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WEDNESDAY TODAY CITRUS COUNTY & next morning HIGH 61 Mostly sunny and LOW cool. PAGE A4 43 www.chronicleonline.com MARCH 26, 2014 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 119 ISSUE 231 Residents hammer board on stub out Sugarmill homeowners urge commissioners BOCC orders gov’t center appraisal
to vote against developer’s residential projects CHRIS VAN ORMER mation to make a decision about the Staff writer purchase. MIKE WRIGHT chambers in hopes of persuading com- Two commissioners who voted “no” Staff writer missioners to oppose developer INVERNESS — Three county com- supported continuing to lease the of- Nachum Kalka’s request to pave a missioners pushed the idea forward on fice space for the remaining seven INVERNESS — Sugarmill Woods res- 213-foot chunk of vacant land known as Tuesday to buy the building that years of the county’s 10-year lease idents descended on the courthouse to the Oak Village Boulevard stub out. houses the West Citrus Government agreement instead. let county commissioners know in ab- Residents who live in Oak Village, the Center. Commissioner Dennis Damato was solute certain terms what they think of a Sugarmill community bordering the By a 3-2 vote, the Citrus County strongly in favor of pursuing the due developer’s plan to use their quiet road Hernando County line, say Kalka wants Board of County Commissioners in- diligence research process staff began for his residential projects. the stub out paved so he can connect the structed county staff to provide formal They don’t like it. Not at all. property appraisals and other infor- See BUILDING/ Page A7 Residents packed the commission See ROAD/ Page A11 Suncoast 3 Fair fun for all ages would connect to I-75
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TALLAHASSEE — The fu- ture of Suncoast Parkway 2, an extension of the existing Suncoast Parkway, could de- pend on Suncoast 3. That was the message a delegation from Citrus County heard last week from Bob Romig, deputy assistant secretary of planning with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Suncoast 2 has been a leg- islative priority with the Cit- rus County Chamber of Commerce and the Eco- nomic Development Council. And last year the Tampa Bay Partnership listed it as a re- gional priority. The project started in 1998, when FDOT decided to build the expansion, allow- ing it to move forward. Pre- liminary work took place during the next several years, until it was derailed by the recession with 60 percent of the planning complete. Suncoast 2 would extend the parkway approximately 27 miles from its present ter- minus at U.S. 98 near the STEPHEN E. LASKO/For the Chronicle Hernando/Citrus County line Six-year-old Braelynn Sloan, front row, seems calm and cool while her friend 11-year-old Matthew Bentley screams as the northward to U.S. 19 in Caterpillar roller coaster drops out from under them Tuesday night at the Citrus County Fair. Behind them, Braelynn’s mother, Peggy, northwestern Citrus County. takes it all in stride. The fair continues through Sunday. An environmental study has been completed on the pro- tion — will knock $2 off the $20 price of tional display; Citrus Model RR Club ex- posed route along with some Seniors, military get the midway armband special. The mid- hibit, Otto Allen Building, U.S. 41; right-of-way acquisition. way is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Charles and Yvonne Viet organ grinder; “I share your passion General tickets for youths age 11 and Lloyd & Willy, main gate stage. about this,” said Romig, cit- discounted admission older are $7; ages 5 to 10, $4; and ages 4 ■ 1:15 p.m. — Gospel Heirs, ing congestion on Interstate Today is Senior and Military Day at and younger, free. auditorium. 75 as a driving factor. “Sun- the Citrus County Fair. For $5, those age Parking is free. ■ 1:45 p.m. — The Sweeney Family coast 2 will be looked at as 55 and older are admitted for the entire On tap today at the Citrus County Fair: Band, main gate stage. more of a reliever for I-75. day, with the fair open from 1 to 10 p.m. ■ 1 p.m. — Exhibit buildings open; Cit- ■ 2 p.m. — The Wade Henry Show, We really need to connect It’s also Chronicle Night, where bring- rus Shrine Club, Jacobs Building; TNT Suncoast 2 back to I-75 some- ing a coupon — which is in today’s edi- Pony Rides; Daisy Mae the Cow educa- See FAIR /Page A2 where near Gainesville.” See HIGHWAY /Page A2 Supreme Court divided over birth control Associated Press preventive care plans. vide along liberal and conservative Peppering attorneys with ques- lines. WASHINGTON — Seemingly di- tions in a 90-minute argument, the As the court heard the challenge vided, the Supreme Court struggled justices weighed the rights of for- brought by the Hobby Lobby chain of Tuesday with the question of whether profit companies against the rights of stores and others, demonstrators on companies have religious rights, a female employees. The discussion both sides of the issue chanted out- case challenging President Barack ranged to abortion, too, and even side in an early spring snow. Obama’s health overhaul and its guar- whether a female worker could be The justices upheld the overall antee of birth control in employees’ forced to wear an all-covering burka. health care law two years ago in a The outcome could turn on the 5-4 ruling in which Chief Justice John Protesters braved snow Tuesday views of Justice Anthony Kennedy, Roberts cast the deciding vote in during a demonstration in front of often the decisive vote, as his col- favor of Obama’s signature domestic the Supreme Court in Washington. leagues appeared otherwise to di- Associated Press See COURT/ Page A11
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ON THE NET view, saying that the deteriora- battery arrests ■ Kenneth Lindquist Jr., 36, of North lawmakers to ■ tion of families has a large cost Barry Murphy, 48, of Beverly Hills, Bearmount Terrace, Crystal River at For more information about study family issues to the state. at 10:36 p.m. March 24 on a misde- 5:05 a.m. March 25 a misdemeanor arrests made by the Citrus TALLAHASSEE — The The report looked at di- meanor charge of domestic battery. charge of drug paraphernalia, along with County Sheriff’s Office, go to Florida Family Policy Council vorce rates, children affected Other arrests knowingly driving with a suspended li- www.sheriffcitrus.org and click released a report Tuesday by divorce and the rise in sin- ■ Shawn Banck, 35, of West Buck cense. According to his arrest affidavit, on the Public Information link, that details the declining rate gle parent families. It said Lane, Crystal River, at 1:58 p.m. Lindquist was pulled over for failing to use then on Arrest Reports. of two-parent homes while births to unwed mothers in March 24 on an active warrant for unlaw- a turn signal. A glass pipe was found in his possession. His license is reportedly sus- Also under Public Information calling for the Legislature to Florida have increased from ful sexual activity with a minor and aggra- on the CCSO website, click on 9.5 percent in 1960 to 48 per- vated assault with a deadly weapon pended indefinitely for failing to pay finan- study how government can cial obligations. Bond $1,000. Crime Mapping for a view of help keep families intact. cent in 2012. Likewise, single- without intent to kill. According to his ar- where each type of crime rest affidavit, Banck was transported to Council President John parent families make up 36 Citrus County occurs in Citrus County. Click percent of the state’s families. the Citrus County Detention Facility from Sheriff’s Office on Offense Reports to see lists Stemberger said he wants leg- the Racine County Jail in Wisconsin. islative leaders to approach the —From wire reports of burglary, theft and Bond $8,000. Burglaries vandalism. ■ ■ Brian Curry, 32, of South Missouri A residential burglary was reported at Drive, Homosassa, at 2:36 p.m. March 24 11:51 a.m. Monday, March 24, in the For the Record reports are also archived online at www. trips a day?” he asked. on felony charges of grand theft and bur- 1300 block of S. Curry Ranch Road, chronicleonline.com. HIGHWAY “We’re looking at a lot of glary to an unoccupied structure. Accord- Homosassa. different options; we hope ing to his arrest affidavit, Curry is accused Continued from Page A1 ■A residential burglary was reported at it will move forward very of breaking into the victim’s garage and 1:14 p.m. March 24 in the 3500 block of E. March 24 in the 3800 block of W. Educa- quickly.” stealing a 20-inch chainsaw, two Dewalt Kirby Lane, Inverness. tional Path, Lecanto. He said it would be Romig explained Sun- bags containing two 20 volt max drills, ■ needed to handle more coast 3 evolved from the A residential burglary was reported at Vandalisms along with six lithium rechargeable bat- 5:44 p.m. March 24 in the 9200 block of ■ container capacity (trucks) Nature Coast Parkway ini- teries and two battery charges, and other W. Turnberry Loop, Crystal River. A vandalism was reported at for the Port of Tampa. tiative, based on a study smaller items for a total value of $810. 1:17 a.m. Monday, March 24, in the area “We’re looking at trying done in 1992. He said with Bond $5,000. Thefts of W. Roosevelt Boulevard and N. Thor- ■ to find a way to move for- a new study looking for- ■ Jeremy King, 38, of Crystal River, at An auto theft was reported at napple Terrace, Beverly Hills. ward with Suncoast 2,” he ward, they understand the 9:35 p.m. March 24 on an active Livonia, 6:32 a.m. Monday, March 24, in the 900 ■ A vandalism was reported at said. “We have $26.5 mil- importance of Suncoast 3. N.Y., warrant for felony burglary, and as such block of N. Lyle Ave., Crystal River. 2:21 a.m. March 24 in the 1800 block of lion for early acquisition One option has Suncoast is a fugitive from justice. Bond was denied. ■A petit theft was reported at 6:11 p.m. W. Gardenia Drive, Dunnellon. (right-of-way) over the next 3 connecting I-75 to U.S. ■ Keri Wright Jr., 30, of Inverness, at March 24 in the 900 block of W. Roosevelt ■ A vandalism was reported at four years and have kicked 19, which would connect to 11:49 p.m. March 24 on a felony charge of Blvd., Beverly Hills. 10:31 a.m. March 24 in the 4500 block of off a study for traffic and Suncoast 2. aggravated battery with use of a ■A petit theft was reported at 7:12 p.m. S. Old Floral City Road, Inverness. revenue.” He concluded that while The money is budgeted Suncoast 2 stands alone as through Fiscal Year 2019, a much-needed project, with approximately putting it in the bigger con- $18.4 million for Citrus text of Suncoast 3, to con- County and $7.2 million for nect to points north, might Hernando County actually improve the fi- “What happens if you nancial feasibility of the can feed Suncoast 3 30,000 proposed extension.
lic speaking, intermediate division, auditorium; FAIR Oscar the Robot, strolling. Continued from Page A1 ■ 6 p.m. — The Sweeney Family Band, main gate strolling. stage; The Wade Henry ■ 2:15 p.m. — Show, strolling. Jaime Roldan, Singer, ■ 7 p.m. — Youth Steer auditorium. Show, Livestock Complex; ■ 2:30 p.m. — Oscar the youth public speaking, Robot, strolling. junior division, audito- ■ 3 p.m. — Lloyd & rium; Lloyd and Willy, Willy, main gate stage. main gate stage. ■ 4 p.m. — Youth public ■ 8 p.m. — The Sweeney speaking, senior division, Family Band, main gate auditorium; The Wade stage; The Wade Henry Henry Show, strolling. Show, strolling; Marleigh ■ 4:30 p.m. — The Miller, singer, auditorium. Sweeney Family Band, ■ 8:30 p.m. — Jillian main gate stage. Capps, singer, auditorium. ■ 5 p.m. — Midway ■ 8:45 p.m. — Oscar the opens. Robot, strolling. ■ 5:15 p.m. — Lloyd and ■ 10 p.m. — Exhibit Willy, main gate stage. buildings and midway 000HOHP
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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Sabal Trail pipeline ment of the downtown waterfront ers along South Citrus Avenue to would have to first adopt more CR panel not area. Council members Paula upgrade the area behind the South stringent building code require- meeting today Wheeler and Robert Holmes were Citrus businesses. Houston also ments to minimize future flood The Federal Energy Reg- opposed to the wants to possibly losses. ulatory Commission (FERC) buying chamber plan. Brown said raze the building Houston told the council many will have a public meeting in he is on the fence currently at the homes in the city have suffered Dunnellon today on the pro- property purchase and was willing to site and link with multiple flood losses and that he posed Sabal Trail natural give it more another parking thought he would bring up some of gas transmission pipeline. plan; issue tabled thought. property the city the more controversial potential As proposed, Sabal Trail Josh Wooten, the currently owns. alterations to the codes before A.B. SIDIBE would be a 474-mile, CEO of the cham- However, there them. He said the city’s CRS appli- 36-inch diameter pipeline to Staff writer ber, told the panel is another piece of cation is due in May. bring natural gas from Ala- they are not obli- Josh property between Andy The proposals included: alter- CRYSTAL RIVER — The bid to the city-owned native means of elevating struc- bama into Central Florida. gated to purchase Wooten Houston have the city’s Community Rede- the property and parcel and the tures; additional freeboard. Plans also call for ap- velopment Agency (CRA) purchase that he offered it as courtesy. chamber property and officials are Freeboard is additional height proximately 24 miles of the soon-to-be vacant chamber of The chamber building is located unsure how much that land is going above base flood elevation (BFE); 24-inch pipe connecting the commerce building and raze it to at 28 NW U.S. 19 and has an ap- to cost. cumulative substantial improve- mainline to Duke Energy’s create more parking for the down- praised value of $150,000. At the regular city council meet- ment and cumulative substantial proposed natural gas gener- town area is hanging by a thread. The Chamber is finalizing ing, council members shot down damage. The cumulative plan says ating plant in Crystal River. Monday the city council, in its ca- arrangements to relocate to a facil- most of the ideas presented by if the value of proposed improve- The FERC meeting will be pacity as the CRA board, voted 3-2 ity at 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., where Houston to potentially alter the ments exceeds 50 percent of the at 6 p.m. March 26 at Rain- to table the issue until April 7 pend- they will share space with the city’s building codes and advance value of the existing structure, the bow Springs Country Club, ing more information. Mayor Jim Tourist Development Council efforts to qualify for discounts homeowner has to rebuild struc- 19330 S.W. 83rd Place, Farley, vice mayor Ken Brown and (TDC) and the Economic Develop- under the new and very expensive ture according to current codes; Dunnellon. However, Sabal council member Mike Gudis said ment Council (EDC). That move is premiums proposed for the Na- and the prohibition of mobile Trail representatives will be they wanted to give city staff more expected to occur sometime during tional Flood Insurance Program homes. available at 5 p.m. to answer time to come up with more infor- the summer. (NFIP) in flood-prone areas. But the panel rejected the pro- questions about the project. mation about such things as the City Manager Andy Houston said Participation in the Community posals and Houston said he will Kids, parents cost of an adjoining parcel of land the purchase of property would Rating System (CRS) program is come back with less controversial and how purchase of the property support efforts under way to work designed to reduce flood insur- plans in an effort to perhaps qual- invited for walk will fit into the long-term develop- with merchants and property own- ance premiums, but communities ify for the minimum discount. Join Citrus County Audubon Society, in cooper- ation with Crystal River Pre- serve State Park, for a special bird walk for children and their parents from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Redfish Hole along Fort Is- land Trail near mile marker 4. Families will have an op- portunity to discover egrets, herons and other wading birds that frequent the salt marshes hunting for fish and other food. Some binoculars will be available for loan and spotting scopes will be set up to help children spot the birds. Parking is limited; call Crystal River Preserve State Park’s Visitor Center at 352- 563-0450 to reserve a space. The event is free, but do- nations are welcome. S.W. Democrats to meet April 5 The Southwest Citrus Democratic Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Sugarmill Woods Country Club, 1 Douglas St., Homosassa. All Democrats are wel- come. Officers for 2014-2015 will be installed. Refresh- ments will be served. For more information, con- tact [email protected] or call 352-382-0032. Civic association meets Thursday The next town hall meet- MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle ing of the Beverly Hills Civic Shannon Boles, victim witness counselor at the State Attorney’s Office, center, and co-worker Christine Liotta, right, recently comfort Association is 7 p.m. Thurs- crime victim Tina Maddox during a trial in Judge Ric Howard’s courtroom. day in the auditorium of the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, April 7 observance recognizes victims of violent crime, supporters Beverly Hills. The meeting is open to the general pub- A.B. SIDIBE is sadly the norm for many victims of lic. Complimentary coffee, Staff writer Nominations sought for crime, said Shannon Boles, victim witness cookies and ice cream will heroes, crime victims counselor at the State Attorney’ Office. INVERNESS — As a victim of crime, Ju- But Boles said help is always available be served throughout the Citrus County will mark National Crime Vic- dith Edlund said the reckoning came after to victims. meeting. tims’ Rights Week 2014 with an event at the man who robbed her fled the scene. “What we do at our office is to try to keep The guest speaker is 11:30 a.m. April 7 in the Board of County Com- Chronicle Edlund said she thought about her three them comfortable and serve as a liaison Publisher Gerry missioners chambers at the courthouse in In- Mulligan, who will offer ob- boys, two of whom were across the street between the victim and other agencies as from the dry cleaners where she worked, verness. The event will recognize those who servations on the recent they go through the trial process,” Boles at a daycare center. helped selflessly and remember victims of said. deal with Duke Energy, the “At first when he told ‘give me all the crimes. proposed medical corridor “But even before they get to us, there is money’ I laughed and thought this kid must If you would like to nominate someone who a lot of help out there,” she said. along County Road 491, be joking,” Edlund recalled of the night has gone above and beyond the call of duty fundraising for the new Boles said organizations such as Citrus some seven years ago. while working with victims of crime, email their Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) work re- YMCA and the county However, it quickly dawned on Edlund name, agency and job title to victimrights ally hard to separate a purported abuser budget. He also will field that she was a victim of a brazen robbery [email protected]. All nominations will be from the abused and the sheriff ’s office’s questions. during which the man, Timothy Gartner, reviewed and voted on and the winners will be victim advocates are often first on the Fire damages 29, brandished a weapon. Gartner would recognized at the event. If you would like a later be convicted of armed robbery. He scene of a crime, helping provide comfort loved one remembered, call Shannon Boles at mobile home also was tagged a habitual offender and to victims and direct them to the right or- 352-341-6670 or email pictures to victimrights ganizations for help. Firefighters doused a fire sentenced to life in prison. [email protected]. Deadline is April 3. “We also have the Red Cross and local underneath a mobile home For Edlund, the jolt of being robbed at churches helping when someone is a vic- Monday evening in Her- the barrel of a gun caused her to reassess lent criminal. At 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, tim of a fire. Children get great help from nando, preventing a total her priorities. both victims of violent crimes and those Jessie’s Place,” Boles noted. loss to the structure. She quit her job, packed her three boys who support them will be recognized and “I think, the Guardian Ad Litems are the Firefighting crews were and moved, first to Georgia and now to the Ozarks in northern Arkansas. help bring awareness to services available unsung heroes of this process. It is a vol- dispatched at 11 p.m. to 4475 “It is so peaceful here and the kids get to to targets of such acts. The observance will unteer program, but those guys do a great N. Custer Terrace, Hernando. be kids and I don’t have to worry as much,” be in the commission chambers of the Cit- job standing up for children.” They arrived at 11:10 p.m. Edlund said. rus County Courthouse. Contact Chronicle reporter A.B. Sidibe and controlled the fire by Edlund is far from alone in having to The upheaval to Edlund’s otherwise de- at 352-564-2925 or asidibe@chronicle 12:37 a.m. Tuesday morning. persevere after being victimized by a vio- cent life as a former resident of Homosassa online.com. Estimated damage to the structure was $2,000. No in- juries were reported. Fire destroys shed Firefighters worked a ADC hosts event exploring myths related to drugs shed fire Tuesday morning in Homosassa. Special to the Chronicle alcohol, smoking marijuana and dictor of becoming an alcoholic and the myths surrounding sub- Crews were dispatched at e-cigarettes? How can parents and later in life? stance use, plan to attend the Myth 4:24 a.m. Tuesday to 6872 As part of Children’s Month, on teens communicate about these Even more importantly, did you Busters Town Hall meeting. The W. Ray Court, Homosassa. Thursday, April 10, the Anti Drug difficult issues and others that will know that you, as a parent, a stu- event, at the Renaissance Center, They arrived 10 minutes Coalition of Citrus County (ADC) is also be discussed? dent or a concerned citizen can 3620 Educational Path, Lecanto, later to find a 300-square- hosting an informative and fun Did you know that in Citrus help to lower the incidence of teen opens at 4:30 p.m. with information foot shed fully involved. evening about myths related to County, middle and high school drinking and other drug use by sharing including a locally pro- The structure was a total drugs. There will be door prizes students drink at a rate that is being an active member of the duced video with presentations loss at $1,500. and giveaways, along with free higher than the state average? Anti-Drug Coalition of Citrus starting at 5:15 p.m. No injuries were reported. pizza. Did you know that the age a child County? For more information, call 352- —From staff reports What myths surround drinking takes their first drink can be a pre- To find out more about the ADC 584-6500. A4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY Birthday — Your intuition will guide you Today is Wednesday, March 26, in an exciting new direction this year. Added responsibilities will bring you the 85th day of 2014. There are 280 greater recognition and acclaim. You will days left in the year. be rewarded for your leadership and Rolling Stones Today’s Highlight in History: integrity. to play in Israel On March 26, 1964, the musical Aries (March 21-April 19) — Being JERUSALEM — Israeli fans play “Funny Girl,” starring Barbra around children or older relatives will of the Rolling Stones have com- Streisand as Fanny Brice, opened on give you a new perspective on some- plained for years that they can’t Broadway. thing. You can increase your confidence On this date: by conquering a physical challenge. get no satisfaction. Until now. Promoter Shuki Weiss said In 1917, the Seattle Metropolitans Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You have became the first U.S. team to win the the ability to shape your own future. Tuesday the legendary band will play its first concert in Israel — Stanley Cup as they defeated the There is good advice to be had if you Montreal Canadiens. ask questions. in Tel Aviv on June 4. In 1958, the U.S. Army launched Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Your cre- Israeli rock fans often get the ativity may lead you in an unexpected blues as their favorite bands skip America’s third successful satellite, direction. Be receptive to unusual strate- the country on their world tours. Explorer 3. gies and ideas that could increase your Some musicians stay away due In 1982, groundbreaking cere- chances for advancement. to politics, while for others it’s a monies took place in Washington Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You have matter of logistics. Whenever a D.C., for the Vietnam Veterans Me- a lot to lose if you let yourself be talked major band comes, it’s big news. morial. into a questionable activity. You’ll need The Stones recently post- Ten years ago: Jan Berry, half of to be crystal clear about your intentions the surf music duo Jan and Dean, and able to make stellar judgment calls. poned their tour of Australia and New Zealand after the suicide of died at age 62. