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NEWS BRIEF Well permit draws deep concerns Got the day off? MIKE WRIGHT were in disbelief upon Visit the park Staff writer 2012 Year in REVIEW learning that, while the per- The Homosassa mit allows 28 million gal- cerned, it’s what someone west Florida Water Man- Ocala bottling plant brought Springs Wildlife State CRYSTAL RIVER — It lons of water to be pumped plans to do with the water agement District to issue a anger and disbelief to the Park is open today, New wasn’t the old lumber yard a year, it didn’t require a at 142 N.E. 11th St. that has underneath. well permit for a company community. Year’s Day. Park officials residents and officials con- A decision by the South- that will sell water to an Officials and residents See WELL/ Page A4 encourage the public to celebrate the holiday with a visit to the park. SO YOU KNOW A new day dawns SO YOU KNOW  Negotiations on a deal to avert the fiscal cliff ■ Early holiday continued as of press deadlines for time. Read a detailed today mean news analysis in lottery numbers Wednesday’s Chronicle. will not be appear in today’s Chronicle. Look for the payouts printed in Fiscal Wednesday’s edition. ■ Early deadlines also mean stocks will not be in cliff, today’s paper. The stock markets are closed today. what

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WASHINGTON — Work- ing with Congress against a YOLO midnight deadline, Presi- dent Barack Obama said Monday that a deal to avert the “fiscal cliff ” was in sight but not yet finalized. The emerging deal would raise You don’t say tax rates on family income “Spoiler alert,” “kick over $450,000 and individ- the can down the road,” ual income over $400,000 a “trending” and “bucket year, increase the estate tax list” are among a list of rate and extend unemploy- baned words./Page C1 ment benefits for one year. ENTERTAINMENT: “There are still issues left to resolve but we’re hopeful Congress can get it done,” Obama said at a campaign- style event at the White House. “But it’s not done.” In the building New Year’s Eve drama, the par- ties still were at an impasse over whether to put off the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts set to take ef- fect at the beginning of the year and if so, how to pay for that. GERRY MULLIGAN/Chronicle One official said talks were The sun rises over King’s Bay on a late December morning, illuminating both sky and water. focused on a two-month See CLIFF/ Page A4

Good year Film fans hand Healthy Commissioner Hollywood record cash./Page B4 sets goals for 2013 ASK THE EXPERTS: goals CHRIS VAN ORMER and members of the public Staff writer will comment at each meet- ing. Then the budget will be Woman drops Successfully dealing with put back together again, so a difficult economy will be the board will learn how 100 pounds, the challenge to the county much it can fund of what in the year ahead. residents want. Commis- aims for more “These are five sioners will look at goals I would like both budget reduc- NANCY KENNEDY Citrus County to tions and increases Staff writer focus on in 2013,” in revenue through Joe Meek, chairman other sources for a INVERNESS — Lisa of the Citrus County sustainable, bal- Leeper smiles easily. Board of County anced budget with- At 47, she lives at Avante Commissioners out pulling from Health & Life at Inverness, most likely (BOCC), recently reserves. the youngest resident at told the Chronicle. Joe Meek “Regardless of our Doctors Bennett, the nursing care facility. “As a county and a chairman of issue with Duke (En- Gandhi, Grillo and She came there a year local government, if Citrus County ergy Inc.), we were Vascimini share their ago from Lake County we would focus on commission. going to have to go expertise./Page C1 after a hip injury, weighing these issues, it through this 412 pounds. would be beneficial for our process,” Meek said. INDEX She came with four community.” Economic development Comics ...... C8 goals: to lose between 200 Budget issues The BOCC will continue Community ...... C6 to 250 pounds (she has al- From the first BOCC to focus on economic devel- Crossword ...... C7 ready lost more than 100), meeting, commissioners opment initiatives to diver- Editorial ...... A10 to get much-needed hip and county staff will con- sify the county’s sources of Entertainment . . . . .B4 surgery, to be healthy and front the current budget on jobs and income. Working Horoscope ...... B4 strong enough to get her MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle a schedule at each board with the Citrus County Eco- Lottery Payouts . . . .B4 own house or apartment, Activities assistant Nicole Sharpe walks alongside Lisa meeting for three months. nomic Development Coun- Movies ...... C8 and her ultimate goal — to Leeper at Avante at Inverness as part of Leeper’s physical They will divide the budget cil, the board will continue Obituaries ...... A6 find a “nice Christian man, therapy. Leeper has lost about 100 pounds in her drive to by function and take it apart to focus on targeted indus- Classifieds ...... C9 settle down and have a lead a healthy and happy life. to explain how the money is tries. Medical care, Port Cit- TV Listings ...... C7 family.” being spent this year and rus and tourism also will be Georgette Bass, Avante’s plus pounds, especially a nursing home. what the shortfall is, what areas to be incentivized. activities director, calls her when you spend most of “When I go through the programs are and how As a board, it will focus on an inspiration. your time in a wheelchair, much taxpayers are paying It’s not easy losing 100- especially when you live in See HEALTHY/ Page A5 for them. Commissioners See COMMISSIONER/ Page A5 A2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 STATE CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Rural residents savor laid-back lifestyle ERICA BROUGH husband (Lou Body) enjoys quired since beginning to The Gainesville Sun the music.” ride five years ago. Lou enjoys the music so “Horses are my favorite — NEWBERRY much that now his trips to animal,” Paige said. “They ast net fishing in the the festival include arrang- really catch my eye. I like Gulf of Mexico. ing time to take finger-pick- jumping. I like flying C Horseback riding ing lessons on a dobro. through the air.” and playing bluegrass Robert and Shirley Not every small-town music. Williams of Lake City like event is structured and or- Cheering for the home- to get front-row seats and ganized. A big part of rural town football team on Fri- spend their time between life includes time to just day nights, or singing for performances reading. enjoy local, everyday the church choir on Sunday “We come for the music activities. mornings. and the atmosphere,” said For teens in Dixie Those are seasonings Robert. “The nice thing is County, a favorite way to that provide unique flavors you can sit in the front row spend time is to cruise to the small towns of North and you can still hear.” along U.S. 19 after the sun Central Florida. While The front row is often a sets while looking for their many of the activities are preferred seat for another friends. The teens tend to unique to a specific com- sort of small-town fun. cluster around their pickup munity, others can be found Horse events ranging from trucks in a business park- in several places. trail rides to rodeoing to ing lot where they can swap Rural North Florida has dressage attract enthusi- stories, laugh and generally features that have attracted asts to live, work and play enjoy each other face-to- equestrians, anglers, farm- ERICA BROUGH/The Gainesville Sun in North Florida. face without constant texting. ers, and others who are Archer resident Bob Lusnia helps his grandson, Lucas Gruenwald, 3, get on an antique trac- Horses are big animals willing to eschew the con- tor on display Oct. 6 during the annual Central Florida Peanut Festival in Williston. that require big spaces to In tiny, coastal Cedar Key veniences of nearby shop- compete in. The owners, on a sunny after-school af- trainers and fans who are ternoon, the preference is ping, medical care and “This field brings back we socialize. This is a gath- has only a few months each at the events also need big often walking through town schools for the freedom to memories,” said Hemphill. ering hole for us. It’s social- year that don’t offer at least spaces to accommodate the in bare feet just to see pursue their outdoor “The family brings you ization — being friends a couple of weekend festi- motor homes, travel trail- what’s going on. interests. back to town and back to with people you can talk vals. Windsor has its zuc- ers, horse trailers and Cassie Lozier, 11, and In some cases, those who the game.” with whether it be right, chini fest. Trenton hosts a other gear they travel with. Ciera Beckham, 13, who left the area to pursue a job In some communities, wrong or indifferent.” quilting extravaganza, and North Florida, especially have been best friends or an education or for some there is a specific bit of ge- With daily drink and in Williston, it’s the Peanut Levy and Marion counties, since toddlerhood, rou- other reason find them- ography that draws resi- lunch specials, frequent Festival on the first Satur- have plenty of space that tinely leave their shoes be- selves returning again and dents together regularly. In karaoke nights and special day in October. has proven ideal for all hind. “We go bare-footed again for the atmosphere Orange Lake, it’s the lake. events like the annual Mary and Walter Duvall sorts of horse events. because it’s just like they associate with rural “We are swamp rats in Christmas party, the post is of Lecanto drove about 40 At the Florida Horse home,” said Ciera. “No- life. this community,” said Troy a place where guys like miles to get to this year’s Park in Marion County, an body cares.” A big draw each fall is Abner, a native of the area. Rod Walker of McIntosh ode to peanuts on Oct. 8. October event drew riders Instead of shoes, the girls Friday night football, re- “When we get up, we go feel comfortable and “We haven’t seen peanuts and trainers from across said they like to carry cast gardless of the weather. down to the lake. We like accepted. this big in a long time,” the state. The three-phase nets when they head out With few exceptions, rural frog legs instead of filet “I live up in the big city Walter said to Mary as they competition involved dres- onto a dock or boat in high schools have football mignon.” (McIntosh). We have a sampled a few. “We come sage, jumping and running search of mullet, catfish, teams that play under the Abner said he has seen flashing light,” Walker said. because we like the local, a cross country course. pinfish and yellow tip. lights on Friday nights, the lake go dry four or five “I wanted to come back to old-time color here. It’s all Paige Ammons, 14, a “You never have to go drawing hundreds of local times since he was born in the country people. People like folks back home. The cross-country rider from anywhere,” said Ciera. residents to the stadiums. the area in 1962. 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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Around THE STATE New law permits headlight flashing cialty driver licenses and ID traffic code because it was meant ing their high beams between 2005 Citrus County In effect as of today cards. only to ban drivers from having and 2010. Citrus Port Authority Oviedo attorney J. Marcus Jones, strobes or official-looking emer- The new law also will create ad- Associated Press who has helped headlight-blinking gency vehicle lights on their cars ditional specialty tags for Vietnam to meet Jan. 8 motorists get their tickets dis- and trucks. War veterans and those who have The Citrus County Port Au- TALLAHASSEE — Flashing missed, said the new law doesn’t go To clear up any ambiguity, the won the Combat Infantry Badge. thority will meet at 9:30 a.m. your headlights to alert oncoming far enough. new law amends that provision to It also allows the Department of Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the Citrus drivers that police are lurking on “The action of the Legislature in specifically allow motorists to flash Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles County Courthouse, Room the roadside ahead will no longer our belief fell short,” Jones said. their headlights at an oncoming ve- to use email instead of the U.S. hicle regardless of intent. 100. Among the topics to be be illegal in Florida, though a By the time the law was passed in Postal Service to send out driver li- A Pinellas County judge dis- cense renewal notices; creates discussed is the Port Citrus lawyer who has represented tick- March, the Florida Highway Patrol already had ordered state troopers missed Campbell’s $115 ticket, but plates for retired governors and feasibility agreement with eted motorists said a new law le- galizing the practice still has to stop issuing tickets for high-beam his lawsuit is in trouble. federal and state lawmakers; and TranSystems. loopholes. flashing after being hit with a law- Another judge in Tallahassee repeals a provision that says school This meeting is open to the A provision legalizing such suit Jones filed on behalf of Erich ruled it’s a moot issue because of buses can go no more than 55 miles public. The Courthouse is at 110 speed trap warnings is part of a Campbell. the new law. Jones, though, has an hour even if the speed limit is N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. wide-ranging motor vehicle law The St. Petersburg College stu- asked Circuit Judge Kevin Carroll higher. Republican clubs to taking effect Tuesday with the new dent from Land O’ Lakes was cited to reconsider because of the loop- It also would prohibit swamp bug- year. Other changes range from al- for violating an existing law that holes he believes it contains. gies from operating on state road- host school speaker lowing homeless people to get free says “flashing lights are prohibited If he can get Judge Carroll to ways unless permitted to do so by Nature Coast Republican state identification cards to creat- on vehicles” except for turn signals. change his mind, Jones then could local governments, and allow golf Club and Citrus Republican ing a pair of new specialty license The lawsuit contends the High- seek class-action status and try to carts to drive on sidewalks that are Womens Club will conduct a plates. It also would for the first way Patrol had been misinterpret- get refunds for an estimated 2,400 at least 5 feet wide alongside state monthly meeting Saturday, time permit the state to issue spe- ing that provision in Florida’s motorists who paid fines for flash- highways. Jan. 12: coffee at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 9. Linda Powers, Citrus County School Board mem- ber, will present “Status of our Schools.” Group meets at the American Legion Post 155 in Crystal River. Call 352-746- 2545 for information. Sharing siblings Citra Marion County soldier Sister gives killed in Afghanistan kidney to A soldier from north Florida has been killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense ailing brother says Pfc. Markie T. Sims of NANCY KENNEDY Citra, in northern Marion Staff writer County, died Saturday in Pan- jwal, Afghanistan, of wounds INVERNESS — suffered when enemy forces Howard Chambers and attacked his unit with an impro- his sister Sherrie vised explosive device. Matthews believe siblings The 20-year-old was as- should share. signed to the 38th Engineer So, when Chambers Company, 4th Stryker Brigade needed a kidney, without Combat Team, 2nd Infantry a moment’s hesitation Division, under control of the Matthews said, “Of course I’ll give you one of mine.” 7th Infantry Division, Joint On Nov. 15, that’s what Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. she did. “We’ve always been Oviedo close,” Matthews said. Howard Chambers, 64, Search continues was born with only one for missing boaters kidney, although he didn’t find out until he was Authorities in central about 20 and got hurt Florida are continuing their while working on a silo in search for two fishermen who western New York. may have been ejected from At the hospital, doctors their boat on Lake Jesup. couldn’t find one of his The Orlando Sentinel re- kidneys on an X-ray and ported rescue teams spent rushed him to another NANCY KENNEDY/Chronicle much of Sunday searching for hospital in Erie, Penn., On Nov. 15, Sherrie Matthews gave her brother, Howard Chambers, the best gift she could give him — one of her 26-year-old Charlie Jackson thinking it broke loose kidneys. and 30-year-old Jason Cobb. somehow. Family members told the When Chambers healthy,” he said. However, transplant “The whole family was mal,” Mrs. Chambers said. newspaper the men had gone learned he only had one A kidney transplant was surgery was out of the at the waiting room at “For so many months we to a bachelor party on Friday kidney, it was an oddity, always on the horizon, but question, because Cham- Tampa General,” said had a different way of night and set out onto the lake but nothing to worry about because of his poor health bers weighed too much. At Deborah Chambers, life.” Howard’s wife. Now, Chambers’ blood just after midnight Saturday. since he was young. — he also developed dia- 274 pounds, he needed to “When I was in my 30s betes — the doctors said if get down to 200 before his The only glitch was a pressure is normal and Crews planned to return to and had to take a physical he was put on the trans- doctor would OK him for tiny kidney stone the doc- his diabetes is getting bet- the lake early Monday to for a job, they saw that my plant waiting list for a surgery. tors found in Matthews’ ter. The doctor recently search again. creatine numbers were donor kidney he probably So, he set about losing donated kidney, which cleared him to ride his climbing, so we knew would never get one. the weight. Three nights a was removed. Both Cham- bike again. He’ll be taking Tampa someday my kidney would That’s when Matthews week he went for dialysis bers and his sister, with anti-rejection drugs for quit,” he said. “It lasted said he could have hers — treatment and followed a the companionship of the rest of his life, but Arrest made in fatal another 30 years. I was she was a perfect match. strict renal diet. During their spouses, spent that’s OK because now he stabbing of man probably 60 when they For several years they the day he rode his bicy- Thanksgiving recovering has a “rest of his life” to told me it was really played a waiting game. cle, averaging 100 miles from their surgeries at a look forward to. Police arrested a man ac- failing.” Dec. 30, 2011, Cham- a week, and played friend’s house in Tampa. “We’re hoping for an- cused of fatally stabbing In 1996, Chambers’ had bers’ went in for surgery shuffleboard. They sat on the couch other 15 years,” he said. someone over $10 worth of triple-bypass surgery, to have a dialysis fistula By his surgery date, while their spouses Chronicle reporter marijuana. which revealed a cancer- inserted so he could begin Nov. 15, he weighed 202 cooked. Nancy Kennedy can be Hillsborough County Sher- ous mass growing on the dialysis treatment when pounds. “Now all of a sudden reached at nkennedy@ iff’s deputies said 24-year-old back of his heart. his kidney completely “I was determined,” he he’s back to normal again, chronicleonline.com or Gerardo Rivera-Pagan is “I haven’t been too shut down. said. but it’s a different nor- 352-564-2927. being held in jail on first-de- gree murder charge. They said he stabbed Ovidio Sanchez on Dec. 23 after he fought with Rivera-Pagan’s friend at Angel’s Smoke Shop. Tampa Tribune Lyngbya clean-up crew discovers spring vent The re- ported Sanchez confronted basin and canals, Indian vegetation is lacking in the 19-year-old Luis Rivers and Volunteers River, Three Sisters Springs Homosassa River because stabbed him several times. and canals, Ceder Cove, the of invasive Lyngbya and Authorities said Rivers was northwest boat ramp, the manatees are hurting for covered in blood when he removed 548 Third Street Pier, Stoney food there also. The Kings went into a convenience Point, Palm Springs and Bay Rotary hopes to be tak- store seeking help. He was tons of algae other various sections of ing the One Rake project to taken to a hospital and was in Crystal River and King’s the Homosassa River some stable condition last week. Special to the Chronicle Bay. time in 2013 and is now —From staff and wire reports In the second year of the looking for more sponsors. Kings Bay Rotary’s “One project the Rotary is averag- The next public cleanup Rake at a Time” community ing more than 7,383 pounds will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. Clarification service project uncovered per day of polluting Lyngbya 26, at Hunter Springs Park in another spring vent in King’s removed from the waters of Crystal River. College stu- There are no coyotes on Bay while removing Lyngbya King’s Bay. With the help of dents and teachers who on the last day of the year. the Citrus Springs Golf mechanical methods added were here last year from Right at the end of one of the to help volunteer muscle in Darton College in Georgia Course, according to general Hunters Spring’s canals, manager Jay Hayward. A Special to the Chronicle restoring water quality, quan- are coming back to kick-off fresh clean water could be Lyngbya is removed from King’s Bay by the trailer-load on tity, clarity along with im- the new year. Sound Off on Page C4 in seen bubbling up through Chronicle one of the last days of 2012. proving fish, manatee and For more information Sunday’s said white sand where it had not human habitat, things are contact Art Jones at otherwise. been seen in years, according Chronicle again as ton after ton of noxious lyngbya algae have slowly improving. [email protected] or fol- The regrets any to Art Jones, pioneer of the thick benthic mats of lyng- been removed since Sep- This year the Lyngbya low the project on Facebook misunderstanding. project. Next to the sea wall bya are removed, slowing tember, making a total of harvester has also been at “Save Kings Bay” Watch Readers can alert The more water could be seen the internal eutrophication more than 548 tons taken used to harvest manatee “One Rake at a Time” on TV Citrus County Chronicle to gushing up where it had been going on in parts of King’s out of King’s Bay since the food from Cooter Pond in every Sunday at noon on any errors in news articles by uncovered in November. Bay and cleaning the water project began in September Inverness to help feed the WYKE cable 16 to learn emailing newsdesk@ The canals and springs of pollutants, Jones said. 2011. Work has been going manatees in the Homosassa more. To see the project in chronicleonline.com or by around Hunters Spring are With 2012 coming to a well, with cleanups taking Springs Wildlife State Park. action search YouTube for calling 352-563-5660. slowly coming back to life close, another 443 tons of place at Hunters Spring Natural native submerged “SaveKingsBay.” A4 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

