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MAY 17, 2023www.chronicleonline.com HIGH Very warm with mostly sunny skies. PAGE A4 TODAY & next morning WEDNESDAY 70 86 LOW Florida’s Best Community Newspaper Serving Florida’s Best Community VOL. 129 ISSUE 137 $1Debt limit: Biden, McCarthy name negotiators / A10 INDEX Business ................... A6 Classieds ................ B4 Comics ..................... C6 Crossword ................ C5 Entertainment ........... A8 Horoscope ................ C5 Nation/World ........... A10 Obituaries ................. A5 Opinion ..................... A7 TV Listings ................ A8 Weather .................... A4Crystal River makes progress in finding new manager By FRED HIERS Chronicle Reporter It’s still more than another week before Crystal River’s May 25th deadline to accept applications for the city’s manager job, but already Crystal River has an ample pool to start sifting through. As of Tuesday morning, Crystal River Human Re source Manager Mary Hel prin told the Chronicle that the city’s received 28 appli cations to ll the city’s top administrative job. The city council members will whittle down the pool to the best they see and then meet with the other coun cil members June 5 to see which applicants they can agree on. Helprin said she’ll give the council members some direction as to how to rank the applicants and nar row down the list. “We’ll have a direction for them to follow,” Helprin said of the council mem bers. Helprin said she expects more applicants to show an interest in the job and send in resumes. The council members will meet in public June 19, in terview the nal group of applicants and vote on who they think can best lead the city. Helprin said that appli cants see that Crystal River is a good place to work. “It’s an excellent staff and an excellent city council,” she told the Chronicle. The council also invited Crystal River Manager Ken Frink to participate in the selection process and make recommendations. His last day with the city will be August 2. He an nounced his resignation plans April 10. Salary will be negotiated Proposed ‘glampground’ gets airing Thursday By MICHAEL D. BATES Chronicle Reporter The developer of a contro versial RV-campground in Ozello lessened the scope of the project but folks who live in this coastal shing com munity still feel it’s too in tense for the area and would do irrevocable damage to the sensitive wetlands. Many will voice their ob jections to Fishcreek Glamp ground & Ramp at the Citrus County Planning and Devel opment Commission (PDC) when it meets Thursday. Attorney Clark Stillwell, representing the applicant, is requesting 32 RV lots, 16 luxury camping areas (or glampsites) and 20 tradi tional sites on 16 acres off South Fishcreek Point. In a nod to preserving the environment and less ening congestion, the lat est plan calls for an add ed access driveway to the campground; making the sites bordering the north ern wetlands all traditional camping; and ensuring the RV site along the canal and wetlands meets the county setback of 35 feet. Residents fear tourists will drive their huge RVs down roads already too narrow and that the atmosphere of this quiet coastal way of life will be lost to noise. Several let their oppo sition be known through form letters emailed to commissioners. “An RV park is not appro priate in this fragile ecosys tem in the coastal marsh,” they said. Residents in February packed the PDC meeting in hopes that the review board would see their point of view. They did and voted 5-2 to deny the request to rezone the proposed proper ty and change the land use designation. It was scheduled last month to go before the county commissioners – the nal authority on zoning cases. But Stillwell asked to postpone that hearing and allow him time to re-submit a less-intensive plan. That necessitated a return visit to the PDC this Thursday. Gary Bartell, owner and shing guide at Ozello Keys Marina, said he opposes the project even though the RV Park “would enhance my business (by) very large margins.” “My stance is for the bet terment of our community and not business-related,” he wrote. Not everyone is opposed to the project. Josh Wooten, CEO and Susie Broadwell, who lives on South Fishcreek Point in Ozello, looks closely at a monitor during a Citrus County Planning and Development Commission meeting in February. The developer of a high-end “glamping” and RV park has since lessened the scope of the project, but folks who live in this coastal fishing community still feel it’s too intense for the area and would do irrevocable damage to the sensitive wetlands. Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editorOpponents say project would destroy wetlands, bring congestion Glampground project fast facts• Fishcreek Glampground & Ramp would consist of 32 RV lots, 16 luxury camping areas (or glamp sites) and 20 traditional sites on 16 acres off South Fishcreek Point in Ozello.• Opponents say the pro posed project is too intense for the area. Sup porters say it will be a valuable eco-tourism addi tion to the county.• Attorney Clark Stillwell, representing the applicant, toned down the intensity of the project to address residents’ concerns.• A large crowd is expect ed when the Planning and Development Commission meets at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 18, in Room 166 of the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sover eign Path.Hernando County teacher investigated for showing Disney film By SAUNDRA WEATHERS and SARAH BLAZONIS Bay News 9 BROOKSVILLE — A fth-grade teacher in Her nando County says that she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education for showing a Disney movie, “Strange World,” to her students. Jenna Barbee, who teach es at Winding Waters K-8 in Brooksville, posted a video to TikTok over the weekend that has gained national at tention, saying that she is under investigation for “in doctrination” for showing a Disney movie. She says her rst year as a teacher already looked like it would be her last with the Hernando County School District. She says she resigned as a fth-grade teacher last month. “I want to change things, and I felt like I can’t from within. It’s too much time and too much stress, and then this happened, and that sealed the deal for me that I made the right choice,” Barbee said. The animated lm is Dis ney’s rst movie with an openly out gay character. In the video, Barbee said that is not the reason she showed the movie to her students – she says she showed the lm because it related to her curriculum about earth science and ecosystems. “I was told by every teacher and mentor at our school that our method for approval by administration of showing movies was to have a signed parent per mission slip for PG mov ies,” Barbee said. “I had that from the beginning of the year. The whole fth-grade team had signed per mission slips for PG mov ies with no objections to specic content.” Barbee noted that she had one student who had objec tion to specic content, but that student was no longer in her classroom.One of characters in the animated film is gay The animated film, “Strange World,” is Disney’s first movie with an openly out gay character. Fifth-grade teacher Jenna Barbee said that is not the reason she showed the movie to her students – she says she showed the film because it related to her curriculum about earth science and ecosystems. See MANAGER , page A4 See TEACHER , page A4 See GLAMPGROUND , page A4
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 A3L CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLECitrus County abuse shelter seeks donations The Citrus County Abuse Shelter Associa tion (CASA) is in need of: Food items: Butter, milk, coffee, coffee creamer, eggs, kid-friendly snacks and drinks (Gatorade, juice). Non-food items: Hair products, face wash/mois turizer, shaving cream/razors, new Tupperware containers, dish sponges, deodorant, salad/cereal bowls, shorts (size small), new women’s underwear (all sizes) and new chil dren’s underwear (all siz es). To make it easier to donate, CASA now has an Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/c6Wobgs. The next time you’re out shopping, pick up some extra supplies and drop them off at the CASA Outreach ofce between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 1100 E. Turner Camp Road, Inverness. Shelter needs can also be dropped off at their alternative drop off location, Carol’s Interiors and Floors, 6410 S. Suncoast Blvd. in Ho mosassa. For more information, email Kimberly Hauter at kimberly@casa.org. If interested in volun teering, call 352-344-8111 or download the Volunteer Application at casa.org. Completed ap plications can be emailed to marilynn@casa.org.North Suncoast Conservative Club to meet This month, when Me morial Day weekend is on the fourth Saturday, the North Suncoast Conser vative Club meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on May 20 at Marguerita Grill, 10200 W. Halls River Road, Homosassa. Guest speaker will be the new executive edi tor of the Citrus County Chronicle, Jim Gouvel lis, with over 40 years of newspaper experience in Charlotte County, as well as editor, publisher and reporter experiences in southwest and central Florida. Be sure to check with the registration desk to be sure dues are paid for the year. Bring friends and encourage old members to rejoin the group.American Legion Post 225 hosting Memorial Day program The American Legion Herbert Surber Post 225 of Floral City is having their 48th Memorial Day program at 11 a.m. on May 29 at the Hills of Rest Cemetery on U.S. Highway 41 just north of the trafc light. The program will have skits and pomp by SAR, Citrus High Air Force JROTC, Lecanto High musicians and more. Da vid Halbstein, congressio nal aide to Rep. Gus Bili rakis, will be the honored speaker. Bring chairs and come early to get the shade. Wa ter will be available. For more information, contact Fred Daniels, Post Com mander, 352-422-2449.Supervisor of Elections to be at Inverness Farmers Market The Supervisor of Elec tions ofce will be at the Inverness Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, locat ed at the Depot Pavilion, 300 N. Apopka Ave., In verness. This is a reminder that IN BRIEF County’s new permit portal system debuts By MICHAEL D. BATES Chronicle Reporter The county building di vision’s new online per mitting portal debuted less than a month ago and it’s already proving a hit with build ers. The num bers show that, since April 24, there have been 857 accounts created, 923 applications submitted, 517 permits issued, and 3,347 inspections completed. The previous permitting software was written in the 1990s and had not received any updates since 2015. County spokeswoman Ve ronica Kampschroer said the new system streamlines the permitting process but it does take some getting used to. Until online users get up to speed on how to navigate the system, staffers are ask ing for support and patience during the transition. Kampschroer said resi dents can use the system but it’s likely builders will get the most use out of it. “When staff and builders are comfortable with the new platform, many manu al tasks will be automated,” she said. “Staff will be able Streamlines the permitting process KAMPSCHROERMarty Wilson Memorial scholarship recipients announced By NANCY KENNEDY Chronicle Reporter This year, 12 graduating high school students each received a $1,500 scholar ship to assist with expenses at their college/trade school of choice from the Marty Wilson Memorial Scholar ship Fund. “After only our fourth year of hosting golf tournament fundraisers, the Marty Wil son Memorial Scholarship Fund has granted $63,000 to local graduating seniors to help pursue their edu cational goals,” said Kelly Wilson, Marty Wilson’s sis ter-in-law. John “Marty” Wilson, seventh-generation Citrus County resident and all-around good guy, died Feb. 17, 2019, at age 48. The fundraising golf tour naments started in memory of Marty who, along with his friend Dan Baldner, had birthdays a few days apart, and every year they would get about 25 guys together to play golf. They called it the “home boy challenge.” After Marty died, Bald ner and Marty’s brother Will Wilson and his wife, Kelly, put on a golf tourna ment to honor and remem ber Marty. That rst year, 2020, de spite the pandemic, about 130 golfers raised enough money to award six gradu ating high school students each with a $1,500 scholar ship. John “Marty” Wilson, sev enth-generation Citrus County resident died Feb. 17, 2019, at age 48.Local man arrested for concealing narcotics with crotch By AIDAN BUSH Chronicle Reporter A Beverly Hills man was arrested by Citrus County Sheriff’s Ofce deputies on suspicion of carrying vari ous drugs under his crotch. Paul Alan Soelch Jr., 22, was charged with three felo ny counts of possession of a con trolled sub stance, one misdemean or count of possession of cannabis and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug para phernalia. CCSO deputies walked through the woods around 4050 North Modelwood Drive in Beverly Hills May 15 as part of a security check when they spotted Soelch Jr., according to the arrest report. Soelch Jr. stood shirtless near a tent and holding a pipe before law enforce ment approached him. As deputies announced them selves, Soelch Jr. tried to throw the glass pipe into a backpack, according to the arrest report. He was arrested and law enforcement retrieved the pipe, which was still hot. Deputies asked Soelch Jr. what he nished smoking – he told them meth, accord ing to the arrest report. Law enforcement con rmed the pipe had traces of meth, and Soelch Jr. was taken to the Citrus County Detention Center. As Soelch Jr. was removed from the cop car, deputies noticed an orange zippered pouch behind him. When asked what was in it, he said Bond is $8,000 SOELCH JR.Parkway extension Phase 2 breaks ground By MATTHEW BECK Chronicle photo editor A ceremonial ground breaking was held Tuesday morning in Crystal River to commemorate the begin ning of construction on the Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2, project. The three-mile, four-lane roadway will connect State Road 44 and County Road 486 at a cost of $103 million. According to the Florida Department of Transpor tation the project will “im prove mobility, providing a direct route from Citrus County to the Tampa Bay Metro Area by connecting Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.” The road project will also include an extension of the Suncoast Trail. Matthew Beck is the photo edi tor of the Citrus County Chronicle. Email him at mbeck@chronicle online.com Photos by Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Executive Director and CEO Nicola A. Liquori, left, breaks ground with Florida State Rep. Ralph Massullo, Citrus County Commission Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach and FDOT District Seven Secretary David Gwynn, P.E., on Tuesday morning, May 16, at the Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2, construction site in Crystal River. The project will connect State Road 44 and County Road 486 over a three-mile, four-lane project. The cost of the road, two lanes in each direction, is expected to be $103 million. Completion of the project is anticipated to be late 2026, according to FDOT. ABOVE: Florida Department of Transportation District 7 Secretary David Gwynn, P.E., addresses those gathered Tuesday, May 16, for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2, property in Crystal River. At left sits Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Executive Director and CEO Nicola A. Liquori and at right sits Citrus County Commission Chairwoman Ruthie Schlabach. RIGHT: Long-time Suncoast Parkway advocate and businessman Jim Kimbrough, left, stands with Florida State Rep. Ralph Massullo Tuesday, May 16, as a ceremonial ribbon-cutting takes place in Crystal River for the newest phase of the parkway extension. See BRIEFS , page A6 See SCHOLARSHIP , page A6 See ARREST , page A6 See PORTAL , page A6
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Palm Bch.8675t Chassahowitzka* 5:26 a.m.0.3 ft5:22 p.m.0.6 ft12:07 a.m.0.1 ft11:18 a.m.0.1 ft Crystal River** 3:51 a.m.1.7 ft3:26 p.m.2.2 ft9:43 a.m.0.7 ft10:34 p.m.0.0 ft Withlacoochee* 1:18 a.m.3.2 ft12:51 p.m.3.5 ft7:50 a.m.1.1 ft8:33 p.m.-0.2 ft Homosassa*** 4:56 a.m.0.9 ft4:26 p.m.1.3 ft10:51 a.m.0.3 ftNonen/a 8:14 pm6:36 am5:13 am6:30 pm 05/17WEDNESDAY6:3711:488:14None05/18THURSDAY6:3612:128:1512:36 Predominant: TreesWed lowmedhigh Yesterday at 3 p.m.69° 11 Yesterday92/66 96/4789/62 76 4 THURSDAY & FRIDAY MORNINGHigh: 87° Low: 66° Mostly sunny skies in the morning with a few scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. TODAY & TOMORROW MORNINGHigh: 86° Low: 70° Very warm with mostly sunny skies. MODERATE. Burn ban in effect. For established lawns and landscapes, irrigation may occur during only one (1) of the specified time periods, 12:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m., or 4:00 p.m. 11:59 p.m., on the allowable watering days below:Addresses with house numbers ending in: Questions, concerns or reporting violations, please call: City of Inverness at 352-726-2321; City of Crystal River at 352-795-4216, Ext. 313; unincorporated Citrus County at 352-527-7669. For more information, visit:https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/water_resources/watering_restrictions.phpWEDNESDAY KEY TO CONDITIONS: c=cloudy; fg=fog; hz=haze; mc=mostly cloudy; pc=partly cloudy; ra=rain; rs=rain/snow; s=sunny; sh=showers; sm=smoke; sn=snow; ss=snow showers; t=thunderstorms 106, Port LaBelle, Fla.29, Granby, Colo. Today: West winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to around 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. Tonight: West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 feet or OHVV%D\DQGLQODQGZDWHUVOLJKWbFKRS 84° FORECAST FOR 3:00 P.M. Wednesday ALERT CITRUS SIGNUP Q To register for the Citrus County SheriffÂ’s OfficeÂ’s Alert Citrus weather program, visit www.sheriffcitrus.org and click on the links to register. Q Create a profile, list how you want to be contacted in case of a weather emergency (text, mobile phone, home phone, email), then include the address(es) you want alerts for. You can choose what types of emergencies you want to hear about, and set a quiet period for no conduct. Q Those without computer access may call 352-2492705. depending on quali cations. The current city managerÂ’s salary is $118,457.00. Frink served as city manager for four years. As part of the cityÂ’s search for a replacement, Frink sent out a letter to other mu-nicipalities. “I work for an amazing city council that is progres-sive and works well togeth-er to make great things hap-pen,” Frink wrote. “Crystal River is a small gulf coast town with much to offer, starting with our beautiful spring-fed Kings Bay and Crystal River that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. We are a quaint little town with a shing village feel. People come from all over the world to enjoy our nat-ural beauty, swim with one of our friendly manatees, take in some inshore and offshore shing, go kayak-ing, or simply stroll through our historic downtown,” he wrote. “Crystal River continues to receive many awards and accolades; TripAdvisor has named swimming with our manatees one of the top 10 bucket list items to do in the world, the only one in the United States…” Fred Hiers is a reporter at the Citrus Chronicle. Email him at fred.hiers@chronicleonline.com. MANAGERFrom page A1 Barbee said that the reason she was turned in was because one of the stu-dents that came to her class to watch the mov-ie that day was a school board memberÂ’s daughter. Barbee and the school board member, Shannon Rodriguez, had spoken about the issue at a recent school board meeting. “A school board member, an elected of cial of power who is supposed to be non-partisan, is al-lowed to present to the public that she is Chris-tian and that God appointed her to the board. And yet it is indoctrination that I showed a Disney mov-ie,” Barbee said. “While Ms. Barbee is busy taking the light off herself and playing the victim, the real vic-tims are our children. At what point is there a line between parenting and teaching?” Rodriguez said. Barbee says Rodriguez reported her to the Florida Department of Education. While Rodriguez didnÂ’t con rm that, she doubled down on her disagreement with showing the lm to fth graders. “Allowing movies such as this assists teachers in opening a door, and please hear me they assist teach-ers in opening a door for conversations that have no place in our classrooms,” said Rodriguez. Barbee provided a letter sent from the Department of Education that said it determined an investiga-tion into the issue was warranted. The Hernando County School District issued the following statement on Monday: “Here is the noti cation we sent to Winding Wa-ters K-8 parents: “HCSD Communications – Yesterday, the Disney movie ‘Strange WorldÂ’ was shown in your childÂ’s classroom. While not the main plot of the movie, parts of the story involves a male charac-ter having and expressing feelings for another male character. In the future, this movie will not be shown. The school admin-istration and the districtÂ’s Professional Standards Dept. is currently review-ing the matter to see if further corrective action is required. Thank you.” Spectrum News reached out to the Florida De-partment of Education and they said that while the teacher in question is openly discussing this matter, they wonÂ’t con rm or deny an investigation. TEACHERFrom page A1 president of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, sees this as a “wonderful eco-tourism addition to the area” and a means to increase overnight accommodations that are “sorely lacking.” “A glampground sounds like a perfect t,” Wooten wrote in a column to the Chronicle. “If our commissioners donÂ’t see the wisdom and value in this project, I would venture to say we need to rethink what our tourism plan is.” The developer has been posting a series of posts on its Facebook page going over each concern voiced by residents. In the latest post, the developer addresses claims that there will be hundreds of RVs clogging up roads. “There will likely be 24 RVs on the roads per day after we reach full 80 percent capaci-ty, which is probably 2-3 years after opening,” according to the developer. “What does this mean? We can expect 12 RVs on the roads during peak hours and 12 RVs during non-peak hours spread throughout the day. “We are talking about 2 RVs per hour on average during the 12 daytime hours,” according to the developer. The PDC meets at 9 a.m. May 18 in Room 166 of the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path. To view the agenda, visit https://bit.ly/ 3M6Iwz3 GLAMPGROUNDFrom page A1 Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor Jerry Rideough walks past one of the signs throughout the Ozello community that signal many homeownersÂ’ feelings about a proposal to build a resort in the heart of Ozello.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 A5 OBITUARIES Shirley Jean EgglestonOct. 8, 1941 – May 10, 2023Shirley Jean Eggleston, 81, of In verness FL, passed away on May 10, 2023. She was born in Albany, NY on October 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Mary and Edward Weing arden, Sr., she was a true inspiration who touched the lives of those blessed to know her. She had a vi vacious love of life, family, and music. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grand mother, and friend. Shirley devoted her life to serving others. Ever committed to children, she worked as a school bus driver and re tired after dedicating 35 years to shepherding little ones to and from school. She also served other mem bers of her community in various ways, including by teaching Catholic cate chism, and by participating in a variety of other com munity outreach programs. Shirley was a devout member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where she served as a Eu charistic Minister and worked tirelessly at Help ing Hands, the par ish food pantry and thrift store. She was also a longtime, re spected member of the parish womenÂ’s club. Shirley was pre ceded in death by her be loved husband of 64 years, Richard J. Eggleston, Sr. and by siblings, Edward Weingarden, Jr. and Eliz abeth Della Rocco. Her survivors include her 6 children: Brian Eggleston and wife, Stephanie; Mary Ellen Richardson; Richard J. Eggleston, Jr. and wife, Julie; Tracey Eggleston; Colleen Vierschilling and husband, Dave; and Kevin Eggleston. Additional sur vivors include her sister, Noreen Wood, 16 grand children, 20 great-grand children, and numerous nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 26, 2023, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Private interment with her husband will follow at the Florida National Ceme tery in Bushnell. Heinz Funeral Home, In verness, FL. Claire M. DiorioApril 17, 2023Claire M. Diorio, age 99, of Beverly Hills, Florida passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Claire is survived by her children; daughters Valerie Gallo, Linda Diorio, Diane (John) McCarron, and son Daniel Diorio; nine grand children, and 11 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband Vin cent Diorio and her parents. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Fero Memorial Gar dens, 5891 North Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. Fond memories and ex pressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fero funeralhome.com for the Di orio family. Crystal J. RollinsFeb. 19, 1985 – April 30, 2023Crystal J. Roll ins, 38, of Inglis, FL passed away April 30, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1985 to Garry and Jeanne (Piche) Roll ins in Ware, MA. There are so many roles that a person can ll; their soul faceted with love and duty, each constructed from the forms of the relation ship in question. Crystal Jean Rollins was a Mother, a Grandchild, a Daughter, a Sister, a Niece, a Cousin, and a Spouse. These roles are invaluable, but are only a portion of her grace and ability. She was a friend, one that would go without so that you would not. She was neighbor, one that cared deeply about her community. She was a businesswoman, a tireless worker and condent leader. She was a bartender, acting as the conductor of the symphony of merriment, the sounding wall for ideas, and the shoulder to cry on. She was a singer, just as comfortable serenading in her own garden as she was on the karaoke stage. And her garden. Her garden is beautiful. She was a guard ian of animals, cherishing all things furry or fuzzy, with especial love for those with wrinkled, smushed fac es. The more wrinkles the merrier. This beautiful soul passed away the morning of Sunday, April 30, 2023. She joins her Mother, Jean nie Rollins, and her Grand fathers, Vernon Rollins and Rene Piché. We miss and love them all dearly. She is survived by a vast range of loved ones, some biologically related, some not, but all are family. Son Dan iel Rollins, Spouse Daniel Talbot, Father Garry Rollins; Broth er Gary Rollins; Sis ters Malissa OÂ’Brian and Lori Wilson; Grandmothers Judy Piché and Ella Jean Rollins; Aunts Liz Rollins, Kerry Rollins, Stephanie Piché, Susan Piché, and Cathy Grout. Uncles Brad Piché, Mark Piché, George Barnard, Kelly Grout, Larry Rollins and Robert Miller; Cousins Ashley Miller, Hope Miller, Amber Piché, Sierra Grout, Savannah Grout, K Piché, Alec Piché, Hunter Piché, and Various Blessings Younger. We are all eternally grateful for the support we have received. Due to the vast scope of CrystalÂ’s life, all the souls she touched, some that should be on this list can not be, but that is only out of necessity and brevity, not a lack of love. Services will be held at Brown Funeral Home in Crystal River on Saturday the 20th of May, from 3-5 PM. A further celebration of her life will be held at Dumal Park in Inglis on the 28th of May, beginning at 11 AM. Flow ers can be sent to Brown Funeral Home, and the fam ily reminds you that Crys tal preferred living plants to cut ones. Donations can be made to the family; all funds not used in nal preparations will be folded into already gathered funds to be converted and held in trust for her son, Daniel. Claude Jesse MillsApril 14, 1926 – May 8, 2023Claude Jesse Mills, 97 of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away on May 8, 2023, at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto. Claude was born on April 14, 1926 in De noya, Oklahoma to the late William H. and Mildred (Fales) Mills. He came to Citrus County in 1989 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Claude served his Country during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was a life member of the American Legion Post #237 in Bever ly Hill, FL. He retired as a Journeyman with the Sheet Metal Local #32 after 70 years of service. Left to cherish his mem ory is his wife, Carolyn Mills. They were mar ried 67 wonderful years after meeting on a very success ful blind date. Son, Claude Wayne Mills of Stuart, FL; his sisters: Laura Stach of Detroit, MI, Rox ie Olsen of Williamsburg, MI; and his grandson, Jesse Wayne Mills. In addition to his parents he was preced ed in death by his daughter, Colleen Dawn Mills; his brother Robert Mills and sister Helen Hamlet. In lieu of owers the family requests donations be made to the American Legion for their support of American Veterans. Private cremation is under the care of the Chas. E. Davis Fu neral Home with Cremato ry, Inverness, FL. Cleo C. FortAug. 8, 1949 – May 1, 2023Cleo C. Fort, 73, of Cairo, GA and for merly a 47-year res ident of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Mon., May 1, 2023. A native of Largo, FL, Cleo was born Aug. 8, 1949 to Charles and Theda (Allen) Ward, one of three children. Cleo moved to Cairo 15 years ago from Homosassa and was a retired secretary for Citrus County Road Maintenance, a career that spanned 32 years. Mrs. Fort loved cooking, thrift shopping, playing cards, playing bingo and reading; but her greatest passion was spending as much time as possible with her family. In addition to her parents, Cleo was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Terrill A. “Terry” Fort on Feb. 9, 2023, and a son, Christopher Fort. She is survived by her daughters Carol Moon (husband Bil ly) and Vickie Quig ley (husband C.J.); siblings Barbara Lewellen and Buster Ward; grandchil dren Daniel Fort, Aman da Johns (husband Paul) and Matthew Quigley, as well as her great-grand children Elizabeth, Olivia and Kinzley Johns; Paul Johns, Jr. and Ruby Fort and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside ser vices will be held on Sat., May 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Stage Stand Cemetery, Homosassa Springs, FL. Wilder Funeral Home, Ho mosassa, FL. Gloria F. FergusonSept. 30, 1935 – May 14, 2023Gloria F. Ferguson (Titus), 87, of Crystal River, Florida passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born September 30, 1935 in Penn Yann, New York. She moved to Crystal River 49 years ago from Rushville, NY. She was preceded in death by her father James C. Titus, Mother Ruth E. (Hoyt) Titus/Hardy, Sister Ramona Lin coln (Titus), Husband David “Drex” Ferguson. She is sur vived by her four loving chil dren, Alan R. Carey (Cindy), Melanie J. Toohey (Charles), Kathleen A. Santilli (Louis), and James P. Carey. One sis ter Cheryl Theriault (Bob bie), and a brother Gregg Hardy. Three granddaughters Amber Rasmussen (Bernie), Tiffany Gale, and Kimber ly Santilli (Kristie). Three great-grandchildren Fiona Rasmussen (Ryan), Logan Rasmussen, and Arianna Gale. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who al ways put her children rst. Gloria was a testament to her faith and love of others. She had compassion for all people. Her favorite saying was “I just want everybody to love each other.” She found her call ing late in life as a Home Health Care CNA, helping peo ple into her mid-seventies. She volunteered in many ways: Stephen Minister, Meals-On-Wheels, Doctor Ride, as well as a Docent at the Crystal River Museum. She always made sure her friends had a ride to Church. She was a long-standing member of the Crystal River United Methodist Church, where she oversaw the Food Pantry for a number of years with her son James. She was a current member of the Ho mosassa United Methodist Church. She was an avid lover of all animals. She en joyed working in her ow er gardens. A Celebration of her life will be held at 3 PM on Thursday May 18th at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Crystal River with Pastor Patti Aup perlee presiding. The family will receive friends from 2 PM until service time. Her beloved dog Snuggles will miss her greatly. DeSantis curtails ‘diversity, equity, inclusionÂ’ programs in state co lleges By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — Flor ida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state fund ing on diversity programs, addressing a concern of con servatives ahead of the Re publican governorÂ’s expect ed presidential candidacy. The law, which DeSan tis proposed earlier this year, comes as Republicans across the country target programs on diversity, eq uity and inclusion in higher education. The signing builds on the governorÂ’s larger push to shape FloridaÂ’s education system through regulating how schools deal with sub jects such as race and gen der, with DeSantis arguing that he is challenging inap propriate liberal ideology in the classroom. DeSantis, who is expect ed to announce his presi dential run in the coming weeks, has focused heavily on divisive cultural issues as he moves to win over the conservative voters who typically decide Republican primary elections. Diversity, equity and in clusion ofces in higher education often spearhead services tailored to students of various races, genders, sexual orientations, cultures and abilities. Some college administrators also consider so-called DEI factors when admitting students, provid ing scholarships or deciding which faculty to hire and promote. The law blocks public universities from diverting state or federal funds to ward programs or campus activities that advocate for diversity, equity and inclu sion or promote political or social activism. “In reality what this con cept of DEI has been is to attempt to impose orthodoxy on the university,” DeSantis said at a bill signing cere mony in Sarasota. “This has basically been used as a ve neer to impose an ideological agenda, and that is wrong.” The measure also bars curriculums that teach “identity politics” or “the ories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, and economic inequities.” The provision is aimed at curtailing education about critical race theory, a way of thinking about U.S. history through the lens of racism. In a signal of DeSan tisÂ’ reach on education, he chose to sign the bill at New College of Florida, a small, traditionally-progressive school that became nation ally known this year after the governor appointed a group of conservatives to its board of trustees. Among the DeSantis appointeesÂ’ rst moves was to eliminate the New CollegeÂ’s diversity, equity and inclusion ofce. The takeover has led to pushback among students at New College, long known for its progressive thought and creative course offer ings that donÂ’t use tradition al grades. On Monday, a small group of protestors gathered out side the signing ceremony. DeSantis, as well as most of the speakers at the event, ridiculed them. “You know, I saw some of the protestors out there. I was a little disappointed. I was hoping for more,” De Santis said with a smile as his supporters clapped. Douglas R. Clifford / Tampa Bay Times Gov. 