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ATHLETES HONORED HOMEFRONT SEE THE 2023 STARS HONORS IN THIS SPECIAL SECTION LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE ALL AROUND – AND CAN CATCH FIRE INSIDE PAGE E3 90 67 MAY 21, 2023 VOLUME 129 · ISSUE 141 · $2 chronicleonline.com INDEX Ask Amy ................... A4 Businesss ................. D1 Classi eds ................ D4 Crossword .............. A14 Food Programs ....... A10 Horoscope ................ A4 Obituaries ................. A6 Opinion ..................... C2 Today in History ...... A14 TV Listings .............. A14 Veterans Notes ....... A13 Weather .................... A4 Week in Review ........ A2 CORRECTION No comics yesterday; reprinted today The daily comics did not run in Sat-urday’s paper. We are publishing them today on Page A12 . We apologize for the error. Low-income tenants lack options as old mobile home parks are razed By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX — Alondra Ruiz Vazquez and her hus-band were comfortable in Periwinkle Mobile Home Park for a decade, feeling lucky to own their mobile home and pay about $450 a month for their lot in a city with spiraling rents. But now they and dozens of other families have until May 28 to leave the Phoenix park, which nearby Grand Canyon University purchased sev-en years ago to build student housing. Two other mobile home communities are also being cleared this spring for new developments in a city where no new parks have been built in more than 30 years. “I’m here, well, because I have nowhere to go,” said Isabel Ramos, who lives at Periwinkle with her 11-year-old daughter. “I don’t know what’s going to happen.” The razing of older mobile home parks across the United States worries advocates who say bulldozing them perma-nently eliminates some of the already limited housing for the poorest of the poor. Residents may have to dou-ble up with relatives or live in their cars amid spiking evictions and homelessness, they warn. “Mobile homes are a much bigger part of our affordable housing stock than people know,” said Mark Stapp, who directs Arizona State University’s master’s degree ATHLETES HONORED SEE THE 2023 STARS HONORS IN THIS SPECIAL SECTION INSIDE 44% of county roads are in poor condition By MICHAEL D. BATES Chronicle Reporter Of the 1,844 miles of county-maintained asphalt roads, 811 miles (44 percent) are ranked in poor condition. Those roads have a rating of 7-10 on the county’s ranking scale. Thirty-seven percent, or 682 miles of roads, are ranked in fair condition and as-signed a 4-6 rating while 19 percent (350 miles) are ranked good (1-3 ranking). What to do about it?County commissioners have debated the problem for years and they will do so again Tuesday morning when they hold a resi-dential road resurfacing workshop at 9 a.m. at the Citrus County Courthouse, 110 Commissioners to discuss cost of fixing them at Tuesday workshop DAVIS KINNARD SCHLABACH Local businessman to be part of Netflix documentary series By FRED HIERS Chronicle Reporter There are points in time for new businesses that their entrepreneurial owners rec-ognize as milestones. For some it’s making payroll without the owner having to forfeit their own salaries. For others, it’s the business outgrowing its ini-tial building site and need-ing more space and people to meet growing orders and customers. And then there’s being showcased on Net ix. For Eric Ducharme, 33, that’s a milestone. It’s also a career culmination of hard work and ful lling a childhood dream of making mermaid tails and making a living doing it. As an 8-year-old, Ducharme remembers watching the mermaids perform at Weeki Wachee Springs and making a commitment then that he would make it his life’s work to make the cos-tumes for those performers. Ducharme is one of the people who will be the fo-cus of a four-part Net ix documentary series, “Mer-people,” about the mermaid industry, pageantry, its char-acters, and businesses that were built as an offshoot of the lifestyle. Ducharme lives and grew up in Citrus County. Net ix has more than 230 million paid subscrib-ers worldwide and in 2022 created nearly 900 original productions. The documentary series will air May 23. Ducharme said he’s not seen the nal production, but only the trailer that Net ix has made available to the public. Ducharme is contractually obligated to be mum about most of the lming at Mer-tailor and Mertailor’s Mer-maid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto. “I am honored. I am overjoyed to have been included in a project that’s premier-ing on Net ix,” he told the Chronicle. Ducharme said the documentary series allows him to “share my story with mil-lions of people” and bring more exposure to his com-pany and employees that make mermaid tails and now includes live mermaid shows and saltwater aquariums. The Net ix documentary series will “celebrate the mermaid community” and it will also allow him to con-tinue in his efforts to set an example of having a dream and creating a plan to make it a reality. “A lot of people just fall into their careers,” he said. But Ducharme said he planned his out and method-ically worked at it. He said he is con dent Net ix will offer its sub-scribers a well-crafted doc-umentary series about mer-people. Photos by Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor Crystal River Primary School fifth-graders Avery Sims, 11, and Sophie Dumelle, 11, plant Rock Star eelgrass in this 2022 file photo at Hunter Springs Park. Tara Spaid, a performing mermaid at the Mertailor Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto assists the girls. Mertailor owner Eric Ducharme said they partnered with Sea & Shoreline project and Crystal River Primary School, “to assist and educate the kids on the importance of eelgrass.” he said. “We’re taking a bit of a mythological spin on creating a better environment.” RIGHT: Following a rehearsal Eric Ducharme shows Brittany Ellis, center, and Marissa Whittaker video of their underwater routine. Ducharme has opened a aquarium that features a 9-by-8-by-30-foot tank where mermaids perform. See ROADS , page A7 See DOCUMENTARY , page A8 See RAZED , page A9 

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A2 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle Week in Review Ben Crofchick, who calls himself “just a small town guy from Inverness,” is now a Los Angeles-based model who travels all over the world, modeling in fashion shows and posing for ads for websites, maga zines and billboards. SUCCESS STORIESPHOTO OF THE WEEKGOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK THE MOST POPULAR STORIES FROM THE WEEK Crystal River native and former Rock Crusher Elementary School teacher Car oline Dixon won the title of Miss Florida USA on Mother’s Day – with her mom in the audience. Dixon, 25, representing Palm Harbor, goes on to the Miss USA pageant in Reno, Nevada in September. A developer wanting to build a community of 250 rental units in Sugarmill Woods was a scorching hot topic this week, as was growth in general. Here’s what some said on the Chronicle Facebook page: QGary Mock: “Sweetwater proba-bly needs to sell the property to a developer like KB Homes, which builds mainly starter homes. Keep the cur-rent zoning and pack in 90 homes with 90 driveways.” QAndy Murcah: “The development in general needs to be slowed. We DO NOT have the infrastruc-ture to handle it. This includes roads, power, schools, hospitals, rst responders. Then think, if we add 5, 10 or 15k residents what will our waterways and forests look like? Keep Citrus County as the Nature Coast … We need to leave some areas of the state unpaved; you can’t keep on pouring concrete and not expect serious environmental repercussions. We have tons of wildlife here, where will they go?” QBonnie Lefebvre: “They need to stop tearing out every tree and grass and realize we don’t want to be a concrete jungle!” QAnthony Lanzilotta: “Unfortunately, this is an overall population problem not just a Citrus population problem. Until you limit the number of kids people can have you won’t ever be able to stop what’s happen-ing. Also the longer people live is another issue. People always complain about popu-lation but never want to have real discussions about slowing it down.” HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK Local Citrus County man hits therunways as a model As a boy growing up in Inverness, Ben Crof chick was mostly interested in playing base ball. But as he got older, he’d be out at the mall or a restaurant and people would ask, “Are you a model?” Today at 24, Crofchick’s answer is yes.In 2019, with $500 in his bank account, he signed with a modeling agency and got on a plane to Los Angeles. Four years later, he’s walked the runway, traveled all over the world having his photo taken, been on billboards for fashion brands like True Religion and he has even had his photo taken while being fed spaghetti by superstar Christina Aguilera for a magazine. But he’s still “just Ben from Inverness.”“It’s pretty crazy,” he said. “But I’m just me. And I know this could all go away – I was in London when COVID shut everything down and spent the next year back at my mom’s. I had money saved and did a lot of social me dia stuff and did some workout videos, so you never know what could happen. “That’s why I have other things in the works,” he said.Sugarmill Woods project axed; Residents blast developer duringraucous meeting The owners of Sweetwater Homes of Citrus are back to square one in hopes of the county rezoning nearly 50 acres in Sugarmill Woods’ Oak Village. More than 100 Sugarmill Woods residents came out to hear the County Commission’s unanimous decision to deny the developer’s request to allow as many as 250 rental units in the area. The developers, during the 3 1/2 hour meet ing, were almost friendless in the stand ing-room only chambers as about 40 people voiced opposition to the rezoning change, and many peppered the developer and his few sup porters, with shouted insults, personal attacks, and accusations of greed and a willingness to ruin their community with rental units. Some in the audience during public input time warned commissioners that Sugarmill Woods typically had a high voter turnout and the county’s ve elected ofcials on the dais would do well to remember it. Ron Rewald, a former real estate developer, said that while much of the proposed devel opment was also meant for young working people, in addition to seniors, the younger lifestyle brought with it a louder lifestyle, and music, and motorcycles. “That’s what’s going to happen here,” he told commissioners. “That’s what’s going to rest on your shoulders.” Inverness Grill House closes doors Sadly, it wasn’t a surprise when the Inverness Grill House, formerly Golden Corral, in Inver ness closed its doors after barely six months. David and April Jedziniak, the fa ther-and-daughter duo who opened the re imagined restaurant last fall, had been so ex cited about their new enterprise. However, it didn’t work out. The concept just didn’t catch on. They left this message on Facebook: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce our per manent closing. Thank you to our wonderful employees and customers who supported us trying to live our dream.” In the end, it came down to consumer pref erence. “I think people had hoped the old buffet for mat would return,” Citrus County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Josh Wooten said. “They did a nice job with the interior re model but at the end of the day they weren’t offering a product that the consumers wanted. Hopefully they will reevaluate and go back to the Golden Corral model.” “Should have reopened as a renovated Gold en Corral,” commented Robert Lackner on Facebook. “When you open a business you have to know your audience and this county is an all-you-can-eat type of place.”Resident: Bring us nice things Sharon Hill, who lives in Sugarmill Woods, asked a question of county commissioners that has been asked numerous times. Why can’t the board attract better restaurants and stores than the plethora of car washes, gas stations and fast-food joints? “Has the board ever considered bringing in any restaurants – not fast food (but) restau rants, you know, like breakfast, lunch and dinner?” she asked, suggesting Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans and IHOP – but no bars or high-priced eateries, Hill added. The answer is always the same: “That is not our job as a board,” said Commission Chairwoman Ruthie Schla bach. “That is the private sector. We’re here to do the budget and policy.” Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2 extension groundbreaking Like it or not, construction on the Suncoast Parkway 2, Phase 2, project has begun. A ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday, May 16, launched the work on the three-mile, four-lane roadway that will connect State Road 44 and County Road 486 at a cost of $103 mil lion. According to the Florida Department of Transportation the project will “improve mo bility, providing a direct route from Citrus County to the Tampa Bay Metro Area by con necting Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Hillsbor ough counties.” The road project will also include an exten sion of the Suncoast Trail. “I will always engage in political free speech. Lies and false statements are not political free speech.” – COUNTY COMMISSIONER DIANA FINEGAN, EXPLAINING THE CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTERS SENT TO ABOUT A DOZEN PEOPLE FROMFINEGAN’S LAWYER, BILL GRANT, FOR “FALSE AND DEFAMATORY” STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT HER – compiled by Nancy Kennedy Caroline Dixon, a Citrus County native, Crystal River High School 2016 graduate and former Miss Homosassa, was crowned Miss Florida USA 2023 Sunday, May 14. She’ll go on to compete in the Miss USA pageant in Reno, Nevada, in September. Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor Oak Village resident Thomas Sholar plugs his ears and watches a monitor as Sweetwater Homes of Citrus CEO addresses the Citrus County Commis sion Thursday evening, May 11, during a hearing to discuss a new community within Oak Village. Sholar also addressed the commissioners express ing his displeasure with the plans to build a large, multi-family village within his community. 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 Park way 2, Phase 2, construction site in Crystal River. The project will connect State Road 44 and Coun ty 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. 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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A3L CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLECelebrate 40 years with Friends The community is invited to attend the 40-year anniversary celebration of Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Wings Center, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homo-sassa. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 352-249-1470, vis-it friendsofcitrus.org or “Friends of Citrus” on Facebook and YouTube.TOO FAR to meet in Inverness Aquatic plants of the Nature Coast and what makes wetlands important to our everyday lives will be among the topics that Capt. Jodi Spaulding, a Florida Master Naturalist and member of the Flor-ida Native Plant Society since 2012, will explore at the meeting of TOO FAR beginning at 6:30 p.m. May 25, located at 9338 E. Gospel Island Road, Inverness. Spaulding is a certied U.S. Coast Guard captain who enjoys ex-ploring Florida’s water-ways and hidden gems, which led her to become a guide and the owner of Nature Coast Eco Tours. Nature interpretation is her niche, and she loves sharing her knowledge of Florida’s diverse ecosystems, plants and wildlife. The public is always invited to attend the meet-ings. There will be no dinner prior to this meeting, but refreshments will be available. For more information, call 352-332-7576.Legion Riders tohave celebration The American Legion Rider Chapter 237 Bev-erly Hills will have a Me-morial Day Weekend Cel-ebration on Saturday, May 27, from noon to 5 p.m. at Crystal Harley-Davidson, 1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The band Hat Trick will be playing and Big Mike’s slow-cooked pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, sweet corn and dessert will be offered for $15 a plate. The event is sponsored by Crystal Harley-David-son, Lowman Law Firm, S&S Electric Co. and the Citrus County Chronicle. A full cash liquor bar will be available for drinks purchase. Proceeds from this event will bene t Wreaths for Our Fallen Heroes. For more information, call John Roby 352-536-7480 or Amy Moodie 352-563-9900. IN BRIEF ‘Game changer’ in fight to combat opioid addiction By NANCY KENNEDY Chronicle Reporter Those who have tried to quit an opioid addiction know it’s not easy. Even for those who want to stop using, the pain and misery from withdrawal of-ten keeps people from put-ting down the needle or the pills. Other deterrents in the past have been a lack of local re-covery programs, including Medication Assisted Treat-ment (MAT). Things are changing in Citrus County for those who want help. In August 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis launched CORE, Coordinated Opioid Recov-ery network of addiction care. In October 2022, Citrus County was named one of 12 Florida counties to be included in this rst-of-its-kind model of care. On May 1, CORE nally began in Citrus County, with Citrus County Fire Rescue as the lead agency. As of Thursday, May 18, three Citrus County residents have found help through the CORE pro-gram, said Citrus County Fire Rescue Division Chief Jason Morgan. As Morgan explained, when EMS goes out on an overdose call, now the per-son is met by one of two community paramedics. These paramedics have the sole job of navigating people who want help from addiction into recovery, be-ginning with administering MAT (buprenorphine and naloxone/Suboxone) and then assisting them into treatment. “Our goal is to get someone into a treatment pro-gram within seven days,” Morgan said. “During that ‘gap’ time, we will continue with the buprenorphine.” The CORE program is not just for people who have overdosed. “We want CORE program in county began May 1 MORGAN See CORE , page A4 Medicare 101 offered June 12 at Homosassa Public Library By NANCY KENNEDY Chronicle Reporter Part A, Part B, Part C? And there’s a Part D? Medigap insurance? Medicare Advantage? Do I have to sign up for Medicare? When do I sign up? Raise your hand if you have questions about Medicare coverage for se-niors. The second Tuesday of every month at varying locations, a representa-tive from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) presents a free Medicare 101 program offered by the Florida De-partment of Elder Affairs. At 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Homosassa Public Library, Victoria Conklin will give a basic overview on Medicare and all its parts. Plus, she will stay after the presentation to answer questions. “This is ideal for those who will be turning 65 soon and are starting to think about Medicare, and many show up who are on Medicare but have ques-tions and want to understand it better,” Conklin said. She emphasized that the SHINE services are always free, unbiased and con den-tial. “We have no products to sell; all we want to do is educate people so they can make informed choices,” she said. SHINE also offers oneon-one free private con-sultations about a variety of health insurance-related topics. Appointments can be over the phone, in-person or vir-tual. To request an appointment, call 352-527-5956 and leave a message. To register for the June 12 Medicare 101 program, go online at https://attend.citruslibraries.org/events. The Homosassa Public Library is at 4100 S. Grand-march Ave., Homosassa, FL 34446 (off Grover Cleve-land Boulevard). Call the library at 352-628-5626. Conklin said SHINE volunteers are needed and pro-fessional training from the Department of Elder Affairs is provided. To volunteer:QContact SHINE to complete a volunteer application at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)QComplete an online volunteer application at www. oridashine.org.QComplete our comprehensive Online Orientation at http://training. oridashine.org/STL_Modules/Orientation/story.html Nancy Kennedy can be reached at 352-564-2927 or by email at nkennedy@chronicleonline.com.SHINE program has free, unbiased education Moonshine in Citrus County was big business It’s 1953 and Citrus County Sheriff B.R. Quinn pulls up to the gate of a chicken farm near Lecanto, along with a number of federal and state revenuers. A man by the name of Horace McKenzie comes down quickly to open the gate, believing the men he works for are returning, but balks when he sees the badges. One of the agents hears McKenzie saying some-thing along the lines of “Ain’t nobody here but us chickens,” after a brief but nervous greeting to the of cers. But they know that isn’t true – surely somewhere on the property is a moonshine still and the agents are determined to put it out of commission. Bootleggers, moonshiners, and rum runners in the state of Florida were thrilled when Prohibition banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. They knew if Prohibition was in place, they would be able to take advantage of the miles of unpatrolled shoreline to move illegal booze from the Caribbean through Florida’s isolated, undevel-oped palm scrub. People could also make their own illegal moonshine with only some barrels, dried corn or whole-grain rye, water, and lots of sugar. During the 1930s, “good shine” might sell for $50 to $60 for a ve-gallon jug. Many people regarded making moonshine as a way to supplement one’s income. Even after Prohi-bition and into the 1950s, people continued to make moonshine for a pro t. Although moonshine was not much cheaper than legal whiskey, it remained popular after Prohibition because it could be pur-chased at all hours and even on Sundays. It was one of the biggest illegal rackets in the state by the 1950s, and the revenuers, federal and state agents tasked with enforcing the prohibition of illegally distilled alco-hol were constantly busy tracking down moonshin-ers and stills, part of new crackdown effort aimed at reducing lost state tax dollars. In a June 1953 newspaper article from the Tampa Tribune, it was estimated that the state would lose $14 million in tax dollars (adjusted to today’s dollars that would be more than Photo provided During the 1930s, “good shine” might sell for $50 to $60 for a five-gallon jug. 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Palm Bch.8379pc Chassahowitzka* 8:06 a.m.0.2 ft7:58 p.m.0.7 ft3:35 a.m.0.0 ft11:59 a.m.0.1 ft Crystal River** 6:33 a.m.1.6 ft5:58 p.m.2.5 ft12:46 a.m.-0.2 ft12:16 p.m.0.8 ft Withlacoochee* 4:24 a.m.2.9 ft3:02 p.m.3.7 ft10:17 a.m.1.7 ft11:15 p.m.-0.3 ft Homosassa*** 7:53 a.m.0.5 ft6:17 p.m.1.6 ft3:16 a.m.-0.1 ft11:51 a.m.0.3 ft 8:17 pm6:34 am7:52 am 10:36 pm 05/21SUNDAY6:352:468:173:1305/22MONDAY6:343:408:174:07 Predominant: TreesSun lowmedhigh Yesterday at 3 p.m.70° 11 Yesterday93/70 96/4790/63 77 5 MONDAY & TUESDAY MORNINGHigh: 88° Low: 65° Scattered afternoon thunderstorms. TODAY & TOMORROW MORNINGHigh: 90° Low: 67° Mostly sunny in the morning with a few hit or miss pop-up thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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.phpSUNDAY 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 104, Furnace Creek, Calif.27, Cooke City, Mont. Today: East winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. Bay and inland waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in WKHbDIWHUQRRQ 85° FORECAST FOR 3:00 P.M. Sunday ALERT CITRUS SIGNUP Q To register for the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office’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. SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 ARIES (March 21-April 19) An enthusiastic new friend might encourage you to overspend or take unnecessary risks. You could be at odds with someone who may want to take advantage of your honesty or sincerity. Putting on airs can lead to misunderstandings, so remain true to yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Try to keep your attentions focused on purposeful plans. It can be important to surround yourself with positive, encouraging people. Keep an eye on your financ-es and avoid making major purchases for now. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You may feel overly sensitive to criticism and could be easily upset by instability. This is not a suitable time to take on new ventures or projects. Focus on your mental health and find ways to relieve some pressures. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Take your time regarding your finances. If you are in too much of a hurry to make a purchase, you could have regrets later. Be skeptical about possibly risky investments and to skate past thin fiscal ice. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Boundaries could be put into place and should be respected. Someone may poke holes in possible plans or red tape could prevent you from achieving your objectives. You may find that getting your way might not always lead to contentment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Let facts be your friend. Obtaining a straight answer from compan-ions may be as difficult as herding cats. You may need to practice more patience and understand-ing when interacting with ill-tempered people. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Impulsive people may pressure you into making changes to your career, finances or personal life. Remember that impulse decisions could lead to issues later on. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Try to find a place to burrow away far from possible noise and dis-tractions. You may need a quiet space to fix prob-lems or address deficiencies. Someone might agree with you on the surface, but could be fixat-ed on their own agenda. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) During an internal game of tug of war, either side could end up falling into the mud. You might wrestle with your conscience about trying something new and stimulating when it could be wiser to stick to what is tried and true. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pump up your persistence and you can prevent getting detoured by possible controversies. This may not be a good time to question the rules or to ignore your responsibilities. Stick to what you know. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You may be willing to focus on all work and no play. Your ambi-tions may be at a high point, perhaps because of having more expenses than income. Follow any rules to avoid possible disapproval. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Having a good relationship with the people you meet could be like petting porcupines. You may need leather gauntlets rather than kid gloves to manage some relationship issues. Maintain a low profile and avoid arguments for now. HOROSCOPES Cohabiting couple struggles to unpack their ‘stuff’DEAR AMY: I’m a middle-aged man. My ancée recently moved in with me. My family had hoarding issues for generations. Long before Marie Kondo and hoarding intervention TV came along, I was in therapy and success-fully dealing with this. I’ve disposed of multiple dumpster loads of my ances-tors’ stuff, in order to have room to live in my inherited home. My possessions bring me joy. I’m a design professional with a lot of experience working with clients in their homes. I understand that hoarding is an obsessive compulsive disorder, but I also see compulsive decluttering as a big problem. I’ve been inside homes that were virtually empty due to this. While visiting a friend who was downsizing I realized how anxious stuff, boxes and clutter made my ancée. We had to end the visit early because she was so anxious! When she is stressed, she “purges” objects and sometimes buys others, only to return or donate them. Some things I trea-sure have “disappeared.” I make space for her in our home (by removing my stuff) and she leaves the space empty, but then complains there is no room for her things. We have no photos or artwork on our bedroom walls because the visual incompati-bility makes her anxious and upset. If something is not being used NOW (even if needed or useful later), out it goes. She donated an occasionally used, older kitchen appliance and later the same day purchased another. I’m not sure how to help her (or keep my stuff), as she says I need help with “hoard-ing.” Please raise awareness of compulsive decluttering. How do I defend decisions when being branded a “hoarder” for useful/needed/cherished objects? – R DEAR R: Several years ago, I sardonically suggested that decluttering expert Ma-rie Kondo had a compulsive disorder (she sends so much to the land ll!). And then earlier this year, Ms. Kondo announced that the quest for tidy perfection had taken up too much space in her own life, and that she was now rearranging her priorities in a quest for more balance. Compulsive decluttering does resemble hoarding, in that extreme anxiety and com-pulsions drive the desire to obsessively re-move “stuff.” People who suffer with this will get rid of things they will need later, then replace the item, and then remove that, too. So yes, according to your description, your ancée may suffer from a version of this. But she has moved into “your” house. Like every cohabiting couple, you will have to negotiate the issue of combining your possessions and arriving at a lifestyle that you both can manage. It is vital that she feels comfortable and at peace in her home. Because you two have such opposing styles – and are quick to label each other as having a serious disorder – it would be im-portant to sit down with a couples therapist who could help you to sort out, rearrange, and unpack the considerable baggage you each bring into this relationship. DEAR AMY: You and I are about the same age, and I’m wondering if some of our peers did something wrong raising their kids? When I walk in my suburban neighborhood (I’ve done this every day for years), I say hello to everyone, whether they are sit-ting on their porch, or out walking the same or opposite way as me. Most everyone the same age as me (or older) returns the greeting. Everyone from approximately age 50 and below will either glare at me or act like I’m not there. Amy, what is up with that? Why is it acceptable to be so rude? These are not children, so “not talking to strangers” is not the problem! What is your take on this? – Perplexed in Suburbia DEAR PERPLEXED: During my travels, I’ve noted general regional differences regard-ing how outwardly “friendly” strangers are to one another. I was raised in an area that is overall on the far less-friendly side of the spectrum (whereas I tend to be more outgoing). It has never occurred to me that this behavior might be generational, however. I’d be interested to hear from readers: Has my generation raised a passel of rude-niks? DEAR AMY: I must admit that I am often impressed by how you handle questions re-lated to addiction, and I wonder how you gained this insight. I hope it’s not too personal, but I’m curious. – Curious DEAR CURIOUS: Addiction is an issue I’ve studied extensively. Fortunately, I don’t have personal experience with addiction, but the relationship problems triggered by addiction are devastating, and important to understand. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. AmyDickinsonAsk Amy people to use the service before they overdose,” Morgan said. A 24/7 phone number (352860-6876) that goes directly to the community paramedic/ re department has been set up so anyone who wants help can call. Also, parents, relatives or friends who are concerned about someone’s opioid use can call and a community paramed-ic will follow up on it to inquire if the person is ready for a treat-ment program. Funding for the CORE program is from the $22.7 billion January 2022 opioid settlement for states to “remediate and abate” the im-pacts of the opioid crisis. “It’s all state-funded,” Morgan said. “No money is passed onto the taxpayers.” “It’s a good program, and we need to get the word out,” said Todd Hockert, Human Services Program Specialist for the Flor-ida Department of Health in Citrus and Marion counties and Opioid Task Force facilitator. “The beauty of the program, you don’t have to wait until you’re in the ER, and they’re able to get you on MAT and stabilized so you’re not going through withdrawal, which is always the big fear. “And you don’t have to go through the phone book and In-ternet trying to nd a treatment provider who will take you. It’s a game changer. I think people are going to be surprised at how many people who are out there that they (community paramed-ics) end up talking to.” Nancy Kennedy can be reached at 352-564-2927 or by email at nkennedy@chronicleonline.com. COREFrom page A3 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A5Awards given to Scouts and Soaring EaglesThe Withlacoochee Dis trict of the Boy Scouts of America recently organized a dinner to honor the ex ceptional achievements of two outstanding Scouts. The event also served as a plat form to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of Honorable Mark J. Yer man, a retired Citrus County judge, and Wilton Simpson, Florida State Commission er of Agriculture, who were both bestowed with the pres tigious Soaring Eagle Award for their unwavering support to our community and youth. Florida State Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson was honored with the prestigious Soaring Eagle award in recogni tion of his unwavering dedication to both the community and the state. Withlacoochee District Chair Steven Toner presenting recipient Honorable Mark J. Yerman with the Soaring Eagle award. Photos by Amanda Crawford / Special to the Chronicle Honorable Mark J. Yerman was bestowed with the distinguished Soaring Eagle award, acknowledging his remarkable commit ment to the youth of our community. Throughout his illustrious career and personal life, Judge Yerman has consistently demon strated his unwavering dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless young indi viduals. Hannah Bryant, an accom plished Eagle Scout from Troop 8681, received welldeserved recognition for her exceptional Eagle Scout project. Her remarkable undertaking involved creating and delivering vital packages to a birth center in Haiti, a region where the healthcare system is underdeveloped and resources are scarce. Hannah’s dedication and com mitment to making a positive impact on the community were exemplified through this outstanding project. Jacob Johnson from Scouts BSA Troop 452 was honored at the Soaring Eagle dinner for his extraordinary heroism in saving a man’s life during Labor Day weekend on Her nando Lake. Jacob’s selfless act of bravery led to the pre sentation of the Life Saving Scout Award, recognizing his exceptional actions in pre serving a life.The Withlacoochee District of the Boy Scouts of America serves the youth of Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties rnr    ­r rn rr ­€ ‚ ­ƒ„ƒ …r††­ r€‡­ rˆ­­rr ­€r­ ­­rrrr r€ ­r ‡r­ r n n  ­€ ‚ƒ„……‚†„……‚„……  ‡ˆ‰ˆ†Š ­€ ‚„……‚„……‚„…… ƒ‹Œ  ­€ ‚…„……‚…„……‚„…… ‰ŽŠŽƒ…ƒ† ‘ ‰†…‹’€’€“Š†…‰Š† ­€”•–—„‘• “  “ …˜   †™ˆ”‹ šŠŒŽ”›Ž…ƒŽ† ––‰†ƒ†ŠƒŠ œ„ •••„€„ •••„€„ žn’€ƒ”š€Žž„†…‰ OF-33795410 OF-33795410 rnr   ­ € n‚€ n € SpringHill4075MarinerBlvd. SpringHill,FL34609NewPortRickey11325LittleRd. NewPortRichey,FL34654LadyLake/TheVillages®Community809CR466, LadyLake,FL32159 FourLocationsForYourConvenience! CrystalRiver 11515W.EmeraldOaksDrive,CrystalRiver,FL34428 CallNowtoScheduleYourAppointment (352)666-8910 www.davisfamilyhearing.com r n r rrr  rrr  ­rr rrrrr€r €rr‚r€rrrrr €ƒrr€r„‚ r€r  … †r r n rr r Audiologist HearingInstrument Specialistvs. n TREATING HEARINGLOSS CANIMPROVE YOUROVERALL HEALTHAND QUALITYOF LIFE. UnderstandYour HearingHealth Options,andMake theRightChoicefor YourBestCare 