requests a water-use permit ment, said the company Gorman said she hopes from the water district. must submit a site plan that the company’s trucks will For the RECORD WELL “Had we been on that reg- includes restroom facilities, access 11th Street off Citrus Citrus County at 1:59 p.m. Dec. 28 at Beverly Continued from Page A1 ister previously, we could landscaping, well location, Avenue rather than drive Hills Boulevard, Beverly Hills. have voiced our concerns,” expected daily truck traffic through the neighborhood. Sheriff’s Office ■ meter so there is no way to Houston said. “We’re on that amounts and future uses for She also said the com- Burglaries A grand theft was reported monitor the actual with- list now.” the property. pany hasn’t given her a ■ at 4:46 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 5500 A residential burglary was block of W. Irving Court, Ho- drawal amounts. Heatherwood Investments She said the owners must timeline for when it wants reported at 3:29 a.m. Friday, mosassa. Water district officials LLC of Crystal River and bring the old lumber yard to start pumping water. Dec. 28, in the 2900 block of S. ■ said they had no choice but Mistletoe LLC of Ocala re- site up to current code. Any “They submitted their Coleman Ave., Homosassa. A larceny petit theft was re- to issue the permit, which quested the permit. They in- variance of the code will re- original conceptual site ■ ported at 4:56 p.m. Dec. 28 in A commercial burglary was the 1600 block of W. Redding cost $50. City officials said tend to transport water from quire council approval. plan a month ago,” Gorman reported at 8:35 a.m. Dec. 28 in St., Hernando. they didn’t learn of the per- the site to Consolidated “Our land development said. “They have not given the 3100 block of N. Carl G. ■ mit until after the period to Water Group LLC in Ocala. code is one size fits all and me any sense of urgency on Rose Highway, Hernando. A petit theft was reported at appeal had expired. So far, other than a test sometimes it doesn’t fit,” this.” ■ 6:16 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 7600 A residential burglary was block of W. Drover St., Ho- City Manager Andy Hous- well, nothing has occurred Gorman said. “If we are in Contact Chronicle re- reported at 10:26 a.m. Dec. 28 mosassa. ton said he didn’t know at on the property. disagreement, we go to the porter Mike Wright at 352- in the 600 block of Bay St., In- ■ the time that his office could Jackie Gorman, director council with it. I don’t fore- 563-3228 or mwright@ verness. A grand theft was reported be alerted anytime someone of planning and develop- see that happening.” chronicleonline.com. ■ at 9:02 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 3900 A vehicle burglary was re- block of S. Gemini Point, Ho- ported at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, mosassa. Dec. 29, in the 3800 block of N. ■ Nokomis Point, Crystal River. A petit theft was reported at ■ 2:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in A commercial burglary was the 700 block of S. Rowe Ter- CLIFF reported at 9:43 a.m. Dec. 29 in race, Lecanto. Continued from Page A1 the 600 block of Whispering ■ Pines Blvd., Inverness. A petit theft was reported at ■ 2:02 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 2400 delay in the across-the-board A vehicle burglary was re- block of W. Dolphin Drive, Dun- ported at 10:04 a.m. Dec. 29 in cuts but negotiators had yet nellon. the 1800 block of S. Juneberry to agree on about $24 billion ■ in savings from elsewhere in Lane, Inverness. A petit theft was reported at 2:47 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 2400 the budget. Democrats had ■ A vehicle burglary was re- block of E. Gulf-to Lake High- ported at 12:31 p.m. Dec. 29 in asked for the cuts to be put off way, Inverness. the 5400 block of S. Lecanto for one year and be offset by ■ unspecified revenue. Highway, Lecanto. A grand theft was reported at 4:06 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 6300 The president said that ■ A residential burglary was block of S. Suncoast Blvd., Ho- whatever last-minute fixes reported at 1:25 p.m. Dec. 29 in mosassa. are necessary, they must the 6300 block of S. Hancock ■ come from a blend of tax Road, Homosassa. A grand theft was reported revenue and constrained ■ at 5:18 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 2400 A vehicle burglary was re- block of E. Gulf-to-Lake High- spending, not just budget ported at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, way, Inverness. cuts. Dec. 30, in the 1500 block of S. ■ And a little more than an Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. A petit theft was reported at hour after Obama spoke, 5:21 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 3900 Thefts block of S. Suncoast Blvd., Ho- Senate Republican leader ■ A grand theft was reported Mitch McConnell said it was mosassa. at 10:39 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in ■ time to decouple the two Associated Press A grand theft was reported the 800 block of E. Hillsborough at 5:46 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in major issues. President Barack Obama pauses Monday as he speaks about the fiscal cliff in the South Court, Hernando. “We’ll continue to work on the 4700 block of E. Marsh Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington. ■ A grand theft was reported smarter ways to cut spend- Lake Drive, Hernando. ing, but let’s not let that hold Americans in a White that last second,” he said. 2008 presidential race to up protecting Americans House auditorium, jabbed Speaking shortly after- Obama. from a tax hike that will Congress, saying lawmakers ward on the Senate floor, Unless an agreement is Legal notices in today’s Citrus County Chronicle take place in about ten were prone to last-minute Sen. John McCain said that reached and approved by hours,” he said. delays. “at a time of crisis, on New Congress at the start of the Officials emphasized that “One thing we can count Year’s Eve...you had the New Year, more than $500 negotiations were continu- on with respect to this Con- president of the United billion in 2013 tax increases Lien Notices...... C12 ing and the emerging deal gress is that if there’s even States go over and have a will take effect immediately was not yet final. And a con- one second left before you cheerleading, ridiculing-of- and $109 billion in cuts will fident Obama, flanked by have to do what you’re sup- Republicans exercise.” The be carved from defense and cheering middle class posed to do, they will use Arizona Republican lost the domestic programs 000DM1W YESTERDAY’S WEATHER FLORIDA TEMPERATURES CITRUS COUNTY HI LO PR HI LO PR HI LO PR City H L F’cast City H L F’cast NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Daytona Bch. 75 59 s Miami 79 65 s Ft. 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HEALTHY Losing the first 100 pounds COMMISSIONER We can look at our Continued from Page A1 felt great. I started getting my Continued from Page A1 comprehensive plan hardships, I remember the self-esteem and confidence back. infrastructure projects. and tie it in with scripture verse, ‘I take “The biggest issue that we must face is pleasure in my infirmities ... I haven’t weighed under 300 diversifying our economy,” Meek said. economic development for when I am weak, then I pounds in 10 years. “We’re going to make sure that we have in- and transportation am strong.’ I’ve overcome a vestment in those diversified markets.” lot,” Leeper says. Lisa Leeper Partnership with cities planning. She grew up feeling working to lose up to 250 pounds. The BOCC will work with the cities of unloved. A house fire 10 Inverness and Crystal River to develop Joe Meek years ago destroyed every- commission chairman. purple or green. I dream partnerships to improve the county and thing she owned. At one apartment. about having a fireplace and the cities and strengthen those relation- time she was homeless, liv- “So, I was homeless again, a house, sitting there cozy ships. ing in her car, living in a and the shelter wouldn’t Crystal River, state government, private with a hubby and a family.” “I have met with all the city council shelter. Her mother tried to take me, so I slept in my car individuals and businesses to fund and ex- Since arriving at Avante, members from Crystal River and Inver- kill herself. Her stepfather, for two months,” she says. ecute a single project to improve the qual- Leeper has served on the ness, telling them we are going to be look- whom she adored, died. She A friend took her in, but ity of the Crystal River and King’s Bay. It resident council. She facili- ing for ways to partner with you all,” gained 250 pounds. had her move out after a also could serve as a catalyst for a master tates a craft group and Meeks said. But through it all, she while. Then she found a plan to address septic pollution and water makes jewelry to sell to Long-range plan learned that she was, in- church that let her sleep runoff issues. raise funds for resident out- deed, strong. there. Eventually, she In a comprehensive project including “We allocated $225,000 from our water ings. She talks to people, en- “I like to encourage peo- wound up in the hospital be- both cities, individuals, civic groups, busi- quality reserve account to the ‘One Rake courages them, tries to get ple,” Leeper says. “I have cause of her hip until she nesses and professional organizations, at a Time’ project,” Meek said. them to see the good in their determination. I tell people, came to Avante, the only fa- such areas as tourism, economic develop- situation. “We got unanimous approval from the ‘Your past failures, you just cility that would take her. ment, land use planning, development “She helps new people — city council to enter into a memorandum have to get past them. De- Through it all, her weight standards, transportation planning and she mothers people,” Bass of understanding. termination — you have to steadily climbed. branding of the county are to be reviewed, Leeper says she tried to says. “We love Lisa. She’s re- similar to Pasco County’s strategic plan “We’re going to take that MOU to (the keep at it.’ ” Southwest Florida Water Management ■■■ hide her stress and her ally an inspiration to every- that changed and improved growth. one here.” District) to apply for an out-of-cycle grant, Leeper grew up in Lees- worry, her feelings of being “We are going to look at some other com- Some days, Leeper feels which will be a matching fund of $225,000 burg. She worked in a day- unloved and rejected, with munities and learn about the process that discouraged. Losing 200 or to fund Lyngbya and sediment removal out care center — she loves kids eating. By the time she they went through,” Meek said. “We can 250 pounds is a daunting of the bay. That project is moving forward — and then found a good job reached 400 pounds and the look at our comprehensive plan and tie it task, so she sets small goals right now.” in a school cafeteria. doctors told her she couldn’t in with economic development and trans- — 5 pounds this week, 10 In 2003, she lost every- have hip surgery until she portation planning.” Chronicle reporter Chris Van Ormer can pounds this month. thing in a house fire and lost at least 150 pounds, she King’s Bay be reached at cvanormer@chronicle And then there’s her fu- ended up in a women’s shel- knew she needed to make The BOCC will work with the city of online.com or 352-564-2916. ture hubby. That’s what ter for six months. some changes, and that it keeps her motivated and “I didn’t know I could would take all the determi- moving forward, 1 pound at handle such a crisis,” she nation she had. a time. It’s what she wants Gift Certificates Available says. She says the only food she more than anything. We Will Make Your Car or Truck Feel At the shelter she was re- has is the food that Avante “I told my mom that God’s quired to take drug and al- serves to everyone, so she Great This Holiday Season! going to give me a guy who’s cohol abuse classes, since has taught herself to say no gentle and who will treat me most of the women there to the desserts and to watch like a queen,” she says. “She dealt with those issues, but her portions. says he doesn’t exist, but that wasn’t her issue. She “At first, people would she’s wrong.” felt out of place and prayed sneak me things to eat, but I that something would “fall realized I was only hurting Chronicle reporter Nancy from into her lap.” myself,” she says. “Losing Kennedy can be reached at She was at a Wednesday the first 100 pounds felt nkennedy@chronicle online.com or 352-564-2927. CTA Audio INC. night church service and a great. I started getting my piece of paper fluttered self-esteem and confidence Custom Wheels from: through the air and landed back. I haven’t weighed WATERING FINES Custom Truck Accessories from: under 300 pounds in 10 on her lap. On it was infor-  Effective Jan. 1, 2012, • American Racing • Roll-N-Lock mation for a house to rent. years.” • Window Tint Citrus County stopped • KMC • Moto Metal • Westin • Raptor “I loved that place,” she Exercise is a challenge, issuing warnings for •ATX & Many Others by Llumar says. “It had knotty pine but she does what she can. first offenders of local ceilings — I was there for She walks with assistance watering rules. and can do some exercises 000D6ME $10 OFF four years until the rent  The county is issuing Stereos & Speakers from: from her chair. Whole car or truck went up and I couldn’t stay citations that carry with • Pioneer • Kenwood there.” She says she has a picture them a fine of $100. WINDOW TINT in her head of what she • JVC • Memphis Speakers She lived with her mother Second violations cost with coupon. Expires 2/5/13 for a while, but that was dif- wants to look like. $250, third or more ficult. When her mother “I always picture myself cost $500. With over 15 years experience tried to kill herself with an weighing 200,” she says. “I  Find watering rules in Come In & overdose of pills, she was in- dream about wearing a nice the weather map on 3231 E. Thomas St., Inverness voluntarily institutionalized slim outfit, a wrap-around Page A4 daily. Check Out for six months and lost her dress with a V-neck, maybe (352) 341-4001 Our Holiday Specials 1/2 mi. Dudley’s Auction & Maine-ly Real Estate South of the Fairgrounds D D UDLEY UDLEY ’ ’ S S AA UCTION UCTION 4000 S. F LORIDA A VE ., (U.S. 41 S) • I NVERNESS , F LORIDA 34450 Central Florida’s Largest & Most Diverse Auction Company HAPPY COLD WEATHER JANUARY 3, 2013 PREVIEW 12PM AUCTION 3PM NEW YEAR! 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We will be cleaning out the remainder of Rick “The Sta lker” Suarez items and have added items from a few other estates. This will be a fun auction with items from sports greats from baseball, golf to football to entertainers. We have been saving some of the best pieces for this sale (Jimi Hendrix Experience signed album!) 000D0WR www.CitrusPest.com as well as additional “stock lot boxes” sold to the auction attendees in the audience only A+ 406 NE 1st., Crystal River RATING JANUARY 24, 2013 PREVIEW 12PM AUCTION 3PM [email protected] ESTATE ADVENTURE AUCTION - Session #1 outside w/rows of fun & outside furnishings, Session #2 2012 352-563-6698 866-860-BUGS (approx 6pm) inside ~ Always a great variety of items from several estates, ranging from Furniture, household, tools, new items & collectibles. JANUARY 25, 2013 PREVIEW 4PM AUCTION 6PM LIVE & ONLINE COIN AUCTION - GREAT INVESTMENT Opportunity COINS-GOLD & MORE Featuring Estate Coins from gold to large groupings of Morgan & Peace Silver dollars (including key dates). There will be close to a dozen gold pieces including PCGS70 graded gold coins, Silver dimes, quarters & half dollars, Foreign , commemoratives, Proof & Mint sets. Some uncirculated & many graded. Over 200 lots. Additional consignments arriving. Quality consignments of silver & gold coins now being accepted for this important sale. Please call Rob or Robert at 637-9588 to discuss details Wishing You JANUARY 26, 2013 PREVIEW 9AM AUCTION 10AM COMPLETE ANTIQUE STORE LIQUIDATION - Florida Porch Antiques-700 block Main St., Leesburg. After 35 years in the trade, Rex Masterman has decided to retire. Contents of this quality Store (in its present A Happy location for the past three years) plus the contents of his Renningers Antique Market permanent booth, stored items from the warehouse and quality furnishings from his personal home will be offered at this auction. Location site is the old JC Penny building next door to his historic Downtown Leesburg location. This will be a complete liquidation to include fine antique furniture, crystal, china, art, decor and more, as well as brass showcases, display items and select contemporary furniture. Rex was the founder of the annual Victorian show in Dallas Texas. The sale will include historic Lake County memorabilia. & Prosperous More details and photos will emerge as auction time near. Check out limited pics we have on website now. JANUARY 28, 2013 PREVIEW 9AM AUCTION 10AM REAL ESTATE RESTAURANT AUCTION - Hwy 19. Restaurant property to be sold at public auction!! New Year! Owner retires, must be sold 4135 S. Suncoast Blvd. (US 19) Homosassa, Florida. Directly across from Ellie Shiller Homosassa Springs State Park, 200 +/- seat restaurant, parking for 65+/- cars, separate party room for 50+/-, parking lot ice machine collects $700.00 month, county sewer and water, new roof, newer A/C’s, newer fire suppression systems, 7198 total sq. ft., 400 amp electric service, natural gas and propane ready, new windows, large kitchen, walk in cooler & freezer, tastefully decorated, tile floors, newer booths, tables & chairs, separate bar area with rear entrance, most kitchen equipment in place • RESCREEN • GARAGE SCREENS including dbl deck pizza ovens, 60” gas stove, several sandwich prep units, SS tables, sinks, deep fryers, Alto Sham, butcher table, meat slicer, dough mixer, cook, hold unit and more!! Location traffic count 29,000 per day (Florida DOT). • NEW SCREEN ROOMS • GLASS ROOM CONVERSIONS Opportunities abound whether expanding or moving up to larger location. Building would also be suitable for franchise or chain location. Assessed value $505,048, taxes 2012 $8,406.31. JANUARY 31, 2013 PREVIEW 12PM AUCTION 3PM WALK-ABOUT AUCTION - While the hall is being prepared with the Antique Auction, we set up outside and in with rows of treasures from small to large. Blackshears II Aluminum “34 Years As Your Hometown Dealer” HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ENTIRE DUDLEY’S AUCTION FAMILY Personal Property sold together w/Dudley’s Auction AB1667. The Real Estate by Main-ly Real Estate-Christine Dudley Lic RE Broker #381384. AU#4239. HWY. 44, CRYSTAL RIVER For real estate inquires contact Chris @ 352-344-9588, Bob Brittain @ 813-317-8007. 12% Buyers Premi um w/2% discount cash or check. Dimensions are approximate. Absentee and phone bids always accepted • 352-637-9588 795-9722 Dudley’s Auction Dudley’s BE SURE TO WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE PHOTOS 1-888-474-2269 (TOLL FREE) www.dudleysauction.com ab1667 000DM7C au2246 Licensed & Insured RR 0042388 www.blackshears.com 000DLQN A6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Obituaries Evelyn Tammy Sandra Lux, 72 Arnett, 90 Eskridge, 40 INVERNESS CLERMONT HERNANDO Sandra Ann Lux, age 72 of Evelyn Arnett, 90, of Cler- Robert William ‘Bill’ William Tammy Eskridge, 40, of Inverness, Florida, died mont, Fla., passed away Hernando, Fla., died Dec. Saturday, December 29, Dec. 30, 2012. Local arrange- Davis, 84 Denny, 82 De La Cruz, 88 15, 2012 at her home. A me- 2012 in Lecanto, FL. She ments are under the direc- INVERNESS HERNANDO HERNANDO morial service will be 10 was born June 24, 1940 in tion of Brown Funeral a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Scranton, PA, daughter of The Service of Remem- William “Bill” Earl William De La Cruz, 88, of William and Mary (Barron) Home & Crematory in brance for Mr. Robert F. Denny, 82, Hernando, died Hernando, Fla., passed Heinz Funeral Home & Cre- Lecanto, with services tak- mation, Inverness. Roman. She worked as a Davis, age 84, of Inverness, Dec. 29, 2012 at Citrus Me- away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 School Bus Driver. Her hob- ing place at a later date in Florida, will be held 2:00 morial Hos- at Hospice House in Memphis, Tenn. Lyle bies included Stained Glass PM, Wednesday, January 2, pital. Bill Lecanto. A making, collecting Angels, 2013 at the Inverness was born native of Gamroth, 59 Marguerite knitting and crocheting, Chapel of April 1, 1930 Denver, INVERNESS participating in league Barry, 86 Hooper Fu- in Shelton, Colo., he Lyle Gamroth, 59, of In- bowling and just hanging BEVERLY HILLS neral Conn., to the was born out with friends. Homes with late Earl Sept. 19, verness, Fla., passed away Marguerite Ann Barry, 86, Dec. 29, 2012. Local arrange- Mrs. Lux was preceded in Pastor Gor- and Ethel 1924 to Juan death by her parents and is of Beverly Hills, Fla., don Condit (Bourne) andments are under the direc- passed away Dec. 27, 2012. William tion of Brown Funeral survived by her husband, officiating. Denny. He Cleotilda George Lux of Inverness, Private cremation will take Interment Denny served our William (Martinez) Home & Crematory in De La Cruz FL, son, Brian Lux of Al- place under the direction of will follow country proudly in the U.S. De La Cruz, Lecanto. Brown Funeral Home & Robert loway, NJ, brother, Joseph at Florida Navy during the Korean one of nine children. He Roman of CA, 3 grandchil- Crematory in Lecanto. Davis National conflict. A loving family was raised in Cheyenne, Lucy Iafe, 93 INVERNESS dren, Logan, Kylee and Cemetery, Bushnell, man, he enjoyed his chil- Wyo., and his family then Matthew. Donald Florida. The family will re- dren and grandchildren. He moved to California. Mr. De Lucy Genevieve Iafe, 93, Friends who wish may Brownlee, 86 ceive friends from 1:00 PM liked being on the water and La Cruz was a quality assur- of Inverness, Fla., died Sun- send memorial donations to INVERNESS until the time of service, was a “tinkerer,” building ance analyst in the aero- day, Dec. 30, 2012 in Inver- Hospice of Citrus County Wednesday at the chapel. In and fixing things in his space industry, most ness. Services for Mrs. Iafe P.O. Box 641270 Beverly Donald N Brownlee, 86, of lieu of flowers donations to home. He married Marion recently with Rockwell In- will be in New York at a Hills, FL 34464. Online con- Inverness, Fla., passed Hospice of Citrus County or Bozcan in 1954 and for their ternational, a position from later date. Arrangements dolences may be sent to the away Dec. 25, 2012 at Hos- The Path of Citrus County 50th wedding anniversary, which he retired. He also are under the direction of family at www.HooperFu- pice of Citrus County would be appreciated. they enjoyed a vacation with held positions with Hughes the Inverness Chapel of neralHome.com. Arrange- in Lecanto. Arrangements On December 30, 2012 their family at the Outer Aircraft and Ford Aero- Hooper Funeral Home & ments by the Inverness by McGan Cremation Serv- Bob lost his battle with lung Banks; a beautiful memory space during his career and ice LLC, Hernando. Crematory. Chapel of Hooper Funeral cancer. Born May 18, 1928, for all of them. Bill was a also served his country for Homes & Crematory. he was the son of Felix and veteran firefighter for the more than 20 years in the Astrid (Nelson) Davis in Old Saybrook, Conn., Volun- U.S. Navy. Bill, as he was David Lynn, MA. Bob graduated teer Fire Department. He known by many, moved to Lynn English H.S., promptly spent his working career as Citrus County in 1979 from Mester, 56 enlisted in the Army at the an engineering supervisor Ferrisburg, Vt., and was a LECANTO age of 17 and was sent off to for Electric Boat Company, parishioner of Our Lady of Daniel David Allen Mester, 56, of Joaquin Japan to serve. Returning a division of General Dy- Grace Catholic Church, Lecanto, passed away Dec. Cardona, 96 home he earned his BA namics, manufacturing sub- Beverly Hills. Kuhfahl, 48 29, 2012 at Hospice House in LECANTO from Upsala College, East marines with more than 30 He is survived by his wife PITTSBORO, N.C. Lecanto. A native of Orange, NJ where forever years of service. of nearly 38 years, Barbara Daniel E. Kuhfahl, 48, of Rochester, Joaquin Cardona (1916- after he gladly announced Left to cherish his mem- A. (Gumm) De La Cruz, Her- Pittsboro, N.C., died Dec. 28, Pa., he was 2012) was a resident of their football games and be- ory are his wife of 58 years, nando; seven children, Ju- 2012. He was born Dec. 23, born May Brentwood Nursing Com- came an avid alumnus. Bob Marion; sons, William dith Ann Williams (David), 1964 in Tampa, Fla., the son 30, 1956 to munity in Lecanto. Born in “sang his way” through Up- Denny Jr. (Nancy), Moodus, Rio Rancho, N.M.; Kather- of Edward and Elaine Kuh- Louis J. and Santiago de Cuba, July 1916, sala as a member of their Conn., Matthew F. Denny ine Mary Kincer (Larry), fahl. Danny was a U.S. Navy Grace I. he became a citizen of the renowned choir, as well as (Sheree), Cary, N.C.; daugh- Marietta, Ga.; Rich De La veteran serving from 1983 to (Bragg) USA in of their other singing ters, Amanda Denny Tuthill Cruz (Becky), Silver Lake, 1988. He was a technician Mester, one 1969, and groups. Hired by Dunhill (Michael) Middlefield, Wis.; Lawrence Bennett for Citrus Pest Management of three was proud Personnel in NYC as a re- Conn., Sharon LaCroix (Susan), Miami; William in Crystal River before mov- David children. to be an cruiter and the 4th person (Paul) Wheaton, Ill., Abigail Francis De La Cruz (Lora), ing to Pittsboro, N.C., in Mester Mr. Mester American. onboard, he then embarked Ciaglo (Matthew) Colch- Boulder, Colo.; Kathy Ann 2010. As an organ donor, was a steelworker in his na- Joaquin on a lifelong career with ester, Conn.; sister, Shirley Williams (Kenneth), Mission Daniel was giving in death tive Pennsylvania before travelled them as VP of Franchising, Wells, Massachusetts; 13 Vallejo, Calif., and Howard as in life. moving to Citrus County in the world as taking them in 26 years from grandchildren. He was pre- William Bennett (Emma), Survivors include his 1985. He was most recently a merchant that original office to 375 of- ceded in death by three Miami; siblings, Stella Joaquin daughter, Amber Kuhfahl of employed as a dispatcher marine, fices. Twenty two years ago brothers and three sisters. Daggy and Joe and John De Cardona Crystal River and his with Cemex, Inc. passing a Bob headed south with his A Mass of Christian Burial La Cruz, all of California; 14 mother, Elaine Kuhfahl of David is survived by his test to work in the engine new wife, Jackie, to settle in will be offered at 12:30 p.m. grandchildren and 13 great- Pittsboro, N.C. wife of 26 years, Priscilla room, studying from a book Citrus County. Deciding that Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at grandchildren. In addition A memorial service for Mester of Homosassa; sons, and not knowing the English this next phase of his life St. Scholastica Catholic to his parents, Bill was pre- Daniel will be 12 p.m. Fri- David Mester Jr., Monaca, language. He also worked would be as a Realtor he got Church. Inurnment will fol- ceded in death by a daugh- day, Jan. 4, 2012 at the Heinz Pa.; Cory Mester, Lecanto; for United Airlines; he was his license before leaving low at Florida National ter, Lee Ann De La Cruz, in Funeral Home in Inverness. daughter, Anne Marie an entrepreneur, founding NY and 2 years later, con- Cemetery in Bushnell with 1971 and siblings, Frank, The Reverend Alan Jeffer- Wingrove (Tom), Freedom, three businesses in his life- vinced Jackie to do the military honors. The family Salvatore, Jimmy, Beatrice son will preside. Interment Pa.; son, Wesley South, Bev- time. Later in life he drove same. He enjoyed a flour- will receive friends in visi- and Diana as well as a will follow with military erly Hills; daughter, Jen- a taxi in Dade County and at ishing career with ERA tation at the Chas. E. Davis grandson, Robert. honors at Florida National nifer Winburn, Homosassa; age 85 worked as a supply American in Inverness. Funeral Home from 10 to 11 Mass of Christian Burial Cemetery in Bushnell. In sister, Sarah Smith, Middle- manager of an insurance Bob’s passions have in- a.m., prior to the Mass. In will be celebrated at 9 a.m. lieu of flowers, donations burg, W.Va.; grandchildren, company. Joaquin, a gener- cluded golf, the Red Sox, lieu of flowers, the family Thursday, Jan, 3, 2013 from can be made to a charity of Alexia, Brian, Tommy, ous man, loved the ladies many other sports, following requests donations in his Our Lady of Grace Catholic your choice. Heinz Funeral Kylee, Jimmy, Stephen, and loved to dance. He drum and bugle corps, memory to Hospice of Cit- Church, Beverly Hills. In- Home & Cremation, Stephanie and Ryan. In ad- found Jesus and soon there- cruising to play Black Jack rus County, P.O. Box 641270, terment will follow at Fero Inverness. dition to his parents, he was after became a Deacon at and again, the Red Sox. His Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Memorial Gardens with mil- Sign the guest book at preceded in death by a Northside Spanish Baptist interests and attention have itary honors rendered by Sign the guest book at www.chronicleonline.com. grandchild, Austin South Church, Dade County, included the Central the U.S. Navy. Friends will www.chronicleonline.com. and a brother, Robert. where he also ministered as Florida Symphony of past, be received Wednesday, Jan. Wilma www.wilderfuneral.com. church bus driver, church CFCC’s Performing Arts Thomas 2, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m., at treasurer and member of Program, mentoring 4th Fero Funeral Home, Bev- Newton, 96 the church choir for many Finn, 68 MT. DORA Rodney grade math, serving several OCALA erly Hills. In lieu of flowers, years. times each on two HOA the family wishes memorial Schafer, 60 Joaquin died peacefully Wilma Newton, 96, of Mt. boards, and in whatever ca- Thomas Finn, 68, of contributions be made to Rodney C. Schafer, 60, due to complications of Dora, Fla., died Dec. 29, pacity the Realtors Assoc. of Ocala, Fla., passed away Hospice of Citrus County, died Dec. 27, 2012. pneumonia Dec. 29, 2012 at 2012. Local arrangements Citrus County needed him. Dec. 28, 2012. Local arrange- P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Arrangements by Down- 7:35 p.m., with his daughter are under the direction of Bob is survived by his ments are under the direc- Hills, FL 34464, www.fero ing Funeral Home, Spring and granddaughter Alma, at Brown Funeral Home & wife, Jacqueline (Wein- tion of Brown Funeral funeralhome.com. Hill, Fla. his bedside. Joaquin is sur- Crematory in Lecanto, with stein), his sons Todd Davis Home & Crematory in vived by his daughter, Alma, services taking place at a (Michelle), Keith Davis Lecanto, with services tak- See DEATHS/Page A7 of Homosassa; son, Jimmy, later date in Flint, Mich. 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Elmetta ‘June’ legacy kept alive Thomason, 94 He also created the orches- INVERNESS Relatives have tra arrangements and sang. Elmetta “June” Thoma- Lebert played trumpet. son, 94, of Inverness, Fla., bandleader’s The New Year’s Eve tra- died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 dition was stopped only by at Hospice of Citrus County the death of Guy Lombardo in Lecanto. Heinz Funeral memorabilia in 1977 at 75. The legacy of Home & Cremation, MARY WOZNIAK the band, its memorabilia Inverness. The News-Press and rights to the orchestra, passed from brother to Roger Yates, 50 FORT MYERS — The brother, ending with the BROOKSVILLE history of New Year’s Eve death of Lebert in Sanibel resides in southwest in 1993. Roger Yates, 50, of Florida, where descendants Now they belong to Brooksville, Fla., passed of the late, great bandleader Lebert’s children: Eliza- away Dec. 30, 2012. Private Guy Lombardo try to keep beth, 57; Carmen, 50; and cremation will take place his legacy alive with a treas- Gina. None of the children under the direction of ure trove of memories and are involved in the music Brown Funeral Home & Ce- memorabilia. business. matory in Lecanto. Two nieces and a The items displayed in nephew of Lombardo their homes include photo- Death proudly display historical graphs, record albums, ELSEWHERE items from Lombardo’s sheet music, awards, and heyday in their homes in even the band’s framed Fort Myers and Sanibel, first paycheck from 1918, for $35.70. Ben Associated Press but much more languishes in two storage units in Even more items have sat Overton, 86 Sheila Tabone, left, has her dogs dressed as impostor “wiener dogs” Monday while par- ticipating in the Key West Dachshund Walk Monday. The event is an annual New Year’s south Fort Myers. The rela- in storage for about 40 years, FORMER FLA. Eve tradition that this year attracted almost 200 of the short-legged, long-bodied ca- tives have offered the over- first placed there by Lebert, SUPREME COURT nines, as well as about 30 “impostor” dogs. flow to three colleges, but Gina said. They include at JUSTICE there have been no takers. least 100 envelopes stuffed They would like to see the with original band orches- TALLAHASSEE — For- memorabilia on loan to a trations hand-written by mer Florida Supreme Court place that would archive Carmen; at least 40 boxes of Justice Ben F. Overton, the and display it to the public. reels of 35 mm tapes, plus first justice appointed by the Mexican tomatoes, strawberries “Nobody wants it,” said many loose, large reels of governor after the switch in niece Gina Lombardo, 52, 16mm tapes of the band’s the 1970s from elected jus- of Fort Myers. 1950s TV show. tices, has died from compli- have Florida growers concerned Before there was Dick The siblings offered it to cations of heart surgery, a Clark’s “New Year’s the Berklee College of spokesman for the court said. Associated Press But that doesn’t mean the about 75 percent of total Rockin’ Eve,” there was Music in Boston and two Overton, who retired in Mexican market threat has imports, pose the bigger Guy Lombardo and His other colleges but were 1999, was 86. WINTER GARDEN — subsided, Campbell told threat, federal data shows. Royal Canadians. told there wasn’t room, she On the court for more Florida’s tomato and straw- The Ledger. They’ve risen 74 percent The orchestra brought in said. So Gina, her son, than two decades, his legacy berry growers said they’re “They’re not going away. from 2008 through 2011. the New Year for millions James, and Liz make a pil- includes letting cameras fighting to keep up with a They’re going to continue “In the last five to six nationally and internation- grimage to the storage into Florida courtrooms. rising tide of cheaper pro- to grow,” Campbell said. years, Mexico has con- ally for nearly half a century, units on Sundays, putting Overton, who died Satur- duce imports from Mexico. “You can’t ignore what’s verted from a field culture from the 1929 stock market the deteriorating tapes, day in Gainesville, was ap- Mexican strawberry im- going on.” to a hothouse culture,” said crash that signaled the start smelling of vinegar, in pointed in March of 1974 by ports jumped 142 percent Mexican tomato imports John VanSickle, an agricul- of the Great Depression to archival envelopes and re- Gov. Reubin Askew, au- from 2008 to 2011, accord- also have risen signifi- tural economist at the Uni- America’s 1976 bicenten- boxing them. They don’t thored more than 1400 deci- ing to the most recent sta- cantly, up 43.7 percent from versity of Florida in nial. They became an insti- know what to do with the sions and was chief justice tistics from the U.S. 2008 through 2011 and an- Gainesville who specializes tution, synonymous with the orchestrations, many of from 1976 to 1978. Department of Agriculture. other 5.6 percent in the first in international trade is- ball drop in Times Square. them yellowing. “Justice Overton was one In the first three quarters three quarters of 2012 com- sues, including tomatoes The popularity of their live Anyone younger than the of the most influential mem- of this year, they soared 50 pared with 2011, USDA fig- and strawberries. performances, first on radio baby boomer generation bers of the Court after the percent compared to the ures show. That trend will continue, and later on TV, earned probably has no knowledge sweeping reforms of the same period in 2011. Those numbers reflect he said. Among the factors Lombardo the nickname of Guy Lombardo and His 1970s,” said Chief Justice Mexican imports will Mexican imports of round fueling the transition are “Mr. New Year’s Eve.” Royal Canadians. But Ricky Polston. “He will be likely rise less steeply in tomatoes grown in open better prices and lower The band was a partner- those aged 50-plus remem- remembered not only for his the fourth quarter because fields and in “hothouses,” production costs, including ship between four broth- ber the crooning singers far-seeing opinions but also farmers in both countries or covered areas such as a pesticides, which appeals ers, Guy, Carmen, Victor and big band orchestra- for his efforts in the 1970s to faced many of the same un- greenhouse. Those vari- to U.S. consumers con- and Lebert Lombardo. Car- tions that became known make the state courts more favorable growing condi- eties most directly compete cerned about chemical men was the songwriter, as “the sweetest music this accessible by allowing cam- tions, said Ted Campbell, with Florida round toma- residues on produce. penning many of their hits. side of heaven.” eras into our courtrooms.” executive director of the toes, the dominant variety After several justices who Florida Strawberry Grow- grown here. had been elected and had to ers Association in Dover, Mexican hothouse toma- raise campaign cash were the industry’s trade group. toes, which account for charged with ethics viola- tions in the early and mid- Happy New Year 1970s, Askew overhauled the system, creating the merit re- tention system in which the governor appoints justices based on a list from a nomi- nating committee. Overton to You and Yours was Askew’s first appoint- ment to the revamped court. Justices still faced con- tested re-elections after ap- pointment until Florida voters further amended the constitution in 1976 to cre- from ate the current merit reten- tion system. Overton was an advocate for that system, under which justices’ names go on the ballot at the end of their term for voters to decide whether to retain them, rather than have them running against oppo- nents. It is still in place. In addition to making Happy New Year! Florida one of the first states to allow television of from court cases, he also pushed for the court’s creation of a As we start the new year, we want to thank our website, one of the first state customers for their continuing business. We know there high courts to do so. He also F AMILY O WNED S ERVING C ITRUS C OUNTY S INCE 1970 pushed for the televised YOUR TOTAL FLOORING STORE are many choices and we are grateful that you recording of every Supreme INVERNESS 726-4465 CRYSTAL RIVER 795-9605 Court oral argument. 138 N. Fla. 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MOPTI, Mali — Deep in- side caves, in remote desert bases, in the escarpments and cliff faces of northern Mali, Islamic fighters are burrowing into the earth, erecting a formidable set of defenses to protect what has essentially become al- Qaida’s new country. They have used the bull- dozers, earth movers and Caterpillar machines left behind by fleeing construc- tion crews to dig what resi- Lalla Arby, 22, who was beaten by Islamist group Ansar Dine dents and local officials for sitting outside her home in Timbuktu with her head un- describe as an elaborate covered, poses Oct. 10 for a picture in a headscarf in Ba- network of tunnels, mako, Mali, where she now lives with relatives. trenches, shafts and ram- parts. In just one case, in- terror network in 2006, is The first base is occupied side a cave large enough to one of three Islamist groups by al-Qaida’s local fighters drive trucks into, they have in northern Mali. The others in the hills of Teghergharte, stored up to 100 drums of Associated Press are the Movement for the a region the official com- gasoline, guaranteeing their Fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine stand guard Aug. 31 in Timbuktu, Mali, as they pre- Unity and Jihad in West pared to Afghanistan’s Tora fuel supply in the face of a pare to publicly lash a member of the Islamic Police found guilty of adultery. In recent Africa, or MUJAO, based in Bora. foreign intervention, ac- months, al-Qaida and its allies have taken advantage of political instability within Mali to Gao, and Ansar Dine, based “The Islamists have dug cording to experts. push out of their hiding place and into the towns, taking over an enormous territory which in Kidal. Analysts agree that tunnels, made roads, they’ve Northern Mali is now the they are using to stock arms, train forces and prepare for global jihad. there is considerable over- brought in generators, and biggest territory held by al- lap between the groups, and solar panels in order to have Qaida and its allies. And as once-stable nation to the 16 mausoleums listed as which runs from the Atlantic that all three can be consid- electricity,” he said. “They the world hesitates, delay- failed state it is today. On world heritage sites. Ocean to the Red Sea.” ered sympathizers, even ex- live inside the rocks.” ing a military intervention, March 21, disgruntled sol- The area under their rule Earlier this year, the 15 tensions, of al-Qaida. Still further north, near the extremists who seized diers invaded the presiden- is mostly desert and nations in West Africa, in- The Islamic fighters have Boghassa, is the second control of the area earlier tial palace. The fall of the sparsely populated, but an- cluding Mali, agreed on a stolen equipment from con- base, created by fighters this year are preparing for a nation’s democratically alysts say that due to its size proposal for the military to struction companies, in- from Ansar Dine. They too war they boast will be worse elected government at the and the hostile nature of the take back the north, and cluding more than $11 have used seized explo- than the decade-old strug- hands of junior officers de- terrain, rooting out the ex- sought backing from the million worth from a French sives, bulldozers and sledge- gle in Afghanistan. stroyed the military’s com- tremists here could prove United Nations. Earlier this company called SOGEA- hammers to make passages “Al-Qaida never owned mand-and-control structure, even more difficult than it month, the Security Council SATOM, according to Elie in the hills, he said. Afghanistan,” said former creating the vacuum which did in Afghanistan. Mali’s authorized the intervention Arama, who works with the In addition to creating de- United Nations diplomat allowed a mix of rebel former president has ac- but imposed certain condi- European Development fenses, the fighters are Robert Fowler, a Canadian groups to move in. knowledged, diplomatic ca- tions, including training Fund. The company had amassing supplies, experts kidnapped and held for 130 With no clear instructions bles show, that the country Mali’s military, which is ac- been contracted to build a said. A local who was taken days by al-Qaida’s local from their higher-ups, the cannot patrol a frontier cused of serious human European Union-financed by Islamists into a cave in chapter, whose fighters now humiliated soldiers left to twice the length of the bor- rights abuses since the coup. highway in the north be- the region of Kidal de- control the main cities in defend those towns tore off der between the United Diplomats say the interven- tween Timbuktu and the vil- scribed an enormous room, the north. “They do own their uniforms, piled into States and Mexico. tion will likely not happen lage of Goma Coura. An where several cars were northern Mali.” trucks and beat a retreat as Al-Qaida in the Islamic before September 2013. employee of SOGEA- parked. Along the walls, he Al-Qaida’s affiliate in far as Mopti, roughly in the Maghreb, known as AQIM, In the meantime, the Is- SATOM in Bamako declined counted up to 100 barrels of Africa has been a shadowy center of Mali. They aban- operates not just in Mali, lamists are getting ready, ac- to comment. gasoline, according to the presence for years in the doned everything north of but in a corridor along much cording to elected officials The official from Kidal man’s testimony to New forests and deserts of Mali, a this town to the advancing of the northern Sahel. This and residents in Kidal, Tim- said his constituents have York-based Human Rights country hobbled by poverty rebels, handing them an 4,300-mile-long ribbon of buktu and Gao, including a reported seeing Islamic Watch. and a relentless cycle of area that stretches over land runs across the widest day laborer hired by al- fighters with construction In Timbuktu, the fighters hunger. In recent months, more than 240,000 square part of Africa, and includes Qaida’s local chapter to clear equipment riding in con- are becoming more en- the terror syndicate and its miles. It’s a territory larger sections of Mauritania, rocks and debris for one of voys behind 4-by-4 trucks trenched with each passing allies have taken advantage than Texas or France — and Niger, Algeria, Libya, Burk- their defenses. They spoke draped with their signature day, warned Mayor Ousmane of political instability within it’s almost exactly the size of ina Faso and Chad. on condition of anonymity black flag. His contacts Halle. Earlier in the year, he the country to push out of Afghanistan. “One could come up with out of fear for their safety at among the fighters, includ- said, the Islamists left his their hiding place and into Turbaned fighters now a conceivable containment the hands of the Islamists, ing friends from secondary city in a hurry after France the towns, taking over an control all the major towns strategy for the Swat Valley,” who have previously accused school, have told him they called for an imminent mili- enormous territory which in the north, carrying out said Africa expert Peter those who speak to reporters have created two bases, tary intervention. They re- they are using to stock arms, amputations in public Pham, an adviser to the U.S. of espionage. around 120 and 180 miles turned when the U.N. train forces and prepare for squares like the Taliban did. military’s African command The al-Qaida affiliate, north of Kidal, in the aus- released a report arguing for global jihad. Just as in Afghanistan, they center, referring to the re- which became part of the tere, rocky desert. a more cautious approach. The catalyst for the Is- are flogging women for not gion of Pakistan where the lamic fighters was a military covering up. Since taking Pakistan Taliban have been coup nine months ago that control of Timbuktu, they based. “There’s no contain- transformed Mali from a have destroyed seven of the ment strategy for the Sahel,