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A6 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle Money & Markets A click of the wrist gets you more at www.chronicleonline.com 3,700 3,800 3,900 4,000 4,100 4,200 NM DJ FM A 4,040 4,100 4,160 S&P 500Close: 4,109.90Change: -26.38 (-0.6%) 10 DAYS 31,200 32,000 32,800 33,600 34,400 35,200 NM DJ FM A 32,920 33,380 33,840 Dow Jones industrialsClose: 33,012.14Change: -336.46 (-1.0%) 10 DAYS Advanced 416 Declined 1965New Highs 29 New Lows 88 Vol. (in mil.) 3,394 Pvs. Volume 3,281 3,670 3,768 959 2484 52 173 NYSE NASD DOW 33,290.85 33,006.19 33,012.14 -336.46 -1.01% -0.41% DOW Trans. 13,803.75 13,621.44 13,645.16 -201.29 -1.45% +1.89% DOW Util. 946.09 923.19 923.49 -22.04 -2.33% -4.54% NYSE Comp. 15,322.56 15,128.62 15,129.25 -193.30 -1.26% -0.36% NASDAQ 12,403.81 12,324.52 12,343.05 -22.16 -0.18% +17.93%S&P 500 4,135.54 4,109.86 4,109.90 -26.38 -0.64% +7.04% S&P 400 2,451.45 2,416.41 2,416.44 -35.01 -1.43% -0.57% Wilshire 5000 40,818.14 40,501.19 40,503.15 -314.99 -0.77% +6.38% Russell 2000 1,755.16 1,736.16 1,736.18 -25.37 -1.44% -1.42% HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG YTD Stocks Recap AT&T Inc T 14.46 22.84 16.53 -.42 -2.5 t t t -10.2 -8.0 1.11 Ametek Inc AME 106.17 148.06 144.56 -1.78 -1.2 t s t +3.5 +21.5 28 1.00f Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD 44.51 67.09 59.69 -1.37 -2.2 t t t -0.6 +14.5 16 0.82e Bank of America BAC 26.32 n 38.60 27.36 -.29 -1.0 s t t -17.4 -20.3 8 0.88 Capital City Bank CCBG 25.08 r 36.86 29.14 -.13 -0.4 t s t -10.3 +15.2 11 0.72f Citigroup C 40.01 r 54.56 45.28 -.77 -1.7 t t t +0.1 +2.0 6 2.04 Disney DIS 84.07 126.48 90.98 -1.88 -2.0 t t t +4.7 -11.8 50 ... 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Most recent dividend was omitted or deferred. k Declared or paid this year, a cumulative issue with dividends in arrears. m Current 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.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. The maker of Rubbermaid contain ers and Elme r’ s glue reduced its dividend . The online video platform reported disappointing first-quarter earnings. The maker of 3D printers beat Wa ll Street’ s first-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts. The telecommunications company is laying of f 11 ,000 workers. The home-improvement retailer cut its profit and sales outlook for the yea r. 280 300 320 $340 FM MA Home DepotHD Close: $282.33 -6.21 or -2.2% $264.51 $347.25 Vo l.: Mkt. Cap: 12.3m (3.1x avg.) $285.9 b 52-week range PE: Yi eld: 16.9 3.0% 10 11 12 $13 FM MA Vodafone GroupVOD Close: $10.24 -0.98 or -8.7% $9.94$16.88 Vo l.: Mkt. Cap: 16.0m (2.5x avg.) $27.7 b 52-week range PE: Yi eld: 14.1 12 14 16 $18 FM MA StratasysSSYS Close: $15.80 $11.04$21.44 Vo l.: Mkt. Cap: 1.8m (3.1x avg.) $1.1 b 52-week range PE: Yield: ...... 6 8 10 $12 FM MA RumbleRUM Close: $9.62 -0.37 or -3.7% $5.81$17.23 Vo l.: Mkt. Cap: 1.4m (0.9x avg.) $1.1 b 52-week range PE: Yield: ...... 5 10 15 $20 FM MA Newell BrandsNWL Close: $8.75 -0.53 or -5.7% $8.73$23.12 Vo l.: Mkt. Cap: 15.1m (2.8x avg.) $3.6 b 52-week range PE: Yi eld: ... 10.5% Most stocks fell on Wall Street after Home Depot warned of flagging sales, the latest dis-couraging signal for an econo-my under pressure. The S&P 500 lost 0.6% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Av erage and the Nasdaq also fell.8.9% 1.40 or 9.7% The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 3.54% Tuesday. Yields affect rates on mortgages and other consumer loans. NET 1YR TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG AGO 8.25 7.00 4.00 5.13 3.88 .88 PRIME RATE FED FUNDS 3-month T-bill 5.22 5.21 +0.01 1.07 6-month T-bill 5.24 5.20 +0.04 1.54 52-wk T-bill 4.88 4.79 +0.09 2.07 2-year T-note 4.08 4.01 +0.07 2.58 5-year T-note 3.52 3.46 +0.06 2.83 7-year T-note 3.53 3.48 +0.05 2.89 10-year T-note 3.54 3.51 +0.03 2.88 30-year T-bond 3.86 3.85 +0.01 3.10 NAT'L WK 6MO 1YRCONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO 48 month new car loan 7.03 r 7.03 6.93 6.58 Money market account 0.53 s 0.52 0.50 0.28 1 year CD 2.47 r 2.47 2.38 1.94 $30K Home equity loan 9.14 s 9.13 9.10 7.95 30 year xed mortgage 6.91 s 6.87 6.88 6.93 15 year xed mortgage 6.27 s 6.23 6.17 6.28 LAST 6 MO AGO 1 YR AGO Commodities Energy prices closed nearly flat Tuesday, with U.S. crude oil down 0.4% and natural gas unchanged. Gold and silver both fell more than 1%. Crude Oil (bbl) 70.86 71.11 -0.35 -11.7 Heating Oil (gal) 2.36 2.38 -0.59 -29.7 Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.38 2.38 +0.04 -46.9 Unleaded Gas (gal) 2.48 2.47 +0.29 +0.8 FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD Gold (oz) 1,988.40 2,018.00 -1.47 +9.3 Silver (oz) 23.74 24.13 -1.62 -0.5 Platinum (oz) 1,066.90 1,074.70 -0.73 -0.6 Copper (lb) 3.65 3.74 -2.22 -4.0 Aluminum (ton) 2,260.00 2,250.25 +0.43 -6.2 Palladium (oz) 1,507.60 1,538.30 -2.00 -15.7 METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD Cattle (lb) 1.64 1.64 -0.27 +5.9 Coffee (lb) 1.90 1.93 -1.40 +13.8 Corn (bu) 5.81 5.93 -1.90 -14.3 Cotton (lb) 0.83 0.82 +1.23 +0.0 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) ... -8.0 Orange Juice (lb) 2.55 2.51 +1.67 +23.6 Soybeans (bu) 13.64 14.01 -2.62 -10.2 Wheat (bu) 6.48 6.61 -2.01 -18.2 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD American Funds AmrcnBalA m 29.46 -.17 +2.8 +0.3 +7.2 +6.0 CptWldGrIncA m 54.86 -.32 +6.8 +5.7 +10.8 +4.9 CptlIncBldrA m 63.42 -.57 +1.4 +0.5 +8.8 +4.5 FdmtlInvsA m 63.95 -.49 +6.4 +4.5 +12.8 +7.7 GrfAmrcA m 55.21 -.34 +11.6 +4.1 +8.9 +8.0 IncAmrcA m 22.45 -.18 0.0 -1.3 +9.9 +5.6 InvCAmrcA m 44.16 -.24 +7.4 +6.0 +13.3 +8.2 NwPrspctvA m 52.37 -.32 +10.7 +7.1 +12.1 +8.5 WAMtInvsA m 52.34 -.45 +1.1 +1.2 +14.2 +8.9 Dodge & Cox IncI 12.43 -.02 +2.9 +0.3 -0.9 +2.1 StkI 212.85 -1.82 -0.2 -0.9 +19.6 +8.3 Fidelity 500IdxInsPrm 142.84 -.91 +7.7 +4.3 +14.6 +10.5 Contrafund 13.69 -.04 +14.9 +7.6 +10.4 +9.8 TtlMktIdxInsPrm 113.04 -.88 +6.9 +3.5 +14.0 +9.5 USBdIdxInsPrm 10.37 -.03 +2.9 -1.1 -3.4 +1.2 Schwab SP500Idx 63.69 ... +8.4 +4.6 +14.8 +10.7 Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl 382.23 ... +8.4 +4.5 +14.8 +10.7 DivGrInv 35.18 -.32 0.0 +3.4 +14.9 +11.4 EqIncAdmrl 81.74 ... -2.8 -0.2 +15.7 +8.5 GrIdxAdmrl 131.05 ... +19.7 +7.8 +12.4 +12.5 InTrTEAdmrl 13.57 ... +2.6 +4.8 +0.5 +2.2 MdCpIdxAdmrl 256.19 ... +1.9 -0.8 +13.6 +7.3 PrmCpAdmrl 141.76 -.75 +8.3 +6.8 +15.5 +9.4 TrgtRtr2025Fd 17.67 ... +5.9 +2.5 +6.4 +4.7 TrgtRtr2030Fd 33.38 ... +6.4 +3.0 +7.6 +5.1 TrgtRtr2035Fd 20.66 ... +6.8 +3.5 +8.9 +5.5 TrgtRtr2040Fd 36.42 ... +7.1 +4.0 +10.1 +5.9 TrgtRtr2045Fd 24.52 ... +7.4 +4.5 +11.4 +6.4 TrgtRtr2050Fd 40.69 ... +7.6 +4.8 +11.5 +6.4 TtBMIdxAdmrl 9.66 -.02 +3.0 -0.9 -3.4 +1.2 TtInSIdxAdmrl 30.22 ... +8.7 +7.4 +11.4 +2.6 TtInSIdxInv 18.07 ... +8.7 +7.4 +11.3 +2.6 TtlSMIdxAdmrl 99.83 ... +7.7 +3.8 +14.3 +9.8 WlngtnAdmrl 69.10 ... +4.7 +4.1 +8.9 +7.1 WlslyIncAdmrl 59.37 ... +1.1 -0.1 +4.0 +4.8 TOTAL RETURNFAMILY FUND NAV CHG YTD 1YR 3YR* 5YR* Mutual Funds *– Annualized; d Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. m Multiple fees are charged, usually a marketing fee and either a sales or redemption fee. x fund paid a distribution during the week. Interest rates (Previous and change gures reect current contract.)Stocks weaken on energy stocks, Home Depot data By STAN CHOE Associated Press NEW YORK — Stocks on Wall Street sank Tuesday after Home Depot warned of agging sales, the latest discouraging signal for an economy under pressure. The S&P 500 fell 26.38 points, or 0.6 percent, to 4,109.90. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 336.46, or 1 percent, to 33,012.14, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 22.16, or 0.2 percent, to 12,343.05. Energy producers were some of the heaviest weights on the market as Exxon Mo bil dropped 2.4 percent and Chevron fell 2.3 percent. Home Depot also fell 2.2 percent after saying its rev enue weakened by more in the latest quarter than ex pected. It described broad-based pressures across its business following years of big growth, and it cut its forecast for sales this scal year given all the uncertainty going forward. Other big retailers are scheduled to report their re sults later this week, includ ing Target and Walmart. They’re under the mi croscope because resilient spending by U.S. house holds has been one of the main positives keeping the economy from sliding into a recession. If it buckles, a re cession may be assured, and the pressure is on because measures of condence among shoppers have been on the decline. Manufacturing and other areas of the economy have already cracked under the weight of much higher inter est rates meant to bring down ination. A separate report on Tues day said that spending at U.S. retailers across the country broadly rose last month, but not by as much as economists expected. “There’s often a gap be tween how people say they feel and how they spend their money, but the retail sales re port shows people are begin ning to cut back on big ticket items and discretionary cate gories like sporting goods,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth Management. Economists pointed to some brighter spots under neath the surface of the re port on retail sales, including stronger-than-expected gains after ignoring auto fuel costs. A separate report released later in the morning also offered some encouraging data: The nation’s industri al production unexpectedly grew in April. Treasury yields in the bond market rose following the reports. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 3.54 percent from 3.51 per cent late Monday. It helps set rates for mortgages and other important loans. The two-year Treasury yield, which moves more on expectations for action by the Federal Reserve, rose to 4.07 percent from 4.01 percent. The wide expectation on Wall Street is that the Fed will hold steady on interest rates in June. That would be the rst time it hasn’t raised rates at a meeting in more than a year, as it ghts to get ination lower. all vote-by-mail ballot re quests have expired. Reg ister to vote, make chang es to your voter record, update your signature or request a vote-by-mail ballot. Information to ap ply for election worker po sitions will also be avail able. If you are interested in having the elections ofce staff at your organization or business, contact Su pervisor Maureen Baird. For more election infor mation, visit the website votecitrus.gov or contact the ofce 352-564-7120.Conservative Women’s Political Network to meet The Conservative Wom en’s Political Network (CWPNCC) will be meet ing on Wednesday, May 24, at Angelotti’s Restaurant, 138 Heights Ave., Inver ness, in their meeting room. Come around 11:30 a.m. to order lunch. Meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. This month’s speaker will be retired Inverness City Manager, Frank Di Giovanni, who will share his 40 years of history, background and accom plishments for Citrus County. The talk should be engaging, and conservative friends are encouraged to attend. Donations of hair prod ucts, i.e., shampoo, con ditioner, brushes, combs, for adults and children are requested for their outreach program Jessie’s Place. For more information, contact Peggy Simon, president, or Rosalie Matt, vice president, at 352-746-7143. BRIEFSFrom page A3 In 2021, nine students each received a $1,500 scholar ship. Last year, as with this year, 12 students received scholar ships. “That wouldn’t be possi ble without the help of lo cal businesses, community donors, golfers and volun teers,” Kelly Wilson said. “The selection committee has the tough job of select ing these students based on their application, essay, and educational goals. Each year it gets harder, with more and more applications coming in, including private and home schooled students, and many recognizable family names. “When we would de bate and couldn’t come up with a unanimous choice, our Committee Chair, Mr. Terry Cates, a retired long time guidance counselor from Crystal River Prima ry School, helped make our decision a little easier by asking, ‘Who would Marty choose?’” The 2023 winners of the Marty Wilson Scholarships are as follows: Citrus High School: Em ily Cochran, Draves Davis, Shaun Jonaitis and Aaron Reynolds Lecanto High School: Adonia Jones, Nicole Lisen by, Molly Malek and Kamer on Weidner Crystal River High School: Ava Austin, Desire Hobbs-McCall, Olivia Riffe and Landon Vincent Nancy Kennedy can be reached at 352-564-2927 or by email at nkennedy@chronicleonline.com. SCHOLARSHIPFrom page A3 there was marijuana. Deputies found weed and two straws in the pouch. Soelch Jr. then told law en forcement the pouch was tied to a string in his crotch, according to the arrest re port. Soelch Jr. conrmed to CCSO deputies he had more drugs on his person when asked. He then crouched and be gan shaking his legs, causing a plastic baggie to fall out of from his crotch. Soelch Jr. told deputies the bag contained meth, weed and cocaine. Within the bag were four smaller bags containing: 2.5 grams of co caine, 1.2 grams of fentanyl, 4.6 grams of weed and 8.5 grams of meth, respectively. His bond was set to $8,000. Soelch’s next court date is scheduled for June 9. Contact Chronicle reporter Aidan Bush at 352-270-1823 or via e-mail at aidan.bush@chronicle online.com. ARRESTFrom page A3 to simultaneously work on their portion of the applica tion.” Help is available for those learning to use the new system. If you have applied for a permit and need assistance, contact (352) 527-5310. Those requiring assis tance with setting up a new portal account should call (352) 341-8795 or visit the contractor window lo cated at the Lecanto Gov ernment Building, 3600 W Sovereign Path in Lecan to, which is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Building Division staff ers are available to assist with portal set-up, scanning plans, and navigating the new system. For more information, vis it at http://portal.citrusbocc.com/faq. Michael D. Bates is a staff writer with the Citrus County Chronicle and can be reached at mbates@chronicleonline.com. PORTALFrom page A3Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to U.S. after recall began, wholesaler says By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPSAssociated Press NEW YORK — An infant formula recalled over poten tial bacteria contamination was distributed to retailers across eight states after the recall began, according to a release published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administra tion this week. Perrigo Co. issued a vol untary March recall of cer tain lots of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula “out of an abundance of caution” due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii, a germ that can cause seri ous or deadly infections in infants. The recall includes Gerber Good Start formula manu factured between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18 at the Perrigo’s Eau Claire, Wisconsin, facility. The recalled formula was sold in three different sizes at retailers nationwide, ac cording to a March 17 recall notice. Cooperative food whole saler Associated Wholesale Grocers, however, distrib uted the 12.4-ounce version of the recalled product to its Nashville Division retailers after Perrigo’s initial recall notice was published. As a result, the recalled product was distributed to supermarkets across Ala bama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virgin ia, according to Associated Wholesale Grocers. The wholesaler is urging consumers who purchased Gerber Good Start formu la at impacted locations to check their products. The recalled formula sold be yond the start of the recall can be identied by its lot codes and “use by” dates – which range from July 4, 2024 to July 12, 2024. “Any consumers who purchased product with matching codes should dis continue use and dispose of the product,” Associated Wholesale Grocers’ Sat urday notice reads, adding that consumers can request a refund by contacting the Gerber Parent Resource Center on behalf of Perrigo.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 A7 T he COVID pandemic brought attention to the critical role of nurses in our health care system. While many of us were able to avoid con-tact with anyone showing COVID symptoms, health care professionals were required to not only be around COVID patients, but to work closely with them, offering medical treatment and often emotional sup-port, while still trying to protect themselves from the sometimes deadly virus. This fact was not lost on the general public. As the pandemic has subsided, public attention has shifted to other issues, and the risks health-care professionals face in doing their daily job is no longer on people’s front page. But medical personnel routinely interact with peo-ple suffering from one dis-ease or another, and wheth-er in a hospital or clinical setting, the rst professional most people seeking care will see is a nurse. And in many smaller rural hospi-tals, nurses are the primary health care providers. And like so many essential personnel in our society, their contribution is not always honored and appre-ciated. This was the thinking behind the Chronicle’s Nurses Appreciation program that began in 2018. Each year, the paper solicits nomina-tions for outstanding nurses and receives thousands of votes for hundreds of nomi-nations. These are reviewed by a panel of health care professionals, and a dozen nurses are selected. Those selected are present ed with recognition in their workplace, and then they receive awards at a recog-nition dinner at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, an evening of fun and prizes. We recognize that those nurses selected for recogni-tion are representative of a larger cadre of nurses who go about their jobs daily without special recognition, but whose contributions to our county are also special. The 12 nurses recognized this year were selected by the panel of health care professionals. One was se-lected as a Readers’ Choice, and one of the nurses was given a Legacy Award for her lifetime contribution. Those nurses honored this year are Aaron Cary, RN; Moriah Champy, LPN (Readers’ Choice); Donna Dally, RN, CCRN; William “Bill” Doel, RN; Kellie Eppa, LPN; Thea Lombardi, RN (Legacy Award); Cristal Mendenall, LPN; Deborah “Deb” O’Leary, RN; Danei lya Reynolds, RN; JoAnne Rush, RN; Jennifer Russel, RN; and Samantha “Sam” Wells, RN. Congratulations to these winners and to all of the nurses who are a vital part of the health care system. Y ou’ve heard of the Rust Belt and the Bible Belt, but there is a new belt and it is headed for Florida. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, aka the giant seaweed blob, is heading for a Florida beach near you. What is sargassum and why is it a big deal? If you’ve been on a Florida beach, you’ve probably seen this type of seaweed, tech-nically a living microalgae that occurs naturally, lives in water and converts sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into biomass. It’s certainly not unusual to have this type of seaweed wash onto our shores. In fact, in 2011, scientists began tracking the biomass, which has more or less remained the same size and traveled the same path, via satellite imagery. However, this year, based on this imagery, they estimate there is more than 10 million metric tons of sargassum in the Atlantic belt. And it’s coming our way.During its formation in the Atlantic, sargassum can accumulate reportedly high concentrations of arsenic and other heavy metals. Within 24 hours of making land-fall, sargassum begins to bake in the Florida sun. The rotting process releases hydrogen sul-de, degrading the water quality, polluting beaches and smelling like rotten eggs. (Great for the tourist industry that is our state’s lifeblood.) But more than economics are at stake: The health risks associated with rotting sargassum range from mild headaches to eye irritation, and a 2022 study found rotting sargassum posed an increased risk of pregnancy complications for women living near the coast. Currently, coastlines in Florida such as Miami and Key West are working to tackle the inux of sargassum to their beaches. Just haul it away, I hear readers say. But removal and disposal are not as easy as it sounds given the size of this year’s blob (not a scientic term). Currently, Key West is contracted with a compa-ny who donates the sargassum to farmers to use as fertilizer. While in Miami, the excessive seaweed is being transported to an ap-proved Department of Environ-mental Resource Management location for processing. But can the sheer volume of sargassum be managed in the same way of the past? And at what cost? While the jury is out on wheth er climate change is the driving cause for the proliferation of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, scientists are pointing to water pollution, increased agricul tural runoff and human waste as contributing factors to the rapid growth of sargassum in our ocean. A recent study has found that nitrogen, found in fertilizer and animal waste, levels are 35 percent higher on average than 30 years ago due to sewage and farm runoff. Also, sargassum, like other algae blooms, peaks in summer months due to its ability to thrive in warm water. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide causing global warming have led to an increase in average ocean temperatures of 1.5°F since 1901. Warmer water is easier for small organisms to move through and allows algae to oat to the surface faster, which is bad news for summer beachgoers, not to mention what the impacts of such a vast amount of sargassum might have on wildlife. The kicker is that the same phenomena causing the growth of sargassum belt is also causing oth er algae blooms such as red tide, a disastrous condition that frequent ly closes beaches due to karenia brevis which produces brevetox ins that kill marine life and cause health problems in humans. As Florida beaches brace for a summer visit by the Great At-lantic Sargassum Belt, scientists and local ofcials are looking for ways to keep our beaches pristine and the environment safe for humans and sea crea-tures. While time will tell what personal, local and state actions can be taken to prevent this in the future, Floridians should brace themselves now for this most unwanted beachgoer – and be prepared to embrace actions to prevent more such unsavory blobs in the future. Mary Anna Mancuso is a spokesper son for RepublicEn.org and political strategist based in West Palm Beach. This opinion piece was originally pub lished by The Invading Sea website (www.theinvadingsea.com), which posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. O Downward trends Recent banking collapses have led to major lending pullbacks among the 4,800 U.S. banks. The largest share of outstanding commercial real estate loans (67.2 percent) are handled by the small banks. In May, the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes were 5.0 to 5.25 percent in order to reduce liquidity and dampen higher inflation. The higher interest rates may mean higher yields on CDs. But this will vary from bank to bank as many are “watching and wait ing” as to what the Feds may do next. The 10-year Treasury note hit a 4.33 percent high in October 2022 and is now down to 3.4 per cent. Investors are anxious about the financial sector’s stability and the looming recession. Mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster ride since the beginning of 2023. For the week ending May 11th, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35 percent, which is slightly lower than 6.39 percent the prior week. The bad news is inflation has made houses cost more. With a housing shortage in Florida, prices have risen 9.1 per cent since December 2022. Biden is trying to create more equity in the housing market by lowering the fee structure for loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) for poorer credit borrowers compared with excellent credit borrowers. The changes will also make it more expensive for borrowers to refinance and to pull equity out of their homes to pay off consumer debt. More government “watch dogs” in an already volatile mar ket is not the answer. Since May, money being with drawn has fallen from a daily average of $70 billion to just $5 billion. Some congressmen want to raise the FDIC insurable Deposit limit (now $250,000) to build consumer confidence. Others feel raising this limit will cause more poor management investment decisions. The recent crisis has highlighted the critical role of large uninsured depositors (approximately $8 trillion or 40 percent of all U.S. deposits), who would be more anxious. Businesses need to keep large deposits at one bank to make it easier to meet payroll, etc. Other countries have created nonbanks and payment banks that take large deposits that are a holding place to make payroll and payments. These large deposits are not insured and can not be used to lend out to borrowers. Payment banks may be the answer as a way to keep large uninsured deposits out of harm’s way. It will take some adjustment to make this happen and restore confi dence in our banking institutions. Lonnie Stevens Citrus Springs A cellular crisis is here Surprisingly, 56.9 percent of Americans are addicted to their smartphone. The average smart phone user checks it at least 144 times averaging 4 hours 25 minutes daily. Smartphone usage among teens has increased as a form of entertainment. With decreased physical activity and five or more hours a day of cell phone usage, there was a 43 per cent increased risk of obesity and heart disease. According to 2020-2021 numbers, 17.0 percent of U.S. youth ages 10 to 17 are con sidered obese. Cell Ppone usage can also affect mental health by impacting human attention span and increasing feelings of social isolation and depression. Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens in 2012 – the same time smartphone ownership became the norm. In the five years (2010-2015), teens who felt use less and joyless jumped 33 percent in a national survey. One troubling statistic is the number of teens (13-18) who committed suicide increased 31 percent. Technology can not be totally to blame for this sad phenomena but it has contrib uted. China first recognized the detri mental effects of cell phone usage on its youths. In August 2021, China limited online games from 8-9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on official holidays. Youths are required to use their national identification number when they log onto games, and gaming apps must keep this date available to the government. It also limits the maximum amount that youths can spend on virtual gam ing on a monthly basis ($28-$57) depending on age. China ranks first in the most cell phone usage among teens, followed by India, Brazil and the United States. Governor DeSantis understands the effects of cell phone usage on our young people. Recently he signed HB379, which bans stu dent cell phone usage during class time. It also curtails TikTok social media while on school property. Parents need to step up and curb cell phone usage among their teens especially if poor grades or lack of sleep are two problems. Monitoring smartphones to ensure that inappropriate information or personal information is not being sent. Clear guidelines for posting on social media and shar ing information online must be established when your child first gets their smartphone. Setting up days called “digital detox,” where smartphones are banned may sound harsh, but it will help your child develop alternative activities. Governor DeSantis can not replace parental control. Parents have to protect their children in this cellu lar crisis. Bob Yao Crystal RiverGet ready for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPINIONS INVITED Q Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, columns or letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editorial board. THE CHRONICLE invites you to call “Sound Off” with your opinions about local subjects. You do not need to leave your name, and have less than a minute to record. COMMENTS will be edited for length, libel, personal or political attacks and good taste. Editors will cut libelous material. OPINIONS expressed are purely those of the callers. CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE EDITORIAL CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Founded by Albert M. Williamson “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus EDITORIAL BOARD Trina Murphy .................................................... publisher Jim Gouvellis ......................................................... editor Tiarra Alexander .................................. citizen member Curt Ebitz .............................................. citizen member Mac Harris ............................................. citizen member Rebecca Martin ................................... citizen member Don Hiers ............................................... citizen member Roger B. Krieger .................................. citizen member Trish Thomas ......................................... citizen member The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials are the opinions of the newspaper’s editorial board. Gerard “Gerry” Mulligan publisher emeritusNurses honored for their service YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Q District 1 (Crystal River, Ozello, Citronelle, Red Level): Jeff Kinnard, jeff.kinnard@citrusbocc.com; Q District 2 (Homosassa, Sugarmill Woods): Diana Finegan, diana.finegan@citrusbocc.com; Q District 3 (Beverly Hills, Pine Ridge, Citrus Springs): Ruthie Davis Schlabach, ruthie.schlabach@citrus bocc.com; Q District 4 (Floral City, part of Inverness): Rebecca Bays, rebecca.bays@citrusbocc.com;Q District 5 (part of Inverness, Hernando, Arrowhead): Holly L. Davis, holly.davis@citrusbocc.com.NOTE: Correspondences, including email, are public records once received by commissioners or county staff. Our Viewpoint The issue: Nurses appreciation awardsOur opinion: Well-deserved rec ognition Mary Anna MancusoVarying Voices
