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NEWS BRIEFS Plan would move courts Prosperity The plan is to move some court Editorial Board. “They want to 2017 over space. Citrus to host Some could go to services from the courthouse to turn the Coke building into two At that time, the board agreed community the old Coca-Cola building next courtrooms.” to move some clerk of court ser- door, which had Judges believe the renovation vices to an annex at the former event old Coke building housed the su- to the Coke building will serve county health department build- C pervisor of elec- them for 10 years, County Admin- ing in Inverness, move the super- MIKE WRIGHT tions before its istrator Randy Oliver wrote in an visor of elections to the West 10 Staff writer move to agenda memo. Citrus Center at Meadowcrest, Meadowcrest. Oliver said the project will take and move county commission ad- - A chunk of the misdemeanor 0 S S - County com- up to two years and qualifies for ministrative offices to the former and civil court offices may be mission Chair- funding from the American Res- Coke building to provide more C moving next door under a $2 mil- man Scott cue Plan Act, or ARPA. However, court space in the courthouse. lion plan being considered Tues- Judge Carnahan met he said, should the board decide The first two occurred; the county C day by county commissioners. Carol Falvey with judges to to use those funds for the courts never followed through with the C C - Circuit Court Judge Carol work on a plan to project, it would reduce funding commission move. C Falvey, the chief administrative meet space needs brought by the for other projects now on the Contact Chronicle reporter Mike judge for the county, is scheduled addition of two new judges to the ARPA list. Wright at 352-563-3228 or to appear at 1:30 p.m. during county. If commissioners approve the [email protected]. To Tuesday’s county commission “We’ve got to find them space,” plan, the vote will contradict a de- view more of his stories, go to www. meeting. Carnahan told the Chronicle cision commissioners made in tinyurl.com/y3bakm6w. - S S D C 1 H H - - Seeking silence County: State restricts - noise law on the water C - MIKE WRIGHT Staff writer Citrus County commissioners in June - -1 1 promised Homosassa residents a noise 0 ordinance to combat rowdy boaters. On Tuesday, they’ll decide exactly what that is — and isn’t. ONLINE Citrus County officials learned a state POLL law prohibits them from enacting any spe- cific restriction on the water related to noise except for one: 90 decibels at What do 50 feet, according to the agenda for Tues- day, July 27, meeting. you think? They’re also relying on a 2005 attorney general’s opinion from, coincidentally, a Citrus Countians are Citrus County case in relation to a pro- currently divided on posed noise ordinance to combat night- the construction of an time airboats that was more restrictive interchange at County than the statutory limit. Road 486 off of the County commissioners, after hearing Suncoast Parkway. from Homosassa residents who say the What do you think? head springs and adjacent canals are clogged with loud boaters, said they A. There are too wanted to consider an ordinance restrict- many interchanges ing noise in that area. planned in Citrus. County Attorney Denise Dymond Lyn, This one isn’t in an agenda memo, says state law re- necessary. stricts counties to the one specific noise regulation of no more than 60 decibels at B. Make a temporary 50 feet. The proposed ordinance reflects terminus at C.R. 486 that, along with a second-degree misde- and let the community ATT C C meanor for anyone who refuses to submit Boaters crowd together at the Blue Hole, the headwaters of the Homosassa River. Local decide if it needs to to a sound detector test by a law stay in the future. residents living along the river have voiced frustration about the noise from those visiting See NOISE/Page A11 the Homosassa River area. C. An interchange at 486 would dump traffic in an already congested area. Don’t do it. D. The proposed location is a fine, Inverness council reviews budget overview centrally located exit in Citrus. budget slightly larger than millage rate of 7.8211, $44,304,147 in fiscal 2021- owner’s city property To vote, visit www. Property tax the previ- which will help create a 2022. That’s up from taxes will be $586.58. That does not include county or chronicleonline.com. ous year general fund of $7,889,335. $43,603,897. Expenditures but a re- The previous year’s gen- match revenues under school taxes. Scroll down the home duced eral fund was $8,255,297. City Manager Eric Wil- Some of the changes page and look for the rate lowered millage The revenues from ad liams’ budget proposal. from a year ago, Williams poll box in the right- FRED HIERS rate for valorem property taxes is One mill in property, or told the Chronicle, is that hand column. Staff writer property expected to raise ad valorem taxes, is equal the city will maintain a Results will appear owners. $3,968,740. That’s up from to $1 for each $1,000 of the minimum of $5 million in next Monday. Find The Inverness City Eric The $3,883,787 in fiscal 2020- property’s taxable value. its general fund in case of last week’s online Council hosted a work- Williams city’s 2021. 