comfort, lower your overhead and O’Brien’s next venture is a This May 15, 2019, file photo shows talk show host Conan opher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling, ease stress. weekly variety series for HBO O’Brien attending the WarnerMedia Upfront at Madison Square was published in the United King- Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Take Max, set to arrive in 2022 with Garden in New York. O’Brien ended his nearly 11-year run on dom (it was later released in the the plunge and do something ener- an as-yet unannounced format. TBS, Thursday, June 24, 2021, with the final episode of the late- United States under the title “Harry getic. A healthy attitude will help you The hour-long “Conan” finale night show “Conan.” Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”). resist temptation. Thursday was largely a trip down “People would say six epi- In its place, Black serenaded Ten years ago: New York City’s Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enter- memory lane with clips of guests sodes isn’t a lot, but you packed O’Brien and his longtime side- gay pride parade turned into a tain ideas that will help you fulfill your including Steve Martin, Tom enough entertainment in them kick Andy Richter with re- carnival-like celebration of same-sex dreams. Share your intentions. Hanks and Sarah Silverman, for eight episodes,” Ferrell said. vamped lyrics set to the marriage as hundreds of thousands Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Do your and highlights of specials taped He then lauded him for a string signature Frank Sinatra stan- of revelers rejoiced at the state’s new own thing, regardless of what others outside the United States. Will of projected talk show flops on Al dard, “My Way.” law giving gay couples the same do. Give others the same freedom that appeared by Zoom from Jazeera and Delta Airlines, and “Conan, you are my friend. marital rights as everyone else. you want in return. Ferrell Boston, with Jack Black on his YouTube “classic unboxing You are the best, and so is Five years ago: Fourteen people Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Look for a videos.” Andy,” Black sang, switching up way to make your surroundings more hand to salute O’Brien. suffered stab wounds, cuts and comfortable. A suggestion that leads to Ferrell noted that he’s been a O’Brien, a writer for “The the lyrics to honor “Con’s way.” bruises when fighting erupted out- intimacy will enrich a relationship. guest for the conclusions of Simpsons” in his salad days, sat The host, whose gravity- side the California state Capitol in Aries (March 21-April 19): Take your O’Brien’s previous shows, “Late for his exit interview with surprise defying, trademark swoop of red Sacramento between more than 300 time to think matters through. Rushing Night With Conan O’Brien” and HR rep Homer Simpson, who hair has remained virtually un- counter-protesters and about 30 into a move or change isn’t in your best “Tonight,” both on NBC but with was unimpressed when re- changed through the years, members of the Traditionalist Worker interest. More options are heading widely varying runs: the former minded that O’Brien was a talk wrapped up the show with heart- Party, a white nationalist group. your way, and the chance to find your from 1993 to 2009, the latter for show host. felt thanks to his colleagues, One year ago: Texas and Florida passion is within reach. less than eight months in “Wow, a dying breed,” Simp- family and fans. He also shared reversed course and clamped down Taurus (April 20-May 20): Take con- 2009-10. son told the animated version of a slice of philosophy. on bars as the daily number of con- trol of your life and focus on what “It’s kind of become a tradi- O’Brien. “There’s only like 800 of “I have devoted all of my adult firmed coronavirus infections in the makes you happy and eases stress. tion,” O’Brien said of Ferrell’s you left.” life, all of it, to pursuing this U.S. surged to an all-time high