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Throngs of onlookers shout ed “Johnny!” as Depp, in pur ple-hued sunglasses signed auto graphs and edged back into the spotlight following his explosive trial last year with ex-wife Amber Heard. “Jeanne du Barry,” direct ed and co-starring Maïwenn, has been billed as DeppÂ’s comeback – though his prominent presence at Cannes has been hotly debated. A coterie of stars streamed down CannesÂ’ famous red carpet for the opening night ceremony, including Brie Larson, Uma Thurman, Gong Li, Elle Fanning, Catherine De neuve (who graces this yearÂ’s festi val poster) and a blue-haired Helen Mirren, who carried a fan labeled #worthit. During the opening ceremony, Michael Douglas received an hon orary Palme dÂ’Or, with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas, looking on from the audience. “IÂ’m even older than the festival,” said Douglas, 78, after receiving a warm standing ovation. Douglas and Deneuve ofcially declared open a festival that prom ises a Côte dÂ’Azur buffet of spec tacle, scandal and cinema set to be served over the next 12 days. ItÂ’s unspooling against the backdrop of labor unrest. Protests that have roiled France in recent months over changes to its pension system are planned to run during the festival, albeit at a distance from the festi valÂ’s main hub. Meanwhile, an ongoing strike by screenwriters in Hollywood could have unpredictable effects on the French Riviera festival. “My wife is currently picketing with my 6-month-old, strapped to her chest,” Paul Dano, a juror, said Tuesday, referencing Zoe Kazan. “I will be there on the picket line when I get back home.” But with a festival lined with some much-anticipated big-budget lms, including James MangoldÂ’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of the Destiny” and Martin ScorseseÂ’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the party is sure to go on, regardless. Stars set to hit CannesÂ’ red carpet in the next week and a half include Natalie Portman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Sean Penn, Alicia Vikander, Scarlett Johansson and Abel Tesfaye – also known as the Weeknd. Earlier Tuesday, the jury that will decide the festivalÂ’s top prize, the Palme dÂ’Or, was introduced. Swed ish lmmaker Ruben Östlund, a two-time Palme winner who last year won for the social satire “The Triangle of Sadness,” is presiding over a jury including Dano, Larson, Argentine lmmaker Damián Szi fron, Afghan director Atiq Rahimi, French actor Denis Ménochet, Mo roccan lmmaker Maryam Tourza ni, Zambian-Welsh director Run gano Nyoni and French director Julia Ducournau, who in 2019 be came the second female lmmaker to win the Palme dÂ’Or for “Titane.” Östlund, 49, wondered wheth er he might have been handed the opportunity a decade too soon. But while addressing the press, Östlund – whose “The Triangle of Sadness” was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards – made it clear where his allegiances lie. “If I can choose between an Os car and a Palme dÂ’Or, itÂ’s an easy choice,” said Östlund. “I would rather have one more (Palme) than have an Oscar.” The opening night selection has attracted some controversy. “Jeanne du Barry,” which simulta neously opened in French theaters Tuesday, was produced follow ing the much-watched 2022 trial during which both Depp and Heard accused each other of physical and verbal abuse. A civil jury awarded Depp $10 million in damages and $2 million to Heard. Maïwenn has made headlines re cently, too. The French actor-direc tor has been accused of spitting at prominent French journalist Edwy Plenel. Earlier this month, she con rmed that she assaulted him in a restaurant. In remarks to the press Monday, Cannes director Thierry Fremaux defended the choice, praised Depp as an actor and said he paid no at tention to the trial. “To tell you the truth, in my life, I only have one rule, itÂ’s the freedom of thinking, the freedom of speech and the freedom to act within a legal framework,” said Fremaux. “If Johnny Depp had been banned from acting in a lm, or the lm was banned we wouldnÂ’t be here talking about it.” By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Wednesday, May 17, the 137th day of 2023. There are 228 days left in the year. Highlight in history:On May 17, 1954, a unani mous U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal, and therefore uncon stitutional. On this date:In 1946, President Harry S. Truman seized control of the nationÂ’s railroads, delaying – but not preventing – a threat ened strike by engineers and trainmen. In 1973, a special commit tee convened by the U.S. Sen ate began its televised hear ings into the Watergate scandal. In 1987, 37 American sailors were killed when an Iraqi warplane attacked the U.S. Navy frigate Stark in the Per sian Gulf. (Iraq apologized for the attack, calling it a mis take, and paid more than $27 million in compensation.) In 2015, a shootout erupted between bikers and police outside a restaurant in Waco, Texas, leaving nine of the bik ers dead and 20 people injured. In 2017, the Justice Depart ment appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee a federal investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the 2016 Donald Trump campaign. In 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was tested for the coronavirus on live TV as he announced that all people in the state who were experi encing flu-like symptoms were eligible for tests. Ten years ago: The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, faced hours of intense grilling before Congress; both defiant and apologetic, Miller acknowledged agency mis takes in targeting tea party groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-ex empt status, but insisted that agents broke no laws and that there was no effort to cover up their actions. Five years ago: With six Democrats joining Republi cans in voting to confirm her, Gina Haspel won Senate con firmation to become director of the CIA. The Miss America Organization announced that it would now have women in its three top leadership posi tions, after an email scandal in which male officials were caught making vulgar and insulting comments about past winners. One year ago: President Joe Biden condemned the poison of white supremacy and said the nation must “reject the lie” of the racist “replacement theory” espoused by a shooter who killed 10 Black people in Buf falo, New York. Mariupol appeared on the verge of fall ing to the Russians as Ukraine moved to abandon the steel plant where hundreds of its fighters held out for months under relentless bombard ment in the last bastion of resistance in the devastated city. TodayÂ’s birthdays: Actor Peter Gerety is 83. Singer Taj Mahal is 81. Rock musician Bill Bruford is 74. TV person ality Kathleen Sullivan is 70. Boxing Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard is 67. Sports announcer Jim Nantz is 64. Producer Simon Fuller (TV: “American Idol”) is 63. Singer Enya is 62. Actor-comedian Craig Ferguson is 61. Rock singer-musician Page McCon nell is 60. Actor David Eigen berg is 59. Singer-musician Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) is 58. Actor Paige Turco is 58. Actor Hill Harper is 57. TV per sonality/interior designer Thom Filicia is 54. Singer Jor dan Knight is 53. R&B singer Darnell Van Rensalier (Shai) is 53. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is 52. Actor Sasha Alexander is 50. Rock singer-musician Josh Homme is 50. Rock singer Andrea Corr (The Corrs) is 49. Actor Send hil Ramamurthy is 49. Actor Rochelle Aytes is 47. Singer Kandi Burruss is 47. Actor Kat Foster is 45. TODAY IN HISTORY Scott Garfitt / Invision via AP Uma Thurman poses for photographers Tuesday upon arrival at the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘Jeanne du BarryÂ’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 A9No place in civilized societyEvery time thereÂ’s a mass shooting with an AR-type of weapon, Republicans send their prayers. IÂ’d love to send a prayer in response to this. I pray Republicans stop playing politics with weapons of war and admit they have no place in civilized society in the hands of civilians.On Tucker CarlsonÂ’s firingIn SaturdayÂ’s paper, May 6, a Sound Off ranted about the great Tucker Carlson. They stated he gave us the real news. I guess if youÂ’re a racist or white supremacist you can believe every word that came out of his mouth, which is probably one of the reasons he was red. They also said Carlson had the guts to tell the truth. I havenÂ’t seen any other net-work paying $7.87 million plus dollars for, you got it, lying.Sheriff: Chronicle is not your enemyThis is regarding Sheriff PrendergastÂ’s article titled, “Point: The editor and the difference between prof it and public safety,” in SundayÂ’s newspaper, May 7. The sheriffÂ’s argument that the Citrus County Chronicle seeks as much thorough and timely infor mation from him regarding life-threatening crimes in Citrus County is the editorÂ’s ploy to maximize prot is insulting, disrespectful and demeaning. This county is full of senior citizens like me who rely entirely upon the Chronicle for all local news. The Chronicle is our free press and, as part of our daily lives, worthy of our trust. We do not use Face book. Reading a personÂ’s or organizationÂ’s Facebook page allows you only to learn what they want you to know. So often honest information is censored or eliminated or not provided in a timely manner. It leaves you wondering if youÂ’re getting all the facts; the good, the bad and the ugly., so you can make up your own mind and make your own safety decisions. ThatÂ’s where the Chronicle comes in. DonÂ’t get me wrong, the Chronicle is not perfect, but it is our trusted source of local news and is loved and respected by many, especially me. Therefore, Sheriff Prendergast, you need to pick your battles much more carefully. The Citrus County Chronicle is not your enemy; arrogance and a smug but false sense of superiority is.Stop making excusesApparently, everybodyÂ’s in an uproar about becom-ing victims and the Sher-iffÂ’s Ofce isnÂ’t working right. Stop making excuses, deputies, and go to work. We need a new sheriff thatÂ’s desirable at the time of voting. Come on, sheriff, get with it or step down. The sheriff is doing abso-lutely nothing.Tearing the country apartIÂ’m calling about “Time for a new sheriff.” IÂ’m sure people took that comment out of context. We are all Americans. I donÂ’t like the sheriff either, but not for that reason. How we can judge people just on politics is something I never thought IÂ’d live to see. WeÂ’re all Americans rst. This is tear ing the fabric of the country apart. I never thought that I would live to see it. And I believe it started when they demonized Trump, it destroyed everything. I am a lifelong Democrat. IÂ’ve never voted Republican. But when I saw what was hap pening, the Democrats have lost my support. Trump did a good job in spite of his toxic personality. Biden has come close to destroying everything. It has hit my life hard. How people can be deceived so easily is beyond me. We have one party and thatÂ’s the “uniparty.” These politicians that we are so willing to believe and carry out their orders do not care about us. Next time you hear something about either side, do some research, donÂ’t take it as gospel. God bless America and I hope we can all survive this.Commission is out of controlI think the commissioners are out of control. If they read the paper and listen to people, not many people want the tourists here or the inux of new building. Only a small percentage of people benet from the tourism money. The tourist dollars went again to the monkeys and that was a lot of money that could have a lot of good in the county for people who donÂ’t bene-t from tourist dollars. We donÂ’t need more building here. There are people constantly complaining about noise, pollution and garbage. ThatÂ’s going to get exponentially worse as another two or 3,000 homes are built in the county. If you read the paper and you go online, you can see that the majority of the residents do not want it. But the commissioners are not listening to us. TheyÂ’re destroying what weÂ’ve had here. ItÂ’s already destroyed but theyÂ’re going to make it so bad that people are go-ing to start leaving. I know IÂ’m considering moving a little further north where thereÂ’s less chaos.Praises for Prendergast Â…IÂ’m so glad that Mike Prendergast came down from heaven to be our wonderful sheriff. Nothing but praises for him, since if you make a comment about him or anything against him or any derogatory remark, then somethingÂ’s wrong with you because he is the master of the sheriffÂ’s department and he came down from heaven! SOUND OFFCALL 563-0579 FOR THE RECORD Citrus County SheriffÂ’s Office Arrests from May 12Q Stephen Doran Shum way , 29, Crystal River, arrested May 12 for felony failure to appear. No bond. Q Santiago Donovan Guz man Jr. , 36, Homosassa, arrested May 12 for misde meanor violation of injunction by telephoning/contacting the petitioner directly or indi rectly. No bond. Q Elizabeth Toseland , 31, Lakeland, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor failure to appear, possession of con trolled substance and drug paraphernalia. Bond $1,750. Q Stephen Anthony Rivera , 51, Inverness, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor driving while license suspended or revoked first offense. Bond $500. Q Lawrence Leneir Chester Rogers , 44, Hernando, arrested May 12 for misde meanor domestic battery. No bond. Q Paul-David Badovinac , 39, Homosassa, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor violation of injunction (within 500 feet of petitionerÂ’s residence/school/work) and resist offi cer without violence. No bond. Q Joann Susan Albair , 54, Inverness, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor violation of probation. No bond. Q Donald Johnson , 40, Inverness, arrested May 12 for writ of bodily attachment. Bond $1,684. Q Zachary Kellner , 31, Homosassa, arrested May 12 for felony driving while license suspended or revoked first offense, pos session of controlled sub stance, possession cannabis (less than 20 grams) and drug paraphernalia. Bond $5,000. Q Tyler Richard Leonard , 40, Lecanto, arrested May 12 for felony battery with one prior conviction for battery. Bond $2,000. Q Brett Bear Bigel , 25, Hernando, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor trespass on property other than structure or conveyance. Bond $1,000. Q Levi William Stanley , 22, Inverness, arrested May 12 for misdemeanor DUI and driving while license sus pended or revoked first offense. Bond $2,000. Q Jason Brian Coulter , 39, Lecanto, arrested May 12 for felony possession of con trolled substance. Bond $2,000.Arrests from May 13Q Summer Rhiannon Hughes , 38, Citrus Springs, arrested May 13 for felony DUI and child neglect by will ful or culpable negligence without causing great bodily harm. Bond $6,000. Q Nathan Scott Ruska , 34, Inverness, arrested May 13 for writ of bodily attachment. Bond $1,184. Q Zachary Kellner , 31, Homosassa, arrested May 13 for felony auto theft. Bond $2,000. Q Levi William Stanley , 22, Inverness, arrested May 13 for misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond $500. Q Scott Andrew Harpst , 51, Ocala, arrested May 13 for misdemeanor DUI. Bond $1,000. Q Jordan Thomas Mobley , 23, Crystal River, arrested May 13 for felony battery and battery on persons 65 years of age or older third degree. Bond $3,000. Q Guy Gary Howard , 45, Ocklawaha, arrested May 13 for misdemeanor possession cannabis (less than 20 grams). Bond $1,000.Arrests from May 14Q Sean Joseph Clifford , 44, Crystal River, arrested May 14 for misdemeanor expo sure of sexual organs first offense. Bond $1,000. Q Amanda Andrea Lebron , 36, Inverness, arrested May 14 for writ of bodily attach ment. Bond $770. Q Scott Robert Miller , 33, Hernando, arrested May 14 for felony possession of con trolled substance, drug para phernalia and two felony counts violation of probation. No bond. Q Armando Octavio Esco bar , 33, Floral City, arrested May 14 for misdemeanor domestic battery. No bond. Q Deterrio Montraz Young , 39, Tampa, arrested May 14 for felony battery on deten tion/commitment facility staff or a juvenile probation officer. Bond $4,000.Arrests from May 15Q Gavin Lee Edgette , 19, Inverness, arrested May 15 for felony trespass in occu pied structure or conveyance, possession of controlled sub stance and drug parapherna lia. Bond $4,000. Q Justin David Courteau , 34, Crystal River, arrested May 15 for writ of bodily attachment. Bond $520. Q Ken Edward Huse Jr. , 49, Inverness, arrested May 15 for trespass other property after warning. Bond $1,000. Q Paul Alan Soelch Jr. , 22, Beverly Hills, arrested May 15 for felony possession of controlled substance, pos session cannabis (less than 20 grams) and drug para phernalia. Bond $4,000. Q Christopher George Hynes , 47, Bushnell, arrested May 15 for adult pick up order. No bond. Q Jerome Crandell Nas worthy , 55, Homosassa, arrested May 15 for felony failure to appear. No bond. Q Mark Nichols , 43, Her nando, arrested May 15 for writ of bodily attachment. Bond $1,184. Q Lesley Jerome Quarles II , 43, Defiance, arrested May 15 for misdemeanor driving while license suspended or revoked first offense. Bond $500. Q Tara Rose Carter , 37, Defiance, arrested May 15 for felony possession of con trolled substance. Bond $2,000. Q Robert Oliver Brant , 44, Inverness, arrested May 15 for misdemeanor domestic battery. No bond. Made in America BERLIN GARDENS LOCALLYOWNEDINCITRUSCOUNTYSINCE1986 rnn Â  Â  Â r€Ân M ade America 3AMERICANMADE PATIOCOMPANIES TOCHOOSE FROM..... ‚ƒ„ƒ‚ƒ… „†„‚„‡ rrrr nr MODERN DIABETICEYE SPECIALIST rnrr
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A10 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleN & W CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLEBiden, McCarthy name debt limit negotiators By LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON — Debt-limit talks shifted into an encouraging new phase Tuesday as President Joe Biden and House Speak er Kevin McCarthy named top emissaries to negotiate a deal to avert an unprec edented national default. Biden cut short an upcom ing overseas trip in hopes of closing an agreement before a June 1 deadline. The fresh set of negotia tors means discussions are now largely narrowed to what the White House and McCarthy will accept in order to allow lawmakers to raise the debt limit in the coming days. The speaker said after a meeting with Biden and congressional leaders that a deal was “pos sible” by weekÂ’s end, even as – in McCarthyÂ’s view – the two sides remained far apart for the moment. Biden was publicly upbeat after a roughly hour-long meeting in the Oval Of ce, despite having to can cel the Australia and Papua New Guinea portions of his overseas trip that begins Wednesday. Biden will par ticipate in a Group of Sev en summit in Hiroshima, Japan, but then return to Washington on Sunday. “ThereÂ’s still work to do,” Biden said. “But I made it clear to the speaker and oth ers that weÂ’ll speak regular ly over the next several days and staffÂ’s going to contin ue meeting daily to make sure we do not default.” Senior White House of cials, as well as top aides to the four congressional leaders – McCarthy, Sen ate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch Mc Connell, R-Ky., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. – have been meeting daily. But now, Steve Ricchetti, counselor to the president, Ofce of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young and legislative affairs director Louisa Terrell will take the lead in negotiations for the Democratic side, while Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., a key McCarthy ally who has been a point person for the speaker on debt and budget issues, will represent Republicans. “Now we have a format, a structure,” McCarthy said as he returned to the Capi tol. Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Trea sury Department has said the U.S. could begin de faulting on its debts for the rst time in history and risk a nancial catastro phe. The revised itinerary of BidenÂ’s upcoming trip showed the urgency of the talks. White House ofcials sought to soften the impact of the trip cancellations. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby not ed that Biden will already have met with some of the leaders of the “Quad” – the purpose of the Australia leg of the visit – while in Japan, and the president is inviting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for an ofcial state visit in Wash ington.Ukraine says it downed Russian hypersonic missiles By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian air defenses, bolstered by sophisticated Western-supplied systems, thwarted an intense Rus sian air attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, shooting down all missiles aimed at the capi tal, ofcials said. The bombardment, which targeted locations across Ukraine, included six Rus sian Kinzhal aero-ballistic hypersonic missiles, the most red in a single attack in the war so far, accord ing to Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat. Russian President Vlad imir Putin has repeated ly touted the Kinzhals as providing a key strategic competitive advantage and among the most advanced weapons in his countryÂ’s ar senal. The missiles are dif cult to detect and intercept because of their hypersonic speed and maneuverability. If UkraineÂ’s claim of hav ing shot down six red Tues day is conrmed, it would mark another blow to PutinÂ’s war efforts and show the in creasing effectiveness of the countryÂ’s air defenses. Air force spokesman Ihnat, who said in March that Ukraine lacked the equipment to intercept the Kinzhals, didnÂ’t explain Tuesday what systems were used to knock them down. Since March, Western coun tries have supplied Ukraine with various air defense systems. Russia red the Kinzhals from MiG-31K warplanes, along with nine cruise mis siles from ships in the Black Sea and three S-400 cruise missiles launched from the ground, Ihnat said. In all, UkraineÂ’s military said later, Russia had targeted Ukraine with 27 missiles in a day and launched 37 air strikes. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu late Tuesday contested the Ukrainian claims, telling the state-run RIA-Novosti news agency: “We have not launched as many Kinzhals as they al legedly shoot down every time with their statements.” Loud explosions boomed over Kyiv in the major nighttime attack apparent ly aimed at overwhelming UkraineÂ’s air defenses. Ky ivÂ’s mayor reported three people were wounded. The barrage came as Eu ropean leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese en voy sought traction for BeijingÂ’s peace proposal, which appears to have made little impression on the war ring sides. It also came as Ukrainian President Volo dymyr Zelenskyy returned home from a whirlwind European tour to seek more military aid. The overnight attack on Kyiv was “exceptional in its density – the maximum number of attacking mis siles in the shortest period of time,” said Serhii Popko, the head of the Kyiv mili tary administration. Kyiv resident Valentyna Myronets, 64, said she felt “pain, fear, nervousness, restlessness” amid the as saults. “God, we are waiting for victory and when all this is over,” she said. U.K. Ambassador Melin da Simmons tweeted that the barrage was “pretty in tense.” “Bangs and shaking walls are not an easy night,” she wrote. It was the eighth time this month that Russian air raids had targeted the capi tal, a clear escalation after weeks of lull and ahead of a much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive using new ly supplied advanced West ern weapons. After the rst onslaught, Russia also launched Ira nian-made Shahed attack drones and conducted aerial reconnaissance, Ihnat said. Debris fell across several districts in the capital, start ing res, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Ukrainian Emergency Situations Ministry Firefighters put out fire caused by fragments of a Russian rocket after it was shot down by air defense system during the night Russian rocket attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, early Tuesday.Bank execs blame panic for failures, but senators blame them By KEN SWEET The Associated Press NEW YORK — Top exec utives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibili ty for their banksÂ’ dramatic failures at a Senate hear ing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control. The arguments got little traction with senators on both sides of the aisle. Democrats and Republicans on the Sen ate Banking Committee criti cized the executives for taking risky actions or missing obvi ous problems that directly led to the demise of their banks, while still accepting lucrative pay packages and bonuses, even in the days and weeks leading up to the failures. “You were paying out bo nuses until literally hours before regulators seized your assets,” said Sen. Sher rod Brown, the Democratic chair of the Senate Banking Committee. “To most Amer icans, a lack of Wall Street accountability tracks with their entire experience with our economy. Workers face consequences; executives ride off into the sunset.” More than a handful of sen ators asked if the executives would consider returning part of their compensation, since bank failures are shoul dered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other banks in the system. Each of the three executives testifying demurred. Greg Becker, Silicon Valley BankÂ’s former CEO, took the brunt of the criticism from committee members, although Scott Shay, the for mer chairman and co-found er of Signature Bank, also came under re. Signature President Eric Howell also appeared. Becker used his testimo ny and answers to senatorsÂ’ questions to say that Silicon Valley Bank was a victim of a conuence of factors, in cluding a social media-driven bank run. Regulators have said that customers pulled $42 billion of deposits from Silicon Valley Bank on March 9, one day after the bank an nounced it needed to raise capital. “You say you took risk management seriously. I nd it hard to believe that comment,” said Sen. Tim Scott, the ranking Republi can on the committee.New Mexico high schooler killed 3 in ‘randomÂ’ shooting rampage By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, MORGAN LEE and RIO YAMAT Associated Press FARMINGTON, N.M. — The gunman who killed three people and wounded six others as he red ran domly while roaming his northwestern New Mexico neighborhood was a local high school student and his victims include a 97-year-old woman and her daugh ter, police said Tuesday. Investigators were still trying to determine a mo tive for the attack by Beau Wilson, 18, in the Farming ton neighborhood where he lived. They say he opened re Monday, killing Gwendolyn Schoeld, her 73-year-old daughter, Mel ody Ivie, and 79-year-old Shirley Voita. Witnesses and police say Wilson walked through the neighborhood a short drive from downtown Farming ton spraying bullets until police arrived within min utes and fatally shot him. Two police ofcers were among the wounded. “The amount of violence and brutality that these peo ple faced is unconsciona ble to me,” Deputy Police Chief Kyle Dowdy said. “I donÂ’t care what age you are, I donÂ’t care what else is going on in your life, to kill three innocent elderly women that were just abso lutely in no position to de fend themselves is always going to be a tragedy.” Deputy Police Chief Bar ic Crum said Wilson was indiscriminately shooting at vehicles, but that some rounds also hit homes. Dowdy said investigators do not believe Wilson knew anyone he shot. “WeÂ’ve discovered noth ing that leads us to believe that the suspect knew” the victims, he said. “WeÂ’re pretty condent in that this was completely random.” In November, after he turned 18, Wilson legally purchased at least one gun used Monday, police said. He carried three rearms in the attack, including an assault-style weapon. Four ofcers red a total of 16 rounds at Wilson, includ ing one of the wounded of cers, said San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari. Mayor Nate Duckett said Tuesday that the Farming ton ofcer and state police ofcer were treated for their wounds and released from a hospital. Susan Montoya Bryan / AP Community members hold candles during a prayer vigil at Hills Church on Monday in Farmington, N.M.Salman Rushdie warns free expression under threat in rare public address By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON — Writer Sal man Rushdie has made a public speech, nine months after being stabbed and seriously injured onstage, warning that freedom of expression in the West is under its most severe threat in his lifetime. Rushdie delivered a vid eo message to the British Book Awards, where he was awarded the Freedom to Publish award on Mon day evening. Organizers said the honor “acknowl edges the determination of authors, publishers and booksellers who take a stand against intolerance, despite the ongoing threats they face.” Rushdie, 75, looked thin ner than before the attack and wore glasses with one tinted lens. He was blinded in his right eye and suffered nerve damage to his hand when he was attacked at a literary festival in New York state in August. His alleged assailant, Hadi Matar, has pleaded not guilty to charges of as sault and attempted murder. He told the awards cer emony that “we live in a moment, I think, at which freedom of expression, freedom to publish has not in my lifetime been under such threat in the countries of the West.” “Now I am sitting here in the U.S., I have to look at the extraordinary attack on libraries, and books for children in schools,” he said. “The attack on the idea of libraries themselves. It is quite remarkably alarming, and we need to be very aware of it, and to ght against it very hard.” Rushdie spent years in hiding with police protec tion after IranÂ’s Grand Aya tollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa, or edict, in 1989 calling for his death over the alleged blasphemy of the novel “The Satanic Verses.” rnn nnr ÂrnÂnÂnr nnr r rn HHLICENSE#299992888LOCALLYOWNEDANDOPERATED r nr rrn r ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂrr nrr
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S CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Section B WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 , 2023 By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Isaac Paredes homered twice and drove in ve runs, ruining Justin VerlanderÂ’s home de but for the New York Mets as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to an 8-5 victory Tuesday night. Jose Siri also went deep and Harold RamÃrez had two RBI singles among his three hits for the Rays, who improved the best record in baseball to 32-11. Yonny Chirinos (2-1) got 14 outs in relief after opener Jalen Beeks tossed two scoreless innings. New York trailed 6-0 be fore Brett Baty homered and Pete Alonso launched a two-run shot. Pinch-hitter Eduardo Escobar connected for a two-run homer in the ninth off Jake Diekman. The 40-year-old Verlander (1-2) served up both long balls to Paredes and was tagged for six runs on eight hits over ve innings in his third start for the staggering Mets. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was origi nally scheduled to start the home opener in early April but began the season on the injured list with a strained muscle in his upper back. He returned May 4 and made his rst two starts for New York on the road. With a major league-re cord $355 million payroll, New York (20-23) fell to 6-16 since a 14-7 start and dropped three games below .500 for the rst time since nishing 77-85 in 2021.TrainerÂ’s roomRays: 1B Yandy DÃaz sat out after leaving SundayÂ’s win at Yankee Stadium in the rst inning with left groin tightness. Results of an MRI were encouraging, and the team hopes DÃaz can return to action within the next few days. RamÃrez replaced DÃaz at rst base and in the leadoff spot.Up nextMets rookie Kodai Senga (4-2, 4.14 ERA) was sched uled to start the middle game of the series Wednes day night. LHP Josh Flem ing (0-0, 4.26) is expected to pitch for Tampa Bay, whether as an opener or bulk reliever. By MATT PFIFFNER Sports editor Many of the top track athletes in Citrus County head to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville this week to end their seasons at the state championships. Six athletes from Seven Rivers Christian will compete in the Class 1A FSHAA Track & Field State Championships on Wednesday. The meet begins at 1 p.m., when Julia Shipes will be in the girls long jump and Kamryn Johnson throws in the boys shot put. Shipes, a repeat state qualier who is dealing with an ankle injury suf fered at regionals, comes in with the fth-best jump from regionals. Johnson, a regional champion in the shot put, has the seventh-best throw Set for state track Trio of county teams sending athletes to Jacksonville MATT PFIFFNER / Sports editor Annalise de Beer will be among six Seven Rivers Christian track and field athletes competin g at the Class 1A state meet Wednes day in Jacksonville. The Warrior qualified in the triple jump. MATT PFIFFNER / Sports editor Morgan Resch of Lecanto will compete in the Class 3A pole vault competition Friday at the state meet in Jacksonville. Resch is the lone returning state qualifier out of the five Panthers making the trip. By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press BOSTON — From the pandemic to the play-in tournament, not much has kept the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat from crossing paths in the Eastern Confer-ence nals recently. When they tip off Game 1 of their latest playoffs pair ing on Wednesday night, it will mark the third East nals matchup between Mi ami and Boston in the last four seasons and the second straight after Boston pre vailed in seven games last spring. The Heat and Celtics still playing this late in the year canÂ’t be a surprise anymore. Yet, despite all that fa miliarity, Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown sees a com pletely different Miami team from the one they out lasted a year ago. “ItÂ’s not the same team as last year. Jimmy (But ler) is still Jimmy and Spo is still Spo,” Brown said of longtime Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. “But weÂ’ve got to make sure that weÂ’re aware of everybody else.” Everybody else includes veterans with NBA Finals experience like Kevin Love, along with players like Max Strus, who has been a steady contributor since Tyler Her ro was sidelined after break ing his hand in the opening game of MiamiÂ’s rst-round series with Milwaukee. But as the Celtics looks to refocus after an emotional ly taxing seven-game series with the 76ers, they know that stopping a Heat team thatÂ’s been rolling since the play-in round must begin with trying to contain But ler. “He doesnÂ’t back down. He doesnÂ’t quit. HeÂ’s not afraid of nobody,” Brown said of Butler, who is aver aging career playoff highs in points (31.1) and eld-goal percentage (52.7%). “WeÂ’ve got to be ready for Heat, Celtics ready for Eastern Conference finals By ANDREW SELIGMAN Associated Press CHICAGO — Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, af ter they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. The Spurs were one of three teams with the best odds – 14 percent – to land the No. 1 pick, which theyÂ’ll al most cer tainly use on Wem banyama. The 7-foot-3 French 19-year-old is one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history and will be expected to make an immediate im pact on the league. And he had a message for San Antonio. “IÂ’m trying to win a ring ASAP,” Wembanyama told ESPN after the lottery re sults. “So be ready.” ItÂ’s the third time the Spurs have won the lottery, and on both previous occa sions they made picks that paid off for decades. They chose David Robinson in 1987, Tim Duncan in 1997, and those selections were a major part of how the Spurs became a team that won ve NBA titles under coach Gregg Popovich. “Our future was already bright,” Spurs managing partner Peter J. Holt said. “Now, itÂ’s going to be through the moon.” Charlotte will pick second, Portland moved up to third, and Houston fell to fourth. The Spurs were 22-60 this season, tied for the second-worst record in the NBA. Popovich and the Spurs have had incredible success with international players in the past – most notably, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, who owns the French team that Wemban yama played for last season. “HeÂ’s an incredible young man,” NBA Commission er Adam Silver told ESPN as part of its draft lottery broadcast. “HeÂ’s 19 years old and I didnÂ’t take out a yardstick or meter stick or whatever they use in France, but he seemed all of 7-4 to me. Â… He clearly appears to be a generational talent.” Wembanyama nished his regular season with Bou logne-Levallois of FranceÂ’s top pro league earlier Tues day, his 22-point effort good enough for him to clinch the leagueÂ’s scoring title. It was shortly past 2 a.m. Wednes day in Paris when the lottery results were revealed, and Wembanyama was gathered with family and friends for a celebration. “CanÂ’t really describe it,” Wembanyama said in his interview with ESPN, add ing “itÂ’s a really special mo ment.” Finally, he knows where his NBA journey will begin. His agents did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Associ ated Press. “I think the team that has the rst choice isnÂ’t going The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: ItÂ’s the Spurs WEMBANYAMA See STATE , page B3 See HEAT , page B3 See LOTTERY , page B3Paredes, Rays hammer Verlander and Mets Frank Franklin II / AP Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes hits a three-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets on Tuesday in New York.
