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NEWS BRIEFS Resentencing hearing starts TDC to meet Wednesday Originally sentenced to death, man’s fate will now be in the hands of judge Citrus County Visitors BUSTER Monday, June 7, but not his convic- sentence of either life in Campbell’s original pros- Bureau Director John THOMPSON and is scheduled tion, because a prison or death for Camp- ecutors, asked Howard in Pricher on Wednesday Staff writer to last most of the dozen jurors from bell, who waived his right opening statements to re- will update tourist officials week. his January 2013 for a jury to preside over member the facts from on the state of the Attorneys began — Campbell, 47, trial weren’t unan- his resentencing. Campbell’s trial to rein- industry. again — to deliberate the had been Citrus imous in their rec- Campbell appeared to state his sentence. Pricher will provide the fate of John William County’s sole resi- ommendation for court Monday dressed in “I anticipate, at the most recent data on bed Campbell for killing his dent on death row Howard to order red inmate garb, and sat conclusion of the entire tax revenue and visitor father almost 11 years ago since Circuit John the ultimate among his team of assis- hearing,” Magrino said, numbers to members of inside their Inverness Court Richard Campbell penalty. tant public defenders, “I’ll be back before the home. the Citrus County Tourist “Ric” Howard sentenced After considering testi- Jessica Roberts, John court ... to once again Campbell’s resentenc- him there in March 2013. mony and evidence on Spivey and Edward argue for the court to Development Council ing for the August 2010 That was until rulings Campbell’s upbringing Spaight. sentence the defendant (TDC). premeditated murder of from the U.S. and state su- and criminal background, Assistant state attor- to death.” The board will meet at 68-year-old John Henry preme courts vacated Howard will decide alone neys Pete Magrino and 9 a.m. Wednesday, “Jack” Campbell started Campbell’s punishment, whether to order a Richard Buxman, See COURT/Page A2 May 12, in Room 166 of the Lecanto Government Center, 3600 W. Sover- eign Path. Legion Post to Mermaids offer vaccines Pavers behind schedule American Legion Post 155 in partnership with talk local the Citrus County Health Department will provide COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson vaccines to the waters public, 16 years of age and older, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Activists June 8, at 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Crystal give message a River. CMH expands unique spin visitor hours HANNAH SACHEWICZ Due to a decline in Staff writer COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases in the area, Who better to talk about Cit- Citrus Memorial Hospital rus County’s water health than will expand its visitor hours some local mermaids? beginning Wednesday, In honor of World Ocean Day, June 9. mermaids Michelle Colson and The policy allows two Smokie West gathered Monday visitors per inpatient from CK/Chronicle in Hunter Springs Park to dis- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven Construction along U.S. 19 in Crystal River south of the Crystal River Airport progresses Thursday, cuss the conservation of our nat- days per week. June 3. D.A.B. Constructors Inc. is the contractor for the job and has experienced delays completing the ural springs. Two visitors per patient extensive road-widening project between Homosassa and Crystal River. “There are a lot of things that are permitted with the fol- are wrong with our water here in Florida and it all stems from lowing exceptions: Contractor facing scrutiny on state, local work pace humans, unfortunately,” Colson, Women and Baby Cen- a mermaid and activist, said. MIKE WRIGHT D.A.B. this week in preparation labor. The county’s response is ter: Two visitors are al- “Everything in Florida is tied for a report to county commis- that it intended D.A.B. to stick lowed and one may stay Staff writer together — the fresh water, the sioners on June 22, County Ad- to the contract schedule. overnight postpartum. springs that feed off into the riv- The Inglis road builder ministrator Randy Oliver said The “substantial comple- Coronavirus (COVID- ers which then feed into the hired by the county to resur- in an email to a reporter. tion” contract date was Mon- 19) units: For the protec- oceans.” face residential streets should D.A.B. vice president Foster day, June 7. As of Friday, D.A.B. tion of patients, visitors and For this reason, mermaids be done by now, but has com- Bachschmidt did not return a had completed just 28% of the from around the world have caregivers, visitors are not pleted just 28% of the job, Cit- reporter’s message to call for work, Public Works Director joined together to participate in to visit COVID-19 patients. rus officials said Monday. comment. Randall Olney said in an email a global streaming event, in col- Visitors are not allowed to D.A.B. Constructors also is D.A.B. has a $3.4 million con- to Oliver. laboration with Fins Magazine visit those undergoing in- behind schedule on two state tract with the county to resur- D.A.B. has multi-million dol- and the Center for Interactive vestigation for COVID-19. Department of Transportation face portions of 159 residential lar state contracts that are fac- Learning and Collaboration End of Life: Exceptions projects on U.S. 19 in Homo- roads. On May 12, it sent a let- ing similar issues, including (CILC). Tuesday, June 8, on can be made for end of sassa and Crystal River, state ter to the county requesting a two in Citrus County: World Ocean Day, they plan to officials said. delay in the contract due to life situations; they must raise awareness about the be approved by the hos- Citrus officials will meet with shortage of materials and See PAVER/Page A8 pital