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QUESTION OF THE WEEK Kenney to present chairman’s agenda
ahead. A chairman’s year’s non-ad valorem will start on Oct. 1, 2014, Special fees topic of hearing agenda sets out particular special assessments to and be assessed through- goals to be reached during provide fire protection out the unincorporated CHRIS VAN ORMER ing of the Citrus County that commissioner’s term services and facilities, and incorporated areas of Staff writer Board of County Commis- as chairman. storm water services and the county. sioners (BOCC). At 2 p.m., the board will facilities and roadway The board is expected to INVERNESS — Com- Kenney will report his conduct a public hearing maintenance, improve- adopt and authorize a res- missioner John “JJ” Ken- findings from his research to listen to residents’ com- ments and services. olution to use the uniform ney, the new chairman, with county staff of the ments about using the These would be new method of collecting and Contribute! will present his agenda at areas identified needing uniform method to levy, fees on residents’ tax bills provide an effective date. Like us at Tuesday’s regular meet- special focus for the year collect and enforce next for the budget year that See AGENDA/ Page A5 facebook.com/ citruscounty chronicle and Monday CONVERSATION respond to our Question of the Week. Cold It seems like the Leading 4-H in 2014 holiday season brings out the best and worst in snap people. What do you do to alleviate stress? Stephanie hits Haden Waters Just breathe and remind myself what Christmas is all about. Then go bake some cookies, ha ha. hard Patti Griffith Associated Press Biking and yoga are my stress relievers. PHILADELPHIA — A powerful storm that crept Tricia McEntire across the country Marble dumped a mix of snow, Workout, go for a walk, freezing rain and sleet on call my friends, or get the Mid-Atlantic region some reading in! and headed northeast John Pepe Sunday, turning NFL playing fields in Pennsyl- I pray then read vania into winter wonder- Philippians 4:6. lands, threatening as Mary Johnson much as a foot of snow in I go to my quiet Delaware and New Jersey spot. A park not visited and raising concerns by many. Huge open MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle about a messy morning fields, trees, fresh air, Citrus County 4-H Extension Agent Marnie Ward says her organization offers an array of learning commute. wildlife. “The human opportunities for children that are not exclusive to agriculture. While agriculture programs are a large The storm forced the spirit needs places component of the 4-H program, children can also learn about robotics, cooking, photography and more. cancellation of thousands where nature has not of flights across the U.S. been rearranged by the and slowed traffic on hand of man.” Marnie Ward on board for Citrus County’s youths roads, leading to a num- ber of accidents, includ- Vicki Truett ing a fatal crash on the Home workout PAT FAHERTY ice was down to a skele- CHRONICLE: Can you Pennsylvania Turnpike DVDs! Staff writer ton staff and Citrus sum up your background near Morgantown that led County 4-H was entering and qualifications and Dawn Heatly to a series of fender- arnie Ward is the its busiest time of the how the job is shaping benders involving 50 cars. I go to work at new UF/IFAS Citrus year. The program up? the hospital and re- What was forecast in County 4-H Exten- serves young people For video, WARD: I have lived in the Philadelphia area to member how lucky I am sion Service agent. ages 5 through 18. Citrus County for almost to not be a patient — M click on this be a tame storm system The long-time Citrus County Ward has since been 27 years. I am not a na- true therapy! story at with about an inch of resident has a background in out and about attending www.chronicle tive of Florida, but I am snow followed by rain Linda Thomas education and has been in- events and meeting with online.com. at heart. I came from up- mushroomed into a full- Jazzercise! volved as a 4-H volunteer. various community state New York. As far as blown snowstorm that She holds a doctorate degree groups. She is also involved my education goes, I started col- snarled traffic along In- and has been an adjunct sci- with the Agricultural Alliance of lege down here at Central terstate 95 in Pennsylva- POLL ence instructor at the College of Citrus County. Under her direc- Florida, right here in Citrus nia from the Delaware to Central Florida. tion, Citrus County 4-H clubs County, and then transitioned New Jersey state lines. ONLINE POLL: She took the position in Sep- are planning even more activi- Paul Jones, 24, a youth Your choice? tember, as the Extension Serv- ties in 2014. See MONDAY /Page A9 hockey coach from Should Internet sales be Warminster in the taxed? Philadelphia suburbs, was A. Absolutely. on his way to a game in Now that buy- Lancaster when he got ing online is stuck — along with his fi- common- ancee, another coach and DAV seeking van donations three players — in a major place, it’s es- sential to backup on the turnpike. capture the tax revenue. ERYN The roadway was B. Nope. I like the sav- WORTHINGTON “snow-covered, slick,” ings I get when buying Staff writer online and don’t want to See COLD/ Page A2 pay a sales tax. At a quarter after six C. Probably not. The every weekday morning, complicated bureau- veterans arrive at the Vet- cracy needed to take in eran Affairs service of- the tax dollars would fice in Lecanto to load offset the benefits. into a van. D. Yes. It’s only fair, No, they are not head- since store owners are required to collect the ing to the Hard Rock sales tax. Casino in Tampa or to St. To vote, visit www. Augustine for a ghostly chronicleonline.com. tour. Click on the word Instead, approximately “Opinion” in the menu 3,000 ambulatory veter- to see the poll. ans a year are trans- Results will appear ported to a Veterans next Monday. Find last Administration medical week’s online poll facility in either results./Page A3 Gainesville or The Vil- lages for appointments or INDEX treatments. Classifieds ...... B8 The patients range Comics ...... B7 from young able-bodied ERYN WORTHINGTON/Chronicle Crossword ...... B6 men and women receiv- Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network driver Joe Stephens is soliciting Editorial...... A10 ing minor treatment to donations from organizations and businesses throughout the county to fund a new Entertainment ...... A4 disabled veterans and van to transport veterans to and from their medical appointments in Gainesville and Horoscope ...... A4 others who need frequent The Villages. Lottery Numbers ...... B3 hospital care. “Our loaner van has out of service there goes purchase a new van. He Lottery Payouts ...... B3 Joe Stephens, a Dis- 276,000 miles on it,” our second route to The said the funds for the van Associated Press Movies ...... B7 abled American Veterans Stephens said. “I’m not Villages for those who are the responsibility of Obituaries ...... A6 Bob Gannon of Hockessin, (DAV) Transportation worried about it not being need a ride to their ap- private fundraising. No TV Listings...... B6 Del., says he has a snow Network driver, said The kept up. But if it no longer pointments there.” tax dollars are permitted blower, but decided to use Villages route may soon becomes cost effective for With the odometer re- to be used in purchasing a snow shovel for now as become obsolete if funds the VA to keep that van flecting the van’s history, a new van. the first snow of the are not raised for a new going it will be taken out Stephens is heading up season rolled into the van for transportation. of service. If it is taken fundraising efforts to See VAN /Page A5 region Sunday. A2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 NATION CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE
