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NEWS BRIEFS Realtors back amendment Register to vote at the Floral Proposed amendment supports affordable housing in state City Library MICHAEL D. BATES president of Florida Realtors as Simpson, R-Trilby, called the Re- The Supervisor of Staff writer well as broker-owner with Only altors’ campaign “a money grab to Way Realty Citrus. bring more attention to their Elections Office will be Concerned that state money “For decades, our organization demands.” available from 9 to 11 a.m. earmarked for affordable housing has been an outspoken champion “What they’re trying to do would Thursday, June 24, at the will be siphoned away for other for Florida’s affordable housing be a disaster for Citrus County and Cheryl Wilton Floral City Library 8360 purposes, Inverness Realtor programs and their ability to help very anti-environmental,” he said. Lambert Simpson E. Orange Ave. Cheryl Lambert has joined her hard-working Floridians find sta- The Florida Department of Inverness Fla. Senate Stop by to make colleagues across the state in ble housing,” Lambert said. State on June 11 gave initial ap- Realtor. president. changes to your voter re- backing a proposed constitutional “Those programs are now in jeop- proval to the amendment proposal cord or register to vote. amendment that would dedicate ardy due to the recent actions of by a political committee known as to the political committee since Information to apply for tax dollars for housing programs. the Florida Legislature.” Floridians for Housing. Florida March 31, finance reports show. election worker positions Lambert also happens to be But Senate President Wilton Realtors has provided $5 million See HOUSING/Page A7 will also be available. For information about having the elections office staff at your organization or business, email vote@ votecitrus.gov, call 352- 564-7120 or fax 352-564-7121. Bound For additional informa- tion, visit votecitrus.gov. Summer Feeding for Boston Program open The Summer Feeding Marathon runner says Program is in full swing and all students under 18 running helped her years of age eat free. Drive thru meal service is available from 11 a.m. to overcome troubled past noon Mondays and NANCY KENNEDY Springs at Homosassa Thursdays until July 29. Staff writer assisted living facility, The sites distributing Anderson said her life is meals are: hen Mi- blossoming. I Pleasant Grove Ele- chelle An- “I’m finally reaching mentary School, 630 derson laces all the goals in my life Pleasant Grove Road in W up her Hoka that I’ve set, that’s why Inverness running shoes, she re- I’m writing my story, so I members her former life. I Rock Crusher Ele- can inspire and encour- “I had destructive de- age others,” she said, mentary School, 814 S. pression from a bad adding with a laugh, “I’m Rock Crusher Road in childhood, eating disor- a busy woman.” Homosassa ders, an abusive first Six days a week she’s I Citrus Springs Ele- marriage,” she said. “I up before dawn working mentary School, 3570 W. started running in my out, and most evenings Century Blvd. early 30s to combat the she’s training for her next I Citrus Springs Mid- eating disorder and de- race, running around her dle School, 150 W. Citrus pression, although at two-acre property — close Springs Blvd. first, running was the enough to her family in I Crystal River Middle last thing I wanted to do. case they need Mom. School, 344 NE Crystal “But as I kept running, “The best part is that St. I started feeling hap- the family goes with me All sites will be closed pier,” she said. “At first it to every race,” she said. on July 5 and curbside was just around the “The kids love to cheer block, and then it got lon- me on, and when I see meal pick-up will be ger and longer.” them as I cross the finish July 6 instead. For infor- And then it became line, that’s the best feel- mation, call 352-726- marathons. ing ever.” 1931 extension 2429. Currently, Anderson, Boston will be her Chronicle 42, is training for the fourth full marathon, al- Boston Marathon in Oc- though she’s run dozens event calendar tober, her “absolute of half-marathons and changes dream” race. 5K runs. The Chronicle’s com- She’s also writing a “My favorite is the Old book, “The Sole of A Glory Relay, where they munity calendar solution Happy Motherrunner,” pass the flag from per- changed on Monday, about overcoming her son to person, from coast June 7, to better serve troubled past and find- to coast,” she said. “I did our readers and event- ing her purpose and pas- that when we first came goer audience. sion and the love of her down here (from Ken- To submit events on life, husband Carl. tucky). In 2017, it ended the new Evvnt system, The mother of five, in Tampa, so I did the visit www.chronicleonline. with kids ranging in age course from Otter Creek MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle com/local-events/ and from ages 6 to 13, and a (in Levy County) to Homosassa resident Michelle Anderson has been distance running for a dozen click on “promote your full-time director of Homosassa. It was years. In October, she will join thousands of other runners in the Boston Marathon. event” and follow the nursing at Sunflower See BOUND/Page A5 Anderson trains in the side yard of her Homosassa home. prompts. All areas with an asterisk (*) must be filled. Calendar submissions complimentary, however, paid options are available to further promote your event across