Administrator on Call See MERMAIDS/Page A9 (AOC) or administration. Anyone under the age of 18 will not be consid- ered for visitation unless they are the parent of a Ed Gerrits: Farmer, father, community pillar hospitalized child. — From staff reports HANNAH After spending well they got a loan,” his daugh- INDEX SACHEWICZ over half a century in Cit- ter, Madeline “Lin” Gerrits Staff writer rus County, Ed died May Brown, said. “He just re- Classifieds ...... B7 11, 2021, at 95 years old. ally believed in people and Comics ...... B6 Edward “Ed” Gene Ger- He was a veteran, farmer, believed that if you just Crossword ...... B10 rits lived in Citrus FBI agent, con- gave them half a chance, Editorial...... A11 County back when tractor, property years in the U.S. Army Air Bank in 1970,” Eddie said. they’d come through.” Entertainment . . . . . A4 County Road 495 developer and Force during World War II. He explained that his fa- Lin said that her father Horoscope ...... A4 (Citrus Avenue) businessman. He then worked for the ther took a chance on ev- had signs hung around the Lottery Numbers . . .B3 was merely a dirt However, most im- FBI for five years. Upon eryone. Over the years, bank, which he lived by. road. moving to Crystal River in Lottery Payouts . . . .B3 portantly, Ed was countless people said to One of them read, “God “It’s my opinion a father, grandfa- 1955, Ed took over the fam- him, “Your father gave me deals, you play.” He firmly Obituaries ...... 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in May 1998 and attacked Ruby testified Monday his ex-sister-in-law with a was about to deploy stop- There COURT hammer because he lost sticks on northbound Continued from Page A1 custody over his infant lanes of U.S. 19 to deflate son. the tires of Campbell’s on- Spivey said his client’s “I was terrified, I wasn’t coming vehicle from Her- may be criminal actions and sui- thinking anything except I nando County. cide attempts stem back to might die,” Thatcher testi- “It made an intentional a fetal alcohol disorder fied Monday as a witness turn towards my vehicle,” stunting developments of to help prosecutors prove Ruby said. options! his brain and body, includ- more aggravating circum- Ruby said he was hospi- ing blindness in one eye stances of Campbell’s talized for three bruised and a back deformity. crime. ribs. Spivey said Campbell’s CCSO deputies discov- “That was the closest hostile upbringing in ered the body of Camp- I’ve ever come to dying,” Call us for Free Consultation Texas with abusive par- bell’s father Aug. 10, 2010, the Army veteran testified. ents also contributed to in a doublewide home he Campbell and his attor- his poor decisions. shared with his son off of neys said Campbell was “Poisoned in the womb, East Nugget Lane in attempting to take his life Douglas Bogart DMD plunged in a lifetime of Inverness. when he crashed into the disfunction, predestined Gary Atchison, a retried patrol car. to fail,” Spivey said. “The CCSO detective, testified “I wasn’t trying to hurt Diplomate - ABDSM true origin of this life- Monday to questioning no officer,” Campbell said gone-astray doesn’t in- Campbell about the rob- in his police interview. volve John’s choices, but beries while Campbell After putting on half-a- the cards he was dealt by was recovering from the day’s worth of witnesses no choice of his own.” crash at a hospital. on Monday, Magrino and Along with residing at Magrino played the re- Buxman rested their case. the Union Correctional In- corded interview for How- Spaight and Spivey stitution in Raiford for ard. Campbell confessed ended the day with testi- murdering his father, to the robberies and to mony from Campbell’s Campbell has been serv- striking his father twice family, childhood friends ing consecutive 25- and 70- with a hammer-hatchet. and doctors to speak on year prison sentences “This has been going on behalf of Campbell’s from December 2011 and for years ... him just never character. March 2013. talking to me; I tried,” a Dr. Mark Cunningham, a Campbell was convicted sobbing Campbell told de- psychologist, testified to of robbing the Walgreens, tectives about his motives. finding 30 adverse factors Dollar General and Lowe’s “He didn’t care about any- in Campbell’s background in Inverness between Aug. body else, he didn’t care that undermined his de- 5 and 10 before he crashed about me; he wanted velopment and decision- into a Citrus County Sher- peace, so I gave it to him ... making, including his iff ’s Office (CCSO) cruiser I don’t want nothing, I brain damage, drug abuse, during a high-speed chase want to die.” academic failures and ne- Aug. 11 near the Hernan- Campbell rifled through glectful parents and tragic do-Citrus county line. his father’s belongings, deaths of friends. At the time of his sen- stealing a credit card to Cunningham said Camp- tencings, Campbell was a buy gift cards he ex- bell has 16 of 22 risk fac- seven-time felon, includ- changed for crack cocaine tors for violence and CC- C ing a conviction out of before leading authorities delinquency cited by the Texas, where he hid in on the vehicle chase. U.S. Department of Angela Thatcher’s closet CCSO Detective Sam Justice.