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A6 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle OBITUARIES Dorothy WhiteMay 9, 2023Dorothy White, 91, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Crystal River. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, May 27, at 11940 N. Bearl Terrace, Dunnellon, FL. Cremation by Heinz Funeral Home, In verness, FL. Lisa Melanie StanleyMay 13, 2023Lisa Melanie Stanley, age 68, of Hernando, Florida, died Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Hernando, FL. Ar rangements are under the direction of the Cremation Center of the Nature Coast, Crystal River, FL. Raffaela S. BlackowskiMay 15, 2023The Service of Remem brance for Mrs. Raffaela S. Blackowski, age 88, of Homosassa, Florida, will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Hebron Baptist Church, Brooks ville, FL. She died on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Homosassa, Florida. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Homosassa Chapel of Hooper Funeral Home & Crematory. Hazel ChestnutMay 11, 2023The Service of Remem brance for Mrs. Hazel Chestnut, age 79, of Dun nellon, Florida, will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Homosassa Chapel of Hooper Funer al Homes. Hazel died on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Inverness, Florida. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until time of the service, Friday at the Chapel. Interment will fol low at Fountains Memorial Park, Homosassa, Florida. Arrangements are under the direction of the Homosassa Chapel of Hooper Funeral Home & Crematory. Warren Clarence PofahlMay 16, 2023Warren Clarence Pofahl, age 94, passed away at home on May 16, 2023 un der the care of his loving wife Barbara and Hernando Pasco Hospice. Warren was born in Racine, WI to Clar ence and Carla Pofahl. A former resident of Ra cine and Kenosha, WI, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, based in Germany. He re tired from Chrysler (AMC) after 30+ years as a manu facturing engineer. In addi tion to his family and career, he had many passions in life including extensive travel, auto racing, home building and music. He was an ac complished saxophone and clarinet musician, playing professionally for a time and in retirement with many bands in the Bonita Springs, Minocqua and Inverness ar eas. At retirement, he and his wife maintained dual residences in the Mi nocqua, WI and Bo nita Springs, FL areas until their relocation in 2002 to Inverness. Warren was pre ceded in death by his son Randall Pofahl and brother Allan Pofahl. He is additionally survived by his daughter Deborah (Jay) Sampson and grandson Alec Sampson of Kenosha, WI, and brothers-in-law Raymond (Shirley) Gillen of Vero Beach, FL and Gary Gillen of Fresno, CA. Inurnment will be in Ra cine, WI at a later date. A special thanks to Hernando Pasco Hospice, particular ly Kelly, Wenda and Vick ie who provided so much comfort and care, as well as Teresa and Mark. Cremation arrangements are under the care of the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, In verness. OBITUARIES Q Barring holidays, obituary deadlines for Tuesday, Wednes day, Thursday and Friday editions are 3p.m. the day before. Deadlines for Saturday, Sunday and Monday edi tions are 3p.m. Friday. Q Email obits@chronicleonline.com or call 352-563-6363 for more information. Q Submissions must be verified with the funeral home or society in charge of arrangements. Q The Chronicle does not edit obituaries for content. Q Obituaries are archived at www.chronicleonline.com. Q A flag will be included for free for those who served in the U.S. military: O Army O Navy O Air Force O Marines O Coast Guard O National Guard Q Please note the branch of service when submitting infor mation for a veteran. Q Death notices are $25, and may include: full name of deceased; age; hometown/state; date of death; place of death; date, time and place of visitation and funeral ser vices; and, for members of the military, the branch of the armed services in which they served. Q If websites, phone numbers, photos, survivors, memorial contributions or other information are included in submis sions, the obituary will cost regular price of $175. Q Full obituaries are $175, and include placement in the newspaper and online, a standard-size headshot and a keepsake plaque. Text exceeding 850 words will be sub ject to an additional fee of $80. Q Larger photos may be accomodated, for an additional fee. Q Extra plaques are available for $40 each. $140 million) that year due to the illegal moonshine industry. One of the giveaways to the location of a moon-shine still is the smell. Many bigger operations use septic tanks to dump used mash to avoid being detected by the odor. Out in Lecanto, the hope was that the couple dozen chickens would make enough of a stink to cover the odor from the still and act as a cover for the operation. Unfortunately for the bootleggers, Quinn, his deputies, and the rev enuers are persistent. They nd the still in a low building containing an 800-gallon still that could produce up to 1,000 gallons a week, 50 barrels for mash, 16 tanks of gas, 1,000 pounds of cracked corn, 1,600 pounds of sugar, and 69 gallons of moonshine in jugs. C.M. Starry, the revenuers’ su pervisor from Ocala, poses with the still before it is hacked up and destroyed. The other contraband is conscated, and the agents arrest McKenzie and the only other worker at the location, Annie Bell Jiles. But is this case closed…? Unfortunately, the true operators of the still were not at the scene. They had driven away the night prior to the raid with 480 gallons of moonshine, worth about $2,400 (almost $25,000 in todays dollars). The most difcult part of the job for the revenuers and local sheriffs is that the bootleg-gers had to be caught in the act to be apprehended. The unknown men who ran the chicken farm still got away, perhaps to set up a new operation somewhere else. Ken Marotte writes for the Cit rus County Historical Society. HISTORYFrom page A3 Photo provided Many people regarded making moonshine as a way to supplement one’s income. Even after Prohibition and into the 1950s, people continued to make moonshine for a profit. Although moon shine was not much cheaper than legal whiskey, it remained popular after Prohibition because it could be purchased at all hours and even on Sundays. United Way’s Power of the Purse Fundraiser United Way’s 11th an nual Power of the Purse Fundraiser, a ladies night out and designer purse auction, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club, 505 E. Hartford St., Hernando. Tickets are $40 and in clude heavy hors d’oeu vres, two complimentary drinks and the chance to bid on more than 100 de signer handbags. To purchase tickets, go to their website citrus unitedway.org or call Jess Maloney at 352-795-5483. All proceeds go to benet the United Way of Citrus County.Response team basic training class Would you like to learn how to take care of your self, your family and your neighborhood in the event of an emergency? If so, consider taking the Com munity Emergency Re sponse Team basic train ing class. This class teaches basic medical techniques, re suppression, search and res cue and many other skills to help you during a disaster, man-made or natural. The class will be taught on three Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24, and will be held at the Lecanto Emer gency Operations Center, 3549 Saunders Way, Le canto. There is no cost to join this class. If interested in sign ing up, send an email to certcitrus@gmail.com and include your name, and phone number, or call Lane Schneider at 352-249-2704. BRIEFFrom page A3 DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be dis qualied from the First Amendment lawsuit led by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised questions about his impartiality on the state’s efforts to take over Disney World’s governing body. DeSantis ‘ attorney led a motion in federal court in Tallahassee on Friday seeking to disqualify Chief U.S. Dis trict Judge Mark Walker from over seeing the lawsuit led by Disney last month. The lawsuit alleges that DeSantis and his appointees violated the com pany’s right to free speech, as well as the contracts clause, by taking over the special governing district that pre viously had been controlled by Dis ney supporters after Disney opposed Florida legislation that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The Republican governor’s mo tion was led a day after Disney an nounced that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in dig ital technology, nance and product development, amid an ongoing feud with DeSantis. DeSantis’ motion said Walker ref erenced the ongoing dispute between his administration and Disney during hearings in two unrelated lawsuits before him dealing with free speech issues and fear of retaliation for vio lating new laws championed by De Santis and Republican lawmakers. 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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A7All the feels By NANCY KENNEDY Chronicle Reporter As a psychologist, now retired, Maria D. Vilela George knows about emo tions and feelings. When the pandemic rst started, she began thinking about how this was some thing the entire world was experiencing all at the same time and about the emotions people were feeling. “The pandemic pushed people away, but the desire to be close to family and friends inspired a beautiful project,” she said. “I real ized that being together and talking about what we feel could somehow help peo ple feel stronger during the nightmare that affected the lives of people around the world.” As she explained, the common emotions that ev eryone feels – happiness, sadness, fear, anger, hope – are the same, but no one has the same story. George, who was born and raised in Brazil and whose native language is Portuguese, wrote her rst children’s book, “The Hugging Bow” in 2019 in honor of her younger sister, teacher Luciane (Lu) who died aged 38 from leuke mia. “The Hugging Bow,” which tells the story of a very curious satin ribbon that liked to help people and make friends, has been translated into 5 languag es and will soon be in sign language. George also has a podcast where she tells sto ries for Portuguese-speak ing children around the world. When the pandemic hit, she had an idea for another children’s book. She gathered nine au thors of different ages – the youngest was 12 years old and the oldest, almost 70 – of different educational backgrounds and different places where they lived to write a children’s book about emotions and feelings. She told each of them to write a fairy tale and incor porate one or more of the common emotions into the story. “When I read their stories, what I saw was that each sto ry was really about them,” she said. “Some part of the story they wrote was about their story, their emotions.” In one of the stories, a young boy has a little fear that lives in his backpack and goes to school with him – and it starts to grow. The book, “Feel What I Tell, Tales That I Feel,” is a compilation of the nine individual fairy tales and a 10th story that combines all nine of the main characters to symbolize the union and friendship between people, George said. “The main message I wanted to give – the pan demic kept everyone apart at a time we needed to be to gether, because when we’re together it makes us strong,” she said. The book originally was written in Portuguese by Brazilian authors, and then was translated into English by a Brazilian woman. That’s when George re alized “Brazilian English” isn’t the same as “American English,” so she enlisted two of her friends in Homo sassa where she now lives, Connie Howell and Judy Neace, to “translate the translation.” “Maintaining the emo tion and reliability of the texts was the biggest chal lenge,” George said. “We got together several times and, between laughter and brainstorming, we worked on each of the stories one at a time. It was weeks of hard work, but the result was wonderful. The English version was ready.” George said when she re ceived the rst copies, she was certain that, as in a fairy tale where the end is always good, her dream had come true. “I know it’s a little thing, but I hope it’s my part to help kids be more aware of their emotions,” she said, “and for parents to be aware of their emotions, too.” “I Feel what I Tell, Tales That I Feel” is available on Amazon.com. Email Maria George at mvilela64@gmail.com. Maria D. Vilela George, a retired psychologist and children’s book author, recently collaborated with nine authors to create a book about emotions.Local children’s book author and friends pen colorful book about emotions N. Apopka Ave., in Inver ness. The board will discuss the current methodology of ranking roads, which are determined by density (homes per foot of road). The exception is in the Cit rus Springs Municipal Ser vice Benet Unit (MSBU), where they are ranked from worst to rst. Commissioners on Tues day will also try to gure out the best way to pay for resurfacing roads. The county estimates it will cost $188 million to bring all roads up to current standards, which would be a 6 or below. Various options have been bandied about, including upping the sales tax a half-cent or full penny. Previous efforts to get that on a ballot referendum were shot down. Creating a countywide MSBU is another option. Commissioners would levy non-ad valorem assessments to fund repaving. Under an MSBU all roads get xed, everyone pays their fair share of the cost and reaps the benets of better roads. One idea that surfaced last year was to increase the millage 0.2 mils each year for ve years with the funds dedicated to residential road resurfacing. County commissioners at their strategic retreat iden tied road resurfacing as a top priority, especially given the growth of Citrus County and the expected in ux of more drivers. Kicking this problem down the road is no longer an option, they agreed. Commissioner Holly Davis said in a previous discussion that the current road-rat ing methodology could be tweaked somewhat. “This isn’t a formula prob lem,” Commissioner Jeff Kinnard said at the time. “It’s a funding problem.” Kinnard proposed enact ing an MSBU in conjunc tion with gas tax revenue, to fund road resurfacing. Commissioner Ruthie Schlabach said she supports a sales tax referendum be cause of its fairness across the board. Michael D. 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A8 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle “I always had a very sin cere relationship with ev eryone working on (the documentary),” he told the Chronicle. “They (the lm makers) wanted to tell my story.” Ducharme had not always seen the successes he’s seeing now, creating cus tom-made mermaid tails for high-prole clients as well as children wanting to be part of the mermaid ex perience for a little while. The mermaid tail part of the business will this year mark its 20th year in ex istence. The rst decade, while fullling, was hard, he said. That’s when he was the business’ only employ ee and anything that need ed to be done fell to him. Ducharme said that since the business’ success and growth, he’s had to take on a larger administrative role. That now includes over seeing live mermaid shows, rehearsals, cast auditions, new tail designs and new materials for their con struction. The business also now includes several salt water aquariums. Asked whether he misses the earlier work and hav ing to give some of that up for administrative duties, Ducharme said it’s creative in its own way. “Running a business is very difcult,” he said. Balancing the nancial books and overseeing a business, as well as a com mercial aquarium, is cre ative, although different from the creative process that goes into making the mermaid ns. Ducharme said that it wasn’t always easy and people didn’t always un derstand the concept of the mermaid industry, but his mother and father, who is now deceased, were sup portive and encouraged him. “This was my destiny,” he said of his accomplish ments. Ducharme and that he and his partner are foster parents to a 2-year-old. He said he’s learned to sepa rate his work life from his home life. One of his goals now is to motivate others to follow their dreams, to be honest with themselves and oth ers, and to know anything is possible if they work hard at it. “I want them … to look at me and say, ‘if he can do it, I can do it.’” And that includes being part of a Netix documen tary. Fred Hiers is a reporter at the Citrus Chronicle. Email him at fred.hiers@chronicleonline.com. DOCUMENTARYFrom page A1 Marissa Whittaker, left, and Brittany Ellis perform moves in their tails at the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto. Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor “I always had a very sincere relationship with everyone working on (the documentary),” he told the Chronicle. “They (the film makers) wanted to tell my story.”ERIC DUCHARMEThe Mertailor, about a new Netflix documentary series that airs Tuesday, May 232024 Republican hopefuls defend Marine who put NYC subway rider in fatal ch okehold By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON — Flori da Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the nation to show Daniel Penny that “America’s got his back.” Former U.N. Am bassador Nikki Haley called for New York’s governor to pardon Penny, and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ra maswamy donated $10,000 to his legal defense fund. Republican presidential hopefuls have lined up to support Penny, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine veteran who was caught on video pinning an agitated fellow subway passenger in New York City to the oor in a chokehold. The passenger, 30-year-old Jordan Neely, later died from compression of the neck, according to the medical examiner. Penny has been charged with manslaughter. His attorneys say he acted in self-defense. He’s already become a hero to many Republicans, who have trumpeted Penny as a Good Samaritan mov ing to protect others in a Democrat-led city that they say is unsafe – even though criminal justice experts say current crime levels are more comparable to where New York was a decade ago, when people frequent ly lauded it as America’s safest big city. The GOP support for Pen ny has been unwavering, despite the fact that Neely, who was Black, never got physical with anyone on the train before he was placed in the chokehold for sever al minutes by Penny, who is white. The rush to back Penny recalls how then-President Donald Trump and other top Republicans ercely supported Kyle Rittenhouse during the 2020 presiden tial election. Rittenhouse, a white teenager who killed two men and wounded a third during a tumultuous night of protests in Wis consin over a Black man’s death, was acquitted. More recently, Texas Re publican Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to pardon Daniel Perry, a white Army ser geant who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatal ly shooting an armed man during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in the state’s capital of Austin. Top Republicans have tried to make rising crime rates a political liability for Democrats. The Republi can-controlled House Judi ciary Committee traveled to New York City last month – before Neely was killed – for a hearing examining “victims of violent crime in Manhattan.” Democrats and racial jus tice advocates counter that GOP messaging around restoring “law and order” plays on deep-seated rac ism. “They have a playbook of winning elections that is based on really tapping into the worst parts of human nature and really driving it home with division and fear,” said Jumaane Wil liams, a Democrat who is New York City’s public ad vocate. “And, if there’s race and class played into it, then it’s like Christmastime for them.” Neely, known by some commuters as a Michael Jackson impersonator, had a history of mental illness and had frequently been arrested in the past. Bystanders said he had been shouting at pas sengers, begging for money and acting aggressively, but didn’t touch anyone aboard the train. Christopher Borick, di rector of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, said GOP presi dential candidates see Pen ny’s cause as a way to excite their party’s base. “There’s very little down side within the Republi can electorate, given that it overlays so nicely with the issues that are incredibly salient among Republican voters in terms of law and order and tting this nar rative about the degenera tion of urban life,” Borick said. “That’s the message – Trump’s and his bloc of Re publicans’ message – that the ‘crazies’ are a threat, and we have to do what we can to protect ‘Americans’ any way we can.” But the GOP defense of white people after Black people are killed is often very different from inci dents in which white people are killed. A key example is Ashli Babbitt, the white for mer Air Force veteran who was shot to death by a Black police ofcer while trying to climb through a broken window at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, in surrection. Trump called Babbitt an “innocent, wonderful, in credible woman” and la beled the Black ofcer who shot her a “thug.” Other Re publicans have mourned her as a martyr. Adrianne Shropshire, ex ecutive director of Black PAC, said the issue goes be yond the presidential race, noting that some Republi can-controlled legislatures passed measures after the wave of protests in 2020 against institutional racism and police brutality, seek ing to more severely punish demonstrators. Shropshire, whose group works to increase African American political engage ment and voter turnout, said the issue reinforces the GOP’s long-standing commitment to “protect ing whiteness, which is what this is fundamentally about.” As for Democrats, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tweeted be fore charges were led that Neely’s “murderer” was being “protected” while “many in power demonize the poor.” New York Mayor Eric Adams called Neely’s death a “tragedy that never should have happened” but warned against irresponsi ble statements before all the facts are known. Rafael Mangual, head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhat tan Institute, a conservative New York think tank, said the case features deep legal ambiguity that many people from both parties are over looking. “I’ve been very put off to the degree by which poli ticians on the left have de cried Daniel Penny a mur derer and politicians on the right have come out and said, ‘This is what we need to do,’ Mangual said. “I don’t want to live in a world in which maintaining pub lic order falls to everyday straphangers.” Jeenah Moon / AP Daniel Penny, center, is walked by New York Police Department detectives out of the 5th Precinct on May 12 in New York. 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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A9 program in real estate de velopment. “Once it’s gone, a lot of people will have no place to go.” A recent survey by the Na tional Low Income Housing Coalition showed a U.S.-wide shortage of 7.3 million affordable rental homes for extremely low-income rent ers, dened in Arizona as a a three-member household making $28,850 or less. Industry groups estimate that more than 20 million people live in some 43,000 mobile home parks across the United States. “We are in the deepest affordable housing crisis we’ve ever experienced,” said Joanna Carr, acting head of the Arizona Hous ing Coalition. “Housing for many people is getting completely out of reach. It’s very dire.” Ken Anderson, president of the Manufactured Hous ing Industry of Arizona, said trying to bring an old park up to modern standards can be cost-prohibitive for owners, requiring replace ment of electrical and sew age infrastructure for newer homes. At least six such commu nities have been torn down in Arizona in the last 18 months, he said, adding that Grand Canyon University “bent over backwards” to help residents more than other park owners. “A lot of these parks are 70 years old,” said Ander son, noting an uptick in demolitions of older com munities for redevelopment. “It’s going to be a big prob lem down the line.” Efforts under way to re vitalize old mobile homes have limits. Despite their name, most aren’t truly mo bile, and moving them can be very costly. The oldest homes are often too decrepit to move at all. The Department of Hous ing and Urban Development recently announced $225 million in grants to govern ments, tribes and nonprots to preserve mobile homes, but the money can only be used to replace, not repair dwellings built before 1976, which are common at older parks. Vermont earlier this year announced a mobile home improvement program to be funded by $4 million in fed eral money. It aims to help park owners prepare vacant or abandoned lots for new mobile homes, and help mobile homeowners install new foundations and make their dwellings more habit able. In Riverdale, Utah, the last of about 50 families at Lesley’s Mobile Home Park must leave by the end of May for construction of new apartments and town houses. “The state laws don’t pro tect us,” said Jason Wil liams, who sold his mobile home for half what he asked for and will now live in a motorhome. Some old parks weren’t originally envisioned as permanent housing. Florida City Campsite and RV Camp was built decades ago for vacationers headed to the Florida Keys or the Everglades. But the dilapidated park eventually became home to retirees on xed incomes and young families on gov ernment assistance. Florida City, the southernmost mu nicipality in Miami-Dade County, sold it two years ago for a new townhouse project. Cities often don’t like older parks because unlike other housing they don’t generate property taxes for municipal services. Run down parks can also be eye sores, depressing the worth of nearby properties even as the value of the land the mobile homes sit on has in creased exponentially. In Phoenix, Grand Canyon University said in a state ment it “waited as long as it could” to build new stu dent housing after buying Periwinkle in 2016. “Now, with the need to expand, the University has raised funds to provide multiple layers of assistance to tenants at Per iwinkle.” The university said it ini tially gave residents six months to leave, then ex tended the deadline to 13 months. It offered free rent for the rst ve months of this year, early departure compensation, relocation assistance and some house hold goods. Many park residents are Spanish-speaking immi grants earning minimum wage as landscapers or restaurant workers. There are also retirees living on Social Security. “We haven’t found any thing under $1,800. That’s way above what we can af ford,” Ruiz Vazquez said of apartment rents. She said the couple’s mobile home is too old to move and must be abandoned. “It’s really taken a toll on our health, mental state of mind.” Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, has a hous ing shortfall of more than 74,000 units. Zillow.com currently lists the median monthly rental price for all bedrooms and property types in Phoenix at $2,095. More than 20 families have moved out of Peri winkle in recent months, leaving behind weed-strewn lots. The rusting hulks of several mobile dwellings with rotting wooden stairs were left behind. Residents wanted an ad ditional 18-month eviction moratorium or a zoning change to stave off their de parture indenitely. The Phoenix City Coun cil this spring decided to let the eviction proceed, but set aside $2.5 million in federal funds for the housing non prot Trellis to assist Per iwinkle and other mobile home park residents facing eviction. A new law in Arizona re cently increased state funds for owners forced to move their mobile homes be cause of redevelopment to $12,500 for a single-section dwelling and $20,000 for a multi-section. Those who must abandon their home because of pre carious condition can now get $5,000 for a single-sec tion home and up to $8,000 for a multi-section. Periwinkle resident Gra ciela Beltran said it’s not enough. “They want my house?” she asked, her voice crack ing. “Give me a house that is equal to mine. I am not asking for anything more.” RAZEDFrom page A1 Matt York / AP Residents speak in the street April 11 at the Periwinkle Mobile Home Park in Phoenix. 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A10 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle FOOD PROGRAMS FOOD PANTRIESSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church: The church in Citrus Springs serves those in need with free boxes of food from its food pantry. Please call 352-465-6613. Red Level Baptist Church: Living Bread Food Pantry at Red Level Baptist Church has a food distribution from 4-5 p.m. the second Wednes day, and from 9-10 a.m. the last Wednesday each month for anyone who is in need of food in the community. The church also has toiletries and clothing. Items will be distrib uted at the Red Level Baptist Church parking lot, 11025 W. Dunnellon Road, Crystal River, one mile off U.S. 19 on West Dunnellon Road (County Road 488). Those in need of emer gency assistance at other times may call the church at 352-795-2086. Visit redlevelchurch.com. North Oak Church: Food and non-food items are avail able on May 27 at North Oak Church in Citrus Springs, from 10 a.m. while supplies last. The ministries are open to anyone who has a need and there is no charge. Enter the church property from North Citrus Springs Boulevard and a supply of household items, which may include paper products, detergents, personal items and more, will be brought to your car. Drive around, following the drive way, and food items will also be brought to the vehicle. Then, exit on to North Elkcam Boulevard. Items vary based on availability while supplies last. North Oak Church is at the intersection of North Cit rus Springs and North Elkcam boulevards in Citrus Springs. More information on the web site: northoakbc.org. Citrus County Family Resource Center: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (holiday hours vary), 3660 N. Carl G. Rose Highway, Hernando. For more informa tion, call 352-344-1001. Daystar Life Center: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 6751 W. Gulf-to-Lake High way, Crystal River. 352-795-8668. Food for dogs and cats may also be available. Other assistance available. A com munity service resource. First Baptist Church of Homosassa Life Care Cen ter: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays for bread dis tribution at 10540 W. Yulee Drive, Homosassa. Homosas sa residents may receive a bag of canned and dry goods once a month. Call 352-628-3858. St. Timothy Lutheran Church and Life Tree Church: Food pantry from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Tues day at Life Tree Church at 1501 SE U.S. 19, Crystal River. Call 352-403-1498. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church: Food Pantry is now the first four Wednesdays of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. in the parish hall (never on fifth Wednesday), 9870 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River. Reg istration and ID are required. For information, call 352-795-2176, ext. 101. Free served meals and giveaways are canceled until further notice. Citrus United Basket (CUB): 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1201 Parkside Ave., Inverness, to assist Citrus County residents facing temporary hardship. Call 352-344-2242 or go online to citrusunitedbasket.org. First Baptist Church of Crystal River: 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 700 N. Citrus Ave. The food pantry is no longer open in the evenings. Call 352-795-3367. The First Lutheran Church of Inverness: Food Pantry is open to all from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more informa tion, call 352-726-1637. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church: Food pantry from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tues days and Wednesdays at 114 N. Osceola Ave. in downtown Inverness. The food pantry offers canned, dried and fro zen foods to anyone in need in Citrus County. For informa tion, call 352-726-3153. The Citrus County Veter ans Coalition: food pantry, for veterans and their families, operates from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and the first and third Thursdays (excluding holidays) at 1039 N. Paul St. in Inverness. The pantry offers a variety of dry, canned and frozen goods (cereals, rice, canned vegetables, soups and meats) for veterans in need. For food assistance, call 352-400-8952 or ask a volunteer during food pantry hours. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church: 10 to 11 a.m. the third Tuesday monthly, 6 Roo sevelt Blvd. Call 352-746-2144. Suncoast Baptist Church: Food pantry open for bread distribution from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays, and the second Wednesday monthly is distri bution of bread and vegeta bles from 7 to 9 a.m. at 5310 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa Springs. Open to Homosassa residents only. For informa tion, call 352-621-3008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday and ask for Clara. Homosassa First United Methodist Church: Bread of Life Pantry – 8 to 11 a.m. Thursdays in fellowship hall. Bag of groceries with bread, meat and produce available for Homosassa residents once a month. Call 352-628-4083. Serving our Savior (SOS): 7:30-9:30 a.m. from May to October, 8 to 10 a.m. from November-April, every Thurs day at Good Shepherd Luther an Church, 439 E. Norvell Bry ant Highway, Hernando. This is a drive-through food pantry. Clients are allowed to come every other week. SOS is an equal opportunity provider. Email sos4food@gmail.com. Calvary Church: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, 2728 E. Har ley St., Inverness. Photo ID and proof of Citrus County residency are required. Visi tors can receive food once per month. Calvary Church is an equal opportunity provider. Floral City First Baptist Church: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Thursday monthly. Proof of residency required. St. Thomas the Apostle Church: The St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is on U.S. 19, approximately a half-mile south of the Cardinal Street intersection. The pantry provides bagged canned goods, nonperishable food items and food staples for people facing temporary hardship and living within parish boundaries. To be eligi ble, clients must present a photo ID. Call 352-628-3366. Emergency help with utility shut-offs, prescriptions and other emergency services are provided. Volunteers are avail able from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Rivers of Life Restoration Ministry Inc.: operates the Seven Loaves Food and Cloth ing Pantry at Helping Hands Thrifty Treasures, 9699 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River. The free-to-all Food Pantry is now open from noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Call 863-666-4129 for information. Calvary Chapel of Inver ness: Free bagged groceries available from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays at 960 S. U.S. 41. 352-726-1480. Calvary Church is an equal opportuni ty provider. Helping Hands Our Lady of Fatima: 604 U.S. 41 S. in Inverness offers an outreach program to help those in need, supported by their thrift store. Those who qualify are assisted with utilities every four months, prescriptions every three months, clothing every three months and food every two months. To qualify for the outreach program, bring a cur rent picture ID, proof of resi dence, Social Security cards for all household members, proof of in come (pay stubs, tax forms, SSI statement, etc.), car payment and car insurance to an intake meeting. The thrift store is accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday of slightly used clothing, household items, fur niture in good shape (no mat tresses), food (not outdated) and personal hygiene items. The food pantry is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 604 U.S. 41 S., Inverness. Call 352-726-1707. The food pantry provides nonperishable foods for people facing temporary hardship who live in Inverness, Floral City and Hernando. Emergency assistance for utility shut-offs and some prescriptions. Some restrictions apply. Photo ID with current address required.FREE MEALSFirst Lutheran Church of Inverness: A free hot meal is offered once a week, from 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday, for anyone in need of the service. Meals have an entrée, vegeta ble, piece of bread, small pas try or dessert, and when pos sible additional snacks. They will provide as many meals as the family needs. The church is at 1900 State Road 44 west, Inverness. There is drive-through pickup. It will be first-come, first-served (limited amounts of meals will be available while they assess the demand). If you or some one you know is in need of a free hot meal, please come by. You can take as many meals as you need to feed your family and even pick up extras for your neighbors as well. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church: The Feed My Sheep hot lunch program at St. Mar garet’s Episcopal Church in Inverness is at 11:30 a.m. every Friday. St. Margaret’s Church is at 114 N. Osceola Ave. in downtown Inverness near the courthouse. Call 352-726-3153. The Floral City United Methodist Church: Free community breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Hil ton Hall, 8478 E. Marvin St. For more information or to volunteer, call 352-344-1771. Inverness First United Methodist Church: God’s Kitchen will distribute free hot meals from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, 1140 E. Turner Camp Road. Drive up only. Delivery is available for those who can’t drive. For more information, call 352-726-2522, ext. 0. Peace Lutheran Church: offers a free community meal from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. the third Monday monthly. All ages are welcome. Peace Lutheran Church (“The Church on the Hill”) is at 7201 U.S. 41 S. in Dunnellon (at the corner of U.S. 41 and State Road 40). Call the church at 352-489-5881. Community Centers: Free hot meals are available Mon day through Friday for clients ages 60-plus at the following community centers. Call to reserve your first meal as a visitor: Central Citrus Commu nity Center at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto (352-527-5993); West Citrus Community Center at 8940 W. Veterans Drive in Homosassa (352-795-3831); East Citrus Community Center at 9907 E. Gulf to Lake Highway in Inver ness (352-344-9666); and at the historic Hernando School on the corner of Florida Ave nue and Parsons Point Road. Calvary Chapel of Inver ness: Soup kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thurs day, at 960 S. U.S. 41. All are welcome. The meal includes soup, bread and dessert. Call 352-726-1480.GIVEAWAYSEl-Shaddai food minis tries: “Brown bag of food” distribution is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Crystal River Church of God, 2180 W. 12th Ave. Although food is distributed once a week, fam ilies are only eligible for food once a month. Call 352-628-9087 or 352-302-9925. Hernando Seventh-day Adventist Church: 1880 N. Trucks Ave., Hernando, pro vides food distribution for needy families from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday monthly. Call 352-212-5159. Christ Christian Bible Min istry: distributes food at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at 619 NE Second St., Crystal River. Preparations are being made to provide a hot meal once a week. Call 352-513-8065. SO YOU KNOW Q Events listed here are subject to change without notice. Contact each group to confirm times and dates. Q Charitible groups are welcome to submit information about their food pantries, free meals and food giveaways. With “Food Programs” in the subject line, email the infor mation to community@chronicleonline.com. Q Submit information at least two weeks in advance. Ongo ing programs will continue to run in the Chronicle without the need for weekly emails; however, it is the responsibil ity of each organization to inform the Chronicle about changes. COMMUNITY Q Nonprofit groups may submit information about upcoming events by email to community@ chronicleonline.com. Q Send information as early as possible to ensure timely publica tion. Publication on spe cific days cannot be guaranteed. 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A12 Sunday, May 21, 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 S C DENNIS THE MENACE FAMILY CIRCUS CORRECTION Q Due to a production error, Saturday’s comics page, B8, was interrupted by a page from a different date. These are the comics that should have appeared Saturday. The Chronicle regrets the error. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A13 V CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLEMilitary Tribute Bikes on display for Memorial Day To honor our heroes on Memorial Day weekend, from May 25 to 30, the rst of the three Military Tribute Bikes, The Air Force Tribute Bike “The Chief,” will be on display at Plaza Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Inverness located on State Road 44 in Inverness. The last of the three, The Navy Tribute/ Ranger Tribute Bike “Top Gun,” will be on display at Crystal Harley Davidson lo cated on U.S. Highway 19 in Homosassa. For more information, go to militarytribute bikes.com.VFW Post 4864 Auxiliary holding yard/bake sale VFW Post 4864 Auxiliary is having their annual yard/bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3, located at 10199 N. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs. Come nd some “unique” treasures and lots of “goodies” to each. They have some thing for everyone. All proceeds go to help local veterans. Legion Riders host celebration The American Legion Rider Chapter 237 Beverly Hills will have a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 27, from noon to 5 p.m. at Crystal Har ley-Davidson, 1147 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The band Hat Trick will be playing and Big Mike’s slow-cooked pulled pork sand wich, potato salad, sweet corn and dessert will be offered for $15 a plate. The event is sponsored by Crystal Har ley-Davidson, Lowman Law Firm, S&S Electric Co. and the Citrus County Chroni cle. A full cash liquor bar will be available for drinks purchase. Proceeds from this event will benet Wreaths for Our Fallen Heroes. For more information, call John Roby 352-536-7480 or Amy Moodie 352-563-9900.Veterans committee revises schedule The Veterans Appreciation Week Ad Hoc Coordinating Committee has revised its meeting schedule for Citrus County’s thirty-rst annual Veterans Appreciation Week. QMay: No Meeting. QJune: Wednesday, June 21. QJuly: No Meeting. QAugust: Wednesday, Aug. 16. QSeptember: Wednesday, Sept. 20. QOctober: Wednesday, Oct. 18. All planning and coordination meetings are at 1:30 p.m. at the Conference Room of the Citrus County Chronicle Building, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River. All interested persons are welcome. Contact Chairman John McGee at 352346-2141 for more information.Fleet Reserve meets every third Thursday Fleet Reserve Association Branch 186 meets at 3 p.m. every third Thursday, locat ed at DAV Building, 1039 N. Paul Drive, Inverness. For more information, call Jane Mundis at 352-503-2490.Library service for blind, print disabled veterans The National Library Service for Blind and Print Disabled provides reading mate rials at no cost to individuals whose tem porary or permanent low vision, blindness, physical disability or other disability makes it difcult to read regular print. Services are administered through a net work of cooperating libraries across the United States. NLS readers may receive materials in two ways: Via download to a personal device through the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) app/website or through the United States Postal Service. In either case, there is no charge. The service is available to all U.S. residents and citizens living abroad. To learn more about this free library service and receive information on en rollment, call 888-NLS-READ (888-657-7323) and follow the prompts or visit the NLS website. VETERANS NOTES Veterans Notes are only for special events that are open to the public. To find out about regularly scheduled post activ ities that welcome the public during the week, including entertainment and menus, call the post. For information about post member-only activities, call the individual posts for a schedule. Call the individ ual posts regarding meeting times and dates. Contributed notices must be submitted by Wednesday afternoon before publication the follow ing Sunday. Q Submit information for the Veterans page at least two weeks before the event. Q Early submission of timely material is appreciated, but multiple publications cannot be guaranteed. Q Notes tend to run one week prior to the date of an event Publication on a specific day is not guaranteed. SUBMIT MATERIAL AT THE CHRONICLE OFFICE IN MEADOWCREST, CRYSTAL RIVER OR EMAIL TO COMMUNITY@CHRONICLEONLINE.COM Substance use, mental health disorders impact veteransM illions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the memory of those service members who have been lost. It is also vital to recognize the millions of veterans who made it home and struggle with substance use, mental health disor-ders, or suicid-al ideation. Substance use disorders in veteran populations are linked to homelessness and suicide. In Florida are over 1.4 million veterans, the third largest veteran popula-tion in the nation. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 3.9 million veterans have a substance use disorder or a mental illness. Roughly 12 percent of these individu-als have had serious thoughts of suicide. “Substance use disorders are complex and are in-uenced by many factors. Military life comes with its own set of risk factors and potential causes,” said Mi-chael Leach of Addicted.org. There are common difculties that veterans face when they leave service. This can include nancial hardships, difculty nding employ-ment, or accessing benets. There are signicant chal-lenges when transitioning back to civilian life. Veterans are also at a higher risk of experiencing physical, mental, and emotional health concerns. Untreated trauma can quickly develop into addiction and mental health problems. This also directly impacts all areas of life. Additionally, there are barriers to accessing some forms of treatment. This can include cost and insurance gaps. Many communities struggle with inadequate funding. Vet-erans also experience limited access to treatment in rural locations. Stigma regarding addiction and mental illness is also a factor. Fortunately, there are options and ways that families can help; consider some of the following: QThe Florida Department of Veterans Affairs provides numerous resources to assist veterans and their families. QThe Florida Veteran Support Line, 1-844-693-5838 is available 24/7, every day. QOther helpful hotlines include the Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, and the Lifeline for Vets, 1-888-777-4443. QSAMHSA provides a treatment locator highlighting substance use treatment and mental health resources for veterans. QThe Department of Veterans Affairs has a VA-Facility locator and resources for homeless veterans. When overcoming nancial barriers, families may want to consider combining VA bene-ts with other forms of health insurance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or private health insurance, to reduce costs. Family and friends can also make a huge difference by supporting their loved ones. Speak to them open-ly and honestly about their substance use and express concern. Help them nd treat ment. Be patient and com-passionate about what they are going through. Always remember these are treatable problems. Veronia RaussinGuest Column Wreaths Across America Radio holds ‘Serve and Succeed’ SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and ARLINGTON, Va. — Wreaths Across America Radio, in conjunction with the Military Women’s Memorial, is proud to announce the air ing of its next radio roundtable discussion which was recorded May 17 in front of a live audi ence from the Vaught Center at the Military Women’s Memo rial in Arlington, Va. This roundtable discussion will build upon this year’s Wreaths Across America (WAA) theme, “Serve and Succeed,” and addresses em ployment opportunities for veterans as well as pertinent information for those looking to hire veterans. The roundtable will air ex clusively on Wreaths Across America Radio, Wednesday, May 31, at noon and 5 p.m. The panel discussion was moderated by WAA Executive Director Karen Worcester and the Military Women’s Memo rial President, retired Army Chief Warrant Ofcer 5 Phyl lis Wilson. Phyllis served 37 years as an Army Intelligence Ofcer and was the 5th Com mand Chief Warrant Ofcer (CCWO) for the United States Army Reserve. She represented and advised the Chief of the Army Reserve/Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command on matters pertaining to training and education, career manage ment, leadership development and warrior transition issues for warrant ofcers within the Army Reserve. She was also responsible for coordinating policy and statu tory changes to support the ad vancement of initiatives for the Warrant Ofcer Corps. “I feel strongly that in order for us to fulll our yearlong mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, it is vital that we work with other organizations to identify ways to help our nation’s veterans nd success once their service in uniform is complete,” said Worcester. “Our hope is that through these types of discussions we will be able to share resources for veterans, and their families, as they look to transition back into civilian life and offer in sight to other organizations and businesses as to why hiring vet erans is a good thing for all.” The discussion provided the opportunity for each panelist to share what pulled them to their chosen career paths and discuss the unique ways their current roles help veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce. Questions from the audience allowed panelists to share tips for businesses looking to hire veterans and military spouses into their workforce and ex plored how to help veterans be successful in their chosen ca reer paths. Guest panelists include: QCol. David A. Grant is a former United States Army bat talion human resources ofcer and Human Resources Director for the United States Army Cy ber Command. Presently, he is the Director of the “A Soldier for Life” program, overseeing initiatives that improve the quality of life for soldiers, vet erans, and family members. QAdam Rocke is a retired Army colonel and career in fantryman who was a Special Assistant to the Army Chief of Staff, former Director of the “A Soldier for Life” program, and Vice President of Veter ans Affairs at FASTPORT Inc. Today, he serves as Senior Di rector, External Engagements, Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Com merce Foundation. QBrad Bentley has had a ca reer in the trucking industry in cluding positions in transporta tion-specic media companies to President of the Truckload Carriers Association. Today, Brad is President of FAST PORT, a technology company that helps military veterans nd meaningful civilian em ployment. FASTPORT is the Department of Labor’s Indus try Intermediary for the Trans portation sector and has placed more than 21,000 people into Registered Apprenticeship programs since 2017. MetroCreative The “Serve and Succeed” discussion provided the opportunity for each panelist to share what pulled them to their chosen career paths and discuss the unique ways their current roles help veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.Roundtable discussion is on veteran employment Special to the Chronicle New officers for AMVETS Post 89, from left, are trustee Roger Ingall PPC, Bernard Gray PDC, Second Vice Cmdr. Floyd Blodgett PPC, First Vice Cmdr. Chris Merritt, trustee and Judge Advocate Gene Perrino, Cmdr. Lou Ann Braglin, trustee and Provost Marshal Michael Yates and Finance Officer and Adjutant Arnold Rodriquez. AMVETS POST 89 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS See ROUNDTABLE , page A15 See MENTAL HEALTH , page A15 See VETERAN NOTES , page A16 

