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NEWS BRIEFS Early voting in the COVID-19 era Citrus COVID-19 officials will get a good idea I Elections office sets wearing masks and be taking Begins today starting Friday, Aug. 7, when guidelines for early voting. other precautions to avoid the daily update early voting See Page A5 potential spread of COVID-19, brings voters voters are encouraged to wear Fifty-six new positive at four county and poll workers masks — but not required to. cases were reported in Citrus will think it’s not enough and together for the “We’ve instructed poll work- County since the latest some people will think it’s too first time since ers, nobody is denied the right to FDOH update. Four new much.” locations the coronavirus vote because they don’t wear a hospitalizations were re- Early voting runs from 10 a.m. hit. mask,” she said. “I don’t want to ported; two new deaths were MIKE WRIGHT to 6 p.m. daily through Saturday, “This is going get into any sort of altercation. reported. Staff writer Aug. 15, at: Central Ridge Li- Susan Gill to be our first People are passionate about it To date in the county, brary in Beverly Hills, Inverness Supervisor of Elections Susan entry into con- one way or another.” 1,426 people have tested City Hall, Homosassa Public Li- Gill isn’t sure what Election Day ducting an election in the middle The elections office will have positive (including three brary and the supervisor of elec- voting will look like in a COVID- of a pandemic,” Gill said. “We’re tions office in the West Citrus masks on hand should voters non-residents), 137 have 19 universe. going to have to see how every- Center at Meadowcrest. want to wear one. “We can’t make been hospitalized and But she and other elections thing goes. I know full well some While poll workers will be See VOTING/Page A5 36 have died. Cattle Dog to reopen CR location Friday James Cook, owner of Contact tracing demands met Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters, said his downtown Crystal River location, closed since Thursday, July 30 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, will reopen Fri- day, Aug. 7. All his remaining other em- ployees tested negative, the location has been thoroughly sanitized and Cook said there is no further concern. The Crystal River location is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 638 North Citrus Ave. Garage sale proceeds benefit local veterans The Citrus County Veter- ans Coalition (CCVC) will host a garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at their new building, located at 1081 N. Paul Drive, in Inverness. Rain or shine. All marked items are 50% off, for this sale, only. Donations of food, toiletries or paper goods, will be gratefully accepted. All proceeds will be used to purchase food and other essentials for registered vet- eran clients. If you are a vet- eran, or know a veteran who can use assistance during these difficult times, please MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle have them register at the A staff member with the Citrus County Department of Health administers a COVID-19 test to a patient Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, outside CCVC facility. Just bring a of the Citrus Springs Community Center. Some areas of the country are experiencing a backlog in COVID-19 contact tracing results due DD214, or other proof of to communication glitches, lack of staffing and other issues. Not so at the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, according to Honorable Discharge, or visit DOH Administrator Ernesto “Tito” Rubio. any Tuesday, or the first or third Thursday of the month according to DOH Administra- from 9 a.m to noon. Citrus County tor Ernesto “Tito” Rubio. For more information, call The Chronicle talked with COVID app tracking? 352-400-8952 or visit veterans- Rubio and department spokes- coalition.com. DOH keeping woman Audrey Stasko about how they are handling tracing Beverly Hills and virus testing. Not in Citrus County up with testing What is ‘contact tracing?’ Advisory Council Contact tracing is used by MICHAEL D. BATES racking apps and contact trac- seeks applicants health departments to prevent Staff writer ing have been prominent in The Citrus County Board the spread of infectious disease, T the news lately. In April, according to the Centers for Dis- of County Commissioners is Some areas of the country are Apple and Google partnered to de- ease Control and Prevention experiencing a backlog in sign a COVID-19 app-building inter- seeking applications for the (CDC). It involves identifying COVID-19 contact tracing re- face. However, there is Beverly Hills Advisory Coun- people who have a disease (or a sults due to communication misinformation out there regarding cil. This Advisory Council is case) and people they came in glitches, lack of staffing and this coalition. seeking one qualified regular contact with (contacts) and other issues. The misinformation is that it’s be- member whose term will ex- working with them to interrupt It’s resulting in longer- lieved the Apple-Google creation is pire on Jan. 31, 2022. disease spread. than-normal delays in getting an actual app. It is not. Apple and Mari-Elain Ebitz Eligible applicants must re- This includes asking people results back to those who have Google aren’t making the contact with COVID-19 to isolate and ALL THINGS side full time