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WELCOME TO 2013 CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD Gerry Mulligan...... publisher Mike Arnold ...... editor Community goals Charlie Brennan ...... editor at large Curt Ebitz...... citizen member Mac Harris ...... citizen member Founded Rebecca Martin ...... guest member by Albert M. Williamson Brad Bautista ...... copy chief for the New Year “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” tem, a public hospital, now — Make Progress/Duke David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus a partner THE ISSUE: must follow a state require- ment that it consider a sale or Hopes riding on 2013. he breakdown in the re- merger of the institution with lationship between Cit- a for-profit facility. Gov. Rick Trus County and Progress OUR OPINION: Scott is opposed to using local 15 resolutions Energy/Duke is major game- property tax dollars to support Opportunities abound. changer for the community. community hospitals and the The power company — the helped make the national re- new state rules mandate that county’s largest private em- cession worse for Citrus every public hospital examine for the New Year ployer and taxpayer — has al- County than other areas. other options. ways been a strong partner. s we launch into the New ■ We need diversity, and that’s That exercise is now under To honor those who coura- The company’s dispute over Year, please reflect with me geously sacrifice for us at home why we are supportive of the way. Aon who we are and where and abroad, care for our health, paying its property tax bill to county’s Economic Develop- It is important that the lead- we hope to go in the 12 months educate, protect our Citrus County is the sign of a ment Council and county com- ers of our public medical in- ahead. freedoms and perform larger breakdown that must be mission’s effort to explore the stitutions work together to The year 2012 pre- the healing and helping resolved by county officials. option for a port in northwest provide the best health care sented great challenges arts so that our quality We urge our local leaders to Citrus County. The EDC and possible for local consumers. and new responsibili- of life is improved. stay out of court and find a ne- our county leaders need to get The county hospital and the ■ ties. Life is about tran- To share even if I gotiated settlement with creative in attracting other county health department sitions, and as an think I don’t have Progress. We further urge our small businesses and indus- have many redundant services incurable optimist, I enough. Setting an ex- local leaders to do everything tries that can grow and create but do a poor job of working believe the year ahead ample by giving to oth- they can to convince power jobs. The medical segment is together. Taxpayer dollars are will open new doors ers in need is one of the company executives that Cit- used for both and synergies and present valuable best lessons for chil- hot because of our aging de- rus County is still an appro- mographics, but we need to at- should be fully implemented opportunities for all of dren to observe. priate place for economic us. Jack Levine ■ tract other segments so we can to improve service and drive To protect, defend expansion. We need the nu- Traditionally, New and advocate for peo- limit our economic vulnerabil- down costs. GUEST clear plant north of Crystal Year’s resolutions are COLUMN ple who rely on me. ity. The tourism segment Make the YMCA happen about making a com- Give special attention River refurbished and we needs to be expanded and mitment to do some- to the needs of others of want future power plant ex- promoted. The largest capital cam- thing different in our lives, every stage of life who may not pansion here. We need the paign in the history of Citrus perhaps going in a new direction know how to find their own voice. jobs, we need the taxes and we County and cities County will take place in 2013 from that of the past. ■ To preserve natural environ- need a good working partner- working together to help build a YMCA for our In 2013, I resolve: ments for their beauty and bounty. ship with the largest power When Joe Meek was installed community. ■ To appreciate my family, Natural settings are home to utility in America. as the new chairman of the Citrus County residents and friends, and colleagues for who plantlife and species which are businesses need to step up to they are, what they mean to me, too often victims of our wants, not Keep focus on cleanup county commission in Decem- ber, he appropriately pledged the plate and get committed to and to gracefully overlook some our needs. Crystal River Rotarian Art building a Y. For the last 25 ■ to create a new working rela- things they do (or don’t do!). None To never give up on a person Jones launched his “One Rake years there have been efforts of us is perfect and accepting that or a cause, despite the challenges tionship with our two cities — at a Time” project last year Inverness and Crystal River. to get a Y here to help fami- reality helps relationships flourish. we face. Perseverance is an atti- lies, children and retirees ■ To act upon wrongs that need and got residents, businesses The relationship between tude that exemplifies leadership, come together and build com- righting, crass statements that re- attracts allies, and creates mean- and politicians enthused about our branches of local govern- munity. This is the year to quire correction, and offenses that ingful change. protecting the environment. ment has not been good. Part demand just responses. We set a ■ To speak truth to power, but to Jones grew tired of listening of that is due to politics and make it happen. positive example by not accepting be both polite and persistent. to people pontificate about poor listening skills, but little Property has been donated negativity in others. There’s a fine line between per- cleaning up King’s Bay and effort has been made to see on County Road 486 and finan- ■ To be a valuable teammate sistence and pestilence. Resist ag- decided to do something about life from the other govern- cial pledges are now needed and to trust others to do their best. gressiveness, but advocate with it. He coordinated volunteers ment’s perspective. to move this important project Each of us should know what po- assertion, confidence and com- from all walks of life to climb There need to be regular forward. sition we play, and regularly prac- mitment to the cause. Advocating into the bay and start raking meetings between the govern- tice our skills to be our personal for prevention policies and pro- State and county out tons of weeds that were ments and joint goal best. grams that keep bad things from choking off the springs that work together ■ To actively listen to the voices happening is the most important agreements. feed the bay and river. Citrus County is unique in While it may not be front- of children and elders. Valuing of all investments. The real beauty of his effort page news, many in Citrus the wisdom of innocence and ex- that less than 10 percent of our My service as the advocates’ ad- is that people can see that they County don’t realize that our perience is both free and priceless. vocate is a role I cherish. I feel so total population lives in the ■ To accept that I don’t know fortunate to have the friendships can make a difference in pro- two cities, but much of the state and local elected offi- everything. By collaborating and allies I’ve nurtured over the tecting our environment. Hun- commerce and government cials don’t like each other or with others who know much more, years. dreds of tons of weeds have activity is within the munici- work well together. together we can create a great As I build the 4Generations In- been pulled out of the bay, but pal boundaries. We are a dysfunctional polit- brain trust and blend expertise to stitute initiative to promote inter- more important is that Jones ical family, and the bickering make progress. generational communication, has created some synergy with Education and jobs ends up hurting local citizens. To pleasantly surprise someone community leadership, policy/ state and local governments Citrus County has a very We’d like to see our elected every day with a genuine smile and program advocacy and volunteer that want to get involved in the good education system, but officials all make an attempt unexpected kindness in word and commitments, I am awed by the positive effort. there is at least one weakness to set aside their personal po- deed. Life’s subtle gifts of compas- power of relationships. Just as in In 2013 the momentum needs that needs attention. A certain litical feuds and get to work sion and concern are cherished. families, the health of a commu- to be carried forward. Weeds percentage of our graduates for the people. ■ To respect and celebrate the nity is in the depth and breadth of need to be pulled from the bay. go on to college and profes- We have roads that need to diversity of faiths, feelings, and relationships among those who Sewer systems need to be ex- sional careers. But more focus be built, schools that need fashions. Differences are natural share common interests and pro- panded to stop the pollution more funding, environmental and honoring each others’ per- needs to be placed on prepar- vide mutual support. from septic tanks. Storm water areas that need more protect- spectives creates mutual In the year ahead I plan to com- ing non-college-bound gradu- admiration. municate Institute’s message to runoff needs to be diverted ates and under-employed ing. We have children at risk, ■ To exercise artistic expres- influence the public policy debate from highways. Appropriate adults with new job skills they seniors in need and way too sion for its intrinsic value. The vi- on behalf of every age and stage of fertilizer techniques need to be can use on the local level. many unemployed people. tality of the instrumental, literary, life. While there’s strength in our used to avoid pollution. We have the tools in place. We urge our elected officials dance, visual or vocal arts fuels diversities, there’s power in our Art Jones helped empower The Lecanto branch of the to all get over their own egos the soul and expands the mind to unity! the community to get some- College of Florida and Withla- and get to work. new possibilities. thing done. Let’s do it. coochee Technical Institute in ———■——— The dependence ■ To invest a thoughtful minute Government needs to Inverness need to launch an before I speak or act. Regret is Jack Levine is the founder of expanded effort to work to- on drugs often preventable. Reversing spend less 4Generations Institute in Talla- gether to strategically train We don’t pretend to have the harm is one of life’s most vexing hassee. Email him at Our local, state and federal students for jobs that are appropriate strategy to imple- challenges. [email protected]. governments all need to spend available in the region. And ment, but no set of goals for fewer tax dollars. That means the two public entities need to our county can be published THANKS that we as citizens need to ex- be coordinating with local without mentioning the drug Hot Corner: pect fewer services from our business, the EDC, the cham- problem that exists here. Thanks for chipping in Help with iPhone government. You cannot have ber and entrepreneurs to bet- So many of the problems we one without the other. ter understand what those have in our county can be tied I would just like to personally I just wanted to thank a very On the local level it makes employment opportunities back to drug and alcohol thank the lady in the white Ford special wildlife park ranger for sense to have other revenue are. abuse. Crime, child abuse and Fusion that paid for my dough- turning in my iPhone while I was techniques such as MSBU’s There are jobs available for neglect, unemployment, the nuts from Dunkin’ Donuts this at the park enjoying a wonderful available to fund county gov- skilled workers. The educa- breakdown of the family struc- morning, Dec. 20. She made my show Thursday night (Dec. 20) ernment, but the bottom line is day and I just want to say thank and got careless. tion system needs to work with ture all run hand in hand with that we need to spend less you to her and God bless her and I just wanted to thank him so business to connect the dots. substance abuse. Merry Christmas and a Happy very much and wish him a very during these tough economic Our nation’s war on drugs times. Sort out the new New Year. Thank you. Merry Christmas. hospital issue has been about as unsuccess- Expand the ful as our local war on drugs. The leadership of Citrus Me- While the fight against the local economy morial hospital has appar- criminal dealers and manu- Taxing response equipment only throws the cost We need more jobs in Citrus ently worked out its facturers of drugs must con- off to the taxpayers. Duke Energy was required to in- County and we need to branch governance problems, and for tinue in full force, we need stall equipment to clean the acid Youths’ respect out into new types of industry that we are appreciative. But other, more productive strate- and business. Our longtime rain from their exhausts. I agree with the person there are new health care con- gies to deal with the culture of They don’t earn money SOUND who called in to complain dependence on home con- cerns on the horizon. drug use that is so prevalent in from this equipment, so OFF about nobody standing struction, energy and retail Citrus Memorial Health Sys- our society. how can you tax them for it? when our flag passes at a Where are the brains of the parade. 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Associated Press sis of Chavez’s health, and as a consequence make the correspon- CARACAS, Venezuela — Presi- ding political decisions according dent Hugo Chavez’s new compli- to the constitution,” Sucre said. cations after cancer surgery Sucre and other Venezuelans prompted his closest allies to call said it seems increasingly unlikely for Venezuelans to pray for him on that Chavez would be able to be Monday, presenting an increas- sworn in as scheduled on Jan. 10. ingly bleak outlook and prompting The Venezuelan leader has not growing speculation about been seen or heard from since un- whether the ailing leader has dergoing his fourth cancer-related much longer to live. surgery Dec. 11, and government Vice President Nicolas Maduro officials have said he might not re- looked weary and spoke with a turn in time for his inauguration solemn expression as he an- for a new six-year term. nounced in a televised address If Chavez dies or is unable to from Havana on Sunday that continue in office, the Venezuelan Chavez now confronts “new com- Constitution says that a new elec- plications” due to a respiratory in- tion should be held within 30 days. fection nearly three weeks after Before his operation, Chavez ac- his operation. He described knowledged he faced risks and Chavez’s condition as delicate. designated Maduro as his succes- The streets of Caracas were sor, telling supporters they should abuzz on Monday with talk of vote for the vice president if a new Chavez’s increasingly tough fight, presidential election were while the news topped the front Associated Press necessary. pages of the country’s A woman walks Monday past a mural of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela. Chavez said at the time that his newspapers. cancer had come back despite “He’s history now,” said Cesar election soon to replace Chavez. Chavez’s condition. language during his televised ap- previous surgeries, chemotherapy Amaro, a street vendor selling “For an illness like the one the The president’s aides sang and pearance spoke volumes. and radiation treatment. He has newspapers and snacks at a kiosk president has, his days are num- prayed at a televised Mass held at “Everything suggests Chavez’s been fighting an undisclosed type in downtown Caracas. He mo- bered now,” he said matter-of- the presidential palace, while health situation hasn’t evolved as of pelvic cancer since June 2011. tioned to a newspaper showing factly. Chavez’s allies urged Venezuelans hoped,” Sucre said. He said Maduro said on Sunday that he side-by-side photos of Maduro and A government-organized New to keep their president in their Maduro likely remained in Ha- had met with Chavez. “We greeted National Assembly President Year’s Eve concert had been prayers. vana to keep close watch on how each other and he himself re- Diosdado Cabello, and said poli- planned in a downtown Caracas Political analyst Ricardo Sucre Chavez’s condition develops. ferred to these complications,” tics will now turn to them. plaza featuring popular Venezue- said the outlook for Chavez ap- “These hours should be key to Maduro said, reading from a pre- Amaro said he expects a new lan bands, but was canceled due to pears grim, saying Maduro’s body having a more definitive progno- pared statement. Nelson Mandela convalesces, legacy secure Associated Press severance, his ability to for- night of apartheid still “People tend to measure mission, a panel that heard apart, some of it is really give and to reconcile, and struggles with poverty and themselves by external ac- testimony about apartheid- good, some of it is really JOHANNESBURG — the fact that he appeared other social ills. complishments, but jail al- era violations of human bad. But you know, it’s much South Africa’s agonizing when he did, him and oth- Mandela’s place as South lows a person to focus on rights as a kind of national better than it was, much bet- past swept over Alex ers. But mainly him,” said Africa’s premier hero is so internal ones; such as hon- therapy session. ter than it was.” McLaren, who stepped into McLaren, a retired engineer. secure that the central bank esty, sincerity, simplicity, hu- McLaren, the visitor to An imperfect country, but sunlight with tears in his “There will be a lot of released new banknotes in mility, generosity and an the Apartheid Museum, one that Mandela, whose eyes after a tour of the wailing, gnashing of teeth, 2012 showing his face, a ro- absence of variety,” Man- grew up in South Africa and clan name, Madiba, means Apartheid Museum, an un- when he goes,” he said, an- bust, smiling image of the dela says in one of the many recalled witnessing injus- “reconciler,” guided ele- sparing study of white mi- ticipating the grief of South icon who walked out of a quotations on display at the tices of apartheid: blacks gantly through a painful nority rule and the costly Africa and the world. prison’s gates on Feb. 11, Apartheid Museum. “You being arrested or stopped in transition. fight against it. The delicate health of 1990 after 27 years in captiv- learn to look into yourself.” the street, a black woman In “Mandela: The Author- Yet South Africa-born Mandela, now convalescing ity. He is a Nobel laureate, Just four years after being being pushed off a bus and a ized Portrait,” a collection McLaren, an American citi- behind the high walls of his the recipient of many other released from prison, Man- view among many whites of accounts about Mandela, zen, also found inspiration Johannesburg home, came international awards, the dela became South Africa’s that blacks were “somehow lawyer and human rights in the museum’s exhibition under scrutiny and specula- subject of books, films and first black president in 1994. inferior.” advocate George Bizos de- about Nelson Mandela, for- tion during a 19-day stay in songs and, when he was ac- His successes include the Now a resident of Scotts- scribed how Mandela joked mer prisoner, South Africa’s a hospital in December. He tive, a magnet for introduction of one of the dale, Arizona, 66-year-old about his age (he was 86 at first black head of state and was treated for a lung infec- celebrities. world’s most progressive McLaren said: “South the time) and said he would one of the great, unifying tion and had gallstones re- In part, what elevated constitutions and the Truth Africa is such a mixed place join “the nearest branch of figures of the 20th century. moved. Regardless of when Mandela was his charisma, and Reconciliation Com- now. Some of it is falling the ANC in heaven.” Mandela, now 94 years old the end comes, his bur- his ability to charm through and ailing, was a special fig- nished legacy was written humor and grace, and an ex- ure in the anti-apartheid years ago, even if the coun- traordinary capacity to find struggle because of “his per- try he led from the long strength in adversity.

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Associated Press location of the clot but said home alone in mid-Decem- Clots in the legs are a Clinton was being treated ber as she recovered from a common risk after someone WASHINGTON — Secre- with anti-coagulants and stomach virus that left her has been bedridden, as tary of State Hillary Rod- would remain at New York- severely dehydrated. The Clinton may have been for a ham Clinton is under Presbyterian Hospital for at concussion was diagnosed time after her concussion. observation at a New York least the next 48 hours so Dec. 13 and Clinton was Those are “no big deal” and hospital after being treated doctors can monitor the forced to cancel a trip to are treated with six months for a blood clot stemming medication. North Africa and the Middle of blood thinners to allow from the concussion she “Her doctors will continue East that had been planned them to dissolve on their sustained earlier this to assess her condition, in- for the next week. own and to prevent further month. cluding other issues associ- The seriousness of a blood clots from forming, he said. Clinton’s doctors discov- ated with her concussion,” clot “depends on where it A clot in a lung or the Associated Press ered the clot Sunday while Reines said in a statement. is,” said Dr. Gholam Mo- brain is more serious. Lung South Korean president- elect Park Geun-hye, with- performing a follow-up “They will determine if any tamedi, a neurologist at clots, called pulmonary em- out a helmet at center, exam, her spokesman, further action is required.” Georgetown University bolisms, can be deadly, and Associated Press shouts Monday with mem- a clot in the brain can cause A trader wearing “Happy Philippe Reines, said. He Clinton, 65, fell and suf- Medical Center who was not bers of the special warfare New Year” glasses works would not elaborate on the fered a concussion while at involved in Clinton’s care. a stroke, Motamedi said. command at a military on the floor Monday at the base in Gwangju, South New York Stock Exchange Korea. Park was elected in New York. South Korean president on Dec. 19, becoming the country's first female Subway suspect leader. has troubled history World welcomes 2013 NEW YORK — The family Protester of a woman accused of shov- ing a man to his death in front shot in Cairo of a subway train called po- CAIRO — Gunmen drove lice several times in the past into Cairo’s Tahrir Square be- five years because she had fore dawn Monday and fired not been taking prescribed at an anti-government sit-in, medication and she was diffi- seriously wounding a pro- cult to deal with, authorities tester who had been jailed said Monday. and tortured by former military Erika Menendez, 31, was rulers after he witnessed the being held without bail on a killing of another activist. Two murder charge in the death of lawyers involved in the case Sunando Sen. She told police suggested it was a targeted she pushed the 46-year-old attack. India native because she Lawyer Tamer Gomaa thought he was Muslim, and identified the seriously she hates them, according to wounded activist as Muhanad prosecutors. They’d never Samir, 19, and said he was met before she suddenly battling for his life with a num- shoved him off the subway ber of pellets embedded in platform, because she his skull and in his face. “thought it would be cool,” Gomaa said witnesses rec- prosecutors said. The victim ognized the attackers and was Hindu, not Muslim. identified them as security She laughed and snickered agents dressed in civilian so much during her court Associated Press Fireworks explode Tuesday in the sky above Sydney Harbour during the New Year celebrations in Sydney, Australia. clothes. Gomaa quoted wit- hearing last weekend that the nesses as saying some of the judge admonished her. The attackers had visited the attorney who represented her square hours before and in- only for her arraignment said Australia, Asia greet new year with fireworks, festivities quired about Samir by name she acted the same way with and about others at the sit-in. him when he tried to speak Associated Press organizers as the world’s largest. nightfall until after midnight. Work- with her. In Myanmar, after nearly five ers erected 16 large stages along the Pope marks end LONDON — Sydney’s skyline decades under military regimes normally clogged, eight-lane high- of difficult year Gov. signs pardons erupted in fireworks as Australia that discouraged or banned big way through the heart of the city. In- for Wilmington 10 ushered in 2013 on Tuesday, while public gatherings, about 90,000 peo- donesia’s booming economy is a VATICAN CITY — Pope extravagant displays soon followed ple experienced the country’s first rare bright spot amid global gloom Benedict XVI marked the end RALEIGH, N.C. — Outgo- in Hong Kong and Beijing, and even New Year’s Eve countdown in a and is bringing prosperity — or the of a difficult year Monday by ing North Carolina Gov. Bev- the once-isolated country of Myan- field in the largest city of Yangon. hope of it — to its people. saying that despite all the erly Perdue issued pardons mar joined the party for the first “We feel like we are in a different In the Philippines, where many death and injustice in the Monday to the Wilmington 10, time in decades. world,” said Yu Thawda, a univer- are recovering from devastation world, goodness prevails. a group wrongly convicted 40 Asia greeted the new year with an sity student who came with three of from a recent typhoon, health offi- Benedict celebrated New years ago in a notorious Civil atmosphere of renewed optimism her friends. cials have hit upon a successful way Year’s Eve with a vespers Rights-era prosecution that despite the “fiscal cliff ” impasse of Tens of thousands of people lined to stop revelers from setting off service in St. Peter’s Basilica led to accusations that the spending cuts and tax increases Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor to huge illegal firecrackers that maim to give thanks for 2012 and state was holding political threatening to reverberate globally view a $1.6 million fireworks dis- and injure hundreds of Filipinos look ahead to 2013. He ap- prisoners. from the United States and the tat- play, said to be the biggest ever in each year. peared tired during the serv- Perdue issued pardons of tered economies of Europe, where the southern Chinese city. A health official, Eric Tayag, ice and used a cane innocence Monday for the the party was expected to be more In North Korea, cannons boomed donned the splashy outfit of South afterward — an indication that subdued. Korean star PSY and danced to his nine black men and one white at midnight in Pyongyang as people the busy Christmas season Celebrations were planned around crowded the streets of the capital to YouTube hit “Gangnam Style” video woman who were given may be taking a toll on the prison sentences totaling the world, culminating with the tra- watch a fireworks show over the while preaching against the use of illegal firecrackers on TV, in schools 85-year-old Benedict. nearly 300 years for the 1971 ditional crystal ball drop in New York Taedong River. After being in City’s Times Square, where 1 million mourning a year ago regarding and in public arenas. In his homily, Benedict said firebombing of a Wilmington people were expected to cram into leader Kim Jong Il’s death, North “The campaign has become it’s tough to remember that grocery store after police shot the surrounding streets. Koreans celebrated the end of a big viral,” Tayag said. goodness prevails when bad a black teenager. The balmy summer night in Syd- year that included the rise of new In austerity-hit Europe, the mood news — death, violence and The pardon means the ney was split by 7 tons of fireworks leader Kim Jong Un and the recent was more restrained — if hopeful. injustice — “makes more state no longer thinks the 10 fired from rooftops and barges, launch of a satellite into space. The year 2013 is projected to be a noise than good.” He said tak- — four of whom have since many cascading from the city’s Har- In Indonesia, Jakarta’s street sixth straight one of recession amid ing time to meditate in pro- died — committed a crime. bor Bridge, in a $6.9 million py- party centered on a 4-mile thor- Greece’s worst economic crisis longed reflection and prayer Newtown killer’s rotechnic extravaganza billed by oughfare closed to traffic from since World War II. can help “find healing from the remains claimed inevitable wounds of daily life.” Pakistan releases HARTFORD, Conn. — The body of the man who massa- 8 Taliban prisoners cred 26 people at a Connecti- ISLAMABAD — Pakistan cut elementary school was Feds to investigate Oregon bus crash released eight members of claimed by his father, a family the Afghan Taliban from spokesman said Monday, but prison on Monday, including the public may never know Associated Press breaking glass and seeing the former justice minister what happened with the passengers pinned by their under the Taliban, in a bid to PENDLETON, Ore. — A remains. seats as the bus slid down boost the peace process in federal agency has sent two the hill. Both said that they Like families of other mass neighboring Afghanistan, the investigators to the site of an feared for their lives. killers, Adam Lanza’s father government said. has to balance his own mourn- Eastern Oregon tour bus The paper said that the crash that killed nine teens, one of whom injured Pakistan is seen as a ing with consideration for the people. a knee and the other suf- lynchpin in efforts to bring victims, intense media scrutiny The National Transporta- fered a broken collarbone, about peace in Afghanistan and the risk that a public tion Safety Board said Mon- were staying at a hotel as foreign troops plan to de- gravesite could be desecrated. day it would look into the arranged by the Red Cross. part the country in 2014. “I know it’s very sensitive conditions on Interstate 84 More than a dozen rescue Kabul has been pressing its for the family. They have and the guardrail the tour workers descended the hill neighbor to release more many, many concerns and it’s bus crashed through Sun- and used ropes to help re- prisoners who they hope a very sad time for them,” day morning. It also will ex- trieve people from the wreck- would bring the Taliban to the said Kingston, N.H. Police amine the operations of the Associated Press age in freezing weather. The negotiating table before the Chief Donald Briggs, a family Vancouver, British Colum- Emergency personnel respond to the scene of tour bus crash bus driver was among the U.S. troops go home. acquaintance who helped the bia, bus carrier. Sunday, Dec. 30, about 15 miles east of Pendleton, Ore. survivors. The Pakistanis appear to Lanzas coordinate services The agency said the 1998- Lt. Gregg Hastings said have an interest in promoting for Lanza’s slain mother. model bus rolled at least The stretch of rural Oregon a snowy slope, landing the bus crashed along the peace across the border, as a Lanza shot and killed his once when it wrecked on a interstate where a tour bus beaten and battered but up- west end of the Blue Moun- resumption of the civil war mother, Nancy, inside their long descent known for dan- crashed through a guardrail right with little or no debris tains, and west of an area there could bring harsh con- Newtown home on Dec. 14 gerous winter driving and plummeted 100 feet visible around the crash site. called Deadman Pass. The sequences on its side as well. before driving to Sandy Hook conditions. down a steep embankment is The East Oregonian said area is well known locally “We have released some More than 40 people were so notorious that state trans- it spoke with two South Ko- for its hazards, and the state Elementary School, shooting more Taliban prisoners today aboard the bus traveling portation officials have pub- rean passengers, ages 16 transportation department his way in and gunning down as our help in the peace 20 first-graders and six from Las Vegas to Vancou- lished a specific advisory and 17. Both said through a advises truck drivers that ver. On Monday, 14 re- warning of its dangers. translator that they were “some of the most change- process in Afghanistan,” Pak- school employees. He com- mained at a hospital in The bus crashed near the seated near the rear of the able and severe weather istan Foreign Office mitted suicide as police nearby Pendleton. Sixteen start of a 7-mile section of bus when it swerved a few conditions in the North- spokesman Moazzam Khan arrived. had been sent to other road winding down a hill. It times, hit the guardrail and west” can lead to slick con- said. — From wire reports hospitals. came to rest at the bottom of flipped. They described ditions and poor visibility. —From wire reports ■ The Duke men’s basketball team Section B - TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 retained the No. 1 spot in the AP’s ■ NHL, NFL/B2 college basketball ■ Sports briefs/B2 B2 poll./ ■ Scoreboard/B3 SPORTS ■ TV schedule/B3 ■ Entertainment/B4 CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Plethora of NFL coaches fired Monday

won the AFC West from 2006-09 Eagles ax Reid; — he was 3-3 in the playoffs — but didn’t make the postseason the last three years. Bears let Smith go Gailey was dumped after three seasons with the Bills; Shurmur Associated Press after two; and Crennel had one full season with the Chiefs. SAN DIEGO — By lunchtime Reid took over a 3-13 team in Monday, six NFL coaches were Andy Lovie Norv Pat Romeo Chan Reid Smith Turner Shurmur Crennel Gailey 1999, drafted Donovan McNabb looking for work. with the No. 2 overall pick and With the regular season ending Ryan held onto his job while gen- sacked coach Ken Whisenhunt. Reid was the longest tenured of quickly turned the franchise into the day before, the firings came at eral manager Mike Tannenbaum The team also ousted general the coaches, removed after 14 a title contender. a furious clip and within a two- was let go. Jacksonville fired its manager Rod Graves, who had seasons and a Super Bowl ap- He led them to a run of four hour span, the following were GM, Gene Smith, and coach Mike been with the franchise for 16 pearance in 2005 — a loss to New straight NFC championship sacked: Andy Reid in Philadel- Mularkey could go soon, too. years. He’d been general man- England. games, a streak that ended with a phia, Lovie Smith in Chicago, The Chargers and Browns ager since 2007. Smith spent nine seasons with trip to the NFL title game. But Norv Turner in San Diego, Pat made it a clean sweep. San Diego The 50-year-old Whisenhunt the Bears, leading them to the the team hasn’t won a playoff Shurmur in Cleveland, Romeo dismissed GM A.J. Smith along had more wins than any other Super Bowl in 2006 — a loss to game since 2008 and after last Crennel in Kansas City and Chan with Turner. Cleveland fired GM coach in Cardinals history, going the Indianapolis Colts. season’s 8-8 finish, owner Jeffrey Gailey in Buffalo, Tom Heckert along with Shurmur. 45-51, 4-2 in the playoffs. He had a Turner went 56-40 with the Lurie said he was looking for Though he also had a losing Just after the initial round of year worth about $5.5 million left Chargers, the third team to fire record, New York Jets coach Rex firings, the Arizona Cardinals on his contract. him as head coach. San Diego See FIRED/ Page B3

Girls Swimmer/Diver of the Year finalists AND ALL-CHRONICLE TEAM Making a splash

Associated Press Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan leads the Cardinal into today’s Rose Bowl against Wisconsin. Cardinal, Badgers meet in

MATTHEW BECK /Chronicle Photos by MATTHEW Rose Bowl Anna Lane, Anabel Marchildon, Abbey Brown, Associated Press Crystal River freshman Lecanto junior Crystal River senior LOS ANGELES — Although Montee Ball and Stepfan Tay- Brown, Lane, Marchildon three finalists for Girls Swimmer of the Year lor have barely met, Taylor is pretty sure they would get ith no county swimming meet, the along famously. best way to tell who the top swim- All-Chronicle races consolation finals at the Region 1A-1 “We had a quick hello this Wmers in the county are is by look- meet after taking seventh and fifth, week, but you can tell we’ve got ing at the results when Citrus, Crystal girls swimming team respectively, in the events at the District a lot in common,” the Stanford River and Lecanto compete against one Jena Askew, Citrus senior 1A-3 meet. running back said. “At least on another and how the Hurricanes, Pirates the field.” and Panthers do in the postseason. Askew was a 50-meter freestyle specialist Anabel Marchildon, In an era of college football Crystal River senior Abbey Brown, Pi- and was one of the few female Hurricanes to Lecanto junior dominated by spread schemes rates freshman team- have individual success against Crystal River The Panther qualifed for the Region 2A-2 and prolific quarterbacks, mate Anna Lane and and Lecanto. meet after taking sixth in the 100-meter these two tailbacks Lecanto junior Anabel breaststroke and eighth in the 100-meter Abbey Brown, personify Rose Bowl Marchildon each ad- Crystal River senior butterfly. an old-fash- vanced to the regional Courtney Toomey, ioned, No. 8 level of their sport. Placed in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle smash- Stanford Also, the trio were races consolation finals at the Region 1A-1 Lecanto senior mouth ap- the best in the county meet after taking third in both events at the A senior co-captain for the Panthers, proach to (11-2) vs. in their respective District 1A-3 meet. Toomey swam the 500-meter freestyle event. offense. Wisconsin events, making them Running Jon-Michael Marissa Penn, (8-5) each a fitting finalist Marissa Buck, behind sim- Soracchi for the Chronicle’s Crystal River senior Lecanto senior ilar massive ■ Time: ON POINT Girls Swimmer of the Finished fifth in the 100-meter breaststroke offensive 5 p.m. today A senior co-captain for Lecanto, she swam ■ TV: Year award. and eighth in the 50-meter freestyle at the Dis- the 200 Individual Medley. lines at Wis- ESPN Each athlete put together an impressive trict 1A-3 meet to advance to the regional level. consin and resume and deserves recognition. Breanna Johnson, Stanford, The finalists have standing invitations to Anna Lane, Lecanto junior both backs persevered through the Chronicle sports banquet at the con- Crystal River freshman slow starts to their careers to The top female diver in the county, Johnson earn prominent spots in the clusion of the 2012-13 school year, where Came in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle placed sixth at the District 2A-5 meet. record books heading into the winner will be announced. their big finales in the 99th Rose Bowl. “You can’t really have a bet- ter running back matchup in college football than this one,” Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez said. Seminoles ready for Orange Bowl Ball and Taylor expect to get to know each other while they Orange Bowl prepare for the upcoming NFL No. 12 FSU faces draft, where they’re both likely No. 13 Florida State (11-2) vs. to be high picks. They’ll first fin- BCS buster N. Illinois No. 16 Northern Illinois (12-1) ish up their college careers against each other when the sur-  Time: Associated Press 8:30 p.m. today. prising Badgers (8-5) make their  TV: ESPN third straight Rose Bowl ap- MIAMI — Florida State’s biggest weak- pearance Tuesday against the ness heading into their Orange Bowl game The No. 16-ranked Huskies have been favored No. 8 Cardinal (11-2). against Northern Illinois might be widely derided as unworthy of a BCS bowl When Ball is asked about Midwestern geography. berth, which makes them eager for valida- Taylor’s abilities, he realizes The Seminoles concede they’d be hard- tion when they face No. 13 Florida State. he might as well be describing pressed to locate their opponent in an atlas. “We’re playing a team that is going to be himself. “I could probably find Illinois,” receiver willing to bloody their noses and get after “We’re both not blazing fast, Rashad Greene said. “I don’t really know you,” Seminoles offensive coordinator but we both do a good job play- where the town is. Actually I don’t even James Coley warned. ing to our strengths,” Ball said. know the town.” “We run behind our pads, run It’s DeKalb. See ORANGE/ Page B3 between the tackles and al- “DeKalb?” Seminoles kicker Dustin ways stay physical. We’ve got a Hopkins said. “Hey, next time I’ll know.” Florida State defensive end Bjoern lot of similarities, so it’s good to “I thought it was in Chicago,” quarter- Werner is a German-born All-American see him have success. Just back EJ Manuel said. who ended the regular season with 13 hopefully not too much success Cue the cliche: A victory Tuesday night sacks, second-most in the nation. in the game.” would put Northern Illinois on the map. Associated Press See ROSE/ Page B3 B2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 SPORTS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

SPORTS NHL talks to restart as year closes BRIEFS Duke still a Associated Press day and ended Sunday. Those talks limit of individual free-agent con- can professional sports league to can- were spurred by the nearly 300-page tracts to six years from five — seven cel a season because of a labor dis- runaway No. 1 NEW YORK — The NHL and the contract proposal the NHL pre- years if a team re-signs its own pute, losing the 2004-05 campaign to a in AP Top 25 players’ association are using the sented to the union Thursday. player; raising the salary variance lockout. A 48-game season was final hours of 2012 to try to get closer The union is expected to make a from one year to another to 10 per- played in 1995 after a lockout For the third straight to an elusive deal that has so far been counteroffer Monday. These will be cent, up from 5 percent; and one com- stretched into January. week Duke is the runaway well out of reach. the first negotiations since the sides pliance buyout for the 2013-14 season It is still possible this dispute could No. 1 in The Associated Negotiations were scheduled for met with a federal mediator Dec. 13. that wouldn’t count toward a team’s eventually be settled in the courts if Press’ Top 25, and for the Monday afternoon at the league’s All games through Jan. 14 have salary cap but would be included in the sides can’t reach a deal on their first time in 16 years Min- New York office, marking the first been canceled, claiming more than the overall players’ share of income. own. nesota is in the top 10. The NHL filed a class-action suit time the NHL and the union will be 50 percent of the original schedule. The person spoke on condition of The Blue Devils (12-0) bargaining in nearly three weeks, The NHL wants to reach a deal by anonymity because details of the new this month in U.S. District Court in New York in an effort to show its lock- received all but two first- and the first time they will do so with- Jan. 11 and open the season eight offer weren’t being discussed place votes from the 65- out mediation since early December. days later. publicly. out is legal. In a separate move, the member media panel on The New Year’s clock is ticking Bargaining sessions with only the The NHL maintained the deferred league filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Re- while the window to reach a labor NHL and union haven’t been held payment amount of $300 million it of- Monday. The next five lations Board, contending bad-faith agreement to save the season is rap- since Dec. 6, when talks abruptly fered in its previous proposal, an in- teams — Michigan, Ari- bargaining by the union. idly closing. No one has said exactly ended after the players’ association crease from an earlier offer of $211 zona, Louisville, Indiana Those moves were made because and Kansas — held their how much time remains, but the be- made a counterproposal. The league million. The initial $300 million offer the players’ association took steps to- lief is the NHL wants a shortened said that offer was contingent on the was pulled after negotiations broke ward potentially filing a “disclaimer places from last week. season to start no later than Jan. 19. union accepting three elements un- off this month. of interest,” which would dissolve the Syracuse, Ohio State, Min- That leaves a little less than two conditionally and without further The latest proposal is for 10 years, union and make it a trade associa- nesota and Gonzaga weeks to reach an agreement and bargaining. running through the 2021-22 season, tion. That would allow players to file rounded out the top 10. stage one week of training camp be- The NHL then pulled all existing with both sides having the right to opt antitrust lawsuits against the NHL. Michigan (13-0) was No. fore the puck would drop on a 48- offers off the table. Two days of ses- out after eight years. Union members voted overwhelm- 1 on two ballots for the sions with mediators the following If this offer doesn’t quickly lead to a game campaign. ingly to give their board the power to second straight week. Min- The league and the union had in- week ended without progress. new collective bargaining agreement, file the disclaimer by Wednesday. If formational discussions — by confer- A person familiar with key points the next round of cuts could claim the that deadline passes, another au- nesota is in the top 10 for ence call and in meetings — with staff of the offer told The Associated Press entire schedule. thorization vote could be held to ap- the first time since it was members that lasted much of Satur- that the league proposed raising the The NHL is the only North Ameri- prove a later filing. third in the final poll of 1996-97. New Mexico, which won at undefeated Cincinnati, returns to the rankings at No. 20 after being out for one week. The Lobos re- place UNLV, which Stay of execution dropped out from 20th after losing at North Carolina. Miami’s Reggie Johnson out six to eight weeks CORAL GABLES — Miami Hurricanes senior center Reggie Johnson will miss much of the Atlantic Coast Conference season with a broken left thumb. Coach Jim Larranaga said Johnson is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks, A starter since his soph- omore season, Johnson has already missed four games. He has played in seven games and is aver- aging 12.6 points and 10.1 rebounds. The Hurricanes (8-3) host LaSalle on Wednes- day and open ACC play Saturday at Georgia Tech. RB Williams wants to stay in Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers all-time leading rusher DeAngelo Williams says he wants to remain with the team de- spite getting benched ear- lier this season.

