COVID Cases Spike Again Surpassed the 40.5% Rise in Count at 17

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INSIDE TRUMP SUPPORT: COVID cases spike again surpassed the 40.5% rise in count at 17. Two more die in Citrus County cases set the week prior. According to CoreCivic — the COVID-19 hospitalizations Citrus County Detention Facili- BUSTER THOMPSON Florida Department of Health went from 62 to 83 between ty’s management firm — and Staff writer reported a total 855 cases for July 13 and July 20, an increase County Administrator Randy Citrus County, a 48.2% jump of 33.9% compared to the 37.7% Oliver on July 20, there has Citrus County continued to from the 577 cases documented rise in hospital visits from been no change in cases within break its seven-day record for a week earlier on July 13. July 6 to July 13. jail staff and inmate popula- Boat parade increases in COVID-19. From July 6 to July 13, the Citrus County also lost two tions since July 13. Boats adorned with Trump By its Monday, July 20, 2020, county witnessed a case in- more residents to the virus CoreCivic reported a total of coronavirus update, the crease of 44.6%, which flags and signs paraded on since July 13, putting the death See COVID/Page A11 King’s Bay this weekend. /Page A3

NEWS BRIEFS Annual Key run changes pace Citrus County COVID-19 update Fifty-seven new positive cases were reported in Citrus County since the latest FDOH update. Two new hospitalizations were reported; no new deaths were reported. To date in the county, 853 people have tested positive, 83 have been hospitalized and 17 have died. Several runners make their way east Monday, Food drive to benefit July 20, 2020, along County Road 486 in SOS Support Center Hernando. The runners are, from left, Stephanie The Esther Chapter of the Stevens, Madison Whitmeyer, Cortney Pulley, Daughters of the King at Shep- Devon Stevens, Shawn Host and Caleb Tague. herd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto is asking for food donations to benefit SOS Course is different but Support Center, which feeds more than 7,000 families in Cit- the mission is the same: rus County each month. They will be having a drive- Fundraising for center thru food drop off from 9 a.m. to JEFF BRYAN noon Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Managing editor Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 2540 W. Norvell Bryant The sun was already rising in the east, Highway, (County Road 486), though it wasn’t the steps of the state Capitol Lecanto. — the COVID-19 pandemic might have altered The food collected on Tuesday the traditional route for the 44th annual Run will be taken to SOS on Wednes- for the Money. day in time for distribution on However, the spirits and enthusiasm for the Thursday. 13 runners had not been dampened as they Also, they will have coolers on gathered Monday, July 20, 2020, in the parking hand to store refrigerated or lot of The Grove Health and Rehabilitation even frozen items. along County Road 486. Perhaps no one was more enthusiastic about Board to discuss the first leg of the run (35 miles) than 4-year- old Brelyn Royal, whose father died four years reopening campuses ago during the Run for the Money. Citrus County School Board “She picked out her outfit last night and was members are hosting an emer- up at 5:30,” said her mother, April Royal. “She gency meeting to discuss when wanted to be here last night. She is so excited, campuses will reopen in the fall she knows she’s running for those clients who MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle can’t. This is just in her blood.” amid COVID-19. Brelyn Royal takes part in the 44th annual “Run for the Money” on Monday as she They’ll also mull over Though it has been four years now since runs with others during the opening minutes of the annual fundraiser for the Key Phil died, Royal said she cannot believe that mask-wearing requirements for Training Center. Her father, Phil Royal, died four years ago while participating in students and staff. much time has passed. the run during the first day of the 180-mile trek from Tallahassee to Citrus County. “I see it more when I look at (Brelyn) and see Education officials will meet at The Key Center supports developmentally disabled adults through a wide variety how big she is growing,” April said. 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, of programs. This is the first year since the inception of the fundraiser that runners The course for the Run for the Money might 2020, at the school district’s have not taken to U.S. 19 to run from Tallahassee to Crystal River. For more not be the same but the mission remains the main office building, 1007 W. photos, see this story online at www.chronicleonline.com. See RUN/Page A2 Main St., Inverness. Those wishing to comment must fill out a green card in-person beforehand. Speakers will be able to address school board members after a motion, if any, FWC to vote on shorter stone crab season is made. Aug. 10 is the first day of the BUSTER THOMPSON July 22, 2020. stone crabs. 2020-21 school year, when Flor- Staff writer FWC commissioners will also cover Citrus County’s coast is lined with pock- ida Department of Education other items during their two-day meeting, ets of crabbing boats, which are allowed to Commissioner Richard Corcoran Florida’s stone crabbing industry could which goes through July 23. lay traps underwater 10 days before ordered school grounds to open see a shorter fishing season starting this For more on their agenda, visit tinyurl. 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Around the COUNTY Man accused of eating evidence then onto North Railroad according to his arrest Council to Hernando man allegedly ingests drugs at traffic stop Way before parking in report. front of his house. Deputies searched Sim- consider station B T tampering. during Simmons’ first USTER HOMPSON Simmons’ arrest report mons’ car and found 1.02 Deputies also jailed court appearance later on regulations Staff writer states the deputy spotted grams of crack cocaine in- Simmons on charges of July 17, court records The Inverness City Coun- Simmons moving a lot inside a pill bottle labeled A Hernando man tried possessing a controlled show. cil will consider an ordi- side the car, “as if he may to hide a bag of co- substance, resist- According to Simmons’ with Simmons’ name. nance regulating gas caine from police ing law enforce- arrest report, a deputy be trying stash something Simmons, his arrest re- stations, including that they by eating it during ment without tried to pull a motorist — somewhere in the port states, admitted to be barred from the central a traffic stop. violence, driving later identified as Sim- vehicle.” owning the narcotics and business district. Citrus County with an invalid li- mons — over near the When the deputy re- eating the bag because he The ordinance is up for a Sheriff ’s Office cense and pos- intersections of County moved Simmons from the though it had cocaine in it. first reading at the county’s deputies arrested sessing drug Road 486 and U.S. 41 for car, he noticed Simmons Simmons arraignment 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, 35-year-old Mat- paraphernalia. driving a car without a was chewing on something hearing is scheduled for July 21, at city hall, 212 W. thew Leroy Sim- Simmons was working tag light. and ordered him to spit it Aug. 11. Main St. mons during the Matthew booked at the Cit- With the deputy’s out. Contact Chronicle re- A consultant’s report early-morning Simmons rus County Deten- cruiser following with its Simmons spat out a porter Buster Thompson states there are now no gas hours of Friday, tion Center under emergency lights and si- small plastic bag and a at 352-564-2916 or stations in the central busi- July 17, 2020, on a felony a $14,000 bond, which a rens on, Simmons turned straw, which both con- bthompson@chronicle ness district, which includes charge of evidence judge lowered to $10,000 onto East Lake Place and tained cocaine residue, online.com. the downtown area. City Manager Eric Wil- liams says in an agenda memo that the ordinance seeks to protect sections of the city from a proliferation Trump supporters swarm the bay of gas stations. “We have seen a significant interest and development of convenience store/ gas station development,” he wrote. “Concurrently, there is also a desire to protect the downtown business district from potential in- compatible gas station use impacts.” The agenda also includes updates on the Depot District, Hill Street and Cooter Pond decking. Virtual School enrollment climbs Citrus Virtual School continued to grow in student enrollment as local education officials prepare to reopen campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. From July 13 to July 20, 2020, the number of stu- SABRINA THOMAS/Special to the Chronicle dents registered with the Boaters make their way through the Crystal River on Saturday, July 18, 2020, during the 2020 Trump Boat Parade on the Crystal River. Citrus County School Dis- trict’s new online school system increased from 700 Political boat parade attracts thousands to 850, according to the school district. oats adorned with flags and Virtual school students currently make up 4.8% of signs supporting President district students, not including those studying at the Donald J. Trump’s 2020 Withlacoochee Technical re-election bid flooded the College. B Lecanto middle and high area waterways Saturday, according schools are also both over 90% in reaching their stu- to event organizer Michael Ferson dent capacities. of Summerfield. The event launched Parents had until noon July 20 to sign their children at 11 a.m. from Pete’s Pier in King’s up for either virtual or brick- and-mortar schooling; how- Bay, heading out of Crystal River. ever, the school district won’t have its final enroll- The parade, which lasted three ment numbers processed hours, made its way past Fort Island until later this week. Depending on the circum- Park as well as the Crystal River stances, school district officials said they’ll make exceptions Archaeological Park. for late enrollments. Aug. 10 is the first day of ABOVE RIGHT: Spectators watch as boats make their way past a pier school for the 2020-21 year. during the 2020 Trump Boat Parade on the Crystal River. For answers to frequently- LOWER RIGHT: Boaters adorned their vessels with American flags as asked questions on how well as Trump 2020 flags and assortment of other items in support of schools are planning to re- the president’s re-election bid. open, visit tinyurl.com/ y6jqzgde. — From staff reports Florida again reports more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases The upcoming plan to Williams added: “There’s protesters Monday, DeSan- State totals over 360,000 cases, 5,000 deaths have the Republican Na- got to be some major re- tis said parents should be tional Convention in Jack- working of what’s given a choice as to what is CURT ANDERSON brings Florida’s seven-day units of some hospitals in sonville to renominate happening.” the best option for their Associated Press average to about 114 per the South Florida, Tampa, President Donald Trump Critics have complained children, whether virtual day. Its overall deaths rank Orlando and Jacksonville continues to be on shaky that Gov. Ron DeSantis has learning, in-class schooling ST. PETERSBURG — 25th in the nation per cap- areas — and many adminis- ground. Even after the GOP not mandated a statewide or a combination of the Florida reported another ita, or about 7 times less trators have limited announced plans to scale mask ordinance as cases two. Schools also need to 10,000 new coronavirus than highest- non-emergency procedures back the convention and rise. The governor has re- make health accommoda- cases on Monday, the 12th ranked New Jersey. to help make space. hold more events outside, peatedly said policies in tions for employees too if day since the Fourth of July Hospitalizations for the Statewide, 18% of ICU the local sheriff said peo- hard-hit South Florida they are high risk, the gov- the number has topped that disease continued to in- beds were available. ple’s safety cannot be might not make sense in the ernor said. threshold. crease, standing at 9,452 The skyrocketing case- guaranteed. Panhandle, where the in- “Parents need to choose The state Department of statewide in the late morn- load is making for a strange “Where we are today is fection rate is lower, even the best environment for Health reported 10,347 new ing Monday — up about 160 summer in the Sunshine we can’t support this plan,” as his fellow Republicans their students, their kids,” cases and 90 deaths. That from the day before. State, where many popular Sheriff Mike Williams told increasingly acknowledge the Republican governor brings the state’s totals for Though the increase has beaches are shuttered, resi- local news outlets Monday. the need for a unified, non- said. “If a teacher doesn’t the entire pandemic to slowed when compared to dents and tourists can be “Where do we go from here partisan message. feel comfortable there ... I more than 360,000 cases about week ago, those addi- fined for not wearing masks, is a good question. But Speaking at blood center think they should be given and over 5,100 deaths. tional patients have been and bars across the state ar- where we are today, we in Orlando, where he was as many options as The new reported deaths straining intensive care en’t allowed to pour liquor. can’t support it.” interrupted by chanting possible.”

