ACC: Seminoles, Hurricanes eye league championship /B1
WEDNESDAY TODAY CITRUS COUNTY & next morning HIGH 91 Partly cloudy, LOW 40% chance of showers. 72 PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com AUGUST 14, 2013 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 119 ISSUE 7
INSIDE EDUCATION: Board shelves Thorpe’s retirement
MIKE WRIGHT Thorpe on board, we Staff writer should jump on that,” Meek said. FEMA training gets nod INVERNESS — Citrus County com- Commissioners Scott missioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to Adams and Rebecca CHRIS VAN ORMER to spend $1,000 for food allow Brad Thorpe to un-retire. Bays wanted the board Staff writer for 10 selected staffers to Thorpe, the county administrator who to continue with the attend the course, spon- announced his retirement in May, said process of finding INVERNESS — Not sored by the Federal he would stay on the job as long as he’s Thorpe’s replacement. Brad all county commission- Emergency Management wanted. “It’s nothing to do with Thorpe ers were on board Tues- Agency (FEMA) from “I will tell you, if my health is good and Brad as a person,” Bays county day to send 10 county March 10 through March the board wants me, I’ll stay as long as I said. “I’m going to sepa- administrator to staff members to Mary- 13, 2014, in Emmitsburg, Summer can,” Thorpe said. “The board may not rate business from per- stay in office. land for an integrated Md., with their travel For many students and want me in the future. That’s the risk I sonal friendship. It’s not emergency management and lodging paid for by teachers, summer take as an administrator.” that he doesn’t have a heart for it. His di- course. the Department of vacation was more like Commissioners Dennis Damato, J.J. rection and my direction are polar In a 3-2 vote, the Citrus Homeland Security. summer term./Page C1 Kenney and Chairman Joe Meek said opposites.” County Board of County Thorpe is a valuable asset to the county. Commissioners agreed See FEMA/ Page A5 NATIONAL NEWS: “If we have an opportunity to keep Mr. See THORPE/ Page A5 Artifacts Whooperless found in No cranes Silver Merger stalls Governments sue to this coming Springs block the proposed merger of American Airlines with US winter Airways./Page A12 A.B. SIDIBE Archaeologists Staff writer OPINION: survey site he annual win- ter, man-led Associated Press migration of T whooping SILVER SPRINGS — cranes to the Chassa- Scientists have uncovered howitzka National a treasure trove of buried Wildlife Refuge was materials in Silver canceled for the sec- Springs’ crystal-clear ond year in a row. waters. But unlike last year, The Ocala Star-Banner this year’s cancellation reported University of is due to budgetary Florida experts estimate More letters issues. they’ve uncovered some Readers don’t feel shy Michael Lusk, the 10,000 artifacts, mostly an- about expressing their manager of the U.S. cient tools and “lithic deb- opinions in Sound Off Fish and Wildlife Serv- itage,” or the sharp flakes and letters. See ifyou ices’ Crystal River Na- left behind during the agree with them. tional Wildlife Refuge making of arrows and /Pages A9, A10 complex, said the fed- spear tips. eral sequester will The archaeologists sur- OPINION: make it impossible to veying the property said Muster bring the cranes here. the findings could land Sil- The cranes will instead ver Springs on the roster of up the political winter in St. Marks America’s most histori-
See CRANES/ Page A11 cally significant venues. “will to develop The survey was man-
Due to a lack of dated by the Florida De- and support a funding, the ultralight partment of Environ - aircraft flight leading mental Protection’s deal comprehensive “ the endangered with Palace Entertain- restoration whooping cranes to the ment, which in January Chassahowitzka was granted an early exit plan for King’s National Wildlife from its lease so Silver Refuge will not occur Springs could become a Bay. this year. state park. The transition MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle required an archaeologi- EDITORIAL, PAGE A8 cal survey.
COMMUNITY: Key show The Key Training Center Study: Half who now buy own health plan to get aid invites everyone to Music of the Decades in two performances this Associated Press Thursday and Friday. Buying health insurance through new marketplaces /Page C4 WASHINGTON — About half the people who Beginning in 2014, most individuals will be required to carry health insurance if they don’t already have it. How people will now buy their own health apply for subsidized coverage under the law known as the Affordable Care Act: insurance — and poten- 1 Application sent to health 2 Information 3 Hub forwards applicant information to federal agencies – tially would face higher insurance market, known as forwarded to including the Department of Homeland Security, Internal premiums next year an exchange. federal data hub. Revenue Service and Social Security Administration – for under President Barack verification and subsidy eligibility check. Obama’s health care law 1 2 3 — would qualify for fed- 1 eral tax credits to offset rate shock, according to a new private study. Many other people, however, earn too much money to be eligible for HEALTH PLANINDIVIDUALS HEALTH INSURANCE FEDERAL DATA HUB FEDERAL AGENCIES EXCHANGE help, and could end up paying more. The estimate, being re- 7 6 5 4 leased Wednesday by the nonpartisan Kaiser Fam- 7 Depending on income and 6 Applicant notified 5 Approval notification 4 Verified information subsidies, applicant enrolls in of approval. returned to exchange. returned to data hub. ily Foundation, tries to an- private plan or Medicaid. swer one of the biggest INDEX remaining questions SOURCE: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services AP about the impact of Classifieds ...... C7 Comics ...... C6 Obama’s law on American insurance markets. much more will be a func- the federal government is for several reasons: Community ...... C4 families: Will consumers “About half of the peo- tion of a lot of different taking the lead setting up ■ Insurers will have to Crossword ...... C5 wince — or even balk — ple won’t be paying the things.” new insurance markets cover people with pre- Editorial ...... A8 when they see the premi- sticker price,” said Gary For example, some peo- for individuals and small existing medical condi- Entertainment . . . . .A4 ums for the new plans? Claxton, director of the ple who don’t qualify for businesses. tions, whose needs are Horoscope ...... A4 The study found that 48 health care marketplace tax credits may get jobs People can