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QUESTION OF THE WEEK Been to Zephyrhills lately?
pare it to the budget for and right now, it’s the sole Nation wonders who won Powerball jackpot the city of Zephyrhills: winner of the largest ever This year’s figure is just Powerball jackpot,” Associated Press now worth an estimated Publix. He shook his head more than $49 million. Florida Lottery executive $590.5 million — the high- when asked about the The winning Powerball Cindy O’Connell told The ZEPHYRHILLS — est Powerball jackpot in jackpot. jackpot is 12 times that. Associated Press. “We’re Some lucky person history. “It’s crazy, isn’t it?” he Whoever has the ticket delighted right now that Contribute! walked into a Publix su- But it wasn’t Matthew said. “That’s so much hadn’t come forward as of we have the sole winner.” Bogel. On Sunday, he money.” Sunday afternoon. Publix spokeswoman Like us at permarket in suburban Florida over the past few loaded groceries into his It’s an amount too high “This would be the sixth Maria Brous said there facebook.com/ days and bought a ticket car after shopping at the for many to imagine. Com- Florida Powerball winner See JACKPOT/ Page A8 citruscounty chronicle and respond to our Question of the Week. Land How can we as Pedaling in comfort a society donor change the bad manners of contests people? Is it even possible? H O tax Samantha Houts 2 I agree that in some CHRIS VAN ORMER situations, talking on the phone might be con- Staff writer sidered rude. I used to feel that way myself until my LECANTO — Consider- husband was deployed ing that property owners overseas. I had my phone would donate land for right on me 24/7 and I answered it anytime he called, no of way and drainage areas matter where I was, no mat- to widen County Road 491, ter what I was doing. a landowner asked at a Linda L. Smith Thursday workshop why When I find myself the county would turn in a circumstance around and tax them for where the cashier is rude stormwater runoff. (being on the phone would “People are under the fall under this), I ask to speak with the department idea that if you donate manager and explain the property and you have this situation to them. Let them community stormwater handle it. Lesson taught. drain, you have no bills,” Brenda Land the landowner said. “But I work for a fast food the truth of the matter is, place and it was we’re going to have to pay busy and a lady came up to for the upkeep of the the register while on the phone talking so I stepped stormwater system.” aside and asked if I could The plan for widening help the next person in line. C.R. 491 would include The lady on the phone got land donations to allow off the phone quick and she STEPHEN E. LASKO/For the Chronicle property owners to drain wasn’t a happy camper. Regis Hampton, owner of Hampton’s Edge Trailside Bicycles in Floral City, demonstrates a recumbent their land into large, re- Sharon McPherson bicycle on the Withlacoochee State Trail. He said “bents,” as the cycles are known, have grown in gional drainage retention It used to be that popularity and offer people who have reservations about riding standard two-wheel bikes an alternative. areas (DRAs) rather than children were assigning one DRA per taught to have respect for parcel, enabling greater other people’s feelings, Enthusiasts tout benefits of using recumbent bicycles use of each parcel. property and time. Not so much nowadays and those But stormwater runoff children grow up to be dis- PAT FAHERTY cially Inverness — is widely Hampton, that trend in Inver- also became a topic of dis- respectful adults. Staff writer known as a great place to ride. ness, as well as in Floral City, is cussion at last week’s The economic impact of the largely due to popularity of re- meeting of the Citrus POLL ecumbent bikes are trail was discussed at a recent cumbent bikes. He owns and op- County Board of County setting the pace as meeting of the Tourism Devel- erates Hampton’s Edge ONLINE POLL: Commissioners (BOCC), pedal-powered opment Council. Vice chairman Trailside Bicycles in Floral City. when the board decided Your choice? Rtourism keeps growing Linda Bega pointed out that In- In his shop recumbent bikes to continue to explore the Do you support the in Citrus County. verness is becoming known as a rule; he sells them, fixes them, use of two new taxing recommendation to cut Thanks to the Withlacoochee city for bicycles. units, one for law enforce- the drunken State Trail, the county — espe- And according to Regis See COMFORT/ Page A6 ment and the other for a driving See DONOR/ Page A8 blood- alcohol level from .08 percent to .05 percent? Kathy Turner Thompson ‘hooked on history’ A. Yes, that would save lives. NANCY KENNEDY B. No. If someone’s only had a drink or two, Staff writer Monday CONVERSATION they haven’t lost control “jimpsom weed, bacon the surrounding area. It of their faculties. INVERNESS — Kathy rind and turpentine,” ac- has served her well for C. Yes, but if between Turner Thompson grew cording to writings from a the past 17 years in her .05 and.08, it should up in Citrus County and Tampa lawyer who also role as Citrus County his- only be a ticket-able married a man with roots “impaired” offense. noted that Dr. Jim “never torical resources officer. in the county that go back lost anybody.” At her office in the Old D. No. My designated to 1855. Turner Thompson has Courthouse in Inverness, drivers struggle to keep According to family lore it at .08. an innate talent for know- Turner Thompson sat To vote, visit www. and a few documents, her ing stories like this, not down with the Chronicle chronicleonline.com. husband’s great-grandfa- just about her own family for a conversation about Click on the word ther, James “Dr. Jim” history, but about the his- being “hooked on history.” “Opinion” in the menu Thompson, was a farmer tory of Citrus County and See MONDAY/ Page A7 to see the poll. and a cattleman who, de- Results will appear spite not being formally Kathy Turner Thompson knows history, and as Citrus next Monday. Find last educated, also practiced County historical resources officer, she enjoys sharing the week’s online poll medicine on the side. He stories of Citrus County with anyone who wants to know. results./Page A3 treated people with NANCY KENNEDY/Chronicle