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will be Five years ago: A Soyuz capsule successful in your chosen field as long singer Mick Jagger’s girlfriend. Other bands playing Israel this carrying a Russian-American crew as you continue to exude diligence and and U.S. billionaire space tourist ingenuity. Use your charismatic power of year include Neil Young, the persuasion and showcase your talents. Prodigy, Justin Timberlake and Charles Simonyi blasted off for the Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A challeng- the Pixies, who canceled an ear- international space station. ing social activity will remind you of your lier visit in 2010 apparently for One year ago: President Obama capabilities. Multiply your efforts of self- political reasons. named veteran Secret Service agent promotion, and you will excel. Associated Press Julia Pierson as the agency’s first fe- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Personal Robin Roberts to be Angelina Jolie, director of the upcoming film “Unbroken,” male director. contact and face-to-face meetings will guest dance judge introduces a trailer for the film Tuesday during a surprise Today’s Birthdays: Retired help you close a deal. Attend as many appearance at a Universal Pictures studio presentation at Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day social and business gatherings as you NEW YORK — Robin CinemaCon 2014 in Las Vegas, the annual convention of the O’Connor is 84. Actor-director can to meet people of influence. Roberts is taking on some night National Association of Theatre Owners. Leonard Nimoy is 83. Actor Alan Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — What you work as a guest judge on ABC’s Arkin is 80. House Democratic considered a small project will develop “Dancing With the Stars.” Leader Nancy Pelosi is 74. Actor into something more meaningful and lu- crative. Take care not to be misled by a The “Good tenders from “Dancing With the Rebhorn wrote that without his James Caan is 74. Journalist Bob new acquaintance. Morning Amer- Stars” appear for interviews, a wife and two daughters “his life Woodward is 71. Singer Diana Ross Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You ica” anchor will big help in its own competition would have been little more than is 70. Rock singer Steven Tyler may receive an unusual request from an appear on the with the “Today” show. a vapor.” He (Aerosmith) is 66. Comedian Martin old friend. Although you may be show next urged his chil- Short is 64. TV personality Leeza tempted, trust in your own judgment. Monday Actor writes dren to mourn Gibbons is 57. Actress Jennifer Grey Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t alongside the his own obituary him only as is 54. Country singer Kenny Chesney be persuaded by someone with a “fool- regular pan- long as neces- is 46. Actress Leslie Mann is 42. proof” moneymaking scheme. You have elists. She’s NEW YORK — Actor James Actor T.R. Knight is 41. Rapper Juve- Robin sary, because invested a lot to get to where you are. the first of sev- Rebhorn is having the last word. “they have nile is 39. Actress Amy Smart is 38. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your en- Roberts eral guest The character actor who ap- much good Actress Keira Knightley is 29. ergetic and inquisitive nature will open judges scheduled this season, peared in “Homeland” and Thought for Today: “Our whole up a world of new possibilities. The work to do, including Ricky Martin and “Scent of a Woman” penned his James life is an attempt to discover when more you learn, the easier it will be to and they Rebhorn improve your financial status. Redfoo from the band LMFAO. own obituary that appeared on should get our spontaneity is whimsical, senti- Roberts’ appearance ad- his church’s website in New Jer- died Friday at mental irresponsibility and when it is Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Consider busy doing it.” age 65. the pros and cons before making any vances an already tight relation- sey. Rebhorn, a member of Rebhorn a valid expression of our deepest de- impulsive changes. An invitation that ap- ship between the two shows. 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ENcouraging CO mmunity R esearch and E ducation 000HNRS A6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Obituaries Laurie Patricia Eleanor Barbara sha) Hudson of Springfield, Truch Funeral Home in Cade, 49 Scott, 59 Whiteside, 73 ‘Bobbie’ Va., Timothy “Tim” (Judy) Alexandria from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, with the DUNNELLON HERNANDO FLORAL CITY Hudson of Inverness, James Hudson, 86 “Jimmy” (Tanya) Hudson of funeral service at 11 a.m. INVERNESS Laurie A. Cade, 49, of Patricia G. Dunn Scott Eleanor Mary Whiteside, Alexandria, Va., Susan Saturday. Barbara will be Dunnellon, Fla., died loved her family, her 73, of Floral City, died March Barbara “Bobbie” Lee (Gary) Plymale of Ho- laid to rest at Mount Com- March 23, 2014. Visitation, friends, her dogs and her 20, 2014. A native of Traverse Hudson, 86, of Inverness, mosassa, Carolyn (Mark) fort Cemetery, Alexandria, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, art. She brought color and City, Mich., Fla., passed away Sunday, Pierce of Dumfries, Va., and Va., following the service. In 2014, with memorial service life to those lucky enough she was March 23, 2014, under the Nancy (Andy) Beard of Lor- lieu of flowers, the family of remembrance, 10 a.m. to know her, opening her born Dec. care of Hospice of Citrus ton, Va.; William’s wife, requests donations to Hos- Saturday, March 29, 2014, at heart to 8, 1940, to County, In- Judy, of Crystal River; pice of Citrus County, P.O. Fero Funeral Home. everyone the late verness. Michael’s wife, Karen, of Box 641270, Beverly Hills, she met, Leon and She was Woodbridge, Va.; Judith’s FL 34464. Gail ‘Hoppy’ offering Irene born April husband, Bill, of Crystal Sign the guest book at Cassidy, 71 uncondi- (Worm) 10, 1927, in River; one brother, Charles www.chronicleonline.com. Roland; four sisters, Joan INVERNESS tional Dobson Alexan- Eleanor Roland, Dorothy Shepard, Gatha friendship and came Whiteside dria, Va., Gail Bernard “Hoppy” and love. to Florida to the late Sibby Roher and Linda Vandiver, 76 Cassidy, 71, Inverness, Fla., Patty was from Watertown, Mass. She Frank and Bolton; 14 grandchildren; INVERNESS Patricia passed away peacefully born Patri- was of the Catholic faith and Edna Barbara 16 great-grandchildren; and Saturday, March 22, 2014, at cia Gail Scott member of the Inverness “Bobbie” one great-great-grandchild. Gatha F. Vandiver, 76, In- (Burke) Hudson home. He was born July 22, Giera, April 22, 1954, in Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxil- Roland. The family will be receiv- verness, Fla., died March 1942, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., Beverly, Mass. iary. Eleanor enjoyed play- Barbara arrived in this ing friends in visitation 6 to 21, 2014, at Citrus Memorial to the late After bravely fighting ing bingo and traveling. area in 1976, coming from 8 p.m. Wednesday, March hospital. Private arrange- Thomas cancer for four years, her She was preceded in Alexandria, Va., and was 26, 2014, at the Chas. E. ments by Chas. E. Davis Fu- Bernard suffering finally ended death by her husband, past vice president of op- Davis Funeral Home, Inver- neral Home, Inverness. and Hazel March 23, 2014, at 1:34 p.m. Robert D. Whiteside, July erations at the First ness. A visitation will also (Hickman) Patty is survived by so 21, 2004. Survivors include Florida Bank in Inverness. be held at the Cunningham- See DEATHS/Page A7 Cassidy many who loved her: son, her two sisters-in-law, She was a resident of and moved Wesley Dunn; daughter, Pa- Donna Hamel of Niceville Highland Terrace and was OBITUARIES to this area tricia Giera of Burke, Va.; and Kay Dobson, White a member of TOPS. Bar- The Citrus County Chronicle’s policy permits both in 1979 grandson, Jeremiah Dunn Lake, Mich.; and many bara enjoyed reading, Gail free and paid obituaries. from of Inverness; mother and nieces and nephews. watching old movies, and “Hoppy” Miami. He Cassidy devoted stepfather, Robert There will be calling loved her family. She loved Obituaries must be verified with the funeral home was a and Joan Emerson of Her- hours on Thursday from her Duke basketball as or society in charge of arrangements. sheet metal worker. He was nando; four brothers; two 11 a.m. until noon at the well as the Washington an extensive worldwide sisters; and several nieces Chas. E. Davis Funeral Redskins. Barbara was a traveler, avid fisherman, and nephews. She was met Home. At 1 p.m., friends beautiful wife, mother, gardener, jewelry maker, at the gates by two brothers are invited to the Inver- grandmother, great-grand- and enjoyed restoring and who preceded her in death, ness Eagles Lodge on State mother, and great-great- playing pinball machines. Peter and Stephen Giera. A Road 44 for a celebration grandmother. Hoppy was a member of very special thanks to her of life service followed by She is preceded in death Floral City Masonic Lodge brother, Michael Carr, for a luncheon. Burial will fol- by her husband, James R. No. 133 and belonged to the his devotion until her last low in Oakwood Cemetery, Hudson; two sons, William Masons for 49 years. moments on earth, and to Traverse City, Mich., at a J. “Skip” Hudson and He is survived by his lov- her two close friends, Clair later date in the spring. Michael Rhett Hudson; and ing wife of 50 years, Pat and Lola. Sign the guest book at one daughter, Judith Macey. Cassidy of Inverness; his Private services will be www.chronicleonline.com. Survivors include her chil- daughter, Sallie A. Elston, in New Hampshire at a dren, Frank “Gary” (Mar- Ridgeway, S.C.; three later date. Fero Funeral Torger brothers, Glen, Gary, and Home assisted the family. Hellem, 89 To Place Your Kenneth Cassidy. Sign the guest book at BEVERLY HILLS The family will receive www.chronicleonline.com. ad, friends Friday from 1 to Torger Hellem, 89, of “In Memory” 3 p.m. at the Chas. E. Davis Margaret Beverly Hills, Fla., died Contact Funeral Home, where Ma- Hill, 63 March 6, 2014. Arrange- Anne Farrior 564-2931 sonic Services will be of- HOMOSASSA ments entrusted to Fero Darrell Watson 564-2197 fered at 3 p.m. Committal Funeral Home. CODY’S ROADHOUSE services will be at a later Margaret J. Hill, 63, of Closing time for placing IN CRYSTAL RIVER date. In lieu of flowers, Homosassa, Fla., died Sat- SO YOU KNOW ad is 4 business days Friday, April 11 • 11:00am memorials requested to urday, March 22, 2014. Pri- prior to run date. Wednesday, April 23 • 11:00am the Masonic Home of vate arrangements are Deadline is 3 p.m. for There are advanced deadlines Florida, 3201 First St. N.E., under the direction of obituaries to appear for holidays. St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Strickland Funeral Home in the next day’s Sign the guest book at with Crematory Crystal edition. www.chronicleonline.com. River.
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ceived from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014, at Coast Guard begins DEATHS Wilder Funeral Home, Continued from Page A6 Homosassa, where a cele- John bration of John’s life will surprise cruise inspections be held at 6 p.m. Inter- Alviggi Jr., 82 ment will take place, Associated Press forts on those vessels,” dor at sea in the Pacific HOMOSASSA 10:30 a.m. Monday, March Christensen told the Ocean, also stranding pas- 31, 2014, at Sarasota John Alviggi Jr., 82, of MIAMI — The Coast board, without identifying sengers at sea and requir- William ‘Bill’ National Cemetery, Homosassa, Fla., passed Guard has begun unan- which ships or cruise lines ing that it be towed to port. Odom, 62 Sarasota. nounced inspections of were involved. In 2012, the Costa Con- away Sunday, March 23, HOMOSASSA 2014, at Sign the guest book at cruise ships at U.S. ports, “They don’t know you cordia ship capsized off www.chronicleonline.com. targeting those with pat- are coming, but this is how Italy, killing 32 people. William “Bill” Harrison Citrus terns of safety problems, you can summarize they NTSB chairwoman Deb- Odom passed peacefully Memorial Robert officials told the National would normally operate,” bie Hersman cited those Sunday, March 23, 2014, at hospital, Transportation Safety he added. “The bottom recent accidents and oth- his home in Homosassa, Inverness. ‘Bob’ Board at its first-ever line is, we hold substan- ers aboard increasingly gi- Fla., at- A native Allen Jr., 73 forum on safety on board dard vessels accountable.” gantic ships — some of tended by of West DUNNELLON the vessels. Cruise ships must ad- which can carry 6,000 pas- his loving Orange, Capt. Eric Christensen, dress any safety problems sengers and 2,000 crew wife, Valri. N.J., he Robert Ray Allen Jr. identified by the Coast members — to underscore was born John died peacefully at his who oversees ship inspec- Bill was Alviggi Jr. tion policy for the Coast Guard before they can the need to ensure the born in June 2, home in Dunnellon, Fla., Guard, also said that regu- allow passengers to board safety of every voyage. She Belle- 1931, to John Sr. and March 16, 2014, at the age lar twice-a-year inspections at U.S. ports. said more than 22 million ville, Ill., Veronica (Kent) Alviggi, of 73 years. Born in New of 140 cruise ships based at The NTSB hearing, held people will take a cruise Sept. 8, one of two children. John Brunswick, N.J., in 1940, U.S. ports in 2013 found 351 in Washington and webcast worldwide this year. 1951. After William retired to Homosassa in “Bob” was a longtime res- deficiencies, most fre- around the world, follows “When a passenger steps graduat- “Bill” Odom 1986 from West Orange, ident of Bethel, Conn. and quently problems with fire last year’s fire aboard the onto a cruise ship, they ing from Belleville Town- N.J., and was a retired Durham, N.H. before doors and lifeboats. Carnival Triumph that left have the right to expect the ship High School, Bill vice president of First Fi- moving to Florida in 1995. The inspection program the ship adrift for days in safest vessel possible,” said served his country by join- delity Bank in New Jer- He was a meat cutter at began this month. the Gulf of Mexico, subject- Hersman, whose agency ing the Army in 1969. He sey, now known as Wells Sam’s Club in Ocala be- “There was a population ing some 3,000 passengers has limited authority to in- later worked as a moulder Fargo Bank. He was also a fore retiring in 2005. Ac- of cruise ships that had the to squalid conditions. A fire vestigate only those cruise at Modern Foundry in former brokerage man- tive in local amateur lion’s share of deficiency. also knocked out power in ship accidents within 12 Mascoutah, Ill., and as a ager in the insurance in- theater, Bob was an ac- You want to focus your ef- 2010 to the Carnival Splen- miles of U.S. coasts. mechanical millwright at dustry. As an avid and complished pianist and Cerro Copper in Sauget, talented basketball singer, known for his rich Ill., before moving to player, Mr. Alviggi was a bass tones. He sang in Florida in 2004. Bill was a member of the West Or- several choruses and bar- it wanted to own it. “We’ve date for County Commis- member of the Shiloh Ea- ange High School state bershop quartets, includ- got another seven years and sion District 4, said the gles Aerie 545, the championship team of ing the award-winning BUILDING this county could change so county did not need to be Belleville Moose Lodge 1949 and attended “Nutmeg Heritage” in Continued from Page A1 much,” Adams said. in the landlord business. and was a longstanding Lafayette College in Eas- Connecticut. Bob enjoyed Adams also said a new Theodora Rusnak of Cit- member of HOG. He was a ton, Pa., under a basket- NASCAR, hockey, and in January. According to facility could be built for rus Hills presented re- past member of the South- ball scholarship, earning was an avid chess player. Damato, the potential pur- $7.5 million, which would search on comparable ern MC of Homestead, and a bachelor’s degree in He had a strong affinity chase would protect the be a better investment pieces of real estate that of ABATE of St. Clair business. He was a Ko- for animals and rescued county’s $1.8 million in- than the 30-year-ol Mead- would indicate the price County. Bill’s lifelong pas- rean War veteran of the many throughout his vestment in upgrades it owcrest facility. under consideration for sions were his motorcycles U.S. Army, serving as a entire life. made when it moved into Commission Chairman the building was too high. and animals. first lieutenant, also play- He is survived by his the building. Dam- John “JJ” Kenney Josh Wooten, president He is preceded in death ing basketball for the wife of 48 years, Beth; and ato also considered said he would like and CEO of the Citrus by his mother, Beusetta Army. He loved fishing, his stepmother; Annie, the building as the to find out what the County Chamber of Com- Odom (née Burns); his fa- hunting and playing golf both of Dunnellon. He only suitable facil- building was worth merce, said the county ther, Harrison Odom; and and was past club cham- will be greatly missed by ity for satellite of- and what it would could amortize its $1.8 mil- a sister, Diana Thomas. pion of both the Fair- his sisters, Lynn Slater fices with an ideal cost to build a lion investment with the Surviving are his wife, mount Country Club, and Joan Balkau and her location. 30,000 square feet purchase and should stay Valri L. Odom (née Knep- Chatham, N.J., and Sug- husband Kurt Balkau; his At the previous facility. at that location where it per) of Homosassa; his armill Woods Country children, Sheila Brooks, government center Damato re- has served 150,000 county stepson, Keith C. Warren Club, Homosassa. Sheryl Allen, Monica on U.S. 19, the Dennis sponded that the residents. Damato of Lawrenceville, Ill.; and John is survived by his Allen, Christine Ro- county’s invest- tax collector would Winn Webb, former com- his sister, Sharon Pierce. wife of 61 years, Frances bidoux, Mark Allen, Craig ment had not been pushing need another 7,000 missioner and a current government Cremation will be E. “Fran” Alviggi, Ho- Allen, and their spouses; protected. square feet if the of- candidate for District 4, center under the direction of the mosassa; daughter, Lynn his nieces; and “The thing that fice develops a call said that the property purchase. Neptune Society. A me- E. Heinz (husband 12 grandchildren. the public has to center. He also told owner could raise the rent morial service will be George), Venice; daughter, Services will be private. keep in mind is that the Adams he would like to see at the end of the lease in held at The Freezer in Janet Urso (husband In lieu of flowers, contri- boards before that went his plans for a new building. seven years if the county Homosassa on a date to be Joseph), West Orange, butions may be made to ahead and had a tempo- Few members of the did not buy it. announced. In lieu of N.J.; son, John L. Alviggi the Humane Society of rary location at what we public supported continu- The purchase will be flowers, please donate to (wife Paula), Chalfont, Pa.; Marion County P.O. Box call the old Revco drug- ing consideration of the considered at a future the Seacrest Wolf Pre- brother, James Alviggi 1542, Ocala, FL 34478- store for 18 years, and that purchase. Charles Knecht meeting with appraisals serve (seacrestwolf (wife Barbara), West Or- 1542. Funeral arrange- cost you, the taxpayer, over of Citrus Springs said the and additional requested preserve.org), to the HPH ange, N.J.; and grandchil- ments are under the care $1 million in rent and county should not buy in- information. Hospice (HPH-Hospice. dren, Keith, Gregory and of the Roberts Funeral $500,000 in repairs for a vestment property, it Contact Chronicle re- org), or to the animal res- Kelly Heinz, Jessica and Home of Dunnellon, 352- building that we don’t should pay down debt. porter Chris Van Ormer at cue site of your choice. Joseph Urso and Jack 489-2429. own,” Damato said. John Wade, president of 352-564-2916 or cvanormer Sign the guest book at Alviggi. Sign the guest book at Damato said the county the Citrus County Council, @chronicleonline.com. www.chronicleonline.com. Friends will be re- www.chronicleonline.com. could lease five units went through a detailed within the building and building evaluation con- the rents could offset the ducted by county staff that FAUX WOOD BLINDS, TOP TREATMENTS New state-of-the-art debt service and mainte- reported many damages DRAPERY, SHADES, SHUTTERS nance. The county also needing repairs and re- FREE Rechargable would have extra space for placements. Wade recom- VERTICALS its own future needs. mended the county build S Commissioner Joe Meek its satellite office on prop- Hearing Aid Batteries urged the board to seek ap- erty it owns at the Lecanto with Hearing Aid Purchase praisals to aid the decision. government campus or 2012 Commissioner Rebecca along County Road 491. 72 HOUR 2013 Bays, however, did not County Administrator LIND 000HIFY want to pursue consider- Brad Thorpe responded BLIND FACTORY Inverness Homosassa Dunnellon ing the purchase. Bays that the county can’t build B 1657 W. GULF TO LAKE HWY • LECANTO said she thought it wiser to anything else at the 000HIYP www.72-hourblinds.com 527-0012 419-0763 436-4393 502-4337 continue with the current Lecanto campus and the lease as the county could satellite office had to be on need less space in the fu- the west side of the county. ture rather than more Scott Carnahan, a candi- space as more county MODERN transactions can be han- dled over the internet. Commissioner Scott DIABETIC Adams also opposed going forward with appraisals. “We have the first right of