central Flor- Inverness to host Search for low ida. Any future event pre- viously submitted before June 7 is no longer in the taxes fuels state Chronicle system and will July Fourth fireworks need to be resubmitted. We apologize for any in- convenience this may Patriotic Evening in migration cause. For more information, set Saturday, July 3 JOHN HAUGHEY the East Coast because they email community@ The Center Square can work remotely. They chronicleonline.com or figure it’s a pretty good deal call 352-563-5660. from 6 to 10 p.m. With home costs rising to pay no state income tax — From staff reports across the country, one-in- and live at the beach,” Jack- FRED HIERS five prospective homebuy- sonville Redfin.com agent INDEX Staff writer ers cite low taxes as a Heather Kruayai said in Classifieds ...... B7 primary reason for leaving the analysis, noting it is Inverness’ July 4th celebrations last one state and moving into “out-of-state” buyers driv- Comics ...... B6 year were quiet. Not so this year. Crossword ...... B10 another. ing Florida’s real estate With the ease of the coronavirus pan- And Florida, with no in- market. Editorial...... A10 demic, the city will host its celebratory come tax and the nation’s “Competition and prices Entertainment . . . . . A4 annual fireworks along with music, seventh-lowest overall tax are up and supply is down Horoscope ...... A4 food, and drink. rate, benefits through “in this year, partly due to Lottery Numbers . . .B3 The city canceled its July 4th celebra- migration” — for every those out-of-state buyers Lottery Payouts . . . .B3 tions in 2020 so as not to attract a crowd seven people who moved who sold homes in expen- Movies ...... B6 to Inverness’ downtown and risk COVID- into Florida between 2013- sive markets and are buy- 19 infections. The city’s Independence Obituaries ...... none 20, only one left, according ing homes using cash in Day celebrations this year will be July 3. to a recently published Florida,” she said. Religion ...... A12-14 The fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m. TV Listings...... B5 analysis by Redfin.com, a Jacksonville, however, is “This year it’s a different climate,” tech real estate brokerage not even among the four Liz Fernley, the city’s director of mar- firm. Florida cities ranked in keting, events, and cultural arts, told Chronicle file “A lot of people are mov- the nation’s top 10 housing the Chronicle. Fireworks blast over Lake Henderson during ing into Jacksonville from markets for out-of-state See FOURTH/Page A5 the July 3, 2018, Inverness Patriotic Evening. places like California and See SEARCH/Page A7 A2 SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE
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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Books closed on Depot District
Join the Women’s City officials want answers Mahjongg Club FRED HIERS The auditors also re- Staff writer ported that the city A Women’s Mahjongg made purchases for the Club is forming for residents Nearly two years after depot district projects, of Sugarmill Woods. The the grand opening of In- but failed to keep suffi- version that will be played is verness’ Depot District, cient records. the Wright-Patterson (not with its new Liberty and Local governments the American version). Wallace Brooks Park, making their own project They will meet every the city is closing the fi- purchases isn’t unusual. Wednesday at a resident’s nancial books on the Governments buy home. For information, con- project as part of its 2020 project materials so as tact Maria at flowergarden annual audit. But city to keep costs down. [email protected] council members and That’s because when a staff say the project’s county or city makes Local author bookkeeping was sloppy, purchases, they don’t to have book kept the council out of have to pay sales tax, the decision-making which saves money, Wil- signing today loop, and left questions liams said. MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle file An aerial view of the Depot District in Inverness. Local author, Bruno Wil- unanswered. But that doesn’t let cit- part-time staff to work son, will have a book sign- Independent auditors ies and counties off the success. But the audit The Inverness visitors with the contractor and and reports that city center, completed in ing for his debut novel, “My gave the city good marks hook when it comes to for its overall financial city staff were excluded. staff were kept out of the 2018 by Clancy & Theys, First Dog,” at 10 a.m. today, keeping records. health, but the $12.4 mil- “We noted that several Williams said there construction and over- also finished over June 19, at Petsense, 3545 lion Depot District proj- owner direct purchases was little the current sight process leaves the budget. N. Lecanto Highway in Bev- ect was cited for its lack on the Depot District city administration project with something The maximum cost of erly Hills. “My First Dog” is a of supporting paperwork construction projects did could do now but to of a black eye. the facility on Dampier true story that documents and city council not have documentation “bring closure” and that Council members said on Street, a block from the life of experiences and involvement. of quotes or bids per the to ensure the city’s fu- they were disappointed Wallace Brooks Park, the special bond between “During our audit, we city’s purchasing policy,” ture projects “were fully