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A14 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle rnr r n n n n n n ( 2 ) (WESH)    ­€‚ƒ (3) (WEDU) „ƒ…„† ‡€††ˆr n„ˆ†‰ ­ˆŠˆˆ†‹‚ ‚ˆ†ŒŽ†n­€„…… ‚ˆ†ŒŽ†n­€„…… (5) (WUFT) ‘‘ „ƒ…­ˆ†’†“’ˆ‹” ‚‰„ˆ†‰“•ˆ‰ Šˆ“†­ˆŠˆˆ†‹‚–††‚† (8) (WFLA) €€‰   ­€‚ƒ €“ ‹† ‹ˆ (9) (WFTV) ‰‹ „ˆ†…†‚—‡’ˆ…ˆ†‚…ˆ­€‚nƒƒ„n…ƒnn† n„‡ˆ‰…‰ ‹ˆ € (10) (WTSP) €ŠŠ€‹ ˆ‰­€˜™†‹ ‹n”ˆr nŒŽˆn”ˆ €† ‰ (13) (WTVT) ‡–š‘ŠŠ‡”‡ˆˆŽ‹ˆƒˆŽ—†† ‹ˆ­€“ˆ†€ †† ’ˆ†“ˆƒ‡–šn‡–šn‡–šn‡–šn (20) (WCJB) „Š­„ˆ†…‡…ˆ†‚…ˆ­€‚nˆ‰„Š­›  (22) (WCLF) ­†€€”œ•”œ† ƒ”ˆ›€…‰†€‹†  †‚‰‹†­€† (24) (WYKE) ­ ‡”ˆˆ†ˆœœ††‰ˆ†ƒ€† ­ˆ‰”ˆ›€…Š€Š”‡…‚ ƒ …†ˆ ƒ€†† (28) (WFTS) „ˆ†…‡…ˆ†‚…ˆ­€‚nˆ‰ Š – (32) (WMOR) ˆ…Ž†ˆ…Ž†­€•ˆˆƒ†n’’n““nˆ†“““””Œ’†—ƒ‡ˆ† (38) (WTTA) ­  „  ­ Œ‡‰‡…‡‰ ‡…€œ…œ…­€ˆˆ…ˆ‚ˆ†nn…†ˆ …†ˆ  (40) (WACX) ­ €†‰•žˆ‚€”ˆ†…›•› †‚‰€†‡†™”ˆ†ƒƒ†Š•‰‹ˆˆ‚ƒ€† (44) (WTOG) „ŸŸŸ †‚’ˆœ ’ˆœ •†­€¡ˆœ¢ ¡– —ƒƒ‰ˆ…‰‹ †„€ˆ”‰‰£ †‚Šˆƒ–œœ ­‹‰ˆˆ„ŸŸ   •† (50) (WVEA) ‘‘‘ ›¤ˆ‚†ˆ˜•‰€ˆ†‡¦Žˆ§‚ˆ††›¤ ˆ‚†ˆ ˆ‚†ˆ (51) (WOGX) ‡–š‘ŠŠ‡”‡ˆˆŽ‹ˆ††‹ˆ ­€“ˆ†€††’ˆ‡–š‘­¨ (66) (WXPX) – •ˆn’‰‡“‡‡•rn (A&E) ‘ŸŸ‘Ÿ ‘ŠŠ<+++†…˜€ „„—ˆ„…„„—ˆ„…„„—ˆ„…ˆˆ…­ƒŠ „„—ˆ„… (ACCN)  ŠŠˆˆœŽ€‡ˆ††…“‰“‰“‰‚‚ (AMC) ‘‘Ÿ‘‘ ‘ <+++­€†˜™™‘ „ƒ„„’•‹†‡‡„ƒš‹€Š„ƒš‹ € < + ++ˆ‰Ž˜€€ (ANI) ‘‘‘ ”ˆ†””ˆ†„ƒ”ˆ””ˆ””ˆ””ˆ†” (BET)  ŠŠ<++­€–†¡ˆœˆ…‰ < + ++†€–ˆ‹ˆ˜€ ‹›r†nšn˜š†nš‡‡‰ (BIGTEN) Ÿ ‚€‡ˆˆŽ‚†…ƒŽ‚ˆ ƒŽ‚‚€’ˆ‚ƒ‰‚ˆ‰‚€„ƒnƒn„n (BRAVO) ‘Ÿ‘‘Ÿ ’ˆ›“’ˆ›“’ˆ›“†›n‰„‚€„€ ’ˆ›““n” (BSFL) ‘‘‘ŠŠ”Žˆ ††††œ‚‹ˆ† †„ˆ†…ˆƒ†­ˆ†„ˆ†…ˆƒ†­ˆ† (CC) ­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚­€–œœ‚ (CMT) Ÿ‘  ŠŠ<+++­€‚€ˆˆˆœ•ˆ‚ ƒ ˜Š < + +’†ˆ€ˆˆ˜€Ž„›‹†Œœ‰š„n‡ <+++­€‚€ˆˆˆœ•ˆ‚ ƒ ˜Ššn†š††‡ (CNN) ŸŸ †ˆˆ†ˆˆ­€„€ˆˆ†‰€­€…­€„€ˆˆ†‰€ (ESPN) Ž­ˆ€ˆ‰”Ž‰nrž†nˆ‰‹ˆ††ˆ‰‹ˆ††ˆ‰ (ESPN2) Ÿ ˆˆœŽ„„nˆœŽ„„nˆœŽ„„n (FBN) Ÿ †††ˆˆ¡…ˆ„ƒ…’ˆ†‚„ˆ†ƒ’ˆ†‚„ˆ†ƒ (FLIX) €Š<+++…›†…˜Š™šnnn’‡ < + ++­€­†€ˆ˜™‚š„‹‡ ‘ < + ++­€˜……€„€˜Š  €Š< + +”† (FNC) ŸŸŸŸ ‡ˆ§•‹ˆ†ˆ‰…‰€ˆ‰”œ”Ž†‰Œ”›­€§•›ˆˆ…‰€”œ”Ž†‰Œ”› (FOOD) ‘ ˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰§–‰n›rˆ’ˆˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰ˆŽŽ‰ (FREEFORM) ‘ €Š<+++‡†ˆ™˜€ ‘Š< + ++‡†ˆ™˜€™  Š< + ++­€†­†‹˜™‚ (FS1)  ŠŠ•‹†••‚‰•‹†”ˆ‰’•†•‚­­›n (FX)  ŠŠ<++­€‡ˆœ€‡†ˆ˜€Ÿ¡n‡ < + +‡Œ‡†ˆ†n’ˆŽŽŒ€˜€™šn„r‹šn‡ <‡Œ‡†ˆ†‡‡‡ (GOLF) ˆœ”ˆ”›‡†ˆ€€‹ˆ€‹”›‡†ˆ€€‹ˆ€‹ (HALL) ‘  ŠŠ<„‰ˆ <”ˆ›¨ˆˆn ˆ†ƒ•ˆ‚˜Ž•…nˆˆ…†ˆ…†ˆ…†ˆ…† (HBO)  ‘ <+++†˜€™œ”‡Œ“‡ˆˆ„›‚‚ˆ€ ††‰ˆŽˆ…‰ŽŠ‚‚ˆ (HBO2)  ‘ ‚‚‡‡ Š‚‚ˆ Š‚‚ˆ„n < + ++„„˜€€Œ„‡  Š< + ++•ˆˆ˜€ ˆn‡ (HGTV) ‘ ‡§†ˆ‡Žˆ’ˆ­ˆ ­ƒˆ›†’ˆ­ˆ­ƒˆ›†‡§‰’„’†’’†’†— (HIST) ‘‘Ÿ‘ †‚†‚Œ¢¢•n†‚†‚Š †‚Š †‚ (LIFE) ŸŸ <­€„€‰’Ž…—‡‚˜Žœ†n‡ <”€€†œ‚˜ŽŽˆ‹„‡Œ Š <•ˆœˆ†’††›n­€•…‰•ˆ€ˆ†‰˜Ž (LMN) ‘ <­€’…­€•ˆŽ€†…˜Ž„‹‡ <‰‡†…€Ž‰‚€†˜Žš‹‡ <‰’Ž…—‚††ˆ€†˜Ž€„ƒ‡ (MSNBC) ŸŸŸ †‚ˆ‚ˆ‰…„€Šƒ€…ˆ‰‰ˆ‰”™ˆˆ”™ˆŒ (NBATV)  ŠŠ‰ˆœœ‰Ž‚ ƒ ‰ˆœœ††œˆŽ‹Ž‹‚‹‚‰ˆœœ (NGEO) ‘ „ ­›ˆ„ ­˜nn„‚ƒ…­„‚ƒ…­”“š„‚ƒ…­ (NICK) ‹ˆˆŽ‹ˆˆŽ‹ˆˆŽ‹ˆˆŽ < + +€†ƒ‡ˆ†›†œ†˜€Š‡†…‡†…‡†…‡†… (NWSNTN) ””ˆ†ˆ‰ˆ†ˆ‰ˆ†ˆ‰ˆ†ˆ† (OWN) ‘Ÿ rˆ–„rˆ–„rˆ–„rˆ–„rˆ–„r–„n (OXY) ŸŸ ‹‹…nˆ…‹‹…ƒƒˆ…ˆ…‹‹…n (PARMT) Ÿ †•‚†•‚†•‚†•‚†•‚†•‚ (SEC) Ÿ‘ ŠŠˆˆœŽ•‰‹•‰‹•‰ ‹•‰‹•‰‹ (SHOW) ŸŸŸŠ „‚ˆn­€†ˆž‚ƒˆ“nn€ˆ„ˆž‚ƒ“nn (SUN)  ŠŠ‡€‹ˆ†nˆ§•‹ˆ†‹ˆ†‡‹  ƒ—›†¡¡ˆ††ˆ€ (SYFY) ‘ <++­€„ˆ›†˜€›‹†›š†„‡ ‘ < + +­€‰˜™™•n¢š›n‡ <›† (TBS) ŸŸ   ­€Ž­€Ž < + +˜˜€‚ (TCM) ‘  Š<+++­€„ˆ˜™„‡ < + +›†† ƒ ˜  ‘ < + +€ˆ†”˜‚ n‡Œ (TDC) ‘Ÿ‘ ƒ……œ†…n‚ˆ†…žƒ……œ†…˜nnn†nœ†…Œnˆnƒ……œ†… (TLC) ‘Ÿ‘ ‰‡‚©n­€–€†„‰‰‡‚©n­€–€†„‰ŒŽ‚€Ž†ˆ…‰n–€† (TMC) ‘‘ Š <…•…˜Ž€†šn›‡ < + +ˆ€˜Š šnn’Œ•†‡ <˜ŽŽ’n‡ < + ›† (TNT) ŸŸ ‘Š<++­€†§•›ˆˆ˜Š†ˆ‰ƒŽ„›ˆ‰…€ˆ‰ (TOON) ‘ <++––ª˜ŽŠ‡†‡††‚†‚†‚•‚ ƒ †‚ƒ††‚ƒ† (TRAV) §‹…n§‹…n§‹ …n§‹…n€ˆ†§‹…n (truTV) ‘‘‘‘ ŠˆƒŠˆƒŠˆƒ†Šˆƒ†Šˆƒ†Šˆƒ†Šˆƒ†Šˆƒ†Šˆƒ† Šˆƒ†‡‡ˆˆ…‡‡ˆˆ… (TVL) Ÿ ƒŒˆ‰ƒŒˆ‰ƒŒˆ‰ƒŒˆ‰­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ­ˆ (USA) ŸŸ ”Œ–†…†n†”“”“‹”“”“”“› (WE) ”Œ–†…†”Œ–†…†¡”Œ–†…†£”‰„ƒ”Œ–†…†‡‡‡”Œ–†…†Œ„ “PERFORMANCE REVIEWS” BY MARYELLEN UTHLAUT ACROSS 1 Chow __: noodle dish 5 Sp. girls 10 USDA Choice, e.g. 15 Vinegar, chemically 19 Peak near Catania 20 Economical with words 21 Collar extension 22 Support staff? 23 The lazy housekeeper ... 26 Rootless water plant 27 “Lost in transit” inquiry 28 Natural gas component 29 Sent through a network 31 Charm 33 Like some inscriptions 35 WSW reversal 36 Police dept. title 37 John Bunyan, notably 41 Await decision 42 Dull brown 43 The disruptive hairstylist ... 46 Leaning 48 Hoops player 53 First name in Renaissance painting 54 Singles ´&DQ·W KHOS \Dµ 57 Breakdown of social norms 59 Former capital of Japan 61 Big cat voiced by Angelina Jolie in “Kung Fu Panda” 65 Domed halls 68 Nibbled (at) 70 Rush-order letters 71 Scrap 72 The fashionable archaeologist ... 76 Color gradation 77 “The Wizard of Oz” actor 79 New __, Connecticut 80 Part of a wedding toast, maybe 82 Summer pest, informally 84 Workbench grips 87 Moved suddenly 88 “His Dark Materials” cable network 89 Arctic native 91 Math points 94 “One Minute Man” rapper Elliott 95 Salt, say 98 The overzealous electrician ... 101 System of connected PCs, for short 102 Fast-food option 104 For all __ and purposes 106 Air traffic org. 109 Unit of energy 110 Showed plainly 113 Behind, in a way 115 Lumbered 117 Playing fields 121 Farm 122 Vegan protein 123 The absent-minded dentist ... 126 Footnote note 127 “100 years of improvement” retailer 128 Burrowing bug 129 Mineral no longer used in baby powder 130 Woven fish traps 131 Fashion journalist __ Leon Talley 132 FaceTime alternative 133 Smite, as a dragon DOWN 1 Like cheese in a fondue pot 2 Timeless, poetically 3 Still together 4 Super casual “Sure!” 5 Breastbone 6 Wine choice 7 Factual 8 Support staff member: Abbr. 9 “The Orville” star MacFarlane 10 Mercury Seven astronaut John 11 Had status 12 Fitting 13 Take out 14 Periodic-table entry 15 Berry native to the Amazon rainforest 16 The psychic bartender ... 17 Unworldly young woman 18 Maze setback 24 Messy stack 25 Steam room 30 Calculating, in a way 32 Theme park shuttle 34 Sanctuary section 38 Words from a promising couple? 39 6.2 miles, roughly 40 Like the White Sox at Fenway Park 44 Election Day figure 45 Patriarch who “walked with God” 47 Spencer of “Good Morning America” 48 Holiday songs 49 Iditarod wear 50 The fearless trapeze artist ... 51 Bird that can run 30 mph 52 Outer layer 55 Dutch painter Jan 58 Draw forth 60 Starts operating, as a store 62 Sat in traffic, e.g. 63 Fries in a little butter 64 Quick 66 Lab gelatins 67 Wrongdoing +DZDLL·V 0DXQD __ 73 __ academy 74 Selassie of Ethiopia 75 Fast one 78 WNBA stat 1LNH·V BBILW fabric 83 Honked 85 Flair 86 Like fluffy towels 90 Deep black 92 Prompt 6WHYLH :RQGHU·V “__ She Lovely” 95 Skipped an early appointment, maybe 96 Piercing place 97 Short work of fiction 99 Broaden 100 Curio stand 103 Name seen in many hotels 105 Gentlemen 106 Curtain rod decoration 107 Zambia neighbor 108 Bureau 111 Do lunch? 112 Wipe clean 114 Has legs, so to speak 116 Clothing 118 Pen points 119 Every which way 120 Moving with ease 124 Start of some subj. lines 1<·V $2& HJ Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword PuzzleEdited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols Lewis$16:(57272'$<·638==/( 5/21/23 ©2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. LOS ANGELES TIMES CROSSWORD Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square,to form six ordinary words. Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, assuggested by the above cartoon. PRINT YOUR ANSWER IN THE CIRCLES BELOW Get the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Twitter @PlayJumble CAMPIT RUTFHO PQUAOE NNATFI HBUREC MASIYD THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek ©2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved. ” “ Answer: IMPACTFOURTH OPAQUE INFANT CHERUB DISMAY The conversation was making his wife very angry — AS A “MAD-HER” OF FACT Jumble solution Crossword solution on page A16 TODAY IN HISTORY By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today is Sunday, May 21, the 141st day of 2023. There are 224 days left in the year. Highlight in history:On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. On this date:In 1471, King Henry VI of England died in the Tower of London at age 49. In 1924, in a case that drew much notoriety, 14-year-old Bobby Franks was murdered in a “thrill killing” carried out by University of Chicago students Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb (Bobby’s cousin). In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis monoplane near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 33 1 / 2 hours. In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as she landed in Northern Ireland, about 15 hours after leaving Newfoundland. In 1941, a German U-boat sank the American merchant steamship SS Robin Moor in the South Atlantic after the ship’s passengers and crew were allowed to board lifeboats. In 1955, Chuck Berry recorded his first single, “Maybellene,” for Chess Records in Chicago. In 1972, Michelangelo’s Pieta, on display at the Vatican, was damaged by a hammer-wielding man who shouted he was Jesus Christ. In 1991, former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during national elections by a suicide bomber. In 2020, President Donald Trump visited a Ford Motor Co. plant outside Detroit that had been repurposed to manufacture ventilators; he did not publicly wear a face mask but said he had worn one while out of public view. Ten years ago: Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman told the Senate Finance Committee he first learned in the spring of 2012 that agents had improperly targeted political groups that vehemently opposed President Barack Obama’s policies, saying he decided to let the inspector general look into the matter. Singer Kellie Pickler and pro partner Derek Hough were named “Dancing with the Stars” champions. Five years ago: Syria’s mili tary captured an enclave in southern Damascus from Islamic State militants after a monthlong battle, bringing the entire capital and its suburbs under full government control for the first time since the civil war began in 2011. A divided Supreme Court ruled that businesses can prohibit their workers from banding togeth er in disputes over pay and conditions in the workplace, finding that individual employ ees can be forced to use arbi tration, not the courts, to air complaints about wages and overtime. Gina Haspel was sworn in as CIA director. One year ago: Concern mounted over Ukrainian fighters who became prisoners at the end of Russia’s brutal three-month siege in Mariupol, as a Moscow-backed separatist leader vowed tribunals. Russia claimed the Azovstal steel plant, which for weeks was the last holdout in the strategic port city and a symbol of Ukrainian tenacity, now in ruins with more than 20,000 residents feared dead. President Joe Biden and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said after meeting that they would consider expanded military exercises to deter the nuclear threat from North Korea. Today’s birthdays: R&B singer Ron Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 82. Musician Bill Champlin is 76. Singer Leo Sayer is 75. Actor Carol Potter is 75. Actor Mr. T is 71. Actor Judge Reinhold is 66. Actor-director Nick Cassavetes is 64. Actor Fairuza Balk is 49. Rock singer-musician Mikel Jollett (Airborne Toxic Event) is 49. Rapper Havoc (Mobb Deep) is 49. Rock musician Tony LoGerfo (Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real) is 40. Actor David Ajala is 37. Country singer Cody Johnson is 36. Actor Scott Leavenworth is 33. Actor Sarah Ramos is 32. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 A15 The goal of the roundtable series is to help reduce barri ers for veterans by: QSupporting generational bonds between service veter ans through stories of service and success. QDestigmatizing issues faced by veterans including asking for help. QCombating inaccurate perceptions of veterans by discussing the diverse ex periences, challenges, and success of service members, veterans, and their families; and QConnecting veterans with valuable resources. You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 internet stream anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Ra dio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacross america.org/radio. This is the ninth roundtable broadcast on Wreaths Across America Radio. All panel discussions are broadcast ex clusively on Wreaths Across America Radio. Learn more at www.wreathsacross america.org/pages/19520/News/956/?relatedId=0. ROUNDTABLEFrom page A13 Drug and alcohol treatment fa cilities in Florida are also becom ing increasingly better at treating veterans. Many programs provide services specically for veterans, treat co-occurring disorders, and are gender specic, such as men-only or women-only. Memorial Day, coming up this year on May 29, is much more than a chance to kick off the summer months. It is a day to solemnly honor all the men and women who lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. We must also never forget or overlook the millions of veterans who made it home but are ghting a new battle. Veronica Raussin is a community outreach coordinator for Addicted.org, passionate about spreading awareness of the risks and dangers of alcohol and drug use. MENTAL HEALTHFrom page A13 SENIORCARE DIRECTORY r rn r n r nr n r r n rnn9589SWHwy.200,Ocala,FL34481 n3280W.AudubonParkPath,Lecanto,FL n ­­€‚ƒ LakshmiNPadala,MDPRIMARYCARE 352-436-4428PadalaClinics BESTBATTERYPRICES INTHEAREA $ 30 Serving Central Floridafor 10Years •VACertified Sales&Service •FreeDiagnostics•RentalsAvailable STARTING ASLOW AS $ 599 LIFTCHAIRS NEW& USED STARTING AT $ 399 SCOOTERS LIFTCHAIRS MADEIN THEU.S.A. VEHICLELIFTS NEW&USED STARTINGAT WEWILL PROVIDE PRICE MATCH! FREEDELIVERY &SETUP SERVICECALL Notvalidwithanyotheroffer. $ 599 (Callfor Details) rnr rnr „…€…rƒ †nnn r n r nr n r2214Hwy.44W.,Inverness,FL € ‡r‚2341WestNorvellBryantHighway,LecantoFL€  n n n rn Davis Family Hearing 11515W.EmeraldOaksDr.,CrystalRiver,FL800-610-0399 www.davisfamilyhearing.com r n †nnˆ‚‡‰n rn r r …‡n„‡‰n2730WMarcKnightonCt.LecantoFL€ ­…‡n‡‰ƒ Citrus County Chronicle Check us out on Facebook at @CitrusChronicle Follow us on Twitter Visit us online at www.chronicleonline.com 

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A16 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle Like to vote by mail? Request ballots Due to legislative changes in SB90, Vote-by-Mail bal lot requests expired after the 2022 General Election. In Citrus County, approx imately 1 / 3 of the registered voters choose this method of voting. Supervisor of Elections Maureen Baird would like to remind vot ers interested in receiving a Vote-by-Mail ballot to submit their requests for the 2023-24 elections as soon as possible. The easiest way to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot is by using the online request form at votecitrus.gov or by calling the Supervisor of Elections ofce at 352-564-7120. Voters will need to provide their Florida driv er’s license number, Florida ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Secu rity number to verify their identity. Paper Vote-by-Mail re quest forms are available at the Supervisor of Elections ofce or at any of our week ly outreach events. To learn more, visit votecitrus.gov or call 352-564-7120. VETS Post 89 meets monthly Harry M. Bailey AM VETS (American Veterans) Post 89 holds its month ly meeting at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in the Beverly Hills Community Building locat ed at 1 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. AMVETS membership is open to all veterans from all branches of the military including Coast Guard and National Guard with an honorable discharge. AMVETS work to help veterans, their families and our community. AMVETS was authorized by Con gress and signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1947. For information, call Floyd Blodgett at 352-220-3339 or Lou Ann Braglin at 352-464-0931. CERT basic training class in June Would you like to learn how to take care of your self, your family and your neighborhood in the event of an emergency? If so, con sider taking the Community Emergency Response Team basic training class. This class teaches basic medical techniques, re suppression, search and res cue and many other skills to help you during a disaster, man-made or natural. The class will be taught on three Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24, and will be held at the Lecanto Emergency Op erations Center, 3549 Saun ders Way, Lecanto. There is no cost to join this class. If interested in signing up, send an email to certcitrus @gmail.com and include your name, and phone num ber, or call Lane Schneider at 352-249-2704.Tribute Bikes to offer free funeral escorts To honor our veterans, the Military Tribute Bikes offer free of charge funeral es corts for veterans. They will go to local cem eteries or to the National Cemetery in Bushnell. This service is subject to avail ability and weather. For information and book ings, go online to military tributebikes.com and utilize the Contact Us section at the bottom of the page.Free dementia workshop for vets Coping with Dementia has announced that its ABC of Dementia workshop is avail able to any nonprot club or organization that serves U.S. Military veterans. The ABC of Dementia workshop is a two-hour educational event that ex plains the various causes of dementia, tells families how to get a diagnosis and what to expect after a diag nosis, describes better ways to serve and communicate with a person living with dementia, and ends with a role-play demonstrating the techniques of personcentered compassionate care. About the offering Selsav age says, “We will schedule a workshop for any non prot veterans’ organization that can provide the meeting venue and make a sincere effort to recruit 20 or more attendees, including indi viduals who already have a dementia diagnosis. They can offer the workshop for their members only, or they can open their event to the public. It is their choice.” For more information or to schedule a workshop, call 352-422-3663 or email deb@coping.today. Bunco, good food at VFW Post 4864 Bunco is back at VFW Post 4864 at 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Everyone is wel come to come for food and prizes. VFW Post 4864 hosts a $12 dinner every Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. All are invited and to-go orders are available. For more information, call 352-465-4864. The post is at 10199 N. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs.Clerk offers free passport photos Angela Vick, clerk of the Circuit Court and comptrol ler, offers free passport pho tos to all veterans and active military personnel. Passport Photos are taken at the Clerk Annex, 120 N. Montgomery Ave., Inver ness; or the Meadowcrest ofce at the West Citrus Government Center, 1540 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. in Crystal River. To participate, you will need to present one of the following forms of military identication: military ID, veterans ID or DD-214. While you can still apply in person for a U.S. pass port and renew through the mail, the Department of State’s application process ing, receipt of your passport and return of citizenship evidence documents may be delayed beyond the nor mal turnaround time of 6-8 weeks for routine service. For the latest updates on passports and passport ser vice operations, visit the U.S. Department of State website at travel.state.gov. Scheduling appointments for passport services with our ofce are available on appointment website link https://checkin.citrusclerk.org, or by calling us directly at 352-341-6424, option 2. Female Veterans Network hosts monthly meetings Female Veterans Network of Citrus County meets September through May at 1 p.m. every second Thurs day of the month at the Cit rus County Resource Center cafeteria, opposite side of the building from the Le canto VA Clinic, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court. Female Veterans Network seeks to form camarade rie among female veterans, help especially female vet erans and those in need and be involved in the communi ty. They honor the past and are focused on the future. For information, call Cyn thia Henderson at 352-628-6481 or Jo Monty 952-239-1027 and visit the website at femalevets.net and like them on Facebook.FVN scholarships Female Veterans Network of Citrus County has schol arships available to one fe male senior JROTC cadet from each of the three local high schools pursuing post high school education. For more information, contact the school JROTC instructor or the school counselor.Veterans Coalition hours of operation The Citrus County Veter ans Coalition hours of oper-ation are every Tuesday, and the rst and third Thursday of every month, from 9 a.m. to noon. All honorably dis charged veterans or their surviving spouses may col lect food stuffs once per month. They may regis ter any day during normal opening hours. If these hours are unacceptable for any reason, call Bob Bendle at 352-800-8952. Alternate arrange ments can be arranged to get you food. The Citrus County Veterans Coalition is at 1039 N. Paul St., Inver ness.VFW Post 8189 has the meat Join VFW Post 8189 for our meat spin. Always a fun time and you could go home with a delicious, generous portion of meat. This is the third Saturday of every month at 2 p.m., 8856 W. Veterans Drive, Homosassa.VFW Post 8189 hosts dart league VFW Post 8189 in Homo sassa hosting a dart league at 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Lots of fun for all.Help the Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S. Coast Guard Auxil iary 15-1 of Crystal River invites local citizens to con sider joining the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is an all-volunteer branch of the U.S. Coast Guard. Prospec tive members must be U.S. citizens, be able to pass a background check, should be interested in helping spread the word in our com munity about safe boating practices, participate in unit activities, assist the Coast Guard with a variety of mis sions – some on land and some on the water. In addition, members must have access to a comput er and be willing to com plete necessary training to achieve and maintain mem bership. The unit meets each month on the rst Mon day at 6:30 p.m. For infor mation, email Melissa at melissafrank2021@gmail.Lions Club offers vision care for vets Any veterans in Citrus County who cannot afford their eyeglasses or are in need of vision care can call Inverness Lions Club at 352-560-8741. The club can help with any vision need. Residency and income requirements apply.Buy a pin, support the FVN The Female Veterans Net work is selling pins for $5 at Mac 1 Signs Inc., 7068 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd. in Homosassa. Pins are also available for sale at the local Citrus County radio stations, 964 Crystal Glen Drive, Lecan to, and at the ofce of the Citrus County Service Of cer, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto. For information, call 352628-3246. VETERAN NOTESFrom page A13 ´&DQ·W KHOS \Dµ +DZDLL·V 0DXQD 1LNH·V BBILW 6WHYLH :RQGHU·V 1<·V $2& HJ $16:(57272'$<·638==/( 5/21/23 Nominate Yo ur Favorite! r Honoring Te achersfortheir hardworkanddedication You’reinvited! SundayBreakfast EverySunday 8:30AMto11AM $9donation Includeschoiceofeggs,meat,toast, potatoesorgrits,pancakesor biscuitandgravy.Co eeand orangejuiceincluded. 6585W.GulfToLakeHighway,CrystalRiver,FL 352-765-6526 CITRUSPOWERWASHCallforfreeestimate 352-503-3056•SoftWash Services •Roof •PoolLanai•House•Fence •Pavement PressureWash 

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S CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Section B SUNDAY, MAY 21 , 2023 By STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press BALTIMORE — Bob Baffert choked back tears and his voice cracked while trying to juggle the feelings of one of his horses winning the Preakness Stakes and another being euthanized on the same track. “This business is twists and turns, the ups and downs,” he said. “To win this – losing that horse to day really hurt. ... It’s been a very emotional day.” National Treasure won the Preakness on Saturday in Baffert’s return to the Tri ple Crown trail following a suspension, but it came hours after another 3-year-old colt, Havnameltdown, was put down because of a left leg injury in an under card race. The victory end ed Mage’s bid for the Tri ple Crown in a conicting scene similar to that of two weeks earlier when he won the Kentucky Derby in the aftermath of seven horses dying in 10 days at Chur chill Downs. National Treasure, the 5-2 second choice, held off hard-charging Blazing Sevens down the stretch to win the 1 3/16-mile, $1.65 million race by a head in 1:55.12. “He fought the whole way,” jockey John Velazquez said. “He put up a really good ght. ... That’s what champions do.” National Treasure paid $7.80 to win, $4 to place and $2.60 to show. Blazing Sevens paid $5 to place and $2.80 to show. Mage nished third after going off as the 7-5 favor ite, paying $2.40 to show. His defeat, caused by a pace much slower than the Der by, means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for a fth consecutive year. “I followed every single step of the way, the winner,” Mage jockey Javier Castel lano said. “But those horses, with pace, no speed in the race, hard to catch.” Much like Castellano won the Derby in his 16th try, Velazquez broke an 0-for-12 drought in the Preakness. “It’s been a while,” Velazquez said. “The suc cess that I had in other rac es, not having won this one – it was denitely missing, so special to have it.” Baffert had a rollercoaster day, back at Pimlico Race Course from a suspension Baffert’s National Treasure wins Preakness Julio Cortez / AP National Treasure, with jockey John Velazquez, edges out Blazing Sevens, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., to win the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Cours on Saturday in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner Mage, right, finished third. By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Brooks Koepka says he thrives in majors because they’re the toughest tests. The PGA Championship was every bit of that on a rainy Saturday at Oak Hill, and so was Koepka. Koepka was at his best even during occasional downpours, and he surged into the 54-hole lead for the second straight major. He had a 4-under 66 – the low round at Oak Hill for the second straight day – and led by one shot over Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners. Now he has to nish it off. Koep ka failed to do that last month at the Masters when he had a two-shot lead, played it safe and shot 75 and Jon Rahm tracked him down to win by four. “I know what I did,” Koepka said. “I promise I won’t show up like that tomorrow.” The last player to have the low score in the second and third rounds of a major championship was Tiger Woods in the 1997 Masters, which he won by a record 12 shots. Koepka, who was at 6-under 204, won’t have it that easy. Conners played Oak Hill like a U.S. Open – that’s what this PGA Championship feels like – by open ing with two birdies and 13 pars that kept him in front for so much of the wet, grueling day. And then one swing changed everything. He was in a bunker right of the 16th fairway when he hit the ball so thin that it disappeared into the lip of the soggy turf. It was plugged deep in the sod, and Conners had to drop it in gnarly rough on top of a mound framing the bunker. He did well to advance that toward the green into more thick grass and took double bogey. Conners, in control for so long, had to settle for a 70. Hovland overcame mistakes ear ly with three birdies in a ve-hole stretch around the turn. But then the Norwegian failed to take advantage of the scoring stretch – Nos. 13, 14 and 15 – and took bogey from the bunker on the 18th hole for a 70. He will be in the nal group of a major for the second time. Hovland was tied with Rory McIlroy at St. Andrews last summer and closed with a 74. Missing from all this activity was Scottie Schefer, the No. 2 player in the world, who started with two straight bogeys and didn’t make a birdie – his only one of the round – until the 14th hole. He shot a 73, but is still very much in the mix. So is Bryson DeChambeau, who played with Koepka and took dou ble bogey on the sixth hole for the second straight day. He ground out a 70 and was three shots behind. McIlroy was about like the weath er – promising and then bleak – during a wild round that ended with a par save for a 69. He was among only seven players under still under par, but still ve shots behind the four-time major champion Koepka. Asked if there was a 65 at Oak Hill, McIlroy said he would have to keep mistakes off his card. “I have to believe that there is a score like that out there because ... I’m going to have to shoot some thing like that to have a chance to win,” he said. And he will need some help from Koepka, who has a 54-hole lead in his second straight major.Koepka a tough customer Abbie Parr / AP Brooks Koepka chips to the green on the first hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club on Saturday in Pittsford, N.Y.Takes the lead on a tough 3rd day of PGA Championship By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG — Harold Ramírez, Yandy Díaz and Christian Bethan court homered, and the ma jor league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwau kee Brewers 8-4 on Satur day. Tampa Bay leads the ma jor’s with 90 homers and 286 runs. The Rays have al lowed 160 runs. “So, overall with the of fense I am very, very hap py,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. Zach Ein (6-1) allowed three runs, four hits and struck out eight for the Rays (34-14), who improved to 21-3 at home this season. It ties the 1978 Boston Red Sox for best start at home through 24 games since 1901. Despite the great start, the Rays hold just a 3 1 / 2 game lead over Baltimore (30-16) in the tough AL East. Jason Adam entered with two on in the ninth and re tired both his batters to get his sixth save. The Brewers (24-21), tied with Pittsburgh for rst in the NL Central, got homers from Owen Miller and Bri an Anderson. Milwaukee has lost four of ve. The Brewers rotation has been depleted by in juries, including Brandon Woodruff (right shoulder) and Wade Miley (muscle in back of shoulder). They have six pitchers on the IL. “We’re in a good posi tion.” Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said. “We’ve had some adversity. That’s Rays hit 3 more homers, beat Brewers See PREAKNESS , page B3 See PGA , page B3 See RAYS , page B2 rn rn ANNIVERSARY INVERNESS,FL  ­­ 