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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Citrus Springs boy, 12, struck in road Shed fire damages CHRIS VAN ORMER Joseph’s Hospital, accord- three other pedestrians, maneuver to avoid collid- Neither the driver, Pin- motor coach Chronicle ing to a report from was walking in the south- ing with the pedestrians. ney-Martell, nor the pas- Florida Highway Patrol. bound lane crossing mid- However, the Mit- senger, Andy Martell, 29, of A shed caught fire just A Citrus Springs 12-year- The FHP report states block from east to west in subishi’s front left corner Lecanto, were reported to before midnight on Friday old was struck by a vehicle Tasha Pinney-Martell, 23, a dark, unlit location di- struck Prather, who came be injured. near U.S. 19 in Crystal River. on County Road 491 and of Lecanto, was traveling rectly ahead of the Mit- to rest on the west shoul- No charges were filed, Citrus County Sheriff’s injured late Saturday south in a 2001 Mitsubishi subishi, according to the der of the road. The Mit- but the incident remains Office Division of Fire Res- night. Eclipse GS at around report. Prather was re- subishi continued in a under investigation. cue responded at 11:55 Austin Prather, 12, re- 11 p.m. on C.R. 491 south ported to have walked southwest direction onto Contact Chronicle re- p.m. Friday to a call to ceived minor injuries in of North Forest Ridge into the path of the Mit- the west shoulder, where porter Chris Van Ormer at 10173 N. Suncoast Blvd. the incident and was taken Boulevard. subishi; the driver at- it stopped when it hit a 352-564-2916 or cvanormer Engine 91 from the for treatment to St. Prather, along with tempted an evasive small tree. @chronicleonline.com. Derosa Station arrived at 12:07 a.m. Saturday to find one shed smoldering. It BRIEFS canceled other units as the State fire was out and the crew could handle it, according to TOO FAR to meet a report from L.J. White, in Inverness battalion chief. The shed that burned TOO FAR will meet was an 8 foot by 10 foot Thursday, May 23, at the storage shed on a recre- East Citrus Community ational vehicle lot. Fire ap- Center, 9907 E. Gulf-to-Lake peared to have started Highway, Inverness. inside near the rear of the A fish fry, open to the pub- shed. Damage to the shed lic, will begin at 6 p.m. Dona- was estimated at $2,000. tion is $4. The general The owner, Kenneth meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Schraudt, was not at the lot; Speakers will be Frank Pe- he lives out of state. A friend ters, chairman of the Floral was staying in his R.V. slot. City Heritage Council, and A motor coach was re- Tom Ritchie. They co-authored moved because it was “History of Floral City.” They close to the fire. An esti- will speak about the Floral City mated $7,000 worth of museum, the rich area history damage was done to the and the role the Withlacoochee motor coach by radiant heat River and Tsala Apopka lakes melting lights, siding and played in the first and second molding. Seminole Wars and the econ- The fire was still under omy of the early settlers. investigation. For more information, email Pat Brady at psbrady@tampa Floral City mobile bay.rr.com, or call 352-419- home burns 8030. A fire on Saturday night Separation group was reported to have de- MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle to meet Tuesday stroyed a Floral City mobile Jeremy Falls displays the first-place trophy he won at the Ocala Soap Box Derby competition. He and his home. family plan on traveling to Ohio to compete in the national Soap Box Derby competition in June. Americans United for Sepa- Citrus County Sheriff’s ration of Church and State Office Division of Fire Res- (Nature Coast Chapter) will cue responded at 9:57 p.m. meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May to a call regarding a sin- 21, at the Lakes Region Library, glewide fixed mobile struc- 1511 Druid Road, Inverness. ture at 4767 S. White The public is welcome to Terrace, owned by James attend discourse on Constitu- P. Rouse and occupied by tional issues pertaining to sep- Brian Nevills and Stacy aration of church and state. Cembrola, according to a For information, call 352- report prepared by Craig Ocala derby win sends 344-9211 or email nature Stevens, battalion chief. [email protected]. Floral City’s Engine 241 third-grader to big race Couple charged arrived at 10:11 p.m. to find the structure fully involved A.B. SIDIBE after bombs found in fire. Crews fought the fire Staff writer COCOA — A Cocoa couple through windows and from was charged after police said outside, bringing the fire eremy Falls is a newbie in the brave they found pipe bombs and a under control at 10:15 p.m. world of soapbox racing, but the third- cache of weapons inside their Units from Inverness, Kens- grader has already made his mark and home. ington and Sugarmill J is poised for more. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Woods stations also fought The St. Paul Lutheran pupil and Citrus Springs Office Bomb Squad evacuated the blaze and helped sup- resident was one of three racers in different neighbors from a dozen categories to be crowned champions at Ocala ply water. homes as they searched the Soap Box Derby race earlier this month. couple’s two-story apartment The occupants escaped Falls won in the stock category and is getting Friday. Authorities found two without injury. The state fire ready to compete in the 76th All-American marshal’s office was noti- Soap Box Derby July 27 in Akron, Ohio. pipe bombs along with rifles, fied but did not respond be- Falls competed in the age 7-13 category, handguns and shotguns. cause the fire was not which has a 200-pound limit for car and driver. Florida Today reported 31- considered suspicious. Falls talked his parents, Jennifer and Rick year-old Clarice Marie Radcliff The structure and con- Falls, into entering him in the race after read- and 37-year-old Bryan Mark tents were a total loss. ing about it in a local publication. O’Halloran were charged with Damage was estimated at The nonprofit Ocala soapbox organization possession of an explosive $24,750. owns about 35 cars, which were made avail- device. —From staff reports able to the racers, including Falls. Authorities received an “We were stunned and delighted he won,” anonymous about the cache. ONLINE Jennifer Falls said after she watched her son The couple allowed deputies glide across the finish line. to search inside. POLL “Now we have to get ready for the national race in Akron, and we are looking for spon- Robber steals off-duty RESULTS sors,” she added. deputy’s purse, gun While the local organization will help with WINTER HAVEN — Winter expenses, families have to raise funds to pay QUESTION: Haven Police said a Polk for travel expenses. Would there be Races in Ocala are normally held on Cy- County Sheriff’s deputy was enough demand entering the store Saturday to have open press Road in Silver Springs Shores, with the parking area of the former Georgia Pacific night when a man snatched houses at the her bag and jumped into a sil- Three Sisters plant used as the pit. The finals in Akron will see an estimated ver SUV. The deputy’s cre- Springs site to dentials, along with her .380 charge a fee 500 racers from 125 cities around the globe until the site’s competing for crowns. Ruger still inside its holster, operational? For more information, visit http:// were in the purse. Anyone with information on ■ www.ocalasoapbox.com/. If you are interested Yes, there in sponsoring Jeremy, call 216-225-8475. this case is asked to call would — and Contact Chronicle reporter A.B. Sidibe at Special to the Chronicle Heartland Crime Stoppers at more than 352-564-2925 or [email protected]. Jeremy prepares for his race in Ocala. enough to 800-226-TIPS (8477). cover staffing —From staff and wire reports costs. 