and own prop- tested for the virus. tracking apps. Public health erty within the boundaries of their contacts to quarantine at TECH Not so at the Florida Depart- See APP/Page A6 the Beverly Hills Municipal ment of Health in Citrus County, Service Benefit Unit as ap- See TRACING/Page A6 proved by the Board of County Commissioners. The Beverly Hills Advisory Council meets the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Beverly Hills National Purple Heart Day is Aug. 7 Civic Center, at One Civic Circle in Beverly Hills. The GWEN BITTNER Order of the Purple Heart Aaron medal evolved to bear the bust purpose of this board is to Staff writer A. Weaver Chapter 776. “Many of George Washington and his provide street lighting and Purple Heart veterans didn’t get coat of arms. landscaping services for the A day to honor the nation’s the recognition that they truly In Citrus County, veterans most distinguished veterans, deserve. Veterans as a whole groups and members of the pub- Beverly Hills area. National Purple Heart Day is sacrifice a lot to protect the lic annually gather in ceremony Applications are due by celebrated today, Aug. 7, 2020. country and the freedoms that to reflect and honor Purple Aug. 31, 2020, and can be Annually observed to remem- we have; it’s important that you Heart veterans. accessed at: https://www. ber the brave men and women recognize these men and women “In past years, we’ve had pro- citrusbocc.com/ who were either wounded in that have sacrificed so much to grams that have gone on like the commissioners/advboards/ conflict or paid the ultimate sac- give you the freedoms that you Purple Heart Breakfast by the advisory-board-application. rifice with their lives, Ameri- have.” Homosassa Elks where we have pdf cans are encouraged to take a Purple Heart Day commemo- a great turnout of people to sup- Completed applications moment to pause and give rates the creation of the Purple port Purple Heart veterans,” should be sent to Citrus thanks to selfless veterans. Heart, the oldest American mili- Allen said. “This year is going to Special to the Chronicle County Administration, “It’s an important time to tary decoration for merit. Gen. be a little different because of Dick ‘Bud’ Allen, Vietnam War 3600 W. Sovereign Path Suite honor those veterans who gave George Washington created the the coronavirus. There’s no Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, 267, Lecanto, FL 34461. up so much to defend the coun- Badge of Merit in 1782, and as breakfast this year; that’s been represented Florida in the inaugural try,” said Dick “Bud” Allen, time passed and the Order of the Purple Heart Patriot Mission in New — From staff reports sergeant-at-arms for the Military Purple Heart was created, the See PURPLE/Page A5 York in 2019.

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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Man accused of false report

Help available FRED HIERS unravel when the initial riding mower. She also making arrangements to truck had been stolen. The from CUB Staff writer investigating deputy spoke showed the deputy re- pick them up. arresting deputy arrested to someone saying ceipts for some of On Wednesday, Aug. 5, and handcuffed Lennon, The Citrus United Basket Filing a false police re- she had bought the items and a 2020, the arresting deputy showing him on the form he (CUB) food pantry remains port did not end well for a the items reported copy of a bank met with Lennon at his completed that it included a open during the COVID-19 Crystal River man who as stolen, accord- withdrawal slip home. The arresting deputy section that said if any of pandemic. CUB is a non- told Citrus County Sher- ing to arrest for $1,850 to pay asked Lennon if he had the information was false, profit organization. Food iff ’s deputies someone documents. for some of the completed his auto theft af- he could be prosecuted. pantry hours are Monday stole a myriad of his con- Chealsi Blouse, purchases, ac- fidavit. According to arrest The arresting deputy took through Friday from 9 a.m. struction and lawn tools, of 2021 Northwest cording to arrest documents, Lennon replied Lennon to the Citrus County his truck and recreational 13th Ave. Crystal documents. that he had not. The arrest- jail. He was charged with to 2:30 pm. Chanler water craft, according to River, told depu- According to ar- ing deputy told Lennon that filing a false police report or Thanks to a grant from Lennon the Citrus County Commu- investigating deputies and ties that she and rest documents, if the truck had been stolen giving false information to nity Charitable Foundation, arrest documents. her boyfriend bought all of Blouse also showed the he needed to complete the law enforcement. His bond CUB is able to enhance the The claim by Chanler the items that Lennon deputy several phone text form. was set at $1,000. quality and quantity of the Bishop Lennon, 21, of listed as stolen, according messages between her, her According to arrest docu- Contact Chronicle re- 6937 W. William Larder to arrest documents, in- meat and dairy products boyfriend and Lennon dis- ments, Lennon completed porter Fred Hiers at fred. Lane, that his belongings cluding his F-250 pickup, cussing the items he later the form and then raised his [email protected] they provide. CUB also had been stolen began to jet ski and trailer, and reported stolen and right hand and