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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the STATE Don’t dump scallop shells Unity of Citrus Special to the Chronicle On average, thousands in a project that has been offers free of visitors and locals col- incredibly successful. Scallop season is in full lect their maximum allow- They live offshore in beds school supplies swing and residents and ance. If every boat is of seagrass, but not in the Unity of Citrus County will tourists alike love to dive dumping 10 gallons of fresh water of Kings Bay. host a community outreach down and grab those white empty shells in the canal In King’s Bay, there isn’t from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. shells filled with delicious or on the spring floors, it a heavy tidal action to July 31, 2628 W. Woodview scallops. equates to 12 square feet bury them deep in the of bottom coverage. Lane in Lecanto. However, the Citrus shifting sands. Therefore, County Chamber of Com- Thousands of square One hundred free back- feet can potentially end up the shells end up stopping packs loaded with school merce would like to re- the growth of plants. mind scallopers to be covered due to improper supplies are available on a mindful not to toss the dumping in the freshwater How can you help? first come, first serve basis. shells back into the systems. By refraining from Amvets Post 89 canals. Why is that a Every scalloper that dumping shells in the wa- to have dinner goes out into the Gulf of problem? terways, scallopers will be more likely to enjoy a sum- Amvets Post 89 will host Mexico is allowed a maxi- Shells can accumulate a dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. mum bag limit. This and blanket areas around mer without worries of July 28 at the HOPE Evan- equates to 2 gallons of the boat ramps and docks. regulations looming gelical Lutheran Church, whole scallops in the shell This kills the vegetation overhead. Instead, use the 9425 N. Citrus Springs Blvd. or 1 pint of scallop meat on the bottom and destroys MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle shells in a decorative The meal consists of per person per day. The the habitat for fish, crabs Typically, scallops are found in the shallow-waters grass way or put them in a place chicken parmesan with spa- vessel limit is 10 gallons in and manatees. flats off Citrus County’s coastline. Many local residents as the shell or 1/2 gallon of on land where hard shell ghetti or spaghetti and meat- Scallops were reintro- well as visitors from far and wide visit Citrus County to meat. duced to local gulf waters fill is desirable. balls, a tossed salad, bread, catch the tasty mollusks. desert and a drink for $9. Guests can also call in their order or drive up and have their meal delivered to Superintendent Himmel assumes a new leadership role their car. The call-in num- bers are 352-464-0931 or 585-330-9551. All money raised goes to support vet- eran programs, the commu- nity and youth. Florida man’s walk on water ends short of goal BUNNELL — A man in a cylindrical floating contrap- tion washed ashore in Flor- ida Saturday in an apparent attempt to walk on water to New York. The Flagler County Sher- iff’s Office reported that the man left St. Augustine in the vessel with the goal of reaching New York. The de- partment posted photos of the vessel on Facebook. WOFL-TV in Orlando re- ported the man was trying to raise money for charity. “My goal is to not only raise money for homeless people, raise money for the Coast Guard, raise money for the police department, raise money for the fire depart- ment. They are in public ser- vice, they do it for safety and they help other people,” Reza Baluchi told the station. It wasn’t Baluchi’s first time trying to cross Atlantic waters in a flotation device. In 2014, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued him while Special to the Chronicle he tried to reach Bermuda Robert Runcie, left, swears in Superintendent Sam Himmel as the Florida Association of District School Superintendents 2021-22 from Florida in a home- president. made “hyrdo pod.” — From staff and wire reports
