MFL Debate Continues New NBC Comedy About a Newscaster Who Had Quit His Job Due to Parkinson’S Disease, but Returns to Work./Page B6

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INSIDE NATION & WORLD: Syria a ‘jihad land’ ing crowd Sunday to fight the uprising Defiant Assad pledges against his authoritarian rule, dismissing any chance of dialogue with “murderous criminals” that he blames for nearly two to continue fighting years of violence that has left 60,000 dead. In his first public speech in six months, Christmas Associated Press Assad laid out terms for a peace plan that Egyptian Copts keeps himself in power, ignoring interna- BEIRUT — A defiant Syrian President celebrate Christmas, tional demands to step down and pledging Bashar Assad rallied a chanting and cheer- fearing for their to continue the battle “as long as there is future./Page A12 one terrorist left” in Syria. Syrian President Bashar Assad gestures “What we started will not stop,” he said, while he speaks Sunday at the Opera ENTERTAINMENT: standing at a lectern on stage at the regal House in central Damascus, Syria. Associated Press See SYRIA/ Page A8 2012 Year in REVIEW

New sitcom Michael J. Fox stars in a MFL debate continues new NBC comedy about a newscaster who had quit his job due to Parkinson’s Disease, but returns to work./Page B6

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LOCAL EFFORTS: Give blood Find out where the LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be parked for donations during upcoming weeks./Page A6 Get food Area groups offer low-cost food options MATHEW BECK/Chronicle file and free meals each Hope Corona displays stacks of signatures to a crowd gathered at the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s minimum flows and lev- week./Page A6 els public hearing this past October in Brooksville. The signatures are from citizens opposed to reducing the flow of the Chassahowitzka River.

ONLINE POLL: Your choice? Determining minimum flows and levels for rivers a hot topic in 2012 What’s your view of A.B. SIDIBE river at 3 percent. The SWFWMD staff rec- guns in Staff writer ommendation was initially for 3 and 9 percent PUBLIC HEARING schools? respectively for the Homosassa and Chassa- The Southwest Florida Water A. All school For the uninitiated, MFLs — or minimum howitzka rivers. Management District has scheduled a staff flows and levels — is beginning to hold water. The board also instructed SWFWMD staff members public hearing to give affected persons In the past year, some county residents to develop the framework for a “water use an opportunity to present evidence and should be have been embroiled in a point-and- cautionary area” for Hernando and Citrus trained and equipped argument on the rules proposed by the counterpoint debate with officials with the counties and present it to the board in June with firearms. district to establish minimum flows for B. I’m all for every Southwest Florida Water Management Dis- 2013. Cautionary areas require more strin- the Homosassa and Chassahowitzka school having an armed trict (SWFWMD) over water flow levels at two gent water withdrawal permit rules. River Systems. law-enforcement officer of the county’s seven rivers. The “compromise” also requires MFLs be District staff will be available to respond on campus during It culminated in a compromise of sorts by reviewed every six years rather than the to questions or comments regarding the school hours. SWFWMD’s governing board. usual 10 years. proposed rules. Many locals and environmental advocates C. Arming school The water district board rejected the staff ’s personnel wouldn’t stop recommended levels of flow, reducing the are not pleased. The public hearing will be 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the district’s a determined terrorist, proposed minimum flow for the Chassahow- Brad Rimbey, who is with SOS NOW, an um- so don’t spend the brella group of disparate environmental governing board room, at 2379 Broad itzka River from an initial recommendation. St., Brooksville. money. The board voted to set the MFLs for each See MFL/ Page A4 D. Condoning gun possession by adults in schools sends the wrong message and creates a bad educa- ■ tional environment. WHAT: Citrus County Board of County To vote, visit www. Next year’s Dental clinic to chronicleonline.com. Commissioners meeting. Click on the word ■ WHEN: 1 p.m. Tuesday; “Opinion” in the menu county budget public comments and to see the poll. questions will be taken at bring low-cost smiles Results will appear 1:30 p.m. next Monday. Find last ERYN WORTHINGTON starts now ■ WHERE: Room 100, Citrus have a resolution — a free, perma- week’s online poll County Courthouse, 110 Staff writer nent dental clinic. results./Page A4 CHRIS VAN ORMER N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. The Knights of Columbus do- Staff writer Imagine waking up at 3 a.m. with nated its building at 9020 W. Atlas INDEX ■ AGENDA: Available on the a terrible throbbing toothache that Drive in Homosassa to Catholic Commissioners will discuss next county’s website, has been bothering you for months. Charities. The bishop dedicated Comics ...... B8 www.bocc.citrus.fl.us, at Crossword ...... B7 year’s budget on Tuesday, even though No relief is in sight, since you have the renovation of the building for it won’t be finalized until September. the Lecanto Government no dental insurance. offices, meeting rooms and dental Editorial...... A10 Building or in the “We have a balanced budget. We’re Your only option of temporary and medical care. 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CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Port board set to sign study deal Port Citrus not to be feasi- the start of the project and ■ WHAT: Citrus County Port Authority board meeting. First phase will cost $20,000 ble, TranSystems proposed cost $50,000. ■ WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. to suspend the study. This The completed feasibility CHRIS VAN ORMER mer Cross Florida Barge ■ WHERE: Room 100, Citrus County Courthouse, 110 phase would be completed study would be used as a Staff writer Canal site in the northwest N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. within 140 days and cost marketing tool to attract section of the county. $20,000. commercial interest in de- Executing an agreement After a legal challenge to ■ AGENDA: Available on the county’s website, The second phase would veloping Port Citrus. with TranSystems Corpora- its first selection process for www.bocc.citrus.fl.us. identify funding sources The study is expected to tion to prepare a feasibility a consultant to conduct the and make preliminary ap- be completed within one study for Port Citrus will ac- feasibility study, the board the funding will come from and port authority — plications for funding. This year. Under a 2011 state count for most of the busi- met in October to repeat the the Florida Seaport Trans- $8,000. phase would be completed law that added Citrus as ness at Tuesday’s meeting of process. It chose TranSys- portation and Economic TranSystems intends to within 120 days and cost the 18th member of the Citrus County Port Au- tems Corporation for the task Development (FSTED) approach the assignment as $30,000. FSTED Council, the port thority board. and its negotiating team has Council. The other half will a three-phased project with The third phase would authority has until July 1, It has taken nearly two met with TranSystems’ rep- be met by CLM Workforce costs budgeted at each refine market analysis to 2014, to conduct a feasibil- years for county govern- resentatives to draw up a mu- Connection — $15,000, Cit- phase. The first phase identify potential market ity study. ment to get to this stage in tually agreeable scope of rus County business license would determine if the es- opportunities and port Chronicle reporter Chris its quest to determine if a services document. fees — $15,000, Citrus tablishment of Port Citrus customers. This phase Van Ormer can be reached commercial seaport could TranSystems will charge County Economic Develop- would be economically vi- would be completed at cvanormer@chronicle be developed along the for- $100,000 for the study. Half ment Council — $12,000 able. If the first phase found within 270 to 360 days of online.com or 352-564-2916.