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B2 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle LOCAL LEADERS HOLE-IN-ONE On Monday, May 15, 2023, Les Dichter aced the 8th hole at Twisted Oaks Golf Club. He used a 5 Hybrid to score the hole-in-one from 111 yards out. The shot was wit nessed by Dennis Bock and Will Farro. Well done, Les! BRENTWOOD Brentwood Wednesday Morning Points Quota League results for May 10, 2023, are as follows.First Place:Wayne Haynes +11Second Place:Dave Auger +4Third Place:Paul Karolevitz +2 (MOC)Closest to the pin:Hole No. 2 Bill BurdaHole No. 4 Wayne HaynesSkins:Hole No. 5 Dave AugerHole No. 6 Paul KarolevitzBrentwood Wednesday Afternoon League golf results for May 10 are as follows.First Place:Herman Hilton & Rich NardiSecond Place:Randy Cummings & Jim TaylorMost Over Quota:Neil LucierClosest to the Pin:Hole No. 2 Rick DeckerHole No. 4 Steve Arena50/50 winner:Randy CummingsBrentwood Saturday Morning Scramble re sults for May 13 are as follows:First Place 27.0Jim Prenaveau, Jack Coyne,Bob MyersSecond Place 27.80Pete Clutter, Butch Hunt,Ward Hakes, Bill SpateThird Place 28.0Doug Hogarth, Kevin Boylan,Rick Geisel, Lon BennettClosest to the pin:Hole No. 2 John WestHole No. 4 Steve LeonardBrentwood Early Monday Points Quota League results for May 15 are as follows.First Place:Jim Kieffer +6Second Place:Butch Rocke +5Third Place:Steve Leonard +4 (MOC)Closest to the pin:Hole No. 2 Jim GrossbauerHole No. 4 Vaughn ThorntonThe Brentwood Men’s Golf Group begins play at 8 a.m. Tuesday mornings at Brent wood Farms Golf Club. All men are welcome to join the group in a friendly round of hand icapped golf. Results of the May 16 game are as follows:First Place:Kevin BoylanSecond Place:Don HunterThird Place:Ken GeigerClosest to the pin:Hole No. 2 Kevin BoylanHole No. 4 Don HunterHole No. 8 Lon Bennett (in 2) CITRUS HILLS G&CC On Monday, May 8, the Citrus Hills Ladies Nine-Hole League (the Divine Nine) played a game of “Bookends” on the Meadows course. This team game uses one best net ball on hole Nos. 1 and 9, and two best net balls on the remaining holes. The winning teams are as follows:First Place (Tie) 46Barb Shipman, Dianne Kohm,Claire Lindley, blind (Virginia Romiti)First Place (Tie) 46Shirley Barry, Dorothy Ammerman,Chris Morrison, Patricia DoughertyBirdies:Hole No. 8 Nelia RodriguezHole No. 9 Ginny KudlaHole No. 5 Barbara BeckHole No. 1 Mary BodenheimOn Tuesday, May 9, the Citrus Hills Ladies Golf Association (CHLGA) played a game of “AC Plus BD.” In this team net game, A & C players partner with B & D players. Two best balls net are counted on each hole with one ball coming from each partnership. The winning teams were as follow:First Place 127Candy Agnew, Janice Henderson,Shirley Barry, Sung Ja KimSecond Place 131Helene Reed, Jackie Dziekan,Virginia Romiti, (blind)Hole-in-One:Hole No. 3 Gail BockiaroBirdies:Hole No. 8 Candy AgnewHole No. 18 Peg CrowleyHole No. 14 Clare ParoHole No. 11 Helene ReedHole No. 11 Virginia Romiti CITRUS NATIONALS MEN On Wednesday, May 10, the Citrus Nation al Men’s Golf Association (CNMGA) played its monthly series game. Results are as follows:First Place:William Butterworth 11Second Place:Edward Skinner 6Third Place:Soc Hiotakis 5Fourth Place:Tom Hendricksen 3Fifth Place (3-way Tie):Richard Perry 2Jeff Pum 2Gary Mosey 2Sixth Place (4-way Tie):Mark Campbell 1Lou DiBerardino 1Bob Lawson 1Al Smith 1Closest to the pin:Hole No. 4 Bob TenBrookNo. No. 8 Dom GuarinoHole No. 13 William ButterworthHole No. 17 Ben Lee CITRUS SPRINGS G&CC On Tuesday, May 9, the Citrus Springs Men’s Association played a game of “2 best balls on 3’s & 4’s and 3 best balls on 5’s.” Results are as follows:First Place 146Jerry Feher, Sam Martian,Ed Starling, Tony PackerSecond 147Bill Curry, Jeff Rossy,Ron Akin, Paul KochClosest to the pins:Hole No. 4 Frank TyoHole No. 8 Bill CurryHole No. 11 Tony PackerHole No. 14 Paul KochHole No. 16 Walt Norton INVERNESS G&CC Fourteen members of the Casdia Quota Points Men’s League played on the Inver ness Golf and Country Club’s course on Wednesday, May 10. The results are as follows:Matt Petisce +2Frank Rich +2Frank Wormwood +2Gary Zigler +1Closest to the pin:Hole No. 4 Stan ShankapotimusHole No. 8 John SarnoskiHole No. 11 Rob BennettHole No. 14 Frank RichThis men’s league is looking for new mem bers and is open to all levels of golfers, snowbirds, beginners, and novices or ex perienced. For more information or to join the league, contact John Casdia at 352-746-9370. LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB MEN Lakeside Early Risers Men’s League plays golf on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m., after sunrise. Results for Monday, May 8’s “Points” game are as follows:McCormick +3Goode, Jr. +1Closest to the pin:Hole No. 2 KolyskoHole Nos. 8 & 13 Goode, Jr.Hole No. 15 McCormickResults for Lakeside Early Risers Men’s League “Points” game on Monday, May 12, are as follows:Tom Kolysko +7Jeep Boobyer +6Paul Thomas +5 Jeff Haitanoff +4Tom Mazlowski +4Rockt Stillman +4Allen Hansen +2Goode, Sr. +2Joe Turpin +2Goode, Jr. +1Bob Amburg +1Closest to the pin:Hole Nos. 2 & 15 Tom MazlowskiHole No. 8 Goode, Jr.Hole No. 13 Tom Lawstom MIXED The “Friday Fun 9-Hole Golf Scramble” welcomes players of all skill levels. We play at 2 p.m. on Friday. Call the Lakeside Pro Shop at 352-726-1461 to sign up. Be at the course by 1:30 pm. Winners on the back nine at Lakeside Country Club on May 12 were as follows:First Place -5Scott DeMaster, Rick Reese,Jim Woodford, Dodi StuartSecond Place -4Patrick Fisher, Ian Williams,Fran Lawless, Mr. Can’t PuttThird Place -2Al Beaudet, Cheryl Beaudet,Bruce Hammer, Linda HammerFourth Place -2Tammy Woodburn, Larry Ovitt,Dottie Mattioni, Victor MattioniFifth Place EvenRick Reese, John Boyle, Yvonne Boyle,Patty Middlebook, John WestSixth Place +1Jon Thompson, Gaby Thompson,Bill Jenkins, Elin JonesClosest to the pin (on or off the green):Hole No. 13 Patrick Fisher, Yvonne BoyleHole No. 15 Al Beaudet, Dottie Mattioni MARINO GROUP The Marino Group plays a weekly 9-hole co-ed Monday scramble at local cours es. The scramble is open to golfers of all levels and is golfer friendly. If interested, you can contact Bob and Debbie Marino at dmarino7@tampabay.rr.com. The “Marino Group’s Monday 9-Hole Scramble” on May 15 was played at Spruce Creek/The Pre serves. Results are as follows:First Place 28Ian Williams, Denise Mullen,Milt Peters, Dan McMullenSecond Place 30Randy Robbins, Dayle Montgomery,Bud Yaroch, Brian SuzikThird Place 30Jim Mayer Jr., Mel Rutherford,George LawFourth Place 30Charlie Wiggins, Cookie Long,Charlie Kowalski, Richard ReeseFifth Place 31Joe Vargo, Joyce Britnell,Randy Betscher, Bob MontgomerySixth Place 31Kevin Wedge, Jane Kennedy,Bob Goodrie, Tom MottSeventh Place 32Bob & Debbie Marino,Bob Walters, Brian SmithEighth Place 32Paul Ihlenfeldt, Barb Yaroch,Dean Strauss, Richard HillNinth Place 33Jack Mullen, Jerry Finner,Joe Muscaro Sr., Joe Muscaro Jr.10th Place 34Don & Carol Grant,Victor Mattioni, Mike Weimer11th Place 34Blaise Morimando, Rick Levins, Dallas Sayre, Darrell Creech12th Place 34Joe Raulerson, Dottie Mattioni,Buck Rich, Jim Mayer Sr.Closest to the pin:Hole No. 11 (Women) Barb YarochHole No. 11 (Men) Kevin WedgeHole No. 15 Jim Jr,, Mel, GeorgeHole No. 16 Charlie, Charlie, Cookie, RichardHole No. 17 (Women) Dottie MattioniHole No. 17 (Men) Jim Mayer, Jr.Hole No. 18 Jim Jr,. Mel, GeorgeBirdie Points w/15:Ian, Denise, Dan, Milt PLANTATION MIXED The Monday, May 8, results of the 9-hole points game are as follows:John Nelson +2Butch Jones +1Jimmy Brothers +1The Wednesday, May 10, results of the la dies 9-hole points game are as follows:Nancy Helgemoe +2The Thursday, May 11, results of the 9-hole points game are as follows:Judy Timmons +3Tim Hume +3Linda Kraeft +2The Saturday, May 13, results of the 18-hole points game are as follows:Jeff Dominey +9Don Perrin +7Mary Beth Cobia +1 WOMEN The Tuesday, May 9, results of the Ladies 9-Hole “Breakfast Club” – “Points” Format game are as follows:Nancy Parrish 21Nancy Sullivan 18Kim Sells 16Dolores Rogers 13Connie Pickle 12Lola McCarthy 11Carolyn McNeil 9Patsy Salsbury 9 Rita Silvers 8Jane Mundis 8Terri Wilder 8Claire Moran 6Birdies:Hole No. 4 Nancy ParrishHole No. 8 Nancy Sullivan & Kim SellsOn Wednesday, May 10, at Plantation On Crystal River Golf Course, the WGA played a “Throw Out 3 Worst Holes – Low Net” game. The results were as follows.First Low Net:Brenda Carpenter 49Second Low Net:Carol Biedscheid 50Third Low Net (Tie):Margie Dorris 51Phyllis Pike 51The Niner’s game results are as follows.First Low Net:Cathy Difani 10Second Low Net (3-way Tie):Sheryl Edwards 13Roxanne Lasnier 13Linda Yordy 13Birdies:Hole Nos. 7, 9, & 17 Brenda CarpenterHole No. 9 Dena NealHole No. 9 Joan PooreHole No. 9 Pam SandersHole No. 14 Sandy TrippHole No. 17 Phyllis PikeChip-ins:Hole No. 9 Marian KinderHole No. 11 Brenda CarpenterHole No. 11 Carole MossHole No. 11 Dena Neal MEN On Thursday, May 11, at Plantation On Crystal River Golf Course, the MGA-GreenT played a “Points” game. The results were as follows.First Place:Clayton Jeck +5Second Place (3-way Tie):Frank Wade +3Sam McMechan +3 Clayton Jeck, Jr. +3 RAINBOW’S END The Rainbow’s End Men’s Golf League plays a weekly 18-hole stroke game on Thursdays. Tee time is at 8 a.m. All men are welcome for fun and friendly handi cap play; those age 64 and under tee from white, 65 and over from gold. For informa tion, call Dave Ross at 386-295-4714 or Dean Strauss at 561-531-2543. Results for Thursday, May 11, are as follows:Low Gross:Rusty Zuloaga 761st Low Net:Bob Lab 71Closest to the hole:Hole No. 4 Mario PalermoHole No. 9 Rusty Zuloaga SKYVIEW On Thursday, May 11, the women of Sky view Ladies Golf Association played the in dividual game, “Skyview Cup.” The winners were as follows. Flight 1 First Place:Mary PearsonSecond Place:Brenda Van Sandt Flight 2 First Place (Tie):Nancy McNamee & Nan O’Connor-Roys Flight 3 First Place (Tie):Shirley Barry & Susan Tak SUGARMILL WOODS On Wednesday, May 10, the Sugarmill Woods Ladies Golf Association played a game of “Match Play vs. Par.” Results are: Red Flight First Place:Peti Mlinek +2Second Place:Bonnie Demianczyk -1 Purple Flight First Place:Chris Mapes +1Second Place:Karen Hall -1Closest to the pin:Hole No. 3 Peti MlinekOn Thursday, May 11, the Sugarmill Woods Men’s Golf Association played a game of “Best 2 of 4-Crazy Eights.” Results are:First Place -21Mike Howard, Stuart Hoffman,Tom Venable, Bill CreagerSecond Place -19John Stewart, Felix Tarorick,Dick Tuxbury, Kyle MuzinaLow Gross:John Stewart 75Low Net:Tom Venable 65Closest to the pin:Hole No. 4 Bob StrausserHole No. 17 Jim Turner TWISTED OAKS WOMEN On Tuesday, May 9, the Twisted Oaks La dies’ Association (TOLA) played an individ ual golf game called “Criss-Cross,” where players enter their normal scores for 18 holes, but at the end of the round, they cir cle their best score on “nine different” two-hole combinations, then add up the nine cir cled holes and deduct half their handicap. The results by ight are as follows: Flight A First Place:Kelly Geisel 31Second Place:Pat Doerr 33Third Place (Tie):Mary Fama 33.5Rose Stephens 33.5 Flight B First Place:Carol Turnquist 31Second Place:Beth Lyons 32.5Third Place (Tie):Bonnie Kaiser 33.5Diane Marrufo 33.5Ann Snowden 33.5 MEN On Wednesday, May 10, the Twisted Oaks Men’s League played its weekly game. Re sults are as follows.First Place:Avery, Borromeo, Jervis, GarciaSecond Place:Mead, McFadden, Ledbetter, AceClosest to the pin:Hole No. 4 AceHole No. 8 BorromeoHole No. 11 SperryHole No. 16 SolowayOn Saturday, May 13, the Twisted Oaks Bahamas Group played. Results are as follows.First Place:TetreaultSecond Place:TrapissThird Place:O’BrienClosest to the pin:Hole No. 4 Doerr & HesterHole No. 8 AmdurHole No. 11 HollschlagerHole No. 16 Benevente Special to the Chronicle Congratulations to Gail Bockiaro, who scored her first-ever hole-in-one on Tuesday, May 9, while playing with the Citrus Hills Ladies Golf Association on the Oaks Course. She used her 7-iron on the 93-yard hole No. 3. The shot was witnessed by Peg Crow ley, Lynnette Hom and Stacy Palma. Nice shot, Gail! Photo by Mike Rizzio On May 10, Jerry Krause hit a hole-in-one on hole No. 5 on the Oaks Course at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club. The hole, over water to the green, played 109 yards to the pin. Playing for the newly formed Y2K Golf Group, Jerry used a pitching wedge for this shot. The ball started right of the green but drew in to a short-right landing and rolled uphill and left to drop directly into the hole. This is Jerry’s second hole-in-one since moving to Cit rus Hills 12 years ago. This ace was witnessed by Tim Brink and Mike Rizzio of the Y2K Golf Group. Spain’s Rahm facing big test at PGA Championship this week By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jon Rahm watched video of the last PGA Championship at Oak Hill, which would not seem to be of much value considering the restoration work on the East Course, the rain-soaked week in 2013 and the fact that it was in August. Rahm picked up a few de tails that could serve him or anyone well, particularly the discipline Jason Dufner showed when he got in trou ble off the tee and how he relied on his wedge game. More than a student of the game, the 28-year-old Spaniard is simply a golf nerd who recently described himself as “beyond addicted to the game.” “I do it pretty much for every major,” Rahm said Tuesday of his lm study. “I just like it. Even if it’s not major season, I’m doing it at home. I’ve seen on social media about every Sunday round you can nd about Augusta and most majors. It’s not research. I just like it. It’s just fun.” So is winning, and Rahm is having the time of his life. The Masters was his fourth victory of the year, and he is among the leading favorites in the PGA Championship at an Oak Hill course that would seem suited to his game – bullish strength, clean contact, great wedge play. Rahm is bold. He is not interested in a Grand Slam. As the Masters champion, he is the only one with a chance at the feat never accomplished since the Masters began in 1934. He is not interested in the career Grand Slam – he is halfway there with the Mas ters and his U.S. Open title from Torrey Pines. Rahm cares about all ma jors, running the tally as high as he can. “Winning two majors is not easy, and picking which ones you win is a little ludi crous to think about,” Rahm said. “Without sounding too conceited or arrogant, I’d rather focus on the number of majors you win than hav ing the Grand Slam. Obvi ously it would be amazing. But the more you put your self in the position to be able to win majors, the more likely you might get it done. “But it’s a very small num ber of players to do it, the last one being Tiger,” he said. “It’s obviously not an easy thing to accomplish.” No need telling that to Jor dan Spieth, much less Rory McIlroy or Phil Mickelson. They are just one leg away from being the rst since Tiger Woods (2000) and the sixth overall to win all four majors. McIlroy lost another chance at the Masters when he missed the cut. Mickel son is a six-time silver med alist at the U.S. Open, the only major he hasn’t won. Spieth needs the Wana maker Trophy, and he nally got to the course on Tuesday with his left wrist wrapped and a piece of kinesiology tape running down to his elbow. The con cern is how to handle the rough, and there is plenty of that. The concern about Oak Hill in May was the weather and how quickly the grass would come in. That no lon ger is a problem. “You’ve got to hit it far and you’ve got to hit it straight,” Tony Finau said. “This golf course is going to start from the tee box. If you’re not hitting enough fairways, you’re not going to be able to play this place. The rough is long enough to where you’re not going to be able to advance the ball to the greens.” During his practice round, even when he did nd the short grass, Finau found himself reaching for mid-irons. “It’s all you can handle, but that’s what you want in a major championship,” he said. So pristine is Oak Hill that members have not played on the course this year – the golf season doesn’t start all that early in western New York, anyway. But the con dition is supreme, and the test has some players com paring it to a U.S. Open. That makes sense, since Oak Hill has hosted three Opens, most recently in 1989. ‘I don’t have a crystal ball:’ McIlroy toning down criticism of LIV Golf By WILL GRAVES Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Rory McIlroy’s days as one of LIV Golf’s most vo cal critics may be over. The four-time major champion demurred Tues day when asked to specu late what professional golf might look like down the road. “I don’t have a crystal ball,” McIlroy said ahead of the 2023 PGA Champi onship that begins Thurs day at Oak Hill. Maybe that’s by design. Asked if he was making a conscious effort to sidestep talking about Saudi-fund ed LIV going forward, McIlroy simply responded, “Yeah.” The world’s third-ranked player hardly seems to be alone in taking that ap proach. Masters champion and No. 1 Jon Rahm and No. 2 Scottie Schefer essentially shrugged off any LIV talk while getting ready to play 72 holes on the demanding East course. The white-hot spotlight that followed players from both the PGA and LIV tours to Augusta Nation al in April seems to have cooled a bit. Maybe it was the fact the only reworks that erupted at the Masters were limited to the golf course – where LIV’s Phil Mickelson was runner-up and Brooks Koepka played in the nal group with Rahm – and not press conferences or social media. Five weeks and nearly 900 miles north later, no one seems partic ularly interested in rehash ing talking points that have become well-worn over the last year. Rahm said he was “the wrong player to talk to” when asked where he sees professional golf down the road. He reiterated he’s “never had any negative feelings toward any player that went over to LIV.” As if to prove his point, Rahm noted he went out for a practice round with Talor Gooch – who left the PGA Tour for LIV last summer – on Monday. Still, it’s perhaps tell ing of how quickly the landscape in the sport has changed since LIV launched 11 months ago that Rahm referred to two-time major champion and former No. 1 Dustin John son as “Dustin from LIV” after the two ran into each other at the Masters. The qualier sounded a little strange coming from Rahm, just like the sight of Johnson sporting FootJoy shoes after Adidas ended its sponsorship of Johnson in February, part of the fallout of Johnson joining LIV. Things appear to have stabilized a bit for LIV in its second season. The tour now has a U.S. tele vision partner in the CW and Johnson is coming off a victory in Tulsa, Oklaho ma, last week that LIV said was its best-attended event in the U.S. to date. Whether that means the tours can coexist peaceful ly or if this is merely a lull remains to be seen. “If you talk to a LIV player, this is going to be great, it’s only going to get better,” Rahm said. “You talk to people on the other side, in two years they’re going to be done. I really couldn’t tell you. I have no clue. I really have no clue. I really don’t know what to say. Obviously they’re trying their hardest to be a little bit different, and it could pay off or not. I real ly don’t know.”Paul Casey withdrawsPaul Casey withdrew on Tuesday due to an unspec ied injury. The 45-year-old was in the eld at Oak Hill after the PGA gave him a special exemption. Casey nished tied for fourth in 2021 at Kiawah Island to earn a spot in the last year’s PGA but could not compete due to injury. Casey, who moved to LIV Golf last year, nished fourth in the rst LIV event of the 2023 season but had failed to nish higher than 24th in each of his last ve LIV tournaments, includ ing a tie for 40th in the 48-player eld last week in Oklahoma. Casey’s withdrawal at Oak Hill opened the door for Sam Stevens, a PGA Tour rookie.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 B3 NHL CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Thursday, May 18 Florida at Carolina, 8 p.m. NBA CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tuesday, May 16 Denver 132, L.A. Lakers 126 Wednesday, May 17 Miami at Boston, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8:30 p.m. NBA Draft Lottery Results 2023 NBA DRAFT First Round 1. San Antonioo Spurs2. Charlotte Hornets3. Portland Trail Blazers4. Houston Rockets5. Detroit Pistons6. Orlando Magic7. Indiana Pacers8. Washington Wizards9. Utah Jazz10. Dallas Mavericks11. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)12. Oklahoma City Thunder13. Toronto Raptors14. New Orleans Pelicans GOLF PGA Championship Tee Times At Oak Hill Country Club Pittsford, N.Y. Purse: TBA Yardage: 7,394; Par: 70 Thursday-FridayFirst hole-10th hole7 a.m.-12:25 p.m. — Shaun Micheel, Unit ed States; Braden Shattuck, United States; Steven Alker, New Zealand.7:11 a.m.-12:36 p.m. — Ben Griffin, United States; Chris French, United States; Joel Dahmen, United States.7:22 a.m.-12:47 p.m. — Wyatt Worthington II, United States; Nico Echavarria, Colombia; Wyndham Clark, United States.7:33 a.m.-12:58 p.m. — Tom Hoge, United States; Ryan Fox, New Zealand; K.H. Lee, South Korea.7:44 a.m.-1:09 p.m. — Sam Steven, Unit ed States; Adam Svensson, Canada; Beau Hossler, United States.7:55 a.m.-1:20 p.m. — Zach Johnson, United States; Kurt Kitayama, United States; Sahith Theegala, United States.8:06 a.m-1:31 p.m. — Corey Conners, Canada; Ockie Strydom, South Africa; Joa quin Niemann, Chile.8:17 a.m.-1:42 p.m. — Kevin Kisner, Unit ed States; Jimmy Walker, United States; Padraig Harrington, Ireland.8:28 a.m.-1:53 p.m. — Alex Noren, Swe den; J.T. Poston, United States; Mackenzie Hughes, Canada.8:39 a.m.-2:04 p.m. — Lee Hodges, United States; Callum Tarren, England; David Ling merth, Sweden8:50 a.m.-2:15 p.m. — Taylor Moore, Unit ed States; Denny McCarthy, United States; Brendan Steele, United States.9:01 a.m.-2:26 p.m. — Jeremy Wells, Unit ed States; Justin Suh, United States; Adri Arnaus, Spain.9:12 a.m.-2:37 p.m. — Anthony Cord es, United States; Mark Hubbard, United States; Dean Burmester, South Africa.10th hole-First hole7:05 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Trey Mullinax, United States; Josh Speight, United States; Kazuki Higa, Japan.7:16 a.m.-12:41 p.m. — Adam Schenk, United States; Colin Inglis, United States; Thriston Lawrence, South Africa.7:27 a.m.-12:52 p.m. — Min Woo Lee, Australia; Andrew Putnam, United States; Emiliano Grillo, Argentina.7:38 a.m.-1:03 p.m. — Harold Varner III, United States; Scott Stallings, United States; Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark.7:49 a.m.-1:14 p.m. — Steve Holmes, United States; Adrian Otaegui, Spain; Davis Riley, United States;8 a.m.-1:25 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Unit ed States; Brooks Koepka, United States; Gary Woodland, United States.8:11 a.m.-1:36 p.m. — Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Justin Thomas, United States; Collin Morikawa, United States.8:22 a.m.-1:47 p.m. — Shane Lowry, Ire land; Jordan Spieth, United States; Viktor Hovland, Norway.8:33 a.m.-1:58 p.m. — Matt Fitzpatrick, England; Cameron Smith, Australia; Jon Rahm, Spain.8:44 a.m.-2:09 p.m. — Luke Donald, En gland; Adrian Meronk, Poland; Yannik Paul, Germany.8:55 a.m.-2:20 p.m. — Kenny Pigman, United States; Davis Thompson, United States; Maverick McNealy, United States;9:06 a.m.-2:31 p.m. — Keegan Bradley, United States; Jason Day, Australia; Bryson DeChambeau, United States.9:17 a.m.-2:42 p.m. — Jesse Droemer, United States; Matthew NeSmith, United States; Rikuya Hoshino, Japan.First hole-10th hole12:30 p.m.-7:05 a.m. — Matt Cahill, United States; Taylor Montgomery, United States; Cam Davis, Australia.12:41 p.m.-7:16 a.m — Michael Block, United States; Hayden Buckley, Australia; Taylor Pendrith, Canada.12:52 p.m.-7:27 a.m. — Alex Beach, Unit ed States; Brendon Todd, United States; Sihwan Kim, United States.1:03 p.m.-7:38 a.m. — Patrick Reed, Unit ed States; Rasmus Hojgaard, Denmark; Nick Taylor, Canada.1:14 p.m.-7:49 a.m. — Christiaan Bezuid enhout, South Africa; John Somers, United States; Chez Reavie, United States.1:25 p.m.-8 a.m. — Tommy Fleetwood, MLB 1 p.m. (MLBN): Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers 6:30 p.m. (BSF): Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins 7 p.m. (SUN): Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets 7 p.m. (MLBN): Seattle Mariners at Boston Red Sox or Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets10 p.m. (MLBN): Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers or Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox NBA PLAYOFFS 8:30 p.m. (TNT): Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, Game 1 SOCCER 3 p.m. (CBS, WVEA): UEFA Champions League – Man chester City vs. Real Madrid. Semifinal, 2nd Leg7:30 p.m. (FS1): MLS – D.C. United at Philadelphia Union TENNIS 7 a.m. (TENNIS): 2023 Internazionali BNL d’Italia ATP Quarterfinal 1, WTA Quarterfinal 31 p.m. (TENNIS): 2023 Internazionali BNL d’Italia ATP Quarterfinal 2, WTA Quarterfinal 4 TRACK AND FIELD Class 1A State Championships at UNF in Jacksonville1 p.m.: Seven Rivers Christian ON THE AIRWAVES PREP CALENDAR By DAN GELSTON Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers’ penchant for playoff collapses and second-round exits cost him his coaching job with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers red Rivers on Tuesday following a third straight exit in the second round of the playoffs, and the second time over that span he lost a series lead and a Game 7. Rivers led the 76ers to their second straight 50-win season behind NBA MVP Joel Embiid but again failed to lead them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the rst time since 2001. The Sixers have not won an NBA championship since 1983. “We’re grateful for all he did in his three seasons here and thank him for the im portant impact he made on our franchise,” team presi dent Daryl Morey said in a statement. “After having the chance to reect upon our season, we decided that cer tain changes are necessary to further our goals of compet ing for a championship.” Morey was scheduled to address the decision at a news conference Wednes day. The 76ers held a 3-2 semi nals series lead against Boston before dropping Game 6 at home and were crushed in Game 7 on the road. Rivers fell to 6-10 in Game 7s. The 10 defeats are ve more than any other NBA coach. Rivers and the 76ers also lost a decisive Game 7 at home in the second round to Atlanta in 2021 as a No. 1 seed. Embiid endorsed Riv ers’ return following Sun day’s loss but James Harden was noncommittal about wanting Rivers back. Rivers had two years left on his contract and was 154-82 in three years with the Sixers. He won the 2008 NBA title as coach of the Boston Celtics. Asked after the 112-88 thumping in Boston if he ex pected to be back next year, Rivers said: “Yeah. I think I got two years left. No one is safe in our business and I get that.” He’s just the latest big name coach red already during the postseason and the 76ers are sure to have their pick among the best in the game. Nick Nurse (To ronto) and Mike Budenhol zer (Milwaukee) have been red after both won cham pionships since 2019 and former Sixers assistant Mon ty Williams (who coached Phoenix in the 2021 NBA Finals) also is available. Rivers took over ahead of the 2020-21 season for Brett Brown, who was red after the 76ers were swept in the rst round of the playoffs. Rivers himself had just been red about two weeks after the Los Angeles Clip pers wasted a 3-1 series lead and lost to the Denver Nug gets in the Western Confer ence seminals. He expected to coach a team seemingly on the brink of winning a title. Instead, he was on the bench for one of the worst losses in team his tory, a franchise-shifting loss to Atlanta in Game 7 that came on the heels of Ben Simmons failing to dunk an uncontested shot, which spiraled into a loss and the end of the All-Star guard’s tenure in Philly. Simmons never played for the 76ers again after Rivers and Embi id failed to publicly back the star following the loss, and the relationship soured from there. Simmons was traded a year later for Harden, who was expected to serve as the missing piece that could get Embiid a championship. Or least into the conference nal. Asked after the Game 7 loss on Boston to describe his relationship with Rivers and if he’d like his coach to return for a fourth season, Harden said “our relation ship is OK” and didn’t an swer the second part of the question. Now, it doesn’t matter.