ONLINE POLL RESULTS Grants available for septic upgrades Special to the Chronicle Completed work must follow all Eligible grant awards are on a Eligibility approval will hold applicable county codes and Flor- first approved pre-application funding but does not guarantee QUESTION: The Citrus County Board of ida Health Department require- basis. The pre-application will be payment until all requirements Commissioners County Commissioners is accept- ments. The homeowner must assigned a grant number for are met. If eligibility is denied, last week ing applications for its Septic Up- agree to pay any additional costs tracking purposes. Housing Services will notify the discussed grade Incentive Grant Program. above the program’s $7,000 grant If the grant application form is homeowner of the potential options Applications will be accepted award and any ineligible grant incomplete, Housing Services determination. for the empty until funds are exhausted or the expenses. will contact the applicant by the To learn more, contact the Citrus Beverly Hills pool program deadline of Sept. 30, A pre-application must be sub- preferred method chosen by the County HSD at 352-527-7520 email property. What do 2022, has been met. mitted for each eligible home. To applicant on the grant [email protected]. For you think should The program provides a reim- receive a copy of the application pre-application. additional information, visit happen? bursement of up to $7,000 per ex- form, visit tinyurl.com/uh5p88bk Housing Services will notify the citrusbocc.com/septicupgrade. I Fill the pool and isting home to eligible or email the Citrus County Hous- homeowner of the eligibility de- This is a separate program build pickleball homeowners in a pre-approved ing Services Division at termination. If eligibility is ap- from the Citrus County Sewer courts. That FDEP area to cover the installa- [email protected]. proved, Housing Services remits Connection Incentive Program. makes sense next tion expenses of nitrogen- Pre-applications can be submit- a grant reimbursement checklist For more information on that pro- to the tennis reducing enhancements to an ex- ted online or delivered in-person to the homeowner by the pre- gram, call 352-527-7650 and selec- courts already isting conventional onsite sewage or by mail to 2804 W. Marc Knigh- ferred method chosen by the tion option four or email there. (292 votes) treatment and disposal systems. ton Court, #12, Lecanto, FL 34461. applicant. [email protected]. I Refurbish the pool and deed it back to the Beverly Hills Civic Association. Sewer connection grants currently available (293 votes) I Do away with the Special to the Chronicle incurred to switch from an application, visit tinyurl. Department will contact homeowner of the pool and build a existing septic system and com/65mh98p5 or email the the applicant by the pre- determination. fountain to bring The Citrus County connect to central sewer. Citrus County Water Re- ferred method chosen on To learn more, contact people and Board of County Commis- Completed work must sources Department at the grant pre-application. the Citrus County Water families to the sioners is accepting appli- follow all applicable [email protected]. The Water Resources Resources Department at park. (81 votes) cations for their Sewer county codes and Florida Pre-applications can be Department will notify the 352-527-7650 and select op- I Fill the pool and Connection Incentive Department of Health re- submitted online or deliv- homeowner of the eligibil- tion number four or email construct a Grant Program. quirements. Eligible costs ered in-person or by mail ity determination. If eligi- sewergrant@citrusbocc. pavilion to Grant applications will include demolition of the to 3600 W. Sovereign Path, bility is approved, they com. For more informa- be accepted until funds septic tank, plumbing Lecanto, FL 34461. will remit a grant reim- tion, visit citrusbocc.com/ enhance the are exhausted or the pro- work from the house to the Eligible grant awards bursement checklist to the sewerconnection. community. gram deadline of Sept. 30, county right-of-way and are on a first approved homeowner. This is a separate pro- (228 votes) 2023, has been met. the connection of the on- pre-application basis. The Eligibility approval will gram from the Citrus Total votes: 894. The program provides a site plumbing to the coun- pre-application will be as- hold funding but does