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Golden exit: Phelps on winning relay team in last race,^/B1 TODAY CITRi. CS MOUNT & next morning LOW Thunderstorms likely; 78 rain chance 70%. ' LO PAGE A4 www.chronicleonline.com AUGUST 5, 2012 Florida's Best Communit Newspaper Serving Florida's Best Community $1 VOLUME 117 ISSUE 364 EXCURSIONS: What is Alzheimer's? Expert: 'Big difference'between dementia andAlzheimer's Wild ones Travel columnist Neil Sawyer writes about Botswana./Page A25 COMMUNITY PIONEER: Dead at 86 Fourth-generation Citrus County native Kay Barco Tolle died Friday at her home. Read the obituary/Page A6 NATIONAL NEWS: SHEMIR WILES Staff Writer Occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or sometimes hav- ing trouble finding the right word to describe something can be normal memory lapses any person might ex- perience in a lifetime. However, losing the abil- ity to manage a budget or misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them may be a sign of something more severe than just a momentary slip of one's recollection. Any memory loss that in- terrupts a person's every- NEXT WEEK Local facilities cater to patients with memory issues. day life is a symptom of de- mentia, which, contrary to widespread belief, is not the same as Alzheimer's disease. "There's a big differ- ence," said Jerry Fisher, Page A5 Research works toward a cure SHEMIR WILES Staff Writer Most of what people know today about Alzheimer's disease has only been discovered in the past 15 years. Years ago, senility was viewed as a natural part of growing old, but now ex- perts agree dementia is not normal. Currently, Jerry Fisher, a program specialist with the Alzheimer's Associa- tion's Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, said several im- portant studies being con- ducted look at the Page A4 Wildfire Residents find little left in burned Oklahoma town./Page A24 OPINION: President Obama is not the problem. We are. BUSINESS: Price hikes Drought affects corn crops, which affect food prices./Page D1 OLYMPICS: Jamaicans The Jamaicans of Lon- don have got their soul food sizzling, their Red Stripe on ice and their expectations sky high./Page A17 COMMENTARY: No-kill Guest columnist Art Yuelling makes the case for no-kill shelters in the county./Page C1 TOMORROW: Under water Many on the county's east side blame clogged road drains for flooding in their yards./Monday Annie's Mailbox ......A26 Classifieds ................D4 Crossword .............A26 Editorial................. .... C2 Entertainment ..........B6 Horoscope ..... ...........B6 Lottery Numbers ......B4 Lottery Payouts ........ B6 Movies .................. A26 Obituaries ................A6 Together................A28 .6 11184578121100 oI DAVE SIGLER/Chronicle Traffic along U.S. 19 in Homosassa often takes three light changes to get through the Grover Cleveland Boulevard intersection on a weekday. Weekends can be even worse, as cars snarl the intersection with travelers and tourists coming to spend a weekend in Citrus County. Motorists asked views on Suncoast Parkway tolls MIKE WRIGHT Staff Writer CRYSTAL RIVER- It's a fine-line question of economics. Florida's Turnpike Enterprise wants to know how much Citrus County motorists would pay if any- thing- in tolls on the proposed Sun- coast Parkway 2 to avoid traffic congestion on north-south highways such as U.S. 19. If the toll is too high, motorists will stay away If it's too low, the parkway won't generate enough revenue to support itself. "We need to know what contribu- tion toward funding could be ex- pected from toll revenues," Turnpike Enterprise project manager Dave Wood said. So the state is asking motorists directly Hundreds of people have already responded to an elaborate online survey designed to zero in on toll amounts motorists would pay to travel certain distances in Citrus M . MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle file The Turnpike Enterprise survey is trying to gauge potential usage of the Suncoast Parkway 2 in Citrus County. The parkway ends south of the Citrus County line. County Resources Systems Group Inc. has a $138,900 contract with Turnpike Enterprise to conduct the survey The company has conducted similar sur- veys to gauge interest in other toll roads or toll lanes on Interstate 75. Plans for Suncoast 2, which would connect the parkway just south of the Citrus County line to U.S. 19 near Red Level, stalled in 2008 when state officials said they no longer could af- ford to continue studies or buy right of way Page A8 ON THE NET * Although the current survey is by invitation only, a comment form is available on the official Suncoast Parkway 2 website, www. suncoast2online. com. PARKWAY TIMELINE * A Project Development and Environment study was initiated in 1994 for the Suncoast Parkway 2 project. * The 1998 State Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) listed the project as a "build" option with an approved alignment. * In September 2006, the Citrus County Commission endorsed a plan to move forward with the alignment ap- proved in the 1998 SEIR. * In the summer of 2008, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise's consultants were approximately 30 percent complete in developing the construction plans. * As of 2009, the continued downturn of the economy resulted in having to reassess the tentative five-year work program. The FTE suspended work on the Suncoast Parkway 2 project upon the completion of the 60 percent design phase. Source: www. suncoast2online. com A peek at what NASA's new rover packed for Mars Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. If you were packing for Mars, what would you bring? NASAs latest tourist, the roving robot named Curiosity, will lug around a suite of gadgets to snap pictures, sniff, taste and even drill. It will study the environment to figure out whether the giant crater where it lands ever possessed a habitable environ- ment for microbial life. The six-wheel, nuclear-powered rover is far more tech-savvy than anything that has landed before on the red planet. Here's a glimpse of some of the cool things Curios- ity can do: It carries a laser that can zap a hole in rocks up to about 25 feet away and identify SO YOU KNOW SThe Curiosity rover is to touch down on Mars at 1:31 a.m. tonight. Information about the mission's success will not be available in Monday's paper. - the chemical elements inside. This point- and-shoot strategy saves time because if a rock looks boring, Curiosity can roll on. Its 7-foot-long robotic arm has a power drill at the end that can bore into rocks and soil. Like a scientist in a laboratory, it can transfer the ground-up powder to its on- Associated Press board workbench to tease out minerals and This undated image made available by NASA shows Mars' sniff for organic, considered the chemical Gale Crater, looking south. The formation is 96 miles in building blocks of life. diameter and holds a layered mountain rising about 3 miles See Page A8 above the crater floor. See story, Page A8. What's it worth to you? 4-GRVE CLVEAN ^^HALLRIER D + CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE DAVE SIGLER/Chronicle Early voting started Saturday, and Scott Toomey sat in the sun in a kayak to win votes for Gloria Fisher for Republican State committeewoman at the Crystal River elections office in Meadowcrest. The early voting period has been shortened to only one week this year, and early voting will conclude Saturday, Aug. 11. Early voting under way Scott a hit on blog Associated Press JACKSONVILLE Gov Rick Scott shot back Satur- day at opponents who have sued and criticized his con- servative agenda and was cheered by an audience who supports his efforts to drug test welfare recipi- ents, strip teachers of tenure and make Florida more business-friendly Scott was a big hit ad- dressing a gathering organ- ized by the conservative RedState blog, drawing laughs several times as he made fun of people who op- pose his policies. The gover- nor, whose approval rating was 36 percent in a poll re- leased last week, clearly was in front of a friendly crowd and he received a standing ovation when he wrapped up the speech. "If you do conservative things in Florida, now you get sued," Scott said, adding he gets criticized for spending money on lawyers to defend the laws. 'After they sue you ... then they say, 'Why are you wasting state dollars?' Be- cause it's the rightthingto do. That's why you're doing it" Scott has been sued over laws that require drug test- ing for welfare recipients, create stricter voter regis- tration rules, prevent doc- tors from asking patients about gun ownership, force state workers to contribute to their pension plans and more. He was also sued for ordering a purge of voter rolls to make sure non- citizens can't vote. Special to the Chronicle Early voting for the pri- mary election continues through Saturday, Aug. 11. Qualified voters will be able to cast ballots from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the follow- ing locations: Central Ridge Library, 425 W Roosevelt Blvd., Bev- erly Hills. Crystal River Elections Office, 1540 N. Meadowcrest Bvld., Crystal River. Homosassa Public Li- brary, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa. Inverness City Hall, 212 W Main St., Inverness. By law, Florida is a closed primary state. In this pri- mary election, all three county commission races and the Fifth Judicial Cir- cuit public defender race include only Republican candidates. This is called a "universal primary" be- cause the winner will be de- cided during the primary election. Therefore, the race for Citrus County Com- mission Districts 1, 3, and 5 and the public defender will be on all ballots Republi- can, Democrat and nonpar- tisan, allowing all voters to have a say in the selection of the elected officials. Some things voters should be aware of for the primary election are: Last day to request a mail ballot is Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. Voters may not change party at the polls. Voters must present photo and sig- nature ID when voting or vote a provisional ballot. Voters who have moved to Citrus County from another Florida county should re- port their address change to the Supervisor of Elections' office before going to vote at an early voting site or they will be statutorily required to vote a provisional ballot Voters new to Florida, who have never voted in Florida, were required to submit a voter registration application by book-closing date, July 16, 2012, in order to be eligible to vote in this election. Some polling locations have changed due to redis- tricting this year by the Florida Legislature. Citrus County has 31 polling loca- tions instead of 41. Find your polling location on your voter information card or go online at www.votecitrus.com. I IIi ea /corn for Sleep System by Serta MTEMPURPED! Medical Division ( RSICANA BEDDING. INC. 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I ,i,i, I : d,1, M i ,, : ,1 I I ., II I I ,,,i I, ,r h==.4 ,1..- ,,I,.II ,I 1 ., ... v II ,I,,, I i WHOLESALE SLEEP CE OPEN MON. SAT A2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 Page A3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5,2012 TATE & LOCAL CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE THE STATEround FCAT critics see hope in Robinson's exit THE STATE ~t1seis Campaign TRAIL The Citrus County Chronicle's next political forum is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the College of Central Florida in Lecanto. In- formation: Mike Wright, 352- 563-3228. Nancy Argenziano, In- dependent for state House District 34, will speak at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Citrus County Tea Party Patriots meeting at the Women's Club, 1715 Forest Drive, Inverness. Also tenta- tively scheduled to speak is Jeff Dawsy, Democrat in- cumbent for sheriff. The Citrus County Republican Executive Com- mittee will have a grand opening for its office at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at 2456 N. Essex, Citrus Hills. Information: 352-410-6125. Sandra "Sam" Himmel, Democrat incumbent for su- perintendent of schools, will have a bowling fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Manatee Lanes on StateRoad 44 in Crystal River. Phillip Mulrain, Demo- crat for clerk of courts, will have a fundraiser at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at his home, 5595 S. Chestnut Terrace, Lecanto. An attorney from the League of Women Voters will offer a non-partisan explana- tion of the 11 proposed amendments on the Novem- ber ballot at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Nature Coast Unitarian Unversalists, 7633 N. Florida Ave., northwest of the Holder intersection. Information: 352-465-4225. The Beverly Hills Civic Association candidates' forum is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Information: Rosella Hale, 352-746-2545. The Citrus Hills Civic As- sociation is hosting a candi- dates' forum at7 p.m. Thurs- day, Oct. 4, at the Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club. The Campaign Trail is a list- ing of political happenings for the 2012 election season. Send events or campaign fundraisers to Mike Wright at mwright@chronicleonline.com. Tallahassee Palmer to replace current APD director Mike Hansen, a longtime legislative staffer who has served the past year as direc- tor of the state Agency for Persons with Disabilities, sub- mitted his resignation Friday and will be replaced by APD Chief of Staff Barbara Palmer. Hansen said in a resigna- tion letter to Gov. Rick Scott he has accepted a job in the Senate, though he did not de- tail the nature of the position. Hansen has had a series of budget-related jobs during his career, including serving a stint as director of former Gov. Jeb Bush's Office of Policy and Budget. He said in the letter his resignation would be effective Aug. 20. "Serving as your APD director has been a tremendously rewarding pub- lic service opportunity," Hansen wrote. "I have been deeply moved by the courage our customers and their fami- lies demonstrate on a daily basis as they strive to over- come sometimes overwhelm- ing challenges." Palmer, who has been APD's chief of staff since last year, came to the agency after working as an assistant secretary for administration at the Florida Department of Children and Families. APD, which serves people with developmental disabili- ties such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, has grappled with a series of budget problems in recent years. The agency has run re- peated deficits in its largest service program, causing Hansen and others to look for ways to hold down costs. -From staff and wire reports The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE With Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson resigning in the wake of a series of public-relations miscues and grading mistakes sur- rounding Florida's high- stakes testing and accountability regimen, crit- ics are sensing an opening to change the direction of the school-reform move- ment in Florida. Lawmakers and parent organizations who want the state to focus less on FCAT results in evaluating schools are trying to use the search for a replacement for Robinson who resigned this week to spend more time with his family as a reason to re-evaluate the system he oversaw "It's a chance to throw out the old status quo of high- stakes testing and look at what might be best for kids and make some changes," said Kathleen Oropeza, one of the founders of Fund Ed- ucation Now, an advocacy group. Rep. Perry Thurston, a Plantation Democrat set to lead his party in the next legislative session, was more blunt. "The FCAT has failed stu- dents, teachers, and our state," he said in a state- ment responding to Robin- son's resignation. "A new state education commis- sioner can help Florida in- stall a better and broader education accountability system for every school re- ceiving taxpayer dollars that takes into account all the things students and teachers accomplish throughout the year" Robinson's tenure was marked by a major collapse SHEMIR WILES Staff Writer INVERNESS -After months of planning, Girl Scout Cadettes Kellie Faulk and Alexis Duca expressed relief Saturday as they sur- veyed the incredible turnout at the inaugural Kids' Expo at the Citrus County Auditorium. The girls, who are earning their Silver Award, decided to tackle a project that would highlight services, activities and events for children in Citrus County. Duca, 13, said she was pleased with the number of people wandering the auditorium, looking at booths and enjoying the entertainment. The hardest part of the project was getting people to respond, 14-year-old Faulk said. But once people understood what the expo was all about, momentum picked up. Duca said the Kids' Expo put all the par- ticipating businesses and organizations geared toward children in one place so parents can see what is available in Citrus County Before, she said she would hear disap- in FCAT writing scores, blamed on increased stan- dards, and a revision to school grades that changed the marks for more than 200 schools after the grades were released. The PTA has pressed members to send emails to Gov Rick Scott encouraging him and state Board of Edu- cation members to appoint "a Commissioner of Educa- tion who values a well- rounded, high quality public education and reduces the emphasis on high-stakes testing." The emails have poured into Scott's inbox. Another email of unclear origin that has shown up several times in Scott's inbox which can be publicly viewed on the governor's Sunburst email system - hits many of the same notes. "Commissioner Robin- son's resignation will not quiet the discontent of pointment from both parents and children because it felt as if there was nothing for youths to do. However, judging from the more than 20 exhibitors filling the auditorium, Faulk and Duca agreed there is plenty to do. Faulk said she and Duca hope to form a board and keep the project going so they can use it to earn their Gold Award. She admits she is already bouncing around ideas in her head for next year Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 15, a website - www.citruscountykids.com will be avail- able listing different events, activities and services for children in the county. Eugenie Dexter, ballet instructor for Dance Central in Inverness, said it was nice to see so much interest from people at their booth. "It's been great for getting the word out," April Metcalf, also with Dance Central, said. Working quietly on a craft at her booth, Georgette Bokash said the community was "screaming" for something like the Kids' Expo. As a small businesswoman, Bokash said it had been difficult to find time to promote her paper-crafting services. Therefore, she Floridians for current polit- ically-driven reform ef- forts," the letter begins. Sen. Bill Montford, a Tal- lahassee Democrat who also serves as CEO of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, is not as critical of the FCAT as some other Democrats, but still said the state should re- evaluate the test regardless of Robinson's decision. "Let's have a serious dis- cussion about, is this the best approach?" he said. Even Scott recently ques- tioned in off-the-cuff re- marks whether Florida might "test too much," though he hasn't elaborated on that thought since, and hasn't made any suggestion that he is likely to push for a major change in that area. But Republicans seem un- likely to budge from the re- form effort that has formed the backbone of their educa- tion agenda since former Gov Jeb Bush pushed ac- countability during his tenure. And Bush's Founda- tion for Florida's Future re- mains influential in school debates in the Legislature. Patricia Levesque, execu- tive director of the founda- tion, praised Robinson and the state's high-stakes test- ing model in a statement fol- lowing the commissioner's resignation. "He kept Florida an edu- cation-reform model for the nation," Levesque said. "Under his leadership, Florida pushed forward with important improve- ments to its standards and accountability system to bet- ter prepare students for success." An overhaul of the state's testing system is already on the way as Florida and other states move toward a more standardized curriculum. The coordinators of the Kids' Expo are Girl Scout Cadettes Alexis Duca and Kellie Faulk, who are earning their Girl Scout Silver Award. thought the expo would be a great place to reach her target audience: adults with children. "It's my opportunity to get exposure," she said. "I thank the Girl Scouts who put it to- gether" Chronicle reporter Shemir Wiles can be reached at 352-564-2924 or swiles@ chronicleonline. com. FHP checkpoints throughout Citrus County this month Special to the Chronicle The Florida Highway Pa- trol is conducting driver li- cense and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the month of August throughout the seven- county region of Troop C on the roadways listed below. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective vehicle equip- ment, troopers will concen- trate their efforts on vehicles being operated with defects such as bad brakes, worn tires and de- fective lighting equipment. In addition, attention will be directed to drivers who would violate the driver li- cense laws of Florida. These checkpoints are random, daytime operations that typically delay mo- torists for only a few minutes. Supervisors select the time, location and duration of the checkpoints on the roadways listed below based upon staffing, weather and traffic conditions. Local checkpoints will be on: Citrus County Roads: 39, 470,480,486,488,490,490A, 491, 494; local roads: High- lands Street, West Cardinal Street, Century Boulevard, Elkcam Boulevard, West Pine Ridge Boulevard, Dunkenfield Road, Rock Crusher Road, North Croft Avenue, West Seven Rivers Drive, West Venable Street, Pleasant Grove Road, Green Acres Boulevard, Fort Is- land Trail, West Riverbend Road, Fishbowl Drive, Miss Maggie Drive, Gobbler Drive, North Citrus Avenue, Turkey Oak Drive, Dunklin Avenue, Yulee Drive West, North Citrus Springs Boule- vard, Grover Cleveland, Turner Camp Road, Is- tachatta Road, West High- land Street, Halls River Road, and Old Floral City Highway The Patrol has found these checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing the equipment and driver li- cense laws of Florida while ensuring the protection of all motorists. If you have questions or concerns, contact Sgt Steve Gaskins at the Tampa FHP Station at 813-215-1867 or stevegaskins@flhsmvgov For real-time traffic and road condition reports, as well as maps and other safety tips, the public is urged to visit the FHP web- site at wwwflhsmv.gov/fhp/. Florida drivers can also call 511 on their cell phones for up-to-the minute updates on traffic congestion, road con- struction, lane closures, se- vere weather and travel delays on Interstates and major highways. DAVE SIGLER/Chronicle Audrey Duncan, right, talks to dancers Alex Calderone, Christina Calderone, Jasmine Lopez and Madison Rash from the School of Dance Arts of Inverness about taking classes from the school. The school participated during the inaugural Kids' Expo on Saturday at the Citrus County Auditorium. Connecting kids with fun CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE 1906: German physician Alois Alzheimer describes the haunting case of Auguste D., a patient who had profound memory loss, unfounded suspicions about her family and other worsening psychologi- cal changes. In her brain at autopsy, he saw dramatic shrinkage and abnormal deposits in and around nerve cells. 1910: Emil Kraepelin, a German psychia- trist who worked with Dr. Alzheimer, first names "Alzheimer's Disease." 1976: Neurologist Robert Katzman identi- fies Alzheimer's disease as the most common cause of dementia and a major public health challenge. 1983: Awareness of Alzheimer's disease increases, leading Congress to designate November 1983 as the first National Alzheimer's Disease Month. 1984: Researchers George Glenner and Cai'ne Wong report identification of a cerebrovascular amyloid protein known as beta-amyloid the chief component of Alzheimer's brain plaques and a prime suspect in triggering nerve cell MAJOR MILESTONES IN UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE damage. 1986: Researchers discover tau protein is a key component of tangles another prime suspect in nerve cell degeneration. 1987: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuti- cal Company (now Pfizer) launch and re- cruit participants for clinical trials of tacrine, the first drug specifically target- ing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. 1987: Researchers identify the first gene associated with rare, inherited forms of Alzheimer's disease. 1991: The NIA established the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), a na- tionwide medical network to facilitate clinical research and conduct federally funded clinical trials. 1993: Researchers identify APOE-e4 as the first gene that raises risk for Alzheimer's but does not determine a person who has it will develop the disease. 1993: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves tacrine (Cognex) as the first drug specifically targeting Alzheimer's memory and thinking symptoms. 1994: President Ronald Reagan an- nounces he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 1994: The first World Alzheimer's Day (WAD) launches Sept. 21. 1999: The first in a series of reports is published showing injecting transgenic "Alzheimer" mice with beta-amyloid pre- vents them from developing Alzheimer- like brain changes. 2003: The Alzheimer's Association part- ners with NIA to recruit participants for the National Alzheimer's Disease Genet- ics Study. The study is a federal initiative to collect blood samples from families with several members who developed Alzheimer's disease late in life in order to identify additional Alzheimer's risk genes. 2004: Researchers at the Alzheimer's As- sociation International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (AAICAD) share their first report on an imaging agent called Pittsburgh Compound B (PIB), a major potential breakthrough in disease monitoring and early detection. 2010: The Alzheimer's Association and its partners in the Coalition Against Major Diseases (CAMD) release a first-of-its kind database of 4,000 patients who participated in 11 pharmaceutical industry-sponsored clinical trials of Alzheimer's treatments. The combined data will offer unprecedented power to understand the course of Alzheimer's. 2010: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases data showing Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth- leading cause of death in the United States. 2011: Legislation establishes the first-ever framework for a national strategic plan to address the Alzheimer's crisis. Source: Alzheimer's Association RESEAR Continued from treatment and possi for Alzheimer's dise Though much of* searchers have is based on theory, Fisher said they are really looking at genetic risk fac- tors to discover an easy and precise way to identify Alzheimer's be- fore its symptoms begin. According to Alzheimer's Asso- ciation, scientists have already iden- tified one gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer's not guarantee an in will develop the d Experts are also lo biomarkers (short f logical markers") as detect Alzheimer's CH Page Al ible cure easa in patients. Biomarkers are used in the scientific field as reliable predictors and indicators of a disease's development. Dominick DePetrillo, ex- zhat .- ecutive director of the what re- Alzheimer's Fam- It normally ily Organization, recently said the takes eight University of Philadelphia to 12 years School of Medi- before a cine used bio- markers to person develop a spinal fluid test that will starts be able to confirm exhibiting or rule out exibiting Alzheimer's dis- Alzheimer's ease in people. Fisher said the SymptomS. reason finding a way to identify but does Alzheimer's early is so im- dividual perative is it normally takes disorder. eight to 12 years before a oking at person starts exhibiting for "bio- symptoms. And many times a way to DePetrillo said people are earlier already in the middle stages of the disease before seek- ing care and by then, it's often too late. Current diagnosis of Alzheimer's relies largely on documenting a person's mental deterioration be- cause a definite diagnosis can only be done by autopsy once a person is dead. Fisher did note a recent positive step in Alzheimer's research. This year, the Obama administration es- tablished legislation and presented a national plan to fight Alzheimer's. There was no federal commitment to Alzheimer's research be- fore this year, Fisher said. Now, a committee will be formed to make recommen- dations on what needs to be done. One of the first steps, Fisher said, will be encour- aging the government to spend more on studies. However, as researchers continue to make headlines with new and fascinating discoveries, DePetrillo said finding a cure for the dis- ease still appears far away "It doesn't look like any- thing is on the horizon," he said. Chronicle reporterShemir Wiles can be reached at swiles@chronicleonline. cor or 352-564-2924. legal notices in today's Citrus County Chronicle Bid Notices............................D5 A Meeting Notices....................D5 j I Miscellaneous Notices.........D5 YESTERDAY'S WEATHER )PR HI LOPR HI LO PR 0.00 01 Q -79 0 00-. 92 70 0.00 FLORIDA TEMPERATURES City H L F'cast City H Daytona Bch. 89 75 ts Miami 89 Ft. Lauderdale 89 79 ts Ocala 90 Fort Myers 92 75 ts Orlando 91 Gainesville 90 73 ts Pensacola 92 Homestead 89 75 ts Sarasota 95 Jacksonville 89 74 ts Tallahassee 92 Key West 88 81 ts Tampa 91 Lakeland 89 74 ts Vero Beach 88 Melbourne 89 76 ts W. Palm Bch. 89 MARINE OUTLOOK Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 feet. Bay and inland waters will be smooth. Chance of thunderstorms today. 95 72 0.00 NA NA NA THREE DAY OUTLOOK Excluseaily TODAY & TOMORROW MORNING High: 92 Low: 78 Thunderstorms are likely as rain chances reach 70% today. MONDAY & TUESDAY MORNING High: 91 Low: 78 Expect the wet conditions to continue as rain chances remain at 70%. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MORNING High: 92 Low: 78 Showers and storms are still expected. ALMANAC TEMPERATURE* Saturday 93/71 Record 102/67 Normal 92/71 Mean temp. 82 Departure from mean +0 PRECIPITATION* Saturday 0.00 in. Total for the month 0.10 in. Total for the year 37.17 in. Normal for the year 31.97 in. *As of 7 p m at Inverness UV INDEX: 12 0-2 minimal, 3-4 low, 5-6 moderate, 7-9 high, 10+ very high BAROMETRIC PRESSURE Saturday at 3 p.m. 30.03 in. DEW POINT Saturday at 3 p.m. 71 HUMIDITY Saturday at 3 p.m. 51% POLLEN COUNT** Today's active pollen: Ragweed, grasses, chenopods Today's count: 2.4/12 Monday's count: 3.3 Tuesday's count: 3.7 AIR QUALITY Saturday was good with pollutants mainly particulates. SOLUNAR TABLES DATE DAY MINOR MAJOR MINOR MAJOR (MORNING) (AFTERNOON) 8/5 SUNDAY 8:49 2:38 9:12 3:00 8/6 MONDAY 9:40 3:29 10:02 3:51 CELESTIAL OUTLOOK O AUG. 31 SUNSET TONIGHT ................. 8:18 PM. SUNRISE TOMORROW.....................6:55 A.M. MOONRISE TODAY.........................10:23 PM. M OONSET TODAY ..........................10:18 A.M. BURN CONDITIONS Today's Fire Danger Rating is: LOW. There is no burn ban. For more information call Florida Division of Forestry at (352) 754-6777. For more information on drought conditions, please visit the Division of Forestry's Web site: http://flame.fl-dof.com/fireweather/kbdi WATERING RULES Lawn watering limited to two days per week, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., as follows: EVEN addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday. ODD addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday. Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle or micro irrigation of non-grass areas, such as vegetable gardens, flowers and shrubs, can be done on any day and at any time. Citrus County Utilities' customers should CALL BEFORE YOU INSTALL new plant material 352-527-7669. Some new plantings may qualify for additional watering allowances. To report violations, please call: City of Inverness @ 352-726-2321, City of Crystal River @ 352-795-4216 ext. 313, unincorporated Citrus County @ 352- 527-7669. TIDES *From mouths of rivers **At King's Bay Sunday City High/Low High/Low Chassahowitzka* 8:32 a/4:13 a 8:33 p/4:25 p Crystal River** 6:53 a/1:35 a 6:54 p/1:47 p Withlacoochee* 4:40 a/11:35 a 4:41 p/11:52 p Homosassa*** 7:42 a/3:12 a 7:43 p/3:24 p ***At Mason's Creek Monday High/Low High/Low 8:59 a/4:42 a 9:16 p/5:06 p 7:20 a/2:04 a 7:37 p/2:28 p 5:07 a/12:16 p 5:24 p/- 8:09 a/3:41 a 8:26 p/4:05 p Gulf water temperature 89 Taken at Aripeka LAKE LEVELS Location Fri. Sat. Full Withlacoochee at Holder 32.00 32.04 35.52 Tsala Apopka-Hernando 36.00 36.08 39.25 Tsala Apopka-lnverness 38.13 38.17 40.60 Tsala Apopka-Floral City 40.78 40.77 42.40 Levels reported in feet above sea level Flood stage for lakes are based on 2 33-year flood, the mean- annual flood which has a 43-precent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any one year This data is obtained from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and is subject to revision In no event will the District or the United States Geological Survey be liable for any damages arising out of the use of this data If you have any questions you should contact the Hydrological Data Section at (352) 796-7211 THE NATION jos 7 s . 60s1 Juneau q"p"'' e a80s. City Albany Albuquerque Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Austin Baltimore Billings Birmingham Boise Boston Buffalo Burlington, VT Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbia, SC Columbus, OH Concord, N.H. 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Sarah Gatling, 563-5660 Sports event coverage ................................Jon-Michael Soracchi, 563-3261 S o u n d O ff .............................................................................................................. 5 6 3 -0 5 7 9 The Chronicle is printed in part on recycled newsprint. Please recycle your newspaper www.chronicleonline.com Published every Sunday through Saturday By Citrus Publishing Inc. 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 S Phone 352-563-6363 S POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Citrus County Chronicle 1624 N. MEADOWCREST BLVD., CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT INVERNESS, FL SECOND CLASS PERMIT #114280 AUG. 9 AUG. 17 AUG. 24 I I- A4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE 10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S 1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. 4. Confusion with time or place. 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial rela- tionships. 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. 8. Decreased or poor judgment. 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. 10. Changes in mood and personality. Source: Alzheimer's Association ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS Continued from Page Al program specialist with the Alzheimer's Association's Florida Gulf Coast Chapter The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter covers 17 counties, including Citrus. According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, about 172,000 persons with Alzheimer's disease reside in the chap- ter's coverage area, with an estimated 6,553 of those cases in Citrus County Fisher, who has been a program specialist for a little more than seven years, said many people incorrectly in- terchange the terms demen- tia and Alzheimer's. "Dementia is not a dis- ease. It's a group of symp- toms," he said. Simply put, Dominick De- Petrillo, executive director of the Alzheimer's Family Or- ganization, said dementia is the inability of the mind to control the body The Alzheimer's Family Organi- zation services eight counties containing more than 100,000 cases of Alzheimer's disease. More than 100 different conditions can disrupt a per- son's memory function such as thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies or Parkinson's disease. But the best way to have a clear idea of what could be causing dementia is to see a doctor, Fisher said. Though there is no one test that can show someone has Alzheimer's, there are a series of exams and evalua- tions doctors can do to make a diagnosis. Nevertheless, Alzheimer's disease accounts for 70 per- * Find local support groups for caregivers by reading the Health & Life section./Tuesdays cent of most cases of demen- tia. Starting at age 65, one in eight people will be diag- nosed with Alzheimer's dis- ease. That number increases (one in two) for individuals older than 85. And with many of the baby boomers growing older, Fisher said, the numbers are anticipated to double every five years. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease is a pro- gressive brain disorder that damages and eventually de- stroys brain cells. The oblit- eration of these cells leads to loss of memory, thinking and other brain functions, which makes the ailment fatal. "It is a very, very devastat- ing disease," Fisher said. While age is the most ac- knowledged risk factor for Alzheimer's, family history and genetics, along with a person's overall health and lifestyle choices can all enter into the equation. People with Alzheimer's usually live an average of eight years after being diag- nosed, though in some cases people have been able to live for as long 20 years with the disease. Usually, the early signs of Alzheimer's involve a person losing the ability to problem solve, Fisher said. There may also be increasing trou- ble with planning and organ- ization and issues with short-term memory loss. As the disease progresses, TO LEARN MORE * Citrus Memorial Health System along with the Alzheimer's Association is hosting a number of free seminars this month focusing on dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The seminars are conducted at the Citrus Memorial Auditorium, 402 W. Grace St., In- verness. Call 352-560-6266 to register. * 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8: Driving and Dementia. We discuss what happens to driving ability during the Alzheimer's disease process. We give tips for dealing with someone who refuses to give up their drivers li- cense and present available options. * 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15: Making the Placement Decision. A discussion of different types of facilities and levels of care. Determine what programs are avail- able to help pay for the placement. Suggestions of what to look for in finding a good facility. * 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22: Legal and Financial Is- sues. Understand the importance of advance direc- tives and of involving the person with dementia. Identify steps in getting legal and financial plans in place. Be familiar with specific legal and financial is- sues pertaining to dementia and future care. * HPH Hospice, in partnership with the Alzheimer's As- sociation Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, will host two free seminars to provide information and assist community members who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Seminars will be at HPH Hospice administrative offices, 3545 N. Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills. The free seminars re- quire pre-registration because seating is limited. Call HPH Hospice at 352-527-4600 to register. * 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, Jerry Fisher from the Alzheimer's Association will present "Changes in Communication" to share tips and communication skills to help exchange ideas, wishes and feelings. * 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, Fisher will present "Solutions for Difficult Behaviors," how patients can become anxious or aggressive and sometimes misin- terpret what they hear. He will share ways to identify those behaviors and explore possible solutions to help. DePetrillo said people start forgetting their own per- sonal history They can be- come moody or start to withdraw from people and social activities. "Alzheimer's is a disease of isolation," he said. When some people with Alzheimer's start to act out and display socially unac- ceptable behavior like in- tense aggression or walking around naked because they forget to put on clothes, De- Petrillo said people start pulling away Then argu- ments over whether or not to place someone in a facil- ity can cause added stress between the caregiver and other family members, he said. In the final stages, a per- son with Alzheimer's starts requiring additional assis- tance with daily tasks such as dressing, eating, bathing ALZHEIMER'S FACTS & FIGURES * 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's dis- ease. * One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer's disease. * Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. * An estimated 800,000 individuals with Alzheimer's disease ( one in seven) live alone. * More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care valued at $210 billion for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias. * Payments for care are estimated to be $200 billion in the United States in 2012. Source: Alzheimer's Association or using the toilet. They may wander or become lost be- fore eventually losing the ability to control movement or respond to their environment. Fisher said it's losing that sense of one's self that can be particularly scary for not only the person with Alzheimer's but for the care- giver and family "What we need to realize is there are malfunctions of the brain," DePetrillo said, "and the person needs help. There is help out there." For more information about the Alzheimer's Asso- ciation, call the 24-hour helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's website at www.alz.org/flgulfcoast. For more information about the Alzheimer's Fam- ily Organization call the helpline at 727-848-8888 or toll-free at 888-496-8004. Or visit alzheimersfamilyorg. Chronicle reporterShemir Wiles can be reached at swiles@chronicleonline. cor or 352-564-2924. ATTENTION CITRUS COUNTY AKEL 544 DENT"fL C We will MEET or BEAT any competitor's pricing on - ANY service 5 Commercial Way, Spring Hill INVENIENTLY LOCATED ON US 19 we provide! CROWNS, FILLINGS, CLEANING & MORE. WHAT YOU NEED DONE NOW! 