by the lack of a paper was $499,595, according man and dog. noted several large auditors wrote. “We rec- transparent.” trail. to city documents with change orders on the ommend that contracts Contacted by the “We all don’t like sur- the contractor. Shelter to host Depot District construc- specify whether the city Chronicle earlier this prises and this is one I’m The final cost was book signing for tion projects were not or contractor is responsi- year, DiGiovanni said he not liking,” Council- $675,804, according to brought before council ble for obtaining and could not comment. woman Jacquie Hepfer city documents. Williams local author, for approval,” auditors maintaining documenta- He said he continues said. “This is all very said the city doesn’t have veterinarian for McDirmit Davis and tion of quotes and bids to be a member of a disappointing.” adequate documents to Florida association for Williams said that the explain how the project Citrus County Animal Company LLC wrote the related to owner direct city council. purchases.” city managers and it he immediately put in was allowed to increase Services will host a book “We recommend that The auditors reported would be improper to controls after assuming in price. signing for local author and the city’s purchasing pol- that they must report comment about the city. the top city job that DiGiovanni would not veterinarian, Dr. K.C. Nay- icy require change orders any contract or grant He also said that he would “not ever allow comment, citing he was field, at 10 a.m. Saturday, over a specified or per- noncompliance or could not discuss the is- this to happen again.” not the custodian of the June 19, 4030 S. Airport centage of the contract be abuse, but that “in con- sues given that any docu- Williams was Di- documents. Road in Inverness. brought before the coun- nection with our audit, mentation about the Giovanni’s assistant city When council mem- Nayfield will have copies cil for approval.” we did not note any and projects were in the manager. bers learned of the final of his new book, “Some of City Manager Eric Wil- such findings.” city’s possession and not City Council president cost of the visitor’s cen- my Best Patients Were Ani- liams, who took over his The city hired Clancy his own. David Ryan said the ter late last year, they mals: Memoirs of a Florida manager position Janu- & Theys as a contractor Williams said that most important move for said they were as- Veterinarian,” available for ary 2020 after the Deport at risk, meaning the even the bid process by the city now was to have tounded and never purchase at the event. District was already com- company is committed which the city selected better safeguards in asked to approve any Books will cost $20 each pleted, told the Chroni- to a maximum cost for Clancy & Theys was place controlling such spending changes. confusing. and all proceeds will be do- cle there were 63 change any project the company projects. As for the visitor’s cen- Williams told the Clancy & Theys did ter final price, Mayor nated to fund the construc- orders associated with provides for the city. the six projects that The city originally Chronicle that there not immediately return Bob Plaisted said the tion of a new animal shelter. made up the Depot Dis- hired the construction were no records the calls for this story. Wil- previous management Nayfield’s book tells the trict undertaking. company as the city’s Depot District project liams said he is not sug- presented the council story of his career in veteri- The contractor admin- contractor at risk by way was bid out in a typical gesting any wrongdoing with an initial cost, but nary medicine. With more istering the project was of piggybacking off of a manner whereby com- but that the city should another one when it was than 40 years of practice, Clancy & Theys Con- previous Osceola County panies place closed bids have kept better over- completed. he treated a wide variety of struction Company in contract, Williams told and the city clerk later sight of the projects and “I was blown away by animals, including wildlife, Winter Garden outside the Chronicle. The city opened them in a public involved the city council it,” Plaisted told the which resulted in some in- Orlando. also used the contractor setting. more. Chronicle. “(But) the re- teresting tales. Although his As for why the change to build the city’s war Instead, what docu- But it isn’t just the ality is it came in more practice was in Florida, he orders weren’t taken to memorial, visitors cen- ments do exist show that Depot District that has than expected.” made several goodwill the council for approval, ter, community garden, Clancy & Theys was created problems and a The city eventually medical and surgical trips to Williams said former and Valerie Theatre. awarded the bid and the headache for Williams. moved out of the visi- the Bahamas and Cuba. city manager Frank Di- Williams and city fi- Depot District project The city had similar tor’s center and back to was later broken into six problems with the city Adoptions will also be Giovanni had overseen nance director Richard city hall. The city now individual units. Wil- Community Garden. rents out the facility. available during normal Sat- the project and worked LaCondre both told the directly with the Chronicle that city staff liams said the six indi- That project had a Councilwoman Linda urday business hours, contractor. was mostly shut out of vidual