STATE BY STATE ■ CALIFORNIA: Citrus farmers in California’s Central Valley dodged the brunt of the seemingly never-ending winter storm. ■ DELAWARE: Transportation officials said snow rapidly accumulated on Delaware roadways Sunday and that driving conditions were hazardous. ■ IOWA: The state’s first widespread snow of the year caused a 20-car pileup on Interstate 80 in Des Moines. Most of Iowa is expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. ■ KANSAS: 6 inches of snow were forecast in the north-central part of the state. Lesser accumula- tions were reported elsewhere. ■ MARYLAND: State officials have asked motorists to stay at home while bands of expectedly heavy snow move across the state. ■ MINNESOTA: In northern Minnesota, the low was 35 below zero in Hibbing, with wind chills as much as 25 below to 30 below zero Sunday night into Monday morning in west-central and central Minnesota. ■ MISSOURI: Only a light dusting of snow fell Sunday on top of southern Missouri’s 6 to 12 inches of snow from earlier in the week, the National Weather Service said. ■ NEBRASKA: Near northwest Lincoln, officials had Associated Press to close a three-mile section of Interstate 80 on Sunday morning because of multiple accidents. Isabella Manheimer, 8, of Winchester, Va. pulls her sled through several inches of snow Sunday on the campus of Nearly 6 inches of snow fell in the Lincoln area. John Handley High School during the first significant snowfall of the season in Winchester, Va. Rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain began to glaze most of the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, with officials urging people to stay off the roads, ■ NORTH CAROLINA: Winston-Salem and as North Texas and other states shook off the early remnants of the powerful storm. Greensboro were under an ice storm warning, with accumulations of up to a quarter of an inch. A freezing rain advisory was issued for the Triangle area, as well as the mountains and foothills. ATTENTION ■ PENNSYLVANIA: Up to 6 inches of snow were in the forecast for Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday. Other parts of the state could see 1 to 3 inches before the precipitation U.S. RESIDENTS changes over to sleet and freezing rain. ■ TEXAS: More than 400 departing flights were Over 1,300 Miracle Ear Locations! cancelled at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Sunday. And road graders were called in to break Travel With up the thick ice on Interstate 35 north of Dallas. ■ VIRGINIA: Freezing rain and sleet coated tree limbs Confidence . . . and power lines throughout most of Virginia on Sunday morning, with the worst concentrated from Miracle Ear Richmond to southwestern and western parts of the state. Will Be There. ■ WASHINGTON, D.C.: Scattered delays affected airports near the nation’s capital, with runways needing treatment at Ronald Reagan Washington New Location Inside Crystal River Mall National Airport on Sunday afternoon. NO (Next to K-Mart) ■ WISCONSIN: Snowy conditions contributed to CO-PAY numerous multi-car accidents in southeastern Wisconsin on Sunday. Up to 5 inches of snow is forecast to fall in southern and eastern Wisconsin by Monday.
The snow fell so heavily in Philadelphia on Sunday COLD that yard markers at Lin- Continued from Page A1 coln Financial Field — where the Eagles beat the Jones said in an interview Detroit Lions — were com- from the car, where he was pletely obscured. It was al- a passenger and had been most as bad in Pittsburgh, at a standstill for more where the snow intensi- than an hour. fied after opening kickoff. FREE “People are in and out” Philadelphia fan Dave of their vehicles, he said. Hamilton, of Ivyland, lay- •HEARING TEST “Kids are having a snow- ered up for the game, •BATTERY ball fight on the side of the wearing an Eagles shirt FREE road, making snow angels, topped with an Eagles REPLACEMENT people are walking their sweatshirt and Eagles win- •HEARING AID dogs.” ter coat. REPAIRS The National Weather “Twenty-seven years I’ve HEARING Must present coupon. Any make or model. Service said the low pres- been a season-ticket In office only. One week only. sure system from North holder, I’ve never seen Carolina north to New snow at the game like England was being fed by this,” he said. “It just kept AIDS disturbances from the coming down. But we are BATTERIES southwest and moist air off all having fun out there.” the Atlantic. Philadelphia Interna- Blue Cross PREMIUM ZINC The forecast called for tional Airport had a tem- the wintry mix to continue porary ground stop Sunday Blue Shield BATTERIES through Sunday, turning to afternoon with snow totals rain early Monday. Total around 4 to 6 inches. Federal Insurance ¢ snow accumulation in Spokeswoman Stacey some sections of southeast- Jackson said a number of pays total cost of 99 ern Pennsylvania, Dela - passengers were expected Limit 1 Coupon Per Visit. Limit 2 Packs Per Visit. ware and southern New to remain in the airport 2 Miracle Ear Must present coupon. One week only. Jersey could reach 9 to 11 overnight since area hotels inches, while other areas had been full for several Digital Hearing Aids. could see as little as an days. She said staff would Federal Government Insurance code #104, 12 MONTHS inch or 2, said Valerie hand out pillows and blan- Meola, meteorologist with kets to travelers to make #105, #111, or #112. SAME AS CASH the National Weather Serv- them “feel at home even ice in Mount Holly, N.J. though they are not.” Empire State Insurance Plan Dr. Kenneth P. Pritchyk DPM pays for total cost of 0% Announces the 2 Miracle Ear FINANCING NEW NEW OFFICEOFFICE LOCATIONLOCATION ONE WEEK ONLY! of his new practice Digital Nature Coast Hearing Aids Foot And Ankle Center, LLC 6254 W. Corporate Oaks Drive Crystal River (In Meadowcrest) Factory pricing for non-qualifiers. Comprehensive foot and ankle Call care for the entire family. CHECK QUALIFICATION – CALL for a Call Call 228-4975228-4975 to schedule an appointment FREE 000GUOD 352-795-1484 WALK-INS demo WELCOME! today! 