Around the Lazy day of fishing COUNTY Reporter Take part in TPO teleconference making The results of the 2010 U.S. Census indicated suffi- cient population growth to lasting merit Citrus County Trans- portation Planning Organiza- tion (TPO) merging with another county’s Metropolitan memories Planning Organization. “Based upon the expected JAN TUCKWOOD growth and development of the The Palm Beach Post region, the department believes the most effective regional WEST PALM BEACH — Susan transportation planning process Spencer-Wendel made a career cover- would be accomplished by ing courts and criminals, so she’s used to asking tough questions. combining the Homosassa Now that she’s the subject of na- Springs-Beverly Hills-Citrus tional media attention herself, she ap- Springs urbanized area with preciates journalists who tackle the one of the adjacent MPOs,” hard stuff head-on — like the question Ananth Prasad, secretary of the she’s been asked several times re- Florida Department of Trans- cently: “Do you think this is your last portation, said in a letter sent in Christmas?” November to the TPO. Her answer is direct: “Yes. So by The TPO’s Technical Advi- jove we’re gonna enjoy it!” sory Committee and Citizens Creating lasting memories from Advisory Committee will host “last” holidays and celebrating joy in a joint meeting by teleconfer- every moment has been Susan’s quest ence at 2 p.m. Wednesday to since summer 2011, when she learned discuss merging with Her- she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis nando County’s MPO. (ALS) — Lou Gehrig’s disease. To take part in the As the incurable disease began to teleconference, call 800-998- wither her muscles, Susan took con- 7433. trol like the resourceful reporter she is: She decided that if her time would Housing committee be limited, she would squeeze every to meet Jan. 15 bit of fun out of it. She planned bucket-list trips with The Citrus County Afford- her dearest loved ones, then wrote able Housing Advisory Com- about two of them in The Palm Beach mittee will meet at 5 p.m. Post, where she had been courts re- Tuesday, Jan. 15, in room porter for 11 years. 166 in the Lecanto Govern- Stories of her amazing trips — one to ment Building. see the Northern Lights with her best On the agenda will be friend, Nancy, and one to Budapest to Hardest Hit, SHIP, CDBG, celebrate her 20th wedding anniver- NSP 1 & 3, Section 8, Shelter sary with her husband, John — got the Plus Care, and Emergency attention of book publishers. Harper- Solutions Grant, among other Collins paid approximately $2 million items on the agenda. for Susan’s life story, and Universal This committee was formed paid $2 million more for movie rights. to improve the housing situa- Susan typed her memoir, “Until I tion in Citrus County by study- Say Goodbye,” in three months on an ing and developing projects, iPhone with the one finger that has coordinating with county staff not forsaken her: Her right thumb. The book will be published in March and by making recommenda- and translated into 25 languages. tions to the Board of County It is now available for preorder and Commissioners. has its own website — susanspencer If any person decides to ap- wendel.com — and Facebook page. peal any decision made by the HarperCollins calls Susan’s story “a Affordable Housing Advisory powerfully emotional, inspirational Committee with respect to any and irrepressibly joyous look at the matter considered at this public things that matter most. ‘Until I Say meeting or hearing, he or she Goodbye’ is the fulfillment of her final will need to ensure that a ver- MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle wish: ‘To make people laugh and cry batim record of the proceed- Chicago, Ill., resident Tom Jalocha, visiting his in-laws in Inverness, patiently waits for a bite Friday and hug their children and joke with ings is made which record afternoon at Eden Park in Inverness. Jalocha said he wasn’t fishing for anything in particular, “just any- their friends and dwell in how won- shall include the testimony and thing that bites.” derful it is to be alive.’” evidence upon which the ap- Susan wrote an email update on her peal is to be based. life — which has recently been full of Any person requiring rea- interviews with reporters from Peo- sonable accommodation at State BRIEFS ple, the Today show, NPR and The As- this meeting because of a dis- sociated Press and more — to share Thousands celebrate and slammed into a tree. days later. with Post readers: ability or physical impairment Florida Highway Patrol officials said The News-Press reported more should contact Housing Serv- 107th annual Epiphany “I so enjoy meeting the journalists. three of the bulls got loose after Satur- than 2.7 million streams have been Seeing what they create and how tal- ices, 2804 W. Marc Knighton TARPON SPRINGS — Thousands day’s accident and one had to be shot recorded on the eagle cam installed ented they are. People shared their Court, Key No. 12, Lecanto, of people have descended on the because it was too aggressive. above the nest. The babies will likely stories with me for so many years, I FL 34461 352-527-7520, at quiet city of Tarpon Springs to cele- The Gainesville Sun reported a stay in the nest until late March. consider it a privilege to share mine least two days before the brate the Epiphany, which honors crew of people including cowboys, vet- Dick Pritchett owns the property with them. meeting. If you are hearing or Jesus’ baptism by St. John the Baptist erinarians and state troopers, set up where the nest resides. He said the “We taped a lot of media these past speech impaired, use the TTY in the River Jordan. chutes with portable metal fences to family installed the camera after hear- weeks as my voice becomes more telephone 352-527-5901. This weekend marks the 107th an- offload the bulls from the semi into ing about other eagle cameras around slurred everyday. All the content is Citrus 20/20 Board nual Epiphany celebration for the Greek trailers that would transport them to the country, saying they wanted to due to be aired around March 12 — of Directors to meet Orthodox community. Events include South Florida. share the experience with the world. the book’s release date. By then, my the blessing of the waters, a traditional Bryan Martin said he and driver Man’s body found voice will be unintelligible. The Citrus 20/20 Board of litany procession and a cross dive. Travis Carr were hauling the bulls from “My decline is speeding up: each Directors will meet at 5:30 Forty-seven male teens dove into Texas to Indiantown. floating in Hudson canal day I lose more steps and words. I now choke at most every meal, episodes p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in 65-degree water Sunday to grab the The truck driver was taken to the hos- HUDSON BEACH — Authorities are Room 117, Lecanto Govern- cross. Sixteen year-old Vassilios Hard- pital with non-life-threatening injuries. which leave people around me investigating after a man’s body was screaming ‘Should we call 911?’ Ergo, ment Building, 3600 W. Sov- ing was the first to retrieve it and was found floating in a canal near Hudson ereign Path, Lecanto. All blessed by the pope and carried off on Bald eagles, hatchlings I don’t eat much anymore. Beach. “I knew it would be this way. So for directors are especially urged the shoulders’ of fellow divers as he viewed on webcam Pasco County Sheriff’s officials to attend to review the future hoisted the cross in the air. Thanksgiving we had our major holi- FORT MYERS — Millions are de- found the body floating in the canal day event. Our entire families — 40 in The winner is said to be blessed direction of Citrus 20/20. In- scending on southwest Florida to spy Saturday afternoon and said there are all — came. Was wonderful. Hectic, terested persons or organiza- with one year’s good luck. on some of their most famous citizens no obvious signs of foul play. but wonderful. tions are invited to attend. For Semi full of bulls — American bald eagles Ozzie and The medical examiner will deter- “Thus, Christmas is a time just for more information about Citrus crashes on Interstate Harriet. mine the cause of death and identify John and me and our children.” 20/20, visit the website The world watched via webcam as the body. The family enjoyed the day at their www.citrus2020.org or call GAINESVILLE — A crash on I-75 in the eagles recently added two hatch- A citizen first called the Coast Guard home in Lake Clarke Shores, where 352-201-0149. central Florida snarled traffic after a lings to their nest. One came on New to report the body. Susan’s favorite writing spot is the big —From staff and wire reports semitrailer hauling 32 bulls blew a tire Year’s Day and a sibling came three —From wire reports chickee hut in the backyard. A4 MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE ONLINE POLL RESULTS MFL QUESTION: Where do you stand on fracking? Continued from Page A1 ■ Go full speed ahead — it’ll help America become self-reliant on natural gas. 20 percent (9 votes) organizations, said last week their at- ■ Stop until environmental concerns are fully torney is preparing a petition letter to addressed. 43 percent (19 votes) the Florida Department of Environ- ■ Fracking is critical now to break reliance on the mental Protection (DEP) to ask for the volatile Middle East. It’s a vast domestic source agency’s intercession in the matter. for natural gas. 36 percent (16 votes) “What we want is for them Total votes: 44. (SWFWMD) to follow the law,” Rim- bey said. Where’s the poll? He said his group would like to see the law as called for by the rules of ■ Go to www.chronicleonline.com. Click on the the Outstanding Florida Waters des- word “OPINION” in the menu near the top — not ignation. An Outstanding Florida the drop-down words underneath, just click on Water (OFW) is a water designated the top word. This takes you to the main worthy of special protection because MATHEW BECK/Chronicle Opinion page. The poll is there. of its natural attributes. This special Norman Busche, owner of Nature Coast Outpost on the Chassahowitzka River, designation is applied to certain wa- voices his concern about the potential for a reduction of flow on the river in ters, and is intended to protect exist- southwestern Citrus County. HOW YOUR LAWMAKERS VOTED ing good water quality. Key votes for the week ending: Jan. 4 “We feel like they are failing to fol- OFW rules do not apply in this case and nutrient levels. By Voterama in Congress low what that law says. What we need that agency staff members have worked They insist the agency came up ■ is restoration, certainly not further fastidiously since 2005 to fashion the with the most protective regime for Hurricane Sandy Aid: Members voted, 354-67, to best recommendations for the rivers. these rivers — stronger than for all raise U.S. borrowing authority by $9.7 billion to ac- degradation,” Rimbey said. While officials acknowledge degra- other rivers except one. commodate National Flood Insurance claims by those Rimbey applauded the board’s de- victimized by Hurricane Sandy in late October. The cision to broach the issue of designat- dation at the rivers, they blame it on This year SWFWMD is expected to program already is $20 billion in debt due mainly to ing the river systems as possible other factors, such as poor rainfall begin work on setting MFLs for the Hurricane Katrina claims in 2005. A yes vote was to cautionary areas. amounts — a 20 percent to 30 percent Crystal River and King’s Bay. Setting send HR 41 to the Senate. Rich Nugent, Yes. SWFWMD officials have insisted the drop — rising sea levels and MFLs is mandated by state law. ■ 113th Congress Rules: Members approved, 228-196, standing rules that have governed Congress since 1789 along with new Republican rules for the two years of and residents to under- advised that it does not proclamations and em- the 113th Congress. A yes vote backed GOP rules that, BUDGET stand how the county is want concurrency provi- ployee service awards. in part, would include grandchildren in nepotism laws funded and what its serv- sions to be removed from Recognition will be given to and allow members more access to rides on corporate Continued from Page A1 ices cost. the interlocal agreement Lowe’s Inverness store, jets if they pay the market rate. (H Res 5) Nugent, Yes. “We’re going to break it and it wants to continue Beverly Hills Surveillance ■ Unhindered Citizen Voting: Members defeated, 194- going to come to the board down; we’re going to boil it collection of school impact Unit and the Craftsman’s 229, a