projects should maximum price of Bega said it would not 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For infor- Williams said he didn’t the depot district proj- have been bid out $197,532, according to likely benefit the city to mation, call 352-746-8400. know why the change or- ects as well as other individually. city records. But the proj- explore why the costs Art Center of ders weren’t individu- downtown ventures. The Williams said he’s re- ect eventually would cost rose. But she said that ally taken to the two said that city staff quested more informa- the city $289,655. Wil- she remembered the Citrus sets council. were not included in tion from Clancy & liams again told the costs rising. concert As part of the audit, project design, manage- Theys about how it got Chronicle that the gar- Now the best step for Williams wrote the Flor- ment or oversight. the Depot District con- den was one overseen by the city is “to move for- The Art Center of Citrus ida Auditor General that “We were not involved tractor job and was told DiGiovanni and Clancy & ward,” she said. County Theatre is pleased as soon as he took office and not part of it,” Wil- by the company it would Theys and there were no This week, Williams to host internationally ac- in 2020, he implemented liams told the Chronicle respond in writing. documents the city had told the goal now was to claimed guitarist Richard a purchasing policy that about the Depot District. Until now, the depot to adequately explain ensure this doesn’t hap- Gilewitz and Grammy-nomi- would avoid such an LaCondre said Di- district project was al- why the price was al- pen again “and to move nated multi-instrumentalist error. Giovanni hired outside, ways touted publicly as a lowed to skyrocket. on.” Tim May for their annual July benefit. The show will be available at two different times from 3 to 5 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the Art Center of Cit- Inverness Regions Bank contents to be auctioned rus County 2644 N. Annap- FRED HIERS Dudley thinks that with olis Ave., Hernando. Cost is Staff writer more people working from $25. home, people will want This year’s concert will There’s seldom a single more office furniture. be a treat for the audience place you can go to buy But some will be bid- as both musicians show off commercial filing cabi- ding “because of the their chops with tunes span- nets, urinals, and bullet- nostalgia.” ning bluegrass and the proof glass all during a Dudley said he thinks blues, the classical favorites single stop. the bank may be the only as well as a bit of folk, pop Those items, and a spec- such building that show- and somewhere in be- trum of others, will be up cases traditional 1970s ar- tween. Those familiar with for auction June 15 to June chitecture and there are 22 through Inverness Dud- local residents who want a this duo will be delighted ley’s Auction. The auction piece of that history be- with their banter and mag- company is auctioning off fore its demolished. nificent musicianship. the contents of the Inver- Plans are to build a Cap- These two tireless per- ness Regions Bank. The ital City Bank and a Chili’s formers are a natural fit as auction site is: tinyurl. at 800 W. Main St. where Gilewitz weaves his magic com/7823ewu4. the three-story building of moods, playing selec- The auction house will now stands. tions that span the musical also offer preview dates to The building near the genres, fascinating listeners allow people who want to intersection of U.S. 41 and with 6 and 12-string finger see the items. Those days State Road 44 was built in gymnastics while spinning are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 1971 and was the city’s MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle June 18, and 8 a.m. to noon third bank. Its architec- George Mavas inspects the former Inverness Regions Bank drive-thru teller work space enchanting yarns of a sea- Friday, June 18, as he looks at the contents of the building that is scheduled for demolition. soned raconteur. Add Nash- Saturday, June 19. ture includes a series of “Everything will be sold large concrete and metal The contents inside the building are being auctioned off and the last day for interested ville-based May into the mix parties to inspect the contents is Saturday. The building is at 800 W. Main St. in Inverness. with his award-winning to the highest bidder,” said umbrella-like structures auction house owner Rob- that partially surround the playing on banjo, guitar, front of the structure. Florida. GGVIII Invest- cases, a large safe door, ert Dudley. building, setting it apart In 1997, the bank ments LLC now owns the small safes, ceiling lamps, and mandolin, plus his vo- There are more than 300 from other designs in the merged with Regions building, according to office furniture, artwork, cals for an evening of pro- lots of items at auction city. Bank of Florida and oper- property appraiser and the list goes on. found pleasure. with many lots including Lopatka and McQuaig ated under Regions. At the records. “There’s going to be a lot For more information, several items. architects out of Winter time of the merger, its as- People wanting to place of interest in a few things email the Art Center of Cit- Dudley said he suspects Park designed the build- sets had grown to nearly a bid on an item can do so and some interest in a lot rus County at artcenterof many of the bidders will ing. The consulting engi- $227 million, according to online or in person during of things,” Dudley told the [email protected] or be people furnishing neer was Dean Parmelee U.S. Bank Locations, an preview hours. Chronicle. call 352-746-7606. Visit the home offices or businesses from Miami. online banking site. Also for sale are wooden Contact Chronicle re- website at http://artcenter needing equipment and Work on the building Regions renamed the stair handrails, interior porter Fred Hiers at 352- theatre.org. furniture and are looking was finished in 1971 ac- bank Inverness Main glass doors, fire extin- 563-5660 or fred.hiers@ — From staff reports for good prices. cording to a plaque in Branch of Regions Bank of guishers and display chronicleonline.com. 