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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the STATE Experts: Sleep well, or else Citrus Equality Medical Group. likely to get sick and the body has Bayfront Health Seven Rivers Why is sleep important? fewer resources to stave off ill- Caucus to meet Your body uses the time that ness, including cancers. The Citrus Equality Cau- you sleep to repair damaged tis- Impulse control and appetite cus will have their monthly promotes importance of sleep for hearts sues, fight infections and ill- hormones can become unbal- nesses, and lets your brain anced, promoting overeating and general meeting at 7 p.m. process that day’s events. obesity. Monday, June 14, via FRED HIERS The 2020 published study found Staff writer that people with the most irregu- Lack of sleep can also cause a Mental function can be dimin- Zoom. host of problems. ished making problem Jay Chetney, a Stonewall lar sleep habits had more than About one third of Citrus twice the risk of developing heart Too much variability in solving made more Riots veteran, will tell his County adults don’t get the recom- disease compared to people with sleep duration or timing difficult. personal story of involve- mended seven to nine hours of regular and consistent sleep is associated with higher Learning is affected. ment in the LGBTQ+ civil sleep a night. And now we’re patterns. blood pressure, deregu- That means your ability rights movement. learning of new potential heart As a result, Bayfront Health lated blood lipids and in- to learn new information, For registration informa- health consequences for those physicians are now recommend- sulin resistance that can to consolidate and absorb tion, visit tinyurl.com/ who go without. ing enough sleep as part of a heart lead to diabetes. the information and mt639p5e. A recent study published in the health regiment, along with exer- According to the Mayo make new mental con- Journal of the American College cise and a regular diet. Clinic, research suggests Dr. Preeti nections, and ability to Food pantry of Cardiology Foundation states In a 2016 survey by the Depart- that sleeping five hours Lekhra remember and retrieve giveaway today people not getting regular and ment of Health and collected by or less a night can, over the information, can be enough sleep could end up paying Florida HealthCharts, nearly 75% time, can increase your risk of de- reduced. American Legion Post with heart disease. Bayfront of Citrus County respondents veloping, or worsening, high “The quality of sleep is also im- 155 in partnership with We Health Seven Rivers hospital and 65 years old and older reported blood pressure. portant,” Lekhra said. “If you feel Care Food Pantry will host its affiliated medical clinics are sleeping at least seven hours a About 25% of people with dia- tired when you wake up or a Mobile Food Pantry from now emphasizing to their patients night. But that fell to just under betes report sleeping less than six throughout the day, it could be a 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, the importance of a sufficient 57% for Citrus County people hours or more than eight hours a sign of another issue such as June 8, at 6585 W. Gulf-to- sleep schedule. 45 years old to 64 years old. That’s night, which puts them at a higher sleep apnea.” Lake Highway. Here are some basics about about 5 percentage points lower risk of having elevated blood Many things can cause prob- Public is welcome. For your heart and about sleep. than the Florida average for that sugar, according to the National lems in sleeping and sleep depri- more information, call Doug Your cardiovascular system fol- age group. Sleep Foundation. vation. They include stress, sleep or Ashley at 352-795-6526. lows strong circadian rhythms, in- “Inadequate and erratic sleep Insufficient sleep can affect apnea and chronic insomnia. cluding biochemical, physiological, can lead to heart muscle exhaus- your body in other ways too, ac- Bayfront Health wants its doc- Christian women and behavioral processes that rise tion,” said Dr. Preeti Lekhra “Get cording to the Laredo Medical tors and your doctor to diagnose to host luncheon and fall during the day and night. adequate rest and keep your Center in Lardeo, Texas. whether you could benefit from That’s similar to our sleep and heart at its best.” Immune functioning is compro- medication or behavioral therapy Crystal River Christian wake cycle that also follows those Lekhra is a primary care physi- mised as your body produces or if a thorough sleep study is Women will hold their lun- rhythms. cian with Bayfront Health fewer antibodies so you’re more needed. cheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Oysters Restau- rant in Crystal River with William Bunch’s famous fried chicken. Connie Cul- ver, soloist, will entertain and present the inspira- tional message “Soaring with the Eagles.” Space is limited. For luncheon reser- vations, call Kate Seabury at 352-419-8453. CF Foundation June meetings The CF Foundation an- nounced their June meet- ings, which are open to the public, located at the Col- lege of Central Florida (CF), 3001 SW College Road in Ocala: I CF Foundation Execu- tive Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, in the CF Enterprise Center Foundation Office I CF Foundation Board of Directors meeting, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at the CF Klein Center, building 40 To learn more, visit cf.edu/foundation. MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle — From staff reports The vacant home built on Christmas Island on King’s Bay in Crystal River was vandalized on Memorial Day weekend. Above, a kayaker Bridge tolls on paddles past the home Thursday, June 3. hold in Panhandle PENSACOLA — Motor- Report: Vandalism added to damage at Christmas Island ists in the Pensacola area MIKE WRIGHT damaging it. Deputies said they report states. “The door had a records show. can continue to drive toll- Staff writer caught the boys, who admitted tree that appeared to have Detective Kyle Helfritz wrote free across one bridge to just being on the island, an been down for some time that he visited the island on June 2 while repairs continue on A vandalism that occurred incident report said. was in the way of the door clos- and saw bird droppings the hurricane-damaged Memorial Day weekend on Vandals broke two plate- ing all the way.” through the house, indicating it Pensacola Bay Bridge. Christmas Island in King’s Bay glass windows and six cups, Christmas Island is about a was “open to the elements” for