enroll start- costlier to provide for. Lottery Numbers . . .B3 percent of families cur- project at Kaiser, an infor- that offer coverage, added ing Oct. 1, and coverage ■ Policies must provide Lottery Payouts . . . .B3 rently buying their own mation clearinghouse on Claxton, a co-author of the becomes effective Jan. 1. certain standard benefits, Movies ...... C6 coverage would be eligi- the health care system. study. And the bottom line Most people currently including prescription Obituaries ...... A6 ble for tax credits next “The people who get help on premiums may not be covered by employer drugs, mental health and TV Listings ...... C5 year, averaging $5,548 per will get quite a lot of help. clear until sometime this plans are not affected. substance abuse treat- family, or 66 percent of the “Many, but certainly not fall, after the Health and The law is likely to in- ment and rehabilitative average cost of a bench- all, of the people who Human Services Depart- crease the sticker price services. mark “silver” policy of- don’t get tax credits will ment releases rates for for individually pur- fered through new state pay more,” he said. “How more than 30 states where chased coverage next year See HEALTH/ Page A5 A2 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE 000FOK1 Page A3 - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013
CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Around the STATE Citrus County Rubio representative in county Aug. 23 A representative from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s of- fice will be at the Lakes Re- gion Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness, from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, to address issues citizens have regarding Social Se- curity, Medicare, veterans benefits, immigration, the IRS or any federal agency. For more information, call the Gulf Coast regional of- fice at 813-977-6450. Fingerprinting resumes at EOC Fingerprinting services have resumed at the Emer- gency Operations Center in Lecanto, after having been suspended due to technical problems. The Citrus County Sher- iff’s Office offers fingerprint- ing services as part of a state-required background check for employment, to apply for a concealed weapon/firearm permit or any other reason where fin- gerprints are necessary. For more information, PAT FAHERTY/Chronicle contact Deputy Andy Citrus County resident Rachel Baril is a full-time online student at Saint Leo University. She works at the College of Central Florida McEwen at 352-527-3701. Citrus campus library and is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. Constate issues boil-water notice All customers of Constate Utilities are advised that a major repair at the utility’s well site is scheduled for today, necessitating a pre- cautionary boil-water notice. The utility is urging all cus- tomers to boil water that is to be used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brush- ing teeth or washing dishes. To ensure safety, boil water Students, schools embracing e-learning as viable alternative to classroom for at least one minute. The precautionary notice will re- PAT FAHERTY using a mix of in-person and Lawter said plans on graduating in sum- main in effect until rescinded Staff writer online course work. mer 2014. following a bacteriological The Florida College System, e-learning gives Online courses for credit analysis of the water. -learning is changing which includes CF and 27 have the same tuition structure Customers with questions higher education. other schools, reported 33.1 students more as traditional courses. And should call Jeff Schrade at E While it is also called percent of students were en- while it seems e-learning 352-634-0726. online learning or distance rolled in an online/distance options, but he would be cheaper to offer, it learning, accessing higher ed- course for 2010-11. Its goal is added a caveat: presents it own cost structure. Miami ucation through the Internet 36.2 percent by 2017-18. Lawter explained it requires a has caught on at the College of “We really are in the middle “E-learning huge investment in technology Man goes missing Central Florida. of an e-learning revolution, not and support for the faculty. “For the 2012-13 academic just at CF, but worldwide,” students need Students also need a resource after rescuing child year, 62 percent of our students Lawter said. “Most traditional person to contact and CF Officials are searching for took at least one e-learning students have grown up in a to be more maintains a help desk. a 39-year-old man who course,” said CF Vice Presi- digital world.” self-motivated.” There is greater demand for jumped into the water off dent Vernon Lawter, who over- He said it gives students online student services and West Summerland Key to sees the Citrus campus. more options for accessing more demands on the testing rescue a child in distress. “E-learning has grown over higher education with certain courses, which accelerates the center. Monroe County Sheriff’s 200 percent in the past five ac- advantages. Students can work pace. He said the expansion of e- officials said Brian Kowalski ademic years.” at their own pace, without hav- “You had to hit the ground learning has been a challenge of Trinity was on a boat trip He said 30 percent of the ing to travel to attend classes. running,” she said. the college embraced. It is cur- with other adults and chil- full-time equivalent students “All the research capabili- She said online learning is rently developing an e-learning dren Monday afternoon. were generated through dis- ties are right there,” he added. not difficult from the stand- strategic plan. tance learning and the college “The world is digital — it’s a point of computer use. But she Both CF and state figures A child was being towed by put out 890 distance learning huge advantage.” But he gave recommends anyone lacking show there is virtually no dif- a rope behind the boat and sections — equivalent to a group a caveat: “E-learning students recent skills might benefit ference in student success other children were in the of students in a classroom. need to be more self-motivated.” from a basic computer course. rates between online and water. Sheriff’s officials said He said they have a growing That concept is not lost on She noted while you work at classroom learning. And state Kowalski was bringing the population of students who Rachel Baril. The Citrus your own pace, it’s important college students can access on- child back to the boat when prefer courses online and last County resident works part- to know when to take