19 percent (71 votes) ■ No. As soon as HOW YOUR LAWMAKERS VOTED you put a price Key votes for the week ending May 17 by Voterama in Congress on something, public interest ■ Financial Regulation: Members voted, 1062 (above) and replace it with a simple ment and lock and dam upgrades. A yes plummets. 38 235-161, to limit the Securities and Ex- description of the multiple cost-benefit vote was to pass a bill (S 601) authorizing percent (139 change Commission in its implementation analyses that the Securities and Exchange $12.5 billion for new projects to go with a votes) of the Dodd-Frank financial-regulation law. Commission already is required to do in its $60 billion backlog of unfinished work. regulation of Wall Street. A yes vote Bill Nelson, yes. Marco Rubio, no. ■ A yes vote was to pass a Republican bill Maybe, but that would blunt the impact of the law on backed the motion. Nugent, no. ■ U.S. Fish and Medicare, Medicaid Administration: banks and other financial-services firms. ■ Senators confirmed, 91-7, Marilyn B. Wildlife isn’t Health-Law Repeal: Members voted, 229- (HR 1062) Richard Nugent, yes. Tavenner, 61, to direct an agency that runs likely to consider 195, to repeal the “Obamacare” health law, ■ Medicare, Medicaid and Children's Health such an option. First Responders, Teachers: Members re- which was enacted in 2010 and upheld by Insurance and part of the 2010 health law. 11 percent (42 jected, 179-217, a Democratic bid to keep the Supreme Court in 2012. The House GOP A yes vote backed Tavenner to lead the votes) any part of HR 1062 (above) from weaken- has now voted three times to repeal the law ing Security and Exchange Commission and more than 30 times to change it. A yes Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ■ If it’s $2, yes; powers to guard the pensions of first re- vote was to pass HR 45. Nugent, yes. Services. Nelson, yes. Rubio, yes. $5, maybe; ■ sponders and teachers or protect U.S. ■ Federal Water Projects: Senators passed, Key votes ahead: In the week of May 20, the $10, forget it. firms from foreign takeovers. A yes vote 83-14, a bill overseeing about 700 Army Senate will take up a five-year farm bill, while 32 percent backed the motion. Nugent, no. Corps of Engineers projects for purposes the House schedule was to be announced. (118 votes) ■ Cost-Benefit Analyses: Members defeated, such as flood control, navigation, shoreline © 2013 Thomas Reports Inc. Total votes: 370. 165-233, a bid by Democrats to scrap HR protection, levee safety, wastewater treat- Call: 202-667-9760. A4 MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY Birthday — You will have ample Today is Monday, May 20, the opportunities to make improvements 140th day of 2013. There are 225 in the year ahead. Things will take a days left in the year. while to gel, but don’t lose heart — ‘Trek’ does $70.6M but Today’s Highlight in History: rewards will come your way eventually. On May 20, 1927, Charles Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Even falls short of hopes Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt though your victory might not be to- LOS ANGELES — “Star Trek: Field in Long Island, N.Y., aboard tally complete, it looks like you’ll still Into Darkness” has warped its the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic be able to achieve an important ob- way to a $70.6 million domestic solo flight to France. jective. Do the best you can. launch from Friday to Sunday, On this date: Gemini (May 21-June 20) — though it’s not setting any light- In 1862, President Abraham Lin- You’ll have to work in close proxim- speed records with a debut coln signed the Homestead Act, ity with someone whose views differ that’s lower than the studio’s which was intended to encourage considerably from yours, but you expectations. settlements west of the Mississippi can still get things by being as The latest voyage of the River by making federal land avail- diplomatic as possible. starship Enterprise fell short able for farming. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — of its predecessor, 2009’s In 1932, Amelia Earhart took off When it comes to business matters, “Star Trek,” which opened with from Newfoundland to become the don’t waste a lot of time hammering $75.2 million. first woman to fly solo across the out what you think will be a good deal. Since premiering Wednesday Atlantic. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Be in huge-screen IMAX theaters In 1939, regular trans-Atlantic careful, because a strong-willed and expanding Thursday to Associated Press mail service began as a Pan Ameri- associate might try to impose his or general cinemas, “Into Dark- O.J. Simpson shakes hands with defense team member Josh can Airways plane, the Yankee Clip- her decision on you in a situation ness” has pulled in $84.1 million, Barry Friday at the end of an evidentiary hearing in Clark per, took off from Port Washington, that requires cool heads. well below distributor Para- County District Court in Las Vegas. N.Y., bound for Marseille, France. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Cer- mount’s initial forecast of In 1959, nearly 5,000 Japanese- tain duties and responsibilities that $100 million. The film added OJ’s lawyers say he star to take back personal items Americans had their U.S. citizen- require immediate attention should $40 million overseas, pushing its is closer to freedom and mementos from two sports ship restored after renouncing it not be put off. total to $80.5 million since it collectible dealers in a Vegas during World War II. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — began rolling out internationally LAS VEGAS — The latest hotel room. They also built a case In 1961, a white mob attacked a There are indications that if you’re a week earlier. high-stakes court hearing for that he deliberately sabotaged busload of Freedom Riders in not careful you’ll place far too much The “Star Trek” sequel O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capi- Simpson’s chances for acquittal Montgomery, Ala., prompting the importance on trivial issues. bumped “Iron Man 3” down to tal of big gambles has come to a and appeal to protect himself federal government to send in U.S. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — second place after two week- close with the former football and his own self-interests. marshals to restore order. Don’t allow your ego to control your ends on top. Robert Downey star’s defense team feeling con- When the weeklong hearing In 1969, U.S. and South Viet- behavior. Jr.’s superhero saga took in fident that their client is closer to ended Friday there seemed to be namese forces captured Ap Bia Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — $35.2 million domestically to lift getting out of prison. little doubt that major mistakes Mountain, referred to as “Ham- To advance your self-interest, you its receipts to $337.1 million. The last time Simpson was in were made when Simpson was burger Hill” by the Americans, fol- should avoid working with people Overseas, “Iron Man 3” added a Las Vegas courtroom, he was sentenced to nine to 33 years in lowing one of the bloodiest battles whom you suspect to be more ad- $40.2 million, raising its interna- convicted of kidnapping and prison on 12 criminal counts. of the Vietnam War. versaries than friends. tional total to $736.2 million and armed robbery. Now, with a new The real question is whether In 1988, Laurie Dann, 30, walked Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — its worldwide tally to nearly team of attorneys on his side, he enough was done to meet the into a Winnetka, Ill., elementary Robbing Peter to pay Paul is never $1.1 billion. has mounted a cool, methodical high standard needed for District school classroom, where she shot a good way to manage your money, While “Iron Man 3” and “Into case that his former lead lawyer Court Judge Linda Marie Bell to to death 8-year-old Nicholas Corwin so don’t start now. Darkness” did well overseas, botched the 2008 trial so badly free Simpson from state prison and wounded several other children. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — they were outmatched by the that a new one should be granted. and grant him a new trial. After wounding a young man at his You and your mate’s intentions debut of Baz Luhrmann’s “The “He has a very good chance Simpson’s lawyers have a home, Dann took her own life. might end up conflicting. Unless Great Gatsby,” which followed its now,” said Ozzie Fumo, one of high legal burden to prove their Today’s Birthdays: Singer Joe you both agree to a plan, your ac- domestic debut a week earlier the attorneys who represented case under a writ of habeas cor- Cocker is 69. Singer-actress Cher tions could prove counterproductive. with a wide rollout internationally. Simpson. “I don’t think the state pus, which relies on showing not is 67. Actor-comedian Dave Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — “Gatsby” pulled in $42.1 million was able to counter any of our only that his lawyer’s work was Thomas is 64. Actor Bronson Pin- Through the auspices of another, a overseas, coming in a bit ahead issues.” ineffective but that if he had chot is 54. TV personality Ted Allen situation you need to correct and/or of both “Iron Man 3” and “Into Simpson’s lawyers presented acted differently it would have is 48. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 41. resolve should go smoothly. Darkness.” evidence that showed Miami- changed the outcome. Thought for Today: “Intolerance Aries (March 21-April 19) — If Domestically, “Gatsby” based attorney Yale Galanter When the hearing ended, the of ambiguity is the mark of an au- you have to deal with someone who held up well at No. 3 with shared responsibility for the ill- judge said would issue a written thoritarian personality.” — Theodor is quite unreasonable, don’t give up $23.4 million, lifting its total conceived plan for the NFL Hall ruling but did not set a date. W. Adorno, German philosopher easily. to $90.2 million. of Famer and former Hollywood —From wire reports (1903-1969). 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MEADOWCREST BLVD., CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; dr=drizzle; Cairo 96/64/s Rome 67/57/sh Chassahowitzka* 2:11 a/10:05 a 2:37 p/11:03 p 3:27 a/11:05 a 3:22 p/——— f=fair; h=hazy; pc=partly cloudy; r=rain; Calgary 66/46/sh Sydney 63/48/pc Crystal River** 12:32 a/7:27 a 12:58 p/8:25 p 1:48 a/8:27 a 1:43 p/9:22 p rs=rain/snow mix; s=sunny; sh=showers; Havana 89/72/ts Tokyo 70/65/sh PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL Withlacoochee* 10:45 a/5:15 a 11:35 p/6:13 p 11:30 a/6:15 a ———/7:10 p sn=snow; ts=thunderstorms; w=windy. Hong Kong 88/79/sh Toronto 81/52/ts SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 Homosassa*** 1:21 a/9:04 a 1:47 p/10:02 p 2:37 a/10:04 a 2:32 p/10:59 p ©2013 Weather Central, LP, Madison, Wi. Jerusalem 79/62/s Warsaw 86/54/sh CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 A5 Food PROGRAMS Blood DRIVES FOOD PANTRIES PHOTO ID REQUIRED U.S. 41. 352-726-1480. LifeSouth bloodmobile 2604 W. Woodland Ridge ■ Our Father’s Table — schedule for May. To find a Drive, Lecanto. ■ Redeemer Presbyterian Most programs require a photo ID and other proof 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat- donor center or a blood drive ■ 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Church, 1005 Hillside Court, of residency. Plan to bring identification when urdays at St. Anne’s Anglican near you, call 352-527-3061. May 22, VFW Post 10087, Inverness, is now a host site applying for food, or phone the program for details. Church, one mile west of the Donors must be at least 17, for One Harvest Food Min- Beverly Hills. For additional information about health and human Plantation Inn on West Fort or 16 with parental permis- ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs- istries. Food comes frozen Island Trail. 352-795-2176. sion, weigh a minimum of and boxed. Distribution is the resources available in Citrus County, call 211. day, May 23, Citrus Memo- ■ Inverness Church of God 110 pounds and be in good third Saturday monthly. Place rial Health System, 502 — 10:30 a.m. the first and health to be eligible to do- orders online at OneHarvest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second ■ Calvary Church — Highland Blvd., Inverness. third Sunday monthly, 416 nate. A photo ID is also com or at the church at 352- and fourth Tuesdays monthly, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, U.S. 41 S., Inverness. 352- required. 726-0077. 1501 S.E. U.S. 19. 352-795- 2728 E. Harley St., Inverness, May 24, Citrus Memorial 726-4524. The Lecanto branch of- ■ 2259. open to Citrus County resi- Health System, 502 High- St. Anne’s Anglican fice is at 1241 S. Church — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. ■ Citrus County Veterans dents. 