22 YEARS IN CITRUS COUNTY! Large Public Auction • 12/13/13 - 9 am Over 150+ 2WD & 4WD Tractors, Loaders, Backhoes, Excavators, Forklifts, Dozers, Compressors, Trailers, Golf Carts, Turf Equip., Farm Owner Crystal River Mall (Next to K-Mart) Brian Lazio Implements, 90+ Cars, Trucks, Rickey Richardson Vans (Marion & Citrus County Licensed Licensed 352-795-1484 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-5PM Hearing Aid Specialist Sheriff, & City of Gainesville). Hearing Aid Specialist Live internet bidding available at www.Proxibid.com/Weeks ALSO Inside 9570 SW Hwy. 200 (Corner of Hwy. 484 & 200) Inside Paddock Mall Quality Consignments Accepted (352) 291-1467 (352) 237-1665 4851 West State Road 40 • Ocala, FL 34482 IN OCALA †If you are not completely satisfied, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 45 days of the completion of fitting, in satisfactory condition. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • 352-351-4951 Fitting fees may apply. See store for details. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. * Limited Time Discount. No other offers or discounts apply. Discount does not apply to prior sales. 000GSXS
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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Insurance agents feeling left out Attorney general Associated Press Obama’s administration to allow 27,000 had enrolled via the fed- cials have been vague about the them to bypass healthcare.gov and eral website nationwide in the scope of the botched applications to speak Dec. 18 MIAMI — When insurance enroll consumers directly amid first month. But instead, many insurers are receiving and what Florida Attorney General agent Kelly Fristoe recently spent growing complaints about prob- agents said they’re continually steps they’re taking to fix the Pam Bondi will be the 30 minutes helping a client pick a lems with enrollment information met by obstacles. problems. One bug related to So- keynote speaker at the mid-level health plan and the fed- generated from the website. “You look at this dismal number cial Security numbers, which fed- Dec. 18 Christmas lunch- eral marketplace website froze, The so-called ‘back-end’ prob- they have of how many people have eral health officials said eon of the Women’s Politi- he called the government’s hot- lems could mean that consumers enrolled on healthcare.gov,” said accounted for more than 80 per- cal Network of Citrus line and tried to finish the appli- who think they’ve successfully Fristoe. “If they would just relax cent of insurers’ problems, was County. The 12:30 p.m. cation. But the operator refused signed up for a health plan, may and loosen up, because me and all fixed last weekend. luncheon will take place at to credit Fristoe as an agent on find themselves unable to access of my associates across this nation But the problems have persisted, Citrus Hills Country Club. the application, meaning he their coverage come January. The want to help these consumers get prompting the head of the National problems include enrollment in- enrolled into the market.” Association of Health Underwrit- The attorney general will wouldn’t get the commission or be listed as the follow-up contact if formation that’s rendered practi- Federal health officials an- ers to write the president Tuesday, give an update on his client needed help again later. cally useless by errors, nounced Nov. 22 that they’d fixed urging him to make additional statewide issues her office The Wichita Falls, Texas, insur- duplication or garbles. Efforts to some portions of the website to fixes a priority, saying agents have is presently handling. ance agent is one of many brokers fix the issues are under way. allow more insurers and insur- a significant backlog of clients with The WPNCC meets around the country finding frustra- Nearly 70,000 agents and bro- ance agents to enroll consumers incomplete applications. monthly with speakers of in- tion as they try to help customers kers have been certified nation- directly. The feds are asking “We want to make it clear that a terest to inform county resi- navigate the Affordable Care Act’s wide to sell health insurance on roughly 16 insurers, agents and number of back-end technical ob- dents of state and local marketplaces while earning the the federal exchange. Many say brokers in Florida, Texas and stacles still exist for health insur- issues of concern. The commissions they’ve long built they could be the troubled health Ohio to test it out and give de- ance agents and brokers trying to Jan. 21 meeting will feature their businesses around. Some in- law’s best ambassadors with the tailed feedback about the fixes, actively support the federal mar- Joyce Brancato, chief exec- surers and insurance agents are potential to boost lackluster en- hoping to expand it to other states ketplace,” said CEO Janet utive officer of Seven Rivers calling on President Barack rollment figures — only about in the coming weeks. Health offi- Trautwein. Regional Medical Center. She will speak about the Af- fordable Care Act and its ef- fect on the hospital and its Santa visits Citrus Springs Around the patients. For information, call Ros- STATE alie Matt at 352-746-7143. LWV official to Tallahassee address Democrats DCF wants help The Crystal River Demo- granting wishes to cratic Club will meet at foster kids 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Oysters Restaurant, Crystal Child welfare officials are River. Those wishing to looking to Florida residents have dinner should arrive to help make holiday by 6 p.m. wishes come true for some The speaker will be current and former foster Marie Pettibone, president youths. of the League of Women The Department of Chil- Voters of Citrus County. dren and Families, their All Democrats are wel- contractors and foster par- come. For more informa- ent association, is partner- tion, call 352-795-5384. ing with One Simple Wish, www.onesimplewish.org. Recycling theme The organization matches of Inglis parade individuals who want to The Inglis Recreation help with current and for- Committee will host the mer foster children. Wishes 2013 Inglis Christmas Pa- start at $10 and can reach rade and Festival on Satur- a maximum of $500. day, Dec. 21. The theme for Eight-year-old Katie the parade is “A Repur- wants roller blades, 3-year- posed Christmas” (recy- old Tyreisha wants a new cling) and it will be a night baby doll and Tianna, a parade. straight-A high school sen- Floats that participants ior, needs a new pair of run- want to qualify for judging ning shoes. must be made of at least 50 Wishes can be granted percent recycled materials. all year-round. More than Application packets are 20 wishes have been available at Inglis Town