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B2 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GBTampa Bay 34 13 .723 –Baltimore 30 16 .652 3½New York 28 20 .583 6½Boston 25 20 .556 8 Toronto 25 21 .543 8½ Central Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 24 21 .533 –Detroit 20 23 .465 3Cleveland 20 24 .455 3½Chicago 18 29 .383 7Kansas City 14 33 .298 11 West Division W L Pct GBTexas 28 17 .622 – Houston 26 19 .578 2 Los Angeles 24 22 .522 4½Seattle 21 23 .477 6½Oakland 10 37 .213 19 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 28 16 .636 – Miami 24 22 .522 5 New York 23 23 .500 6 Phila. 21 24 .467 7½Washington 19 27 .413 10 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 24 21 .533 –Pittsburgh 24 21 .533 –Chicago 20 25 .444 4Cincinnati 19 26 .422 5St. Louis 19 27 .413 5½ West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 29 17 .630 –Arizona 26 20 .565 3San Francisco 21 24 .467 7½San Diego 20 25 .444 8½Colorado 19 27 .413 10 AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday’s Games Tampa Bay 1, Milwaukee 0N.Y. Yankees 6, Cincinnati 2Atlanta 6, Seattle 2Detroit 8, Washington 6Baltimore 6, Toronto 2Chicago White Sox 2, Kansas City 0N.Y. Mets 10, Cleveland 9, 10 inningsTexas 7, Colorado 2Houston 5, Oakland 1Boston 6, San Diego 1L.A. Angels 5, Minnesota 4 Saturday’s Games Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 1Washington 5, Detroit 2Baltimore 6, Toronto 5, 10 inningsHouston 3, Oakland 2Tampa Bay 8, Milwaukee 4Texas 11, Colorado 5N.Y. Yankees 7, Cincinnati 4, 10 inningsSeattle at AtlantaMinnesota at L.A. AngelsBoston at San DiegoCleveland at N.Y. Mets, ppd. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-0) at Cincinnati (Greene 0-3), 11:35 a.m.Detroit (Wentz 1-3) at Washington (Gray 3-5), 1:35 p.m.Seattle (Kirby 5-2) at Atlanta (Shuster 0-2), 1:35 p.m.Baltimore (Kremer 5-1) at Toronto (Gausman 2-3), 1:37 p.m.Cleveland (Bibee 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (TBD), 1:40 p.m., 1st gameMilwaukee (Peralta 4-3) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 1:40 p.m.Kansas City (TBD) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 2-5), 2:10 p.m.Oakland (Kaprielian 0-3) at Houston (Valdez 3-4), 2:10 p.m.Colorado (Seabold 1-0) at Texas (Heaney 2-3), 2:35 p.m.Minnesota (López 2-2) at L.A. Angels (Ohtani 5-1), 4:07 p.m.Boston (Kluber 2-5) at San Diego (Wacha 4-1), 4:10 p.m.Cleveland (Bieber 3-2) at N.Y. Mets (TBD), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.Texas at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m.Toronto at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.Detroit at Kansas City, 7:40 p.m.Houston at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.San Francisco at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m.Boston at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.Oakland at Seattle, 9:40 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday’s Games Tampa Bay 1, Milwaukee 0N.Y. Yankees 6, Cincinnati 2Pittsburgh 13, Arizona 3Atlanta 6, Seattle 2Detroit 8, Washington 6Chicago Cubs 10, Phila. 1N.Y. Mets 10, Cleveland 9, 10 inningsTexas 7, Colorado 2L.A. Dodgers 5, St. Louis 0Boston 6, San Diego 1San Francisco 4, Miami 3 Saturday’s Games Washington 5, Detroit 2Miami 1, San Francisco 0Arizona 4, Pittsburgh 3Tampa Bay 8, Milwaukee 4Phila. 12, Chicago Cubs 3Texas 11, Colorado 5N.Y. Yankees 7, Cincinnati 4, 10 inningsL.A. Dodgers at St. LouisSeattle at AtlantaBoston at San DiegoCleveland at N.Y. Mets, ppd. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-0) at Cincinnati (Greene 0-3), 11:35 a.m.Arizona (Kelly 4-3) at Pittsburgh (Contreras 3-4), 1:35 p.m.Chicago Cubs (Steele 6-1) at Phila. (Walker 3-2), 1:35 p.m.Detroit (Wentz 1-3) at Washington (Gray 3-5), 1:35 p.m.Seattle (Kirby 5-2) at Atlanta (Shuster 0-2), 1:35 p.m.Cleveland (Bibee 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (TBD), 1:40 p.m., 1st gameMilwaukee (Peralta 4-3) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 1:40 p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 6-3) at St. Louis (Fla herty 3-4), 2:15 p.m.Colorado (Seabold 1-0) at Texas (Heaney 2-3), 2:35 p.m.Miami (Luzardo 3-2) at San Francisco (Wood 0-0), 4:05 p.m.Boston (Kluber 2-5) at San Diego (Wacha 4-1), 4:10 p.m.Cleveland (Bieber 3-2) at N.Y. Mets (TBD), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game Monday’s Games Texas at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m.Arizona at Phila., 6:40 p.m.St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.Houston at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.San Francisco at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m.Miami at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. TAMPA BAY 8, MILWAUKEE 4 Milwaukee Tampa Bay ab r h bi ab r h bi Yelich lf 4 0 1 1 Díaz 1b 4 1 3 3Winker dh 4 0 0 0 Raley pr-1b 1 1 0 0Adames ss 4 1 1 0 Franco ss 5 1 1 0Tellez 1b 3 0 0 0 Ramírez dh 4 1 1 1Anderson rf 3 1 1 2 Arozarena lf 2 0 0 0Caratini c 4 0 0 0 Paredes 3b 3 0 0 1Miller 3b 4 1 1 1 Bethancourt c 4 1 2 1Turang 2b 3 1 2 0 Walls 2b 2 2 1 1Taylor cf 3 0 0 0 Margot rf 4 1 2 1 Siri cf 4 0 0 0Totals 32 4 6 4 Totals 33 8 10 8Milwaukee 001 200 010 — 4 Tampa Bay 130 200 20x — 8 DP–Milwaukee 1, Tampa Bay 0. LOB–Mil waukee 3, Tampa Bay 6. 2B–Turang (4), Walls (5). HR–Miller (2), Anderson (7), Ramírez (7), Díaz (11), Bethancourt (7). IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Lauer L,4-5 3 6 6 6 2 2Wilson 3 2 0 0 0 1Cousins 2/3 2 2 2 3 2 Megill 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 1Tampa Bay Eflin W,6-1 7 4 3 3 0 8 Thompson 1 2 1 1 0 1 Kelly 1/3 0 0 0 2 0Adam S,6-9 2/3 0 0 0 0 1Lauer pitched to 3 batters in the 4th.WP–Thompson.Umpires–Home, Adam Hamari; First, Nick Mahrley; Second, Vic Carapazza; Third, Jer ry Lane.T–2:39. A–19,954 (25,025). WASHINGTON 5, DETROIT 2 Detroit Washington ab r h bi ab r h bi Vierling rf 4 1 1 0 Thomas rf 4 1 3 2Báez ss 4 0 0 0 Smith 1b 4 0 0 0Greene cf 4 0 0 0 Meneses dh 4 0 0 0Torkelson 1b 4 1 2 2 Candelario 3b 4 1 2 2Ibáñez 2b 4 0 0 0 Dickerson lf 3 1 1 0Schoop 3b 3 0 2 0 Garrett lf 1 0 0 0Maton ph 1 0 0 0 Ruiz c 3 0 1 1Cabrera dh 2 0 0 0 Vargas 2b 3 1 1 0Baddoo dh 1 0 0 0 Abrams ss 3 1 1 0Haase lf-c 3 0 1 0 Call cf 3 0 0 0Rogers c 2 0 0 0 McKinstry lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 6 2 Totals 32 5 9 5Detroit 200 000 000 — 2 Washington 000 121 01x — 5 E–Dickerson (1). DP–Detroit 0, Washington 1. LOB–Detroit 5, Washington 3. 2B–Abrams (7), Dickerson (1), Thomas (7), Candelario (13). HR–Torkelson (4), Candelario (6). IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Faedo L,0-2 5 5 3 3 0 4 Holton 2 2 1 1 0 1 Vest 1 2 1 1 0 0 Washington Corbin W,3-5 6 6 2 2 0 3 Edwards Jr. H,7 1 0 0 0 1 1 Harvey H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1 Finnegan S,9-11 1 0 0 0 0 1 Umpires–Home, James Hoye; First, D.J. Reyburn; Second, John Libka; Third, Clint Vondrak.T–2:03. A–31,721 (41,376). MIAMI 1, SAN FRANCISCO 0 Miami San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi Berti 3b 4 0 1 1 Estrada 2b 4 0 1 0Soler dh 4 0 1 0 Flores dh 4 0 0 0Arraez 2b 3 0 1 0 Conforto rf 4 0 0 0Cooper 1b 4 0 0 0 Davis 3b 3 0 0 0De La Cruz lf 4 0 1 0 Haniger lf 3 0 0 0 Wendle ss 3 0 0 0 Wade Jr. 1b 2 0 0 0Fortes c 4 0 1 0 Schmitt ss 3 0 0 0Hampson rf-cf 3 1 0 0 Bailey c 3 0 1 0Edwards cf 2 0 0 0 Johnson cf 3 0 1 0Burdick rf 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 1 5 1 Totals 29 0 3 0Miami 000 000 010 — 1 San Francisco 000 000 000 — 0 E–Fortes (6), Davis (3), Wade Jr. (3). DP–Mi ami 1, San Francisco 2. LOB–Miami 7, San Francisco 4. SB–Estrada (12), Hampson (3), De La Cruz (2). S–Edwards (1). IP H R ER BB SO Miami Garrett 6 1/3 1 0 0 1 8Chargois W,1-0 2/3 0 0 0 0 0Scott H,7 2/3 2 0 0 0 0Floro S,5-7 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 2San Francisco Webb 6 4 0 0 2 7 Junis 1 0 0 0 0 2 Ty.Rogers L,0-4 1 1 1 0 1 0 Doval 1 0 0 0 0 2 Umpires–Home, Hunter Wendelstedt; First, Brock Ballou; Second, Ryan Blakney; Third, Marvin Hudson.T–2:16. A–31,993 (41,915). BALTIMORE 6, TORONTO 5 Baltimore Toronto ab r h bi ab r h bi Mullins cf 4 1 1 1 Springer rf 4 2 2 3Rutschman c 4 0 1 0 Bichette ss 5 0 0 0Santander rf 4 0 1 0 Guerrero Jr. 1b 4 0 0 0 McKenna rf 0 0 0 0 Belt dh 2 0 0 0Mountcastle 1b 4 2 0 0 Kirk ph-dh 2 0 1 1Frazier 2b 4 2 3 0 Biggio pr 0 0 0 0Henderson 3b 2 0 0 0 Chapman 3b 5 0 1 0Ortiz ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Jansen c 5 1 1 1Hays ph-lf 2 0 0 1 Varsho lf 5 0 0 0O’Hearn dh 5 1 3 4 Espinal 2b 3 1 3 0Vavra lf-3b 5 0 2 0 Merrifield 2b 1 1 1 0Mateo ss 4 0 0 0 Kiermaier cf 4 0 1 0Totals 39 6 11 6 Totals 40 5 10 5 Baltimore 011 000 030 1 — 6 Toronto 000 021 200 0 — 5 E–Frazier (2). DP–Baltimore 0, Toronto 2. LOB–Baltimore 9, Toronto 9. 2B–Mullins (10), Espinal (2), Chapman (19). 3B–Frazier (1). HR–Mullins (7), O’Hearn (2), Springer (6), Jansen (5). SB–Espinal (2), Merrield (13), Springer (7), Kiermaier (5). S–Frazier (2). IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore Rodriguez 5 4 2 2 1 6 Baker 1 1 1 1 0 1 Baumann 2/3 2 2 2 1 2Irvin 1/3 1 0 0 0 0Cano 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bautista W,3-1 2 1 0 0 1 5 Toronto Manoah 5 2/3 6 2 2 1 5Mayza 1/3 0 0 0 0 0Richards H,2 2/3 1 0 0 1 0Swanson H,10 1 1 2 2 1 1 Romano BS,10-13 1 3 1 1 0 1 García L,1-1 1 1/3 0 1 0 0 2Swanson pitched to 4 batters in the 8th, Ro mano pitched to 3 batters in the 9th.HBP–Manoah (Mountcastle).Umpires–Home, Dan Iassogna; First, Gabe Morales; Second, Nate Tomlinson; Third, Adam Beck.T–3:32. A–41,611 (49,282). ARIZONA 4, PITTSBURGH 3 Arizona Pittsburgh ab r h bi ab r h bi Rojas 3b 2 1 0 0 McCutchen dh 4 0 1 0Rivera ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Reynolds lf 3 1 0 0Marte 2b 4 1 2 1 Suwinski cf 4 0 1 0Carroll lf 4 0 2 1 Santana 1b 3 1 1 0Walker 1b 4 0 0 0 Hayes 3b 4 0 1 3Gurriel Jr. dh 4 1 1 0 Marcano ss 3 0 0 0Smith rf 4 1 1 2 R.Castro ph 0 0 0 0Fletcher cf 4 0 1 0 Bae 2b 4 0 1 0Moreno c 4 0 1 0 Palacios rf 2 0 1 0Perdomo ss 4 0 0 0 Joe ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Hedges c 3 1 1 0 Delay ph 1 0 0 0Totals 35 4 8 4 Totals 33 3 7 3Arizona 100 001 200 — 4 Pittsburgh 003 000 000 — 3 LOB–Arizona 5, Pittsburgh 6. 2B–Suwinski (7). 3B–Hayes (3). HR–Marte (6), Smith (3). SB–Marte (4), Rojas (5), Carroll (11). IP H R ER BB SO Arizona Pfaadt 5 1/3 6 3 3 2 3K.Nelson W,4-1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Adams H,1 2/3 0 0 0 0 0Chafin H,4 1 1 0 0 0 0 M.Castro S,4-5 1 0 0 0 1 3 Pittsburgh Keller 6 3 2 2 0 8 Stephenson L,0-2 BS,0-1 2/3 3 2 2 0 1 Hernandez 2/3 1 0 0 0 1Moreta 2/3 0 0 0 0 1Bednar 1 1 0 0 0 1 K.Nelson pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.HBP–Keller (Rojas).Umpires–Home, Ben May; First, Jeff Nelson; Second, CB Bucknor; Third, Chris Segal.T–2:35. A–22,876 (38,753). HOUSTON 3, OAKLAND 2 Oakland Houston ab r h bi ab r h bi Ruiz cf 4 1 2 0 Altuve 2b 3 1 1 0Noda 1b 3 1 1 1 Bregman 3b 4 1 1 0Rooker dh 4 0 2 1 Alvarez lf 3 1 1 2Langeliers c 4 0 0 0 J.Abreu 1b 4 0 0 0Peterson 3b 4 0 1 0 Tucker rf 4 0 1 1Laureano rf 4 0 0 0 Peña ss 4 0 1 0Bleday lf 3 0 0 0 McCormick cf 2 0 1 0Kemp 2b 3 0 1 0 Julks dh 3 0 0 0Allen ss 3 0 0 0 Maldonado c 3 0 1 0 Totals 32 2 7 2 Totals 30 3 7 3Oakland 000 101 000 — 2 Houston 200 000 01x — 3 E–Maldonado 2 (4). DP–Oakland 0, Houston 1. LOB–Oakland 5, Houston 6. 2B–Noda (9), Altuve (1), McCormick (6). HR–Alvarez (10). SB–Bregman (1). SF–Noda (1), Alvarez (2). IP H R ER BB SO Oakland Sears 6 5 2 2 1 7 Martínez 1 1 0 0 1 0 Lovelady L,0-2 1 1 1 1 0 1 Houston Brown 6 5 2 2 0 9 Stanek 1 0 0 0 1 0 Neris W,3-1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Pressly S,8-8 1 1 0 0 0 1 Umpires–Home, Mark Carlson; First, Tripp Gibson; Second, Jordan Baker; Third, Bren nan Miller.T–2:35. A–35,475 (41,000). TEXAS 11, COLORADO 5 Colorado Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Blackmon dh 5 1 2 0 Semien 2b 5 3 3 0Profar lf 5 1 3 0 Seager ss 4 2 3 2Bryant rf 1 0 0 0 J.Smith ss 0 0 0 0Toglia 1b 2 1 1 0 Lowe 1b 5 2 3 2Díaz c 4 1 0 0 García rf 4 2 1 1McMahon 3b 3 1 1 0 Thompson rf 1 0 0 0Doyle cf 2 0 1 1 Jung 3b 4 1 1 0Grichuk cf-rf 4 0 0 1 Grossman lf 4 0 1 3Moustakas 1b-3b 4 0 2 1 Duran dh 3 1 2 2 Castro 2b 4 0 2 2 Miller ph-dh 0 0 0 0Tovar ss 4 0 1 0 Taveras cf 3 0 1 0 León c 4 0 0 0Totals 38 5 13 5 Totals 37 11 15 10Colorado 000 100 031 — 5 Texas 440 012 00x — 11E–McMahon (4). DP–Colorado 2, Texas 1. LOB–Colorado 10, Texas 7. 2B–Blackmon (11), Toglia (1), Castro (6), Semien 2 (11), Seager (6). HR–Duran (7), Seager (2). SF–Grichuk (1), Grossman (4). IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Freeland L,4-5 2 9 8 5 0 0 Bird 2 1 0 0 0 1 Abad 1 5 3 3 1 0 Bard 1 2/3 0 0 0 2 1Hand 1/3 0 0 0 1 0Johnson 1 0 0 0 0 1 Texas Gray W,4-1 5 5 1 1 2 6 Ragans 2 1 0 0 0 1 Hernández 2/3 2 3 3 1 0King 1 1/3 5 1 1 0 1Abad pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.WP–Hand.Umpires–Home, Lance Barrett; First, Char lie Ramos; Second, Alfonso Marquez; Third, Ramon De Jesus.T–2:57. A–34,443 (40,000). N.Y. YANKEES 7, CINCINNATI 4 New York Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi Torres 2b 5 1 2 0 India 2b 4 1 1 0Judge dh 4 1 4 3 Casali c 0 0 0 0Rizzo 1b 5 1 2 3 McLain ss 3 1 0 0LeMahieu 3b 5 0 1 0 Fraley lf 4 0 1 1Bader cf 5 0 1 0 Steer 1b 5 0 1 1Bauers rf 2 0 0 0 Stephenson dh 3 0 0 0Cabrera rf 3 0 0 0 Senzel 3b 4 0 0 0Higashioka c 0 0 0 0 Myers rf 4 0 0 0Volpe ss 4 0 0 0 Barrero cf 3 1 1 0Kiner-Falefa lf 4 1 1 1 Fairchild cf 1 0 0 0Rortvedt c 4 2 2 0 Maile c 3 1 1 2Allen rf 0 1 0 0 Newman 2b 0 0 0 0Totals 41 7 13 7 Totals 34 4 5 4 New York 001 030 000 3 — 7 Cincinnati 101 200 000 0 — 4 DP–New York 0, Cincinnati 1. LOB–New York 6, Cincinnati 7. 2B–Rortvedt (1), Judge (8), India (13). HR–Kiner-Falefa (2), Rizzo (11), Maile (3). SB–Fraley (6), Bader (3). IP H R ER BB SO New York Brito 4 4 4 4 4 6 Marinaccio 2 0 0 0 1 3 King 2 1 0 0 0 3 Holmes W,2-2 1 0 0 0 1 1 Weber S,1-1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Cincinnati Weaver 4 1/3 8 4 4 0 4Young 2/3 2 0 0 0 0Farmer 1 2/3 0 0 0 0 2Sims 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 2Díaz 1 0 0 0 0 1 Gibaut L,3-1 1 3 3 2 0 0 Umpires–Home, Pat Hoberg; First, Emil Jimenez; Second, Nestor Ceja; Third, Brian O’Nora.T–2:59. A–41,374 (43,891). CHICAGO WHITE SOX 5, KANSAS CITY 1 Kansas City Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Witt Jr. ss 4 0 1 0 Anderson ss 4 0 0 0Pasquantino 1b 4 0 0 0 Benintendi lf 3 2 1 0Perez dh 4 1 3 1 Robert Jr. cf 3 2 1 0Melendez rf 4 0 1 0 Moncada 3b 3 1 1 2Garcia 3b 4 0 0 0 Vaughn 1b 4 0 0 0Pratto lf 3 0 2 0 Burger dh 3 0 2 3Fermin c 3 0 0 0 Alberto 2b 3 0 0 0Massey 2b 3 0 0 0 Haseley rf 3 0 0 0Eaton cf 2 0 0 0 Zavala c 2 0 1 0Olivares cf 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 1 7 1 Totals 28 5 6 5Kansas City 100 000 000 — 1 Chicago 200 003 00x — 5 E–Fermin (3). DP–Kansas City 2, Chicago 1. LOB–Kansas City 6, Chicago 3. 2B–Pratto (6), Perez (11), Robert Jr. (13), Burger (6). HR–Perez (10). IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City Lyles L,0-8 5 4 5 4 3 5 Cuas 1 1 0 0 0 2 Taylor 1 1 0 0 0 0 Staumont 1 0 0 0 0 2 Chicago Giolito W,3-3 6 6 1 1 1 4 Crochet 1/3 1 0 0 1 0López H,4 2/3 0 0 0 0 1Kelly 1 0 0 0 0 1 Graveman 1 0 0 0 0 2 Lyles pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.Umpires–Home, Phil Cuzzi; First, Shane Livensparger; Second, Dan Bellino; Third, Ryan Wills.T–2:21. A–23,984 (40,241). PHILADELPHIA 12, CHICAGO CUBS 3 Chicago Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi Hoerner 2b 3 0 0 0 Stott 2b 4 1 2 2Mastrobuoni ss 1 0 0 0 Castellanos rf 4 1 1 0 Swanson ss 3 1 1 2 Harrison lf 0 0 0 1Tauchman cf 1 0 1 0 Harper dh 3 1 2 1Happ lf 3 0 0 0 Realmuto c 4 0 0 0Madrigal 2b 1 0 0 0 Stubbs ph-c 1 1 1 0Suzuki rf 3 0 0 0 Schwarber lf 2 2 1 4Ríos 3b 1 0 0 0 Guthrie rf 0 0 0 0Mancini dh 3 0 0 0 Bohm 3b 5 2 1 0Wisdom 3b-lf 4 0 0 0 Marsh cf 4 0 0 0Mervis 1b 3 0 1 0 Clemens 1b 4 2 2 2Gomes c 3 0 1 0 Sosa ss 4 2 3 1Morel cf-rf 3 2 2 1 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 35 12 13 11Chicago 000 002 010 — 3 Philadelphia 602 020 11x — 12E–Wisdom (6). DP–Chicago 1, Philadelphia 1. LOB–Chicago 3, Philadelphia 8. 2B–Mo rel (3), Harper (5), Sosa (6). 3B–Stubbs (1). HR–Swanson (4), Morel (7), Schwarber (11), Clemens (4). SF–Stott (2), Harrison (1). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Taillon L,0-3 2 1/3 6 8 6 3 1Rucker 2 1/3 4 2 2 2 2Estrada 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 3Fulmer 1 2 1 1 0 0 Burdi 1 1 1 1 1 2 Philadelphia Nola W,4-3 7 4 2 2 1 10 Brogdon 1 2 1 1 0 1 Marte 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP–Burdi.Umpires–Home, Erich Bacchus; First, Laz Diaz; Second, Mike Estabrook; Third, Andy Fletcher.T–2:47. A–42,508 (42,901). MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STANDINGS AND SCORES how a season works. We’re going to have to go through this stretch with what we got, and that’s not at full strength, That’s the way it’s going to go.” Ramírez had a rst-inning opposite-eld solo homer to right off Eric Lauer (4-5) before Díaz connected on a three-run shot to center in the second that put the Rays up 4-0. Miller extended his ca reer-best hitting streak (12 games) and on-base stretch (21 games) with a leadoff shot in the third. The homer ended Milwaukee’s scoring drought at 23 innings. Anderson’s two-run drive during the fourth cut the decit to 4-3, and gave the outelder his third homer and eighth hit in 22 at-bats against Ein. Tampa Bay regained a three-run lead, at 6-3, and chased Lauer when Bethan court went deep to center and Manuel Margot had an RBI single. “We needed to keep add ing,” Cash said. “They pressured us throughout the course of the game.” Lauer, who was coming off his rst relief appear ance of the season last Sun day, allowed six runs, six hits and three homers in three-plus innings. The lefty has given up seven long balls over 12 innings in his last three outings. Isaac Paredes and Taylor Walks drew bases-loaded walks from Jake Cousins that made it 8-3 in the seventh. Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich had a RBI ineld single in the eighth when his pop up that went 55 feet from the plate dropped near the mound between three Rays players. The next batter, Jesse Winker, fell behind 0-1 for a pitch clock violation and was ejected by plate umpire Adam Hamari for arguing after a called third thrown by Ryan Thompson.Almost an outBrewers SS Willy Adames caught a pop up by Paredes that struck a catwalk in foul grounds, which made it a dead ball. Paredes was re tired when Miller, at third base, made his second of his three diving plays on grounders that ended up with an out at rst. Sunday is the second anniversary of Adames’ trade from Tampa Bay to Milwaukee.Trainer’s roomRays: 1B Díaz (groin) started after sitting out four games. He nished 3 for 4, and has a 13-game hitting streak, dating to May 3.Up nextBrewers RHP Freddy Peralta (4-3) will start Sun day’s series nale. LHP Jalen Beeks (1-2) takes the mound for the Rays. RAYSFrom page B1 Chris O’Meara / AP Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt celebrates his solo home run off Milwaukee Brew ers starting pitcher Eric Lauer with third base coach Brady Williams (4) during the fourth inning on Saturday in St. Petersburg. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI — Aaron Judge had a go-ahead sin gle in the 10th inning for his fourth hit of the game, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Saturday after cut ting Aaron Hicks with $27.6 million on the out elder’s contract. New York overcame a 4-1 decit in a three-run fth inning against Luke Weav er on Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s homer, Judge’s RBI double off the left-eld wall and Anthony Rizzo’s run-scor ing single. Judge also had a run-scor ing single against the left-eld fence in the third as part of a 4-for-4 afternoon with three RBIs. He is hit ting .378 with seven hom ers, 18 RBIs and a 1.402 OPS in 11 games since re turning from the injured list on May 9. “I try not to think about being in a hot streak,” he said. “It’s about going out there and assessing the sit uation. I look at who is on the mound and what I have to do to help the team. If you go up with that mind set, you never know if you’re hot or cold.” Greg Allen, reacquired by the Yankees on Friday night, opened the 10th as the automatic runner on second. He advanced on Gleyber Torres’ yout and scored on Judge’s single off Ian Gibaut (3-1). “If you’re not competing against him, he’s fun to watch,” Reds catcher Luke Maile said. Anthony Rizzo followed with a two-run homer, his second in two nights and 24th at Great American Ball Park. “Having Riz behind me helps big time,” Judge said. Rizzo is hitting .303 with 11 homers and 28 RBIs. “Rizzo has been our rock,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s been rock solid to start the year, that one constant, even when we missed Judge for the 10 or 11 games, Anthony was right in the middle of things. He’s hit for power and is one of our leaders.” Reds manager David Bell admitted that walking Judge at that point among the scenarios he pondered. “With Judge there, that’s an uncomfortable situa tion,” Bell said. Clay Holmes (2-2) al lowed a walk in a score less ninth, and Ryan Weber pitched the 10th to give the Yankees seven pitchers with saves, the most of any big league team. After the nal out, Boone exchanged a handshake with banned Reds great Pete Rose, who watched the game from a rst-row seat. New York (28-20) has won ve of six and 10 of 13, improving to a sea son-high eight games over .500. Hicks was designated for assignment to make room for Allen, acquired in a trade with Boston on Fri day. ——— Orioles 6, Blue Jays 5, 10 Innings TORONTO — Ryan Mountcas tle scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning when third baseman Matt Chapman’s throw hit him in the back on Austin Hays’ ground er, and Baltimore became the sec ond team to reach 30 wins. Ryan O’Hearn tied his career high with four RBIs, including a three-run homer in the eighth off Jordan Romano that tied the score 5-5. Cedric Mullins hit a solo homer as the Orioles (30-16) won for the fourth time in five games. Rangers 11, Rockies 5 ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager had a two-run home run among three hits and Jon Gray won in his first start against his former club as Texas (28-17) is one win short of the franchise’s best record through the first 45 games. The Rangers, averaging a major league-best 6.20 runs per game, knocked out Kyle Freeland (4-5) after two innings – scoring four runs in each. Freeland allowed six earned runs and nine hits with no strikeouts. Astros 3, Athletics 2 HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to propel Houston over Oakland. The game was tied at 2-2 with no outs in the eighth when Alvarez sent a pitch from Richard Lovela dy (0-2) into the seats in right field for his team-leading 10th homer this season. Diamondbacks 4, Pirates 3 PITTSBURGH — Pavin Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift Arizona over Pittsburgh. Smith’s third homer of the sea son came off Robert Stephenson (0-2) and helped the Diamond backs overcome a 3-2 deficit after Pirates ace Mitch Keller was pulled following six strong innings. Ketel Marte also homered for Arizona, which won for the sixth time in its last eight games. Marlins 1, Giants 0 SAN FRANCISCO — Braxton Garrett and three relievers com bined on a three-hitter, and Miami scored an unearned run in the eighth inning on a Jon Berti single to beat San Francisco. Miami scored in the eighth against Tyler Rogers (0-4). Garrett Hampson reached on third base man J.D. Davis’s fielding error, Xavier Edwards sacrificed and Berti followed with a single past first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. Phillies 12, Cubs 3 PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola (4-3) struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam and Philadelphia snapped a five-game losing streak. Kody Clemens also went deep in Philadelphia’s six-run first inning, and Bryce Harper singled, doubled, walked twice and had an RBI for the defending NL champs. The Phillies had scored a total of 11 runs in losing seven in a row to the Cubs before eclipsing that just in Saturday’s outburst. Nationals 5, Tigers 2 WASHINGTON — Patrick Corbin won consecutive starts for the first time since last summer and Lane Thomas had a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning that stopped Washing ton’s four-game losing streak. Corbin (3-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings against the Tigers, the only big league team he had never faced. He struck out three, reaching 1,500 in his career when he fanned Jon athan Scoop in the sixth. White Sox 5, Royals 1 CHICAGO — Jake Burger hit a three-run double in the sixth inning, helping Lucas Giolito and Chicago beat Kansas City. Yoán Moncada had two RBIs as Chicago won for the fourth time in five games. Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. each scored two runs. Judge’s 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in win over RedsMay 21 1926 – Earl Sheely of the Chicago White Sox hit three doubles and a home run against the Boston Red Sox. Sheely doubled in each of his last three at-bats the previous day to give him seven con secutive extra-base hits, tying a major league record. The six doubles in the two games also tied a major league record. 1943 – In the fastest nine-inning night game in American League history, the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 1-0, in 1 hour, 29 minutes. 1997 – Roger Clemens earned his 200th career victo ry, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win over the New York Yankees. 2004 – Jose Cruz Jr. went 4-for-4 with a homer and three doubles, leading Tampa Bay to a 5-3 victory over Cleveland. 2009 – Joe Mauer hit a grand slam, two doubles and drove in a career-high six runs as Minnesota routed the Chicago White Sox 20-1. 2013 – Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-0 rout of Seattle Mariners. THIS DATE IN BASEBALL 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 B3 AUTO RACING NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR All-Star Race Lineup After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday At North Wilkesboro Speedway North Wilkesboro, N.C. Lap length: 0.62 miles (Car number in parentheses) 2. (99) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, .000.3. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford, .000.4. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, .000.6. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, .000.7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, .000.8. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, .000.10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, .000.13. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, .000.15. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford, .000.16. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, .000.20. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, .000.21. (19) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, .000.22. (2) Austin Cindric, Ford, .000.23. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, .000.24. (29) Kevin Harvick, Ford, .000.26. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, .000.29. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, .000.31. (8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, .000.32. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota, .000.35. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, .000.37. (43) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, .000. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Tyson 250 Saturday At North Wilkesboro Speedway North Wilkesboro, N.C. Lap length: 0.62 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (8) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 252 laps, 0 points.2. (3) Ty Majeski, Ford, 252, 35.3. (15) Matt DiBenedetto, Chevrolet, 252, 39.4. (2) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 252, 48.5. (14) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 252, 0.6. (1) Corey Heim, Toyota, 252, 48.7. (18) Matt Crafton, Ford, 252, 30.8. (24) Chase Purdy, Chevrolet, 252, 31.9. (12) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 252, 0.10. (7) Grant Ennger, Chevrolet, 252, 31.11. (4) William Byron, Chevrolet, 252, 0.12. (32) Chris Hacker, Toyota, 252, 25.13. (33) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 252, 29.14. (16) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, 252, 23.15. (6) Bret Holmes, Chevrolet, 252, 22.16. (9) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 252, 0.17. (11) Kaden Honeycutt, Chevrolet, 252, 20.18. (31) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 252, 19.19. (22) Lawless Alan, Chevrolet, 252, 18.20. (10) Hailie Deegan, Ford, 252, 17.21. (27) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 252, 16.22. (34) Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 252, 15.23. (21) Jake Garcia, Chevrolet, 252, 14.24. (5) Colby Howard, Chevrolet, 252, 20.25. (13) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 252, 12.26. (17) Tyler Ankrum, Toyota, 250, 13.27. (35) Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 250, 10.28. (28) Josh Williams, Ford, garage, 221, 0.29. (30) Conner Jones, Ford, electrical, 219, 8.30. (20) Nicholas Sanchez, Chevrolet, 213, 7.31. (26) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 211, 6.32. (36) Zane Smith, Ford, accident, 204, 17.33. (19) Ben Rhodes, Ford, accident, 202, 4.34. (23) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, accident, 200, 3.35. (25) Dean Thompson, Toyota, accident, 182, 2.36. (29) Johnny Sauter, Ford, electrical, 153, 1. NBA CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Friday, May 19 Miami 111, Boston 105, Miami leads series 2 – 0 Saturday, May 20 Denver at L.A. Lakers Sunday, May 21 Boston at Miami, 8:30 p.m. NHL CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Friday, May 19 Vegas 4, Dallas 3, OT, Vegas leads series 1– 0 Saturday, May 20 Florida at Carolina Sunday, May 21 Dallas at Vegas, 3 p.m. TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Traded CF Greg Allen to N.Y. Yankees in exchange for RHP Diego Hernandez and placed him on the active roster.CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Assigned RHP Triston McKenzie to Columbus (IL) on a re hab assignment.KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reinstated LHP Amir Garrett to the active roster. Optioned RHP Jackson Kowar to Omaha (IL:).MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 18. Recalled INF Edouard Julien from St. Paul (IL). Agreed to terms with RHP Aus tin Brice on a minor league contract.NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned SS Os wald Peraza to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Signed OF Greg Allen and selected him to the active roster. Designated OF Aaron Hicks for assignment.OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Recalled RHP James Kaprielian from Las Vegas (PCL). Placed RHP Drew Rucinski on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 17. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Selected the contract of RHP Austin Adams from Reno (PCL). Placed LHP Anthony Misiewicz on the 15-day IL. Transferred C Carson Kelly from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with RHP Teddy Stankiewicz on a minor league contract. Place OF Henry Ramos o the 10-day IL. Recalled OF Will Benson from Lou isville (IL).LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Recalled RHP Wander Suero from Oklahoma City (PCL). Placed LHP Julio Urias on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 19.MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Placed RHP J.B. Bukauskas on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 17. Recalled RHP Colin Rea from Nash ville (IL). Assigned 1B Luke Voit to Nashville on a rehab assignment.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP Erich Uelmen to Lehigh Valley (IL). Re called RHP Yunior Marte from Lehigh Valley. Claimed RHP Dylan Covey of waivers from L.A. Dodgers. Transferred 1B Darick Hall from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Assigned RHP Vince Velsqez to Indianapolis (IL) on a rehab assignment.SAN DIEGO PADRES — Designated CF Adam Engel for assignment.WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated RHP Chad Kuhl from the 15-day IL. Op AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2): Formula 1 Racing Emilia Romagna Grand Prix4 p.m. (NBC): IndyCar Racing 2023 Indianapolis 500, Qualifying5 p.m. (FS1): NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR All-Star Open 8 p.m. (FS1): NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR All-Star Race MLB 1:30 p.m. (SUN): Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays 1:30 p.m. (MLBN): Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies or Seattle Mariners at Atlanta Braves4 p.m. (BSF): Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants 4:30 p.m. (MLBN): Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels or Boston Red Sox at San Diego Padres7 p.m. (ESPN): Cleveland Guardians at New York Mets SOFTBALL NCAA REGIONALS 12 p.m. (ACC, ESPN2): Teams TBA 2 p.m. (ACC, ESPN2, SEC): Teams TBA 4 p.m. (ACC, ESPN2, SEC): Teams TBA 5 p.m. (ESPNU): Teams TBA 7 p.m. (ESPNU): Teams TBA 8 p.m. (ESPN2): Teams TBA 9 p.m. (ESPNU): Teams TBA 10 p.m. (ESPN2): Teams TBA NBA PLAYOFFS 8:30 p.m. (TNT): Boston Celtics at Miami Heat, Game 3 WNBA 4 p.m. (ESPN): Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury USFL 12 p.m. (FS1): New Orleans Breakers vs. Philadelphia Stars4 p.m. (FOX): New Jersey Generals vs. Houston Gamblers GOLF 9 a.m. (ESPN): 2023 PGA Championship Final Round 10 a.m. (ESPN): 2023 PGA Championship Final Round 1 p.m. (GOLF): Ladies Euro Tour Aramco Team Series – Florida, Final Round1 p.m. (CBS): 2023 PGA Championship Final Round NHL PLAYOFFS 3 p.m. (ABC): Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights, Game 2 HOCKEY 9 a.m. (NHL): 2023 IIHF World Championship Slovenia vs. Slovakia1 p.m. (NHL): 2023 IIHF World Championship United States vs. France PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER 8:30 a.m. (USA): West Ham United vs. Leeds United 11 a.m. (USA): Manchester City vs. Chelsea TENNIS 10 a.m. (TENNIS): 2023 Internazionali BNL d’Italia ATP Singles Final TRACK AND FIELD 2 p.m. (NBC): USATF Bermuda Grand Prix ON THE AIRWAVES LOTTERY NUMBERS POWERBALL Wednesday, May 17, 2023 18-34-37-45-51-14-x2 Next Jackpot: Saturday, May 20, 2023 $162 MILLIONMEGA MILLIONS Friday, May 19, 2023 5-11-41-44-55-14-x2 Winning Numbers Next Jackpot: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 $150 MILLIONLOTTO Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1-9-10-11-13-38 Next Jackpot: Saturday, May 20, 2023 $37 MILLIONCASH 4 LIFE Friday, May 19, 2023 10-13-32-47-52-4 Winning Numbers Top Prize: Saturday, May 20, 2023 $1,000/DAY FOR LIFEJACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY Friday, May 19, 2023 5-6-34-36-39-46 Winning Numbers Next Jackpot: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 $2 MILLION CASH POPSaturday, May 20, 2023 Morning 9 Saturday, May 20, 2023 Matinee 13 Friday, May 19, 2023 Aernoon 2 Friday, May 19, 2023 Evening 6 Friday, May 19, 2023 Late Night 11 FANTASY 5 Saturday, May 20, 2023 Midday 2-6-11-21-31 Friday, May 19, 2023 Evening 1-2-17-29-35PICK 5 Saturday, May 20, 2023 1-5-6-7-4 0 Friday, May 19, 2023 3-1-9-1-0 5PICK 4 Saturday, May 20, 2023 5-2-2-6 0 Friday, May 19, 2023 5-6-0-1 5PICK 3Saturday, May 20, 2023 1-5-8 0 Friday, May 19, 2023 0-7-8 5 PICK 2Saturday, May 20, 2023 4-8 0 Friday, May 19, 2023 2-1 5 PARKVIEW LANES League scores for the week ending May 14, 2023: MONDAY SUMMER SPECIAL Handicap: Darrell Mitchell 302; Dick Ne whall,735; KE Conrad 748; Lane Hobby 276; Donna Carone 254; Pat Tutewohl 706; Sue Beck 688. Scratch: Sean Fuge re 263,688; Derek Fish 258,640; Darrell Mitchell 258; Lane Hobby 205,464; Donna Carone 181; Carol Anderson 456. WOMEN’S TRIO Handicap: Debbie Nolan 255,651; Carol Roberts 250,662. Scratch: Carol Roberts 195,497; Diana Steuterman 182,472. MARCH MADNESS Handicap: Larry McGarvey 304,793; Dar rell Mitchell 254; KE Conrad 705; Betsy Bowman 276,662; Paula Trani 244; Edith Regan 427. Scratch: Larry McGarvey 268,685; Darrell Mitchell 228,553; Betsy Bowman 193; Paula Trani 179; Bunny Hig ginbotham 476; Edith Regan 427. MILITARY CHALLENGE Handicap: Rich Johnson 287,724; Jack Stevens 286; KE Conrad 682; Betty Johnson 151,388; Pam Murphy 144,407. Scratch: Rich Johnson 236,571; Jack Stevens 571; Rich Johnson 571; Sam Bass 603. PARKVIEW SCRATCH TRIO Scratch: Terry Rummler II 287,712; Sean Fugere 279; Scott Brown 699; Stepha nie Flory 266,661; Melissa Bonnell 227, 641. 7-9-8 NOTAP Handicap: Michael Robinson 366,891; Larry Ferguson 344,927; Linda Ferguson 413,937; Carol McHale 366,939. Scratch: Bob Dailey 300,778; Bob Manfredi 300,777; Doug Dorsey 284; Carol McHale 300,741; Linda Ferguson 300; Marilyn Seymour 300; Shirley Tenity 737. PARKVIEW 9-PIN NOTAP Handicap: Bob Ecker 310,821; Ed Starling 309,845; Kathy Fuller 309; Kathie Weav erling 304,832; Sue Spreen 304; Glenda Johnston 831. Scratch: Dick Newhall 262; Ed Starling 255,683; Roy Fuller 653; Kath ie Weaverling 262,706; Roseanne Gulley 261,651. HOLDER HOTSHOTS Handicap: Richard Hickey 296,750; Mike Serrano 285,726; Nancy Kelly 275,695; Julia Albert 245; Paula Trani 696. Scratch: Glenn Trani 256,663; Richard Hickey 245; John Beatty 619; Tyler Beatty 619; Paula Trani 167,477; Vicki Jeffers 167,476; Nan cy Kelly 157. PIN PALS Handicap: Noah Sphon 277; Hayden Stue be 272,744; Bruce Carr 743; Chloe Mur phy 254,699; Chloe Blydenburgh 248,708. Scratch: Cody Underwood 244,580; Hayden Stuebe 224,600; Destiny Snyder 144,395; Chloe Murphy 137,348. BOWLERS OF THE WEEK Adults: Larry McGarvey, 133 pins over his average, and Diane Corujo, 100 pins over her average; Youth: Bruce Carr, 113 pins over his average, and Chloe Blydenburgh, 66 pins over her average. SPORTSMEN’S BOWL The Monday Veterans League starts May 29. Thursday Trios Men Scratch Game, 264, Wilson TorresScratch Series, 678, Anthony RyanHandicap Game, 267, George PaxinosHandicap Series, 799, Tom Dantoni Women Scratch Game, 164, Patti RhodenScratch Series, 554, Susan DantoniHandicap Game, 252, Sandra SmithHandicap Series, 737, Jamie Honeggar Freakin’ Friday Fanatics Summer Men Scratch Game, 259, Michael ScottScratch Series, 674, Jeremy Taylor Women Scratch Game, 232, Lisa PozziScratch Series, 562, Cathy Roof BOWLING SCORES By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Ga nassi, Ganassi, Ganas si. It was practically the only name mentioned as the four-car organization returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway poised to defend last year’s Indianap olis 500 victory. Arrow McLaren Racing pushed them aside on the rst day of Indy 500 qual ifying. Felix Rosenqvist, a for mer Chip Ganassi Racing driver, no less, led the Mc Laren charge Saturday by posting the fastest four-lap average. His late afternoon run of 233.947 mph was the third fastest four-lap quali fying effort in race history. He bumped new team mate Alexander Rossi from the top spot – a position he’d held nearly six hours. “It was pretty mind blow ing how we found so much speed,” Rosenqvist said. “What a run. Just a fun time to be in an Arrow McLaren. We are denitely looking good right now.” When the gun red to signal the end of the day, all four McLaren drivers were inside the top 12 and advanced into Sunday’s shootout for the pole. Ga nassi also landed all four of its drivers inside the top 12, but as the clock ticked down, defending race win ner Marcus Ericsson stood on pit lane unsure if he should make another qual ifying attempt. He was 10th at the time but stuck in a long line of trafc as drivers not inside the top 12 debated pulling their times and taking an other shot at logging four fast laps around the historic 2.5-mile oval. Conversely, Team Penske struggled mightily and only reigning IndyCar champi on Will Power advanced into the top 12. Josef Newgarden and Scott Mc Laughlin never put togeth er a strong enough four-lap average run to move them up through the eld. Mc Laughlin will start the Indy 500 from 14th, three spots ahead of Newgarden, who did pull his time late in a last-ditch attempt to crack the top 12. Newgarden is 0 for 11 in the biggest race in the world. “Unfortunately that’s just what we had,” Newgarden said. “We really went ag gressive, as aggressive as you can go, and it just wasn’t there. We seem to be able to gure out most situations, but for whatever reason, this cruel mistress is just, you know, she’s tricking us, and I don’t un derstand how so. “I think all of us don’t fully understand it, but you don’t stop working, and I think for us, we have to continue to put in the work, not have an ego about it. We weren’t good enough, let’s nd out why.” The rst four rows of the eld will be set Sunday in a nal round of qualifying for the fastest 12 drivers. Team Penske had it easy, though, compared to a panicked Rahal Letter man Lanigan organization. As Graham Rahal, Chris tian Lundgaard and Jack Harvey slogged their way around the speedway, the team made a late-day ad justment to move the setup from Katherine Legge’s car onto the other three. Legge, the only woman entered in the May 28 eld, was clear ly the fastest of the Rahal cars and the team was des perate at the end of the day. Ultimately, Rahal, Har vey and Lundgaard joined Sting Ray Robb of Dale Coyne Racing as the slow est four drivers of the day. The quartet has its own scheduled Sunday shootout in which three of them will make the eld of 33 and one driver will go home. Team owner Bobby Rahal won the 1986 Indy 500 and the 1992 IndyCar title, then missed the 500 the very next year. “It’s extremely disap pointing. We don’t want to ght each other in this position,” Lundgaard said. “At least we got one in, so Katherine has done an awe some job. But we just don’t have the speed.”Chevrolet, McLaren soar on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifyingOak Hill in pleasant weather has been a brute. Rain came down at the start of play and never really let up except for a brief burst of sunshine and shadows, and then the showers re turned. Fairways were framed by umbrellas. The rough was thick and wet. McIlroy was among play ers who wore their caps backward to keep rain from dripping off the bill. Koepka motored along, and he was particularly sharp with the putter on the back nine. He holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the 12th and made one from 18 feet on the par-5 13th. The real boost came on the 17th, when he rolled one in from just outside 45 feet. “Felt like it was a bit more aggressive today,” Koepka said of his putting. “Espe cially on the back nine, and putts started banging in the back of the hole.” And then came Conners’ blunder on the 16th, Hov land’s bogey on the 18th, and Koepka was all by him self atop the leaderboard as he chases a fth major, and a third PGA Champion ship. Also at stake: A vic tory moves him to No. 2 in the Ryder Cup standings. Because Koepka plays for LIV Golf, he can only earn Ryder Cup points in the majors. Justin Rose joined Schef er at 2-under 208, still very much in range. And no one appears to be having more fun than California club pro Michael Block. He had another round of 70 and tied for eighth, the rst club pro to be in the top 10 after 54 holes since 1990 at Shoal Creek. Even Koepka’s great run along the back nine didn’t look like it would be enough to catch Con ners, and then that changed on the 16th hole. Conners swung and then tried to gure out where it went, looking up in the air, until realizing it shot right into the lip. “Wish I could have that one back,” he said. Schefer would like to have back his opening seven holes – four bogeys, and it could have been worse. Is shot out of wet rough on the seventh landed in Allen’s Creek and hopped out to the other side. He was bogey-free over the nal 11 holes. “I didn’t shoot myself out of it on a day where the conditions were tough and I didn’t have my best stuff,” Schefer said. “I hung in there pretty good and didn’t post the number I wanted to, but I’m still only four back going into tomorrow. And if I go out and have a great round, I think I’ll have a decent chance.” PGAFrom page B1that kept him from entering a horse in the Preakness last year. The thrill of vic tories by National Treasure in the Preakness and Arabi an Lion in an earlier stakes race contrasted with the agony of Havnameltdown’s death. Black barriers were propped up on the dirt track while the horse was put down. All the while, 2Pac’s “California Love” blared from the ineld speakers at what is intended as an an nual daylong celebration of thoroughbred racing. By evening, Baffert was celebrated for winning the Preakness for a record eighth time, breaking a tie with 19th-century train er R. Wyndham Walden. In 2018, Baffert matched Walden with seven wins at the Baltimore race with Justify, who went on to become the sport’s 13th Triple Crown winner – and Baffert’s second, after American Pharoah ended a lengthy drought for the sport in 2015. This was Baffert’s rst Preakness in two years be cause of a ban stemming from 2021 Kentucky Der by winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test that led to a disqualication in that race. Medina Spirit was Baffert’s most recent Preakness horse, nishing third. Baffert didn’t arrive in Baltimore until Thursday this week, seeking to keep a lower prole than usual giv en the questions that have dogged him and clouded his reputation. A Hall of Famer and a longtime face of horse racing, Baffert sought to move past his suspension when asked Friday. “We just keep on mov ing forward,” he said. “We have other horses to worry about. A lot of it is noise, so you keep the noise out and continue working.” While horse racing deaths in the U.S. are at their low est level since they began being tracked in 2009, adding another at the track hosting a Triple Crown race will only intensify the in ternal and external scrutiny of the industry. Those in side it have said they accept the realities of on-track deaths of horses while also acknowledging more work needs to be done to prevent as many as possible. In that vein, new nation al medication and doping rules are set to go into effect on Monday. The federally mandated Horseracing In tegrity and Safety Authori ty, which already regulated racetrack safety and oth er measures, will oversee drug testing requirements for horses that should stan dardize the sport nation wide for the rst time. PREAKNESSFrom page B1 GOLF PGA Championship Saturday At Oak Hill – East Rochester, N.Y. Purse: $15 million Yardage: 7,394; Par: 70 Third Round Brooks Koepka, United States 72-66-66—204 -6Corey Conners, Canada 67-68-70—205 -5Viktor Hovland, Norway 68-67-70—205 -5Bryson DeChambeau, United States 66-71-70—207 -3Justin Rose, England 69-70-69—208 -2Scottie Schefer, United States 67-68-73—208 -2Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland 71-69-69—209 -1Michael Block, United States 70-70-70—210 EJustin Suh, United States 69-68-73—210 EEric Cole, United States 67-74-70—211 +1Tommy Fleetwood, England 72-71-68—211 +1Stephan Jaeger, Germany 72-70-69—211 +1Min Woo Lee, Australia 73-67-71—211 +1Shane Lowry, Ireland 73-67-71—211 +1Victor Perez, France 70-72-69—211 +1Cameron Davis, Australia 71-70-71—212 +2Ryan Fox, New Zealand 68-73-71—212 +2Kurt Kitayama, United States 70-71-71—212 +2Patrick Reed, United States 72-71-69—212 +2Patrick Cantlay, United States 74-67-72—213 +3Hideki Matsuyama, Japan 72-71-70—213 +3Keith Mitchell, United States 69-71-73—213 +3Taylor Pendrith, Canada 70-69-74—213 +3Sepp Straka, Austria 69-71-73—213 +3Adam Svensson, Canada 70-70-73—213 +3Sahith Theegala, United States 71-71-71—213 +3Keegan Bradley, United States 68-72-74—214 +4Hayden Buckley, United States 69-74-71—214 +4Tyrrell Hatton, England 77-68-69—214 +4Chris Kirk, United States 70-75-69—214 +4Matthew NeSmith, United States 70-70-74—214 +4Cameron Smith, Australia 72-72-70—214 +4Beau Hossler, United States 71-70-74—215 +5Dustin Johnson, United States 67-74-74—215 +5 Collin Morikawa, United States 71-70-74—215 +5Mito Pereira, Chile 72-69-74—215 +5Thomas Pieters, Belgium 69-76-70—215 +5Chez Reavie, United States 76-68-71—215 +5Xander Schauffele, United States 72-72-71—215 +5Alex Smalley, United States 73-72-70—215 +5Harold Varner III, United States 70-71-74—215 +5Dean Burmester, South Africa 73-71-72—216 +6Adam Hadwin, Canada 70-73-73—216 +6Lucas Herbert, Australia 75-69-72—216 +6Tom Hoge, United States 74-70-72—216 +6Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark 76-67-73—216 +6Kyoung-Hoon Lee, South Korea 73-68-75—216 +6Jon Rahm, Spain 76-68-72—216 +6Adam Scott, Australia 68-74-74—216 +6Jordan Spieth, United States 73-72-71—216 +6Sam Stevens, United States 71-72-73—216 +6Max Homa, United States 71-72-74—217 +7Thriston Lawrence, South Africa 75-69-73—217 +7Denny McCarthy, United States 75-70-72—217 +7J.T. Poston, United States 72-70-75—217 +7Patrick Rodgers, United States 70-75-72—217 +7Callum Tarren, England 71-67-79—217 +7Thomas Detry, Belgium 74-71-73—218 +8Tony Finau, United States 72-73-73—218 +8Padraig Harrington, Ireland 72-71-75—218 +8Sihwan Kim, United States 75-68-75—218 +8Pablo Larrazabal, Spain 69-75-74—218 +8Adrian Meronk, Poland 75-69-74—218 +8Yannik Paul, Germany 76-69-73—218 +8Matt Wallace, England 73-70-75—218 +8Zach Johnson, United States 74-71-74—219 +9Lee Hodges, United States 75-70-75—220 +10Rikuya Hoshino, Japan 75-70-75—220 +10Phil Mickelson, United States 73-72-75—220 +10Justin Thomas, United States 72-73-75—220 +10Joel Dahmen, United States 74-69-78—221 +11Taylor Montgomery, United States 75-70-76—221 +11Taylor Moore, United States 74-69-78—221 +11Kazuki Higa, Japan 72-73-77—222 +12Ben Taylor, England 72-72-78—222 +12Mark Hubbard, United States 71-74-79—224 +14 tioned RHP Hobie Harris to Rochester (IL). FOOTBALL Canadian Football League EDMONTON ELKS — Signed WR Raphael Leonard.WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WR Brandan Beaulieu and RB Kevon Latulas. Released WRs Dominick Fiscelli and Mi chael Young Jr. SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED — Loaned M Jackson Hopkins to Loudoun United FC of the USL Champion ship League for the 2023 season. COLLEGE WISCONSIN — Announced Bebe Bryans women’s rowing coach is stepping away from her coaching duties. 