swore the or 352-397-5914. helps with utility bills. For information, call 352- 344-2242. CUB is located at 1201 Parkside Ave., In- verness. Donations can be Trees removed at government center mailed to P.O. Box 2094, In- verness, FL 34451. Help is available to all Cit- rus County citizens in need. Free back to school haircuts Kids ages 5 to 11 can get a free haircut from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Upper Cutz Hair Studio, 3883 N. Lecanto Hwy, Bev- erly Hills (next to Los Ma- gueyes Mexican Restaurant). No appointment needed. Hot dogs available outside, also auction for backpacks and school supplies. “We want to give free hair- cuts to help out families who are struggling in this crazy time as a way to give back to our community,” said Carly Taft, Upper Cutz hair stylist. Call 352-249-3196. Coastal cleanup MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle Work to remove large trees near the county’s West Citrus Center on North Meadowcrest Boulevard continues Thursday morning, Aug. 6, set for Sept. 19 2020. These trees were removed after evaluation from the county contracted arborist determined that they were in deteriorated condition, Keep Citrus County Beau- according to Bob Glancy, grounds maintenance manager for Citrus County. In the past, branches have fallen onto vehicles and nearly missed tiful and Save Our Waters county workers and citizens. “We have also had issues with leaves and other debris fallen in public walkways causing safety issues for Week Committee, in partner- citizens/workers using this facility,” Glancy said. The county will eventually landscape the area. ship with the Citrus County Aquatics Service Division, in- vites you to participate in the county’s 31st annual Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Clean-Up scheduled from sunrise to Inverness woman Elect 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Groups of two or more are invited to join other volun- teers across the county in re- faces drug charges Scott moving debris from shorelines, waterways and FRED HIERS say he worked with a the beaches of lakes, rivers Staff writer masked man to steal tools and oceans. Friends, fami- from the Inverness Lowes. lies, neighbors, businesses, An Inverness woman Citrus County Sheriff ’s organizations and club mem- again faces multiple drug office deputies arrested charges after Citrus Jeffrey Eli Segars Sr., 57, bers, all are needed to work County Sheriff ’s Office on July 31, 2020, at his together to help clean up our deputies arrested her on a home at 2305 W. Main St. county’s waterways. Sumter County warrant. and charged him with fel- The event is conducted Deputies arrested Debo- ony retail theft over $750. each year in partnership with rah Halligan Naugher, 66, The arrest stems from a dams For Citrus County Citrus County Government, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, June 22, 2020, theft where A Southwest Florida Water 2020, on two men walked into the Management District, Florida several Lowes in Inverness and Department of Environmen- warrants selected a cart. One of the Supervisor of Elections tal Protection, Citrus County stemming two men was wearing a My name is Scott Adams. My wife, Pam, Chronicle and the College of from four mask, ac- and I are lifelong residents of Citrus Central Florida to promote charges of cording to County. We have been married for 23 public awareness to save selling or the arrest years and two children. As a child, I was Citrus County’s rivers, lakes, intending report. raised in rural Citrus County and it taught to sell or The two estuaries and springs. Deborah me many valuable lessons. As an adult, I manufac- men put became one of Citrus County’s largest Contact Lace Blue- ture con- Naugher three ranchers providing conservation programs McLean at laceblue@gmail. trolled substances, two items in for animals and have built numerous com. charges of maintaining a the cart: a Jeffrey — From staff reports home or vehicle for pur- Craftsman successful businesses providing jobs in Segars Sr. poses of selling controlled tool set, a our area. I have also served as a County substances, and two Bosch rotary hammer, and Commissioner. I understand the Corrections charges of unlawful use of a DeWalt rotary hammer, importance of assuring that our I Due to a photogra- a two-way communication all totaling $867, according government works correctly, and it all pher’s error, a photo that device, according to arrest to the arrest report. starts within our Elections office. appeared on Page A6 of documents. They pushed the cart to Therefore, I have decided to run for Thursday’s edition misiden- The arresting deputy the lumber department Supervisor of Elections in Citrus County. tified probationary firefighter first made contact with the and while Segars dis- Alan Blake. 