Associated Press But the seven-year vet- Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey responds to a question Monday in Jacksonville. After four years of futility, the Jaguars are heading in a eran is the first to admit different direction with a minimum of a new general manager after firing Gene Smith. that’s not his decision. Williams said “the ball is not really in my court.” Jets coach Ryan, Jags coach Mularkey not fired, but teams’ GMs given pink slips Williams has three years remaining on a five-year Associated Press (10th pick in 2010) and quarterback contract worth $43 million Blaine Gabbert (10th pick in 2011). that included a $16 million JACKSONVILLE — After four Smith traded up to select Gabbert signing bonus. even though several teams with years of futility, the Jacksonville Williams closed the sea- Jaguars are heading in a different quarterback needs passed on the for- direction. mer Missouri starter. son by setting a franchise Coach Mike Mularkey might not be He also drafted a punter in the record with a career-best around for the move. third round in April, a move that was 210 yards rushing and two The Jaguars fired general man- mocked locally and nationally. touchdowns in Carolina’s ager Gene Smith on Monday after Equally alarming for Khan had to 44-38 win over the New four disappointing seasons, includ- be Smith’s penchant for overpaying Orleans Saints. ing the worst year in franchise in free agency: Torry Holt, Aaron Williams started the final history. Kampman, Paul Posluszny, Clint Ses- five games with Jonathan Mularkey could be next. sion, Dawan Landry, Laurent Robin- Stewart out with a high Owner Shad Khan is waiting to de- son and Aaron Ross. ankle sprain. cide Mularkey’s fate until he hires a Smith did hit on some players, in- “I signed a five-year con- new general manager, which could cluding left tackle Eugene Monroe tract, so that in itself lets happen this week. (eighth pick in 2009), cornerback Mularkey failed to make the Derek Cox (73rd pick in 2009) and re- you know I want to be Jaguars (2-14) better in his first sea- ceivers Cecil Shorts (114th pick in back,” Williams said as the son, setting a team record for losses 2011) and Justin Blackmon (fifth pick left the stadium. and dropping eight games by 16 or Associated Press in 2012). But none of those starters Nevada RB more points. New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan walks along the sidelines during the has become a star. And Smith gave Smith was the architect of the ros- team’s 28-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. up a second-round pick to get Cox Jefferson ter. He had been with the team since to seize this opportunity,” Khan said. “You knew something was going to and a fourth-rounder to trade up and declares for NFL its inception in 1994, working his get Blackmon. Khan informed Smith of his deci- happen,” defensive tackle Terrance RENO, Nev. — Nevada way up from regional scout to gen- Smith’s most controversial act eral manager. He has been GM since sion Monday morning and then de- Knighton said. “You didn’t know running back Stefphon Jef- livered the news to Mularkey. where it was going to start. It obvi- came in April, when he chose punter 2009, compiling a 22-42 record. Not Bryan Anger in the third round (70th ferson has decided to forgo one player he acquired made the Mularkey said he received no as- ously started from the top and it will his senior season and surances he would be retained for a probably make its way down.” pick). Anger was terrific as a rookie, Pro Bowl. but adding him never seemed like enter the NFL draft this “Now it is time for the Jacksonville second season. Knighton is one of numerous free the best call for a team that needed spring. Jaguars to begin a new chapter,” “It was a conversation about agents who could make the Jack- talent and depth at so many other Jefferson set single-sea- Khan said in a statement. “We’re not Gene’s status,” said Mularkey, the sonville job enticing for prospective positions. son Nevada records in car- looking back. I’ve made it clear from former Buffalo Bills head coach who GMs. The new GM would be able to ries (375), yards rushing Day One that we pledge nothing less now has lost 20 of his last 23 games. rebuild the roster, and the Jaguars Jets fire GM Tannenbaum, than to deliver the first Super Bowl “My status was not discussed, and I have plenty of room under the salary Ryan tabbed to stay yards, rushing touchdowns championship to Jacksonville. Our won’t go into detail what was. But cap and few dead-money contracts. (24) and total scores (25). fans have been remarkably loyal until I’m told otherwise, I’m the head Nonetheless, changes are never FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New He ranked second nation- over the years, and they were truly coach of this team.” easy inside a locker room. York Jets have fired general manager ally in both rushing yards outstanding this past season. We sim- So the Jaguars are in limbo again, “With a year like this, you can Mike Tannenbaum and say coach Rex per game (144.9) and ply must do better for our fans.” much like they were late last season point fingers everywhere,” tight end Ryan will be back next season. points per game (11.5). Khan said the search for a new GM when Khan bought the team from Marcedes Lewis said. “I’m not sure The Jets finished 6-10 and were in The junior from Visalia, Wayne Weaver for $770 million. what the final straw was, but it hap- will begin immediately. constant turmoil from the moment they Calif., said in a statement Weaver fired coach Jack Del Rio the pened. Kind of got to move forward Arizona director of player person- acquired Tim Tebow in a trade before same day he gave Smith a three-year and do what you do.” issued by the school late nel Jason Licht, San Francisco di- the season. rector of player personnel Tom extension despite Smith’s numerous Smith changed the way Jack- Sunday he will “always Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a Gamble, and Atlanta director of mistakes in the draft and in free sonville approached personnel bleed silver and blue” but player personnel David Caldwell agency. moves. He made character as impor- statement Monday that “like all Jets fans, wants to try to take his ca- have been mentioned as potential re- Smith handled the coaching tant as ability, but it never paid off I am disappointed with this year’s results.” reer to the next level. He placements. search, which started and ended the way he envisioned. Tannenbaum, who signed off on Tebow thanked the coaches and “I’m determined to find the right with Mularkey. Finding talent seemed to be the trade, has two years left on his contract. staff for all they have done man to lead our football operations, But the Jaguars made no progress main issue. Tebow was brought in as a backup for to help make him someone who shares my vision, un- under Mularkey, finishing the year Smith whiffed on offensive tackle Mark Sanchez but was expected to play successful. derstands the commitment we will ranked 29th in offense and 30th in Eben Britton (39th overall pick in a key role in certain offensive schemes. It — From wire reports demand and is qualified and ready defense. 2009), defensive tackle Tyson Alualu never worked out. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 B3

21. Notre Dame 12-1 361 21 three games left in the 2011 AIRWAVES 22. Oklahoma St. 10-1 333 22 season after GM Scott Pioli On the 23. NC State 10-2 270 23 Glantz-Culver Line FIRED fired Todd Haley. Kansas 24. Pittsburgh 12-1 219 24 Continued from Page B1 NCAA Football TODAY’S SPORTS 25. Kansas St. 10-2 149 25 City will have the No. 1 pick Music City Bowl COLLEGE FOOTBALL Others receiving votes: UNLV 52, North Car- in the NFL draft as a result At Nashville, Tenn. olina 38, Wyoming 28, Temple 21, VCU 15, Ken- improvement this year. In- of having one of the worst Today 12 p.m. (ESPN2) Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl — Mississippi tucky 13, Wichita St. 11, UConn 9, UCLA 6, Maryland 5, Oregon 3. stead, it was even worse. seasons in its 53-year his- FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG State vs. Northwestern tory. The only other time the Heart of Dallas Bowl 1 p.m. (ABC) The Eagles finished 4-12. Capital One Bowl — Georgia vs. Nebraska NBA standings Chiefs finished 2-14 was Oklahoma St.18 17 (70) Purdue 1 p.m. (ESPN) “Andy Reid won the most Gator Bowl Outback Bowl — Michigan vs. South Carolina games of any head coach in 2008, the year before Pioli 5 p.m. (ESPN) EASTERN CONFERENCE At Jacksonville, Fla. Rose Bowl — Stanford vs. Wisconsin Atlantic Division Eagles history and he is was hired. Northwestern +2 1 (53) Mississippi St. 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl — Florida State vs. W L Pct GB “I am embarrassed by the Outback Bowl someone I respect greatly Northern Illinois New York 21 9 .700 — and will remain friends with poor product we gave our At Tampa, Fla. 1:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Brooklyn 16 14 .533 5 S. Carolina 4 5½ (48) Michigan Outback Bowl — Michigan vs. South Boston 14 16 .467 7 for many years to come,” fans this season, and I be- Capital One Bowl Carolina (Same-day Tape) Philadelphia 14 17 .452 7½ Lurie said. “But, it is time lieve we have no choice but At Orlando, Fla. Toronto 11 20 .355 10½ for the Eagles to move in a to move the franchise in a Georgia 8 9 (61) Nebraska Note: Southeast Division new direction. Andy leaves different direction,” Chiefs Rose Bowl Times and channels are subject to change at the W L Pct GB At Pasadena, Calif. discretion of the network. If you are unable to locate a game Miami 20 8 .714 — us with a winning tradition chairman Clark Hunt said Stanford 6 6 (47½) Wisconsin on the listed channel, please contact your cable provider. Atlanta 19 9 .679 1 that we can build upon.” in a statement. Orange Bowl Orlando 12 18 .400 9 Shurmur went 9-23 in his Gailey, the former Dallas At Miami Charlotte 7 23 .233 14 Florida St. 15 13½ (58½) N. Illinois two seasons with the Cowboys coach, compiled a Friday, Jan. 4 x-clinched playoff spot, y-clinched division Washington 4 24 .143 16 Browns, who will embark on 16-32 record in his three Wednesday Cotton Bowl Sunday’s Games Central Division Sugar Bowl At Arlington, Texas Tennessee 38, Jacksonville 20 W L Pct GB yet another offseason of seasons in Buffalo, never At New Orleans Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 8 Carolina 44, New Orleans 38 Chicago 16 12 .571 — change — the only constant doing better than 6-10. Florida 13½ 14 (45½) Louisville p.m. (FOX) Buffalo 28, N.Y. Jets 9 Indiana 17 13 .567 — in more than a decade of fu- “This will probably be, Thursday Saturday, Jan. 5 Cincinnati 23, Baltimore 17 Milwaukee 16 13 .552 ½ and I say probably, but I Fiesta Bowl Detroit 11 22 .333 7½ tility. Cleveland has lost at BBVA Compass Bowl Pittsburgh 24, Cleveland 10 think it will be the first At Glendale, Ariz. At Birmingham, Ala. Indianapolis 28, Houston 16 Cleveland 7 25 .219 11 least 11 games in each of the Oregon 9½ 9 (75½) Kansas St. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Mississippi (6-6), 1 p.m. N.Y. Giants 42, Philadelphia 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE past five seasons and made place that’s ever fired me Friday (ESPN) Chicago 26, Detroit 24 Southwest Division the playoffs just once since that I’ll pull for,” Gailey Cotton Bowl Sunday, Jan. 6 Tampa Bay 22, Atlanta 17 W L Pct GB returning to the NFL as an said. At Arlington, Texas San Antonio 24 8 .750 — GoDaddy.com Bowl San Diego 24, Oakland 21 expansion team in 1999. Smith and the Bears went Texas A&M 3 3 (72½) Oklahoma At Mobile, Ala. San Francisco 27, Arizona 13 Memphis 19 8 .704 2½ Saturday Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3), 9 Seattle 20, St. Louis 13 Houston 16 14 .533 7 “Ultimately our objective 10-6 this season and just Compass Bowl p.m. (ESPN) Denver 38, Kansas City 3 Dallas 12 19 .387 11½ is to put together an organi- missed a playoff spot. But At Birmingham, Ala. Monday, Jan. 7 Minnesota 37, Green Bay 34 New Orleans 7 23 .233 16 Chicago started 7-1 this year Mississippi 1½ 3½ (52½) Pittsburgh zation that will be the best at BCS National Championship New England 28, Miami 0 Northwest Division everything we do,” Browns and has struggled to put to- Sunday At Miami Washington 28, Dallas 18 W L Pct GB GoDaddy.com Bowl Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1), 8:30 End of Regular Season Oklahoma City 23 6 .793 — CEO Joe Banner said. “ On gether a productive offense At Mobile, Ala. p.m. (ESPN) Denver 17 15 .531 7½ the field, our only goal is try- throughout Smith’s tenure. Arkansas St. +1 4 (61½) Kent St. AFC leaders Minnesota 14 13 .519 8 ing to win championships.” His record was 81-63 with Jan. 7 Portland 15 14 .517 8 Week 17 Crennel took over with the Bears. BCS National Championship Utah 15 17 .469 9½ Quarterbacks At Miami Pacific Division Att Com Yds TD Int Alabama 7½ 9½ (41½) Notre Dame W L Pct GB Late Sunday box Manning, DEN 583 400 4659 37 11 NFL Playoffs L.A. Clippers 25 6 .806 — was overshadowed for most Brady, NWE 637 401 4827 34 8 Saturday Golden State 21 10 .677 4 of his first three seasons on FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Redskins 28, Roethlis., PIT 449 284 3265 26 8 ROSE L.A. Lakers 15 15 .500 9½ Schaub, HOU 544 350 4008 22 12 The Farm with Heisman at Houston 5 4½ (43½) Cincinnati Sacramento 11 19 .367 13½ Cowboys 18 P. Rivers, SND 527 338 3606 26 15 Continued from Page B1 contenders Gerhart and An- at Green Bay 8 8 (46) Minnesota Phoenix 11 20 .355 14 Flacco, BAL 531 317 3817 22 10 Sunday Dallas 0 7 0 11 — 18 Sunday’s Games drew Luck in the same Dalton, CIN 528 329 3669 27 16 at Baltimore 7 6½ (46½) Indianapolis Washington 0 7 7 14 — 28 San Antonio 111, Dallas 86 The Rose Bowl is a culmi- backfield before getting the C. Palmer, OAK 565 345 4018 22 14 Seattle 1½ 2½ (45½) at Wash. Second Quarter Detroit 96, Milwaukee 94 Fitzpatrick, BUF 505 306 3400 24 16 nation of two resilient spotlight this year — and Dal—Witten 9 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), Sacramento 118, Boston 96 Gabbert, JAC 278 162 1662 9 6 tenures at a notoriously fickle even then, he was over- 7:59. L.A. Clippers 107, Utah 96 Rushers Was—Morris 17 run (Forbath kick), 3:28. Monday’s Games position. Both backs are play- shadowed on the West Coast Att Yds Avg LG TD Third Quarter Charlotte at Chicago, late ing in their third straight BCS by fellow Pac-12 ball-carri- Charles, KAN 285 1509 5.29 91t 5 Was—Griffin III 10 run (Forbath kick), 3:10. Memphis at Indiana, late Foster, HOU 351 1424 4.06 46 15 bowls: Ball was outstanding ers Kenjon Barner at Ore- Fourth Quarter Miami at Orlando, late Ridley, NWE 290 1263 4.36 41 12 in both of the Badgers’ previ- gon, Ka’Deem Carey at Bowl Glance Dal—FG Bailey 48, 14:09. Atlanta at Houston, late Was—Morris 32 run (Forbath kick), 10:32. Spiller, BUF 207 1244 6.01 62 6 ous trips to the Rose Bowl, Arizona and Johnathan All Times EST Brooklyn at San Antonio, late Dal—Ogletree 10 pass from Romo (Harris pass Johnson, TEN 276 1243 4.50 94t 6 Saturday, Dec. 15 Phoenix at Oklahoma City, late while Taylor had big games Franklin at UCLA. from Romo), 5:50. R. Rice, BAL 257 1143 4.45 46 9 New Mexico Bowl Today’s Games Yet Taylor broke Darrin Was—Morris 1 run (Forbath kick), 1:09. Green-Ellis, CIN 278 1094 3.94 48 6 in Orange and Fiesta bowls At Albuquerque Dallas at Washington, 6 p.m. A—82,845. Greene, NYJ 276 1063 3.85 36 8 over the past two years. Nelson’s Stanford career Arizona 49, Nevada 48 Portland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Dal Was Re. Bush, MIA 227 986 4.34 65t 6 Ball, who won the Doak rushing record in the Pac-12 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Sacramento at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. First downs 20 24 Richardson, CLE 267 950 3.56 32t 11 At Boise, Idaho Atlanta at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Walker Award as the na- title game, getting 78 more Total Net Yards 296 361 Receivers Utah State 41, Toledo 15 L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m. tion’s top running back this yards to give him 4,212 in his Rushes-yards 22-100 42-274 No Yds Avg LG TD Thursday, Dec. 20 Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Passing 196 87 Welker, NWE 118 1354 11.5 59 6 season, has scored 82 touch- career. With a touchdown Poinsettia Bowl Wednesday’s Games Punt Returns 3-78 3-18 Johnson, HOU 112 1598 14.3 60t 4 downs — more than any- against Wisconsin, he’ll At San Diego Sacramento at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Kickoff Returns 5-93 4-109 Wayne, IND 106 1355 12.8 33 5 BYU 23, San Diego State 6 Portland at Toronto, 7 p.m. body in FBS history. break his career tie with Interceptions Ret. 0-0 3-15 A.. Green, CIN 97 1350 13.9 73t 11 Friday, Dec. 21 Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. Taylor is merely the lead- Gerhart at 44 TDs. Comp-Att-Int 20-37-3 9-18-0 Thomas, DEN 94 1434 15.3 71t 10 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Sacked-Yards Lost 2-22 1-13 Decker, DEN 85 1064 12.5 55 13 ing rusher in Stanford his- “I don’t worry about peo- At St. Petersburg, Fla. Memphis at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Punts 4-41.5 5-41.4 Johnson, BUF 79 1046 13.2 63 6 tory — and one score shy of ple paying attention to me as UCF 38, Ball State 17 Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 B. Myers, OAK 79 806 10.2 29 4 Saturday, Dec. 22 New Orleans at Houston, 8 p.m. becoming the school’s ca- long as we’re winning Penalties-Yards 1-6 2-20 Hartline, MIA 74 1083 14.6 80t 1 New Orleans Bowl Brooklyn at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. reer touchdowns leader — games, because that’s all you Time of Possession 26:34 33:26 B. Lloyd, NWE 74 911 12.3 53 4 Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34 San Antonio at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Scoring as an incredibly durable can control,” Taylor said. MAACO Bowl Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. RUSHING—Dallas, Murray 17-76, F.Jones 5- Touchdowns performer who almost Ball played behind John Las Vegas Minnesota at Utah, 9 p.m. 24. Washington, Morris 33-200, Griffin III 6-63, TD Rush Rec Ret Pts Boise State 28, Washington 26 L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. never leaves the field when Clay as a freshman and in a Royster 2-9, Moss 1-2. A. Foster, HOU 17 15 2 0 102 Monday, Dec. 24 the Cardinal have the ball. three-back combo with Clay PASSING—Dallas, Romo 20-37-3-218. Wash- Decker, DEN 13 0 13 0 78 Hawaii Bowl NBA leaders ington, Griffin III 9-18-0-100. Richardson, CLE 12 11 1 0 72 Yet neither Ball nor Tay- and James White as a soph- At Honolulu RECEIVING—Dallas, Witten 7-56, Bryant 4-71, Ridley, NWE 12 12 0 0 72 Through Dec. 30 lor started his college ca- omore. Ball was frequently SMU 43, Fresno State 10 Hanna 3-20, Ogletree 2-25, Harris 1-25, Vick- Green, CIN 11 0 11 0 66 Scoring Wednesday, Dec. 26 reer as the main man, the third option in that ers 1-11, Murray 1-6, F.Jones 1-4. Washington, Gronkow., NWE 11 0 11 0 66 G FG FT PTS AVG Little Caesars Pizza Bowl instead winning their start- troika in 2010, particularly Garcon 3-46, Moss 2-22, Morris 2-12, Hanker- R. Rice, BAL 10 9 1 0 60 Bryant, LAL 30 309 220 903 30.1 At Detroit son 1-12, Paulsen 1-8. Thomas, DEN 10 0 10 0 60 Anthony, NYK 24 235 152 684 28.5 ing jobs through persistence when he didn’t even play in Central Michigan 24, Western Kentucky 21 MISSED FIELD GOALS—Washington, Forbath H. Miller, PIT 8 0 8 0 50 Durant, OKC 29 266 241 824 28.4 and hard work. a win over Ohio State, a set- Thursday, Dec. 27 37 (WR). Re. Bush, MIA 8 6 2 0 48 Harden, HOU 29 222 254 755 26.0 Military Bowl Taylor was a backup to back that left him contem- James, MIA 28 285 117 726 25.9 Toby Gerhart as a freshman, plating a transfer or moving At Washington NFL playoff glance NFC leaders Westbrook, OKC 29 217 147 622 21.4 San Jose State 29, Bowling Green 20 Aldridge, POR 27 229 112 570 21.1 getting just 56 carries. He to linebacker. All Times EST Week 17 Belk Bowl Wade, MIA 24 185 111 488 20.3 Wild-card Playoffs Quarterbacks At Charlotte, N.C. Lee, GOL 31 260 102 622 20.1 Saturday, Jan. 5 Att Com Yds TD Int but not because his team is a Cincinnati 48, Duke 34 Curry, GOL 31 215 99 621 20.0 Cincinnati at Houston, 4:30 p.m. (NBC) Rodgers, GBY 552 371 4295 39 8 Holiday Bowl Pierce, BOS 30 197 148 598 19.9 two-touchdown underdog. Minnesota at Green Bay, 8 p.m. (NBC) Griffin III, WAS 393 258 3200 20 5 ORANGE At San Diego Ellis, MIL 29 211 122 570 19.7 “Underdog? What is that?” Sunday, Jan. 6 R. Wilson, SEA 393 252 3118 26 10 Baylor 49, UCLA 26 Parker, SAN 30 225 113 577 19.2 Continued from Page B1 Indianapolis at Baltimore, 1 p.m. (CBS) M. Ryan, ATL 615 422 4719 32 14 Carey said. “Our kids play Friday, Dec. 28 Holiday, PHL 27 201 71 502 18.6 Seattle at Washington, 4:30 p.m. (FOX) Brees, NOR 670 422 5177 43 19 with a chip on their shoulder Independence Bowl Lillard, POR 29 184 97 532 18.3 Divisional Playoffs Romo, DAL 648 425 4903 28 19 At Shreveport, La. Mayo, DAL 31 200 97 568 18.3 Northern Illinois (12-1) is all the time. I mean, if we Saturday, Jan. 12 Manning, NYG 536 321 3948 26 15 Ohio 45, Louisiana-Monroe 14 Gay, MEM 26 182 82 474 18.2 the first Mid-American Con- were favored by 21 points I’d Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at Den- Newton, CAR 485 280 3869 19 12 Russell Athletic Bowl DeRozan, TOR 31 210 129 565 18.2 be more nervous.” ver, 4:30 p.m. (CBS) Bradford, STL 551 328 3702 21 13 ference team to play in the At Orlando, Fla. Walker, CHA 30 200 106 542 18.1 Washington, Seattle or Green Bay at San Freeman, TAM 558 306 4065 27 17 Bowl Championship Series. Until kickoff, it’s impossi- Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10, OT Bosh, MIA 27 181 115 483 17.9 Francisco, 8 p.m. (FOX) Rushers ble to know how seriously Meineke Car Care Bowl FG Percentage The Huskies made it when Sunday, Jan. 13 Att Yds Avg LG TD At Houston FG FGA PCT they cracked the top 16 in the Florida State (11-2) will take Washington, Seattle or Minnesota at Atlanta, Peterson, MIN 348 2097 6.03 82t 12 Texas Tech 34, Minnesota 31 Chandler, NYK 144 209 .689 final standings by 0.0404 a supposedly unimposing op- 1 p.m. (FOX) Morris, WAS 335 1613 4.81 39t 13 Saturday, Dec. 29 Jordan, LAC 124 209 .593 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Houston at New Lynch, SEA 315 1590 5.05 77t 11 points, setting off a celebra- ponent. The matchup’s a let- Armed Forces Bowl McGee, DEN 146 249 .586 England, 4:30 p.m. (CBS) Martin, TAM 319 1454 4.56 70t 11 tion in DeKalb and a back- down for the Seminoles, who At Fort Worth, Texas Howard, LAL 186 325 .572 Conference Championships Gore, SNF 258 1214 4.71 37 8 Rice 33, Air Force 14 Ibaka, OKC 173 306 .565 lash everywhere else. wanted to wait another week Sunday, Jan. 20 Forte, CHI 248 1094 4.41 46 5 Pinstripe Bowl Lopez, NOR 149 266 .560 The BCS busters arrived to play in Miami — in the AFC, TBA (CBS) Jackson, STL 257 1042 4.05 46 4 At New York Hickson, POR 146 262 .557 BCS title game. NFC, TBA (FOX) Bradshaw, NYG 221 1015 4.59 37 6 in south Florida without Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 James, MIA 285 520 .548 Pro Bowl McCoy, PHL 200 840 4.20 34 2 apology. But in the days leading up Fight Hunger Bowl Bosh, MIA 181 333 .544 Sunday, Jan. 27 Griffin III, WAS 120 815 6.79 76t 7 to the game, the Seminoles At San Francisco Griffin, LAC 225 416 .541 “There are a lot of angry At Honolulu Receivers Arizona State 62, Navy 28 Rebounds people out there,” NIU offen- said all the right things about AFC vs. NFC, 7 p.m. (NBC) No Yds Avg LG TD Alamo Bowl G OFF DEF TOT AVG Northern Illinois. Super Bowl Johnson, DET 122 1964 16.1 53 5 sive coordinator Bob Cole At San Antonio Varejao, CLE 25 138 223 361 14.4 Sunday, Feb. 3 Marshall, CHI 118 1508 12.8 56 11 said. “But there are probably “We’re not going to under- Texas 31, Oregon State 27 At New Orleans Randolph, MEM 27 127 208 335 12.4 Witten, DAL 110 1039 9.4 36 3 120 of us in the hotel that are estimate anybody,” receiver Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6 p.m. Howard, LAL 30 111 244 355 11.8 Gonzalez, ATL 93 930 10.0 25 8 At Tempe, Ariz. (CBS) Asik, HOU 30 95 254 349 11.6 really happy about the whole Rodney Smith said. “Every- Bryant, DAL 92 1382 15.0 85t 12 Michigan State 17, TCU 16 Hickson, POR 28 116 193 309 11.0 deal. We don’t really care body is trying to say NIU White, ATL 92 1351 14.7 59 7 Monday, Dec. 31 NFL final standings Lee, GOL 31 94 247 341 11.0 Cruz, NYG 86 1092 12.7 80t 10 what everybody else thinks.” doesn’t deserve to be here, Music City Bowl AFC Noah, CHI 28 102 194 296 10.6 Crabtree, SNF 85 1105 13.0 49t 9 The bowl berth meant 17 but as a team we’re saying At Nashville, Tenn. East Chandler, NYK 30 128 179 307 10.2 Graham, NOR 85 982 11.6 46 9 they’re here for a reason. W L T Pct PF PA Faried, DEN 32 130 194 324 10.1 Huskies would see the ocean Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. N.C. State (7-5), late Colston, NOR 83 1154 13.9 60 10 y-New England 12 4 0 .750 557 331 Jefferson, UTA 31 66 245 311 10.0 for the first time. One story We’re going to treat them like Sun Bowl Scoring Miami 7 9 0 .438 288 317 Assists they’re the No. 1-ranked At El Paso, Texas Touchdowns about the team used the N.Y. Jets 6 10 0 .375 281 375 GASTAVG Georgia Tech (6-7) vs. Southern Cal (7-5), TD Rush Rec Ret Pts phrase “bowl bumpkins.” team in the nation.” Buffalo 6 10 0 .375 344 435 Rondo, BOS 26 302 11.6 Jones, GBY 14 0 14 0 84 They’re No. 1 in DeKalb, late South Paul, LAC 31 292 9.4 “We laugh at it, whatever Peterson, MIN 13 12 1 0 80 Liberty Bowl W L T Pct PF PA Holiday, PHL 27 240 8.9 that’s supposed to mean,” anyway, especially in the Morris, WAS 13 13 0 0 78 At Memphis, Tenn. y-Houston 12 4 0 .750 416 331 Vasquez, NOR 30 264 8.8 linebacker Tyrone Clark said. wake of their Orange Bowl D. Bryant, DAL 12 0 12 0 74 Iowa State (6-6) vs. Tulsa (10-3), late x-Indianapolis 11 5 0 .688 357 387 Westbrook, OKC 29 251 8.7 M. Lynch, SEA 12 11 1 0 72 “We take this as an amazing berth. Chick-fil-A Bowl Tennessee 6 10 0 .375 330 471 Williams, Bro 29 225 7.8 Do. Martin, TAM 12 11 1 0 72 opportunity for the MAC, the “They’ve got signs all over Jacksonville 2 14 0 .125 255 444 Calderon, TOR 31 236 7.6 At Atlanta B. Marshall, CHI 11 0 11 0 66 North Parker, SAN 30 220 7.3 school and the players.” the place in the street back LSU (10-2) vs. Clemson (10-2), late M. Turner, ATL 11 10 1 0 66 W L T Pct PF PA Lawson, DEN 32 221 6.9 Actually, success is nothing home — ‘Go Huskies’ and Tuesday, Jan. 1 Colston, NOR 10 0 10 0 60 y-Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 398 344 Nelson, ORL 22 151 6.9 ‘Good Luck in the Orange Heart of Dallas Bowl Cruz, NYG 10 0 10 0 60 new to the Huskies, who are x-Cincinnati 10 6 0 .625 391 320 playing in a bowl for the fifth Bowl,’” Cole said. “For what At Dallas Pittsburgh 8 8 0 .500 336 314 Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5), Noon Cleveland 5 11 0 .313 302 368 consecutive season. Since it has done for our commu- (ESPNU) West October 2011 they have the nity, our players, our school, Gator Bowl W L T Pct PF PA Baseball calendar best record in the country at it has been unbelievable.” At Jacksonville, Fla. AP Top 25 y-Denver 13 3 0 .813 481 289 Jan. 9 — Hall of Fame voting announced. 21-1. DeKalb is located an hour Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9- San Diego 7 9 0 .438 350 350 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ Jan. 9-10 — Owners meeting, Paradise Valley, 3), Noon (ESPN2) Oakland 4 12 0 .250 290 443 They’ve won 12 games in a west of Chicago, on the banks college basketball poll, with first-place votes in Ariz. Capital One Bowl Kansas City 2 14 0 .125 211 425 row, matching Ohio State and of the Kishwaukee River, in parentheses, records through Dec. 30, total Jan. 15 — Salary arbitration filing. At Orlando, Fla. NFC points based on 25 points for a first-place vote Jan. 18 — Salary arbitration figures exchanged. Notre Dame for the longest Rand McNally grid C-10. A Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3), 1 p.m. East through one point for a 25th-place vote and last Feb. 1-21 — Salary arbitration hearings, active winning streak. Quar- good crowd at Huskies Sta- (ABC) W L T Pct PF PA week’s ranking: Phoenix. Outback Bowl y-Washington 10 6 0 .625 436 388 terback Jordan Lynch leads dium is 18,000, and the town’s Record Pts Prv Feb. 12 — Mandatory reporting date for players At Tampa, Fla. N.Y. Giants 9 7 0 .563 429 344 the nation in rushing and population of 45,000 would 1. Duke (63) 12-0 1,623 1 participating in the World Baseball Classic in Asia. South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (8-4), 1 Dallas 8 8 0 .500 376 400 2. Michigan (2) 13-0 1,547 2 total offense, and he finished barely fill half of the Orange Philadelphia 4 12 0 .250 280 444 Mandatory reporting date for all other pitchers and p.m. (ESPN) 3. Arizona 12-0 1,474 3 Bowl’s seats. South catchers participating in the WBC. Voluntary re- seventh in the Heisman Tro- Rose Bowl 4. Louisville 12-1 1,434 4 W L T Pct PF PA porting date for pitchers and catchers not partici- phy voting. “In DeKalb you’ve got your At Pasadena, Calif. 5. Indiana 12-1 1,378 5 Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5), 5 p.m. y-Atlanta 13 3 0 .813 419 299 pating in the WBC. But the Huskies barely local cornfields,” linebacker 6. Kansas 11-1 1,313 6 (ESPN) Carolina 7 9 0 .438 357 363 Feb. 15 — Mandatory reporting date for WBC 7. Syracuse 11-1 1,197 9 beat Army, Toledo and Clark said. “We’ve got a lot of Orange Bowl New Orleans 7 9 0 .438 461 454 players not participating in Asia. Voluntary report- 8. Ohio St. 10-2 1,079 10 Kansas. They lost to Iowa, space there. And you’ve got At Miami Tampa Bay 7 9 0 .438 389 394 ing date for position players not participating in 9. Minnesota 12-1 978 11 Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Florida State (11- North the WBC. which won only three other your daily wind. It’s just a 2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) W L T Pct PF PA 10. Gonzaga 12-1 946 13 Feb. 20 — Mandatory reporting date for players games. They’ve never beaten small town with a nice-size Wednesday, Jan. 2 y-Green Bay 11 5 0 .688 433 336 11. Illinois 13-1 929 12 not participating in the WBC. university — and a select 12. Missouri 10-2 912 7 an opponent ranked higher Sugar Bowl x-Minnesota 10 6 0 .625 379 348 March 2-11 — Teams may renew contracts of than 15th. number of people.” At New Orleans Chicago 10 6 0 .625 375 277 13. Florida 9-2 810 14 unsigned players. Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2), 8:30 p.m. Detroit 4 12 0 .250 372 437 14. Cincinnati 12-1 761 8 March 2-19 — World Baseball Classic. At a news conference Mon- Added teammate Sean (ESPN) West 15. Georgetown 10-1 718 15 March 13 — Last day to place a player on un- day for the head coaches, Progar: “There’s not too Thursday, Jan. 3 W L T Pct PF PA 16. Creighton 12-1 629 16 conditional release waivers and pay 30 days ter- Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher much to do but play football.” Fiesta Bowl y-San Francisco 11 4 1 .719 397 273 17. Butler 10-2 591 18 mination pay instead of 45 days. agreed to pose with the Or- That’s what the small-town At Glendale, Ariz. x-Seattle 11 5 0 .688 412 245 18. Michigan St. 11-2 447 19 March 27 — Last day to request unconditional Kansas State (11-1) vs. Oregon (11-1), 8:30 St. Louis 7 8 1 .469 299 348 19. San Diego St. 11-2 437 17 release waivers on a player without having to pay ange Bowl trophy. Northern Huskies will do Tuesday on p.m. (ESPN) Arizona 5 11 0 .313 250 357 20. New Mexico 13-1 389 — his full 2013 salary. Illinois’ Rod Carey declined, their biggest stage ever. Page B4 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013