“I thought we had the right group. I really did,” Rivers said. But one other intriguing potential candidate to keep an eye on is former Rock ets coach Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni coached Harden for four seasons in Houston and they both thrived there working under Morey. Mo rey has been a staunch Hard en defender and worked hard to bring him to the 76ers. With Rivers gone, anoth er reunion could be on the horizon. Harden, who played the last few months with nag ging left Achilles soreness, has a player option of $35.6 million. He was vague on what he might do this sum mer. But perhaps a reunion with D’Antoni – or, at the very least a coach who knows how to pair Hard en-Embiid to their strengths – can entice The Beard to stay. The 76ers are eligible to sign Harden to a $210 million, four-year deal while other teams can’t offer more than $202 million over the same contract length. Rivers also coached the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers and is 1,097-763 over a career that dates to the 1999-2000 sea son.76ers fire coach Rivers after 3 seasonscoming into his rst ap pearance at the state meet. Shipes will go from the long jump to the high jump at 3 p.m. A state medalist in that event last season, Shipes is seeded seventh entering state. At 4 p.m. Nehemiah Vann makes his state debut in the boys discus, while Jurisah Bailey and Annalise de Beer compete in the girls triple jump. It is the sec ond trip to state for Bailey, a seventh grader, while de Beer is making her state debut. Vann is seeded 16th in the discus, while Bailey, a repeat regional champion, is seeded third in the triple jump and de Beer is seeded 18th in that event. On the track, Warriors sixth grader Mary Sum mers will compete in the 1,600-meter run at 6:35 p.m. and the 3,200 at 8:25 p.m. Summers comes in with the eighth-best time in the 1,600 and is seeded 15th in the 3,200. A pair of Crystal River seniors will compete in the Class 2A FSHAA Track & Field State Championships on Thursday. Bailee Einspahr, a state medalist in the girls javelin last season, returns in that event and will throw Thurs day at 1 p.m. She is seeded 17th entering the competi tion. Fellow Pirate senior Ka sey Strom closes out her high school athletic career at state in the girls discus. She is seeded 18th com ing into the meet and will throw at 2:30 p.m. Five Lecanto athletes will compete in eld events Fri day at the Class 3A FSHAA Track & Field State Cham pionships. At 1 p.m., a trio of Pan thers will be in action. Sophomore Nathan Van derhaar is seeded 15th in the boys high jump compe tition, junior Burke Malm berg is seeded eighth in the boys shot put and senior Mallori Grey is seeded sixth coming into the girls javelin competition. It is the rst trip to state for all three of those Pan thers, and Donovan Foster, who is seeded 12th entering the boys triple jump, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Returning state qualier Morgan Resch is seeded seventh in the boys pole vault competition, which begins Friday at 3 p.m. STATEFrom page B1 to get it wrong,” said Vin cent Collet, Wembanya ma’s coach in France and also the coach of the French national team – which Wembanyama is expected to play for this summer at the World Cup and next summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Detroit had the worst re cord in the NBA and was one of the three teams with the best odds of winning. The Pistons wound up fall ing all the way to fth, the worst of their possible out comes. The rest of the lottery order: Orlando will pick sixth, Indiana seventh, Washington eighth, Utah ninth, Dallas 10th, Orlando (from Chicago as part of an earlier trade) in 11th, Okla homa City 12th, Toronto 13th, and New Orleans 14th. Wembanyama is wrap ping up his third profes sional season in France and has been the consensus top pick for months. He has the height of a center, the shooting touch of a wing and the passing ability of a point guard. He wasn’t at the lottery because of his game sched ule in France. But many of the other top prospects – Scoot Henderson of the G League Ignite, Bran don Miller of Alabama, twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson of the Overtime Elite program – were in the room to watch the lottery results get un veiled and get a little better idea of where they may be heading to start their NBA careers. LOTTERYFrom page B1 that challenge. We’ve got some great guys and great spirits on our team. So, it should be fun.” The Celtics have a pair of top-notch scorers as well. First-team All-NBA selec tion Jayson Tatum (30.1 points per game) is coming off a playoff-record 51-point performance against the 76ers and has scored 30 or more points ve times this postseason. Brown is aver aging 26.6 points. Don’t count on Miami be ing intimidated, though. “It’s been a tough year, but we’re right where we want to be,” Strus said. “This is what we talk about all season, being in this position. We’re excited to be here and ready for the opportunity.” The Heat’s season didn’t come without major chal lenges. Miami didn’t spend a day over .500 un til mid-December, had a stretch where it lost 12 out of 20 games late in the reg ular season, lost a play-in game to Atlanta and trailed in an elimination play-in game against Chicago with 2:18 remaining. “I wish I could have scripted this or told the team the rst day of training camp, ‘Hey, we’re going to go through a lot of stuff this year and sometimes it’s going to feel like we’re in basketball hell ... and at the end of the day we’re going to face Boston in the confer ence nals,’” Spoelstra said. The rallying cry seems like it would be simple: Boston beat Miami in this round last year, and now it’s up to the Heat to turn the tables. But Spoelstra insisted that doesn’t matter. “We have a very motivat ed group,” he said. “No, I don’t see a need for that. I think that’s been played out. We’re looking forward to the challenge this year and the opportunity that we have right in front of us.”Run the EastThis is the 10th time in the last 14 years that the Heat, Celtics or both have been in the conference nals. Boston and Miami have each been there seven times in that span – four times against one another. Over those 14 seasons, nine teams have been to the East nals at least once. The exceptions: Detroit, Wash ington, New York, Brook lyn, Charlotte and Philadel phia.In the zoneThe Heat have become notorious for using zone defensive sets to disrupt teams. They’ll face a Celtics team that has had its issues against the zone throughout the regular season and in the playoffs. The 76ers used it at times during their seminals matchup against Boston, having the most success in Game 1 when they limited the Celtics to 49 points in the second half of Philadel phia’s 119-115 win. Coach Joe Mazzulla said it’s something they’ve pre pared to deal with against Miami. “Just play with pace. I think it starts with our de fense,” Mazzulla said. “You can’t pass up open shots and you have to have great spac ing. People play zone to slow you down. We have to play just as fast against zone as we do against man.”Perfect LoveLove’s teams have played in 14 Eastern Conference playoff series with him on the roster. They’re 14-0 in those matchups. Love played in 12 of those series, missing two in 2015 while injured. He’s 2-0 in series so far this season with Miami. All his other East playoff appearances came with Cleveland during the LeBron James era. He watched Game 7 of Celtics-Heat last season, still a member of the Cavs, with no real rooting interest. “When you’re playing for a different team, you kind of wish they all could lose, somehow,” Love said. HEATFrom page B1 England; Cameron Young, United States; Hideki Matsuyama, Japan.1:36 p.m.-8:11 a.m. — Adam Scott, Aus tralia; Max Homa, United States; Tony Finau, United States.1:47 p.m.-8:22 a.m. — Xander Schauffe le, United States; Tyrrell Hatton, England; Dustin Johnson, United States.1:58 p.m.-8:33 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, United States; Rickie Fowler, United States; Phil Mickelson, United States.2:09 p.m.-8:44 a.m — Alex Smalley, United States; Russell Henley, United States; Mito Pereira, Chile.2:20 p.m.-8:55 a.m. — Adam Hadwin, Canada; Matt Kuchar, United States; Talor Gooch, United States.2:31 p.m.-9:06 a.m. — Justin Rose, En gland; Billy Horschel, United States; Fran cesco Molinari, Italy.2:42 p.m.-9:17 a.m. — Russell Grove, Unit ed States; Patrick Rodgers, United States; Ben Taylor, England.10th hole-First hole12:25 p.m.-7 a.m. — Sam Ryder, United States; Gabe Reynolds, United States; Bran don Wu, United States.12:36 p.m.-7:11 a.m. — Sadom Kaewkan jana, Thailand; Ben Kern, United States; Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark.12:47 p.m.-7:22 a.m. — Webb Simpson, United States; Y.E. Yang, South Korea; Dan ny Willett, England.12:58 p.m.-7:33 a.m. — Sepp Straka, Austria; Harris English, United States; Rob ert MacIntyre, Scotland.1:09 p.m.-7:44 a.m. — Thomas Pieters, Belgium; Keith Mitchell, United States; Pab lo Larrazabal, Spain.1:20 p.m.-7:55 a.m. — Lucas Herbert, Aus tralia; Brian Harman, United States; Callum Shinkwin, England.1:31 p.m.-8:06 a.m. — Tom Kim, South Korea; Sam Burns, United States; Abraham Ancer, Mexico.1:42 p.m.-8:17 a.m. — Sungjae Im, South Korea; Chris Kirk, United States; Seamus Power, Ireland.1:53 p.m.-8:28 a.m. — Si Woo Kim, South Korea; Stephan Jaeger, Germany; Anirban Lahiri, India.2:04 p.m.-8:39 a.m. — Victor Perez, France, Aaron Wise, United States; Jordan Smith, England.2:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m. — Chris Sanger, Unit ed States; J.J. Spaun, United States; David Micheluzzi, Australia.2:26 p.m.-9:01 a.m. — Thomas Detry, Belgium; J.J. Killeen, United States; Matt Wallace, England.2:37 p.m.-9:12 a.m. — Nick Hardy, United States; Greg Koch, United States; Eric Cole, United States. TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHP Cole Irvin from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Logan Gillaspie to Norfolk. Sent RHP Mychal Giv ens to Norfolk (IL) on a rehab assignemt.BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP John Schreiber on the 15-day IL. Optioned LHP Brennan Bernardino to Worcester (IL). Re called RHP Justin Garza from Worcester. Selected the contract of RHP Ryan Sherriff from Worcester. Sent RHPs Garrett Whitlock and Kutter Crawford to Worcester (IL) on rehab assignments.CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reinstated LHP Garrett Crochet from the 15-day IL. Op tioned RHP Nicholas Padilla to Charlotte (IL).CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Placed 3B Jose Ramirez on the bereavement list. Recalled SS Brayan Rocchio from Columbus (IL).DETROIT TIGERS — Transferred RHP Beau Brieske from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL. Claimed RHP Seth Elledge off waivers from the New York Mets.HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent 2b Jose Altuve to Corpus Christi () on a rehabKANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent SS Nicky Lopez to Omaha (IL) on a rehab assign ment. Optioned RHP Max Castillo to Omaha. Recalled RHP Jackson Kowar from Omaha.MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed RHP Jorge Alcala on the 15-dahy IL, retroactive to May 15. Sent SS Royce Lewis to St. Paul (IL) on a rehab assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Jose De Leon from St. Paul.NEW YORK YANKEES — Transferred the rehab assignment of RHP Luis Severino from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) to Somer set (EL).OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Sent RHP Trevor may to Las Vegas (PCL) on a rehab assign ment.TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled RHP Joe Bar low from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned LHP Cody Bradford to Round Rock.TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Recalled RHP Thomas Hatch from Buffalo (IL). Optioned RHP Jay Jackson to Buffalo. Sent RHP Adam Cimber to Buffalo (IL) on a rehab assignment. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned LHP Danny Young to Gwinnett (IL). Recalled LHP Jared Shuster from Gwinnett.CINCINNATI REDS — Recalled LHP Brandon Williamson from Louisville (IL). Optioned RHP Alan Busenitz to Louisville.MIAMI MARLINS — Reinstated RHP J.T. Chargois from the 15-day IL. Recalled INF Xavier Edwards from Jacksonville (IL). Placed OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 14.MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Recalled RHP J.B. Bukauskas from Nashville (IL). Desig nated RHP Gus Varland for assignment.NEW YORK METS — Selected the contract of LHP Josh Walker from Syracuse (IL). Optioned LHP David Peterson to Syracuse. Sent RHP Jimmy Yacabonis to Binghamton (EL) on a rehab assignment. Sent RHP Ed win Uceta to Syracuse on a rehab assign ment.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned LHP Bailey Falter to Lehigh Valley (IL). Recalled RHP Erich Uelmen from Lehigh Valley.PITTSBURG PIRATES — Sent LHP Rob Zastryzny to Indianapolis (IL) on a rehab assignment.SAN DIEGO PADRES — Sent RHP Nabil Crismatt to El Paso (PCL) on a rehab as signment.WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Tyler Beck on a minor league contract. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed DE Zach Harrison, QB Austin Aune, DB Lukas Denis, DL LaCale London and OL Barry Wesley. Released OL Germain Ifedi. Placed RB B.J. Taylor on injured reserve.CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed TE/OLB Jordan Thomas, WRs Gary Jennings and Marquez Stevenson, DE Antwuan Jackson and S Vernon Scott.CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed CB Chris Westry and WR Cedric Tillman. Acquired DE Za’Darius Smith, a 2025 6th round pick and a 7th round pick from Minnesota in exchange for a 2024 5th round pick and a 2025 5th round pick.DENVER BRONCOS — Signed WR Marvin Mims, QB Ben DiNucci, RB Jacques Pat rick and S Kareem Jackson. Re-signed RB Tyreik McAllister.DETROIT LIONS — Signed K John Parker Romo.GREEN BAY PACKERS — Claimed T D.J. Scaife off waivers from Miami.HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed WR Tank Dell and LB Ian Swenson. Released LB Jermaine Carter.INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR Josh Downs.JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed TE Sam mis Reyes. Released S Deionte Thompson.MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed CB Bryce Thompson.TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed DL C.J. Brewer.WASHINGTON COMMANDERS — Signed OT Jaryd Jones-Smith. Waived OT Drew Himmelman. By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was the last Miami player on the practice oor Tues day, getting shot after shot after shot into the air. Everyone else was long gone, getting ready for the ight to Boston for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference nals – a series that starts Wednesday night. But But ler remained, not leaving until he determined he had done enough. And nobody was sur prised. “It’s the most competi tive time of the year,” Heat guard Kyle Lowry said as he watched Butler keep ring on the far end of the court. “And as a competitor, he’s one of those guys who competes at literally every thing. Cards, UNO games ... he’s just the ultimate com petitor.” Butler will now try to keep writing the ultimate playoff story. Miami is the second No. 8 seed ever to make the conference nals, the rst to do so in a full 82-game season. New York did it in 1999 after labor strife short ened the regular season to 50 games. He’s averaging 31.1 points in the playoffs – no player left in the NBA’s nal four averaged that many through the rst two rounds. And a team that struggled to get out of the play-in round is now eight wins away from the championship he’s al ways wanted. “More than anything it’s just the belief that we have in one another, the belief that you must have in your self to realize how special you can be in this league, in this moment, in this or ganization,” Butler said. “I think everybody’s bought into that. Everybody’s con dent. I don’t even know if overcondent is what you would call it, but it’s a thing. And our guys are playing some incredible basketball. So that ‘Heat Culture,’ the condence that ‘Heat Cul ture’ instills in each and ev ery one of us is very real.”Confidence keeps carrying Butler, and Miami Heat hope it continues
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Angels 3Boston 9, Seattle 4Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Mets 5N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 3Texas 7, Atlanta 4Houston 7, Chicago Cubs 3Arizona at OaklandKansas City at San DiegoMinnesota at L.A. Dodgers WednesdayÂ’s Games Pittsburgh (Hill 3-3) at Detroit (Rodriguez 4-2), 1:10 p.m.Minnesota (Gray 4-0) at L.A. Dodgers (May 4-1), 3:10 p.m.Arizona (Nelson 1-2) at Oakland (Medina 0-2), 3:37 p.m.Kansas City (TBD) at San Diego (Darvish 2-2), 4:10 p.m.L.A. Angels (Canning 2-1) at Baltimore (Bradish 1-1), 6:35 p.m.N.Y. Yankees (Cole 5-0) at Toronto (Bassitt 5-2), 7:07 p.m.Seattle (Gonzales 3-0) at Boston (Bello 2-1), 7:10 p.m.Tampa Bay (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (Senga 4-2), 7:10 p.m.Atlanta (Strider 4-1) at Texas (Eovaldi 5-2), 8:05 p.m.Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-1) at Houston (France 1-0), 8:10 p.m.Cleveland (Batteneld 0-4) at Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-3), 8:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE MondayÂ’s Games Washington 10, N.Y. Mets 3St. Louis 18, Milwaukee 1Atlanta 12, Texas 0Houston 6, Chicago Cubs 4Colorado 9, Cincinnati 8Arizona 5, Oakland 2San Diego 4, Kansas City 0San Francisco 6, Phila. 3L.A. Dodgers 9, Minnesota 8, 12 innings TuesdayÂ’s Games Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 0Miami 5, Washington 4Tampa Bay 8, N.Y. Mets 5Texas 7, Atlanta 4Houston 7, Chicago Cubs 3Milwaukee at St. LouisCincinnati at ColoradoArizona at OaklandKansas City at San DiegoPhila. at San FranciscoMinnesota at L.A. Dodgers WednesdayÂ’s Games Pittsburgh (Hill 3-3) at Detroit (Rodriguez 4-2), 1:10 p.m.Cincinnati (Ashcraft 2-1) at Colorado (Gomber 3-4), 3:10 p.m.Minnesota (Gray 4-0) at L.A. Dodgers (May 4-1), 3:10 p.m.Arizona (Nelson 1-2) at Oakland (Medina 0-2), 3:37 p.m.Phila. (Walker 3-2) at San Francisco (TBD), 3:45 p.m.Kansas City (TBD) at San Diego (Darvish 2-2), 4:10 p.m.Washington (Gore 3-2) at Miami (Cabrera 2-3), 6:40 p.m.Tampa Bay (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (Senga 4-2), 7:10 p.m.Milwaukee (Burnes 4-2) at St. Louis (Wain wright 0-0), 7:45 p.m.Atlanta (Strider 4-1) at Texas (Eovaldi 5-2), 8:05 p.m.Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-1) at Houston (France 1-0), 8:10 p.m. TAMPA BAY 8, N.Y. METS 5 Tampa Bay New York ab r h bi ab r h bi RamÃrez 1b 5 1 3 2 Nimmo cf 4 0 0 0Walls 3b 0 0 0 0 Lindor ss 4 0 1 0Franco ss 4 1 0 0 McNeil 2b 4 1 2 0B.Lowe 2b 5 0 2 0 Alonso 1b 4 2 1 2Arozarena lf 4 1 0 0 Pham dh 1 0 0 0 Paredes 3b-1b 3 2 2 5 Vogelbach ph-dh 2 0 0 0 J.Lowe dh 4 0 0 0 Escobar ph 1 1 1 2Margot rf 5 0 1 0 Marte rf 4 0 0 0Bethancourt c 4 1 1 0 Baty 3b 3 1 1 1 Siri cf 3 2 1 1 Canha lf 3 0 0 0 Ãlvarez c 3 0 0 0Totals 37 8 10 8 Totals 33 5 6 5 Tampa Bay 003 121 010 — 8New York 000 010 202 — 5LOB-Tampa Bay 8, New York 2. 2B-Bethan court (6), B.Lowe (4). HR-Paredes 2 (6), Siri (5), Baty (3), Alonso (14), Escobar (4). SB-Siri (4). IP H R ER BB SOTampa Bay Beeks 2 1 0 0 0 2 Chirinos W,2-1 4 2 / 3 3 3 3 1 2 Thompson 1 / 3 0 0 0 0 0 Littell 1 0 0 0 0 3 Diekman 1 2 2 2 0 0 New York Verlander L,1-2 5 8 6 6 2 3 Leone 1 1 1 1 0 1 Walker 1 0 0 0 2 0 Smith 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ottavino 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP-Ottavino (Paredes). WP-Verlander.Umpires-Home, Ben May; First, Jeff Nelson; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Chris Segal.T-2:49. A-28,296 (42,136). DETROIT 4, PITTSBURGH 0 Pittsburgh Detroit ab r h bi ab r h biMcCutchen dh 4 0 1 0 McKinstry rf 3 0 1 0 Reynolds lf 4 0 0 0 Greene cf 4 1 3 0Santana 1b 3 0 1 0 Báez ss 4 1 1 1Suwinski cf 4 0 0 0 Torkelson 1b 4 1 2 1Hayes 3b 4 0 1 0 Maton 3b 2 0 0 0Marcano ss 4 0 1 0 Baddoo lf 3 1 1 0Bae 2b 2 0 0 0 Cabrera dh 3 0 1 0Palacios rf 3 0 0 0 Rogers pr-dh 0 0 0 0Delay c 3 0 1 0 Ibáñez 2b 4 0 0 0 Short 2b 0 0 0 0 Haase c 4 0 1 0Totals 31 0 5 0 Totals 31 4 10 2Pittsburgh 000 000 000 — 0Detroit 202 000 00x — 4E-Ortiz (1). DP-Pittsburgh 3, Detroit 1. LOB-Pittsburgh 6, Detroit 8. 2B-Santana (12), Greene (6), Torkelson 2 (10). IP H R ER BB SOPittsburgh Ortiz L,0-2 3 7 4 3 4 3Ramirez 2 1 / 3 2 0 0 0 4 Underwood Jr. 2 2 / 3 1 0 0 1 0 Detroit Lorenzen W,2-2 6 5 0 0 2 7Vest 2 0 0 0 0 3Cisnero 1 0 0 0 0 2Ortiz pitched to 2 batters in the 4th.WP-Ortiz.Umpires-Home, Paul Emmel; First, Nic Lentz; Second, Jeremie Rehak; Third, Chad Fairchild.T-2:14. A-16,484 (41,083). BALTIMORE 7, L.A. ANGELS 3 Los Angeles Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi Moniak rf 3 1 1 1 Mullins cf 4 0 0 1Renfroe ph-rf 1 0 0 0 Rutschman c 4 0 1 0 Trout cf 4 0 0 0 Santander 1b 4 0 0 0Ohtani dh 4 0 0 0 Hays lf 4 0 1 0Ward lf 4 0 1 0 Henderson 3b 3 1 1 0Thaiss c 4 1 2 0 Frazier 2b 3 1 0 0Drury 1b 4 0 1 0 Vavra rf 2 1 1 1Urshela 3b 4 1 2 1 McKenna ph-rf 2 1 1 0 Rengifo 2b 4 0 0 0 Mateo ss 3 1 1 2Neto ss 3 0 1 1 OÂ’Hearn dh 1 1 1 1 Muntcastle ph-dh 2 1 2 2 Totals 35 3 8 3 Totals 32 7 9 7Los Angeles 100 011 000 — 3Baltimore 010 303 00x — 7E-Thaiss (5). LOB-Los Angeles 5, Baltimore 4. 2B-Urshela (5), Henderson (5), Mount castle (11), McKenna (4). HR-Moniak (2), OÂ’Hearn (1), Mountcastle (9). SF-Mateo (3). IP H R ER BB SOLos Angeles Silseth L,0-1 3 1 / 3 6 4 4 1 5 Davidson 1 2 / 3 2 2 2 0 4 Wantz 2 1 1 1 0 2Herget 1 0 0 0 0 1Baltimore Kremer W,5-1 5 2 / 3 6 3 3 0 4 Baker H,9 1 / 3 2 0 0 0 1 Pérez 2 0 0 0 0 2Cano 1 0 0 0 0 1HBP-Davidson (Frazier). WP-Silseth, Kremer.Umpires-Home, Pat Hoberg; First, Emil Jimenez; Second, Nestor Ceja; Third, Brian OÂ’Nora.T-2:35. A-13,244 (45,971). MIAMI 5, WASHINGTON 4 Washington Miami ab r h bi ab r h bi Thomas rf 5 1 1 1 Hampson cf 5 0 1 0GarcÃa 2b 5 1 1 0 Cooper 1b 4 1 1 0Meneses dh 3 0 0 0 Arraez 2b 4 0 2 1Chavis pr-dh 0 1 0 0 Berti pr 0 1 0 0Candelario 3b 3 1 3 1 Soler dh 5 1 1 2Ruiz c 4 0 0 0 De La Cruz lf 4 0 2 0 Call cf 3 0 1 0 Segura 3b 4 1 2 0Smith 1b 4 0 2 2 Burdick rf 4 1 1 0S.Garrett lf 3 0 0 0 Fortes c 3 0 1 0Abrams ss 4 0 0 0 Wendle ss 4 0 1 1Totals 34 4 8 4 Totals 37 5 12 4Washington 000 001 030 — 4Miami 020 000 003 — 5E-Gray (2), Fortes (5). DP-Washington 1, Mi ami 1. LOB-Washington 7, Miami 9. 2B-Call (6), Candelario (10), Arraez (8), Hampson (9), Cooper (4). HR-Thomas (5), Soler (10). SB-Wendle (1), Berti (7). IP H R ER BB SOWashington Gray 7 7 2 1 3 5 Finnegan H,1 1 2 0 0 0 1 Harvey L,2-1 BS,1-4 2 / 3 3 3 3 0 1 Miami Luzardo 6 5 1 1 1 7 Scott H,5 1 0 0 0 1 2 Brazoban BS,0-2 1 / 3 2 3 3 1 1 Okert 2 / 3 1 0 0 1 1 Nardi W,3-1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Umpires-Home, Mark Carlson; First, Tripp Gibson; Second, Jordan Baker; Third, Bren nan Miller.T-2:35. A-8,811 (37,446). BOSTON 9, SEATTLE 4 Seattle Boston ab r h bi ab r h bi Crawford ss 4 0 0 0 Verdugo rf 4 3 2 0France 1b 5 0 1 0 Yoshida lf 5 2 2 3J u.RodrÃguez cf 4 0 1 0 Turner dh 5 1 2 2 Kelenic lf 4 0 0 0 Devers 3b 4 0 0 0Suárez 3b 2 1 1 0 Duran cf 4 1 2 2Raleigh c 3 1 1 0 Casas 1b 3 1 1 1 T.Hernández rf 4 1 2 2 Valdez 2b 3 0 0 0 Trammell dh 2 1 1 2 McGuire c 4 1 1 0Pollock ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Reyes ss 4 0 1 0K.Wong 2b 4 0 1 0 Totals 34 4 8 4 Totals 36 9 11 8Seattle 000 400 000 — 4Boston 400 030 11x — 9E-K.Wong (2). DP-Seattle 0, Boston 1. LOB-Seattle 7, Boston 6. 2B-K.Wong (3), France (13), Verdugo (14), Yoshida (8). 3B-T.Hernández (1), Yoshida (1). HR-Trammell (3), Turner (4), Casas (6), Duran (3). SB-Duran (7). IP H R ER BB SOSeattle Castillo L,2-2 5 6 7 5 2 6 Saucedo 1 0 0 0 0 0 Sewald 2 / 3 2 1 1 1 0 Then 1 1 / 3 3 1 1 0 1 Boston Pivetta W,3-3 5 1 / 3 6 4 4 4 6 Sherriff H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Winckowski H,6 1 2 / 3 2 0 0 0 1 Garza 1 0 0 0 0 0 Sherriff pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.WP-Castillo, Winckowski.Umpires-Home, Laz Diaz; First, Mike Esta brook; Second, Andy Fletcher; Third, Erich Bacchus.T-2:40. A-31,476 (37,755). TEXAS 7, ATLANTA 4 Atlanta Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Acuña Jr. rf 4 1 2 1 Semien 2b 4 1 1 1Olson 1b 3 1 2 0 Grossman lf 4 1 2 1Murphy c 4 1 1 2 Lowe 1b 4 1 2 1 Riley 3b 4 0 0 0 GarcÃa rf 3 2 1 2Rosario dh 4 0 0 0 Jung 3b 3 0 1 0Albies 2b 3 1 1 0 Heim c 4 0 1 1Harris II cf 4 0 0 0 Duran ss 4 1 1 1Arcia ss 4 0 2 1 Huff dh 3 0 0 0Hilliard lf 2 0 0 0 J.Smith ph-dh 1 0 0 0Pillar ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Taveras cf 2 1 1 0Totals 34 4 8 4 Totals 32 7 10 7Atlanta 010 000 030 — 4Texas 000 301 21x — 7E-Murphy (2). DP-Atlanta 2, Texas 1. LOB-Atlanta 5, Texas 4. 2B-Arcia (7), Lowe (13). HR-Acuña Jr. (10), Murphy (10), GarcÃa (11), Duran (6). SB-Taveras (5). IP H R ER BB SOAtlanta Shuster L,0-2 5 3 3 3 2 3 Lee 1 1 / 3 6 3 2 1 1 Jiménez 1 2 / 3 1 1 1 0 1 Texas Dunning W,4-0 6 6 1 1 0 4 King H,1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hernández 0 2 3 3 0 0 Sborz H,3 1 0 0 0 0 1 W.Smith S,8-9 1 0 0 0 0 1 Hernández pitched to 3 batters in the 8th.HBP-Dunning (Albies), Hernández (Olson).Umpires-Home, Dan Merzel; First, Lance Barksdale; Second, Will Little; Third, Ryan Additon.T-2:15. A-23,246 (40,000). HOUSTON 7, CHICAGO CUBS 3 Chicago Houston ab r h bi ab r h bi Madrigal 3b 4 0 0 0 Dubón 2b 4 2 2 0Swanson ss 4 0 0 0 Bregman 3b 1 1 0 1Morel cf 4 1 1 0 Alvarez dh 4 1 2 2Happ lf 4 0 0 0 Tucker rf 4 1 1 1Suzuki rf 4 1 2 2 J.Abreu 1b 3 0 0 0Mervis 1b 4 1 2 1 Hensley ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Mastrobuoni 2b 3 0 1 0 Peña ss 4 0 1 0 Wisdom ph 1 0 0 0 Julks lf 4 1 1 1Hosmer dh 2 0 0 0 McCormick cf 4 0 2 1 Mancini ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Maldonado c 3 1 0 0 Barnhart c 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 32 7 9 6Chicago 010 000 002 — 3 Houston 100 400 20x — 7 DP-Chicago 0, Houston 1. LOB-Chicago 4, Houston 5. 2B-Morel (2), Dubón 2 (10), Alva rez (9), Tucker (7), Julks (5), McCormick (5). HR-Mervis (1), Suzuki (3). SF-Bregman (1). IP H R ER BB SOChicago Steele L,6-1 6 5 5 5 1 8 Burdi 1 2 2 2 1 1 Merryweather 1 2 0 0 0 1 Houston Javier W,4-1 6 2 1 1 2 5 Maton 1 1 0 0 0 2 Gage 2 3 2 2 0 3 HBP-Steele (Bregman). WP-Steele.Umpires-Home, Chris Guccione; First, David Rackley; Second, Edwin Jimenez; Third, Ed win Moscoso.T-2:19. A-34,280 (41,000). MILWAUKEE 3, ST. LOUIS 2 Milwaukee St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Miller lf 5 1 2 0 Nootbaar cf 4 0 0 0 Willi.Cntreras c 4 0 1 0 Goldschmidt 1b 4 0 0 0 Adames ss 3 0 1 1 Wills.Cntrras dh 3 0 1 0 Brosseau 1b 3 0 0 0 Arenado 3b 4 1 1 1Tellez ph-1b 1 0 0 0 DeJong ss 4 0 0 0Ruf dh 3 0 0 0 Gorman 2b 3 0 1 0Winker ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Edman rf 4 1 3 0Anderson 3b 3 1 1 1 Donovan lf 4 0 1 1Taylor rf 4 0 0 0 Knizner c 3 0 0 0Turang 2b 4 0 3 0 Burleson ph 1 0 0 0Wiemer cf 4 1 1 1 Barrera c 0 0 0 0Totals 35 3 9 3 Totals 34 2 7 2Milwaukee 100 011 000 — 3 St. Louis 010 100 000 — 2 LOB-Milwaukee 7, St. Louis 12. 2B-Miller (7), Adames (5), Edman (6), Wills.Contreras (12). HR-Wiemer (4), Anderson (6), Arenado (8). SB-Adames (4), Wills.Contreras (3), Ed man 2 (5), Turang (6). IP H R ER BB SOMilwaukee Miley 1 2 / 3 1 1 1 1 0 Peguero 1 1 / 3 0 0 0 2 0 Milner 1 1 / 3 2 1 1 0 3 Payamps W,2-0 1 2 / 3 2 0 0 1 4 Strzelecki H,10 1 1 / 3 1 0 0 2 0 Williams S,6-6 1 2 / 3 1 0 0 1 2 St. Louis Montgomery L,2-6 5 1 / 3 8 3 3 1 7 Hicks 1 2 / 3 0 0 0 0 2 Pallante 1 0 0 0 0 1 VerHagen 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP-Montgomery (Anderson).Umpires-Home, Mark Wegner; First, Bruce Dreckman; Second, Stu Scheuwater; Third, Malachi Moore.T-2:55. A-34,655 (44,494). MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STANDINGS & SCORESJudgeÂ’s HR in 8th sends Yankees past Jays 6-3 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Aaron JudgeÂ’s tiebreak ing, two-run homer broke a large maple leaf attached to the front of the Rogers CentreÂ’s restaurant, lifting the New York Yankees to a contentious 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night after pitch er Domingo Germán was ejected for sticky stuff. Judge was booed while striking out in his rst two at-bats following allega tions of sign stealing Mon day, when he hit a pair of solo homers in a 7-4 win. With the score 3-3 in the eighth inning Tuesday, Judge stared straight ahead at Erik Swanson (2-2). His 448-foot drive to cen ter chipped a corner of a white maple leaf below the windows of a redesigned social area that opened this year as part of the ball parkÂ’s renovation. He has 11 homers this season. Ryan Weber (1-0) al lowed three hits in 2 1 / 3 scoreless innings for his rst Yankees decision. Wandy Peralta earned his third save. Gleyber Torres had two hits and two RBIs. Torres and Harrison Bader each drove in a run in the third and Isiah Kiner-Fale fa hit his rst homer of the season. Germán was ejected after he walked to the mound to start the bottom of the fourth and umpires checked his hands for banned sticky stuff. ——— Marlins 5, Nationals 4 MIAMI – Jorge Soler hit a tworun, walk-off homer as Miami rallied to beat Washington. The Marlins were down to their last out when Garrett Cooper doubled off reliever Hunter Har vey (2-1). Luis Arraez singled to score Cooper and pull Miami within 4-3. Pinch-runner Jon Berti stole second before Soler drove a 3-2 pitch by Harvey over the wall in left-center for his 10th homer and the come-from-be hind win. Arraez and Cooper each had two hits, Andrew Nardi (3-1) pitched a scoreless ninth and earned the victory. Trailing 2-1, the Nationals scored three runs in the eighth inning against relievers Huascar Brazoban and Steven Okert. Jeimer Candelario hit a game-tying single off Brazoban, and Dominic Smith tagged Okert for a two-run single and a short-lived 4-2 lead. Washington starter Josiah Gray gave up seven hits, struck out five and walked three. Lane Thomas hit a solo homer in the sixth inning. Red Sox 9, Mariners 4 BOSTON – Masataka Yoshida doubled, tripled and drove in three runs while scoring on a wild pitch, and Boston ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Seattle. Justin Turner, Triston Casas and Jarren Duran homered for Boston, which was swept by the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and lost the series opener to Seattle. Nick Pivetta (3-3) allowed four runs on six hits and four walks, striking out six in 5 1 / 3 innings. Taylor Trammell homered for Seattle, which had won three out of four and 10 of 14 since starting the season 11-16. Luis Castillo (2-2) allowed seven runs – five earned – on six hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings. Rangers 7, Braves 4 ARLINGTON, Texas – Adolis GarcÃa extended his MLB-leading RBIs total to 44 with a two-run homer, Dane Dunning was solid while filling the rotation spot of injured ace Jacob deGrom and Texas beat Atlanta in an inter league matchup of division lead ers and won for the eighth time in 10 games. Dunning (4-0) allowed one run over six innings in his third start since deGrom went on the injured list April 29 because of elbow inflammation. He had four strike outs without a walk. Will Smith picked up his eighth save in nine chances. Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the third game in a row for the NL East-leading Braves (26-16), who lost for the fifth time in six games. Jared Shuster (0-2), AtlantaÂ’s top pitching prospected recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, didnÂ’t allow a hit until a leadoff single in the fourth. Nathaniel Lowe had an RBI double before GarcÃaÂ’s 11th homer. Jonah Heim drove in a run and extended his career-long hitting streak to 14 games, the longest active in the majors, with a single in the sixth.