352-637-5100 or GIVEAWAYS land Blvd., Inverness. Coalition — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.invernesscalvary.com. Lecanto Highway ■ 10 a.m. to 5 daily in the administration ■ The New Church Without (County Road Tuesdays, 1039 N. Paul ■ First Baptist Church of p.m. Saturday, May building. Walls gives food boxes away Drive, Inverness. Open to Cit- Beverly Hills Helping Hands 491), open from 25, Love Motor- ■ Annie Johnson Senior & at 5 p.m. Mondays at the rus County veterans and their Food Pantry — 9 to 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to sports, 2021 S. Family — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. neighborhood park in Her- family members in need. 352- the third Saturday monthly, 5 p.m. weekdays Suncoast Blvd., Monday through Friday, 1991 nando off Railroad Drive (7 p.m. Wednes- 400-8952 or 352-527-4537. 4950 N. Lecanto Highway, Homosassa. W. Test Court, Dunnellon, is where feeding the homeless days), 8:30 a.m. to ■ Nature Coast Ministries Beverly Hills. Serving Beverly ■ open to Citrus County resi- takes place. 2 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays Hills, Lecanto and Citrus Sunday, May 26, Ho- dents. 352-489-8021. Call 352-344-2425. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. ■ and Thursdays, 999 State Springs. 352-746-2970. mosassa Springs Wildlife The Salvation Army — 9 Road 44, Crystal River. 352- ■ El-Shaddai food min- The Inverness branch is at to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. State Park, 4150 S. Sun- 563-1860. FREE MEALS istries “brown bag of food” dis- 301 W. Main St., open from Monday through Friday (ex- coast Blvd. ■ ■ First United Methodist tribution is from 10 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- cluding holidays), 712 S. We Care Food Pantry — ■ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- must be a Homosassa or Ho- Church of Inverness God’s 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Crystal days, (6:30 p.m. Wednes- School Ave., Lecanto. 352- day, May 27, VFW Post mosassa Springs resident. Kitchen — 11:30 a.m. to noon River Church of God, 2180 W. days), 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 513-4960. 7122, 8191 S. Florida Ave., 352-228-4921. Mondays, 3896 S. Pleasant 12th Ave. Saturdays and closed ■ Daystar Life Center — 9 Sundays. Floral City. ■ Beverly Hills Community Grove Road. 352-726-2522. Although food is distributed ■ a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- Church — 11 a.m. to noon ■ Floral City United once a week, families are only Visit www.lifesouth.org for through Friday (excluding hol- day, May 28, Bealls, 346 N. and 6 to 7 p.m. the last Tues- Methodist Church — 7 to eligible for food once a month. details. idays), 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake Suncoast Blvd., Crystal day monthly, 82 Civic Circle, 9 a.m. Tuesdays in Hilton Call 352-628-9087 or 352- ■ 8:30 a.m. to noon Mon- Highway, Crystal River. 352- River. open to Beverly Hills resi- Hall, 8478 E. Marvin St. 352- 302-9925. day, May 20, Anytime Fit- 795-8668. ■ 11 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. dents. 352-746-3620. 344-1771. ■ Hernando Seventh-day ness, 5723 S. Suncoast ■ Wednesday, May 29, Cy- Citrus United Basket ■ Suncoast Baptist Church ■ St. Margaret’s Episcopal Adventist Church, 1880 N. Blvd., Homosassa. (CUB) — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. press Creek Academy, 2855 — bagged food 9 a.m. to Church’s Feed My Sheep out- Trucks Ave., Hernando, pro- ■ 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Monday through Friday, W. Woodland Ridge Drive, noon the second Wednesday reach — 11:30 a.m. Wednes- vides food distribution for May 20, Dairy Queen, 727 103 Mill Ave., Inverness, open needy families from 10 a.m. to Lecanto. monthly, bread 9 a.m. to noon days. 352-726-3153. N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal ■ to underserved Citrus County. ■ noon the second and fourth Noon to 5 p.m. Thurs- Wednesdays, 5310 S. Sun- Salvation Army Canteen River. day, May 30, Sumter Electric Call CUB at 352-344-2242 or — 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Tuesdays monthly. coast Blvd., Homosassa ■ Noon to 6 p.m. Tues- Cooperative, U.S. 301 and [email protected]. the Homosassa Lions Club, Call 352-212-5159. Springs, open to Homosassa day, May 21, AAA Roofing, Sumter County Road 471, ■ First Baptist Church of residents. 352-621-3008 or one-half mile east of U.S. 19 ■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1000 N.E. Fifth St., Crystal Sumterville. Crystal River — 10 a.m. to 352-586-0341. on Homosassa Trail. 352- Catholic Church in Citrus River. ■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday ■ Floral City First Baptist 513-4960. Springs serves those in need ■ 10 a.m. to 3:59 p.m. May 31, Walmart Super- and Thursday, 700 N. Citrus Church — 1 to 3 p.m. the third ■ Calvary Chapel of Inver- with free boxes of food the Wednesday, May 22, Citrus center, 1936 N. Lecanto Ave. 352-795-3367. Wednesday monthly. ness — “Feed the Hungry,” third Saturday morning County Detention Facility, Highway, Lecanto. ■ Our Lady of Fatima — ■ Serving our Savior noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, monthly. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday (SOS) – 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. soup kitchen from 11:30 a.m. Call 352-465-6613 on the WE’LL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICE through Friday, 604 U.S. 41 Thursdays at Good Shepherd to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 960 S. preceding Tuesday to sign up. S., open to needy residents of Lutheran Church, 439 E. The Savings Are Yours Because Floral City, Hernando and In- Norvell Bryant Highway, Her- The Factory Is Ours! verness. 352-726-1707. nando. “We Cater to Cowards!” FAUX WOOD BLINDS, TOP TREATMENTS ■ Our Lady of Grace ■ DRAPERY, SHADES, SHUTTERS S Dunnellon Presbyterian General & Cosmetic Dentistry VERTICALS Catholic Church — 9 to and Holy Faith Episcopal — HONEST • PROFESSIONAL • COMPASSIONATE
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TAMPA — A toddler whose feet thetic tail, in her wheelchair since Winter lost her tail to a crab trap Doris were amputated after her father ac- the April 11 accident. and has become an ambassador to Richard cidentally backed over her with a She even carried the toy with her those who have lost limbs. Anderson, 87 Cullen, 71 riding lawnmower had a special when she left the hospital nearly a Ireland underwent seven surger- BEVERLY HILLS INVERNESS meeting with her hero. month after the accident. ies and will be fitted for prosthetic Ireland Nugent has often been On Saturday, she got to meet the feet in coming weeks. The Service of Remem- Doris C. Matheson brance for Mr. Richard N. Cullen, 71, of Beverly Hills, Fla., died Saturday, May Anderson, age 87, of Inver- your feet at the intersec- ness, Florida, will be held 18, 2013. Memorial Service of Remembrance will be at tions, you can sit, you can 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 28, COMFORT look around.” 