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S- Kay was a Lifelong, fourth-gen- eration resi- Kay dent of Tolle C i tr u s County She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Crystal River to Hugh C. and Edna Eubanks Barco, both from pioneer families of Crystal River. She attended elementary through high school in Inverness and con- tinued her education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla., graduating with a BA in Education. At Florida Southern, she met her husband, Edgar "Ed" E. Tolle Jr They were married March 14, 1946, and this year celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Edgar E. Tolle III (deceased), Hugh (Kathy) Tolle, and Laura Lou (Pat) Fitzpatrick. Kay took great pride in her seven grandchildren and 10- plus great-grandchildren: Brandon (Tina) Tolle, Ryan (Wendy) Tolle, Jessica (Jed) Byrd, Shane (Alyse) Fitz- patrick, Erin (Matt) Mar- rero, Elaina (Matt) Ryals, and Elisha (Tyler) LeMieux. (Great grandchildren) Riley Tolle; Madelyn Tolle; Trace Fitzpatrick; Payton, Matthew Jr and Eli Mar- rero; Dean and Dylan Ryals; Lilly and Vaden LeMieux, 00C7DT ooper FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY Inverness Homosassa Beverly Hills (352) 726-2271 1-888-746-6737 www.HooperFuneralHome.comn and still counting.... The funeral service for Kathrine Barco Tolle will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the Crystal River United Methodist Church with pas- tors David Rawls and Lloyd Bertine officiating. Inter- ment will follow at the Old Crystal River Cemetery Strickland Funeral Home of Crystal River is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.chronicleonline. com. Louis Murdock, 83 Louis Joseph Murdock, Dec. 19, 1928 -July 30, 2012. We All Love and Miss You Evermore. "Lou" was born 83 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, of Lebanese parents, the third of four and last to pass on. He completed Air Force R.O.TC. while attending Ohio State University on a baseball scholarship from Price Hill's Elder High School. Despite offers to pitch in Major League Base- ball, as A.F 1st Lieutenant, Murdock trained recruits to pilot 1,445-horsepower sin- gle-engine T-6 Texan fight- Cm. O avi Funeral Home With Crematory SBurial Shipping *Cremation Member of I"ertationa lOrder of the G LDEN . ULE Memorial Care For Information and costs, OOOBxv call 726-8323 ers. While stationed at Smokey Hill Air Force Base, Kan., he coached and pitched for their champi- onship winning baseball team. Lou's tenacious sales drive at International Busi- ness Machines New York operations led to numerous 100% Club Awards while re- siding with his family of six in Stamford, Conn. He coached North Stamford Little League's AMF cham- pionship baseball team and was North Stamford Babe Ruth League president with wife, Barbara, as secretary Eventual appointment fol- lowed as IBM Airline Sys- tems Sales and Marketing Manager encompassing the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. To accomplish this vast overseas assign- ment, he brought his family to reside in Kew Gardens, Surrey, England, for four years. Upon retiring, Lou built a cabin in the Catskill Mountains of New York and another lakeside retreat in Crystal River, Fla. Member- ships included Toastmaster International and the Ro- tary Clubs of New York and Florida. Lifelong pursuits as a sportsman afield and on water led to many mag- nificent hunting and fishing adventures. Lou leaves Barbara, his devoted wife of 59 years; daughter, Michelle, and son- in-law, David, with grand- daughter, Madelyn, all of Colorado; eldest son, Guy, of Maine; and his youngest son, Blair. Lou, known for his life- long Roman Catholic devo- tion, had unmatched physical strength, superior mentality and an unsur- passed will to successfully serve God, wife, children and friends. He will be gen- tly laid to rest with his son Dirck at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Stamford, Conn. Thank you Dad for everything and God Bless You! Say hello to Dircky and I Serving Our Community... Meeting Your Needs! l 5430 West Gulf to Lake Hwy. Lecanto, FL 34461 Richard T. Brown Licensed Funeral Director 352-795-0111 Fax: 352-795-6694 brownfh@tampabay.rr.com I www.brownfuneralhome.com all whom we know and love. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to Hos- pice of Citrus County Inc., PO. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in Lecanto, Florida. Sign the guest book at www chronicleonline. com. Marjorie Jais, 94 HOMOSASSA Marjorie M. Jais, 94, Ho- mosassa, died Friday Aug. 3, 2012, at Seven Rivers Re- gional Hospital in Crystal River. She was born April 10, 1918, to Harold and Sadie (Pearson) MacKenzie in Amesbury, Mass., and came here six years ago from Riverview, Fla. Mrs. Jais was a 25-year volunteer for the Hillsborough County School System. She was a loving mother To Place Your "In Memory" ad, Call Saralynne Miller at 564-2917 scmiller @ chronicleonline com or Scott Mason at 563-3273 smason@ chronicleonline .com r loin im frpain a - and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo "Lefty" Jais; and brother, Alan MacKenzie. She is survived by her daughters, Judith White (Peter) of Riverview, Billie Tice and Lynne Coughlin of Homosassa; a son, Brian Wells (Fujiko) of California; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Strick- land Funeral Home with Crematory of Crystal River is assisting the family with private arrangements. 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Suncoast Blvd. Next to Quest Diagnostics and Multiple Physician Offic- ooocssu 628-9900 Brown1 A6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE DEATHS Continued from Page A6 Alma Britsch, 91 INVERNESS The Service of Remem- brance for Mrs. Alma Owen Britsch, age 91 years, of In- verness, will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 5, S 2012 at the Inverness Chapel of Hooper Fu- n e r a 1 [ Homes. Pri- vate inter- Alma ment will Britsch take place beside her husband at Florida Na- tional Cemetery, Bushnell. Friends may call from 1:00 PM until the time of service Sunday at the Chapel. Mrs. Britsch was born January 6,1921 in Inverness to Charles A. and Mary Jane (Rooks) Owen, the oldest of eight children. She gradu- ated from Citrus High School and attended busi- ness college in Ocala. Her first job was with the War Department, Civilian Re- tirement Records in Wash- ington, DC. After 2 1/2 years she transferred with the di- vision to Charlotte, NC. She worked there for a year and transferred to the Internal Revenue Service, Audit Dept. in Jacksonville. She worked there 8 years, met her husband, married, had two children and moved to Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She worked in the account- ing department at the Pro- fessional Golfers' Association for 15 years. She retired in 1986 and moved back to Inverness where she worked during tax season for Maria Duteau, CPA. Mrs. Britsch was a member of First Baptist Church of In- verness and an associate member of the Citrus County Retired Educators. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Britsch, Jr.(July 16, 1988); a son: Edward J. Britsch III (May 5,2011); and her broth- ers and sisters, Addie Owen Lake, Carl Owen, Alfred Owen, Tom Owen, Jane Gilmore, Sam Owen, and Lavonia Thompson. Surviv- ing are her daughter: Mrs. Loretta K. (Andrew L. Rein) Britsch, Rolling Hills Es- tates, CA; and a grand- daughter: Becky Rein, Rolling Hills Estates, CA; many nieces, nephews, sis- ters in law and brother in law. Henry "Hank" Cieply, 80 BEVERLY HILLS Henry "Hank" Cieply, 80, of Beverly Hills, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 2, 2012. He passed peacefully sur- rounded by his loving family and HPH Hospice Nurses after a long, courageous bat- tle with lung cancer. Hank was born in Galway, N.Y He graduated from SUNY Utica with a degree in textiles. He proudly served as an honor guard in the U.S. Air Force. While standing in salute before Eisenhower at his inaugura- tion, Hank had the distinc- tion of being personally addressed and commended for his service by the new president. He volunteered for the Korean War, where he was a dog handler, pro- tecting ammunition posts. He was honorably dis- charged after losing his vi- sion and breaking his hand in service. Hank was a qual- ity control inspector and traveled extensively to nu- clear plants around the country He was an avid fisherman and loved spend- ing the day deep-sea fishing on the Apollo. He spent his youth fishing, hunting, and trapping on the Great Sacandaga Lake and streams. He also loved play- ing cribbage and sports. His main love always was his family and God. Hank was preceded in death by the love of his life, his beautiful wife, Joan; his parents, Tony and Mary Cieply; and his brother, Frank Cieply Survivors in- clude his children, Joe (Cathy) Cieply of Hudson Falls, N.Y, Virginia "Ginny" Cieply of Beverly Hills, Fla.; and JoAnn "Muffy" (Jim) Morin of Beverly Hills; seven grandchildren, Chris (Tara) Morin of Beverly Hills, Fla., Emily Ball of Hudson Falls, N.Y, Darla (Ryan Wistuk) Cieply of Troy, N.Y, Charles "Chuck" Cieply of Marine Corps, Calif., Brian, Artie and Rob- bie Cieply, all of Hudson Falls, N.Y; great-grand- daughter, Abbie Ball of Hudson Falls, N.Y; his long- time best friends, George Clark, Dave and Judy Mello, Sarah and Vito Dandreano, The Caudill Family, Nancy and Harold Long, Wayne and Nancy Ellis, Yolanda and Luis Ortiz, and his "pre- cious little girl" Biscuit, the beagle. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to HPH Hospice or the Ron Paul campaign. Per Hank's re- quest, there will be no serv- ices. A private celebration of his life will be held. Hank and his family wish to pub- licly thank Dr. Babol, the VA., and the entire HPH staff with special thanks to Jane Skidmore and Kathy Kidd for their love, support and kindness. Heinz Fu- neral Home & Cremation, Inverness. Sign the guest book at www chronicleonline. com. Raul Garcia, 85 HOMOSASSA Raul Garcia, 85, Ho- mosassa, formerly of Tampa, died Aug. 3, 2012. in Cypress SCove. A na- tive ofCuba, She lived in Tampa be- fore moving S,: to Citrus County in 2001. He Raul was em- Garacia played by Owens-Illi- nois Glass Company in Vineland, N.J., before mov- ing to Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Antonia Garcia, on Jan. 10, 2001. Survivors include three children, Raul Garcia Jr, Millville, N.J., Jeanette Quigley, Vineland, N.J., Maria Carlton, Homosassa; foster daughter, Nadine Sloan, Vineland, N.J.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, from The Fountains Memorial Park of Homosassa with in- terment following. There will be calling hours at the funeral home. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory is assisting the family Sign the guest book at www chronicleonline. com. Joseph Kuefner Jr., 71 Joseph F Kuefner Jr, 71, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at Florida Na- tional Cemetery Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory Brian Kozlowski, 44 HERNANDO Brian L. Kozlowski, 44, Hernando, died Aug. 3,2012, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness. SO YOU KNOW Deadline is 3 p.m. for obituaries to appear in the next day's edition. Email obits@ chronicleonline.com. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 A7 Deaths ELSEWHERE Paul McCracken, 96 ANN ARBOR, MICH. FORMER PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER Paul W McCracken, a for- mer economic adviser to sev- eral U.S. presidents, died Friday in Ann Arbor at age 96. McCracken was a member of President Dwight Eisen- hower's Council of Eco- nomic Advisers and later chair of the council under President Richard Nixon. Herbert Hildebrandt, a retired University of Michi- gan business professor and longtime friend, said Satur- day he was told of the death by McCracken's daughter, Linda Langer McCracken was professor emeritus of business admin- istration, economics and public policy at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. An announce- ment of his death on the school's website said Nixon once wrote that during his first term he depended on McCracken "for his incisive intellect and his hard- headed pragmatism." "He was a key adviser during a crucial time in our nation's history," Nixon wrote in 1985. 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The latest Mars destination is a giant crater near the equa- tor with an odd feature: a mountain rising from the crater floor. How did it get there? Gale Crater was gouged by a meteor im- pact more than 3 billion years ago. Over time, scientists believe sediments filled in the 96- mile-wide crater and winds sculpted the 3- mile-high mountain, called Mount Sharp. Mount Sharp's stack of rock layers can be read like pages in a storybook with older deposits at the base and more recent mate- rial the higher up you go, providing a record of Mars history through time. Images from space reveal signs of water in the lower layers of the mountain, includ- ing mineral signatures of clays and sulfate salts, which form in the presence of water Life as we know it needs more than just water. It also needs nutrients and energy. During its two-year mission, the NASA rover Curiosity will trek to the lower flanks of the mountain in search of the carbon- based building blocks of life. NASA Mars mission The Curiosity rover is designed to travel Mars studying climate and geology. The rover is looking for signs of carbon, the building blocks of life. Some of the rover's features: Robotic arm Las Used to examine and Bur manipulate soil and rod rocks; it also has two 23 f scientific instruments, ider one uses X-rays to eler determine materials' composition and the other is a magnifying camera Photo courtesy of NASA Weather station Rad Records wind speed/ Mea direction, air pressure, front humidity, temperature sup. and UV radiation other ;er ns small holes in ks and soil up to feet away and itifies chemical nents 1-I--- Color cameras Stereo mastcams on either side of the rover's mast take color pictures and movies in 3-D liation detector Inside: asures radiation Chemistry lab n the sun, Analyzes rock ernovae and and soil samples er sources for organic UHF antenna Primary transmission antenna Plutonium power source A nuclear battery that converts heat into electricity Neutron detector Detects water in rocks and soil Mineral detector Shines an X-ray beam at a rock or soil sample to identify types of minerals SOURCE: NASA MARS Continued from Page Al What's the point of an ex- traterrestrial trip if you can't sight-see? Curiosity prom- ises to be a shutterbug, tot- ing around a set of 2-megapixel color cameras that can beam panoramas back to Earth. With YouTube fans in mind, it also packed a video camera that will record the last few minutes of its hairy descent to Mars. Like Mars rovers before it, Curiosity carries a weather station to take daily temperature and pressure readings and record sea- sonal changes. Even before landing, Cu- riosity has been doing ex- periments, tracking radiation during the 8 1/2- month cruise to Mars. That should help NASA gauge ra- diation risk to future dis- tance-traveling astronauts. As sophisticated as Cu- riosity is, it won't be able to tell us whether primitive life existed on Mars once upon a time or if it's there now. The one-ton rover isn't equipped for that and its cameras are not powerful enough to see fossil relics - if they exist. Smarts aside, engineers also outfitted Curiosity with a sense of style. It boasts 20- inch aluminum wheels - twice the size of the wheels on twin rovers Spirit and Op- portunity that landed in 2004 - with spokes made of tita- nium and cleats for traction. Curiosity may be tricked out, but expect some slow going. Its top speed: one- tenth of a mile per hour. PARKWAY Continued from Page Al Although the proposed alignment is still in place, the state has never formally committed itself to building the 27-mile roadway Toll revenue forecasts conducted in 2008 are being redone as the state is looking at reviving the proj- ect. The new traffic and revenue study, based in part by survey results, is ex- pected in March or April 2013, turnpike spokes- woman Christa Deason said. The state sought survey participants in a variety of ways. Chiefly, workers pho- tographed the license plates of about 10,000 vehi- cles heading north or south on U.S. 19, U.S. 41 and County Road 491. They matched addresses through the Department of Motor Vehicles and sent survey cards to anyone with a Cit- rus County ZIP code. The card told drivers about the survey and sent them to an Internet link to participate. "How many respond re- mains to be seen," Wood said. Workers also set up loca- tions at various local sites, such as libraries and the YMCA, and randomly led 400 people through the same online survey Wood said the survey company also contacted area employers and Sun- Pass owners. He said the goal is to re- ceive at least 800 re- sponses. "I think we'll probably exceed that," he said. The survey ends Aug. 17. "The whole idea of the survey is to recruit as many participants as possible," Deaton said. "We want to hear from potential cus- tomers." The survey is interactive and different for each per- son who participates. "How you answer one question may determine the next question," Wood said. It's based on a person's recent north-south trip and, depending on answers, sets CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE up a series of either-or sce- narios with eight sets of po- tential toll prices. For example, the survey may ask whether the mo- torist would rather pay a $1.30 toll to drive 35 min- utes vs. no toll for a longer drive on a congested roadway Each scenario is based on the motorist's actual most recent north-south drive. Wood and Randy Fox, turnpike planning man- ager, said the goal is to know whether there is enough interest from Citrus County motorists to pay a toll that produces enough revenue to pay down the bond. State law requires the toll road to pay for 50 per- cent of the bond debt for at least the first 12 years, and 100 percent by the 30th year Construction estimates have dropped significantly since 2008, when officials estimated the project could cost up to $850 million. 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Named after the revolutionary who helped oust the Spanish out of Cuba in 1900 who also spent time in Florida, the land was bought by a couple in the 1950s to honor the man himself. TEDDY'S TAMPA: In 1898, before he was presi- dent, Col. Teddy Roosevelt once stayed in Tampa on his way to fight the Spanish- American War in Cuba. He and the First United States Volunteer Cavalry also known as the Rough Riders - bivouacked and planned the invasion at the Tampa Bay Hotel, an ornate struc- ture with silver minarets built by a railroad magnate. The building is now part of the campus of the Univer- sity of Tampa and houses a museum. MAFIA CEMETERY: Did you watch the movie Donnie Brasco? Remember how Donnie and Sonny Black met up with famed mobster Santo Trafficante Jr, the mafia boss of Florida and Cuba? In Tampa, you can see Trafficante's final resting place at the LU- nione Italiana Cemetery in Ybor City. SUNSET BEACH: Al- most all of the Tampa-area beaches are west of the city in Pinellas County, and all of them are gorgeous. But one of the nicest and most se- cluded is Sunset Beach, nes- tled at the tip of a small beach city named Treasure Island. There are few busi- nesses on this part of the bar- rier island; it's mostly homes and condos. From downtown Tampa, take 1-275 South to 22nd Ave. S., then head west ST. PETERSBURG WATERFRONT: Downtown Tampa is mostly concrete and steel, but across the bay is a kinder, gentler cityscape. You can stroll along parks and waterfront between the historic, Mediterranean-revival Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club and the new, eye-popping Salvador Dali Museum. Pass by the Mu- seum of Fine Arts, a marina, a yacht club and some gor- geous banyan trees. Scallop season starts on Gulf 'Forgotten Coast' lures tourists with seafood delicacy Associated Press PORT ST JOE It is scallop season along this tranquil stretch of Florida known as "The Forgotten Coast." From July to late September, the tasty shell-food delicacy lures tourists to this lesser-known part of Florida that lacks the amusement parks, night clubs and world-famous beaches found in other parts of the state. This region, which stretches east from the Panhan- dle's Panama City along the Gulf coast line as it curves south along the state's Big Bend, is known for its shallow and wide bays that give shelter to scallops, oysters and other fragile sea life. "Scallops need clean water they don't do well if there are any pollu- tion issues," said Stan Kirkland, re- gional spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission. 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Associated Press From July to September the tasty harvested scallops delicacy lures tourists to this lesser-known part of Florida known as the "Forgotten Coast." into the water and collect them. But longtime scalloper Ronald Pickett prefers to take his boat out into deeper water, about 10-12 feet, and find scallops while snorkeling. The best way to eat them is raw and fresh from the bay, he said. "It is really sweet, it's unbelievable," Pickett said as he gulped down a mouthful of scallop on a recent after- noon. "If you've never eaten one of these, you've never eaten a really sweet scallop. These scallops have so much flavor to them, it is unbelievable." Florida banned commercial scal- lop harvesting in the region in the 1990s to prevent their demise. The three-month season is for recre- ational scallop harvesters only and the state limits each person to two gallons of whole scallops per day A state fishing license is required, with costs varying based on residency and the length of license. The season, which runs from July 1 to Sept. 24, is a summertime tourism boon for sleepy Gulf County, said Jen- nifer Jenkins, executive director of the Gulf County Tourist Development Counsel. "We talk to people all the time and they just love this. Really and truly, it is like Easter egg hunting in the water," she said. ounuay, Muy. Lour ling + shoes BEVERLY HILLS LIQUORS 3898 N. Lecanto Hwy., (Hwy 491) Beverly Hills, FL 34465 (352) 746-7723 Vikingfjord Vodka Stravinsky Vodka B Barton/Mr. Boston 800 Platinum/Select Vodka Importedfrom Poland. II 16.99 +tax o mi5 times distilled A11 r r 00 r- PAI sl a A& __ Adnb Ask ^. ,^a& A.1 ._ Anb Alb Alb A&T AL lbk___ ^ I I A S 8, .86Te.8 3AY CoupoReuirIed. 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Three judges represent- ing the Federation Aeronau- tique Internationale, the in- ternational air sports agency, certified 138 sky- divers created the formation Friday evening over Ottawa, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. It took 15 attempts over three days for the team to break the previous record of 108 skydivers, which was set in 2009. "I feel amazing," Rook Nelson, an organizer and the owner of Skydive Chicago where the record was bro- ken, said shortly after he made the jump. "There was a lot of emotion and a lot of days where we should have got it. But we dug down deep and stuck at it." Following months of plan- ning, tryouts and camps to decide who could take part in the dangerous challenge, the record breakers squeezed into six aircraft and launched themselves into the air at 18,500 feet Flying at such a high altitude presents a risk of altitude sickness, so the skydivers and pilots used oxygen tanks aboard the planes. 