of Take advantage of any opportunity you presence. Black limped onto the stage strange, phantom intersection 40,000. get to spend time with people you wearing an orthopedic boot, between smart and stupid,” enjoy being around. “It’s become (expletive) ex- Today’s Birthdays: Actor Nick hausting,” Ferrell replied. He which he and O’Brien explained things he said many people be- Offerman is 51. Retired MLB All- Gemini (May 21-June 20): An un- usual lesson will change your life. then proceeded to perform fare- was because of a badly sprained lieve can’t coexist. But when the Star Derek Jeter is 47. Country Don’t believe everything you hear, or wells that he suggested O’Brien ankle Black suffered during two come together, he said, singer Gretchen Wilson is 47. Actor you will end up backtracking and losing should bank for probable future pre-taping of what was sup- there is a tiny flicker of “what is a Aubrey Plaza is 37. Actor-singer valuable time. Stay on top of the latest need, including for his new HBO posed to be a big-finish action kind of magic.” Jennette McCurdy is 29. Actor- news, and avoid risky situations. Max series. and dancing skit. — From wire reports singer Ariana Grande is 28.
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HI / LO PR Today: East winds 15 knots diminishing Gulf water I Those without computer access may call 90/75 1.25" to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 temperature 352-249-2705. feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. scattered thunderstorms early in HI / LO PR HI / LO PR the afternoon. Numerous Legend: YTD-Year to thunderstorms late in the afternoon. 82° Date, PR-Daily 88/69 0.50" TakenTaken at Crystal at Aripeka River Precipitation 89/72 2.00" THREE DAY OU T LOOK Exclusive daily LA K E L E V E L S forecast by: Location FRI THU Full TODAY & TOMORROW MORNING Withlacoochee at Holder 28.14 28.17 34.64 Tsala Apopka-Hernando 37.39 37.39 38.66 To start your subscription: High: 90° Low: 71° Tsala Apopka-Inverness 38.27 38.27 39.73 Partly sunny with thunderstorms likely. Call now for home delivery by our carriers: Tsala Apopka-Floral City 39.13 39.09 41.37 Citrus County: 352-563-5655 Levels reported in feet above sea level. Flood stage for lakes are based on 2.33-year flood, 13 weeks: $65.72* — 26 weeks: $117.09* SUNDAY & MONDAY MORNING the mean-annual flood which has a 43-precent chance of being equaled or exceeded in — 1 year: $193.46* any one year. This data is obtained from the Southwest Florida Water Management District Subscription price does not include applicable state and local High: 91° Low: 72° and is subject to revision. In no event will the District or the United States Geological Survey sales tax. Any promotional rate, other than what’s listed above, is Partly cloudy with storms possible. be liable for any damages arising out of the use of this data. If you have any questions you should contact the Hydrological Data Section at (352) 796-7211. non-refundable. Temporary suspension of your print newspaper delivery due to vacation and other reasons does not extend your MONDAY & TUESDAY MORNING T HE N ATION subscription expiration date. Your subscription includes 24/7 digital High: Low: 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s access to all content available online. Call 352-563-5655 for details. 90° 72° Your account will be subject to a surcharge for premium issues. Partly cloudy with storms possible. Notification of the premium issue and surcharge are listed below. Your total bill will remain unaffected, but there may be a slight Data from H adjustment in your expiration date. Ezpay subscribers will see the ALM A N A C Crystal River Airport increased surcharge on their monthly transaction in the applicable TEMPERATURE* DEW POINT month. Premium issue surcharges: Medical Directory (April) $2, L Best of the Best (June) $2, Fun Book (September) $2, Discover Yesterday 88/72 Yesterday at 3 p.m. 72° * (October) $2, and Thanksgiving Day (November) $2. Record 101/63 