a break. line courses from schools. he showed signs of distress. year CF experienced double- time at CF’s Citrus campus li- She said a lot of students use “We’re saying as an institu- Two people on the boat digit growth in e-learning. In brary, but is a full-time online the library for online course tion, e-learning is an option at tried to turn the boat around response, the college can add student at Saint Leo Univer- work or catching up on home- Central Florida College, not a so they could help, but the sections when enrollment sity. She is working on her work for other classes. replacement,” Lawter said. rope got tangled in the pro- shows additional demand. bachelor of arts degree in psy- Baril said she can use the “It’s just another improve- peller. They lost sight of E-learning comes in two chology. She said the program online library catalog for re- ment, an option for access.” Kowalski as they tried to forms; one involves total on- works well for her because she search and even order from Contact Chronicle reporter untangle the rope. The child line content. The other, not as cannot get to the main campus. the bookstore online and have Pat Faherty at 352-564-2924 or has recovered. popular at CF, is a hybrid, Baril is taking condensed textbooks sent to her. She [email protected]. —From staff and wire reports
From the CAPITAL Report: State hospitals reduce Dozens of charter schools TRIM notices mailed infections, readmissions ran deficits in 2011-12 Special to the Chronicle thorities. Phone numbers are included With dozens of hospitals banding together Nearly 12 percent of Florida charter schools in the notice for those who have ques- to make improvements, the Florida Hospital ran deficits during the 2011-12 fiscal year, The Citrus County Property Ap- tions concerning the tax rate or tax Association released a report Tuesday it and about 25 schools had what are consid- praiser’s office on Monday mailed the amount. Dates and time of budget pub- claims shows patient readmissions and infec- ered “material weaknesses” in their financial lic hearings are also listed. If available, 2013 Truth In Millage (TRIM) notices. tions have decreased. The association began controls, according to a new report by the The TRIM notice contains important certain non-ad valorem assessments the effort in 2008, with hospitals sharing infor- state auditor general. information describing three tax sce- are also shown on Page 1 of the TRIM narios on Page 1. Each column contains notice. mation about steps they could take to improve The report found 58 of 499 charter schools two subsets of figures, millage rates and The proposed fire services MSBU was quality of care and prevent costly and life- that filed reports had deficits at the end of the the tax levy for each taxing authority. not finalized and reported to the prop- threatening complications. fiscal year. Column 1 reports last year’s actual erty appraiser’s office in time to place DOT putting SunPass The 25 schools found to have “material taxes, column 2 reports possible taxes on the TRIM notice. The public should weaknesses” showed problems such as in- based on rollback millage rates and col- remember that while the fire fee will not inside vending machines correct accounting treatment of transactions umn 3 reports taxes based upon pro- appear on your TRIM notice, it will ap- SunPass electronic-tolling transponders and inadequate separation of financial duties posed budgets for 2013-14. During their pear on your November tax bill. Anyone can now be found in some state welcome- among school officials. final budget hearings, the taxing author- with questions regarding the fire serv- center vending machines, next to Trolli Soto proposes year-round ities may only choose to adopt a final ices MSBU fee should call 352-341-2151. Gummi Candy, Van-O Lunch Cookies and millage rate as reported in column 3 or The property appraiser’s office can Toast Chee crackers. In an attempt to make daylight-saving time reduce it — but they may not go higher. help answer value questions. A trained the transponders more convenient for mo- Sen. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, will try again Therefore, column 3 is the highest staff appraiser’s telephone number is lo- torists, the state has started to place the toll- to keep the sun shining later in the day year- amount that a taxpayer will see on their cated midway on Page 2 of the TRIM no- paying devices into vending machines at round in Florida. Soto has reintroduced a November tax bill (not including tice. For 25 days from the issuance of the “official” Florida Welcome Centers and at a proposal (SB 74) that would require Florida TRIM notice, values can be discussed special assessments that are reported rest area along Interstate 4 in Polk County. to keep the clocks permanently set for daylight- separately). and issues resolved informally until The state Department of Transportation on saving time. Soto filed a similar bill in the The TRIM notices are also available Sept. 6, 2013. Anyone who continues to at http://www.pa.citrus.fl.us. have a difference of opinion on value or Tuesday tweeted a photo of the transponders 2013 session (SB 734), but it was not heard Millage rates and tax levies are the re- other matters may timely file a petition stacked inside a vending machine, selling for in committees. sponsibility of each of the taxing au- to the Value Adjustment Board. $5.35 each, next to rows of snack items. —From wire reports A4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY Birthday — Hash over any problems Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the that are still standing between you and your happiness and begin to make the 226th day of 2013. There are 139 necessary changes that will lead you days left in the year. past them in the year ahead. Kiri Te Kanawa gives Today’s Highlight: Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Think before ‘Downton’ an On August 14, 1945, President you speak. Problems will develop be- operatic touch Harry S. Truman announced that tween you and someone you care Japan had surrendered uncondition- about if you aren’t diplomatic. LONDON — “Downton Abbey,” ally, ending World War II. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Share the world’s favorite country-house On this date: your talents, offer your services and, soap, is getting a dose of opera. In 1848, the Oregon Territory was most of all, you should enjoy interacting Producers said soprano Kiri Te created. with the people you encounter along the Kanawa will appear in the upcom- In 1935, President Franklin D. way. ing fourth season as real-life diva Roosevelt signed the Social Security Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Devote Nellie Melba. Act into law. time and effort to getting ahead. The New Zealand-born singer Whether you work for yourself or some- In 1951, newspaper publisher one else, the extra attention to detail will said “I couldn’t say yes fast William Randolph Hearst, 88, died in pay off as long as you don’t bite off enough” to appearing in a show Beverly Hills, Calif. more than you can chew. she loves — and enjoyed her time In 1962, robbers held up a U.S. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Let your on set so much she named her mail truck in Plymouth, Mass., mak- emotions lead the way. You can expand new dog Abbey. ing off with more than $1.5 million; your awareness as well as your inter- Te Kanawa sang for journalists the loot was never recovered. ests if you follow your heart. Connecting at a preview of the new season on In 1997, an unrepentant Timothy with people from different backgrounds Tuesday. In the new series, Melba McVeigh was formally sentenced to will lead to valuable opportunities. — a huge star of the early 20th death for the Oklahoma City Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Ex- century — joins the aristocratic bombing. press your ideas and plans in clear, Grantham clan for a house party. Ten years ago: A huge blackout concise language. Listen to the sugges- Associated Press tions of others. The costume drama about the “Downton Abbey,” the world’s favorite country-house soap, is hit the northeastern United States Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Stick family and servants in an English getting a dose of opera. Producers said soprano Kiri Te and part of Canada; 50 million people to what you know and steer clear of im- stately home returns to British tel- Kanawa, shown May 13, 2010, will appear in the upcoming lost power. pulsive or erratic people. You can evision this fall, and airs in the fourth season as real-life diva Nellie Melba. Five years ago: President George achieve stellar results if you have the U.S. on PBS in January. W. Bush signed consumer-safety leg- facts and figures to back your actions. Harris and Ellie Goulding. the hospital after nearly drowning islation that banned lead from chil- Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Limita- Miley Cyrus, Robin Cyrus and in an Atlanta pool. dren’s toys, imposing the toughest tions are likely, but they mustn’t be al- Thicke to perform Thicke are now A lawyer for the boy’s mother standard in the world. lowed to get in the way of your goals. If at MTV VMAs tied with Bruno said Tuesday that 5-year-old One year ago: Ron Palillo, the you look for ways to overcome obsta- Usher Raymond V was re- actor best known as the nerdy high NEW YORK — Miley Cyrus Mars as the cles, you will impress onlookers with leased from Children’s Health- school student Arnold Horshack on your resourcefulness. second most and Robin care of Atlanta-Scottish Rite on the 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — There is Thicke will nominated act money to be made if you have a mind with four each. Sunday. Lawyer Angela Kinley Kotter,” died in Palm Beach Gardens perform their said Tameka Foster Raymond at age 63. to it. An old idea can be recycled to suit summer an- Justin Tim- the current consumer climate. Love is berlake and saw her son at school yesterday Today’s Birthdays: Broadway thems at the Robin when he attended orientation for lyricist Lee Adams (“Bye Bye Birdie”) looking positive, and time should be set Macklemore & Thicke aside for romance. MTV Video the new year. is 89. College Football Hall of Famer Music Awards Ryan Lewis Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don’t lead with six apiece. Police said the boy fell to the John Brodie is 78. Singer Dash share too much information with others later this bottom of a pool behind the Crofts is 75. Rock singer David Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and until you are sure that your plan will month. singer’s downtown home Aug. 5 Crosby is 72. Comedian-actor Steve Kanye West will also perform at work. MTV also Miley Cyrus and became stuck in the drain. Martin is 68. Actress Susan Saint the VMAs, to air live from the Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Problems announced a A housekeeper tried unsuc- James is 67. Author Danielle Steel is with partners, children or money will new award Tuesday called best Barclays Center in Brooklyn, cessfully to free him. A contractor 66. “Far Side” cartoonist Gary Larson surface if you haven’t budgeted wisely. song of the summer. Both Cyrus N.Y., on Aug. 25. doing work at the home pulled is 63. Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Offer and Thicke are nominees. Cyrus’ him from the pool and performed “Magic” Johnson is 54. Singer Sarah suggestions but don’t do the work that Usher’s son released “We Can’t Stop” and Thicke’s CPR. someone else is responsible for. Brightman is 53. Actress Halle Berry from hospital On Friday, a judge dismissed Cancer (June 21-July 22) — A vaca- “Blurred Lines” will compete with after accident is 47. Actress Mila Kunis is 30. NFL tion that encourages thought, inspiration Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Selena an emergency request by quarterback Tim Tebow is 26. and motivation would pay for itself. Talk Gomez’s “Come & Get It,” One ATLANTA — The son of Usher’s ex-wife seeking tempo- Thought for Today: “The old for- to people who can shed light on an idea Direction’s “Best Song Ever” and Grammy-winning R&B singer rary custody of their two children. get. The young don’t know.” or situation for enhanced insight. “I Need Your Love” by Calvin Usher has been released from —From wire reports — Japanese proverb. 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 92 74 0.20 93 74 trace 91 74 trace Daytona Bch. 93 75 ts Miami 91 79 pc Ft. Lauderdale 91 80 pc Ocala 93 74 ts in Today’s Citrus County Chronicle