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New Highs 85 43 Wilshire 5000 20034.85 19839.48 19938.22 +59.90 +0.30% +1.18% Merck and Boston Scien- New Lows 15 18 Russell 2000 1190.78 1171.95 1178.05 -0.18 -0.02% +1.24% tific were among the com- panies that rose. Associated Press Stocks of Local Interest The stock market has Trader Greg Mulligan, center, works Tuesday on the floor been flipping between 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR of the New York Stock Exchange. NAME TICKER LO HI CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR %CHG %RTN P/E DIV gains and losses for the most of the month, as in- strategist at Banyan Part- dustrial stocks rose the 8 sst AK Steel Hold AKS 2.76 8.47 7.02 +.12 +1.7 -14.4 +108.5 dd ... vestors have bought stocks ners, a wealth management most, 0.9 percent, followed AT&T Inc T31.745 39.00 34.72 +.26 +0.8 sst -1.3 -0.4 10 1.84f after every dip. While company. “People are by the energy and health Ametek Inc AME 39.46 6 62.05 52.68 +.19 +0.4 ttr ... +23.3 25 0.24 many investors are confi- afraid to jump the gun.” care sectors, which each Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD 83.94 9 106.83 102.92 +1.42 +1.4 sst -3.3 +6.1 3.03e dent that economic growth The S&P 500 rose 8.18 gained 0.8 percent. Bank of America BAC 11.23 9 18.03 17.21 -.16 -0.9 tss+10.5 +38.5 17 0.04 will accelerate as the points, or 0.4 percent, to Biotechnology compa- Capital City Bank CCBG 10.12 8 14.59 13.66 +.04 +0.3 tss+16.1 +11.4 39 0.08 weather moderates follow- 1,865.62. The Dow Jones nies in the index rose CenturyLink Inc CTL 27.93 4 38.40 31.91 +.37 +1.2 sss+0.2 -3.8 dd 2.16 ing an unusually harsh industrial average gained 0.6 percent, led by Alexion Citigroup C41.607 55.28 50.30 +.25 +0.5 sst -3.5 +10.7 11 0.04 winter, they are reluctant 91.19 points, or 0.6 percent, Pharmaceuticals, which Commnwlth REIT CWH 19.55 9 28.10 26.57 -.18 -0.7 tss+14.0 +20.7 cc 1.00 to push stock prices higher to 16,367.88. The Nasdaq rose $3.32, or 2.2 percent, Disney DIS 55.87 9 83.65 79.55 +.06 +0.1 tts+4.1 +41.5 22 0.86f before seeing more evi- composite gained 7.88 to $153. The index had lost Duke Energy DUK 64.16 6 75.46 69.92 +.60 +0.9 sts+1.3 +2.6 18 3.12 dence that the economy is points, or 0.2 percent, to 8.5 percent over the previ- EPR Properties EPR 46.69 5 61.18 53.77 +.44 +0.8 sss+9.4 +11.0 17 3.42 picking up. 4,234.27. ous four days. The index Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 84.79 6 101.74 94.91 +.27 +0.3 stt -6.2 +8.8 10 2.52 “The reasons to buy are Nine of the 10 industry has surged in the last year Ford Motor F12.156 18.02 15.33 -.06 -0.4 tst -0.6 +19.3 9 0.50f certainly there,” said groups in the S&P 500 and is still up 45 percent Gen Electric GE 21.11 7 28.09 25.70 +.29 +1.1 sst -8.3 +12.2 19 0.88 Robert Pavlik, chief market ended the day higher. In- over the last 12 months. HCA Holdings Inc HCA 35.20 8 52.49 48.84 +.05 +0.1 tts+2.4 +24.1 14 ... Home Depot HD 69.00 8 83.20 79.47 -.19 -0.2 ttt -3.5 +16.9 21 1.88f Intel Corp INTC 20.75 8 27.12 25.46 +.34 +1.4 sst -1.9 +22.0 14 0.90 Business BRIEFS IBM IBM 172.19 6 214.89 195.04 +6.79 +3.6 sss+4.0 -9.4 13 3.80 Facebook buys virtual reality an exchange by ordinary investors. LKQ Corporation LKQ 20.28 4 34.32 25.23 -.05 -0.2 ttt-23.3 +21.8 24 ... Fantex Inc. plans to operate the exchange Lowes Cos LOW 37.09 8 52.08 48.36 -.82 -1.7 tst -2.4 +31.9 23 0.72 firm Oculus for $2B and will orchestrate Davis’ IPO after getting McDonalds Corp MCD 92.22 4 103.70 95.91 -.27 -0.3 stt -1.2 +0.1 17 3.24 NEW YORK — Facebook has agreed to regulatory approval from the Securities and 0 sss Microsoft Corp MSFT 27.96 40.94 40.34 -.16 -0.4 +7.8 +47.0 15 1.12 buy Oculus for $2 billion, betting that its virtual Exchange Commission. 9 tst Motorola Solutions MSI 53.28 67.69 66.18 +.13 +0.2 -2.0 +5.7 16 1.24 reality technology may be a new way for peo- The deal requires Fantex to pay Davis $4 0 rss NextEra Energy NEE 74.78 95.43 94.57 +.49 +0.5 +10.5 +27.1 22 2.90f ple to communicate, learn or be entertained. million in exchange for 10 percent of his future 3 sst Penney JC Co Inc JCP 4.90 19.63 8.64 +.04 +0.5 -5.6 -44.3 dd ... “This is a long-term bet on the future of earnings, including some of his off-field in- Piedmont Office RT PDM 15.83 3 21.09 16.97 +.16 +1.0 sts+2.7 -9.0 31 0.80 computing,” said Facebook Chief Executive 9 sss come. To cover Davis’ fee, Fantex seeks to Regions Fncl RF 7.62 11.54 11.11 +.04 +0.4 +12.3 +36.3 14 0.12 Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday on a call with ana- 5 sst sell 421,100 shares of stock at $10 apiece. Sears Holdings Corp SHLD 32.85 67.50 47.97 -.19 -0.4 -2.2 -7.5 dd ... lysts. “I believe Oculus can be one of the plat- 4 ttt Smucker, JM SJM 87.10 114.72 95.94 -.27 -0.3 -7.4 +2.1 18 2.32 forms of the future.” Consumer confidence 0 tss Texas Instru TXN 33.56 47.65 46.69 +.12 +0.3 +6.3 +38.5 27 1.20 Oculus makes the Oculus Rift, a virtual real- rebounds in sign of optimism Time Warner TWX 55.71 7 70.77 65.55 +.22 +0.3 tst -6.0 +17.1 17 1.27f 8 tss ity headset that’s received a lot of attention WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confi- UniFirst Corp UNF 87.28 117.91 110.25 -.03 ... +3.0 +24.1 18 0.15 from video game developers, though it has yet Verizon Comm VZ 45.08 3 54.31 47.22 +.21 +0.4 sst -3.9 +0.2 12 2.12 dence has rebounded to the highest reading to be released for consumers. The headsets Vodafone Group VOD 27.49 7 42.14 36.80 +.10 +0.3 ttt -8.0 +27.2 ... in six years, providing a further sign that the cover a user’s eyes and create an immersive WalMart Strs WMT 71.51 6 81.37 76.87 +.11 +0.1 sst -2.3 +5.9 16 1.92f economy’s prospects should brighten with world that reacts to turning one’s head or mov- Walgreen Co WAG 43.31 9 69.84 66.42 +2.11 +3.3 sts+15.6 +41.0 23 1.26 warmer weather. ing back and forth. Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last The Conference Board said Tuesday that its 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum of dividends paid this year. Most recent dividend was omitted or deferred. k - Declared or paid this year, a cumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m - Risky IPO seeks new way confidence index rose to 82.3 this month from Current annual rate, which was decreased by most recent dividend announcement. p - Initial dividend, annual rate not known, yield not shown. r - Declared or a February reading of 78.3. It was the paid in preceding 12 months plus stock dividend. t - Paid in stock, approximate cash value on ex-distribution date. to trade star athletes PE Footnotes: q - Stock is a closed-end fund - no P/E ratio shown. cc - P/E exceeds 99. dd - Loss in last 12 months. strongest reading since the index stood at Interestrates SAN FRANCISCO — Professional athletes 87.3 in January 2008, just as the Great Re- NET 1YR frequently get traded, but San Francisco 49er cession was beginning. TREASURIES YEST PVS CHG AGO All three major indexes made Vernon Davis is about to be the first ever to be Conference Board economist Lynn Franco gains Tuesday, helped by a re- 3-month T-bill .05 0.05 ... .05 traded like a stock. said consumers are moderately more upbeat 6-month T-bill .07 0.08 -0.01 .10 port of rising consumer confi- dence. The Conference Board Davis is serving as the litmus test for a risky about future job prospects and the overall 52-wk T-bill .11 0.12 -0.01 .12 said its March reading of con- concept: Whether sports stars should be economy, though less optimistic about income 2-year T-note .43 0.44 -0.01 .25 sumer confidence reached its treated like public companies, whose money- growth. The yield on the 5-year T-note 1.73 1.73 ... .79 highest level in six years. Nine making potential can be bought and sold on — From wire reports 10-year 10-year T-note 2.75 2.73 +0.02 1.92 of the 10 sectors in the Stan- Treasury note 30-year T-bond 3.59 3.56 +0.03 3.15 dard & Poor’s 500 rose. rose to 2.75 percent Walgreen WAG Tuesday. Yields NET 1YR affect rates on Close: $66.42 2.11 or 3.3% BONDS YEST PVS CHG AGO Wall Street looked past a quarterly consumer loans. earnings miss, focusing instead on Barclays LongT-BdIdx 3.39 3.39 ... 2.85 rising comparable store sales and Bond Buyer Muni Idx 4.79 4.78 +0.01 4.15 bigger sales receipts. Barclays USAggregate 2.42 2.41 +0.01 1.88 $70 PRIME FED Barclays US High Yield 5.29 5.31 -0.02 5.68 RATE FUNDS 60 Moodys AAA Corp Idx 4.35 4.39 -0.04 3.91 YEST 3.25 .13 Barclays CompT-BdIdx 1.92 1.93 -0.01 1.08 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 50 Barclays US Corp 3.14 3.14 ... 2.78 DMJF 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13 52-week range $43.31 $69.84 Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS. %CHG %YTD Vol.: 12.8m (1.9x avg.) 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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD Ryan misrepresents Gerry Mulligan ...... publisher Mike Arnold ...... editor Charlie Brennan...... managing editor Curt Ebitz ...... citizen member his Irish roots Mac Harris ...... citizen member eflections upon the re- could govern itself. Even so, pro- earned him the scorn of the New Rebecca Martin ...... citizen member cent holiday: The first fessor Leo Damrosch’s terrific York Times’ Timothy Egan. Tak- Founded Brad Bautista ...... copy chief time my wife saw tears in new biography makes a com- ing note of Ryan’s great-great- by Albert M. R Williamson Logan Mosby ...... features editor my eyes was in St. Patrick’s pelling case that both his voice grandfather, who emigrated to Cathedral, Dublin, at and his personal ex- the United States during the cat- “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” the tomb of Jonathan ample were instru- astrophic Irish famine of the — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus Swift. The brilliant mental to an evolving 1840s, Egan pointed out that 18th-century Irish Irish national Ryan’s words echoed the rheto- satirist was my first consciousness. ric of Victorian Englishmen con- SHINING LIGHT and most enduring I thought of Swift’s tent to let his ancestors die lest literary hero, a tow- “Modest Proposal” the they become dependent upon ering figure who other day listening to charity. Yeats thought “slept the ever-so- It’s not always understood in under the greatest reasonable Rep. Paul this country that the mass starva- epitaph in history” — Ryan explain that tion of Irish peasants — more Burden of composed by Swift Gene Lyons America’s poor have than a million died, and another himself. only themselves to million emigrated — resulted not I knew the Latin by OTHER blame. from the failure of the potato heart, but seeing it VOICES “We have got this crop but English government engraved in stone tailspin of culture, in policy. Ireland remained a net transparency moved me, although Swift had our inner cities in particular,” exporter of food throughout, with been dead since 1745. “It is al- Ryan explained, “of men not British soldiers guarding ship- most finer in English,” Yeats working and just generations of ments of foodstuffs as they were wrote, “than in Latin: ‘He has men not even thinking about loaded. gone where fierce indignation working or learning the value Rhetoric, see, has conse- is on the can lacerate his heart no more.’” and the culture of work.” quences. From Swift’s time on- Reading Swift taught me more Any question who he was talk- ward, the native Irish had been about Ireland and my Irish- ing about? As several commenta- depicted in terms justifying their Catholic ancestors than I ever tors have noted, this business subjugation. Virtually every neg- government learned at my alcoholic grandfa- about “inner city” men not work- ative stereotype applied to our ther’s knee, I can tell you that. An ing isn’t so much Republican “inner city” brethren today was ach year in mid-March Categories of information in- Anglo-Irish churchman who con- “dog whistle” as GOP air-raid first applied to Paul Ryan’s (and we celebrate Sunshine cluded financial, accountabil- sidered himself exiled from Lon- siren. my own) ancestors. Irish peas- EWeek. This sunshine is ity, public meetings, contact don to the city of his birth, Swift Ryan has since alibied that ants were called shiftless, about information trans- information, public records, condemned British misrule of he’d been “inarticulate” and drunken, sexually promiscuous, wasn’t trying to implicate “the parency and open govern- ease of use and other features. Ireland in the most memorable donkey-strong but mentally defi- satires written in English or any culture of one community.” This cient. They smelled bad. ment, not about Although it may other language. came soon after a speech in Understanding that history is whether to take a sound like just a His 1729 pamphlet, “A Modest which he’d told a heartfelt tale of exactly what makes Irish-Ameri- raincoat when you THE ISSUE: journalism thing, Proposal for Preventing the a small boy who didn’t want a cans like Timothy Egan, Charles leave the house. it’s really about Local Children of Poor People from “free lunch from a government P. Pierce and me — if I may in- You may have the public’s right Being a Burden to Their Par- program,” but a Mommy-made clude myself in their company — governments seen the feature to know what the ents,” retains the capacity to lunch in a brown paper bag that so impatient with a tinhorn like story run by the don’t make the government is shock after almost 300 years. showed somebody cared about Ryan. If he wanted to understand Citrus County grade in First doing, and how, Impersonating the ever-so- him. his own ancestry, it’s authors like Chronicle to kick Amendment and why. The re- reasonable voice of a public- Coming from a guy busily try- Swift, Yeats and James Joyce that off Sunshine Foundation sulting report spirited reformer of the sort who ing to cut funding for school Ryan ought to be reading, in- Week, this year transparency showed that while might today issue proposals lunch programs and food stamps, stead of that dismal ideologue from March 16 to survey. most websites sur- from the Heritage Foundation, this was pretty rich. Also, appar- Ayn Rand. 22. We didn’t fare veyed offered con- the narrator advocated genteel ently, apocryphal. The witness Nobody should let ethnic very well in this OUR OPINION: venient links to cannibalism. who’d told Ryan the tale in a con- groupthink determine his poli- “I rather recommend buying gressional hearing had not only tics. But if a politician like Paul year’s survey of everyday func- Work together on the children alive and dressing swiped it from a book called Ryan hopes to be respected, it government web- website tions, few made it them hot from the knife,” he sug- “The Invisible Thread,” but re- would help if he showed some sites by the templates to easy for citizens to gested, “as we do roasting pigs.” versed its meaning. Which was- sign of understanding the past. Tallahassee-based meet the spirit of request public It’s the laconic “rather” that n’t so much that government ———■——— First Amendment the law. records, and most chills to the marrow, precisely assistance, as Ryan warned, Foundation (FAF). didn’t include revealing the pamphleteer’s threatens to leave children with Arkansas Times columnist Overall, counties links to records inhumanity. “a full stomach and an empty Gene Lyons is a National Mag- averaged 50 points out of a critical to understanding how Swift was certainly no Irish na- soul,” but that sermons mean azine Award winner and co- possible 100 and cities aver- a government operates — from tionalist. A Tory by temperament very little to hungry children. author of “The Hunting of the aged 46 points in the FAF’s financial analyses to databases and conviction, he’d have been Delivered just before St. President” (St. Martin’s Press, transparency survey — but Cit- of vendors to financial disclo- appalled by the idea that the is- Patrick’s Day, Ryan’s disquisition 2000). You can email Lyons at rus County and the City of sure forms. land’s Roman Catholic majority upon the undeserving poor [email protected]. Crystal River No one has sug- didn’t even hit that gested that any To read about the benchmark. (Note; local governments First Amendment foun- while all Florida’s are trying to hide dation’s survey of gov- counties were in- anything by these ernment websites and a cluded, only 47 description of the cate- omissions. The cities were sur- gories see this website: problem, local gov- veyed; Inverness http://floridafaf.org/ ernment folks will was not among latest-news/sunshine- tell you, is that them). week/faf-report-card- there’s no standard Citrus County local-government- template to follow scored 45, and website-transparency/ in developing their Crystal River There also are links websites, no guid- scored 36. to detailed score sheets ance about what to Some back- and summaries. include and how, ground: Sunshine or where to place Sunday in Florida links for logical was launched in 2002 by the access. Florida Society of Newspaper That’s no excuse. We Editors; it expanded nation- strongly urge our local govern- wide in 2005 to Sunshine Week ment leaders to bring this through the efforts of the issue to Florida’s professional American Society of News Ed- organization of practicing pub- itors. Now the Reporters Com- lic administrators, the Florida mittee for Freedom of the City and County Management Press also co-sponsors Sun- Association. A working group shine Week.. in that organization, whose The FAF survey was con- members include entities on ducted this year by university both sides of the transparency journalism students from scorecard, should create a Tampa, Gainesville and guide for developing conven- Miami, who were asked to find ient, transparent local govern- LETTERS to the Editor specific information through a ment websites. The public is reasonable website search. watching. Looking for more erty. It would be nice if the OPINIONS INVITED county were to assess the condi- recent data ■ SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, tions of these roads and possibly from Swiftmud. My husband and I are new to 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., consider improving the streets. I Company Florida, having moved here Crystal River, FL 34429. Or, fax realize the county does not own operates park Lap of luxury from Washington state in the to 352-563-3280, or email to the streets and it is up to resi- [email protected]. In Sunday’s paper, March 16, As you talk about our taxes in past five years. I have been fol- dents to petition and apply to lowing the nutrient load issue in the Florida Natural this county, go to other the county to get these streets local waters/springs with con- the last five years — simply not Wonders Springs in counties. As you ride paved. However, many residents cern and interest as well as available? If so, is that due to West Central Florida, OUND through them, check cannot afford this enormous S water issues in Florida as a funding, or are governmental burden, but still have to travel that piece was great. A out their county vehi- OFF whole to become an informed oversight bodies simply turning these streets daily and put in- lot of information. But cles and you’ll see and proactive citizen. a blind eye? creased stress on their vehicles, they need to check their they’re older, rusting, In reading Mr. Rimbey’s col- I appreciate your diligence to not to mention the uncomfort- facts next time because such things like that. As umn “State must address nutri- address and help citizens under- able daily ride on these streets. the Chassahowitzka you ride around in Cit- rus County, everything ent levels” (March 4, Page A10) stand the issues. Can’t the county come up River Campground and we have is brand new I was curious why the facts for with a suitable solution to get Recreation Area is not CALL here. primary sources of nitrate pollu- Pam Murray these streets paved? When you operated by the Citrus tion for Chassahowitzka’s Spring Hill see the county paving roads that County Parks and Fix roads first 563-0579 springs was from 1997 — data don’t need it, it seems the as- Recreation Department. (Brad) Thorpe wants that is nearly 20 years old. Unpaved streets phalt could be used to help resi- They’re operated by Moore and to hire a consultant for this road Certainly the balance be- in the town dents who live on unpaved Moore Realty, who is a property MSBU and more employees. … tween agriculture and residen- streets. management company who is for that kind of money, employ- tial use have changed Many residents of Hernando subleased out from the county, ees and a consultant, they could significantly since 1997. Is cur- live on unpaved streets and pay Susan Deslongchamps who leases this property out surface a lot of roads. rent data — or at least data from real estate taxes on their prop- Hernando
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Among the groups op- argument, however, he posing the administration seemed troubled about COURT is the U.S. Conference of how the logic of the gov- Continued from Page A1 Catholic Bishops. As it ernment’s argument happens, Obama is to meet would apply to abortions. legislation. The latest case this week with Pope “A profit corporation could focuses on a sliver of the Francis. be forced in principle to law dealing with preven- The Obama administra- pay for abortions,” tive services, including tion says it’s not just about Kennedy said. “Your rea- contraception, that must birth control, that a soning would permit it.” be offered in a company’s Supreme Court ruling in The three women on the plan at no extra charge. favor of the businesses court, Justices Ruth Bader The family-owned com- also could undermine laws Ginsburg, Elena Kagan panies that are challeng- governing immunizations, and Sonia Sotomayor, re- ing the provision provide Social Security taxes and peatedly questioned Paul health insurance to their minimum wages. Clement, representing the employees but object to Kennedy voiced con- businesses, whether blood covering certain methods cerns about the rights of transfusions, vaccinations of birth control that they both female employees and laws against sex dis- say can work after concep- and the business owners. crimination would be sub- tion, in violation of their He wondered what would ject to the same religious objections if the court religious beliefs. happen if an employer or- Associated Press The justices have never dered a woman who works ruled for his clients. for him to wear a burka, a Barbara Green, wife of David Green, founder and chief executive officer of Hobby Lobby, declared that for-profit “Everything would be speaks to reporters Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court in Washington. corporations, as opposed full-length robe and head piecemeal and nothing to individuals, can hold re- covering commonly worn would be uniform,” Kagan panies he represented Roberts at one point assert religious beliefs ligious beliefs. The compa- by conservative Islamic said. would make such claims, suggested that the court under the 1993 religious nies in this case, and their women. Clement acknowledged not large, multinational could limit its ruling to just freedom law or the First backers, argue that a 1993 He asked: Does the em- that courts would have to corporations. “That’s such companies. Amendment provision federal law on religious ployer’s religious belief decide on a case-by-case something that’s not going One key issue before the guaranteeing Americans freedom extends to “just trump?” basis, but he said only the to happen in the real justices is whether profit- the right to believe and businesses. Later in the 90-minute kind of family-owned com- world,” Clement said. making corporations may worship as they choose.