granted this month. Wishes Hall. are searchable by location, The parade will start at organization, child age, 5:30 p.m. at the Yankee- price range and type of gift. town School. The festival will start at Florida Keys 6 p.m., immediately after the parade, at the Inglis Officials find 11 Community Center. dead pilot whales Volunteers, donations and participation are National wildlife officials welcome. say 11 whales believed to For information, call Ruth STEPHEN E. LASKO/For the Chronicle be part of a pod that was at 352-447-0236 or Lisa at The Snow’s Produce float made it snow in Citrus Springs on Sunday as its 2013 Christmas parade rolls down stranded in the Everglades Citrus Springs Boulevard. In addition to Snow’s Produce, the parade included the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, are dead. 352-447-5201. clowns, military vehicles, the Citrus County Sheriff’s mounted posse and more. —From staff reports National Oceanic and At- mospheric Administration LEFT: Santa (aka official Blair Mase said ONLINE Frank Miller) wildlife workers spotted the rides his sleigh dead whales Sunday after- down Citrus POLL Springs Boule- noon on Snipe Point, about vard in the Citrus six miles north of Sugarloaf RESULTS Springs Christ- Key. mas parade Sun- That brings the overall QUESTION: How day afternoon. death toll to 22. do you feel RIGHT: Cousins The pod of 51 short- about stores Lance Nevels, 3 finned pilot whales was first beginning years old, and spotted by a fishing guide Black Friday Piper Jones, also Tuesday in the shallow wa- sales on 3, watching the ters off a remote section of Thanksgiving Citrus Springs the Everglades. The Day? Christmas pa- species is one of the most rade Sunday and ■ Hate it. commonly involved in mass looking for more Employees strandings. should be candy. allowed to —From wire reports have the holiday off. 46 percent (137 votes) HOW YOUR LAWMAKERS VOTED ■ Love it. It Key votes for the week ending Dec. 6 by Voterama in Congress helps workers earn more ■ Gun-Control Renewal: On a non-record to be shelved. Rich Nugent, Yes. tools for curbing the abusive business and money and the “voice” vote, the House on Dec. 3 renewed ■ To Continue SEC Regulation: The House litigation strategy known as “patent sales stimulate for 10 years a statute outlawing firearms on December 4 defeated, 186-225, a bid trolling.” The practice consists of holders the economy. capable of evading X-ray machines at air- by Democrats to retain Securities and Ex- of weak patents collecting settlements 9 percent ports and walk-through metal detectors change Commission regulation of most from start-ups and small firms that cannot (28 votes) used by airports and other facilities. The private-equity firms under HR 1105 afford the high cost of defending them- ■ Hate it. The bill (HR 3626) is now before the Senate, (above), but with simplified rules that selves against patent-infringement charges. almighty dollar where it is likely to be passed without would reduce filing costs and cut red tape A yes vote was to send HR 3309 to the seems to reign change and sent to President Obama be- while still yielding important information to Senate, where it is likely to advance. supreme over fore the law expires Dec. 9. Because this investors and regulators. A yes vote was to Nugent, Yes. family time. was a voice vote, there is no record of continue SEC regulation of private-equity ■ Key votes ahead: In the week of Dec. 9, 41 percent where individual members stood on the firms. Nugent, No. both chambers will take up a bipartisan legislation. (122 votes) ■ Outsourcing U.S. Jobs: The House on De- budget plan. The House will debate ■ ■ Love it. Any Financial Deregulation: The House on De- cember 4 defeated, 185-227, a motion to Medicare payments to doctors as well as a time I can get cember 4 voted, 254-159, to strip the continue Securities and Exchange Commis- short-term extension of farm programs a jump on 2010 Dodd-Frank financial-regulation law sion regulation under HR 1105 (above) of and food-stamp funding. The Senate will bargains, it’s a of its requirement that most private-equity any private-equity firm with a controlling consider a gun-control measure and re- good thing. firms register with the Securities and Ex- stake in companies that send U.S. jobs sume debate on the 2014 military budget, 4 percent change Commission and submit to SEC re- abroad. A yes vote was to adopt the Demo- and may also hold confirmation votes on (11 votes) porting rules and other regulations. A yes cratic-sponsored motion. Nugent, No. presidential nominees. vote was to send the GOP-sponsored bill © 2013 Thomas Reports Inc. ■ Abusive Patent Litigation: The House on Total votes: 298. (HR 1105) to the Senate, where it is likely Dec. 5 voted, 325-91, to give courts more Call: 202-667-9760. A4 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY Birthday — You’ll have plenty of ideas Today is Monday, Dec. 9, the this year, but before you make any moves, make sure your concepts are 343rd day of 2013. There are 22 sound. Focus more on home, family days left in the year. and projects that you know will bring Fontana, Shalhoub Today’s Highlight in History: you success. to share role On Dec. 9, 1987, the first Pales- Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — NEW YORK — Santino tinian intefadeh, or uprising, began Think matters through today. Remain Fontana and Tony Shalhoub as riots broke out in Gaza and calm and be mindful of what is going will be sharing a Broadway role spread to the West Bank, triggering on around you. Make changes at a strong Israeli response. home to add to your comfort and joy. this spring — both will play leg- endary writer and director Moss On this date: Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An In 1854, Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s unusual plan will end up working out Hart. Lincoln Center Theater said famous poem, “The Charge of the quite well. Innovation can bring greater Light Brigade,” was published in opportunity to work alongside individu- Sunday that both actors will play England. als who can inspire and motivate you. Hart at different stages of his life Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You in a play adapted and directed In 1911, an explosion inside the need to concentrate on improving your by James Lapine from “Act Cross Mountain coal mine near income, status or reputation. Look over One,” Hart’s autobiography. Pre- Briceville, Tenn., killed 84 workers. paperwork that need to be addressed (Five were rescued.) views begin March 20 at the Vi- Associated Press before the year comes to a close. In 1962, the Petrified Forest in vian Beaumont Theater. British singer Sting, right, and his wife Trudie Styler arrive on Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Keep Both the book and play trace Arizona was designated a national your ears and your mind open today. It the red carpet Sunday for the British Independent Film Awards the rise of Hart, who became a 2013 in central London. park. would be best to move at your own In 1992, Britain’s Prince Charles speed without relying on anyone to powerful theatrical figure, direct- ing “My Fair Lady” and and Princess Diana announced make choices for you. their separation. (The couple’s di- Aries (March 21-April 19) — Know “Camelot” and collaborating with George S. Kaufman on “The vorce became final Aug. 28, 1996.) ahead of time what needs to be done a dark green SUV. early December weekend, sand- Ten years ago: A suicide to avoid being frazzled by the unex- Man Who Came To Dinner” and Hilton refused treatment from wiched between Thanksgiving bomber killed five victims outside pected. A moneymaking idea can be “You Can’t Take It With You.” fire rescue workers. and the coming holiday season launched. an exclusive Moscow hotel. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Add a Paris Hilton’s ‘Frozen’ tops box releases. Five years ago: NBC said personal touch to whatever you do, brother assaulted Estimated ticket sales for Fri- “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno and it will be appreciated. Make a office with $31.6M day through Sunday at U.S. and would be moving to prime time. MIAMI BEACH — Authorities promise to someone you want to NEW YORK — In its second Canadian theaters, according to One year ago: U.S. special spend more time with. say the brother of socialite Paris weekend at the box office, the Rentrak. Where available, latest forces rescued an American doctor Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Stay on Hilton was assaulted at a Miami Disney animated tale “Frozen” fi- international numbers for Friday captured by the Taliban in top of what needs to be done and de- Beach party. nally cooled off “The Hunger through Sunday are also Afghanistan. liver on commitments. It’s not a good A police re- Games: Catching Fire,” while the included. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Kirk time to mix business with pleasure. port said 24- week’s lone new wide-release 1. “Frozen,” $31.6 million Douglas is 97. Actor Dick Van Pat- Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Venture year-old “Out of the Furnace” wasn’t a ($30.6 million international). ten is 85. Actor-writer Buck Henry is down avenues that could lead you to Barron Hilton 2. “The Hunger Games: learn something unusual or teach you match for either blockbuster. 83. Actress Dame Judi Dench is 79. told authorities According to studio estimates Catching Fire,” $27 million Actor Beau Bridges is 72. Football about different cultures or philosophies. a man struck Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you don’t Sunday, “Frozen” led the multi- ($44.3 million international). Hall-of-Famer Dick Butkus is 71. like your current situation, do some- him in the face plexes with a haul of $31.6 mil- 3. “Out of the Furnace,” Actor Michael Nouri is 68. Singer thing to change it. Explore new people, after the two Barron lion over the weekend, taking $5.3 million. Joan Armatrading is 63. Actor places and pursuits to get you thinking had an argu- Hilton over the top spot from “Catching 4. “Thor: The Dark World,” Michael Dorn is 61. Actor John about future prospects. ment at a Fire.” Lionsgate’s “Hunger $4.7 million ($5.4 million Malkovich is 60. Singer Donny Os- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Enjoy life party Friday in a Miami Beach Games” sequel had topped the international). mond is 56. Actor Joe Lando is 52. and the activities, events and people home. Hilton suffered deep cuts box office for the last two weeks, 5. “Delivery Man,” $3.8 million. Actress Felicity Huffman is 51. that interest you. Look for a way to turn on his forehead and nose. He but slid to second with $27 mil- 6. “Homefront,” $3.4 million Crown Princess Masako of Japan is your thoughts into reality. posted a photo of the injuries lion in its third week of release. ($1.5 million international). 50. Songwriter and former “Ameri- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Dig deep, online. Relativity Media’s steel-town 7. “The Book Thief,” $2.7 can Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi is ask questions and get the answers you Neither Hilton nor two wit- drama “Out of the Furnace,” million. 43. Rock singer Imogen Heap is 36. need to make a big move. Overly nesses could identify the sus- starring Christian Bale and 8. “The Best Man Holiday,” Thought for Today: “Give me hasty action will lead to an oversight. $2.7 million. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Get your pect. According to the report, Casey Affleck, posed no chal- the liberty to know, to utter, and to ideas and projects off the drawing witnesses told police the suspect lenge for the bigger blockbuster 9. “Philomena,” $2.3 million. argue freely according to con- board and into the boardroom. Don’t wanted Hilton to leave and hit holdovers. It opened with $5.3 10. “Dallas Buyers Club,” science, above all liberties.” — hesitate to express your beliefs, atti- him in the face with an unknown million, good enough for third $1.5 million. John Milton, English poet (1608- tudes and opinions. object. The suspect then fled in place on what’s typically a quiet —From wire reports 1674). YESTERDAY’S WEATHER FLORIDA TEMPERATURES LEGAL NOTICES HI LO PR HI LO PR HI LO PR City H L F’cast City H L F’cast 83 58 0.00 84 62 0.00 79 57 0.00 Daytona Bch. 82 64 pc Miami 83 72 pc Ft. Lauderdale 83 73 pc Ocala 82 61 pc in Today’s Citrus County Chronicle Fort Myers 85 64 pc Orlando 84 64 pc 000GEF6 Gainesville 80 60 pc Pensacola 73 60 sh Homestead 80 69 pc Sarasota 83 63 pc Jacksonville 81 61 pc Tallahassee 82 65 pc HI LO PR Key West 81 75 pc Tampa 83 67 pc Meeting Notices...... B10 84 62 0.00 Lakeland 84 62 pc Vero Beach 83 66 pc Melbourne 83 67 pc W. Palm Bch. 83 71 pc Foreclosure MARINE OUTLOOK HI LO PR Southeast winds around 10 knots. Gulf water Sale/Action Notices...... B10 81 59 0.00 Seas 2 feet. Bay and inland waters will temperature have a light chop. Mostly sunny skies today. CITRUS COUNTY HI LO PR HI LO PR 81 62 0.00 68° 80 60 0.00 Taken at Aripeka Exclusive daily LAKE LEVELS THREE DAY OUTLOOK forecast by: Location Sat. Sun. Full Florida'’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community TODAY & TOMORROW MORNING Withlacoochee at Holder 28.72 28.71 35.52 High: 82 Low: 59 Tsala Apopka-Hernando 38.51 38.51 39.25 To start your subscription: Tsala Apopka-Inverness 39.65 39.64 40.60 Morning fog then partly cloudy Tsala Apopka-Floral City 40.33 40.32 42.40 Call now for home delivery by our carriers: Levels reported in feet above sea level. Flood stage for lakes are based on 2.33-year flood, the mean- Citrus County: 352-563-5655 annual flood which has a 43-precent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any one year. 