2013 at the Florida Na- 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, Continued from Page A1 2013, at Fero Funeral His customers are tional Cemetery. The fam- mostly baby boomers and ily requests expressions of Home. rides them, he raced them Arrangements are en- older folks, often people sympathy take the form of and he is glad to discuss who do not want to give up memorial donations to ei- trusted to Fero Funeral the many aspects of this Home. bicycling but can no ther First Presbyterian segment of cycling. His lo- longer comfortably cruise Church of Inverness, 206 cation on the side of the on a two-wheeler. But he Washington Avenue, Inver- Withlacoochee Trail has said it also attracts people ness, FL 34452 or Hospice become a popular stop for who just want something of Citrus County P.O. Box visiting riders passing different. 641270 Beverly Hills, FL Stanley through the county. “People who ride these He first tried out a re- 34464. Online condolences Plonowski, 90 don’t want to follow the may be sent to the family cumbent bike in 1987, then BEVERLY HILLS crowd,” he said. at www.HooperFuneral moved on to mountain Up the trail at Suncoast bikes. But a hip injury in Home.com. Stanley T. Plonowski, 90, Bicycles in Inverness, 1995 brought him back. He He was born March 8, of Beverly Hills, Fla., died Jason Novack agreed re- eschewed structured phys- 1926 in Jamestown, NY, Saturday, May 18, 2013. cumbents are a growing ical therapy in favor of rid- son of Gustav and Bertha Visitation is from 5 to 7 segment of biking and are ing a recumbent bike, and (Ellis) Anderson. He died p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, especially suited for older has been a staunch advo- May 10, 2013 in Inverness, at Fero Funeral Home. Fu- people with balance or cate ever since. FL. Mr. Anderson was an neral Mass is at 9 a.m. health issues. “Nobody around here Army veteran serving dur- Wednesday, May 22, 2013, He said the shop carries had them back (then),” he ing World War II with the at Our Lady of Grace. En- about five different mod- said. But he saw the po- 795th Military Police Bat- tombment will follow at els with all the accessories tential and switched his talion. He worked as a Pre- Fero Memorial Gardens. and will show someone repair business from STEPHEN E. LASKO/For the Chronicle cision Grinder for MRC, Arrangements are en- how to ride. As for their mountain bikes and street Regis Hampton, proprietor of Hampton’s Edge Trailside TRW and SKF. He moved trusted to Fero Funeral popularity on the Withla- to Inverness, Florida from bikes to “bents,” as re- Bicycles in Floral City, explains the differences between Home. the traditional bike and the recumbent. Bikes range from coochee State Trail, “you Jamestown, NY 20 years cumbent bikes are called. can watch them going up ago. Mr. Anderson was a He admits it’s a big entry level to the German engineered Scorpion, which OBITUARIES Regis says is a smooth, full suspension “tadpole” de- and down all day.” member of the First Pres- field. There are two- Contact Chronicle re- Citrus County signed bike. byterian Church of Inver- The wheelers and three- porter Pat Faherty at 352- Chronicle’s ness and former member policy wheelers with many 564-2924 or pfaherty bike, expect to spend bodies. “Your legs may be of the Holy Trinity permits free and paid variations. Technology @chronicleonline.com. Lutheran Church, obituaries. Email has also played a role. $1,500 to $2,000. tired, but your body isn’t Jamestown, NY. He was a obits@chronicle Bents can be ultra-light, Hampton said he sells hurting.” To Place Your lifetime member of the online. com or phone built for speed, or beefier about 10 trikes for every “You can’t beat the com- VFW and American Le- 352-563-5660 for for heavy riders wanting two-wheel recumbent. He fort level, it’s the main ad, gion in New York; served details and pricing comfort. Suspension, steer- said a big factor in the reason,” he said. “And “In Memory” 25 years as the Secre- options. ing, gearing, brakes and bikes’ popularity is how there’s no learning curve. Candy Phillips tary/Treasurer for the Deadline is 3 p.m. for wheels have also evolved. easy they are on riders’ You don’t have to unclip MRC Federal Credit Union obituaries to appear Some models fold for easy 563-3206 and was a member of the in the next day’s transport. They have ad- 000EH62 [email protected] Highlands Surveillance edition. justable components for Serving Our Community... Unit, Inverness. Mr. Ander- Free obituaries, run different size of riders, Meeting Your Needs! Closing time for son loved playing golf, one day, can include: and endless accessories. placing ad is studying alternative medi- full name of They come in all colors by 4 business days cines and spending time deceased; age; manufacturers from Or- prior to run date. with his family and friends. hometown/state; date lando to China. of death; place of There are advanced deadlines Mr. Anderson was pre- He explained pur- for holidays. ceded in death by his par- death; date, time and chases come down to ents, brother, Donald place of visitation and personal choice: what 5430 West Gulf to Lake Hwy. Anderson and sister, Har- funeral services. type of riding the cus- Lecanto, FL 34461 Richard T. Brown riet Carlson. 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CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 A7 MONDAY Technology helps us look at “ Continued from Page A1 history in whole different ways ■■■ “than we have before. CHRONICLE: Have you always been interested in Kathy Turner Thompson Citrus County historical resources officer. history? TURNER THOMPSON: some point we come here But there’s no evidence of My interest in history was to Citrus County, or our him being here or even piqued when I was 12 (ancestors) did. That’s owning the Rendezvous years old and I went to the what gets me so excited. I Hotel ... although, when Henry Ford Museum in want to know what was it David Nolan, the historian Dearborn, Mich., while vis- that brought them here? from St. Augustine, was iting relatives. It was un- CHRONICLE: Know here in 1997 doing re- believable, all the artifacts any good secrets about Cit- search, he found that none and things from so many rus County? of our deed records indi- different decades. That TURNER THOMPSON: cate anything about him still sticks in my mind. Well, the “President owning the hotel. But he My educational back- Grover Cleveland slept did find one deed in Her- ground is business admin- here” story might not be nando County for one lot istration management — I NANCY KENNEDY/Chronicle true. The road named for owned by Grover Cleve- graduated from St. Leo — Kathy Turner Thompson’s office is based in the Old Courthouse in Inverness. him in Homosassa, in the land’s wife. but I always came back to ’20s they called it “Chicken Grover Cleveland was history. One of the reasons source documents and an- Farm Road” because there an attorney as well as the I so enjoy my job is