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Kanye West, SO YOU KNOW Kim Kardashian  Because of early expecting child deadlines, Monday ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. lottery numbers are — A kid for Kimye: not in today’s paper. Kanye West and Kim Kar- dashian are expecting SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 their first child. Fantasy 5: 7 – 16 – 19 – 27 – 33 The rapper announced 5-of-5 2 winners $96,530.59 at a con- 4-of-5 265 $117.50 cert Sun- 3-of-5 8,457 $10 day night that his INSIDE THE NUMBERS girlfriend is preg- ■ To verify the accuracy nant. Kar- of winning lottery num- dashian bers, players should was in the double-check the num- Kim crowd at bers printed above with Kardashian Revel Re- numbers officially sort’s posted by the Florida Ovation Hall with her Lottery. Go to mother, Kris Jenner, and www.flalottery.com, or West’s call 850-487-7777. mentor and best Associated Press friend, This year was led by a pair of superhero sagas, Disney’s “The Avengers,” below, with $623 million domestically Today in Jay-Z. and $1.5 billion worldwide and the Warner Bros. Batman finale “The Dark Knight Rises,” above, with $448 million HISTORY West told domestically and $1.1 billion worldwide. the crowd Today’s Highlight: of more On Jan. 1, 1863, President than 5,000 Abraham Lincoln signed and in song Ticket rush: Film fans hand Kanye issued the Emancipation West form: “Now you Proclamation, declaring that having my baby.” slaves in rebel states shall be The crowd roared. And Hollywood record cash “forever free.” so did people on the On this date: Internet. Associated Press In 1785, The Daily Univer- The news instantly sal Register — which later went viral on Twitter and LOS ANGELES — The big deal became the Times of London Facebook, with thousands for Hollywood is not the record — published its first issue. posting and commenting $10.8 billion that studios took in do- In 1892, the Ellis Island Im- on the expecting couple. mestically in 2012. It’s the fact that migrant Station in New York Most of the Kardashian the number of tickets sold went up formally opened. clan also tweeted about for the first time in three years. In 1913, the U.S. Parcel Post the news, including Thanks to inflation, revenue gen- system went into operation. Kim’s sisters. Kourtney erally rises in Hollywood as admis- In 1942, 26 countries, in- Kardashian wrote: “An- sion prices climb each year. The cluding the United States, other angel to welcome to real story is told in tickets, whose signed the Declaration of the our family. Overwhelmed sales have been on a general de- United Nations, pledging “not with excitement!” cline for a decade, bottoming out in to make a separate armistice West, 35, also told con- 2011 at 1.29 billion, their lowest or peace” with members of certgoers to congratulate level since 1995. his “baby mom” and that the Axis. The industry rebounded this In 1953, country singer this was the “most amaz- year, with ticket sales projected to Hank Williams Sr., 29, was ing thing.” rise 5.6 percent to 1.36 billion by Representatives for Dec. 31, according to box-office discovered dead in the back West and Kardashian, 32, tracker Hollywood.com. That’s still seat of his car during a stop didn’t immediately re- well below the modern peak of 1.6 in Oak Hill, W.Va., while he spond to emails about the billion tickets sold in 2002, but in an was being driven to a concert pregnancy. age of cozy home theater setups and date in Canton, Ohio. The rapper and reality endless entertainment gadgets, stu- In 1959, Fidel Castro and TV star went public in dio executives consider it a triumph other portable devices also offer porary. Ticket sales went on a tear his revolutionaries overthrew March. that they were able to put more easy options to tramping out to a for most of the fall. Cuban leader Fulgencio Kardashian married butts in cinema seats this year than movie theater. While domestic revenues inch Batista, who fled to the NBA player Kris last. It’s all been a continual drain upward most years largely because Dominican Republic. Humphries in August “It is a victory, ultimately,” said on cinema business, and cynics of inflation, the real growth areas In 1962, The Beatles (with 2011 and their divorce is Don Harris, head of distribution at repeatedly predict the eventual have been overseas, where more Pete Best) auditioned for not finalized. Paramount Pictures. “If we deliver demise of movie theaters. Yet and more fans are eager for the Decca Records, which opted the product as an industry that peo- Hollywood fights back with new next Hollywood blockbuster. to sign Brian Poole and the Lady Gaga’s anti- ple want, they will want to get out technology of its own, from digital Rentrak, which compiles interna- Tremeloes instead. bullying effort there. Even though you can sit at 3-D to booming surround-sound tional box office data, expects In 1983, the current ver- home and watch something on your to the clarity of images projected 2012’s foreign gross to be about $23 sion of the Internet came into billion, 3 percent higher than in taps Yale expert large screen in high-def, people at high-frame rates, which is being as the Internet protocol being tested now with “The Lord 2011. No data was yet available on NEW HAVEN, Conn. — want to get out.” suite, commonly known as Domestic revenue should finish of the Rings” prelude “The Hob- the number of tickets sold overseas Lady Gaga has enlisted a TCP/IP, became the manda- Yale University psycholo- up nearly 6 percent from 2011’s bit: An Unexpected Journey,” this past year. $10.2 billion and top Hollywood’s shown in select theaters at 48 International business generally tory standard. gist in her campaign to In 1984, the breakup of end bullying. previous high of $10.6 billion set in frames a second, double the stan- used to account for less than half of 2009. dard speed. a studio film’s overall receipts. AT&T took place as the Marc Brackett, a re- telecommunications giant search scientist, is one of The year was led by a pair of su- For all of the annoyances of the- Films now often do two or even perhero sagas, Disney’s “The aters — parking, pricy concessions, three times as much business over- was divested of its 22 Bell seven scholars named to System companies under the advisory board of the Avengers” with $623 million do- sitting next to strangers texting on seas as they do domestically. Some terms of an antitrust agree- singer’s Born This Way mestically and $1.5 billion world- their iPhones — cinemas still offer movies that were duds with U.S. au- Foundation. wide and the Warner Bros. Batman the biggest and best way to see a diences, such as “Battleship” and ment. The New Haven Regis- finale “The Dark Knight Rises” movie. “John Carter,” can wind up being In 1993, Czechoslovakia ter reported Brackett has with $448 million domestically and “Every home has a kitchen, but $200 million hits with overseas peacefully split into two new been working on an anti- $1.1 billion worldwide. Sony’s you can’t get into a good restaurant crowds. countries, the Czech Repub- bullying project with James Bond adventure “Skyfall” is on Saturday night,” said Dan Fell- Whether finishing a good year or lic and Slovakia. Facebook. This spring closing in on the $1 billion mark man, head of distribution for a bad one, Hollywood executives al- In 1994, the North Ameri- he’ll head up a new cen- globally, and the list of action and Warner Bros. “People want to es- ways look ahead to better days, in- can Free Trade Agreement ter at Yale devoted to family-film blockbusters includes cape. That’s the nature of society. sisting that the next crop of went into effect. teaching emotional intel- “The Hunger Games,” “The Twi- The adult population just is not blockbusters will be bigger than Ten years ago: More than ligence in schools and light Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part going to sit home seven days a week, ever. The same goes this time as stu- two dozen surgeons in West other organizations. Two,” “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” even though they have technology dio bosses hype their 2013 lineup, Virginia stopped performing in their home that’s certainly an im- which includes the latest “Iron Brackett, who is deputy “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most elective surgeries to protest provement over what it was 10 Man,” “Star Trek,” “Hunger director of Yale’s Health, Wanted,” “The Amazing Spider- the high cost of malpractice Man” and “Brave.” years ago. People want to get out of Games” and “Thor” installments, Emotion and Behavior insurance. (They returned to Before television, movies were the house, and no matter what they the Superman tale “Man of Steel” Laboratory, said under- work two weeks later when standing how to recog- the biggest thing going, with ticket throw in the face of theatrical exhi- and the second chapter in “The sales estimated as high as 4 billion a bition, it continues to perform at a Hobbit” trilogy. they were convinced that the nize and regulate governor and the legislature emotion makes a big im- year domestically in the 1930s and strong level.” Twelve months from now, they ’40s. Even real-life violence at the hope to be talking about another would address their con- pact on the workplace, cerns.) family life and school. It’s Movie-going eroded steadily movie theater didn’t turn audiences revenue record topping this year’s Five years ago: New no- particularly relevant in through the 1970s as people stayed away. Some moviegoers thought $10.8 billion. curbing bullying. home with their small screens. The twice about heading to the cinema “I’ve been saying we’re going to smoking rules went into ef- Brackett said emotions rise of videotape in the 1980s fur- after a gunman killed 12 people and hit that $11 billion level for about fect in France, prohibiting play a role in memories, ther cut into business, followed by injured 58 at a screening of “The three years now,” said Paul Der- people from lighting up in relationships, decision- DVDs in the ’90s and big, cheap flat- Dark Knight Rises” in Colorado last garabedian, a box-office analyst for cafes, bars and restaurants. making and health. screen TVs in recent years. Today’s summer, but if there was any lull in Hollywood.com. “Next year I think One year ago: A Mount —From wire reports video games, mobile phones and attendance, it was slight and tem- is the year we actually do it.” Rainier National Park ranger, Margaret Anderson, was shot and killed by the driver of a Today’s HOROSCOPE car that blew through a Birthday — What you’ve learned from experience can be much at present, but a good performance will really count. ready for this person’s guile and will easily circumvent his checkpoint. (Searchers later effectively used to your advantage in the year ahead, if You’ll have little to fear if your efforts and industry live up to or her schemes. found the body of the man, you’re brave and canny. Knowledge has much power, as your promises. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Arousing the spirit of coopera- 24-year-old Benjamin Colton you’ll be able to prove. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — If a wily antagonist tries to tion in others is something you do best when you’re fully Barnes, in a snowy creek.) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Should you find yourself pull something cute over you in front of your friends today, engaged. Don’t hesitate to go after the support of some en- Today’s Birthdays: Former involved in an incident where you’re tempted to respond to let this person know immediately that you’re onto what s/he thusiastic allies if you need it. Sen. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., is pettiness with the same, do your best to rise above tempta- is trying to do. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — When you are motivated by 91. Actor Frank Langella is 75. tion and instead act responsibly. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Opportunities could be lurk- unselfishness, any arrangement you take on is likely to turn Rock singer-musician Country Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — By sizing up business situ- ing in unexpected places. 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000DMNW C2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 HEALTH & LIFE CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Health NOTES ■ Gulfcoast North Area ■ The Citrus Alliance HEALTH NOTE GUIDELINES Catholic Church, 550 U.S. 41 4 p.m. the second Tuesday Health Education Center is Against Adult Abuse (C4A) S., Inverness, 11 a.m. first monthly at Citrus County Health partnering with Robert Bois- monthly meeting is at 9:30 a.m.  Support group information will list monthly meetings Tuesday monthly. Call Anne Department, 3700 Sovereign soneault Oncology Institute the second Wednesday first, as space is available, then weekly meetings. Black at 352-527-4600. Path, Lecanto. Open to all af- (RBOI), Citrus County Health monthly at HPH Hospice, 3545  It is the responsibility of each organization to inform ■ BROOKSVILLE — fected by HIV. Persons attend- Department and the First N. Lecanto Highway, Beverly the Chronicle about changes to existing listings. Women’s breast cancer sup- ing remain confidential, testing United Methodist Church of Ho- Hills.  port group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. the will be anonymous. Reserva- To submit information about upcoming seminars, tion not required. Call 352-527- mosassa to provide free six- For information, call Judy health-related events open to the public or support first Tuesday monthly at Florida week tobacco dependence Stauffer at 352-303-2620. Your group meetings, email newsdesk@chronicleonline Cancer Institute-New Hope 0068, ext. 281, if you have any classes in Inverness, Lecanto help is needed to protect our .com attn: Health Notes; fax 352-563-5660 or write Center at 7154 Medical Center questions. and Homosassa. Classes are vulnerable against abuse, neg- to: Health Notes c/o Citrus County Chronicle, 1624 N. Drive, Spring Hill. ■ Bereaved Parents of the available during the day and in lect and exploitation. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429. Call Tambra Randazzo, R.T., USA (BP/USA) grief support the evening beginning in Janu- ■ at 352-592-8128. group for parents and grand- Partners for a Sub-  Information relating to professional training or ary. Anyone interested in quit- stance-Free Citrus Inc. will seminars attended by those in the health care ■ SPRING HILL — Care- parents who have experienced ting tobacco can participate and meet the second Thursday industries are considered business briefs, and would giver Support Group, 4:30 to the death of a child, 7 p.m. the will be provided with a free and monthly in the basement of the appear in the Business Digest listings of Sunday’s 5:30 p.m. the first Wednesday second Wednesday monthly at optional supply of nicotine re- Citrus County School Board of- Business section. monthly, at the Florida Cancer the First Presbyterian Church, placement therapy (NRT) in- 1501 S.E. U.S. 19 in Crystal fice in Inverness, 1007 W. Main  To submit story ideas for feature sections, call 362- Institute-New Hope’s Spring Hill cluding patches, gum or St. Use the elevator to go to the 563-5660. Be prepared to leave a detailed message Center, 10441 Quality Drive, River. Call Bernadette Pas- lozenges. This program is basement. with your name, phone number and the address of the Suite 203 in the Medical Arts salacqua at 352-746-4664 or funded by the Florida Depart- ● 8 to 9 a.m. board meeting. news event. Building next to Spring Hill Hos- visit www.bereavedparents ment of Health. To register and ● 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. coffee,  pital. Call Pamela McGee, facil- usa.org. Approval for story ideas must be granted by the ■ find out more, call 813-929- doughnuts, networking. Chronicle’s editors before a reporter is assigned. itator, at 352-688-7744. Look Good ... Feel 1000 or visit www.gnahec.org. ● 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. mem- ■ Alzheimer’s caregiver Better, a free two-hour session  The Chronicle reserves the right to edit submissions. ■ LifeSouth Community bership meeting. support group by Alzheimer’s for women undergoing radiation Blood Centers: Donors in Jan- For information, call the office  Publication of submitted information or photos on Family Organization, 2:30 p.m. or chemotherapy, at 3 p.m. the uary will be entered in a draw- at 352-389-0472 or email specific dates or pages cannot be guaranteed. the first Thursday monthly at second Wednesday monthly at ing to win an iPad mini. To find substancefree.citrus@yahoo. Superior Residences of the Cancer & Blood Disease a donor center or a blood drive com. Lecanto, 4865 W. Gulf-to-Lake Center, Lecanto, and 3 p.m. the near you, call 352-527-3061. ■ Citrus Memorial Health starting IVs, intubations (placing The goal of the Volunteer Highway. RSVP if you require fourth Wednesday monthly at Donors must be at least 17, or System will host a free smok- a breathing tube), defibrilla- Department is to provide com- respite. Call Debbie Selsavage the Robert Boissoneault Oncol- 16 with parental permission, ing cessation class from 5 to tions, reading heart rhythms petent and confident volun- at 352-746-5483. ogy Institute, Lecanto. Call weigh a minimum of 110 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in the and doing a full “code” on a teers. All volunteers are ■ Families Against Multiple Joann Brown at 352-341-7741 pounds and be in good health auditorium on the main hospital SIMMAN mannequin. In the required to attend core Volun- Sclerosis Support Group, or the American Cancer Society to be eligible to donate. A photo campus. final session, participants will teer Training Orientation and 11 a.m. the first Saturday at 800-395-5665 to register. ID is required. “Tools to Quit” is an intense take care of a simulated patient ongoing in-service trainings monthly at Sandy Oaks RV Re- ■ SPRING HILL — Spinal The Lecanto branch office is two-hour seminar in which par- in a mock patient care scenario throughout the year. sort, 6760 N. Lecanto Highway, Cord Injury support group, 5 at 1241 S. Lecanto Highway ticipants receive information on and have the opportunity to ride Call Volunteer Director Cathi Beverly Hills, for families, p.m. second Thursday monthly (County Road 491), open from how to select and prepare for along with paramedics and Thompson at 352-527-2020. friends and anyone affected by in the gym at HealthSouth Re- 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays their own quit date. A trained EMTs and go on actual Visit Hospice of Citrus County MS. Call 352-422-5868. habilitation Hospital. Call Dee (7 p.m. Wednesdays), Tobacco Cessation Specialist emergencies. on Facebook or at www. ■ BROOKSVILLE — “Man Hardee at 352-592-7237. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays guides participants as they The Nature Coast EMS Citi- hospiceofcitrus.org. to Man” prostate cancer sup- ■ NEW PORT RICHEY — and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. identify triggers and withdrawal zens Academy is free and ■ Florida Department of port group, 6 to 7 p.m. the first Community Chatterboxes The Inverness branch is at symptoms, and brainstorms meets from 6 to 9 p.m. every Elder Affairs SHINE program Monday monthly at the Florida support group to assist individu- 301 W. Main St., open from ways to cope with them. Free Tuesday for eight weeks. Call offers free and unbiased infor- Cancer Institute-New Hope’s als suffering from communica- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- nicotine replacement therapy 352-249-4700 to register. mation and assistance for all Brooksville Center, 7154 Med- tion deficits (i.e., aphasia, days, (6:30 p.m. Wednesdays), including patches, gum and ■ HPH Hospice, Healing your health insurance issues. In ical Center Drive. Call Mary apraxia, dysarthria, etc.) as a 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays lozenges will also be provided. People’s Hearts, two-day new Citrus County, there are four lo- Capo at 352-596-1926. result of a cerebral vascular ac- and closed Sundays. Refreshments and educa- volunteer orientation from 9 cations ready to serve your ■ Grandparents Raising cident or other neurological dis- Visit www.lifesouth.org. tional materials will be available a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. needs. For an appointment at Grandchildren Support orders, 3 to 4 p.m. every other ● 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, during the seminar. Seating is 30, and Friday, Feb. 1, at the any center, call 352-527-5956. Group, 10 a.m. to noon the first Thursday at Community Hospi- Jan. 1, Walmart Supercenter, limited; register online at HPH Team offices, 3545 N. Leave your name, telephone Monday monthly at the Citrus tal, 5637 Marine Parkway, New South Sunocast Boulevard, www.citrusmh.com/events or Lecanto Highway in the Winn- number and a short message. County Resource Center, 2804 Port Richey, FL 34652. Care- Homosassa. call 352-560-6266 to reserve a Dixie shopping plaza in Beverly A SHINE counselor will return W Marc Knighton Court in givers and spouses are encour- ● 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes- seat. Hills. the call. Lecanto. Pam Hall from Kids aged to attend. day, Jan. 2, Seven Rivers Re- ■ Free eight-week “Grief’s HPH staff believe if you want ● Citrus County Resource Central Inc. will facilitate the Call 727-845-0757. gional Medical Center, North Journey” workshop from 10:30 to do more with your own life, Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton meeting. ■ Emotions Anonymous Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal a.m. to noon Wednesdays be- there is no volunteer opportu- Court, Lecanto. Call Pam at 352-387-3540. 12-step support group, noon River. ginning Jan. 30 for those who nity more rewarding than work- ● First United Methodist ■ OCALA — The the second and fourth Thurs- ● 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs- have experienced the death of ing with hospice. Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw St., Alzheimer’s and Memory Dis- days monthly at Central Ridge day, Jan. 3, Walmart Super- a loved one, hosted by Paul Qualifications needed: Car- Homosassa. orders support group of Ocala, Library, Forest Ridge Boulevard center, West Gulf-to-Lake Winstead, licensed mental ing heart, positive attitude, extra ● St Anne’s Episcopal 3 to 5 p.m. the first Monday and Roosevelt, in Beverly Hills. Highway, Inverness. health counselor and grief love to share and a big smile Church, 9870 W. Fort Island monthly at the Medical Office Call Meg at 352-527-2443. ● 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, counselor with the Citrus team that appears on demand. Trail, Crystal River. Building at West Marion Com- ■ Friends of the Blind, 9 Jan. 4, Big Lots, Southeast of HPH Hospice, at the First RSVP or receive information by ● Inverness Library, 1511 munity Hospital, 4600 S.W. a.m. to noon the second Friday U.S. 19 - Crystal River. United Methodist Church of calling Debi Shields, volunteer Druid Road, Inverness. 46th Court, second-floor Com- monthly. Call Butch Shultz at ● 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, Homosassa. coordinator, at 352-527-4600. ■ Snyder Pharmacy, 102 E. munity Room. 352-344-2693 for location. Archangel Michael Greek Or- The experience of grieving ■ Monthly diabetes self- Highland Blvd., Inverness, of- Call 352-401-1453. ■ Women’s Breast Cancer thodox Church, West Gulf-to- and mourning the death of a management education fers a drug Take-Back pro- ■ Citrus Abuse Shelter As- Support Group, 11:30 a.m. the Lake Highway, Lecanto. loved one may be the most pro- classes by Citrus Memorial Di- gram to help patients safely sociation (CASA), 1100 Turner second Friday monthly, Robert ● 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, found and intense emotional abetes Center at Citrus Memo- dispose of medicines that may Camp Road, Inverness, hosts a Boissoneault Oncology Institute Jan. 5, Walmart Supercenter, experience we have. Each indi- rial Healthcare Center, be dangerous to others and to volunteer meeting at 10:30 a.m. in the Allen Ridge Medical Cen- West Gulf-to-Lake Highway. vidual experiences grief differ- Sugarmill Woods. These the environment. Patients of the second Tuesday monthly, ter, County Road 491, Lecanto. Inverness. ently, but we can often identify classes, taught by a registered any pharmacy may bring in un- September to May. Call 352- Light lunch served. Call Judy ● 8:30 a.m. to noon Satur- with those who have also expe- dietitian and certified diabetes used or expired drugs in their 344-8111. Bonard at 352-527-4389. day, Jan. 5, Arbor Lakes Com- rienced the death of a loved educator, offer an opportunity original stock containers for free ■ HIV support group, 3 to See GROUPS/ Page C3 munity, Lake Vista Trail, one and not feel so alone. This for those living with diabetes to disposal. For information, call Hernando. educational and supportive learn about the importance of 352-341-1212. ● 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, course shows grief as a physical activity, meal planning Jan. 6, Walmart Supercenter, process in which the timing, in- and medication. Topics include Support GROUPS South Sunocast Boulevard, tensity and order of each per- blood glucose monitoring, prob- Homosassa. son’s experiences are unique. lem solving, coping and reduc- NOTE: The holidays may ing the risk for diabetes-related ● 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Pre-registration is required. For cause some groups to cancel Jan. 7, Cypress Creek Acad- information, call Winstead at complications. meetings. Call ahead if unsure. Accepting New Patients emy, West Woodland Ridge 352-527-4600. To register for a class or to ■ Alzheimer’s Association- 2222 Highway 44 W., Inverness Drive, Lecanto. HPH “Healing People’s schedule a one-on-one ap- Florida Gulf Coast Chapter sup- Call for an Appointment pointment, call 352-341-6110. A ● 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tues- Hearts in Citrus County” offers port group: are attended by 352-860-0633 day, Jan. 8, Withlacoochee care, comfort and support for physician referral is required. caregivers of loved ones with [email protected] ■ River Electric Co-Op, Crystal community members. Visit Hospice of Citrus dementia or Alzheimer’s Dis- HPH-Hospice.org. County Inc. offers a wide vari- ease. The support group pro- Dr. Pablo Figueroa River. Se Habla Español ■ ety of volunteer opportunities vides the caregivers an ■ CRYSTAL RIVER — Nature Coast EMS Citi- Serving Citrus County Since 1993 Seven Rivers Regional Medical zens Academy will begin Jan. for individuals of all ages who opportunity to reduce their iso- WE ACCEPT Center continues the “Know 29, a hands-on opportunity for are committed to the hospice lation and receive support and • Medicare • Aetna Your Stats” prostate cancer community members to see philosophy and wish to make a knowledge from other care- and learn what Nature Coast positive impact on the lives of givers. It helps to share experi- • Humana awareness campaign this • United Healthcare month with daily health tips EMS Paramedics and EMTs do people. ences, increase feelings of • Coventry • Medicare available at every day. The Homosassa Too Thrift & self-worth, decrease a sense of • Blue Cross/ Blue Shield facebook.com/srrmc, and is Graduates learn skills they Gift Shoppe is currently seeking isolation, learn from others in • Cigna • Universal • And Other Major Insurances scheduling appointments for a can use in actual emergencies, those who have an interest in your situation, learn about com- free prostate cancer screening because the academy is fo- sorting, distributing or operating munity resources, and receive Jan. 30. cused on hands-on training, a cash register. Volunteers are encouragement from other The prostate cancer screen- showing and teaching the skills also needed at Herry’s Café. caregivers. All support groups ing is available to men older that an EMS crew may use. Both are at 8471 W. Periwinkle are free of charge to care- “Caring is my Profession” 000DN96 than 40 who have not received Participants will get to practice Lane, Suite C., Homosassa. givers.Our Lady of Fatima a PSA test since January 2012. Call 352-795-1234 for more information. 000DLQH ■ Flu shot clinics are of- Our Goal Is A fered by B&W Rexall Drugs in Inverness. Call Donna Steven- son at 352-726-1555. Healthier You ■ Nature Coast EMS offer flu shots for $28; however, the flu shot is free with valid New Patients & Walk-Ins Medicare Part B, and many Are Always Welcome other insurance providers are Humana, Freedom, Medicare, United Health Care assignment accepted also accepted. Flu shots are available 8 a.m. B.K. Patel, M.D . H. Khan, M.D. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri- Internal Medicine Board Certified Family Pactice day, (except holidays), at the Nature Coast EMS administra- • Geriatrics tion office on Homosassa Trail • Family & General Medicine at Country Hill Drive in Lecanto. • Internal Medicine If your organization, busi- • Intensive Care (Hospital) ness, ALF or other group would • Long-Term Care (Nursing Home) like to schedule a flu clinic at your location, call Jane Bedford Active Staff at both Seven Rivers at 352-249-4751 or email & Citrus Memorial Hospitals [email protected]. ■ The George A. Dame Primary Community Health Center Board Meetings are at 3 p.m. Medical Care Centers the first Wednesday monthly at Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm, Saturday by appt. only 8:00am-11:00am the Citrus County Health De- Beverly Hills Inverness Homosassa partment, 3700 W. Sovereign 3775 N. Lecanto Hwy. 308 S. Line Ave. 4363 S. Suncoast Blvd. Path, Lecanto, in the first floor Beverly Hills Inverness Homosassa Springs conference room. (352) 746-0600 (352) 344-5511 (352) 503-2011 000DML4 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE HEALTH & LIFE TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 C3 Epilepsy drug treats partial-onset seizures