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MEADOWCREST BLVD., CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; dr=drizzle; Cairo 66/47/pc Rome 57/43/pc Chassahowitzka* 10:16 a/6:15 a 11:16 p/6:34 p 11:40 a/7:28 a ———/7:31 p f=fair; h=hazy; pc=partly cloudy; r=rain; Calgary 19/5/sf Sydney 98/61/pc Crystal River** 8:37 a/3:37 a 9:37 p/3:56 p 10:01 a/4:50 a 10:30 p/4:53 p rs=rain/snow mix; s=sunny; sh=showers; Havana 82/70/pc Tokyo 58/40/sh PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL Withlacoochee* 6:24 a/1:25 a 7:24 p/1:44 p 7:48 a/2:38 a 8:17 p/2:41 p sn=snow; ts=thunderstorms; w=windy. Hong Kong 74/57/pc Toronto 36/22/rs SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 Homosassa*** 9:26 a/5:14 a 10:26 p/5:33 p 10:50 a/6:27 a 11:19 p/6:30 p ©2013 Weather Central, LP, Madison, Wi. Jerusalem 53/39/sh Warsaw 35/22/sf CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 A5 AGENDA ■ WHAT: Citrus County Port Authority meeting. ■ WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Public comments and ques- Continued from Page A1 tions will be taken after roll call. SHOPPING ■ WHERE: Room 100, Citrus County Courthouse, GIFT CARD County Administrator 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. FREE Brad Thorpe will ask the Shopping Gift Card* board to confirm the ap- ■■■ with your pointment of Jenette B. ■ WHAT: FREE Citrus County Board of County Commis- Hearing Test Collins as the director of sioners meeting. the Planning and Develop- ■ WHEN: ment Department. 1 p.m. Tuesday; public comments and questions will be taken at 1:05 p.m. Thorpe also will ask the board to allow Animal ■ WHERE: Room 100, Citrus County Courthouse, Services to open its shelter 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. Hear every word that is said! to the public for pet adop- ■■■ • If you have been looking tions on Monday, Dec. 23, a day when it ordinarily ■ AGENDAS FOR BOTH MEETINGS: Available on the for a hearing aid designed would be closed, to avoid county’s website, www.bocc.citrus.fl.us, at the to make conversation having the shelter closed Lecanto Government Building or in the commis- comfortable and TV, music for four consecutive days. sioners’ suite on the second floor of the courthouse and phone conversations Commissioner Scott in Inverness. sound like never before. Adams has requested ■ WATCH: The meetings will be televised live on cable Audibel A2 is it. board discussions on four TV on Channel 622 on Bright House and Channel 9 • Latest noise reduction and topics: Duke Energy, on Comcast. The meetings also can be viewed live County Road 491 Medical online in a small digital format. speech preservation Corridor road project, system, which is designed landfill bids and the ethics Bay Area Regional Trans- and costs in an action to deliver incredible sound ruling. No specific details portation Authority, the brought by Bob Schweick- clarity even in the noisiest were provided on the Citrus County Canvassing ert Jr. regarding the selec- situation. agenda. Board and the Value Ad- tion process when the port • It can also stream stereo sound from your TV, radio, computer and even your Kenny, as chair- justment Board. authority took bids last man, will announce Acting County year for a consultant to cell phone directly to your hearing aid. his selections for li- Attorney Kerry conduct a feasibility study • Enjoy hands free phone conversation and listen to TV or radio at the volume you aison appoint- Parsons will ask for Port Citrus. want. Others can listen at a volume comfortable for them. ments for 2014. the board to com- Board members will be As some groups plete paperwork to asked to pay the sum of Satisfaction Guaranteed with Audibel Hearing Centers’ years of customer service require board se- settle a longstand- $44,000 to Jonathan D. & hearing health guaranteed program. lection for the ing issue regarding Kaney Jr., Schweickert’s board’s represen- property owned by legal counsel, no later than SPECIAL OFFERS FOR LIMITED tative, the board J.J. Kenney the Homosassa Dec. 31. will select those to commission Seafood Company. The payment and settle- OFFERS! OUR READERS! serve as liaison on chairman. ■ The Citrus ment would be made with- CALL TODAY! the Citrus County County Port Au- out admission of fault or Economic Development thority on Tuesday will be lack thereof by either Council, the Southwest asked to approve a settle- party. The port authority Florida Water Manage- ment agreement in the would waive the right to ment District, the Tampa claim for attorney’s fees file an appeal.
“We don’t charge anyone ice office is responsible for to ride the van,” he said. the transportation sched- VAN “It’s a small compensation ules. To make an appoint- Continued from Page A1 when you think of a guy or ment for transportation, SHOPPING gal who has given up years call 352-527-5915. FREE GIFT CARD “The only tax dollars of their lives to keep this Chapter 70, in Inverness, FREE HEARING TEST that are used for the vans nation what it is. Many is the not-for-profit entity Tinnitus FREE times we give donations to through which Stephens is No Cost No Pressure are for maintenance and Evaluations Shopping Gift Card* fuel,” he said. “If we want organizations and never collecting donations. Con- with your No Obligation a new van for the veterans know where our monies tributions are tax- (Yes, there is FREE Hearing Test ––––––––––– to get to their appoint- are being spent. Your con- deductible and can be a solution.) at It could be just wax. ments then we have to tribution for this new van mailed to: DAV Van Proj- FREE ear inspection. raise it privately through will be visible evidence of ect, c/o Joe Stephens, 2797 American Owned businesses, organizations what a community can do W. Xenox Drive, Citrus American. Hearing. Excellence. and citizens.” to help its veterans.” Springs, FL 34433. He American. Hearing. Excellence. *Some restrictions apply. American Operated Stephens is soliciting for He said Citrus County asked that all checks be $20,000 in donations to has approximately 20,000 made out to the DAV Van help fund a new transport to 22,000 residents who are Project and cash cannot be AUDIBEL HEARING CENTERS van through the DAV from veterans. accepted. the Ford Motor Company The van picks up pa- For more information or INVERNESS HOMOSASSA DUNNELLON in Ohio. The actual cost of tients at points along the to have Stephens speak to 2036 Hwy. 44W 5699 S. Suncoast Blvd. 20170 E. Pennsylvania Ave. 352-419-0763 352-436-4393 352-502-4337 the van is $35,000, but the way — Inverness, Her- your group about the DAV state and national DAV or- nando, Holder and Van Project, call 352-489- Offices also in Ocala, The Villages & Lady Lake. OFFERS CAN NOT BE COMBINED ganizations contribute the Dunnellon. 5242 or visit davfl70.yktc.us 000GRQN remaining funds. The local veterans’ serv- and click on “van service.”