Fort Myers 93 75 pc Orlando 94 75 ts 000FO77 Gainesville 93 74 ts Pensacola 88 73 ts Homestead 89 78 pc Sarasota 92 75 pc Fictitious Name Jacksonville 93 75 ts Tallahassee 91 75 ts Notices...... C10 HI LO PR Key West 89 78 ts Tampa 92 78 pc 94 74 0.50 Lakeland 94 73 pc Vero Beach 91 75 pc Lien Notices...... C10 Melbourne 91 75 ts W. Palm Bch. 90 79 pc Notice to Creditors/ MARINE OUTLOOK Administration...... C10 HI LO PR Southwest winds around 10 knots. Gulf water Tax Deed Notices ...... C10 92 73 0.30 Seas 2 feet. Bay and inland waters will temperature have a light chop. Slight chance of thunderstorms today. CITRUS COUNTY HI LO PR HI LO PR 92 76 0.00 90° 93 76 trace Taken at Aripeka Exclusive daily LAKE LEVELS THREE DAY OUTLOOK forecast by: Location Mon. Tues. Full Florida'’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community TODAY & TOMORROW MORNING Withlacoochee at Holder 28.85 29.03 35.52 High: 91 Low: 72 Tsala Apopka-Hernando 37.89 37.93 39.25 To start your subscription: Tsala Apopka-Inverness 39.00 39.00 40.60 Partly Cloudy; a 40% chance of Tsala Apopka-Floral City 40.19 40.19 42.40 Call now for home delivery by our carriers: showers and storms 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. This data is THURSDAY & FRIDAY MORNING obtained from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and is subject to revision. In no event Marion County: 888-852-2340 High: 89 Low: 72 will the District or the United States Geological Survey 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. 13 weeks: $39.64* — 6 months: $70.63* Mostly Cloudy; a 60% chance of showers and — 1 year: $133.87* storms. *Subscription price includes a separate charge of .15.5 per day for transportation cost and applicable state and local sales tax. Call 352-563-5655 for details. FRIDAY & SATURDAY MORNING THE NATION There will be a $1 adjustment for the Thanksgiving edition. This will only slightly High: 88 Low: 72 affect your expiration date. The Viewfinder TV guide is available to our subscribers for Mostly Cloudy; a 60% chance of showers and H $13.00 per year. 82/60 thunderstorms. L For home delivery by mail: 87/59 In Florida: $59.00 for 13 weeks ALMANAC H 78/59 Elsewhere in U.S.: $69.00 for 13 weeks L L 77/58 TEMPERATURE* DEW POINT 67/57 72/60 70/56 To contact us regarding your service: Tuesday 94/74 Tuesday at 3 p.m. 73 79/59 Record 97/67 H 82/59 79/61 Normal 92/71 HUMIDITY 352-563-5655 Mean temp. 84 Tuesday at 3 p.m. 56% 76/64 L L Call for redelivery: 7 to 10 a.m. any day Departure from mean +2 POLLEN COUNT** L PRECIPITATION* Questions: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday GrassesToday’s and weeds active were pollen: light and 95/74 89/74 85/70 Tuesday 0.50 in. 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Total for the month 1.20 in. Ragweed,trees were absent. chenopods, grasses Total for the year 37.60 in. **Light - only extreme allergic will show symp- 98/78 Today’s count: 3.7/12 H 91/79 Main switchboard phone numbers: Normal for the year 34.38 in. toms, moderate - most allergic will experience FORECAST FOR 3:00 P.M. *As of 7 p.m. at Inverness symptoms,Thursday’s heavy - all allergic count: will experience 5.5 Citrus County — 352-563-6363 UV INDEX: 11 WEDNESDAY Citrus Springs, Dunnellon and Marion County symptoms.Friday’s count: 4.1 residents, call toll-free at 888-852-2340. 0-2 minimal, 3-4 low, 5-6 moderate, AIR QUALITY 7-9 high, 10+ very high I want to place an ad: Tuesday was moderate with pollut- Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday BAROMETRIC PRESSURE City H L Pcp. Fcst H L City H L Pcp. Fcst H L To place a classified ad: Citrus – 352-563-5966 Tuesday at 3 p.m. 30.00 in. ants mainly particulates. Marion – 888-852-2340 Albany 76 64 .83 pc 70 47 New Orleans 89 75 .20 ts 88 75 SOLUNAR TABLES Albuquerque 86 66 ts 87 66 New York City 76 68 .71 s 77 58 To place a display ad: 352-563-5592 DATE DAY MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR Asheville 81 68 .12 pc 76 61 Norfolk 90 77 pc 79 61 Online display ad: 352-563-5592 (MORNING) (AFTERNOON) Atlanta 90 72 .02 ts 85 70 Oklahoma City 85 72 .71 c 83 67 Atlantic City 81 68 1.27 s 78 57 Omaha 82 59 pc 81 64 I want to send information to the Chronicle: 8/14 WEDNESDAY 12:00 6:10 12:24 6:38 Austin 100 77 pc 102 75 Palm Springs 104 76 s 108 79 MAIL: 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 8/15 THURSDAY 12:50 7:05 1:19 7:34 Baltimore 85 73 .30 s 79 56 Philadelphia 82 68 2.02 s 79 60 FAX: Advertising – 352-563-5665, Newsroom – 352-563-3280 Billings 86 59 ts 87 59 Phoenix 107 82 s 111 83 EMAIL: Advertising: [email protected] CELESTIAL OUTLOOK Birmingham 87 73 .03 ts 84 71 Pittsburgh 79 69 s 70 51 Newsroom: [email protected] SUNSET TONIGHT ...... 8:11 P.M. Boise 94 64 .01 s 91 61 Portland, ME 73 58 pc 74 52 Boston 73 66 s 78 56 Portland, Ore 82 58 pc 85 62 Who’s in charge: SUNRISE TOMORROW ...... 6:59 A.M. Buffalo 70 62 .24 pc 68 50 Providence, R.I. 73 64 .04 s 78 56 Gerry Mulligan ...... Publisher, 563-3222 MOONRISE TODAY ...... 2:15 P.M. Burlington, VT 76 61 .29 sh 68 49 Raleigh 89 71 .04 c 81 63 Trina Murphy ...... Operations/Advertising Director, 563-3232 AUG. 14 AUG. 20 AUG. 28 SEPT. 5 MOONSET TODAY ...... 12:24 A.M. Charleston, SC 95 77 ts 88 73 Rapid City 80 59 ts 80 58 Charleston, WV 80 69 .30 s 75 54 Reno 92 56 s 95 61 Mike Arnold ...... Editor, 564-2930 Charlotte 89 71 c 84 66 Rochester, NY 74 64 .26 pc 69 51 Tom Feeney ...... Production Director, 563-3275 BURN CONDITIONS Chicago 70 58 s 72 60 Sacramento 96 57 s 92 60 John Murphy ...... Circulation Director, 563-3255 Today’s Fire Danger Rating is: LOW. There is no burn ban. Cincinnati 81 70 s 75 53 St. Louis 79 66 s 76 58 Trista Stokes ...... Online Manager, 564-2946 Cleveland 72 64 .04 pc 69 53 St. Ste. Marie 60 49 pc 68 52 For more information call Florida Division of Forestry at (352) 754-6777. For more Trista Stokes ...... Classified Manager, 564-2946 Columbia, SC 95 77 ts 87 70 Salt Lake City 94 69 s 97 71 information on drought conditions, please visit the Division of Forestry’s Web site: http://flame.fl-dof.com/fire_weather/kbdi Columbus, OH 79 69 s 72 53 San Antonio 100 78 pc 100 76 Report a news tip: Concord, N.H. 72 57 pc 73 46 San Diego 73 64 s 75 67 WATERING RULES Dallas 99 80 ts 89 74 San Francisco 75 55 pc 71 58 Opinion page questions ...... Mike Arnold, 564-2930 Denver 80 54 pc 82 59 Savannah 97 77 .14 ts 90 74 To have a photo taken...... Rita Cammarata, 563-5660 Lawn watering limited to two days per week, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., as follows: Des Moines 80 60 s 81 59 Seattle 81 59 pc 82 60 News and feature stories ...... Charlie Brennan, 563-3225 EVEN addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday. Detroit 70 60 pc 70 56 Spokane 87 63 s 95 61 Community content ...... Sarah Gatling, 563-5660 El Paso 94 76 s 95 74 Syracuse 79 65 .65 pc 68 53 Wire service content ...... Brad Bautista, 563-5660 ODD addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday. Evansville, IN 82 69 s 79 52 Topeka 81 68 pc 82 59 Sports event coverage ...... Jon-Michael Soracchi, 563-3261 Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle or micro irrigation of non-grass areas, such as Harrisburg 82 66 1.22 s 76 54 Washington 87 78 s 79 59 vegetable gardens, flowers and shrubs, can be done on any day and at any time. Hartford 76 68 .04 s 76 52 YESTERDAY’S NATIONAL HIGH & LOW Sound Off ...... 