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Citrus County COVID-19 Update Voters Will Have Chance Nov Project1:Layout 1 6/10/2014 1:13 PM Page 1 MLB: Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver dead at 75/A5 THURSDAY TODAY CITRUSCOUNTY & next morning HIGH 91 Partly sunny and LOW humid, scattered storms. 73 PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 125 ISSUE 331 NEWS BRIEFS Six amendments on ballot Citrus County COVID-19 update Voters will have chance Nov. 3 to weigh in on changes to state constitution Twenty-one new positive Chronicle cases were reported in Citrus County since the latest FDOH Voters will be asked to update. No new hospitalizations approve or reject six were reported; one new death state constitutional considered. Additionally, Citizen Voters. changes to the voter reg- $10 per hour effective was reported. amendments during the the four citizen initia- Ballot summary: This istration process in Flor- Sept. 30, 2021. Each To date in the county, Nov. 3 general election. tives are subject to a fi- amendment provides ida, it will have no impact Sept. 30 thereafter, mini- 2,145 people have tested posi- Four of the amend- nancial impact review. that only United States on state or local govern- mum wage shall increase tive (including seven non- ments, numbers 1-4, are A proposed amend- Citizens who are at least ment costs or revenues. by $1 per hour until the citizen initiatives and ment requires at least 18 years of age, a perma- Further, it will have no minimum wage reaches residents), 215 have been hospi- two, numbers 5 and 6, 60% approval from voters nent resident of Florida, effect on the state’s $15 per hour on Sept. 30, talized and 60 have died. were referred by the to pass. and registered to vote, as economy. 2026. From that point for- TRIM notices mailed Florida Legislature. This The six proposed provided by law, shall be AMENDMENT 2: Rais- ward, future minimum year, a citizen initiative amendments this year qualified to vote in a ing Florida’s minimum wage increases shall re- to homeowners required a total of are: Florida election. wage ballot. vert to being adjusted an- The 2020 Truth in Millage 766,200 signatures col- AMENDMENT 1: Citi- Financial impact state- Sponsor name: Florida nually for inflation (TRIM) notices were mailed Fri- lected from at least 14 of zenship requirement to ment: Because the pro- For A Fair Wage Sponsor. starting Sept. 30, 2027. day, Aug. 14. The TRIM notices the 27 congressional dis- vote in Florida elections. posed amendment is not Ballot summary: contain proposed taxes, values, tricts on a petition to be Sponsor name: Florida expected to result in any Raises minimum wage to See ELECTION/Page A7 and non-ad valorem fees and are available for review online at www.citruspa.org. Call 352-341-6600 with questions. Due to issues concerning COVID-19, the office is taking Boating: Safety is paramount in-person meetings by appoint- ment only from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact the number above for an appointment. If you have value questions contact a trained staff appraiser at the phone number located on Page 1 of the TRIM notice in the Property Appraiser Value Infor- mation section. Anyone with a difference of opinion that cannot be resolved within the 25-day period may fur- ther preserve their right of a for- mal appeal by filing a petition to the Value Adjustment Board on or before Sept. 8, 2020. Chassahowitzka cleanup registration Volunteers are needed for a cleanup of the Chassahowitzka River that will take place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Chassahowitzka Camp- ground boat ramp, 8600 W. Miss Maggie Drive, Homosassa. For information or to register, call or text 352-897-0479 or email info@ FriendsofChassahowitzka.org. Abuse shelter seeks donations The Citrus County Abuse Shel- ter Association (CASA) is in need of eggs, snack items, sugar, MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle cheese (shredded and sliced), Labor Day weekend is known as the unofficial end to summer and many flock to the water to enjoy a day on the boat. A safe day on the water requires boaters to operate with knowledge of rules and regulations established by local, state and federal authorities. powdered drink mixes, juice and sports drinks, cake icing, canned spinach, pickles, PediaSure for Labor Day weekend brings many to the water; officials urge vigilance children, Ensure for adults, other meal replacement beverages, MATTHEW BECK 16,775 registered in Citrus bras (sizes L and up), face wash, Photo editor County alone, according to teething Orajel, sippy cups, Size the Florida Department of 6 diapers, AA batteries, Ace ban- For many living in the Motor Vehicles. Tips for safe boating dages, medical tape, gauze and United States, Labor