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SO YOU KNOW No local obituaries were submitted for Wine fakers get sharper publication in Monday’s Chronicle. View archived obituaries online at www.chronicleonline.com. Industry fights back Associated Press
SAINT-EMILION, France — An FBI agent recently showed Arnaud de Laforcade a file with several la- bels supposedly from 1947 bottles of Chateau Cheval Blanc, one of France’s finest wines. To the Saint- Emilion vineyard’s CFO, they were clearly fakes — too new looking, not on the right kind of paper. But customers may be more easily duped. Regardless of his skill, the coun- terfeiter had ambition: 1947 is widely considered an exceptionally good year, and Cheval Blanc’s production that year has been called the greatest Bordeaux ever. The current average Associated Press price paid for a bottle at auction is An example of a counterfeit bottle of wine is displayed Nov. 12 in a lab run Associated Press about $11,500, according to true by the French Finance ministry in Bordeaux, southwestern France. French director Edouard Molinaro arrives for the bottle.com, which tracks auctions screening of his movie “The Time Traveler’s Wife” in and helps consumers spot fakes. sales happen privately and because which country a wine comes from, this file photo dated Sept. 4, 2009, in Deauville, Normandy, France. According to news reports, Counterfeiting has likely dogged it is woven into a legal market, un- measuring the trace radioactivity in Molinaro died Saturday of lung failure. wine as long as it has been pro- like, say, cocaine trafficking. Many a bottle can broadly determine its duced. In the 18th century, King known counterfeits likely go unre- age. Louis XV ordered the makers of ported because the victims are em- Wines that claim to be from before Cotes du Rhone to brand their bar- barrassed — and chagrined to lose the invention of the atom bomb, for rels with “CDR” before export to their investment. Industry insiders, instance, should have no cesium- ‘La Cage aux prevent fraud. meanwhile, have long ignored the 137. By contrast, bottles from the But it is getting more sophisticated problem collectively as producers 1960s, when nuclear tests happened and more ambitious, particularly as were afraid of scaring customers. almost weekly, show a noticeable bottle prices rise due to huge de- But many experts agree on one spike in cesium. Folles’ director mand in new markets, mainly in point: the quantity of rare bottles The lab also makes its own wines Asia. After decades of silence, pro- from illustrious vineyards being from grapes collected about every 30 ducers across the $217-billion indus- auctioned is just too high to not in- miles across Western France. Each dies at age 85 try are finally beginning to talk about clude fakes. of those wines then serves as a ref- the problem and ways to combat it. Experts fear this problem will erence point for a given year and The astronomical prices paid for only continue to grow and won’t be micro-region. Associated Press same time.” The state- fine wine these days makes the bot- confined to Asia, as technology CODE OF SILENCE ment didn’t provide fur- tles “more than just a luxury item,” makes it possible to make better PARIS — Edouard ther details. said Spiros Malandrakis, senior ana- fakes and steadily rising auction Hindering the industry’s ability to Molinaro, nominated for Molinaro’s career lyst of the alcoholic drinks market at prices make it worth the while. shake out the forgeries is the wine an Oscar for directing “La spanned six decades, in- Euromonitor, a research firm. “They FIGHTING BACK industry’s secretiveness. Cage aux Folles,” a cluding crime films and become a currency in themselves. It is a discrete business, con- French farce about a gay historical adaptations. And as with every currency, at some Bernard Medina is the director of ducted quietly among a relatively couple that struck a He was best known point, people want to find ways to ma- a lab run by the French Finance small number of people who know chord with a broad range for 1978’s “La Cage nipulate that and make more money.” Ministry in Bordeaux devoted to one another. of audiences, has died at aux Folles,” which was sniffing out fake wine. When a bad apple worms its way 85. nominated for several SIZING UP THE PROBLEM Medina’s lab runs a series of tests into that circle, many it seems would French President Fran- Oscars. Experts say it’s impossible to on bottles that come their way: rather swallow their losses than rat cois Hollande’s office The movie, about two know the size of the counterfeit mar- measuring the isotopes of certain el- out their “friends” and admit their confirmed the death in a men with a transvestite ket. Partially that’s because many ements can determine generally own ignorance. statement of condolence club in St. Tropez who try Saturday, praising Moli- to temporarily pretend naro as “great, appealing they’re straight, was re- Food PROGRAMS and original” and a direc- made as “The Birdcage” FOOD PANTRIES Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Wednesday monthly. urdays at St. Anne’s Anglican tor who “conquered the in 1996 with Robin 352-726-3153. ■ Church, one mile west of the public and the admira- Williams and Nathan ■ Serving our Savior tion of his peers at the Lane. St. Anne’s Anglican ■ First Presbyterian (SOS) — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Plantation Inn on West Fort Church — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Church of Crystal River — Thursdays at Good Shepherd Island Trail. 352-795-2176. daily in the administration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Lutheran Church, 439 E. ■ Inverness Church of God building. and fourth Tuesdays monthly, Norvell Bryant Highway, — Noon the first and third ■ Annie Johnson Senior & 1501 S.E. U.S. 19. 352-795- Hernando. Sunday monthly, 416 U.S. 41 Family — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2 PAIR 2259. ■ Calvary Church — S., Inverness. 352-726-4524. Monday through Friday, 1991 ■ Citrus County Veterans 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, GIVEAWAYS EYEGLASSES W. Test Court, Dunnellon, is Coalition — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2728 E. Harley St., Inverness, open to Citrus County resi- Tuesdays, 1039 N. Paul open to Citrus County resi- ■ The New Church Without dents. 352-489-8021. Drive, Inverness. Open to Cit- dents. 352-637-5100 or Walls gives food boxes away ONE LOW ■ The Salvation Army — rus County veterans and their www.invernesscalvary.com. at 5 p.m. Mondays at the * 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. family members in need. 352- ■ First Baptist Church of neighborhood park in Her- PRICE Monday through Friday (ex- 400-8952 or 352-527-4537. Beverly Hills Helping Hands nando off Railroad Drive cluding holidays), 712 S. ■ Crystal River United Food Pantry — 9 to 11 a.m. where feeding the homeless School Ave., Lecanto. 352- Methodist Church — 9 a.m. to the third Saturday monthly, takes place. Single Vision 513-4960. 1:30 p.m. the second and 4950 N. Lecanto Highway, Call 352-344-2425. ■ Daystar Life Center — fourth Thursdays monthly, Beverly Hills. Serving Beverly ■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday 4801 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal Hills, Lecanto and Citrus Catholic Church in Citrus $ through Friday (excluding hol- River. 352-795-3148 or Springs. 352-746-2970. Springs serves those in need idays), 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake www.crumc.com. with free boxes of food. Call Highway, Crystal River. 352- FREE MEALS ■ Nature Coast Ministries 352-465-6613 on the third 99 795-8668. — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays ■ First United Methodist Tuesday monthly to sign up; ■ Citrus United Basket and Thursdays, 999 State Church of Inverness God’s distribution now begins at (CUB) — 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Road 44, Crystal River. Kitchen — 11:30 a.m. to noon 9 a.m. the following Saturday. Monday through Friday, 352-563-1860. Mondays, 3896 S. Pleasant ■ El-Shaddai food min- or Bifocals 103 Mill Ave., Inverness, to ■ We Care Food Pantry — Grove Road. 352-726-2522. istries “brown bag of food” dis- assist Citrus County residents must be a Homosassa or Ho- ■ Floral City United tribution is from 10 a.m. to facing temporary hardship. mosassa Springs resident. Methodist Church — 7 to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Crystal Call CUB at 352-344-2242 or $ 352-228-4921. 