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C CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Section CSUNDAY, MAY21 , 2023 The challenge of the gatekeepersJ ust so you know, I don’t have a dog in this hunt. I neither reside in Ozello nor am I a camper. It’s doubtful my life will change one iota whichever way the County Commission decides on the Sunshine RV zoning case, known as the Fishcreek Glamp-ground. But it sure has my attention. And it should have yours. You may have seen the county Planning and Development Commission, for the second time, voted overwhelmingly against the Fishcreek Glampground. It goes to the County Com-mission for a nal vote on June 20. I’m not going to rehash it. Somebody wants to put a new campground on an old campground site and many Ozelloians aren’t happy about it. It’s more than the old “not in my backyard” syndrome. Citrus County residents are nervous about seeing new development and growth, and they’re concerned that their traditional way of life is being threatened. During a break in the May 11 County Commis-sion public hearing on the Sugarmill Woods apart-ments, a meeting that need-ed two rooms to hold the residents who showed up against it, I told a commis-sioner this was the biggest vote of her political career. The board that night voted 5-0 against the apartments, citing compatibility issues. Ozello residents have the same argument. Should they expect the same result? Let’s break it down some.First off, this is more than zoning; it’s a compre-hensive plan change. That means a policy call. Regular readers of my Just Wright Citrus blog are familiar with the insis-tence on smart policy. Not the world’s most exciting subject, but it’s policy that makes the trains run on time. A county government with well-thought policy, re ective of community standards, encouraged by public input and results at the ballot box, will present a clear roadmap and how to get there. The comprehensive plan is the county’s growth roadmap. Right now that roadmap says these Ozello lands are low-intensity coastal lakes, meaning they’re not ripe for develop-ment. It would allow three houses on the applicant’s 17 acres. It is surrounded by conservation and more low-intensity residential. The request would change the comprehensive plan to an RV park/campground designation – in this case, 68 sites for primitive camp-ing, RVs and glamping. That’s a huge difference. Pretty much going from nothing to something. So before county commissioners start focusing on the details, they might rst MikeWright 4 factors that contributed to the record-low history scores for U.S. eighth gradersW hen national student test scores revealed recently that knowledge of U.S. history and civics had reached an all-time low, one Republican lawmaker described the drop as an “outright failure that should concern every parent across the country.” The test scores showed that 86 percent of Ameri-ca’s eighth-graders were not pro cient in U.S. history, and 79 percent were not pro cient in civics. While one top U.S. education ofcial described the scores as “alarm-ing,” the of cial rightly pointed out that the decline actually began nearly a decade ago. In my view as a historian of education reform and policy, the latest history and civics test scores were a predictable outcome. While it is dif cult to establish an exact cause of the decline, here are four factors that I believe contributed to it.1. Pandemic fears oflearning lossWhen students gradually began to return to their physical school buildings after they were closed when the COVID-19 pandemic began, researchers, politicians and critics of teachers unions be-gan to worry about learning loss in math and reading. Historically, when there are worries about test scores in core subjects like reading and math, other subjects become less of a priority. This deemphasis on subjects beyond reading and math has taken place before. Speci -cally, after the Bush-era policy No Child Left Behind became the law of the land in 2002, teach-ers reported that the emphasis on testing took away time and resources for social studies. They also say it threatened arts education, which has been shown to bene t children’s overall academic, emotional and social well-being.2. The politicization of socialstudies educationAt the same time that many education experts were worried about learning loss in reading and math, conservative politicians were working incessantly to limit what can be taught in social studies. In one of his rst acts as governor, Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin, for example, set up an anony-mous tip line for parents to report teachers who taught “divisive concepts,” such as the notion that the U.S. is “fundamentally racist or sexist” or that a person from a particular race or sex bears responsibility for past actions committed by other members of the same race or sex. The tip line has since been quietly shut down. Across the country, state legislatures led by conservative politicians have adopted bills banning instruction about aspects of U.S. history that could, they believe, make white children feel “discomfort” or “guilt.” All of this has created an atmosphere of fear for the nation’s teachers, who remain largely unsure of what they can and cannot teach. For some teachers, this political context has led them to self-censor and limit what they teach about American history, potentially depriving students of a richer understanding of the nation’s politics and policy.3. Education budget cutsAlthough research has long shown that funding matters for student achievement, many school districts around the coun-try are currently struggling for adequate resources. The pandemic has ampli ed existing racial and economic dis-parities – and recent national test scores in history and civics are an extension of those disparities. Not only were the average scores on U.S. history tests lower for Black students than white ones, but the decline from 2018 scores to 2022 was 42 percent greater for Black students. Black students collectively lost 4.5 points, or 1.8 percent of their average scores, from 2018 to 2022, versus 3.5 points, or 1.29 percent, for white students. And the situation was even more stark for low-income kids. Compared with 2018, children who are eligible for free or re-duced lunch – a standard measure of poverty – saw their scores drop more than twice as much as they did for their higher-income peers who did not qualify for the program. Speci cally, they lost ve points – going from 250.5 in 2018 to 245.5 in 2022, versus just two points for those who do not qualify for free and reduced lunch, who saw their scores drop from 274 to 272 between 2018 and 2022. Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz The brilliantly ‘stupid’ American POW T he North Vietnamese didn’t know what to make of their prisoner. Hours upon hours of rst abusing him, then pumping him for mili-tary infor-mation, had produced nothing but a nasty nick-name for the young Amer-ican sailor. To their thinking, he was simply dumb as a rock. Which was exactly what Petty Of cer 2nd Class Doug Hegdahl wanted them to think. Because he was anything but stupid. Indeed, he cleverly used what his captors believed to be idiocy to brilliantly outwit them. The road that ultimately led Hegdahl to Hanoi start-ed nearly 7,700 miles away in his hometown of Clark, South Dakota (population 1,148 in 2020). The chance to see the world appealed to the innocent small-town boy who had seldom been far from home. So he signed up for a hitch in the U.S. Navy in 1966 – just as the Vietnam War was ramping into overdrive. He found himself onboard the USS Canberra in the Gulf of Tonkin a few months later. Early on April 6, 1967, as the cruiser was blasting away at targets on the North Vietnamese coast, Hegdahl stepped onto the deck, either for some fresh air or for a quick smoke. That was a huge no-no when the big guns were r-ing, because a sailor could be knocked overboard. Which was exactly what happened. He swam for a few hours until being picked up by lo-cal shermen, who prompt-ly handed him over to the North Vietnamese military. The goons who interrogated him didn’t buy his tale of being blown into the water. They suspected he was a commando on a secret mis-sion. Hegdahl realized he was in seriously hot water and had to act fast. So, he decided to play dumb. Really, really dumb. Talking in an exaggerated country accent, he claimed to be a simple farmboy. They beat him for a few days, but he consistently stuck with the bumpkin act until the North Vietnamese came to believe him. When they tried to get him to sign a propaganda statement, he readily agreed – except for the unfortunate fact that he couldn’t read or write, he said. It rang true to his cap-tors since most Vietnamese farmers were illiterate. They brought in a tutor to teach him basic reading and writing. The teacher quit in frustration a few weeks later, saying the prisoner was just too dumb to learn. The North Vietnamese nally threw up their hands in frustration. That was when they started calling him “The Incredibly Stupid One.” What they didn’t know was Hegdahl was far from stupid. Convinced he was useless, he was allowed to Doug Hegdahl J. Mark Powell See POWELL , page C4 See CONVERSATION , page C4 See WRIGHT , page C4 

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C2 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle T he hearing conducted by the Citrus Coun-ty Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for Sweetwater Homes’ zoning change request from single-family to multi-fam-ily for its Cherry Oaks development in Sugarmill Woods’ Oak Village ended with a momentous decision for all parties involved. The proposed Cherry Oaks development is an upscale “Build to Rent” mix of 250 single-family villas, duplex-es and townhomes for aging seniors no longer nancial-ly and physically able to maintain a single-family home and young profes-sionals not quite nancially ready to buy a home. County staff found the proposed development to be consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan and land development code with the county’s Planning and Development Commission (PDC), recommending ap-proval with conditions. Nevertheless, after listening to the Sweetwater Homes Cherry Oaks pre-sentation, the few who supported it and the scores of opponents who spoke against it, county commis-sioners unanimously voted 5-0 to deny the requested zoning change. At the heart of the county commissioners’ unanimous vote was their conclusion that the multi-family devel-opment was neither com-patible with Oak Village’s single-family character nor its location in the center of the community. Like the iconic 1966 movie starring Clint Eastwood, the BOCC’s momentous decision had its good, bad and ugly aspects. For the over 1,700 Oak Village residents who signed a petition opposing the devel opment and the scores who spoke passionately against it, the BOCC’s unanimous vote was a resoundingly good de cision. It not only preserved Oak Village’s single-family character, but also allayed the residents’ fears of increased trafc congestion, loss of the community’s tranquil atmo sphere and a potential drop in property values. The bad aspect of the decision is that despite the acknowledged affordable housing need for the coun-ty’s aging seniors and grow-ing workforce, the BOCC’s decision is a step away from its avowed commitment to encourage senior and workforce housing. And, since actions speak louder than words, the unanimous decision sends an uncertain message to private devel-opers by contradicting the BOCC’s professed support of private development helping to alleviate the county’s housing crisis. The ugly part of the decision was that the process engendered an unwarranted hostility toward Sweetwater Homes CEO Steve Ponticos and his small number of supporters. While most of the Cherry Oaks opponents were con-siderate, some regrettably peppered them with shouted insults, personal attacks, accusations of greed, and allegations of wanting to ruin their community. A few even accused county com-missioners of having their minds made up in favor of Sweetwater Homes. Fortu-nately, the vitriol of a few was held in check by the rm and measured response of Commission Chair Ruth-ie Schlabach. Although the BOCC’s momentous decision has muted the controversial Cherry Oaks development for now, it has elevated concern about the BOCC’s commit-ment to matching its words with deeds and the state of the county’s urgent housing crisis. T o the Class of 2023, Congratulations! Your high school careers are over. Of all the recent graduating classes, your class is the one we’ve had our eyes on. The COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of your freshman year. That interruption wasn’t optimal for anyone, but for freshmen in particular, it seemed an even more unfortunate occurrence. Just as you were get-ting comfortable in high school it seemed like the world ripped the carpet out from under you. Yet here you are. You made it. You’ve moved the tassel from one side to the other. The question is: now what?I don’t want to place undue burden or stress on you, but I want to be clear. America needs you. If that sounds like a heavy load it’s because it is one. In so many ways American society is on the brink of seismic and foundation-al change. We’ve been edging closer and closer over your entire high school careers and today, upon your graduation, we’re as close as we’ve ever been. It isn’t fair to place such a weight on your shoulders. After all, this is the beginning of the rest of your life. It should be fun and free. You’ve been waiting at least 18 years for this. And so I encourage you to celebrate well and revel in the victory of reach-ing the edge of adulthood. Do that. And then we need you to walk over that edge. For those of you going to college, we need you to become experts in your elds of study. We need you to think, to work hard, and to be compassionate problem-solvers. Challenge the status-quo, by all means, but also learn to appreciate and under-stand when tradition holds great value. We need you to become better doctors, better teach-ers, better lawyers, and better engineers than those who have come before you. We need you to use the privilege of a college education for the betterment of the common good and not just the betterment of your own bank account. For those of you going to technical school, we need you to understand just how much we appreciate the skills you are going to master. We need you to think outside the box to create solutions to our infrastructure problems. We need you to help us nd more sustainable ways to live and how to expand the breadth of who can afford to live in those ways. We need you to recognize just how valuable you are to the future of our society. For those of you starting a O No on glampground idea I don’t live in Ozello. I live in Crystal River. FEMA flood level map has designated all property west of Rt19 category A below sea level. I do not live on the waterfront; there’s no water to see from my home. Ozello is a lot lower than my land. My GPS driving to Ozello for meals at Oasis, Back Water’s or Pecks, shows lots of water on both sides of road. That’s a beautiful coun try curvy road trip. A drive to South Fishcreek Point is an especially narrow hardtop lane, no shoulder, short lanes with abrupt stop signs and 45to 90-degree turns. No pull off or turnaround spots, unless you’re willing to drive across private property, end up in a ditch, or the water. Recreational Camping Vehicle users often tow behind a smaller vehicle, a boat, or like I saw yesterday towing a large trailer full of camping gear, making that RV look as large as a piggyback tractor trailer. A retired firefighter from New York at the pump next to me said for 25 years he drove a fire truck on streets in New York City, but he would never want to drive that RV rig. South Fishcreek Point can’t handle that kind of heavy load; it will be destroyed. I don’t want my tax dollars building roads to benefit private business ventures. A huge septic system that may be fully above ground in a designated flood zone of pristine waters? No, that’s irresponsible. I read the 16-acre property along the water line was recently clear cut down to the roots of mangroves for optimal water view. Mangroves are one of our biggest defense against flooding, and they were cut down to the root? Hard to supervise development of prop erties out in the boonies, well out of eyesight of the public. Please planning/development commission, take a drive out to South Fishcreek Point. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks that’s the best spot for Recre ational Camping Vehicles and their tow vehicles traffic. If so, I have no confidence in that judgment, especially, if they have driven out there, say in a pickup truck or step van, and still believe it’s a good idea to allow Recreational Camping Vehicles and their tow load on South Fishcreek Point. Please veto all Recreational Camping Vehicles on South Fishcreek Point. Dar Fisher Crystal River Chronicle disses mothers everywhere On the day set aside to celebrate Mom, the Chronicle Editorial Board dismisses the true, special place mothers have in our world by attempting to redefine and water down what a mother is. Here’s the Chronicle’s quote:“There are so many types of mothers out there. There are women who are trying to conceive and continue to have difficulty, women who have experienced miscarriages, and women who do not have or want children” Really??Let’s agree that no one should be denied their special day … have a day for those without children, but let’s leave Moth er’s Day to those that gave us life, protected us when we were defenseless, fed, clothed, shel tered and supported us until we could face the world on our own. John Pierce Beverly Hills I don’t like fires Feeling safe is increasingly challenging as an individual. Smoke detectors in our homes are insufficient when the threat comes from outside and there is no control or monitoring. A fire incident took place on March 25 near my property. Authorities were notified, and the fire was contained and extinguished. Since then, I have been questioning how this could have happened. Despite multi ple businesses operating on the premises, none were aware of the fire. On the day of the incident, a firefighter informed me that it started with a burnt transformer, initially burning approximately 5 acres. Later, I discovered that over 50 acres were affected. I contacted Duke Energy, one of the listed businesses on the property, to gather more infor mation about the transformer fire. I lodged a complaint on March 27 with the FPU depart ment, expressing concerns about the lack of safety measures and questioning the cause of the fire. The executive office contacted me, promising to investigate and involve a supervisor, but they never followed up. Frustrated, I filed another complaint on May 12. The executive office apol ogized and informed me that Dixie Mine, listed as Citrus Min ing, was at fault. It is evident that I am being given the runaround. All I wanted was assurance that this incident would never recur and an explanation for why it occurred in the first place. Despite multiple businesses operating on the property, there are no cameras, detectors, or any security measures. The fence, which restricts unauthorized entry, has a hazard sign indicat ing the presence of explosives (There is no accountability or responsibility!) When I initially contacted the fire department, I was informed that my road was inaccessible due to an electric fence without a gate. However, not only did one fire truck arrive, but upon realizing the magnitude and rapid spread of the fire, more fire trucks arrived, along with trucks carrying flat beds with a bulldoz er and a payloader. As a result, my privately maintained road has been left in disarray, and I was told it is a civil court matter. I am appalled by the handling of this situation from start to finish. How can such an inci dent occur without any conse quences? I take forest fires very seriously, but it appears that not everyone does. The only thing I can think of doing is raising pub lic awareness. Laura Cop Battaglia InglisDear graduates, we really need you now LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OPINIONS INVITED Q Viewpoints depicted in politi cal cartoons, columns or let ters do not necessarily repre sent 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 emeritusThe good, bad and ugly 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.fine gan@citrusbocc.com; Q District 3 (Beverly Hills, Pine Ridge, Citrus Springs): Ruthie Davis Schlabach, ruthie.schlabach@citrusbocc.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. As such, they may be requested by any member of the public. Our Viewpoint The Issue: Cherry Oaks “Build to Rent” developmentOur Opinion: A win for Oak Vil lage, but a setback for the coun ty’s housing crisis CortneyStewartSeeing Beyond See STEWART , page C4 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 C3I support Sen. Rick Scott’s proposed Guardian ActR ecent tragic events around the country have once again brought the issue of school safety to the forefront of the national conversation. As Sheriff of Citrus County, I have seen rsthand the importance of having well-trained, armed law enforcement ofcers in our schools to protect our students and staff. It is vital that we take immediate action to protect our children and provide a safe learning environment. For these very reasons, I am express-ing my full support for Sen. Rick Scott’s recent proposal placing a sworn law enforcement ofcer on every school campus in the country. Following the horric mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Sen. Scott has introduced a new bill in the U.S. Senate called the School Guardian Act of 2023. This bill creates a block grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, to support the hiring and fund ing of one or more sworn law enforcement ofcers for all K-12 schools. If this bill passes, it would pro-vide a sense of assurance and comfort for parents and families, knowing that their children are being protected by law enforcement pro-fessionals who are highly trained and well-equipped to handle emergencies such as high-risk situations, ac-tive assailants, and critical incidents on our school campuses all across the United States. Sen. Scott seeks to build upon his efforts as governor of Florida, where he helped pass the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act in 2018 to improve school safety across the state with increased law enforcement and security measures. Since passage of that legislation ve years ago, Florida has been extremely successful in improving school safety and continues to set the standard for the rest of the nation. I have no doubt that this model could be expanded and enhanced to a national level to ensure consistency of services, ef-fectiveness in deployment, and afford top-quality protection across all K-12 campuses in the country. Law enforcement ofcers who are assigned to a school build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. These interactions can help to pre-vent incidents of violence or other criminal activity, and identify potential threats before they escalate. In Citrus County, we have sworn deputies assigned to nearly every public school in our community and one contracted at Seven Rivers Christian School. While each one is acutely focused on safety and security, they also work diligently on educating and working with our schools in preparing students to make good life choices along with instructing them on the consequences of violating the law. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Ofce School Re-source Deputy (SRD) Unit provides vital support for public school students, by delivering instruction and awareness on topics such as substance abuse, peer pres-sure, internet/social media safety, bullying, sexual/physical abuse, gangs, and conict resolution. They also teach students about the role policing plays in society and inspire the building of valued partner-ships between students and law enforcement. This can help students understand their rights and responsibil-ities as a citizen, while cre-ating an encouraging and supportive school culture. While some may argue that school guardians could serve the same purpose, it is important to note that a sworn law enforcement ofcer in Florida has a considerably higher level of training, in-depth profes-sional experience, and authority. It would be like comparing apples to orang-es. For example, at the most basic level, the amount of training hours a sworn Citrus County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to a school receives is approximate-ly 12 times greater than that of a school guardian. Across the nation, sworn law enforcement ofcers are formally empowered by their state constitution with full arrest powers, have the authority to enforce laws, and have the responsibility to ensure the safety and quality of life of their com-munity. A school guardian in Florida has no authority to act in any law enforce-ment capacity except to the extent necessary to prevent or abate an active assailant. Again, our SRDs teach numerous programs in our school system to include Filtering Out Crime United with Students (FOCUS), Jr. FOCUS, Know the Law, and Choices. Additionally, they lead and participate in extra-curricular activities throughout the year such as the Explorer Program, the annual Safety Patrol Washington, D.C., trip, Harmony in the Streets, Camp Rise, and Shop with a Cop. Our School Resource Program employs the nationally accepted “best practice” called the triad concept, which recognizes that a successful school policing program requires a multifaceted approach highlighting the needs of students, school ad-ministrators, and the law enforcement agency. This is accomplished by incorpo-rating law enforcement, education, and counseling into their roles. My School Resource Deputies serve as mentors to their students and provide counseling for any students who may be struggling with personal or social issues. They also help students navigate the criminal justice system and connect them with commu-nity resources such as fam-ily assistance, mentoring programs, or mental health services. They also help to mediate conicts between students and work with school ofcials to develop strategies for addressing disruptive behavior. Over the past several years, our School Resource Deputy Program has un dergone extensive training in areas such as de-es calation, crisis response tactics, use of force, criminal investigation and the handling of high-pres sure situations. They work tirelessly to prepare for any potential threats through annual joint train ings on critical responses and mock drills at school facilities with their staff. In 2019, the Sheriff’s Ofce invited the US Department of Homeland Security to provide their weeklong, in-depth Active Shooter Threat Training Program to all our SRDs. To further bolster our continuous preparedness, we had the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provide their Active Threat Response course to all of our SRDs just last summer. Later this year, we have the U.S. Secret Service coming in to train our deputies and other sheriff’s ofce staff on their course, Enhanc ing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model and Key Findings of Avert ed and Targeted School Violence. Having attended this course myself, and realizing its important as pects towards proactively combating school violence, the invitation to attend has been extended to not only our school district, but private schools, local mental health providers, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and neighboring sheriff’s ofces as well. In conclusion, the safety of our children and our schools should be a top priority for all of us. Unfortunately, we live in a world where the threat of violence in our schools is ever-present. We cannot ignore this reality and we must take action to protect our students and staff. Sen. Scott’s School Guardian Act is a common-sense approach to ensuring the safety of our schools by having a sworn, law enforcement ofcer in every public and private school across the U.S. I pledge my full support to Sen. Rick Scott and his School Guardian Act. I urge everyone to back this important legislation which has already received endorsements from the Florida Sheriffs Associ ation, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, and Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. We have an obligation to our children and our com munities to do everything we can to prevent another tragic school shooting and keep our schools safe. As your Sheriff, I am com mitted to safeguarding our children and schools for this generation and many more to follow. Michael Prendergast is the sheriff of Citrus County. Sheriff Mike Prendergast Citrus County leads in land conservation; development input soughtA s I get to know more about the Citrus County community and landscape, one thing that stands out is the area’s natural beauty and strong commitment to conserva-tion. Thanks to the forethought demonstrated by those citizens who sought to preserve our areas for future generations, Citrus County is a leader in conservation of lands. Just 12 percent of America is within permanently protected areas today. In Citrus County, over 117,000 acres – more than 30 percent – of land (not including bodies of water) will never be developed, due to protected areas like the Withla-coochee State Forest, St. Mar-tin’s Marsh, and other refuges and wildlife management areas. In addition, only 1.2 percent of our land is designated general commercial, with another 0.6 percent zoned for industrial/light industrial, providing additional protection from sprawl. It is no wonder that the Citrus County Board of County Com-missioners’ (BOCC) mission aims to manage growth by priori-tizing the continued protection of our environmental assets. Earlier this week, I was invited to attend a groundbreaking for the new Suncoast Parkway interchange at Norvell Bryant Highway (Coun-ty Road 486), near Pine Ridge. Having seen rsthand how this type of construction can affect a community, it should be a shared goal to create positive change from the growth that Citrus is currently experiencing. “Smart growth,” per the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “covers a range of development and conservation strategies that help protect our health and natural environment and make our communities more attractive, economically stron-ger, and more socially diverse.” One way that we are attempting to fulll the BOCC’s mission includes fostering smart growth by soliciting feedback from the public regarding the parkway’s interchange management areas (IMAs). IMAs are overlays within a specic area surrounding toll road’s interchanges within Citrus County. The IMAs will establish appropriate land uses, develop-ment standards, and design stan-dards for landscaping and signs. Each has a dedicated website that allows citizens to learn more about the interchange, give feed-back, and learn about next steps. More information about the CR 486 IMA is available at https://countyroad486ima.com. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 Phone: 352-527-5484www.citrusbocc.comOur Mission: To manage growth and foster prosperity by priori-tizing the protection of environ-mental assets, the development and maintenance of infrastruc-ture, and the health, safety, and well-being of our citizens. We want to know what the community would most like to see along the C.R. 486 corridor – whether it be food, entertainment, shopping, medical, commercial, industrial, or residential (single or multi-family), we want to hear from you. The public input received during the IMA develop-ment process will be an important component of data collection upon which future decisions are based, so let your voice be heard! This process is happening just in time, as growth has already found its way to this area of our community. The intersection of C.R. 486 and Lecanto Highway (C.R. 491) is one area that is clearly booming, and for good reason. Not only is this major intersection located near the developing parkway exchange, but the crossroads is also served by public utilities and has a high elevation, eliminating ooding concerns. We can expect to see more growth in the unand under-de-veloped areas of Citrus County as the Suncoast Parkway continues to serve trafc onto our road-ways. However, I am optimistic that development and conserva-tion can coexist in harmony. We must remain vigilant as growth occurs to remain true to our vision and mission, and to ensure that Citrus County remains Flori-da’s Nature Coast. Steve Howard is the County Adminis trator for Citrus County. Steve Howard America needs both parties to secure the border for immigrationD onald Trump’s solution was to build a wall and insult migrants. Left off his playbook for curbing illegal immigration was any punishment for employers who hired undocument-ed workers. That would inconve-nience farmers, he said. As it turned out, the wall wasn’t built, and those entering ille-gally didn’t care about the insults. They wanted work, and they got it. Fixing immigration requires two things. One, we must remove the job magnet by punishing employers who hire the undocumented. Two, we must determine how many immigrants we need and with what skills. That will mean accepting more peo-ple legally. Neither solution relies entirely on police, horses and miles of wall. And that brings us to the unexpected quiet at the border follow-ing the end of the Title 42. Under Trump’s Title 42, purportedly designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, migrants were quickly turned back at the border. What sounded stern was nothing but a revolving door. Title 42 came with no consequences for illegal entry. Anyone turned away could try again and again and probably succeed. The Biden administration’s new policy seems actually tougher. Someone caught coming over the border illegally would face a ve-year ban on reentry. And those breaking the law could also face deporta-tion and possible criminal prosecution. More than anything else, that ve-year ban on even trying to get here illegally is probably bringing more peace to the border. But here is a dilemma that may persist: The great majority of migrants come here for economic reasons, not fear of persecution at home. There are pathways for economic migrants to apply for legal status, but getting a green light might take years or fail. A way to jump the line has been to show up at the border and ask for asylum. Up to now, the initial bar for establishing a credible fear of returning to one’s country of origin has been fairly low. Those who pass it are given a court date for a nal decision where a grant of asylum is much harder to obtain. But be-cause of the court backlog, such migrants would have years of working in this country before their case is heard. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro May orkas insists that it’s now harder to make that rst credible claim at the border. We will see what happens. In the meantime, Biden is opening new pathways for legal immigration in regional processing centers throughout Central and South America. Note that illegal immigration to the United States hit its lowest level in 40 years under Barack Obama, not Trump. Obama was not afraid to deport people or confront personal attacks by the open-border forces on his left. Biden will have to do likewise. And Republicans will have to stand up to the cheap-labor right. Trump’s apparent rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, has yet to show that courage. DeSantis recently signed a law that required big Florida companies or those doing state business to check the legal status of all hires with an electronic da-tabase. Left out were most restaurants, tourist opera-tions, maintenance services – the very businesses that employ large numbers of undocumented workers. Florida Republicans recently passed a bill that hands DeSantis $12 million to y undocumented mi-grants to such liberal places as Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Wouldn’t that money be more use-fully spent enforcing labor practices in the kitchens and on landscaping trucks in Miami? (That assumes they really care.) According to the Migration Policy Institute, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are home to nearly as many “unauthorized” people as the entire state of Massachusetts, which has well over two times the population. America needs both parties to secure the border. Democrats have started, and Republicans are invited. Froma Harrop writes for Cre ators Syndicate. Froma HarropVarying Voices Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a law that required big Florida companies or those doing state business to check the legal status of all hires with an electronic database. Left out were most restaurants, tourist operations, maintenance services – the very businesses that employ large numbers of undocumented workers. 

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C4 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle roam around at will inside the prison compound. Yet during those solitary walks, he quietly poured dirt into the gas tanks of military vehicles, disabling ve trucks. With the help of an American Air Force ofcer, he memorized the names, capture dates, and other important details about more than 250 U.S. POWs. (He committed all that extensive data to memory by singing it to the tune of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”) When he was transferred to the infamous Hanoi Hil-ton prison, Hegdahl quickly learned his fellow prisoners had vowed to reject an early release if it became available. They would all leave together or not at all. Two agonizingly long years later, the North Viet-namese decided to return three POWs as a propa-ganda measure. Because he was dismissed as such a low-value captive, Hegdahl was selected to be one of them. He initially refused to go. But his cellmate and Navy superior ordered him to accept the offer because of the wealth of critical information he had mem-orized. And so Hegdalh was turned over on August 5, 1969, and immediately pro-vided a library of important details to U.S. military ofcials. But he had a score to settle with the brutes who were still holding his comrades in Hanoi. At the secret Paris Peace Talks in early 1970, North Vietnam’s negotiators denied abusing POWs. So Hegdahl was sent to the meeting, where he looked his former captors in the eye, called out their lies, and helped pressure them into eventu ally agreeing to release the American prisoners. It took a while, but on Feb. 12, 1973, the rst POWs were let go. By late March, all 591 had been set free. And “The Incredibly Stupid One” had played a big part in making it happen. Holy Cow! History is written by novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff J. Mark Powell. Have a historic mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@insidesources.com. POWELLFrom page C1 4. Teacher shortagesMounting job stress and the blaming of teachers have led many educators to leave schools altogeth-er, generating widespread teacher shortages. Among teachers who left the profession in 2022, a record high 64 percent quit, as opposed to being laid off or red, leaving district and state leaders scrambling to lower re quirements for substitutes in an effort to nd ade quate classroom support. Evidence suggests that ex perienced, professionally trained teachers are critical for students’ academic achievement. With that in mind, low test scores in history and civics begin to make more sense.Keys to improvementWhat American kids know – or don’t – about the nation’s history and civics is a reection not of the kids, but of the political and economic circumstances that affect their schools. The factors that support student learning – fund-ing, qualied teachers and high-quality curricula – are well known. In my view, if history and civics scores are to improve, then what is needed is more funding for public schools, more support for professional teachers and the freeing up of educators from policies shaped by contentious political debates about what they can and can’t teach about U.S. history in Amer-ica’s classrooms. Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz is an Associate Professor of Education Research & Director at the Uni versity of North Dakota. CONVERSATIONFrom page C1 decide whether they want ANY increase in develop-ment in Ozello other than what current zoning stan-dards allow. I’ve covered this in my blog. Should Ozello, surrounded by the fragile St. Martin’s Marsh estuary, be shielded from upzoning? That is not an easy call because of the message it sends. Josh Wooten, president/CEO of the Citrus County Chamber of Com-merce, presented a point well worth considering. Wooten said he gets it that people are nervous. But the County Commission, he said, can’t simply say no to every decent development that comes down the pike because we’re afraid of being run over by people. Here’s why: Citrus County won’t be everyone’s favorite destination forever. We have seen what happens when a nervous County Commission starts saying yes to projects for eco-nomic reasons. That’s why we’re king of dollar stores. If quality development wants to land in our county, we should encourage it. Saying no just to say no may be popular with voters but it’s not leadership. On the other hand, one thing I know about zoning is once that big toe gets in the door then all future bets are off. Ozello residents are rightly concerned that approving this compre-hensive plan change for campgrounds would set a precedent that will never be walked back. This hearing was lled with good points on all sides. I hope commission-ers view the video because it’s worth a close look. Remember how I told a commissioner two weeks ago that the Sugarmill vote was her biggest? June 20 comes a bigger one. And more will follow. That’s our reality today. One huge zoning decision after another. Citrus County is a destination. County commis-sioners are the gatekeepers, charged with protecting us, welcoming newcomers and guiding Citrus County’s prosperity. At the same time. That balance has never been so delicate. Mike Wright retired from the Chronicle in 2021 after 34 years of writing about Citrus County politics. Contact him at just wrightcitrus@gmail.com. WRIGHTFrom page C1 career, thank you for jump ing into the workforce; for strengthening our econ-omy. We need you to be better businesspeople than those who’ve come before you. We need you to treat your customers and clients with care and respect. We need you to lead our com-munities well. But for all of you, no matter where you go after your diploma is safely in hand, what we need most from you is to be people of substance. If anything throughout your high school career, what you may have noticed from the people who were sup-posed to be your shining examples, is that we failed miserably on this front. We failed you and we failed ourselves. By and large we’ve been mean-spirited and selsh. We haven’t been good neighbors. We’ve creat ed what now seem like intransigent barriers within our communities. We’ve allowed you to grow up in a world that is full of “us vs. them” rather than “united we stand.” And so I’m asking you to succeed where we have failed. It isn’t an easy pathway, that’s for sure. But you now have the power to buck the trend. You can do it with your vote. You can do it with your education. You can do it with your business practices. Your high school career has taught you that life is exceptionally good at be ing unpredictable. So the problems and challenges that will come your way over the next few years are impossible to fore see. We need you to use what you have learned to develop the grit that will allow you to face these obstacles head on with tenacity and perseverance. And all the while to do it with compassion and an empathy that sees your neighbor as just as import ant as yourself. Like I said, it’s quite an onus. But for America to be the best version of herself, we desperately need you to stand in the gap. You can do it, if only you will. Cortney Stewart is a Lecanto High graduate with political science, international affairs, and intercultural studies degrees who has lived and worked around the world. 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B CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Section D SUNDAY, MAY 21 , 2023 BUSINESS DIGEST Q Submit information via email to community@chronicleonline.com, attn: Business Digest. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit notices. Q Publication on a specific date or in color cannot be guaranteed.Looking behind the corporate veilA corporation is a legal entity with a life of its own, albeit not one that is human. The corpo-rate veil is a legal concept that can protect the ofcers and directors of a corporation from lawsuits. The corporate veil provides legal separation from the corporate entity and its ofcers and directors, as long as the ofcers and directors operate with all laws that govern its operations. To be clear – this legal theory provides limited liability to the ofcers and directors as they act on behalf of the corporation. However, criminal activity and certain corporate mismanagement, on their part, can com-promise this protection. Piercing the Corporate Veil is the term used when legal action penetrates or pierces this shield as a result of litigation. Incorporating a nonprot allows limited liability from the “veil” theory. Incorporation also offers a long-lasting corporate life and the structure of a centralized orga-nization. Nonprot corporations can receive both state and federal taxation relief. When a nonprot is not properly incorporated, federal or state agency benets will not be granted. Nonprots generally have a positive image on the part of the public. Facts demonstrate that they do good things. But, things can go wrong. Corporate negligence can occur and cause this limited liability to be tested in the courts. Legal protections can go away just as easily for a nonprot as they do in the case of the for-prot business.Life inside a nonprofitThe very nature of a nonprot expressed in mission and purpose suggests best practices should be employed in all areas of manage-ment. Conduct of and by the ofcers and directors should never overstep the managerial boundaries expected of this type of organization. There is a growing focus on the activities of nonprot groups by governmental agencies, industry and the legal community. When vol-unteers, willfully or otherwise, act outside the appropriate management responsibilities of a tax exempt en-tity, they invite government scrutiny and possibly penalties and potential dissolution. The greatest risk to a nonprot is distributing prots or net earnings to the ofcers, directors or mem-bers. Nonprots cannot issue shares of ownership because there are no owners. The nonprot executive leadership are only stakeholders in the commitment to service. The ex-cess of revenue over expenses in the association coffers must be devoted only to the purpose for which the nonprot was created.Financial, compensatory issuesNonprots are allowed a great breath of nancial freedom. A nonprot corporation can have paid employees, compensate consultants for services rendered, purchase real estate and make investments. Ofcers and directors can be reimbursed for legitimate out of pocket expenses as they perform their corporate duties of service. Travel, lodging and meals are typical reim-bursable expenses when incurred in the business of the nonprot organization. Ofcers and directors can also be compensated for meeting attendance because their expertise is essential to the volunteer management of the organization. There are other acceptable nancial ventures in which nonprots can be involved. Some examples are: real estate and building ownership, especially when it is to house the or-ganization, rental income, magazine advertising revenue and trade show and event sponsorship. IRS has a category for nonprots that have high revenue-producing trade shows and magazine reve nue. They are labeled tax-paying nonprots and are taxed on the net revenue remaining after all related expenses are paid by the associa tion. The NonProfit Resource Center was founded by Dr. Frederick J. Herzog. He can be reached via email: fherzog@tampabay.rr.com or by phone at 847-899-9000. Visit the website at thenonprofitresourcecenter.com. Dr. Frederick Herzog, Ph.D.Nonprofit Briefs Keith Taylor Law Group PA is a first-year LIVE UNITED 365 Small Business Circle mem ber. Pictured from left are Samantha Wheat, Vanessa Dove, Brandi MacCurdy, attorney Adam Czaya, attorney Jessica Czaya, attorney Keith Taylor, United Way Citrus County CEO George Schmalstig, attorney Lindsey Cappo la, Christie Vann, Amber Spurgeon, Ashley Baxter, Kyla Vadovsky and Erin Savoie. To learn more about the program, call the United Way at 352-795-5483.Special to the Chronicle LIVE UNITED 365 SMALL BUSINESS CIRCLE By OLIVIA CHEN NerdWalletA s more states adopt pay transparency laws, many small businesses will need to comply with legislation if they or the candidates they’re sourcing are located within these states. For businesses that don’t have as many resources to dedicate to HR, simply tracking and compiling their internal employment data can help answer questions about pay equity and can provide information for hiring decisions. Beyond legal and monetary ramications of not complying, there may also be less quantiable consequences as candidates come to expect this information from poten-tial employers. While small businesses may be concerned over how they’ll be compared to larger cor-porations, they can highlight other benets to recruit top talent. Eight states have adopted pay transparency laws, including California and New York, with several more considering legislation. Much of the buzz around these laws has been regarding large corporations and their employees, but how do small businesses t into the picture? Here’s what you need to know.Who must complyIn the states and several localities that have pay transparency laws, employer requirements vary based on number of employees. For example, in Washington state, businesses with 15 or more employees must disclose pay information in job postings, whereas in New York, the number is four or more. If you are a company looking to source remote talent from any state that is subject to laws, you must also include a pay range even if your company isn’t located in that state.What happens if you don’t complyMonetary penalties, assessed per violation or per job posting, can range from hundreds to several thousands of dollars and are cur-rently only assessed against companies that have been reported by a candidate. Penalties may be assessed right away or 30 days after a complaint is led, if the company hasn’t rectied the issue during that time, according to Lulu Seikaly, senior corporate attorney at Payscale, a company that helps businesses with compensation management. Small-business owners may also consider other costs of not complying, such as damage to reputation, employee retention or recruiting, especially for businesses in industries that target younger candidates. For example, according to a recent study from Adobe, 85 percent of recent and MetroCreative While pay transparency can help businesses move toward pay equity, it also raises concerns for some small businesses – which often pay less than larger corporations – that they won’t be able to attract good employees. NERDWALLETPay transparency laws: What all small businesses need to know See PAY , page D4Beating inflation if disability strikes By BRANDPOINT The Social Security Adminis tration implemented their high est cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in four decades earlier this year. This annual COLA is based on increases in the Con sumer Price Index as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis tics. This means former workers re ceiving Social Security Disabili ty Insurance (SSDI) benets saw an increase of 8.7 percent in their monthly benets in 2023. “This signicant increase not only attempts to keep up with rising ination, but also provides some relief for SSDI benecia ries who face ever-increasing medical and living expenses,” said Steve Perrigo, Allsup vice president. “For those living with severe disabilities or serious chronic illness, SSDI is a vital nancial lifeline.” Why is this so important to U.S. workers? More than 159 million workers are already insured for this vital disability coverage. If you experience an illness or dis ability – such as from a cancer diagnosis, heart attack, stroke or long COVID health impacts – you need to be familiar with this federal benet program. Social Security Disability In surance provides U.S. workers with a combined monthly dis ability benet if you have to stop working, plus a return-to-work program called Ticket to Work, that supports you when you reach medical stability and want to go back. It’s a dual benet that many workers miss out on, sim ply due to lack of information. In addition, SSDI alone may not be enough to support people with disabilities, especially in these inationary times. When a severe medical condition strikes and you need to apply for dis ability benets, it also is essen tial to nd representation that can account for the other nan cial challenges you face, includ ing securing or ensuring you have health care coverage, help with debt and other nancial re source support. Last year, over 1.8 million peo ple applied for SSDI benets af ter a work stoppage due to illness or injury. Here are four things you need to know to safeguard your nances when faced with a long-standing health issue.No. 1: Federal disability insurance is structured to provide financial helpThe SSDI program provides monthly income, dependent ben ets and inationary adjustments through COLA. “While the economy is struggling with such high ination, it’s challenging to manage day-to-day expenses, especially for those living on disability benet income from BPT With inflation at its highest since 1982 and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, you owe it to yourself and your family to be prepared by understanding the financial advantages of federal disability insurance.Four things workers need to know See DISABILITY , page D4 