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B6 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY .. NickKleftis .. NOWisthetimeto considerlistingyourhome, inventoryisdownand buyersareready. Callmefora FREEMarketAnalysis. Cell:352-270-1032 Office:352-726-6668 email: nick@nickkleftis.com BATH&SHOWERUPDATESi naslittleasONEDAY!Afforda bleprices-Nopaymentsfor 1 8months!Lifetimewarranty& p rofessionalinstalls.Senior& M ilitaryDiscountsavailable. Call: 888-460-2264 BETTYJ.POWELL Realtor "Yoursuccessismygoal... Makingfriendsalongtheway ismyreward!" BUYINGORSELLING? 352.422.6417 352.726.5855 E-Mail: bjpowell72@gmail.com LaWanda Watt LWattC21@gmail.com Thinkingofselling? Inventoryisdown andweneedlistings!! Callmefora FreeMarketAnalysis! 352-212-1989 Century21J.W.Morton RealEstate,Inc. HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY DEB THOMPSON *Onecallawayforyour buyingandsellingneeds. *Realtorthatyoucanrefer toyourfamilyandfriends. *Servicewithasmile sevendaysaweek.ParsleyRealEstate DebThompson 352-634-2656 resdeb@yahoo.com FRANKJ.YUELLING,JR. Lic.RealEstateBroker VETERANOWNED Callmeifyouare lookingto buyorsellyourhome orvacantlot, residentialorcommercial. Over30yearsexperience. Cell:352-212-5222 GARY&KAREN BAXLEY GRIRealtors YourChristianRealtor connectiontoyour nexttransaction 352-212-4678Gary352-212-3937Karen kbbaxley@yahoo.com TropicShoresRealty PROTECTYOURHOME from p estssafelyandaffordably. P est,rodent,termiteandmosq uitocontrol.Callforaquoteo r inspectiontoday 888-498-0446 HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Iputthe REAL in REALESTATE! JIMTHE"REAL" MCCOY I'mattentiveto yourrealestate needs! CALL&GET RESULTS! (352)232-8971 MakingRealty DreamsaReality Mypassionandcommitment istohelpyoumake yourRealEstatedreams cometrue. CALLME forallyour RealEstateneeds!! LandmarkRealty KimberlyRetzer DirectLine 352-634-2904 MICHELEROSE Realtor "Simplyput I'llworkharder" 352-212-5097 isellcitruscounty @yahoo.com CravenRealty,Inc. 352-726-1515 HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY MikeCzerwinski Specializingin *GOPHERTORTOISE SURVEYS&RELOCATIONS *WETLANDSETBACKLINES *ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS MichaelG.Czerwinski,P.A ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 352-249-1012 mgcenvironmental.com 30+Yrs.Experience Ourofficecoversallof CITRUSandPINELLAS Counties! **FREE** MarketAnalysis PLANTATIONREALTY LISAVANDEBOE BROKER(R)OWNER 352-634-0129 www.plantation realtylistings.com PickJeanne Pickrelforall yourReal Estateneeds! CertifiedResidential Specialist. GraduateofReal EstateInstitute. 352-212-3410 Callfora FREE MarketAnalysis. pickjean@gmail.com Century21JWMorton RealEstateInc. HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY Debra"Debbie"Cleary Professional Representation IstheKEYtoSuccess! PROVENPRODUCER! MeadowcrestSpecialist ServingALLofCitrusCounty (352)601-6664 TROPICSHORESREALTY Thankyoutoallwhoserved. 38Clientsservedin2022 8.3 MILLION inSales 40yearsintheBusiness MayIhelpyounext? CALL(352)302-8046 DebInfantine-Realtor TropicShoresRealty Century21JWMorton RealEstate,Inc StefanStuart Realtor 352.212.0211 Honest Experienced HardWorking ForAwardWinning CustomerServicecontact StefanStuartC21@gmail.com HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY AGENTFOR SUGARMILLWOODS Sellers&Buyers FRUSTRATED? NEEDINGHELP? CALLME,NOW. HelloI'm WayneCormier KeyOne 352-422-0751 wayne@waynecormier.com "Haveagreatday andGodBless" THINKINGOFSELLING YOURHOME? LETMY25YEARSOF EXPERIENCEHELPYOU SELLYOURHOME! EXPERIENCECOUNTS! CALLMETODAYFORALL YOURREALESTATE NEEDS! *FreeHomeMarketAnalysis MARTHASATHER Realtor (352)212-3929 Martha.sather@gmail.com TropicShoresRealty TIMETOBUY ORSELL YOURMOBILE InALeasedLandPark? CALL LORELIELEBRUN LicensedRealtor&Mobile HomeBroker Century21 NatureCoast, 835NEHighway19, CrystalRiverFl. 352-613-3988 Unique&HistoricHomes, CommercialWaterfront& Land SMALLTOWNCOUNTRY LIFESTYLEOUR SPECIALTYSINCE1989 www.crosslandrealty.com "LETUSFINDYOU AVIEWTOLOVE" (352)726-6644 CrosslandRealty Inc. SAR011149 APPLIANCES COMMERCIALMIXER GLOBESP20Commercial 20QuartPlanetaryMixer AllAccessoriesincluded! ExcellentCond.!$1100OBO 352-212-4622LeaveMsg FURNITURE ChinaCabinet GoldenColored,Wood,$150 352-601-3088 CURIOCABINET 82"Hx40"Wx13"Dwith shelves-Whitewashed$100 352-613-0529 DINETTETABLE Oaktop,42"X42".Octagonal TableOnlyNoChairs. DouglasCasualLiving. $35Call352-382-1000 TALLCABINET S olidwood-Shelvesandglass upperdoor $150 352-513-5339 FURNITURE DinningSet Table,4Chairs&Bench Darkwoodw/blackseats verygoodcondition $350obocashonly 352-302-1084 BeautifulQueenWaterBed GreatCondition,$350 352-651-4658 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ATTENTIONOXYGENTHER-A PYUSERS! InogenOneG4 i scapableoffull24/7oxygen d elivery.Only2.8pounds. F REEinformationkit.Call 844958-2473. DolomiteMaxi+650Walker Retail$500,sellingused$100 706-412-2378 ElectricWheelchair ForzaD091yrold,neverbeen used.Ultralight,foldable. LocalCashSaleOnly $1,200OBO 352.212.0603 EQUATESHOWER&BATH CHAIR w/back,newinbox, neverbeenopened, REDUCEDPRICE ,$25 352-410-8262or 732-857-5120 FannyPackBag ForcarryingtheINOGENone G4PortableOxygenConcentrators.(Bagonly)Brandnew stillinpackage. $45 727-247-3025 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT EQUATEARMBLOOD PRESSUREMONITOR BrandNewinBox, PriceReduced,$20 (352)410-8262or (732)857-5120 SPORTING GOODS INABOVEPOOLLADDER $20 352-560-3019 KAYAK Heritage11'kayak Riggedforfishing. $175 352-201-2656 SCHWINNBICYCLEHELMET ventilated,adjustable,Model #SW124,$15, 352-344-1515 WEIGHT 25lbcastirondumbbell $20 352.344.1515 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 6acres with 370ftofpavedroadfrontage Mixedresidential.LocatedEof Hwy19inHomosassa. Call352.422.6088 Parklikemodelhomelocated atalovelymobileparkin SpringHill.Relocating MUSTSELLValuedat $10-$15,000duringsnowbird season.50andupcommunity $4,900 352.249.8036 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE DUNNELLON NorthWilliamsSt 3000SFMOL; Commercialbuilding on.042acre **Forsaleorlease** MotivatedOwner Contact:AlIsnetto, PalmwoodRealty. 352-597-2500x202 ESTATEAUCTION SATMAY27&SUNMAY28 Preview9AM,Auctiontostart 10AMbothdays. 1540N.OttawaAve.Lecanto 3bed,3bathpoolhomeon 2.33acres. SellsonSaturdayat10AM.Bid onlineforhomeat HIBID.COM allcontentstosellafterwards. Formoreinfogoto www.allcoastauction.com 239-233-5281 AU415/AB3589 LovelySpaciousInterior 2bed2bath RecentlybeenremodeledNewwalkinshowers,NewAC Approx.1,600sqft Moreinfo.Call706-492-5119 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMOSASSA 71CypressBlvd Outstanding3/2/2Pool Homeonanoversized LotinSMW Only$440,000 RE/MAX KathyGreen724.601.8619 kathygreensellshomes.com VACANT LOT 1.17Acre CornerLot 5923NBuffaloDr PineRidge$57,000 (352)513-4494 locatedonanIslandinNorth FloridawithAceHardware department,Conveniencest ore,Bar&3bed2bath house.Ownerretiringafter 10years.$1,400,000 352.498.5986 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ForSaleByOwner Tips,Products&Services Checkoutourwebsiteat CitrusFSBO.com StephenFairchild SalesAssociate SandDollarReferralsLLC 727.319.9393 CitrusFSBO@outlook.com
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 B7 CLASSIFIEDS 0524WCRNNOTICEOFHEARINGBYPUB INTHEDISTRICTCOURTOFWILSONCOUNTY,KANSAS I NTHEINTERESTOF: J .R.CaseNo.WL-2020-JC-31 D OBxx/xx/2014Afemalechild B .R.CaseNo.WL-2020-JC-32 D OBxx/xx/2015Afemalechild R .R.CaseNo.WL-2020-JC-33 D OBxx/xx/2017Afemalechild NOTICEOFHEARING-Publication PursuanttoK.S.A.38-2237 T O:Themother,thefather,thepaternalgrandparents,themater n algrandparents a ndallotherpersonswhoareormaybeconcerned Youareherebynotifiedthatapetitionhasbeenfiledinthi s c ourtallegingthatthechildnamedaboveisaChildinNeedo f C are.TheCourtmayfindthattheparentsareunfitbyreasono r c onductorconditionwhichrenderstheparentsunabletocar e p roperlyforachild,theconductorconditionisunlikelytoc hang e i ntheforeseeablefuture,theparentalrightsoftheparents houl d b eterminated,andapermanentcustodianshouldbeappointe d f orthechild. Ahearingonthepetitionisscheduledforthe23rddayo f J une,2023,at10:30a.m.AtthehearingtheCourtmayissueor d ersrelatingtothecare,custody,andcontrolofthechild.T h e h earingwilldetermineiftheparentsshouldbedeprivedofth ei r p arentalrightsandtherighttocustodyofthechild. Theparent(s),andanyotherpersonhavinglegalcustodyar e r equiredtoappearbeforethisCourtonthedateandtimeshown , o rtofileyourwrittenresponsetothepetitionwiththeClerk ofth e D istrictCourtpriortothattime.Failuretorespondortoapp ea r b eforetheCourtatthetimeshownwillnotpreventtheCourtfro m e nteringjudgmentasrequestedinthepetition,findingthat th e c hildisaChildinNeedofCare,removingthechildfromthecus t odyofparent,parents,oranyotherpresentlegalcustodian unti l f urtherorderoftheCourt,orfindingtheparentsunfit,ande nter i nganorderpermanentlyterminatingtheparents ‹ parentalrights . Anattorneyhasbeenappointedasguardianadlitemforth e c hild:TimClover,(620)431-2403.Youhavetherighttoappea r b eforetheCourtandbeheardpersonally,eitherwithorwitho u t a nattorney.TheCourtmayorderoneorbothparentstopa y c hildsupport.Anattorneyhasbeenappointed:Mother:Joh n C henoweth(620)378-4444;Father:DanielSmith(620)365 2 222. Dateandtimeofhearing:June23rd,2023at10:30a.m . P laceofhearing:WilsonCountyCourthouse,615Madison , C ourtroom210,Fredonia,KS66736. /s/TeresaAeschlima n TrialCourtClerkI I PublishedMay17&24,2023 LEGALS 0517MXDCRN2022-GA-73$1,782.05GARDINER INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHEFIFTHJUDICIALCIRCUIT, INANDFORCITRUSCOUNTY,FLORIDA FileNo.2022-GA-7 3 DIVISION:PROBAT E I NRE:GUARDIANSHIPOF D ELORESGARDINER, NOTICE PLEASETAKENOTICE thaton4/11/2023,therewasplace d o ndepositinthisoffice,fundsreceivedfromtheGuardiansh ipo f D eloresGardiner,deceased,intheamountof$1,782.05. S aidfundsarealltheassetsdueto: TheEstateofDELORESGARDINER U nlesssaidfundsareclaimedonorbeforesix(6months)fro m t hefirstdateofpublicationofthisnotice,saidfundswillb efor w ardedtotheStateofFlorida,pursuanttoFloridaStatute s 7 44.534(3). INWITNESSWHEREOF Ihavehereuntosetmyhandan d o fficialsealatInverness,CitrusCounty,Florida,on4/11/ 2023. ANGELAVICK,ClerkoftheCircuitCour t { {CountyCourtSeal}} By:/s/SoniaPrylep a DeputyCler k P UBLISHCITRUSCOUNTYCHRONICLE A PRIL17,2023&MAY17,2023 PublishedApril17,2023andMay17,2023 LEGALS 0517MXDCRN2022-GA-73$6,214.18GARDINER INTHECIRCUITCOURTOFTHEFIFTHJUDICIALCIRCUIT, INANDFORCITRUSCOUNTY,FLORIDA FileNo.2022-GA-7 3 DIVISION:PROBAT E I NRE:GUARDIANSHIPOF D ELORESGARDINER, NOTICE PLEASETAKENOTICE thaton4/11/2023,therewasplace d o ndepositinthisoffice,fundsreceivedfromtheGuardiansh ipo f D eloresGardiner,deceased,intheamountof$6,214.18. S aidfundsarealltheassetsdueto: TheEstateofDELORESGARDINER U nlesssaidfundsareclaimedonorbeforesix(6months)fro m t hefirstdateofpublicationofthisnotice,saidfundswillb efor w ardedtotheStateofFlorida,pursuanttoFloridaStatute s 7 44.534(3). INWITNESSWHEREOF Ihavehereuntosetmyhandan d o fficialsealatInverness,CitrusCounty,Florida,on4/11/ 2023. ANGELAVICK,ClerkoftheCircuitCour t { {CountyCourtSeal}} By:/s/SoniaPrylep a DeputyCler k P UBLISHCITRUSCOUNTYCHRONICLE A PRIL17,2023&MAY17,2023 PublishedApril17,2023andMay17,2023 CREDITORS 0517WCRNNTCCROSBY,III INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORCITRUSCOUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATEDIVISION FileNo.23-CP-018 8 DivisionProbat e I NRE:ESTATEOF J AMESWESLEYCROSBY,III Deceased. NOTICETOCREDITORS (SummaryAdministration) T OALLPERSONSHAVINGCLAIMSORDEMANDSAGAINS T T HEABOVEESTATE: YouareherebynotifiedthatanOrderofSummaryAdminis t rationhasbeenenteredintheestateofJamesWesleyCrosby , I II,deceased,FileNumber23-CP-0188bytheCircuitCourtfo r C itrusCounty,Florida,ProbateDivision,theaddressofwhi chi s 1 10NApopkaAvenue,Inverness,FL34450;thatthedecedent' s d ateofdeathwasFebruary28,2022;thatthetotalvalueofth e e stateis$28,640.04andthatthenamesandaddressesofthos e t owhomithasbeenassignedbysuchorderare: N ameAddress J amesW.Crosby,IV12465WagnerStreet LosAngeles,CA90066 K evinV.Crosby6323LeithWalk Baltimore,MD21239 K ristofferM.Crosby66212ndStreetNW Washington,DC20012 A LLINTERESTEDPERSONSARENOTIFIEDTHAT: Allcreditorsoftheestateofthedecedentandpersonshavin g c laimsordemandsagainsttheestateofthedecedentothertha n t hoseforwhomprovisionforfullpaymentwasmadeintheOrde r o fSummaryAdministrationmustfiletheirclaimswiththisco ur t W ITHINTHETIMEPERIODSSETFORTHINFLORIDASTAT U TESSECTION733.702.ALLCLAIMSANDDEMANDSNO T S OFILEDWILLBEFOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTAND I NGANYOTHERAPPLICABLETIMEPERIOD,ANYCLAI M F ILEDTWO(2)YEARSORMOREAFTERTHEDECEDENT' S D ATEOFDEATHISBARRED. ThedateoffirstpublicationofthisNoticeisMay10,2023. PersonGivingNotic e JamesW.Crosby,IV . 12465WagnerStree t LosAngeles,California9006 6 A ttorneyforPersonGivingNotice / s/HeidiM.Brown H eidiM.Brown A ttorney F loridaBarNumber:48692 O sterhout&McKinney,P.A. 3 783SeagoLane F ortMyers,FL33901 T elephone:(239)939-4888 F ax:(239)277-0601 E -Mail:heidib@omplaw.com S econdaryE-Mail:cindyd@omplaw.com PublishedMay10&17,2023 0524WCRNLIENS5/28NOS S uperiorMiniStorage locatedat 7742CarlG.RoseHighwa y i nHernando,Florida willbepostingthefollowingunitsforsal e o nlockerfox.combeginning 5/28/23 . NuryEdithGerdtsCotes Boxes,weights,shoerack,misc NuryEdithGerdtsCotes Mattress,grill,totes,dolly,misc CatherineMarieO'Rourke Toolboxes,vacuum,pressurewasher,barstools,boxes CatherineMarieO'Rourke Fan,desk,chainsaw,boxes,misc RandalCarroll Holidaytrainset,totes,rug RandalCarroll Clothes,boxes,totes,misc PublishedApril19&26,2023 LIENS 0517WCRNLIEN5/25NOS PUBLICAUCTION B LUEDOORMINISTORAGE,315HendrixAvenue,Inverness , F L34450,Phone352-726-9010.BLUEDOORMINISTORAG E h erebygivesPUBLICnoticeofthedisposalofpropertyforth e d efaultofleaseagreement,pursuanttoFloridaStatuesSect io n 8 3.801-83.809onthefollowingindividuals: C ustomerNameUnit#Inventory E STATEOFJULIEHAVRE#49HouseholdItems T heContentsoftheseunitsshallbedisbursedonorthereafte r M ay25,2023,at10:00amatapublicauctionlocatedat: B LUEDOORMINISTORAGE 3 15HENDRIXAVENUE I NVERNESS,FL34450 PublishedMay10&17,2023 LIENS 0517WCRNLIENS CitrusSouthsideMiniStorage 11180S.FloridaAve FloralCity,Florida U npaidstorageunitscontainingmiscellaneouspersonalpro pert y & consideredtobeabandoned: R OBERTCOLEUNIT17,TRACYDAVISUNIT49, B RIANNAGROVEUNIT56,&DEBRASTEWARTUNIT62 PublishedMay10&17,2023 000PF68 1624 Meadowcrest Blvd. 352-563-6363 E n d R o s E n d R o s End Ro s Packing Projects Pets… $ 5 D o n a t i o n t o $ 5 D o n a t i o n t o $ 5 Donation to W h i l e S u p p l i e s L a s t ! REAL ESTATE FOR SALE DAVIDKURTZ Realtor VacantLand SPECIALIST Letmehelpyou BUY,SELLOR INVEST FREE/NoObligation MARKETANALYSIS foryourproperty. Residential&Commercial Century21 J.W.MortonRealEstate, Inverness,FL34450 CELL954-383-8786 Office352-726-6668 TRANSPORTATION CARGOTRAILER 20228'X16'Arisingw/2ftV noserearrampdoorandside door110Vlights&plugsinside.Pulledlessthan800mi. LocatedinHomosassa $7500CallsOnly 407.705.9141 CUSTOMVAN 1998Savanna1500.Oneofa kind,rarefindw/only16,000 miles&garagekeptinTN. 2Captainchairseatsand entirecargoareaisopenand carpeted.Makingthisthe perfectcamperorhauling largerequipmentasthiswas designedforsuch. Refurbishedenginetiresand radio.Haveallreceiptstotaling 14,000alongwithletterfrom customcarshoponallwork donetobringthisvanbackto life.$18,500 Call901.377.4930 SIDEBYSIDE 2019PolarisRZR HighLifterwithmanyextras 170hours,1,153miles Local515.460.1173 WANTED ALLCARS,TRUCKS,SUVs, RV's/Upto$1,000& MORE!!!-FREETOWING (352)342-7037 Tires Almostnew245/45/R19 Dunloptires-4available$50 352-860-2818 BOATS 17ftBaylinerCapri w/Matchingtrailer,130HP,i/o w/lifejackets $3,950obo 352-270-8917 IBUYBOATS CASHPAIDFOR ALLBOATS $$CALLVINCE$$ LOCAL 941-301-9946 BOATS 1997SPORTSCRAFTFISHM ASTER ,27ft.,new2021twin 350VortecMtrsw/650Holly doublepumpers,includeselectronics&safetygear,etc., alum.3-axleTrailer,$28,500 Local864-247-6395 1999SeaPro 235Walkaround,200HPJohnson,lowhours,2004Aluminumtrailer,$14,900 352-447-1244 97Hydrosport 22'withbrandnewSuzuki150 h as3hoursonit,boat&trailer. $18,000 352-302-4705 OUTBOARDMOTOR 1972Chrysler2stroke8HP outboardmotor+stand.Fresh waterMidwestonly.Super clean.Lastserviced/ran (perfectly)2012. $500 352-770-5458 OUTBOARDMOTOR 2022Mercury200Horsepower 4strokew/factorywarranty Guidemotor. Approx.230Hours. $13,500 352-422-4141 PleaseText CARS/SUV 06BuickRainierCXL RWD118k,Black/tan.Very nice,garaged,dealermaintainedSUVw/vortec5.3V8 towpackage,bosesound. $9300 352-382-4008 2005CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 6-SPEED,NEWTIRES,NEW BATTERY,NEWMERCEDES CLUTCH,LESSTHAN 100,000MILES $6,900 352-270-2200 2006ToyotaSequoiaLTD 4x4,navigationsystem, DVD/CD,Sunroof,3rowseating,rearconsoleseat,coldAC, leather&powerseats,black exteriorgrayinterior Everythingingoodcondition 159,800mi $9,500OBO352-293-4504 2007ChryslerCrossfire 2DoorConvertible,62,400mi, 3.2Lengine, $11,200 Pristine Condition!Garagekept! BeautifulInterior! Runs160MPH (Butdon'tdoit!!LOL) 352-552-3484 2010VOLKSWAGEN GOLFTDI TurboDiesel,auto,fullpower 62Kmi.,silverw/blackinterior $8500 352-697-1805 2011BuickEnclaveSUV Blackexterior/Grayinterior 102kmileage,$10,000 352-249-4422 2014HYUNDAISONATA Inexcellentcondition,loaded, backupCamera,73,000mil Callformoreinformation 352-601-3225 CADILLAC Black2008 DTS 165,000Miles FORD 2017EscapeEconomyBoost Onemancar31,500miles Excellentcond.$20,000 352.445.9448 CARS/SUV FORD 2019MUSTANGGT HighPerformance5.0460HP 17KSpecial,Maroonincolor $50,000 Tom352-341-3803 STREETRODDER MAGAZINES 1990's-28inall.Verygoodto excellentcond. $20/OBOCallBob,leavemsg. 352-527-1557 CLASSICS 1963DodgeDartConvertible 225Engine,CragarWheels, dual-exhaust,electronicignition,4-barrelcarborator,racingcam,pushbuttonautomatic. $8,500 352-422-7225 1963StudabakerLark Regal4doorsedanV-8. Manynewitems .$9,850 606.207.7160 1990CHEVY LUMINA EURO,red,4-DR,good tires,rebuiltmotor, $4,000OBOasis 352-212-4622 CHEVY CAMARO 1981Z28 Coupe PerfectBody,norust,no dents,4speedmunci,NEW 355ciw/450to525HP-Looks &RunsAwesome-Toomuch tolist-$25K 352-364-7229 FORD 1966MustangGT289 A/Cpowersteering,power disc,hotchkisssuspension, bluetoothradio,rallypack guages,MSDignition, ponyinterior&rallysteering wheel.Asking$25,000 352.419.7257 TRUCKS 2005FordF-150 2wheeldrive,LariatPackage, bodynodents/rust,Interior greatshape,V8Engine, highmillage,$8,000 352-613-3050 2014FORDF-1504x4 Crewcab206,000miles $10,500Cash 352-460-2162 TRUCK 2003FORDF150 4Welldrive,tough,large engine,wellmaintained.New brakes,A.C.,tunedup. $8,000 706-835-5068 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2021LightWeight TravelTrailer withExtras-$17,900 352-212-6949 D UTCHMANCOLEMA N BRANDNEW 202217fttraveltrailer Sleeps6,features WinegardAIR360antenna Lotsofstorage$14,500 352-247-0788 29ftSAFARI 1998Motorhomewith83,000 miles,FordPowerstrokediesel engine.NewtiresExcellentcond, tomuchtolist!$18,500OBO Carl352.400.8353 A-FRAMEPOP-UPCAMPER 2012FlagstaffVerygoodcond. $4,000 352-302-4705 HURRICANERV ClassA2010Fourwinds31D Lowmileage,twoslideouts, garagekept&veryclean 352.634.1874 IBUYRV's CASHPAID FORRV's $$CALLVINCE$$ LOCAL 941-301-9946 NewmarMountainAire 37.5ft1999RVwith 69,000originalmiles. GoodconditionLOCAL $25,000 207.502.2216 TRAVELTRAILER 2019SalembyRiverForest26' w/slideout.ExcellentCond. 17,500 352-215-0027
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B8 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle CLASSIFIEDS Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then youÂ’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test! 5/17/23 CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Indicates number of days 6. When you hope to get there 9. Hairstyle13. Black (Spanish)14. Expresses pleasure15. Away from wind16. Tech pros organization17. Wile E. Coyote is familiar with it18. Clean19. SaintsÂ’ signal caller21. A way to hunt22. Poetries23. Automobile24. Secondary school (abbr.)25. Indicates before28. Male parent29. Short-billed rails31. It pays to keep yours33. On occasion36. David __, US playwright38. Slang for cigarette39. Vaccine developer 41. Returned to health44. Toni Morrison novel45. Period between eclipses46. Veterans battleground48. Gang49. A radio band51. Jaws of a voracious animal52. Elaborate garments54. Chinese province56. Checks60. Horizontal passage61. Steep hillsides62. Fertility god63. Dried-up64. Signs a name65. __ Winger, actress66. German river67. GovÂ’t lawyers68. Take something some-where CLUES DOWN 1. __ Blyton, childrenÂ’s author 2. Colleague 3. “The African Queen” writer 4. Crater on the moon 5. Toward 6. Overhang,GHQWL¿HVVRPHWKLQJ close at hand 8. Sign language 9. Unbroken views10. Ancient Greek City11. Stretch out to grasp$OFRKROVWKDWDUHXQ¿W for drinking14. Humorous stories17. Long song for a solo20. Barrels per day (abbr.)21. City of Lights23. A place to sleep25. Advanced degree (abbr.)26. The back27. Furniture-makers Charles and “Ray” 29. Songs to a lover30. Gland secretion32. 10 meters'LV¿JXUH35. Stores grain37. Sacred book of Judaism40. Catch42. Promise43. Challenges47. Russian space station49. Banking giant50. Served as an omen52. Drenches53. Type of sword55. Minor planet56. Messenger ribonucleic acid57. Japanese ankle sock58. Obtain in return for services59. Waste matter61. A proposal to buy at a VSHFL¿HGSULFH65. Unit of loudness rn ÂÂÂÂrrÂÂr  r€‚ ƒn„‚ÂÂ…†‡Âˆ Market r rr SOLUTIONSPeanuts WILLCONSTRUCTIONCORP. 352-628-2291 We alsoofferSafetyGrabBars, We atherStripping,InsuranceInspections r Siding Sof t Fa scia Skirting Ro of ov ers Ca rp orts Screen Roo ms De cks Wi ndo ws Do ors Ad ditions Pe rmi t An d En gineering Fe es Al lofour structures withstand 120mph winds 352-628-7519 0517WCRNLIEN6/5NOSSUNCOASTMINISTORAGE NoticeofPublicSale P ursuanttoFLA.83.806NoticeofPublicSaleisherebygive n t hat SuncoastMiniStorageInc willsellthecontentsofthestor a geunitslistedbelowatpublicauction(orotherwisedispos eof ) t osatisfyalienplacedonthecontentsforpastduerentandfe e s o wedbythetenant.Saidpropertyislocatedat 9034W.Veter a nsDr,Homosassa,FL34448 .Thesalewillbeconductedo n S torageTreasures.com andwillconcludenoearliertha n 0 6/05/2023 .$100cashdepositrequiredperunit.AllSalesareFi n al.Sellerreservestherighttowithdrawthepropertyatany tim e b eforethesaleortorefuseanybids.Propertytobesoldisde s cribedashouseholdgoodsunlessotherwisenoted. Unit5 5 R onaldRay. PublishedMay10&17,2023 LIENS 0517WCRNLIENS5/316/2&9NOS NoticeofSale-SMITTY'SAUTOINC P erFloridaStatute713.78,noticeisgiventhattheundersig ne d i ntendstosellthesevehiclesinapublicsalebycompetitive bid d ingat9:00AMat4631WCARDINALST,HOMOSASSA,F L 3 4446ontherespectivedates.ItemsaresoldASISandmustb e p aidforincashandremovedattimeofsale.Saleissubjectt o c ancellationintheeventofsettlementbetweenownerandobl ig a tedparty. 2 010NISS1N4AA5AP1AC8482435/31/23 2 002VOLK3VWSP29M02M1470796/2/23 1 998FORD1FAFP4043WF1721806/9/23 PublishedMay17,2023 LEGALS 0517WCRNFNTIPSYTARPON FICTICIOUSNAMENOTICE T OWHOMITMAYCONCERN: T heundersigned,pursuanttothe“FicticiousNameStatute” , C hapter865.09,FloridaStatutes,willregisterwiththeDiv isiono f C orporations,DepartmentofState,StateofFlorida,uponre ceip t o ftheproofofpublicationofthisnotice,thefollowingfict iciou s n ame,towit:“ TipsyTarpon ”,underwhichweareengagedi n b usinessat224NWHighway19,CrystalRiver,CitrusCounty , F lorida,34429.Thepartyinterestedinsaidbusinessenterprisei s a sfollows:SilverKingPointe,LLC,224NWHighway19,Crysta l R iver,Florida,34429. T hedateoffirstpublicationofthisNoticeisMay17,2023. PublishedonMay17,2023 CREDITORS 0517WCRNNTCCLEARY INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORCITRUSCOUNTY,FLORIDA PROBATEDIVISIO N FILENO.2023CP00023 7 I NRE:THEESTATEOF M ARYLOUISECLEARY, Deceased. NOTICETOCREDITORS TheadministrationoftheestateofMARYLOUISECLEARY , d eceased,whosedateofdeathwas May19,2022; FileNumbe r 2 023-CP-000237,ispendingintheCircuitCourtforCitru s C ounty,Florida,ProbateDivision,theaddressofwhichis11 0N . A popkaAvenue,Inverness,FL34450. Thenamesandaddressesofthepersonalrepresentativean d t hepersonalrepresentative ‹ sattorneyaresetforthbelow. Allcreditorsofthedecedentandotherpersonshavingclaim s o rdemandsagainstdecedent ‹ sestateonwhomacopyofthi s n oticeisrequiredtobeservedmustfiletheirclaimswiththi s c ourtWITHINTHELATEROF3MONTHSAFTERTHETIM E O FTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICEOR30DAY S A FTERTHEDATEOFSERVICEOFACOPYOFTHISNO T ICEONTHEM. Allothercreditorsofthedecedentandotherpersonshavin g c laimsordemandsagainstdecedentsestatemustfilethei r c laimswiththiscourtWITHIN3MONTHSAFTERTHEDATEO F T HEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICE. ALLCLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTHETIMEPERIODSSE T F ORTHINSECTION733.702OFTHEFLORIDAPROBAT E C ODEWILLBEFOREVERBARRED. NOTWITHSTANDINGTHETIMEPERIODSSETFORT H A BOVE,ANYCLAIMFILEDTWO(2)YEARSORMOREAFTE R T HEDECEDENT ‹ SDATEOFDEATHISBARRED. ThedateoffirstpublicationofthisnoticeisMay10,2023. PersonalRepresentativ e STEVENL.HOLLAN D 2637McCormickDr.,Unit10 1 Clearwater,FL3375 9 A ttorneyforPersonalRepresentative W ILLIAMK.LOVELACE E mail:fordlove@tampabay.rr.com F loridaBar#0016578 S PN#01823633 W ilson,Ford,&Lovelace,P.A. 4 01SouthLincolnAve. C learwater,Florida33756 T elephone:727-446-1036 PublishedMay10&17,2023 CREDITORS 0517WCRNNTCVELMAJOANDERSON INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORCITRUSCOUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATEDIVISION FileNo.2022-CP-00108 1 Divisio n I NRE:ESTATEOF V ELMAJOANDERSON Deceased. NOTICETOCREDITORS TheadministrationoftheestateofVelmaJoAnderson,de c eased,whosedateofdeathwasFebruary21,2022,ispendin g i ntheCircuitCourtforCitrusCounty,Florida,ProbateDivi sion , t headdressofwhichis110NApopkaAve#101,Inverness,F L 3 4450.Thenamesandaddressesofthepersonalrepresentativ e a ndthepersonalrepresentative'sattorneyaresetforthbel ow. Allcreditorsofthedecedentandotherpersonshavingclaim s o rdemandsagainstdecedent'sestateonwhomacopyofthi s n oticeisrequiredtobeservedmustfiletheirclaimswiththi s c ourtONORBEFORETHELATEROF3MONTHSAFTERTH E T IMEOFTHEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICEOR3 0 D AYSAFTERTHEDATEOFSERVICEOFACOPYOFTHI S N OTICEONTHEM. Allothercreditorsofthedecedentandotherpersonshavin g c laimsordemandsagainstdecedent'sestatemustfilethei r c laimswiththiscourtWITHIN3MONTHSAFTERTHEDATEO F T HEFIRSTPUBLICATIONOFTHISNOTICE. ALLCLAIMSNOTFILEDWITHINTHETIMEPERIODSSE T F ORTHINFLORIDASTATUTESSECTION733.702WILLB E F OREVERBARRED. NOTWITHSTANDINGTHETIMEPERIODSSETFORT H A BOVE,ANYCLAIMFILEDTWO(2)YEARSORMOREAFTE R T HEDECEDENT'SDATEOFDEATHISBARRED. T hedateoffirstpublicationofthisnoticeisMay10,2023. PersonalRepresentative : SherryRobinBurde n 11896SR69 5 Centertown,Kentucky4232 8 A ttorneyforPersonalRepresentative: L aurenN.Richardson,fortheFirm A ttorneyforPersonalRepresentative F loridaBarNumber:0083119 3 620NW43rdStreet,SuiteB G ainesville,FL32606 T elephone:(352)204-2224 E -Mail:lauren@laurenrichardsonlaw.com S econdaryE-Mail:riley@laurenrichardsonlaw.com PublishedMay10&17,2023 CREDITORS 0524WCRNNTCREDWINSKI INTHECIRCUITCOURT,FIFTHJUDICIALCIRCUIT INANDFORCITRUSCOUNTY,FLORIDA PROBATEDIVISIO N CASENUMBER:2023-CP-28 1 I NRE:ESTATEOF M ARGARETREDWINSKI, a /k/a M ARGARETS.BOYER, a /k/a M ARGARETBOYERREDWINSKI, Deceased. NOTICETOCREDITORS Thenameofthedecedent,thedesignationofthecourti n w hichtheadministrationofthisestateispending,andtheCa s e N umberareindicatedabove.Theaddressofthecourtis110N . A popkaAvenue,Inverness,Florida34450.Thenamesandad d ressesofthepersonalrepresentativeandthepersonalrepr es e ntative ‹ sattorneyareindicatedbelow. Ifyouhavebeenservedwithacopyofthisnoticeandyo u h aveanyclaimordemandagainstthedecedent ‹ sestate,eveni f t hatclaimisunmatured,contingent,orunliquidated,youmu stfil e y ourclaimwiththecourt onorbeforethelaterofadatethati s t hreemonthsafterthedateofthefirstpublicationofthisNo t iceor30daysafteryoureceiveacopyofthisNotice. Allothercreditorsofthedecedentandotherpersonswh o h aveclaimsordemandsagainstthedecedent ‹ sestate,includin g u nmatured,contingent,orunliquidatedclaims,mustfileth ei r c laimswiththecourt onorbeforethedatethatisthre e m onthsafterthedateofthefirstpublicationofthisNotice . Allclaimsnotfiledwithintheperiodssetforthin § 7 33.702,FloridaStatutes,willbeforeverbarred. Evenifaclaimisnotbarredbythelimitationsdescribe d a bove,allclaimswhichhavenotbeenfiledwillbebarre d t woyearsafterdecedent ‹ sdeath. ThedateofdeathofthedecedentisAugust21,2022.ThedateoffirstpublicationofthisNoticeisMay17,2023. PersonalRepresentativ e /s/MarkStevenBoye r 4909OBarRoa d Sarasota,FL3424 1 A ttorneysforPersonalRepresentative / s/AdamA.Czaya,Esq. F la.Bar#:90989 K eithTaylorLawGroup,P.A. P .O.Box2016,Lecanto,FL34460 3 52-795-0404 PublishedMay17&24,2023 LIENS
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L & L CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE EDUCATION & HOMETOWN COMMUNITY NEWS FOR OUR AREA Section C WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 , 2023 WHAT’S INSIDE TODAY? Chalk Talk ........ C3 Pet Rescue ........ C2 Mini Page ......... C4 Advice and Puzzles . C5 Comics ........... C6Safe trailering precautions a must FFRA clients impress with talent show By WILBUR SCOTT Special to the ChronicleE very day as I travel around Citrus County, I cannot help but notice the increasing number of people towing their boats to and from our local waters. Most drivers do a good job of preparing their boat and trail-er for towing but a few I have noticed have become a little careless. Perhaps because they feel that since they are only going to be towing their boat a short distance to a local launch facility, they really do not have to take the extra few moments to be certain their trailer is properly secured to the tow vehicle. Trailering your boat to your favorite waters can produce unforgettable and rewarding experiences, or it can produce a monumental headache! The difference lies in the precautions and commonsense techniques that are used when towing your vessel. Every sherman, and pleasure boater thinks about exploring new waters either nearby or in some far-off place. Homosas-sa Flotilla 15-4 of your U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary wishes to remind boaters that safety must always be considered when making plans for such trips and please remember, too, that towing safety begins in the driveway. A trailer not properly secured to the tow-vehicle is a formula for disaster! Not only can it ruin your trip should the trailer become dislodged from the hitch but serious injury or worse can be the result. You might be surprised at the number of people who for one reason or another will fail to match the hitch to the proper size ball. You can quickly tell, of course, if the hitch is too small to t over the ball. Some boaters, however, will attempt to tow a boat whose 2-inch hitch has been placed over a 1 5/8-inch ball. You can be sure it won’t take long for that hitch to become dislodged from the ball and you now have a very serious problem on your hands, especially if you have failed to attach the required safety chains. Always be sure that you have a properly matched ball and hitch. Speaking of hitches, (and most of you do this I am sure), once you have the trailer hitched to the tow-vehicle please be sure to insert a reliable lock to the hitch. Special to the Chronicle A boat and trailer ready for the long haul. Trailering your boat to your favor ite waters can produce unforgettable and rewarding experiences, or it can produce a monumental headache! The difference lies in the precautions and commonsense techniques that are used when towing your vessel.Do your part to make Citrus County saferU.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Alone together naturallyE ven when we are together, we are alone. I realize this more now, as I reverse time and recognize how, despite my years of “marital bliss,” I was always myself. I mentioned this often to my now deceased husband. “We love each other because we are true to our selves,” I can still recall saying. “We can merge our in terests, our assets, even our idiosyn crasies, but being in love begins and ends with loving ourselves.” Or words to that effect. Once removed from my mar ried life due to my husband’s passing, I am regaining my relationship with me. It is not egocentric but an expansion of Peter’s inuence over me. Over the course of our relationship, I developed an appreciation for the arts from an insider’s perspective. Peter would immerse him self in whatever play he was directing, then, unexpectedly, provide me with a glimpse into its behind-the-scenes intrica cies. Now, back to my solitary life, I have continued to hear his voice explaining how a certain technique created a visual effect. Peter possessed a magician’s touch when it came to any theat rical presentation. But my own voice is emerging too, louder and stronger, as I recall music festivals, family vacations and holidays. I am enjoying my reections, almost as if Peter were still physically here. He is not, of course. But I return to my initial contention. I never lost myself throughout my marriage. I stayed true to me which I believe now is why in many ways, despite my loss, I am ever so slowly, re-valuing myself and my own company. I have picked up the thread and am sewing a more expansive existence, enriched by my mar riage, and fertilized by my own unique life experiences. We all have these. We are alone, together. We share, but we are each individually experienc ing life. Despite how hard we try, we cannot imprint ourselves on one another. We can only empathize as our experiences allow. I can clearly recall one area where Peter and I could, never the twain, meet. I grew up with a love of sports, born of my own parents: baseball, golf, horse racing, always dominated our TV viewing. Peter did not have this same background and only golf ever really interested him. Despite my attempts to entice him with the Super Bowl and World Series, he simply lacked my passion. “Vive la difference,” I nally concluded, as I recog nized the futility of my efforts, while I remained true to myself by continuing to root for my teams. And, to this day, I am a diehard Buffalo Bills fan. Now my aloneness is nally settling in, absent the initial shock of being without Peter. Lynne FarrellAbramsLaflines Flush with advice ... Emily Post couldn’t have said it betterI read startling statistics the other day. Can you believe every 15 minutes someone turns 50? As of 2023, 1 in 6 Amer-icans are over 65? One might ask, what does this mean for me? Well, since you asked ... I’m think ing everywhere we go, the overcrowd-ed bathrooms are going to be even more crowded. What will that be like in the future what with our aging population and all? Since I’m in that way-over-65 crowd, I feel compelled to talk about a subject that I think needs to be addressed, but, heretofore, we have been hesitant to talk about. Maybe because we did not realize until recently we would be spending so much time in the bathroom! Let’s just face it, we do, and so we need to lay down some guidelines, (etiquette, if you will) for those frequent visits. Really, before I plan any activity, I ask myself or others, “So, how far away are the bath-rooms?” Likewise, as soon as I arrive at any building I scope out how close I will be to the nearest bathroom. Is it one stall or more? Nowadays, going to the bathroom is a little more compli-cated. Most places still have the usual “Men” and “Women” signs. That seems pretty clear cut. It shouldn’t be too hard to choose the one you need from those two choices. However, from here it can get a little more complicated. Along with these standard bathroom designations, now we have Men, Women, Companion, Family, Multi-Gender. Now, I would suggest that as you scope out the bathroom/s location, you also pay close atten-tion as to where your category of bathroom is located. Tip: Do this before you are, shall we say, in a hurry. When you are in a hurry, that would not be the time to venture into un-known territory. Then it would be any old port in the storm, if you know what I mean? I try to stay with the more clear-cut designa-tions. But that’s just me. OK, so that’s settled. We have clearly established that there are more of us frequenting public restrooms than ever before. Whether it be church, malls, movies, work, stores, restaurants, opera houses (not so much ... just threw than one in to see if your were paying attention), and other places. This means that at any given time and in any given restroom we may run into some-one we know. I think the time is right for us to address the social aspects associated with these occasions. Fortunately for you, I have some tips. Here goes.First of all, if you feel the need to speak to the person that you know, make sure the person to whom you are speaking is the person you think they are. Just know that, even though you think you recognize the shoes in the stall next to you, those shoes may mot belong to said individual. News ash: People buy shoes every day that are identical to your best friend/family member’s shoes. Mary Alice TillmanLet’s Talk See TRAILERING , page C8 W ell, hello again. My dear volunteer friend, Phyllis Smith, invited me to the FFRA Talent Show Contest at the Crystal River Moose Lodge with clients of the New Horizon and the Key Training Center, as well as the clients who attend daily while still residing at home. FFRA means Family and Friends Reaching for Abilities, and Phyllis has been with the orga nization since its inception and at 95 years of age, she recently retired as a volunteer coach for Special Olympics. There were 27 participants (contestants) in the Talent Show. They had practiced and attended months of rehearsals in prepara tion for the show. Reaching for their abilities, they performed with style and grace. Following the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mary Ellen Richmond, and the prayer, Linda was the rst contestant. She sang Karen Carpenter’s “On Top of the World” with enthusiasm to spare. Next, Kathryn sang “Let It Go,” from the hit movie, “Fro zen.” She was poised and, when she completed her solo alone (because Joey was unable to perform), she bravely gave it her best. Jerome was terric in body language after having perfected every one of the Michael Jackson moves to perfection. A crowd favorite – kudos to Jerome! Tim’s performance on his guitar was a quiet instrumental piece, all too short. Hopefully, he will participate again soon. Denise performed the song, “Highway to the Danger Zone,” Kenny Loggins’ hit single from the 1986 movie, “Top Gun.” Denise’s smile was contagious. Applause, applause! A talented trio of perform ers sang “Kokomo,” a Beach Boys hit. They were smiling at the audience throughout their performance. Dressed in color ful and bright Hawaiian-style shirts, Bruce, Jay and Mike were crowd-pleasers, for sure. Wild applause echoed through out the hall as Holly gave us an authentic version of one of Michael Jackson’s bestselling songs, “Billie Jean,” dressed in Jackson’s attire, including the white glove. Heather graced the stage area with “A Thousand Years,” a Christina Perri song from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” series. Bruce returned to the stage to amaze us with KC and the Sun shine Band’s, “Please Don’t Go,” sung soulfully, with sincerity of heart. Brian performed a drum solo from “American Girl,” one of Tom Petty’s most popular classic rock songs. A tall and lanky per former, Brian shyly bowed when we applauded his efforts. RuthLevinsAround the Community Photo by Ruth Levins / For the Chronicle Josh, Phyllis Smith, FFRA President Mary Ellen Richmond, Diane Phillips and Carla Stewart, emcee, at the FFRA Talent Show. See TALENT SHOW , page C8 See ALONE , page C8 See ADVICE , page C8