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Research suggests morepeople sick from Celiac disease MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA It sounds like an un- folding epidemic: A decade ago, virtu- ally no one in the U.S. seemed to have a problem eating gluten in bread and other foods. Now, millions do. Gluten-free products are flying off grocery shelves, and restaurants are boasting of meals with no gluten. Celebrities on TV talk shows chat about the digestive discomfort they blame on the wheat protein they now shun. Some churches even offer gluten-free Communion wafers. "I don't know whether there's more people getting this or that more peo- ple are noticing" they have a problem, said the Rev Richard Allen, pastor at Mamaroneck United Methodist Church, north of New York City. Or is it just another food fad? Faddishness is a big part of it. Amer- icans will spend an estimated $7 bil- lion this year on foods labeled gluten-free, according to the market research firm Mintel. But the best es- timates are more than half the con- sumers buying these products - perhaps way more than half don't have any clear-cut reaction to gluten. They buy gluten-free because they think it will help them lose weight, or because they seem to feel better, or be- cause they mistakenly believe they are sensitive to gluten. "We have a lot of self-diagnosing going on out there," said Melissa Ab- bott who tracks the gluten-free market for the Hartman Group, a Seattle-area market research organization. Fads aside, research suggests more people are truly getting sick from the gluten found in wheat, rye and barley, but the reasons aren't clear. In the most serious cases, gluten triggers celiac disease. The condition causes abdominal pain, bloating and intermittent diarrhea. Those with the ailment don't absorb nutrients well and can suffer weight loss, fatigue, rashes and other problems. It was once considered extremely rare in the U.S. But about 20 years ago, a few scientists began exploring why celiac disease was less common here than in Europe and other countries. They concluded it wasn't less common here; it was just under-diagnosed. More recently, a research team led by the Mayo Clinic's Dr. Joseph Murray looked at blood samples taken from Americans in the 1950s and compared W. I I -Amer Associated Press Bertha Domimguez prepares gluten-free dough July 14 at Pure Knead bakery sandwich bread in Decatur, Ga. Scientists suggest there may be more celiac disease today because people eat more processed wheat products than in decades past, which use types of wheat that have a higher gluten content. A worker packages gluten-free bread July 14 at Pure Knead bakery sand- wich bread in Decatur, Ga. them with samples taken from people today, and determined it wasn't just better diagnosis driving up the num- bers. Celiac disease actually was in- creasing. Indeed, the research confirms estimates about 1 percent of U.S. adults have it today, making it four times more common now than it was 50 years ago, Murray and his col- leagues reported Tuesday in the Amer- ican Journal of Gastroenterology. That translates to nearly 2 million Americans with celiac disease. Celiac disease is different from an allergy to wheat, which affects a much smaller number of people, mostly chil- dren who outgrow it. Scientists suggest there may be more celiac disease today because people eat more processed wheat products like pastas and baked goods than in decades past, and those items use types of wheat that have a higher gluten content. Gluten helps dough rise and gives baked goods structure and texture. Or it could be due to changes made to wheat, Murray said. In the 1950s, scientists began cross- breeding wheat to make hardier, shorter and better-growing plants. It was the basis of the Green Revolution that boosted wheat harvests world- wide. Norman Borlaug, the U.S. plant scientist behind many of the innova- tions, won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. But the gluten in wheat may have somehow become even more trouble- some for many people, Murray said. That also may have contributed to what is now called "gluten sensitivity." Doctors recently developed a defi- nition for gluten sensitivity, but it's an ambiguous one. It's a label for people who suffer bloating and other celiac symptoms and seem to be helped by avoiding gluten, but don't actually have celiac disease. Celiac disease is diagnosed with blood testing, genetic testing, or biopsies of the small intestine. The case for gluten sensitivity was bolstered last year by a very small but often-cited Australian study. Volun- teers who had symptoms were put on a gluten-free diet or a regular diet for six weeks, and they weren't told which one. Those who didn't eat gluten had fewer problems with bloating, tired- ness and irregular bowel movements. 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ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK Putting the cart before the store was the right recipe for ice cream maker Buck Buchanan. Back in 2001, Buchanan was a stay-at-home dad using his training as a chef to give cooking lessons to supple- ment his wife's income. Boredom set in and he de- cided to start a gourmet ice cream cart Later, he added a truck and drove to con- certs and sporting events to sell his cold, tasty treats. In March, he opened his first Lumpy's Ice Cream shop in downtown Wake Forest, N.C. "My thought was to build a clientele, build a customer base, so when I actually opened the store, people would flock to it," Buchanan said. After about five years, "people started hollering and screaming on Face- book: 'I love your ice cream, but I can't get it anywhere."' Buchanan waited until he was sure he had enough cus- tomers to support a store. He found a spot in the city's downtown, which is being revitalized. The location has a parking lot That's great for customers who have to travel to the store from far away "The goal is to be the ice cream king of North Amer- ica," Buchanan said. But he wants to be sure first there'll be even more demand for Lumpy's choco- late, vanilla and specialty fla- vors like Jamaican Joy - which includes pineapple and raisins soaked in rum. In addition to the cart, truck and store, Lumpy's also sells ice cream at parties and spe- cial events and to restaurants and stores like Whole Foods. Lumpy's is part of a small but growing trend spawned Associated Press Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream co-owners, from left, Ben Van Leeuwen, Laura O'Neill and Pete Van Leeuwen laugh while talking about the origins of their business while eating ice cream in front of one of their trucks on Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg section of New York's Brooklyn borough. by the proliferation of food trucks and carts in cities and suburbs across the country Entrepreneurs who thought it would be cool and lucrative to sell gourmet tacos, barbecue, ice cream and other food from trucks are opening stores and restaurants to build on their success. They're proving that taking an idea and try- ing it out on a small scale - and in this case, putting on training wheels is a pru- dent way to start a company The experience of running the cart and truck taught him a lot about how to run a busi- ness, Buchanan said. "We grew what I called smart.... We'd get a new con- tract and we'd figure out how we'd work the contract. We wouldn't grow any fur- ther until we figured it out. You never want to promise something and not be able to deliver." Food trucks and carts have been around for generations. Most are sellers of hot dogs and ice cream bars or are canteens on wheels that bring staple breakfast and lunch items to factories, auto repair shops and other busi- nesses. What's different about the mobile food vehi- cles that have cropped up in cities and suburbs the last few years is these serve trendy fare like Korean bar- becue, Jamaican jerk chicken and cupcakes. They travel from one spot to an- other, often congregating in high-traffic areas like down- towns and state government complexes. Some have web- sites or Facebook pages so hungry fans can find out what day and time they'll show up. Street food has flourished in the weak economy as peo- ple seek inexpensive meals. Some want treats such as cupcakes and ice cream that are different from what they'd find in a supermarket For entrepreneurs who dream of opening a restau- rant, it's a cheaper and less risky way to get into business. If a cart or truck is at a loca- tion where it's not doing well, it's easily driven elsewhere. But an owner with a store in a bad location is stuck-usu- ally with a lease. Restaurant failure rates are high stud- ies generally put it around 30 percent in the first year of operation. The trucks them- selves are great advertising for mobile or fixed locations. Trucks in New York called, simply, Pizza Truck, are bright red or a collage of psy- chedelic colors. Kogi Korean barbecue trucks, which op- erate in Los Angeles, have big red flames painted on their sides. al I2.0415 2UAJ "2158 GrIta ForYou Oved Companionship Meal Preparation Med Reminder Housekeeping Personal Care Shopping/ Errands To you, it's about making the right choice. To us, it's personal. 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"These outlets provide benefits not only to the farmers looking for important income opportunities, but also to the communities looking for fresh, healthy foods." After 18 years of steady in- creases, the number of farmers markets across the country now registered with the USDA is 7,864. In 1994, there were 1,744. Organizations such as Slow Food, founded in 1989 to counter fast-food, junk-food lifestyles, first ignited consumer demand for fresh, local produce. "My husband and I prefer to eat locally and organically," said Tracy Stuntz, a college instructor who shops at Fresno's Vineyard Farmer's Market. "You go to the grocery store and everything is the same. The farmer's market has yellow zucchini and green onions that are like a foot long. Produce you don't see other places." Today, some markets are so pop- ular there are wait lists for farmers to sell there, including one of the largest and most diverse of all, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco. Farmers from across the region travel there three days a week to sell fruits, vegetables and artisan breads and cheeses to thou- sands of shoppers, including top chefs from the food-centric city. Operated by the Center for Urban Education about Sustain- able Agriculture, the iconic mar- ket on the San Francisco Bay is celebrating its 20th birthday SFlorida markets will accept EBT cards soon Special to the Chronicle Associated Press ABOVE: Benina Burroughs of Merced, Calif., looks over a display of cherry tomatoes by Farmers with ALBA from Salinas, Calif., at a farmer's market Aug. 29, 2008, during Slow Food Nation in San Francisco. RIGHT: Ching Thao, of Mao's Farm, center, gives change to Richard Wolk, right, on Nov. 13, 2010, at the Vineyard Farmers Market in Fresno, Calif. "When we started there were only three markets in the city, and now there are 29," said Liz Hunt, a center spokeswoman. Grant Brians of Heirloom Or- ganic Gardens sells more than 200 old-fashioned varieties of vegeta- bles, herbs and fruit grown on two farms in San Benito County, about 100 miles south of San Francisco. Others bring in stone fruits from the San Joaquin Valley, and berries from the coast. Dave Stockdale, the center's ex- ecutive director, said farmers markets empower consumers to become active supporters of their communities. "Every day eaters have the op- portunity to vote with their forks and support small-scale farmers, investing resources in their com- munities, stimulating their local economies, and keeping ag land in sustainable production," he said. The center uses the markets to educate consumers about unique varieties of produce and how to prepare them. Stockdale said the growing interest in farmers mar- kets has prompted others to ask the center for help creating edu- cational programs. San Franciscan Bryan Miller frequents the Heart of the City farmer's market at the San Fran- cisco Civic Center, a venue so pop- ular it recently added Fridays to its normal Wednesday and Sunday operations. "It's fresh and cheap, to be quite honest," Miller said. "I can go to the store on the bus and buy black ugly mass-market stuff, but I don't want to do that. I would rather get local produce." The USDA has worked to make the markets accessible to people of all income levels by outfitting more with the ability to accept payments from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, for- merly known as food stamps. More than $4 million are being made available to equip markets with wireless point-of-sale equipment. TALLAHASSEE Farmers mar- kets across Florida can begin ap- plying for free equipment to allow them to handle purchases through an Electronic Benefits Transfer Card, which is used by those who receive temporary federal benefits, including food and cash assistance. The U.S. Department of Agricul- ture gave the Florida Department of Children and Families $78,749 to help 100 local farmers markets begin accepting EBT cards. "This funding will help local small businesses across this state in- crease their customer base and their revenues," DCF Secretary David Wilkins said. "More impor- tantly, this grant gives us the oppor- tunity to provide better options for healthy food to many children and families in Florida." Farmers markets, which do not al- ways have access to phone lines or electricity, have had difficulty re- deeming food assistance benefits through the EBT system. As a result of this funding, Florida is providing wireless equipment to multi-stall farmers markets who are not al- ready accepting EBT cards. There will be no monthly transaction fees for food assistance transactions, and the farmers markets can choose to use the equipment to process regu- lar debit and credit card transac- tions, although fees would be charged in those instances. This grant is part of $4 million in funding nationwide to encourage farmers' markets to make EBT trans- actions available. Nationwide, more than 1,500 farmers markets are using EBT technology. Since 2008, food assistance expenditures at farmers markets have risen by 400 percent. The USDA National Farmers Mar- ket Directory lists farmers markets that accept EBT and other federal nu- trition programs. The directory, http://farmersmarkets.usda.gov, is an easy-to-use tool that allows users to search for markets based on location, available products and types of pay- ment accepted. There is information on 203 Florida farmers' markets available at this site. 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Olympians have range ofchoices Lend Your Ears Lend Your Ears Associated Press LONDON Fancy a tra- ditional English fry-up for breakfast? How about a chicken curry or some kim- chi? Or would a lamb samosa and some baba ganoush from a halal kitchen be more to your taste? Step right this way. The athletes' dining room in the Olympic village is a food court like no other, offering the world's elite athletes healthy, hearty food and fuel, 24 hours a day and doing it the Slow Food way The milk is organic, the coffee free-trade and eggs free-range. The chicken, which is flying off the grill as athletes opt for basic pro- tein, carries Britain's "Free- dom Food" label, certified by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to An- imals as meeting its strict animal welfare standards. Recycling and compost bins proliferate and where possible, local farmers have grown the produce. The seafood part of Britain's fa- mous fish and chips is made from sustainably caught fish. And yet, off in the back corner of the dining room, next to the coffee bar that's disproportionately popu- lated by Italians queuing up for their morning espresso, lurks McDonald's and its Sausage & Egg McMuffins. Fast-food giant McDon- ald's, Coca-Cola and Cad- bury are official sponsors of these games and have branding rights inside Olympic Park. And so the Golden Arches have no corporate competi- tion in these parts just whatever chief Olympic caterer Jan Matthews and her crew of chefs from around the world can dish up for the more than 24,000 athletes, coaches and team officials from 200-plus coun- tries who pass through her dining room on any given day "Our view was that if we got good ingredients and we had good chefs, we would get great food," Matthews said over coffee one morn- ing amid the breakfast bus- tle in the dining room. She acknowledges the in- congruity of McDonald's in her Slow Food-inspired din- ing room, but says no one is forcing anyone to eat it. "I think it's a choice thing," she says. "The fact is, people like it."And besides, McDonald's in recent years has changed its menu to re- flect demands for healthier food. And it's an official Olympic sponsor. Matthews' aim in her kitchen was to showcase British food, sustainable food and food that reflects the trend for better animal welfare, because "better an- imal welfare in many cases actually does mean better meat at the end of the day" It's an Olympian feat given the numbers involved. Over the course of the 17- day games, Olympic organ- izers estimate 14 million meals will be served to ath- lete and spectator alike. On a busy day in the athletes' dining room, chefs will serve 65,000 meals. In the Olympic village alone, that breaks down to: 25,000 loaves of bread 31 tons of poultry items 232 tons of potatoes 19 tons of eggs 20,000 gallons of milk Matthews goes through the shopping list outlined in her "Food Vision" a man- ifesto of sorts for these 2012 Foodie Games and real- izes the numbers are al- ready way off. "I think we'll probably beat that, and that, and that and that," she says running her finger down the line. "Demand across the board is higher than we anticipated." But fear not, Michael Phelps. The food won't run out while you're off winning another medal. Matthews says her food budget, which started out in the single- digit million-dollar realm, is flexible and no more expen- sive than if she hadn't in- sisted on an environmentally sensitive menu. "If Michael Phelps comes in and he wants his eggs and his steak, he gets his eggs and his steak," Matthew said. Phelps is not alone in get- ting special treatment. The Australians requested jars of their beloved Vegemite, the brown goo (high in Vita- min B) made from brewing beer that's a popular bread spread Down Under. The highly endorsed Americans asked that Kellogg's cereals be available, if not adver- tised as such. Matthews brought in the grain spelt for the handful of wheat-intolerant athletes. The three to four Orthodox Jews are getting their kosher meals delivered from a London kosher kitchen. But most athletes are sampling fare from home and far away at the five food "pods" that ring the cav- ernous dining room. Front and center sits the "Best of Britain" offering traditional English breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, black pud- ding, roast tomatoes and mushrooms. For a country whose culi- nary reputation for years centered on mushy peas and boiled potatoes, the de- cision to showcase British food might strike some as odd. But the "Best of Britain" food station is the most popular among ath- letes and coaches, Matthews said. The selection of fruits at the Europe/Americas/ Mediterranean station would make any foodie's mouth water. Condiments take up an entire counter: Balsamic vinegar, rapeseed oil, sweet chili sauce and blue cheese dressing. Con- spicuously absent: poppy seeds. ("It will show up on an anti-doping test," Matthews says.) And alco- hol. The athletes village is officially dry Next door at the halal food station which pro- vides food slaughtered and prepared according to Is- lamic law curried spinach and aubergines vied for attention with the baba ganoush and fava beans. Rotisserie chickens roasted on a spit at the "African and Caribbean" station while at the bustling "India and Asia's Finest" pod, Hong Kong fencer Sin Ying Au piled some nasi goreng fried rice next to her bacon and eggs and bowl of hot milk. "I like it very much," she said. "Every day they have a new style, and I think the taste is very authentic." Polish team psychologist Maciej Regwelski lined up behind her, looking for some pierogis, the traditional Pol- ish stuffed dumplings. "We don't have typical Polish food here," he said. "Sometimes there are little pierogis at the Asian sta- tion," but not today He walked away with sushi. For breakfast. While Matthews is de- lighted that so many athletes are spreading their gastro- nomic wings and "tucking in," she's well aware that they eat for one reason only: fuel. Participants sought for hearing aid comparison study. Gardner Audiology invites you to join a field study that will compare conventional digital hearing aids with Spectral 10. This new technology boosts speech recognition because it bypasses damaged inner ear hearing cells and diverts amplified speech to the useable cells. Starkey, the largest manufacturer of hearing aids in the U.S., is partnering with Gardner Audiology to perform this study. 