returned the application sons to seek a formal opin- Bays said she would ask Residents’ comments included: to Kalka with several ques- ion from the Florida Parsons whether she has a ROAD tions; Kalka submitted a Ethics Commission to de- conflict of interest or not. “If this road is opened up and we are exposed to Continued from Page A1 revised application on termine if they have con- Bays said she sells insur- that traffic…we will all be in danger. It exposes us Monday. flicts that prevent them ance to Kalka for some of to a whole different world.” road to proposed residents. Two weeks ago, Com- from voting. his properties, though the — Kathy Bryn “If you want Sugarmill missioners Rebecca Kenney lives in Oak development land that “He (Kalka) has several other ways to gain access. It Woods to stay the way it is, Bays, John “JJ” Kenney Village and he said his could connect to Oak Vil- may cost him a little more. So what?” vote against the stub out,” and Joe Meek all indi- home value could be af- lage Boulevard is not Alan Bell said. cated they could have fected by opening up Oak included. — Alan Bell Commissioners weren’t conflicts of interest Village Boulevard for The street vacation ap- “You can tell by the support here how important voting on anything Tuesday. on any Kalka-related new traffic. plication goes to the Plan- Oak Village Boulevard is to the people here.” And acting county attorney application. Meek’s father, Joe, has ning and Development — John Baker Kerry Parsons warned Residents urged com- worked with Kalka on Commission on May 15 commissioners from com- missioners to vote on the home-construction proj- and then to the county “Sugarmill Woods has a reputation to uphold. We menting on the matter be- issue and not abstain from ects in Pine Ridge and commission for a final will lose it.” cause the Oak Village the vote. Citrus Springs. Commis- vote. — Trish Reeb Association has applied for “Recusing yourself is sioner Meek said his fa- Residents gave commis- “Be reminded, you are accountable to us!” a street vacation to remove like refusing to back the ther is not planning to sioners advance notice of the stub out from public people who put you in of- partner with Kalka on what to expect when the — Robert Grace ownership. fice,” Dewey Ingram any projects that could final hearing comes. “Why would you want to make it easy for him at the The county staff will ap- said. impact Oak Village Contact Chronicle re- expense of all the people here?” prove or deny Kalka’s right During a meeting break, Boulevard, but he porter Mike Wright at 352- — Richard Douglass of way utilization permit to both Kenney and Meek couldn’t rule out that it 563-3228 or mwright@ pave the stub out. Staffers said they are asking Par- might happen. chronicleonline.com.
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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Nation BRIEFS Snowstorm treks up East Coast World BRIEFS Gunfire Launched Associated Press “I’m ready for summer,” 25-year-old nurse Krystina PHILADELPHIA — Just Smith declared as she days after the official end rode the subway in Boston of one of the snowiest win- on Tuesday. “It’s April. ters on record, another When will it stop? I have to storm began its trek up the work tomorrow, and I don’t Interstate 95 corridor want to have to shovel Tuesday, dropping flurries again before I go in.” in Washington and The National Weather Philadelphia on its way to Service insisted the tim- Cape Cod, which was ex- ing, though unwelcome, pected to see some of the wasn’t out of the ordinary. highest snow totals. “It is not unusual to have A blizzard warning was storms this late in the year,”
in effect for Cape Cod, Associated Press weather service Martha’s Vineyard and A flower bloom is weighed down by snow after a spring spokesman Bill Simpson G.J. MCCARTHY/The Dallas Nantucket beginning said, adding that April has Morning News snow storm Tuesday on the Virginia Tech campus in Wednesday after midnight. Blacksburg, Va. seen quite a few big storms A police officer lobs gas Forecasters warned of in the past. The Boston canisters into an wind gusts as high as much as 10 inches of snow to embrace spring. But the area got more than 2 inches apartment building where 70 mph with near-zero vis- could fall there. feeling of relief turned to of snow in an April storm an armed man was holed ibility at times, including After a winter of back-to- dismay Tuesday when it be- last year and was blan- up Tuesday in Dallas. The during the Wednesday back-to-back snowstorms, came clear winter wasn’t keted with almost 2 feet the suspect, who reportedly morning rush hour. As most Americans were ready going away quietly. same month in 1997. JOEL KOWSKY/NASA fired shots inside the Expedition 39 Soyuz apartment complex, was commander Aleksander taken into custody a few Skvortsov, of the Russian hours later and no injuries Federal Space Agency were reported. (Roscosmos), followed by flight engineer Steve Swanson of NASA, Danger was known middle, and flight Civilian kills engineer Oleg Artemyev sailor on base of Roscosmos, wave farewell prior to boarding NORFOLK, Va. — A civil- the Soyuz rocket for ian approaching a Navy de- launch Wednesday at the stroyer at the world’s largest Baikonur Cosmodrome in naval base late at night took Baikonur, Kazakhstan. a weapon from a sailor who was standing watch and used it to shoot and kill an- Mexico: Moms other sailor who was trying to help his embattled col- made prostitutes league, Navy officials said MEXICO CITY — Mexi- Tuesday. can prosecutors said they Navy security forces then have freed two children killed the suspect, who was held by pimps who used authorized to be on Naval their hold over the children Station Norfolk and did not to force their mothers into bring his own weapon on prostitution in the United base, according to Capt. States. Robert Clark, the base’s The raid announced commanding officer. Tuesday appears to confirm The identities of the one of the most chilling alle- civilian and the sailor who gations about the prostitu- were killed have not been tion trade operated by released. organized gangs in central
Associated Press Mexico: that some women Sailor shot and killed are forced into sex for hire at Naval Station A searcher uses a small boat Tuesday to look through debris from a deadly mudslide in Oso, Wash. At least PA. PA. because they fear their chil- Norfolk. Suspect killed 14 people were killed in the 1-square-mile slide that hit in a rural area about 55 miles northeast of Seattle at scene by security. on Saturday. Several people also were critically injured, and homes were destroyed. dren will be harmed if they D.C. rebel or attempt escape. The raid occurred last Richmond Scientist warned of mudslide 15 years ago; death toll 24 week in the town of Ten- VA. ancingo, the pimps’ Norfolk Associated Press tions about why residents were stronghold. Atlantic allowed to build homes on the hill 100 mi Ocean N.C. ARLINGTON, Wash. — Wash- and whether officials had taken Ebola victims 100 km ington state officials say proper precautions. quarantined SOURCES: ESRI AP searchers found 10 more bodies “I knew it would fail cata- CONAKRY, Guinea — in the debris of a massive land- strophically in a large-magnitude Health workers in protective Ship channel has slide, raising the number of peo- event,” though not when it would hazmat suits treated pa- limited traffic ple who died in the disaster to 24. happen, said Daniel Miller, a geo- Snohomish County District 21 tients in quarantine centers GALVESTON, Texas — morphologist who was hired by on Tuesday in a remote Fire Chief Travis Hots an- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Coast Guard partially corner of Guinea where nounced the fatalities Tuesday to do the study. “I was not reopened one of the na- evening after residents from the surprised.” Ebola has killed at least 60 tion’s busiest seaports to nearby logging town of Darring- people in West Africa’s first ship traffic Tuesday, three Patricia Graesser, a spokes- outbreak of the deadly virus ton spent the day helping rescue woman for the Army Corps in days after a collision be- in two decades. crews scour the muck for any sign Seattle, said it appears that the tween a barge and a ship of survivors. report was intended not as a risk Seven patients are being spilled up to 170,000 gal- The grim discoveries came assessment, but as a feasibility hospitalized at one isolation lons of tar-like oil into the three days after the collapse of a study for ecosystem restoration. ward in Gueckedou in waters south of Houston. rain-soaked hillside about 55 southern Guinea, while two miles north of Seattle. Asked whether the agency Authorities said ships should have done anything with others are being treated were being allowed through Searchers had warned they elsewhere, said Doctors were likely to find more bodies in the information, she said: “We the Houston Ship Channel don’t have jurisdiction to do any- Without Borders. after their assessment the debris field, which covered a The aid group said it is neighborhood of 49 structures. thing. We don’t do zoning. That’s a teams deemed it was clear local responsibility.” sending mobile teams into enough for passage. About Authorities believe at least 25 the surrounding countryside were full-time residences. Snohomish County officials and 100 ships were waiting authorities in the devastated vil- in search of people who Tuesday morning to move They were working off a list of may have been exposed 176 people unaccounted for, Volunteers and firefighters with lage of Oso said they were not through the channel, which since the first cases though some names were be- chainsaws and hand tools hike aware of the study, but that resi- connects Southeast Texas lieved to be duplicates. down a rugged path toward the dents and town officials knew the emerged last week. to the Gulf of Mexico and is A scientist working for the gov- scene of the deadly mudslide. risks of living in the area. Six of the seven blood a key route for tourism and ernment had warned 15 years ago In fact, the area has long been samples sent to France traffic to refineries on the about the potential for a cata- and left scores missing. known as the “Hazel Landslide” from Guinea had tested Gulf Coast. strophic landslide in the fishing As rescue workers slogged because of landslides over the positive for Ebola, specifi- Utah to welcome village where the collapse of a through the muck and rain in past half-century. The last severe cally the Zaire strain of the rain-soaked hillside over the search of victims Tuesday, word one before Saturday’s disaster disease originating from marijuana extract weekend killed at least 14 people of the 1999 report raised ques- was in 2006. Congo which has up to a 90 SALT LAKE CITY — Par- percent fatality rate, the ents of Utah children with World Health Organization severe epilepsy are cheer- said Tuesday. ing a new state law that al- Kenya struggles lows them to obtain a to stop poaching marijuana extract they say Obama honors American WWI dead helps with seizures, but NAIROBI, Kenya — procuring it involves navi- Associated Press The Great War claimed Kenya’s wildlife authority gating a thorny set of state some 14 million lives and at said Tuesday it needs help and federal laws. WAREGEM, Belgium — least 7 million troops were to curb the escalation of Utah’s Republican Gov. Today, President Barack left permanently disabled. killings of the country’s en- Gary Herbert signed the law Obama will honor the The continent was plunged dangered elephants and Tuesday afternoon. Americans who died in an into physical, moral and rhinos for ivory tusks and epic struggle so horrific philosophical shock. The new law doesn’t horns. that it came simply to be The men resting at Flan- allow medical marijuana known as the Great War. ders Field were part of a Poachers have killed 18 production in Utah, but al- Obama’s wreath-laying cer- U.S. contingent of up to rhinos and 51 elephants so lows families meeting cer- emony at Flanders Field, 2 million soldiers who be- far this year, Kenya Wildlife tain restrictions to obtain the 50 miles west of Brussels, came leading protagonists Service chief William extract from other states. precedes most of the conti- in the struggle. Kiprono said. The marijuana extract nental centennial remem- Compared to World War Kiprono denied that a Charlotte’s Web, which brances that are targeted at II, the Great War is some- Associated Press poaching cartel exists within some believe helps with a the early August 1914 start times seen as a “forgotten Flanders Field American Cemetery in Waregem, Belgium, the organization and said severe form of epilepsy, is of hostilities, which pitted war” for Americans. Over- is shown Dec. 18. The cemetery contains the remains of that steps are being taken produced in nearby Col- the German and Austro- all, more than 116,500 368 U.S. WWI military and support personnel. Today to ensure that none of its orado and is designed not Hungarian empires against American service mem- President Barack Obama will honor those Americans who employees engage in to produce a high. France, Britain, Russia and bers were killed and about died in the Great War. Lt. Col. Morris Liebmann, whose grave poaching. —From wire reports others. 204,000 wounded. is shown, is the highest-ranking officer in the cemetery. —From wire reports ■ Magic surprise Trail Blazers on Section B - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 Tuesday./B2 ■ NCAA tournament/B2 ■ NBA, NHL/B2 ■ MLB/B2 ■ Scoreboard/B3 SPORTS ■ TV, lottery/B3 ■ Golf/B4 CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE
SPORTS NFL bans goalpost celebration BRIEFS Hurricanes hold off foe in Orlando Refs will also The Citrus baseball team took a 3-2 victory over Jacksonville receive help on Episcopal on Tuesday in the Central Florida Spring Break instant replays Slam in Orlando. Chad Dawson threw 5 1/3 Associated Press innings to snag the win. Dawson gave up two earned runs on six ORLANDO — The NFL offi- hits while striking out three and ciating department will help walking five walks. referees rule on instant replay Trae Adams tossed 1 2/3 reviews starting next season. innings and struck out two for League owners passed a rule the long-relief save. Tuesday allowing referees to Offensively, Wesley Brad- consult with director of officiat- shaw went 2 for 3 with an RBI ing Dean Blandino and his staff while Cody Bogart was 2 for 3 to help determine whether a call and threw out two base runners should be upheld or overturned. from his catcher spot. NFL officials said the change Citrus, now 6-8 overall, plays should speed up the process. either Panama City Arnold or Blandino and other staff will West Orange at 1 p.m. today. be monitoring the games from league offices in New York, and Pirates blast Trinity they will immediately begin re- Associated Press Christian at CF Players no longer will be allowed to dunk the football over the crossbar of the goalposts in celebration. viewing challenges before the The Crystal River baseball referee even gets to his monitor. Director of officiating Dean Blandino said the NFL is making a clarification of the rules for mutual respect and sportsmanship. team routed Deltona Trinity They can make recommenda- Christian Academy 10-0 at Col- tions on what replays to look at, dent and co-chairman of the in- We feel pretty comfortable with in New York, to be able to com- lege of Central Florida in Ocala but the referee still will make fluential competition commit- it, though.” municate with the referees who on Tuesday. the final decision. tee, called it “kind of a proof of “What we do like is we take Kameron Pennington threw Rich McKay, Falcons presi- concept to see how this works. the true experts in replay, those See NFL/ Page B3 three innings for the victory, while Austin Wiles gave the Pirates two scoreless frames in relief. Offensively for the Pirates, Jor- dan Humphreys had three hits (two doubles) while Wiles (dou- ble), Zack Pattison and Mason Pateracki each had two hits. Crystal River (7-7) play 7 p.m. Tuesday at Springstead. Two and done Brother of Bucs WR Williams charged with stabbing TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gathering infor- mation on an incident in which receiver Mike Williams allegedly was stabbed in the leg by his brother. Williams, who signed a six- year, $40 million contract before last season, was treated and re- leased from a hospital for a thigh wound on Sunday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the fifth-year pro’s younger brother, Eric Bay- lor, turned himself in Monday night. Baylor, 23, was held on $1,000 bond. Deputies responded Sunday to Williams’ Tampa home, find- ing him with a stab wound in the left thigh. The player initially told deputies the brothers were wrestling and the stabbing was accidental. Witnesses gave statements later that the two argued before the stabbing. Injuries limited Williams to six games in 2013. He had 22 re- ceptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns before spending the last nine weeks of the sea- son on injured reserve. Bills owner Ralph Associated Press Wilson passes Florida’s Carlie Needles looks to pass as Penn State’s Maggie Lucas defends during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament Tuesday in State College, Pa. away at 95 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who No. 3 Penn State rolls past No. 11 seeded Florida 83-61 in NCAA tourney helped found the American Associated Press much.” Ariel Edwards added 16 points for Penn Football League in 1960, died at The third-seeded Lady Lions (24-7) will State. The Lady Lions are in the Sweet 16 his home on Tuesday afternoon. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Florida’s return play at No. 2 Stanford (30-3) on Sunday. for the 13th time. He was 95. to the NCAA tournament has it longing for Lucas, the two-time Big Ten player of the “It’s just sweet,” coach Coquese Wash- Bills president Russ Brandon a deeper run the next time. year, surpassed the 2,500 career-point mile- ington said. “It’s like dark chocolate with made the announcement at the The Gators expect to be back soon. stone and led the Lady Lions to the NCAA caramel sweet.” NFL winter meetings in Orlando. “It just continues to generate a high ex- tournament regional semifinal for the sec- Led by Lucas and Taylor, the Lady Lions Wilson was the founder and pectation for our program,” coach Amanda ond time in three seasons. controlled the game from the opening tip, sole owner of the Bills after estab- Butler said. “It’s just huge, huge strides Lucas planted a kiss on the Penn State and gave the home crowd one more big win lishing the team with the upstart being in the position that we’re in.” logo, one final imprint on her home court. to savor. AFL in 1960. He played a key role The Gators will have to wait another year She was the last Lady Lion to sprint to- Edwards hit a jumper and Taylor drove in the league merger’s with the to build on this season’s flirtation with the ward the locker room, pumping her fist for for a layup, giving the Lady Lions a 15-point NFL. He was inducted into the Sweet 16. Maggie Lucas and Dara Taylor the final time in front of her fans. lead to start the second half and force Football Hall of Fame in 2009. each scored 22 points to send Penn State “That we’re able to share it with the fans, Florida into a timeout. Wilson died at his home in into the regional with a 83-61 win over it’s just a whole better feeling,” Lucas said. Lucas soon hit her third 3 of the game Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich., Florida on Tuesday night. “It’s a great way to go out of the Bryce Jor- and her fourth was a big one that put them around 1:40 p.m., said Mary Kayla Lewis led the 11th-seeeded Gators dan Center.” up 56-36. Lucas, PSU’s emotional leader, Mazur, spokeswoman for the (20-13) with 20 points and nine rebounds. Moments after the final horn sounded, pumped her first and directed an exuber- Wayne County medical exam- Jaterra Bonds scored 14. Lucas ran toward the fans and let loose a ant shout toward the fans. iner’s office. “They pressured us up,” Lewis said. yell a season in the making. She swished a free throw early in the — From staff, wire reports “We turned the ball over a little bit too “Let’s gooooo!” second half for her 2,500th career point. Tiebreakers decide local tennis champions wo local teams became cham- they needed to go to the third tie- Adult Mixed 40+ team from To play in this league, a player pions of the USTA winter break, the sets lost, to determine the Skyview is captained by Martin must be at least 50 years of age or Tleague after a tie-breaker. No, winner between the Skyview and McMahon with the following team- older, with a 3.0-3.5 rating. The not just the tie break you play on the Sugarmill Woods team that both had mates: Nadia Maric, Pam Payne, league is always looking for play- tennis court. ended the season with a 7-2 record. Nancy Lay, Nancy Fetzer, Jacque- ers to sub for teams. For informa- When teams end up with the Skyview had one less set lost. The line Bennett, Laura Flanagan, tion, email chairwoman Willy same win-loss record, the USTA team is captained by Martin McMa- Marti Little, Joseph Hoover, Bruce Pouderoyen at pouderoyen@ Payne, Pedro Mena, Leo Maric and uses individual wins, losses, sets hon and his teammates were Bruce tampabay.rr.com or 382-3157. Sunil Gandhi. lost, and games lost as a tie-break Payne, Leo Maric, Joseph Hoover, Thursday Morning system to determine the cham- Jim van Haneghan, Sunil Gandhi, Citrus Area Senior pion. The main reason it is impor- Citrus Area Eric van den Norman Monroe, Paul Hibbard, Ladies 3.0-3.5 tant to have one winner is because Nathan Hall and Michael Nathan. Doubles League Hoogen Tuesday League that team qualifies for the sec- Another Skyview team only The results for March 20: Pine ON TENNIS tional tournament in Daytona. needed to go to the first tie-break The results for March 18: In case of the 4.0 Adult Men 55+, to claim a spot in Daytona. The 8.0 Rained out. See TENNIS/ Page B3 B2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 SPORTS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE UConn women No match in SO unstoppable Panthers down Associated Press nessee, the No. 1 seed in the Louisville Regional. Maryland STORRS, Conn. — is 23-8 in the tournament Senators 3-2 in Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis under coach Brenda Frese had the third triple-double and has reached the round of NHL shootout in UConn history as the 16 in six of her 12 seasons at Huskies moved into their the helm. Associated Press 21st straight NCAA re- Texas trailed by 11 points gional semifinal with a 91- SUNRISE — Vincent Trocheck with 9:24 left, but an 8-0 run 52 rout of Saint Joseph’s cut the deficit to 65-64 with 43 and Brandon Pirri scored in a on Tuesday night. seconds left. After Maryland’s shootout to lift the Florida Panthers Mosqueda-Lewis had 20 past the Ottawa Senators 3-2. points, 10 rebounds and 10 16th turnover of the game, Trocheck also scored in regula- assists, to lead five players Chassidy Fussell missed a tion and Sean Bergenheim scored a in double figures for the 3-point try and Maryland’s goal for the Panthers. Roberto Lu- top-ranked Huskies (36-0), Laurin Mincy made two free ongo made 37 saves. who won their 42nd throws for a three-point lead. Clarke MacArthur and Mark straight game. Stanford regional Stone scored for the Senators and Breanna Stewart added Robin Lehner stopped 39 shots. 21 points and 11 rebounds, UNC 62, Kyle Turris scored in the shootout and Bria Hartley also for Ottawa, but Luongo turned aside chipped in 20 points for Michigan State 53 attempts by Jason Spezza and Milan Associated Press the defending national CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michalek. Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo makes a save during the third champions, who are trying Freshman Diamond Avalanche 5, period Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators in Sunrise. Luongo made 37 to win a record ninth DeShields had 24 points and Predators 4, SO saves as the Panthers defeated the Senators 3-2 in a shootout. NCAA tournament. a season-high 12 rebounds to Joffrey Lupul, Carl Gunnarsson and Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. Erin Shields and Sarah help North Carolina beat NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gabriel Lan- James van Riemsdyk scored for Toronto. David Moss, Antoine Vermette and Fairbanks each had 12 Michigan State. deskog scored two goals in regulation Mikkel Boedker scored for the Coyotes, points to lead Saint Fellow rookie Allisha Gray Canadiens 2, Sabres 0 Joseph’s which finished and then netted the winner in the who never trailed while picking up two added 10 points for the fourth- shootout to lead the Colorado Ava- MONTREAL — Carey Price made 24 the year at 23-10. Natasha seeded Tar Heels (26-9), who vital points in the chase for the final Cloud had 10 and six as- lanche to a 5-4 victory over the saves and Max Pacioretty and Daniel led by nine at halftime then playoff spot in the Western Conference. sists for the Hawks. Nashville Predators. Briere scored third-period goals and the Greiss was sharp and received plenty UConn will face 12th- dominated the opening min- Cody McLeod and Nick Holden also Montreal Canadiens earned a 2-0 vic- of help from his defense as Phoenix re- utes of the second half to turn for Colorado, which ended a three game seeded BYU in Lincoln, tory against the Buffalo Sabres. bounded a night after losing starting Nebraska on Saturday. the game into a rout. North losing streak. Pacioretty’s goal was the 100th of his goaltender Mike Smith indefinitely with a Carolina ran off 14 straight With the shootout tied 1-1, Lan- career as Montreal extended its winning right leg injury in a loss to the New York Louisville regional points to blow the game open, deskog beat goalie Pekka Rinne with a streak to three and won for the sixth Rangers on Monday night. Maryland 69, with DeShields scoring twice wrist shot from the right side. time in seven games. Jussi Jokinen and Taylor Pyatt scored during that flurry to build a Roman Josi and Matt Cullen each The Sabres have one win in their past for Pittsburgh. Texas 64 57-31 lead with 11 1/2 had two goals for Nashville. 10 games. They played their fourth Kings 5, Capitals 4, SO COLLEGE PARK, Md. — minutes left that allowed the Blackhawks 4, Stars 2 game of a five-game road trip that ends Alyssa Thomas scored all 16 Tar Heels to coast to the Stan- Thursday in Nashville. WASHINGTON — Anze Kopitar and ford Regional’s round of 16. CHICAGO — Andrew Shaw and Dun- of her points in the second Montreal’s top line was on a rush Jeff Carter scored in the shootout, and The Tar Heels pressured can Keith each had a goal and an assist, half, and Maryland squeezed after a Buffalo power play when former the Los Angeles Kings came back after the fifth-seeded Spartans and the Chicago Blackhawks held on for past cold-shooting Texas to Sabre Thomas Vanek slipped a diago- allowing Alex Ovechkin’s two early reach the Sweet 16. (23-10) and turned the game a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. nal pass that Pacioretty put in off goal- power-play goals to beat the Washing- Kris Versteeg and Marian Hossa also The fourth-seeded Terra- into the up-and-down pace tender Matt Hackett at 10:53 of the third. ton Capitals 5-4. pins (26-6) next face Ten- they wanted. scored for Chicago, which needs just Briere picked the puck out of a crowd The shootout score was 2-0, because one more point to clinch a playoff berth and beat Hackett with a wrist shot from Kings goalie Jonathan Quick caught BRIEFS for the sixth straight season. Patrick close range on a power play at 16:54. Eric Fehr’s attempt, after rookie forward NBA Sharp added two assists to help Chicago Evgeny Kuznetsov whiffed on his open- Magic 95, Cavs 102, finish 4-1 against Dallas in the Central Blue Jackets 4, ing shot for Washington. Trail Blazers 85 Raptors 100 Division rivals’ regular-season series. Red Wings 2 Kuznetsov had tied the game with Ryan Garbutt scored twice for the COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cam Atkinson 41.5 seconds left in regulation with his ORLANDO — Tobias Harris CLEVELAND — Dion Wait- Stars, who fell three points behind had 25 points and 11 re- scored a goal confirmed by video replay first NHL goal. ers scored 24 points and Luol Phoenix for the final Western Confer- bounds, and Orlando stopped in the third period, and Ryan Johansen After trailing 2-0 only 7 1/2 minutes in, Deng added 19 as the Cleve- ence playoff berth. a nine-game losing streak by land Cavaliers prevented added an empty-netter for his second of then 3-1 entering the third period, the Chicago’s Corey Crawford made 25 beating the Portland Trail Blaz- Toronto from getting closer to the game to lead the Columbus Blue Kings wound up winning their seventh saves, while Dallas’ Kari Lehtonen ers 95-85 on Tuesday night. a playoff spot with a 102-100 Jackets to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit consecutive road game. They also have blocked 38 shots. seven victories in a row over Washington. Nik Vucevic added 22 win over the Raptors. Dallas’s Tyler Seguin set up Garbutt’s Red Wings. points and 10 boards for the The Cavs blew a 21-point goal in the second period to extend his The Blue Jackets pulled even with the Islanders 5, Hurricanes 4 Magic, who led by just eight at lead, but made just enough Red Wings with 80 points in the tight point streak to 10 games. He has seven RALEIGH, N.C. — Colin McDonald the half but used scoring plays down the stretch to Eastern Conference playoff race. goals and 10 assists during the run. had two goals and an assist, and Matt spurts in the third and fourth snap a five-game losing Blues 5, Maple Leafs 3 Brandon Dubinsky and Johansen Martin also scored twice for the New quarters to put the game streak at home. also had power-play goals, and Curtis York Islanders, who held on to beat the away. Victor Oladipo had 13 They did it without All-Star TORONTO — David Backes com- McElhinney stopped 22 of 23 shots in Carolina Hurricanes 5-4. points and six assists. point guard Kyrie Irving, who pleted a hat trick with an empty-net goal relief of Sergei Bobrovsky for the Blue McDonald scored both of his goals in Robin Lopez led Portland missed his fifth straight game to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 vic- Jackets, who had lost three of four. New York’s four-goal first period. Cal with 20 points and 13 rebounds. with a strained biceps tendon. tory that sent the Toronto Maple Leafs to James Wisniewski added three assists. Clutterbuck and Martin also scored in The Blazers, who entered Kyle Lowry scored 22 for their sixth straight loss. Gustav Nyquist, last week’s No. 1 the burst that produced four goals in a the night in fifth place in the the Raptors, who had a T.J. Oshie and former Leafs forward star in the NHL, maintained his hot hand span of 7:15. West, have lost three chance to tie it in the final sec- Alex Steen also scored for St. Louis, with two goals for the Red Wings, who The Islanders led 4-0 in the wild straight. They were without onds but guard Greivis which passed Boston for the most were 3-0-1 in their previous four. He has matchup of the bottom two teams in the forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Vasquez lost his footing and points in the NHL with 105. 20 goals in his last 24 games. Metropolitan Division. A combined 20 who missed his seventh con- committed a turnover with 1.9 Ryan Miller made 21 saves to im- players had a point. secutive game with a lower seconds left. prove to 32-15-3 in his career against Coyotes 3, Penguins 2 Andrei Loktionov had a goal and an back contusion. Toronto led 95-94 with 6:45 Toronto. The Blues have won 10 of 13 PITTSBURGH — Thomas Greiss assist, Jeff Skinner and Alexander The Magic closed the third remaining, but went just 1 of 9 games since acquiring Miller and for- stopped 23 shots — including all 15 he Semin each scored power-play goals, quarter on an 11-2 run and in- from the floor and scored five ward Steve Ott from Buffalo before the faced over the final two periods — and and Nathan Gerbe added a goal for creased their lead to 19 in the points the rest of the way. trade deadline. the Phoenix Coyotes edged the sloppy Carolina. opening minutes of the fourth. — From wire reports Sizemore hits 2-run homer, Red Sox beat Rays Associated Press Marlins 6, Cardinals 5 the Oakland Athletics to an 8-4 vic- tory over the Cincinnati Reds. PORT CHARLOTTE — Grady JUPITER — Jose Fernandez Derek Norris went 3-for-4 with two Sizemore bolstered his bid to be- struggled in his last tuneup for open- RBIs and two runs scored for Oak- come Boston’s new starting center ing day as the Miami Marlins beat land. Starter Tommy Milone strug- the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5. fielder, hitting a two-run homer as gled at times, but lasted five innings The reigning NL Rookie of the the Red Sox defeated the Tampa and gave up three earned runs on Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday. Year gave up five runs in nine hits in five hits. Will Middlebrooks also hit a 4 2/3 innings, struck out three and Brandon Phillips hit a solo home solo homer as the defending walked two. His next outing will be in run, finishing 2-for-3 for the Reds. World Series champions won for Monday’s opener at home against the ninth time in 24 games this Colorado. Angels 8, Cubs (ss) 4 spring. Cardinals starter Lance Lynn MESA, Ariz. — Josh Hamilton Wil Myers and Jose Molina struck out eight and walked one in both drove in runs for the Rays, doubled off the top wall, a call up- five innings, giving up three runs and who are still a Grapefruit held by video review, and Raul League best 15-6-3. five hits. Ibanez homered as the Los Angeles Twins 4, Orioles 1 Braves 12, Tigers 3 Angels rallied for an 8-4 victory over Associated Press a Chicago Cubs’ split-squad. FORT MYERS — Mike Pelfrey LAKELAND — Ervin Santana al- Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Sean Rodriguez avoids a tag at first base lowed two runs in three innings as Hamilton, who hit a career-worst struck out four in three scoreless in- Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte. .250 last season, is batting .417 in nings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves topped the De- allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings Monday, gave up six hits and struck spring training. the Baltimore Orioles 4-1. troit Tigers 12-3. but the Milwaukee Brewers lost to out three in 3 2/3 innings. Hamilton’s third-inning double was Pelfrey allowed just two hits and Santana gave up four hits and the San Francisco Giants 5-4. a few inches shy of becoming his first baseman Joe Mauer went 2 for struck out one in his second start Khris Davis a homered in the fifth, Nationals 7, Mets 3 second home run of the spring. The 3 with an RBI, raising his spring av- since being signed by the Braves to before Peralta and Carlos Gomez VIERA — Stephen Strasburg ball appeared to hit near the top of erage to .306. a one-year, $11 million deal on went back-to-back in the sixth. Mar- pitched into the sixth inning in his the center field fence and umpires Bud Norris, in line to be Balti- March 12. tin Moldando connected in the final spring training tuneup and used video to review the play. But more’s fourth or fifth starter, gave up Jason Heyward and Gerald Laird Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer two earned runs and seven hits in 5 both homered for the Braves. Dan eighth for the Brewers, who had the original ruling stood — double. eight hits. as the Washington Nationals de- 1/3 innings. Uggla had two hits and two RBIs. feated the New York Mets 7-3. Phillies 6, Yankees 0 Pirates 22, Blue Jays 5 Rangers 5, Indians 0 Rockies 4, White Sox 1 Strasburg was touched for three TAMPA — Ryan Howard and runs, all in the third when Travis BRADENTON — Pitcher Wandy GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Robbie GLENDALE, Ariz. — Juan Nicasio Marlon Byrd hit consecutive solo held the Chicago White Sox hitless d’Arnaud homered and Eric Young homers in the third inning to lead the Rodriguez contributed a two-run Ross gave a strong audition in his Jr. had a two-run double. The Na- homer and RBI single as the Pitts- bid to join the Texas rotation, pitch- for five innings and Jordan Pacheco Philadelphia Phillies past the New homered, helping the Colorado tionals right-hander struck out seven York Yankees 6-0. burgh Pirates got 29 hits and routed ing seven shutout innings that led and walked two in 5 2/3 innings. Rockies to a 4-1 victory. Howard sent a 3-1 pitch from the Toronto Blue Jays 22-5. the Rangers over the Cleveland Indi- Mets starter Zack Wheeler lasted Nicasio struck out six of the first Vidal Nuno to deep right before Byrd Starling Marte and Jose Tabata ans 5-0. just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs each homered and drove in four Ross allowed just four hits, strik- eight batters and eight overall. He on five hits, including Harper’s drove an 0-2 offering over the cen- runs. Marte got five hits and Tabata ing out eight and walking three. was removed after 82 pitches and homer. Wheeler threw 73 pitches, ter-field fence. had four. The Pirates finished with Michael Choice hit his fourth walking just one — that runner was 40 in the third inning alone before he Nuno found out before the game nine extra-base hits. home run, connecting off Indians erased on a double play. The only was removed. that he, David Phelps and Adam In his first at-bat of the spring, Ro- starter Josh Tomlin. other Chicago player to reach base Warren had lost out to Michael driguez hit a full-count fastball from was Adam Eaton, who struck out but Athletics 8, Reds 4 Pineda in the Yankees’ fifth starter J.A. Happ into the Pirates’ bullpen in Giants 5, Brewers 4 made it to first on a wild pitch. PHOENIX — Brandon Moss hit a competition. right field. Rodriguez added his sin- PHOENIX — Wily Peralta hit his White Sox ace Chris Sale, in his three-run homer and Josh Reddick Derek Jeter had a hard single in gle in an eight-run fourth inning. second homer of spring training and final start before opening day on had a solo home run to help power three at-bats. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE SCOREBOARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 B3 NBA standings Men’s NCAA EASTERN CONFERENCE NFL Atlantic Division Continued from Page B1 Tournament W L Pct GB LOTTERY Toronto 39 31 .557 — FIRST ROUND Florida Brooklyn 37 32 .536 1½ have the ultimate decision,” McKay said. “We At UD Arena New York 29 41 .414 10 Dayton, Ohio Boston 23 47 .329 16 just think we get a more consistent decision- Tuesday, March 18 Here are the winning numbers selected Philadelphia 15 56 .211 24½ making process.” Albany (N.Y.) 71, Mount St. Mary’s 64 Tuesday in the Florida Lottery: Southeast Division Blandino said the new process will be faster N.C. State 74, Xavier 59 W L Pct GB and make more eyes available to help in the re- Wednesday, March 19 CASH 3 (early) x-Miami 48 21 .696 — views. Cal Poly 81, Texas Southern 69 1 - 6 - 9 Washington 36 34 .514 12½ Tennessee 78, Iowa 65, OT Charlotte 34 37 .479 15 “We’ll be reviewing all the angles the network EAST REGIONAL CASH 3 (late) Atlanta 31 38 .449 17 is providing, in essence finding what is the best Second Round 1 - 5 - 8 Orlando 20 52 .278 29½ reviewable aspect, and getting a baseline for Thursday, March 20 PLAY 4 (early) Central Division the referee,” he said. “Then we will begin the At First Niagara Center 6 - 8 - 4 - 6 W L Pct GB communication process with the referee once Buffalo, N.Y. x-Indiana 51 20 .718 — UConn 89, Saint Joseph’s 81, OT PLAY 4 (late) Chicago 40 31 .563 11 he is done speaking to the coach and announc- Villanova 73, Milwaukee 53 4 - 7 - 4 - 0 Cleveland 28 44 .389 23½ ing the challenge. At Spokane Arena Detroit 26 44 .371 24½ “Consistency is what we are striving for in of- Spokane, Wash. FANTASY 5 Milwaukee 13 58 .183 38 Harvard 61, Cincinnati 57 12 - 15 - 28 - 31 - 32 ficiating and this will definitely help us in that WESTERN CONFERENCE area.” Michigan State 93, Delaware 78 MEGA MONEY Southwest Division Friday, March 21 One coach, Cincinnati’s Marvin Lewis, a 10 - 12 - 14 - 23 W L Pct GB At PNC Arena Monday’s winning x-San Antonio 54 16 .771 — member of the competition committee, believes Raleigh, N.C. MEGA BALL Houston 48 22 .686 6 the entire procedure has been upgraded. Memphis 71, George Washington 66 numbers and payouts: 5 Memphis 42 28 .600 12 Virginia 70, Coastal Carolina 59 “By consulting with New York, they can Fantasy 5: 5 – 11 – 15 – 28 – 36 Dallas 43 29 .597 12 At The AT&T Center MEGA MILLIONS New Orleans 30 40 .429 24 speed up the review process while they talk to San Antonio 5-of-5 3 winners $72,451.96 19 - 26 - 51 - 57 - 73 Northwest Division the referee,” Lewis said. “They can tell the ref- North Carolina 79, Providence 77 4-of-5 292 $120.00 MEGA BALL W L Pct GB eree: ‘Here are the shots all set for you to look Iowa State 93, North Carolina Central 75 3-of-5 9,513 $10.00 Oklahoma City 52 19 .732 — at.’” Third Round 15 Portland 45 27 .625 7½ Blandino wasn’t sure this change would lead Saturday, March 22 Players should verify winning numbers by calling Minnesota 34 35 .493 17 At First Niagara Center 850-487-7777 or at www.flalottery.com. Denver 32 39 .451 20 to more challenges, noting that coaches will still Buffalo, N.Y. Utah 23 48 .324 29 lose a timeout for an incorrect challenge. UConn 77, Villanova 65 Pacific Division Players no longer will be allowed to dunk the At Spokane Arena W L Pct GB football over the crossbar of the goalposts in Spokane, Wash. AIRWAVES L.A. Clippers 50 21 .704 — Michigan State 80, Harvard 73 On the Golden State 44 27 .620 6 celebration. Sunday, March 23 Phoenix 42 29 .592 8 Blandino said the NFL is making a clarifica- At PNC Arena TODAY’S SPORTS Sacramento 25 45 .357 24½ tion of the rules for mutual respect and sports- Raleigh, N.C. L.A. Lakers 23 46 .333 26 manship. Virginia 78, Memphis 60 SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL x-clinched playoff spot “We put a rule in several years ago about not At The AT&T Center 7 a.m. (MLB) Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins (Taped) Tuesday’s Games San Antonio 10 a.m. (MLB) N.Y. Mets at Washington Nationals (Taped) Orlando 95, Portland 85 using props on the football field: the football, Iowa State 85, North Carolina 83 1 p.m. (ESPN) Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland 102, Toronto 100 the pylon,” he said. “This is just expanding Regional Semifinals Dallas 128, Oklahoma City 119, OT upon that rule to include the crossbar of the 4 p.m. (MLB) Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox At Madison Square Garden New York at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. goalpost. We had the situation with (Saints tight New York 7 p.m. (FSNFL, MLB) Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday’s Games end) Jimmy Graham knocking the uprights off Friday, March 28 11 p.m. (MLB) Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies Phoenix at Washington, 7 p.m. UConn (28-8) vs. Iowa State (28-7), 7:27 p.m. Brooklyn at Charlotte, 7 p.m. kilter last season and it delayed the game. Michigan State (28-8) vs. Virginia (30-6), 9:57 (Same-day Tape) Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. “We have a potential rule change where we p.m. 2 a.m. (MLB) Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. could raise the uprights, so you may have more SOUTH REGIONAL (Same-day Tape) Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Second Round issues with that if guys are dunking.” MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. The owners also banned roll-up blocks to the Thursday, March 20 NIT TOURNAMENT Miami at Indiana, 8 p.m. At First Niagara Center Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. side of a player. In the past, the rule only barred Buffalo, N.Y. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Louisiana Tech vs. Florida State New York at Sacramento, 10 p.m. such blocks from behind. Dayton 60, Ohio State 59 9 p.m. (ESPN2) California vs. Southern Methodist Memphis at Utah, 10:30 p.m. “We saw some plays on tape that we just felt Syracuse 77, Western Michigan 53 12 a.m. (ESPNU) Thursday’s Games like we needed to expand that protection,” At The Amway Center Louisiana Tech vs. Florida State (Same- Portland at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Orlando, Fla. day Tape) Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. McKay said. Pittsburgh 77, Colorado 48 1:30 a.m. (ESPNU) California vs. Southern Methodist L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Commissioner Roger Goodell believes small Florida 67, Albany (N.Y.) 55 (Same-day Tape) L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. changes like that one, along with other recent Friday, March 21 rule changes, have made the game safer. At Scottrade Center NBA St. Louis 8 p.m. (ESPN) (SUN) Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers “We went through that (data) in greater detail Stanford 58, New Mexico 53 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz with the outside firm that’s been tracking that Kansas 80, Eastern Kentucky 69 NHL standings for us and it’s very clear that the rule changes At Viejas Arena 4 a.m. (ESPN2) Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz (Same-day EASTERN CONFERENCE we have made had the positive impact that we San Diego Tape) Atlantic Division intended,” Goodell said Monday. “While there Stephen F. Austin 77, VCU 75, OT GOLF GP W L OT Pts GF GA UCLA 76, Tulsa 59 are some that say it has had a negative (impact) 11 a.m. (GOLF) x-Boston 72 49 17 6 104230 153 Third Round Sunshine Tour: Investec Cup, Final Round — as an example, ACL injuries being up — Montreal 74 41 26 7 89190 184 Saturday, March 22 (Taped) Tampa Bay 72 39 24 9 87214 193 that’s not the case. What we’ve seen is that play- At First Niagara Center 8:30 p.m. (GOLF) European PGA Tour: EurAsia Cup, Day Detroit 72 33 25 14 80191 204 ers have adjusted to the rules and they are find- Buffalo, N.Y. One Toronto 74 36 30 8 80216 231 Dayton 55, Syracuse 53 ing that target zone and it is a safer, better game Ottawa 72 29 29 14 72205 243 At The Amway Center HOCKEY because of it.” Florida 73 27 38 8 62178 237 Orlando, Fla. 8 p.m. (NBCSPT) Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers Buffalo 72 20 44 8 48138 212 Florida 61, Pittsburgh 45 RUGBY Metropolitan Division Sunday, March 23 1 a.m. (NBCSPT) GP W L OT Pts GF GA At Scottrade Center Rugby Sevens World Series, Round 6 Pittsburgh 72 46 21 5 97224 180 St. Louis (Taped) TENNIS N.Y. Rangers 73 40 29 4 84194 178 Stanford 60, Kansas 57 SOCCER Philadelphia 71 38 26 7 83205 201 At Viejas Arena Continued from Page B1 4 p.m. (NBCSPT) English Premier League: Liverpool vs. Columbus 72 37 29 6 80204 196 San Diego Washington 73 34 27 12 80212 218 UCLA 77, Stephen F. Austin 60 Sunderland New Jersey 72 31 28 13 75175 187 Ridge Mavericks def. Bicentennial Babes, 5-4; Regional Semifinals TENNIS Carolina 72 31 32 9 71181 205 At FedExForum Pine Ridge Fillies def. Skyview Advantage, 6-3; 1 p.m. (ESPN2) ATP Sony Open, Men’s and Women’s N.Y. Islanders 72 28 35 9 65202 243 Memphis, Tenn. Skyview def. Tennis Bratz, 6-4. WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday, March 27 Quarterfinals Central Division Sue Barry/Ann Finnin won, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5; Dayton (25-10) vs. Stanford (23-12), 7:15 7 p.m. (TENNIS) ATP Sony Open, Men’s and Women’s GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nelva Polich/Marti Little won, 6-4, 6-1; Maxine p.m. Quarterfinals x-St. Louis 72 49 16 7 105233 163 Florida (34-2) vs. UCLA (28-8), 9:45 p.m. Pace/Linda Wallace won, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6; Karen 1 a.m. (ESPN2) ATP Sony Open, Men’s and Women’s Chicago 73 42 16 15 99244 188 MIDWEST REGIONAL Hejl/Sue Bonaty lost, 6-2, 6-4. Colorado 72 45 21 6 96221 198 Second Round Quarterfinals (Same-day Tape) In this league one point is awarded per set Minnesota 72 37 24 11 85180 178 Thursday, March 20 3 a.m. (TENNIS) ATP Sony Open, Men’s and Women’s Dallas 72 34 27 11 79203 207 won. At The Amway Center Quarterfinals (Same-day Tape) Nashville 73 31 31 11 73177 218 For information, contact chairwoman Patsy Orlando, Fla. Winnipeg 73 32 32 9 73202 213 Saint Louis 83, N.C. State 80, OT Giella at [email protected] Pacific Division Louisville 71, Manhattan 64 Note: Times and channels are subject to change at the GP W L OT Pts GF GA Ladies on the Court At BMO Harris Bradley Center discretion of the network. If you are unable to locate a game x-San Jose 73 46 18 9 101222 175 Milwaukee The results for March 20: No scores reported. on the listed channel, please contact your cable provider. x-Anaheim 71 46 18 7 99228 180 Michigan 57, Wofford 40 Los Angeles 73 42 25 6 90182 155 Ladies on The Court play at 8:30 a.m. Thurs- Texas 87, Arizona State 85 Phoenix 73 35 26 12 82202 207 days at Le Grone Park courts in Crystal River. Friday, March 21 Vancouver 73 33 30 10 76176 196 At PNC Arena 10:17, p.m. North Carolina (26-9), 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. Bring a new can of balls and 50 cents. Two out Calgary 72 30 35 7 67183 211 Raleigh, N.C. Stanford (30-3) vs. Penn State (24-7), 4:30 or of three tiebreak sets are played. For informa- Edmonton 72 25 38 9 59178 236 Mercer 78, Duke 71 NCAA Women’s 6:30 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for over- tion, contact Barbara Shook at dshook@ Tennessee 86, UMass 67 NOTRE DAME REGIONAL Tournament time loss. tampabay.rr.com or 352-795-0872. At Scottrade Center First Round x-clinched playoff spot St. Louis LINCOLN REGIONAL Saturday, March 22 Tuesday’s Games The Friday Senior Ladies Doubles Wichita State 64, Cal Poly 37 Saturday, March 22 At Toledo, Ohio Los Angeles 5, Washington 4, SO Kentucky 56, Kansas State 49 At Durham, N.C. Arizona State 69, Vanderbilt 61 3.0-3.5 League Florida 3, Ottawa 2, SO Third Round Duke 87, Winthrop 45 Notre Dame 93, Robert Morris 42 Colorado 5, Nashville 4, SO The results for March 21: Pine Ridge def. Saturday, March 22 DePaul 104, Oklahoma 100 At West Lafayette, Ind. St. Louis 5, Toronto 3 At The Amway Center At Los Angeles Oklahoma State 61, Florida Gulf Coast 60, Meadowcrest, 4-0; Bicentennial def. Citrus Phoenix 3, Pittsburgh 2 Orlando, Fla. Nebraska 74, Fresno State 55 OT Hills, 4-1. N.Y. Islanders 5, Carolina 4 Louisville 66, Saint Louis 51 BYU 72, N.C. State 57 Purdue 84, Akron 55 This league has just a couple of rain make Montreal 2, Buffalo 0 At BMO Harris Bradley Center Sunday, March 23 At Lexington, Ky. Columbus 4, Detroit 2 ups left on March 21 and 28. Season will con- Milwaukee At Storrs, Conn. Kentucky 106, Wright State 60 Chicago 4, Dallas 2 clude with a luncheon on April 4 at Bently’s. Michigan 79, Texas 65 Saint Joseph’s 67, Georgia 57 Syracuse 59, Chattanooga 53 San Jose at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23 UConn 87, Prairie View 44 At Waco, Texas All players must be at least 50 years of age Wednesday’s Games At PNC Arena At College Station, Texas California 64, Fordham 63 with a 3.0-3.5 rating. Players cannot be both a Vancouver at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Raleigh, N.C. James Madison 72, Gonzaga 63 Baylor 87, Western Kentucky 74 Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. member of a team and a sub. For information, Tennessee 83, Mercer 63 Texas A&M 70, North Dakota 55 Second Round Anaheim at Calgary, 10 p.m. contact chairwoman Linda Frankum at At Scottrade Center Second Round Monday, March 24 Thursday’s Games St. Louis Monday, March 24 795-3861 or [email protected]. At Toledo, Ohio Chicago at Boston, 7 p.m. Kentucky 78, Wichita State 76 At Los Angeles Notre Dame 84, Arizona State 67 Phoenix at New Jersey, 7 p.m. USTA Leagues Regional Semifinals BYU 80, Nebraska 76 At West Lafayette, Ind. Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. At Lucas Oil Stadium At Durham, N.C. 3.5 Adult Women 40+: Skyview def. SMW, 3-2. Oklahoma State 73, Purdue 66 Montreal at Detroit, 7 p.m. Indianapolis DePaul 74, Duke 65 Record 1-0. Linda Homa won, 6-4, 6-4; Margie At Lexington, Ky. N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 Tuesday, March 25 Kentucky 64, Syracuse 59 Carolina at Florida, 7:30 p.m. McLellan lost, 6-2, 7-6; Gail Huntz/Nelva Polich Michigan (27-8) vs. Tennessee (24-12), 7:15 p.m. At Storrs, Conn. At Waco, Texas Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Kentucky (26-10) vs. Louisville (31-5), 9:45 p.m. UConn 91, Saint Joseph’s 59 won, 6-0, 1-6, 1-0; Jacqueline Bennett/Marcia Baylor 75, California 56 Buffalo at Nashville, 8 p.m. WEST REGIONAL At College Station, Texas Thuermer won, 6-1, 5-7, 1-0; Kathy Lock- Regional Semifinals Vancouver at Colorado, 9 p.m. Second Round James Madison (29-5) vs. Texas A&M (25-8), hart/Karen Lehmann lost, 7-5, 6-3. SMW record At Notre Dame, Ind. Winnipeg at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 9:45 p.m. Saturday, March 29 0-1. At BMO Harris Bradley Center Regional Semifinals Kentucky (26-8) vs. Baylor (31-4), Noon 4.0 Adult Women 40+: Skyview def. Fort King, Milwaukee At Lincoln, Neb. Notre Dame (34-0) vs. Oklahoma State (25- Wisconsin 75, American 35 Saturday, March 29 4-1. Record 1-0. 8), 2:30 p.m. Oregon 87, BYU 68 UConn (36-0) vs. BYU (28-6), 4:30 or 6:30 April Manely won, 3-6, 6-1, 1-0; Julie Poling LOUISVILLE REGIONAL At Spokane Arena p.m. Spring Training First Round won, 6-3, 6-3; Laura Flanagan/Nancy Fetzer won, Spokane, Wash. DePaul (29-6) vs. James Madison-Texas AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday, March 22 6-1, 6-0; Denise Lyn/Gail Cooper lost, 4-6, 6-2, 1-0; North Dakota State 80, Oklahoma 75, OT A&M winner, 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. W L Pct San Diego State 73, New Mexico State 69, STANFORD REGIONAL At Knoxville, Tenn. Tampa Bay 15 6 .714 Linda Lademann/Nadia Maric won, 6-4, 7-6. OT First Round Tennessee 70, Northwestern State 46 Cleveland 17 8 .680 4.0 Adult Women 65+: Not started yet. Friday, March 21 Saturday, March 22 St. John’s 71, Southern Cal 68 Los Angeles 16 10 .615 7.0 Adult Mixed 55+: Skyview def. The Vil- At The AT&T Center At Ames, Iowa Sunday, March 23 Seattle 16 10 .615 At College Park, Md. lages, 2-1. Record 1-0. Jacqueline Bennett/Paul San Antonio Florida State 55, Iowa State 44 Baltimore 12 8 .600 Hibbard won, 6-1, 6-0; Ruth Branson/Norman Baylor 74, Nebraska 60 Stanford 81, South Dakota 62 Maryland 90, Army 52 New York 15 11 .577 Creighton 76, Louisiana-Lafayette 66 Sunday, March 23 Texas 79, Pennsylvania 61 Oakland 13 12 .520 Monroe won, 4-6, 6-1, 1-0; Josephine Per- At Viejas Arena At Seattle At Iowa City, Iowa Detroit 12 12 .500 rone/Jim Ekedahl lost, 7-6, 6-3. San Diego South Carolina 73, Cal State Northridge 58 Louisville 88, Idaho 42 Toronto 12 13 .480 8.0 Adult Mixed 55+: Skyview def. Fort King, Arizona 68, Weber State 59 Oregon State 55, Middle Tennessee 36 Iowa 87, Marist 65 Kansas City 11 13 .458 3-0. Record 1-0. Nancy Fetzer/Joseph Hoover, Gonzaga 85, Oklahoma State 77 At Chapel Hill, N.C. At Baton Rouge, La. Chicago 8 13 .381 Third Round Michigan State 91, Hampton 61 LSU 98, Georgia Tech 78 Minnesota 8 13 .381 6-3, 7-6; Laura Flanagan/Martin McMahon, 6-3, Saturday, March 22 North Carolina 60, UT-Martin 58 West Virginia 76, Albany (N.Y.) 61 Boston 9 15 .375 6-1; April Manley/Andy Belskie, 7-6, 7-5. At BMO Harris Bradley Center At State College, Pa. Second Round Houston 9 15 .375 If you have any questions for information in Milwaukee Penn State 62, Wichita State 56 Monday, March 24 Texas 9 15 .375 our District 4 (south) call or e-mail Leigh Chak Wisconsin 85, Oregon 77 Florida 83, Dayton 69 At Knoxville, Tenn. NATIONAL LEAGUE at 352-572-7157 or [email protected] or At Spokane Arena Second Round Tennessee 67, St. John’s 51 W L Pct Spokane, Wash. Monday, March 24 Tuesday, March 25 Miami 17 10 .630 ustaflorida.com. San Diego State 63, North Dakota State 44 At Ames, Iowa At College Park, Md. San Francisco 16 10 .615 Tournament Sunday, March 23 Stanford 63, Florida State 44 Maryland 69, Texas 64 Pittsburgh 13 9 .591 At The AT&T Center Tuesday, March 25 At Iowa City, Iowa Arizona 11 9 .550 Oct.