9 a.m. Tuesdays in Hilton River Church of God, 2180 W. citrusunitedbasket.org. ■ Beverly Hills Community Hall, 8478 E. Marvin St. 352- 12th Ave. Although food is ■ First Baptist Church of Church — 11 a.m. to noon 344-1771. distributed once a week, fami- Crystal River — 10 a.m. to and 6 to 7 p.m. the last Tues- ■ St. Margaret’s Episcopal lies are only eligible for food 12 9 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday day monthly, 82 Civic Circle, Church’s Feed My Sheep out- once a month. Call 352-628- and Thursday, 700 N. Citrus 9087 or 352-302-9925. open to Beverly Hills resi- reach — 11:30 a.m. Wednes- MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. Ave. 352-795-3367. dents. 352-746-3620. days. 352-726-3153. ■ Hernando Seventh-day See store for details. Expires 12/31/13 ■ Our Lady of Fatima — ■ Suncoast Baptist Church ■ Salvation Army Canteen Adventist Church, 1880 N. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday — food pantry open for bread — 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Trucks Ave., Hernando, pro- through Friday, 604 U.S. 41 distribution from 9 to 10:30 the Homosassa Lions Club, vides food distribution for S., open to needy residents of a.m. Wednesdays, and the one-half mile east of U.S. 19 needy families from 10 a.m. to Floral City, Hernando and In- second Wednesday monthly on Homosassa Trail. noon the second and fourth verness. 352-726-1707. is distribution of bagged 352-513-4960. Tuesdays monthly. ■ Our Lady of Grace canned goods, dry goods and ■ Calvary Chapel of Inver- Call 352-212-5159. Catholic Church — 9 to meat from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at ness — “Feed the Hungry,” 10 a.m. the third Tuesday 5310 S. Suncoast Blvd., Ho- noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, To Place Your monthly, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. mosassa Springs. 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chicken tractors (moveable that’s one of my big objec- connections? MONDAY chicken coops) in your MONDAY CONVERSATION tives moving forward into WARD: Yes! We have a backyard. Hopefully, we’ll Chronicle’s 2014. ton of opportunities. We Continued from Page A1 The Monday Conversation feature sits get a lot of people to tune down prominent members of the community for a We are also working on are actually going to be in and see the model, learn short chat about their jobs and their lives. growing our programs and doing some rocket build- getting more people in- ing and some robot build- up to the University of about building one for Florida where I became a themselves and having To recommend someone, email Managing Editor volved and engaged in our ing. We’ll have a little Charlie Brennan at [email protected] true Gator and received chickens in their backyard. summer camp. We’re going weekend workshop com- or phone the newsroom at 352-563-5660. some degrees in zoology CHRONICLE: What to be offering some new day ing up very soon. We’re and in environmental brought you to the 4-H camps, maybe for spring working on getting some micro-biology. I finished position? CHRONICLE: What of my big objectives is to break. We’re also planning materials in here that will up with doctorate in envi- WARD: It was a combi- kinds of response have you bring some more STEM a Clover Tea Party; we’re allow people to construct ronmental toxicology. I did nation of my involvement gotten from 4-H and the (science, technology, engi- going to be having some their own little mini robot. some work with landfills as a 4-H volunteer and ed- agriculture community? neering and math) oppor- manners lessons. It’s going You will not have to ask and the landfill right over ucation background. I’ve WARD: I am so fortu- tunities into our county. to be a great event. your mother for that $150 here as part of my doctoral been very interested in nate. I have had amazing There is so much growth CHRONICLE: Is partic- robot set for Christmas this work and had a few continuing my educational positive reactions from all going on right now in ipation in Citrus County year. Just hang on for a publications. work and luckily this op- of our stakeholders; from STEM education and 4-H expanding, shrinking couple months and you I’m very engaged in my portunity presented itself the master gardeners, the there is not enough done, or status quo? can come and learn how to community and I’ve been a and I could finally give Agricultural Alliance, my there’s never enough done WARD: We’ve seen some bring your mother’s junk 4-H leader for the past sev- back to my community. 4-H leaders, the 4-H for the youth to promote growth lately. We actually drawer to the Extension eral years in a variety of I’ve been teaching for members and the 4-H these educational oppor- have a couple of new clubs office and build your very clubs, primarily Lecanto seven years down here at Foundation. tunities and give them the that have started and of own robot. Levis, where I was a the college and used Ex- I have been working a tools they need. course we are always in We are not just about leader for forest ecology. tension a lot in my teach- lot with the foundation And we open up oppor- need of more volunteers. agriculture. We’re not just Had a bunch of great kids ing opportunities for my lately. We just finished up tunities — that’s probably We know that there are a about dairy cows and that really wanted to get classes so it was just a nat- the Citrus Stampede one of the bigger things. A lot of people out there who steers and pigs and chick- out into natural Florida ural progression that I was Rodeo. What a great suc- lot of the research now is have the skills and talents ens. You can come and en- and learn all about the moving to a role with cess; we actually had over showing that even if they that we would like to tar- gage in sewing, public trees and the different Extension. 3,500 attendees at the are not the A-student or get. We would live to have speaking, wind energy and animals. CHRONICLE: Can de- rodeo for the Friday and excelling in math, just get- them come on in and share alternative sources, gar- And luckily, when Amy scribe your position as 4-H Saturday night. ting them to be engaged their history with us, be- dening and canning. There Duncan retired from her Extension agent? It’s just amazing and so and be involved in math- cause that’s how we grow is camping, fishing, bicy- position, I had the oppor- WARD: The 4-H agent is heart-warming that there science programs can our community and that’s cling, cats, dogs; the list tunity to move up into be- devoted to growing the 4-H are so many people in our steer them later on in life what 4-H is all about — our goes on and on. coming a professional program. We do some or- county who are engaged in toward those types of de- community and supporting I just want to encourage extension agent. I have ganizational work where and positive about the pro- grees and careers. each and every one of us. more people to just come been very fortunate that so we promote the 4-H pro- gram we have. They are so So it’s not only about the That’s what we’re work- and find out what we have, many things are going on grams. We recruit volun- supportive I just can’t say top students; not everyone ing toward. because you going to really right now and opportuni- teers. We then train those that enough. They are just is going to be at the top of CHRONICLE: Are there be surprised. ties have opened up in Ex- volunteers and get them great people. You’d love to that grade scale, because nonagricultural aspects to Contact Chronicle re- tension for a whole new the materials they need to take them all home and the grade doesn’t really 4-H that might appeal to porter Pat Faherty at 352- breath of fresh air and be successful in the educa- have them at your Thanks- measure who you are, who young people who do 564-2924 or pfaherty@ some new ideas. We’re re- tional activities they will giving dinner table, be- you can potentially be. So not have agricultural chronicleonline.com. ally looking forward to be presenting to their club cause they are just great growing the office and members. people. December 14 growing the opportunities We have a variety of CHRONICLE: Looking Santa’s in Lecanto 10am-noon we can provide for our clubs; we have animal ahead, how is 2014 shaping kids. clubs and we have lots of up for Citrus County 4-H? CHRONICLE: Do you project clubs and commu- WARD: It’s going to be a nity clubs. So there is a Brashear’s have any other special ac- very busy year for 4-H. One tivities or interests outside whole variety of volunteers www.BrashearsPharmacy.com PHARMACY of work? involved in promoting our WARD: I love to sew; I educational opportunities. HEAR sew and I quilt. I love There’s a lot to be done, BETTER NOW, Vaccines: chickens. 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