563-0579 Houston 99 79 pc 98 78 The Chronicle is printed in part on recycled newsprint. Please Citrus County Utilities’ customers should CALL BEFORE YOU INSTALL new HIGH 107 Phoenix, Ariz. LOW 32 Truckee, Indianapolis 76 67 s 74 52 Calif. recycle your newspaper. plant material 352-527-7669. Some new plantings may qualify for additional Jackson 89 74 .46 ts 89 67 watering allowances. Las Vegas 102 75 s 104 79 WORLD CITIES www.chronicleonline.com Little Rock 86 73 .22 c 85 62 To report violations, please call: City of Inverness @ 352-726-2321, City of WEDNESDAY Lisbon 89/65/s Published every Sunday through Saturday Los Angeles 73 62 s 76 64 By Citrus Publishing Inc. Crystal River @ 352-795-4216 ext. 313, unincorporated Citrus County @ 352- Louisville 82 70 .38 s 78 56 CITY H/L/SKY London 76/63/c 527-7669. Memphis 86 72 pc 83 61 Acapulco 90/77/pc Madrid 97/66/s 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 Milwaukee 67 54 s 70 57 Amsterdam 70/56/s Mexico City 71/48/ts Phone 352-563-6363 TIDES Minneapolis 75 57 s 78 59 Athens 98/73/s Montreal 69/54/sh Mobile 91 73 1.76 ts 88 71 Beijing 95/80/pc Moscow 83/63/ts POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: *From mouths of rivers **At King’s Bay ***At Mason’s Creek Berlin 75/50/sh Paris 78/54/pc Wednesday Thursday Montgomery 92 75 .21 ts 86 72 Citrus County Chronicle Nashville 87 71 pc 80 57 Bermuda 84/79/ts Rio 77/63/sh City High/Low High/Low High/Low High/Low 1624 N. MEADOWCREST BLVD., CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; dr=drizzle; Cairo 99/69/s Rome 83/72/s Chassahowitzka* 11:03 a/6:45 a ———/8:11 p 12:58 a/7:51 a 12:10 p/9:38 p f=fair; h=hazy; pc=partly cloudy; r=rain; Calgary 84/55/s Sydney 73/48/s Crystal River** 9:24 a/4:07 a 11:19 p/5:33 p 10:31 a/5:13 a ———/7:00 p rs=rain/snow mix; s=sunny; sh=showers; Havana 87/74/ts Tokyo 91/77/pc PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL Withlacoochee* 7:11 a/1:55 a 9:06 p/3:21 p 8:18 a/3:01 a 10:48 p/4:48 p sn=snow; ts=thunderstorms; w=windy. Hong Kong 89/78/ts Toronto 69/54/s SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 Homosassa*** 10:13 a/5:44 a ———/7:10 p 12:08 a/6:50 a 11:20 a/8:37 p ©2013 Weather Central, LP, Madison, Wi. Jerusalem 91/71/s Warsaw 74/55/s CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 A5 Waterfront district plan unveiled A.B. SIDIBE 60 and 70 feet. dictate how it is built,” he said. “Don’t get bogged down in ing, council members: Staff writer “It shouldn’t have to be by Kohler would like to see indi- minutiae,” Chrietzberg said. ■ Approved the city’s annual much,” Kohler said. vidual investors or property “Keep your eye on the big contract with the Citrus County CRYSTAL RIVER — City ■ Change the land-use rules to owners pay for a share of build- picture.” Sheriff ’s Office. leaders sought and got direction relax the requirements about ing stretches of the proposed Businessman Daryl Seaton, ■ Heard about the latest about a slice of waterfront real onsite permeability from 35 to bayfront boardwalk. whose hotel anchors the north crime numbers from the sher- estate that has lain dormant 15. Permeability has to do with City Manager Andy Houston end of the proposed boardwalk, iff ’s office’s west-side com- without development for more the ratio of area on a piece of preceded Kohler by lamenting said while he liked most of the mander Capt. Danny Linhart. than four decades. property that can be used for the lack of development in the suggestions, he didn’t like the ■ Heard an annual report A consultant the Community stormwater retention and what waterfront district. provision of having property from Janet Mulligan, chair- Redevelopment Agency (CRA) can be built on. Last April, Houston suggested owners contributing to building woman of the city’s Waterfronts hired a few months ago unveiled ■ Build condos and hotels to the city council — which the boardwalk. Advisory Board; the Waterfront District Master with waterfront views. serves as the CRA board — that “In effect, you are holding the ■ Approved a courtesy meas- Plan on Monday. ■ Build a traffic-calming me- a consultant be hired to offer boardwalk hostage,” Seaton said. ure to reimburse Crystal River The blueprint for drumming dian on U.S. 19 and a gateway at opinions on how to best get that If property owners refuse to Fire Department volunteer fire- up business development in the Citrus Avenue to announce the area primed for development participate, there would be fighters who reside outside the area, according to consultant city’s hub. and attract businesses. docks in a place intended to city limits the amount of the Tom Kohler of Real Estate Re- ■ Drop the requirement about All council members praised have a boardwalk and water- county MSBU fire fee. Thirteen search Consultants, has a few every piece of property having Kohler’s presentation. Council- front access to businesses, he of the 16 firefighters live outside key points to it: on-site parking, and instead en- man Ken Brown said he has no said. city lines; ■ Develop a cohesive courage pooled parking. problems with building height Gerry Mulligan, who spoke on ■ Approved a measure to stormwater management system Then Kohler added perhaps limits being raised in the com- behalf of the Chamber of Com- name the boardwalk currently — an attractive retention pond the most controversial sugges- mercial corridor of U.S. 19. merce’s area council, echoed under construction at the Acad- for the area to collect and filter tion — build the much-talked- Joe Chrietzberg, a longtime Seaton’s concerns about the emy of Environmental Science any runoff from businesses be- about and long-anticipated city resident and advocate for boardwalk suggestion, but oth- property the “Gary Maidhof fore it empties into the bay. waterfront boardwalk based on what he calls dynamic change in erwise liked the other sugges- Walk to Nature.” ■ Increase the maximum what the market dictates. the city, implored the leaders to tions. Mulligan also is the Contact Chronicle reporter building height allowance from “If you build, they would not act sooner than later to imple- publisher of the Chronicle. A.B. Sidibe at 352-564-2925 or 50 feet to somewhere between necessarily come. Let the market ment the suggestions. During the city council meet- [email protected]. RECORD Meek, however, Thorpe. nightmare. Our For the THORPE said last week that Bays and problem lies right Domestic battery cer after ordered to stop. Ac- Thorpe had re- Adams, here.” arrest