66-year-old Naugher near tracted the clerk, the ACCURACY Through my 30+ years of successful business ownership, I have I Due to an error, the the corner of South Wind- masked man pushed the learned that the development and implementation of policies are essential to editorial “Improvements ham Road and East Boy cart by the cashier and assuring accuracy. Bringing this accuracy to the Supervisor of Elections office Slow and Steady at Three Scout Trail in Inverness. outside the store. It was will return a sense of integrity to the voting system that we seem to have let fade. The deputy confirmed her clear the two men were Sisters,” on Page A10 of the ACCOUNTABILITY I have successfully worked under the jurisdiction of the identity using her Florida working together in the United States Treasury Dept., Federal Bureau of Investigations and Dept. of Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 edi- driver’s license and con- theft, the arresting deputy tion contained an error. The Justice in implementing fraud and security policies of companies prior to selling firmed the arrest warrants said in the arrest report. them on the stock market. These types of security standards are essential when Southwest Florida Water by contacting Sumter A witness claiming to dealing with our election system. Management District con- county. have known Segars for ACTION My experience in this area will aid the office in creating a fresh, new structions phases will begin I An Inverness man fac- years identified Segars for sense of accountability. I do not just talk about doing things, I make them in 2023. ing charges of felony retail deputies as the man not happen. I believe in our community. My family and I volunteer hours in many The Chronicle regrets the theft after Citrus County wearing the ask, according organizations and are involved financially. We take part in the Cattleman’s errors. Sheriff ’s Office deputies to the arrest report. Association, The Little League, The Boy’s & Girls Club, Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, Junior Achievement, We Care Food Pantry, Citrus County Education Foundation, STATE Past Board Member of Cares Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic, American Cancer Around the Society, Key Center, Shriners, Citrus County Seniors Sports Association, Police: Man spit at boy who child to take it off. He then grabbed the boy’s Alexander Park in Hernando, FL, area churches, veterans’ activities, National hand tightly and put his face next to the Rifle Association and I am an Elks member. I have supported bringing new refused to remove his mask activities into the county by sponsoring events and programs that enrich our child’s, telling the boy he now had the corona- lifestyle. This commitment to our community will be carried over to the TREASURE ISLAND — A Florida man was virus, according to police reports. Supervisor of Elections office to assure that our votes will be counted. arrested after confronting a child wearing a “Victim stated that (Copenhaver) was in mask at a restaurant and spitting in his face such close proximity that spit particles from when the boy refused to take it off, police said. (Copenhaver’s) mouth landed in his face,” an Jason Copenhaver approached the child’s officer wrote in the police report. Accuracy Accountability Action table Sunday and asked the boy if he was Restaurant workers said Copenhaver ap- Political advertisement paid for and approved by Scott Adams, Republican, wearing a mask. peared drunk and wasn’t wearing shoes. 000YRXQ for Citrus County Supervisor of Elections. Police said the 47-year-old then told the — From wire reports A4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday — What you contribute this ENTERTAINMENT Today is Friday, Aug. 7, the 220th year will turn heads and encourage oth- day of 2020. There are 146 days ers to follow suit. Don’t let the changes left in the year. others decide to make cause distrac- tion. Personal gain, enlightenment and Former President Today’s Highlight: respect are heading your way. Bush pays tribute to On August 7, 1964, Congress Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — The atten- immigrants in book passed the Gulf of Tonkin resolu- tion you attract will invite criticism as tion, giving President Lyndon B. well as praise. Be prepared to stand up — A new book by Johnson broad powers in dealing for your beliefs and to follow through former President George W. with reported North Vietnamese at- with your promises. Bush will highlight an issue tacks on U.S. forces. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — The which now sets him apart from On this date: threat of emotional interference is ap- many of his fellow Republicans In 1782, Gen. George Washing- parent. A mistake will hinder reaching — immigration. ton created the Order of the Purple your full potential. Clear your mind. Crown announced Thursday Heart, a decoration to recognize Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Know what that Bush’s “Out Of Many, One: merit in enlisted men and noncom- you want and what you are willing to Portraits of America’s Immigrants” missioned officers. give up. Don’t try to change others or a will be published March 2. The In 1789, the U.S. Department of plan that’s already in motion. Change your attitude and do what’s best. book includes 43 portraits by the War was established by Congress. 