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D2 SUNDAY,May 21, 2023 Promotional information provided by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 · 352-795-3149 · 203 E. Dampier St., Inverness, FL 34450 · 352-726-2801 MISSION OF THE CITRUS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses unified in efforts to advance the economic growth of theregion, promote the interests of the business community, provide key leadership on key commerce issues and preserve thecounty’s quality of life. The Chamber recognizes our Legacy Partners that have made a special investment in the Chamber to support the programs and mission of the Chamber. For information on becoming a Legacy Partner, please contact the Chamber by emailing Corrine@CitrusCountyChamber.com. 5ÎÌÎ×Ý5"ËËØ×&ÞÝÝ"×Ð The Chamber is growing every week. We welcome ournew members and thank all of them for joining the Chamber. We encourage the community to support their businesses.AnchorlynkWelcome to the Chamber, Anchorlynk! They are your local web designer, crafting dynamic and user-friendly websites! They offer web design, search engine optimization (SEO), and online marketing services. 2659 E Gulf to Lake HWY STE 222, Inverness, FL 34453. Call or text 352-419-1013. https://anchorlynk.com/. 6/8 — June Chamber Mixer; City of Crystal River; The Vault @ St. John’s Martini Bar 6/9 — June Luncheon; Plantation on Crystal River; Speaker: Justin Hall, FDOT Director of Transportation Development; Sponsor: Turtle Girl, LLC 7/27 — Chamber Ambassadors Christmas in July event; Chamber office Crystal RiverUPCOMING EVENTS Chamber Connection Thank you, First Responders!The Chamber recently hosted their annual First Responders Appreciation BBQ to say thank you to those who selflessly serve our community every day. It was a beautiful day in Inverness at the Depot Pavilion full of salutes, smiles, and delicious food provided by our community partners. We would like to thank all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible. We would also like to thank our amazing volunteers from the Citrus County Chamber Board of Directors, the Citrus County Chamber Ambassadors, the Citrus County Chamber Business Women’s Alliance, and Habitat for Humanity. The Citrus County Chamber of Com merce Young Professionals committee is seeking nominations for their 2nd An nual 40 Under Forty Awards to be held at the November luncheon. Required qualifications for nomination: Must be under 40 years of age on November 23, 2023 Must live and/or work in Citrus County Honorees will be selected based on their professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and commu nity contributions. This is an opportunity to identify and recognize Citrus County’s top young leaders and encourage their hard work and dedication. Chamber membership is NOT required to nominate or be nominated. Nomination forms and past recipients can be accessed online through May 31st at www.citruscountychamber.com/young-professionals-40-under-forty.40 Under Forty Nominations OPEN; deadline May 31The Chamber is excited to welcome FDOT Director of Transportation Development, Justin Hall to provide an up date on the many road projects underway and planned for Cit rus County, safety and evacua tion improvements, and multipurpose trail enhancements. June 9th, 2023; 11:30am1pm; Plantation on Crystal River Sponsored by Turtle Girl, LLC Networking: 11:30 AM -12:00 PM Program/Speaker: 12:00 PM1:00 PM Pricing: $25 – members$35 Non-membersAdvanced reservations are required. No Walk-ups will be accepted. Make reservations online at www.CitrusCountyChamber.com. June Luncheon focused on transportation Justin Hall 

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compassionate actions its members”. And here at the CCBA, our members strive to do just that. Without our members the foundation could not be laid. Without our members the framework of this organization and community could not be upheld. And without our members and their passion (and compassion) the greatness of Citrus County community would not be accu rately measured. I will take this moment to ask you this. What are you waiting for? Reach out to one of our passionate members; reach out, find out just what YOU are missing (out-on). Stop in and visit me at the office, (Monday-Thursday 9a-5p; most Fridays 9a-2p). Enjoy a Coke (or an ice-cold Mike Scott Plumbing bottled water) and a smile with me. Learn more on the CCBA, our goals, our passion, and how we are striving to continue the great ness within Citrus County! Until next time, I will see you here!ErikaPromotional information provided by the Citrus County Building Alliance D3 SundayMay 21, 2023 C ITRUS C OUNT Y B UILDING A LLIANCE 1196 S. LECANTO HIG H WAY, LECANTO, FL 34461 352 746 9028 WWW. C ITRU S BUI L DINGALLIANCE.COM Contact the CCBA at (352) 746-9028 or visit www.CitrusBuildingAlliance.com or follow us on Facebook! Thursday, June 8th, General Member-ship Meeting, 5:00p-7:00p; CCBA Guest Speaker: Cregg Dalton, Citrus County Property Appraiser; Catered by Mariana’s Stinky Rose, $30/pp https://citrusbuilders.com/event-5210033 Thursday, July 13th, General Mem-bership Meeting, 5:00p-7:00p Guest Speaker, TBD CCBA (1196 S. Le-canto Highway) https://citrusbuilders.com/event-5287015 Thursday, August 24th, 5:30p, Gen-eral Membership Meeting /CCBA BOD Elections; 1196 S Lecanto Highway https://citrusbuilders.com/event-5287020 *Events subject to change. Please check with CCBA to confirm. **UPCOMING EVENTS From the desk of the Executive Officer ... rn I feel like a bro ken record. I cannot believe how quickly 2023 is flying. Maybe it’s that I am getting older (and echoing the words of my mother & Maw-Maw Grace). Maybe it’s that the Citrus County Building Alliance is stay ing busy. Maybe it’s BOTH! As the Citrus County Building Alli ance steadies Itself in the middle of Q2 of 2023, we are laying the groundwork for growth, growth within the commu nity and within the Citrus County Build ing Alliance. May is Membership month at the CCBA. (See our featured members). Our membership drive, and member feature stories will last all the month of May. In the words of the great Coretta Scott King, “the greatness of a commu nity is most accurately measured by the Last Thursday night, May 11th, the Citrus County Building Alliance held its May General Membership Meeting and Showcase of Homes Awards presentation. We also had the opportunity, carrying on the MAY MEM BERSHIP MONTH theme, to present a very deserving spe cial award. We presented John Jobe with an Honorary Lifetime Member Award. Our illustrious Showcase of Home Judges (pictured) stood alongside the 2023 Showcase of Homes award recipients. These awards went to our Brick-and-Mortar homes. This was a “record breaking year” as we had more entries, to include virtual as well as brick-and-mortar, to total 16 homes combined. Well deserved recipients. I am just glad it was not tasked to me to pick just one! We are already planning for the 2024 Showcase of Homes. So, mark your calendars! Be ready to make the drive to see the models or surf the web…. The 2024 SHOWCASE of HOMES March 8th-24th, 2024.Hello, May! Erika L. Corley EXECUTIVE OFFICER CCBA May Membership Month: Celebrating showcase and achievements ABOVE LEFT: Proceeds of the May 11th 50/50 chance drawing were presented to Citrus County Blessings. Pictured from left are Rick Reynolds, Blessings BOD; Jake Vaughan, CCBA President, and Erika L. Corley, Exec. Officer CCBA. ABOVE CENTER: Proceeds of the April 21st 50/50 Chance Drawing were presented to the Female Veterans Network.AT RIGHT: Honorary Lifetime Member John Jobe, seated, recieves a plaque from Eric Stewart of the CCBA board of di rectors, left, and Jake Vaughan, CCBA President.r rr n  2023 Showcase of Homes Judges were Cregg Dalton, Jeyte Gilson, and Juli Kelley.Jarey Schlabach, Schlabach Security & Sound, Inc (SSS)Schlabach Security & Sound, Inc. (SSS) is the premiere pro-vider for home and business automation in Citrus County! Estab. In 1993, first offering home security services and surround sound systems. As technology in-volved, so did SSS. Jarey Schlabach, owner, holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering. His desire to develop this career (and education) began as a teen-ager. After an unfortunate theft of his valued possession, his frustra-tion became encouragement to in-stall a security system to protect his possessions. Then curiosity got the best of him, he wanted to learn how these systems oper-ated. The rest, as they say, is history!In addition to smart security systems, SSS offers complete home networking, home entertainment and surround sound sys-tems, and also offers central vacuum systems for your home of-fice. Schlabach Security & Sound capabilities are sure to provide the highest level of customer service. SSS is a member of CEDIA Customer Electronic Design & In-stallation Association), and CEDIA certified. Members of the Na-tional Association of Home Builders, State licensed, fully insured and bonded! Schlabach Security & Sounds are PROUD MEMBERS of the Citrus County Building Alliance. Active members for 28 years! Jarey became a member of the CCBA in 1995. Currently serves on the Citrus County Board of Directors. An active member of the CCBA he is a premiere sponsor for the Jim Blackshear Me-morial Golf Outing each February. And has been known to take an award or two home. Contact a team member from SSS to schedule your in-home or in-office consultation. Schlabach Security & Sound, PROUD MEMBER of the CCBA!Mike Moberley, Tropical WindowsMichael Moberley is a face many in Citrus County know well. Not only is Mike a successful businessman who has been in the window business for half a century, but he is also active in civic and charitable affairs throughout the County and the State. Tropical Window began as a family operation in St. Peters-burg 74 years ago. It was 37 years ago that Mike opened Tropical Window in Citrus County. Today by volume and by sales Tropical Window is by far the Number One window and door company in Citrus County. Thanks to Mike, the company is known for quality and professionalism throughout the Nature Coast re-gion and beyond. Mike is a two-time Past Presi-dent of the Aluminum Association of Florida as well as a two-time Past President of the Citrus County Building Alliance, a testament to his experience and expertise when it comes to the construction trade. Those in-volved in politics in Citrus County know Mike as the Chairman of the County’s Republican Executive Committee and a past State Committeeman. What fewer people realize is that Mike is the State Treasurer of the Republican Party of Florida. He has served in these positions for several years and under two Republican Governors. Candidates from all over the Sunshine State seek Michael Moberley’s advice on policies and issues. Mike is also deeply involved with local charities. Not only does Tropical Window regularly sponsor charitable events throughout the County, but Mike also serves on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army. Tropical Window Inc, PRUD MEMBER of the Citrus County Building Alliance for 30 years. Whether you’re a homeowner or a builder, Tropical Window Inc. is your one-stop shop for all your window, screen and glass door needs. Stop in and/or call Mike & the Tropical Window’s gang today! Dusty Porter, Porter’s LocksmithingDusty and John Porter are the proud owners of Porter’s Locksmithing. Both Dusty and John are retired Chief Petty Of-ficers from the US Navy. Dusty served of 25 years. During her career she took several locksmith courses. Moving from California to Citrus County Florida, the Porter’s opened Por-ter’s Locksmithing in January 1995. There was an abundance of locksmiths in Citrus County at the time, making it a harder start. John continued to work Porter’s Locksmithing, while Dusty took a “Real Job” (at) Cypress Creek Juvenile Facility. In 2009 Dusty returned to full-time locksmith work, and has been by husband John’s side in the family business ever since. Last year, Dusty was honored by the local Veterans’ Honor Flight Program. In June of 2022 she and 20 other women (plus approxi-mately 50 men) were flown to Washington DC for the day (see picture). Dusty is also actively involved with the Female Veterans Net-work. Porter’s Locksmithing became a member of the Citrus County Building Alliance in 2003. Sev-eral years after, Dusty became actively involved with the CCBA after returning to full-time work with Porter’s Locksmith-ing. In 2014 Dusty was elected Executive Secretary where she still serves today. Dusty joined the CCBA Fishing Committee in 2010. A LU-CRATIVE committee member, Dusty handles all registration questions, add-on elements, and new registration during the Captains’ Meeting. Before the Fishing Tournament weekend, Dusty can be found spending afternoons assisting with bun-dling tee-shirts, making boat numbers, and organizing boat/an-glers. Most of Porter’s Locksmithing business is good ole fashion referral. They handle anything key related, mechanical and/or cipher lock. With reasonable prices, and discounts offered to CCBA Members, Citrus Chamber members, Seniors & Veterans, the business continues to prosper. The next time YOU need a lock added, changed or anything to do with locksmithing, reach out to Porter’s Locksmithing. Porter’s Locksmithing, PROUD MEMBERS of the Citrus County Building Alliance (CCBA)!! CC BA M EM B ER SPOT L IG HTS Washburn Roofing (352) 419-8518 Homosassa, Flwashburnroofing@gmail.com AC on Timecontractor@acontime.com(813)444-8998WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! BUILDING CONNECTION CATEGORY A 1st Place – Townsley Construction “The Harper” 2nd Place – Great Oaks General Contractors “The Acorn” CATEGORY B 1st Place – Bruce Kaufman Construction “The Easton” 2nd Place – Royal Coachman Homes “Royal Oxford” CATEGORY C 1st Place – Dream Custom Homes “Don Valencia” 2nd Place – Bruce Kaufman Construction “Big Country” 2023 Showcase Awards Order 

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S ervingUnited,Delta, A merican&Southwestand m anymoreairlines.Callfora f reequotenow!Havetravel datesready! 866-245-7709 DONATEYOURVEHICLE to f undtheSEARCHFOR M ISSINGCHILDREN.FAST F REEPICKUP.24hour r esponse.Runningornot. M aximumTaxDeductionand N oEmissionTestRequired! Call24/7: 866-471-2576 FREONWANTED :Certified b uyerlookingtobuyR11,R12, R 22&more!CallClarissaat 312-535-8384. GARAGE / ESTATE SALES BeverlyHills Sat.May20th& Sun.May21st 10a-3p Kayak,Bikes, tools&more 5623NMockOrangeDr Couch,2QueenBeds,Dressers,VintageAntiques,Dishes &more! AppointmentOnly Call352-727-2979 EMPLOYMENT AND KITCHENSTAFF AND SERVERS Wewilltrain motivatedpeople! Applyinpersonat 114WestMainSt Inverness,FL34450 orsendresumeto erica.springer@ chronicleonline.com -EOENOWHIRING ExperiencedPediatricNurse Practitioner Willingtowork5daysaweek andtakeafterhourcalls. Pleaseemailyourresumeto wfma.peds@gmail.com upcoming graduates say they are more likely to pass on a job application if the posting doesn’t include salary information.How small businesses cancomplyAs it currently stands, companies subject to pay transparency laws must post a “good faith” sal-ary range, meaning a range that they reasonably expect they will pay for the role – but that can still be negotiated in either direction based on the candidate. If you don’t typically post job openings, your obligation to provide transparent pay information is upon request by a candidate or current employee, according to Marina Vitek, a mentor at the Coachella Valley, California, chapter of SCORE, a nonprof-it that offers free resources to small-business owners. Whether you are a local cafe with a ve-person staff or a con-sulting rm with 80 employees, it’s prudent to take inventory of your internal pay structure before posting any salary information to avoid conict with current employees. However, this process doesn’t have to be complicated, says Jim Emanuel, a human resources knowledge advisor at the Society for Human Resource Management. Keep up-to-date information like hire date, previous perfor-mance review ratings and pay increases in a spreadsheet to reference when making hiring decisions. If you use payroll or HR software, this data can be even easier to gather. “I think for smaller businesses it’s just about pulling data,” Emanuel says. “It doesn’t have to be fancy.”Benefits and complications of pay transparency for small businessesWhile pay transparency can help businesses move toward pay equity, it also raises concerns for some small businesses – which often pay less than larger corpo-rations – that they won’t be able to attract good employees. One workaround that could have unintended negative con-sequences is to avoid posting openings altogether. Businesses may be tempted to instead opt to leverage referrals or reach out to candidates directly, resulting in less diverse candidate pools, said Jen L’Estrange, founder and managing director of Red Clover, a human resources management consulting rm, in an email. However, L’Estrange also noted that oftentimes job candidates are more responsive to how compa nies talk about money rather than the money itself. And when it comes to employee retention at smaller companies, it’s more often a result of recognition and the ability to learn and grow, she said. Similarly, Emanuel recommends leveraging intangibles, such as engagement and connection, that often get lost at large corporations. Complications aside, it’s not always a matter of business owner versus employee, but rather how daunting the task of compliance can appear, especially for owners who ll multiple roles for their business. From his own experience, Emanuel believes that much of the remedy will come from “de-mystifying” the laws. “It’s just about getting your arms around it,” he says. “People want to do what’s right.” This article was provided to The Associ ated Press by the personal finance web site NerdWallet. Olivia Chen is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: ochen@nerdwallet.com. PAYFrom page D1 Social Security. This increase provides some nancial relief,” Perrigo said. Under standing this range of benets should raise the visibility of SSDI as an option for U.S. workers when a severe medical condition disrupts work.No. 2: SSDI unlocks other substantial financial benefitsBesides the nancial benets mentioned already, SSDI comes with Medicare health insurance, an option to extend COBRA coverage, as well as access to employment assistance through Ticket to Work. This combined benet can be a vital nancial backstop after a disability, and eventually help you rejoin the workforce.No. 3: You can get savings on things you use every day like health care, prescriptions, food and utility billsThis type of assistance is vital for former workers who apply for disability benets, in part because it can take several months for their claim to be reviewed and ap proved. When offered a choice of nancial solu tions, disability claimants reported these were the top types of assistance they want ed to use: utility bill assistance, rent and mortgage assistance, and health care as sistance – which includes help with pre scription costs, medical bills and access to health insurance.No. 4: Get SSDI and get out of debtWhile this may seem impossible, there are avenues for individuals to address their debt problems after a disability happens and they apply for disability benets. If you haven’t explored your options, take a closer look at debt reduction in the course of ap plying for SSDI benets as well. Specic services will help you to deal with medical debt and credit card debt, of ten settling the debt for a fraction of what you owe. Taking this step can provide addi tional security as you move into a different nancial situation following a severe medi cal condition and stopping work. The types of nancial issues former workers experience after a disability can be incredibly stressful and distressing. And with ination at its highest since 1982 and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, you owe it to yourself and your family to be prepared by under standing the nancial advantages of fed eral disability insurance. The benets available for American workers through the Social Security Dis ability Insurance program and additional disability nancial solutions can provide a critical nancial backstop just when you need it most. Learn more at allsup.help/ination. DISABILITYFrom page D1 Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, l acerations reportedWASHINGTON (AP) — Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over lac eration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Con sumer Product Safety Com mission. The recall impacts some 4.9 million Thresh old-branded glass jar can dles sold in multiple sizes and various scents – includ ing water mint and euca lyptus, apple blossom and breeze and warm cider and cinnamon, among others. According to the CPSC notice, Target received 137 reports of the Threshold candles’ jars breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries – which included lacerations and severe burns – were reported. Consumers with the re called Threshold products should “should immediate ly stop using” them, Thurs day’s notice said. The can dles can be returned to any Target store or by mail for a full refund. Details on the size, scent and item numbers of the candles are listed on the CPSC website and Target’s recall page. The recalled Threshold products were sold exclu sively in Target stores and on the Minneapolis-based re tailer’s website from August 2019 through March 2023. Sale prices range from $3 to $20, the CPSC said. “Target is committed to providing high quality and safe products to our guests,” Target spokesperson Joe Unger said in a statement to The Associated Press, urging customers owning “any items that have been recalled” to return them for a full refund. An example of Threshold Glass Jar Candles. Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice published by the U.S. Consum er Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts Thresh old-branded glass jar candles in multiple sizes and various scents.U.S. Product Safety Commission via AP 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 D5 CLASSIFIEDS Services Directory PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY &KULVWRSKHU6DWFKHOO 3DLQWLQJ Interior-ExteriorResidential-CommercialWallCovering& Pressurewashing 352-795-6533 cell:352-464-1397 AUTODETAILING SHINE&SHIELD Inbusinesssince1988! CallJohnnyHowland forInfo 352-201-7495 ICOMETOYOU! Bob'sDISCARDED LawnMowerService «FREEPICK-UP« 352-637-1225 ResidentialLawn MowerRepair Over20yearsofexperiencein CitrusCounty BobAlbert 352-422-0804 (+, (GG\+RPH,PSURYHPHQW 7,/(/$0,1$7(,167$// .,7&+(1$1'%$7+ 5(02'(/6 JEFF'S CLEANUP/HAULING Cleanouts/Dumpruns, BrushRemoval. Lic./Ins.352-584-5374 FREEESTIMATES Mow,Trim,WeedorMulching ServingmostofCitrusCounty 352.631.4263 M & LHousekeeping & WindowCleaning servicesalsoavail References-FreeEstimates 352.464.0115 NEEDNEWFLOORING? CallEmpireToday®to scheduleaFREEin-home estimateon Carpeting&Flooring. 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Sendresumeto Manager@springhill dentalassociates.com NOWHIRING FrontDesk–FullTime Musthaveexperiencewith verifyinginsurance,scheduling patients,fillingoutpaperwork, checkingpatientsinandoutfor appointments.Musthavegood c ustomerserviceskillsoverth e phoneandintheoffice.Must beabletocollectfrompatient co-paysandbalanceswhen theycheckout.Computer knowledgeisrequiredas everythingiscomputerized. Mustbeateamplayerand helpoutwhereverneededin theoffice.Willingtoworkin eitherourInvernessOfficeor ourCitrusSpringsOfficeas n eeded.Experienceapluswit h EClinicalWorks. Hourlywage,401(K),holiday pay,vacationpayand sickpay,medical,dental,and visionbenefitsavailable. Vacationandsickpaywillbe availableafteroneyearof servicewiththecompany.You willbeworkingMonday throughFridayfrom8amtill 5:30pm.Mustbeabletowork oneSaturdayamonthinthe morningforapproximately4 hours.Pleaseemailyour resumeto wfma.peds@gmail.com EMPLOYMENT Wearelookingfor passionate&talented individualstojoinour growingteam. 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Weofferanexcellent benefitspackageincluding health,life,dental,eyecare, 401K,paidvacationsand holidays. Applyinpersonor sendresumeto: CitrusCountyChronicle Attn.TomFeeney 1624NMeadowcrestBlvd. CrystalRiver,FL34429 Office352-563-3275or Fax#352-563-5665 SERVICEWORKERI DUNNELLON PUBLICSERVICES TheCityofDunnellonis acceptingapplicationsforthe positionofServiceWorkerl. Dutiesincludelawnand landscapemaintenance,tree trimmingandremoval,road andsidewalkrepairs.Basic carpentryandheavy equipmentoperationarea plus. Eligiblecandidatesmusthave avalidFLDriver ‹ s License.Download applicationpackageat https://www.dunnellon.org /Jobs.aspx andsubmitto: CityClerk 20750RiverDrive Dunnellon,FL34431 (352)465-8500or mleonard@dunnellon.org Hourly$12.77-$18.24. 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D6 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle LIENS 0521SUCRNLIEN336135/31NOS NoticeofSelfStorageSale P leasetakenoticeFirstChoiceStorageCitrusSpringslocat eda t 7 016NLecantoHwy,Hernando,FL34442intendstoholdasal e t osellthepropertystoredattheFacilitybythebelowlistof Occu p antswhomareindefaultatanAuction.Thesalewilloccura s a nonlineauctionvia www.storageauctions.com on5/31/202 3 a t2:00pm.Unlessstatedotherwisethedescriptionofthecon t entsarehouseholdgoodsandfurnishings.JessicaSowellun i t # 017.Thissalemaybewithdrawnatanytimewithoutnotice . C ertaintermsandconditionsapply.Seemanagerfordetails. PublishedMay14&21,2023 0521SUCRNLIEN366145/31NOS NoticeofSelfStorageSale P leasetakenoticeFirstChoiceStorageHernandolocateda t 1 795NFloridaAveHernandoFL34442intendstoholdasalet o s ellthepropertystoredattheFacilitybythebelowlistofOc cu p antwhoisindefaultatanAuction.Thesalewilloccurasanon l ineauctionvia www.storageauctions.com on5/31/2023a t 2 :00pm.Unlessstatedotherwisethedescriptionoftheconte nt s a rehouseholdgoodsandfurnishings.SheilaRussounit#B069 . T hissalemaybewithdrawnatanytimewithoutnotice.Certai n t ermsandconditionsapply.Seemanagerfordetails. PublishedMay14&21,2023 0521SUCRNLIEN6/2NOS T ONY'SCOLLISIONCENTER givesNoticeofForeclosureofLi e nandintenttosellthesevehiclesat3251SouthFloridaAve. In v erness,FL34450,onthedatesbelowat8:00AM,pursuantt o s ubsection713.78oftheFloridaStatutes. TONY'SCOLLISIO N C ENTER reservestherighttoacceptorrejectanyand/oral l b ids. A uctionDate:06/02/2023: 1 N4AA5APXEC9053492014NISS PublishedMay21,2023 MEETINGS 0521SUCRNMPO2023-22 NOTICEOFPUBLICMEETING HERNANDO/CITRUSMETROPOLITAN PLANNINGORGANIZATION(MPO)BOARD N OTICEISHEREBYGIVENthattheHernando/CitrusMetropolit a nPlanningOrganization(MPO)Boardwillconductapubli c m eetingonThursday,June1,2023,at1:30p.m.attheLecant o G overnmentBuilding,3600WSovereignPath,Room166,Le c anto,Florida.Itemsontheagendaincludebutarenotlimite dto : reviewandapprovalofApril6,2023,meetingMinutes reviewandadoptionoftheFY2024-FY2028TransportationIm p rovementProgram(TIP) reviewandapprovaloftheannualupdateoftheListofPriori t y P rojects(LOPP) reviewandapprovaloftheFY2024annualupdateoftheUni f iedPlanningWorkProgram(UPWP) reviewandapprovalontheComprehensiveOperationalAnaly s i s(COA)PhaseII reviewandapprovaloftheTransportationDisadvantagedPl an n ingGrantApplications–FY2023/2024for H ernandoCountyandCitrusCounty presentationonthe2050Long-RangeTransportationPla n ( LRTP)ScopeASocioeconomicForecast reviewoftheFY2024Hernando/CitrusMetropolitanPlannin g O rganization(MPO)budgetandreviewofthe F inancialReportfortheQuarterEndingMarch31,2023 A llmeetingsareopentothepublic.Anyquestionsconcernin g t hispublicmeetingshouldbedirectedtoMr.BobEsposito,MP O E xecutiveDirector,Hernando/CitrusMPO,1661BlaiseDrive , B rooksville,Florida,34601,telephone(352)754-4082,ore mai l r esposito@hernandocounty.us.Approximatelyoneweekprio rt o t hemeeting,theagendamaybeviewedonlineat:www.hernan d ocounty.usorwww.HernandoCitrusMPO.us. A nypersonwhodecidestoappealanydecisionmadebyth e M etropolitanPlanningOrganization(MPO)Boardwithregard t o a nymatterconsideredatsuchmeetingorhearing,saidperso n w illneedarecordoftheproceeding,andthat,forsuchpurpos e , s aidpersonmayneedtoensurethataverbatimrecordofth e p roceedingismade,whichrecordincludesthetestimonyan d e videnceuponwhichtheappealistobebased,Sectio n 2 86.0105F.S. P ublicparticipationissolicitedwithoutregardtorace,co lor,na t ionalorigin,age,sex,religion,disability,orfamilysta tus.Inac c ordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,personsw it h d isabilitiesneedingaspecialaccommodationtoparticipat einthi s p roceedingshouldcontactMr.BobEspositoat352-754-4082n o l aterthan48hoursinadvanceofthemeeting.Ifyouarehearin g o rspeechimpaired,dial7-1-1,1-800-955-8771(TTY)viaFlo rid a R elayServiceforassistance. I fpersonsrequirelanguageinterpretationservices,pleas econ t actourofficeat1-352-754-4082forinformation.Language Inter p reterServicesarealsoavailable24-hoursaday,7-daysawe e k a t1-800-752-6096.Silaspersonasrequierenserviciosd e i nterpretacióndeidiomas,comuníqueseconnuestraoficina al1 3 52-754-4082paraobtenerinformación.Losserviciosd e i nterpretacióndeidiomastambiénestándisponibleslas24hor a sdeldía,los7-díasdelasemanaal1-800-752-6096. H ernando/CitrusMetropolitanPlanningOrganization / s/RobertEsposito M POExecutiveDirector PublishedMay21,2023MPO2023-22 MISCELLANEOUS 0521SUCRNITBNO.22-124CR491ROADWAY PUBLICNOTICE INVITATIONTOBID ITBNo.22-124 CR491ROADWAYIMPROVEMENTS (FROMSOUTHOFAUDUBONPARKPATH TOHORACEALLENSTREET) C itrusCounty,Florida(“County”)invitesinterestedparti estosub m itaBidtoprovidecompleteconstructionofCR491Roadwa y I mprovementsfromSouthAudubonParkPathtoHoraceAlle n S treet: P ROJECTDESCRIPTION: Thisprojectconsistsofthefollowing: ( 1)CR491RoadwayImprovementsSouthofAudubonParkPat h t oHoraceAllenStreet T hisprojectincludesbutisnotlimitedto,thewideningandrecon s tructionofCR491/LecantoHighwayfromAudubonParkPat h t oHoraceAllenSt.,inCitrusCounty,Florida.Thetotalleng thi s 1 .898milesofroadwaywideningtoa4-lanedividedurbantypi c a lsection.ThisalsoincludesreconstructionofHoraceAlle nan d o thersidestreetstotaling0.691miles. T heworkincludesbutisnotlimitedto,theconstructionoftw o(2 ) d rainageretentionareas,pipeconnectiontotwoexistingre ten t ionareas,drainageimprovements,constructionofa12-foo t w idemulti-usepath,5-footwideconcretesidewalk,mainten anc e o ftraffic,constructionoftwo(2)trafficsignals,andsign ingan d p avementmarkings. ( 2)CR491Utilities T heprojectincludesbutisnotlimitedto,theconstructiono f8 , 1 0,12and16-inchwatermain,8-and12-inchwastewaterforc e m ain,alongCR491.Theprojectalsoincludesthere-construc t ionofonewastewaterliftstation. S EALEDBids -ElectronicInvitationtoBidsubmittalsaretob e s ubmitted onorbeforeJuly13,2023,at2:00pm. Itisthesol e r esponsibilityoftheBiddertoensurethattheirBidissubmi tte d t hroughVendorLinknolaterthanthetimeanddatespecifiedi n t heSolicitationorsubsequentaddenda. SUBMITASINGL E E LECTRONICFILEANDTITLEBIDSUBMITTALTOINDIC A TE"ITB#22-124"AND"COMPANYNAME". V isithttps://www.myvendorlink.com/common/register.as pxtore g isterwithVendorLink.VendorLinkisanonlineBidderregis tra t ionsystemthatprovidesafreeatnocosttoBidders,asecure , u ser-friendlyInternetportalandone-stopservicecentert ore g isterwithCounty. N ON-MANDATORYPre-Bidmeetingat9:00A.M.onJune12 , 2 023,Room166attheLecantoGovernmentBuilding,360 0 W .SovereignPath,Lecanto,FL,34461. S ealedBidsshallbeopened andreadaloudpubliclyon Jul y 1 3,2023,at2:15PMviaMicrosoftTeams,informationislis t edintheSolicitationDocumentfoundonVendorLink. * *AllpublicMeetingsaresubjecttochangeorcanbecan c elledatanytime. A nypersonrequiringreasonableaccommodationatthismeeti n g b ecauseofadisabilityorphysicalimpairmentshouldcontac tth e C ountyAdministrator'sOffice,3600W.SovereignPath,Suit e 2 67,Lecanto,FL34461,(352)527-5210,atleasttwodaysbe f orethemeeting.Ifyouarehearingorspeechimpaired,dial7 -1 1 ,1-800-955-8771(TTY)or1-800-955-8770(v),viaFloridaR e l ayService. T oobtainacopyoftheInvitationtoBidDocumentforthisan n ouncement,pleasevisitVendorLinka t h ttps://www.myvendorlink.com/common/register.aspx-re giste r a ndonceregistered,youwillbeabletoobtainthedocumentso r g otoDemandStara t h ttps://www.demandstar.com/beta/buyers/bids.Copiesca nals o b eobtainedbycallingtheDepartmentofManagement & B udget/Purchasingat(352)527-5457. S inecesitauntraductordeespañolporfavorhagaarreglosco n e lCondadodentrodedosdíasdelanotificacióndel a p ublicación352-527-5370 E nglishTranslation:(IfyouneedaSpanishTranslator,plea s e m akearrangementswiththeCountybytelephonewithintw o d aysofthepublicationnoticeat352-527-5370) C ITRUSCOUNTYBOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS R uthieDavisSchlabach,Chairman PublishedMay21,2023 0521SUCRNVOTERELIGIBILITY LEGALNOTICE N oticeisherebygiventothefollowing,atlastknownaddress: P ormediodelpresentesenotificaaquiensemenciona a c ontinuación,enelúltimodomicilioconocido: A myNAnderkinSuzanneLCraddock 4 83NElmwoodPt4300EMcCartneyLoop C rystalRiver,FLInverness,FL D evinMHenryCoreyCHolton 4 06NE1stAve7948ESkylineLn C rystalRiver,FLFloralCity,FL G abrielaMLordChristinePManska 4 209ELakeParkDr401EHartfordStUnit2A H ernando,FLHernando,FL R ichardWMcKinstryJRAlexWOgle 2 50SCarawayPt4235EBenthalCt L ecanto,FLHernando,FL C odyRWayman 4 002EGrantSt I nverness,FL Y ouareherebynotifiedthatyoureligibilitytovoteisinque stion . Y ouarerequiredtocontacttheSupervisorofElectionsinCry sta l R iver,Florida,nolaterthanthirty(30)daysafterthedateo fthi s p ublishing.Failuretorespondwillresultinadeterminatio nofin e ligibilitybytheSupervisorandyournamewillberemovedfr o m t hestatewidevoterregistrationsystem.Iffurtherassista ncei s n eeded,contacttheSupervisorofElectionsatthebelowlist e d a ddressorcall352-564-7120. M aureenBaird C itrusCountySupervisorofElections P hysicalAddress:1500NMeadowcrestBlvdCrystalRiver,F L 3 4429 M ailingAddress:POBox1870Lecanto,FL34460 P ublished5/21/2023 P ormediodelpresenteseleavisaquesuelegibilidadparavot a r e stáenduda.Seleexigequesecomuniqueconlasupervisor a e lectoralenCrystalRiver,Florida,enunplazonomayordetr e i nta(30)díasdespuésdelafechadeestapublicación.Noda r r espuestaocasionaráquelasupervisoradeterminequeusted e s i nelegible,ysunombreseeliminarádelsistemadeinscripci ó n d evotantesaniveldeestado.Sinecesitaayudaadicional , c omuníqueseconlasupervisoraelectoraleneldomicilioque s e m encionaacontinuaciónollameal352-564-7120. M aureenBaird S upervisoraelectoraldelcondadodeCitrus D irecciónfísica:1500NMeadowcrestBlvdCrystalRiver,F L 3 4429 D irecciónpostal:POBox1870Lecanto,FL34460 Fechadepublicación5/21/2023 MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES BissellBaglessVacuum barelyused,runsgreat PowerForce$30 352-560-3019 COMMERCIALMIXER GLOBESP20Commercial 20QuartPlanetaryMixer AllAccessoriesincluded! ExcellentCond.!$1100OBO 1-860-679-0702LeaveMsg GENERATOR Ryobi3600Watts $150 239-285-0532 KITCHENSTOVE Whirlpool-BrandNew $350 239-285-0532 SMITTYS APPLIANCEREPAIR 352-564-8179 RVREFRIGERATOR3WAY DIMENSIONSARE25 INCHES7.16 23INCHES3.8391/2 $400.00 352-422-7225 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 DinningSet Table,4Chairs&Bench Darkwoodw/blackseats verygoodcondition $350obocashonly 352-302-1084 TALLCABINET Solidwood-Shelvesandglass upperdoor $150 352-513-5339 WoodStyleDesk Hasdrawers,&filedrawer NiceCondition,$130 CansendPicture 352-527-1193 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AdultPullups PrevailDailyBriefsSize218ct packageexpandexwings 352.422.6088 ATTENTIONOXYGENTHER-A PYUSERS! InogenOneG4 i scapableoffull24/7oxygen d elivery.Only2.8pounds. F REEinformationkit.Call 844958-2473. ElectricWheelchair ForzaD091yrold,neverbeen used.Ultralight,foldable. LocalCashSaleOnly $1,200OBO 352.212.0603 EQUATENOCONTACT INFAREDBODY THERMOMETER , NewinBox,$20, 352-410-8262 or 732-857-5120 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 EQUATEARMBLOOD PRESSUREMONITOR BrandNewinBox, PriceReduced,$20 (352)410-8262or (732)857-5120 EQUATEWRISTBLOOD PRESSUREMONITOR ,New inbox,$20, 352-410-8262 or 732-857-5120 SPORTING GOODS INABOVEPOOLLADDER $20 352-560-3019 MEN'STREKBICYCLE $75 239-285-0532 SCHWINNBICYCLEHELMET ventilated,adjustable,Model #SW124,$15, 352-344-1515 WEIGHT 25lbcastirondumbbell $20 352.344.1515 TRANSPORTATION CARGOTRAILER 20228'X16'Arisingw/2ftV noserearrampdoorandside door110Vlights&plugsinside.Pulledlessthan800mi. LocatedinHomosassa $7500CallsOnly 407.705.9141 SIDEBYSIDE 2019PolarisRZR HighLifterwithmanyextras 170hours,1,153miles Local515.460.1173 TRANSPORTATION 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 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 1997SPORTSCRAFTFISHM ASTER ,27ft.,new2021twi n 350VortecMtrsw/650Holly doublepumpers,includeselectronics&safetygear,etc., alum.3-axleTrailer,$28,500 Local864-247-6395 1999SeaPro 235Walkaround,200HPJohnson,lowhours,2004Aluminumtrailer,$14,900 352-447-1244 IBUYBOATS CASHPAIDFOR ALLBOATS $$CALLVINCE$$ LOCAL 941-301-9946 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 201320ftBennington PontoonBoat w/Cover,70HP,Yamaha4 Stock,lowhours,GreatCondition,w/ContinentalTrailer $17,000 765-748-7566 CARS/SUV 2005CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 6-SPEED,NEWTIRES,NEW BATTERY,NEWMERCEDES CLUTCH,LESSTHAN 100,000MILES $6,900 352-270-2200 2006ToyotaSequoiaLTD 4x4,navigationsystem, DVD/CD,Sunroof,3rowseati ng,rearconsoleseat,coldAC , leather&powerseats,black exteriorgrayinterior Everythingingoodcondition 159,800mi $9,500OBO352-293-4504 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 2019MUSTANGGT HighPerformance5.0460HP 17KSpecial,Maroonincolor $50,000 Tom352-341-3803 MERCEDES 2001SLK320AMGsilverw/sportpkg.198Kmiles.Runs goodandverydependable. $2995 317.498.5177 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 CLASSICS 1990CHEVY LUMINA EURO,red,4-DR,good tires,rebuiltmotor, $4,000OBOasis 352-257-1802 CHEVY CAMARO 1981Z28 Coupe PerfectBody,norust,no dents,4speedmunci,NEW 355ciw/450to525HP-Looks &RunsAwesome-Toomuch tolist-$25K 352-364-7229 FORD 1966MustangGT289 A/Cpowersteering,powerdisc brakes,hotchkisssuspension, bluetoothradio,rallypack guages,MSDignition, ponyinterior&rallysteering wheel.Asking$25,000 352.419.7257 MOTORCYCLES HARLEYDAVIDSON 2001SoftailNightTrain, 15,800miles,Bags,Custom Seat,Vance&Hines, Newtires.$6850 317.498.5177 TRUCKS 2005FordF-150 2wheeldrive,LariatPackage, bodynodents/rust,Interior greatshape,V8Engine, highmillage,$8,000 352-613-3050 2018NISSANFRONTIER C oldAC,backupcamera,auto matictransmission,toolbox, everythingworkswell.35,800 Miles. $15,500 352-442-8296 TRUCKS 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 DUTCHMANCOLEMAN BRANDNEW 202217fttraveltrailer Sleeps6,features WinegardAIR360antenna Lotsofstorage$13,500 352-247-0788 29ftSAFARI 1998Motorhomewith83,000 miles,FordPowerstrokediesel engine.NewtiresExcellentcond, tomuchtolist!$18,500OBO Carl352.400.8353 HURRICANERV ClassA2010Fourwinds31D Lowmileage,twoslideouts, garagekept&veryclean 352.634.1874 IBUYRV's CASHPAID FORRV's $$CALLVINCE$$ LOCAL 941-301-9946 NewmarMountainAire 37.5ft1999RVwith 69,000originalmiles. 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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 E1 A weekly real estate section published Sundays in the Citrus County Chronicle. “The market leader in real estate information” NEWSPAPER AND ONLINE ADVERTISING INFORMATION:352-563-5592 or advertising@chronicleonline.comCLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFORMATION:352-563-5966 NEWS INFORMATION:52-563-5660 or community@chronicleonline.comONLINE REAL ESTATE LISTINGS:www.ChronicleHomeFinder.com HF CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Section ESUNDAY, MAY21 , 2023 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Since January, Citrus County students in grades three, four and ve have been dropping blue dye tablets in toilet tanks to test for leaks. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about 10 percent of homes have leaks, adding to the nearly 1 trillion gal-lons of water lost annually nationwide to leaks. Citrus County Department of Water Resources teamed up with local teach-ers on the Classroom Toilet Leak Detection Challenge to help address this issue. Teachers instructed stu-dents how to test toilets for leaks. Then, students went home to teach their families about leaks and perform the test with supplies provided by the county. Citrus County learned last month that the chal-lenge will be included in a United Kingdom case study for utilities working on approaches to engage con-sumers on water ef ciency. Citrus County has been hosting the leak detection challenge annually since 2015. Since then, 2,304 youth have tested 3,533 toi-lets and identi ed 532 leaks that could waste more than 100,000 gallons of water a day. In 2023 alone, classes from eight local primary schools have tested 230 toilets and discovered 22 leaks, for an estimated po-tential saving of 4,400 gal-lons a day. A leaking toilet can waste hundreds of gallons a day and can be silent, according Citrus County students tackle leak challengeYouths learn about water conservation Photos Special to the Chronicle Pictured is Marlise Bushman’s third-grade class from Floral City Elementary School. Pictured is Holly Stapleton’s fourth-grade class from Crystal River Primary School. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Students submitted clever drawings and messages focused on the theme “Fix-ing Leaks Saves Water” for this year’s American Water Works Association (AWWA) Drop Savers poster contest. Citrus County Utilities hosts the annual initiative to teach simple ways to save water. The theme rais-es awareness of the nearly one trillion gallons of wa-ter wasted from household leaks each year, according to the Environmental Pro-tection Agency (EPA). Five division winners and one honorable mention were selected from partic-ipating schools throughout Citrus County. An honorable mention was issued to Thiago She-han of Lecanto Primary for his artwork that says, “Fix Leaks, Save a Plant.” Division one poster winner Elaina Lutze, Hernan-do Elementary, asks we, “Fix Leaky Faucets” (Fix Leeke Fosits). Third-grade division two winner Brooklynn Riggi-one of Homosassa Elemen-tary says, “Stop Leaking Water.” The division three winner Wesley Kellog, a fth-grader at Homosassa Elementary, declares “Stop the Leak.” Eighth-grader Sierra Salazar of Lecanto Middle School is the division four winner with her drawing that lists ways to save wa-ter. Artwork by division ve winner Marissa Blomquist, a freshman at Lecanto Students’ artwork raises awareness of leaks Photos Special to the Chronicle ABOVE: Pictured from left is division one poster winner, first-grader Elaina Lutze, and teacher Danita Consol, both of Hernando Elementary School. BELOW: Pictured from left are Homosassa Elementary School principal Alice Harrell, fifth-grader and divi-sion three winner Wesley Kellog, teacher Jennifer Clark, and third-grader and division two winner Brooklynn Riggione. Pictured from right are division four winner, eighth-grader Sierra Salazar and teacher Hillary Hewit from Lecanto Middle School. See LEAK , page E6 See ARTWORK , page E6 ERAAmericanSuncoastRealtyGeriGaugler MLS#823518 r 