not County Septic Upgrade In- For this week’s reimbursement of up to ty’s wastewater collection signed a grant number for guarantee payment until centive Program. For question, see $4,000 per existing home infrastructure. tracking purposes. all requirements are met. more information on that Page A1 and go to eligible homeowners in A pre-application must be If the grant application If eligibility is denied, the program, call 352-527-7520 online to vote. a pre-approved FDEP submitted for each eligible form is incomplete, the Water Resources Depart- or email septicgrant@ area to assist with costs home. To receive an Water Resources ment will notify the citrusbocc.com. NOTHING BELOW PINK LINE A4 MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday: You’ll have a lot riding on the ENTERTAINMENT Today is Monday, July 26, the financial moves you make this year. 207th day of 2021. There are Keeping a close watch over your in- 158 days left in the year. vestments will make a difference. Lis- ten to your instincts and take the path On a quiet weekend, Today’s Highlight: that feels most in sync with what you ‘Old’ tops box office, On July 26, 1775, the Continental are trying to achieve. Physical fitness Congress established a Post Office will help you excel. ‘Snake Eyes’ sinks and appointed Benjamin Franklin its Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick to a rou- M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” Postmaster-General. tine that will help you accomplish your easily won a slower weekend at On this date: goal. Pay more attention to how you the North American box office, In 1908, U.S. Attorney General present yourself. while the G.I. Joe pic “Snake Charles J. Bonaparte ordered cre- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Jump-start Eyes” lived up to its name. ation of a force of special agents your plans and put them in motion. Let Although both fresh offerings that was a forerunner of the Federal go of negativity; find a way to have a from major studios, moviegoers Bureau of Investigation. constructive impact. turned out in modest numbers In 1990, President George H.W. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Concentrate on a weekend where there was Bush signed the Americans with on what you are doing, and aim to the notable distraction of the Disabilities Act. make a difference. Reach out to peo- ple who motivate you to get things Olympics as well as rising con- In 2002, the Republican-led done and are willing to pitch in and cerns about the delta variant. House voted, 295-132, to create an help. Universal on Sunday said that enormous Homeland Security De- Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Opportu- “Old” grossed an estimated partment in the biggest government nity is apparent, but it’s up to you to $16.5 million. Paramount’s reorganization in decades. take advantage of what’s available. “Snake Eyes” origin story In 2016, Hillary Clinton became Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Think brought in an estimated the first woman to be nominated for twice before you believe what others $13.4 million in ticket sales. Associated Press president by a major political party say. Develop a plan that will keep you While not wildly far apart in This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, at the Democratic National Conven- moving in a financially sound direction. grosses, “Snake Eyes,” starring Vicky Krieps, Thomasin McKenzie, Gael García Bernal and Luca tion in Philadelphia. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Leave Henry Golding as the warrior- Faustino Rodriguez in a scene from “Old.” Ten years ago: The White nothing to chance. Look at what’s in-training, cost significantly House threatened to veto emer- available, and invest in whatever will more with a reported $88 million gency House legislation that aimed bring you closer to your goal. price tag, excluding advertising. to avert a threatened national Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Proceed CinemaScore, while “Snake bigger weekends, and you’re Meanwhile “Old,” starring Eyes” is currently at 42% on Rot- going to have smaller weekends. default. with caution. Don’t jump into some- Five years ago: A former em- thing uncertain, and don’t fold under Gael García Bernal and Vicky ten Tomatoes with a B- Cinema- It’s still an unusual marketplace.” ployee stabbed 19 disabled people pressure. Krieps as the heads of a family Score, which historically does The entire North American to death and injured two dozen oth- Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Your intu- whose tropical vacation turns