Democratic bid to expand 113th Congress and start talking about the out,” Thorpe said. “We’re fees. Guild Inc. for co-sponsoring rules (H Res 5, above) to include a bill ending unrea- budget.” going to talk about what the If the BOCC decides to and supporting the Adopt- sonable limits on voting days and hours in federal Thorpe said the county general fund is all about.” suspend impact fees for A-Tree event Dec. 14 at the elections and barring long waits in line and shortages budget would feature at Thorpe will introduce schools, an analysis will Central Ridge Community of voting machines, among other changes. A yes vote every meeting this year of this discussion at 2:30 p.m. need to be conducted to Center at Beverly Hills. backed the motion. Nugent, No. the Citrus County Board of as his first budget forecast consider the effect it will Public Hearings will ■ Delegate Voting in Congress: Members blocked, 224- County Commissioners review detailing the budget place on the school board’s begin at 2 p.m. The first will 187, a bid to study the possibility of granting voting (BOCC). This action is in re- for the upcoming fiscal year capital facilities program. consider a street vacation rights in the Committee of the Whole on the House sponse to a $17 million 2013-14. From these talks, Commissioners are ex- application regarding road- floor for the six delegates from American Samoa, shortfall that arose in late taxpayers can advise the pected to decide and in- ways in the Crystal River Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, November when the county BOCC whether taxes struct staff. Airport area. the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. A yes learned that its biggest tax- should increase, services The BOCC also will be At 2:10 p.m., a public vote opposed delegates' voting on the House floor as payer, Progress Energy should decrease or a com- asked to proceed with the hearing will consider the unconstitutional. Nugent, Yes. Florida, would refuse to bination of both. agreement between Citrus State Housing Initiatives ■ Key votes ahead: Congress is in recess in the week of pay its full 2012 tax bill. Thorpe also will lead a County Port Authority and Partnership (SHIP) rental Jan. 7. In the week of Jan. 14, the House will vote on Thorpe said he planned discussion about the inter- TranSystems for the consult- development strategy 2013. Hurricane Sandy disaster aid while the Senate will to take time at each BOCC local agreement with the ant firm to prepare a feasi- Chronicle reporter Chris continue its recess. meeting to break down the Citrus County School Board bility study for Port Citrus. Van Ormer can be reached © 2013 Thomas Reports Inc. Call: 202-667-9760. county’s $231 million on concurrency and impact At 1:15 p.m., the BOCC at cvanormer@chronicle budget for commissioners fees. The school board has will present certificates, online.com or 352-564-2916.

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Fcst H L City H L Pcp. Fcst H L Sunday at 3 p.m. 30.10 in. mainly particulates. Albany 39 23 s 30 18 New Orleans 52 46 .68 s 58 58 Inverness SOLUNAR TABLES Albuquerque 41 13 pc 47 27 New York City 46 34 s 44 33 office DATE DAY MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR Asheville 48 36 s 48 24 Norfolk 49 40 .02 s 48 34 Atlanta 52 42 s 54 37 Oklahoma City 52 29 pc 54 34 (MORNING) (AFTERNOON) 106 W. Main Atlantic City 50 29 s 45 28 Omaha 35 12 pc 36 18 1/7 MONDAY 12:56 7:11 1:25 7:40 St., Austin 60 25 pc 59 50 Palm Springs 63 38 s 65 43 Inverness, FL 1/8 TUESDAY 1:49 8:04 2:19 8:35 Baltimore 51 28 s 45 31 Philadelphia 48 32 .09 s 45 55 34450 Billings 40 23 pc 41 23 Phoenix 68 42 pc 61 42 CELESTIAL OUTLOOK Birmingham 51 41 .01 s 56 37 Pittsburgh 37 31 s 36 22 SUNSET TONIGHT ...... 5:49 P.M. Boise 27 13 sn 34 30 Portland, ME 37 16 s 28 16 Boston 43 28 s 38 24 Portland, Ore 40 34 .01 r 49 43 Who’s in charge: SUNRISE TOMORROW ...... 7:25 A.M. Buffalo 36 32 .05 s 31 28 Providence, R.I. 42 25 .03 s 40 23 Gerry Mulligan ...... Publisher, 563-3222 MOONRISE TODAY ...... 2:52 A.M. Burlington, VT 34 16 s 17 14 Raleigh 50 40 s 50 29 Trina Murphy ...... Operations/Advertising Director, 563-3232 JAN. 11 JAN. 18 JAN. 26 FEB. 3 MOONSET TODAY ...... 1:54 P.M. Charleston, SC 54 46 s 56 42 Rapid City 57 10 pc 45 26 Charleston, WV 44 36 s 41 25 Reno 34 22 c 37 28 Mike Arnold ...... Editor, 564-2930 Charlotte 52 41 .01 s 50 29 Rochester, NY 38 31 .01 s 31 27 Tom Feeney ...... Production Director, 563-3275 BURN CONDITIONS Chicago 36 25 s 38 29 Sacramento 52 44 .78 pc 56 40 John Murphy ...... Circulation Director, 563-3255 Today’s Fire Danger Rating is: HIGH. There is no burn ban. Cincinnati 41 30 s 38 27 St. Louis 43 29 s 42 28 Trista Stokes ...... Online Manager, 564-2946 Cleveland 36 32 s 36 30 St. Ste. Marie 28 22 .01 pc 32 27 For more information call Florida Division of Forestry at (352) 754-6777. For more Trista Stokes ...... 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000DJOW A6 MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Blood DRIVES Obituaries LifeSouth bloodmobile Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal Herman ‘Bum’ schedule for January. Donors River. Roesch, 88 ■ this month will be entered in a 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednes- FLORAL CITY drawing to win an iPad mini. day, Jan. 16, First Baptist To find a donor center or a Church of Crystal River, Citrus James Ryan, 90 John Mihok, 81 Herman G. “Bum” Ernest blood drive near you, call 352- Roesch, 88, of Floral City, Avenue. INVERNESS BEVERLY HILLS Zercie, 86 527-3061. Donors must be at ■ Fla., passed away Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs- INVERNESS least 17, or 16 with parental day, Jan. 17, Citrus Kia, James J. Ryan, 90, Inver- John J. Mihok, 81, of Bev- Dec. 22, 2012, at Hospice of permission, weigh a minimum Southeast U.S. 19, Crystal ness, died Jan. 5, 2013, erly Hills, Fla., went to be Citrus County in Lecanto, The Service of Remem- Fla. He was born Jan. 13, of 110 pounds and be in River. under the with the Lord on Jan. 5, brance for Mr. Ernest Zer- good health to be eligible ■ loving care 2013. He was born in James 1924, in Sarasota, Fla., to the cie, age 86, of Inverness, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. of his family City, Elk County, Pa., and late Otto