Day With the fun and freedom yarn. marks the unofficial end to of boating comes LINDA JONES Association indicates that May The next time you’re out shop- summer with a three-day responsibility. Special to the Chronicle saw the highest new boat sales ping, pick up some extra supplies weekend and the promise While many regulations in a decade. This means that and drop them off at the CASA of cooler weather around are in place to protect boat This Labor Day weekend, many of those boaters will be Outreach office between the corner. operators and passengers, keep in mind that the number inexperienced, with little or 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday However, for most Florid- those laws alone cannot of boats on our local water- no safe boating education. ians it’s another long, hot prevent loss of property through Friday, at 1100 E. Turner ways will be higher than ever If you have not taken a safe weekend. and/or life. before. boating course, now is the Camp Road, Inverness. One way many combat According to the U.S. Alternatively, drop off dona- According to Paul Flannery, time to do so. Local USCG the searing heat is to take to Coast Guard (USCG), executive director of the Inter- Auxiliary of Crystal River has tions at Carol’s Interiors and area lakes and rivers or the human error remains the national Yacht Brokers Associ- begun offering an online vir- Floors from 8:30 a.m. to Gulf of Mexico. leading cause of boating ation, “roughly half of all tual safe boating class. Learn 4:30 p.m. Monday through Satur- Boating is a way of life for accidents. people buying boats are buy- about safe boating practices day at 6410 S. Suncoast Blvd., many who call Florida “Learn the rules, your re- ing for the first time.” from live instructors, be able Homosassa. home. In 2019, the state sponsibilities and how to Data from the National Ma- For information, email Angie registered a total of rine Manufacturers See TIPS/Page A2 Arnold at [email protected]. 961,266 vessels with See BOATING/Page A3 — From staff reports Classifieds . .B5 Crossword . .B10 INDEX Sports . A5, A6, A9 Obituaries . A2 Comics . .B4 Editorial. A8 Lottery Numbers . A9 TV Listings. .B3 Horoscope . A4 Entertainment . A4 Lottery Payouts . A9 000Z00F A2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 LOCAL/STATE CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Hackers Obituaries. Cora direction of Strickland Fu- 2020 at his home. He was Five Grandchildren. Jeremy, Emma, Jacob, and Lawson, 86 neral Home and Crema- born February 15, 1931 in Services will bell held Annabeth; and her nine hit Miami tory of Crystal River, FL. Ft. Wayne, IN and came on September 5, 2020,11 great-grandchildren. CRYSTAL RIVER Sign the guest book at here 45 years ago from a.m. at First Assembly of She is also survived by Cora Ellen Lawson, 86 of www.chronicleonline.com. LaPorte, IN. Mr. Eastman God, 4201 S. Pleasant her siblings: Virginia school Crystal River passed away Was a US Navy Veteran Grove Rd, Inverness, Fl. Grady of Hollis, NH; Rob- Tuesday September 1, and was a High School Sci- Viewing will be held on ert Morrill of Antrim, NH; 2020. Cora was born Sep- ence Teacher. He had Saturday morning from Priscilla McQuillan of An- tember 23, 1933 in taught at LaPorte High 9:30 a.m. to 11am. The fam- trim, NH; and Richard district Endwell, WV to Earby and School in Indiana and Cit- ily will assemble on Satur- Morrill of Hancock, NH; Associated Press Rosa Rose. She married Jessie rus High School in Florida. day, Morning at the home and numerous cherished Jimmy Paul Lawson in Brown Sr., 65 He was a member of St. of the Weaver’s (3480 N. relatives. She was pre- Benedict Catholic Church. Chandler Dr. Hernando, ceded in death by her par- MIAMI — Florida’s Farewell, VA on April 29, DUNNELLON largest school district is 1950. Cora and Jimmy had He was preceded in Florida) to form the cor- ents, her first husband still under siege by cy- five chil- Mr. Jessie Lee Brown death by his first wife tege at 10 a.m. Services are James Abbott, and her berattacks that began dren, Sr., a 65 resident of Dun- Coralee Hoffman and sec- under the Professional granddaughter Erica. Monday as students re- three nellon, Florida passed ond wife Delores East- Care of Carnegie Funeral Linda was a dedicated turned to school re- daughters away on August 27, 2020. man. He is survived by his Home (217 SE 4th Ave.), school teacher her entire motely due to the and two He is survived by wife, wife Sandra Eastman, Chiefland, Florida. (352) adult life, with many years coronavirus pandemic. sons. In Mary Collins-Brown; three daughters Laura 493-1857 as a Christian school Miami-Dade County 1975 Cora 3 Children, Rodriquez Wienants of Carrabelle, Sign the guest book at teacher.
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