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Swim- ming and badminton on the laptop. Boxing on the iPhone. Gymnasts' floor ex- ercises on the iPad. Vault routines on an Android phone. And rowing on TiVo. Welcome to the Olympics of the digital age. For the first time, NBC Sports is showing all com- petition and medal cere- monies live over the Internet in the U.S. The un- precedented online cover- age addresses one of my biggest gripes with Olympics coverage in past years: NBC used to with- hold the popular sports for prime-time television and show them on a delayed basis. At one point, I had seven live streams going at once, plus NBC's TV broadcast recorded on my digital- video recorder. I got flus- tered with all the choices in no time but I appreciate having the choice to view any event live. Tape delay doesn't work anymore. It's especially compounded by the five-hour time differ- ence between New York and London. Although the coverage at NBCOlympics.com isn't flaw- less, it's the network's best ef- fort yet and comes a long way from 2000, when "video" meant still images grabbed from television footage. It's also the first time live video is extending to mobile de- vices, through apps forApple and Android phones and tablet computers. So get up at 4 a.m. EDT this Thursday to watch an elimination round in women's archery Or watch the woman's marathon in its entirety this Sunday at 6 a.m. Some sports offer mul- tiple feeds, so you can keep watching the javelin throw even if everyone else turns to Usain Bolt on the track. All this is free, but there's a big catch: You must have a TV subscription with a cable, satellite or phone company at a service level that comes with CNBC and MSNBC. I was able to watch live video once I verified my cable account (for Time Warner Cable, I simply had to enter the same username and password used to ac- cess bills). It's something I'm supposed to have to do only once per computer or mo- bile device, though I ran into a few hiccups because of cookie settings on my browser. If you have trouble, you can get a one-time, four- hour pass for free while you figure it out. If you still get television over the air or don't even own a TV set, you'll be able to access non-video fea- tures, including a prime- time companion app with trivia and quizzes. But videos will be limited to highlights, previews and other clips. Full-length video won't be available until two days after an event takes place. Dare I say I'd gladly pay $25, $50 or even $100 to watch the streams ifI didn't have the required TV sub- scription. I get most of what I watch through Hulu, iTunes or Netflix, and all I need cable for is the occa- sional big event such as the Olympics. I'd rather pay a one-time fee for that than a recurring cable bill. That mentality is pre- cisely the reason NBC isn't making live video available for non-subscribers. NBC paid nearly $1.2 billion for U.S. rights to the London Games. Increasingly, it makes money from fees that cable and satellite compa- nies pay to carry channels on their lineups. NBC and other networks get a good chunk of your cable bill each and every month and don't want to jeopardize that for a fee you pay just once. Of course, when NBC chose not to show the open- ing ceremonies live, even online, links to unautho- rized video feeds quickly circulated. I was able to watch a feed from British television briefly, until my conscience and work de- mands got to me. For the majority of Amer- icans who do pay for TV you're in for a treat. Most of the video steams allow you to rewind the ac- tion. Start from any point if you are joining late or after an event is over, or hit a re- play button to go back sev- eral seconds. The exceptions are with high-profile sports such as swimming and gymnastics. If you missed it, you typi- cally must wait for televi- sion or the next day online. IPhone appeal dims; Samsung shines Associated Press NEW YORK The once- sexy iPhone is starting to look small and chubby That's become a problem for Apple, which revealed last week that iPhone sales have slowed. Part of the problem is that the competi- tion has found a formula that works: thinner phones with bigger screens. For a dose of smartphone envy, iPhone owners need to look no further than Sam- sung Electronics Co., the number-one maker of smartphones in the world. Its newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S III, is sleek and wafer-thin. It can run on the fastest networks and act as a "smart wallet," too two things the Apple's iconic phone can't do. Says Ramon Llamas, an analyst with research firm IDC: The iPhone "is getting a bit long in the tooth." Apple has become the world's most valuable com- pany on the back of the iPhone, which makes up nearly half of its revenue. The iPhone certainly has room to grow: Only one in six smartphones sold globally in the second quarter had an Apple logo on its back When Apple reported fi- nancial results for its latest quarter last week, a new phenomenon was revealed: Buyers started pulling back on iPhone purchases just six months after the launch of the latest iPhone model. Apple executives blamed the tepid sales on "rumors and speculation" that may have caused some con- sumers to wait for the next Associated Press Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S, left, and Apple's iPhone 4 are displayed at a mobile phone shop in Seoul, South Korea. iPhone, which is due in the fall. But in the past, iPhone sales have stayed strong nine months after the new model is launched, then dipped as people began holding off, waiting for the new model. In the April to June pe- riod, Apple sold 26 million phones, 28 percent more than it did in the same quar- ter last year Most other phone makers "would kill" for those num- bers, says Stephen Baker, an analyst with research firm NPD Group. But since the iPhone's introduction in 2007, the average annual growth rate has been 112 percent The competitor that does- n't need to kill for those num- bers is Samsung, which has solidified its position at the world's largest maker of smartphones. Analysts be- lieve it sold just over 50 mil- lion smartphones in the second quarter, or nearly twice as many as Apple. Its smartphone sales have nearly tripled in a year, from 18.4 million. Most of Samsung's sales comprise cheaper smart- phones that don't compete directly with the iPhone. Its flagship phones, though, have emerged as the iPhone's chief rivals. Samsung and Apple have a complicated relationship. They're rivals in the smart- phone and tablet-computer markets, and are set to square off in a high-profile trial over mobile patents in San Francisco this week. Samsung is one of Apple's largest suppliers of chips and displays, and Apple is one of Samsung's largest clients. Together, Samsung and Apple make half of the world's smartphones, and since competitors are losing money or breaking even, they account for nearly all of the profits in the industry Though Apple is known as a relentless innovator, the iPhone's screen has been the same size 3.5 inches on the diagonal since the first iPhone came out. Samsung has increased the screen size of its Galaxy series with every model since it debuted in 2010. The Galaxy S had a screen that measured 4 inches diago- nally, and was followed by the S II, at 4.3 inches. The S III, the latest model, meas- ures 4.8 inches. The screen is nearly twice as large as the iPhone's. 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We almost see this as a home game," said Clive Saunders, a community leader for the nearly 1 mil- lion Britons of Jamaican de- scent, most of whom are preparing late-night parties in London parks, Olympic venues and homes for the women's 100-meter finals Saturday and the men's 100 meter Sunday At the last Olympics four years ago, Jamaican sprint- ers cemented their status as the world's fastest. The women took all three medals, while Bolt set a new world record, a mark he's bettered since. This time Ja- maicans are hoping for an even more dominant show, with Jamaican women posi- tioned for a second clean sweep and Yohan Blake hot on Bolt's heels for the title of world's fastest man. Many are predicting the greatest national hangover in Jamaican history on Mon- day, when the former colo- nial possession celebrates its 50th year of independ- ence from Britain. "We'll all be getting' the rum out tonight, and Satur- day, and Sunday!" declared Gorgeous Williams, a 43- year-old woman selling jerk chicken at a London food stall. Desiree Lewis, a 30-year- . ' Associated Press Jamaica's Rosemarie Whyte stands in the pouring rain Friday during a women's 400-meter heat in Olympic Stadium. old nurse, was hefting three overflowing bags of gro- ceries home Friday on a London bus. Her stockpile of yams, grits, cornmeal and canned callaloo was testi- mony to the many Jamaican bellies she'd have to fill this long, raucous weekend. "My young boys think they're British. We're going to make them proper, proud Jamaicans this weekend," said Lewis, who immigrated as a child to London. "We're surrounding them with everything Jamaica. All our cousins from Birmingham (England's second-largest city) are crashing in our flat this weekend. We've family here from Kingston (Ja- maica's capital) too." Richie Bailey, a 26-year- old bicycle courier taking a break to watch the Olympics on a cafe TV was displaying his Jamaican pride with a Rastacap bearing the is- land's colors of green, yel- low and black. He predicted that Bolt would put the up- start Blake into his rightful second place and leave the foreign competition a pitiful speck on the horizon. "My man Bolt is gonna beat them bad, man," he said. "This weekend, Ja- maica is gonna be the most powerful nation on earth." Indeed, these next few days could be among the most special in the history of Jamaica, a nation of fewer than 2.9 million peo- ple, mostly descendants of slaves brought from Africa to work the island's sugar plantations. "Without a shade of a doubt, this is as big as it gets for all Jamaicans," said Ernie Harriott, a.k.a. Daddy Ernie, who hosts a nightly reggae show on London sta- tion Choice FM and has been centrally involved in the past week's Olympic-re- lated parties for the London Jamaican community. He noted that the festivi- ties have been magnets for "Jafakins," people who want to be accepted as Jamaican for the occasion. On Monday, the nation celebrates its Aug. 6, 1962, independence from Britain, a moment accompanied by soul-searching over whether to loosen the ties that still bind Jamaica con- stitutionally to its former colonial master. Elizabeth II remains queen of Jamaica, its sym- bolic head of state, but the 7-month-old government of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the time is coming when Ja- maica will declare itself a full republic and the British monarch will no longer grace the nation's money Jamaica first plans to break a key legal link to Britain by switching the na- tion's highest court of ap- peal from faraway London to the neighboring island nation of Trinidad. For Saunders, a 56-year- old London management consultant who immigrated to London as a teenager, these Olympics represent a moment when the city's Ja- maican minority can feel most at home in their adopted land. "There was lots of overt racism when I came here in the 1970s. It's no longer like that. Jamaicans are much more integrated into the wider community," said Saunders, who leads a char- ity helping Caribbean resi- dents. "But we still face A d (352) 489-3579 ard SEye Center 8490 W. Homosassa Trail, Homosassa (352) 628-0123 Board Certified American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Board Certified National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons WORLD SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 A17 discrimination in employ- ment, in more subtle ways. So these Olympics present an opportunity for us to step aside from the troubles of daily life for a moment, be- fore we go back to the real world." The weekend parties in- clude Friday's official open- ing of Jamaica House, a sold-out venue in the river- side 02 Arena featuring Ja- maican music and food, and informal parties in Hyde Park. For Daddy Ernie, who's emceeing the Sunday party atJamaica House alongside performances by Damian Marley, son of late reggae great Bob Marley, nothing will top the showdown be- tween Bolt and Blake or the generosity of Jamaicans this weekend. "It's going to be an open- door policy where every home has the rum and Red Stripe going, every telly (TV) will be tuned to the athlet- ics, and the rice and peas and jerk chicken, the salt- fish will just keep coming," he said. "It'll be better than Christmas." Once the 100-meter frenzy is past, there'll be little time to rest. Jamaicans also could medal in the 200 and 400 meter events next week. And after the Olympics, on Aug. 16, Jamaicans plan to fill Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal soccer club, for an independence dinner hosted by the Ja- maican prime minister. The dinner honors two of the na- tion's greatest sprinters: Merlene Ottey, who won an incredible nine track medals at five Olympic games from 1980 to 2000; and Don Quarrie, who won four Olympic medals from 1976 to 1984 and today serves as the technical man- ager for the Jamaican track and field team. After that, it's back to the usual Jamaican-led celebra- tions, including the Notting Hill Festival on Aug. 26-27 that's the second-biggest street party in the world next to Rio's Carnival. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE United Way allocation -*'-- ----.r. _- ---I, --: -- _- ... z- 7 ,ts .." s !",/' !,' S : ,' : Special to the Chronicle The United Way of Citrus County recently presented Big Brothers Big Sisters with their 2012 allocation of $13,000. Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the 19 agencies in Citrus County supported by the United Way of Citrus County. At the check presentation, United Way CEO Amy Meek expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for the relationships that BBBS fosters between children and mentors. Pictured, from left, are: United Way Director of Finance and Operations Jennifer Barber, Meek and Big Brothers Big Sisters representa- tive Sherry Chancey. Car club donation Special to the Chronicle On July 25, the Citrus MOPARS Car Club made a $500 donation to the Withlacoochee Tech- nical Institute (WTI), establishing a scholarship fund for a qualified individual in the Auto Body program. Presenting the check were Mike Bonadonna, president of the club, and Ken McNally, vice president. Receiving the funds on behalf of WTI was Sandy VanDervort, fi- nancial aid counselor. Citrus MOPARS Car Club raises money through car shows and 50/50 drawings, which enables members to donate some of the funds to local charities. Spay, neuter for less Rescue plans weekly drawing, low-costprogram Special to the Chronicle Precious Paws Rescue will have a weekly drawing for a free spay or neuter for a dog or cat to kick off their low-cost dog spay/neuter program to go along with their feline plan. To participate in the weekly drawing, stop by the Crystal River Mall Adoption Center, PetSupermaket, FCVH or Center State Bank in Inverness to complete an entry form. There is no charge to enter but only one entry per pet owner is allowed. Thanks to a bequest from a community pet lover and the continued support and participation of the Floral City Veterinary Hospital, Precious Paws Rescue has added a low cost spay/ neuter program for dogs. The fee for dogs is based on their weight starting at $25 to neuter a male dog up to 50 pounds, to $50 for dogs of more than 100 pounds. Spays for females start at $30 for dogs weighing less than 20 pounds, up to $60 for dogs of more than 100 pounds. Cat procedures continue at $20 (spay) and $10 (neuter). Pet owners wishing to participate in these pro- grams must come to the mall adoption center and purchase a voucher for the desired procedure. They are responsible for making their appointment directly with the FCVH and trans- porting the pet for the sur- gery The adoption center is down the hall from JCPenney and is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Any additional services such as vaccina- tions or tests must be arranged directly with FCVH and paid for at the time of the service. Precious Paws Rescue will continue the programs based on the availability of funds. Donations are wel- come and appreciated. PPR is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to helping needy pets. For more information, call 352-726-4700. Scouts plan recruitment Kindergarten through 12th grade welcome Special to the Chronicle Citrus County Girl Scouts will stage a Re- cruitment Fair for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade at two locations in August: Monday, Aug. 20 6 to 8 p.m. at Cor- nerstone Baptist Church, 1100 W Highland Blvd., Inverness. Saturday, Aug. 25 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Homosassa Elks Lodge, 7890 W Grover Cleveland Blvd., Homosassa. There are no plans to have recruitment events at any area schools. Come explore the past, see what is hap- pening today and help realize the future of Girl Scouts in this 100th anniversary year of the organization. As well as on-site regis- tration, there will be exhibits and hands-on activities, and troop leaders will be present Age levels for Girl Scouts are: Daisy, kindergarten through first grade; Brownie, grades two and three; Junior, grades four and five; Cadette, grades six through eight; Senior, grades nine and 10; and Ambassa- dor, grades 11 and 12. For more information, call Roni Francois at 813-262-1798, or email her at rfancois@gswcf.org, or call Alison Wernicke at 813-325-1875, or email her at awernicke@gswcf.org. Learn about citrus at free clinics Special to the Chronicle We live in Citrus County, so it sounds as if it should be easy to grow citrus here, doesn't it? However, there is a lot more to growing cit- rus in Citrus County than just digging a hole. Winter temperatures often drop to freezing or below. Citrus is a semi-trop- ical plant, so careful variety selection is required to suc- cessfully grow oranges, grapefruit and lemons. To learn about growing citrus, the public is invited to a Citrus County Exten- sion Service Master Gar- dener Plant Clinic in August: Wednesday, Aug. 8 - 1:30 p.m. at Central Ridge Library, Beverly Hills. Friday, Aug. 10 - 1:30 p.m. at Coastal Region Library, Crystal River Tuesday, Aug. 14 - 1 p.m. at Lakes Region Library, Inverness. Wednesday, Aug. 15 - 1 p.m. at Citrus Springs Library Tuesday, Aug. 28 - 2 p.m. at Homosassa Library For more information, call the Extension Service at 352-527-5700. A18 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 COMMUNITY CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Sponsors, exhibitors soughtfor annual event Special to the Chronicle Thanks in large part to its major spon- sors, this year's Women's Health and Fit- ness Expo, hosted by the Business Women's Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will be able to deliver another wellness event. This year's expo will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River. Thank you to presenting sponsor Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center; plus Ad- vanced Urology Specialists; Citrus Memo- rial Health System; Genesis Women's Center & Medical Spa; Publix Super Mar- ket; and media sponsors the Citrus County Chronicle and Citrus 95/Classic Hits the Fox. In addition to gathering health and well- ness information, and enjoying demos and screenings, Expo attendees may register free for the door prize drawings. Prizes so far include: a 12-month membership and a basket of logo items from Citrus County Jazzercise; a Universal Studios gift basket from Tally-Ho Vacations that includes a two-night stay for two at Holiday Inn Main Gate and two passes to Universal Studios; and a gift basket of services from Genesis Women's Center & Medical Spa. Exhibit space and sponsorship opportu- nities are still available. The expo's purpose is to educate women and those around them about their health, fitness and wellness. Sponsorship helps fund scholarships for students from Citrus, Crystal River and Lecanto high schools and Withlacoochee Technical Institute for health care and business careers. The BWA was able to award nine scholarships for the past year. Details on exhibit registration, the pop- ular Spa Zone area and sponsorship op- portunities are available from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's Crystal River office at 28 U.S. 19 N.W, phone 352- 795-3149, from the chamber website, or from any Business Women's Alliance member. Also, find us on Facebook at bwacitrus. Learn about Alzheimer's Educational seminars look at effects ofdementia Special to the Chronicle HPH Hospice, in partner- ship with the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, will host two seminars to provide infor- mation and assist commu- nity members who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease and re- lated dementia. These diseases can gradu- ally diminish a person's abil- ity to communicate, and also to act in different and un- predictable ways. Two free seminars will be at HPH Hospice Administrative Of- fices, 3545 N. Lecanto High- way, Beverly Hills, to help educate anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Jerry Fisher from the Alzheimer's Association will present "Changes in Com- munication" from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. He will share tips and commu- nication skills to help ex- change ideas, wishes and feelings. Next, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, Fisher will present "Solutions for Difficult Behaviors." He will discuss how Alzheimer's and related dementia patients can become anxious or ag- gressive and sometimes mis- interpret what they hear. He will share ways to identify those behaviors and explore possible solutions to help. The free seminars require pre-registration because seating is limited. Call HPH Hospice at 352- 527-4600 to register for one or both seminars. Golf tourney to benefit vets Citrus Hills will host 8th annual fndraiser Special to the Chronicle The eighth annual Citrus County Veter- ans Golf Tournament will be Sept. 8 at the Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club Course for the benefit of the Citrus County Veter- ans Foundation Inc. The foundation is a non profit entity that has provided more than $100,000 in emer- gency financial assistance to local needy, honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses since its inception in 2004. Check-in for the four-person scramble will be at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Individuals and groups short of four persons will be combined to make four-person teams. You do not need to be a veteran to participate. Registration form and donation of $55 per person must be received no later than Aug. 28. Each participant's donation in- cludes golf and cart, beverages on the course and lunch at the country club. Prizes will be given for first, second and last places, closest to the pin, hole in one (to in- clude a car), plus door prizes. Charitable tax-deductible contributions for door prizes and hole sponsorships for $380, $300, $200 or $100 are available. Participating golfers should make a check or money order payable to Citrus County Veterans Foundation and send it with their registration form to: Citrus County Veterans Foundation, Attn: Dan Birstler, 2804 W Marc Knighton Court, Key No. 13, Lecanto, FL 34461-7718. For more information or a registration form, visit the Citrus County Veterans Foundation website at www.citrusvf.org or call Dan Birstler at 352-601-8051. * Send your community news and photos to: community@chronicleonline.com Gator Clubbies Special to the Chronicle Immediate Past President DeeDee Pierce Wilcox, at far left, front row, was awarded two Clubbies during the University of Florida's Gator Gala at the Fontainebleu in Miami. For her Quest for Excellence and Outstanding Leadership at the 2011-12 president of the Cit- rus County Gator Club, she received the Region 3 VIP Award. (Region 3 consists of Cit- rus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Tampa clubs.) Through her efforts, coupled with a great team, the Citrus County Gator Club received its first Clubbie for the Most Out- standing Medium Size Gator Club in the state of Florida. The Clubbie is a coveted Oscar- like trophy depicting UF's mascot, "Albert." Day at the Swamp Celebration Special to the Chronicle All Gator fans are invited to join the Citrus County Gator Club at the 2012 Day at the Swamp Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Citrus County Fairgrounds. Come join fellow Gators for an evening of fun, food and beverages, games, raf- fles, a silent auction and giveaways. Former Gator Football player Travis Mc- Griff will be the special guest speaker Tickets are $10 for alumni club members; $15 or two for $25 for non-alumni club members, or $15 at the door, if available. Kids younger than 5 will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased from any club officer or at Fancy's Pets in Crystal River or Brannen Banks in Inverness. 