The toll suspension on resulted in a discovery that it with a total value of about half-acre in size on King’s Bay a lengthy time. the Garcon Point Bridge wasn’t the first time, reports $1,300, the report states. and is accessible only by boat. “It appeared no one has been was set to expire Sunday. state. But the house was in far Its house was built in 1960; to the island to maintain the But Gov. Ron DeSantis ex- The sheriff ’s office was worse condition, the report Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek property for an extended pe- tended it through July 6. called Sunday afternoon, May states. was born on the island. riod,” he wrote. The Pensacola Bay 30, after it received reports that “The residence was noted to Its current owner, Xmas Isle The report states the sheriff ’s Bridge was damaged when six boys had kayak and paddle have damage that appeared to Holdings Inc., of Miami, bought office was waiting to hear if the a barge that had broken boarded to the island and were be from prior incidents,” the it in 2000, property appraiser owner wanted to press charges. loose during Hurricane Sally in September 2020 struck the span, making it impassable with significant damage. Job workshops begin June 9 Norwegian plans Although the four-lane Bay Bridge reopened to MICHAEL D. BATES workshop is to contact us right away and traffic May 28, part of it is Staff writer get registered.” still reduced to two lanes. The in-person workshops are offered Florida cruise sailings Sheriff: 3 killed Now that the pandemic is easing, Ca- in addition to live Zoom sessions as well Associated Press the U.S. Centers for Disease reerSource Citrus Levy Marion (CLM) is as virtual workshops available on-de- Control and Prevention, in Lakeland re-introducing in-person employability mand. All workshops are free. Those MIAMI — Miami-based and it remains unclear how LAKELAND — A man workshops beginning Wednesday, interested in the live Zoom workshops Norwegian Cruise Line the plans can be reconciled June 9. may register online from the who had been drinking and Holdings on Monday an- with Florida law. Norwe- To start, there will be seven event listing on the calendar. using cocaine fatally shot nounced plans to set sail gian said in a statement different workshops in rotation The virtual workshops, along from two Florida ports re- that it is contact with Flor- his longtime girlfriend and a at the CLM career centers in with materials, are available at quiring passengers to be ida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ of- man before turning the gun Ocala and Lecanto. There is no careersourceclm.com/ fully vaccinated against fice on the requirements. on himself, authorities said charge to attend, but registra- candidates/training/workshops. COVID-19 despite state leg- Royal Caribbean Interna- Monday. tion is required by calling 800- “Accessibility should not be a islation banning businesses Seven children who were 434-JOBS (5627). problem,” Flanders said. “Be- tional said Friday that eight from asking for proof. of its ships will resume U.S. in the home at the time “While it’s not one giant leap tween those workshops offered Norwegian announced Jerry voyages in July and August were not harmed, Polk for mankind, it is one small step in person, live via videoconfer- sailings from New York, Los in returning to normalcy,” said Flanders encing and virtually 24/7, we with trips leaving Florida, County Sheriff Grady Judd Angeles, Port Canaveral Texas and Washington state Jerry Flanders, CareerSource CareerSource hope to provide something for said in a news release. and Miami. ports. That company said Authorities responding to CLM’s workshop coordinator. CLM’s everyone interested in sharpen- workshop Carnival Cruise Line, that passengers are numerous 911 calls early Until further notice, COVID- ing their employability skills 19 safety protocols remain in coordinator. and conducting a successful job also based in Miami, an- “strongly recommended” to Sunday found Jesus nounced sailings from the get vaccinated, adding that Nunez, 34, dead outside a place at all career centers, in- search.” cluding use of face coverings by staff Trained career coaches also provide Port of Galveston, Texas, unvaccinated passengers home. He appeared to have and visitors and social distancing. fee-free services to help job seekers with vaccinated guests and must be tested for the virus suffered a self-inflicted gun- “In the short term, that means there leverage what they learn in the was working with Florida and follow other measures. shot wound, officials said. will be a smaller number of attendees workshops. officials for a ship to leave Disney Cruise Line said Inside the home were the for each workshop — to allow for social Various free workshops are available; from PortMiami. last week that the CDC ap- bodies of Nunez’s girlfriend distancing,” Flanders said. “In the past, check the online calendar for details, The cruise lines’ plans proved a request to conduct of 14 years, 38-year-old I was almost always able to accommo- dates, times, and registration appear to be at odds with a two-night simulation Stephanie Ruiz, and date additional individuals when regis- requirements. the new state law. The sail- cruise later this month de- 36-year-old Yunieki Luis. tration was full. My best advice for For details, visit careersourceclm. ings are contingent on ob- parting from Port —From wire reports anyone interested in a particular com/calendar. taining a certificate from Canaveral. A4 TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday: A realistic approach to life, ENTERTAINMENT Today is Tuesday, June 8, the love and happiness will help you 159th day of 2021. There are achieve peace of mind. Concentrate on 206 days left in the year. what’s important to you, and make life- style changes that suit your needs. Your Snoop Dogg to join Today’s