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Take advantage of opportunities. at Harvard Law School and di- three years ago with the disease ued his time on the sitcom in One year ago: Americans marked Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Don’t rector of the Transactional Law Juneteenth, a holiday commemorat- put too much faith into what others do or that leads to worsening mental part because it led him toward say. Follow your heart and the path that Clinics, said he’s accepted the and physical complications. the career he favored over act- ing the emancipation of enslaved Af- intrigues you the most. Build solid rela- invitation to serve as an adviser “WKRP in Cincinnati” aired ing — directing. After taking on rican Americans, with new urgency tionships with like-minded people. for the new program “because from 1978-1982 and was set in a that job for six episodes of and protests demanding racial Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Control education is key to launching lagging Ohio radio sta- “WKRP,” he went on to justice. your emotions, and you’ll make better and maintaining a successful tion trying to reinvent it- direct for more than a Today’s Birthdays: Actor Gena decisions. A partnership will need an ad- enterprise.” self with rock. The cast dozen other 1980s and Rowlands is 91. Hall of Fame race justment if you want it to run smoothly. Frank Bonner, 79, included Gary Sandy, 1990s shows including car driver Shirley Muldowney is 81. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Invest Tim Reid, Howard “Simon & Simon,” Singer Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane more time and money in something that Herb on ‘WKRP in Hesseman and Jan “Who’s the Boss” and (Spanky and Our Gang) is 79. Nobel makes you happy. Build a space that Cincinnati,’ dies Smithers, alongside “Saved by the Bell: The peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is gives you freedom to express yourself. Bonner as subpar ad New Class.” Bonner 76. Actor Phylicia Rashad is 73. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Be honest LOS ANGELES — Frank salesman Herb Tarlek. Frank continued to act, includ- Rock singer Ann Wilson (Heart) is , who played a brash Bonner regarding your feelings and expecta- Bonner Loni Anderson, who ing in the early 1990s 71. Musician Larry Dunn is 68. Actor tions. If you aren’t on the same page as salesman with an affection for played the station’s em- sequel “The New WKRP Kathleen Turner is 67. Country someone, make adjustments. Transpar- polyester plaid suits on the TV singer Doug Stone is 65. Singer ency is a must. powered receptionist Jennifer, in Cincinnati,” “Scarecrow and comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” said she was “heartbroken” over Mrs. King” and “Night Court.” Mark DeBarge is 62. Singer-dancer- Aries (March 21-April 19): Put things in has died. He was 79. his death. Bonner is survived by his wife, choreographer Paula Abdul is 59. perspective before you address issues Bonner died Wednesday from “Frank Bonner was like fam- Gayle Hardage Bonner, sons Actor Andy Lauer is 58. British Prime with a loved one to help avoid discord. complications of Lewy body de- ily,” Anderson said in a state- Matthew and Justine Bonner; Minister Boris Johnson is 57. Actor Make some fun plans. mentia, said his daughter, ment. “He was one of the stepdaughter DeAndra Freed; Samuel West is 55. Actor Mia Sara Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don’t lose Desiree Boers-Kort. The actor sight of your goal. Look over your op- funniest men I had the pleasure seven grandchildren and a is 54. Actor Robin Tunney is 49. died at his home in Laguna tions, and put your energy where it will of working with and he was the great-grandchild. Actor Ryan Hurst is 45. Actor Zoe Niguel, south of Los Angeles. do some good. Take the high road. nicest man I have ever known.” — From wire reports Saldana is 43.