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His par- ents had the wisdom to realize that with a name like that, he could get preferential treatment his whole life. Sure enough, he got into the most exclusive pri- vate kindergarten in his home- town of Newark, N.J. without J having to supply seven character MUI references and tons of financial statements like the other kids. They even gave him a scholarship. He can call the most popular, exclusive restaurant in the world and get a reservation instantly Sometimes he doesn't even have to pay People fawn over him as if he were Pippa Middleton in a thong. He's never had a job, yet he never goes hungry I suppose his parents could have named him Doctor Lipschitz or Cardinal Lipschitz or General Lipschitz and gotten some of the same effects the instantly returned phone calls, the not-so-subtle sucking up, the feeling that when people ask "How can I help you?" they actually mean it But Doctor, Cardinal or General wouldn't have worked like Count did at private schools. Besides, those names all come with baggage: At some point, people will ex- pect the people with those titles to show some expertise in something. For example, Doctor Lipschitz would be expected to look at that mole on the maitre d's cheek to see if it might be melanoma, whereas no one expects Count Lipschitz to know that or anything else. If Doctor Lip- schitz botched the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow diner, he'd be banned from the restaurant. Count Lipschitz could continue eating for free while customers all around him turned blue. The staff might even apol- ogize to him for the inconvenience of it all. CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS Elementary school Breakfast Wednesday: Sausage and egg biscuit, cereal variety and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Thursday: Ultra cinnamon bun, cereal variety and toast, grits, juice and milk variety. Friday: Ultimate breakfast round, cheese grits, cereal vari- ety and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Lunch Wednesday: Hamburger on bun, mozzarella maxstix, PB dippers, fresh baby carrots, baked beans, chilled peaches, fruit juice, milk variety. Thursday: Chicken nuggets, ham super salad with ripstick, yogurt parfait plae, garden salad, green beans, apple- sauce, fruit juice, milk variety. Friday: Barbecued chicken sandwich, turkey wrap, PB dip- pers, fresh baby carrots, sweet corn, chilled pears, fruit juice, milk variety. Middle school Breakfast Wednesday: Breakfast egg and cheese wrap, MVP break- fast, cereal and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Thursday: Breakfast sausage pizza, ultra cinnamon bun, cereal and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Friday: Breakfast sandwich stuffer, ultimate breakfast round, cereal and toast, grits, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Lunch Canteen offers free hot meal The Salvation Army Canteen provides a hot meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Ho- mosassa Lions Club. The club is about 1/2 mile east of U.S. 19 on Homosassa Trail. Everyone is welcome. Genealogists to meet Aug. 14 The Citrus County Genealog- ical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. There will be an informal question-and-answer session. Members are requested to bring genealogy questions to this meeting. Many members of the genealogy society have years of experience in tracing their family histories and will offer suggestions to solve prob- Cardinal Lipschitz would stop getting special treatment the first time he showed up with a date, yet if Count showed up with a woman who was not his wife, no one would say a word. It might even be ex- pected. After all, counts will be counts. General Lipschitz would have to be deci- sive. He can't ask what is better, the fish or the fowl he has to pretend he knows. Yet Count and Lady Lipschitz can pester the servers, endlessly asking for things that aren't on the menu and then not eating them be- cause that's what everyone ex- pects of them. Everyone knows that Colonel Sanders wasn't really an Army Colonel, but did that hurt him? No. He wasn't ever really a pri- vate, either, but if you're going to fluff up the resume, you've IM got to get the balance just right LLEN General Sanders would be too much, Private Sanders too little. Naming your child Professor doesn't work, because it won't get him a table at a good restaurant. Sir Lipschitz sounds pretentious. Other people can call you sir, but it's not really something you call yourself. Some say Count's parents were wrong to give him that name after all, he hadn't deserved the title. As if real counts did something to earn theirs. Unlike Count, Lady Lipschitz' parents were not planning that she be mistaken for royalty; they just thought Ladybird Johnson's name was won- derful and unique. It got shortened to Lady on the first day of kindergarten. She hasn't forgotten how cruel children can be in 50 years. Count Lipschitz was calling to find out if he could borrow a cup of money No, just kidding. He was going out of state to visit his brother Duke and wanted to know if I'd take care of his dog. "Can't you leave him in a kennel for a few days?" I asked. "No," he said, "They don't take royalty" Jim Mullen's newest book, "How to Lose Money in Your Spare Time -At Home," is available at amazon.com. You can follow him on Pinterest at interest. com/jimmullen. Wednesday: Hamburger on bun, turkey wrap, PB dippers, fresh baby carrots, baked beans, potato triangles, chilled peaches, fruit juice, milk variety. Thursday: Oriental orange chicken, macaroni and cheese, turkey super salad with ripstick, yogurt parfait plate, garden salad, green beans, warm apple slices, fruit juice, milk va- riety. Friday: Spaghetti with rip- stick, mozzarella maxstix, PB dippers, fresh baby carrots, sweet peas, mixed fruit, fruit juice, milk variety. High school Breakfast Wednesday: Breakfast egg and cheese wrap, MVP break- fast, cereal and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Thursday: Ham, egg and cheese loco, ultimate breakfast round, cereal and toast, grits, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Friday: Breakfast sandwich stuffer, ultra cinnamon bun, ce- real and toast, tater tots, juice and milk variety. Lunch Wednesday: Tasty turkey wrap, chicken alfredo with rip- stick, hamburger, chicken sand- wich, pizza, ham salad with roll, yogurt parfait plate, baby car- rots, chilled baked beans, po- tato triangles, dried fruit, baked beans, fruit juice, milk variety. Thursday: Oven-baked breaded chicken with rice, ham- burger, chicken sandwich, mac- aroni and cheese with ripstick, turkey salad with roll, moz- lems. Guests are welcome to attend. Visit the website at www. citrusgenealogy.com. Teaching event slated for Aug. 14 The American Board, a non- profit dedicated to recruiting and certifying community- based teachers in Florida, will host a public event on how local residents can become cer- tified Florida teachers. It will begin at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tues- day, Aug. 14, at the Holiday Inn Express, 903 E. Gulf-to-Lake Highway. The event is free and open to the public. "Anyone with a bachelor's degree can become a full-time teacher within a year as long as they plan the right path." Har- grove said. "We are searching for people who have real-life experience and want to apply that experience in the classroom." zarella maxstix, yogurt parfait plate, garden salad, green beans, potato roasters, mixed fruit, cucumbers, celery, fruit juice, milk variety. Friday: Barbecue sandwich, pizza, spaghetti with ripstick, hamburger, chicken sandwich, fajita chicken salad with roll, yo- gurt parfait plate, baby carrots, cold corn salad, potato trian- gles, peas, peaches, fruit juice, milk variety. SENIOR DINING Monday: Flame-broiled beef patty with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, corn with red pep- pers, applesauce, whole-grain bread with margarine, low-fat milk. Tuesday: Birthday celebra- tion: Noodles Romanoff with chicken, green beans, carrot coins, cake, dinner roll with margarine, low-fat milk. Wednesday: Egg salad with whole-grain bread, lettuce with carrot and tomato, marinated broccoli salad, fresh orange, low-fat milk. Thursday: Baked chicken thigh with coq au vin sauce, herb mashed potatoes, country vegetable medley, pineapple, whole-grain bread with mar- garine, low-fat milk. Friday: Hot dog with bun, baked beans with tomato, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, mixed fruit, low-fat milk. Senior dining sites include: Lecanto, East Citrus, Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, In- verness and South Dunnellon. Call 352-527-5975. Hargrove can be contacted at hhargrove@americanboard. org or 407-437-6628. Visit www.abcte.org for more information. Work through grief in group Feeling overwhelmed or alone? HPH Hospice will host an eight-week Grief's Journey Be- reavement Group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 through Oct. 3, at St. Timo- thy's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1070 N. Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. 19). The program will be led by Paul Winstead, an HPH be- reavement specialist. The group is available to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Emotional support and edu- cation about grief and coping with loss will be provided. Call the HPH Hospice office at 352- 527-4600. ' \ Prolec ing Their ToMorrow ,,, We cherish the moments we watch our children and grandchildren grow. We vow to love, protect and provide for them and all their dreams. This is our promise. 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Friends, families, neighbors, club members, scouts troops, grade school classes and so forth are needed to work to- gether to help clean up Citrus County wa- terways. Those living on the west side of the county who wish to participate may contact Lace Blue-McLean at 352-201-0149 or via email to info.citrus2020@gmail.com; those on the east side may contact Greg Schmukal at 352-860-2762 or via email to basscatchers@embarqmail.com; or call the Citrus County Aquatics Services directly at 352-527-7620. A Program Agreement will be mailed out, along with a participant signup sheet. Each group will be responsible for knowing the accessibility of the area being adopted, or- ganize and transport the group as neces- sary and the general safety of the group. Want to join an existing group, or don't see an area to clean up? Interested persons will be assisted in locating a group or area to adopt. All groups must be registered by Sept. 10 to participate in this year's event More information and event forms may be downloaded at wwwcitrus2020.org. Supplies for the cleanup will be provided at the safety meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Citrus County Lecanto Government Building, room 166, 3600 W Sovereign Path (off County Road 491) in Lecanto. The meeting will last ap- proximately one hour and at least one rep- resentative from each adopting group must attend in order to receive supplies for their group. This event coincides with the Ocean Con- servancy's International Coastal Clean-up, a worldwide effort to use the information collected from the cleanup to effect posi- tive change on all levels by reducing the amount of marine debris, enhancing ma- rine conservation and educating the public on the issue of marine debris. Getting ready to sale SUE HADERER/Special to the Chronicle The Friends of the Citrus County Library System (FOCCLS) has been blessed with a host of special interest books for the upcoming sale, Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 at the Citrus County Auditorium. Pictured, from left, FOCCLS Friends Jean Racine and Lynne Boele with John Hawley show a sampling of the huge 1,400 volume donation from the private collection of John's brother, Robert Hawley, an artist and devoted patron of Citrus County libraries. In- cluded are books from faerie lore, Celtic mythology, wildlife photography, vintage books and classics. The fall sale will also feature current bestsellers in fiction and nonfiction in- cluding history, biography, children's books and cooking. As a special feature of this sale, the Friends will sell raffle tickets on a new Lenovo 15.6-inch laptop, a $499 value, donated by Quest Wealth Management Advisory Firm, for $5 a ticket. Drawing will be on Tuesday afternoon of the sale. The winner will be notified; presence at the drawing is not required. FOCCLS is a partnership of Friends groups from Central Ridge, Coastal Region and Lakes Region libraries. The five-day mega event will offer more than 80,000 books in 40 different categories, as well as CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles. The Friends' semi-annual book sales benefit Citrus County libraries. For more information, call 352-746-1334 or 352-527-8405, or visit online at www.foccls.org. Clubs offer children out-of-school options Parents can now register kids Special to the Chronicle The Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County are now reg- istering children for the be- fore- and after-school programs at each club. Clubs open as early as 6 a.m. for before-school pro- gramming with children re- maining until the school bus transports them to their re- spective schools. Buses also transport chil- dren in the afternoon when school is out to the clubs for the after-school program with parents picking up children by 6 p.m. Children will be trans- ported from Crystal River Primary School, Lecanto Primary School, Lecanto Middle School, Homosassa Elementary School, Rock Crusher Elementary School and Crystal River Middle School to the Robert Halleen Boys & Girls Club in Homosassa. Students at Inverness Pri- mary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Inverness Middle School and Hernando Elementary School will be transported to the Evelyn Waters Club in Inverness. Members from Forest Ridge Elementary School, Central Ridge Elementary School and Citrus Springs Middle School will be trans- ported to the Central Ridge Boys & Girls Club in Beverly Hills. The after-school program is $70 per month with dis- counts for multiple chil- dren. The before-school pro- gram is $20 per week, also with discounts for multiple children. Some scholar- ships are expected to be available. Club personnel will work with payment plans for par- ents who have hardships. Additional discounts are available for those attend- ing both before- and after- school programs and half price for teens between the ages of 13 and 18. Clubs offer programs in five core Boys & Girls Clubs of America program areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. To register a child or to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County programs, call the Central Ridge Boys & Girls Club at 352-270-8841, the Robert Halleen Boys & Girls Club at 352-795-8624, or the Evelyn Waters Boys & Girls Clubs at 352-341-2507, or the Boys & Girls Clubs adminis- trative office at 352- 621-9225. 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Truman's grandson visits bomb memorial Associated Press TOKYO A grandson of former U.S. President Harry Truman, who or- dered the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II, is in Hiroshima to at- tend a memorial service for the victims. Clifton Truman Daniel visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Saturday and laid a wreath for the 140,000 people killed by the Aug. 6,1945, bombing authorized by his grandfa- ther Another atomic blast in Nagasaki three days later killed 70,000 more. "I think this cenotaph says it all -to honor the dead to not forget and to make sure that we never let this hap- pen again," Daniel said after offering a silent prayer. Daniel, 55, is in Japan to attend ceremonies next week in Hiroshima and Nagasaki marking the 67th anniversary of the bomb- ings. His visit, the first by a member of the Truman family, is sponsored by the peace group Sadako Legacy, named after Sadako Sasaki, an A-bomb victim who died of leukemia at age 12. While in the hospital, Sadako folded hundreds of paper cranes after hearing a leg- end that people who make KYODO NEWS/Associated Press Clifton Truman Daniel, a grandson of former U.S. President Harry Truman, prepares for a wreath-laying Saturday at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan. Daniel, whose first visit to Japan was sponsored by a Japan- ese peace group, paid re- spect to the 140,000 people killed by the Aug. 6, 1945 bombing authorized by his grandfather. 1,000 origami cranes can be granted a wish. Origami cranes have since become a symbol of peace. Daniel, a former journal- ist, met Sadako's 71-year- old brother, Masahiro Sasaki, who survived the bombing, at a peace event in New York in 2010. Offc ponder plansfor historic S. lighthouse Associated Press SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. The last major light- house built in the United States is showing its age at 50, but the National Park Service is reviewing a man- agement plan to maintain the beacon that still shines 27 miles out into the At- lantic Ocean on clear nights. The black and white Charleston Light rising 140 feet above this affluent beach community on the northeast side of Charleston Harbor was commissioned in 1962. It's unique among the hundreds of lighthouses in the nation in that its tower is triangular, the better to withstand hurricane winds that periodically pound the coast. And instead of walk- ing up the tower on a spiral staircase, the lantern room can be reached by elevator. Designed by Jack Graham, who studied under noted American architect Louis Kahn at the University of Pennsylvania, the light was the second-brightest in the Western Hemisphere when it was commissioned with 26 million candlepower. That proved much too bright for the locals, and the Coast Guard reduced the light to 1.5 million candlepower Also, island residents did- n't care for the lighthouse's original red-orange color - like that on Coast Guard hel- icopters. So the tower was painted black and white. Charleston Light, known locally as the Sullivans Is- land lighthouse, replaced what is now the Morris Is- land lighthouse. Because of erosion, the Morris Island lighthouse is washed by the sea in an area that used to be high ground on the other side of Charleston Harbor People are always at- tracted to lighthouses, said Rick Dorrance, the chief of resource management at Associated Press Charleston Light, the last major lighthouse built in the United States, is seen on Sullivans Island, S.C. The National Park Service is considering alternatives in a draft management plan to refurbish the lighthouse and provide public access. the Fort Sumter National Monument. "They are beautiful and they are associated with the water, and people love the water. It's an unusual struc- ture, and people know there aren't many of them in the United States," he said. About 600 lighthouses are in the nation, according to the Wisconsin-based United States Lighthouse Society The Fort Sumter National Monument includes the fort in the harbor where the Civil War began, the Charles Pinckney Historic Site in nearby Mount Pleasant, as well as Fort Moultrie and the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivans Island. The Park Service ac- quired the lighthouse and adjoining Coast Guard buildings in 2008 under the National Historic Light- house Preservation Act, Dorrance said. The Coast Guard put the lighthouse on its surplus property list with lighthouses becoming obso- lete in an era of global posi- tioning system navigation. Under the act, anyone who acquires a lighthouse must maintain the structure and provide public access. In this case, the Coast Guard keeps Charleston Light shining, and it is still an aid to navigation. The National Park Service maintains the light tower and associated buildings. The Park Service provides public access four times a year to the property, with the next time this Tuesday on National Lighthouse Day There has been no access to the inside of the lighthouse in recent months. Lead paint is flaking off the side and gets into the air when people walk on it, Dorrance said. Even Coast Guard personnel have to wear protective suits when they service the light The Park Service recently received public comment on a draft management plan for the next five to 10 years. One of the alternatives in the plan would be to paint and provide public access to the lantern room and perhaps the catwalk around it at the top. 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But Valentin Pazhetnov has a method of keeping the little ones alive and returning them to nature. The secret, the Russian biologist said, is minimal contact with humans, so the cubs learn to fend for them- selves. "Bear cubs shouldn't get used to the smell of humans, to human houses... the human voice," he told AP Televi- sion. "They must avoid people, fear them. This is the only way they can sur- vive in the wild." The bears are brought in by volun- teers, hunters or people who stumble upon them by chance, and are shel- tered at the Bear Rescue and Rehabil- itation Program at Bubonitsy, a village 220 miles northwest of Moscow. The program is funded by the U.S.