I heard a new drug was ap- brain that are stimulated by the clude dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, mon neurological disorders affecting proved to treat epilepsy. chemical glutamate. Glutamate is the irritability, falls, nausea, abnormal 2.2 million people in the United Q:What can you tell me of it? main excitatory neurotransmitter in movements, balance disorder, vertigo States. About 60 percent of people A: The FDA recently (2012) ap- the brain and it is thought to be in- and weight gain. However, other seri- with epilepsy have partial seizures. proved Fycompa (perampanel) for the volved in a number of neurological ous mental problems can occur in In about 25 percent to 30 percent of treatment of partial-onset seizures in disorders caused by overexcitation of some patients. patients with epilepsy, seizures can- patients with epilepsy. nerve cells in the brain. Partial seizures are the most com- not be controlled with treatment. Some people with epilepsy do not During clinical studies involving mon type of seizure seen in people ———■——— achieve good seizure control with approximately 1,500 patients with with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a medical current treatments, and Fycompa of- partial-onset seizures, Fycompa condition that produces seizures af- Richard P. Hoffmann, Pharm.D., has Richard Hoffmann fers a new treatment option because helped to significantly reduce the fre- fecting a variety of mental and physi- been a pharmacist for more than ASK THE it works in a different way than other quency of seizures. cal functions. 40 years. Send questions to him at 2960 E. Coventry Court, Hernando, PHARMACIST anti-epileptic drugs. The most common side effects of According to the Institute of Medi- Fycompa blocks receptors in the Fycompa reported by patients in- cine, epilepsy is one of the most com- FL 34442.

dedicated to providing accu- SPEAKERS AVAILABLE Church, 9870 W. Fort Island 352-527-2443. Free and open GROUPS rate, timely information and Trail, Crystal River, in the parish to the public. support to people affected by ■ hall library. Call Peg at 410- ■ Continued from Page C2 Seven Rivers Regional Speakers Bureau brings cus- DUNNELLON — Grief osteoporosis. Call Laura Hen- tomized programs to clubs, churches and other com- 903-7740. support group, 6 p.m. Thurs- derson at 352-341-4778 or munity organizations. Contact Amy Kingery at ■ Food Addicts in Recov- days at the First Baptist Church ■ Epilepsy support group email TheBoneZone2010@ 352-795-8344 or [email protected]. ery Anonymous (FA) is a free of Dunnellon, 20831 Powell at the Lakes Region Library, In- yahoo.com. ■ The Alzheimer’s Family Organization has speakers 12-step recovery program for Road. Call the church at 352- verness. Call Lili Jane at 352- ■ Nature Coast Multiple available for your organization or club. This presenta- anyone suffering from food ob- 489-2730. 344-8765. Myeloma Support Group, 6 tion will include basic Alzheimer’s information and the session, overeating, undereat- ■ Narcotics Anonymous: ■ Mended Hearts of Citrus p.m. the third Wednesday services and programs that the organization offers to ing or bulimia. For details or a ● Easy Does It, 8 p.m. Mon- County, for individuals who monthly at the Oak Hill Hospital the Central Florida community. Call 888-496-8004 or list of meetings, call 352-270- day and Saturday, Lions Den, have or had cardiovascular dis- Partner’s Club (formerly Spring 727-848-8888. 8534 or visit U.S. 41, Floral City. ease, as well as caregivers and Hill Enrichment Center) at Oak ■ SPRING HILL — Health Matters Home Care has a www.foodaddicts.org. ● It Works How and Why, family members, 10 a.m. the Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Registered Nurse available to do free speaking engage- ● 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday second Friday monthly in the Blvd. (State Road 50), ments for your group, club, church or organization. Queen of Peace Catholic and Saturday and noon Sun- Gulf Room in the Historic Citrus Brooksville. Free dinner buffet Call 352-686-4493 or 352-686-5593. Church Main Hall, 6455 S.W. day, YANA Club, 147 N.W. Sev- High School; parking and trans- will be served. Contact Herb ■ State Road 200, Ocala. enth St., Crystal River. portation available from CMHS The Citrus Team of HPH Hospice and its not-for-profit and Dianne Terry at 352-621- Homecare affiliate, HPH Homecare, provide free, on- ■ Depression and anxiety ● Focus on Recovery, 8 p.m. parking lot “A2.” 0672 or [email protected]. going education to Citrus County residents about their peer support group meets at Thursday, First Christian Open to the public. Call Millie com, or Richard Blustein at many programs, services and volunteer opportunities. 10 a.m. Thursdays at Central Church, Grover Cleveland King, at 352-637-5525; or 352-428-4536 or Blustein22@ There is no charge for a speaker and the solicitation of Ridge Library. Boulevard, Homosassa. CMHS Cardiovascular Services aol.com. funds is never involved. Educational materials are pro- ■ Bereavement Group, ● Recovery on the River, at 352-344-6416. ■ SPRING HILL — Look vided at no charge. Call Anne Black, community liai- 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays in the 8 p.m. Monday and Friday, ■ The Area 13 Family Care Good Feel Better Support son, at 352-527-4600. back hall, St. Thomas Church, Lecanto Church of Christ, State Council, 10 a.m. to noon the Group, 3:30 to 5 p.m. third off U.S. 19 south of Cardinal Road 44 and County Road 491, second Monday monthly at the Wednesday monthly at the ■ Support for People with Group (including Multiple Street. Group is composed of Lecanto; 8 p.m. Sunday 797 S. Wildwood Agency for Persons Florida Cancer Specialists, Oral and Head and Neck Can- Myeloma), 6 p.m. the fourth men and women who are expe- Rowe Terrace, Lecanto, east of with Disabilities office, 1601 W. 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203, cer (SPOHNC), 2 p.m. the Wednesday monthly at the riencing grief and are con- C.R. 491 and S.R. 44. Gulf Atlantic Highway (State in the Medical Arts Building fourth Monday of every quarter Moose Lodge, 5214 Mariner vinced “Life can be good Narcotics Anonymous is not Road 44). All persons inter- next to Spring Hill Hospital. Call at Robert Boissoneault Oncol- Blvd., in Spring Hill. There is no again.” Open to all. Come or affiliated with any of the meet- ested in issues of those with 352-688-7744. ogy Institute at the Allen Ridge charge and light refreshments call Anne at 352-212-0632. ing facilities listed. Information Developmental Disabilities are ■ “Different Strokes for CMHS campus, 522 N. Lecanto are provided. Contact: Lourdes ■ Al-Anon groups meet reg- line: 352-382-0851. encouraged to attend. Call Arvelo, LCSW, patient services Different Folks” stroke support Highway in Lecanto. ularly in Citrus County. Call ■ Overeaters Anonymous: Karen Huscher at 352-726- Monthly meetings offer infor- manager, at 813-963-6461 ext. group, 10:30 a.m. to noon the 352-697-0497. ● 5 p.m. Wednesdays at St. 1445 or email isabelfcc13@ 11, [email protected] or third Thursday monthly in the mation, support and encour- ● Inverness AFG: 8 p.m. Anne’s Episcopal Church. Call yahoo.com. Area 13 covers Cit- visit The Leukemia & Lym- Inpatient Rehabilitation Multi- agement to newly diagnosed Mondays, Our Lady of Fatima Rita at 352-382-8503. rus, Hernando, Lake, Marion patients, survivors, family mem- phoma Society website at purpose Room at Seven Rivers Catholic Church, 550 S. U.S. ● Voices of Recovery, 1 to and Sumter counties. There are bers and friends in a friendly www.lls.org. Regional Medical Center in 41. 2:30 p.m. Mondays at the Sen- 15 Family Care Councils with and non-threatening forum. Call ■ Crystal River. Call 352-795- Alzheimer’s caregiver ● Crystal River AFG: 8 p.m. ior Center (V.A. building) on governor-appointed volunteer Wendy Hall, LCSW, at 352- support group by Alzheimer’s 1234 for details. Tuesdays, St. Benedict County Road 491, Lecanto. members, who are individuals 527-0106 or [email protected]. Family Organization, 2 p.m. the ■ FFRA (Families and Catholic Church, 455 S. Sun- Call Dolores at 352-746-5019. with a developmental disability ■ The Citrus Memorial Dia- fourth Wednesday monthly at Friends Reaching for the Abili- coast Blvd. ● The Circle of Love, 1 to or are a family member. Seek- ties), third Friday monthly at the betes Support Group, Sugarmill Manor, 8985 S Sun- ● ing new members. Contact Last Resort AFG: 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Our Key Training Center in Inver- 10:30 a.m. the fourth Wednes- coast Blvd, Homosassa. 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, First Huscher at 352-726-1445 or Lady of Grace Church in Bev- ness at 130 Heights Ave. Social day monthly on the campus of Call Bevin Brayton at 352- United Methodist Church, 3896 [email protected]; face- erly Hills, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Call time and business meeting at Citrus Memorial Health System 302-9066. S. Pleasant Grove Road, book.com/groups/33163214018 ■ Carolyn at 352-341-0777. 9 a.m. is followed by a speaker in the auditorium. January’s . SPRING HILL — Stroke Inverness. ● 6772/. Website: www.FCC program features a representa- Support Group, noon the The New Beginning, at 10 a.m. Lisa Noble from the ● 7 p.m. Fridays at Our Lady of Florida.org. tive from Universal Healthcare fourth Thursday monthly at Lecanto AFG: 8 p.m. Seven Rivers Regional Medical Thursdays, Unity Church of Cit- Grace, Roosevelt Boulevard, ■ NAMI-Citrus, locally char- who will discuss Medicare Ad- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center will talk about wound rus County, 2628 W. Woodview Beverly Hills. Call Carolyn at tered group of the National Al- vantage HMO, PPO and PFFS Hospital in the private dining care, hyperbaric medicine, dia- Lane, Lecanto. 352-341-0777. liance on Mental Illness, meets betes and treating wounds. Call plans. room. Call Pam McDonald at ● ■ The Encouragers Sup- the second Monday monthly at Ron Phillips, president, at 352- An RSVP is necessary, as 352-346-6359. Crystal River AFG: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at YANA port Group has been helping Good Shepherd Lutheran 382-7819 or visit www.ffracitrus. refreshments will be served. ■ PINELLAS PARK — Club, 147 Seventh St. (off Cit- people deal with depression, Church, on County Road 486 in org. Call 352-341-6110. “Connections” fireside-discus- rus Avenue), Crystal River. anxiety, bipolar disorder and Citrus Hills. Doors open at 6:30 ■ ■ SPRING HILL — sion-style support group for The Ostomy Support ● more. Weekly meeting. Call p.m., speaker at 6:45 p.m. All Leukemia/Lymphoma Sup- cancer patients, 7 p.m. the last Awareness Lunch Bunch Group of Citrus County, 2 p.m. 352-637-3196. those with an interest in mental the third Sunday monthly in the port Group, 5 to 6:30 p.m. the Thursday monthly, WellSpring AFG: 12:30 p.m. Fridays, St. ■ Anorexia and bulimia health issues are welcome. Call Cypress Room on the first floor fourth Tuesday monthly at the Oncology, 6600 66th St. N., Margaret Episcopal Church, anonymous 12-step support 352-341-2273. in the Citrus Memorial Health Florida Cancer Institute-New Pinellas Park, 727-343-0600; 114 N. Osceola Ave., group, 5:45 p.m. Mondays at ■ SPRING HILL — Healthy System’s Administration’s Hope’s Spring Hill Center, www.wellspringoncology.org. Inverness. the Yana Club, 147 N.W. Sev- Hearts support group open to Annex Building, across the 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 ■ SPRING HILL — Am- ● Beginners Al-Anon: enth St., Crystal River (behind anyone looking for information street from the Medical Offices in the Medical Arts Building putee support group, 7 p.m. 10 a.m. Saturdays at Yana the police station). Call Char- on cardiac disease, 4 to Building at 131 S. Citrus Ave., next to Spring Hill Hospital. Call the last Monday monthly at Club, 147 Seventh St. (off Cit- maine at 352-422-3234. 5:30 p.m. the second Monday Jeff Haight, R.N., group facilita- HealthSouth Rehabilitation rus Avenue), Crystal River. Inverness. Call Steve at 352- ■ monthly in the cafeteria confer- 229-4202, Sue at 352-560- tor, at 352-688-7744. Hospital in the private dining ● Tuesday Morning Serenity: Citrus Abuse Shelter As- sociation (CASA), 1100 Turner ence room at Oak Hill Hospital, 7918, Mel or Betty at ■ Caregivers’ Support and room. Call Eva Baker at 352- 10 a.m. Tuesday at Unity Camp Road, Inverness, offers 11375 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. 352-726-3802 or Sharon or Information meeting, 1 p.m. 592-7232. Church, 2628 W. Woodview two free weekly women’s do- Admission is free and com- Gerry at 352-382-4446. Email the fourth Tuesday monthly at Lane, Lecanto. mestic abuse support groups: plimentary refreshments will be [email protected]. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Weekly meetings ■ Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and served. Seating is limited and ■ 1070 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal ■ If you drink, and want to stop, Celiac support meeting “Together We Grow” 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednes- reservations are required, call for all people who have celiac River. Call Charlotte Downing call Alcoholics Anonymous Na- Nar-Anon Family Group, 6:45 days. Child care available. Call 352-628-6060 in Citrus, 352- disease or dermatitis herpeti- at 352-422-7044 for directions/ p.m. Wednesdays at Dunnellon ture Coast Intergroup at 352- 597-6333 in Hernando or visit information. Refreshments 621-0599. Visit the website: CASA at 352-344-8111. formis, 10 a.m. to noon the Presbyterian Church, 20641 ■ the website www.OakHill fourth Saturday monthly in the served. www.ncintergroup.com. Celebrate Recovery: Chestnut St., Room 204 in of- ● Hospital.com. Community Room at the ■ OCALA — Ocala Health fice building, use right-side en- ■ AC Group, 7 p.m. Tues- 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Christian Recov- ■ National Osteoporosis Coastal Region Library, 8619 Stroke Support Group meets trance across from the days at Church Without Walls, ery Fellowship Church, 2242 Foundation Citrus County W. Crystal St., Crystal River. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Memorial Garden; Nar-Anon is 3962 N. Roscoe Road, Her- W. State Road 44. Call 352- Support Group, 1 p.m. the third Call Ken Kral at 352-684-4064 Tuesday monthly at the Senior for family and friends of addicts. nando. Call Laverne at 352- Tuesday monthly at the Citrus or email [email protected]. Wellness Community Center 637-4563. Visit the website: 726-2800. Find a free local support ● County Resource Center, 2804 ■ Fibromyalgia Support (9850 S.W. 84th Court, Suite group in your area: call 888- www.alcoholicsforchrist.com. 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Seven Rivers Presbyterian W. Marc Knighton Court, Group meets from 1:30 to 3 500, Ocala). Call 800-530-1188 947-8885 or go to www.NARA- ■ A 12-step Christian sup- Church’s Student Ministries Lecanto. Each month offers a p.m. the third Saturday monthly to register. NONFL.org. port group meets at 6 p.m. Building. Dinner available be- different speaker. at the organizer’s home in In- ■ The Leukemia & Lym- ■ Recovery from Food Ad- every Wednesday at Living Wa- fore the meeting from 6 to This is part of the NOF’s Affil- verness. Call Ada at 352- phoma Society Suncoast diction, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. ters Ministries, 12 N. Melbourne iated Support Group Program 637-3364. Chapter, Cancer Support Thursdays at St. Anne’s St., Beverly Hills. Call Meg at See GROUPS/Page C4 OVERWEIGHT? Season’s Greetings Do You Have Painful Achy Legs? 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CURTIS GILBERT “And so I thought it would be an for that,” D’Antonio said. “And so Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota law makes all data collected interesting data set for my mas- anybody should be able to use it ter’s project, and it turned about for whatever legal purpose they ST. PAUL, Minn. — Academics by the government public, unless it is to be a very interesting dataset as want to use it for.” and entrepreneurs nationwide you know,” Pitts said. D’Antonio hasn’t figured out ex- have received copies of a massive specifically classified otherwise. Eight of the license plate scan- actly how to make money using database that the Minneapolis po- Minneapolis dutifully turns over the ners are attached to police cars. the data, but the fact that automo- lice department uses to track the Pitts said the scanners don’t just bile repossession companies have location of cars. Where some see information to anyone who asks. record the locations of nearby ve- been using it, suggests one possi- business or research opportuni- hicles; they also record the move- bility, he said. ties, the city sees a public safety neighborhood and find it at that In the wrong hands, the data they ments of the police. “Is there any way that we could risk. address,” Peterson said. “There’s collect could be used to commit “And so you can literally see have made it so that that guy could The data come from the city’s a lot of different ways I can use the crimes. everywhere they went. I can tell have obtained that data, quicker, network of automatic license plate information.” “Victims of domestic abuse, for you when they stopped for lunch. I more efficiently, maybe even on readers — cameras that record Minnesota law makes all data example, don’t want their batter- can tell you when they met at the the go?” D’Antonio said. “That the locations of hundreds of thou- collected by the government pub- ers to know where they’re living or hospital,” Pitts said. “There’s a lot makes his business that much sands of cars every month. lic, unless it is specifically classi- where they may be working,” more information about their ac- more successful. He can maybe Minneapolis has received at fied otherwise. Minneapolis Segal told Minnesota Public tivities and movements in this hire more people. If there’s op- least 100 requests for data from its dutifully turns over the informa- Radio News. data then there are about any sin- portunity, I think everybody license plate scanners over the tion to anyone who asks. The city is also concerned about gle individual.” should be looking to seize it.” last five months, ever since the But earlier in December, the the increasing amounts of data That’s why Pitts supports mak- But researchers and entrepre- Star Tribune first reported on the city abruptly changed its ap- being requested. ing the data private. But some of neurs looking for opportunities in existence of the data. Most re- proach and asked the state to In addition to inquiries about the other people who have exam- the license plate scanner data- quests came from people who issue an order rendering the data specific license plates, Minneapo- ined the data disagree. bases may have missed their wanted to know where the scan- private for the next two years lis also received numerous re- Arthur D’Antonio, 25, is a Cali- chance, at least for now. ners had spotted an individual li- while it lobbies the Legislature to quests for the entire database. fornia-based Web developer who A recently-issued administra- cense plate. change the law. Earlier this month, it released a has requested similar data from tive order classifies the data as More than a third came from “It became clear to us that this file containing some 2.1 million other cities around the country. private for at least the next three one man, Alex Peterson, who re- was creating a real risk to public records covering a three-month He is exploring whether the data months. It applies to Minneapolis possesses cars for a living. safety,” said Susan Segal, city period. have commercial applications. and any other Minnesota cities “I see a license plate hit in this attorney. Nine people received the data- “I personally believe that the that collect this data. And the Leg- neighborhood, and I do work on Segal said the license plate base. One of them was Mark Pitts data shouldn’t be being stored on islature will likely consider the Internet and find out they readers are designed to help po- of Rogers, who is finishing up a innocent people at all. But I also whether to make the data private have a relative who lives in that lice find criminals and stolen cars. master’s degree in statistics. believe that if it is, we’re paying permanently.

rial County Library, 238 Howell Group: 11:30 a.m. the second ● 1 p.m. Thursday — Hos- The group is free and open to Citrus County. In addition to its GROUPS Ave.; 2:30 p.m. first Friday Friday, Robert Boissoneault pice of Citrus County Clinical the public. Participants need office in Beverly Hills, it has a monthly. Call Jerry Fisher at Cancer Institute. Call Judy Office, 326. S. Line Ave., not be hospice families. For in- Hospice House on Norvell Continued from Page C3 352-688-4537. Bonard at 352-527-4389. Inverness. formation, call Lynn Miller at Bryant Highway in Lecanto for ● Brooksville: Oak Hill Hos- ● Citrus Cancer Support: ● 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 352-527-2020. patients with limited caregiving 7 p.m. for $4 donation and a pital Senior Partners, 11361 4:30 p.m. the third Tuesday, — Newly Bereaved Grief Work- Hospice of Citrus assistance and a Hospice Care coffee house after. Call 352- Cortez Blvd.; 2:30 p.m. first cafeteria meeting room. Call shop, Wings Education Center, County/Hospice of the Nature Center in Citrus Health & Reha- 746-6200. Thursday monthly. Call Jerry Carol at 352-726-1551, ext. 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Coast licensed 1985, is a not- bilitation Center in Inverness for ● Gulf to Lake Church Min- Fisher at 352-688-4537. 6596 or ext. 3329. Homosassa. for-profit charitable organization patients with complicated pain istry Complex, West Gulf-to- ● Spring Hill: The Residence ● Cancer Support: at Cancer Grief support groups: providing comprehensively re- and symptoms. Lake Highway in Crystal River. at Timber Pines, 3140 Forest Treatment Center. Call Jean- ● 11 a.m. Tuesday — Our sponsive and compassionate ■ SPRING HILL — Oak Hill Dinner at 6 p.m. Fridays, fol- Road; 2 p.m. third Monday nette at 352-746-1100 for date Lady of Grace Catholic Church end-of-life services to the termi- Hospital H2U Partner’s Club lowed by large- and small- monthly. Call Diane Koenig at and time. Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt nally ill and their families in 12 support groups meet on the group time and a Coffee Café 352-683-9009 or The Resi- ● Diabetes Support Group: Blvd., Beverly Hills. counties of North Central campus of Oak Hill Hospital, at 9. Call 352-586-4709. dence at 352-683-9009. Free Call Carol McHugh, R.N., at ● 9 a.m. Wednesday — Florida. It also provides grief 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. ■ Nature Coast Ministries respite care provided, call to 352-341-6110 for details. Grief’s Journey ... A Walking support services for children ● Alzheimer’s Caregivers seeks to help the homeless and reserve. ● Head and Neck Cancer Group, Whispering Pines Park and adults in the community. Support Group — 2 p.m. first hurting of Citrus County. We ■ First United Methodist Support: Robert Boissoneault (Parking Area E). ■ HPH Hospice, in partner- Thursday monthly, Jerry Fis- offer referrals to Celebrate Re- Church of Homosassa has Cancer Institute. Contact ● 10 a.m. Thursday — ship with the Alzheimer’s Asso- cher, facilitator. covery, call 352-563-1860. several support groups that run Wendy Hall at 352-527-0106. Wings Education Center, 8471 ciation Florida Gulf Coast ● ■ Overcomers Group Diabetes Support Group for on a monthly basis. All groups ● Heart-Healthy Eating W. Periwinkle Lane, Chapter, offers Caregivers Sup- — 10 am. second Monday people recovering from addic- are open to the public and free Workshop: 1:30 to 3 p.m. sec- Homosassa. port Groups for caregivers of monthly, Kim Palmer, facilitator. tions to drugs, alcohol or other dementia or Alzheimer’s pa- of charge, and meet at 1 p.m. in ond Wednesday every other ● 2 p.m. second Thursday ● Multiple Myeloma Support out-of-control habits, 8 p.m. Room 203 in the Administration month, CMHS Medical Office — Hospice of the Nature Coast tients to provide information, Group — 5:30 p.m. third Mondays at the Sanctuary, Building: Building. Call 352-560-6266 or Levy Office, 24-B County Road education and emotional sup- Wednesday monthly, Diane 7463 Grover Cleveland Blvd. ● First Monday: diabetic 352-344-6538 to register. 40 E., Inglis. port in a safe, comforting and Terry, facilitator. Call Paul at 352-628-2874. support group. ● Look Good Feel Better ● confidential environment. ■ Dunnellon Life Recovery 10:30 a.m. Saturday — ● Kidney Education Support ● Second Monday: Group: monthly at Robert Bois- First United Methodist Church, There is no charge, and group for adults where addic- everyone is welcome to join. Group — 2:30 p.m. third Alzheimer’s/dementia care- soneault Oncology Institute, 831 Bradshaw St., Homosassa. Wednesday monthly, Mary tion, compulsion and codepen- givers support group. Allen Ridge Medical Mall, 522 Evening support groups (for Call Sue Piatek at 352-527- dency issues are dealt with, at 4600 with questions. Jane Talty, facilitator. ● Fourth Monday: stroke N. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, working people): ● 7 p.m. Mondays at Rainbow ● Epilepsy Support Group — survivors support group. sponsored by the American ● 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Tuesday, 11 a.m., Our Springs Village Church, 20222 Lady of Fatima, 550 S. U.S. 41, 3 p.m. fourth Saturday monthly, ● Memory Lane Respite of- Cancer Society, the Cosmetol- newly bereaved — Hospice of Lillian Rojas, facilitator. S.W. 102nd St. Road, Dunnel- fered weekly for people with ogy Association and the Per- Inverness. Citrus County Clinical Office, ● Leukemia and Lymphoma lon. Call Char at 352-465-1644 Alzheimer’s/dementia. Anyone sonal Care Products Council. A 326 Line Ave., Inverness. ● Second Monday, 1 p.m., or Nancy at 352-794-0017. Society Support Group — bringing a loved one for the first licensed cosmetologist is pres- Social support: First United Methodist Church ■ SPRING HILL — Parkin- of Homosassa, 8831 W. Brad- 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday time is encouraged to come ent to advise women about ● 10 a.m. Tuesday — son’s Tai Chi Group, 2:30 to shaw St., Homosassa. Free monthly, Lordes Arvelo, early to fill out information many issues. For dates, times, Frank’s Family Restaurant, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the pri- respite care provided, call to facilitator. forms. Call 352-628-4083 for more information or to register, 2780 N. Florida Ave., vate dining room at Health- reserve. ● Crohn’s Disease Support meeting dates. call the American Cancer Soci- Hernando. South Rehabilitation Hospital of ● Group — 6 p.m. the last Thurs- ■ Citrus Memorial Health ety at 800-395-5665. ● Fourth Tuesday, 5 p.m., Spring Hill. Call Charissa 1 p.m. first Thursday — day monthly, Isaiah Del Pilar, System is a 198-bed, not-for- ● Mended Hearts Support Emeritus at Barrington Place, Haffner at 352-346-8864. Mulligan’s Grill (formerly Mango facilitator. profit community hospital that Group: 10 a.m. second Friday, 2341 W. Norvell Bryant High- Grill), 1305 Norvell Bryant High- H2U Partner’s Club events provides health care services to Gulf Room at CMHS Historic way (County Road 486 east of Organizations way (C.R. 486), Hernando. and activities are open to mem- residents of Citrus County and Building. Call Cardiovascular C.R. 491), Lecanto. Free ■ Alzheimer’s Association- ● 11:30 a.m. third Tuesday bers only. Membership is open surrounding communities. Sup- Services at 352-344-6416. respite care provided, call to re- Florida Gulf Coast Chapter affil- — LIFT luncheon (widows/wid- to Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus port group meetings are in the ● serve. iated support groups are for Ostomy Support: 2 p.m. owers), Citrus Hills Golf & County residents for $20 a year. CMHS Administration Building ● Weekly ongoing Bereave- family members, caregivers third Sunday, Cypress Room at Country Club. ment Group Oak Hill Hospital has been unless indicated. CMHS Historic Building. Call from HPH Hos- and others interested in learn- Call 352-621-1500, ext. 1728 pice and St. Timothy’s serving the Nature Coast since ● ACS Man to Man Prostate Steve Spielman at 352-229- ing more about Alzheimer’s dis- for reservations. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1984. It is the largest medical ease. Meetings are open to Support and Education Pro- 4202, Sue Penner at 352-560- Wings education series: facility in Hernando and Citrus gram, 11:30 a.m. the second 7918, Sharon Brummer at available to anyone who has everyone and free of charge. To ● “4th Tuesdays @ 2” — experienced the loss of a loved County (234 acute-care beds), arrange free respite care so Wednesday monthly. Meetings 352-382-4446 or Betty or Mel Wings Education Center, is one of the area’s largest pri- are in the conference room at Shipley at 352-341-0005. one, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thurs- you can attend a group, call the 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, days at St. Timothy’s Evangeli- vate employers, and offers Her- Hernando office at 352-688- the Robert Boissoneault Oncol- ● Stroke Support Group of Homosassa. nando County’s only ogy Institute at 522 N. Lecanto cal Lutheran Church, 1071 N. 4537 or 800-772-8672. Citrus County: 3 p.m. third ● Teen Encounter and Camp Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. 19), Crys- comprehensive cardiovascular ● Website: Highway in the Allen Ridge Wednesday monthly, CMHS Good Hope — Camps for griev- program, including open heart Medical Mall. tal River. There is no cost to at- www.alzsupport.com — Live Annex Building conference ing children/teens offered in tend. Call Paul Winstead at surgery. Call 352-527-0106. chat every Wednesday at noon. room, State Road 44 across April and October. 352-527-4600. Approximately 300 physi- ● Message boards open at all AHEC Quit Smoking from Walgreens. Call 352-344- ● Suicide Survivors Support HPH Hospice, a nonprofit cians, 950 associates and more times to post questions and Group: 3 p.m. Tuesdays at 6596 or 352-344-1646. Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays agency initially licensed in than 350 volunteers comprise leave replies. Join the Robert Boissoneault Oncology ■ Hospice of Citrus at the Hospice of Citrus County 1984, provides, care, comfort Oak Hill Hospital’s health care Alzheimer’s Association online Institute, Allen Ridge Medical County support groups and Hospice House, 3350 W. and support to individuals af- delivery team. community at www.alz.org/ Mall, 522 N. Lecanto Highway, workshops. Audubon Park Path, Lecanto. fected by a life-limiting illness in Visit OakHillHospital.com. living_with_alzheimers_ Lecanto. Call 813-929-1000, Call 866-642-0962 or 352- message_boards_lwa.asp. ext. 213. 527-2348 for information. ● Brooksville: Lykes Memo- ● Breast Cancer Support Grief workshops: Happy Holidays!