-Nov.: The 10th annual Fall Fest Tennis San Antonio At Seattle Iowa vs. Louisville (31-4), 9:35 p.m. Colorado 14 12 .538 Tournament, to be held at Crystal River High Baylor 85, Creighton 55 South Carolina (28-4) vs. Oregon State (24- At Baton Rouge, La. New York 14 12 .538 School, will benefit the high school tennis At Viejas Arena 10), 9:40 p.m. LSU (20-12) vs. West Virginia (30-4), 9:45 Washington 14 12 .538 San Diego At Chapel Hill, N.C. p.m. St. Louis 10 12 .455 teams. Arizona 84, Gonzaga 61 North Carolina 62, Michigan State 53 Regional Semifinals Milwaukee 12 15 .444 For more information or to sign up, please Regional Semifinals At State College, Pa. At Louisville, Ky. Cincinnati 12 16 .429 contact one of the following people: Tourna- At The Honda Center Penn State 83, Florida 61 Sunday, March 30 San Diego 9 12 .429 ment Directors Cindy Reynolds at 697-3222; Anaheim, Calif. Regional Semifinals Tennessee (28-5) vs. Maryland (26-6), Noon Chicago 12 17 .414 Sally deMontfort at 795-9693 or deMont@ Thursday, March 27 At Stanford, Calif. or 2 p.m. Atlanta 11 17 .393 Wisconsin (28-7) vs. Baylor (26-11), 7:47 p.m. Sunday, March 30 Iowa-Louisville winner vs. LSU-West Virginia Los Angeles 6 10 .375 embarqmail.com; Eric van den Hoogen at 352- San Diego State (31-4) vs. Arizona (32-4), South Carolina-Oregon State winner vs. winner, Noon or 2 p.m. Philadelphia 9 15 .375 382-3138 or [email protected]. B4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 GOLF CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE A closed shop for World Golf Hall of Fame PGA Tour over its anti-doping duction ceremony in May 2015, 16-person panel policy. along with the six Hall of Famers “We liked the old system,” from the nominating panel (Cur- PGA Tour Commissioner Tim tis Strange, Johnny Miller, Karrie now decides who Finchem said. “But we like this Webb, Carol Mann, Beth Daniel one better.” and Peter Alliss). gets in to elite club That would suggest the old The rest of the voting panel in- system was working fine. And if cludes the heads of the PGA Associated Press something isn’t broken, did it re- Tour, LPGA, European Tour, ally need to be fixed? PGA of America, The Masters, ORLANDO — No one should What was wrong with the old the USGA, the R&A, the Japan have been more thrilled than system had nothing to do with LPGA and the Sunshine Tour in Vijay Singh to hear about the who voted, and everything to do South Africa. They are joined by voting changes for the World with who attended the induction three writers. Golf Hall of Fame. ceremony, which now will be No one understands greatness Singh is already in. every other year. At recent cere- like a player. All of them on both He was elected in 2005 with 56 monies, the chatter was increas- Associated Press panels were good choices. percent of the vote from a panel ingly louder about how few Hall Vijay Singh is already in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Now that Missing from the process is the that consisted mainly of golf of Fame members bothered to writers have been cast aside for committees made up largely of independent voice of the writers. writers, most of whom the big Fi- show up. administrators, imagine them deciding whether to elect one of golf’s That’s how it works in baseball jian had blown off over the Last May, only eight members greatest players who happens to be suing the PGA Tour. and football, the best two shrines years. By then, Singh had 25 were there, all of them women. A 20-member subcommittee Hall of Fame members. Two are in sports. The explanation from PGA Tour victories, three ma- That wasn’t a surprise. The will meet this spring to nomi- writers. Jack Peter, the chief operating jors, two PGA Tour money titles LPGA Hall of Fame, which ex- nate five male and five female The nominations go to the 16- officer of the World Golf Hall of and one Jack Nicklaus Award as isted before it was morphed into players, along with three people member panel that will “discuss Fame, was bordering on offen- player of the year. He is among the World Golf Hall of Fame, was from the Veterans and Lifetime the merits and vote.” A candi- sive, if not ridiculous. the greats in the game. seen as the highest honor for its Achievement categories. date has to receive 75 percent “We believe it puts the deci- In sweeping changes an- players. The men care more Twelve of those 20 committee (12 votes), and there can be no sion-making of who gets into the nounced Sunday, a 16-member about green jackets and claret members are administrators, more than five members of an Hall of Fame in the right hands panel with a majority of golf ad- jugs than a plaque and a con- which includes the Ryder Cup induction class. — individuals who know the his- ministrators now decides who crete slab with their signature director for Europe, the head of The co-chairs of that panel are tory of the game, have a passion gets in the Hall of Fame. Imag- on the walkway at the World Golf public services for the USGA, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, for the game, who know the play- ine them debating the merits of Village in St. Augustine. the communications director of Nancy Lopez and Annika Soren- ers, who understand the quali- a guy who has an active and very Here’s how the voting process the PGA of America and the stam. So that’s four people who ties that make up a Hall of acrimonious lawsuit against the works now: vice chairman of IMG. Six are will be expected at the next in- Famer,” he said. Local LEADERS played “2BB Hi and 1BBLow Handicap.” Donna Dougherty & Marnie Florio Victor, Shane, John, Zack Dena Neal HOLE-IN-ONE First -30 2nd 65 (-7) PLANTATION Flight 2 On March 19, Phillip Mast aced the 8th hole Dick Stillwagon, Jerry Pequeen, Tony Borgia, Mark Matthews, IG&CC March 13 results for the Men’s Thursday 9 2nd low net 63 Trish Kelley at Twisted Oaks Golf Club. Mast used an 11 Mike Rizzio, Jack Holeman Darby Cerce & Maryann Conroy On March 18, the Inverness Golf & Coun- Hole Points game. 3rd low net 71 wood to score the hole-in-one from 152 yards Second -28 3rd 65 (-7) try Club Women’s Golf Association played B. Reynolds +5 Sandy Tripp out. Karl Davenport and Donald Gessner wit- Mike Shipman, Dick Morelli, Juanita Emrich, Mike, “Low Gross/Low Net.” G. Papas +5 Chip-ins: nessed the shot. Joe Matt, Clive Affleck Jean Bernst & Ghost 1st low gross 89 D. Taylor +3 No. 2 Joan Burnett Third-23 (MOC) 4th 66 (-6) Mollie Chamberlain D. Stickney +3 No. 6 Mimma Allen BRENTWOOD Bob Kohm, Bob Stone, Ron Ostrander, Terry Hrobuchak, 2nd low gross 96 Trusowski +2 Clint Wynne, Len Ciriello Gaby Thompson & Ghost S. Pfannenstein +1 Birdies: March 18 results for the Brentwood Donna Pisarski No. 4 Trish Kelley Tuesday Ladies League. Fourth -23 (MOC) 5th 67 (-5) 1st low net 70 B. Pridemore +1 Ron David, Bob Palmer, Dale & Wendy Rasmussen, March 15 results for the Men’s Saturday No. 15 Sheila McLaughlin Team Standings: Ruth McGuckin Niners First 101.5 Harvey Schrank, Jim Kopka John Hrobuchak & Jan Woodbury 2nd low net 72 18 Hole Points game. Fifth -23 6th 68 (-4) S. Howell +6 9 Hole Overall Grandmother Winner: Dianne Joyner, Kay Fitzsimmons Lavera Sasser Dottie Round 64 Second 98.5 Don Morrison, Jim Remler, Michael Dougherty, Valerie Ostrander, Birdies: D. Stickney +5 Mac McDuff, Kaye Brown & Ghost B. Brown +4 2nd low net 65 Dorothy Gratien, Clarita Parado No. 8 Nancy Bennett Gemma Hertzog Third 88.0 Dave O’Brien 7th 74 (+2) No. 11 Donna Pisarski B. Pridemore +4 Nancy Poisson, Claire Lindley Craig Brown, John Conroy, Chip-ins: D. Patel +3 SUGARMILL WOODS Individual Standings: CITRUS SPRINGS Mike Pombier & Kaye Cansler No. 4 Lavera Sasser D. Pfannenstein +3 Closest-to-the-pin awards: J. Linn +2 On March 18, the Sand Blasters Men’s First 48.5 On March 18, the Citrus Springs Golf & No. 9 Mollie Chamberlain Group played team point quota. No. 3 (men only) John Hrobuchak G. Papas +2 Dianne Joyner Country Club played “9 Hole Par 3 Mixed No. 11 Donna Pisarski First +5 No. 6 (all players) Marnie Florio T. Bottila +2 Second 44.0 Scramble.” No. 16 Carol Hubbard Arnie Croft, Bill Moreau, No. 13 (ladies only) Wendy Rasmussen T. Hume +2 Jane Vandenbergh First 24 Jack Sandlas, Felix Tarorick No. 15 “Pot of Gold” Award: K. Nicklas +1 Third (tie) 42.0 Hazel Voss, Walt Pleier, LAKESIDE Second +4 1st Craig Brown E. Hogan +1 Glenora Hilton, Clarita Parado Gordon Bulcock Jack Winner, Jim Cottrell, 2nd Tony Borgia March 19 results for the Lakeside Men’s B. Davis +1 Low gross 42 Second 26 (MOC) Sam Hunt, Barry Turska 3rd Mark Matthews Team Low Net game. Nancy Poisson Patti Middlebrook, Kate Reynolds, March 16 results for the Sunday Swingers Third +2 Tuesday, March 18, results of the St. First game. Low net 31 Paul Hall, Ed Turschmann Rich Grunwald, Horst Hlawaty, Tom Jones, Gary Osborne, Nancy Poisson Third 26 (MOC) Paddy’s Day Scramble. First Frank Vanzin 1st 65/45.25 Wayne Perry Nancy Sullivan, Tony Rupert, Birdies: Linda Miller, Linda Turschmann, Second Notable rounds: Mike & Donna Dougherty, Carol Garvin, Mike Cokus Frank Vanzin 85 No. 2 Nancy Poisson Keith Miller John Heymann, Volker Knees, Kaye Cansler, Dave Whitacre Second Barry Turska +11 No. 2 Clarita Parado Fourth 26 (MOC) Walt Kominski 2nd 61/46.5 Lillian and Dwight Brown, On March 20, the Sugarmill Woods Chip-ins: Janet Lillvik, Rosemary Karaffa, Third Victor & Shane LeCouris, Kristi and Chris Clabaugh Country Club Men’s Golf Association No. 2 Nancy Poisson Dick Haydon, Don Voss Jeep Boobyer, Dave McLane, John Graham, Zack Bollock Third played team point quota. No. 3 Barbara Ouellette Closest to the pin: Paul Thomas 3rd 66/46.5 Connie Ciresoli, Dee Vanbebber, First +16 (tie) Closest to the pin: No. 2 (all players) Gordon Bulcock Closet to the pin: Pete Palmer, Juanita Emrich, Dan Taylor and Ed Hogan Art Anderson, Gary Osborne, Nos. 2 & 4 Clarita Parado No. 8 (men only) Ed Turschmann No. 8 Jeep Boobyer Game of the Day — Fewest Strokes Tee to No. 9 (women only) Janet Lillvik Mike O., Jeff Sprague Fourth Erv Koch, Maurice St. Germain Green (tie): The Par 3 Mixed Scrambles are held the first 4th 67/47.5 PINE RIDGE Vivienne and Bob Walsh, Frank Siemietkowski, Jim Bodenstein, Nancy Poisson (30) and third Tuesday monthly and are open to Tony Borgia, Ray Humphrey, Gail and Wayne Bolle Phil Runfola, Paul Domino Kay Fitzsimmons (30) all interested players. To be added to the list, Bob Montgomery, MaryAnne Conroy On March 19, the LPGA played “Low Net.” Fifth Third +12 March 19, Point Quota (2 person) Blind call the clubhouse at 352-489-5045. 5th 65/48 Babe Zaharais Flight Bob and Him Hastings, Larry Mantle, Bruce Whewell, Draw results. On March 20, the Citrus Springs Men’s Dale & Wendy Rasmussen, First 25 John and Pepita Park Tom Jones, Zane Megos First Association played 1 best ball on odd and Doc Freer, John Gray Diane Guindon March 19 results for the Wednesday Golfers of the week: Ron Cart, Don McDonald 2 best balls on even. 6th 69/49.25 Second 28 Ladies 9 Hole Points game. Low gross 76 Bill Butterworth Second First 84 Bob Marino, Ric Dias, Lisa Wahba D. Elmhirst +3 Low net 68 Don Gittings, “Possum” Lindsey Bill Curry, Walt Norton, Mike Pombier, Jean Bernst Patty Berg Flight D. St. Onge +2 Frank Siemietkowski, Gary Osborne MOQ: Leon Smith, John Lycke 7th 71/51.5 First 27 March 19 results for the Wednesday “Break- Craig & Kay Brown, Betty Klinger Low net Sr. 65 Clair Lockwood Second 88 fast Club,” Back Nine — Most Parrs: Jack Durden, Dayle Montgomery Second 27 Erv Koch Closest to the pin: Dave Balas, Doug Sirmons, Lillian Brown Elsie Pierce Closest to the pin: No. 2 Forrest White Mike Jarman, Sonny Cavalier 8th 70/51.75 Julie Inkster Flight Viv Walsh Pine No. 4 Paul Domino No. 4 Dave Howard Third 89 Peter & Joyce Britnell, First 22 Kay Steen Pine No. 7 Bill Butterworth 50/50 winner: Mike Feltner, Bob Hunt, Tony & Marnie Florio Lorraine Palazzolo Longest drive: Oak No. 3 Dave Sweeney Robert Haden Rocky Marziani, John Lycke (blind) Closest to the pin: Second 26 Nancy Sullivan March 23, Scramble results (early group). Fourth 90 Nos. 3 & 15 Ray Humphrey Kay Plank TWISTED OAKS First Rick Hancock, Ralph Spitznogle, Nos. 6 & 13 Pete Palmer 7 RIVERS Nancy Lopez Flight On March 18, the Twisted Oaks Ladies Bill Carter, Gerry Childers, Joe Goyette Bill Mannix, Mike Jarman (blind) CTP 2nd shot: First 29 Seven Rivers WGA results for the March Association played two best balls of the Second Closest to pins: No. 7 Dale, Wendy, Doc, Joann Laudicino 19 Grandmothers Tournament. foursome. Steve Leonard, Anita McCabe, Jack Ridolfi No. 4 Leon Smith John Closest to the pin: 18 Hole Overall Grandmother Winner: First 117 Third No. 8 Rick Hancock No. 8 Victor, Shane, John, No. 1 Betty Klinger Sheila McLaughlin net 62 Pat Doerr, Doris Luhman, Bob Staker, Ann McLaughlin, No. 11 Pete Clutter Zack No. 3 Joann Laudicino Flight 1 Bev McGonnigal Dave McLaughlin, Chuck Burns No. 14 Rick Hancock No. 14 Victor, Shane, John, No. 7 Patsy Tessier 2nd low net 66 Second 118 Closest to the pin: No. 16 Sonny Cavalier Zack No. 9 Lorraine Palazzolo Carol Biedscheid Barb Mosio, Pat Milburn, No. 2 Bill Carter On March 22, the Citrus Springs Men’s No. 16 Dale, Wendy, Doc, No. 6 Norma Hedin 3rd low net 71 Ginny Hearns No. 4 Jack Ridolfi Association played 2 best ball on 3’s and John 50/50 winner: 4’s and 4 best balls on 5’s. Birdie points (21): Jack Ridolfi First 156 March 23, ”Backwards 9” Scramble Bob Manecky, Dave Balas, results (late group). Woody Miner, John Lycke First Second 159 John Petro, Julie Wolf, Harvey Jenkins, Barry Bullington, Mark Bodenheim, Mary Bodenheim Emil Colletti, Mike Feltner FREE GOLF! Second Closest to the pins: Kenny McCabe, Gary Roberts, Nos. 4 & 8 Bob Hunt Play Any Day in March at full rate & Get a Pete Matthews, Danny Taylor No. 11 Harvey Jenkins Third No. 14 Mike Feltner FREE ROUND in May, June, July or August Bob Staker, Steve Leonard, No. 16 Bob Manecky Book Your Tee Time Now! Mona Evans, James Pearson Closest to the pin: EL DIABLO 10405 N. Sherman Dr., Citrus Springs, FL No. 1 (men only) Pete Matthews Sunday, March 9, ABCD Shambles results. No. 3 (women only) Julie Wolf 1st 111 (-33) www.eldiablogolf.com 000HIKB No. 9 (men/women) Steve Leonard Dale Rasmussen, Jon Thompson, “Honorable Mention”: Jeffery Sprague & Marnie Florio Helen Rockel, Dave Rockel, 2nd 113 (-31) Nick Janusquski, Jane Janusquski Craig Brown, Juanita Emrich, March 22 results for the Brentwood Farms Jim Mirecki & Wendy Rasmussen Learn The Golf Swing Saturday Morning Scramble. 3rd 114 (-30) First 20.25 Tony Borgia, Maggie Cart, From Two Teaching Greats Jean Bouchard, Bob Bouchard, Kathy B & Mike Pombier Chuck Bengel, Marie Bengel 4th 115 (-29) At The Plantation Second 24.29 Mark Matthews, Rick Dias, Steve Arena, Tony Longo, Alice Bruner & Maryann Conroy On Crystal River Jimmy Dell 5th 115 (-29) Enjoy an up close and personal seminar from Tim Tague and Third 26.12 Ken Bruner, Raymond Humphrey, John Elliott . These two legendary golf instructors have studied Rick Urban, Pete Krol, Terry Hrobuchak & Patricia Lampasona and taught with Jim Flick, Bob Toski, Davis Love Jr., Paul Larry Kiedke, Mike O’Donoghue 6th 116 (-28) Runyan, and Peter Kostis. They have conducted golf schools Closest to the pin: Ron Cart, John Hrobuchak, and seminars all over the world. Come see them live while they No. 2 Mike O’Donoghue Gaby Thompson & Jean Bernst Adams Ocala National discuss their philosophies on the golf swing. Alex Collision Personal Golf Fan No. 4 Wilson Timmons 7th 118 (-26) Callaway Pfantasy Embroidery Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Plantation on Be sure to sign up for next Saturday, come Michael Dougherty, Cath Parsons, Citrus Cycle Ping Crystal River 9:00 am until 3:00 pm alone and meet new people or bring a part- Doc Knight & Casper the Ghost Cobra Skecher Shoes Cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. ner. For information on the scramble, call the Closest-to-the-pin awards: Cleveland Sun Mountain For more information call (352) 795-7211 or visit Pro Shop at 352-527-2600. No. 3 Dale Rasmussen Country Club Cars Tail Mary Kay Taylormade our website at plantationoncrystalriver.com March 25 results for the Men’s Nine Hole No. 6 Cath Parsons Med Active Pharmaceuticals Titleist League at Brentwood Golf Club. No. 13 Terry Hrobuchak Nancy Lopez Tour Edge 9301 W. Fort Island Trail Low net: No. 15 Mark Matthews Naples Bay Villages of Citrus Hills Crystal River Neck & Back Care Center Voice Caddie First 31 Sunday, March 16, results for the www.plantationoncrystalriver.com Jerry Childers “Wearing of the Green Scramble.” Nike Second 32 1st 63 (-9) 2013 352-795-7211 000HKW3 000HIEV Butch Conrad Darrell Cansler, Jon Thompson, Third 33 (tie breaker) Chuck Bengel Closest to the pin: Nos. 2 & 4 Art McDermott All men, either new to the game or scratch players, whatever your ability, are welcome to Help the American Cancer Society finish the join in for a friendly round of nine holes of fight against cancer by displaying your support handicap golf. We get the round of golf out of the way early every Tuesday morning because • Wear Purple to work or school • Put up purple-themed displays in storefronts we know you have a lot going on. We play at • Use purple lighting, balloons, ribbons and other decorative items for home displays Brentwood Golf Course. The league starts • Come up with your own creative way to show your support using purple with sign-in at 7:15; tee time at 7:30 a.m. For For more information about Relay for Life Inverness/Lecanto, information, call Frank Hughes at 352-746- or to register a team for Relay For Life on April 4 & 5, 4800 or email [email protected]. the Town Purple ! visit www.relayforlife.org or call 1-800-227-2345 CITRUS HILLS On March 19, the Citrus Hills Men’s Golf Sunday, March 30 - Saturday, April 5 Association on the Oaks Golf Course Section C - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 Inside: March for Meals to feed EDUCATION seniors/C5
CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE
Eryn Worthington Staff writer
Sure, scissors, notebooks, pencils and crayons are all school supplies. But newspapers are, too!
The Chronicle has partnered with Newspapers in Education, a nationally recognized collaborative effort between private and public schools and community newspapers to provide students with the opportunity to become more literate and knowledgeable citizens. NIE aims to enhance learning through real-life experiences relevant to students’ daily lives.
ewspapers encourage our stu- tant and how to build their own. newspaper are more informed about dents to be more active and in- From this presentation, the children their world and their local community. I “Nvolved citizens as adults, and were challenged to produce their own appreciate that the Chronicle has made a it helps them to better understand the education feature for future publication strong effort to keep up with how newspa- community and world in which we live,” by working together as a group. per content is delivered. said Citrus County School Board Chair- “The kids, their faces lit up when chal- “Like I do now at home, I can foresee man Thomas Kennedy. lenged to create their own newspaper when our students will be using their per- Recently, Chronicle editorial staff mem- page,” Mosby said. “They asked questions, sonal educational devices to read the bers distributed 115 newspapers to stu- divided up in groups and were raring to newspaper.” dents in third and fourth grades at Forest go. It was amazing to see.” According to a study conducted for the Ridge Elementary School in conjunction Chronicle staff members believe that Newspaper Association of America Foun- with NIE and Career Day. through the use of daily news, editorials, dation, students who utilize newspapers “NIE has provided the Chronicle a fan- features and even advertising, students of in the classroom tend to have higher test tastic way to work with kids, hands-on all ages can discover math, geography, scores. and at their own level,” Chronicle fea- meteorology, history, reading comprehen- Nonetheless, with a teacher’s guidance, tures editor Logan Mosby said. “It is so sion and current events and utilize this a newspaper can play both an important important to introduce the joys of news- information in their studies and in the role in educating children in and out of papers — from writing to photography to real world. the classroom, while involving them in design — at such a young age.” “Our teachers often use the newspaper their community. While distributing the newspapers, pre- — both print and electronic versions — as In summary, the NIE program senters spoke with the children about the a supplement in their classroom instruc- assists, motivates and teaches students different aspects of a paper, what careers tion,” Kennedy said. “I think this is won- with a black-and-white textbook — the are involved, why newspapers are impor- derful because students who read the newspaper.
Our teachers often use the newspaper — both print and electronic versions — as a supplement in their classroom instruction. I think this is wonderful “because students who read the newspaper are more informed about their world and their local community.