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C2 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle Dollar was previously adopted several years ago, but heÂ’s back with us after his owner passed away. HeÂ’s about 3-4 years old now and is a nice brown, black and white tabby boy who has a great personality. HeÂ’s very friendly, loving, gregarious, active and affectionate; heÂ’s ready for his new home, and heÂ’ll be a great addition to a family. He will be best as the only pet in his new home. To meet Dollar, call Hardin Haven at 352-422-5525. Several Hardin Haven cats may be in residence at Pet Supermarket in Inverness, and Hardin Haven also does an adoption event at Pet Supermarket in Inver ness from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.Shelter and rescue ADOPTABLES Lottie is about four months old – friendly and active and ready to be a part of a loving family. Come meet her! Precious Paws Rescue Adop tion Center is at 3768 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway in Lecanto, open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop in and you may find a new family mem ber. Call 352-726-4700 and leave a message a volunteer will return your call. Citrus County Animal Services, 4030 S. Airport Road, Inverness, behind the fairgrounds. View adopt able pets at citruscritters.com. Call 352-746-8400. Unless otherwise noted, all dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested and current on vaccinations. For information on Precious Paws Rescue pets, call 352-726-4700.For Adopt a Rescued Pet, cal 352-795-9550 and leave your name, number and petÂ’s name. For Hardin Haven pets, call Donna at 352-422-5525.Local musicians receive therapeutic music scholarships By ADELE JACOBSON Special to the Chronic Two local musicians have been awarded full schol arships to train to become certied therapeutic mu sicians. The scholarships were provided by Music in Medicine, a local non-prof it organization. Kellyann Binkowski of Homosassa has entered the program offered by Music for Healing and Transition Program. She will have her rst class in June and is scheduled to complete the coursework in eight months. At that point she will begin her practicum. Binkowski already has considerable training in therapeutic music. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Therapy. She also has trained as a facilitator in Mindfulness and Medi tation, which she currently incorporates into her mu sic. She is a Reike practitioner and says “I recognize the healing energy that sound and vocalization hold for us all. I look forward to sharing with you the gift of sound, used for healing and uplifting the vibration of us all.” Binkowski is an accom plished musician. She plays multiple instruments, in cluding the guitar, record er, Native American ute, clarinet, harmonium and piano. She also sings. She said that she also has a background in elec tronics. Although she has worked in electronics, she said “my heart and soul is in my music programs. I consider music therapy part of my lifeÂ’s purpose.” The second musician to receive a scholarship is Wesley Garrett from Cit rus Springs. Wesley also is an accomplished musician, playing the guitar, banjo, mandolin and drums. He also sings. He has been playing music for over 20 years and at one point was involved in a few indie folk bands. Garrett opted for a schol arship to the Harps for Healing program. This is a self-paced study program that allows students to work through the material as quickly as they like, and Garrett wants to complete the study as soon as possi ble. Garrett has a MasterÂ’s degree in Anthropology and works professionally as a medicolegal death in vestigator. He has worked for several coroner and medical examinerÂ’s ofces across the country. In his work as a death in vestigator, Garrett was able to assist families in the most dire and tragic of cir cumstances. He said being an advocate for patients and families ts well with playing therapeutic music. “I want to become a ther apeutic musician because I believe that the conuence of my skills as a musician and as an advocate for families will be of benet to my community overall,” Garrett said. Further, he said “I believe that music is a powerful language that has the ca pability to provide comfort and healing, and I want to be a member of the com munity that contributes to that process.” Music in Medicine Inc. was created with a mission of bringing therapeutic mu sic to Citrus and surround ing counties by providing scholarships to local musi cians. Currently, eight mu sicians are either certied or are in training for certi cation. Local musicians inter ested in playing or singing therapeutic are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. Music in MedicineÂ’s web site is MusicInMedicine Citrus.org. Kellyann Binkowski plays the harmonium. Binkowski already has considerable training in therapeutic music. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Therapy. She also has trained as a facilitator in Mindfulness and Meditation, which she currently incorporates into her music.Eyoalha Baker / Special to the Chronicle HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS Garden Club taking summer off The Homosassa Riv er Garden Club is taking the summer off from their monthly meetings, but will resume Oct. 16. In the meantime, plans for some fun time together at local restaurants are in the works. Watch their Facebook page “Homosassa River Garden Club” and their website at homosassariver gardenclub.wordpress.com for up-to-date information on whatÂ’s happening with the garden club. Remember, you can post garden pictures on their Facebook page, ask for ad vice on oral issues and join them at the next gettogether. For more information, contact Lorry at 630-269-1096.Bingo and Brunch Fundraiser coming up The Gulf to Lakes Pilot Club is proud to announce their Bingo and Brunch Fundraiser. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, located at the Moose Lodge, 221 S. Haid Terrace, Lecanto. Tickets are $20 each and include 12 games, brunch, rafe baskets, a 50/50 raf e and game prizes. All proceeds will benet or ganizations within Citrus County that align with the Pilot International mission of training youth for a life of service, educating the public about brain health and safety and helping those who care for others. What could be better than playing some Bingo and helping the community at the same time? So bring a friend and enjoy the food and fun. For tickets and information, call Gidget at 352-746-6337 or email ondago39@aol.com.Watercolor for beginners, intermediates Susan Strawbridge will be offering watercolor class es at the Cracker Canvas from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning June 6 running through June 27. The four classes will in clude the basics in watercol or including composition, color theory and values. The class is open to anyone from beginners to intermediate skill levels. If you have heard that watercolor is a difcult medium, you can learn how to plan ahead for more successful paintings. The class needs a mini mum of three students and has a maximum of ve stu dents. A supply list will be provided. Classes will be $140 for all four classes. Call to register at Cracker Canvas 352-212-4011 or call Susan at 352-212-4378. Supplies: If you have watercolor supplies, bring what you have (i.e. wa tercolor paper, watercolor paints, a palette, brushes, a sketchpad, pencil and eraser and a container for water). Crystal Adams at Crack er Canvas sells art supplies and will be able to supply or order items you may need. You can use white Styro foam plates for temporary palettes. Celebrate National Trails Day Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3, with a “Summer Stroll on the Eco-Walk Trail!” This 2.2-mile loop trail at the Crystal River Preserve State Park goes through several different habitats, giving hikers many opportunities to see a variety of animals and plants while getting exercise with friends and family. The gate to the trailhead opens at 8 a.m., and you can begin your self-guided walk any time you wish, at your own pace. This is the perfect hike for early birds as well as late risers, and for adults as well as families with young children. There are many benches along the way, built by Eagle Scout Kyle Frank in 2010. Knowledgeable State Park volunteers will be on the trail until noon to answer any questions you might have. After these volunteers leave, the trail will remain open until sunset, as it does 365 days a year. The Eco-Walk Trail is located at the intersection of North Tallahassee Road and Curtis Tool Road. From Crystal River, drive north on U.S. Highway 19 for about four miles. Turn left (west) on Curtis Tool Road, just before the light at the hos pital. The trailhead entrance will be visible from the stop sign at Tallahassee Road. This is a free event that will be held rain or shine. The trail is a dirt path; if it rains before June 3, there may be wet or muddy spots. Also remember that there are no restrooms at this loca tion. For more information, call the Crystal River State Parks at 352-228-6028.WomanÂ’s Club hosting tea party The Crystal River Wom anÂ’s Club cordially invites the public to their “Time for Tea Party” from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, held at First Baptist Church of Crystal River, 700 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River. It will feature a Japanese Tea Ceremony presentation, so join for an afternoon of a fun tea experience. There will be themed table décor, such as Downton Abbey, Peter Rabbit, Travelogue, Victorian and many more. Hats encouraged but not re quired. Ticket price is $25 per per son. Contact Lorry at 630-269-1096 for reservations by June 14. Checks made payable to CRWC. Mail to: 320 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428.Nature Coast Orchid Society to meet Nature Coast Orchid So ciety will host Ecuagenera at noon on June 24, locat ed in the Fellowship Hall behind the church at 10515 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill. Doors open 11 a.m. This grower is known for rare and unusual orchids from Ecuador. There will be an orchid sale, plant display and on-site rafe. For more information, call 352-895-4035. Take a trip to Museum of Natural History Join the Friends of the Na ture Coast Volunteer Center for a trip to the Florida Mu seum of Natural History on Saturday, June 3. The bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Citrus County Resource Center. Trip cost is $55 per per son and includes the motor coach to Gainesville, access to the museumÂ’s Always on Display exhibits, admission to the Buttery Rainforest, special “Spiders Alive!” ex hibit and boxed lunch. Tickets are available at the Citrus County Resource Center or by calling 352-527-5952. Seating is lim ited, so reserve your ticket by May 20. Payment is due within seven days of registration and tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds go to benet the Friends of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center.Concert Choir to begin summer rehearsals The Citrus Community Concert Choir will begin rehearsals for its summer series of concerts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, held at First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, 206 Washing ton Ave., Inverness. Concerts are set for Aug. 5 and 6 with more details to come. This summerÂ’s pro gram is titled “Songs That Make You Smile!” and sing ers are welcome through June 3. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. to sign up and receive and pay for your music. For any questions, call 352-634-3927.Entomologist to speak at Wildlife Club meeting Entomologist Tarolyn Frisbie, Public Education Specialist, will speak at the Wildlife Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists (NCUU) fel lowship hall, 7633 N. Flor ida Ave., Citrus Springs. Topics will include the mosquito life cycle, diseas es they carry, mosquito pre vention around your home and the role of the Citrus County mosquito control program. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for many free wildlife handouts and information and light re freshments. There will be a door prize and a 50/50 drawing held to benet the NCUU. Wildlife Club meetings are always free and all are welcome. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. This Wildlife Club meet ing will be the last for this season and will resume meetings in September 2023. Many thanks to all that have attended. 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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 C3CHALK TALKWANT YOUR NEWS IN CHALK TALK? Email community@chronicleonline.com and include the name of the event, the time, date and place, information such as ticket prices, a contact personÂ’s name, phone number and email address and any other pertinent information. In the subject line of the email, type “Attention Chalk Talk.” Photos need to be high resolution. Identify the people in the photo and the event. Include a contact name, phone number and email address. Deadlines for Chalk Talk submission are 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following WednesdayÂ’s edition. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit notices. For more information, call features editor Sarah Gatling at 352-564-2997. Special to the Chronicle At the recent Spring into History event and 14 Decades of History parade, visitors at the Historic Duval-Metz House in Floral City gathered on the porches for their photograph to be taken. The photo is reminiscent of early 1900s photographs taken of gatherings in front of buildings. Only a few of the group are identified, from left in front of the column are Cathi Ayers, Barry Pendry and Helen Ciampi, seated on the porch are students at Camp E-Nini-Hassee and their counselor Gale Wire, seated in white is the Chair of Floral City Heritage Council Terri Hartman and recording secretary Paulette Ritchie, and behind them are Tom Ritchie and Marcia Beasley. Many had selected a decade of history to participate in the parade and were decked out in appropriate attire for that decade. See a video of the parade on the website floralcityhc.org. SPRING INTO HISTORY IN FLORAL CITY Photos special to The Chronicle Pictured from left are Ginny Langill and Judy Stone and Carter Street Head Start School children being entertained with pup pets.Carter Street schoolchildren enjoy day with puppets By JUDY STONE Special to the Chronicle Carter Street Head Start School preschoolers were entertained with a puppet show by Citrus Hills Wom enÂ’s Club Inc. (CHWC) members Ginny Langill and Judy Stone. A bear, a hare and a dog helped students learn col ors and color words. The students also had an oppor tunity to try their hand at puppetry. They loved ma nipulating the hand puppets and getting a laugh from their classmates. Each child took home four handmade nger puppets. The children also enjoyed learning Spanish. Nini Bermudez-Webb and Judy Stone happily taught their attentive students colors in Spanish. Carter Street School has garnered longstanding sup port from CHWC. Students receive blankets for nap time, holiday gifts, sum mer enrichment bags along with music and reading pro grams. CHWC is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization which is devoted to making a difference in the commu nity. For more information, visit citrushillswomens club.org.Citrus Hills WomenÂ’s Club pays a visit Pictured from left are Nini Bermudez-Webb, Judy Stone and Carter Street Head Start School children learning colors in Spanish. Library hosts free technology classes The Homosassa Pub lic Library will feature a Saturday technology class each month through June. If you are unable to at tend during the week, be sure to sign-up for a spot in one of the technology classes. Upcoming topics are: Facebook: Getting Started at 10:30 a.m. on May 20; and Buying and Selling on eBay at 10:30 a.m. on June 17. These Saturday technol ogy classes are free and registration is required. To register for a class, use the online calendar, speak to a staff member at the branch or call the library at 352-628-5626. To stay up-to-date on all of the classes and programs being offered at the library, follow @CitrusLibraries on Facebook and Insta gram or view the online calendar at citruslibraries.org. Childhood Bliss to host talent show Childhood Bliss Inc., a nonprot organization ad vocating for childrenÂ’s physical and intellectual de mands, will be hosting a tal ent show Sunday, May 21, at A Step Ahead Perform ing Arts Academy Theater, 3451 E. Louise Lane, Her nando. Doors open at 3 p.m. The talent show is a super fun event designed to ac knowledge, inspire and en courage talented children in Citrus County and the sur rounding areas. This event will provide an opportuni ty for children between the ages of three and 17 years to perform in front of a live audience. All participants will re ceive a certicate of partici pation. Cash prizes and tro phy awards for top scores. There will also be vendors, rafes and so much more. For tickets, vendor, vol unteer and donation in formation, visit childhood blissinc.com. 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C4 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle Time to Read Mini Fact:Kids ages 6 to 8 read an average of 19 books over the summer break, experts say. Next Week: Ada Lovelace M any kids look forward to summer: time off from school, camp, sports, vacations — and time to read! This week, The Mini Page offers some ideas to keep your imagination active all summer long. • Younger readers can start the summer by celebrating the accomplishments of 12 Black women who were at the center of the civil rights movement. The short biographies in “Justice Rising” by Katheryn Russell-Brown go beyond the familiar names to include other trailblazers. • Author Diana López takes readers on a magical adventure in “Felice and the Wailing Woman,” the first book of a series. Felice has been living with her uncle in Corpus Christie, Texas, but when she finds out her mother is haunting the river near Tres Leches, she sets out to release her mom and other monstruos and free the people of the town. • I n “The Area 51 Files” by Julie Buxbaum, Sky Patel-Baum gets a crash course in what life is like inside the famous top-secret military base. When Sky goes there to live with her mysterious uncle, she also discovers a lot of aliens. But as they begin disappearing, the secrets and the fun pile up. • ItÂ’s summertime, and being outdoors means coming into contact with creatures! Leap into “Bite, Sting, Kill! The Incredible Science of Toxins, Venom, Fangs & Stingers” by Julie Beer to learn the mechanics of fangs and stingers, along with how to “milk” a snake and what antivenom does. • C.C. HarringtonÂ’s “Wildoak” is the winner of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Award. When Maggie Stephens is sent to stay with her grandfather, she never imagines crossing paths with a snow leopard cub in Wildoak Forest. Living with a stutter, Maggie is quiet and tries to avoid drawing attention to herself, but soon she finds she must speak up for those who canÂ’t. • WhatÂ’s it mean to be “The Greatest Kid in the World” ? In the new story by John David Anderson, thatÂ’s what Zeke Stahls would like to know. Somehow, heÂ’s been chosen to compete for a $10,000 prize, and he wants to win to help out his mom. But as he prepares for the contest, he gets more confused about what being “great” really is. • The animal kingdom is huge and varied, and so are its membersÂ’ life spans. In “How Old Is a Whale?” by Lily Murray, readers can discover fascinating facts, including life spans, of beings as different as a bat and a quahog. (Spoiler alert: The quahog (KO-hawg), a type of clam, lives about 400 years!) • Want to write a book of your own? Get a jump start with “The StorytellerÂ’s Handbook: 52 Illustrations To Inspire Your Own Tales and Adventures” by Elise Hurst. More than four dozen fantastic drawings will spark a young writerÂ’s imagination and open the door to a summer of creativity. • Everyone feels out of place now and then. So it was for author and illustrator Dan Santat, who shares his awkward middle-school experience with readers in the graphic memoir “A First Time for Everything.” Stepping out his comfort zone, Dan takes a class trip to Europe and nds a new version of himself. Words that remind us of summer reading are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters >Ài'Ãi`Ì܈Vi°-iiˆvޜ'V>˜w˜`\Teachers: Follow and interact with The Mini Page on Facebook!For later:Look in your newspaper for items about summer reading programs in your local libraries or community centers. Mini Jokes Billy: What does the librarian say when heÂ’s ready to leave? Bethany: “Time to book!” Try Â’nÂ’ Find YouÂ’ll need:• 1 cup enriched long-grain white rice,uncooked • 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, sliced• 1/2 cup vegetable oil• 2 cups water • 1 cup cheddar cheese,grated • 1/4 teaspoon salt• pinch of pepper CookÂ’s Corner Cheesy Rice and Olives Casserole Painting black and white stripes on wind turbines could help prevent the hundreds of thousands of bird deaths caused each year by impacts with their blades. Most turbines are painted white to make them blend in with the landscape. Butavian vision experts say that makes them nearly invisible to many bird species. Experts say alternating bands of black and white ܜ'Â`VÀi>ÃŒi>yˆVÂŽiÀˆ˜}«>ÌÌiÀ˜Ì…>ÃŒVÂœ'Â`make the turbines stand out to birds, even in low light levels. Eco Note The Mini Page® © 2023 Andrews McMeel Syndication The Mini Page® © 2023 Andrews McMeel Syndication Founded by Betty Debnam Issue 19, 2023ADVENTURE, ANIMALS, BOOKS, CELEBRATE, CONTEST, GRAPHIC, IDEAS, ILLUSTRATION, IMAGINATION, MEMOIR, MYSTERY, QUAHOG, READING, SUMMER, TIME, TRIP, VACATION, WRITE.adapted with permission from Earthweek.com* YouÂ’ll need an adultÂ’s help with this recipe. 7 Little Words for Kids 1. website with many videos (7)"°w}Â…ÃŒÂÈ®3. water channel (5)4. hits with a loud noise (7)5. your shirt may have them (7)ȰÓ>ÂÂyވ˜}“>V…ˆ˜iÂx®7. in the middle of (5) AL ONG ASH TU BAT TONS CAN NE DRO ES YOU TLE BE BUT CR AMUse the letters in the boxes to make a word with the same meaning as the clue. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in the solution. 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Serves 4 to 6.FNOILLUSTRATION CSDGOHAUQLCVIAT ESYRETSYMYXLLMZ LWGNOITANIGAMIE ERUTNEVDANIMALS BIECONTESTRIPSTROTCIHPARGMPLAM AMIRSKOOBSUMMER TERGNIDAERKNYDY EMWEVACATIONCIF photo by Lauren Finkelcourtesy Delacorte Press courtesy Scholastic Press courtesy Big Picture Press courtesy Compendium courtesy First Second courtesy National Georgraphic Kids courtesy Kokila courtesy Walden Pond Press courtesy Viking Books for Young Readers Make a list of books you hope to read this summer. Share it with a friend.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 C5A & P Sociable children tax mom’s hosting talentsDEAR AMY: I’m a mother of two children, ages 7 and 10. My kids enjoy playing with their friends outside of school, and I mostly don’t mind hosting playdates. We do way more than our share of hosting, however. One of my son’s best friends is frequently invited to our house, but rarely re-ciprocates. The mom even acknowledges that they “need to have him (my son) over,” but the invite never seems to arrive. This mom is busy (she has three kids) and rarely turns down our invitations, but rarely invites my son over. Short of inviting ourselves to their house, is there a way to politely ask them to play there more often? I get tired of having the same kids over and rarely getting invited back, but I don’t want my son to never get to play with his bestie, either. Should I just suck it up? – Tired of Hosting DEAR TIRED: Children, like adults, vary in terms of their friendship and companion-ship wants and needs. It sounds as if your son is a sociable child who enjoys having friends around, and he has a mom who is generous and accommo-dating. (I assume you also have one of those houses that kids enjoy spending time in, with an accommodating parent who has games, toys, and snacks at the ready.) Your son’s “bestie’s” mother has three children. You don’t note their ages, but raising three children is exponentially more challenging than raising two. According to a 2013 survey of “more than 7,000 mothers” by Today.com, the women reported that three children is the most stressful number of kids to have (those with more than three children re-ported that achieving a “critical mass” at home seems to make things easier). I’ll suggest three ways to achieve more balance: By “sucking it up” a little bit more – perhaps by taking more well-deserved pride in your parenting and your sociable house-hold. By asking this mom in a friendly and frank way, “Can you have my son over to your house one afternoon this week? He and I would really appreciate it.” And also by telling your own sociable children “no” more often than you do when they want playdates at your house. It is good for your children to experience occasional “boredom,” where they are not diverted and entertained by their friends or by you. DEAR AMY: I love and appreciate my mother-in-law, I really do. She and her husband live about 500 miles away from us, and ever since our two chil-dren were young, she has invited them to spend three weeks during the summer at their farm, which is located in a beautiful rural area. The kids love this time away, and my husband and I do, too. Last year when we went to pick up the kids (a girl and a boy, ages 6 and 9), we were quite shocked to see that their grand-mother had cut their hair. Both kids wear their hair fairly long and we have always let them decide how they want to have their hair. I didn’t mention their haircuts, but in the car on the way home they both expressed how upset they were. It might sound like a small thing, but the kids seem reluctant to share their summer with their grandparents this year. I’d like to address this with my motherin-law and pave the way for everyone to have a happy time this summer. Your suggestion? – Concerned MomDEAR CONCERNED: Hair is an extremely important identi er, even for young chil-dren. Some grandmothers seem unable to respect this. They can’t resist the call of the scissors or curb their desire to control how their grandchildren present to the world, and grandchildren are powerless to resist. The best time to raise this would have been last summer. You should de nitely do so, now. Tell your MIL that you value and respect her, but that she should never cut your chil-dren’s hair. Say, “I can imagine that their hair might drive you crazy, but can you agree to let this go? The kids would appre-ciate it, and we would, too.” DEAR AMY: I thought your advice to “Stressed Out Daughter” was disrespectful when you compared her mother’s behav-ior to a toddler’s. I hope she doesn’t adopt your attitude toward her parent. – Upset DEAR UPSET: “Stressed Out Daughter” was in the later stages of an at-risk preg-nancy, with a toddler at home. Her mother was being unsupportive and demanding. I suspected that she would relate to the tod-dler analogy. 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C6 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle FAMILY CIRCUS BEETLE BAILEY BC CURTIS GARFIELD BLONDIE WIZARD OF ID ZITS FORT KNOX HI & LOIS BABY BLUES CRABGRASS HAGAR THE HORRIBLE PICKLES SALLY FORTH DENNIS THE MENACE MUTTS MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM C DENNIS THE MENACE FAMILY CIRCUS
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 C7 Special to The Chronicle The Dunnellon Community Thrift Shop presented a $1,500 check to local Boy Scout Troop No. 574 and Girl Scout Troop No. 9574 to help offset summer camp expenses costing approximately $300 per camper. Eleven scouts and four adults anticipate attending a sev en-day stay at Camp LaNoChe located near Paisley. The Scouts have held various fundrais ers during the year including a recent car wash. On May 20, they will set up and manage the food/drink concessions at the American Legion Post 58 flea market on U.S. 41. Any youngster interested in joining the scouts can register online at scouting.org. Pictured from left are Nanette Mikes, Dunnellon Community Thrift Shop vo lunteer, Sam Rankin, Scout master, Ingrid Ellis, Scout unit commissioner, Kate Fountaine, Scout master, Jordy Fountaine, Girl Scout, and Kevin Ellis, troop committee chairman. DUNNELLON COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP DONATES TO LOCAL SCOUTS Citrus Newcomers Club enjoys successful season SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE T he Citrus Newcomers Club, with its current 383 members, is winding down its season with some great activities and adven-tures. The last meeting and luncheon will be on May 18 at Royal Oaks in Ocala and will feature local vendors who focus on womenÂ’s health and beauty services, teaching how to stay well and re-imagine aging. Now is a good time to visit citrusnewcomers.org to nd the application to join for the 2023-24 season which begins in September. Instructions are provided on the form and all women residents of Citrus County are invited to join. You do not need to be a newcomer to the area as some mem-bers have been involved for 20 years. The April meeting held at Citrus Hills Country Club was the fashion show and all members were asked to wear their favorite hat. The member models wore fabu-lous fashions from Wisteria Boutique in Hernando. Activities recently have included trips to the Sun-coast Broadway Theatre in Hudson to see Sister Act and Escape to Margarita-ville, both of which were excellent shows. Also on the schedule was a docent tour of the Dali Museum in St. Pete, the Cedar Key Art Festival, Publix Aprons Cooking School in Tampa and craft classes with card making and basket weaving. The last activities of the season will be a trip to Sangria University in Orlando to learn to concoct the beverage, a romantic dinner cruise in St. Pete on the Starlight Yacht, and for the adventurous hang gliding in Orlando. Last year some brave members went sky diving in Zephyrhills. With their 17 special interest groups, everyone can stay busy doing an activity they enjoy, includ-ing Dinner Club dinners and the Lunch Bunch who recently dined at The Cove in Inverness. The Bike It, Walk It group has participated in monthly trail experiences with Floral City to Crystal River coming up next and then tubing down Ichetuck-nee Springs in Fort White. Kayakers have also been enjoying the beauty of the Nature Coast in the Withla-coochee River, Yankeetown and Hog Island in Bushnell. The activities are so varied all of their members can nd activities and trips that interest them, wheth-er it is glass fusing and beading or book clubs and card games and/or bus trips to various festivals and venues. Now is the time to experience this all at the start of the 2023-24 season in Sep-tember. They look forward to meeting everyone and making even more good friends. Photos special to The Chronicle Pictured are Citrus Newcomers Club members having fun on the mall carousel after the Aprons Cooking School in Tampa.Come meet new friends in September ABOVE: Pictured are Ann Ser afin and Sue Buldiger, models for the Citrus Newcomers Club April fashion show. RIGHT: Pictured is Judy Han key in the Citrus Newcomers Club April fashion show. Scholarship from model railroaders A model railroad schol arship is available for high school graduates who want to continue in a STEAM program in a college, uni versity or accredited tech nical school. Visit the website at newtracksmodeling.com/scholarship for detailed information about the scholarship. The deadline for applications is July 1. Please help pass the word to possible applicants you may know. For any questions, email jimkellow@newtracks modeling.com. Heritage Hour at the FC Library The Floral City Library will continue their monthly partnership with the Flo ral City Heritage Council to provide Heritage Hour presentations. The focus of these programs will be on historic events, artifacts and information that helped build Floral City and Citrus County. Held the fourth Wednes day of every month, mark your calendars for “Semi nole Wars in Citrus Coun ty” on May 24. To keep up-to-date on these and all other pro grams, visit the website at citruslibraries.org, call your nearest branch or fol low @CitrusLibraries. Free sign language classes offered Want to learn sign lan guage? Free classes are of fered at North Oak Church in Citrus Springs. Both ELS and ALS are taught by a trained instructor on Mondays at 10 a.m. These classes are open to the pub lic. For more information contact the church ofce at 352-489-1688. North Oak is located at the intersec tion of North Elkcam and North Citrus Springs bou levards in Citrus Springs. CHALK TALKFrom page C3 Looking For “FIVESTAR” Installers $50OFF 8698W. DixielandSt. Homosassa US19 Acrossfrom FatDaddyÂ’s rnn ChrisClemens,President NEW LOCATION! ChrisClemens, JoeBell,and TinaShumway grewupin CitrusCounty. TheyÂ’reworking tobringtheBest Flooring Packages toyou! 