E. to donate. A photo ID is Thursday, Jan. 17, Cit- Florida, will be held 1:00 and Hos- lived in Vestal, N.Y., before and Mar- also required. rus County School PM, Wednesday, January 9, pice of Cit- moving to Beverly Hills. He jorie May 2013 at the Inverness The Lecanto branch Board, Sixth Street, (Truesdale) office is at 1241 S. rus County. retired in 1987 after a 36- Chapel of Hooper Funeral Crystal River. Jim was year career with IBM, Fed- Roesch Sr. Lecanto Highway (County ■ Homes. The family will re- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, born on eral Systems Division. Herman ceive friends from 12:00 Road 491), open from 8:30 Jan. 18, Nick Nicholas Ford, Dec. 6, 1922, While at IBM, he held a was a fire- a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (7 Noon until 1:00 PM, at the Inverness. in Brooklyn, James number of program and de- fighter for p.m. Wednesdays), 8:30 a.m. chapel. The family requests ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, N.Y., to the Ryan velopment management po- the St. Pe- expressions of sympathy to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 10 Jan. 19, Manatee Festival late Edward sitions working in tersburg Herman take the form of memorial a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Highway 19, Crystal River. and Catherine (Cartwright) conjunction with the De- Fire De- Roesch donations to American Lung The Inverness branch is at ■ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Ryan. He served our coun- partment of Defense and partment Association 61 Broadway 301 W. Main St., open from Jan. 20, Manatee Festival, try for three years in the NASA agencies. A combat and a U.S. Coast Guard Mer- New York, NY 10006. Online 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- U.S. 19, Crystal River. U.S. Navy as a pharmacist’s Naval aviator, he proudly chant Marine. He arrived in condolences may be sent to days, (6:30 p.m. Wednes- ■ shipmate. Upon leaving the served our country with this area in 1975, coming the family at www.Hooper Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, from St. Petersburg, and days), 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21, Eagles AERIE 4272, Navy, he opened a gas sta- missions in the Korean War FuneralHome.com. tion in Port Washington, while assigned to a night at- was a member of the Ma- Saturdays and closed Sun- West Grover Cleveland Boule- Mr. Zercie was born April N.Y., which he owned for tack squadron aboard the sonic Lodge F&AM No. 133, days. vard, Homosassa. 25, 1926 in Connecticut son Visit www.lifesouth.org for the next 36 years. As he USS Oriskany. John enjoyed Floral City. Herman en- of Eudore and Annie (D’Am- ■ 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Tuesday, details. could not stay retired, he Christian studies and read- joyed riding motorcycles, ico) Zercie. He was married Jan. 22, Love Chevrolet, State ■ went to bartender’s school ing his bible. He was a be- hunting, fishing and the on September 23, 1949 to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Road 44, Inverness. outdoors. Jan. 7, Cypress Creek Acad- and worked for a fine liever in Christ Jesus as his Natalie Colwell who sur- ■ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednes- restaurant in Jericho, N.Y. Lord and Savior. His desire He was preceded in death emy, West Woodland Ridge vives him. He died peace- day, Jan. 23, Walmart Super- Jim was preceded in was that all might have by his wife of 59 years, Drive, Lecanto. fully at his home December center, North Lecanto death by his first wife of 46 salvation. Dorothy. Survivors include 26, 2012 in Inverness, FL. ■ 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Highway, Lecanto. years, Peg, in 1984. He met Preceding him in death one son, Lyman (Patty) Mr. Zercie was employed for Tuesday, Jan. 8, Withla- ■ Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, his second wife, Eileen, and were his wife of 46 years, Roesch of St. Petersburg; many years in hardware coochee River Electric Co-Op, Jan. 24, Sumter Electric Coop- they were married in 1988. Geraldine (Bednar) Mihok three daughters, Beverly sales and distribution, retir- Crystal River. erative, Sumterville. Upon a trip to Citrus County in 1999; his sisters, Susan Swetland of Clearwater, ing in 1989. He was a US ■ Fla., Adele (Layne) Layle of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes- ■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- to meet Eileen’s family, Jim Kaye, Elsie Matyas; and Army veteran serving dur- day, Jan. 9, Health Center at loved the area and they pur- brother Frank Mihok. Chipley, Fla., and Marsha ing WWII, having attained day, Jan. 26, Walmart Super- Roesch of Hernando, Fla.; Brentwood, North Brentwood center, West Gulf-to-Lake chased a home here. Con- Surviving him are his the rank of staff sergeant Circle, Lecanto. tinuing to stay active, Jim wife, Joan Davidson-Mihok, one brother, Joe Roesch; and earning a Purple Heart Highway. Inverness. seven grandchildren; 10 ■ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs- ■ joined the Citrus County Beverly Hills, Fla.; his sons, for his service in the Euro- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- Sheriff ’s Highlands Crime David Mihok, Raleigh, N.C., great-grandchildren; and day, Jan. 10, Rock Crusher day, Jan. 26, Love Motor- pean Theatre. An avid Canyon, South Rock Crusher Watch and Citrus Memorial Daniel and his wife, Kelly, of one great-great-grandchild. golfer, he also enjoyed early sports, South Suncoast A gathering of family and Road, Crystal River. Hospital volunteers. He Mesa, Ariz.; his daughter morning breakfasts at local Boulevard, Homosassa. friends is scheduled from 10 ■ then applied for the job of and son-in-law, Dr. Anthony coffee shops where he 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, ■ 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, bartender for the Inverness and Linda Frey of Salisbury, to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, Jan. 11, Subway, East Gulf-to- would meet daily with his Jan. 26, Walmart Supercenter, Golf and Country Club, a job Md.; his sisters and broth- 2013, at Chas. E. Davis Fu- cronies to “solve the prob- Lake Highway, Inverness. North Lecanto Highway, he enjoyed for 13 years, be- ers-in-law, Irene and neral Home with Crema- ■ lems of the world.” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Lecanto. fore his Parkinson’s disease Charles Putrino of Endwell, tory, Inverness, Fla. In lieu Mr. Zercie was preceded Jan. 12, Our Lady of Grace ■ 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Sunday, forced his final retirement. N.Y., Shirley and Thomas of flowers, the family re- in death by his parents and Catholic Church and The Jan. 27, Walmart Supercenter, He enjoyed golfing and the Harvilla of Binghamton, quests donations to Hospice is survived by his wife of 63 Knights of Columbus, Beverly North Lecanto Highway, many friends he made N.Y.; sister-in-law, Beverly of Citrus County, P.O. Box years Natalie Ann Zercie of Hills. Lecanto. there; he knew every mem- Mihok of Binghamton, N.Y.; 641270, Lecanto, FL 34464. Inverness, FL, 2 Sons: Mark ■ 7:45 a.m. to noon Sun- ■ ber’s number and what his stepchildren, Dorie and Sign the guest book at (Louise) Zercie of Jim 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. www.chronicleonline.com. day, Jan. 13, First United Sunday, Jan. 27, St. Thomas their drink of choice was! Brad Davidson; his eight Thorpe, PA; Robert “Bob” James was a member of the loving grandchildren; and a Methodist Church of Ho- the Apostle Catholic Church, (Margaret) Zercie of VFW Post 4337 of Inverness. number of nieces and mosassa, West Bradshaw 7040 S. Suncoast Boulevard, SO YOU KNOW Rochester, NY; 4 Grandchil- Street. He enjoyed his membership nephews. dren: Bryana (Michael) Homosassa Springs. at Inverness Golf and Coun- John’s family will receive ■ 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. The Citrus County Trupo of Burke, VA: Marissa ■ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- try Club. James was a friends from 10 a.m. to noon 13, Walmart Supercenter, Chronicle’s policy (Kevin) Burns of Middle- day, Jan. 28, College of Cen- parishioner at Our Lady of Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at South Sunocast Boulevard, permits free and paid town, NY; Timothy Zercie of tral Florida, South Lecanto Fatima Catholic Church. Roberts Funeral Home, obituaries. Email London, England and Homosassa. Highway. Lecanto. Left to cherish his mem- Dunnellon. Funeral serv- ■ obits@chronicleonline. Joseph Zercie of Jim 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, ■ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- ory is his wife of 25 years, ices will follow at 1 p.m. at com or phone 352-563- Thorpe, PA, one Great Jan. 14, Citrus County Tax day, Jan. 29, Walmart Super- Eileen Ryan of Inverness; the First United Methodist 5660 for details and granddaughter, sister, Collector’s Office, North center, West Gulf-to-Lake son Thomas Ryan, Buffalo, Church, 21501 W. Highway pricing options. Rachel Casinghino of East Apopka Avenue, Inverness. Highway, Inverness. N.Y.; daughter Patricia 40, Dunnellon, Fla., with Windsor, CT, one nephew. ■ Deadline is 3 p.m. for 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. ■ 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, (Harry) Rothar, Sayville, Pastor Eddie Fulford offici- obituaries to appear in Arrangements are under 14, Walmart Supercenter, Jan. 30, Citrus County Chroni- N.Y.; stepsons Richard Nes- ating. Military honors will the next day’s edition. the direction of the Hooper West Gulf-to-Lake Highway, cle, Meadowcrest Boulevard, sim, Levittown, N.Y., Daniel performed by the VFW Post Funeral Homes & Crematory. Inverness. Crystal River. (Judy) Nessim, Fla., Charles 7122 of Floral City. A lunch- ■ 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, ■ Nessim and stepdaughter eon will be held in the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednes- Joann (Donnie) McCabe, all church hall following serv- Jan. 15, Sunflower Springs day, Jan. 30, Crystal River Vil- Assisted Living, West Yulee of Levittown, N.Y.; grand- ices. Burial will be private lage Home Owners children Jill, Chris, Tina at Florida National Ceme- Drive, Homosassa. Association, Southeast Eighth 2 PAIR ■ and Lisa; and stepgrand- tery in Bushnell. 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. Avenue, Crystal River. children Ryan, Sean, Online expressions of 15, Bealls, North Suncoast ■ 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs- Rachael, John and Mariah; sympathy can be made to EYEGLASSES Boulevard, Crystal River. day, Jan. 31, Lecanto High as well as several great- robertsofdunnellon.com. ■ Noon to 3 p.m. Wednes- School, West Educational grandchildren; nephews ONE LOW day, Jan. 16, Bealls, North Path, Lecanto. Mike (Toby) Ryan, Massa- FREE OBITUARIES * chusetts, and Jeff (Petra) Ryan, Florida; niece Jill Free obituaries, run one PRICE Food PROGRAMS (Norman), Rhode Island. He day, can include: full will be dearly missed by all. name of deceased; ■ Annie Johnson Senior Monday through Friday He was preceded in death age; hometown/state; Single Vision & Family’s Food Pantry, 1991 at 103 Mill Ave., Inverness. by his first wife of 46 years, date of death; place of W. Test Court, Dunnellon, is Participants must provide Peg; a stepson, John Nes- death; date, time and open to Citrus County resi- proof of income, photo ID and sim; brother Edward and place of visitation and $ dents from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Social Security numbers for sisters Fran and Eileen. funeral services. Monday through Friday. Bring each family member. Call CUB A memorial service will If websites, photos, a photo ID and Social Security at 352-344-2242 or cublisa@ be held at a later date. Chas. survivors, memorial 99 card of each household mem- embarqmail.com. E. Davis Funeral Home with contributions or other ber to receive assistance. Call ■ St. Anne’s Anglican Crematory is in charge of information are 352-489-8021. Church food pantry opens private arrangements. included, this will be ■ from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. daily Sign the guest book at designated as a paid or Bifocals The Salvation Army’s obituary and a cost in the administration building. www.chronicleonline.com. Food Pantry is open from 9 to estimate provided to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday ■ First Baptist Church of the sender. through Friday (excluding holi- Crystal River, 700 N. Citrus MILITARY SERVICE The U.S. military A flag will be included $ days) at 712 S. School Ave., Ave., has its food pantry open for free for those who Lecanto (at the corner of State from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon- consists of five active- served in the U.S. Road 44). Applicants are inter- day, Wednesday and Thurs- duty services and their respective guard and military. (Note this viewed for food after a photo ID day. Call 352-795-3367. when submitting text.) ■ reserve units: Army, 12 9 and secondary ID are provided Our Lady of Fatima’s Marine Corps, Navy, Air for all adults in the household Food Pantry, 604 U.S. 41 S., is Force and Coast Guard. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. and an ID for all children in the open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See store for details. Expires 1/31/13. household. Call 352-513-4960. U.S. flags denote Monday through Friday. Proper military service on local ■ photo ID, proof of residence “Your Trusted Family-Owned Daystar Life Center’s obituaries. Funeral Home for 50 Years” Food Pantry is open to Citrus and interview are required for All obituaries will be assistance to residents of Flo- County residents from 9 a.m. edited to conform to trickland to 1:15 p.m. Monday through ral City, Hernando and Inver- Associated Press style S 20/20 Friday (excluding holidays) at ness. Call 352-726-1707. unless a request to the Funeral Home and Crematory Eyecare Express 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, contrary is made. Funeral Directors Crystal River (across from the See FOOD/Page A7 C. Lyman Strickland & Tom L. Pace * Publix shopping center). 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Associated Press find 29-year-old Kurt Ruppert of Lake City. Ruppert hasn’t been seen since he NORTH BEND, Wash. — Rescue crews jumped out of a helicopter at 6,500 feet spent their fourth straight day looking for a Thursday afternoon, wearing a special skydiver who vanished during a jump wing suit with fabric under the arms to above Washington’s Cascade foothills, but allow him to glide like a flying squirrel. found no sign of the Florida man by dusk. Crews narrowed their search area Satur- King County sheriff ’s Sgt. Cindi West says day, based on data from Ruppert’s cell- 100 searchers were out near 4,200-foot phone and the helicopter’s flight path. Mount Si east of Seattle early Sunday to The search might continue Monday.

FOOD SO YOU KNOW Submit information or changes for this feature via Continued from Page A6 email to [email protected] or fax to 352-563-3280, attention “Food Programs.” ERYN WORTHINGTON/Chronicle ■ First United Methodist The Chronicle reserves the right to edit notices. Catholic Charities Citrus Community Outreach Center’s opening date is nearing and equip- Church of Inverness God’s It is the responsibility of the organizations listed here ment has arrived. After completion of the building renovation and installation of equip- Kitchen serves from 11:30 a.m. to provide information and updates about their pro- ment, the free dental clinic will open its doors. to noon Mondays in the fellow- grams. Contact the groups directly for details. gle is to outline how to con- ship hall, 3896 S. Pleasant were giving them medica- For additional information about health and human tion and painkillers, but tinue to compensate for Grove Road. A bus is available resources available in Citrus County, call 211. DENTAL eight weeks later they were supplies and utilities after for transportation to the church PHOTO ID REQUIRED Continued from Page A1 back because they ran out the donation has been on Mondays. of medicine and the tooth used. Call 352-726-2522. Most programs require a photo ID and other proof of medical personnel are vol- wasn’t fixed. It is a cycle.” “I tell individuals that if ■ The New Church Without residency. Plan to bring identification when applying unteering their time and Recognizing the need in every household in Citrus Walls gives free food boxes for food, or phone the program for details. have received sovereign Citrus County, a retiring County gave us a dollar a away at 5 p.m. Mondays at the immunity — through the dentist in Sarasota donated week, that would equal $52 neighborhood park in Hernando food pantry is open from welcome. Call 352-513-4960. Florida Volunteer Health his dental office equip- a year,” Slagle said. “That’s off Railroad Drive where feed- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and ■ Serving our Savior (SOS) Services Department — to ment. A hospital donated two clients that could be ing the homeless takes place. Thursdays. The office is at 999 Food Pantry is open from provide dental services money to purchase the rest treated.” Call 352-344-2425. State Road 44 in Crystal River 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at free to needy Citrus County of needed equipment. Citrus County transit will ■ Floral City United (next to RaceTrac in the old Good Shepherd Lutheran elderly, veterans, homeless “These dentists are going make six daily stops at the Methodist Church hosts a free Skidmore building). Call 352- Church, 439 E. Norvell Bryant and low-income adults. to come in and be working clinic. breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. 563-1860. Highway in Hernando (across “The health department with the best equipment “Say you live in Floral offers dental care for chil- available,” Slagle said. City,” Slagle said, “you can Tuesdays in Hilton Hall, 8478 ■ We Care Food Pantry from Citrus Hills Boulevard on dren; however, there is no “This is a huge thing for ride the bus from Floral E. Marvin St., across from the gives out food to needy people. County Road 486). USDA elementary school. All are wel- place for adults,” said Tom Citrus County. The need is City to our location and Initial registrations are accepted guidelines are followed and Slagle, director of Nature tremendous.” back for only $2.” come. Call 352-344-1771. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues- food is distributed every other ■ Coast Ministries. “All of our The dental clinic is ready Slagle and McMullin feel Our Lady of Grace days and Thursdays. To qualify week to eligible households. dentists are licensed by the to open; however, there is a permanent dental clinic Catholic Church food pantry is for assistance, participants Bring a photo ID and Social Se- state of Florida.” one thing standing in the in Citrus County is life open from 9 to 10 a.m. the third must be a Homosassa or Ho- curity cards for each member in Currently, they will focus way — money for supplies changing. Tuesday monthly at 6 Roo- mosassa Springs resident with your household for the initial in- only on extractions and fill- and utilities. “It is such a blessing be- sevelt Blvd. Food is distributed ID. Call 352-628-0445. Bring a terview. County resource lists ings, as those are the typi- It costs $25 per person for cause these people couldn’t on right side of parish office photo ID and the date of birth and other information are cal dental emergency. supplies for dental work to afford to have this care,” garage area. Parking is avail- for each member of your provided. Further down the line, or- be done. Work is performed McMullin said. “Some peo- able in right parking field next to household. Call 352-795-2259. ■ Dunnellon Presbyterian ganizers may consider ex- for free; however, supplies ple in this community have garage area. Pantry is open to ■ Beverly Hills Community and Holy Faith Episcopal food panding services. Also, and utilities need to be never been to a dentist — those who truly qualify for this Church’s food pantry, at 82 pantry opens from 9 a.m. to times of operations are to covered. adults. This will be such a program. No vouchers or finan- Civic Circle in Beverly Hills, dis- noon Thursdays at 19924 W. be determined by dentist “If it cost $25 a person boon for people’s self es- cial aid given. Call Anna at 352- tributes food from 11 a.m. to Blue Cove Drive, Dunnellon. availability. times 25 patients, that is teem. Maybe for the first 527-2381 or the church at noon and 6 to 7 p.m. the last ■ Crystal River United The free dental program $625 a week or $32,500 a time in their life they will 352-746-2144. Have proper Tuesday monthly. To qualify for Methodist Church food pantry meets a glaring need in the year,” McMullin said. “We be able to get the tooth photo ID available at the time of assistance, you must be a Bev- is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. community. don’t charge anyone for fixed that has been hurting “One hospital was spend- services, but if we don’t them for months or years.” the request for food. erly Hills resident with ID. Call the second and fourth Thurs- ing $750,000 a year on have the supplies we can’t For donations, make con- ■ Hernando Seventh-day ahead for reservations at 352- days monthly at 4801 N. Citrus emergency care for people help them.” tributions to Nature Coast Adventist Church, 1880 N. 746-3620. There is an initial Ave., Crystal River. with dental emergencies,” Slagle said Black Dia- Ministries Samaritans at Trucks Ave., Hernando, pro- registration for each recipient. Call 352-795-3148 or visit said Bonnie McMullin, mond in Lecanto donated 999 N.E. Fifth St., Crystal vides food distribution for needy ■ Suncoast Baptist www.crumc.com. public relations for Nature $6,200 to buy the basic sup- River, FL 34429, or visit on- families through its food pantry, Church, 5310 S. Suncoast ■ Calvary Chapel of Inver- Coast Ministries. “They plies. However, their strug- line at myncm.com. open from 10 a.m. to noon the Blvd., Homosassa Springs, has ness “Feed the Hungry” free second and fourth Tuesdays its food pantry open from 9 a.m. lunch is served from noon to monthly. Have proper photo ID to noon the second Wednesday 1 p.m. Thursdays in the fellow- available at the first request for monthly for pre-bagged food. ship hall, 960 S. U.S. 41. The food. Call 352-212-5159. Free bread is available from program has expanded to in- ■ El-Shaddai food ministries 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. clude a soup kitchen from “brown bag of food” distribution This is for Homosassa people 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. takes place from 10 a.m. to in need only. Call 352-621-3008 Call 352-726-1480. 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Crystal or 352-586-0341. ■ Our Father’s Table serves River Church of God, 2180 W. ■ St. Margaret’s Episcopal free Saturday lunches from 12th Ave., behind the former Church’s Feed My Sheep out- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Lincoln Mercury dealership. Al- reach provides a hot lunch at Anne’s Anglican Church, one though food is distributed once 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. The mile west of the Plantation Inn a week, families are only eligible food pantry is open from 9:30 to on West Fort Island Trail. Call for food once a month. Call 352- 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and 352-795-2176. 628-9087 or 352-302-9925. Wednesdays. The pantry is no ■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ■ The food pantry of First longer open on Wednesday Catholic Church in Citrus Presbyterian Church of Crys- evenings or Fridays. Call 352- Springs serves those in need tal River, 1501 S.E. U.S. 19, is 726-3153. with free boxes of food from its open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Food pantry of Floral City food pantry the third Saturday Tuesdays except the first Tues- First Baptist Church Emer- morning monthly. Call 352-465- day monthly. Bring picture ID gency Feeding Program is 6613 on the preceding Tuesday and Social Security cards for open from 1 to 3 p.m. the third to sign up for the distribution. each family member to be Wednesday monthly. ■ Inverness Church of placed into the new database. ■ The Salvation Army Can- God, 416 U.S. 41 S., Inver- Call 352-795-2259. teen provides a hot meal from ness, hosts a soup kitchen the ■ Citrus County Veterans 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the first and third Sunday monthly Coalition operates a Veterans Homosassa Lions Club, one- following the 10:30 a.m. wor- Food Bank for Citrus County half mile east of U.S. 19 on Ho- ship service in the Family Life veterans and their family mem- mosassa Trail. Everyone is Center. Call 352-726-4524. bers in need at 1039 N. Paul Drive, Inverness. This is the only location authorized to accept or distribute food staples for the CCVC Veterans Food Blackshears II Bank. Food distribution is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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