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Rays: Tampa takes series as offense explodes /B1 MONDAY TODAY CITRUS COUNTY & next morning HIGH 94 Partly cloudy, LOW hot, breezy, 40% chance of rain. 72 PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com JUNE 30, 2014 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 119 ISSUE 327 QUESTION OF THE WEEK Extremists declare Islamic state Associated Press Iraq formally declared the has carved out a large the first day of the Muslim impact the broader inter- establishment of a new Is- chunk of territory that has holy month of Ramadan, national jihadist move- BAGHDAD — The al- lamic state on Sunday and effectively erased the bor- could trigger a wave of in- ment, especially the Qaida breakaway group demanded allegiance der between Iraq and fighting among the Sunni future of a-Qaida. that has seized much of from Muslims worldwide. Syria and laid the founda- militant factions that The spokesman for the northeastern Syria and With brutal efficiency, tions of its proto-state. But formed a loose alliance in huge tracts of neighboring the Sunni extremist group the declaration, made on the blitz across Iraq and See STATE/ Page A7 Contribute! Like us at facebook.com/ citruscounty Duke chronicle and respond to our Question of the A job to enjoy Week. sets What kind of business would do well in any of the open three empty grocery store buildings (Winn- Dixie at Meadowcrest, Publix on U.S. 41 in house Inverness and Sweetbay on U.S. 19 in Homosassa)? Christa L Speegle Ihele on gas I’d like to see a food co-op at the Ho- mosassa site. Affordable food with membership and extra discounts for volunteering for a plant few hours per week or month. Marie West PAT FAHERTY It would just be nice to have a better choice of Staff writer stores in Homosassa in general. Seems like everything is in Duke Energy Florida Crystal River or Inverness, that has scheduled a public includes my bank. ... open house on its Michele Wunderlich proposed $1.5 billion A youth center! combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County. Mary Jo O. Tevlin The event will be from Target or Hobby 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Lobby. You can’t buy yarn, material, home décor July 10, at the Plantation items or craft supplies in the on Crystal River, 9301 W. area except for Walmart, and Fort Island Trail, Crystal they just don’t carry some of River. the things needed. “The primary purpose Kelly Smith of the open house is to Trader Joes or Whole provide information Foods! Or a decent good-sized gym that’s clean, about the project, includ- with lots of classes. ing the combined-cycle Kelley Kelley Kelley natural gas technology, Would any of these project schedule, ap- three large vacant proval and permitting store spaces be of assistance in process and environmen- regards to the current situation tal protection aspects,” with the animals in Citrus County? explained Duke spokes- woman Heather Danen- Janet Hoppe Literski hower. “We anticipate A co-op of local artisans. providing more informa- tion about employment Trisha Hensley opportunities in 2015 A skating rink! Roller Barn is so small. after we have selected an STEPHEN E. LASKO/For the Chronicle engineering, procurement Leslye Thomas Shooting a pilot program called “Exposure” for the Travel Channel, cameraman/director Chuck Boyd films and construction (EPC) Bed Bath and Beyond. the cast as they prepare to go to Three Sisters Springs and swim with manatees Sunday morning. Native contractor later this year. They’re too small for Target — they would have to Vacations, located at Twin Rivers Marina, was hired to take the ensemble to various locations around King’s “The EPC contractor is rebuild. A store for hobbies for Bay for filming. The cast, from left, include Terrance White, Robbie Blalock, Jason Gordon and Executive expected to start hiring adults and children, Old Navy. Producer Michelle Ragland Blalock. Not shown is Producer Scott W. Gordon. workers gradually in early No more Walmarts, Dollar or Family Dollar stores. 