that I’m MONDAY CONVERSATION alyze historic photos. was a chicken farm out president, and was partner always learning something Chronicle’s Whenever they come The Monday Conversation feature sits there. in a law firm, Bangs, Stet- new, and there’s hardly back and bring their par- down prominent members of the community for a The Grover Cleveland son and Cleveland, and anything better than life- ents and grandparents and short chat about their jobs and their lives. myth goes on — that he there are lots of deeds in long learning. they ask to go in the vault, To recommend someone, email Managing Editor built the Rendezvous the record books for Fran- CHRONICLE: You re- that’s exciting, because Charlie Brennan at [email protected] Hotel, that he stayed in cis Bangs. member everything, or so that’s when you know or phone the newsroom at 352-563-5660. Homosassa. But my hus- So, my theory is, Francis it seems. How is it that you you’ve got them hooked on band has done extensive Bangs was the front guy for have this amazing mem- history. research and he has never Grover Cleveland. We have ory? Is it true that if Kathy Mockingbird.” CHRONICLE: What can CHRONICLE: You know found any documentation all these mysteries that Turner Thompson doesn’t CHRONICLE: The the public do here at the a lot about the historic that he was ever here. need to be solved! History remember it, it didn’t buildings around Citrus vault’s pretty imposing. historic courthouse? When Grover Cleveland is not dull and boring. happen? County. Do you have a What’s in it? TURNER THOMPSON: was in office, any time he Contact Chronicle re- TURNER THOMPSON: favorite? TURNER THOMPSON: They can come here for came to Florida it was a porter Nancy Kennedy at (Laughing) I don’t know TURNER THOMPSON: We recently had 125 cultural events or to visit big deal, so there would be 352-564-2927 or nkennedy how true that is, but very I love the Masonic Building fourth-graders visit from the museum — people get something written about it. @chronicleonline.com. early on I learned to do and the old schoolhouse Rock Crusher Elementary. married here. But for re- what’s called “chunking” (that now belongs to Citrus When kids come to the mu- searchers, if someone’s of information, bracketing Memorial Health System). seum, we divide them into doing family research or of time frames. When you Both had the same archi- groups: One group learns environmental research or MODERN start to look at history that tect. I love the little city hall about the outside of the they’re looking to write a DIABETIC way and get things in con- building in Crystal River, building and the court- book, the historical text of what happened, it the Yulee Sugar Mill and room, another goes to the records are invaluable. SPECIALIST makes it a lot more man- all the archeological sites galleries and one comes One of the things that is ageable to remember. — and, of course, I love the here to the archives and unique here, unlike a lot of And it’s more than just courthouse. learns about the historical other counties, not only do remembering. The other CHRONICLE: What’s records. we have the public records really cool thing about his- your favorite part of the I love it when the kids here, but the historical so- tory: As we get more tech- courthouse? You must come here and we talk ciety also has their histori- nologically advanced, we know every inch of this about primary- and sec- cal records collection. It’s have a lot more tools. Tech- place. Do you have a place ondary-source documents. rare that the two are avail- nology helps us look at his- where you go to get away They put on white gloves able at one location. tory in whole different from the craziness? and we talk about how CHRONICLE: You’re al- ways than we have before. TURNER THOMPSON: fragile some of the docu- ways excited when you ... They can overlay maps The basement is a great ments are and how diffi- talk about life here 100 or with historic maps and place, but down there I cult it is to preserve them. so years ago. Listening to Ward (compare) historic photos just find work to do. That’s And then they go into you talk about history with modern photos to be where we keep all the big the vault where we keep makes it seem fun. able to show changes. printers and things. the documents, and TURNER THOMPSON: Eye Center Some technology has been I do love the old court- they’re in awe. They can People think history is dull 8490 W. Homosassa Trail, Homosassa used to find archeological room upstairs. We made a tell it’s a special place. We and boring, but it’s not. sites. It’s a great time to be trip to Alabama, and that’s always have a 1961 Chron- What’s so great about his- in this field, because of all where we got the idea for icle out so they can see tory, it’s people telling (352) 489-3579 (352) 628-0123 the resources available. I “When Elvis Came to when Elvis came to town. their stories, and every- just wish I had enough Town,” because they were Then they come out and body has one to tell. We all Board Certified American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Board Certified National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons time to look at it all. doing “To Kill A they identify primary- grow up somewhere and at 000ERJB
CITRUS CITRUS 726-4646726-4646 FL#CAC1816408 MARION MARION 622-5885622-5885 AL#08158 000ETOO A8 MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE State BRIEFS JACKPOT FLORIDA PAYOUTS Scott to veto tuition hike for Florida Panhandle. Continued from Page A1 ORLANDO — The winning numbers Owen Elliot Black was on the beaches of in Saturday evening’s drawing of state colleges, universities the “Powerball” game were10-13- Perdido Key with his mother when he wan- are a lot of rumors about who won, but TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott 14-22-52, Powerball 11 dered off on his own around 4 p.m. Friday af- the store doesn’t know. is going to veto a proposed three percent tu- Estimated jackpot: $590.5 million ternoon. Authorities said the family was “We’re excited for the winner or win- ition hike for college and university students. vacationing from Louisiana. ners,” she said. Florida winners: The Republican-led Legislature included the The Pensacola News Journal reported hun- Florida Lottery spokesman David 5 of 5 plus PB 1 $600 million hike in a $74.5 billion budget passed earlier dreds of volunteers and law enforcement offi- Bishop said Sunday afternoon it was 5 of 5 2 $1 million this month. cials assembled for a massive search by land doubtful the winner would come for- Scott will sign the budget into law on Mon- and sea Sunday, knocking on doors and look- ward that day. The ticket-holder can’t 4 of 5 plus PB 26 $10,000 day, but is expected to veto numerous spend- ing in cars. Deputies and K-9 dogs trampled claim the prize until Monday when the 4 of 5 886 $100 ing items, including the proposed tuition hike. over sand dunes and searched in bushes. agency opens, he said. 3 of 5 plus PB 1,557 $100 In a copy of his veto message first obtained Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan “It never happens this quickly,” by The Associated Press, Scott writes that said on the agency’s Facebook page that a Bishop said. “If they know they won, 3 of 5 46,219 $7 Florida should be proud that its tuition rates re- beachgoer found Owen around 1 p.m. Sunday they’re going to contact their attorney or 2 of 5 plus PB 26,111 $7 main low compared to the rest of the country. afternoon. Morgan said they are investigating an accountant first so they can get their 1 of 5 plus PB 163,607 $4 Scott said students should be able to gradu- the cause of death, but added the boy had affairs in order.” ate and get a job without being burdened by likely drowned. O’Connell said Florida has had more PB only 316,843 $4 “massive debt.” “We ask for the community and nation’s Powerball winners than any other state, Multi-State Lottery Association: There are legal questions about whether prayers for this family in mourning and our but did not give any indication whether www.powerball.com/ Scott has the power to veto the tuition hike be- thanks are again extended to all law enforce- anyone had stepped forward with the cause of the way lawmakers authorized it. winning ticket in Saturday’s drawing. ment, military, state and federal agencies as lieve it, it’s shocking!’ Out of the whole But plenty of people in Zephyrhills — well as the hundreds of volunteers who re- country, this Publix, in little Zephyrhills Fight over dogs leads to population 13,337 — are wondering sponded to Owen’s call,” Morgan said in the would be the winner.” whether it’s someone they know. shooting, murder charge statement. With four out of every five possible LOXAHATCHEE — Authorities are investi- Scott steps up pace on Joan Albertson drove to the Publix combinations of Powerball numbers in gating after they said a fight which erupted be- early Sunday morning with her camera play, lottery executives said Saturday in hand, in case the winner emerged. tween two neighbors over their dogs led to a signing death warrants that someone was almost certain to win She said she had bought a ticket at a TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott is sign- the game’s highest jackpot, a windfall of shooting. store across the street, and the idea of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies said ing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in hundreds of millions of dollars — and winning that much money was still that’s after taxes. the two fought over their dogs on Friday. They Florida since the death penalty was reinstated something of a shock. fought again on Saturday night, and that’s in 1976. The winning numbers were 10, 13, 14, “Oh, there’s so much good that you 22 and 52, with a Powerball of 11. when authorities said Richard Bohl shot his Scott already has signed five death war- could do with that amount of money.” Al- neighbor. rants this year, including three in a recent Estimates had earlier put the jackpot bertson said. “I don’t even know where at around $600 million. But Powerball’s The victim was taken to the hospital and is span of less than four weeks. to begin.” listed in critical condition. Only one of the five condemned men has online site said Sunday the jackpot had Zephyrhills is a small city in Pasco reached an estimated $590.5 million. Bohl was charged with attempted first- been executed, but five active warrants re- County, about 30 miles northeast of The world’s largest jackpot was a $656 main. One was signed last year, but the exe- degree murder with a firearm. He was booked downtown Tampa. Once a rural farming million Mega Millions jackpot in March into the Palm Beach County Jail with no bond. cution is on hold pending an appeal. town, it’s now known as a hotbed for sky- 2012. Body of autistic boy Since the death penalty was reinstated in diving activity, and the home to large re- Terry Rich, CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Florida, only two years have seen more than tiree mobile home parks and initially confirmed that one Florida vacationing in state found four people were executed. There were six ex- Zephyrhills bottled water. winning ticket had been sold. PERDIDO KEY — Authorities said they ecutions in 2000 under Gov. Jeb Bush and And now, one lucky lottery ticket. He told AP that, following the Florida found the body of an 8-year-old autistic boy eight in 1984 under Gov. Bob Graham. “I’m getting text messages and mes- winner, the Powerball grand prize was who went missing while vacationing in the —From wire reports sages from Facebook going, ‘Uh, did you being reset at an estimated jackpot of win the lottery?’” Sandra Lewis said. $40 million, or about $25.1 million cash “No, I didn’t win, guys. Sorry.” value. that the storm water run- Jenette Collins, Land Sara Jeltis said her parents in Michi- The chances of winning the prize ning down the roads and Development Division di- gan texted her with the news Sunday were astronomically low: 1 in 175.2 mil- DONOR into any water bodies in rector, gave an hour-long morning. lion. That’s how many different ways Continued from Page A1 the county has basically presentation covering “Well, it didn’t click ’til I came here,” you can combine the numbers when you reduced pollutants in that some of the material pre- she said, gesturing to the half-dozen TV play. But lottery officials estimated that stormwater program, storm water,” Rogers said. sented at Tuesday’s BOCC live trucks humming in the Publix park- about 80 percent of those possible com- which is federally “Prior to this, the county meeting, but giving more ing lot. “And I’m like, ‘Wow, I can’t be- binations had been purchased recently. mandated. didn’t really have a detail about adopting an Engineering Division stormwater management overlay in the county’s Director Jeff Rogers re- program. We used gas tax comprehensive plan. sponded to the question. money to do stormwater Collins was taking public Beverly Hills NEW “The county became an maintenance.” input for the project study, urbanized area in 2010,” The county previously which must be completed DENTAL CENTER PATIENT Rogers began, explaining took care of stormwater for a presentation she will about federal require- projects — retention and make at the BOCC’s May • Dentures, Partials & Bridges SPECIAL! ments imposed on areas treatment — as needed, 28 meeting. • Fast Braces with increased population. but now must put together Contact Chronicle re- • Children Welcome “We triggered the require- a plan for acceptance by porter Chris Van Ormer at • Veneers, Bonding, & Extractions EXAM, ments for the federal the EPA. 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