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In 1993 BEACH, MAINE he received the Outstand- HOMOSASSA Leslie Merrill Eastman, ing Botanist Award from Shirley (Bugga) Rose- son of Leslie Earl and Ger- The New England Wild- man, age 89 years, of Ho- trude Estelle (Lalonde) flower Society for the dis- mosassa FL, died Eastman was born 7 Sep- covery and documentation peacefully Wednesday, tember 1940 in the Trull of Maine’s rarest plant July 8th, 2020 at Seven Hospital in Biddeford, species. Rivers Hospital in Inver- Maine and passed away at He married his child- ness, with nurse Kcinna- Gosnell Hospice House in hood friend, Jo Ann Dar- mon by her side. Scarborough, Maine 17 ling, in 1986 at the We would also like to July 2020. Unitarian Universalist thank Lindy Decker and Les was Church in Saco, Maine. her staff a former They remodeled an 1875 at All resident farm house in Greene, About of Citrus Maine where they estab- Caring for County an lished extensive gardens. their active In 2004 they moved to years of member Lecanto, Florida where wonderful of the Na- they were active with the caring ture Coast Nature Coast Unitarian Leslie Shirley they gave Unitarian Universalists. They trav- Eastman Roseman our aunt. Univer- eled to England, Scotland, Shirley Associated Press salists in Citrus Springs. and Wales, Trinidad, and was born on July 19th, Percibald Garcia uses a microphone to read aloud children’s books amid the high-rise He served on the Board of the Yucatan, Mexico as 1930 in Chicago, IL to An- housing complex of Tlatelolco, in Mexico City, Saturday, July 18, 2020. Confinement Directors and was a mem- well as exploring the bio- geline and George during the coronavirus pandemic has been especially tedious for children, so the young ber of the Social Activities diversity of Florida. In Krueger. Shirley started architect sets out every afternoon with a microphone and a loudspeaker to walk the and Caring Committees as 2016 they returned to their working as a Librarian in well as presenting several home in Old Orchard Spring Grove, IL, and lived neighborhood where he lives and provide entertainment. Sunday services. Beach, Maine. most of her youth in Fox Les graduated from the Sign the guest book at Lake, IL. Shirley moved to Old Orchard Beach High www.chronicleonline.com. Ely, MN, where she owned School in 1959 and Univer- and operated a Resort and Storyteller cheers kids in apartment complex sity of Southern Maine Eleanor cabins on Lake Vermillion L R with a BS in Geography Macko, 89 until she moved to Ho- ISSETTE OMERO miss school.” and an MA in Maine Stud- mosassa in 1989. Shirley Associated Press “It’s nice,” Rogelio said of the story- ies. While a student, he HERNANDO spent the rest of her ca- telling. “If we have something to do, or if worked for Maine Audu- Eleanor Macko, 89, of reer working for the Ho- MEXICO CITY — Percibald Garcia we’re very frustrated, we can relax a bon Society where he ar- Hernando, FL, passed mosassa State Park until recognized that confinement during the little.” ranged and guided field away on Saturday, July 4, her retirement at age 75. coronavirus lockdown is especially te- Luna Gonzalez, came with her mother, trips. He went on to teach 2020 in Lecanto, FL. Shirley loved the out- dious for children. So the young archi- Tatiana Vega, to listen to the stories Maine History and Cur- Heinz Funeral Home & doors, her swimming pool, tect decided to read them stories. from a safe distance, both wearing face rent Events at the Lewis- Cremation, Inverness, FL. Animal Planet, playing Almost every day since the beginning masks. ton High School for 25 Yahtzee and laughing with of May, the 27-year-old has gone out in “I imagine the characters, I imagine years a career that drew her family. She will be re- an enormous Mexico City apartment what the animals are like,” said Luna, upon his love for Maine membered fondly as complex with his “wandering micro- who used the opportunity to go out to history and allowed him “BBB”, Big Boss Bugga phone” to broadcast stories to children dress up in her finest. “Sometimes we time off to track down rare and giving out half of a who gather at their windows to listen. go out, because I get bored at home.” plants. He was known for piece of doublemint gum While most kids these days have cell- Garcia calls his project “De la Casa a his innovative teaching to her nieces and phones, tablets or computers, Garcia la Plaza” (“From the house to the plaza”) style and was awarded a Wayne nephews. wants them to hear the human voice — a reference to the town squares Certificate of Excellence Pike, 89 She was survived by her and the world of shared tales. He also where historically Mexicans have gath- for Newspapers in Educa- INVERNESS sister Oral Deans and wants them to realize they can use, even ered to socialize and share. tion, and was Yearbook brother Bruce Krueger from a distance, the public plazas that The pandemic hit this aspect of life Teacher of the Year twice. Wayne Leon Pike, 89, of and several nieces and have served as the anchor of life in Mex- hard, because people have been en- As a product of the Inverness, FL passed nephews. Memorial date ico for centuries. couraged not to go out or gather for fear meeting of three cultures away peacefully July 10, TDB. On line condolences “We realized that almost nobody was of contagion. of 17th century New En- 2020 sur- may be made at www. looking after the way that kids were ex- It’s a tradition that also has been al- gland, English, French rounded hooperfuneralhome.com. periencing this lockdown,” Garcia said tered in the modern neighborhoods of and Native American and by his Shirley will be laid to rest Saturday. Mexico’s big cities, where shopping a 10th generation Mainer, family at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Setting up his microphone in one of malls have often replaced plazas and he spent his boyhood ex- and loved Antioch, IL date TBD. the green spaces that sit between rows parks as gathering spots. But due to the ploring the coastal ones. of apartment buildings, he read ”El coronavirus, the malls also have been marshes and swamps of He was Tlacuache Lunatico” (“The Crazy Opos- ordered closed in Mexico City. Old Orchard Beach, col- born in sum”). It’s a story by David Martín del Garcia’s family has lived in the capi- Dayton, SO YOU KNOW lecting everything from Wayne Campo about a possum who suffers be- tal’s Tlatelolco neighborhood since salamanders to pitcher OH on n For information about Pike cause he is so short. The possum tries to 1967, just a few years after it opened in plants. Family weekends June 4, placing obituaries, reach the moon to feel taller. Once 1964. It originally contained nearly were spent with his par- 1931. He lived in Sidney, email obits@ there, he eats the moon — and then has 12,000 apartments and spread over 232 ents who shared his inter- OH until 1969 when he chronicleonline.com to figure out, with fellow animals, how acres. est in rocks, traveling moved his family to Flor- or call 352-563-5660. to bring it back. Other stories follow the The government-built complex was Maine’s countryside in ida, and then settled down same vein. erected during a period when architects search of a variety of min- in Citrus County in 1972. n Obituary deadlines for Garcia often precedes a story by play- still felt they had to provide open, com- erals. Les became a Wayne served his coun- Tuesday, Wednesday, ing songs by the celebrated Mexican munal spaces, something private devel- knowledgeable collector try in the Korean War as a Thursday and Friday children’s composer Francisco Gabi- opers have largely abandoned. and the vast majority of member of the U.S. Army editions is 3 p.m. the londo Soler, who performed as Cri-Cri “The public plaza has been extremely his mineral collection was from 1951-1953. day before. Deadlines the cricket. Sometimes other storytell- important in Mexico since the time of purchased by Harvard After his military ser- for Saturday, Sunday ers perform, as does a puppet troop. our ancestors,” since the Aztecs, Garcia University. vice, Wayne became a lino- and Monday editions And always, just as on Saturday, chil- noted. “It is where people meet, talk, According to Down East type operator for the is 3 p.m. Friday. dren appear at the windows of the mul- where the life of a neighborhood Magazine 1985, Les is con- Sidney Daily News. tistory building to take in the show. develops.” sidered “Maine’s premier Wayne was a very avid n The Chronicle does In the end, it is an act of mutual com- “The shopping mall is now the plaza, rare plant detective who reader and enjoyed riding not edit obituaries for fort, similar to the Italians who sere- but it’s private ... you have to pay,” he has discovered or relo- his bike, walking his dogs, content. naded each other from their balconies added. “This kills the public plaza, kills and working in his cated over 300 plant spe- n Submissions must be early in the pandemic, but also a cry to the social structures.” cies in Maine and who is garage. verified with the reclaim shared public spaces and stem Some children have even approached widely considered one of He was preceded in the migration to a digital, virtual world. Garcia to read their own stories, and funeral home or the most important bota- death by his mother Es- “In the last three months, everything other guest storytellers are invited to nists ever to work in ther Gillespie, step-father society in charge of has gone online, —work, contacts, shop- join. Maine.” Les has, accord- Robert Gillespie, and fa- arrangements. ping,” said Garcia. “This is an act of re- “This is an invitation to people to con- ing to many of Maine’s ther Hubert Pike; sisters n Death notices are sistance in the face of this ferocious tinue using the public plaza,” he said. leading botanists, “added Dorothy Moses, Katherine $25, and may include: digitalization we are experiencing.” It is not only children who listen. Chiles, and Clara Carey; more to our knowledge of full name of Rogelio Morales listened to the sto- Rogelio’s grandmother, Maria Elena the state’s rare plants than son-in-law Raymond Cu- deceased; age; ries from the window of his grand- Sevilla, also leaned out her ground-floor any other individual in bero, and grandson SGT mother’s apartment. Since March, the window. hometown/state; date this century. Robert Surber. 9-year-old has spent much of his time “This young man will get a special re- Past president of the Survivors include his of death; place of playing video games. ward from God, because it is not just distinguished Josselyn Bo- loving wife of 63 years, death; date, time and “The only thing I go out for is to walk children he is entertaining, it is people tanical Society, Les also Vera Hoover Pike; sister- place of visitation and my dog,” he said. “It’s a little boring. I of my age, too,” she said. served on the Rare and in-law Esther Carey; chil- funeral services and, Endangered Plant Species dren Kyle Pike and Kerri for members of the Committee of the New En- Surber; 6 grandchildren, military, the branch of OBITUARIES Brown Funeral Home & Crematory gland Botanical Club of 6 great-grandchildren; the armed services in n To submit larger Lecanto, Florida Harvard University and many nieces and neph- which they served. obituary photos, call ews; and his beloved dogs was a an executive board 352-563-6363 for Two Generations serving member of the Maine Nat- Booter and Puggie. n Obituaries are at www. information. uralist . He was the author A Celebration of Life chronicleonline.com. you with compassionate, personalized service. of more than 100 journal Memorial Service for 000YCXE articles and scientific re- Wayne will be held on Fri- ports on rare plants, in- day, July 24, at 11:00 A.M. cluding the Rhodora and at the Chas E. Davis Fu- Candace Joy Sheldon Igrayne Brown Dias Richard T. Brown Northeastern Naturalist neral Home, Inverness. Funeral Director 352-795-0111 Funeral Director/Owner and author of Rare Vascu- Sign the guest book at Born March 18th, 1955 in Casper, www.brownfuneralhome.com lar Plants of Maine and www.chronicleonline.com. Wyoming. and went home to be with her Lord and savior on June 24th, n A flag will be included 2020. 3424-0721 TUCRN for free for those who CREMATION A resident of Citrus County, at Candy taught 8th grade history at served in the U.S. need $ price Inverness Middle School until she military. (Please note only retired last Fall. She was well PUBLIC NOTICE the branch of service 895 loved by her students who 000YNBE We Also Offer The Citrus County School Board will hold an when submitting.) FREE CASKETS frequently stayed in contact with With Traditional Funeral Services and Burial her throughout their high school Emergency Meeting, 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, For Veterans, Hospice, Government years and beyond. July 22, 2020 in the Board Room of the District To Place Your Employees - Federal, State, and Local, Their Candy was also well traveled and Services Center located at 1007 West Main Street, Spouses & Immediate Family Members lived and worked all over the “In Memory” ad, New Serenity Memorial Funeral Home 000YRNS world: Hawaii, Seattle, Washington; Inverness, Florida. & Cremation Services, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Contact Lori Driver 713 NE 5th Terrace • Crystal River, FL 34428 London, UK; and Iquitos, Peru. She loved Scotland and The purpose of the Emergency Meeting is to 564-2931 or email: 352-563-1394 requested that her ashes be spread at the headwaters of discuss the re-opening of schools. [email protected] the Trossachs in Scotland, UK. She is survived by her mother Suzanne Sheldon and If any person decides to appeal a decision made Closing time for placing sister Cindy Koenigsfeld of Littleton, Colorado; her by the Board, with respect to any matter Funeral Home ad is 4 business days With Crematory niece Marchellie Sheldon of Minnesota; her daughter considered at this meeting, he may need a record Mia Sol Mishel-Culgni-Sheldon of Iquitos, Peru; in prior to run date. Mark Marques, II of the proceedings and may need to insure that a Service: Fri., 5pm addition to many friends who mourn her passing but There are advanced Louise Keenan know that she’s at her eternal home and take comfort in verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which deadlines for holidays. Service: Sat., 10am that. record should include testimony and evidence Wayne Pike A celebration of her life will be held at Gulf to Lake upon which his appeal is to be based. Service: Fri., 11am Baptist Church in Crystal River on July 24th at Judith Lemond 11:00 AM. Services: Was Monday (7/20) Sandra Himmel Mary Godsey In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Candy’s Private Arrangements memory to the YMCA at: www.ymcasuncoast.org/ways- to-give/memory-honor-gifts. Sandra Himmel 000XOXN Lucille Peavy Superintendent Pending You may also send or bring a check to the YMCA. Citrus County School Board 000Y7GT 726-8323 000YS87 A6 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 SPORTS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