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E2 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle rrrn n r r nr r nr n r     ­€‚ ƒ‚ƒr„‚‚…­‚ †‡n‡­ˆ TEXT LYNNHARRIS to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#823920 6597NBERNZOTTPOINT,DUNNELLON STEVELATIFF 352-634-0101 TEXT 134223 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#823451 $ 949,000 117SOUTHHIGHWAY41,INVERNESS•WellMaintainedCommercialO ceinInglis •4Bathrooms(1Full)•Over8,200SqFt•Detached3O ceSuite •MostlyTileFlooringw/someCarpet•16O cesw/aReceptionArea&Bookkeeping Desk •CoveredParkinginRearofBuilding STEVELATIFF 352-634-0101 TEXT 138564 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#823633 206NWMAGNOLIACIRCLE,CRYSTALRIVER•OpenWaterfrontLot•ConcreteSeawall•LongDock•CityWater&Sewer•AreaofExpensiveHomes•2021LiveOak56’x28’•4/2with1,482sqftlv•Open oorplan•2.62acres •30ampRVhookup•Nodeedrestrictions •1yrhomewarranty 3956NCALUSAPOINT,CRYSTALRIVER WATERFRONTHOME IFYOULIKEPINACOLADAS&GETTINGCAUGHTIN THESUN...THENTHISISTHEHOMETHATYOU’VE LOOKEDFOR...SOPLANYOURESCAPE! •3/2/2•NoHOA/DeedRestrictions •2,096SqFtLv•1YrWarranty •Roof2017•HVAC2021 •NewFloatingDock•NewHotWaterHeater •NewStainlessSteelAppliance •ThreeSisterSprings& HunterSprings TEXT LYNNHARRIS to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#821486 LYNNHARRIS352-269-8499 RACC2020REALTOROFTHEYEAR MEGAMILLIIONDOLLARPRODUCER LYNNHARRIS352-269-8499 RACC2020REALTOROFTHEYEAR MEGAMILLIIONDOLLARPRODUCER •2/2/1•10X24Carport•13X24ScreenedPorch•1,107SqFtLv•FencedYard(.80Acres)•DetachedGarage/Shop(14X48)•ClosetoSuncoastParkway EntranceonCardinal TEXT 126774 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE 6711SLIMAAVENUE,HOMOSASSA BILLMOORE352-697-1613 JANICEAYERS 352-422-0488 MLS#819014 $ 250,000 TEXT 137362 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE 4376NWEEWAHIPOINT,CRYSTALRIVER•2/2•23x23Carport-2016•1,050SqFtLv•10x8ScreenedPorch•NewRoof2022•Washer/Dryer2015•NewFloor2022•Dishwasher2019•WaterHeater2021•DesirableLocation•Refrigerator2021•SplitPlanDoubleWideMobileHome•NewDBPaneE-CoatedWindows2016BILLMOORE352-697-1613 JANICEAYERS 352-422-0488 MLS#823317 $ 175,000 Checkoutour WEBSITE ! Useyourphonetoscanthiscode DAWNTHEROUX 352-464-0501 TEXT 124552 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#823917 2990WBEAMWOODDRIVE,BEVERLYHILLS•PineRidgePoolHome•30x50DetachedGarage: -OversizedDoor&HighCeiling-Roomto tBoat,Trailer&CarLift -FullBathroom •HomeisBeautifullyUpdated&Spacious•TileinMainAreas•Den/O ce(4thBedroom?) ARLENESMITH 352-246-0199 TEXT 1026155 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#821044 1652EMCKINLEYSTREET,HERNANDO•0.96Acres•CentrallyLocatedinCitrusCounty•BikeTrails,HikingTrails,GolfCourses&Lakes•NoHOA•TreedLot STEVELATIFF 352-634-0101 TEXT 237500 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE MLS#821994 $ 449,900 1594EWEDGEWOODLANE,HERNANDO•5/3/2-w/2CarCarport•2FamilyRooms•ScreenedinPoolHomew/Jacuzzi•1.10Acres•FairviewEstates•EatinKitchen PRICE IMPROVEMENT PRICE IMPROVEMENT FORTHEWANDERERWHOROAMSAROUND, AROUND,AROUND... TEXT 144802 to35620FORELECTRONICBROCHURE 799WTOUCANLOOP,HERNANDO•2/2/2•1,250SqFtLv•MaintenanceFreeHomeinForestRidgeValley•OpenFloorPlan•ScreenedLanai•GlassSlidingDoors•LargeWalk-InCloset&Bathroom•EasyWalktoClubhouseJEANNEGASKILL 352-476-5582 MLS#822186 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 E3 Coldwell Banker Investors Realty welcomes Dorotea Lucio Dorotea Lucio has re cently changed afliations and is now with Coldwell Banker Investors Realty af ter beginning her real estate career with another broker age. Lucio has four-plus years in the real estate profession, working primarily as a resi dential sales associate. She is a native of Columbia, speaks Castilian Spanish and resided in Miami be fore relocating to Inverness for a more relaxed lifestyle. She will be focused on expanding her knowledge of the local market and ex ploring new construction projects, including modular home communities. “We are extremely excited to welcome Dorotea into our Cold well Banker Investors Realty fam ily,” said Rob Tessmer Jr., broker/owner at Coldwell Banker Investors Realty. “She brings new residential ideas to our brokerage, add ing to our already strong team. Dorotea has a desire to grow her individual pro duction and a willingness to give the highest level of service to her customers.” Lucio can be reached di rectly at 201-292-4441 or at dLucioPA@gmail.com. She can also be reached at the Coldwell Banker Inves tors Realty ofce, 314 W. Main St. in Inverness and at 352-726-9533. REAL ESTATE DIGEST LUCIO DEAR JOHN: Could you tell us if this gurine is worth anything? It was given to us by a grandpar ent many years ago. Please see attached pic tures. We do not see any logos or markings. The gurine is 8-1/2 inches tall. Thank you for any informa tion. – R.D., internet DEAR R.D.: I appreciate the good, clear photo graphs. The young boy with the ag is made of porcelain. As you men tioned, I can see there are no maker’s marks on the bottom of the base. I think it was made in Ja pan between World Wars I and II. The top of the agpole with the perched eagle has been broken off and not glued back on very well. If this gurine is a fam ily heirloom, it could be restored for future genera tions. It would not restore the dollar value, however. If it was in original con dition, the dollar value would be less than $50. DEAR JOHN: This email is about a rolling desk chair. I admit that I don’t recall ex actly how this chair came to my home, and that was at least 30 years ago. Can you tell me anything about it and if it has any value? – S.S., internet DEAR S.S.: There is no specic collector interest in your desk chair. It has a good look and was like ly made well after World War II. The caning in the back rest is machine made and set into the frame with wood spline, which indi cates commercial-grade manufacturing. Potential dollar value is below $100. DEAR JOHN: My par ents lived in Indian Lake Estates in the late 1960s through the 1980s. My mother was an artist and acquainted with Reg Strange. His art was much Strange painting brought down from attic ABOVE: If this figurine is a family heirloom, it could be restored for future genera tions. It would not restore the dollar value, however. If it was in original condition, the dollar value would be less than $50. RIGHT: The caning in the backrest is machine made and set into the frame with wood spline, which indicates commercial-grade manufacturing. Potential dol lar value is below $100. Photos courtesy of John Sikorski John SikorskiSikorski’s Attic By JESSICA BENNETT BHG.comC eiling fans create cooling breezes that can make a stuffy room feel pleasantly comfortable. But as they rotate through the air, the blades can collect a ton of dust, dirt, pollen and other small particles. Depending on where it’s located, your fan might also gather greasy or sticky buildup over time, which can cause dust to cling even more. Not only does a dirty ceiling fan run less efcient ly than a clean one, but it can even scatter clumps of parti cles throughout the room. To keep your home’s air cool and free of dust, it’s im portant to know how to clean a ceiling fan effectively. The trick is to remove the dust and grime without making it rain down on your oors and furniture. Learn how to clean ceiling fans without making a mess using these tips.How to clean ceiling fansFollow these steps to clean your ceiling fans about once every two to three months, or as soon as you notice dust building up on the blades. It’s a good idea to dust and clean fans each spring and fall as you switch the direction of the blades, which helps keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. What you’ll need: QStep stool or ladder QOld pillowcase QMild all-purpose cleaner QMicrober cloth QWarm, soapy water QCan of compressed airStep 1: Dust fan blades with a pillowcase.Turn the ceiling fan off, and place a step stool or ladder underneath, if needed to reach the blades. Lightly spray the inside of an old pillowcase with a mild all-purpose cleaner or a solu tion of equal parts vinegar and water. Slip the pillowcase over one of the blades and gently pull as you wipe, trapping any dust or debris inside. Repeat with the other blades. If needed, run a microber cloth along the edges to catch any remaining buildup. When nished, take the pillowcase outside, turn it inside out and shake out the dust. Then launder as usual.Step 2: Wash glass light globes.Make sure the light is turned off and completely cool, then wipe the ceiling fan lightbulbs with a dry microber cloth to remove dust. If your fan has glass globes around the bulbs, remove these after dusting. Wash them in warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly before replacing.Step 3: Clean ceiling fan motor and pull chain.Use a microber cloth to wipe the fan’s pull chain and motor. Spray the motor housing with compressed air to clear away any dust inside. Check that the fan blades are running in the correct direc tion (clockwise in the winter and counter-clockwise in the summer) and adjust if needed.How to clean high ceiling fansIf your home has tall or How to clean ceiling fans without making a mess Vachiraphan Phangphan / EyeEm Easily clear away dust and grime without making it rain down on your floors and furniture. LIVING SPACE See FANS , page E5 By TIM CARTER Tribune Content AgencyT his might be the most important column I’ve written in my 30 years as a syndicated columnist. There’s a very high probability you have lithium-ion batteries in your home. They are now as common as ants at a summer picnic. You need to understand the danger to your home and to you and your loved ones. Six months ago, a home near mine burned almost to the ground because power tool lithium-ion batteries ignited a re. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the re, but lithium batteries are causing death and permanent injuries to many across the country and the world. That re caught my attention, and I decided to begin to gather information for this column. Early in my investiga tion, I reached out to the public relations person of a major power tool com pany here in the U.S. I’ve dealt with this profes sional for years, and all of my previous requests were answered in a timely manner. I asked to interview the top battery engineer to try to discover what might have gone wrong at my neighbor’s house. The PR professional ignored my request. I made a second request, reaching out to a different PR person from the company. That request was also ignored. I’ve done expert witness work in lawsuits for the past three decades and surmised the corporate attorneys had instructed the PR folks to not en gage the press on battery issues. The silence should concern you. Early in my investiga tion, I set up a Google Alert using the words “lithium battery re.” Each morning, I receive links to a plethora of stories from around the world about res caused by these power packs. Many of these stories share a few common ele ments. Many res happen while the battery is being charged. Many res are traced to replacement batteries that may or may not carry the Underwrit ers Laboratories (UL) label. Many res have mismatched batteries and chargers. In almost all cases, the batteries explode like a miniature bomb, igniting nearby combustible materials. I’ve watched countless videos showing batteries igniting and exploding violently. Get out of your head the image of a scented candle starting a blanket on re. Replace that with an image of a powerful rework explod ing spraying sparks, hot plasma, and ames out like a blowtorch. Add to this that a lithium battery re emits extremely toxic fumes. The re can produce temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees F in sec onds. Nearby combustible materials such as furni ture, carpets, bedding and so forth can ignite, creating a conagration in seconds. As I was writing this column, I received my daily summary from Goo gle and there was a video made by the UL Fire Safety Research Institute showing an explosion and re inside a simu lated residential two-car garage. The battery was in “thermal runaway,” an uncontrollable, self-heat ing state. The heat in the battery caused a violent explosion that blew the large garage door out into the driveway! The re department experts offer up these tips about how you can best protect your home and family. Once a battery is charged up, unplug it. Charging a lithium bat tery creates heat. Avoid overnight, unsupervised charging. Never charge a lithium battery in direct sunlight, as the sun’s in frared rays can easily heat the battery on its own to over 150 degrees. If your battery gets damaged, emits an odor, changes color, or gives off excessive heat, stop using it and do not store it near any combustible materials. Never throw away a lithium-ion battery in the trash. Garbage truck res are becoming more com mon. Fires at trash and recycling transfer stations and facilities are causing millions of dollars in damage. You can protect yourself by using lots of common Lithium batteries are all around you – and they can catch fire Tim Carter / Tribune Content Agency These common items you may have in your home contain lithium batteries that can catch fire and explode. The danger is far greater than you might imagine. ASK THE BUILDER See BATTERIES , page E6 See ATTIC , page E6 rr n n n rn rrnOremail:debbierector1@gmail.com  Secrets To MySuccess: Cuttingedgemar ke ting, strongnegotiationsskills , communication & knowing whatneedstobedonetoget yo u totheclosing table ONTIME! facebook website J.W.MORTONPROPERTYMANAGEMENTLLC.1645W.MAINST INVERNESS,FL WENEED RENTALS! CherylScruggs/TracyHillPropertyManager/Realtor-Associate352-726-9010 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 E5 vaulted ceilings, cleaning your ceiling fan might re quire some additional equip ment. If you can do so safely, place a ladder underneath the fan and use the pillowcase trick to clean off the blades. Otherwise, use an extendable duster to reach the blades and carefully sweep away dust and dirt. Angle the duster head as needed to brush along the tops and edges of the blades. If you’re worried about dropping dust around the room, cover the oor and nearby furniture with an old sheet or a drop cloth. Vacuum the area afterward to catch any remaining debris. Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine and website devoted to ideas and improvement projects for your home and garden, plus reci pes and entertaining ideas. Online at www.bhg.com. FANSFrom page E3 By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated PressI t’s prime planting time in many regions, and gardeners are ocking to garden centers for annuals, and herb and vegetable starter plants. Likewise, those who have grown plants from seeds indoors may be gearing up to transplant them in the garden now. But regardless of their origins, seedlings can’t typically go straight from an indoor nursery or home growing station to outdoor beds and borders with out risk. They need to be “hardened off” rst. The term refers to grad ually introducing plants to environmental conditions like sunlight, wind and temperature uctuations that they haven’t yet ex perienced. If plants aren’t adequately hardened off, they could get sunburned or go into shock from more wind exposure or lower temperatures than they’re used to. Stressed plants may recover, but the ordeal usu ally sets their growth back by a few weeks. Start by placing plants outdoors in a sheltered, partially shady spot for in crementally longer periods each day for about a week before planting them in the garden. Shade is important because even your sunniest window (or a grow light) is no match for the direct rays of the sun. Select a day after the danger of frost has passed and when the tempera ture is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Place plants outside for an hour (set a timer), then bring them back inside to a warm spot, ideally under grow lights. Repeat this on the second day for two hours and add an hour of outdoor time each day for a week, after which they can safely be planted in their permanent homes, whether in the ground, a raised bed or a container. Check the weather and keep an eye on conditions throughout the process. Bring plants inside if rain or severe wind threatens during their outdoor time. No worries if there’s no shade in your garden. I harden my plants off under my patio table. Under a tree, shrub or row of hedg es would work equally well. If you have none of those, shade plants with an umbrella or oating row cover. If absolutely neces sary, and as long as the weather isn’t hot, you can even plant your seedlings directly in the ground and harden them by covering each individually with a plastic, gallon-size milk container with its bottom and cap removed. Burying Don’t stress your plants when transferring themOutdoors to indoors a delicate process LEFT: Annual and vegetable seedlings being “hardened off,” or gradually acclimated to outdoor weather conditions. ABOVE: Remove the container for each day’s hardening-off session, set ting it back into place and securing it into the soil afterward. Be aware that high temperatures and intense, direct sunlight may “cook” your plants, especially in Southern gardens, so gauge con ditions and use your judgment before attempting this.Photos by Jessica Damiano via Associated Press See PLANTS , page E6 Castro RealtyandProperty Management,Inc. WENEED RENTALS! 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ComegetapieceoftheFlorida dreamonthisalmost1/2AC(0.45ACMOL)lot w/approx135ftofwaterfrontfootage.Thelegworkhasalreadybeendone-lothasbeenmostlycleared,soilboringsperformed,surveyed&hasawetlanddelineationreport.Pavedroad.Servicedbypublicwaterbutsepticisneeded.Makeyourdreamsareality! MLS#820700-$225,000 TURNKEYCONDOWITHDOCK&BOATLIFT!Inthetropicalparadiseof“theislands”atDixieShoresinCrystalRiver,comeunwindinthiswellmaintained2BR/2.5BAbeauty.Allyouneedtodoismovein&startrelaxing!Updatedkitchenw/granitecounters&SSappliances.Dockhas compositedecking&4,000lbboatlift.Mostfurnitureincl.withacceptableoffer.Communityamenitiesgalore! MLS#813798-$239,000 OAKVILLAGEINSUGARMILLWOODS! Come seethisquietwoodedlotattheendofaculde sacinOakVillage.Withdeepgreenbeltspacebehind,it’stheperfectlocationforyournewSugarmillWoodshome.QuickaccesstotheTampaairportviatheSuncoastParkway.Gol ng, shing,boating&somuchmorearenearby. 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E6 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle to Debra Burden, water conservation manager at Citrus County Department of Water Resources. “Anyone can test their toilet for leaks using food coloring,” said Burden, “just place ten drops of food coloring in the toilet tank. Then, wait 15 minutes. If the color appears in the bowl, the xture is leaking.” Color should be ushed away after testing to avoid discoloration. Toilet leaks are usually xed by replacing the ap per, which can become hard and brittle over time. The apper is a rubber device that opens and closes to allow water into the toilet bowl. When a apper does not t snugly, water leaks from the tank into the bowl, and down the drain without the need of ushing. Flap pers cost less than $20 and are simple enough for the average homeowner to re place on their own. Learn more about how we use water by visiting epa.gov/water sense/our-water and take the “I’m for Water” pledge. For more information about water conser vation in Citrus County, call 352-527-7669. LEAKFrom page E1 Photo Special to the Chronicle Pictured is Jennifer Berbert’s fifth-grade class from Inverness Primary School. High School, warns to x leaks or prepare for the heat. All winning students earned a $25 prize. The division one through ve winning teachers received a $50 gift for supplies and plaque for school display. The contest supports the Keep Citrus County Beautiful Save Our Waters Week campaign, the Flori da Section of AWWA Drop Savers poster contest, and the EPA WaterSense “Fix A Leak Week” campaign. ARTWORKFrom page E1 ABOVE: Pictured from left are division five win ner, ninth-grad er Marissa Blomquist and teacher Marissa Spratt from Lecanto High School. LEFT: Pictured from left are Lecanto Primary School principal Mrs. Lofton, third-grader and honorable men tion Thiago She han and teacher Terry Stoufe.Photos Special to the Chronicle sense. First and foremost, read the instructions that come with the tool or product and follow them to the letter. Only charge your lithium bat teries when you can observe them. Consider charging the batteries on non-combustible surfaces and far away from combustible materials. I urge you to set up your own Google Alert. Go to YouTube and watch a video titled “Examples of Lithium Battery Fires.” Watch other videos, too. Consider installing a re sprinkler in the area where you do store your lithium battery tools and garden implements. If a lithium battery does ignite, the sprinkler should do a great job of containing the re until reghters arrive. Subscribe to Tim’s free newsletter at AsktheBuilder.com. Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job. Go here: go.askthebuilder.com/coaching. BATTERIESFrom page E3 the bottom in a few inches of soil will hold the container in place, and you can water plants through the pouring hole at the top. Remove the container for each day’s hard ening-off session, setting it back into place and securing it into the soil afterward. Be aware that high temperatures and intense, direct sunlight may “cook” your plants, especially in Southern gardens, so gauge conditions and use your judgment before attempting this. If you started plants in a greenhouse, they’ve already been growing in direct sun light, so the process is abridged: Open the windows for a few hours each day for about a week, then move seedlings to a sheltered outdoor spot for two hours the rst day and four hours the second day. After that, they should be good to go. Jessica Damiano writes regular gardening col umns for The Associated Press. She publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. For more AP gardening stories, go to https://apnews.com/hub/gardening. PLANTSFrom page E5 admired in the communi ty. The community hosted many art shows in their beautiful clubhouse. My mother was given or pur chased a watercolor by Mr. Strange, titled “The Old Towpath” which is written on the back. Your column triggered memories and I climbed up to the attic today and retrieved the painting. My home has many paintings on the walls, but I am delighted to be reunited with this one! I enjoy your column every Sunday. – D.W., internet DEAR D.W.: Thank you for the kind words. I ap preciate your Remember When story about Regi nald B. Strange. I wish you had included a photograph of your wa tercolor by Mr. Strange. Perhaps more about him will come to light. If you’d like, send us a photograph of your painting. John Sikorski has been a pro fessional in the antiques busi ness for more than 30 years. Send questions to Sikorski’s Attic, P.O. Box 2513, Ocala, FL 34478 or asksikorski@aol.com. 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G2 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year C ITRUS P UBLISHING 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34529 352-563-6363 ChronicleOnline.com This publication is an advertising supplement for the Citrus County Chronicle. Trina Murphy Publisher Trista Stokes Advertising Director Cindy Connolly Special Section EditorWhat’s InsideScholar Athletes of the Year .......................... Page G3 Will Bleakley MVP Award winners ................. Page G4 2022 All-Chronicle Volleyball Team ............... Page G5 2022 All-Chronicle Boys Golf Team ............... Page G6 2022 All-Chronicle Girls Golf Team ................ Page G7 2022 All-Chronicle Football Offense Team ............................................ Page G8 2022 All-Chronicle Boys Cross Country Team .................................. Page G9 2022 All-Chronicle Girls Cross Country Team ................................ Page G10 2022 All-Chronicle Boys Swimming Team ....................................... Page G11 2022 All-Chronicle Football Defense Team ......................................... Page G12 2022 All-Chronicle Girls Swimming Team ...................................... Page G13 2022-23 All-Chronicle Girls Basketball ........ Page G14 2022-23 All-Chronicle Boys Basketball........ Page G15 2022-23 Female Athlete of the Year ............ Page G16 2022-23 Male Athlete of the Year ................ Page G17 2022-23 All-Chronicle Girls Soccer.............. Page G18 2022-23 All-Chronicle Boys Soccer ............. Page G19 2022-23 All-Chronicle Wrestling .................. Page G20 2022-23 All-Chronicle Girls Weightlifting Team ................................... Page G21 2023 All-Chronicle Boys Weightlifting Team ................................... Page G22 2023 All-Chronicle Boys Tennis Team ......... Page G23 2023 All-Chronicle Girls Track and Field Team .............................. Page G24 2023 All-Chronicle Girls Tennis Team .......... Page G25 2023 All-Chronicle Boys Track and Field Team .............................. Page G26 2023 All-Chronicle Flag Football Team Offense ............................ Page G27 2023 All-Chronicle Baseball Team ............... Page G28 2023 All-Chronicle Flag Football Team Defense ............................ Page G29 2023 All-Chronicle Softball Team ................. Page G30 Boys Volleyball Player of the Year ............... Page G31 LinneaSenica, General Manager DarylSenica,President 888-473-1 888-473-1 $ 20OFF SERVICECALL **Couponmustbepresentedattimeofservice.Notvalidwithanyotheroffers,maintenanceorwarrantycontracts.SeeSenicaAirConditioningfordetails.Expires5/23/2023 Checkoutourwebsite foradditionalspecials! www.SenicaAir.com 877-489-9686 senicaair.com SERVINGPASCO,HILLSBOROUGH,HERNANDO,PINELLAS,CITRUSandMARIONCOUNTIES (Reg. $99.95) CAC1815564 NOWHIRING ServiceTechnicians &Installers! Congratsto allAthletesofthe Year! CongratulationstoCitrusCounty’s outstandingstudentathletes-you makeusallproud! GOTPESTS? CallUsToday!4841S.PleasantGrove,P.O.Box238,Inverness.FL34451(352)344-9998•(352)341-2699 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G3 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Kasey Strom, Crystal River Scholar-Athletes of the YearFemale Scholar-Athlete of the YearKasey Strom, Crystal RiverThe Pirate excelled in the classroom and qualied for the state tournament in a pair of sports. Strom, the Golden Scholar winner in the career/technical cate gory, had a perfect 4.0 un weighted GPA and 4.745 weighted GPA. She quali ed for state in weightlift ing for the second year in a row and wrapped up her athletic career as a Pirate at the state track and eld meet in the discus. Austin Edwards, Crystal RiverMale Scholar-Athlete of the YearAustin Edwards, Crystal RiverThe Pirate was a nalist for boys soccer player of the year after yet another outstanding season on the pitch and also held down the No. 1 singles and doubles spot for the tennis team. Ed wards, the Golden Scholar winner in the social studies category, had a 3.979 un weighted GPA and 4.813 weighted GPA. 