Highlight: happiness is your responsibility. Def Jam label On June 8, 1968, authorities an- Gemini (May 21-June 20): Keep life nounced the capture in London of NEW YORK — Snoop Dogg James Earl Ray, the suspected as- simple and stay focused on what’s is getting ready to bark out or- meaningful to you. Too much of any- sassin of civil rights leader Dr. Martin thing won’t make you happy or help you ders at Def Jam Recordings — Luther King Jr. get ahead. Maintain integrity. he’s joining the label as an On this date: Cancer (June 21-July 22): Put more executive creative and strategic In 1966, a merger was announced energy into things that matter to you. consultant. Def Jam announced between the National and American Offer innovative ideas that will help Monday that newly created role Football Leagues, to take effect in make your life and the lives of those for the iconic rapper “will allow 1970. around you more efficient. (Snoop) to strategically work In 1972, during the Vietnam War, Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Offer alterna- across the label’s executive team an Associated Press photographer tives when faced with opposition. Be and artist roster.” Acts signed to took a picture of a screaming 9-year- willing to cooperate and compromise. the label include Kanye West, The easier you make it for others, the old girl, Phan Thi Kim Phuc, as she Nas, Justin Bieber, Big Sean, ran naked and severely burned from more respect you will gain. Logic, Jadakiss, 2 Chainz, Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Say little, but Associated Press the scene of a South Vietnamese Jeezy, Jhené Aiko, Bobby Ses- Snoop Dogg performs a DJ set as “DJ Snoopadelic” during the napalm attack. do a lot. Put your heart into what you sions and late rapper DMX. Def believe is best for you and yours. An un- “Concerts In Your Car” series on Oct. 2, 2020, in Ventura, Calif. In 1998, the National Rifle Associ- Jam is a division of Universal expected opportunity will arise. 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He’s sold 30 million al- son in the country had recovered. provide what it claims. more than 40 years, “Captain Under- bums worldwide, earned 16 Today’s Birthdays: Actor Millicent Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Distance died on June 5 at 84. pants” creator Grammy nominations and Dav Martin is 87. Actor James Darren is yourself from people who ask for too , whose books topped the charts with several “Dick was a wise, Pilkey 85. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 81. much. Don’t wait until you are angry to often were targeted by put an end to a difficult situation. hits, from “Gin and Juice“ to kind and humane man, Singer Chuck Negron is 79. Musi- censors, said in a state- Beware of “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” who leaves behind him cian Boz Scaggs is 77. Actor Sonia Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): ment that Robinson erratic people who can’t make a deci- He emerged from the West an extraordinary legacy Braga is 71. Actor Kathy Baker is 71. was “more than just a sion or fall short of your expectations. Coast on the gangster rap in the world of chil- Rock singer Bonnie Tyler is 70. Actor visionary and a pub- Stay focused on your goals. scene, with music produced by dren’s literature,” Rowl- Griffin Dunne is 66. “Dilbert” creator Richard lisher. He was a brave Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Spend less Dr. Dre and released on Suge ing said in a statement Scott Adams is 64. Actor-director Robinson explorer who didn’t time analyzing a situation and more time Knight’s Death Row Records. Monday. “He was an Keenen Ivory Wayans is 63. Singer worry about risks.” doing what you want. A creative outlet He’s become a multi-format en- early champion of Harry Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) is 61. will help ease stress. “He opened the door for us to tertainer and has appeared in Potter and a stalwart support to R&B singer Doris Pearson (Five dream big,” Pilkey said. “He was Aries (March 21-April 19): Keep your several films, launched busi- me through the twenty-four Star) is 55. Actor Julianna Margulies facts straight. Think before you make a a writer and artist himself and nesses and is a media personal- years we knew each other.” is 54. Actor Dan Futterman is 54. move. Be direct when dealing with prob- fought for the equality and ac- ity, even earning an Emmy Other Scholastic writers are Actor David Sutcliffe is 52. Actor lems and finding solutions. ceptance of all people. I will miss nomination alongside Martha also mourning Robinson, a Kent Faulcon is 51. R&B singer Nicci Taurus (April 20-May 20): Work with his sharp wit, forward vision, and Stewart in 2017 for “Martha & champion of literacy and free ex- Gilbert is 51. Actor Kelli Williams is what you have. Designate a space that the overwhelming love he gave Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.” pression who in 2017 received a 51. Actor Mark Feuerstein is 50. is conducive to getting things done. A to me and my family.” disciplined approach to work will help He’s also released gospel and National Book Award for lifetime Actor Eion Bailey is 45. Rapper you build trust and respect. reggae albums. achievement and was honored — From wire reports Kanye West is 44.