not bode well for long-term box office weekend generated into a horror when they begin to ers at a residential care facility in ition is spot on, and the decisions you potential. around $68 million in revenue, Japan. (Satoshi Uematsu, who said make will affect the way others treat you. rapidly age, was independently according to Comscore. It’s a far Disney and Marvel’s “Black he was trying to help the world by Aries (March 21-April 19): Opportu- financed for around $18 million. cry from just three weeks ago Widow” crept ahead to third killing people he thought were bur- nity is closer than you think. Open your Including international grosses, when “Black Widow” alone made place with $11.6 million, bringing dens, was sentenced to death.) eyes, and you’ll discover something “Old,” which is based on the $80 million. that excites you. its global total to $314.9 million, One year ago: A processional graphic novel “Sandcastle,” But, Dergarabedian said, it’s Pitch in grossed $23 million worldwide in while last week’s No. 1 film with the casket of the late U.S. Rep. Taurus (April 20-May 20): also worth noting where the box and help, and you’ll become a part of its first weekend. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” John Lewis crossed the Edmund office was a year ago when something meaningful. Work hard and “It’s an extraordinary debut,” grossed $9.6 million, down 69% Pettus Bridge in Alabama, where drive-ins were the only option efficiently to ensure you reach the level said , Universal’s head from last weekend. Both are Lewis and other civil rights march- Jim Orr and the weekend grosses to- of success you desire. of distribution. “M. Night Shya- available to watch at home too: ers were beaten 55 years earlier. taled just $746,000. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take a mo- malan is an amazing filmmaker “Space Jam” is streaming on Today’s Birthdays: Actor-singer “How much the industry has ment to go over every detail before you and one of the best in the HBO Max, while Disney+ sub- Darlene Love is 80. Rock star Mick decide to make a move. An opportunity recovered over the course of industry.” scribers can rent “Black Widow” Jagger is 78. Actor Helen Mirren is is good only if it takes you where you one year is nothing short of as- Orr said he also expects “Old” for $30. 76. Olympic gold medal figure want to go. tounding,” Dergarabedian said. will continue to play well in the “This is part of the natural ebb skater Dorothy Hamill is 65. Actor Cancer (June 21-July 22): Stop pon- “We’re in a really good spot and dering what to do and start putting your coming weeks. and flow of the box office as we Kevin Spacey is 62. Actor Sandra Neither audiences nor critics are still on the road to recovery. “ next weekend, when ‘Jungle Bullock is 57. Actor Jeremy Piven is plans in motion. Time is of the es- Cruise’ opens, should be a solid sence, and your emotional, physical reviewed the two new films es- said Paul Dergarabedian, the 56. Actor Jason Statham is 54. TV and financial well-being are dependent pecially well. “Old” has a 52% on senior media analyst for Com- weekend as well.” host Chris Harrison is 50. Actor on what you do next. Rotten Tomatoes and got a C+ score. ”You’re going to have — From wire reports Kate Beckinsale is 48.
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Classified Leader/Circulation Sales, 564-2912 Concord, NH 79 62 0.30 85 62 hz Savannah 90 69 0.00 88 77 t John Murphy ...... Online manager, 563-3255 WATERING R UL ES Dallas 100 77 0.00 103 80 s Seattle 84 61 0.00 79 58 s Melanie Stevens ...... Business manager, 564-2953 Denver 91 64 0.00 95 65 s Spokane 98 59 0.00 96 66 pc For established lawns and landscapes, irrigation may occur during only one (1) Des Moines 90 68 0.00 93 67 s St. Louis 90 73 1.27 91 70 s of the specified time periods, 12:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., or 4:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m., Detroit 91 72 1.32 91 69 s St. Ste Marie 81 59 0.00 83 62 s Report a news tip: on the allowable watering days below: El Paso 90 69 0.01 95 73 pc Syracuse 85 72 0.12 85 64 s Evansville, IN 90 75 0.00 92 69 s Topeka 89 71 1.02 93 72 pc Addresses with house numbers ending in: News stories .....Jeff Bryan, 564-2930 or Brian LaPeter, 564-2909 Harrisburg 91 73 Trace 90 66 mc Washington 91 73 0.01 92 72 sh Sports stories...... Matt Pfiffner, 564-2989 Hartford 81 66 0.17 89 66 pc YESTERDAY’S NATIONAL HIGH & LOW 0 - 1 Monday 6 - 7 Thursday Opinion page/letters ...... Gwen Bittner, 563-3224 Houston 97 75 0.00 98 77 s HIGH 116, Furnace Creek, Calif. 2 - 3 Tuesday 8 - 9 -or- Sound Off ...... 