SPORTS BRIEFS NFL could scrap preseason NHL suspends being postponed but all of the other matches — which the R M OB AADDI AND would have taken a major would go to every other day. “These are complicated Rangers’ Lemieux league originally wanted to be B W ARRY ILNER step toward starting the If the positivity rate doesn’t issues which involve a lot for 2 preliminary played at the same time — AP pro football writers season on time. fall below that threshold, of factors,” Sills said. “But went on as scheduled. Earlier Monday, the daily testing would con- suffice it to say we very round games Some clubs said the deci- The NFL has offered to league said players will be tinue until it drops. much look at it from a NEW YORK — New York sion to suspend only one scrap all preseason games, tested daily for the corona- “There’s no finish line medical and public health Rangers forward Brendan a person familiar with the virus for at least the first with health and safety and standpoint, and we want to game instead of the entire Lemieux has been sus- round affected the outcome decision tells The Associ- two weeks of training I think these protocols are make sure that first and pended by the NHL for the camp, per the league’s very much living and foremost we’re creating of the competition because ated Press. first two games of the team’s The players’ association new testing protocols. breathing documents, the safest possible envi- many teams depended on had sought no preseason The NFL and the play- which means they will ronment for our players, preliminary-round series the result of the Deporti- games and the league had ers’ union reached an change as we gain new for our coaches and our against Carolina because of vo-Fuenlabrada match. reduced the exhibition agreement as rookies for knowledge about this staff, but that we’re also an illegal check that injured schedule to two games. Houston and Kansas City virus, as we gain new operating within the safest Colorado forward Joonas Cricket World But on Monday evening, were set to report to camp. knowledge about trans- environment for each one Donskoi in March. Cup delayed the NFL said it would Rookies for other teams mission, as we gain new of our clubs’ locations, The league’s department eliminate those preseason begin arriving Tuesday. knowledge about testing which means ongoing and of player safety announced to 2021 because contests and also would Players and all Tier 1, and there are new tests regular communication the suspension Monday, four of pandemic offer players 18 days for Tier 2, Tier 2M or Tier 3 and new techniques that with the public health au- months after holding a hear- DUBAI, United Arab Emir- acclimation, up from individuals must test nega- come online,” said Dr. thorities in those areas.” ing with Lemieux. The NHL ates — To no surprise, the seven days. The person tive two times separated Allen Sills, the NFL chief The league and the waited until return to play spoke on condition of ano- by 72 hours using a nasal medical officer. “We very NFLPA already finalized men’s Twenty20 World Cup guidelines were in place be- in Australia has been de- nymity because the offer swab before initially en- much anticipate that these protocols regarding team fore making a ruling. tering the building to protocols will change.” travel, media, and treat- layed for 12 months be- has not been made public. The suspension means Another part of the offer begin physical exams or The NFL has sought ment response, and up- cause of the coronavirus Lemieux will miss the first two is to provide a means for any form of team activity. input from other leagues dated the facilities pandemic. games of the Rangers’ best- players concerned about After two weeks of daily that have already returned protocol to specifically ad- Cricket Australia cast of-five series against Caro- participating in training testing, if the positivity rate to action, including dress training camp based doubt in May on the lina, which opens in Toronto camp and/or games to opt of those tests falls below 5% leagues outside the coun- on recommendations from chances of it going ahead on Aug. 1. He will be eligible out and receive a stipend. among players and Tier I try. It’s not known how a joint committee of doc- as scheduled from Oct. 18 to play in New York’s exhibi- The union has not yet and Tier II individuals, as many positive tests would tors, trainers and strength to Nov. 15. described previously in result in shutting down the coaches formed by the tion game against the New accepted the offers. The 16-nation tournament Should it do so, both sides NFL protocols, testing football season. league and players’ union. York Islanders on July 29. will be played in the same ‘I always think months in 2021, the Interna- about Cups’ — tional Cricket Council said on Monday, without confirm- Rejuvenated ing the host venue. Malkin leads Pens The postponement has led to a reshaping of the men’s Ready for short schedule PITTSBURGH — Evgeni international calendar in order Malkin is already thinking about the future, the one to accommodate bilateral se- where the hockey star in the ries which have been post- family isn’t the four-time All- poned everywhere since Star forward for the Pitts- March except in England. burgh Penguins but his Lakers’ LeBron 4-year-old son, Nikita. The younger Malkin cer- James speaks tainly seems to be on his out: ‘Nothing is way. The elder Malkin normal in 2020’ posted a picture on Insta- gram this week with Nikita LAKE BUENA VISTA — decked out in full Penguins LeBron James keeps hear- gear. Spending an extended ing the same questions. amount of time with Nikita How’s it going? How’s the during the three-month bubble? pause to the NHL season He now has a one-size- created by the COVID-19 fits-all answer. pandemic gave Malkin an “I just say it’s 2020,” appreciation for the energy it James said. “Nothing is nor- takes to wrangle a mal in 2020.” preschooler. That’s not entirely true. While many of his team- The NBA is a few weeks mates are still trying to find from playoff mode, and their footing during training James -- just like normal — camp as they prepare for a has himself and the Los An- playoff meeting with Mon- geles Lakers squarely in the treal early next month, the mix to compete for champi- 33-year-old Malkin is al- onship. It is a rare bit of nor- ready at full speed. malcy for a player who Associated Press “You guys can see it appeared in eight consecu- New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia reacts Monday, July 20, 2020, after Yankees manager Aaron when you watch in practice tive NBA Finals from 2011 Boone removed him from the mound during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game against the through and including 2018, Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York. every day,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. “The and for a franchise that has level of intensity ... it’s conta- won 16 championships. Baseball teams shaking off the dust before season begins gious throughout our team. Everything else about this All of our leaders have year has been most abnor- STEVEN WINE on Monday night. hitter. The move comes after brought that ... but Geno mal. A pandemic suspended AP sports writer The Pirates also homered Adams exercised the opt-out has set the standard as far play. David Stern, the NBA’s four times, with Josh Bell, Phil- clause in his minor league deal as bringing his work ethic to commissioner emeritus, Miami Marlins shortstop Mi- lip Evans, Guillermo Heredia, with the NL East rival New York the rink every day.” died. Kobe Bryant, who was guel Rojas talked Monday about and Colin Moran all going deep. Mets. the third-leading scorer in the ways the 2020 season will be Cleveland is counting on its Chaos in Spain as NBA history until James different for players, with little starting pitching to carry it in WINNING A JOB 2nd-tier game passed him on Jan. 25, died clubhouse interaction, seats in the shortened season, and the Brewers reliever Justin suspended after in a helicopter crash the fol- the stands and postgame meals Indians were pleased Mike Grimm and outfielder-first base- lowing day. And now James, via hotel room service. Clevinger went five innings in man Logan Morrison learned outbreak the Lakers and 21 other Another change: Rojas be- his longest outing since under- they made the team after report- teams are at Walt Disney lieves the Marlins will be good. going knee surgery in February. ing to camp as non-roster MADRID — An outbreak World, separated from the He joined Miami in 2015 and invitees. of positive COVID-19 tests has since endured five consecu- A FIRST The news was particularly among players of a sec- rest of the world, trying to tive losing seasons. But like the Right-hander Chris Paddack sweet for Grimm, who made at ond-division club has cre- salvage a season and de- team’s management and some of the San Diego Padres earned least 50 appearances for the ated chaos in Spanish cide a champion. outside observers, Rojas says his first career opening day start Chicago Cubs every season from soccer. Lakers coach Frank Vogel the Marlins are poised for a big and will oppose Madison 2014 to 2017 but has bounced The positive results were has seen playoff-season leap forward in Year 3 of Derek Bumgarner of the Arizona Dia- around a few organizations announced just hours before James three times before — Jeter’s rebuilding program. mondbacks on Friday night at since and spent all of 2019 in the Monday’s final round, never liking how those expe- “I’m really excited about the Petco Park. minors. prompting the suspension of riences went. Vogel was starting pitching, and our of- “A little cowboy showdown,” “It was a long year last year,” one decisive game and the coaching Indiana and his fense is way better than the last Paddack said. “I’m going to have Grimm said. “There were times ire of other clubs who felt three best seasons there couple of years,” Rojas said. to use my imagination and hear I was ready to walk away from they were at a saw the Pacers matched up “The whole organization has the 55,000 people cheering my the game, just to be honest with disadvantage. with James and the Miami been doing a great job bringing name.” you. But I’m just very fortunate The match between De- Heat in the Eastern Confer- the young prospects along. It that I have people around me doesn’t matter if they don’t make HURTING who care, who helped me navi- portivo La Coruña and Fuen- ence playoffs. This time, the club right now. We know we The Milwaukee Brewers gate those emotions.” labrada was postponed after Vogel is genuinely and un- have those guys waiting.” placed left-hander Brett An- some Fuenlabrada players derstandably eager to see Fans will get their first look — derson on the injured list due UP IN THE AIR tested positive. The entire James at playoff time. on TV only — when the Marlins to a blister on his left index fin- The Colorado Rockies have a final round was at risk of — From wire reports play an exhibition game today at ger. He had been slated to start social distancing plane plan. Atlanta. They begin the season the Brewers’ second game of That’s just one of the proto- Friday at Philadelphia. the season, Saturday against cols in place as the Rockies em- LOTTERY the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley bark on their first trip of the Florida GETTING GOING Field. season. They’re scheduled to Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Washing- Oakland Athletics left-hander play two exhibition games start- Here are the winning numbers se- ton Nationals fan and the na- A.J. Puk, a top prospect, went on ing Tuesday at Texas’ new $1.2 lected Monday in the Florida Lottery: tion’s top infectious diseases the injured list and traveled to billion stadium before opening expert, will throw out the cere- Los Angeles to be examined by the season against the Rangers PICK 2 (early) PICK 5 (early) monial first pitch at the team’s Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a shoul- on Friday. 9 - 9 4 - 7 - 7 - 1 - 6 PICK 2 (late) opener Thursday against the der strain. Puk’s shoulder also “There are a lot of things in PICK 5 (late) New York Yankees. 2 - 0 bothered him during spring place that will sustain health 1 - 1 - 5 - 5 - 9 training. and safety,” manager Bud Black PICK 3 (early) GOING DEEP said. “I can’t go through them 3 - 3 - 2 FANTASY 5 There may not be fans in ROSTER MOVES all.” 11 - 22 - 26 - 30 - 31 PICK 3 (late) Cleveland. There are Outfielder Scott Schebler was One of them is a social dis- CASH 4 LIFE 4 - 9 - 5 fireworks. designated for assignment by tancing blueprint while up in 24 - 33 - 39 - 40 - 46 The Indians are continuing the Cincinnati Reds, who se- the air. PICK 4 (early) CASH BALL the tradition of setting off blasts lected the contract of left- “There won’t be a lot of inter- 5 - 5 - 8 - 9 following each home run hit by hander Brooks Raley from action on the plane of players 4 the team at Progressive Field. team’s alternate training site. and coaches, which during the PICK 4 (late) The charges launched from a Schebler hit 30 home runs for normal times you’d see conver- 1 - 0 - 0 - 4 parking garage beyond the cen- Cincinnati in 2017 but only two sations going on about baseball ter-field wall echoed loudly fol- last year, when he battled a or about other things,” Black Sunday’s winning numbers and payouts: lowing a three-run homer by shoulder injury. said. “It’s a great time on the Francisco Lindor and solo shots The Atlanta Braves signed in- plane to talk to a player or Fantasy 5: 3 – 4 – 14 – 28 – 32 Cash Ball: 4 by Jordan Luplow, Mike Free- fielder Matt Adams to a mi- catch up with guys. You proba- 5-of-5 1 winner $167,695.74 5-of-5 CB 0 winners man and Jake Bauers in the In- nor-league contract, giving the bly won’t see a lot of that this 4-of-5 223 $121 5-of-5 0 winners dians’ 11-7 win over Pittsburgh team an option for a left-handed season.” 3-of-5 6,817 $11 Players should verify winning Cash 4 Life: 14 – 27 – 34 – 36 – numbers by calling 850-487- 45 7777 or at www.flalottery.com. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE OPINION TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 A7 Letters to the EDITOR Baird engaged can attest to his impres- the stats, and I am glad sicken, be hospitalized businesses. Scott and I office employees by rais- sive conduct, personal be- that you pointed out the and die before our com- have stomped the swamps ing pay and improving and efficient havior and reliability. I major deficiencies that missioners take the right with mud up to our knees. working conditions in an This election cycle retired from the United exist with regards to action: 20, 30, 50, 100? In my 22 years of service agency that was already marks the end of Susan States Army after 20 years COVID topics in Citrus on three separate water an example statewide. Gill’s run as Supervisor and continue to serve as a County. There is nobody Ellen B. Miller boards, Scott has helped From my vantage point, of Elections, and I be- Department of Defense in charge! There are no Homosassa me with encouragement he’s done so through his lieve our county owes civilian. As a fellow man leaders addressing the is- and assistance. I know sense of duty to the com- her a deep sense of grati- of service, I am proud to sues from a comprehen- Adams fair, that employees of the munity and unwavering tude for a job well done. call Luis a friend. Luis’s sive perspective to get the Board of Elections will integrity. His experience Citrus County has always dedication to helping our deficiencies resolved. honest, dedicated like and appreciate his in leading troops through been early in reporting nation’s veterans is highly Other than the Chronicle, With the 2020 election fair, honest, and dedicated both combat and humani- returns, and as far as I commendable. there is nobody communi- approaching, we are see- supervision. tarian operations doesn’t can recall, they have al- A public official pos- cating. With the volume of ing signs along the roads There is another, per- hurt either. I hope you ways been unquestion- sesses the ability to both vulnerable citizens in this and we are receiving fliers haps more down-to-earth will join me in voting to able. How she has been lead and follow, and Luis county, the situation is in our mail. Some of the fli- reason to have Scott be re-elect Sheriff Mike able to accomplish so has that ability in spades. pitiful! As a tourist desti- ers are very fancy and ex- your Supervisor of Elec- Prendergast in the Re- much with a handful of He is a humble man nation for so many, not pensive as they extoll the tions. His soul is dedi- publican primary. staff and a group of dedi- with a positive attitude only are we sitting ducks, virtues of the candidate cated to his Lord and his cated part-timers is truly who understands the the livelihoods of so many running for office. We, as heart is dedicated to Cit- Jeff Kopp Sr. remarkable. As our vote value of a hard day’s of our residents are expo- voters, are challenged to rus County. He is a people Citrus Hills is the single biggest priv- work, and knows the im- nentially at stake. Poor determine who we believe person. He does not hide ilege we are afforded portance of fostering an leadership! Leaders of to be the best person to fill behind a desk of author- The problem with under our constitution, I environment of safety and this county, get your act the office. It is a little like ity. You will always find have been paying special well-being. together, form a coalition, separating the wheat from him on your side of the Republicans attention to the race to I believe strongly in act on behalf of your resi- the chaff. desk or on your side of People ask where is replace Mrs. Gill. Luis Marin’s potential for dents. “Who the heck is in Voters in this year’s elec- the fence helping you in the outrage from Re- Maureen Baird has success and recognize charge?” should not be tion will be selecting a new any way he can. publicans over this in- been involved with the Luis as a future effective the constant utterance Supervisor of Elections, surrection, death and Supervisor of Elections leader of Citrus County and/or state of affairs. since Susan Gill is resign- Wayne Sawyer destruction in American for over 30 years. She Commission, District 3. Thank you again to the ing. It is time to move the Inverness cities and not a word also has been Mrs. Gill’s Chronicle for pointing out election board forward to from them. The bottom right hand for quite Edwin Colon the deficiencies! meet the new challenges it Prendergast has line is if they are not some time. She is cur- Cooper City will be facing. Susan did a RINOs, then it’s fear rent on all election Sue Hale fine job as supervisor and earned re-election that produces their si- changes (of which there Leaders not Homosasssa was well liked by many Cit- Living in Citrus County lence. Historically, are many) and has a good rus County voters. We now for the past 30 years, I’ve whenever the word rac- working relationship addressing issues BOCC: Stand up have a candidate in the witnessed the Citrus ism arises, they cower with the staff. Watching The July 13 “Citrus for constituents person of Scott Adams County Sheriff ’s Office in fear of it being di- Ms. Baird present her COVID response needs ready, willing and very being led by four different rected their way. platform twice, I find her improvement” editorial Editor’s note: This letter qualified to keep the board Sheriffs. My wife Kathy It is up to us patriots to to be engaged and qui- was excellent. I have been was also sent to each in step with these changing and I were blessed to be contact them and de- etly efficient. pondering the lack of county commissioner. times. able to raise our children mand action. They are I continue to keep an leadership with regards How many more will Based on what I know in such a safe place. Four our only hope of putting open mind and watchful to all of the topics you die in our county before and have observed work- years ago, retired Army an end to this insanity. eye on the Supervisor of mentioned in the edito- our Board of County ing as an inspector at the Col. Mike Prendergast Only they can restore Elections contest, and I rial. The limited amount Commissioners decide to polls the past 25 years, I stepped up to serve the law and order in Amer- encourage all our coun- of tests available, the lack be do the right thing? It am confident Scott will be citizens of Citrus County ica and only patriots can ty’s electorate to con- of testing sites available appears that their alle- a fine supervisor of the Cit- as sheriff following the force them to do their sider how we wish to and the delay with getting giance to our governor, rus County Board of well-earned retirement of job. If they know we are have our county repre- results is incredible. and his allegiance to our Elections. Sheriff Dawsy and the behind them, they will sented in this very pub- There appears to be no president who has called I first met Scott in 1993 tragic death of his heir act. We already have lic position. Thank you cohesive members of our the COVID-19 a hoax, is when many residents apparent Phil Royal. armed citizens stepping again, Susan Gill, and community working to- more important than known as Too Far were In spite of having big up to protect their lives may your retirement be gether to initiate action to those of us they were struggling to save our shoes to fill and a com- and property and it’s long and fruitful. address not only the elected to protect. water that was being mis- pressed learning curve, only a matter of time be- aforementioned issues As Trump’s numbers managed. Scott was right Sheriff Prendergast has fore this gets amplified. Dennis C. Miller but to communicate with drop, Republicans or there helping us to combat demonstrated over and Contact these Republi- Homasassa the constituents. In addi- not, our commissioners the state water manage- over that he is more than cans and demand they tion to the hotline pro- would benefit by stand- ment district, more com- up to the task. He kept his take a position and re- Marin will both vided by Sheriff Mike ing up for their constitu- monly known as Swiftmud. promise to the citizens to store law and order to Prendergast being discon- ents by mandating masks As time went on, I became keep Citrus County a America; demand they lead and follow tinued in early June, the to be worn in public. better acquainted with place where honest, do their job, to do their This letter is in refer- posting of the current Election time is here; Scott when he and his wife hard-working people sworn duty, to stand up ence to Luis Marin, candi- COVID-related statistics commissioners may be Pam were getting their dry want to raise a family, and for America and our date for Citrus County was also discontinued at replaced. wall service business off a place where retirees freedom. Commission, District 3. the beginning of June. In the meantime, how the ground. They work to- want to spend their I have known Luis The Chronicle has been many more Citrus gether to this day manag- golden years. He kept his Frank D. Lovell Marin for 10 years and a consistent reporter of County citizens will ing much larger promise to the sheriff ’s Inverness Hot Corner: VIRUS

n I am just here to say 100 people per day with a about the man that made how proud I am of our lead- nine-day waitlist. This is to- the statement that he ership in this state from the tally unacceptable. Today’s wants to commit suicide Davis Family governor, our senators, our positive numbers of new to keep people from bug- “Our Doctors congress people and even COVID-19 cases in Florida, ging him. Let’s just face it Make The the leaders in Citrus as reported by the state De- and let’s get over this. County. We are setting re- partment of Health website, Even if you test positive Hearing Difference!” cords daily. We are going to indicates another 9,558 for coronavirus, you might be leading the pack soon if new cases positive for the not even get sick. People we all work together. Like virus. Citrus is up to 345 have the coronavirus in www.davisfamilyhearing.com the man said, “Citrus cases, an increase of 22 them. It’s not going away. County is not ready for from today’s Chronicle’s re- It’s going to be around for WE ARE OPEN CRYSTAL RIVER masks.” That’s right, we will port of 323. Something the rest of our lives, so get To Serve Our 11515 W. lead. We will show those smells fishy here. Sounds used to it. Just because northern states that we are like the president and gov- you contract the coronavi- Valued Patients At This Time. Emerald Oaks Dr. better than them. We will ernor are getting their way rus don’t mean you’re CALL TODAY 352-666-8910 beat them in every cate- to limit testing to make the going to die, don’t mean gory. We’ll just keep up the numbers go down. Simple you’re going to be sick. It good work by our leader- arithmetic tells me that if doesn’t mean you’re going ship and we will have the Citrus only tests 100 people to spread it just because Superior Care highest numbers if we keep per day and we have 67 you have it. There’s people with Hearing Aids working at it, but we’ve got counties total in Florida, if that have AIDS that don’t to work at it. We’ve got to all counties were to follow spread it, but they have & Beyond keep together now. ... the Citrus model, the re- the AIDS virus in them. So They’re all lying to us, say- ported cases in Florida will why don’t you just respect • Cochlear Implants ing “There’s no such thing obviously go down, just like them for their opinion, as the disease of the the president wanted. Bot- worry about yourself and • Bone Anchored COVID-19, it’s a hoax.” I’ve tom line is there will be a let’s move forward. Hearing Aids heard it many, many times. lot of sick people out there n We have failed as a na- As the president said, we’ve who will not know if they tion, we have failed as a • Pediatrics just got to learn to live with have the virus or not. state and we have failed as it. n A passing observation a county with adequate • Balance n Us Floridians were on the massive COVID-19 testing of COVID-19. • Tinnitus doing good keeping the testing: Instead of mas- Please, before our children coronavirus COVID-19 down sive testing sites, why not go back to school, get seri- until all the people from the have every doctor’s office ous with our ability to test other states started coming have the ability to adminis- and track infections. Do we down into Florida. They ter a test? It would just be have enough masks for all brought it all with them and part of a routine exam. our children, bus drivers, n now they kicked it up and A big thank you to the teachers and lunchroom 2020 it’s getting worse. Chronicle’s editorial for workers? How often will n I have a suggestion for pointing out the obvious buses and buildings be dis- the debate about wearing 8,000-pound elephant in infected? We need accurate Four Locations For Your Convenience! or not wearing masks in Florida’s pandemic room and complete transparency Hillsborough County public places: If all the (July 2, 2020, Page A8, to understand our health 1159 Nikki View Dr, Brandon, FL 813-565-8872 stores where you have to “Set stronger restrictions risks — something that has Hernando County go inside to shop would to stem rising coronavirus not been forthcoming from 4075 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 352-666-8910 set aside a certain amount numbers”). Gov. DeSantis the state and possibly from of hours for mask-only is using the pandemic the county. Pasco County shoppers and the rest of problems as a political n Is this virus is it real 11325 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 727-375-8111 the time for the option of tool. What he doesn’t real- or not? Some people say Citrus County wearing a mask or not ize is that his lack of lead- it’s all politics. Well, if it is, 11515 W. Emerald Oaks Dr., Crystal River, FL 352-666-8911 wearing a mask and infect- ership is costing him then stop it. You are put- ing the rest of us with the political points. I am a ting people out of work germs, I think it would Democrat. However, if De- with your shenanigans. prevent a lot of conflicts Santis had handled this And if it’s real, then do with people who care and pandemic with the bold what these educated sci- wear a mask and those leadership called for in a entists say and wear a who just don’t care. major health crisis, I mask. You ain’t no scien- n “Long wait to be tested would be more inclined to tist, so you don’t know for virus,” front-page news, vote for him. more than them. I just Citrus County Chronicle, n I’m calling Sound Off don’t know what is real July 2, 2020. The article in- in reference to (the July 3, anymore. I’m tired of it. dicates that the Citrus 2020) “Hot Corner: Sui- What is this world coming County Department of cide by COVID,” where the to? I don’t know, but I’m