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A land, MI, Wehn than when the industrial mosassa, FL passed away teachers age began. he was assistant born June 3, 2021. And the average rate of He was born on Janu- for most of her life, Mary increase is faster than Aug. 20, enjoyed spending time 1953 to ary 10, 1939 to Wayne and ever, scientists reported Janette Coffey, in Oakland, with her close friends and P Clair and Monday. This 2019 photo provided by NOAA shows the Mauna Loa IL. A US Airforce Veteran, family and loved doting on The National Oceanic Lola her little dog Chiggers. Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, high atop Hawaii’s (King) Gordon John enjoyed gardening and Atmospheric Admin- Morris and woodworking. She was preceded in largest mountain in order to sample well-mixed Morris, istration said the average background air free of local pollution. Heat-trapping He is survived by his death by her husband carbon dioxide level for one of Dale Wehn and is survived carbon dioxide levels in the air peaked in May 2021, in three children. Gordie, as loving wife of 59 years, May was 419.13 parts per Gail Coffey; children Ron- by her Companion Jerome amounts nearly 50% higher than when the industrial age he was known to everyone, million. That’s 1.82 parts began and they are growing at a record fast rate, ald Coffey and Kevin Cof- Swaggerty, Sr.; children per million higher than earned his Bachelor’s de- Tyson (Erica) Wehn, Brock scientists reported Monday, June 7. gree in Social Psychology fey and his companion May 2020 and 50% higher Lynna McCain; siblings Wehn and Tori Wehn; sib- than the stable pre-indus- from Grand Valley State lings Forest Pasky, Susan College in Allendale, MI, Max Coffey, Lyman and his trial levels of 280 parts per more frequent and causes or more, so year-to-year wife Pam, Glen Coffey and Fouts, Mary Ann Bertram, million, said NOAA cli- oceans to rise and get changes in emissions then served his country Nancy Pasky and Tom honorably in the United his wife Linda, Michael mate scientist Pieter Tans. more acidic, studies show. don’t register much. Coffey, Kathleen Pickern Kallis. Carbon dioxide levels There are also health ef- The 10-year average States Navy. Visitation will be held As a young man of 35, he and Sandra Coffey; grand- peak every May just be- fects, including heat rate of increase also set a children Brandy, Jessica from 9AM-11AM, with a fu- fore plant life in the deaths and increased pol- record, now up to 2.4 moved to Florida in 1988 neral service beginning at from his native Michigan E., and Jessica N.; Northern Hemisphere len. In 2015, countries parts per million per year. great-grandchildren Mad- 11AM, Thursday, June 10, blossoms, sucking some of signed the Paris agree- “Carbon dioxide going and enjoyed a 20 year ca- 2021 at Brown Funeral reer as an HVAC techni- elyn, Michaela, Andraya, that carbon out of the at- ment to try to keep cli- up in a few decades like Cristian, Elena, Nereyda, Home & Crematory in Le- mosphere and into flow- mate change to below that is extremely un- cian and installer with canto, FL. Currier Heating and Air Mayerlin, Ryleigh. ers, leaves, seeds and what’s considered dan- usual,” Tans said. “For Family will receive Sign the guest book at stems. The reprieve is gerous levels. example, when the Earth Conditioning of Homo- www.chronicleonline.com. sassa. Mr. Morris was also friends from 11AM-12PM, temporary, though, be- The one-year jump in climbed out of the last ice employed by Kane’s Ace with a memorial service cause emissions of carbon carbon dioxide was not a age, carbon dioxide in- Hardware in Homosassa. beginning at 12PM, Satur- SO YOU KNOW dioxide from burning record, mainly because of creased by about 80 parts Gordie’s perfect day would day, June 12, 2021 at Brown n Obituaries must be coal, oil and natural gas a La Nina weather pat- per million and it took the Funeral Home & Crema- revolve around spending verified with the for transportation and tern, when parts of the Earth system, the natural tory in Lecanto, FL. time with his family; wear- funeral home or electricity far exceed Pacific temporarily cool, system, 6,000 years. We ing one of his many be- Sign the guest book at what plants can take in, said Scripps Institution of have a much larger in- www.chronicleonline.com. society in charge of loved baseball caps and arrangements. pushing greenhouse gas Oceanography geochem- crease in the last few watching a Bucs or Rays levels to new records ist Ralph Keeling. Keel- decades.” game and then wrapping VETERANS n Obituary deadlines for every year. ing’s father started the By comparison, it has up the day with a Marvel n A flag will be included Tuesday, Wednesday, “Reaching 50% higher monitoring of carbon di- taken only 42 years, from superhero movie or watch- for free for those who Thursday and Friday carbon dioxide than pre- oxide on top of the Hawai- 1979 to 2021, to increase ing late night talk shows served in the U.S. editions is 3 p.m. the industrial is really setting ian mountain Mauna Loa carbon dioxide by that featuring Jimmy Fallon, military: day before. Deadlines a new benchmark and not in 1958, and he has con- same amount. Steven Colbert or Jimmy l Ar my. for Saturday, Sunday in a good way,” said Cor- tinued the work of chart- “The world is ap- Kimmel. l Navy. and Monday editions nell University climate ing the now famous proaching the point Keeling Curve. Gordie was a member of l Air Force. is 3 p.m. Friday. scientist Natalie Mahow- where exceeding the ald, who wasn’t part of the Scripps, which calcu- Paris targets and entering Bushnell First Church of l Marines. n The Chronicle does research. “If we want to lates the numbers slightly a climate danger zone be- God and was a wonderful l Coast Guard. not edit obituaries for father, uncle, brother and avoid the worst conse- differently based on time comes almost inevitable,” l National Guard. content. friend. He will be forever quences of climate and averaging, said the said Princeton University missed by his family and n Please note the n Email obits@chronicle change, we need to work peak in May was 418.9. climate scientist Michael friends, but this is not branch of service online.com or call much harder to cut car- Also, pandemic lock- Oppenheimer, who wasn’t good-bye. when submitting an 352-563-5660 for bon dioxide emissions downs slowed transporta- part of the research. In addition to his par- obituary or death more information. and right away.” tion, travel and other ents, Gordie was preceded notice. Climate change does activity by about 7%, ear- To Place Your n Full obituaries are more than increase tem- lier studies show. But that in death by a brother-in- n Email obits@chronicle $175 for 850 words. peratures. It makes ex- was too small to make a “In Memory” ad, law, Paul F. Woitte in 1992. online.com or call n Death notices are treme weather — storms, significant difference. 