Thomas Kennedy ”Citrus County School Board Chairman Section C - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Special to the Chronicle First-grade students get to meet a Olympian Bob Huscher of the Fleet Reserve. Huscher finished sixth in the two-man bobsled event at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. Olympian and Fleet Reserve member shares his experiences with Inverness Primary students nverness Primary School students had the pleasure of having Bob Huscher of the Fleet Reserve come and talk to our students about the 1968 Navy bobsled I team. The students learned about the Olympics and the sports that were included. Bobsled and curling were their favorites, with skiing and skating not far behind. The class and the school thank Mr. Huscher for sharing his experiences.
Good citizenship rewarded Inverness Rotary honors IMS, at Hernando Elementary CMS Students of the Month
Special to the Chronicle The Rotary Club of Inverness March Students of the Month (SOM) from Special to the Chronicle Inverness Middle School (IMS) and Citrus High School (CHS) were honored Hernando Elementary School recently recognized the VFW Good at a luncheon meeting March 18. Seated: IMS SOM Keishary Rivera, IMS Citizenship Awards for the month of March. Present for the photo were, SOM Cody Russell, CHS SOM Elizabeth Rinaldi and CHS SOM Jack Enstrom. seated, Nina Raysin, Grace Berlin, Dylan Scott, Alyssa Hope, Hazley Standing: Rotary President Lora Wilson, IMS Dean Zachary Leonard, Betsabe Liu, and Maysun Irish. Students standing are Emily Fultz, Aneillo Rivera (mother of Keishary), Superintendent of Citrus County Schools “Sam” Eldridge, Savannah Burgess, Brycen Kersh, and Sydni Lawson. Adults Himmel, Laura Aguilera (mother of Cody), Shannon Castonquay (aunt of Eliz- standing are: Mr. John Weed, Hernando principal; and, representing abeth), Jim Castonguay (uncle of Elizabeth), Kathleen Rinaldi (mother of Eliz- the Hernando VFW Post 4252 Ladies Auxiliary, Beth Wear, Judy abeth), Laurie (mother of Jack), Grace Enstrom (grandmother of Jack), CHS Prive and Danise Peruche. Not present was Landon Hogan. Dean Angie Blasl and Rotary Exchange Student from Croatia Mirna Majzec.
Sports meet the arts SCORE at Lecanto Middle School donates $2,000 to CF SCORE President Bob Braatz, left, presents a check for $2,000 to Dr. Vernon Lawter, provost of the College of Central Florida. The money is a contribution to the col- lege to be used at their dis- cretion at the CCF campus in Citrus County. SCORE Chapter 646 of Citrus County is offering a $2,000 scholarship to any deserving student at either CCCF or WTI. The applicant must cur- rently be enrolled in one of the schools, a graduating senior from a local high Special to the Chronicle school and a resident of SPARTS creator Karen Setlowe, with Lecanto Middle School student Citrus County. Further Alyssa Colasurd on a balance board, plays catch with a globe. details and application SPARTS, a fusion of sports, arts and core curriculum, was created by forms are available at either Setlowe to combine physical activity and artistic expression with college’s financial assistance whatever the student is studying to enhance the learning process. office. Applications must be She has visited local classrooms, giving demonstrations of how stu- submitted by April 25. dents can incorporate their own “SPARTS” activities while they study. Special to the Chronicle CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 C3 At CRHS, a 21-century library for 21st-century students he Library Media Center It is more of a learning com- Lynette Mitchell electrical and data ports so stu- until 3:45 p.m. (LMC) at Crystal River mons where classes can collab- GUEST dents can be connected with THigh School (CRHS) is a orate with each other and their their own devices. Lynette Mitchell is the Li- new space. Our newly reno- library media specialist, where COLUMN The brand new library space brary Media Specialist at Crys- vated high school is a wonder- teachers can send students on in CRHS is an interactive, re- tal River High School. She has ful place to come to work each passes to work on group proj- titudes that guide thinking and laxing and great place for 21st- a master’s degree from Mar- day. When we were renovating ects or to work individually. intellectual behavior — meas- century learners to go, no matter shall University and has been the media center, I wanted the Some students take online ured through actions taken. what the reasons might be. employed by Citrus County new space to reflect the fact that classes in the LMC, and it is a Students are able to come After-school hours are on School Board since 1991 as a our students are 21st-century haven for students during into the library space first thing Wednesday from 2:45 p.m. to media specialist. She has learners. Many think that means lunchtime. in the morning before school 3:45 p.m. Students can come in worked at Citrus Springs Ele- the end of books or libraries. American Libraries Associa- starts. They can return or check for any of our services as well mentary, Withlacoochee Tech- That is far from what is actually tion (ALA) describes 21st-cen- out library books, study, do re- as tutoring for the ACT and nical Institute and Crystal happening. tury learners as those with key search with books or on one of SAT, and for assistance in any River High School. In 2000, she The days of the shushing li- abilities needed for under- our 14 computers, type or print of their classes. The library is traveled to South Africa and brarian are over. Our school li- standing, learning, thinking, out assignments, sit and read or open from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. started a library in a rural vil- brary media center has and mastering subjects. They discuss their day in our lounge all school days except for lage, training the villagers to be different activities all day long. possess ongoing beliefs and at- area. The end tables each have Wednesday, when it is open the librarians.
EDUCATION NEWS Events page of cmugonline.com for more information. Class Vrabel named to dean’s list CF announces online fee is $10 for single, $15 for family, and $20 for non-member. ■ Allyson Vrabel of Beverly Hills was named to the dean’s equine certification Classes, workshops, meetings, and lab are held in Class- list at Olivet Nazarene University during the fall 2013 semester. room 103, Building C4, College of Central Florida, Lecanto To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have ■ The College of Central Florida Equine Studies program is campus. been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must offering a online Equine Technician college credit certificate. Anyone interested in joining CMUG is invited to visit its web- have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or Courses will cover pre-purchase examinations, nutrition, site at cmugonline.com for more information. higher on a 4.00 grading scale. vaccination protocols, deworming, equine behavior and safe ■ The Crystal River Users Group (CRUG) has announced handling practices. The Equine Technician certificate is com- its class schedule for March and April. prised of five courses totaling 15 credits. All five courses are a ● March 25 and April 1: Digital Scrapbooking. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blaha wins Americans United component of the associate of science degree in equine studies. ● March 24 and 31 and April 7 and 14: Android Tablet Ba- essay contest Enrollment in the certificate program can be started by ap- sics. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. plying for admission to CF at www.CF.edu. A high school diploma ● April 7 & 14: eBay for Sellers. Noon to 2 p.m. ■ The Nature Coast Chapter of Americans United for Sepa- or GED is required prior to admission. Upon acceptance into ● April 21 and 28: Quick Books 2014. Noon to 2 p.m. ration of Church and State is pleased to announce Raymond the college, students can register for the certificate courses. ● April 21 and 28: Windows 8.1 Update 1. 9:30 a.m. to Blaha, a senior at Lecanto High School, is the winner of the For more information, email Dr. Judy Downer at [email protected]. 11:30 a.m. chapter’s essay contest, titled “Why the First Amendment Prin- Classes are open to all. For more information, call Anne at ciple of Separation of Church and State is Vital to our Country.” CMUG, CRUG offer classes 352-212-4671 or visit crug.com. Blaha will receive $300 for his winning entry. ■ Citrus Macintosh Users Group is back to its normal CF to host nursing lecture Four scholarships deadline meeting schedule, the fourth Friday monthly. CMUG is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization dedicated to ■ The College of Central Florida will host a lecture and dis- in next two weeks helping all people in the area become familiar with Macintosh cussion on global and intercultural nursing in Ecuador at computers, software and Apple iDevices. 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Citrus Learning and Conference ■ The Hernando-Citrus Farm Bureau will award scholarships ● Thursday, March 27: Computer Lab. Email John Eng- Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. up to $1,000 to graduating high school seniors in Hernando and berg at [email protected]. CF Professor of Nursing Barbara Anderson will speak about Citrus counties. To be eligible, seniors must carry at least a 2.5 ● Thursday, March 27: iTunes & Music. Registration is re- her experience taking CF students on a nursing outreach trip grade point average and be planning on majoring in college in quired. Email Bob Rutledge at [email protected]. to Ecuador. Anderson and her students worked with several an agriculture-related field. Application forms are available in the ● Friday, March 28: Monthly meeting with a demo of health care agencies in Ecuador and had to overcome culture guidance offices of all Hernando and Citrus County high schools iCloud. From 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors are welcome. differences and work within the confines of tribal health beliefs and private schools. All applications must be postmarked or Go to the News and Events page of cmugonline.com for and practices in the Amazon rainforest. hand delivered to the Farm Bureau office in Citrus or Her- more information. If attending any class, email Bob Rutledge For more information, contact Dr. John Anene at nando County by April 1. Call 352-796-2526 for information. at [email protected]. Class fee is $10 for singles, $15 for fam- [email protected] or call 352-854-2322, ext. 6126, in Marion ■ Disabled American Veterans, Gerald A. Shonk Chapter ilies and $20 for nonmembers. Classes, workshops, meetings, County or 352-746-6721 in Citrus County. The event is spon- 70, Inverness, is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the 2014 and labs are held in Classroom 103, Building C4, College of sored by the CF Foundation and the Model United Nations school year. Central Florida Citrus Campus. Club. The scholarship is offered to a disabled veteran, veteran, a Registration required for classes; please go to the News and To learn more about other CF events, visit www.CF.edu. survivor of a veteran or a dependent of a veteran. A $500 grant will also be awarded to a deserving veteran. Additional grants may be available to deserving veterans. Recipients should be enrolled full-time working toward a de- Only HOTHOT gree or for a vocational skill. Selection shall be conducted by HOTHOT the scholarship committee and will be based on the applica- at MEALSMEALS tions submitted. The procedure requires that applicants write a statement detailing course of study, goals and why they are DEALSDEALSYanni’s deserving of this award. Applications are now available and may be picked up at Restaurant guidance department offices in area high schools, the Withla- coochee Technical Institute, College of Central Florida guid- BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER ance offices or by calling John Seaman at 352-860-0123. All applications must be returned to the DAV Chapter, 1039 To Try One Of Yanni’s Great Specials! N. Paul Drive, Inverness, FL 34453 by March 31. DINE-IN ONLY ■ The ladies of the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club are looking for students to receive a scholarship. The awards Any 2 Lunches Any 2 Dinners are open to students who attend public school, private school Includes Crisp Greek Salad Or and those home-schooled. Applicants must have lived in Yan- Fresh Homemade Soup, Dessert and keetown or Inglis for two or more years and be a current resi- Any Soft Drink. dent. 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000HCQP WHOLE BELLY CLAMS C4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 EDUCATION CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE () TM Mini Spy Mini Spy and her friends are meeting the “Mary Poppins” characters! See if you can find: Q number 3 Q pig Q word MINI Q cane Q letter B Q horse Q letter Z Q bird Q caterpillar Q heart Q ladder Q number 2 Q ruler Q frog © 2014 Universal Uclick Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick Flying With Mary Poppins Fifty years ago, a strict, magical This is a composite photo of Mary Poppins (Julie governess with a sense of adventure Andrews) and Bert (Dick flew into movie history in the Walt Van Dyke) dining with Disney film “Mary Poppins.” The cartoon penguins. In 1964, movie was one of the most artistic when “Mary Poppins” came out, it was the blends of live action and animation of first time anyone had so its time. successfully made this To learn more about the movie many long scenes mixing magic leading to “Mary Poppins,” The live action with animation. Mini Page talked with a professor of photo courtesy The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved animation history at the Savannah Composites in movies Filmmaking bit by bit College of Art and Design in Georgia. A composite photograph or movie To make a composite, Melies would Movie magician frame is made by putting different paint part of a piece of glass black. In the 1890s, a French filmmaker, elements together. For example, if The black paint stopped any light from Georges Melies (mel-YEZ), invented you combined a picture of a giraffe hitting the film behind it. A mask over
many of the special effects that make with a photo of your bedroom, you’d part of an image is called a matte. from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick movies so amazing. You may have have a picture of a giraffe standing The matte stopped that one area of learned about him in the book “The by your bed. You’d have one image film from being exposed. TM Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian made of parts of two different Melies would film a bit of the Selznick, or in “Hugo,” the movie photos. In other words, you’d have a movie. Then he’d rewind the film. He’d Spring Chicken Salad based on the book. composite. replace the matte with a new one and One of Melies’ most important In the early days of movies, film again. You’ll need: special effects was the composite. compositing, or mixing elements Some parts of silent films were s CUPS COOKED CHICKEN CUT INTO BITE SIZE CHUNKS A composite (kuhm-PAH-zut) is to form rewound and reshot as many as 30 s HARD BOILED EGGS CHOPPED s CUP ALMONDS SLIVERED something that is made up of different one image, times. If filmmakers made it all the s TABLESPOONS LIGHT MAYONNAISE things, or elements. was a long way to the 29th reshooting and made s TABLESPOON YELLOW MUSTARD process that a mistake, they’d have to start the This shot is from What to do: Georges Melies’ film required whole process over again. 1. Combine first three ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well. “A Trip to the Moon.” a lot of Sometimes in California, an 2. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard. Mix well. Movies with a lot of time and earthquake would move puppets or 3. Serve on sandwich bread or on top of lettuce. Serves 4. special effects are often patience. other objects. The filming would have called “trick films.” You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. photo courtesy Wikipedia to begin again. from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick Meet the Shermans from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick Robert and Richard Sherman were a team of songwriting brothers, most famous for Against a Blank Screen writing the songs in “Mary Poppins.” They are well-known for their movie, TV, stage Colored screens Lighting a white background musicals and theme park compositions. The brothers wrote songs together for 50 Filmmakers invented a way to film In the 1950s, inventor Petro photo courtesy Wikipedia years until Robert died in 2012. They wrote Robert (1925-2012) (left) the song “It’s a Small World (After All),” as actors in front of a black or colored Vlahos developed a way to film and Richard (1928 – ) well as songs for many movies, including screen. After filming the actors, they actors in front of a white screen “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Jungle could replace the colored background that was lighted with special lights. Book,” “Winnie the Pooh” and “Charlotte’s Web.” Robert played the violin and piano as a child. When he was in high with something else, such as scenery These sodium-vapor lights gave off a school, he wrote radio shows and a play. He won a Purple Heart in World or animation. This was much easier yellow-orange color. (You may have War II. Richard played the flute, piccolo and piano in high school and and more realistic-looking than sodium-vapor streetlamps in your college, where he majored in music. The brothers began composing music for Walt Disney when they wrote making films by rewinding and town.) songs for Mouseketeer Annette Funicello in the 1950s. from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick reshooting over and over. Sodium-vapor filming allowed When movies came out in color, moviemakers much more freedom. from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick TM around 1940, filmmakers started There was no colored outline around photographing actors in front of a the actors. Details such as hairs or
David Taylor photo courtesy The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved blue screen. Blue was the furthest fine material would show up on film. Gus After Penn State wrestling matches, David Taylor The sodium-vapor process allowed Goodsport’s IS A FRIENDLY .ITTANY ,ION SMILING SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS tone away from most skin tones, so actors to wear any color of clothing, Composites were better quality than Supersport and chatting with admiring young fans. actors would stand out better. One including blue. before. It was much easier to make /N THE MAT ITS A DIFFERENT SCENE (ES THE ,IONS of the troubles with the blue-screen composites of animation with live king, who dominates opponents, often pinning them. Disney magic Going into his senior season, Taylor’s record included technique was that it looked as if actors. one NCAA championship, three Big Ten titles, a 2012 there were a blue outline around the Walt Disney used a new process, Walt Disney owned the only National Wrestler of the Year award and a 100-3 actor. Also, actors could not have any sodium vapor, in several films. It equipment in America that could use overall record in collegiate matches. blue in their clothes, or it wouldn’t allowed Hayley Mills to play two this process. Weight: 165 Ranked No. 1 in his weight class, Taylor is a favorite Hometown: to win another NCAA title this year. In high school he show up on film. different girls in “The Parent Trap.” In the 1960s, Disney was the only St. Paris, was a four-time Ohio state champ. Today, actors usually perform in In 1964, Disney used the process major studio that still had its team of Ohio Taylor is just as impressive in the classroom, making front of a green screen. Green works so artistically in “Mary Poppins” that visual effects experts. Some of these first-team Academic All-American three times. He already has graduated and is working on a master’s better with digital, computerized the film won an Academy Award for experts later helped with special degree in education administration. cameras. special effects. effects for the first “Star Wars” movie.
from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick TMMighty Funny’s Mini Jokes Creating the Magic All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Telling the story Walt Disney wanted scenes such as people Mary: If someone told you he knew a man with a “Mary Poppins” was made with a dancing with animals wooden leg called Smith, what would you say? mix of visual effects. For example, or racing on merry-go- Bert: “What’s the name of his other leg?” the scenes with the bird lady and the round horses to feel chimney sweeps used background like something from Jane: If you had a nightmare and chewed another, magical world. your pillow to bits, how would you feel PAINTINGS OF ,ONDON -ANY the next morning? backgrounds were painted on glass. Michael: A little down in the mouth! The actors were filmed first, and the backgrounds were added later. Paul: What’s the easiest job in a watch factory? Puppet animation created the John: Making faces! scene when the tin soldiers are marching into the toybox. The robin from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick singing on Mary Poppins’ hand was TM Mary Poppins a robotic bird, or an animatronic M E T T A M K O O B Y R O T S
device. It was activated by Julie photo courtesy The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved F O E F I L E T I S O P M O C Andrews’ voice. The bird’s wires Magic lands The books that won hearts Basset M I V T C E F F E S S L X L K ran under her costume. Blacked-out Brown’s A A L I S E N E C S C O I I M Walt Disney’s daughters loved the wires suspended flying actors. Walt Disney did not want Try G R L M E S T H G I L R N V M everything to be realistic in “Mary “Mary Poppins” books so much that I T L A I C E P S F A L E G E Poppins.” He wanted the movie to he promised to make a movie based ’n’ C R E K A M M L I F L C M E S feel as if viewers had fallen into a on these stories. It took him more Find A D N U O R G K C A B Y T V N storybook. than 20 years to convince the author L S K O O B N O I T A M I N A to let him make the film. He combined realistic scenes, Words that remind us of “Mary Poppins” are hidden in the block above. such as the woman on the cathedral 0, 4RAVERS OR 0AMELA ,YNDON Some words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: steps feeding the birds, with magical, Travers, was an Australian actress, ACT, ANIMATION, ART, BACKGROUND, BOOKS, COMPOSITE, EFFECT, FILM, FILMMAKER, FLY, LIGHTS, LIFE, LIVE, MAGICAL, MATTE, MIX, unreal scenes, such as when Bert dancer and writer. The “Mary Poppins” MOVIE, SCENES, SCREEN, SONGS, SPECIAL, STORYBOOK. dances with the penguins or Mary books made her famous.
flies in with her umbrella. Travers based much from The Mini Page © 2014 Universal Uclick Experts say that the philosophy in the books on her in Disney animation is to create the own life. Her father Ready Resources illusion, or appearance, of life. The worked in a bank, just animation does not have to look real, like Mr. Banks. He The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, but it must look alive in the world of died when Pamela was books or other resources that will help you learn
the movie. ABOUT ! GREAT AUNT art © 1934 by Mary Shepard, published HoughtonMifflinHarcourt more about this week’s topics. photo courtesy The Walt Disney Company. All Rights Reserved “Mary Poppins,” Paintings of London created a mysterious The Mini Page thanks Dr. Harvey Deneroff, then helped care for On the web: her and her sisters. the first book in early 1900s atmosphere. There were 100 animation history professor, Savannah the series, was s VIMEOCOM glass and matte paintings of the London College of Art and Design, for help with Mary Poppins is based published in At the library: cityscape. Artists poked holes behind the this issue. on that aunt. 1934. paintings of buildings. When light was s h4HE )NVENTION OF (UGO #ABRETv BY "RIAN 3ELZNICK shined through the holes, it looked as if Add`i]gdj\]ndjgcZlheVeZg!IKVcY Next week, The Mini Page is about the s h(UGOv $6$ bdk^Za^hi^c\h[dgh]dlhl^i]Vc^bVi^dc# the city were glowing. instruments of the orchestra. s h-ARY 0OPPINSv BY 0, 4RAVERS The Mini Page Staff s h-ARY 0OPPINSv $6$ Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist
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