HUMIDITY For home delivery by mail: Normal 92/70 In Florida: $67.34 for 13 weeks Yesterday at 3 p.m. 71% Mean temp. 81 Elsewhere in U.S.: $78.26 for 13 weeks Departure from mean -1 POLLEN COUNT** PRECIPITATION* Predominant:Today’s Trees active pollen: Contact us about circulation/delivery issues: Yesterday 0.21" Sat Ragweed, grasses, chenopods Total for the month 3.71" low med high Total for the year 13.36" **Light - only extreme allergic will show symp- 352-563-5655 Today’s count: 3.3/12 Questions: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Normal for the year 22.00" toms, moderate - most allergic will experience Sunday’s count: 4.3 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday **Official record values from Tampa International symptoms, heavy - all allergic will experience FORECAST FOR 3:00 P.M. UV INDEX: 11 Main switchboard phone numbers: symptoms.Monday’s count: 4.7 Saturday 0-2 minimal, 3-4 low, 5-6 moderate, AIR QUALITY Citrus County — 352-563-6363 Citrus Springs, Dunnellon and Marion County residents, 7-9 high, 10+ very high FRI SAT FRI SAT BAROMETRIC PRESSURE Yesterday observed Good City H L Pcp. H L Fcst City H L Pcp. H L Fcst call toll-free at 888-852-2340. 30.11 Pollutant PM2.5 I want to place an ad: Albany 78 51 0.00 83 71 mc New Orleans 86 75 1.08 87 76 t Provided by To place a classified ad: Citrus – 352-563-5966 S OLUN AR TABL ES ezfshn.com Albuquerque 92 63 0.00 92 61 pc New York City 81 64 0.00 84 71 pc Marion – 888-852-2340 DATE DAY MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR Asheville 79 61 0.00 83 66 mc Norfolk 77 69 0.00 86 71 mc Atlanta 83 64 0.00 87 70 sh Oklahoma City 93 77 0.00 88 69 t To place a display ad: 352-563-5592 (MORNING) (AFTERNOON) Atlantic City 77 58 0.00 80 70 mc Omaha 88 70 0.10 81 64 sh 06/26 SATURDAY 6:33 3:04 8:31 3:35 Austin 97 78 0.00 96 76 pc Palm Springs 10873 0.00 11186 s I want to send information to the Chronicle: 06/27 SUNDAY 6:33 4:04 8:31 4:32 Baltimore 81 54 0.00 88 73 mc Philadelphia 81 57 0.00 88 72 mc MAIL: 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 Billings 79 55 0.10 81 62 mc Phoenix 10782 0.00 10884 s FAX: Advertising – 352-563-5665, Newsroom – 352-563-5665 Birmingham 88 72 0.00 88 71 pc Pittsburgh 83 61 0.00 88 70 mc CE LEST I A L OU T LOOK EMAIL: Advertising: [email protected] Boise 94 61 0.00 96 67 s Portland, ME 68 50 Trace 77 68 mc SUNSET TONIGHT ...... 8:31 pm Newsroom: [email protected] SUNRISE TOMORROW ...... Boston 70 61 0.09 85 71 cl Portland, OR 93 64 0.00 10473 s 6:33 am Buffalo 88 69 Trace 82 73 t Providence, RI 77 61 0.18 82 69 cl MOONRISE TODAY ...... 10:45 pm Burlington, VT 81 59 0.00 79 73 t Raleigh 80 63 0.04 85 70 t Who’s in charge: MOONSET TODAY ...... 8:19 am Charleston, SC 88 63 0.00 86 74 t Rapid City 67 62 0.01 74 57 sh Jul 1 Jul 9 Jul 17 Jul 23 Charleston, WV 84 61 0.00 93 70 pc Reno 91 57 0.02 94 67 s Charlotte 83 55 0.00 87 70 t Rochester, NY 85 66 0.00 86 73 t Gerry Mulligan ...... Publisher, 563-3222 B U R N CON D I T ION S Chicago 77 70 1.11 82 71 sh Sacramento 91 55 0.00 10464 s Trina Murphy ...... Operations/Advertising director, 563-3232 Today’s Fire Danger Index is: HIGH. There is no burn ban. Cincinnati 83 66 Trace 90 72 pc Salt Lake City 87 64 Trace 88 63 s Jeff Bryan ...... Editor, 564-2930 Cleveland 81 73 0.25 88 73 t San Antonio 95 79 0.00 94 76 pc Tom Feeney...... Production manager, 563-3275 For more information call Florida Division of Forestry at (352) 797-4140. For more Columbia, SC 86 61 0.00 90 69 sh San Diego 75 64 0.00 74 63 pc Hillary Hammerle ...Circulation Customer Service Leader, 564-2903 information on wildfire conditions, please visit the Division of Forestryʼs Web site: Columbus, OH 82 71 Trace 89 72 sh San Francisco 70 57 0.00 71 58 pc www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Wildland-Fire Theresa Holland ..... Classified Leader/Circulation Sales, 564-2912 Concord, NH 68 50 0.01 84 68 mc Savannah 87 67 0.00 87 75 t John Murphy ...... Online manager, 563-3255 WATERING R UL ES