563-0579 Indianapolis 88 71 Trace 90 67 s LOW 23, Emigrant, Mont. 4 - 5 Wednesday Common Areas Friday Kansas City 93 75 0.00 92 72 s Las Vegas 102 84 0.00 93 82 t W O R L D CI T I ES The Chronicle is printed in part on recycled newsprint. Questions, concerns or reporting violations, please call: City of Inverness at Little Rock 96 75 Trace 95 77 t www.chronicleonline.com Los Angeles 83 67 0.00 85 66 t SUN 352-726-2321; City of Crystal River at 352-795-4216, Ext. 313; unincorporated CITY H/L/SKY Lisbon 79/65/pc Published every Sunday through Saturday Citrus County at 352-527-7669. For more information, visit: Louisville 91 79 0.00 91 69 pc London 74/59/ra By Citrus Publishing LLC https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/water_resources/watering_restrictions.php Memphis 94 78 0.00 93 77 t Acapulco 89/72/ra Madrid 84/63/ra Milwaukee 93 71 0.00 93 70 s Amsterdam 70/60/ra Mexico City 76/55/ra POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: T I DES Minneapolis 92 66 0.00 92 70 sh Athens 92/73/s Montreal 79/62/ra Citrus County Chronicle Mobile 93 77 Trace 95 77 pc Beijing 89/76/ra Moscow 79/60/mc *From mouths of rivers **At Kingʼs Bay ***At Masonʼs Creek Montgomery 92 74 Trace 95 77 sh Berlin 85/66/mc Paris 71/60/ra 1624 N. MEADOWCREST BLVD., MONDAY Nashville 97 75 1.41 91 74 t Bermuda 81/79/ra Rio 81/63/s CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 C ity High Low KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; Cairo 99/76/s Rome 92/79/ra Chassahowitzka*8:11 a.m. 0.2 ft 8:53 p.m. 0.6 ft 4:11 a.m. 0.0 ft 1:28 p.m. 0.1 ft fg=fog; hz=haze; mc=mostly cloudy; Calgary 83/50/s Sydney 64/48/s PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL Crystal River** 6:58 a.m. 1.6 ft 6:44 p.m. 2.4 ft 1:22 a.m. -0.1 ft 1:00 p.m. 0.6 ft pc=partly cloudy; ra=rain; rs=rain/ Havana 85/77/ra Tokyo 89/78/ra snow; s=sunny; sh=showers; SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 Withlacoochee* 4:55 a.m. 3.1 ft 4:00 p.m. 3.9 ft 11:03 a.m. 1.5 ft 11:53 p.m. 0.2 ft sm=smoke; sn=snow; ss=snow Hong Kong 88/84/ra Toronto 85/67/s Homosassa*** 8:38 a.m. 0.6 ft 7:35 p.m. 1.3 ft 3:54 a.m. -0.1 ft 1:51 p.m. 0.2 ft showers; t=thunderstorms Jerusalem 87/70/s Warsaw 85/67/ra CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021 A5 Food PROGRAMS FOOD PANTRIES C C C - - C 10 3 - - 1 6 3 -6 - 0 3 1 1 C I I C I 1 - - C 1 0 C 30 10 - 1 C 3 0 - 1 - 1 - C 1 01 - C 3 E I - 11 C C C 3 -6 - 0 - - 60- 3 -30 - C 3 -3 - C I C C - - - C C - C C C G E - I C E C C 0 10 630 C 10 C 3 -6 -3366 E - C - 1 I C C - 3 - - 3 - G C E - 00 C 10 C C C C 1 C C 3 - -336 E - 0 C 6 - I C - 3 - -3 31 - G C E - C C - 1 E C C C - - 3 0 C 0 E - - 3 - 0 - G C 10 1 C I 3 - 63 E 3 - - 1 0 C C - 3 - 666 00 E G C - I - 3 E C 3 - 6-163 I C C - C C 1 0 I C I - - 10 10 1 6 I C C - C - 0 1 60 C - - 10 C 1 3 - 6-1 0 C - 11 1 11 30 3 - 0- 6 C - 3 60 1 C 3 - 1 - 1 I E - C 63-666- 1 - I C C C - I C - 1 30 11 30 C 10 1 I C 3 - 6-1 0 61 E - I C 11 10 11 30 1 30 I C I - 60 1 - 10 C 3 - 13- 06 - E C I C 30 C C C 3 -3 - C C C C 3 - 6-31 3 3 - - 1 6 C C I C C - C - C C - - - C 3 - 6-1 0 GIVEAWAYS I 3 - 03- 0 - FREE MEALS 1 C - C - I C C - - I C C 30 11 C 30 1 01 30 6 30 6 - - C C -11 3660 C - 1 C 3 - -6 6 - - - C I E - - 3 - 03- 3 -3 -1001 - 0 I E C E 136-0 6 C C C C C C 01 1 T E 3 - 00- 6 -6613 - 1 0 U HE R C 3 E C C C I U T E S HERE E - C - C C 3 - - 1 C C C C C 10 11 3 - -16 I - 166 I C 6 - C C 1 30 C I C - 3 - 6- 1 Official oning Map of the City of Crystal River, lori a as follo s 6 1 - - I E C C 6 1 R E CE E C C 3 - C 30 11 30 13 -0 6 C C E - - 66 C E E E E E E C 3 - 6-31 3 E C E E E EC 3 C E I T E TE T T E E E 00 E C C C E E C E I C 30 S ER R E E E E CE 1 E1 3 3 000 3 11 3 E EC E C C T EST SH R C C E E 10 30 1 01 E 1 C C E C C E E E - 3 - - H E RE U T S E E E 10 0 I C E E C C CE - E T THE C C E E E EC E E USE C - 3 -6 -3 C - - U T E S HERE E C C C C C C 166 310 -11 I R E R E THE T 3 -6 1- R ST R ER E R E C C 300 E E E E T E THE 30 R ST R ER R E R ES C C S E E RE S ST R S R R S E 1 01 E 1 C I E E SE T R S C 3 - 03-1 C E T S E SE T OR N NC 21 O 1 N OR N NC O H C O I E 11 ESS R STRU TURES E H STR T E SE T ES ST R S C E E E C C 30 11 30 R R S E E R R TS ON N M O H C O CR R R, OR , R R SE ER T R R R ON N 32 CR MO O RO R R T S R E ER S ERR RS R 00 E C E E C 0 R T S TH T R SE R E E E E S ER T T U HE R R CE 1 E1 3 3 000 3 11 3 E EC R E E T E TE E C C E E E C E C C E ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ C C E E E -1 E E E -3 E E C C CE 2020 2020 E E WINDOWS/ALUMINUM GUTTERS Blackshears II Windows Aluminum E EC E E SAVE ENERGY! 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