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BOUND FOURTH I think it’s going to be Continued from Page A1 Continued from Page A1 something for everyone. gorgeous, running down Fernley said she also US 19 with the wind asked area nonprofits to Liz Fernley blowing, carrying the set up tables to sell or give flag.” away food and drink, as Anderson said she’s well as market their include a DJ playing cost $10.50. choosy about the races she organizations. music at both Liberty and Fernley anticipates a runs, and generally runs The city will for the first Wallace Brooks parks. good showing for the for a charitable cause. time also implement its The fireworks will be ig- event. She ran the Chicago entertainment district ini- nited from a temporary, “After the last 18 Marathon to help raise tiative in which the city floating platform on Lake months people are eager money for St. Jude Chil- will allow downtown busi- Henderson. to get outside,” she said. dren’s Hospital and the nesses to sell beer and That way spectators The cost of the event is Disney Princess Marathon wine and allow patrons to from both parks will minimal. The fireworks to benefit Alex’s Lemon- walk outside with their have a great view, Fernley cost the city $16,000. Law ade Stand for childhood drinks using a special said. enforcement presence is cancer. city-issued cup. Earlier that Saturday, already part of the city’s For the Boston Mara- After the pandemic the the city will also host its contract with Inverness thon, she’s currently fund- city plans to “open it Market at the Depot in and most of the workers raising for Last Call wide,” Fernley said of the the downtown pavilion during the event are city Foundation, a nonprofit holiday events. adjacent to Liberty Park employees. organization that provides The nonprofits will also and the city’s water tower. Visitors are invited to funding, education and re- be allowed to make up for Dozens of vendors will set out lawn chairs and search to advance the lost donations during the sell handmade crafts spectators can also watch safety needs of pandemic so event visi- there as well as fruits and the fireworks from their firefighters. tors can make donations vegetables. boats. “In honor of my hus- at the nonprofit tables, The Valerie Theatre “I think it’s going to be band,” she said. “He’s a she said. will also show the 2015 something for everyone,” former firefighter.” It’s important that the film, “The Legend of Kate she said. Anderson said her hard- city and nonprofits con- Kensington,” which was Contact Chronicle re- est race so far has been tinue being part of the filmed in and around porter Fred Hiers at 352- the Chicago Marathon. community, she said. Citrus County using some 563-5660 or fred.hiers@ “I ‘hit the wall’ pretty The event will also local actors. Tickets chronicleonline.com. hard at around mile 20 or 21 and literally finished hobbling over the finish line,” she said. BLADDER OUT OF CONTROL? She said she does a lot of stretching and “I foam MATTHEW BECK C roll the heck out of my Michelle Anderson works out in her yard as she prepares WE CAN HELP calves and thighs and to run in the Boston Marathon in the fall. Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a treatable condition hamstrings.” shows you that you can line, I’ve never quit.” “I’ve found out over the keep going and you can ac- She said she has a pic- years that as long as you complish anything. You ture of herself from the stretch and take care of just keep putting one foot Chicago Marathon, hold- OAB IS your muscles and eat in front of the other. ing her medal, crying be- enough protein, you’re “Running relates to life cause she was in so much EXTREMELY good,” she said. quite a bit, more than peo- pain. COMMON “You learn a lot about ple realize,” she said. “Be- “But I didn’t quit,” she yourself when you’re run- cause you will feel like said. ning,” she said. “I learned giving up; it happens every Contact Chronicle re- in that I’m a lot stronger than race. But I have never porter Nancy Kennedy at 1 6 Raj Ayyathurai MD I ever thought. Every time quit. Even if I have to drag 352-564-2927 or nkennedy 1,2 Advanced Urology Adults Institute you cross a finish line it myself across the finish @chronicleonline.com. has OAB ♦ Explore conditions, causes, and symptoms. ♦ Understand all your treatment options. MOVING? It’s more common ♦ Learn which therapies Medicare and private insurers cover. n The Chronicle has end 72 HOUR than vision rolls of newsprint problems and Tuesday,Tuesday, June 22,22, 2021 2021 available for a $5 3,4 7:007:00PM PM - 8:00PM8:00 PM donation to the BLIND FACTORY diabetes. CITRUS MEMORIALYMCA HEALTH SUNCOAST FOUNDATION YMCA Newspapers In But it’s not a normal 41274127 W. 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Special to the Chronicle From left are: Robin Fisher, Darlene Welch, Pam Dionne and Loretta Ann McDermid. LIFT program
marks 21 years Special to the Chronicle Family, fellow volunteers and Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast administrative staff join together to celebrate Special to the Chronicle Karen Tzortzinis, center, holding plaque, for providing wall murals at the Wings Grief Center. Widows and widowers gathered at the Wings Grief Center Homosassa on June 15 for their Living Information for Today Volunteer honored for (LIFT) social support network. Aside from their regular monthly luncheon, this was a celebration of the group’s 21st anniversary. the ‘art’ of volunteering With the help of sponsors, Special to the Chronicle LIFT helps members find purpose and understand- In a surprise dedica- ing after the loss of a tion on June 14, family, spouse. fellow volunteers and ad- As part of the proceed- Greta Logothetis is a founding member and a ministrative staff gath- ings, LIFT president, Lo- ered in the Wings Grief retta Ann McDermid; participant of LIFT for 21 years. Center at Friends of Cit- president elect, Pam Di- rus and the Nature Coast onne; and secretary, Dar- in Homosassa to honor lene Welch, retained their members meet for various volunteer Karen posts for 2021-22. Past activities. Most recently, Tzortzinis. president, Robin Fisher, they went to a live perfor- A retired teacher, was named treasurer. mance