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A click of the wrist Money&Markets gets you more at www.chronicleonline.com Stocks end mixed after early losses 4,240 S&P 500 34,880 Dow Jones industrials Associated Press all-time high it reached a relatively light week of 4,200 Close: 4,226.52 34,560 Close: 34,630.24 month ago. The Dow economic data, though in- Change: -3.37 (-0.1%) Change: -126.15 (-0.4%) 4,160 10 DAYS 34,240 10 DAYS Stocks gave up some of Jones Industrial Average vestors will get more infor- their recent gains Monday, also closed lower, while mation on how much 4,400 35,000 though the selling eased the Nasdaq notched a consumer prices rose last 34,000 4,200 toward the end of the day, modest gain. Small-com- month on Thursday. 33,000 leaving the major indexes pany stocks far outpaced The S&P 500 fell 3.37 4,000 32,000 mixed. the rest of the market. points to 4,226.52. The Dow The S&P 500 slipped The quiet opening to the lost 126.15 points, or 0.4%, to 31,000 3,800 less than 0.1% after having week follows several 34,630.24. The Nasdaq rose 30,000 been down 0.3% in the choppy weeks as investors 67.23 points, or 0.5%, to 3,600 29,000 DJJF MAM DJJF MAM early going. The bench- continue to gauge the 13,881.72. The Russell 2000 mark index, which is com- economy’s recovery and index of smaller companies StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG YTD ing off two straight weekly the risks of rising infla- gained 32.76 points, or 1.4%, DOW 34,820.91 34,574.51 34,630.24 -126.15 -0.36% +13.15% gains, is within 0.2% of the tion. Wall Street faces a to 2,319.18. NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 15,541.54 15,383.95 15,432.10 -35.37 -0.23% +23.39% DOW Util. 903.04 900.12 902.09 +1.27 +0.14% +4.33% Vol. (in mil.) 4,015 4,114 NYSE Comp. 16,725.55 16,669.90 16,709.30 +0.56 ...% +15.04% according to FDOT. completion date. As with Pvs. Volume 3,743 3,738 NASDAQ 13,889.11 13,784.91 13,881.72 +67.23 +0.49% +7.71% I U.S. 19 widening from the notice to the county, Advanced 1371 2173 S&P 500 4,232.28 4,215.66 4,226.52 -3.37 -0.08% +12.53% PAVERS Jump Court in Homosassa D.A.B. sent similar notices Declined 1090 1132 S&P 400 2,735.13 2,720.93 2,726.13 -2.54 -0.09% +18.19% Continued from Page A1 New Highs 346 231 Wilshire 5000 44,331.80 44,192.22 44,316.88 +77.13 +0.17% +12.32% to Fort Island Trail in Crys- to FDOT requesting delays New Lows 8 13 Russell 2000 2,321.64 2,286.93 2,319.18 +32.77 +1.43% +17.44% tal River, a $51.2 million on projects due to short- I U.S. 19 widening in contract, is scheduled for ages in material or labor. Stocks of Local Interest Homosassa is nearly a completion in February The company has agreed year past its completion 2022. FDOT sent notices to to not pursue any more 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR NAME TICKER LO HI CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR %CHG %RTN P/E DIV date. 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manatee population,” she said. Colson also discussed the However, West said that the county’s eelgrass restoration MERMAIDS Homosassa Springs haven’t project. She said that she’s Continued from Page A1 been getting as much love. happy with the progress that the “Crystal River’s done their county has made, but worries importance of the world’s water- part — now it’s Homosassa’s about potential damage with the ways to more than 25,000 turn,” West said. return of more people as classrooms. Colson said that she’s been COVID-19 restrictions lift. How- “I realized I had a bigger im- trying to raise awareness on the ever, West and Colson both hope pact as a mermaid than a human impact of water systems that improvement continues. human,” Colson said. “Mer- in any way possible. Both West Prior to the Tail Gate Party, maids are servants of our water. and Colson found that the best West offered a reminder on how It’s in the name: mer-maid.” way to get their message across to keep the waterways clean. As a kickoff to the event, West was as mermaids. “The only thing you should be conducted a “Tail Gate Party” “Most of us are conservation- taking from any spring is great interview with fellow mermaid, ists and we’re environmental- memories or pictures,” she said. Colson. ists; we want to protect what we “If you’re leaving with anything, “Today, we’re talking about swim in,” said. hopefully it’s just trash.” C springs preservation, conserva- MATTHEW BECK Colson emphasized the impor- To join additional discussions Michelle Colson, left, and Smokie West don mermaid outfits Monday tion, eelgrass and then mana- tance of clean waterways, espe- with mermaids on World Ocean morning as they film from Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River. The aim tees,” West said. cially for the creatures that call Day, visit fins-magazine.com/ of the filming is to raise awareness of the importance of springs that One of the major issues with them home. For Colson, the ani- world-ocean-day. provide vital freshwater to many area rivers, lakes and other waterways. Citrus County’s springs has been mal that inspired her to become Hannah Sachewicz is a re- the damage to the eelgrass and board member and reporter for improvement after the start of an advocate was the manatee. porter for the Chronicle. She can its effect on manatee and human Fins Magazine. their eelgrass restoration “What I consider manatees to be reached at 352-564-2929 or health, West said. West is the di- According to West, Crystal project. be are the original mermaids,” hannah.sachewicz@chronicle rector of education, advisory River has seen significant “We have a much healthier she said. online.com.