cording to his arrest avadavat, Continued from Page A1 thought retirement however, Thorpe’s em- ■ Kenneth Whitford, 52, Mayes was driving a motorcy- and was offering to said the ployment status of Homosassa, at 8:36 p.m. cle in excess of 80 mph and When Thorpe an- stay if board mem- county stays as it has Aug. 12 on a misdemeanor when the officer pursued him, nounced his retirement in bers wanted him needs a been. He said com- charge of domestic battery. he refused to pull over despite May, he promised to stay to. new direc- missioners never No bond. the officer changing tones on the siren several times. Mayes on the job until his re- Meek, Damato Joe Meek tion. Rebecca formally accepted Other arrests placement was hired. and Kenney Adams, in his resignation, so was also ticketed for careless chairman of Bays ■ Kristy Pelgrin, 38, of Twenty-eight applicants, jumped at the particular, his status hasn’t S.W. 20th St., Ocala, at 2:25 driving. Bond $5,000. county county ■ including two top county offer. commission. blamed commissioner. changed. p.m. Aug. 6 on a Citrus County Christina Gonnerman, officials and an assistant “Brad cares. You previous His annual con- warrant for violation of proba- 45, of 4002 E. Grant St., Inver- superintendent of schools, cannot put a dollar figure county commissions for the tract would not require tion for a felony charge of ness, at 1:07 a.m. Aug. 8 on applied for the county ad- on someone who cares for county’s budget shortfall, any severance pay for a fraudulently obtaining a con- felony charges of battery on a ministrator’s job. this county,” Damato said. which has necessitated a resignation. However, if trolled substance. No bond. law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest with violence. Board members had He said the learning 30 percent tax increase. the board fires Thorpe ■ Dennis Grundy II, 28, of planned to whittle the list curve for any of the appli- “The mess we’re in isn’t without cause, he will re- S.E. 14th Ave., Ocala, at 2:25 According to her arrest affi- down to five finalists to cant “is way too high” to all Brad’s fault,” Adams ceive six months’ sever- p.m. Aug. 6 on a Citrus davit, Gonnerman was being interview. consider replacing said. “We’re in a financial ance pay. County warrant for violation of detained at Griff’s Bar in Inver- probation on an original felony ness and when officers arrived charge of uttering a worthless at the scene they attempted to check. No bond. question her. She then be- president Theodora Rus- Resources Director (MSBU) did not came violent, striking the offi- ■ nak asked what the conse- Ken Cheek instead. show on the TRIM Christopher Nelson, cer several times. After being FEMA quence would be for not Meek responded notice taxpayers re- 25, of E. Reehill St., Lecanto, Continued from Page A1 arrested and handcuffed, she participating in the that Pearson is ceived this week. at 3:23 p.m. Aug. 6 on a refused entry into the police Commissioner Rebecca training. more than TRIM stands for Sumter County warrant for a vehicle and was warned, then Bays and Commissioner Commission Chairman qualified. Truth in Millage. misdemeanor charge of ex- Tasered. Bond $1,000. Scott Adams gave different Joe Meek said, “It’s not an “She is in no way “It is not typical posure of sexual organs. ■ Bond $1,000. Raymond Schmidt, 34, reasons for not supporting issue until it’s obviously an in over her head,” that a BU would go of 2850 N. Crede Ave., at 10 ■ the motion to approve the issue and that is that in the Meek said. on the TRIM notice Michael Kutsunakis, a.m. Aug. 8 on a misde- Dennis 54, of Hernando, at 7:43 p.m. training. middle of an emergency The board voted Damato the first year of its meanor charge of battery. Ac- Bays said FEMA is broke you know what you are 4-1 to appoint creation,” an- Aug. 6 on a misdemeanor cording to his arrest affidavit, county charge of disorderly intoxica- from Hurricane Katrina doing.” Pearson. commissioner. swered County At- there was a dispute with a and the training would add Rusnak asked if the train- ■ During public torney Richard tion. Bond $250. neighbor. Bond $500. ■ expenses to flood- ing had any effect on cost comment time, Harvey Ger- Wesch. “In future years, it Sarah Canter, 22, of ■ Shannon Spangler, 32, insurance policies. She said recovery. Adams said it was ber, president of the Bev- would likely be on the 6024 W. Pershing Drive, Ho- of 2894 N. Carolina Road, the agency used a great not mandatory, so it had no erly Hills Recreation TRIM notice.” mosassa, at 4:09 a.m. Aug. 7 Crystal River, at 4:46 p.m. Aug. deal of funding on beach strings attached. Association, asked for two Wesch clarified to Robert on a misdemeanor charge of 8 on a felony charge of false renourishment. Along with other speak- changes to the vacant prop- Schweickert Jr. of Inver- trespass in structure or con- verification of ownership of sec- “I can’t support this be- ers from the public, Rusnak erty registry ordinance re- ness: “There were timing is- veyance after warning. Bond ondary metals recyclers. Ac- cause of what’s going on pointed out that training garding dealing with sues in trying to get it on the $1,000. cording to her arrest affidavit, with FEMA,” Bays said. should be available through broken windows and height TRIM notice that would not ■ Robert Levantini, 32, of Spangler recycled 68 pounds Adams said the training is Internet teleconferences so of grass. have met our guidelines for 142 Juniper Circle, Ocala, at of stainless steel not belonging not mandatory and that county employ- For safety purposes, the adoption of the BU.” 12:20 p.m. Aug. 8 on a felony to her at Crystal River Metal that restoring serv- ees do not have to banks should be required to ■ Following a public charge of retail theft. Accord- Recycling. No bond. ing to his arrest affidavit he ices after an emer- travel and be away replace broken windows on hearing, the board author- ■ Tyler Boyd, 28, of 486 S. gency amounts to from their jobs. homes they hold title to ized a wastewater special was seen on store surveil- Wolfe Point, Lecanto, at 5:12 using common Meek said the with clear Plexiglass rather assessment district for Har- lance shoplifting items totaling p.m. Aug. 8 on a felony $336.93 from the Inverness sense. He said the county has to be than board them with ply- bor Isle in Crystal River to charge of grand theft. Accord- Walmart on Gulf-to-Lake personnel sent prepared, although wood, Gerber said. Plywood put about 20 waterfront ing to his arrest affidavit, he is Highway. Bond $2,000. away on training that it was unfortu- on windows indicates a va- properties