of “Mamma Mia!” world traveler, linguist Special recognition was To join LIFT or learn and artist, Tzortzinis cre- given to first time attend- about grief support, call ated, painted and do- ees, members celebrating 352-249-1470. There are no nated two murals to June birthdays and Greta membership dues, but adorn the walls of the li- Logothetis, an original members pay for personal brary and the children’s member of LIFT. expenses such as meals, group room at the Wings In addition to their event tickets, travel and Grief Center. monthly luncheons, accommodations. In addition to present- ing Tzortzinis with a plaque, program director ABOVE: One of the murals Worth NOTING Susan Quenelle revealed created by Karen Tzortzinis that wall plaques will be in the children’s group room Community served for a nominal fee. installed in both rooms at the Friends of Citrus and Charette to host To purchase tickets, donate crediting Tzortzinis as the Nature Coast Wings a basket or for information, the donor of the murals. Grief Center. kick-off Monday call Mary Cook at Tzortzinis also volun- The Crystal River Commu- 352-476-5663. teers at “Café Break!” LEFT: One of the murals nity Charrette will have their Join the gatherings, participates created by Karen Tzortzinis kick-off and hands-on design with the L.I.F.T. group in the library at the Friends at 6 p.m. Monday, June 21, at Independence Day and serves as a leader at of Citrus and the Nature the Crystal River High School ride on July 2 Camp Good Hope and Coast Wings Grief Center. cafeteria, 3195 Crystal River Teen Encounter. She also Wall plaques will be The American Legion Rid- tutors children who are High Drive. installed in both rooms ers Chapter 237 will conduct grieving the loss of a crediting Tzortzinis as the Attend the next a ride to Bushnell National loved one. donor of the murals. Cemetery in honor of Inde- To learn more about Movie in the Park pendence Day. grief support programs Citrus County Parks and Riders will meet at offered by Friends of Cit- To Place Your Recreation will have their next 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, at the rus and the Nature Coast, free Movie in the Park at post, 6726 N. Lecanto High- call 352-249-1470 or visit “In Memory” ad, 9 p.m. Friday, June 25, at the way in Beverly Hills. Kick- friendsofcitrus.org or Contact Lori Driver Holden Community Park, stands up at 10 a.m. Friends of Citrus on Facebook. 564-2931 or email: 4229 S. Rainbow Drive in At the cemetery, riders will [email protected] Inverness. place 5,000 U.S. flags on the The movie shown will be graves of the fallen to honor •Wood Closing time for placing
“Onward.” Teenage elf broth- them and their families. All ve- FREE • Laminate CC-000Z Z F4 ad is 4 business days ers Ian and Barley embark on hicles are welcome to partici- FREE URN •Tile prior to run date. INTERMENT There are advanced a magical quest to spend one pate. This will be a police AT VA • Carpet CEMETERY IN deadlines for holidays. more day with their late father. escorted event. BUSHNELL •Vinyl Attendees should bring For information, call John CREMATION Visit Our New Website For Veterans, Hospice, Government Employees - For Great Specials • Area Rugs chairs and blankets. You may Roby, director, at Federal, State, and Local, Their Spouses and Immediate Family Members, Covid-19 Virus bring your own snacks and 352-536-7480. Victims & Their Families www.cashcarpetandtile.com beverages. Food will also be We are an indigent care provider at NO COST to the family. North Oak to host 958 N. Suncoast Blvd. available for purchase by Jea- Crystal River, FL 34429 776 N. Enterprise Pt., Lecanto [email protected] 000ZIB7 netta’s Frosty Freeze. Gospel Night CC-0010AN4 746-7830 For information, call North Oak Church will host 352-795-0020 Visit our Showroom Next to Stokes Flea Market on Hwy. 44 352-527-7540. a Gospel Night at 6:30 p.m. Young Marines to Saturday, July 17, 9324 N. Elkcam Blvd. in Citrus have fundraiser Springs. The Nature Coast Young The community is invited to Marines will have a “Tricky enjoy the North Oak Gospel Tray” fundraiser at 10 a.m. Choir, Luther Willis and Vir- Saturday, June 26, at the ginia Gilbert, Vic McDonald & Beverly Hills Community and other musicians as they (A Partnership) Church Fellowship Hall, 82 bring a variety of selections Civic Circle. along with the singing. The fundraiser will have a For information, call 352- Location: St. John Paul II Catholic School raffle and auction. Prizes begin 489-1688 or visit northoakbc. at 11:30 a.m. and winners must org. Lecanto, Florida be present. Lunch will be — From staff reports Saturday, June 26 SO YOU KNOW Funeral Home With Crematory 10:00 am to 1:00 pm No local obituaries SUSAN BASS were submitted for Gathering: Cattlemen’s Bldg. publication today. Sunday (7/11) 1:00 P.M. ARTHUR “JAKE” JAKEWAY, JR. The Event “Challenges” Obituaries are at www. Private Arrangements STACEY ARNOLD chronicleonline.com. Service: Saturday 3:00 P.M. Intellectual Physical Email obits@chronicle GILBERT JOHNSON Service: Friday (6/25) 11:00 A.M. Geography Horseshoes online.com or call CHARLOTTE GIORDANO 352-563-5660 for Private Arrangements Math with Money PATRICIA MARCURI Disc Golf more information Service: Tuesday (6/22) 10:30 A.M. about submissions. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Spelling Fill Water Bucket 726-8323 CC-000Z Z P9 Family & Friends Reaching for Abilities (FFRA) and the St. Thomas Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring a unique, in-teractive and challenging intramural competition for developmentally disabled adults in Citrus Brown Funeral Home & Crematory and surrounding Counties. Get your “child” involved? Be on a Team! No need to handle each challenge as other Team members will participate. Learn new skills during coaching sessions and have an opportunity Lecanto, Florida to win cash rewards.