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C8 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle The main reason of course is to ensure that the properly matched towing hitch remains secure. There is of course an other reason that has little to do with safety. Perhaps because of the current state of the economy or whatev er the cause, I believe that the theft of aluminum boat trailers may be on the rise throughout our country. Boaters returning to the launch area after a day of boating are shocked to nd their boat trailer is miss ing. Locks are not expen sive and may just save you a lot of grief. I am told that many of these stolen trailers are being sold for aluminum. Whether your trailer is at home or at a launch area, the bottom line is, lock that trailer hitch! Many boaters, especially shermen, begin their trip to the launch area well be fore sunrise. I count myself as one of those who enjoy observing the sun rise over the horizon while traveling to the shing grounds. It is indeed a beautiful sight from the water to watch a new day dawning! Unfortunately, there is hardly a morning that I do not observe trailers being towed without lights or even in some cases, with out reectors or reector type material on the rear of their trailers. Please be sure to check your lights prior to leaving home. It could prevent a collision and save you a hefty ne. If you are going to trailer your boat for a long distance, be sure all lines and tie-downs have been inspected. The winch line should be checked for tightness and the lock pos itively engaged with safety chains attached. Crossing the safety chains is also recommend ed. The boat should be properly balanced on the trailer, with most of the weight over the wheels, and a slight balance to wards the towing vehicle with ten percent of the total weight on the trailer hitch. A weaving trailer is very dangerous and usually indicates the boat is not properly balanced on the trailer. The wise skipper lubricates all moving parts on the trailer before a lengthy trip. Wheel bearings can be a serious problem. They should be re-packed with grease any time they are submerged in water. When launching, it is not always possible to keep the wheel bearings out of the water. Their life span can be extended however by not submerging them, especially in salt water. Make certain fuel tanks are tightly closed and se cured. On long trips trans port the tanks empty and ll them upon arrival at your destination. Outboard motors should be raised and locked in a tilt position and when possible, with a support brace installed. Bumps and chuckholes can cause real damage and possibly even dislodge the engine from the transom. Proper tire ination may save a blow-out or exces sive tire wear. Be sure your spare tire is properly inated. Trailer tires are almost impossible to nd in a small town and cer tainly more so during the middle of the night. Canvas tops are less like ly to be torn or damaged if lowered and secured. Towing covers are avail able that are designed for specic styles of boats and t snugly over the boat pro tecting the inside from the elements as well as keeping items from being blown out of the boat as you drive down the highway. If you do not have a boat cover, please be sure that all of your equipment in the boat is properly secured. Antennas on the boat should be in the down position while towing. Another precaution is to periodically pull off the road in a safe location when towing a trailer and inspect the trailer. Check to see that everything is riding correctly, inspect the wheel hubs for signs of overheating. Make sure once again that all trailer lights are still operating correctly, including direc tional signals, brake lights and emergency ashers signals. Making allowances for the extra space that is required when passing, stopping and turning are among the other things you need to keep in mind while towing. OK, now that you have arrived safely at the launch ramp I want to remind you that before you actual ly launch your boat be sure the drain plugs are securely in place. This is a common mistake made by not only novices but experienced boaters alike (including yours truly). A costly mistake is to back the trailer and vehicle down the launch ramp too far and beyond the end of the concrete ramp, often requiring a costly rescue tow from a local towing company. Once you have backed your boat into the water and feel that you must exit your vehicle to secure your boat to the dock or some other reason, please be sure to put the vehicle in park and set the parking brake! More than once I have watched a tow vehicle sink below the surface of the water! By the way, let us not forget to always practice launch ramp etiquette. I will offer one more piece of advice if I may and that is, when transferring your shing equipment and other boating gear from the tow vehicle to the boat, please do not do this on the launch ramp. In doing so you will quickly become aware that this is not the way to make new friends! Please, transfer your gear while still in the parking area, not at the launch ramp. If you are interested in becoming a part the USCG Auxiliary and particularly Homosassa Flotilla 15-4, you need only to email George Dooris at george.dooris@saintleo.edu. George will be more than happy to provide you with membership information and answer any questions that you may have about the USCG Auxiliary. Homosassa Flotilla 15-4 wish all boaters a safe and enjoyable time on our beautiful Citrus County waters! TRAILERINGFrom page C1 Cassidy brought down the house with the beautiful Louis Arm-strongÂ’s Grammy Hall of Fame-winning song, “What a Wonderful World.” Colin playfully thrilled us with his uncanny version of Pink FloydÂ’s Grammy Award-nominat-ed song, “Another Brick in the Wall.” JoAnn brought the sincere belief of all of us in these troubling times with the Journey song, “DonÂ’t Stop Believin,’” a top-10 worldwide hit in 1981. Dean gave us yet another version of Michael Jackson with “Beat It,” dressed in JacksonÂ’s style with per-fected Jackson moves. A group selection by the entire cast was a Chordettes selection of “Lollipop,” with partic-ipants leading a group effort, holding aloft huge lollipops and energeti cally dancing. Applause, applause! Mike chose Marty RobbinsÂ’ “White Sport Coat and a Pink Carna-tion,” dressed accordingly, which brought me mem-ories of my Â’50s college years dancing to it with the jukebox in the Student Union. Mike t the role of country-western Robbins to a “T.” Tim wowed us with Paul AnkaÂ’s heartthrob song, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder.” Applause, applause! Memories of these Â’50s days owed. Bruce returned with a Chris LeDoux hit, “Colo-rado.” His version gar-nered extended applause. Kim brought us hope with the enduring lines from the movie and stage hit, “Annie”: “Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow. I love you, tomorrow. ItÂ’s only a day away.” Paul was a hit when he ro bustly performed the theme song from the beloved TV series “Happy Days.” Tom completed the Talent Show with Jason AldeanÂ’s country rap song, “Dirt Road Anthem,” which was nominated at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Country Solo Performance. The nale was Lee GreenwoodÂ’s “God Bless the USA,” with all of us standing and singing along. Wow, what a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with Family and Friends Reaching For Abilities. Yes, yes! They reached for the abilities and lov-ingly shared them with us, and all of the contestants received a winnerÂ’s trophy. All of the clients are win-ners. They are reaching for their abilities. Ruth Levins participates in a variety of projects around the community. Let her know about your groupÂ’s upcoming activities by writing to P.O. Box 803, Crystal River, FL 34423. TALENT SHOWFrom page C1 But I can summon his voice, even as I hear my own, whenever I please. And I would like to believe that our compatibil-ity, through the gift of my memories, is destined to continue. Lynne Farrell Abrams has a bachelorÂ’s degree in communication. She has worked as a writer and editor, an adult education writing instructor, and a substance abuse counselor. Now retired, Lynne has been a resident of Citrus County for 12 years. She recently lost her husband to Lewy Body Dementia. Lynne invites your comments at: freelancejade@yahoo.com. ALONEFrom page C1 Once I talked to the shoes in the stall next to me for 15 minutes. I felt then was the time to give my best friend some advice. As it turned out, I recognized the shoes, but my friend was not in them. The lady, whom I did not know, commented, as she left the stall, “Lady, I donÂ’t know who the hyou are, but that was really good advice!” I hid in the stall for a good 30 minutes hoping that lady had left the store before I returned to shop-ping. Rule No. 1: No talking stall to stall unless you are spoken to rst. If you are spoken to rst, it is perfect-ly OK to ask the person to identify themselves. “Hey, Clara, is that you?” Once you have identied the talker, , then you must give full disclosure as to who you are, before going any further into the conversa-tion. After all, they may be talking to shoes that look like their best friendÂ’s. IÂ’m just sayinÂ’ ... perhaps many broken friendships, jobs saved, embarrassment avoided, if only we would just follow this simple rule. Rule No. 2: It is perfectly OK to speak to people in the “washing/drying” hand area. But, there it is advis-able to stare into the mirror as you speak, rather than turn to face the person. Somehow, this seems to be more civilized. Of course, if you have to hear the roar of that darn hand dryer, the part about looking in the mirror has to change to look at the person to whom you are addressing. Side note: IÂ’ve never completely dried my hands on one of those contrap-tions, have you? Rule No. 3: There shall be no talking to a stall person while washing your hands. If you must speak to a stall person while wash-ing your hands, it is better to wait until said person arrives at the “washing hands” are of the room. Likewise, the stall person should not address the “washing hands” person. Then proceed as in Rule 2. After all, do you really know who might be in the other stalls? Hmm. Maybe the FBI should consider inltrating bathrooms? Wait, I think they already have. Rule No. 4: It is perfectly OK to inform any person if they have a wardrobe malfunction. You know, like their entire skirt in the back tucked in their under-wear. It is horrible to walk around an entire mall like that. ItÂ’s so embarrassing! Uh, I mean, it would be embarrassing if it happened to me. OK, so I stayed out of a BelkÂ’s store for an entire year for fear that I would be recognized as “that person.” It was indeed, a traumatic expe-rience! Rule No. 5: If you need toilet paper, forget about the other rules. It is OK to talk to anyone who will listen. It is advisable to for get about the “identifying yourself” part in this case. Hope these simple rules will help you as you go through the restrooms of life! Most of all, keep laughing because we all know that “laughter is the best medicine!” Mary Alice Tillman is a Hernando County native. She and her husband, Billy, now live in Dunnellon. She is semi-retired from some 25 years as an assisted living administrator and now works three days a week as an assistant administrator in an assisted living facility. She can be reached at mtillman1947@gmail.com. ADVICEFrom page C1 Photo by Ruth Levins / For the Chronicle Phyllis Smith and her daughter Diane Phillips. rnrrnÂÂÂÂr Proudlyserving CitrusCounty over45years. MOSTvehicles:Oil&FilterDisposalFeeextra. 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G2 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature Coast Trina Murphy Publisher Trista Stokes Advertising Director Cindy Connolly Special Section Editor Athena Redmond Editorial DesignC ITRUS P UBLISHING1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34429 352-563-6363 ChronicleOnline.com This publication is an advertising supplement for the Citrus County Chronicle. Stainless steel pools and hot tubs: a luxurious trend ....................................... 4 Turn a backyard into your own relaxing respite ................................................... 6 W Important role played by bees in lawns and gardens ... 8 Must-have items for summer entertaining in the backyard ...... 10 How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable ......................................... 12 Renos: 3 elements to consider when choosing a contractor ........................... 13 WhatÂ’s a pre-purchase inspection? ....... 14 Different types of mortgage lenders ...... 14 What material should you choose for your deck? .................................................. 15 Patio furniture: 5 criteria to make the right choice .................................................. 16 A short guide to detached, terraced and semi-detached houses .......................... 17 W Selfsufficient homes: an accessible dream? .. 18 Why fence off your land? .... 19 Inside Athena Redmond Distinctive Homes of the Nature Coast LARGESUPPLYOFIN-STOCKFURNITURE!! OCALAwww.leisurelivingcasualfurniture.comFRUITLANDPARK 352-315-8700352-629-09842002SW17thStreet 34471 2900EaglesNestRoad 34731LOWPRICE GUARANTEE LOCAL OWNER/ OPERATOR SINCE1974! rr rr
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G4 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature CoastStainless steel pools and hot tubs: a luxurious trendA re you thinking about adding a pool or hot tub to your backyard? Do you want a stylish and modern solution? HereÂ’s what you need to know about stainless steel pools and hot tubs.Numerous advantagesAlthough stainless steel residential pools and hot tubs are relatively new in North America, theyÂ’re com monplace in Europe. For example, theyÂ’re popular in municipal and public set tings for hygienic reasons. Bacteria and other germs canÂ’t penetrate the surface of stainless steel, which en sures better water quality and simplied maintenance. Moreover, all the pool and hot tub accessories are made of the same material, so they donÂ’t discolor, making them look new for a long time. Unlike most pools and hot tubs, stainless steel ones are environmentally friendly be cause theyÂ’re entirely recy clable. TheyÂ’re also ideal for cold climates as theyÂ’re frost resistant. Lightweight and free-standing, theyÂ’re quick to install and can be custom ized to suit your needs. Stainless steel pools and hot tubs are more expensive than their concrete, plastic or vinyl counterparts. How ever, you donÂ’t have to pay as much for upkeep, main tenance and repairs. For ex ample, youÂ’ll spend far less on water treatment products, cover replacements, paint and more. Stainless steel pools and hot tubs are top-of-the-line, long-term investments. Con tact a specialist in your area to make your project a real ity. diamondspas.com ItÂ’stimetogetyour PaintingProjectGoing! ServingAllOfCitrus&MarionCounties~FAMILYOWNED~www.shieldspainting .com SHIELDS PAINTINGContactustoday fora freeestimate.(352)212-1533Residential&CommercialPainting CabinetRe nishingServices 10%OFFPainting (ifbookedby07/15/2023) PAINTCONTRACTOR
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G6 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature Coast Turn a backyard into your own relaxing respiteB ackyards have long been places to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet surround-ed by nature. Thanks in part to nancial instability brought on by rising in ation and measures to tame it, homeowners may decide to forgo traditional vacations in fa-vor of staying home this season. ThereÂ’s no better time to invest in a home, particularly outdoor spaces, to make them welcoming respites. The following are some ways to accomplish that goal.Incorporate a water featureThe sound of trickling or bubbling water can make surroundings more serene. A low-main-tenance water feature can help to create a calming ambiance. A fountain that does not require a collection pond will reduce the chance it becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Locating the fountain out of the sun can keep algae growth at a minimum.Add lights for ambianceOutdoor lighting options include professionally installed, hardwired lights on the home it-self or accent lighting that draws attention to trees or architec-tural structures on the property. It also may include twinkling lights, which some consider a must-have for any outdoor re-treat. Lights come in all types and price points. Hang them on porches, pergolas or cement posts inside decorative planters and then string lights between the posts. This way the lighting can be moved around as desired.Lounging spotsA comfortable outdoor loveseat or chairs may be a focal point of the yard, but build in some ad-ditional cozy spots speci cally for lounging around. Nestle a hammock in a quiet corner of the yard, or enhance a chaise lounge with throw pillows and a large umbrella for napping poolside.Add lushness with plantsPlants can transform any space. Use a combination of planted varieties around the yard, then enhance certain areas with pot-ted plants as needed. Plants can make an area more warm and in-viting, plus they give butter ies, bees and hummingbirds places to stop by and visit. Consider the help of a professional landscaper to bring a vision of a lush, plantlled retreat to life.Blend in the pool or spaWith some unique landscape architecture, the pool or hot tub can be built right into the landscape, making it a cohesive part of the design. This can make the yard seem even more like an oa-sis, especially when the pool is anked by a waterfall or bub-bling fountain.Add some musicThanks to wireless speakers that rely on Bluetooth technolo-gy, itÂ’s easy to have music piped right into the backyard. Set up a wireless speaker in an inconspic-uous spot, such as inside a plant-er or in the rafters of a gazebo. Turning a backyard into an oasis can provide the respite many people look for on their proper-ties.
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G8 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature Coast Important role played by bees in lawns and gardensA colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to their appeal. Many variables contribute to a thriving garden, and perhaps none is more important than bees. North America is home to thousands of species of beers, but many of those species are experiencing dwindling populations. Accord-ing to Scott McArt, an assistant professor of pollinator health in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, 53 bee species have experienced population de-clines or range contractions over the last several decades. Individu-als accustomed to seeing bees as unwanted guests may wonder why thatÂ’s a problem. Though declin-ing bee populations pose a number of problems, perhaps none is more relatable than the link between bees and food production. A re-cent study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences noted that declines in both managed and wild bee populations raise signif-icant concerns about long-term food security. Authors of the study noted that crop production would be higher if crop owers received more pollination. ThatÂ’s a signif-icant bene t as the global popu-lation continues to increase, but itÂ’s also a notable bene t in the See BEES , page G9
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G9Distinctive Homes of the Nature Coast present-day from both a food se curity and economic perspective. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that com mercial production of more than 90 crops relies on roughly 3,600 bee species. Declining bee popu lations could put that production in serious jeopardy and create a domino effect that impacts food security and individualsÂ’ liveli hoods. But all is not lost in the ght to restore bee populations. In fact, McArt indicated in a 2019 report that bee populations are thriving in agricultural and natural areas. But bee populations also must thrive in suburban and urban ar eas. Planting a pollinator-friendly garden is one step McArt suggest ed gardening hobbyists can take to help restore bee populations. When planting to combat declin ing bee populations, homeowners should always look for native plants, as they are well-adapted to local climates and unlikely to up set local ecosystems. Local gar den centers can be great resources for anyone looking to plant native species. According to HGTV, the following are just a handful of the many bee-friendly garden owers and plants homeowners can con sider for their gardens: QBee balm QHoneysuckle QSunower QCosmos QStrawberries QDahlia QButtery bush QCrocus QPot marigold QGeraniums Bee populations are in decline. If efforts to restore those pop ulations are not embraced, the consequences for future gener ations could be dire. Homeown ers can do their part by planting bee-friendly owers and plants on their properties. BEESFrom page G8 r rn nnn  € ‚€ƒÂ Mustpresentadattimeofsigningofcontract.Notvalidwithinsuranceclaims. „n…† ‡ˆn n nn ‰nŠ r EXTRA$500OFF ANYROOFOVER$10,000
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G10 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature CoastMust-have itementertaining inS ummer entertaining season provides ample opportunities to soak up some sun and have some fun with family and friends. Backyard barbecues and other get-togethers at home are even more fun when hosts en-sure they have certain must-have items for summer soirees. FIRE FEATURES: The days when summer hosts only needed a few extra lawn chairs and some burgers and hot dogs on the grill for a backyard barbecue are long gone. Though those items still have a place at backyard barbe-cues, summer parties have taken a step up. Fire features, wheth-er itÂ’s a standalone re pit, one built into a patio or a gas-pow-ered re table, are now wildly popular. Fire features provide a welcome place to relax and con-verse with guests after the sun goes down. And much to kidsÂ’ delight, a re feature also paves the way for some post-meal sÂ’mores. INSULATED WINE COOLER: Coolers are great places to store water, soda, beer, seltzers, and other popular beverages. But what about wine? An insulated wine cooler ensures wine stays properly cooled but doesnÂ’t get too cold, which can happen when wine is stored in a more traditional cooler lled with ice. Bottles are simply placed in the insulated cooler (much like canned beverages slide easily into can koozies), and the bottle can be kept on the table much like you would for formal din-ners indoors. Hosts can go the extra mile by pairing insulated wine tumblers with their wine cooler. GAMES: Summer entertaining season might be all about relax-ation, but games can up the fun factor at backyard gatherings. Fire features Insulated wine cooler Outdoor storage cabinet
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G11Distinctive Homes of the Nature Coastems for summer in the backyardCornhole is a wildly popular game, and customized cornhole boards can help hosts come across as party professionals. Ladder toss, bocce and wif e ball are some additional games that can make the festivities more fun. Hosts who donÂ’t have a pool also can invest in an inatable pool big enough to t all the kids who will be coming to the party. OUTDOOR STORAGE CABINET: Hosts can save themselves the stress and effort of walking in and out for dinnerware and other table accessories by investing in a sturdy outdoor storage cabinet. As meal time draws near, hosts will appreciate that all the plates, napkins, utensils, and placemats are already outside. The top of the storage cabinet can double as a small but convenient buffet station for sides that arenÂ’t being cooked over an open ame. PROJECTOR AND SCREEN: A projector and screen can real-ly up the ante on summer en-tertaining, turning a backyard barbecue into a great place to watch a game or cuddle up after dinner for a movie night under the stars. Projectors and screens wonÂ’t bust the budget, but those who have more to spend may want to consider an outdoor tele-vision. Outdoor televisions are built to handle the glare of the summer sun, but a retractable awning may be a good safety net for hosts who plan to spend many a weekend afternoon out-side watching games or movies with family and friends. These are just a handful of items that can up the ante on traditional backyard barbecues. Homeowners should know that thereÂ’s no limit to the number of items that can make summer en-tertaining season more special. Photos provided Games Projector and screen
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G12 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature CoastHow to make outdoor living spaces more comfortableP rivate backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on oneÂ’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company Tr uGreen, surveyed 2,000 Ameri can homeowners and found par ticipants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respon dents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic. A separate survey conducted for the International Casual Fur nishings Association found that people now spend more time relaxing, gardening, exercising, dining, and entertaining out side than in years past. Though COVID-19 may no longer domi nate headlines, the desire to enjoy outdoor spaces has not waned. While enjoying outdoor living areas, homeowners can do all they can to make these spaces comfortable and welcoming. The following are some good starting points.Get all lit upOutdoor spaces can be enjoyed no matter the hour when there is ample lighting. That could be why the International Casual Furnishings Association reports those who plan to renovate their outdoor spaces list outdoor light ing as a priority. Outdoor lighting not only sheds light on entertain ing spaces, but also makes spaces safer and more secure.Increase privacyNo matter how friendly home owners are with their neighbors, there comes a time when privacy is paramount. Fencing, wheth er it is wood or vinyl, or even a natural fence made from closely planted hedges, can ensure resi dents feel comfortable venturing outdoors to swim, take a cat nap or even star gaze in private.Address the elementsHomeowners should note the direction their backyard faces and the typical daily conditions of the space. For example, a yard that faces southwest may get plenty of strong sun during the day, requiring the addition of shade trees, covered patios or arbors to cut down on the glare and heat. If the yard is often hit by winds, trees or bushes planted strategically as windbreaks can help.Sit comfortablyHigh-quality comfortable seat ing increases the liklihood that homeowners will want to stay awhile in their outdoor spaces. A deep seating set complete with plush chairs, outdoor sofa or love seat and chaise lounge chairs gives people more opportunity to sit and stay awhile.Take a dipA pool can be the perfect gath ering spot on a warm day, while a spa/hot tub can bridge the gap to cooler weather. According to the Family Handyman, soaking in hot tubs can relax tired muscles after a long day, loosen up stiff joints, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.Bite back at bugsHomeowners may want to consider using a professional exterminator to get rid of ticks, mosquitoes and other nuisance insects from outdoor spaces. As people spend more time en joying their properties, they can consider the many ways to make outdoor living spaces more com fortable.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G13Distinctive Homes of the Nature CoastRenos: 3 elements to consider when choosing a contractorW hether you want to in-stall new ooring, knock down a wall or nish your basement, choosing a compe-tent and trustworthy contrac-tor is essential to get the job done right. Here are three cru-cial elements to look for when choosing a contractor. 1. LICENSE: The contractor you choose should be licensed, bonded and insured, ensuring they’ve met critical training and skill-testing prerequisites. These credentials can give you con dence that they’ll provide high-quality work that meets all current building codes and standards. Failing to take this precaution can be a safety risk. 2. CONTRACT: It’s essential to sign a contract that includes details like applicable stan-dards, insurance and warran-ties. If a contractor refuses to sign an agreement or doesn’t take the job seriously, you can legitimately doubt their pro-fessionalism. 3. INVOICE: A detailed invoice will be essential should you le a complaint or take legal action. If you don’t have one, it won’t be easy to prove the work was completed and, therefore, to receive compen-sation. These three elements will help protect you if there’s a problem like an accident or faulty installation – research several contractors before en-trusting one with your renova-tion project. francescoridolfi.com Did you know? A recent survey of home renovation industry professionals conducted by Fixr.com found that creating indoor spaces outdoors was homeowners’ biggest priority regarding reno-vations in 2022. Sixty-two percent of renovation-minded homeowners surveyed indicated outdoor dining areas are their most sought-after living space. In addition, 41 percent of respondents felt outdoor kitchens were their biggest pri-ority. The survey found that certain outdoor living space fea-tures were especially popular, none more so than comfort-able outdoor furniture. Firepits, outdoor fireplaces, swimming pools, hot tubs, and outdoor connectivity were some additional popular features among homeowners focused on their outdoor living spaces. MeeksWaterTreatmentSpecializinginallyourso enerand lterneeds•SALTDELIVERY•SERVICE•NEWINSTALLS•MAINTENANCE THANKYOU CITRUSCOUNTY! Callustoday (352)257-2597 www.meekswatertreatment.com LOCATEDINCRYSTALRIVER• CITRUS,MARION,LEVY• LICENSEDANDINSURED
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G14 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature Coast Different types of mortgage lendersU nless youÂ’re paying cash, getting a mortgage is essential for buying a property. Depending on your situation, you can choose between different types of lenders. Here are some of them.QBanks. Large and small banks offer mortgage services. The larger ones may have strict quali cation requirements for obtaining a loan.QPrivate lenders. These are individuals or companies who set their own terms and rates. TheyÂ’re not subject to regulation. Private lenders are more exible and are a good option if you have poor credit.QMonoline lenders. These lenders offer only lending services, hence their name. They may be publicly traded or unlisted mortgage investment companies. Their criteria are similar to those of banks.QCredit unions. These non-pro t organizations are subject to various rules. Credit unions put people before pro ts and always give back to their members or reinvest in local communities. Whichever type of lender you choose, make sure you select the one that of-fers the best rate and most advantageous terms. Need help finding a lender? Mortgage brokers are certified specialists who will shop around and help you get a loan that best suits your situation. Ask about their services. WhatÂ’s a pre-purchase inspection? I nvesting in a pre-purchase inspection is an essential step when buying a property. HereÂ’s what it involves.Why you should invest in an inspectionA pre-purchase inspection aims to identify any problems with the property youÂ’re looking to buy. This information can help you negotiate a better sale price or even consider withdraw-ing your offer to purchase. In short, it tells you the exact condition and value of the home youÂ’re bidding on.What does an inspector do?The inspector will examine the homeÂ’s condition, both inside and out. This includes the electricity, plumbing, foundation, heating system, siding, roo ng and ventila-tion. ItÂ’s important to note that a pre-purchase inspec-tion cannot detect hidden de-fects but may point to signs of them. Once complete, the inspector will send you a written report with their observa-tions. The report will detail the condition of the inspect-ed areas and indicate those that werenÂ’t checked and why. The report may also recommend work, like re-placing the homeÂ’s windows or roof. To ensure youÂ’re getting the facts and making the best decision, hire an experi-enced, trustworthy inspector. Andrey Popov
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G15Distinctive Homes of the Nature CoastWhat material should you choose for your deck?D o you want a backyard deck where you can enjoy the warm, sunny days of summer? Before you can kick back and relax, you must choose the right building material.Plenty of choicesThereÂ’s no shortage of deck materials for you to choose from. Here are a few exam ples: QNatural wood is rustic, customizable and affordable. However, it requires regu lar maintenance, which can add to the cost. QTreated wood is a popular and afford able material. Keep in mind that it must be pressure washed and re-stained annually. QComposite is made from recycled wood and plastic. ItÂ’s easy to maintain, safe and durable. However, it can be tricky to install. QPVC is less common than other mate rials. Nevertheless, itÂ’s durable, easy to in stall and requires virtually no maintenance. It can also be made from recycled materials.How to make the right choiceTo make an informed decision, consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material. Consider your budget, the re quired maintenance and your esthetic pref erences. You must also assess your long-term needs. For professional results, entrust your deck installation to an expert. Kati Molin LOCALLYOWNEDINCITRUSCOUNTYSINCE1986 rn n  Â  Â €‚ƒ‚€‚„ ƒ…ƒ€ƒ† BRINGLIFE OUTDOORSWITHBERLINGARDENS ‡Ân
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G16 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature CoastPatio furniture: 5 criteria to make the right choiceA re you looking for the per fect patio set? To make the best choice for your needs, consider the following criteria when purchasing your furniture and accessories. USE. Determine how you’ll use your patio set. For exam ple, a comfortable armchair is a must if you want a spot to read and sunbathe, but you probably don’t need a large table. Ensure your setup has some side tables, chests or ottomans where you can put down a book or glass. COMFORT. Don’t hesitate to try out the chairs in the store. The presence or absence of armrests, the height of the chairs relative to the table, the number of possible adjustments and the depth of the seat are all characteristics that’ll inuence your comfort level. AVAILABLE SPACE. If your pa tio is small, choose chairs that can slide under the table or be folded or stacked. Multi-func tional furniture, such as a storage bench or table with an extension leaf, is also a good choice. QUALITY. Choose high-qual ity pieces that can withstand the whims of Mother Nature. For instance, ensure the cush ions are UV and mold resis tant. Looking for a set with an umbrella? Make sure the base won’t get carried away by the wind. MATERIALS. Wrought iron, aluminum, steel, wood, com posite, synthetic rattan – the list goes on. Find out the advantag es and disadvantages of each to make an informed decision. Weight, durability, style, main tenance, cost and weather resis tance are some of the factors to consider. Happy shopping!
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G17Distinctive Homes of the Nature CoastA short guide to detached, terraced and semi-detached housesA re you shopping for a property? Whether youÂ’re doing the research yourself or with the help of a real es tate professional, itÂ’s helpful to know the vocabulary asso ciated with different types of homes. HereÂ’s a clear and concise guide to three of the most pop ular home categories.Detached single familyAs the name suggests, a de tached single-family home is a dwelling thatÂ’s not attached to any other residential build ing. It can be a single-story, multi-story or split-level home. It usually has a large lot and an attractive resale value.TerracedTerraced homes are adja cent to one or more residential buildings. They often have mul tiple shared walls but remain single-family properties. Units connected in this way typical ly have the same architectur al style. If several houses are joined together, theyÂ’re called townhouses or row houses. De pending on the type of shared wall, you could save money on your heating and cooling bills.Semi-detachedSemi-detached homes, also called duplexes, are like ter raced homes but only share one common wall with one other home. A wall, garage, covered walkway or another architec tural feature can connect the two homes. Semi-detached houses are economical and have all the advantages of ter raced homes. However, since you only have one neighbor, theyÂ’re often quieter. Which type of home is right for you? Contact a real estate professional in your area. ChrisClemens, JoeBell,and TinaShumway grewupin CitrusCounty. TheyÂ’reworking tobringtheBest FlooringPackages toyou! ChrisClemens,President rn I E E R FNH -E M OES E T A M I T S .W8968 .tSdnaleixiD assasomoHUS19 Acrossfrom FatDaddyÂ’s TE HRIGHTFR O O LD ...E N ORIGHT!3 6 6 9 8 2 6W W WG N I R O O L F S E C A F R U SM O C. .WEN !NOITACOL LookingFor"FIVESTAR"Installers rnnnn € ‚‚ rnrrn MOLESYARD? IN YOURr ASKMEHOW!CALLTODAY nrnr nÂÂ
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G18 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Citrus County ChronicleDistinctive Homes of the Nature Coast Self-sufficient homes: an accessible dream? Eco-responsible housing solutions are becoming increasingly popular. Self-suf cient homes are no exception. Operating off-grid, these homes generate their own electricity, arenÂ’t connected to the water supply and have an independent heating and ventilation sys-tem. HereÂ’s some information about self-sufcient homes to see if oneÂ’s right for you.AdvantagesLiving in an off-grid home can signi cantly reduce your environmental footprint and lower your monthly bills. Since the house isnÂ’t connected to municipal services, youÂ’re not affected by power outages or boil water advisories. Finally, since the home is made of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, itÂ’s designed to ensure superior insulation.DisadvantagesSelf-suf cient homes have a higher upfront cost than traditional houses. They also require a solid understanding of water and electricity systems. There are often constraints to build-ing self-suf cient homes to maximize ef -ciency, which can limit where youÂ’re allowed to build your dream home. With very few self-suf cient homes on the resale market, nding an existing home may not be easy. Are you interested in buying or building a stand-alone eco-friendly home? Consult a real estate expert or contractor specializing in ecological homes to evaluate your needs and determine if this living space suits you. These houses from the grass have solar panels on the roof.
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Citrus County Chronicle Wednesday, May 17, 2023 G19Distinctive Homes of the Nature CoastWhy fence off your land?W hether you live in the suburbs, city or country, you have several reasons to consider putting a fence around your prop erty. Here are a few. To create privacy. If you live near a busy street or want to block your neigh bor’s view of your back yard, a fence with solid panels will help keep pry ing eyes at bay. QTo enhance safety. A suitable fence that’s im possible to climb limits ac cess to your pool, keeping adventurous neighborhood children out of harm’s way. QTo enclose an animal play area. A fence built high enough to match your pets’ jumping ability will give your little critters space to stretch their legs, without the risk of escap ing. QTo provide a wind break. Minimize the im pacts of heavy winds by building a well-anchored fence with closely spaced posts and sufcient gaps to allow some air movement. QTo minimize nuisanc es. A high, thick fence can reduce noise pollution, making your outdoor space more peaceful. Do you want to install a fence on your property? Be sure to research local reg ulations, get the necessary permits and inform your neighbors of your plans. POLYASPARTIC FLOORCOATINGS GARAGES•PATIOS•DRIVEWAYS FinancingAvailable 352-400-6256safeguardsoftwash.com AlsoOfferingBrickPaverSealing ROOFAND EXTERIOR SOFTWASHING ROOFS•HOUSES•POOLCAGES•DRIVEWAYS WELOOKFOWARDTOEXCEEDING YOUREXPECTATIONS! SAFEGUARD SoftWASH SAFEGUARD COATINGS
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