on the central accused of stealing stainless ■ would not be doing nate how FEMA of- cant house that can attract sewer system at a cost of James Forest, 27, of steel tubing from another ad- their regular work. Scott fered the training. illegal activity and poses $3,621.64 each. Hernando, at 3:19 p.m. Aug. 8 dress on S. Wolfe Point, on misdemeanor charges of County Adminis- Adams ■ Adams singled risks to law enforcement ■ The board directed Lecanto. Bond $2,000. criminal mischief and trespass trator Brad Thorpe county out an item on the personnel unable to see in staff to continue an effort to ■ Donald Landon, 45, at on property. Bond $500. said all senior staff commissioner. consent agenda to such a house to check on it. cut 16 trees along the south 6:45 p.m. Aug. 9 on a misde- ■ had to be certified appoint Assistant Allowing a grass height of side of West Venable Street Anthony Juanez, 29, of meanor charge of possession for the county to get reim- County Administrator 18 inches lets banks refrain to allow safer access to the 440 N. Gulf Ave., Crystal River, or consumption of alcohol in bursements in the event of Cathy Pearson as the deten- from mowing as frequently north-south runway at Crys- at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 8 on misde- public. No bond. meanor charges of disorderly an emergency. tion facility contract moni- as needed for the safety of tal River Airport. Many ■ Lee Murtagh, 57, at 6:45 intoxication in public and resist- Commissioner Dennis tor. keeping insects and vermin more trees need to be cut on p.m. Aug. 9 on a misde- ing arrest without violence. Ac- Damato said the training is “I feel that it’s over Ms. away from occupied homes, the undeveloped property meanor charge of possession Pearson’s head,” Adams Gerber said. He recom- known as Crystal River cording to his arrest affidavit, he or consumption of alcohol in like buying an insurance is accused of being partially said, and explained his mended a maximum height Common, but would have a public. No bond. policy in case of an emer- clothed and walking in the mid- opinion was based in the of 10 inches. wetland impact that would ■ gency, that staff would be dle of Grover Cleveland Blvd. Charleen Fortenbery, ■ Inverness resident need to be mitigated. Staff trained to get roads cleared way a consultant was ap- near the Two Deuces Bar in 35, of Lecanto, at 11:36 p.m. was asked to research and services restored as proved for a Tourist Devel- Rocky Hensley said the $54 Homosassa. Bond $650. Aug. 9 on a felony charge of soon as possible. opment Council contract. fire protection services mu- means of mitigation and re- aggravated battery with use of ■ William Feydo, 20, of Citrus County Council He recommended Water nicipal services benefit unit port back. a deadly weapon. No bond. 1955 S. Gettysburg Drive, ■ Homosassa, at 11:42 p.m. Ann Ellis, 31, of 5448 S. Aug. 8 on misdemeanor Frost Point, Lecanto, at 4:54 p.m. Aug. 10 on a misde- premiums — and ease cost ble for some level of help. new market will get a charges of operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license meanor charge of retail petty increases for many who are Families on the low end of break on costs. theft. According to her arrest HEALTH currently buying the the scale will pay 2 per- People with individual and for drug paraphernalia. Continued from Page A1 Bond $650. affidavit she is jointly accused skimpy individual policies. cent of their income for a coverage they buy them- of retail theft in the amount of ■ The money will go directly benchmark plan, while selves represent a small Lonnie Mayes, 28, of 8 $69.83 from the Lecanto Wal- ■ Policyholders’ annual to the insurance plan, and those on the upper end sliver of those with private Montana St., Beverly Hills, at mart with Travis Damron. No out-of-pocket costs will be policyholders will pay the will pay 9.5 percent. insurance, only about 5 1:02 a.m. Aug. 8 on a felony bond. capped. difference — a discounted It’s expected that a clear percent to 6 percent. charge of failure to stop or So far, premiums re- sticker price, in effect. majority of customers in That’s expected to grow fleeing a law enforcement offi- See RECORD/Page A11 ported by a number of in- The tax credits, available the new markets will be el- significantly under dividual states have been on a sliding scale based on igible for tax credits. That’s Obama’s law, which will coming in lower than ini- family income, will be of- because the pool will also require most uninsured You’re Flirting With tially projected by the Con- fered to people who don’t include uninsured people, Americans to get coverage. gressional Budget Office. have access to affordable who tend to have lower in- Estimates of the number But they are higher — ac- coverage through their jobs comes than those who can of people who currently cording to industry and and buy policies through currently afford to buy have individual coverage If You Don’t Clean consultants — than what the new state markets. their own coverage. range as high as 19 million, 000FOQN Your Dryer people now pay for indi- Those making between The share will vary from but Claxton said the $50 Minimum charge apply. vidual plans, which tend to 100-400 percent of the fed- state to state. Kaiser study used a only With ad. be bare-bones coverage. eral poverty level — be- HHS Secretary Kath- smaller estimate of about However, the law also tween $11,500 and $46,000 leen Sebelius recently es- 10 million. It’s based on an will pump in billions of dol- for an individual and timated that in Texas, as ongoing government sur- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Services lars in federal tax credits to $23,550 and $94,200 for a many as 9 in 10 people vey that some researchers 352-503-2091 help the uninsured pay family of four — are eligi- buying coverage in the regard as more accurate. 000FR2Q WE’LL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICE YOUR SMILE DESERVES The Savings Are Yours Because SPECIAL Blackshears II 000FN9Y The Factory Is Ours! TREATMENT FAUX WOOD BLINDS, TOP TREATMENTS DRAPERY, SHADES, SHUTTERS S Dr. Jennifer Lee, DMD VERTICALS Aluminum 2013 Full Service Dentistry Rescreen • Seamless Gutters • Garage Screens 2012 New Screen Room • Glass Room Conversions 72 HOUR 352-795-1881 FREE HWY. 44 Licensed & Insured SECOND LIND CRYSTAL RIVER 795-9722 OPINION RR 0042388 BLIND FACTORY A Healthy Smile Is A Healthy Life.™ “36 Years As Your Hometown Dealer” B 1657 W. GULF TO LAKE HWY • LECANTO
000FJLM 535 N. CITRUS AVE • CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428 Free Estimates www.blackshears.com