Health is limiting testing to people are complaining praying for everyone. 000YMYD A8 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 BUSINESS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

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Under- Ametek Inc AME 54.82 8 102.31 91.43 -1.52 -1.6 t s s -8.3 +2.3 38 0.72 net for shopping, work and lying it all is massive aid Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD 32.58 3 102.70 53.58 -.27 -0.5 t s s -34.7 -37.1 13 1.10e Big technology compa- entertainment. Among the for the economy and the Bank of America BAC 17.95 4 35.72 23.58 +.36 +1.6 s t t -33.0 -15.0 8 0.72 nies powered stocks losers have been banks, promise of nearly zero in- Capital City Bank CCBG 15.61 3 30.95 18.71 -.27 -1.4 t t t -38.7 -21.2 1 0.56 higher on Wall Street Mon- airlines and cruise lines. terest rates from the Fed- CenturyLink Inc CTL 8.16 3 15.30 9.64 -.16 -1.6 t t t -27.0 -10.1 4 1.00 day, adding to the market’s “Last week, you had the eral Reserve. The overall gains after a three-week value trade come back for S&P 500 index has rallied Citigroup C 32.00 4 83.11 50.14 -.08 -0.2 t t t -37.2 -25.0 7 2.04 winning streak. a few days,” said Tom Mar- back to within 4% of its re- Disney DIS 79.07 6 153.41 117.79 -.86 -0.7 t s s -18.6 -16.6 16 1. 76 The S&P 500 rose 0.8% tin, senior portfolio man- cord set in February and is Duke Energy DUK 62.13 5 103.79 81.10 -1.30 -1.6 t t s -11.1 -4.7 20 3.86f after being down 0.3% in ager with Globalt back to where it was in EPR Properties EPR 12.56 3 79.80 30.30 -1.13 -3.6 t t t -57.1 -52.8 9 4.32 the early going. Gains by Investments. “The pattern early June. Equity Commonwealth EQC 27.62 6 35.08 31.67 +.17 +0.5 s t t -3.5 +5.6 32 2.50e technology and communi- seems to be that most days Still, worries remain Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 30.11 3 76.05 42.50 -1.02 -2.3 t t t -39.1 -37.1 10 3.48 cation stocks and compa- lately have been favoring that the rise of coronavi- Ford Motor F 3.96 5 10.35 6.66 -.14 -2.1 t s s -28.4 -30.5 5 ... nies that rely on consumer growth over value.” rus counts across much of spending outweighed The S&P 500 gained the country will derail ef- Gen Electric GE 5.48 2 13.26 6.87 -.20 -2.8 t t s -38.4 -31.7 dd 0.04 losses elsewhere in the 27.11 points to 3,251.84. forts to reopen businesses HCA Holdings Inc HCA 58.38 5 151.97 104.97 -1.09 -1.0 t s s -29.0 -22.4 16 1.72f market. The rally, which The Dow Jones Industrial shut down due to the Home Depot HD 140.63 0 261.29 260.17 -.21 -0.1 t s s +19.1 +21.4 26 6.00 gained strength in the Average, which was down pandemic. Intel Corp INTC 43.63 7 69.29 61.15 +1.15 +1.9 s s s +2.2 +22.9 21 1.32 final hour of trading, for most of the day, added “Until we have more IBM IBM 90.56 6 158.75 126.37 +1.26 +1.0 s s s -5.7 -9.1 13 6.52f nudged the benchmark 8.92 points, or less than clarity around all these LKQ Corporation LKQ 13.31 7 36.63 27.64 -.85 -3.0 t s s -22.6 +5.4 16 ... S&P 500 index to a slight 0.1%, to 26,680.87. different issues, it gain for the year and drove The Nasdaq had its best wouldn’t surprise us if the Lowes Cos LOW 60.00 144.94 144.10 -.29 -0.2 t s s +20.3 +36.1 32 2.20 0 the Nasdaq composite to day since the end of April. market ended the year McDonalds Corp MCD 124.23 7 221.93 191.61 +.13 +0.1 s s s -3.0 -8.4 29 5.00 an all-time high. It climbed 263.90 points, or right where we are today,” Microsoft Corp MSFT 130.78 0 216.38 211.60 +8.72 +4.3 s s s +34.2 +50.2 42 2.04 Amazon led the way 2.5%, to 10,767.09. The said Sameer Samana, se- Motorola Solutions MSI 120.77 3 187.49 135.65 -2.03 -1.5 t t t -15.8 -20.0 25 2.56 higher in the S&P 500 with Russell 2000 index of nior global market strate- NextEra Energy NEE 174.80 0 283.35 274.33 -1.05 -0.4 t s s +13.3 +31.7 20 5.60 a 7.9% gain. Citrix Systems small company stocks gave gist at Wells Fargo Piedmont Office RT PDM 12.86 3 24.78 15.47 -.61 -3.8 t t t -30.4 -17.1 7 0.84 was close behind finishing up 5.36 points, or 0.4%, to Investment Institute. 7.6% higher. Microsoft also 1,467.95. Investors have an eye on Regions Fncl RF 6.94 4 17.54 10.23 -.09 -0.9 t t t -40.4 -23.6 8 0.62 helped lift the market, ris- Treasury yields were Washington as Congress Smucker, JM SJM 91.88 4 125.62 105.31 -1.40 -1.3 t t t +1.1 -5.1 13 3.52 ing 4.3%. Noble Energy mixed, reflecting caution returns this week to begin Texas Instru TXN 93.09 0 135.70 136.58 +2.69 +2.0 s s s +6.5 +14.3 24 3.60 climbed 5.4% after the among investors. Euro- work with the White UniFirst Corp UNF 121.89 6 217.90 176.86 -3.24 -1.8 t s t -12.4 -3.7 20 1.00 company agreed to be ac- pean markets closed House on another trillion- Verizon Comm VZ 48.84 6 62.22 55.87 -.43 -0.8 t s s -9.0 +1.5 13 2.46 quired by Chevron for $5 mostly higher and Asian dollar economic relief Vodafone Group VOD 11.46 5 21.72 16.31 +.03 +0.2 s s s -15.6 +7.6 0.97e billion. markets ended mixed. package against the back- Technology and commu- Wall Street is coming off drop a renewed surge in WalMart Strs WMT 102.00 0 134.13 131.47 -.27 -0.2 t s s +10.6 +17.1 76 2.16f nications stocks and big its third straight weekly the outbreak. The U.S. has Walgreen Boots Alli WBA 36.65 2 64.50 40.46 -.96 -2.3 t t t -31.4 -22.6 7 1.87f e-commerce retailers like gain following improve- now registered more coro- Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum Amazon have benefited ments in hiring, retail navirus infections and a of dividends paid this year. Most recent dividend was omitted or deferred. k - Declared or paid this year, a cumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m - Current this year as the pandemic sales and other parts of higher death count of annual rate, which was decreased by most recent dividend announcement. p - Initial dividend, annual rate not known, yield not shown. r - Declared or paid in preceding 12 months plus stock dividend. t - Paid in stock, approximate cash value on ex-distribution date. has forced people to the economy, along with 140,500 than any other PE Footnotes: q - Stock is a closed-end fund - no P/E ratio shown. cc - P/E exceeds 99. dd - Loss in last 12 months. largely stay home and rely rising hopes for a country.

Interestrates NET 1YR TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG AGO Big technology companies pow- 3-month T-bill .11 .11 ... 2.08 ered indexes higher on Wall 6-month T-bill .12 .13 -0.01 2.03 Street Monday, extending the market’s gains after a three-week 52-wk T-bill .14 .14 ... 1.93 winning streak. The S&P 500 Eldorado buys Caesars 2-year T-note .15 .14 +0.01 1.81 rose 0.8%. Amazon jumped al- The yield on the 5-year T-note .28 .28 ... 1.80 most 8%. Noble Energy climbed 10-year Treasury 7-year T-note .46 .46 ... 1.91 after the company agreed to be note fell to 0.61% 10-year T-note .61 .63 -0.02 2.05 acquired by Chevron. on Monday. 30-year T-bond 1.31 1.33 -0.02 2.58 to create casino giant Yields affect Noble Energy NBL rates on mort- Close: $10.18 0.53 or 5.4% KEN RITTER NET 1YR Chevron will buy the energy compa- gages and other Associated Press BONDS LAST PVS CHG AGO ny for $5 billion in the sector’s first consumer loans. big deal since the coronavirus pan- Barclays Glob Agg Bd .91 .90 +0.01 1.46 demic struck. LAS VEGAS — A Ne- Barclays USAggregate 1. 18 1. 17 +0.01 2.51 $15 PRIME FED vada company that started Barclays US Corp 1.98 1.99 -0.01 3.17 RATE FUNDS 10 in 1973 with a single hotel- Barclays US High Yield 6.28 6.28 ... 5.96 LAST 3.25 .13 casino in Reno announced Moodys AAA Corp Idx 2.13 2.14 -0.01 3.31 6 MO AGO 4.75 1.63 5 Monday it has completed a 10-Yr. TIPS 0 0 ... .25 AJMJ 1 YR AGO 5.50 2.38 52-week range $17.3 billion buyout of $2.73 $27.31 Caesars Entertainment Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD Vol.: 92.3m (8.3x avg.) PE: ... Corp. and will take the Crude Oil (bbl) 40.81 40.59 +0.54 -33.2 Mkt. Cap: $4.9 b Yield: 0.8% Energy prices iconic company’s name Ethanol (gal) 1. 11 1. 17 -5.38 -19.5 going forward as the larg- were mostly Heating Oil (gal) 1.24 1.22 +1.35 -39.0 Quest Diagnostics DGX higher, with U.S. Natural Gas (mm btu) 1.64 1.72 -4.48 -25.0 Close: $126.90 1.79 or 1.4% est casino owner in the crude oil up Unleaded Gas (gal) 1.23 1.22 +0.33 -27.3 The FDA renewed its emergency world. 0.5% and whole- use authorization for the laboratory METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD chain’s COVID-19 test with pooled Eldorado Resorts Inc. COLTON LOCHHEAD/Las Vegas Review-Journal sale gasoline up Gold (oz) 1815.90 1808.30 +0.42 +19.5 samples. said the combined com- 0.3%. Natural Silver (oz) 20.12 19.68 +2.23 +12.9 $140 pany will now own and op- In this June 24, 2019, file photo, the Eldorado Resort gas prices fell. Platinum (oz) 850.70 841.90 +1.05 -12.4 120 erate more than 55 casino Casino stands in Reno, Nev. A Nevada company that Gold and silver Copper (lb) 2.90 2.89 +0.38 +3.7 started in 1973 in Reno has completed a $17.3 billion prices rose. 100 properties in 16 U.S. Palladium (oz) 2087.90 2050.20 +1.84 +9.4 buyout of Caesars Entertainment Corp. and will take the 80 states, including eight re- AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD AJMJ iconic company’s name going forward as the largest Cattle (lb) 1.02 1.03 -0.97 -18.0 52-week range sorts on the Las Vegas Coffee (lb) 0.99 1. 01 -2.52 -24.1 $73.02 $127.60 Strip. casino owner in the world. Corn (bu) 3.28 3.33 -1.43 -15.3 Vol.: 1.3m (0.7x avg.) PE: 21.8 “We are pleased to have raised before approvals Louisiana. Reeg told Indi- Cotton (lb) 0.63 0.62 +1.52 -8.9 Mkt. Cap: $17.0 b Yield: 1.8% completed this transfor- were granted by the Fed- ana regulators that casi- Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 532.00 550.60 -3.41 +31.2 Orange Juice (lb) 1.23 1.27 -3.30 +26.7 Halliburton HAL mative merger,” Tom eral Trade Commission nos in Evansville and Soybeans (bu) 9.03 8.98 +0.56 -4.2 Close: $13.41 0.33 or 2.5% Reeg, former CEO of Eldo- and regulators in Indiana Elizabeth would likely be Wheat (bu) 5.22 5.35 -2.38 -6.6 The oil and gas field engineering rado Resorts and now CEO and New Jersey. In Ne- sold, with a sale of a casino (Previous and change igures relect current contract.) company reported a surprising sec- of Caesars Entertainment vada, executives have said in Hammond possible. ond-quarter profit. Inc. said in a statement. they may sell at least one In Las Vegas, the com- MutualFunds $20 Reeg promised to wel- Las Vegas Strip property. bined company now owns TOTAL RETURN 15 come the combined com- Carano acknowledged Caesars Palace, Paris Las FAMILY FUND NAV CHG YTD 1YR 3YR* 5YR* pany’s tens of thousands of the combined company Vegas, Planet Hollywood, American Funds AmrcnBalA m 28.61 +.08 +1.7 +8.2 +7.9 +8.0 10 CptWldGrIncA m51.47 +.48 -0.6 +6.9 +6.2 +6.6 5 employees and to create now carries $13 billion in Harrah’s Las Vegas, the AJMJ value for stakeholders debt and has billions in Flamingo, Linq Hotel, CptlIncBldrA m 58.86 +.02 -5.3 +0.2 +2.5 +3.7 52-week range FdmtlInvsA m 59.98 +.48 -1.3 +7.9 +8.6 +9.8 $4.25 $25.47 using “strategic initiatives additional obligations to Cromwell, Bally’s, and the GrfAmrcA m 58.70 +1.21 +14.8 +23.9 +15.6 +13.8 Vol.: 28.3m (1.2x avg.) PE: ... that will position the com- VICI Properties and an- Rio off the Strip. It will be IncAmrcA m 21.69 +.01 -5.1 +1.4 +4.3 +5.5 Mkt. Cap: $11.8 b Yield: 1.3% pany for continued other real estate invest- one of the largest employ- InvCAmrcA m 39.42 +.31 +0.9 +9.1 +8.3 +9.0 growth.” ment trust, Gaming and ers in Nevada. NwPrspctvA m 51.79 +1.08 +9.6 +18.7 +12.5 +11.3 BioNTech SE BNTX The buyout also affects Leisure Properties Inc. Billionaire investor Carl WAMtInvsA m 45.02 -.05 -5.5 +2.2 +8.4 +9.0 Close: $88.20 2.95 or 3.5% Caesars properties in the He said that the com- Icahn will be the largest Dodge & Cox Inc 14.72 +.02 +6.7 +9.6 +5.7 +5.0 The biotechnology company gave Stk 164.74 -.32 -12.8 -4.8 +3.3 +5.9 investors an encouraging update on United Kingdom, Egypt, pany was “in a great finan- single shareholder, with Fidelity 500IdxInsPrm 112.81 +.94 +1.7 +11.4 +11.7 +11.1 its potential COVID-19 vaccine. Canada, Dubai and a golf cial position as Caesars more than 10% of the com- Contrafund 15.95 +.39 +17.1 +24.2 +17.5 +14.5 $100 course in the Chinese going forward from here” bined company and three TtlMktIdxInsPrm 91.49 +.75 +1.3 +10.5 +11.0 +10.5 gambling enclave of and will reduce debt. members on the new com- 80 USBdIdxInsPrm 12.64 +.02 +7.5 +9.9 +5.5 +4.5 Macau. The company Properties outside the pany board, Carano said. Schwab SP500Idx 50.25 +.42 +1.7 +11.4 +11.7 +11.0 60 vaulted over MGM Resorts U.S. will likely be sold, he Icahn acquired a large T. Rowe Price BCGr 148.62 +4.12 +19.5 +25.4 +20.1 +16.5 40 Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl 300.31 +2.51 +1.7 +11.4 +11.7 +11.1 AJMJ International as the said. block of Caesars shares 52-week range DivGrInv 29.37 -.15 -3.0 +3.7 +11.1 +10.2 world’s largest casino The New Jersey Casino after that company $12.53 $105.00 GrIdxAdmrl 111.29 +2.58 +19.2 +30.9 +19.6 +15.5 operation. Control Commission ap- emerged from bankruptcy HCAdmrl 92.88 +.29 +8.8 +25.6 +10.4 +7.0 Vol.: 7.8m (3.5x avg.) PE: ... Mkt. Cap: $20.0 b Yield: ... Trading under the Cae- proved the deal Friday, protection in late 2017. Ca- InTrTEAdmrl 14.72 +.02 +3.1 +4.7 +4.0 +3.8 sars stock symbol, CZR, after the combined com- rano called the financier MdCpIdxAdmrl 212.55 +.64 -2.8 +3.5 +7.4 +7.7 CBL & Associates CBL will begin Tuesday, said pany announced plans to “integral” to the merger. PrmCpAdmrl 143.21 +1.73 -0.7 +10.7 +11.1 +12.0 Close: $0.19 -0.06 or -24.2% Anthony Carano, company sell Bally’s Atlantic City. Eldorado founder Don STInvmGrdAdmrl10.97 ... +3.7 +5.3 +3.6 +3.1 The owner of Oak Park Mall in president and chief oper- TrgtRtr2025Inv 20.21 +.11 +1.9 +7.8 +6.9 +6.7 Overland Park, Kansas is preparing That will leave Caesars Carano and his family de- TrgtRtr2030Inv 36.92 +.22 +1.3 +7.7 +7.0 +6.9 to file for bankruptcy, according to ating officer. Entertainment with three veloped a winemaking and TtBMIdxAdmrl 11.70 +.01 +7.3 +9.9 +5.5 +4.5 media reports. “We’re excited as a com- of nine casinos in Atlantic casino empire that grew TtInBIdxAdmrl 23.15 +.03 +2.8 +3.8 +5.1 +4.4 $0.6 pany and a family to lead City: Caesars, Harrah’s into 26 gambling properties TtInSIdxAdmrl 27.92 +.23 -5.8 +1.2 +1.8 +3.4 0.4 such an iconic gambling and the Tropicana. and more than 18,000 em- TtInSIdxInv 16.69 +.13 -5.9 +1.1 +1.7 +3.3 0.2 company with 80,000 team Executives promised ployees in 12 states before TtlSMIdxAdmrl 79.40 ... +0.6 +9.3 +11.0 +10.3 0.0 members all over the federal regulators the the buyout. Carano died in TtlSMIdxInv 79.38 ... +0.5 +9.2 +10.9 +10.2 AJMJ WlngtnAdmrl 74.05 +.24 +0.2 +8.0 +8.3 +8.2 52-week range country,” Carano said. company will sell sites in 2017. Anthony Carano, a $0.18 $1.78 WlslyIncAdmrl 66.94 -.10 +2.7 +7.7 +6.8 +7.0 The company plans to Kansas City, Missouri; grandson, counted nine Vol.: 24.0m (1.7x avg.) PE: ... *– Annualized; d - Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. m - Multiple fees are charged, usually a shed several properties to South Lake Tahoe, Califor- family members still in- marketing fee and either a sales or redemption fee. x - fund paid a distribution during the week. Mkt. Cap: $35.7 m Yield: ... satisfy antitrust concerns nia; and Shreveport, volved in company affairs. “Education is the most powerful Page A9 - TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 weapon which you can use to change the world.” OPINION Nelson Mandela CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE

CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Endorsement REBUTTAL

EDITORIAL BOARD Gerry Mulligan ...... publisher Roberts: I have the board experience Mike Arnold ...... editor y rebuttal to the Chron- Dear Ed, it was with regret Citrus Springs in Citrus Curt Ebitz ...... citizen member icle’s endorsement of a that I read that you and Ginny County for four years, and I Mac Harris ...... citizen member Mcandidate in District 3 (my wife) are moving from know what Citrus County Rebecca Martin ...... citizen member for County Commission: Chadbourn. I appreciate your needs. We need business that I am the only can- active presence here will generate great wages and Jeff Bryan ...... managing editor, news didate that has in our church and in great products. We need roads F o u n d e d Sarah Gatling by Albert M...... managing editor, copy desk served on a board our community. We that we can drive on. We need Williamson Gwen Bittner ...... community editor that has made deci- need more people rain runoffs so that water “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” sions that effected like you who don’t leaves areas in Crystal River — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus an entire town. I am just “talk the talk” and other areas. a former Town Coun- but “walk the walk,” In order to attract people to cilman from Chad- and try to make our move the Citrus County, we The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials bourn, North community grow have to keep taxes in order are the opinions of the newspaper’s editorial board. Carolina. One of my and prosper. I thank and fees in order. Remember, suggestions was ad- you for that and for Citrus County is a business; opted as to a tiered Edwin Roberts your active presence how do you attract business? ENDORSEMENT: SCHOOL water rate schedule ENDORSEMENT in our church. I wish You elect people that know that helped those REBUTTAL you and your family how to do this. I have what it SUPERINTENDENT less fortunate. We the best of every- takes to make a difference in rebuilt roads — not thing. With best re- Citrus County. just repaved them. One of my gards (this letter is available at I have been there, done that. ideas — to not raise property the Community Center at 1570 I may only have been settled in taxes — is still in effect to this W. Citrus Springs Blvd., see Citrus County for five years in Chronicle date, five years after moving to Janet the Civic Association August, but I am running be- Citrus Springs. president). cause I can make a I volunteer for Crime Watch, I attend the BOCC meetings difference. CERT, and at the Community and know what is coming be- Thank you to the Chronicle Center in Lecanto. fore us in the future, we need for letting me post my rebuttal. endorses I received a letter Nov. 15, someone that can tackle these Edwin L. Roberts for a Better 2015: issues. I have only lived in Citrus. Himmel for LETTERS to the Editor Commissioners OPINIONS INVITED Church stands tall promote petty wars n Viewpoints depicted in political against injustice The Board of County Com- cartoons, columns or letters do I read the article about Superintendent missioners has once again not necessarily represent the Seven Rivers Christian opinion of the editorial board. wasted public time in order School and I found it to be to promote individual com- n Groups or individuals are Editor’s note: The Chronicle Heart School District; invited to express their opinions very interesting. It was inter- missioners’ petty wars among Editorial Board issues endorse- n in a letter to the editor. esting because I attended placing the district in the each other. Tuesday’s resolu- n Persons wishing to address the Seven Rivers church from ments of local candidates. En- top third in the state for math, tion to scold one of its own, dorsement decisions are based English, science and social editorial board, which meets 2014 until May of this year. Jimmie T. Smith, borders on weekly, should call Mike Arnold While I never had any in- on multiple interviews con- studies for 11 years. tinkering with and attacking at 352-563-5660. teraction with the school, I ducted with each candidate by This summer, Himmel was one of our historic rights, n All letters must be signed and can tell you this that that the the board and staff. Candidates named president-elect of the freedom of speech. Frankly, include a phone number and pastor of Seven Rivers not endorsed by the editorial Florida Association of District the BOCC’s action ap- hometown, including letters board of the Chronicle are en- School Superintendents’ proaches a chilling effect. sent via email. Names and church has always stood tall couraged to submit a rebuttal board of directors. The U.S. Supreme Court has hometowns will be printed; in the fight against racial to [email protected] During her last term, she addressed this issue and has phone numbers will not be injustice. published or given out. no later than Thursday, led her team through changes affirmed this basic tenant, Ray Cortese and I are not n Aug. 13, 2020. All rebuttals sub- brought about by Marjory freedom of speech, as ad- We reserve the right to edit exactly on the same page mitted prior to the deadline are letters for length, libel, fairness when it comes to the Bible Stoneman Douglas High opted in the First Amend- and good taste. guaranteed to publish no later School Public Safety Act. She ment to the Constitution and the mission of a church, n Letters must be no longer than than Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, also has managed the district numerous times. but he has a deep commit- the day before Election Day. 400 words, and writers will be during the coronavirus crisis This forum is not the place limited to four letters per month. ment to fight racial injustice. — setting up a virtual school to identify the BOCC’s dan- n SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, It is sad that anyone would his election season vot- to enable students to finish gerous approach to inhibit- 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., take such a cheap shot at a ers will be asked to their coursework after classes ing Mr. Smith’s right to free Crystal River, FL 34429; fax to church and a school that has Tchoose between Sandra were canceled in the spring. speech as addressed in the 352-563-3280; or email to fought the good fight in the “Sam” Himmel and Paul John Additionally, she developed a court rulings. The BOCC [email protected]. arena of social injustice. The Reinhardt for the Citrus plan to allow students to grad- used an ordinance as glue in people there at Seven Rivers to waste taxpayer dollars in County School District uate safely in front of family its resolution to chastise Mr. do have a deep love for peo- Superintendent. and friends. Smith. Yet the BOCC’s ordi- this effort rather than focus on moving this county for- ple of all races. The only two candidates are She has run a school system nance, 2-208 (b) specifically ward. Unfortunately, Kitchen In my opinion, if you Republicans so the Aug. 18 that is above average from an says that “nothing contained also is unfriendly to criticism wanted your child to attend a primary is open to all voters. academic achievement stand- herein shall prevent a county from his constituents, and al- school where they can learn Reinhardt earned a doctor point and secure from a finan- commissioner from discuss- most refuses to respond to about academics and being a of medicine diploma in Mex- cial standpoint — a difficult ing any county policy or pro- citizen emails that question good citizen and good person ico and unsuccessfully ran for task to maintain. She has the gram with a citizen.” Mr. the BOCC’s actions, and and the Bible, then Seven the Florida State House Rep- support of her staff and loy- Smith worked within the or- takes unfair advantage of his Rivers school is the right resentative District 34 in 2018. alty from teachers. She is dinance’s framework; he place on the board by chas- choice. He lacks the qualifications tuned in to the concerns of the made no mention by name of tising individual citizen con- and experience necessary to community. any county employee. cern from the dais when the Ronnie Rozier run the Citrus County schools. The BOCC was determined Himmel is a proven adminis- citizen is not in attendance, Homosassa Himmel, who is seeking a trator and leader, who has ef- to knife Mr. Smith, even though one of the commis- was not put on notice, and fifth term, has adeptly man- fectively guided the district doesn’t have access at that aged the school district for the through the classroom man- sioners, Jeff Kinnard, admit- Lack of Democrats ted Smith’s concern has time to respond to Kitchens’ past 16 years and built one of date, recurring state budget comments. disappointing the best districts in the state. cuts, the safe schools initiative substance. As a citizen and BOCC: enough! Personal I was shocked when I re- Her peers recognized her as and now the pandemic crisis. homeowner, I am becoming 2020 Superintendent of the more fearful of our county vendettas are destructive, ceived my ballot and discov- A mark of an effective appear negatively ambitious ered that there were no Year for the state of Florida. leader is the ability to put to- representatives. They give and are hurtful. Commission- Democrats on my ballot. I am Here are some of Himmel’s gether a first rate team, which the appearance of spending ers get on with real issues very disheartened by this. I accomplishments that led to she has done. way too much time bickering among themselves and find- and stop giving the appear- realize that Republicans out- that award: Because of these accom- ing ways to insert a dagger ance of limiting free speech number Democrats nearly 2 n closing the achievement plishments and her impecca- into one of their own. It is al- and attacking the First to 1, but this is what’s wrong gap between the disparities of ble record, the Chronicle most Shakespearean. Ron Amendment. with Citrus County. academic performances, espe- Editorial Board recommends Kitchen has demonstrated cially for economically disad- voters re-elect Sandra “Sam” numerous times his aim to Don Hiers Cynda Dimmer vantaged students; Himmel in the race for Citrus discredit Smith; he appears Homosassa n getting her district named County School District Inverness the first in Florida as a Purple Superintendent. Hot Corner: COVID CHRONICLE ENDORSEMENTS n It’s Monday, July 13, and let’s see how it goes from there, they’re not even related to n Commissioner, District 5 — Holly Davis I’m looking at the headlines in but that’s not going to happen. COVID, you know? I had friends n Commissioner, District 3 — Ruthie Davis Schlabach the Chronicle: “Resolution tar- n (Re the July 14, 2020, that died of massive heart at- n Supervisor of Elections — Maureen “Mo” Baird gets Smith,” “Taking a shear Sound Off, “Country needs pa- tacks. Did they say heart at- n Superintendent of Schools — Sandra “Sam” Himmel leap of faith,” and then up in triotism”): Yes, fireworks bring tacks? No, they said COVID. I the corner, in very small print, people together — standing had a friend in the hospital who is our “COVID-19 update.” I close, probably demonstrating tested negative to the COVID, think we better put that as the their independence by not but they told her if she’d have Locals alerting crime and come with heavy headline, put pictures of peo- wearing masks. Citrus County died, they’d have to put COVID penalties. If you really want to ple wearing masks and only is heading towards 600 cases on her death certificate. This is potential speeders stop speeders, stop hamstring- report on commissioners who of COVID. not right. I think they should go n back and refigure all these fig- I agree with the ing the deputies in are doing something about With the increase of COVID cases — not only in Flor- ures that they’re saying every- (June 24, 2020) Sound their efforts. this increasing pandemic. It’s ida, but in Citrus County — the body’s dying of COVID or even Off titled, “Thanks getting worse in Citrus County SOUND school board needs to relook at had COVID. Maybe it’s some- CCSO for your pa- Thank you and we need to do something opening the schools in August. thing else. I’d like some an- trols,” about OFF for the letter about it. swers and I think the governor n There’s no reason why they stepped-up speed limit I’m reading today’s I’m responding to Sound should not wait until the end of ought to do something about it enforcement on Miss paper, Wednesday, Off (about the July 14, 2020, August or after Labor Day. Give because it’s costing the govern- Maggie Drive. But June 24. I want to thank front-page story), “County virus it more time to evaluate the sit- ment money when they’re doing every day I drive down Jim Price for his letter to cases break 500 week of July uation. Let’s not jeopardize our this. that road and if there’s 6-13” Really? I wonder why. Do n CALL the editor. He said ex- kids and their families with this Eight years ago, my wife a cop waiting to catch actly what many of us you think maybe if we stopped increase in COVID cases. and I thought we were living the speeders, many of the feel. You wrote it beauti- the scallop season that might n I would like to know what dream when we moved to Flor- locals flash their lights 563-0579 fully, Jim. You said it help to stop some of these peo- happened to heart disease, ida. Now after the way our gov- to let others know. correctly and if people ple from coming to our county cancer, lung disease and all ernor and local officials are Kind of counterproductive, would only listen, we would have from out of different counties these other diseases that peo- handling the virus, we wish wouldn’t you agree? I think this a much saner, smoother life in coming into ours? Just shut ple were dying of. Why are they we’d never heard of the state practice should be made a our community. Thank you again. down the scallop season and putting it onto COVID? Maybe of Florida.