43rd president, four-color paint- Associated Press In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — The This combination photo shows the cover image for “Out of ings of immigrants he has come was nominated for president by the changes someone wants you to make Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants” by George W. will be for his or her benefit, not yours. to know over the years, along Bush, left, and a photo of former President George W. Bush. Progressive Party (also known as Rethink your strategy, and consider with biographical essays he wrote Crown announced Thursday that the book will be published the Bull Moose Party) in Chicago. what makes you happy. about each of them. March 2. It includes 43 portraits by the 43rd president, four- New Jersey Gov. Woodrow Wilson Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Bush, who served as presi- color paintings of immigrants he has come to know over the accepted the Democratic presiden- Know when to say no, and you’ll have dent from 2001-2009, has often years, along with biographical essays he wrote about each of tial nomination at his summer home more time to follow your dream. You praised the contributions of im- them. in Sea Girt. can wheel and deal, finalize an agree- migrants, a notable contrast to In 2017, medical examiners said ment or do anything else you fancy. President Donald Trump’s rheto- the remains of a man who’d been Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An ric and policies. As president, “Both ‘Out of Many, One” and Ren, Stimpy to make killed at the World Trade Center on emotional situation will put you in a Bush supported a bipartisan im- the exhibition of the same name 9/11 had been identified, nearly precarious position with someone you migration reform bill that nar- will include bold, principle-based TV comeback in new 16 years after the attacks. deal with daily. Concentrate on getting rowly failed to pass in 2007, with solutions that comprehensively Jerry Rice, Em- concrete results. Reuse and recycle. Comedy Central show Ten years ago: opposition coming from both lib- address the current debate on mitt Smith, John Randle, Dick LeB- Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Plan — The bra- something special, celebrate with erals and conservatives. immigration,” according to Crown. zen humor of “The Ren & Stimpy eau, Rickey Jackson, Russ Grimm someone you love or pamper yourself. “While I recognize that immi- “At the heart of the recommenda- Show” will be revisited in a new and Floyd Little were inducted into Don’t let anyone coerce you. gration can be an emotional tions is the belief that every year Comedy Central version of the the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Some- issue, I reject the premise that it that passes without reforming the animated series. Five years ago: Colorado the- one’s response to your work or attitude is a partisan issue. It is perhaps nation’s broken system means The original program that was a ater shooter James Holmes was will make you consider heading in a the most American of issues, and missed opportunities to ensure hit for Nickelodeon will be reimag- spared the death penalty in favor of different direction. Wait until you have it should be one that unites us,” the future prosperity, vitality, and ined in partnership with Nickel- life in prison after a jury in Centen- all the facts. Bush writes in the new book’s in- security of our country.” odeon Animation Studio, Comedy nial failed to agree on whether he Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don’t troduction, noting that he did not Bush has become a dedicated Central said Wednesday. should be executed for his murder- take a risk when dealing with affairs of want it to come out during the portrait painter and best-selling Ren, a psychologically chal- ous attack on a packed movie pre- the heart. Stick to your plan, regardless election season. Bush has not author since leaving the White miere that left 12 people dead. of what others do or say. lenged Chihuahua, and Stimpy, endorsed Trump or his presump- House. His memoir “Decision less intelligent than your average One year ago: President Donald Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Stop tive Democratic opponent, former Points” has sold more than Trump and his wife visited the Day- second-guessing and trust your intu- cat, were created by John Kric- Vice President Joe Biden. 3 million copies, and his other falusi and debuted on Nickel- ton, Ohio hospital where many of ition to guide you in the right direction. “My hope is that this book will books include “41,” about his fa- the victims of a weekend shooting Positive thoughts will help you deter odon in 1991. On Comedy those trying to lead you astray. help focus our collective atten- ther, former President George Central, the show will join other attack had been treated; they then tion on the positive impacts that ; and a collection of flew to El Paso, where a shooting at Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Stay fo- H.W. Bush adult-animation series including cused on what you are trying to immigrants are making on our paintings of military veterans, “South Park” and a revamped a Walmart had killed 22 people. achieve. Discipline and hard work will country.” “Portraits of Courage.” version of “Beavis and Butt- Today’s Birthdays: Singer B.J. pay off. The book will serve as a com- He will donate a portion of his Head,” the channel said. Thomas is 78. Singer Lana Cantrell Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Push panion to an upcoming exhibi- “Out Of Many, One” proceeds to A debut date was not is 77. Actor David Duchovny is 60. your ideas and plans through. Be inno- tion at the George W. Bush organizations that help immi- announced. Actor Charlize Theron is 45. NHL vative and persistent. Presidential Center in Dallas. grants resettle. — From wire reports center Sidney Crosby is 33.

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