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amined the link between cigarette Among current smokers, the after 20 years of cessation, the risk Dr. C. Joseph Bennett is a board- smoking and smoking cessation on quantity of cigarettes smoked was equivalent to that of a person certified radiation oncologist and BENNETT the risk of SCD among 101,018 daily and smoking duration were who had never smoked. a member of the Citrus County Continued from Page C1 women from the Nurses’ Health significantly linked to SCD risk in It is clear that there is a rela- Unit of the American Cancer Study without CHD, stroke, or their analysis. The risk of SCD was tionship between smoking and Society. Watch “Navigating increased risk of sudden cardiac cancer at baseline in 1980. significantly increased even with SCD, and even small-to-moderate Cancer” on WYKE TV at 7:30 death (SCD). This is based upon During 30 years of follow-up, the small-to-moderate amounts of cig- quantities of daily smoking were p.m. Tuesdays and at 10 a.m. research recently published on- researchers identified 351 SCD arette consumption (one to 14 per associated with SCD risk. This Thursdays. If you have any line Circulation: Arrhythmia and events. After controlling for coro- day), and with every five years of adds even more fuel to the fire of suggestions for topics, or have Electrophysiology. nary risk factors, current smokers continued smoking. doubling our efforts toward smok- any questions, contact him at 522 In this study, researchers from had a significant increased risk of After quitting, there was a ing cessation for all women to pre- N. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL the University of Alberta in Ed- SCD compared with those who steady and marked decrease in vent SCD. 34461, or email cjbennett@ monton, Canada, prospectively ex- had never smoked at all. the risk of SCD over time, and ———■——— rboi.com.

a colonoscopy after the age There was a time when I ance. Take that first step GANDHI All of these help of 50. If you are a smoker or VASCIMINI could not say this. As long and get your exam — you you quit smoking recently Continued from Page C1 as you have a good surgeon won’t be disappointed. Continued from Page C1 improve health (less than the past 15 to 20 who works closely with the I hope this has helped years), recent recommenda- restoring dentist, implants some of you make that res- etc. Obesity is calculated by and cut down tions suggest screening spi- canal. I cannot remember are predicable. They olution to call your dental Body Mass Index or BMI risk of cancer. ral low dose CT scan of the the last time I had a com- should always be included office for an appointment. I and try to keep it below 25. lungs once a year. plication with a root canal in your set of options. wish all of you a happy, 2. Eat healthy: Try to eat Please consider Please make a resolution that lead to disappoint- ■ Whitening — If you are healthy and prosperous five to seven servings of them. that you will follow all cur- ment. If this were to hap- looking for whiter teeth new year! fruits and vegetables every rent screening guidelines pen, the likelihood of the and you are in a hurry, you ———■——— day. Servings are small size, for cancer. You can learn problem is usually known can have in-office whiten- e.g. one small apple may cer. It causes many cancers this in detail from the Amer- ahead of time and does not ing. If you have the time, at- Dr. Frank Vascimini is a make one serving. Limit in- including lung, oral cavity, ican Cancer Society at www. come as a surprise. home whitening works just dentist practicing in take of red meat and pharynx, larynx, esophagus, cancer.org/Healthy/Find ■ Adult Orthodontics as predictably and can save Homosassa. Send your processed meat. Choose bladder, stomach, cervix, CancerEarly/Cancer (braces) — many adults shy you some money. The days questions to 4805 S. whole grains over processed kidney and pancreas, and ScreeningGuidelines/ away from braces. As long of sensitivity are few and Suncoast Blvd., (refined) grains. acute myeloid leukemia. american-cancer-society- as you have an orthodontist far between. In the event of Homosassa, FL 34446 or 3. Exercise: As per the It also damages the lungs guidelines-for-the-early- who is comfortable with sensitivity, there are many email info@ American Cancer Society, and heart. Therefore, all detection-of-cancer. adult braces, you will be solutions we have to offer MasterpieceDentalStudio. engage in at least 30 min- smokers should try this year These are some sugges- amazed with the outcome to relieve any discomfort. com. utes of moderate to vigorous to quit smoking. If you are a tions for New Year’s resolu- you can have — and what a ■ New Patient Exam — physical activity, above nonsmoker, avoid second- tions. Some are easy and difference it can make in You might shy away from usual activities, on five or hand smoke. some may not be easy. All of your smile. an exam because you are more days of the week; 45 to 5. Alcohol: If you do not these help to improve ■ A New Set of Dentures worried about what you 60 minutes of intentional drink alcohol, do not start it health and cut down on the — Dentures have come a might hear. The truth is it is physical activity are prefer- for health benefits. If you risk of cancer. Please con- long way through the years. better to know what is able. This helps as follows: drink it, drink no more than sider them. They can look like real going on, get your options Always ■ one drink per day for Helps control weight. ———■——— teeth and can take years off and make a plan to get you Welcoming ■ Maintains healthy women or two per day for of your appearance. And to optimum oral health. I bones, muscles and joints. men. Dr. Sunil Gandhi is a the fit and comfort that new cannot tell you how many New Patients ■ Reduces the risk of de- 6. Screening: In general, hematologist and technology provides will times a patient says to me FRANK J. VASCMINI, DDS veloping high blood pres- the earlier we detect cancer, oncologist. He is volunteer surprise you. they wish they had done it 4805 S. Suncoast Blvd.

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News NOTES News NOTES Scrapbooking Souper competition Jazz Society to classes start Jan. 9 host jam session Get your scrapbooking on The Citrus Jazz Society with Sherrie Geick, at Whis- Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club slates contest, sale will host its monthly Open pering Pines Park in Inver- Jam Session from 1:30 to ness. Geick will show how to Special to the Chronicle check out $100, is full of beauty products and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the put memories together in a the new ar- sweet treats just in time for Catholic Charities Citrus scrapbook to be treasured by The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s rivals Valentine’s Day. Community Outreach Center, friends and family far into the Club’s annual Soup-A-Thon and Bake and pick Tickets at $2 each, or three for formerly the Knights of future. Sale will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. up some $5 will be on sale starting Jan. 2 Columbus Hall in Homosassa Participants must bring Saturday, Jan. 19. Everyone is invited home- at The Second To None Thrift Springs. supplies. Cost is $25 for an to enter their favorite soup to vie for made Shoppe, The jam session features all-day class, or $12.50 for a the title of “Souper Chef.” treats at Thursday local and visiting musicians half day on Saturdays: Jan. Call now to reserve a spot to win a Sweet bingo or at the playing old favorites, jazz, 9, Feb. 16, April 20, May 18, cash prize of $50 for first place, $25 Magnolia Soup-A-Thon on Jan. 19. swing and Dixieland for lis- Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Nov. 16 for second place and $10 for third Confec- The drawing will be at 1 tening and dancing pleasure. place. Space is limited to the first 30 tions. p.m. after the “Souper and Dec. 21. The public is invited; $7 soups registered. The Soup- Chef ” is crowned. For more information, call The clubhouse on 56th Street be- A-Thon will be a Call the club at 352- donation at the door for non- 352-726-3913 between comes an old-fashioned county fair, last chance to pur- 447-2057, visit its FaceBook members is requested. Bring 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. where everyone can join friends and chase tickets for the page or email yiwomans your own refreshments. Wisconsinites plan neighbors to sample the delicious Sweet Magnolia Gift [email protected] to Musicians interested in soups and vote for a favorite. Visit the Basket Raffle. The bas- register a soup or for playing may call Tony Caruso luncheon Jan. 9 Second To None Thrift Shoppe to ket, valued at more than more information. at 352-942-9399. The Wisconsin Social Club Genealogical welcomes back its snow- birds. The club’s luncheon group to gather will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednes- The Citrus County Ge- day, Jan. 9, at the Crystal nealogical Society will meet Point Club House off North at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Citrus Avenue in DeRosa. Birds’ the Church of Jesus Christ of The luncheons bring to- Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. gether many former Wiscon- Binocular Southern St., Lecanto. sinites, and snowbirds bring The topic will be “Sharing back news updates about Brigade Our Ancestral Heritage.” This what is now happening in will be a “show-and-tell” pro- Wisconsin. Be on the lookout for the Binocular gram. Members are asked to All those who attend are Brigade on Friday, Jan. 4. If you live bring an item to share: some- asked to bring a dish to within 7.5 miles of the Crystal River thing that once belonged to share. New members are al- Airport you stand a good chance of an ancestor, a document, ways welcome. For more in- seeing one or more of the 40-plus photo or story about an an- formation, call Joyce at volunteers who will be out and about cestor. Guests are welcome. 352-860-1292. counting birds. According to Darrell For more information, call Snedecor, pictured, president of the Mary Ann Machonkin at 352- Citrus County Audubon Society, “the Native plant club 382-5515, or go to www. to meet in B.H. 113th Christmas Bird Count is a national event conducted in over citrusgenealogy.com. Model The Citrus Native Plant 2,000 locations, and members of our railroaders to meet Jan. 8 Society will meet at 7 p.m. local birding community have The Citrus Model Railroad Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the dedicated the entire day to surveying Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tues- Beverly Hills Lions Club. our bird population. This annual effort day, Jan. 8, at the Robinson Guest speaker will be Mer- provides valuable data concerning the Horticulture Building of the ritt “Bryce” Garling of Merritt ongoing health and viability of our Citrus County Fairgrounds. Garling Landscape and Hard- 120-plus bird species and, indirectly, The January meeting is the scape Services. He will be the long-term condition of our annual business meeting environment.” So if you see a car with speaking on the topic of where budget, work, prepara- people sporting binoculars and the Florida’s native cactus. In- tions for the fair and more are “Audubon Christmas Bird Count” sign covered. cluded in the presentation will on the door, give them a wave of be information on potting, encouragement. For more information, planting, grafting, pest and call Bob Penrod at 352- propagation. 797-6315. STEPHANIE LOVELL/Special to the Chronicle NYC Transit Jewelry-making retirees convene classes on tap New York City Transit Re- The Citrus Springs Library tirees of Florida Chapter No. will add a new monthly meet- 9, Citrus County, will meet at ing focusing on jewelry- 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at the making to its calendar. Beverly Hills Community On the second Wednesday Building, 1 Civic Circle. of every month, Edna Mikel All those retired from the Rescue continues spay, neuter program will teach a class on how to make their own beaded New York City Transit System are also available at the bination of discounted sur- tional veterinary services Special to the Chronicle jewelry. who reside in Citrus County PPR Crystal River Mall gical fees provided by the must be arranged by the are welcome. Also, any re- Precious Paws Rescue Adoption Center from noon Floral City Veterinary Hos- owner and paid for at the Students will learn how to tirees from the NYC Transit continues its low-cost spay to 4 p.m. Thursday through pital, voucher purchase by FCVH appointment. make bracelets, necklaces System visiting locally are and neuter program into Sunday. pet owners with the remain- Precious Paws Rescue is and earrings. The classes will welcome. After the meeting, 2013 and now offers a sec- The voucher price for ing costs made up by Pre- an all-volunteer charity or- be at 1 p.m. every second refreshments will be served. ond site to purchase vouch- dogs is based on their cious Paws Rescue ganization dedicated to re- Wednesday. For more information, call ers. weight, starting at $25 to donations. ducing pet over-population. For more information, call President Clarence Redd at Greta’s Touch Grooming neuter a male dog up to 50 The pet owner is respon- Between 4 and 5 million 352-489-2313. The library is 352-527-8418 or Secretary and Doggie Day Care at 7360 pounds, and range from $30 sible to make a surgery ap- pets are euthanized every at 1826 W. Country Club Clarisse D’Adamo at 352- S. Florida Ave. in Floral City to $60 to spay a female dog. pointment directly with the year in U.S. shelters. For Blvd. in Citrus Springs. 527-2508. will sell the vouchers during Cat spays are $20 and the FCVH and transport the pet, more information, to make a regular store hours Monday neuter fee is $10. These sur- along with the voucher, to donation or to volunteer, Clubs need help through Friday. Vouchers geries are funded by a com- and from FCVH. Any addi- call 352-726-4700. with children Precious Paws The Boys & Girls Clubs of ADOPTABLE Citrus County seeks volun- teers and mentors who have Kitties a desire to make a positive Beginning new year with much to do difference in the life of a child. Volunteers and mentors can anuary’s Spotlight of Events fea- River Kings Bay Lions Club at 6 p.m. Jan. 9. Call 352-726-5206. make that difference. tures several activities for the at Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River. ■ The GFWC Inverness Woman’s Mentors are needed at the Jcommunity organizations. All visiting Lions are welcome. Club will host “Night With an Author” Central Ridge Boys & Girls ■ The public is invited to attend the For dinner reservations, call Janice at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Cit- Club in Beverly Hills and the Crystal River Christian Women’s Jan- at 352-795-5816. For membership in- rus County Historical Courthouse Mu- Robert Halleen Boys & Girls uary luncheon at noon Tuesday, Jan. 8. formation, call Phyllis Smith at 352- seum. It will benefit the club’s Club in Homosassa. Linda Dumond will give a Bob Ross 382-3544. scholarship fund. For tickets, call 352- Volunteers are always painting demonstration, and ■ The West Citrus 634-4216. needed at all sites. Mentors Nada Decker, inspirational Ladies of the Elks Spring ■ Our Lady of Grace and Knights of will be assigned to work with Special to the Chronicle speaker, will pose the ques- Fashion Show Luncheon Columbus Council 6168 blood drive a specific child or children. Kittens as sweet and cute tion: “Have you ever felt in- will be at 11 a.m. Friday, will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Volunteers may present as you can imagine are visible or un-needed?” For Jan. 25, at the lodge at 7890 Jan. 12, in the church Parish Life Cen- special projects, help with waiting for that special lov- luncheon reservations, call Grover Cleveland Blvd., ter. Call Leonard at 352-746-3791. ing home. Most kittens homework, play games, read Ginny at 352-746-7616. Homosassa. For reserva- ■ The 26th annual Manatee Festival stories, or simply “hang out” have talents that we as hu- ■ All retired educators tions, call Anne at 352-382- will be Jan. 19 and 20 in Crystal River. mans can only imagine. with kids, interacting with and school personnel are in- 1848. For more information, call the Citrus Their acrobatic skills are them. ■ The Gulf to Lakes County Chamber of Commerce at 352- amazing and entertaining, vited to attend the Jan. 14 Both volunteers and men- meeting of the Citrus County Pilot Club Military Card 795-3149. and after a strenuous per- ■ tors will have training. All who formance they will curl up Retired Educators at 1 p.m. Ruth Levins Party will begin at 6:30 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pa- work directly with children in room 115 of the Withla- p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at rade will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. for a quick nap, wake up AROUND THE must pass a background and look for a little loving. coochee Technical Institute COMMUNITY the Crystal River Woman’s 21, in Crystal River. Call Bea at 352- in Inverness. Club. Refreshments will 419-5255. clearance check. Kittens and cats are avail- Other volunteers are able for adoption at the Pet Tom Chancey will present be served. For reserva- To appear in the February Spotlight the program on the Citrus County tions, call Judy at 352-746-0636 by of Events, call 352-795-3006, or write to needed to help with office Supermarket on State work, assist with fundraising Road 44 in Inverness dur- Community Food Bank. The Culinary Jan. 9. P.O. Box 803, Crystal River, FL 34423- events, aid with maintenance ing regular store hours. The Arts students of the school will pro- ■ Call the Art Center Theater box 0803 by Jan. 15. vide the refreshments. Call President office at 352-746-7606 for tickets to at club sites, or, if experi- Crystal River Mall adoption ———■——— center is open noon to Cindy Pifer at 352-746-2866, or Ethel their presentation of “Nunsense,” to enced, help with grant writ- 4 p.m. Thursday through Winn, membership chair, at 352-795- be presented Jan. 11 to 20. Ruth Levins participates in a variety ing. Sunday. View pets at 2533 for membership information. ■ VFW Post 4252 and the Ladies of projects around the community. For more information about www.preciouspaws ■ Tom Slagle will give a Nature Auxiliary will host Cancer Society Aid Let her know about your group’s volunteering at a Boys & Girls florida.com, or call 352- Coast Ministries presentation at the and Research Benefit Speed Bingo upcoming activities by writing to P.O. Club of Citrus County, call 726-4700. Jan. 7 dinner meeting of the Crystal beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Box 803, Crystal River, FL 34423. 352-621-9225.

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A savvy teen must “Let It Shine” (2012, Comedy-Drama) Tyler “Frenemies” (DISN) 46 40 46 6 5 Up! ‘G’ Charlie battle an immortal monster and her army. Å James Williams. (In Stereo) Å clubs. The cards are stacked, cut once, and dealt in (ESPN) 33 27 33 21 17 2013 Rose Bowl Stanford vs. Wisconsin. (N) (Live) 2013 Discover Orange Bowl Florida State vs. Northern Illinois. (N) (Live) groups. (I like 4-3-3-3/3-4-3-3/3-3-4-3/3-3-3-4, but (ESPN2) 34 28 34 43 49 SportsCenter (N) NFL Live Å ProFILE ProFILE NFL PrimeTime NFL Live Å SportsCenter (N) some people prefer 5-5-5-5/5-5-5-5/3-3-3-3.) Long (EWTN) 95 70 95 48 Choices Holiness Daily Mass Mother Angelica Live Religious Rosary Footprints of God: Mary Women suits abound, and bidding must be adjusted be- ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987) Jennifer Grey. A sheltered ›› “Burlesque” (2010) Cher. Premiere. A small-town gal The 700 Club (In cause most suits will break something-zero. 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ear Readers: Happy New went, someone who can. Year. We hope 2013 will be While yet he was our guest; 6. If you borrow it, return it. Dthe best year ever for each How cheerfully the week was 7. If you value it, take care of it. and every one of you. spent! 8. If you make a mess, clean it May you be blessed How sweet the sev- up. with good health, close enth day’s rest! 9. If you move it, put it back. family, kind friends, Oh stay, oh stay, 10. If it belongs to someone love and laughter. We One golden hour, else, get permission to use it. hope you will make and then away. 11. If you don’t know how to op- this the year you vow Dear friends were erate it, leave it alone. to be kinder and more with us, some who 12. If it’s none of your business, compassionate so you sleep don’t ask questions. can help the world be- Beneath the coffin- Dear Annie: Please tell “Ner- come a better place in lid: vous in Vermont,” the young man which to live. What pleasant who is longing to let his family In honor of the day, memories we keep know he is a transgender male, here is poem written ANNIE’S Of all they said and that Vermont is extremely fortu- by William Cullen MAILBOX did! nate to have an organization, Out- Bryant in 1859: Oh stay, oh stay, right Vermont, that supports “A Song for New One tender hour, LGBTQ youth. He will be able to Year’s Eve” and then away. connect with a dedicated and Stay yet, my friends, a moment Even while we sing, he smiles skilled staff, as well as with other stay — his last, youth who will understand what Stay till the good old year, And leaves our sphere behind. he is experiencing. Outright Ver- So long companion of our way, The good old year is with the mont (outrightvt.org) is located in Shakes hands, and leaves us past; Burlington. This young man also here. Oh be the new as kind! could investigate whether his Oh stay, oh stay, Oh stay, oh stay, school has a Gay-Straight Al- One little hour, and then away. One parting strain, and then liance or similar organization. The year, whose hopes were away. He also can speak with his school high and strong, Dear Annie: Several years ago, or SAP counselor (if he is com- Has now no hopes to wake; you printed a piece on New fortable doing so) for support and Yet one hour more of jest and Year’s Day that I thought was ter- strategies to talk with his mother. song rific. It was called “Golden Rules — A Vermont GSTA Adviser and For his familiar sake. for Living.” It was simple and SAP Counselor Oh stay, oh stay, made so much sense. If you can ■ One mirthful hour, and then find it, would you consider ——— ——— away. reprinting it? — Your Fan in Annie’s Mailbox is written by The kindly year, his liberal Madison, Wis. Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, hands Dear Fan: With pleasure. longtime editors of the Ann Have lavished all his store. Thanks for giving us the time off. Landers column. Email your And shall we turn from where “Golden Rules for Living” by questions to he stands, Miriam Hamilton Keare [email protected], or Because he gives no more? 1. If you open it, close it. write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Oh stay, oh stay, 2. If you turn it on, turn it off. Creators Syndicate, 737 Third One grateful hour, and then 3. If you unlock it, lock it up, St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. away. 4. If you break it, admit it. To find out more visit Days brightly came and calmly 5. If you can’t fix it, call in www.creators.com. C8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 COMICS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

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1918 JENNY STAMP SONY TV 52” sony tv, Preowned Mattress LEAD CRYSTAL VASES P/T, DIETARY Apartment good condition.Call for rear projection, with sony Sets from Twin $30; $10/15 AIDE Maintenance e-mail picture. $100.OBO surround unit. can see Full $40.Qn $50; Kg $75. Lenox/European Position Available Linda 352-341-2271 working. $ 75. 352-628-0808 4”/7” 352-527-8287 Looking for Responsi- 352-795-4674 QUEEN SIZE MAT- LEXMARK COMPUTER Co. seeking P/T Mainte- ELVIS SUN RECORDS ble Individual STEREO (AIWA) Multi TRESS AND BOX SPR- COPIER both inks inc. nance. Requires own All 5 Sun with flexible hours. Disk,Cassette,AM/FM ING Very good condition needs cable $10 tools, experience & reli- Records-1954-55. Apply in Person: Player w/side speakers. $100 Call Walter @ 352-382-1191 able transportation. Po- Re-issues. VG-Mint. $75. 700 SE 8th Ave Exc. sound. $35 352-364-2583 LP’S Songs from sition requires plumb- 352-560-0046 Crystal River, 34429 352-746-4160 Rattan Entertainment 60’s,70’s & 80’s. Original DFWP, EOE ing, HVAC, electrical, Artists. Records in and painting skills. Center Old Florida style, Appliances Building off white - Great Shape exc.cond.$100 obo.Must Please apply during the buy all 352-746-4160 hours of 9am-1pm, Supplies $100. 352-464-0955 Professional Monday-Friday at Wild- GE Refrigerator White MOVING/STORAGE wood Townhomes, 301 Runs & looks good. SKYLIGHT 26” BY 26” Garden/Lawn BOXES- 20 new/4 sizes E. Gulf Atlantic Hwy, Clean $125. NEW BUBBLE TYPE Supplies 26x20x5, 22x15x27, and Wildwood or (615) 633-6841 or NOT USED ONLY $45. 27x16x27,24x24x24 PRODUCTION email csaunders@ (931)-267-8838 352-464-0316 SOLD $3 ea. 352-422-0294 MANAGER hallmarkco.com SOLO TUBE NEW Craftsmen Tractor NEW PAPER GE STOVE SHREDDER electric, FLAT TOP -White (SKYLIGHT) NEVER 24 hsp. includes for Citrus County INSTALLED. LIGHT UP trailer, spreader, charge never used $20.00 2yrs old. Features Steam 352-382-1191 strawberry, blueberry, Part-time clean oven. $300 THAT DARK ROOM auto transmission $750 and citrus farm. 352-419-7077 $100. 352-464-0316 ORECK XL UPRIGHT Full time, year round Help VACUUM CLEANER position. Must be willing GE WASHER Good Computers/ Clothing WORKS GREAT (IT’S to relocate to Floral working condition $75 Video AN ORECK) ONLY $100. City, Florida. PRO SHOP KENMORE Dryer Also LEATHER/SUEDE 352-464-0316 Responsible for: PERSONNEL Good condition $75 480W POWER SUPPLY JACKETS Womens, can POOL ITEMS Supervision of irrigation & OUTSIDE CART (812) 207-5691 like new $30 inverness e-mail pics. Size 8-12 salt, de earth,10 ft poles technician and spray ATTENDANT KENMORE DRYER 864-283-5797 $25. each or 3 for $60. with brushes, net, $10 technician. Operation white, looks good, works DIESTLER COMPUTER 352-513-4027 each 352-382-1191 and light maintenance Part time position, great. Guarenteed. $100 New & Used systems PRESIDIO PHONE AND of irrigation systems, some golf knowledge PANTS,LADIES 18 Tall, 352-476-9019 repairs. Visa/ MCard corduroy, Navy Blue, ANSWERING UNIT spray equipment, trac- required, Must have 000DM1M 352-637-5469 works fine $20.00 white tors and other farm ve- excellent people KHOLER CAST IRON washed once color 352-382-1191 hicles. Interaction with skills & flexible hours SINK White,dbl basin, TOSHIBA SATELLITE 352-344-3472.$8. Harvest Manger to en- Apply in Person at standard, excellent LAPTOP good condition, TJ MAX GIFT CARDS QUANTUM 6000 sure production yield Sugarmill Woods Golf condtion. $75. $100 (352)465-1616 50.00 FOR 40.00/25.00 POWER CHAIR. 2 new and quality. & Country Club 352-513-4027 FOR 20.00 batt w/ wty, charger, and Requires detailed 1 Douglas St. WILL VERIFY TO YOU more. Value $15,000. MAYTAG NEPTUNE Furniture knowledge of: Homosassa Fl. LINDA 352-341-444 $2,500 obo  Electric Dryer  Agricultural chemicals (352) 527-2085 Runs great, Sensor dry. and spray equipment, Black/gold/glass coffee First $125 takes it! TODDLER HEADBOARD calibration and mainte- and 2 end tables, entry General (352) 464-4690 Brand New Metal nance. Irrigation, Schools/ table, mirror and corner Headboard, $15 fertigation, chemigation Instruction SMITTYS APPLIANCE piece - $100 Call Elaine (352)465-1616 Simons 352-637-2464 3 MINITURE DOLLS equipment, calibration REPAIR. Also wanted nicely dressed old all for TYPEWRITER Elec.w/all and maintenance. dead or alive washers & Dining Room Set $25. 352-382-1191 features.Carrying Diesel pumps and dryers. FREE glass top table & 4 chairs 14.4 ELECTRIC DRILL case,owners manual & wells. Record keeping pick up 352-564-8179 $300 obo, Kitchen set, xtra tape cartridge.Like and daily logs.Tractors table & 4 chairs SET brand new in WASHER OR DRYER new.$50 352-746-4160 and other farm equip- w/oak finish $50 obo carrying case $65. or $135 Each. Reliable, ment. Computers - MS 352-382-2450 OBO 352-382-1191 WESTELL COMPUTER Clean, Like new, WIRELESS BOX office suite, internet. 40 PC. RATCHET SET Excellent Condition. Free Home Office Desk includes box and cables College Agricultural SPRING HILL all sizes rachets and Del. 352 263-7398 Maple, Great Condition $25.00 obo Degree a plus. January Classes sockets $20. ★★★★★★★★★ $500 obo, White Formica 352-382-1191 Private Pesticide Appli- Student Desk, good 352-382-1191 WHITE LARGE cators License a plus. COSMO DAYS condition $25 obo, January 14, 2013 Auctions 50.00 TJ MAX GIFT NUMBERS PHONE big Starting salary com- 352-382-2450 mensurate with experi- COSMO NIGHTS CARD SELLING FOR letters so you can see Sporting Pets ence, plus housing, ve- January 14, 2013 KING SIZED MATTRESS 40.00 Will meet you there $20.00 352-382-1191 Coins DUDLEY’S AND BOX SPRINGS to verify to you. linda Goods hicle, insurance, 401K, BARBER NIGHTS WIRE SETS TV AUCTION good cond. $75 Call 352-341-4449 bonus after 1st year. February 25, 2013 wires,phone sets,cables GOLDEN COINS 7 ROUGH RIDER **HAPPY NEW** Walter @ 352-362-2583 Respond with resume MASSAGE DAY 103 PC. SOCKET AND all lengths new $5.00 DIFFERENT STOCKMAN POCKET January 14, 2013, **YEAR!!!** KNIFE New in box, 3 FERRIS FARMS TWO AUCTIONS LEATHER LA-Z-BOY WRENCH SET new each 352-382-1191 PRESIDENT COINS 7607 S FLORIDA AVE, MASSAGE NIGHTS ROCKER RECLINER never used 470. or obo $5.00 EACH LINDA blades $14 860-2475 FLORAL CITY, FL January 14, 2013, Taupe in color. In ac- 352-382-1191 Business 352-341-4449 34436 SKIN & NAILS ceptable condition. SOLD ANTIQUE ELECTRIC Equipment Full Set of new Taylor Day School Only Some leather wear. IRON this is from the 50s Household Made Burner Plus Irons ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ mechanisims work works great $25. Firm ADDING MACHINE good. $150 OBO used 4 times, can no Trades/ BENE’S 352-382-1191 Unisonic Desk Top 12 longer use, original price 746-7355 Digit Memory Elec. ANIMAL/BIRD CAGE Skills International Thurs Jan 3rd BREADMAKER Good LEATHER LOVE SEAT Printing Calculator $25. Heavy wire/wood.On TOURING KAYAK Walk About Auction condition, Breadman, $10 BELLA School of Beauty Ivory Leather Love Seat 352-746-4160 wheels&Upright. $45. KITSILANO by Bella is a beautiful 3pm w/full yard of treas- (352)465-1616 Current Design, Paddle, Exp. Marine 1-866-724-2363 in good condition. 352-344-3472 silvery brindle Cattle www.isbschool.com ures, inside and out Fur- $150 OBO 746-7355 Medical PSD, Carrier, Cockpit Dog/Shepherd mix, Fork Lift Driver niture, tools, misc. DUDLEY’S CORNINGWARE cover, P/U bed extender. LEATHER SOFA & AUCTION Equipment came to the shelter antiques, box after box Various sizes-no covers $800 (954) 608-6923 because her family Sun Jan 6th LOVESEAT **HAPPY NEW** 7 day shift 4 WHEELED WALKER $2 each 352-527-8287 lost their home. She is Antique & Collectible burgundy, excellent **YEAR!!!** **Apply in Person** Antiques condition 352-746-0855 TWO AUCTIONS WITH BRAKES AND Baby Items 4 years old, spayed, Twin Rivers Marina Auction 1pm Fitness housebroken, micro- Leather Sofa, Chair & Ot- SEAT GREAT SHAPE 2880 N. Seabreeze Pt Quality Furniture from chipped, and toman, 1 coffee, 2 end ta- ONLY $85. Equipment Crystal River Fl 34429 Victorian to Deco, Art, BABY STROLLER Heartworm-negative, bles. Twin bed, mat. set & 352-464-0316 no phone calls pls lighting, jewelry, won- Deluxe model with weighs 45 pounds. DUDLEY’S head board. Round din- ALUMINUM WALKER & EXERCISE BIKE FAN derful selection of vin- canopy $25 860-2475 Walks well on a leash, AUCTION ing room table w/ 4chrs. BEDSIDE COMMODE TYPE WORKS THE tage Mexican Stone- gets along with other **HAPPY NEW** Lamp. $600 for all ONLY $20. EACH ARMS TOO great shape ware, toys, coins, dogs and is very, very General **YEAR!!!** (404) 242-7117 352-464-0316 only $85. 352-464-0316 Sell or Swap TWO AUCTIONS Roseville+++check Thurs Jan 3rd playful. Fenced yard Help website LIVING RM SET Walk About Auction MANUAL WHEELCHAIR PUNCHING BAG Hangs is preferred, but can www.dudleysauction. 7 PCS EXC COND. $600 3pm w/full yard of treas- WIT FOOTRESTS $100. from ceiling, great jump a low fence. com & ures, inside and out Fur- 352-464-0316 work-out. Do not use any Property Manager 637-9588 10%BP Call Joanne @ PATIO TABLE W/6 niture, tools, misc. SHOWER CHAIR WITH more. Exc. shape. $25. 352-795-1288. for Apartment Au2267 AB1667 CHAIRS. $150 antiques, box after box BACK WHITE 352-746-4160 Community Maine-ly Real Estate 954-531-8295 Sun Jan 6th FIBERGLASS WITH PURSUIT EXERCISE #381384 Antique & Collectible LIVING ROOM SET ADJUSTABLE LEGS BIKE ALL An established Thurs Jan 3rd Auction 1pm SOFA, lOVESEAT & ONLY $30. 352-464-0316 ELECTRONICS SUPER property management Walk About Auction Quality Furniture from Tweet END TABLES. EARTH TRANSPORT SAPE $100. company is seeking a 3pm w/full yard of treas- Victorian to Deco, Art, F/T seasoned ures, inside and out Fur- TONES, EXC COND WHEELCHAIR (small 352-464-0316 $425 obo(352) 302-8265 lighting, jewelry, won- wheels) Very light Tweet professional Property niture, tools, misc. derful selection of vin- ROWING MACHINE BY Manager for an RD antiques, box after box LOVE SEAT LIKE w/ footrests. ONLY $100. tage Mexican Stone- 352-464-0316 BODY ROW GET IN Tweet complex in Floral City. Sun Jan 6th NEW.CALL FOR E-MAIL ware, toys, coins, SHAPE $85. Must be highly skilled at Antique & Collectible Fri, 01/04 Preview @ PICTURE LINDA Roseville+++check 352-464-0316 communication and Auction 1pm 4pm, Auction@ 6pm 352-341-2271 website Coins ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Follow the working in an organized Quality Furniture from General Merchandise MATTRESS SETS Beautiful www.dudleysauction. Chronicle on manner. We offer a Victorian to Deco, Art, **WE BUY ESTATES** Factory Seconds com Sporting Tell that special competitive salary and lighting, jewelry, won- 6055 N. Carl G. Rose Twin $99.95, Full $129.95 637-9588 10%BP BUYING US COINS Goods person an excellent benefit derful selection of vin- Hwy 200 Hernando Qn. $159.95, Kg. $249.95 Au2267 AB1667 Top $$$$ Paid. We Also “ Happy Birthday “ package including tage Mexican Stone- AB3232 (352) 613-1389 352-621-4500 Maine-ly Real Estate Buy Gold Jewelry CLUB CAR ELECTRIC with a classified ad Beating ALL Written NEW TIRES, BATTERY “news as it happens right 401(k). On site apart- ware, toys, coins, PAIR OF KING SIZED #381384 under Happy ment a possibility. Roseville+++check Offers. (352) 228-7676 CHARGER & NEW Notes. at your finger tips” BOX SPRINGS Good COVER. EXC COND. Please send website Tools condition $25 for the pair. FORD HOOD good Only $28.50 resume or apply at: www.dudleysauction. condition. 85 F150 type. CASH ONLY $2500 includes a photo Call Walter @ (352) 503-2383 Floral Oaks Apts. com 10 GALLON CAMPBELL 352-364-2583 $45. 352-302-7451 COLLECTOR BUYING 8092 S. Floral Oaks 637-9588 10%BP Call our Classified HAUSFIELD AIR COM- PAUL’S FURNITURE LEAD CRYSTAL VASE STERLING SILVER Concealed Weapons Cir, Floral City, FL or Au2267 AB1667 PRESSOR WITH HOSE Exc Cond $15 FLATWARE & U S Permit Course Dept for details www.twitter.com/ email - csaunders@ Maine-ly Real Estate & THRIFT SHOP 352-563-5966 ONLY $65. Daybed w/ trundle & Mat. 7”H x 4”D SILVER COINS. DAN’S GUN ROOM citruschronicle hallmarkco.com. #381384 352-464-0316 Homosassa 628-2306 352-527-8287 352-601-7074 (352) 726-5238 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