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LETTERS to the Editor interest in our needs and clear vision, dedication and transparency and provide Baird will safeguard OPINIONS INVITED goals to better or community. commitment toward excel- straightforward details of the elections process Mel and I have had discus- n Viewpoints depicted in political lence and a passion for what fiscal and operational aspects sions on ways that we can cartoons, columns or letters do he/she does. These are all at- of the office. I enthusiastically endorse not necessarily represent the Maureen “Mo” Baird for Su- work together to educate and opinion of the editorial board. tributes that Mrs. Himmel ex- His law enforcement and provide resources for mem- emplifies as our pervisor of Elections. She has n Groups or individuals are business background, and his the precise skill set needed bers of our community and its invited to express their opinions superintendent of schools. A team of associates combined for this office. Her 30 years of visitors. in a letter to the editor. vote for Sam Himmel is a vote give him an advantage in as- hands-on experience in the His passion for water safety n Persons wishing to address the for our students. sessing obstacles and develop- field, sound judgment, profes- and education is one of many editorial board, which meets ing plans to solve problems. sional competence and a com- reasons that I support Mel weekly, should call Mike Arnold Karen Abel Patrick is fully committed to mand of the evolving Eakley for sheriff. at 352-563-5660. Crystal River making Citrus County safer technology necessary to safe- I urge you to take the time to n All letters must be signed and and working with others to review Mel’s videos, which include a phone number and make it better overall. guard the voting process are hometown, including letters sent Crippen will critical. you can find on Facebook and via email. Names and home- listen to you When elected, he will fully With state and national cre- YouTube, so you can under- towns will be printed; phone support all staff, procure the dentials as an election admin- stand Mel’s vision for Citrus numbers will not be Your individual vote for best training and equipment istrator, Maureen Baird has County. published or given out. sheriff in Citrus County will available and work toward of- prepared for and has demon- n We reserve the right to edit make a crucial difference in fering the best compensation strated repeatedly her ability Jessica Barnes letters for length, libel, fairness who is elected. The signifi- and benefits possible. and good taste. to provide us with a safe and Dunnellon cance of the ballot you cast is If you agree that Citrus n legitimate voting process. Letters must be no longer than critical as the person selected County needs new and better 400 words, and writers will be will be responsible for the With the concern raised by Is return to school limited to four letters per month. sheriff ’s office leadership, recent social media hacks, this overall welfare and public join me and vote for Patrick really wise? n SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, safety of everyone in the is no time for newcomers to Crippen for sheriff on Aug. 18. 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., county. the job or the field. I am starting my 37th year Crystal River, FL 34429; fax to I strongly recommend that As citizens, our ability to serving the students in the Cit- 352-563-3280; or email to Calvin L. Adams Jr. [email protected]. you research the background choose our governing officials rus County School System. Crystal River of all the candidates, to be- is not only a privilege, it is a This time of year for me is come an informed voter. I right and a responsibility. usually a time of excitement, educational system in our dis- have done my due diligence, Schlabach dedicated Maureen Baird will protect joy and wonderment, but this trict. Not only was she se- year it is a time of uncertainty. and I, along with my family and determined that right, will ensure that our lected as Florida’s 2020 I am concerned about my re- and friends, are supporting votes are secure for all elec- Superintendent of the Year, Our world is changing and turn and the return of the Cit- Patrick Crippen. He is com- tions, whether local, state, or but our district was also the we believe new leadership is rus County students to the mitted to serving everyone, no national. first to be designated a Purple necessary moving forward. classrooms due to COVID-19. matter their individual Whether you vote by mail or Heart School District. Someone with fresh ideas and This school year I am pre- circumstance. in person, do exercise that re- Citrus County Schools have a willingness to work with oth- paring my return to serve Cit- Patrick Crippen knows the sponsibility and vote ... and been ranked in the top third of ers toward a common goal rus County students in quite a importance of involving every- vote for Maureen “Mo” Baird Florida districts in all subject which is exactly what our different way. Today, I have one in the community, and for Supervisor of Elections. areas for the past 11 years ac- county deserves. updated my will, made a living that by working together, as a cording to statewide assess- Our vote will be for Ruthie will, created a power of attor- team, we can begin to success- Theodora “Teddi” Rusnak Davis Schlabach for the Dis- ments. Students have fully resolve community prob- ney, reviewed my life insur- trict 3 seat on the Citrus Beverly Hills benefited from 1:1 iPad imple- lems. He will facilitate and be ance and health insurance. County Commission, and we Due to my review of my health mentation in the elementary, a part of the solutions, instead ask that you vote for her, too. insurance, I had to make sure middle and high schools to of adding to the problems. Pat- Eakley has the We have known Ruthie and I had enough money in the build 21st century skills, to in- rick understands this the most experience her family for almost 20 years. bank to cover my co-pay. All crease student engagement of all candidates; he is the We have watched Ruthie and This year we have many im- staff returning to the schools and to accelerate learning. In only candidate who grew up in her husband, Jarey, grow their portant local political races have been given some direc- addition, middle school and this community and was men- business and raise their twin up for grabs. One of those is tion to ensure a safe return of high school students are chal- tored by many local successful Citrus County Sheriff. students, and I am sure we lenged and have opportunities residents. His family, roots daughters into young women It is important that our com- will receive more. The latest to accelerate learning through and heart are here. Patrick with goals. She is an intelli- munity families, businesses data of children contracting the Avid Program, AP classes, Crippen is the right choice to gent, educated, dedicated and determined person and will and deputies stay safe in these the virus is quite alarming for dual eenrollment classes and be the next Citrus County do what is best for Citrus unprecedented times. This is the opening of schools. The IB program. Sheriff. County and its citizens. Her why I am supporting Mel Eak- residents of Citrus County Mrs. Himmel has supported My assessment of the candi- business sense and ability to ley for sheriff. need to know that the staff of and encouraged community dates is extensive. I am a re- communicate will help to Mel has the experience, Citrus County Schools want partnerships in our schools in- tired 30-year state of Florida make the desired changes in know-how, and wants to lead students to return to school, cluding Veterans in the Class- law enforcement chief execu- the dynamics of the county our sheriff ’s department with but with Florida leading the rooms, Reading Pals, Save our tive, retiring as the colonel, di- knowledge, integrity, honesty, world in the increase of peo- Water Program and Upward rector of an over 800 sworn commission. She has made the transparency and love for our ple contracting COVID-19 Bound, just to name a few. officer agency with a $128 mil- contacts to help move our community. Although many of virus is this really best for the Most recently, when schools lion annual budget. I under- county forward and will work you are just now hearing students of the Citrus County were closed due to the pan- stand Citrus County, with the citizens of this county about Mel, he began building School System? demic, Mrs. Himmel led our graduating from Crystal River to bring your concerns to the roots in our community years district to create and imple- High School, and have the cre- attention of the commission. ago. Paul Heinze ment a virtual educational dentials to make a qualified She will fight to promote eco- Mel wants what is best for Lecanto plan so student learning con- recommendation. nomic well-being and prosper- our community and the people tinued. Graduations were or- Patrick Crippen will listen ity in Citrus County and will that make it up. Mel’s commu- Himmel fosters a ganized to give due to your concerns. He will pro- help to bring projects, long nity approach is what we need recognition to our seniors and actively adjust the operations needed, to the forefront for to bring our community collaborative culture to allow families the opportu- of the sheriff ’s office for the implementation. together. I have been a Citrus County nity to celebrate and honor mutual benefit of all. Patrick We cannot think of another With an open door Mel is teacher for 27 years and have their graduating children. understands that no man is an candidate with better qualifi- willing to hear ways that we had the privilege of serving Mrs. Himmel fosters a collabo- island, that it takes a team to cations to help this county she can work together to better under the leadership of Sam rative culture to create a com- effectively manage the sher- loves and we will put our full our community. Himmel. Throughout my years munity of professionals iff ’s office and will work support behind her. Mel is also supportive of as an educator, Mrs. Himmel focused on quality instruction closely with experienced law many different nonprofit orga- has worked diligently to im- to best meet the needs of all enforcement leaders. Ken and Betty Baskin nizations and has a true prove and advance the students. A great leader has a Patrick Crippen will restore Lecanto

Protect our advertise at all — doesn’t Parkway work (County Road) 491 there, even use Facebook or so- congratulations to all you Hot Corner: DAWSY citizens cial media. Third, the at night people who wanted a light. Let me get this caller says locals “can’t Hey, Sound Off, I wonder Now after the light’s in- n Thank you, Jeff Dawsy, for a very infor- straight: Citrus County even get near it” and “if if you can help me. I live stalled, let’s see how many Dawsy, our former sher- mative writing about Mr. and the state of Florida we do get near it, now in Lecanto and they’re traffic accidents are going iff, who was fantastic. I Prendergast (in the Sun- have seen an increase of we’re hit with every kind building the parkway be- to be at that intersection agree and my husband day, July 19, 2020, Com- 5,500 COVID-19 cases of fee you can imagine.” hind my house in the mid- with that traffic light. I’ll agrees with everything mentary Section B today (June 24, Let me call B.S. dle of the night at like bet you there’s going to be he said on Saturday, front-page guest column, 2020). Citrus on that one. The 2 and 3 o’clock in the a whole lot of accidents. July 18’s (front-page “Former sheriff endorses County has 15 S community is morning. I’ve called my Let’s wait and see. story, “Dawsy backs Eak- Eakley”)… OUND n more than we did only 1 1/2 miles commissioner, I’ve called Unemployment has ley, slams Prendergast”). I’m calling to thank yesterday, yet I OFF long from (U.S.) my congressman, I’ve ... Thank you again for Sheriff Jeff Dawsy for see nothing from 19 to the second called my representative, I been disastrous your honest words and sending in a column of our city leaders boat ramp. If emailed my senator and My comments are I’m so glad to hear from support to support Mel of Inverness, our you’re a local, my governor and nobody about the DEO for unem- you. Eakley for sheriff. Thank n county govern- learn to ride a seems to be able to help ployment claims. That I find it comical that you for your leadership, sir, and we appreciate ment — which I bike. Drop your me. Is there someone out has been disastrous for ex-Sheriff Dawsy would CALL your advice. wasn’t going to boat off with a there who can look into filing claims long before criticize Sheriff Prender- gast for the same traits n I just wanted to give expect — or our 563-0579 guard for a few this and figure out why the the pandemic. The site sheriff’s office which he personally dis- a shout-out to Sheriff minutes, then Florida Department of would boot you out, or, if about what we’re played. ... Hopefully, Dawsy for his awesome park at home and Transportation is allowing you made a phone call, it going to do about this in- someone at the Chroni- article. We really appre- bike back. Cost? Abso- these people to shake my would be dropped after crease in the number of lutely nothing. If you’re cle will have the courage ciate his support and house to the foundation at waiting on hold for over cases going around Cit- handicapped, old or just to put this in print. that he still cares about 3 a.m.? If you have any, an hour. Now, magnify rus County and the state obese, use a golf cart, n Ex-Sheriff Dawsy is the citizens of (Citrus any, any ideas whatsoever, that by the extreme num- of Florida. A few weeks scooter, Go-Go or what- not endorsing Prender- County). I really would appreciate ber of people trying to ago, we closed everything ever. Many locals do. Cost? gast for sheriff. ... Sher- n I think it’s very unit. Please email me at apply for benefits. And I down. Now we have more Absolutely nothing. Get have a question: The feds iff Dawsy, I’ve got one fair that the Chronicle is [email protected]. cases and nothing’s hap- your facts straight. are giving an additional word for you — more selecting certain individ- Thank you so much. pening. It’s as if we’re ig- The dumpster $600 for claimants. than one: Those in glass uals for guest colum- noring it. We’re following Now that’s a That’s more than double houses should not throw nists to endorse certain our president’s lead, was removed wonderful idea the maximum benefit. stones. If the Chronicle individuals for sheriff’s which is ridiculous. We Hopefully, some of the Most workers in this ever printed anything position. I think the (Re the June 25, 2020, need to be protecting our commissioners will read county would not qualify negative about you, I’ve Chronicle is a little Sound Off, “We need Junk citizens. Get smart, Cit- this (Sound Off): Why did for max benefits based on never seen it. I’ve never biased. Stoppers”): Junk Stoppers rus County. you remove the dumpster their earnings. And yet seen them print anything Editor’s note: Anyone is is a wonderful idea — I Get your facts that we put our old news- we applaud our essential negative about the sher- welcome to write an en- papers in? Many of us se- agree, staying anonymous. workers — the ones that iff’s department. ... dorsement letter to the n straight nior citizens got up and Some junkyard families stock our shelves, check Thank you, Sheriff editor. The (June 24, 2020) went to work and had no are not so kind when re- out our groceries, work Sound Off titled, “Locals time to read the newspa- ported for code violations the gas stations — and ... used to be, for 15 boats. It’s just jammed can’t get into the river” is per. Now today, we really and no permits on their they put themselves at years there was never a with all the single vehi- way off the mark and con- enjoy sitting there having property. In our subdivi- risk. I’m certain that they problem there when the cles. Secondly, they’re tains some falsehoods. ... coffee and reading the sion, too, is an ongoing would be happy to be re- county ran that ramp. complaining in Crystal First, the caller says it has morning paper, but we “no permits for additions” warded with the free There were no stop bars River now about all the changed for the worst in have no place to put and junkyard family. We cheese that the govern- across most of the park- kayaks being all over the the last 15 years and them now that the dump- have to look at it every ment is handing out. It ing spaces — maybe on place. For the record, kay- blames it on the “manager ster was taken away from day. would be nice to have a two or three or possibly aks will float in 6 inches with big ideas.” Well, the the community hall in Ho- Signal will bring raise in pay for them. as many as six — but now of water. ... You talk current manager has only mosassa. Please tell us That $600 is more than they’re all over the place. about kayak congestion in been there for eight years. — I and many of my more accidents they work for. Why? Because someone Crystal River? Go take a Second, the caller blames friends, who are too old I’m calling Sound Off in Chaz congestion doesn’t want trailers to look at the Chazz. It looks advertising by that man- to drive to the dump — reference to now that they park there. They want sin- like the Sargasso Sea of ager, but they failed to tell where are we to put our passed a traffic light for incredible gle vehicles in each space floating plastic. It’s just you that manager doesn’t newspaper? (State Road) 200 and Concerning the Chazz with two plastic kayak absolutely incredible. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE STATE/LOCAL TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 A11 For the RECORD Tax group questions Citrus County riding a bicycle with no rear bond was set at $2,000. Sheriff’s Office lights and approximately 12.9 n Clarence Tate Jr., 27, of grams of methamphetamine Homosassa, at 8:08 p.m. July Domestic and a meth pipe were found in 14 on a misdemeanor charge battery arrest his possession. His bond was of possession of cannabis. toll road project n set at $3,000. n Gregric Wright, 57, of Lewis Randolph, 33, of Inverness, at 11:48 a.m. July n Shirley Dixon, 62, of Floral City, at 7:18 p.m. July J T release, urged “further Christian School in Trenton IM URNER 14 on a misdemeanor charge South Greenfield Avenue, Flo- 14 on a felony charge of ag- analysis of the costs, bene- and the Jefferson County The News Service of violating a condition of pre- ral City, at 9:09 p.m. July 14 on gravated battery, intentionally fits, and practicality of the K-12 A Somerset School in of Florida trial release on a domestic vio- a misdemeanor charge of drug causing great bodily harm. Suncoast Connector, espe- Monticello to provide input. lence charge. paraphernalia. According to her n Brian Lendin, 56, of St. TALLAHASSEE — The cially now that our state is The Department of arrest affidavit, Dixon was ar- Augustine, at 11:56 a.m. July 14 Tallahassee-based Florida facing unprecedented reve- Transportation did not im- Other arrests rested on an active Sumter for felony petit theft. He also TaxWatch is raising ques- nue shortfalls due to mediately respond with n Brent Mathuse, 30, of County warrant and a cut straw faces a misdemeanor charge of tions about the cost and COVID-19.” comments Monday on the South Palm Avenue, Ho- with methamphetamine residue failing to register as a felon need for a project that “It is our sincere hope TaxWatch report. mosassa, at 11:14 p.m. was found in her possession. within 48 hours of a conviction. would extend the Sun- that our analysis of the The project was ap- July 14 on a felony charge of Her bond was set at $1,000. His bond was set at $2,500. coast Parkway from Citrus need for, cost of, and reve- proved by the Legislature possession of a controlled n Alexandra McBrayer, n Brice Schwartz, 18, of County to Jefferson County nue potential from the Sun- in 2019 along with an exten- substance and a misde- 22, of Tifton, Georgia, at 8:19 Crystal River, at 3:30 a.m. at the northern end of the coast Connector helps sion of the Florida Turn- meanor charge of drug para- p.m. July 14 on a felony July 14 on two felony counts state. ensure this program pro- pike from Wildwood to phernalia. According to his charge of possession of a of car burglary. His bond was But TaxWatch, which ceeds thoughtfully to connect with the Suncoast arrest affidavit, Mathuse was controlled substance. Her set at $20,000. weighs in on numerous strengthen the self-sup- Parkway and the construc- state fiscal issues, is not ported and self-funded tion of a new multi-use cor- joining groups opposed to Florida Turnpike System ridor, including a toll road, State BRIEFS the road, which is one of and serve Floridians well from Polk County to Collier three major toll-road proj- throughout the state as a County. The legislation, a Deputies help woman help, according to the agency’s Facebook ects that the Legislature positive investment of tax- priority of Senate President post. backed last year to stretch payer dollars,” Calabro Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, who called 911 over The deputies realized that she only made from Collier County to Jef- added. eventually dedicates up to broken refrigerator the call because she “believed she was in cri- ferson County. The release came a day $101.7 million a year to the JENSEN BEACH — When a distraught sis,” so they decided not to leave without In a report released Mon- before the Florida Depart- roads. senior citizen called 911 because her refriger- finding a solution. day, TaxWatch called the ment of Transportation’s Similar task force meet- ator broke, sheriff’s deputies went to her They called the Jensen Beach Goodwill proposed 150-mile Sun- task force on the Suncoast ings will be held Wednes- home to explain that the phone number is re- and arranged for a gently used refrigerator to coast Connector, a “risky Connector will hold a “hy- day on the turnpike be delivered to her. project with a significant brid” meeting on the pro- extension and Thursday on served only for emergencies. Cheryl Nanartonis told the Martin County In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said price tag and little trans- posed road. The meeting the project linking Polk and Nanartonis is now “back on track.” portation need.” will be held online because Collier counties. Sheriff’s deputies that she thought all of her TaxWatch President and of the pandemic, but mem- The TaxWatch report food was going to spoil, so she called for — From wire reports CEO Dominic Calabro, in bers of the public also can only looked at the Sun- an accompanying news travel to Riverside coast Connector. Trust the Expert for Advice Ozello, Homosassa Citrus Springs, Hernando, Springs, Lecanto and Lecanto and Pine Ridge): About Better Hearing COVID Black Diamond): 78, an in- 48, an increase of 14 Continued from Page A1 crease of 21 (36.8%). (41.2%). • Every Appointment is Seen By Our Audioprosthologist 34428 (Crystal River, 34448 (Homosassa, Ho- • Over 37 Years of “Helping People Hear . . . three employees testing Red Level and Inglis): 67, mosassa Springs, Sugar- positive for COVID-19. Oli- an increase of 19 (39.6%). mill Woods, Lecanto and With Quality Care” ver said one non-county 34446 (Homosassa, Ho- Crystal River): 47, an in- • Home of the Free Batteries 4 Life inmate contracted the mosassa Springs, Lecanto crease of 23 (95.8%). • Doctors Refer Themselves and Their Patients virus while undergoing and Sugarmill Woods): 66, 34434 (Dunnellon, Cit- for Hearing Solutions treatment outside of the an increase of 29 (78.4%). rus Springs, Hernando jail. 34465 (Beverly Hills, and Pine Ridge): 46, an in- • Has Lifelong Hearing Loss and Understands At 114.3% and 95.8%, re- Black Diamond, Citrus crease of 10 (27.8%). What you are Going Through spectively, county zip Springs, Lecanto and Pine 34450 (Inverness and In- • Ask About Our Secure 4-Year Warranty codes 34433 and 34448 re- Ridge): 65, an increase of verness Highlands South): ported the highest surge in 22 (51.2%). 40, an increase of 8 (25%). Denny Dingler A.C.A. Audioprosthologist, M. 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Associated Press German Chancellor Angela Merkel wears a protective face mask as she arrives Monday, July 20, 2020, for an EU summit in Brussels. Leaders from 27 European Union nations stretched their meeting into a fourth day on Monday to assess an overall budget and recovery package spread over seven years.