Dallas 97 79 0.00 95 77 mc Seattle 87 63 0.00 95 72 s Melanie Stevens ...... Business manager, 564-2953 Denver 80 58 0.00 71 54 t Spokane 93 61 0.00 10070 s For established lawns and landscapes, irrigation may occur during only one (1) Des Moines 84 69 0.35 83 63 t St. Louis 89 71 0.67 89 75 t of the specified time periods, 12:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or 4:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m., Detroit 79 71 0.90 85 73 sh St. Ste Marie 73 63 0.03 74 63 mc Report a news tip: on the allowable watering days below: El Paso 102 80 0.00 102 76 s Syracuse 85 60 0.00 85 72 sh Evansville, IN 85 75 Trace 91 75 pc Topeka 91 71 1.65 86 67 sh Addresses with house numbers ending in: News stories .....Jeff Bryan, 564-2930 or Brian LaPeter, 564-2909 Harrisburg 82 57 0.00 87 71 mc Washington 81 62 0.00 88 73 mc Sports stories...... Matt Pfiffner, 564-2989 Hartford 77 58 Trace 83 70 cl YESTERDAY’S NATIONAL HIGH & LOW 0 - 1 Monday 6 - 7 Thursday Opinion page/letters ...... Gwen Bittner, 563-3224 Houston 96 77 Trace 92 77 t HIGH 112, Bombay Beach, Calif. 2 - 3 Tuesday 8 - 9 -or- Sound Off ...... 563-0579 Indianapolis 81 70 0.28 87 72 t LOW 32, Watertown, N.Y. 4 - 5 Wednesday Common Areas Friday Kansas City 90 70 1.17 85 69 sh Las Vegas 103 75 0.00 107 86 s W O R L D CI T I ES The Chronicle is printed in part on recycled newsprint. Questions, concerns or reporting violations, please call: City of Inverness at Little Rock 93 77 0.00 92 75 mc www.chronicleonline.com Los Angeles 79 61 0.00 86 66 pc FRI 352-726-2321; City of Crystal River at 352-795-4216, Ext. 313; unincorporated CITY H/L/SKY Lisbon 77/64/s Published every Sunday through Saturday Citrus County at 352-527-7669. For more information, visit: Louisville 86 77 0.00 91 73 pc London 71/53/ra By Citrus Publishing LLC https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/water_resources/watering_restrictions.php Memphis 90 77 0.00 91 75 mc Acapulco 83/69/ra Madrid 89/69/pc Milwaukee 80 64 Trace 79 68 t Amsterdam 68/57/ra Mexico City 72/58/ra POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: T I DES Minneapolis 88 66 0.00 81 63 t Athens 98/83/s Montreal 70/60/ra Mobile 88 75 0.01 88 73 t Beijing 94/67/ra Moscow 90/70/ra Citrus County Chronicle *From mouths of rivers **At Kingʼs Bay ***At Masonʼs Creek Montgomery 87 71 0.00 90 72 sh Berlin 78/60/pc Paris 74/58/ra 1624 N. MEADOWCREST BLVD., SATURDAY Nashville 88 73 0.00 91 73 pc Bermuda 78/78/ra Rio 77/67/s CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 C ity High Low KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; Cairo 101/75/s Rome 92/66/s Chassahowitzka*8:16 a.m. 0.1 ft 8:21 p.m. 0.8 ft 3:57 a.m. -0.1 ft 11:53 a.m. 0.1 ft fg=fog; hz=haze; mc=mostly cloudy; Calgary 83/61/pc Sydney 63/49/s PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL Crystal River** 6:48 a.m. 1.5 ft 6:11 p.m. 2.6 ft 12:59 a.m. -0.3 ft 12:23 p.m. 0.8 ft pc=partly cloudy; ra=rain; rs=rain/ Havana 86/77/ra Tokyo 82/71/mc snow; s=sunny; sh=showers; SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 Withlacoochee* 4:45 a.m. 3.0 ft 3:13 p.m. 4.0 ft 10:26 a.m. 1.8 ft 11:32 p.m. -0.5 ft sm=smoke; sn=snow; ss=snow Hong Kong 85/80/ra Toronto 70/65/ra Homosassa*** 8:16 a.m. 0.4 ft 6:44 p.m. 1.6 ft 3:37 a.m. -0.3 ft 12:19 p.m. 0.3 ft showers; t=thunderstorms Jerusalem 87/67/s Warsaw 76/64/ra CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 A5