2016, if all required and regulatory permits and POLL New Travel Channel show steers students toward science approvals are received. Construction and related CHRIS VAN ORMER heard of,” said Michelle and things.” ONLINE POLL: activities are expected to Ragland Blalock, executive pro- STEM is an acronym used by Staff writer add several million dol- ducer of the program. “We de- the National Science Founda- Your choice? lars to the local tax base CRYSTAL RIVER cided to start the show tion, a United States government Of the following and economy. o what you love. ‘Exposure,’ and it’s a travel- agency that supports fundamen- amendments “We anticipate 600 to That’s career advice based, STEM-based TV show for tal research and education in all to the 700 construction jobs to be constitution, for children coming kids. The goal of the show is to the non-medical fields of science created during the height which is from the pro ducers of show kids how to get disposable and engineering. of the project. Once con- the most a pilot television program called income by having careers in the Blalock and Scott W. Gordon, struction is complete, 40 significant to “Exposure” for the Travel Chan- STEM field, which is Science, producer, are Tampa-area mar- to 75 workers will be you? nel. The advice is demonstrated Technology, Engineering and keting professionals who ar- needed to operate the A. Amendment I — by swimming with manatees at Math. And if you get a job that rived with Chuck Boyd, camera plant.” Freedom of speech. Three Sisters Springs. affords you disposable income, operator. The event is free and B. Amendment II — The “We’re trying to show kids you can do fun things like swim open to the public. An right to keep and bear stuff they’ve just never seen or with the manatees and snorkel See ENJOY/ Page A7 arms. C. Amendment IV — See DUKE/ Page A7 Being protected against unreasonable searches CONVERSATION and seizures. Monday D. All are equally important. To vote, visit www. chronicleonline.com. Click on the word ‘It’s all about “Opinion” in the menu to see the poll. Results will appear next Monday. Find last week’s online poll the veterans’ results./Page A3 NANCY KENNEDY chosen by the 40 & 8 to receive Staff writer the Nationale Americanism INDEX Award in 2011 and was named Classifieds ................B7 She’s a one-woman dynamo Chronicle Citizen of the Year in Comics ....................B6 when it comes to helping local 2007. Crossword ................B5 veterans. From young troops re- A constant face at nearly Editorial....................A8 turning to Citrus County after every veterans’ event, whether Entertainment ..........A4 serving in Afghanistan to World a guest or setting up her tent to Horoscope ................A4 War II vets going on an Honor solicit funds for Operation Wel- Lottery Numbers ......B3 Flight, local Realtor Barbara come Home, she’s known and Lottery Payouts ........B3 Mills has found her calling, loved by veterans across the Movies ......................B6 meeting the needs of those who county, as are the rum cakes she Obituaries ................A6 serve our country. makes to send overseas or auc- TV Listings................B5 Since beginning Operation tions off to raise funds at a local Welcome Home in 2007, she has veterans’ organization. NANCY KENNEDY/Chronicle been nominated for a Jefferson The Chronicle recently As founder of Operation Welcome Home, Barbara Mills has put together Award from the American Insti- more than 250 gift baskets for Citrus County military personnel returning tute for Public Service, was See MONDAY/ Page A5 from overseas duty. Her goal is for none to be overlooked or forgotten. A2 MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014 STATE/L OCAL CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE State BRIEFS Blood DRIVES FHP: 3-year-old ets were purchased in Holly- LifeSouth Community Blood Centers wood and Orlando. sets its bloodmobile schedule for up- struck, killed The 372 tickets matching coming weeks. ORLANDO — The Florida four numbers won $108 each. The Lecanto branch office is at 1241 Department of Children and Another 11,132 tickets match- S. Lecanto Highway (County Road Families has taken custody of ing three numbers won $10 491), open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. a mother’s 2-year-old son a each. The numbers drawn weekdays (7 p.m. Wednesdays), day after the woman’s other Saturday night were 12-20- 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and child died from what she said 21-28-31. closed Sundays. was a hit-and-run accident. ‘Duck Dynasty’ The Inverness branch is at 2629 E. WFTV-TV reported that Gulf-to-Lake Highway, open from 8 a.m. DCF placed Maryanne star on book tour to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schwartz’s child in custody VIERA — One of the stars Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. following a hearing on Sunday of a hit reality television series Sundays. after signs of malnourishment visited Florida to promote a To find a donor center or a blood and bruising were observed new book. drive near you, call 352-527-3061. on both of her children. Florida Today reported Donors must be at least 17, or 16 with Florida Highway Patrol is Jase Robertson, of the A&E’s parental permission, weigh a minimum investigating the Friday death “Duck Dynasty” was on hand of 110 pounds and be in good health to of Schwartz’s 3-year-old in Viera on Sunday to sign be eligible to donate.