UAE spacecraft rockets toward Mars TOKYO — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rock- eted into blue skies from a Japanese launch center Monday at the start of a seven-month journey to Associated Press Mars on the Arab world’s Visitors ride scooters through downtown San Antonio, Monday, July 20, 2020. Cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Texas. first interplanetary mission. The liftoff of the Mars or- biter named Amal, or Hope, As politicians wrangle in D.C., cases continue to surge across the country starts a rush to fly to Earth’s neighbor that is scheduled LISA MARIE PANE, on the continent. $3 trillion package, while the States tops the list with more to be followed in the next KELLI KENNEDY AND The political turmoil was Republican package came in at than 140,500, followed by more playing out as there appeared about $1 trillion. than 78,000 in Brazil. few days by China and the ED WHITE Associated Press to be good news on the medical “We have to end this virus,” The number of confirmed in- United States. front, with scientists involved House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, fections worldwide has passed Amal blasted off from the MIAMI — The desperate race in the development of at least D-Calif., said Monday on MSNBC. 14.3 million, with 3.7 million in Tanegashima Space Center to corral the coronavirus pan- one vaccine reporting promis- Any attempt by the White House the United States and more aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy demic took on even greater ur- ing results in an early trial. to block testing money “goes be- than 2 million in Brazil. Ex- Industries’ H-IIA rocket on gency Monday as a burgeoning Even as Republicans were at yond ignorance.” perts believe the pandemic’s time at 6:58 a.m. after being economic crisis collided with po- odds with Democrats over how The political stakes are high for true toll is much higher be- delayed five days by bad litical turmoil. Even as the latest much money was enough, top all sides before the November cause of testing shortages and weather. experimental vaccine appeared Republican members of Con- election, especially with the na- data collection issues. Mitsubishi later said the to show promise, politicians in gress also faced pushback from tion registering more coronavirus In the U.S., infections have probe successfully sepa- Washington seemed far apart in the White House. GOP leaders infections and deaths than any been soaring in California, rated from the rocket and finding a way to bring financial met Monday with President other country. With 17 straight Florida, Texas and Arizona. was now on its solo journey relief to Americans. Donald Trump as the White weeks of unemployment claims State governments have been to Mars. As the first federal relief House panned some $25 billion topping 1 million, many house- forced to borrow billions of dol- package was poised to end, in the GOP’s plan that would be holds were facing a cash crunch lars and slash costs by fur- Saudi Arabia’s Congress was trying to come to devoted to testing and tracing, and losing employer-backed loughing workers, delaying agreement on another package said one Republican familiar health insurance coverage. construction projects, cutting king admitted to to ease the financial burden with the discussions. The number of confirmed school aid and even closing hospital for tests Americans have dealt with as There remains a wide gulf global virus deaths has risen to highway rest areas. For many DUBAI, United Arab businesses have endured re- between the GOP and Demo- more than 603,000, according to states the main hope for avoid- peated shutterings or pauses ing even deeper cuts is to get Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s cratic packages, with Demo- data compiled by Johns Hop- since the virus first appeared crats passing in the House a kins University. The United help from Congress. King Salman has been admitted to a hospital in the capital, Riyadh, for medical tests due to inflammation of the gallbladder, the kingdom’s Royal Court said Monday in a statement car- Federal agents at protests spark alarm ried by the official Saudi Press Agency. GILLIAN FLACCUS The statement said the Associated Press St. Louis couple 84-year-old monarch is charged for being tested at the King PORTLAND, Ore. — Faisal Specialist Hospital. Federal law enforcement defending home The brief statement did not officers’ actions at protests ST. LOUIS — St. Louis’ provide further details. in Oregon’s largest city, top prosecutor on The hospital frequently done without local author- Monday charged a white treats royal family mem- ities’ consent, are raising husband and wife with the prospect of a constitu- bers, including recently felony unlawful use of a tional crisis — one that those who’ve contracted the weapon for displaying coronavirus. The facility is could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find re- guns during a racial injus- specialized in transplant newed focus in clashes tice protest outside their surgeries, research and with camouflaged, uniden- mansion. training programs. tified agents outside Port- Mark and Patricia Mc- Vatican: In rare land’s U.S. courthouse. Closkey, who are both per- State and local authori- sonal injury attorneys in cases, lay faithful ties, who did not ask for fed- their 60s. Circuit Attorney can lead marriage eral help, are awaiting a Kim Gardner told The As- ruling in a federal lawsuit sociated Press that the VATICAN CITY — The filed late last week by state Associated Press Vatican said on Monday Federal agents use crowd control munitions to disperse Black Lives Matter protesters McCloskeys’ actions risked Attorney General Ellen creating a violent situation that in very exceptional cir- Rosenblum. She said in Monday, July 20, 2020, near the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, during an otherwise nonvi- cumstances and with spe- court papers that masked Ore. Officers used tear gas and projectiles to move the crowd after some protesters tore cial permission, lay federal officers have ar- down a fence fronting the courthouse. olent protest. “It is illegal to wave Catholics can be allowed to rested people off the street, authoritarians to use the Portland, they’ve done a nights, ever since George weapons in a threatening perform marriage rites. far from the courthouse, pretext of quelling vio- fantastic job. They’ve been Floyd died after being In a document issued by with no probable cause — lence to bring in force, there three days and they pinned by the neck for manner — that is unlawful the Holy See office for clergy, and whisked them away in thereby prompting a vio- really have done a fantas- nearly eight minutes by a in the city of St. Louis,” the Vatican said that could unmarked cars. lent response and then tic job in a very short pe- white Minneapolis police Gardner said. only happen if there are no Constitutional law ex- bootstrapping the initial riod of time.” officer. Supporters of the Mc- priests or deacons available, perts said Monday the fed- use of force in the first Top leaders in the U.S. Many rallies have at- Closkeys said they were the nation’s bishops sign off eral officers’ actions are a place,” Dorf said. House said Sunday they tracted thousands and legally defending their on the exception and the “red flag” in what could President Donald were “alarmed” by the been largely peaceful. But $1.15 million home. Holy See OKs it too. become a test case of Trump says he plans to Trump administration’s smaller groups of up to Several Republican The same document states’ rights as the Trump send federal agents to tactics in Portland and several hundred people leaders have condemned administration expands stresses that lay faithful can other cities as well. The other cities. They’ve called have focused on federal Gardner’s investigation, in- its federal policing into preach at liturgy services, Chicago Tribune, citing on federal inspectors gen- property and local law en- cluding President Donald other cities. anonymous sources, re- eral to investigate. forcement buildings, at but never can give homilies Trump, Missouri Gov. Mike “The idea that there’s a ported Monday that Trump, who called the times setting fires to po- at Masses. threat to a federal court- Trump planned to deploy protesters “anarchists and lice precincts, smashing Parson and Sen. Josh The Vatican document house and the federal au- 150 federal agents to Chi- agitators” in a Sunday windows and clashing vio- Hawley, who has urged At- said that the local bishop, thorities are going to swoop cago. The ACLU of Oregon tweet, said the agents, lently with local police. torney General William using his “prudent judg- in and do whatever they has sued in federal court with the U.S. Department The Portland Police Bu- Barr to undertake a civil ment,” may entrust to lay want to do without any co- over the agents’ presence of Homeland Security and reau used tear gas on multi- rights investigation of faithful in “exceptional cir- operation and coordination in Portland, and the orga- the Justice Department, ple occasions until a federal Gardner. cumstances” such duties in- with state and local author- nization’s Chicago branch are on hand to help Port- court order banned its offi- Parson said in a radio cluding celebrating funeral ities is extraordinary out- said it would similarly op- land and restore order at cers from doing so without interview Friday that he rites, administering baptism, side the context of a civil pose a federal presence. the Mark O. Hatfield Fed- declaring a riot. Now, con- would likely pardon the assisting at marriages — war,” said Michael Dorf, a “We’re going to have eral Courthouse. cern is growing that the tear couple if they were with the Holy See’s professor of constitutional more federal law enforce- The protests now gain- gas is being used against charged and convicted. law at Cornell University. ment, that I can tell you,” ing nationwide attention demonstrators by federal permission. — From wire reports — From wire reports “It is a standard move of Trump said Monday. “In have roiled Portland for 52 officers instead. Be Healthy ... Section B - TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Get links to local health stories and tips to keep you healthy. Get a free copy sent to your inbox every Tuesday. Sign up at HEALTH & LIFE https://tinyurl.com/y2ucgwuv CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Get some balance back in your life Extension service plans classes in August, September

Dr. Rushi Patel Special to the Chronicle Extension Citrus County — can The class will be held at UF/ simple exercises to increase ORAL & help people improve their qual- IFAS Extension Citrus County, strength and balance. FACIAL Fear of falling can be just as ity of life and remain 3650 W. Sovereign Path in Le- Face coverings are required HEALTH dangerous as falling itself. Peo- independent. canto. Pre-registration is re- for all participants. Individuals ple who develop this fear often The class will be conducted on quired and is first come, first at a higher risk for severe illness limit their activities, which can Wednesdays from Aug. 12 until served because class sizes are from COVID-19 — including result in severe physical weak- Sept. 30, 2020. limited. older adults and vulnerable peo- ness, making the risk of falling Two sessions will be offered, A Matter of Balance is de- ple of all ages with certain un- even greater. session one from 10 a.m. to noon signed to reduce the fear of fall- derlying medical conditions Through Many older adults also experi- or session two from 1-3 p.m. Par- ing and increase activity levels — should avoid in-person events ence increased isolation and de- ticipants may choose one ses- among older adults. and gatherings at this time. pression when they limit their sion time. Participants learn to set real- For more information or to interactions with friends and Classes are held once a week istic goals to increase activity, register, contact the UF/IFAS family. A Matter of Balance — a for eight weeks for two hours change their environment to re- Extension Citrus County office another class to be offered by UF/IFAS each. duce fall risk factors and learn at 352-527-5700. lens

ur life on this planet is finite and Oit is up to us to determine what kind of life we wish to live. Grief into gratitude I never like to spew out clichés, but there is so much truth to them. Life isn’t about arriving at the destination; but more so about the journey to that destination. And while on that journey, it is OK to look back on our most nostalgic moments. It is in those re- flections where we learn to appreciate and navigate the roads ahead. But so many times, we forsake the past in our quest for adventures of tomorrow. Just the other day, I realized I never looked up from the driveway to appreciate the intricacies of the tree branches. I realized that I haven’t paid attention to the littlest of things in a home I have lived in for 30 years. The things that are so How to stay positive while social distancing easy to overlook, yet so define the nature of a place. The same concept MetroCreative discover that social distancing rekin- consequences of COVID-19 are beyond can apply to human dled previous traumatic feelings. Emily individuals’ control. Psychology Today relationships As recently as late February, much of Roberts, a New York-based psychother- recommends rising and going to bed on I believe it was Leon- the populations of the United States apist, says any form of isolation can be your typical schedule, eating meals at ardo Da Vinci who said a and Canada were living life as they nor- devastating to a person’s mood because regular intervals and making time for “life without love, is no mally would. A few short weeks later, they are left with their own thoughts. different activities each day. life at all.” To me, this when COVID-19 began to affect a Various strategies can help to ease n Reach out to people. Social dis- translates to a myriad of greater number of people, many busi- the potential psychological burden of tancing does not mean you have to relationships; whether nesses grinded to a halt. Schools were social distancing and give people a new cease being social. Contact friends or love of neighbors, part- closed to students, and governments in- perspective on their situation. family on the phone, through video ners, family or friends. I structed people to stay home as much n Focus on the positives. Look at chats or even speak with them at a safe truly believe the one most as possible. what you have gained rather than lost distance in person. If you need profes- powerful instrument that Social distancing quickly became from social distancing. This may trans- sional help, many therapists now offer is infinite throughout part of the general lexicon, with people late to more time with the family; op- telehealth therapy sessions. time is love. in many cities and towns staying six portunities to exercise more; time to n Turn off the news. Take a break My personal and profes- feet apart from others when venturing engage in a hobby; or chances to finish from the constant onslaught of informa- sional life has been rela- into the public, but mainly staying at up projects around the house. tion. This can reduce stress and anxiety tively short. But through home. While it is still too soon to deter- n Get fresh air. Where laws allow, and allow the brain to focus on positive this time, I am learning mine the lasting impact of COVID-19, make time daily to get outdoors, even if thoughts and ideas. that truly having love for the psychological effects of social dis- it’s for a short jaunt around the neigh- n Express gratitude. Give thanks for another makes for our tancing were apparent almost borhood. Seeing new sights can be good what you have each day and try to help lesser angels to disappear. immediately. for the mind, and exercise also is good others who may be less fortunate than Less anger, less tension, According to Dr. Adam Kaplin, a neu- for the body. you. less frustration and less roscientist at Johns Hopkins University n Establish a routine. A routine Social distancing has been a trial for stress. School of Medicine, anyone who has helps anyone feel more in control, everyone involved. Certain strategies had some trauma in the past may which is helpful when so much of the can help turn grief into gratitude. See PATEL/Page B3