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G4 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year2022-23 female Will Bleakley MVPMya Connor, senior, Lecanto The Panther was the heartbeat in the center of the eld for the soccer team, leading the club in assists and fourth in goals, while also playing a key role for a dominant defense. Connor was strong on both sides of the ball for the ag football team, but especially on defense, where she led the club in ag pulls and interceptions.2022-23 male Will Bleakley MVPNehemiah Vann, senior, Seven Rivers Christian The Warrior quarterback led his team to the state seminals in football with his running and passing, played wher-ever he was needed for the soccer team and closed out his high school career by qualifying for the Class 1A State Track & Field Finals in the discus. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G5 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE VOLLEYBALL TEAM Cassidy Bacon, senior, outside hitter/defensive specialist/libero, Citrus Bailee Einspahr, senior, outside hitter, Crystal River Mackenzi Grey, senior, setter/right side hitter, Lecanto Mallori Grey, senior, outside hitter/defensive specialist, Lecanto Kayla Negron, senior, libero, Lecanto McKala Peters, sophomore, setter/right side hitter, Seven Rivers Christian Devin Pulham, freshman, middle blocker/right side hitter, Lecanto Savannah Schulz, sophomore, middle hitter, Citrus Julia Shipes, senior, middle hitter/blocker, Seven Rivers Christian Riley Solomon, senior, middle hitter, Crystal River Kiersten Warfel, senior, outside hitter, Crystal River Sophie Wood, sophomore, outside hitter/defensive specialist, CitrusVolleyball Player of the Year Mallori Grey, senior, outside hitter/defensive specialist, LecantoThe senior had yet another outstanding season, nishing with a team-high and coun ty-best 344 kills and 275 digs. She served nearly 80 percent with 75 aces and added 28 assists and 9 blocks. Finalists for Volleyball Player of the Year Bailee Einspahr, senior, outside hitter, Crystal RiverThe Pi rate had an outstanding all-around senior cam paign, as she nished with a team-high 183 kills, served 81.3 percent with a team-best 39 aces and was second on the squad with 170 digs.Mackenzi Grey, senior, setter/ right side hitter, LecantoGrey had an other prolic season setting the ball, as she led the coun ty with 641 assists. She also added 91 kills, 251 digs, 8 blocks and served 85.1 percent with 73 aces for the Panthers. r n TheHelpfulPlace! rr rr FullLineof•Sales•Service•Repair•Destination CHECKOUTOURSELECTION OFBIGGREENEGGS rrrn r   ­ r €€‚ Large Selectionof and Accessories n ƒ „… LargeSelectionof &Accessories r WECARRYAVARIETYOF„…†‡ˆ„r†‰†rrr…Š‹Œ…Ž„‰†…ƒr „Ž† ˆrˆ…‘ŠƒŠ„Œ…’“…„…Š”r•  ­€‚­ƒ€„…†„ ­ † ‡ˆ‰Š‹ Š‹ŒŒ ­€‚­ƒ€††„„ …ƒ Œ‡ŠŽ‰‘‰‹ 

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G6 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year AJ Burns, junior, Lecanto Gordon Goetz, sophomore, Lecanto Brandon Russ, sophomore, Crystal River Walker Tyler, sophomore, Citrus Luke Wood, junior, Citrus 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS GOLF TEAM Boys Golfer of the YearLuke Wood, junior, CitrusThe Hurricane led the county with a 36.3 scor ing average, placed third in the Gulf Coast 8 Con ference with an 81, took fourth at districts with that same score and red an 80 at regionals for the best nish in the county. Finalists for Boys Golfer of the YearGordon Goetz, sophomore, LecantoThe Panther newcomer averaged 37 strokes per round, tied for the Gulf Coast 8 Conference championship with a 79, placed seventh at districts with an 83 and also shot 83 at regionals.Brandon Russ, sophomore, Crystal RiverThe Pirate sophomore made huge strides in his second year, averaging 39.2 strokes per round, shooting an 83 in the Gulf Coast 8 Conference, placing third at districts with a 78 and shooting an 85 at regionals. 3802EGulftoLakeHwy,Inverness,FL34453 (352)419-4917•watsonshobbyshop.com RevupyourgamewithWatson’sHobbyShop-Celebrating ourStudentAthleteswiththelatestRCCars! Suppliersof: r n    ­­ € rnnnn rnrrnn  rnrrrrnnrnnrnrn rrnrn­rr€‚ƒ„…„†‡rnrnnˆ…‰Š‹…‚Œ‹‹‚Ž‘’„’‰‡Š‘‘“Œ’‹“’„„’ˆnrrnrnnrr”•–—nr­‚r rrnnrrrrrr–rr€rrn˜––‚‚– €rr–rnr“„…„†€nnr€…‰‰‚””€€‚€—€–r€–„…„†˜€€€€€™—nr­™‚ršr›rrrrn˜€–‚œnr›€šr›“n—’ŒŠ’€rƒ…ž…‰„„…”rnrr–‚Žœœžžœžžrrrrrrrrr­Ÿnnrrnrr­­r r­Ÿnnrrrrrrrrn–¡„‹„Œ rrnrn­rr¢r rr ‚ƒ„…†‡  r­€‚ƒ„…†‡ˆ‰€ƒ€‚„€­€ƒnŠ‹……n‹…… 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G7 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Makayla Hartley, junior, Citrus Mikayla Pungsuwan, freshman, Lecanto Angelica Smith, junior, Lecanto Lexis Smith, senior, Lecanto Payton Sowell, sophomore, Citrus 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS GOLF TEAM Girls Golfer of the Year Mikayla Pungsuwan, freshman, LecantoThe Panther rookie led the county with a 39.7 scoring average, placed third in the Gulf Coast 8 Conference with a 90, second at districts with an 85, fth at regionals with a 76 and shot a two-day total of 177 at the Class 2A State Finals to nish 58th overall.Finalists for Girls Golfer of the Year Angelica Smith, junior, LecantoThe Panther averaged 41.7 strokes per round, shot a 96 in th GC8 meet, took fourth at districts with a 95, red an 82 at regionals and placed 62nd in her third trip to state with a two-day total of 182.Lexis Smith, senior, LecantoThe lone senior on the Panther state-qual ifying team averaged 43.2 strokes per round, was the GC8 runner-up with a 90, nished third at districts with a 91, carded an 89 at regionals and placed 81st at state to close out her career with a 204 total. rnrrn MOLES YARD? IN YOUR r ASKMEHOW! CALLTODAY nr nr n 

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G8 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Quarterback Nehemiah Vann, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Running Back Brent Summers, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Amir Wilson, senior, Lecanto Wide Receiver Charlie Leonard, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Noah Magill, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Tight End Nate Tidwell, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Offensive Line Draves Davis, senior, Citrus Drew Jackson, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Nathan Lightfoot, senior, Lecanto Burke Malmberg, junior, Lecanto Ryan Mattaway, junior, Lecanto Kicker Zach Van Fleet, senior, Crystal River Utility/Athlete Dennis Bergstrom, junior, OL/DL, Seven Rivers Christian Shaun Joniatis, senior, WR/LB, Citrus Tez Joseph, sophomore, WR/DB, Lecanto Colton McNeely, junior, RB/LB, Citrus Caden Moore, sophomore, RB/LB, Lecanto Joel Velazquez, junior, RB/LB, Crystal River Delonzo Washington, sophomore, RB/DB, Citrus 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE FOOTBALL OFFENSE TEAM Offensive Football Player of the Year Nehemiah Vann, senior, QB, Seven Rivers ChristianA ve-year starter under center, Vann passed for 1,845 yards with 27 touchdowns against just two interceptions in his senior campaign. He also rushed for 607 yards and nine touchdowns.Finalists for Offensive Football Player of the Year Brent Summers, senior, RB, Seven Rivers ChristianThe Warriors senior capped off a great career with his rst 1,000-yard rushing season. He averaged 9.2 yards per carry and scored 14 touchdowns on the ground, to go with three receiving touchdowns.Amir Wilson, senior, RB, LecantoThe Panther had a breakthrough senior campaign, rushing for 1,606 yards and 14 touchdowns. His crowning achievement was a school-record 309 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-14 playoff victory at Pasco. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G9 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Austin Hooker, senior, Citrus Caden Luyett, senior, Citrus Luke Martone, sophomore, Citrus Logan Shaw, senior, Citrus Evan Tobin, junior, Citrus Miles Tobin, freshman, Citrus Henry Trochez, sophomore, Citrus Boys Cross Country Runner of the YearLogan Shaw, senior, CitrusA true senior leader for the Hurri canes, Shaw was the Gulf Coast 8 Con ference runner-up, took ninth at districts and 11th at regionals to help the Hurri canes qualify for 3A state once again, where Shaw nished 82nd to close out his career. 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Finalists for Boys Cross Country Runner of the YearEvan Tobin, junior, CitrusTobin made huge strikes his ju nior season, nishing fourth in the Gulf Coast 8 Conference, 15th at districts, 27th at regionals and plac ing third on the team with a 115th-place nish in the Class 3A State Finals.Miles Tobin, freshman, CitrusAfter qualifying for state last year as an eighth-grader, Tobin stepped into the Citrus lineup as a top run ner right away. He won the Gulf Coast 8 Conference title, nished 31st at districts, 21st at regionals and 73rd at the Class 3A State Fi nals. FreeEstimates rLic.#CVC56750 FamilyOwned&Operated ExceptionalService WeMake“Solar”EasytoUnderstand ServingtheNatureCoastfor27Years! SolarElectric Systems withaFREEESTIMATES! 

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G10 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Noella Balderas, senior, Lecanto Aida Canetti, junior, Crystal River McKenzie Dum, freshman, Lecanto Concepcion Fradera, sophomore, Lecanto Katie Gagne, sophomore, Citrus Zipporah McNeil, junior, Lecanto Catalina Veldwijk, junior, Lecanto Girls Cross Country Runner of the YearCatalina Veldwijk, junior, LecantoThe Panther claimed the Gulf Coast 8 Con ference championship for the second year in a row, winning the race by two minutes and helping the team win the GC8 title as well. She also won the Ocoee Invitational and Wildwood Open and was second at the Lecanto Invitation al and districts. 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Finalists for Girls Cross Country Runner of the YearMcKenzie Dum, freshman, LecantoThe Panther freshman was steady all season and helped Lecanto win the Gulf Coast 8 Conference title with a third-place nish in the race. She was also 22nd at districts and placed 43rd in regionals.Katie Gagne, sophomore, CitrusThe Hurricane sophomore placed fth in the Gulf Coast 8 Conference meet and nished 43rd at districts, which qual ied her for regionals, where she nished in 86th place. (352)637-2222CitrusCountyLaw.com militellolawyer@gmail.com Fromthecourtroomtotheplaying eld,hardwork anddedicationalwayspayo .Congratulationsto CitrusCounty’sstudentathletechampionsfromLawO cesofMelisaL.Militello,P.A.! -3708 -3708 .y c 098332#CILETATSACHA •NoContracts•NoMinimum HourRequirement •NoDeposit LocallyOwned,StateLicensed,BackgroundScreened, Non-MedicalCompanion,Homemaker&SitterAgency 352-400-3708 352-400-3708 Congratulati ns Athletes! Cele ating10Y a 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G11 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Josh Ambrose, junior, Lecanto Dean Carey, sophomore, Crystal River Nicholas Colitz, sophomore, Lecanto Garret Hickman, senior, Crystal River Drew Jenkins, senior, Citrus Tyler Penn, sophomore, Crystal River Mateo Valach, sophomore, Lecanto Landon Vincent, senior, Crystal River2022 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS SWIMMING TEAM Boys Swimmer of the YearDrew Jenkins, senior, CitrusThe Hurricane wrapped up a brilliant career with a pair of B nals appearances at the Class 2A State Finals. Jenkins took 12th in the 100 freestyle and 15th in the 100 back stroke. He won the 100 freestyle in the GC8, districts and regionals and won the 100 backstroke at the GC8 and districts and placed third in that event at regionals. Finalists for Boys Swimmer of the YearJosh Ambrose, junior, LecantoThe Panther junior reached the Class 2A State Finals, placing 18th in the 100 backstroke. He was a district champion in a pair of relays and was runner-up in the 100 back and 100 buttery. Ambrose won Gulf Coast 8 Conference gold in the 100 buttery and was second in the 100 back and a pair of Panther relays.Dean Carey, sophomore, Crystal RiverThe sophomore qualied for state in three events. He placed 20th in the 50 freestyle, 24th in the 100 freestyle and 18th as part of the Pirate 200 freestyle relay. He earned district titles in the 50 free and 200 free style relay and earned one silver and three bronze medals at regionals. Also won the 50 free and 200 medley relay in the GC8. Looking For “FIVESTAR” Installers $50OFF 8698W. DixielandSt. HomosassaUS19 Acrossfrom FatDaddy’s rnn ChrisClemens,President NEW LOCATION! ChrisClemens, JoeBell,and TinaShumway grewupin CitrusCounty. They’reworking tobringtheBest Flooring Packages toyou! CongratstoAllAthletes 

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G12 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Defensive Line Michael Bryant, senior, Lecanto Donyea Johnson, sophomore, Citrus Kam Johnson, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Roberto Perez, junior, Citrus Chandler Stalcup, senior, Crystal River Linebacker Carson de Beer, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Tim Gray, junior, Crystal River Januasi Kalumba, senior, Lecanto Travis LaBelle, senior, Lecanto Dwann McCray, senior, Crystal River Austin Stokes, senior, Lecanto Defensive Back Gavin Filor, junior, Crystal River Donovan Foster, senior, Lecanto Darius Gainer, senior, Lecanto Randall VanVaulkenburgh, senior, Citrus Punter Jack Levengood, senior, Lecanto 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE FOOTBALL DEFENSE TEAM Defensive Player of the Year Travis LaBelle, senior, LB, LecantoA stalwart in the center of the Panthers’ outstanding defense. LaBelle led the team with 106 tackles, including 10 for a loss and 4.5 sacks. He also intercepted a pass and recov ered a pair of fumbles.Finalists for Defensive Football Player of the Year Darius Gainer, senior, DB, LecantoThe Panther senior did it all for the team this year and made a big impact on an outstanding defense. Gainer had 62 tackles and a county-best ve intercep tions, including one he re turned for a touchdown for the winning score against Gulf.Dwann McCray, senior, LB, Crystal RiverThe Pirate senior led the county with 132 tackles, including an incredible 90 solo stops. He also had four tackles for a loss, one sack, a fumble recovery and a pair of forced fumbles. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G13 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Grace Burkholder, senior, Lecanto Morgan Gibson, freshman, Crystal River Molly Maguire, senior, Crystal River Blakely Messer, junior, Lecanto Lia Richards, freshman, Lecanto Allie Riopel, sophomore, Lecanto Baylie Wells, junior, Citrus 2022 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS SWIMMING TEAM Girls Swimmer of the Year Grace Burkholder, senior, LecantoThe Panther wrapped up her career at the Class 2A State Finals, placing ninth in the 100 freestyle and 16th in the 100 breaststroke. She won district titles in both races and also as a member of the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams. Won gold in the Gulf Coast 8 Conference in all four of those events as well.Finalists for Girls Swimmer of the Year Morgan Gibson, freshman, Crystal RiverThe Pirate freshman splashed onto the scene with district titles in the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle. At regionals, she finished seventh in the 500 freestyle and ninth in the 200 IM. She also won GC8 gold in the 200 IM and placed second in the 500 free.Baylie Wells, junior, CitrusThe Hurricane junior claimed dis trict titles in the 100 buttery and 100 backstroke, placing seventh at regionals in the 100 backstroke and 11th in the 100 y. Wells also won GC8 gold in the 100 backstroke and was runner-up in the 200 free style. •Audiology•HearingAids•CochlearImplants•BoneAnchoredImplants•Tinnitus Davis Family Hearing “OurDoctorsMakeTheDifference” www.davisfamilyhearing.com Dr.Joanie Davis 2021 2021 CRYSTALRIVER 11515W.EmeraldOaksDr. 800-610-0399THEVILLAGES-809CR466,Bldg.100SPRINGHILL -4075MarinerBlvd. Hearlife’s musicagain Superiorcarewith hearingaidsandbeyond. Congratulations toalltheAthletes! 

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G14 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Jurisah Bailey, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Annalise de Beer, freshman, Seven Rivers Christian Jaylin DeVaughn, senior, Crystal River Ijy Edwards, junior, Crystal River Bryleigh Florio, freshman, Lecanto Jillian Landgraf, senior, Citrus Joy Sullivan, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS BASKETBALL Girls Basketball Player of the YearJillian Landgraf, senior, CitrusThe Hurricane se nior had an outstand ing all-around season and was rewarded by being named Gulf Coast 8 Conference co-player of the year. She averaged 17.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.Finalists for Girls Basketball Player of the YearIjy Edwards, junior, Crystal RiverThe all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference perform er led the Pirates in scoring (17.4 points per game), rebounding (5.5 per game) and steals (4.5 per game) and was second on the squad with 2.3 assists per contest.Bryleigh Florio, freshman, LecantoThe Panther freshman burst onto the scene with her outstanding all-around game. She had a team-high 17.6 points, 8.2 assists and 2.9 steals per game and was third on the club with 7.3 rebounds per contest. rn ­  onFacebook:Bubbaques-BBQ-CrystalRiver n CitrusCounty’sOnly i SUPER Congratstothe HighSchoolAthletes oftheyear! Y’allRock! 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G15 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Jaymison Conrad, junior, Lecanto Donovan Foster, senior, Lecanto Darius Gainer, senior, Lecanto Braylen Moore, freshman, Lecanto Ethan Nicoleau, senior, Crystal River Josh Patrick, freshman, Lecanto Haddon Sullivan, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Caleb Sullivan, senior, Seven Rivers Christian JT Tipton, freshman, Lecanto 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS BASKETBALL Boys Basketball Player of the Year JT Tipton, freshman, LecantoThe Panther freshman was incredible in every area this winter. The District 5A-8 player of the year was seventh in Class 5A in points per game (19.5), fth in to tal assists (147), third in steals (104), second in made 3-pointers (102) and third in free throw percentage (84%). He also averaged nearly 4 rebounds per game.Finalists for Boys Basketball Player of the Year Darius Gainer, senior, LecantoThe Panther four-year starter had an outstand ing all-around season, but especially on the defensive end, where he averaged more than 3 steals per game while guarding the other team’s top offensive threat and was the key to Lecanto’s press. He also averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds per contest.Braylen Moore, freshman, LecantoThe fantastic freshman averaged 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2 steals per game in his rookie season. He earned all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference First Team honors for his excel lent all-around campaign. Sportsmen’sBowlInvernesswouldliketocongratulateall ofthisyear’sHighSchool Athleteawardees!!!! Wealsowantto CONGRATULATE our GRADUATING bowlers CodyUnderwood,LillianPettinato, TrevorZuppaandJohnEgan. Sportsmen’sBowl Phone:(352)419-4316 100NorthFloridaAvenue Inverness,FL34453 20312E.PennsylvaniaAve.,Dunnellon•352-465-7538 www.bluerunbicycles.com •CurrentDesignKayak•WenonahCanoe PEDALINGTOPADDLING 

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G16 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2022-23 Female Athlete of the YearMallori Grey, senior, LecantoThe Panther was the county’s volleyball player of the year for the second year in a row, a regional qualier in weightlift ing and was a quadruple threat in the eld events in track. Grey qualied for regionals in the jave lin, long jump, high jump and triple jump, winning a regional title to make it to state in the javelin in her rst year ever doing the event. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G17 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2022-23 Male Athlete of the Year Burke Malmberg, junior, LecantoThe Panther was domi nant in all three sports he competed in this season. He was all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference, FACA all-District and honor able mention all-State at left guard in football, qualied for state in weightlifting and closed out the year heading to the Class 3A state track nals in the shot put after breaking a 25-year-old school record. 

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G18 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Forwards Hanna Barkley, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Kyra McClanahan, sophomore, Lecanto Mallory Mushlit, senior, Lecanto 0LGÀHOGHUV Mya Connor, senior, Lecanto Julia Gaffney, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Gabriella Malmberg, freshman, Lecanto Aleyah Mounsey, senior, Citrus Gabi Sanchez, junior, Lecanto 'HIHQGHUV Emily Eden, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Cassidy King, senior, Lecanto Kayla Negron, senior, Lecanto *RDONHHSHUV Ryann Stephens, senior, Lecanto Riley Tirrell, junior, Citrus 8WLOLW\ Reese McDougal, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Kylie Rowthorn, senior, Lecanto Paige Woodhouse, junior, Crystal River 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS SOCCER Girls Soccer Player of the Year Mallory Mushlit, senior, LecantoA spectacular goal-scoring career was punctuated by a senior season where Mushlit hit the back of the net 53 times and also passed out 15 assists. The Gulf Coast 8 Conference player of the year tied for fourth in Florida with her 53 goals and also ranked fourth in scoring with 121 points.Finalists for Girls Soccer Player of the Year Mya Connor, senior, LecantoAn outstanding all-around play er for the Panthers, Connor earned all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference hon ors and nished the season with 12 goals and a team-high 19 assists. Was the general in the center of the eld for the regional seminalists.Ryann Stephens, senior, LecantoWasn’t called on to make a ton saves because of the outstanding Le canto defense, but usually made the play when needed. The all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference goalkeeper had 13 shutouts this season and regis tered 53 saves. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G19 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Forwards Ryan Ovaska, senior, Crystal River Tyler Penn, sophomore, Crystal River Zachary Seneriz, junior, Lecanto Henry Trochez, sophomore, Citrus 0LGÀHOGHUV Brandon Leon, freshman, Lecanto Zechariah McNeill, junior, Lecanto Jacob Miranda, junior, Citrus Logan Shaw, senior, Citrus 'HIHQGHUV Austin Edwards, senior, Crystal River Alexander Hurley, senior, Lecanto *RDONHHSHUV Ichabod Borton, senior, Crystal River William Graff, junior, Lecanto 8WLOLW\ Shaun Jonaitis, senior, Citrus Elijah McNeill, senior, Lecanto 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS SOCCER Boys Soccer Player of the Year Zachary Seneriz, junior, LecantoLed the county by a wide margin with his 31 goals. Scored two goals in regula tion and a penalty kick against Citrus to help the Panthers reach the district title game. The forward was an all-Gulf Coast 8 Con ference selection.Finalists for Boys Soccer Player of the YearAustin Edwards, senior, Crystal RiverThe Pirate senior was a do-it-all player for his en tire career. He earned all-Gulf Coast 8 Conference honors this season was his outstanding all-around play. Despite focusing on the center and back of the eld, Edwards also had ve goals and eight assists this season.Elijah McNeill, senior, LecantoThe denition of a utility player. He may not have the lofty stats, but that’s not his job, as was shown by his all-Gulf Coast 8 Confer ence selection. He plays all over the eld and is tasked with shutting down the top players from opposing teams. From eBonurasatSouthernPrideDesignFamily/VeteranOwnedandOperated.Proudsupportersofyouthsports. 2066NFloridaAve.,HernandoFL34442 www.southernpridedesign.comServices:Screenprinting-Embroidery , Banners&Signs YouthSportsUniforms&Hats,Trophies& PromotionalItemsPromotionalProducts 

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G20 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Lightweights Lorenzo Macatol, senior, 106, Lecanto Blaine Reed, senior, 113, Crystal River Charlie Smith, junior, 132, Citrus Gabe Waller, sophomore, 126, Citrus Middleweights Lucas Addington, junior, 145, Crystal River Mason Cosgrove, junior, 138, Crystal River Denis Ferderer, junior, 152, Lecanto Payton Godfrey, junior, 160, Crystal River James Greene, junior, 145, Lecanto Matt McHugh, sophomore, 138, Citrus Ben Williams, sophomore, 152, Crystal River Heavyweights Logan Feuston, senior, 195, Lecanto Tim Gray, junior, 220, Crystal River Constantine Moskes, senior, 170, Lecanto Aaron Reynolds, senior, 195, Citrus Joel Velazquez, junior, 182, Crystal River 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE WRESTLING Wrestler of the Year Tim Gray, junior, 220, Crystal RiverThe Pirate junior wrapped up a spectacular 55-6 season with a third-place nish at the Class 1A State Finals at 220 pounds. Of those six losses, Gray avenged three of them at state. The Pirate big man won Gulf Coast 8 Conference and district titles and was the regional runner-up. Finalists for Wrestler of the Year Blaine Reed, senior, 113, Crystal RiverThe Pirate senior nished his career on the award stand at state, placing fourth in Class 1A at 113 pounds to complete an outstanding 42-9 season. Reed won Gulf Coast 8 Con ference and district titles and was a regional runner-up.Joel Velazquez, junior, 182, Crystal RiverAfter wrestling at 195 much of the season, when the Pirate dropped down to 182 for the postseason he was dominant. He won a district crown, pinned his way to the regional title to qualify for state for the rst time. He went 1-2 at state to nish his second-ever season on the mat with a 54-11 record. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G21 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Lightweights Darla Edwards, senior, 110, Citrus Laci Hindalong, senior, 119, Citrus Ava Rueck, sophomore, 110, Lecanto Middleweights Genesis Gonzalez, sophomore, 154, Citrus Keirstin Perkins, senior, 129, Citrus Paisley Williamson, sophomore, 139, Citrus Sophie Wood, sophomore, 129, Citrus Heavyweights Jacquelyn Finch, junior, 183, Lecanto Emily Fultz, senior, 199, Crystal River Kasey Strom, senior, 169, Crystal River 2022-23 ALL-CHRONICLE GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM Girls Weightlifter of the Year Ava Rueck, sophomore, 110, LecantoThe Panther had a breakout sophomore campaign. Rueck was the county champ in traditional and runner-up in Olympic, the district champion and regional runner-up in both divisions and earned a pair of medals at the Class 2A State Finals, nishing third in Olympic and fourth in traditional. Finalists for Girls Weightlifter of the Year Darla Edwards, senior, 110, CitrusThe Hurricane senior was the county cham pion in Olympic and runner-up in traditional, the district runner-up in both styles and in the Class 2A State Finals, nished seventh in both Olympic and traditional.Keirstin Perkins, senior, 129, CitrusAnother Citrus se nior who nished her career strong. Focus ing on the traditional division much of the season, Perkins was the county and dis trict champion in that division, nished fth at regionals and 10th in the Class 2A State Finals. 12Locationstoserveyou with9inCitrusCounty Youcanreachallourbranchesbydialing (352)726-1221 https://jimtherealmccoy.com/ Iputthe REAL in REALESTATE !I’mattentivetoyourrealestateneeds!CALLTODAY&GETRESULTS!! rnrn CONGRATULATIONSATHLETES! 

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G22 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Lightweights Dylan Bryson, sophomore, 129, Citrus James Greene, junior, 139, Lecanto Karl Robinson, freshman, 139, Crystal River Trevor Rueck, junior, 139, Lecanto Middleweights Kai Deiderich, junior, 169, CitrusAlex Naugler, senior, 199, Citrus Carl Wilson, senior, 183, Citrus Heavyweights Burke Malmberg, junior, UNL, Lecanto Colton McNeely, junior, 219, Citrus Junior Reed, senior, 238, Crystal RiverWeightlifter of the YearTrevor Rueck, junior, LecantoThe Panther was the Citrus County, GC8, dis trict and regional champion in Olympic lifting and went on to place second in that event at the Class 2A state championships. He also qualied for state in the traditional lifts. 2023 ALL-CHRONICLE BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM Finalists for Weightlifter of the Year James Greene, junior, LecantoThe Panther won the county title in tradition al lifts and was second in Olym pic, was the Gulf Coast 8 Confer ence runner-up in Olympic, nished second in Olympic and third in tradition al at districts and qualied for state in both styles. Finished the year with a fth-place medal at state in Olympic lifting.Colton McNeely, junior, CitrusThe Hurricane won the traditional and Olympic titles in the county and GC8 meets, was the district champ in Olympic and third in tradition al. He also won a regional crown in Olympic lift ing and went on to place fourth at state in that dis cipline. He also qualied for state in the traditional lifts. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G23 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2023 All-Chronicle Boys Tennis Team SinglesNo. 1 – Riley Dodd, senior, Citrus No. 2 – Landon Hensley, sophomore, Citrus No. 3 – Carson Edwards, senior, Crystal River No. 4 – Joshua Sevilla, sophomore, Lecanto No. 5 – Logan Shaw, senior, CitrusDoublesNo. 1 – Dodd and Hensley, Citrus No. 2 – Austin Purinton, junior, and Sevilla, LecantoBoys Tennis Player of the Year Riley Dodd, senior, CitrusDodd closed out his career with Gulf Coast 8 Conference singles and doubles titles, dis trict championships in singles and doubles for the third year in a row and helped lead the Hurricanes to a state berth for the second straight year. Didn’t lose a singles match until the state tourna ment, nishing 20-1. Was 15-2 in doubles.Finalists for Boys Tennis Player of the Year Landon Hensley, sophomore, CitrusThe Hurricane jumped into the No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles spot and was outstanding, nishing 18-1 in singles with GC8 and district titles and went 15-2 in doubles with Dodd, also claiming GC8 and district crowns.Joshua Sevilla, sophomore, LecantoThe Panther performed well wherever in the lineup he was needed. Finished 10-2 in singles in the regular season playing be tween No. 1 and 4 singles and was 9-4 in doubles. Sevilla won GC8 titles in No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles. r n 7655W.Gulf-to-LakeHwy.•Suite8 CrystalRiver,FL34429 Clinic:352.422.4327 O ce:352.563.1830ExecutiveDirector:813.833.4944www.MyNCM.com Congratulations2023Athletes foranAwesomeYearofSuccess!NatureCoastMinistries,Inc.hasaretailthri store thatsupportsthenocostdentalcareprogram forthosewhoareveteransandthosewhoare belowthefederalpovertyguidelines.•BrightFutureScholarshipvolunteeropportunities atthedentalclinicandatthethriftstore. •Volunteeropportunitiesfordentalprofessionals•Volunteeropportunitiesforfrontof cedentalclinic •Volunteeropportunitiesforthethriftstore Where:CrystalRiverHighSchool When:TH&FR8AM-3PM &Sat.8AM-12PM Cost:$90includest-shirt, snacks&lunchonTH/FR June1-3,2023 Drills,Formations,Fundamentals,Punt/Pass/Kick, Sportsmanship,TeamBuilding&FinaleEventSaturday EMAILQUESTIONSTO: LOHREYC@CITRUSSCHOOLS.ORG rn rn COACHLOHREY’S Scanheretoregisteronline: tinyurl.com/CLYFBC23CRHS C ONGRATULATIONS S TUDENT A THLETES 

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G24 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2023 All-Chronicle Girls Track and Field Team Sprints Emily Eden , junior, Seven Rivers Christian Jurisah Bailey, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian; Isabella Brown, sophomore, Lecanto Distance Mary Summers, 6th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Hurdles Mallory Mushlit, senior, Lecanto 4x100 Seven Rivers Christian (Julia Shipes, Nora Leonard, Emily Eden and Jurisah Bailey) 4x400 Seven Rivers Christian (Jurisah Bailey, Nora Leonard, Alice Leonard and Emily Eden) 4x800 Lecanto (Concepcion Fradera, Izabel Clemens, McKenzie Dum and Mackenzi Grey) High jump Julia Shipes, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Pole Vault Mackenzi Grey, senior, Lecanto Long Jump Julia Shipes, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Triple Jump Jurisah Bailey, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Shot Put Neveah Beauchamp, senior, Crystal River Discus Kasey Strom, senior, Crystal River Javelin Mallori Grey, senior, LecantoGirls Track & Field Athlete of the YearJulia Shipes, senior, Seven Rivers ChristianFor the second year in a row the Warrior qualied for state in both the long jump and high jump and recorded the top mark in the county in both of those events. She was also on the top 4x100 team in the county.Finalists for Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year Jurisah Bailey, 7th grade, Seven Rivers ChristianThe seventh grader had the top 200-meter time in the county, was on the best 4x100 and 4x400 teams in the county and won regionals in the tri ple jump for the second year in a row to qualify for state again.Mallori Grey, senior, LecantoThe Panther senior ex celled in four eld events all season. Was a region al qualier in all four – javelin, high jump, long jump and triple jump. In her rst year throwing the javelin Grey broke her own school record sever al times, won district and regional titles and made it to state. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G25 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2023 All-Chronicle Girls Tennis Team Singles No. 1 – Mirabelle Tahiri, senior, Lecanto No. 2 – Nandini Karanam, junior, Lecanto No. 3 – Jahnavi Kompella, junior, Lecanto No. 4 – Neveah Recta , sophomore, Lecanto No. 5 – Shreya Lachireddy, senior, Lecanto Doubles No. 1 – Tahiri and Karanam, Lecanto No. 2 – Kompella and Recta, LecantoGirls Tennis Player of the Year Mirabelle Tahiri, senior, LecantoThe Panther nished the season 16-1 in singles, winning GC8 and district titles. She also won GC8 and district titles in dou bles and claimed the Class 3A state doubles championship with Nandini Karanam, the rst state tennis title won by anyone in Citrus County.Finalists for Girls Tennis Player of the Year Nandini Karanam, junior, LecantoWent undefeated in singles play during the spring, but her play in doubles this year is what will be remem bered forever at Lecanto. She teamed with Mirabelle Tahiri to win the Class 3A state doubles championship and the duo went 14-1 on the season.Shreya Lachireddy, senior, LecantoThe Panther senior bumped up to No. 3 singles for the Gulf Coast 8 Conference tournament and still won the title. She was back in her No. 5 singles spot at districts and won that as well. Went undefeated in doubles play. Weofferawonderfulalternativetoatraditional long-termcareandrehabilitationfacility. 136NE12thAvenue,CrystalRiver,FL34429 (352)795-5044•CrystalRiverHealthandRehab.com NorthportHealthServicesofFlorida,LLCd/b/aCrystalRiverHealthandRehabilitationCenter CrystalRiverHealthandRehabilitationCenter Rehabilitation•SkilledNursing•MemoryCare•RapidRecovery Congratulations Athletes! 

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G26 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year2023 All-Chronicle Boys Track and Field TeamSprints Donovan Foster, senior, Lecanto Sean Graham, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Travis LaBelle, senior, Lecanto Distance Luke Martone, sophomore, Citrus Miles Tobin, freshman, Citrus Hurdles Braden Phillips, junior, Lecanto Tyler Cornell, senior, Citrus 4x100 Citrus (D’angello Dunois, Tyler Cornell, Kevon Jefferson and Tyson Phanor) 4x400 Lecanto (Travis LaBelle, Tez Joseph, Donovan Foster and Gerald Cunningham) 4x800 Lecanto (Gerald Cunningham, Tez Joseph, Sho DeGroot and Zachary Curreri) High jump Nathan Vonderhaar, sophomore, Lecanto Pole Vault Morgan Resch, senior, Lecanto Long Jump Darius Gainer, senior, Lecanto Triple Jump Donovan Foster, senior, Lecanto Shot Put Burke Malmberg, junior, Lecanto Discus Nehemiah Vann, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Javelin Logan Feuston, senior, LecantoBoys Track and Field Athlete of the Year Burke Malmberg, junior, LecantoThe Panther big man broke a 25-year-old school record in the shot put with his winning toss of 51-feet 2 1/4-inches at districts and also won the regional crown a week later by nearly three feet over his closest competitor to qualify for state. He was a regional qual ier in the discus as well. Finalists for Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year Donovan Foster, senior, LecantoThe Panther was one of the top sprint ers and jumpers in the county this spring. Foster had the top 200-meter dash time in the county, was a mem ber of the best 4x400 relay team in the county and was tops in the triple jump, in which he nished third at regionals.Morgan Resch, senior, LecantoWon the pole vault competition at eight meets this season, including picking up a district crown. He n ished second at regionals in a jump-off to qualify for state for the second year in a row. Had the fth-best mark this season in Class 3A entering the state nals. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G27 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year 2023 All-Chronicle Flag Football Team Offense Xena Bellamy, junior, Crystal River Elisha Bluford, sophomore, Lecanto Jaylin DeVaughn, senior, Crystal River Peyton Dison, freshman, Lecanto Ijy Edwards, junior, Crystal River Kendyl Hunnicutt, sophomore, Citrus Kayla Negron, senior, Lecanto Julia Parker, senior, LecantoFlag Football Offensive Player of the Year Peyton Dison, freshman, LecantoThe Panther freshman threw for 1,517 yards and 21 touchdowns this season and also led the team in rushing with 872 yards and 11 touchdowns.Finalists for Flag Football Offensive Player of the Year Xena Bellamy, junior, Crystal RiverThe Pirate led the team in catches, receiving yards and points scored as a dependable target at wide receiver and even lled in at quarterback when the regular starter was injured.Kayla Negron, senior, LecantoThe Panther was the top re ceiving target on the team, with 57 catches for 755 yards and 10 touch downs. Was second on the team in scoring with 61 total points account ed for. Congratulations Athletes! 

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G28 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year2023 All-Chronicle Baseball Team ,QÀHOGHUV Dalton Denham, junior, Citrus Palmer Looper, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Brady Newtson, junior, Lecanto Nate Tidwell, junior, Seven Rivers Christian Cris Walley, senior, Citrus 2XWÀHOGHUV Timothy Nott, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian Jayden Pelletier, junior, Citrus 3LWFKHUV Dylan Czerwinski, freshman, Lecanto Mikey Lemar, senior, Seven Rivers Christian Will Linhart, senior, Citrus Dwann McCray, senior, Crystal River Nick Sloane, junior, Lecanto &DWFKHU Hayden Pillsbury, sophomore, Seven Rivers Christian 8WLOLW\ Wyatt Pochis, junior, Crystal River Karson Nadal, junior, Crystal RiverBaseball Players of the Year (Co-Winners)Palmer Looper, sophomore, Seven Rivers ChristianThe Warrior sophomore had an outstanding all-around season, nishing with a .507 batting average with 11 doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs and 35 runs scored. Ranked 20th in all of Florida in runs scored and 34th in batting average.Cris Walley, senior, CitrusThe Hurricane senior closed out his career with another monster season at the plate, batting .473 with seven doubles, ve home runs, 24 RBIs and 26 runs scored. Also played outstanding defense at rst base, with just one error for a .990 elding percentage. Finalist for Baseball Player of the Year Nate Tidwell, junior, Seven Rivers ChristianThe Warrior slugger had four home runs and added 11 doubles and a triple on his way to bat ting a robust .446. He also led the county with his 40 RBIs and scored 33 runs. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G29 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year2023 All-Chronicle Flag Football Team DefenseMya Connor, senior, Lecanto Alanei Hart, freshman, Crystal River Mickayla Lucena, sophomore, Lecanto Devin Pulham, freshman, Lecanto Olivia Rojas, senior, Lecanto Emma Seal, senior, Citrus Winnie Stevens, sophomore, Crystal River Chloe Tsacrios, senior, LecantoFlag Football Defensive Player of the Year Mya Connor, senior, LecantoLed an outstanding defense with a team-high 86 ag pulls and 11 interceptions. Her average return on those in terceptions was nearly 18 yards.Finalists for Flag Football Defensive Player of the Year Alanei Hart, freshman, Crystal RiverThe Pirate freshman excelled at rushing the quarterback in her rst season, leading the team in sacks.Olivia Rojas, senior, LecantoWas second on Lecanto with 72 ag pulls and also led the team with four sacks. CONGRATULATIONS ATHLETES! MedicareAdvantageplans&supplements HealthInsuranceFor: WholeFamily•Individual•Self-employedPLUSLifeInsurance,Dental&VisionInsurance, MortgageProtection,IUL&Annuities rn 

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G30 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year2023 All-Chronicle Softball Team ,QÀHOGHUV Jurisah Bailey, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Bailey Goodwin, sophomore, Citrus Madalyn Luider, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Hannah Mimnagh, junior, Lecanto Riley Tirrell, junior, Citrus 2XWÀHOGHUV Bella Arnold, senior, Citrus Lourdes Ornelas, 7th grade, Seven Rivers Christian Paisley Williamson, sophomore, Citrus 3LWFKHUV Violet Flynn, freshman, Crystal River Abigail Males, freshman, Lecanto Kaylin Smith, sophomore, Citrus Joy Sullivan, sophomore, Seen Rivers Christian &DWFKHUV Emma Christensen, junior, Lecanto Hannah Messer, junior, Crystal River Victoria Miterko, junior, Seven Rivers Christian 8WLOLW\ Athena Childs, freshman, Crystal River Kayla Bilbey, senior, Lecanto Leone Rotondo, freshman, Citrus Softball Player of the Year Violet Flynn, freshman, Crystal RiverThe Pirate freshman dominated at the plate and the circle this spring. She batted .570 with a team-high 22 RBIs and nine doubles. She was even better pitching, with 272 strikeouts in 138 1/3 innings pitched with a 1.16 ERA.Finalists for Softball Player of the Year Kayla Bilbey, senior, LecantoThe Panther senior was outstanding at the plate, in the pitch ing circle and in the eld. Bilbey had a 0.63 ERA and struck out 71 batters in 67 innings pitched. At the plate she batted .345, was tied for the team lead in RBIs and home runs and was second in doubles.Paisley Williamson, sophomore, CitrusThe Hurricane cen terelder batted .410 with team-highs of 40 runs scored and 36 stolen bases. William son also smacked a school-record nine tri ples. She had ve dou bles and a home run and drove in 16 runs. 

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Citrus County Chronicle Sunday, May 21, 2023 G31 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year Boys Volleyball Player of the YearHendrix Loughridge, sophomore, Seven Rivers ChristianThe towering soph omore led the team in blocks with 2.3 per game, highest hitting percentage (.218) and tied for the most kills with 44. He also had the highest serve rating at 2.22. Finalists for Boys Volleyball Player of the YearCarson de Beer, junior, Seven Rivers ChristianWas second on the team with 1.7 blocks per game and tied for most kills with 44. He was also a threat from the service line with 1.6 aces per game and had a 2.15 serve rating and an 89.7 percent success rate.Charlie Leonard, senior, Seven Rivers ChristianDidn’t play in every match because of also being involved in tennis and track, but was still a huge asset to the team both in the front and back row. Leonard had the high est serve receive rating of 1.77 and also led the team with an average of 7.8 digs per game. r n   ­rrn€‚€ƒ rn CITRUSCOUNTYCHARITIES T HRIFT &M ORE CitrusCounty’sathletes: pushingthelimits,breakingbarriers,andachievinggreat ness. Congratulationsonyoursuccess! Licensed&Insured CallforYourFREELAWNCAREESTIMATE Escapetoaparadiseinyourownbackyard! • Mowing&Maintenance • WeedControl • YardCleanups VoyageLandscapingLLC352-586-6385voyagelandscaping@gmail.com Likeawell-manicured lawn,successrequires e ortandcommitment. Congratulations to CitrusCounty’sstudent athletesfromVoyage Landscaping-keep growingstrong! 

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G32 Sunday, May 21, 2023 Citrus County Chronicle 2022-2023 Athlete of the Year