“I’d always go to school said. “They used to call truly loved, I always “He definitely taught me personal achievement late smelling like a horse,” him ‘Peaches.’” teased him, was William a lot,” Hessinger said. “Ev- along the way. GERRITS Tracy said with a laugh. Ed also raised cattle, Bunch,” Lin said. Bunch erybody admired him.” “As long as you enjoyed Continued from Page A1 “It seemed like growing grew watermelons and owns Oysters of Crystal When Lin was a young those aspects of life, that up, there was always produced hay. River, where Ed was a reg- girl, her father bought her was about as good as it Ed was also a jokester. someone at our farm,” “He loved the ranching ular. The two knew each a fancy aqua cowboy hat. gets.” Lin said that he once went Eddie said. One of Ed’s and farming activities,” other since they were kids. Before Ed died, he bought “Integrity, honesty and to an unemployment hear- great loves was thorough- Eddie said. He also loved “He was a great man,” a cowboy hat for his hard work” is what Tracy ing for one of his previous bred horse racing, which hunting and traveling. Ed Bunch said. great-granddaughter. said she learned from her employees. When the he shared with his chil- spent a lot of time in Spain Ed used to bring smelt “She wore that to the fu- father. “He never thought judge asked if the man dren and the youth of the and traveled to Canada for to the restaurant, which neral,” Lin said. he was better than worked for Ed, he said, “I community. hunting trips. Bunch cooked up for him When Ed’s children were anyone.” never saw him get out of Ed started the local 4-H “I had the opportunity in the kitchen. Ed also planning his funeral, they Lin noted her father’s the chair.” club and built a breeding to go a couple times with loved onion soup and bis- finally agreed on May 22. incredible sense of humor. Ed, along with his three and training facility at his him,” Eddie said. cuits and gravy. He always Later, they realized that She said that she gained brothers, Donald, Patrick home, where area youth Ed was also close with called in advance to make was the day their sister and wisdom from watching his and Michael, cleared could visit and learn to Lin’s husband, Chris sure Bunch was there. Ed’s daughter, Dorothy interactions with other Shamrock Farms with ma- ride. Brown, and Tracy’s hus- “If I wasn’t here, some- Tully, died. Lin said that she people. chetes and fenced the land “He was always so fo- band, Mike Rash. Ed al- times he wouldn’t come,” believes they were sending “My dad was such a car- themselves. cused on making sure that ways invited Chris over to Bunch said. them a message. ing individual,” she said. “They seriously worked kids were having fun with watch the Kentucky Derby. “We tried to make it to “My dad was mischie- “He instilled a strong the land,” Ed’s daughter, horses,” Lin said. “He really actually 100, but we didn’t get vous,” she said. sense of fairness in treat- Tracy Gerrits Rash, said. Much like the chances taught me everything I there,” Bunch said. “We Ed’s service and Chris- ing people with respect,” Ed’s children each carry Ed took on people, he took know about people,” Lin have to take the good tian burial took place at St. Eddie said. He taught his fond memories of their fa- chances on horses too. At said Chris told her once. times and let everything Benedict Catholic Church, children to enjoy life. “He ther and life growing up the race track, he bought Mike worked for Ed, else roll on.” which he built years and left shoes that were way on the farm. horses that weren’t win- grew close with him over Ed’s secretary, Emily years ago. too big.” “I just remember it ners, brought them home the years and helped care Hessinger, also spent a lot Each of Ed’s children Hannah Sachewicz is a being such a small, small and worked on them until for him in his later years. of time with him. carry with them the les- reporter for the Chronicle. town,” Lin said. “When I they were. “Mike thought the world “She would take him to sons they learned from She can be reached at 352- was a little girl, we would Ed set out to ensure that of him,” Tracy said. He get a frosty every day,” their father. Sean said that 564-2929 or hannah. count the number of cars all youths who were in wrote Ed a letter and read Tracy said. She worked his father taught him to sachewicz@chronicle that came by our house at need of a horse could get it to him before he died. with him for nearly 16 enjoy every emotional and online.com. Shamrock,” she said. one. He bought horses and “The one person that he years. “Living in such a close- sold them to the local kids CBS Citrus County knit community, we had for the same price, or less, 9 -0 0 UC the opportunity to develop than he paid for them. lifelong friendships,” Ed also went as far as to Invites you to a Doo Wop Night Eddie said. rent pasture space for N O TI CE O F I N TEN T Featuring Jim McGreevey “When I think about youth. Lin said that her fa- him, I think about how ther rented a space for her TO CO N S I D ER AN Formerly with Lola and the Saints hard of a worker he was,” friend’s horse for $3 per his son, Sean Gerrits, said. month. O R D I N AN CE Sean said that he never “That old bony horse stopped working, even as lived his whole life in that AMEN D I N G THE he got older. In his 90’s, Ed pasture,” she said. would still load hay bales Back in the ’60s, Ed CI TR U S CO U N TY CO D E at the farm. started a peach orchard C C C C CC “I believe he passed that with 10,000 trees. He drove on to all of his children,” his workers to and from Sean said. town in an old school bus. 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