Herd immunity: What it means in fighting COVID-19

MetroCreative vaccinated, such as newborn babies or those who may not be able to get vacci- Infectious diseases can strike at any nated due to chronic illnesses, will get time. Some of them cause relatively some level of protection because the minor interruptions to daily life and disease will not be spreading as readily often can resolve of their own accord within their communities. when the body’s immune system mounts When enough of a population is im- a successful defense. mune to a pathogen it prevents further Other diseases can cause serious, spread and herd immunity is apparent. even life-threatening symptoms or Diseases are different and herd immu- spread rapidly, which makes it essential nity is reached based on the pathogen’s for medical professionals to help slow reproduction number, or R0. Essentially, down or stop the transmission. this boils down to how contagious the Herd immunity is a term that often pathogen in question is. arises in relation to infectious diseases. WebMD says the R0 tells the average Herd immunity has taken on renewed number of people that a single person significance as the world has been bat- with the virus can infect if those people tling COVID-19, the novel coronavirus aren’t already immune. The higher the introduced in late 2019. R0, the greater number of people will Herd immunity, which is sometimes need to be resistant to reach herd im- called community immunity, population munity. Measles, which is very conta- immunity or social immunity, refers to gious at an R0 of 12 to 18, requires 93 to the indirect protection from infectious MetroCreative 95% of the population to be immune for Herd immunity is an important factor in disease prevention. Getting the facts about diseases that occurs when a large per- herd immunity to be reached. centage of the population has become this phenomenon is important. The World Health Organization esti- immune to that disease. If enough peo- mates the R0 for COVID-19 to be be- ple are resistant to the cause of a dis- this point, the immune system will pro- occurs is through vaccination. The Cen- tween 2 and 3. This means between 40 ease, whether it is a bacteria or virus, duce antibodies to fight off the infec- ters for Disease Control and Prevention and 70% of the population will need to that disease has nowhere to go and the tion. After recovery, these antibodies states that when the majority of people be immune to halt the spread. spread stalls, according to WebMD. are still circulating and should expo- are vaccinated, it creates the same dis- In the case of COVID-19, it’s still un- There are two ways that herd immu- sure to the same disease occur again, ease lockdown — fewer people get sick clear whether anyone can get rein- nity can occur. The first is when resis- the body can defend against another and fewer germs are able to spread fected, and whether antibodies tance develops naturally when the body infection. from person to person. produced for one strain can fend off an- is exposed to the virus or bacteria. At Another way that herd immunity What’s more, even those who are not other strain of this novel coronavirus.

n So you know: The information contained in the Health & Life section is not intended to cover all possible directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects and is not intended to replace consultation with a physician. B2 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 HEALTH & LIFE CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Put your best facial forward

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Family Features schedule allows more yoga or exercise. Buy and emotional freedom time at home or that noise-cancelling head- and a crisis can serve as When life, or the people you’ve been able to tackle phones to reduce an opportunity to become in your life, push your a long-standing list of low- distractions. more self-sufficient. limits, the emotional load er-priority tasks. Then Find different strate- Being self-sufficient may feel insurmountable. choose to focus on the gies that work for you. means you’re able to man- Making sense of the chaos positive and find ways to age yourself and have sov- in your life can allow you adapt to the challenges. Self-sufficiency ereignty over your body to rediscover peace and Use your former com- Being self-sufficient is and mind. joy, but circumstances mute time to practice critical to your personal See CRISIS/Page B3 like a world crisis can complicate the process of emotional healing. “Almost nobody is trained on what to do with their emotions in times of crisis and stress, and most of us are never taught RESEARCH how to manage our emotions in normal times,” said Eric Paskel, who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage, fam- STUDY ily and child therapist. “If you’ve ever admired someone who was cool under pressure then you Photo courtesy of Getty Images know it’s possible to emo- You may think you’re alone, especially during hard times, tionally survive, and even but when you understand it’s a matter of creating thrive, in a crisis.” relationships and making connections, you’ll never feel Paskel, an author and truly lonely again. motivational speaker, has spent 34 years exploring forced change, such as while others will be how human beings can having to work from thrilled to have the com- rise above their dysfunc- home, is both a challenge pany of family or room- tional tendencies and and an opportunity, al- mates all day. The key is control their emotions. though the challenges and to find a way to turn those He has developed a series benefits will likely be dif- challenges into gold. of resources to help indi- ferent for each individual Begin by identifying viduals prevent their person. your challenges. Then emotions from owning Some people will bene- find the silver lining. them in a crisis, allow fit from the isolation, What are the benefits that people to do more observ- which they’ll see as soli- come with these chal- ing and less reacting and tude. Some will be challenges? It may be that take decisive actions to lenged by a noisy home your rigorous travel help themselves and their loved ones. Learn how to take charge of your emotional health with these practi- cal and effective tips, adapted from Paskel’s Emotional Survival Kit, a ( ) 352 628-3443 License free online video course 000YN9X #DN 17606 on personal crisis management. Keep learning During a crisis is when A research study is underway at personal growth is most possible. During adversity Nature Coast Clinical Research , and crisis, there are always lessons to be in Inverness to evaluate an learned and shared. Sometimes growth comes investigational oral medication for as the result of overcom- ing the pain of a crisis, adults who are struggling to manage but there are other sources of growth. the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis. To accelerate your growth, begin by recogniz- Quality Dentistry, ing you need help then be willing to accept that Study related care and investigational help. It may come in the Without The Sales Tactics form of advice from a pro- medication will be provided at no cost. fessional or it may be simply listening to the Itʻs all about hard work, perspective of others with perseverance, learning, similar experiences. studying, sacrifice, and most

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However, you may have trepida- making connections, you’ll never tion about celebrating and having feel truly lonely again. Whatever it CRISIS joy when others are focusing on is, the difficulty you’re going Continued from Page B2 negativity or you see suffering in through isn’t unique to just you. the world around you. Once you understand that other It means your thoughts and emo- Confetti flying and champagne people have been through your tions do not control you; you con- bottles popping isn’t what defines problem, you will be able to under- trol them. joy; joy comes out of positivity. Cel- stand that you have a large pool of Consider the example of an end- ebration comes out of acknowl- connections and help. ing relationship. If you’re code- edgements and affirmations, and Just connecting with other peo- pendent, the end of that out of your sense of freedom and ple who’ve had the same experi- relationship is more likely to dev- purpose. Finding joy is not just for ences can give you an emotional astate and destroy you. If you’re joyous moments. Embracing joy tailwind to push you forward. Rec- self-sufficient, as painful as the and celebrating in challenging ognize that feeling alone is a warn- end of a relationship or a life situ- times can help reframe your men- ing sign that you need to reach out ation may be, you can let it go and tality about what challenges really to loved ones. move on to the next chapter in are and help provide longer-last- Daily maintenance, contact, con- your life. ing positive effects on your body nection and working on relation- and mind. ships can help keep you from Find joy feeling disconnected from the You can always find joy, even in Know you’re not alone world around you. the midst of change, confusion, You may think you’re alone, es- Learn how to manage your way chaos or crisis. Celebration comes pecially during hard times, but through troubling times and be- from the way one chooses to see, when you understand it’s a matter come part of the solution at perceive and be in the world. of creating relationships and ericpaskel.com.

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DODGE 1971 Swinger, 360 Harley-Davidson DOS:08-05-2020 @ 8AM matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record in- 4 Speed $15,500 ‘08 FLHX Street Glide, 2006 SUZI VIN#JS1VP54A662100113 Very Clean, Low Miles, 1998 FORD VIN#1FTZF1761WNA75002 cludes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0101, Call for more info Florida Statutes). (352) 364-6460 $8900 OBO DOS:08-9-2020@8AM 352-277-9175 2006 PORS VIN#WP1AB29P46LA67393 FORD FORD DOS:08-11-20@8AM Published July 21, 2020 1930 Model A 2002 F450 Lariat 2017 KIA VIN#5XYPG4A38HG270299 5 Window Coupe, 76 K Harley-Davidson DOS:08-14-2020@8AM 141k mi, 7.3 diesel, 2020 Softail Slim S mi./ EXCELLENT Cond. 2016 FORD VIN#1FA6P8TH1G5265471 Jake brake, 5th wheel 107ci, ONLY 400 mi, $16,000 352-795-3510 2002 STRN VIN#1G8ZH52822Z106085 body. Western hauler For SALE or TRADE 1999 VOLK VIN#3VWCF21C7XM406037 FORD $21,950 502-345-0285 for a 3/4 Ton 1988 GMC VIN#1GTGC34K9JE528434 1977 Ranchero GT Pick-up Truck - 4WD 1994 MAZD VIN#4F4CR12U3RTN13089 3417-0804 TUCRN Public Notice Unrestored car-very FORD 352-634-1789 DOS:08-17-2020 ATTENTION ALL VISION SPECIALTY ASSOCIATE PATIENTS good cond. Numbers F350 Diesel King 2005 HYUN VIN#KMHWF35HX4A025976 OF DR. DAVID L SILVERMAN, MD Ranch Crew Cab 4 x 4 DOS:8-20-2020 matching. Call for info: HONDA $7,900, 352-364-6460 108K mi/ Rear Ent./ 2003 TOYT VIN#2T1KR32E63C041736 This is a notice that Dr. David Silverman has sold Vision Specialty Associates back to its Retractable Tonneau 1989 Goldwing SE Purchase must be paid for at the time of sale in cash only. Vehicle(s) sold as is and must previous owner, Dr. Adam Furman. PLYMOUTH Cover-1 owner- ALL svc 1500 CC, Blue/green. be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement, be- Dr. Silverman will no longer be working in the Citrus and Hernando County areas. 1934 Sedan, Chevy V8 rec’s/ Mint Condition! Only 11,401 mi., tween owner & obligated party. All medical records and all exams that were obtained through Vision Specialty Associates Auto, 9” Ford Rear, $24,900 352-497-6945 bought brand new. and its management services organization Opti-Mart, have been retained by, and can be re- Nice street rod. Perfect cond. Hardly Published July 21, 2020 quested through, those organizations. $17,500 OBO driven. $7000 obo Their main office address is 603-660-0491 Tony: 352-527-8950 Vision Specialty Associates, PA, and/ or Opti-Mart No answer leave msg. 4359 35th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 TRIUMPH 3421-0721 TUCRN ( 8/10 ) Their main phone number is (727) 525-3959. 1973 TR6, 4 spd, 6 cyl, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: PRECISION TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien In addition to providing you with your records, Dr. Furman and Opti-Mart can continue to 2 Tops, Red w/ Black Harley Davidson HONDA and intent to sell these vehicles on the date(s) and time(s) listed below at: 1726 W Lockport care for your ophthalmic needs, and if necessary, they can refer you to another ophthalmol- 97 Sportster, 9800 mi Interior $15,000 Firm ‘ 2001Goldwing GL1800 Lane Dunnellon, Florida 34434, Phone number: 352-489-1357, pursuant to subsection ogist or medical or surgical specialist. Vance & Hines, lea. 352-503-6859 28,500 miles. Many 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. bgs ,ext contl, very cln extras. Excellent cond. PRECISION TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. Published July 14, 21, 28, & August 4, 2020 WILLY’S JEEPSTR $2900 (860) 593-0072 Ultimate touring bike. AUCTION DATE and TIME VEHICLE VIN #: 1967Commdo, conv, Black/chrome. $7950 August 10, 2020 at 7:00 AM 2007 FORD 1FAHP34N57W326072 1996 HOND 1HGCD5650TA096780 4WD, 3 sp., 225 V6, 352-270-8089 new tires, paint, 33k 2005 TOYT JTKDE177350058096 orig mi, runs great, Published July 21, 2020 call for details $18,500 HONDA 3422-0721 TUCRN (847) 671-3550 2009 Shadow 750 Exc. con. 1 owner, garage Notice under Fictitious Name Law, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. kept, Very low mi 3514 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the $3600 561-777-6014 fictitious name of: 3419-0721 TUCRN Redemption Point Assembly of God PUBLIC NOTICE located at 4201 S Pleasant Grove Rd, Inverness FL 34452, in the County of Citrus, intends DODGE Harley-Davidson SUZUKI ‘06 to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of 2002 Ram Diesel - 2500 2003 100th Aniv. Edition Burgman 400, Motor NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will State, Tallahassee, FL. Cums/ BLK / 181K mi / 1 V Rod, Black & Silver, Scooter, Sharp, Runs meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., in the Citrus County Dated at Inverness, FL, this 17th day of July, 2020. owner/ Tow pkg/ Ext. Vance & Hines, Great Very Dependable Courthouse, 110 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Florida, for the purpose of conducting First Assembly of God, Inc. of Inverness/ Owner cab / Great Cond. - a/c 13,000mi, $4,950 obo $1750 OBO the regular business of Citrus County. Published July 21, 2020 $11,500 352-601-0383 516-819-9196 352-251-5868 Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the County Administrator’s Office, 3600 W. Sovereign 3423-0721 TUCRN Path, Suite 267, Lecanto, FL 34461, (352) 527-5210, at least two days before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, dial 7-1-1, 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) or 1-800-955-8770 Notice under Fictitious Name Law, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. (v), via Florida Relay Service. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: 3420-0721 TUCRN If you need a Spanish Translator please make arrangements with the County by telephone J&M Home junk removal Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the vehicle(s) below under within two days of the publication notice at 352-527-5370 located at 440 W COBBLESTONE LOOP, HERNANDO, FL 34442, in the County of Citrus, Florida Statutes 713.78. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department the premises where said vehicle(s) have been stored and which is located at Adam’s Tow- Si necesita un traductor de español por favor haga arreglos con el Condado dentro de dos of State, Tallahassee, FL. ing & Recovery, LLC, 4212 W Hwy 44 Lecanto, FL 34461, the following: días de la notificación de la publicación 352-527-5370 Dated at HERNANDO, FL, this 17th day of July, 2020. DOS: 8-1-2020@8AM Michael Ferreira/ Owner 1998 FORD VIN#1FTYR14X8WTA50965 Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Governing Body with respect to any Published July 21, 2020