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SMITTYS APPLIANCE Maximum Auto Repair BIANCHI CONCRETE Affordable Handyman       AT YOUR HOME CALL STELLAR BLUE COUNTY WIDE DRY- REPAIR. Also wanted INC.COM ins/lic #2579 **BOB BROWN’S** ✔ FAST • 100% Guar. Mower and small All Int./ Ext. Painting & Performance The Tile Man WALL 25 ys exp lic2875 dead or alive washers & Driveways-Patios-Side Fence & Landscaping ✔ AFFORDABLE engine service & repair. Needs. Lic. & Ins. FREE Repairs, 4x4 lifts, Exhausts, Bathroom Remodel all your drywall needs dryers. FREE walks. Pool deck repair 352-795-0188/220-3194 ✔ RELIABLE• Free Est 352-220-4244 EST. (352) 586-2996 Classic car restoration, tires Specializing in handi- Ceiling & Wall Repairs. pick up 352-564-8179 /Stain 352-257-0078 ★ ★ new & used, Performance 352-257-9508 cap. Lic/Ins. #2441. Pop Corn Removal Moving/ ❋ ❋ Auto Body engines. (352) 419-6549 CURB APPEAL ROCKY’S FENCING 352-634-1584 352-302-6838 Yardscape, Curbing, Affordable Handyman Hauling Pressure Repair Free Est., Lic. & Ins., ✔ FAST • 100% Guar. Flocrete. River Rock ★ 352 422-7279 ★ Cleaning Reseals & Repairs. ✔ AFFORDABLE Landclearing/ A-1 Hauling, Cleanups, Tree Service Maximum Auto Repair Clean Up/ Lic.(352) 364-2120 ✔ RELIABLE• Free Est garage clean outs, trash, CALL STELLAR BLUE & Performance Bushhogging Junk Removal ★ 352-257-9508 ★ lawn maint. furn. & misc. All Int./ Ext. Painting Repairs, 4x4 lifts, Exhausts, Drywall • LARRY’S TRACTOR • Mark (352) 287-0767 Needs. Lic. & Ins. FREE A TREE SURGEON Classic car restoration, tires Handyman SERVICE FINISH GRAD- ALL OF CITRUS CLEAN Lic. & Ins. Lowest JEFF’S Cleanup/Hauling Affordable Handyman EST. (352) 586-2996 new & used, Performance ✔ FAST • 100% Guar. ING & BUSHHOGGING UPS CLEAN OUTS Rates Free est. Clean outs/Dump Runs engines. (352) 419-6549 COUNTY WIDE DRY- ✔ AFFORDABLE ***352-302-3523*** Everything from A to Z (352)860-1452 Lawns/Brush Removal 1 CALL & RELAX! 25yrs ✔ RELIABLE• Free Est 352-628-6790 Lic. (352) 746-3444 WALL 25 ys exp lic2875 Remodeling all your drywall needs Exp in 100% property ★ 352-257-9508 ★ HAULING DOUBLE J Tree Serv. Ceiling & Wall Repairs. maint & all repairs, call Landscaping FREE ESTIMATES Stump Grinding, bulk H&H Services today! Pop Corn Removal Affordable Handyman scrap metals haul for mulch, lic/ins 302-8852 Your World lic#37658 352-476-2285 ❋ 352-302-6838 ❋ ✔ FAST • 100% Guar. CURB APPEAL FREE (352) 344-9273 All phases of Tile Computers ✔ AFFORDABLE Handicap Showers, R WRIGHT Tree Service Yardscape, Curbing, JEFF’S Cleanup/Hauling Tree removal & trimming. of garage sales ✔ RELIABLE• Free Est Flocrete. River Rock Safety Bars, Flrs. Electrical #1 A+TECHNOLOGIES ★ ★ Clean outs/Dump Runs 422-2019 Lic. #2713 Ins. & Lic.# 0256879 AFFORDABLE All Home Repairs. 352-257-9508 Reseals & Repairs. Lawns/Brush Removal 352-341-6827 COMPUTER REPAIR All TV’s Installed Lic. (352) 364-2120 Lic. (352) 746-3444 We Come to You! #1 A+TECHNOLOGIES Lic.#5863 352-746-3777 All Home Repairs. Home/Office 352-212-1551, 584-3730 Lawn Care RV Services Water All TV’s Installed Cleaning Painting Lic.#5863 352-746-3777 ANDREW JOEHL Classifieds DIESTLER COMPUTER DUN-RITE ELECTRIC HANDYMAN. CLEANING BY PENNY GOT LEAVES Chris Satchell Painting MAC’S MOBILE RV 344-2556, Richard New & Used systems Since ‘78/ Free Est. Gen. Maint/Repairs Wkly., Biwkly. & Mnthly. Let our DR VAC ASAP REPAIR & MAINT. WATER PUMP SERVICE repairs. Visa/ MCard lic EC 13002699 Pressure Cleaning. ★ GREAT RATES ★ Do the work! 30 yrs. Exp. Exc. Ref. Ins. RVTC Certified Tech & Repairs- all makes & ww.chronicleonline.com 352-637-5469 352- 726-2907 0256271 352-465-9201 352-503-7800, 476-3820 Call 352-502-6588 352-464-1397 352-613-0113, Lic/Ins. models. Call anytime!

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HANDYMAN PAINTING ROOFING ELECTRICAL REPAIR CLEAN UPS & CLEAN OUTS BATH REMODELING Ron’s Affordable Ferraro’s AAA ROOFING NEED SOMEONE TO BATHFITTER Handyman Services Call the “Leakbusters” Stand Alone GET RID OF YOUR JUNK? “One Day Bath Remodeling” • All Home Generator In Just One Day, Repairs Painting Free Written Estimate WE MAKE IT • Small Carpentry Thomas Electric, LLC We will Install A Beautiful New Bathtub • Fencing “Repaint $ Residential/Commercial Service or Shower “Right Over” Your Old One!!! 100 OFF Tub to Shower Conversions Too!!! 000D42Z • Screening Specialist” 000CUWQ • Clean Dryer Any Re-Roof Generac - Centurion Visit our Ocala Interior & Exterior DISAPPEAR FOR LESS Vents Must present coupon at time contract is signed Guardian Generators Showroom or call Affordable & Dependable Pressure Washing Lic./Ins. CCC057537 000DMZN Factory Authorized Technicians IF YOU WANT IT Experience lifelong TAKEN AWAY...CALL FOR A 1-352-624-8827 www.aaaroofingfl.homestead.com ER0015377 000D9FE 4 352-344-0905 – FREE ESTIMATES – FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! Y For a FREE In-Home Estimate!

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5 Tiny Yorkies $550 and up, Small, Tiny & Very Tiny Only 2 females,1 Male Maltese, Raised in loving home. CKC Reg. health certs, & puppy pacs. Parents on site come watch them play (352) 212-4504 or (352) 212-1258 MINIATURE POODLES miniature poodle pups born 10/16/12 Health AUTOMOTIVE Cert 1 apricot & 1 black female & 1 black male al- most potty trained, raised in our home. $500 cash call 352-419-5662 or [email protected]

NICKY JOB FAIR Nicky is a 2 y.o. lab/bulldog mix, weigh- ing about 78 pounds, and is Heart-worm negative. Is very sweet and loveable, very intel- ligent. However, he is a big, strong dog who needs a strong person to handle him, and a fenced yard is strongly recommended. He knows how to sit for Saturday, treats and wants to please his human friend very much. He is available now at the Citrus County Animal Shelter. Call 352-746-8400 Mobile Homes Condos/Villas Real Estate In Park For Rent For Sale

FLORAL CITY INVERNESS 2/2/1 Lg Condo January 5, 2013 55 + Park. Fully furn., 2/2, DW, 2 Carports, Waterfront Community screened porch & remod- with heated pool. eled. Fun park lots of Non-smoker, pet restrict. RED MINIATURE activities! Lot Rent $176. $665. mo 317-442-1063 POODLE PUPS $17,500. 352-344-2420 7 WEEKS;2 MALES AND Duplexes 1 FEMALE; $850. INGLIS For Rent REGISTRATION AND 3/2 Furn., screened porch. From mobiles to HEALTH CERTIFI- Lot rent $295 HOMOSASSA 2/1 mansions, CATES; AVAILABLE Includes amenties. 2/1 $525 mo 2/2 $550 From Gulf to Lakes, 12-22-12. CALL $15,000 (352) 212-8873 mo. incl. garb. Pets? give me a call, 10am-1pm 352-419-8233 OR No smoking. 1st & sec. I sell ‘em all! [email protected] INVERNESS 352-212-4981 Harbor Lights 55+ park, 352-422-4137 on Big Lake Henderson. nancy.wilson@ SENEGAL PARROT yahoo.com $350 WITH CAGE, Lovely d/w 2/2 new appl. Efficiencies/ new floors, screened FEMALE VERY GOOD Cottages Nancy J. Wilson BIRD. CASH ONLY porch, shed, & carport. $13,500 (352)344-1828 HERNANDO Realtor® EXC. HEALTH Broker-Associate (352) 503-2383 Affordable Rentals INVERNESS PARK Watson’s Fish Camp SRES®GRI 55+, 14X60, 2/2, new (352) 726-2225 Waybright Real Estate, Feed/Fertilizer roof, all appliances, partly Inc. /Supplies furn. screen room, shed, Rental 352-419-6476 Houses Motivated seller LG DOG CRATE LECANTO 55+ PK wants this gone!!! black finish 1988 Oaks 3/2 DWMH, BLACK DIAMOND 6 acres w Big SHOP, 48”length x29½ width 40x20, shed, handicap EXCLUSIVE 3/2/2 Nice 2/2/2 House, 35” height $45 access. ramp & shower 3389 N Bent Tree Pt porches Barns, pond, (352) 527-0982 $25,000. 352-212-6804 1650 SF, Pool, $1285/mo pvd rd, Concrete (740) 398-9585 drive. $ 149K Lecanto Senior Park 3 MLS 357108. Livestock bedroom. 2 bath. 14x66 Rent: Houses www.crosslandrealty. S/W Mobile home fur- com 352 726 6644 nished. 12x22 Screened Furnished porch, 2 sheds, roof over, CRYSTAL RIVER new plumbing, new hot PUBLISHER’S water heater, new skirt- Crystal Paradise Estates ing, very clean, painted in 3/2 Clean, turn-key, NOTICE: 2011. Call 815-535-7958 fenced yard. Sec + Credit All real estate advertis- Check $750. Call ing in this newspaper is 352-220-6032 subject to Fair Housing RV Spaces Act which makes it ille- For Rent Rent: Houses gal to advertise “any Unfurnished preference, limitation INVERNESS or discrimination based BEVERLY HILLS on race, color, religion, RV Spaces. Bring your sex, handicap, familial 1/1, Carport, Carpet own boat and fishing status or national origin, $500.mo. 352-302-3987 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ gear. AGE 55+ com- or an intention, to make munity. Lot rent only Tell that special Cit.Hills/Brentwood such preference, limita- $360-$375 including 2/2/2 on golf course. tion or discrimination. “ person electric. Edge Water Club included $900/mo Familial status includes “ Happy Birthday “ Oaks 352-344-1380 516-991-5747 children under the age with a classified ad of 18 living with par- under Happy CITRUS HILLS ents or legal custodi- Notes. Sale or Rent 2/2½ Townhouse Only $28.50 ans, pregnant women 20 FULL & PART TIME condo, full appliances, and people securing includes a photo carport, Citrus Hills custody of children HOMOSASSA membership included under 18. This newspa- Call our Classified Large 3br 2ba MH Prudential Florida per will not knowingly Dept for details Rent to Own Showcase Properties accept any advertising 352-563-5966 Ready to Move In  call 352-476-8136 for real estate which is ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Owner Financing Avail. in violation of the law. CALL (352) 795-1272 CRYSTAL RIVER Our readers are hereby 3/2 on 10 Acres, informed that all POSITIONS Mobile Homes Real Estate W/ inground pool dwellings advertised For Rent For Rent $1000/mo(352) 621-3135 in this newspaper are HERNANDO available on an equal HOMOSASSA 2 bedroom. 2 bath single opportunity basis. To 2/1, NICE SWMH CRYSTAL RIVER complain of discrimina- 3/2 on 10 Acres, family home with garage, Big Yard, Fenced Back- screened patio, & com- tion call HUD toll-free at yard, Screened Back With inground Pool 1-800-669-9777. The $1000/mo(352) 621-3135 munity pool/clubhouse Porch, In nice area on privileges. $875/month, toll-free telephone Finance Manager Paved Street. Pets 980-285-8125 number for the Allowed $495.pr mnth Apartments hearing impaired is Ist, Last, $300 Deposit. Furnished INVERNESS 1-800-927-9275. Call 352 634-3862 or 2/1 near hospital 352-794-3760 fam. room, scn porch. CRYSTAL RIVER $600 352-422-2393 Office Clerk 2/BR $550. 3BR $750 HOMOSASSA INVERNESS 3/2 D/W $650 mo., Hse. Near Twn 563-9857 3/2 Brand New, Granite 1st, last, sec. Very nice tops, marble flrs, SS Ap home. Ask for Walter Apartments $895 (352) 634-3897 (561) 248-4200 Unfurnished Lot Porters SUGARMILL WOODS PUBLISHER’S LECANTO 3/2/2 Quiet w/ fire plc LEISURE ACRES Alexander Real Estate Rent or rent to own. NOTICE: 3/2 water & garbage incl. (352) 795-6633 $800/mo 352-382-2904 All real estate advertis- $600mo. (352) 628-5990 352-697-0458 ing in this newspaper is Crystal River Apts subject to Fair Housing Sales Apprentice 2 BR/1 BA $400-$500 Waterfront Act which makes it ille- Mobile Homes ALSO HOMES & gal to advertise “any For Sale MOBILES AVAILABLE Rentals preference, limitation or discrimination based 2BR, 1½ BA,on your CRYSTAL RIVER HERNANDO on race, color, religion, Entry Level Technician own 75x 150 lot, 1 & 2 Bd Rm Apartments Affordable Rentals sex, handicap, familial no fees! new enclosed for Rent 352-465-2985 Watson’s Fish Camp status or national origin, sunroom, lg laundry (352)726-2225 or an intention, to make room , furn, 2 storage CRYSTAL RIVER such preference, limita- buildings, 5111 Castle Spacious 2/1, lawn, INVERNESS tion or discrimination. “ Lake Ave. S. of water, sewr & garb. W/D 2/2, Unfurn. waterfront Familial status includes Customer Service Representative Inverness on SR 41 hk up $500.mo $250 dep Lake Henderson, lg children under the age $39,500 (740) 255-0125 No Pets 352-212-9205 florida rm, lg carport of 18 living with par- 352-212-9337 w/work area, fire pit, ents or legal custodi- 3bdr/2 full baths/ 2 car access to private boat ans, pregnant women carport on 1 acre. FLORAL CITY ramp. $750 mo. Call after and people securing Receptionist split layout, steel roof, FREE Use of boat ramp, 9am (352) 726-6320 custody of children caged pool, 20x25 ft fishing dock, canoe & Lake Front Home under 18. This newspa- deck, lg storage build- Jon boat rentals. 1 BR per will not knowingly ing, Furnished Modular $300/$200 dp.Trails End on Gospel Island, spectacular views accept any advertising $76,900, 5215 Bridget Camp, A Friendly Place for real estate which is Pt, Castle Lake Park to Live 352-726-3699 spacious 3/2/2, Experienced Technician in violation of the law. Inverness 352-597-7353 For Rent, $700 HOMOSASSA or Sale (908) 322-6529 Our readers are hereby 2/1, Incld water, trash informed that all HERNANDO dwellings advertised 3BR 2BA MH & lawn. $550 mo. + Sec. Ready to move in ! 352-634-5499 Rent or Sale in this newspaper are available on an equal Sales Professionals FHA & Owner Financing opportunity basis. To avail. call 352-795-1272 INVERNESS complain of discrimina- 1 BR & 2 BR Garden Palm Harbor Homes tion call HUD toll-free at & Townhouse Apts. 1-800-669-9777. The Stilt Homes $512 to $559 a mo Waterfront, Beach CHASSA- toll-free telephone WSG included, small number for the www.plantcity.palm pets welcome. harbor.com HOWITZKA hearing impaired is Barrier Free Unit Charming 2br 1.5ba, 1-800-927-9275. John Lyons Available 800-622-2832 GATEHOUSE newly remodeled in quiet PLANTATION INN area. 980sq ft $60,000. APTS Owner Fin., 10% down Mobile Homes (352) 726-6466 amortized over 15yrs at and Land Equal Housing 7% 5-yr balloon. Opportunity Possible trade for MAGNOLIA ROOM CRYSTAL RIVER land/home in TN or GA. Nice Large 4br 2ba MH Retail/Office call 352-382-1800 READY TO MOVE IN! Rentals Specializing in Owner Fin. Avail. Real Estate Acreage CALL (352) 795-1272 For Sale Farms/Ranches & 9301 Fort Island Trail Homosassa Spgs HERNANDO/486 1+acre, SmlRestaurant/Pizza Commercial 2br SWMH+ den/flp, Man Shop for Rent, $800 Cave/Work Shop w/ AC 269-369-2509 28x40, $47,500 J. Desha Cridland Real Estate LECANTO Crystal River, FL 34429 (352)634-6340 Oak Tree Plaza, Office/ Retail, CR 486, 900 sf. @ HOMOSASSA $700+ util. & sales tax. 1 ESTATE SALE in Nature **3/2, Fenced Yard,** mo. Free w/12 mo. Lease Coast Landings RV Re- NEW Flooring, NEW AC 352-258-6801 sort. Large developed $5,000 Down, $435. mo site and a separate gated Call 1-800-584-8755 Ext. 611 (352) 476-7077 Condos/Villas storage lot; plus almost Richard (Rick) new 5th-wheel with Couch, Broker HOMOSASSA For Rent slides, screened gazebo, 2ba 1 ½ ba MH needs and storage building. All Couch Realty & For More Information complete rehab. Good CITRUS HILLS for $79,900. For more Investments, Inc. shed, well & septic. 2/2 Furn w/ member- info and pictures, click on (352) 344-8018 6524 W. Akazian ship, Seasonal/Annual www.detailsbyowner.com $12,500 (603) 860-6660 352-476-4242, 527-8002 352-843-5441 RCOUCH.com 000DODZ C12 TUESDAY,JANUARY 1, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Real Estate Citrus County Waterfront Vehicles For Sale Homes Homes Wanted Fero Cemetery - Beverly Open Waterfront on BUYING JUNK CARS Hills Two Plots Under Lrg Lake Hernando • Running or Not • Shaded Oak Tree - 3,300 sf under roof 2,000 CASH PAID - $300 & UP Row 251 - Lots D & E liv., 3/2/1. den & fam. (352) 771-6191 Only $2500 for Both rm. cage inground (1/2 Price) 352-364-4010 pool. 2 lrg. sheds, dock, on 1 acre $269,900 Cars UNIQUE & HISTORIC 813-240-7925 Homes, Commercial 94 OLDS MOBILE Waterfront & Land YOUR “High-Tech” CUTLASS CIERA “Small Town Water Front SEDAN 6CY RUNS & Country Lifestyle Realtor LOOKS GOOD. ASKING OUR SPECIALTY GAIL STEARNS $1575. 352-637-2588 SINCE 1989” Realtor or 845-588-0759 2000 Chevy Corvette Tropic Shores Metallic Bowling Green Realty Std shift, one owner, & garage kept. (352) 422-4298 See to appreciate. (352) 621-9874 Low overhead = Low Commissions A XMAS SALE BUY-SELL-RENT- “LET US FIND YOU CAR-TRUCK-BOAT-RV A VIEW TO LOVE” Waterfront, CONSIGNMENTUSA.org Foreclosures US 19 BY AIRPORT, CR www. Owner financing ROD KENNER 461-4518 & 795-4440 crosslandrealty.com available CHEVROLET (352) 726-6644 352-436-3531 2000 IMPALA Crossland Realty Inc. ERA $4995 Suncoast Realty 352-341-0018 Open House CHEVROLET I’ve SOLD 2003 AVALANCHE 20 Properties $6850 this year! 352-341-0018 I NEED LISTINGS! CHEVROLET 2004 TRAILBLAZER Brentwood of Citrus 4 X 4 $6999 Hills 2/2/2 Quiet 352-341-0018 culdesac. Totally re- modeled Hrwd CHEVROLET flrs,ceramic,cpt. SCAN OR GO TO ‘98, Lumina GL, 4 Door, scrn lanai, lscp yard. www. loaded, low miles, V6, Must see! BestNatureCoast pwr., garaged, clean New on market FSBO Properties.com $3,750. (352) 212-9383 All Offers Expire Jan. 2, 2013 1816 W. Jena Ct “To view CHEVROLET Lecanto OPEN great waterfront ‘98, Lumina GL, 4 Door, SAT&SUN 11-2 DEB INFANTINE Realtor properties” loaded, low miles, V6, $97,500 (352) 302-8046 pwr., garaged, clean NO agents please $3,750. (352) 212-9383 610-248-2090 Real Estate!... Citrus County it’s what I do. Land CHRYSLER Beverly Hills 2001 TOWN & All Remaining ERA American COUNTRY $4550 Homes **Heatherwood 581** 352-341-0018 Realty access to game reserve Beverly Hills 3 bedroom. Phone:(352) 726-5855 & Tillus Hill, 2.42 Acres 1 bath. OWNER FIN. Cell:(352) 302-8046 well, septic, no impact W/$5OOO DN $822mo Fax:(352) 726-7386 fees, $30,000 by NO CREDIT CK Just Email:debinfantine@ owner, sold as is remodeled,new roof, tile, yahoo.com (352) 422-0435 Savings block, w/sep. 2car garage ½ ACRE LOT 2012 (352) 793-7223 “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” with well, septic and MAZDA Citrus Hills ....and, power pole, impact fee 2006 Miata MX5 , Grand up to Happy New Year! credit, high and dry, Touring 40K Miles, Auto Homes trees, $11,000 obo Transmission, Cloth (352) 795-3710 Seats, MP-3 multi-Disk HERNANDO (6), $13,250 $ Citrus Hills Pool Home Lots For Sale 352-400-1551 4/3/2+, circular drive, 1 acre lot, below $200k MR2 SPYDER 2002 TRD model, 1 MODELS 352-527-7856 HOMOSASSA owner. Mint condition. 6000 Off Wooded Lot, wet lands Hernando on Lee Woods Drive Garage kept, no acci- Homes 112 x 114 ft. river ac- dents, smoking, or pets. cess, but not on River New soft top & leather seats. C352-464-7501. MSRP $7,000. 352-621-1664 Lowest Priced Home $13.5K. in ARBOR LAKES Will Be **OPEN HOUSE** Boat NISSAN 2/2/2 + Den or 3 BR & Accessories 2005 ALTIMA SE V6 Gated Comm. 10a-3p $7495 4695 N. Lake Vista Trl 2005 BOAT TRAILER 352-341-0018 (352) 419-7418 MICHELE 18 to 21 ft boat. Tandem OLDS 98 REGENCY axle. All tires, lights, Brougham. 4dr w /fp, Inverness ROSE axles, & guides in exc. orig. 1989, 163k orig., Homes Realtor cond. MUST SEE! V6 - 24mpg, new tires & Asking $895 OBO. brakes, 2nd owner $1550 SOLD INVERNESS Simply put Priced $350 below value. (352) 637-1074 Block home 2br, 1ba I ‘ll work harder Call / txt(352) 422-7737 SATURN ION w/ 2porches, oversized BOAT TRANSIT 2007, 4 cyl, 4dr. gold, gar. 1 cpt. on 1 + acres. 352-212-5097 TRAILER Very lg., dbl. auto, AC,CD, 27k miles $130,000 Call Buzz axles up to 33 ft. Any exc. cond. many extras 352-341-0224 or isellcitruscounty@ boat type! $1800 or $8300 obo 352-382-0428 yahoo.com David 607-539-7872 OBO (813) 244-3945 TOYOTA THIS WEEK Floral City Craven Realty, ‘05 Camry LE, Silver. Inc. Boats leather interior, very good Homes 352-726-1515 condition, 86k miles. $8900 (352) 637-2838 FLORAL CITY 15 ft ALUM. BOAT WIDE 3/2/1, quiet st, Lg. lot, DEEP V, 25HP ELEC. Classic best offer -inspection START, TRAILER. Vehicles Sat, Sun fm 1 to 5, OLDER BUT CHEAPER! Home will be sold Sun- $995 (352) 341-4949 day night to highest 1988 27 ft Sportscraft 1971 CHEVELLE To Make bidder 727-288-6020 Quiet Country Setting Coastal Fisherman, CONVERTIBLE 3/2 on 2 acres mol cabin cruiser, $10k stunning, 40k+ in- Crystal River Approx. 1750 sq ft LA OBO (813)-244-3945 vested, fully restored, Homes front porch, Lg rear 350 auto, buckets, con- screened porch, Patio, sistant show winner, 0% CRYSTAL RIVER 24x30 Steel Building, high end stereo, red w/ white top & interior Room For 3/2 on 10 Acres, Steel Carport - great AIRBOAT $24,900, 352-513-4257 W/ inground pool for boat storage, etc. 15ft, Rivermaster Available on $1000/mo(352) 621-3135 Fenced and cross- 6 cyl, Continental Aircraft fenced, Built in 2003 engine, warp-drive prop, AUTO SWAP/ Homosassa Nice Oaks, Wooded, $7000 352-637-1391 Corral CAR SHOW Homes Dunnellon/Citrus Springs 13 Different area, only 20 Min. to Sumter County The OWNER SACRIFICE Ocala $132,000 Call Fairgrounds $100,000. 4 yrs. Ago, 352-302-6784 for appt. SUMTER Models! Selling for $29.900 SWAP MEETS CALL 352-564-0207 SUN. JAN., 6, 2013 Forest View/Gated 55+ 1-800-438-8559 Incoming The Meadows Sub. BAYLINER 1984 2/2/1, New roof, cuddy cabin, hard top, New AC & Appliances Volvo motor, AQ125A, Move In, clean cond. needs tune-up. Has 2 3876 S. Flamingo Terr. props, fish/depth finder, Asking $58,000 2001 Rolls float on (352) 382-5558 trailer worth $1000. Comes w/spare motor Homosassa Has service manual, ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 2nd owner - $2500 Tell that special Springs Homes call Doug after 4pm 352-212-8385 person HOMOSASSA SPRINGS or 352-564-0855 “ Happy Birthday “ with a classified ad 2013s! Tony HURRICANE DECK under Happy Pauelsen Notes. BOAT Only $28.50 Realtor 2003 Hurricane Deck includes a photo 352-303-0619 Boat with 2003 90hp Yahama 4 Stroke engine. Call our Classified   Excellent condition. In- Citrus County’s 2/2/2 Great Country Buy or Sell Dept for details home on 2 ½ acre cludes trailer, bimini top, 352-563-5966 landscaped lot, in great winter cover, stereo, fish- ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ neighborhood. Move in I’ll Represent finder, gps porta potti,new Ready! Call for appt. YOU interior, livewell plus full 126K 352-503-6511 coast guard safety equip Trucks Volume Sales Leader New bottom paint 2011 Sugarmill ERA Very economical on fuel American Realty $8500 Contact Phil 2008 Dodge Ram Woods Tomko at 352-220-9435 Big Horn 5.7 Hemi No calls before 8:00 am 30k Great cond. $19,000 TRI PONTOON BOAT Call Fred(352) 628-6470 4/2/3 HEATED POOL 27 Ft., Fiberglass A XMAS SALE We Deliver The Best Waterfront lots of extras! 250 HP, T top, trailer BUY-SELL-RENT- SELLER MOTIVATED! Homes included $17,000. CAR-TRUCK-BOAT-RV reduced to 210k 352-613-8453 CONSIGNMENTUSA.org 352-688-6500 or WE HAVE BOATS US 19 BY AIRPORT, CR 352-212-5023 GULF TO LAKE 461-4518 & 795-4440 Showroom “FREE MARINE FORD Foreclosure and We Pay CASH For 2004 F150XL 4x4,115K Short Sale Lists Used Clean Boats miles, Camper top, V8, Pontoon, Deck & Fish- White reg. cab ing Boats (352)527-0555 $7000.00 352-746-9150 Buying Experience boatsupercenter.com Sport/Utility Recreation Vehicles Vehicles Cars CHEVY TRAIL- NATIONAL RV BLAZER LT 05 Buying or Selling 2006 Tropical One exc. cond. asking $7000 owner,34ft, 26000 REAL ESTATE, obo, in Hernando miles,no smoke/pets, (904) 923-2902 Let Me Work For You! Customer Service 300HP Cummins diesel,2 slides, 6 new tires, 3yr BETTY HUNT, warranty,many extras. Motorcycles REALTOR Office Open $87000. Well maintained. ERA KEY 1 Realty, 7 Days a Week 352-341-4506 ‘08 Suzuki Burgman 400 Inc. Candy apple red, exc. 352 586-0139 Campers/ cond., 5090 miles. 61 mi hunt4houses68 LISA VANDEBOE Travel Trailers Come See Why We Are per gallon, luggage back, @yahoo.com Broker (R) Owner & garage kept. $4500 www.bettyhunts Plantation Realty MAC’S MOBILE RV (352) 897-4549 homes.com. REPAIR & MAINT. 352-634-0129 RVTC Certified Tech. HONDA www.plantation 2007 Full Size Shadow. Rated The Best! Citrus County 352-613-0113, Lic/Ins. realtylistings.com Harley,1100CC, Chrome, Homes WE BUY RV’S, bags, trade?, 70mpg Travel Trailers, $3,500. Crystal River 5th Wheels, (727) 207-1619 Motor Homes CRYSTAL RIVER Call US 352-201-6945 Lien Notices 2 Story, 5BR/3Bath 2 boat slips near KINGS Vehicles BAY $425,000. Make Wanted 512-0101 TUCRN Offers 352-563-9857 1/18 sale $$ TOP DOLLAR $$ PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE TOYOTA For Wrecked, Junk or NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Unwanted Cars/Trucks. Notice is hereby given DUNNELLON $$ (352) 201-1052 $$ that on 1/18/13 at 10:30 Phyllis Strickland , the following motor Here is that home on A XMAS SALE am Realtor Lake Rousseau that you home will be sold at pub- have always wanted! 2br BUY-SELL-RENT- lic auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109: Best Time To Buy! 1 ½ ba on 1.43 acres CAR-TRUCK-BOAT-RV 1984 FORD OF Last CRYSTAL RIVER w/168ft lake frontage. CONSIGNMENTUSA.org #1FDKE30L1EHB31996. I have Owner US 19 BY AIRPORT, CR Tenants: Regina Boger & Completely remodeled all John L Boger. Sale to be Financing new interior & windows. 461-4518 & 795-4440 and Foreclosures held at MHC Operating No Flood Insurance! CASH BUYER’S LP dba Crystal Isles RV Re- Priced reduced from Buying Used Cars Trucks sort 11419 W Fort Trail, TROPIC SHORES $369,000 to $169,000 & Vans, For used car lot Crystal River, FL 34429

REALTY. Call Bernie LARRY’S AUTO SALES, 813-241-8269. www.villagetoyota.com 352-503-4121 000DOE5 (352) 613-3503 (352) 563-0116 Hwy 19... 352 564-8333 January 1 & 8, 2013.