inoculation rates are slowing. Meteorologists with the Na- on how to prepare, visit www. “We’d like to increase that,” tional Oceanic and Atmospheric floridadisaster.org/hazards/ SECURITY PROTECT Woodward said, adding the Administration (NOAA) are hurricanes. Continued from Page A1 Continued from Page A1 health department is looking at forecasting an above-average Evacuation reentry tags are demobilizing its COVID-19 oper- lineup of hurricanes for 2021 — also available to pickup at the If worthwhile, the city can For almost three years until ation in a couple months, but between 13 and 20 named county’s emergency operations expand the camera system, he April 2020, as a general manager she’d like to partner with the storms with winds greater than center, 3549 Saunders Way, Le- said, and more cameras can be of safety for Delta Air Lines, agency to keep pushing its 39 mph. canto, and the sheriff ’s head- added. Woodward helped develop pro- awareness campaign for Of those storms, between quarters, 1 Dr. Martin Luther The security camera system tection and reunification plans vaccinations. three and five of them are pre- King Jr. Ave., Inverness. will be accessible by the Citrus for flight crews and their In the meantime, Woodward dicted to be a category three or Storm surge — when high County Sheriff ’s Office to passengers. doesn’t want declining coronavi- higher, with winds faster than winds push seawaters up into monitor visitors and review For 14 months, before becom- rus infections to cause 111 mph. coastlines, flooding communi- data if there’s been a crime or ing emergency management di- complacency. However, according to NOAA, ties — is one of the biggest dan- an event that warrants investi- rector, Woodward was the “Just because COVID is kind this year’s season isn’t expected gers hurricanes pose to Citrus gation, Williams said. emergency preparedness pro- of calming down,” she said, “we to have the “historic level of County. There had been some vandal- gram manager for the Florida always have to keep it right storm activity seen in 2020,” Even after a storm has passed, ism when the parks first opened, Department of Health in Citrus there next to us.” when NOAA named 30 storms. Woodward said, motorists, pe- but that’s been fixed after the County, handling local COVID-19 Woodward said the same Planning and timing evacua- destrians and boaters shouldn’t city took additional actions to testing and vaccination efforts. sense of laxness could be tions are crucial in making a travel through its murky flood- beef up security, he said. Being involved in such large- life-threatening during the At- safe exit and return. Share waters, where electrical wires The option of putting gates scale and multiagency opera- lantic’s hurricane season, which plans with family and friends, and crippling debris can hide and fences around the parks is tions honed Woodward’s talents recently produced Tropical Woodward said, secure import- and kill. still there, but thus far there’s in forming partnerships “that Storm Claudette in the Gulf of ant documents and don’t just Woodward said she hopes to been no need and the city are the utmost importance in Mexico. move somewhere else within pass on more lifesaving facts to council hasn’t considered that emergency management” to “The misconception is: if the danger zone, inundating that the county’s neighborhoods with move, Williams said. take on threats to public wellbe- nothing happens for a while, it’s location’s resources. more speaking sessions and out- But Williams wants people ing, whether it’s COVID-19 or OK to let your guard down,” she In working with the Florida reach programs. visiting the city to know they unpredictable weather. said. “When you do let your Department of Transportation, “These are my friends, family are safe and security cameras Roughly 50% of county resi- guard down that’s when some- the sheriff ’s office has also pro- and neighbors I’m calling my help in that effort to keep dents have received at least one thing happens. ... You should al- grammed traffic signals on road- constituents, and I want to help them safe. does of a vaccine but the goal of ways be prepared, regardless if ways to better ease traffic try and protect them,” she said, “Lights, camera, action,” he health officials is to get the num- nothing’s happened here for a congestion from evacuees. “so whatever’s good for Citrus said. ber up to 70-75%; however, local long time.” For more information and tips County is good for me.” GETTING YOU OUT THERE!
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