Project1:Layout 1 6/10/2014 1:13 PM Page 1 NASCAR: Elliott wins in Phoenix, takes first title / B1 MONDAY TODAY CITRUSCOUNTY & next morning HIGH 81 Mostly cloudy, LOW windy, scattered showers. 72 PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community 50¢ VOL. 126 ISSUE 32 NEWS BRIEFS Alex Citrus County COVID-19 update Trebek According to the Florida Department of Health, 144 new posi- dies tive cases were re- ported in Citrus County since the latest update. Two new hospitaliza- tions were reported; three new deaths were reported. To date in the county, 3,584 people have tested positive (including 17 non- residents), 353 have been hospitalized and 142 have died. Veterans Day Associated Press file photo service, lunch Alex Trebek, pictured here planned in 2006, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling There will be a Vet- pancreatic cancer for erans Day 11th Hour nearly two years. Memorial Service be- ginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Old Courthouse Longtime Heritage Museum grounds. ‘Jeopardy!’ host Guest Speakers in- clude U.S. Rep. Dan- Associated Press iel Webster, Inverness Then-Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to media before boarding his was 80 Mayor Bob Plaisted campaign plane at New Castle Airport, in New Castle, Del., in October 2020. The now president-elect on Sunday said and Citrus County he plans to move quickly to build out his administration. LYNN ELBER Sheriff Mike Prender- AP Television Writer gast. Limited to 50 spectators. LOS ANGELES — Alex Following the ser- President-elect dives right in to build out his administration Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz vice, there will be a show “Jeopardy!” for WILL WEISSERT, other work in progress from cur- free up money for the transition Veterans Day lun- more than 30 years with cheon for veterans ALEXANDRA JAFFE AND rent staff at the departments to and clear the way for Biden’s team help Biden’s team prepare to tran- to begin putting in place the transi- dapper charm and a touch and their spouses at AAMER MADHANI of schoolmaster strict- The Depot on North Associated Press sition. White House officials would tion process at agencies. not comment on whether they “America’s national security and ness, died Sunday. He was Apopka Avenue in 80. WILMINGTON, Del. — President- would cooperate with Biden’s team economic interests depend on the Inverness. Trebek, who announced elect Joe Biden signaled on Sunday on the review. federal government signaling Contact Chris in 2019 that he had ad- he plans to move quickly to build “People want the country to clearly and swiftly that the United Gregoriou at 352-302- vanced pancreatic cancer, out his government, focusing first move forward,“ said Kate Beding- States government will respect the died at his Los Angeles 9777 for more infor- on the raging pandemic that will field, Biden deputy campaign man- will of the American people and home, surrounded by mation. Contact likely dominate the early days of ager, in an interview on NBC’s engage in a smooth and peaceful family and friends, “Jeop- Barbara Mills at 352- his administration. “Meet the Press,” and see Biden transfer of power,” Psaki said in a ardy!” studio Sony said. 422-6236 or barbara Biden named a former surgeon and Vice President-elect Kamala Twitter posting. The Canadian-born [email protected] general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, and a Harris ”have the opportunity to do A GSA official said Sunday that host, who made a point of regarding luncheon. former Food and Drug Administra- the work, to get the virus under step had not been taken yet. informing fans about his tion commissioner, David Kessler, control and to get our economy Still, there were signs that lead- health directly, spoke in a — From staff reports as co-chairs of a coronavirus work- back together.” ers in Washington and foreign cap- calm, even tone as he re- ing group set to get started, with It’s unclear for now whether itals were preparing for a new vealed his illness and other members expected to be an- President Donald Trump and his administration. hope for a cure in a video POLL nounced Monday. administration will cooperate. He Biden aides said the president- posted March 6, 2019. Transition team officials said has yet to acknowledge Biden’s vic- elect and transition team had been IN THE NEWS: In the video, Trebek that also this week Biden will tory and has pledged to mount in touch with Republican lawmak- said he was joining the launch his agency review teams, legal challenges in several closely ers. Israel’s prime minister, Benja- What do 50,000 other Americans the group of transition staffers that contested states that decided the min Netanyahu, one of Trump’s who receive such a diag- you think? have access to key agencies in the race. closest allies, opened a Cabinet nosis each year and that current administration to ease the Biden adviser Jen Psaki pressed meeting on Sunday by congratulat- What will be the impact he recognized that the of increases to Florida’s transfer of power. The teams will for the Trump-appointed head of ing Biden, a former vice president the General Services Administra- and longtime senator. prognosis was not hourly minimum wage collect and review information tion to quickly recognize Biden as encouraging. from $10 to $15 by such as budgetary and staffing de- cisions, pending regulations and the president-elect, which would See STEAM/Page A7 See TREBEK/Page A7 2026? A. Well deserved and long overdue increase that’s beneficial for the state’s economy. B. Benefits businesses 28th Veterans Appreciation Week: Massing of the Colors by creating happier employees. C. Double whammy for businesses on the financial edge from COVID-19. D. More pay means fewer jobs, especially in the service sector. E. Short-term pain for long-term gain for all parties. To vote, visit www. chronicleonline.com. Scroll down the home page and look for the poll box in the right- hand column. Results will appear next Monday. Find last week’s online poll results./Page A3 INDEX Classifieds ............... B8 Comics .................... B7 Crossword ................ B6 Editorial ....................A6 Entertainment ...........A4 Horoscope ................A4 Lottery Numbers ...... B3 Lottery Payouts ........ B3 Movies ..................... B7 TV Listings ............... B6 JULIE MANCINI/For the Chronicle During the Massing of the Colors event at the New Church Without Walls Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, Russ Gibson of the Sons of the American Revolution, at left, carries the first United States flag, the Grand Union Flag. Kathy Garlock, above, plays the bagpipes as she leads in the procession of flags. The Massing of the Colors was part of an abbreviated schedule of activities during the 28th annual Citrus County Veterans Appreciation Week. A2 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE F RUSTRATED W ITH Y OUR C URRENT A ND R ISING C ABLE R ATES ? 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The GFWC Woman's Staff writer pected cost to move the line and Withlacoochee State Trail bridge Also included in the information Club of Inverness will meet replace it with a larger diameter and be from two to four lanes. to the council were likely locations via Zoom at 1 p.m. Monday, As state transportation officials pipe to accommodate future Right-of-way acquisition is sched- for FDOT drainage retention areas Nov. 9. In September, a move forward with plans to widen growth and demand would be uled through 2021-22, with con- at Whispering Pines Park and meeting was held outdoors U.S. 41 through Inverness, city offi- about $1.3 million. Williams said struction slated for 2022-23. along U.S. 41. Councilman Ken and in October, in a large cials are moving early to contem- the city’s utility department would Williams told the council it was Hinkle said he was concerned that facility to enable social plate the costs associated with the have to pay the cost rather than the important to be prepared for the the proposed retention areas were distancing. construction. city’s general fund. new water line changes and will along valuable commercial real es- Inverness City Manager Eric Wil- Williams told the Chronicle the With the escalation of ask FDOT to allow the city to coor- tate and would cost the city lost tax liams told the council during its utility department sets money dinate bidding out the city’s utility revenues.