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would have provided For the RECORD $141.7 million to afford- HOUSING able housing, sea-level Citrus County I John Richard Stolec, 4 Continued from Page A1 rise and sewage Sheriff’s Office 1 I Eric James Blanton 4 treatment. 00 C 1 The proposed constitutional amend- But after an outcry Arrests 1 000 - ment would dedicate 25% of revenues about a need for afford- from June 18 1 000 - from a documentary-stamp tax to af- able housing, the Sen- I Eleazar Richard Van - 000 fordable-housing programs. Chris ate approved an I Nort Alexander Devin Hoyt “Funds may be expended only to Sprowls amendment to provide I Joshua Paul Oglesbee, C 1 1 address affordable housing access and $200 million for afford- 1 000 41 C availability, including funding of able housing, $111.7 I Lourdes Ortiz 0 1 - I Frederick M. Vargason programs addressing new construction, million for sea-level 1 down payment and closing cost rise and $111.7 million for sewage - - 1 - assistance, rehabilitation and financing treatment. for affordable housing development,” Simpson said Friday more money I Travis James Damron a ballot summary of the proposal would go toward the septic-to-sewer Arrests C - from June 17 says. campaign to clean up local waterways 1 1 000 Realtors and other housing advocates and springs. I Kaylan Rose Austin I Brett Bear Bigel have been frustrated for years by legis- Sea-level rise, he said, also represents I Ciara Lucas King 1 lative moves to divert money from an a danger to folks who live along the 1 1 - affordable-housing trust fund to three coast. 1 key areas of infrastructure — affordable Lambert realizes the campaign will housing, wastewater and mitigating sea- not be easy. level rise. “Make no mistake, getting a constitu- Redfin.com’s analysis In a survey of 600 users Simpson and Florida House of Repre- tional amendment on the ballot and estimates migration pat- who moved from one state sentatives Speaker Chris Sprowls in passed by voters is a heavy lift that will SEARCH terns in 48 states between to another over the last March announced a funding change im- take considerable resources, time, and Continued from Page A1 2013-20 through a matrix year, Redfin.com said 21% pacting the state’s affordable housing the involvement of our entire member- of metrics that gauge sales citied lower taxes as a fac- trust funds, commonly called the Sad- ship,” she said. “But we have the re- newcomers, according to tax, income tax and prop- tor in making their move owski Trust Funds. sources, we have the passion, and when an April analysis by Red- erty tax rates in 2020. eclipsing only proximity to Sprowls and Simpson proposed that we are successful, the result of our com- fin.com. They are Miami The 15 states with the family, affordability and two-thirds of the Sadowski money go to bined hard work will be (6), Tampa (8), Cape Coral lowest taxes an average of desire for upgrade as efforts to address effects of sea-level immeasurable.” (9) and Orlando (10). four newcomers for one higher considerations. rise and to upgrade sewage treatment. The News Service of Florida contrib- But May’s LinkedIn departed former resident “Tax rates are one factor Under the initial Senate plan, that uted to this report Workforce Report lists during the eight-year span. for homebuyers deciding Jacksonville, along with The 15 states with the whether to move and the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale highest taxes saw an of 2.5 which state they ulti- metroplex and Tampa Bay, residents department for mately land in, but just in the nation’s top 10 cities every arriving newcomer. how important they are is for “in-migration” of Nevada, with the na- different for everyone,” LinkedIn professionals tion’s the sixth-lowest tax Redfin lead economist between November 2020 rate, gained more resi- Taylor Marr said in the and April 2021 compared dents than any other state analysis. to November 2019 and during the span with a 9:1 The irony, Marr said, is April 2020. in-migration ratio. Flori- high tax states such as U.S. Census Bureau fig- da’s 7:1 ration was the na- New York and Illinois may ures released on April 26 tion’s second-highest. try to make up for the loss show Florida gained more New York, with the na- of homeowners fleeing to than 2.7 million residents tion’s sixth-highest tax lower tax states by … rais- since 2010, boosting its pop- rate, lost more residents ing taxes. ulation to 21,538,187 million than any other state during “States losing residents, as of April 1, 2020, up nearly the analysis; for every one like New York and Illinois, 14.6% from 18,801,310 a de- person who moved into may need to increase taxes cade earlier. the state, eight left. Cali- to make up for the people But the Redfin.com fornia, which has the high- moving away, which could analysis, LinkedIn survey est tax rate, suffered a 1:3 result in even more people and a recently published “out-migration” loss. leaving,” Marr wrote. 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