-based In- ternational Fund for Animal Welfare, Here Pazhetnov, his wife Svetlana, son Sergei, two grandchildren and vol- Associated rress photos Biologists Vasily Pazhetnov, foreground, and his father, Sergei Pazhet- nov, prepare food for bear cubs at the IFAW's Bear Rescue and Rehabilitation Program near the village of Bubonitsy, Russia. Vasily uses a bottle to feed a brown bear cub. unteers raise the cubs in a wooden den, where they live in darkness. The staff wear clothes impregnated with bear odor, deliver food to the animals quickly and refrain from fondling or communicating with them. In spring, the cubs are moved to larger enclosures, and are released in the autumn. Pazhetnov said some 200 cubs have been saved since 1996, and he wel- comes a nationwide ban on hunting bears in dens that was enacted in March 2011. 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At least 19 other people - all construction workers - were missing and may have been washed away by the floods that hit the Himalayan foothills in Uttarakhand state, said district official R. Ramesh. The men were working on a hydro-electric project when they disappeared, he said. There has been incessant rain in the state since late Thursday and rivers are over- flowing their banks. Scores of homes have been washed away and people have moved to buildings on safer ground. Soldiers are helping to evacuate people to relief camps that have opened in schools and government buildings Sweet 15th Sf v Associated Press Karine Velazquez is lifted up by members of her court as they pose for photos on her 15th birthday, or quinceafiera, Friday at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City. Quinceafiera marks a woman's transition from childhood to adult- hood and is common in Mexico and other Spanish- speaking countries. TS Ernesto heads toward Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tropical Storm Ernesto blew across open waters Saturday on a projected path that would skirt Jamaica and hit Mexico after dumping heavy rain on islands in the eastern Caribbean. The U.S. National Hurri- cane Center said Ernesto was expected to roll south of Jamaica as a hurricane Sun- day evening. The forecast would carry it into the coastal resorts of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday. Long lines formed at gro- cery stores in the Jamaican capital of Kingston as people bought water, bread and canned goods. "We're going to have heavy rains, so I'm stocking up," said Marco Brown, a Kingston resident in his late 50s. -From wire reports Associated Press BEIRUT Gunmen snatched 47 Iranian pil- grims just outside Damas- cus on Saturday in a brazen attack that revealed the growing instability at the center of President Bashar Assad's power. The abduction came as Syrian troops moved to crush one of the last rebel- dominated neighborhoods in the capital, shelling the area heavily No group im- mediately claimed responsi- bility, although Iranian state media blamed the rebels fighting the Assad regime. The pilgrims were on a bus taking them from the suburb of Sayeda Zeinab, about 10 miles south of Damascus, to the airport to return home when they were kidnapped, according to the Iranian state news agency, IRNA. The agency said the whereabouts of the pilgrims was known, but did not elaborate further. Predominantly Shiite Iran is a close ally of the be- leaguered Syrian govern- ment, which is dominated by the Alawite sect, an off- shoot of Shiism. Syria has long welcomed Iranian pil- grims visiting the ornate gold-domed shrine of Sayeda Zeinab, the Prophet Muhammad's granddaugh- ter; up to 700,000 pilgrims used to come every year, IRNA said, although the number has fallen precipi- tously since the 17-month uprising that has killed an estimated 19,000. The kidnapping under- scores the inability of the Blazing destruction Associated Press A home burns during a large wildfire Friday in Luther, Okla. A wildfire whipped by gusty, southerly winds swept through rural woodlands north and south of Oklahoma City, burning several homes as firefighters struggled to contain it in 113-degree heat. Residents find little left in burned Oklahoma town Associated Press LUTHER, Okla. While resi- dents of one Oklahoma town sifted through their charred belongings Saturday to salvage what they could after a roaring wildfire that may have been deliberately set, residents in two other towns were being ordered to evacuate their homes. The fire near Luther, which is about 25 miles northeast of Okla- homa City, destroyed nearly five dozen homes and other buildings before firefighters gained some measure of control Saturday The fire was one of several burn- ing Saturday in Oklahoma, where a severe drought has parched the landscape. Fires include a large one in Creek County, in northeastern Oklahoma, which officials said had claimed about 78 square miles, and another about 35 miles to the west in Payne County. Emergency management of- ficials ordered residents of Mann- ford, in Creek County, and Glencoe, in Payne County, to leave their homes, according to Oklahoma De- partment of Emergency Manage- I EAE I Ruth Hood hugs her dog Punky while waiting at a gas station Friday at Southeast 108th and Highway 9 after evacuating her home nearby as a wildfire burns through Cleveland County near Norman, Okla. ment spokeswoman Keli Cain. Cain said no serious injuries had been reported. Authorities suspect the fire near Luther may have been intentionally set, while the cause of the others was undetermined. The Oklahoma County sheriff's department said it was looking for someone in a black pickup truck who was seen throw- ing newspapers out a window after setting them ablaze. Department spokeswoman Mary Myers said there were "no arrests, no suspects" but deputies were "working around the clock" to find anyone responsible. Gov Mary Fallin toured Luther on Saturday, hugging residents whose homes and belongings were destroyed by the fire that swept through treetops on 24 mph winds. "It's heartbreaking to see fami- lies that have lost so much," Fallin said after talking with some who were milling around the still- smoking debris that had been their homes. "I gave them a hug, told them I was sorry" The fire burned more than 4 square miles, including an area near the Turner Turnpike, which carries Interstate 44 between Okla- homa City and Tulsa. The super- highway was briefly closed Friday and traffic was diverted onto old Route 66, the cross-country highway that brought Luther a glimmer of life before the interstate bypassing the town was built in the 1950s. Could tougher laws squelch youth vote? MARTHA IRVINE AP National Writer CHICAGO Gone are the days when young voters weren't taken seriously. In 2008, they helped propel Barack Obama into the Oval Office, supporting him by a 2-1 margin. But the higher profile has landed them in the middle of the debate over some state laws that regulate voter registration and how people identify themselves at the polls. Since the last election, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Wis- consin, Texas and other states have tried to limit or ban the use of student IDs as voter identification. In Florida, lawmakers tried to limit "third party" organizations, including student groups, from registering new voters. Associated Press Aubrey Marks, left, helps a University of Central Florida student to register to vote July 31 in Orlando. While most college campuses are relatively quiet, students at the University of Central Florida have taken it upon themselves to register their peers during the summer. Proponents of voter ID tent, they say, is to make and registration laws say sure people who are voting the laws are intended to are who they say they are combat voter fraud. The in- and have the right to vote. "In this day and age, nothing could be more ra- tional than requiring a photo ID when voters come to the polls," Penn- sylvania's senior deputy attorney general, Patrick Cawley, said recently when defending the state's new law in court. Others see these efforts as attempts to squelch the aspirations of the budding young voting bloc and other groups, and they're using that claim to try to get more young people fired up. "You think your vote doesn't matter? Then why are they trying so hard to take it away from you?" asks Heather Smith, pres- ident of Rock the Vote, a group that works to regis- ter young voters. "It does demonstrate the power they have." Forty-seven people abducted near Syrian capital Saturday RaoufAbrahimi, speaker of the lower house of parlia- ment, said after the vote. regime, which is fighting rebels in all the major cities of the country, to even con- trol the immediate environs of the capital city. Just a few miles from the site of the kidnapping, regime forces encircled the southern Damascus neighborhood of Tadamon, a bastion of rebel support. Heavy explosions shook the capital Saturday, and plumes of smoke rose from the neighborhood that was attacked by regime forces the night before. Afghans vote to oust key ministers Parliament nixes interior, defense officials Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan parliament voted Saturday to dismiss the country's defense and interior ministers, a move that threatens to throw the country's security appara- tus into confusion as foreign forces withdraw. The vote demanded the dismissal of two of Presi- dent Hamid Karzai's key se- curity lieutenants: Defense Minister Abdul Rahim War- the top Afghan offi- cials most trusted by Washington, and Interior Minister Bismullah K h a n Abdul Mohammadi. Rahim The votes Wardak of no confi- Afghanistan dence come Defense Minister. at a critical Minister. time in the war, when Afghan po- lice and sol- _ diers are w increasingly taking over responsibil- ity from de- Bismullah parting Khan interna- Mohammadi t i o n a 1 Afghanistan troops, who Interior are sched- Minister. uled to leave Afghanistan or move into support roles by the end of 2014. Separately, the U.S.-led coalition said two NATO service members were killed Saturday in an insur- gent attack in eastern Afghanistan. No other infor- mation was released. So far this year, 268 U.S. and NATO troops have died in the war Legislators faulted the de- fense and interior ministers for what they view as the government's weak re- sponse to cross-border at- tacks that Afghans blame on the Pakistani military, with lawmakers asking why Afghanistan has not launched a military re- sponse. The parliamentari- ans also asked the ministers about allegations of corrup- tion within their ministries, and alleged security lapses that led to recent assassina- tions of top officials. The parliament then passed a measure to remove Wardak by a vote of 146 to 72. A separate vote of no confi- dence on Mohammadi passed 126 to 90. Both meas- ures needed 124 votes to pass. "Both ministers are dis- qualified from their posi- tions and we request His Excellency President Karzai to introduce new ministers for these positions as soon as possible," Abdul EXCURSIONS CITRUS COUNT (f . The tall grasses in Botswana are the perfect hiding places for wild dogs to rest before the next hunt. An errant flip of the tail or twitch of an ear is enough to reveal a hiding place. And so it was that we spotted a pack of the motley-hued canines. Botswana's packs impressive, entertaining NEIL SAWYER Special to the Chronicle As we drove on a dusty trail in Botswana in an open safari vehicle, al- most simultaneously with seeing the dogs, we surprised a family of Vervet monkeys, which are common to the woodlands and savannas of Botswana. The Vervet has long legs, giving the ap- pearance of being on stilts, and a tail that is longer than its body perfectly designed for extra-long leaps and swinging in the trees. Our arrival triggered screeching and physical antics by the monkeys, which alerted the nearby dogs, who sprang into action to investigate the situation, possibly sensing an opportunity to nab their next meal. As the dogs ap- proached, the monkeys would drop out of the trees just far enough from the dogs that, with a couple of leaps, they could bound back into a tree to safety. The mon- keys would taunt the dogs in this fashion while screeching and baring their teeth, as if flash- ing the dog a big smile. Even the younger monkeys participated in Neil Sawyer this game. SPONTANEOUS Of course, the TRAVELER dogs were in hot pursuit in every direction, as there were approximately a dozen monkeys in the act. Not a single mon- key was caught and after awhile the dogs lost interest and proceeded through the grass in search of easier prey Cirque du Soleil would do well to mimic this display of nature's crea- tures in action. Monkey meat, how- ever, is not a favored food of the dogs - they much prefer impala, gazelle or calves of larger animals such as water buffalo or giraffes. We trailed the dogs as they targeted another area of interest. A herd of ele- phants was coming up out of the Zam- bezi River as we came into view. A huge bull led the herd and greeted us with the usual swinging of its trunk and flapping its huge ears in a threat- ening manner At this moment we were encircled by the pack of dogs, ___ * NEIL SAWYER/Special to the Chronicle An elephant investigated the group, flapping his ears and swinging his trunk. The pack of wild dogs also came out to investigate the ruckus. (Photo top right is courtesy zookeepersjournal.com) who watched the elephants intently, paying no attention to us whatsoever, but keeping an eye on a young ele- phant calf being protected by its eld- ers. The elephants appeared to be black in color from being in the water, as they ambled down a trail and disap- peared, while the dogs, again losing interest, veered off in another direction. We were told that it is rare to see a large pack of dogs such as we encoun- tered, as they are loners, having a range of about 25 to 580 square miles, depending on availability of game. They occasionally and randomly form packs for no determinable reason, ex- cept for the advantage in hunting larger prey They are clever fighters, bringing down very large prey by one dog going for the nose while another one holds the tail practically immo- bilizing the animal as other dogs disembowel their catch. An entire pack will feast on the carcass but al- ways allow the younger ones to eat first. Some of the older dogs will take food back to the den to feed those left to guard the den and care for the younger pups. Wild dogs, among packs, are some of the most civilized of all wild animals. They have a strict social order that re- spects each individual. Order in the pack is established without bloodshed and they form a hierarchy based on submission rather than dominance. Yet, they are skilled hunters and fierce fighters against any foe. The wild dog is just one of many dif- ferent animals in Africa that allows a closeup of the marvels of nature. Everything they do is geared to sur- vival, while being entertaining to us. Among the joys of travel, particu- larly to foreign countries, is that there are never-ending surprises beyond every horizon and behind every build- ing or bush new discoveries, whether in the cities, in open terrain, or on safaris. Neil and Karyn Sawyer have been residents of Crystal River for 27 years. They travel frequently having been to 48 states, 64 countries and seven continents. Neil welcomes travel- related questions from readers. Contact him via email to gobuddy@tampabay.rrcom. * Read about Citrus County veterans' organizations: Veterans Notes can be found on Page A27 of today's Chronicle. Out West Dick and Laurie Kansky of Hernando recently traveled to Arizona and Nevada. de They are pictured in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona, Ariz., which was their favorite place to hike. After five days in Sedona, they spent five days at the Grand Canyon, south rim, which was highlighted by a helicopter tour. They ended their trip in Las Vegas. Special to the Chronicle DREAM VACATIONS r0ata Coanest The Chronicle and The Accent Travel Group are sponsoring a photo con- test for readers of the newspaper. Readers are invited to send a photograph from their Dream Vacation with a brief description of the trip. If it's selected as a win- ner, it will be published in the Sunday Chronicle. At the end of the year, a panel of judges will select the best photo during the year and that photograph will win a prize. Please avoid photos with dates on the print. Photos should be sent to the Chronicle at 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429 or dropped off at the Chronicle office in Inver- ness, Crystal River or any Accent Travel Office. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Mom worries about child's oral health SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 5, 2012 C: Comcast, Citrus B: Bright House DA: Comcast, Dunnellon & Inglis F: Oak Forest H: Holiday Heights C B D/I F H 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 B WESH NBC 19 19 News News XXX Summer Olympics Gymnastics, Track and Field, Diving, Beach Volleyball. (N Same-day Tape) N Great Performances at American Experience "Victory in the Pacific" The The War "Pride of Our Nation" On D-Day, Allied troops As Time ED PBS 3 3 14 6 the Met 'PG' battle of Okinawa. (In Stereo 'PG' invade France. '14' (DVS) Goes By 0 WUFT PBS 5 5 5 41 Keep Up As Time... 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We live close to my parents, and they babysit "Abby" all the time. Here's the problem. At my last dental visit, my dentist told me about a study that says adults with bad oral hy- giene can transmit bacteria to children through kissing and sharing utensils, caus- ing tooth infections in the kids. My mom hasn't been to a dentist in years. When I told her about the study and sug- gested she get a checkup, she blew up at me and now refuses to see her grand- daughter. I realize my mother has a phobia, but I thought she'd make the effort for Abby's sake. How can I make her understand O that this is not an attack on her, but about the well-being of my daughter? Clean Teeth in Pennsylvania Dear Penn: ANNI Tooth decay is MAILI caused by spe- cific germs and is more common among young children than any other chronic illness. Some of this is caused by poor brushing and flossing, too much sugar in the diet, and relying exclusively on bottled water, which usually doesn't have fluoride. But it also hap- pens when saliva is trans- ferred to the baby's mouth by eating from the same spoon, sharing cups and utensils, letting your toddler put your Today MOVIES Citrus Cinemas 6 Inverness; 637-3377 "Dairy of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" (PG) 12:15 p.m., 2:35 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 7:40 p.m. "Total Recall" (PG-13) 12:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. No passes. "Step Up 4" (PG-13) 12:05 p.m., 5 p.m. "Step Up 4" (PG-13) In 3D. 2:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m. "The Watch" (R) ID required. 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m. "The Dark Knight Rises" (PG-13) 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m. "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (PG) In 3D. 2:25 p.m., 7:05 p.m. "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (PG) 12:10 p.m., 4:50 p.m. Crystal River Mall 9; 564-6864 "Total Recall" (PG-13) 12:50 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m. No passes. 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Please explain all this to Mom and ask her to be careful around Abby Then wipe the baby's teeth, tongue and inner cheeks with a clean, wet cloth every few hours, whether she's around Mom or not Dear Annie: This is in re- sponse to "North Carolina Step- mom," who com- S plained that her husband pays regu- lar child support, yet still has to buy his girls clothes, shoes, etc. There is no re- quirement that child support be used directly on the child, but it doesn't E'S do much good to BOX spend it on clothes if the mother does- n't have the income to pay rent or buy groceries. It is quite possible that the mother of those two girls is using the child support on basic necessities. Grand Rapids, Mich. Email anniesmaibox@ comcastnet, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 Third St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. A26 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT II E CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Veterans NOTES Due to space considera- tions, the Veterans Notes sometimes contain only basic information regarding each post. For more information about scheduled activities, meals and more for a specific post, call or email that post at the contact listed. Crystal River Woman's Club's Appreciation Luncheon for Military Women will take place at noon Monday, Nov. 12, at the Crystal River Woman's Clubhouse, 320 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River. Those who have never re- ceived an invitation in the past may call Leslie Martineau at 352-746-2396 to be added to the mailing list. West Citrus Elks Lodge 2693 will host a buffet breakfast and program at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, commemorating the 230th anniversary of the Purple Heart and honoring all Purple Heart recipients. The families of those who fell in combat and all combat- wounded veterans and their guests are invited. Attendees are requested to register for the free breakfast by mailing car- riejenetteclemons@yahoo.com, or calling Carrie at 352- 628-1633. Indicate the number in your party. General George Washington established the Purple Heart, originally known as the Badge of Military Merit, on Aug. 7, 1782. Warrior Bridge, a pro- gram developed by nonprofit agency ServiceSource, to meet the needs of wounded veter- ans. Through the Warrior Bridge program, ServiceSource provides employment services and supports to enhance inde- pendence and improve quality of life for wounded veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life. Call employment specialist Charles Lawrence at 352- 527-3722, ext. 102, or email charles.lawrence@service source.org. Visit the website at www.servicesource.org. The local Service Source office is at 2071 N. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Space is still available for the annual trip to Hawaii for veterans, their families and friends scheduled for Feb. 21 through March 9, 2013. The trip, organized and led annually by U.S. Navy veteran Don McLean, includes tours, events and memorial services. Islands to be visited include Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui. For information or to sign up, call McLean at 352-637-5131 or email dmclean8@tampa bay.rr.com. The Old Homosassa Vet- erans' Memorial opened with great fanfare Oct. 21, 2011, and is gearing up for Phase III. Pur- ple Heart recipients are sought to be honored with center- pieces with their names on them. Call Shona Cook at 352- 422-8092. Phase III is open to all veterans and consists of a marker that has 64 spaces for $100, plus $2 for additional let- ters. Many families are putting multiple family members on a marker. Volunteers are needed to en- sure the memorial grounds look presentable at all times. To help, call Shona at 352- 422-8092 or scook94@ tampabay.rr.com. Ex-military and retired mili- tary personnel are needed to assist the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to help the Coast Guard with non-military and non-law enforcement programs such as public education, ves- sel safety checks, safety patrols search and rescue, maritime security and environmental pro- tection. Wear the Auxiliary uni- form with pride and your military ribbons. Criminal back- ground check and membership are required. Email Vince Maida at vsm440@aol.com, or call 917-597 6961. HPH Hospice, as a part- nering agency with the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides tailored care for veter- ans and their families. The pro- gram is provided in private homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, and staff is trained to provide Hospice care specific to illnesses and condi- tions unique to each military era or war. It also provides care- giver education and a recogni- tion program to honor veterans' services and sacrifices. HPH Hospice care and programs do not affect veterans' benefits. Call the Citrus Team Office at 352-527-4600. The U.S. Air Force is looking for prior enlisted men and women from all services in- terested in both direct duty as- signments in previously ob- tained career fields or retraining into select career fields. Some of the careers include aircraft electronics/mechanical areas, cyber operation fields, and vari- ous other specialties. Enlisted career openings that include the opportunities to retrain con- sist of special operations posi- tions and unmanned aerial vehicle. Assignment locations are based on Air Force needs. Call 352-476-4915. Yoga teacher Ann Sand- strom has announced her asso- ciation with the national service organization, Yoga For Vets. Sandstrom will offer four free classes to combat veterans at several locations: Pure Elements Yoga and Wellness, 1925 S.E. U.S. 19, Crystal River. All levels of yoga from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Thursdays. Gentle yoga from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1070 N. Suncoast Highway, Crystal River. Chair yoga from noon to 12:45 p.m. Monday. Yoga and More, 5494 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. Meditation group from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W. Veterans Way, Homosassa. Gentle (senior) yoga from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Thursday. Sporting Health Club, 3808 S.E. U.S. 19, Crystal River. All levels of yoga from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday. Inverness Yoga, 118 N. Pine Ave., Inverness. Yoga classes or private instruction; times/dates to be determined. Call Sandstrom at 352- 382-7397. Red Tail Memorial Chap- ter 136 of the Air Force Associ- ation meets at Ocala Regional Airport Administration Building, 750 S.W. 60th Ave., Ocala. All are welcome. Call Mike Emig at 352-854-8328 for more information. Citrus County Veterans Coalition has a new building holding freezers, refrigerators and all necessary requirements to provide food to veterans in need. Food donations and vol- unteers are always welcomed and needed. The CCVC is on the DAV property in Inverness at the cor- ner of Paul and Independence, off U.S. 41 north. Hours of op- eration are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Ap- pointments are encouraged by calling 352-400-8952. CCVC general meetings are at 10 a.m. the fourth Thursday monthly at the DAV building in Inverness. All active duty and honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, widows and wid- owers, along with other veter- ans' organizations and current coalition members are wel- come. Members are encour- aged to attend general meetings. Annual membership donation is $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. The CCVC is a nonprofit corporation, and your donations are tax de- ductible. Current members should check their membership card for expiration dates, and renew with Gary Williamson at 352-527-4537, or at the meeting. Visit www.ccvcfl.org. AMVETS William Crow Post 447, Inglis, is on State Road 40 East. For more infor- mation about the post and its activities, call 352-447-1816; email Amvet447@comcast.net. Blanton-Thompson American Legion Post 155, is at 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake High- way, Crystal River. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner available; entertainment at 7 p.m. Dinners are Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The post is sponsoring a bus trip to Tropicana Field on Wednesday, Sept. 5, for a baseball game featuring the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the New York Yankees. A chartered bus will leave the post at 4 p.m. with an approxi- mate return at midnight. The cost includes bus fare, game ticket and refreshments. This event is open to the public, in- cluding children accompanied by an adult. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the Legion, 6585 Gulf-to-Lake Highway, in Crystal River. Call the post at 352-795-6526 for ticket price and information. For more information about the post and its activities, call Cmdr. Michael Klyap Jr. at 352- 302-6096, or email him at mklyap@gmail.com. Call the post at 352-795-6526. American Legion Auxil- iary Unit 155 meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at the post. The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's pa- triotic service organization with nearly 1 million members in 10,100 communities. The prin- ciples of the American Legion Auxiliary are to serve veterans, their families and the community. Eligibility in the Auxiliary is open to mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters or grand- mothers of members of the American Legion and of de- ceased veterans who served during war time (also stepchil- dren); stepchildren; and female veterans who served during war time. Call Unit President Sandy White at 352-249-7663, or membership chairman Barbara Logan, 352-795-4233. H.F. Nesbitt VFW Post 10087, Beverly Hills, offers meals, bingo, golf, karaoke and pool. Review the monthly newsletter for activities and up- dates, and call the post at 352- 746-0440. The VFW Post 10087 is off County Road 491, directly behind Superior Bank. Edward W. Penno VFW Post 4864, 10199 N. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs, 352-465-4864. Wi Fi is now available at the post; bring your laptop or any other item that will access the Internet and enjoy the free service. Join the post for pork and sauerkraut dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10; cost is $8 and children younger than 6 eat for $4. Sunday have been desig- nated as "Sports Days" with canteen specials and hot dogs. The post is planning a bus trip to the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Cost is $30. We will leave the post at 8 a.m. Call the post for more information. The post is now a nonsmok- ing facility; smoking is allowed on the porch. WiFi is now avail- able. Information regarding any post events is available at the post or call 352-465-4864. Disabled American Vet- erans Chapter No. 70 meets at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday monthly at the chapter hall, 1039 N. Paul Drive, Inverness, at the intersection of Independ- ence Highway and U.S. 41. The chapter hall is on the corner of Independence Highway and Paul Drive. We thank veterans for their service and welcome any dis- abled veteran to join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. any Tuesday or Thursday at the chapter hall. This is also the time that we ac- cept donated nonperishable foods for our continuing food drive. Our main function is to assist disabled veterans and their families when we are able. Any- one who knows a disabled vet- eran or their family who requires assistance is asked to call Commander Richard Floyd 727-492-0290, Ken Stewart at 352-419-0207, or 352- 344-3464. Service Officer Joe McClister is available to assist any vet- eran or dependents with their disability claim by appointment. Call 352-344-3464 and leave a message. Ambulatory veterans who wish to schedule an appoint- ment for transportation to the VA medical center in Gainesville should call the vet- erans' service office at 352- 527-5915. Mobility challenged veterans who wish to schedule an appointment for transporta- tion to the VA medical center in Gainesville may call the Citrus County Transit office for wheel- chair transportation; call 352- 527-7630. For more information about chapter activities, veterans' benefits or membership, call Ken Stewart at 352-419-0207; leave a message, if desired, should the machine answer. Disabled American Vet- erans Auxiliary Unit No. 70 will not have its regular monthly meeting during the months of July and August, but will re- sume meeting in September. There will be luncheons during the summer months. Phone Commander Linda Brice at 352-560-3867 or Adjutant Lynn Armitage at 352-341-5334.The DAV Auxiliary continues ongo- ing projects to help needy vet- erans. We still need clean cotton materials, yarn, lap robes, etc., as well as toiletry articles. Membership has expanded to include more families and members. For information or to donate items, call Brice at 352-560-3867 or Armitage at 352-341-5334. Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337 and Auxiliaries are at 906 Highway 44 East, Inver- ness. Call the post at 352-344- 3495, or visit www.vfw4337.org for information about all weekly post activities. The American Legion Wall-Rives Post 58 and Auxil- iary, 10730 U.S. 41, Dunnellon. Post and auxiliary meet the first Wednesday of the month. The public is welcome at bingo at 6 p.m. Thursday. Dunnellon Young Marines by Ora's Travel. IP Casino Resort & Spa $ 5900 or Beau Rivage 1 6900pp Your Choice By deluxe motor coach Aug. 19th & Sept. 9th Call Ora For Other Dates & Price. 352.556-5200 or toll free 1.855-335-8082 PLANTATION Reservation Suggested 1 352-795-5797 Everything Outdoors www.crystalriverdivers.com Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River s Spectacular Sp ummer Specials ... ....... ,\ .4 e ' meet 6 p.m. Tuesday. The outdoor flea market and pancake breakfast will Sept. 15. For information about activi- ties and the post, call Carl Boos at 352-489-3544. Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 7 meets the second Saturday monthly at the DAV building at 1039 N. Paul Drive in Inverness. This is an advocacy group for current and future veterans, as well as for POWs and MIAs. Florida Chapter 7 welcomes new members to help promote public awareness of the POW/MIA issue and help veter- ans in need of help. More than 88,000 combat veterans are still unaccounted for from all wars. Rolling Thunder is not a vet- erans group or a motorcycle club. Full membership is open to all individuals 18 years or older who wish to dedicate time to the cause. Visit the website at www.rollingthunderfl7.com for more information about the group, as well as information about past and future events. Rolling Thunder would be happy to provide a speaker for your next meeting or event. Call club President Ray Thompson at 813-230-9750 (cell), or by email him at ultrarayl997 @yahoo.com. SA Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary Citrus Unit meets at 1 p.m. the third Tues- day monthly at the VFW in Bev- erly Hills. New members are welcome. Membership fee is $30 a year. Female relatives ages 16 or older who are a wife, widow, mother, step- mother, sister, daughter, step- daughter, grandmother, granddaughter, aunt or daugh- ter-in-law of honorably dis- charged Marines and FMF Corpsmen are eligible to belong to the Marine Corps League. Female Marines (former, active and reserves) and associate members are eligible for MCLA membership. Call President Elaine Spikes at 352-860-2400 or Secretary/Treasurer Joan Cecil at 352-726-0834 for information. Hunger and Homeless Coalition -Anyone who knows of a homeless veteran in need of food, haircut, voter ID, food stamps, medical assis- tance or more blankets is asked to call Ed Murphy at the Hunger and Homeless Coalition at 352- 382-0876, or pass along this phone number to the veteran. Leroy Rooks Jr. VFW Post 4252 and Ladies Auxil- iary 3190 N. Carl G. Rose Highway, State Road 200, Hernando; 352-726-3339. Send emails to vfw4252@tampa bay.rr.com. Everyone is welcome. Post and auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday. Post honor guard is available for funerals, flag raising and nursing home visits. The public is welcome to the Friday night dinner and dance at 5 p.m. Google us as VFW 4252, Hernando. Dumas-Hartson VFW Post 8189 is on West Veterans Drive, west of U.S. 19 between Crystal River and Homosassa. Call 352-795-5012 for information. VFW membership is open to men and women veterans who have participated in an over- seas campaign, including serv- ice in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Korean Campaign medal re- mains open, as well. Call the post at the phone number above for information. Joe Nic Barco Memorial VFW Post 7122, 8191 S. Florida Ave., Floral City. For in- formation about the post and its activities, call 352-637-0100. Friday is AUCE fish or three- piece chicken for $7. American Legion, Bev- erly Hills Memorial Post 237, 4077 N. Lecanto Highway, in the Beverly Plaza, invites all eli- gible veterans and their families to visit our post and consider joining our Legion family: Amer- ican Legion, Sons of the Ameri- can Legion (SAL), or American Legion Auxiliary (ALA). Color Guard/Honor Guard accepting volunteers. Visit the post for printed schedule or visit the website at www.post237.org. Call the post at 352-746-5018. The Korean War Veter- ans Association, Citrus Chapter 192 meets at the VFW Post 10087, Beverly Hills, at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday monthly. Any veteran who has seen hon- orable service in any of the Armed Forces of the U.S. is eli- gible for membership if said service was within Korea, in- cluding territorial waters and airspace, at any time from Sept. 3, 1945, to the present or if said service was outside of Korea from June 25, 1950, to Jan. 31, 1955. Call Hank Butler at 352- 563-2496, Neville Anderson at 352-344-2529, or Bob Hermanson at 352-489-0728. Allen-Rawls American Legion Post 77 and Auxiliary Unit 77 meet the first Thursday monthly at the Inverness High- lands Civic Center at 4375 Little Al Point Road, Inverness. Call Post Cmdr. Norman Brumett at 352-860-2981 or Auxiliary president Marie Cain at 352-637-5915 for information about the post and auxiliary. 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Bianco, Inverness vs. Darlene N. Bianco, Inverness Carlton Green, Citrus Springs vs. Alice Green, Inverness Michael D. Kennedy, Tampa vs. Melanie Dawn Kennedy, Inverness Thomas David Krug, Homosassa vs. Kristina Marie Krug, Forestville Lidiya M. Lane vs. Robert C. Lane Jr. Ashley M. Phelps, Inverness vs. Travis A. Phelps, Inverness Gloria Tubolino, Hernando vs. Samuel Tubolino, Hernando William Chad Wilkins, Homosassa vs. Theresa Ann Wilkins, Beverly Hills Seth Barnard, Bremerton, Wash. vs. Catherina Barnard, Homosassa Christopher J. Connelly, Beverly Hills vs. Jillian G Connelly, Citrus Springs David B. Jefford, Inverness vs. Jessica Rene Jefford, Inverness Jaime Dawn Lowdermilk, Hernando vs. Roy Curtis Lowdermilk, Floral City VETERANS Continued from Page A27 U.S. Submarine Veter- ans (USSVI)-Sturgeon Base meets at 11 a.m. the first Sat- urday monthly at the American Legion Post 155, 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Crystal River. Visitors and interested parties are always welcome. Call Base Cmdr. Billy Wein at 352-726-5926. American Legion Post 166 meets 1:30 p.m., first Sat- urday monthly at the Dumas- Hartson VFW Post 8189 Ladies Auxiliary facility on Vet- erans Drive, Homosassa, on the west side of U.S. 19 at Dixon's Auto Sales across from Harley-Davidson. We meet in the small building to the left of the main building. All former and current post members, as well as all interested veterans, are cordially invited to be a part of American Legion Post 166. For information about the post or the American Legion, call and leave a message for the post commander at 352- 697-1749. Your call will be re- turned within 24 to 48 hours. Seabee Veterans of America (SVA) Island X-23 welcomes all Seabees and Honeybees to its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday monthly at Citrus Hills Country Club, Rose and For the RECORD Savannah Marie Mercado, Inverness vs. Adam Mercado, Inverness Zanetta Joan Skelton, Dunnellon vs. James Conner Skelton, Lecanto Marriages 7/16/12 to 7/30/12 Drake Allen Barahona, Citrus Springs/Rachael Eyleen Hill, Citrus Springs Daniel Scott Boston, Floral City/ Kaitlyn Ann Foster, Floral City Leo James Bouchard, Hernando/ Jennifer Lynn Stewart, Hernando Gary Fayne Brumit, Homosassa/ Amy Lou Boyd, Homosassa David Allen Buckingham, Floral City/Michelle Stum Gribnitz, Inverness Ronald Edward Buzard Jr., Inverness/Kristin Nicole Rozmus, Inverness Allen Louis Dorsey Jr., Citrus Springs/Qwan Lashun Larry, Citrus Springs Donald Marcus Flaitz, Floral City/ Crown restaurant, Citrus Hills. Call John Lowe at 352- 344-4702. Citrus 40/8 Voiture 1219 and Cabane 1219 conducts its meetings at 7 p.m. the second Thursday monthly at the Amer- ican Legion Post 155 on State Road 44 in Crystal River (6585 E. Gulf-to-Lake Highway). For more information about the 40/8, call the Chef De Gare Tom Smith at 352-601-3612; for the Cabane, call La Presi- dente Carol Kaiserian at 352- 746-1959; or visit us on the Web at www.Postl55.org. Aaron A. Weaver Chap- ter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) meets at 2 p.m. the third Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November. All combat-wounded veterans, lin- eal descendants, next of kin, spouses and siblings of Purple Heart recipients are cordially invited to attend and to join the ranks of Chapter 776. To learn more about Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 MOPH, visit the chapter's website at www. citruspurpleheart.org or call 352-382-3847. Marine Corps League, Samuel R. Wall Detachment 1139 will conduct its regular meeting at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday monthly at DAV Post 70 in Inverness at the in- tersection of Independence Highway and U.S. 41 North. All Marines are welcome. Call Susan Spungen Barmon, Floral City Donald Gene Keelin, Floral City/ Shirley Janulis, Floral City John Christopher Leone, Homosassa/Sandra Dale Smith, Homosassa Jessie Kavin Morse, Inverness/ Tonya Ann Pack, Inverness Branden Lee Ollhoff, Portage, Wis./Heidi Leigh Adams, Portage, Wis. Lawrence Damon Steinmetz, Homosassa/Jesse Mattson Wright, Homosassa Stephen Randolph Boyett, Huntsville, Ala./Lisa Todd Kofmehl, Crystal River Donald John Lesoine, Inverness/ Susan Lorenzo, Inverness Charles Everett Perkinson, Cedar Rapids, lowa/Kimberly Sue Patterson, Zanesville, Ohio Timothy Michael Roller, Homosassa/ Dawn Ann Ristau, Homosassa David Yam, Inglis/Robin Angela Brummett, Inglis Jerry Cecil at 352-726-0834 or Wayne Howard at 352- 634-5254. Marine Corps League Citrus Detachment 819 meets at 7 p.m. the last Thurs- day monthly at VFW Post 10087 on Vet Lane in Beverly Hills, behind Superior Bank. Social hour follows. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are wel- come. Meet new friends and discuss past glories. Call Morgan Patterson at 352- 746-1135, Ted Archambault at 352-382-0462 or Bion St. Bernard at 352-697-2389. Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698 is at 520 State Road 40 E., Inglis, one mile east of U.S. 19. The Men's Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday. LAVFW meets at 5 p.m. and the mem- bership meeting is at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday at the post. Call the post at 352- 447-3495 for information about the post and its activities. Fleet Reserve Associa- tion, Branch 186 will meet at 3 p.m. the third Thursday monthly at the DAV Building, Independence Highway and U.S. 41 North, Inverness. Call Bob Huscher, secretary, at 352-344-0727. American Legion Her- bert Surber Post 225 meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday monthly at the New Testament Baptist Church of Floral City, 9850 S. Parkside Ave. adjoin- ing Floral Park, southeast side. All eligible veterans ar welcome to join. Landing Ship Dock (LSD) sailors meet at Denny's in Crystal River at 2 p.m. the fourth Thursday monthly. Call Jimmie at 352-621-0617. Suncoast U.S. Navy Armed Guard and Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II meetings for 2012 will be at 11:30 a.m. at Kally K's restaurant in Spring Hill on the following dates: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. E The USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association Inc. 2012 reunion will be Sept. 8-16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1445 Lake Cook Road, Deer- field, Ill. Group reservation code is CGN. Call 847-945- 4500 for reservations. Ask for the USS Long Beach reunion rate of $99.68, which includes all taxes on rooms. Cutoff date is Aug. 13. Contact Don Shade, 299 Kiantone Road Lot 92, Jamestown, NY 14701-9370, or email Ibcgn9@aol.com or visit www.usslongbeach- assoc.org. Send news and photos for the Veterans Notes, printed each Sunday, to community@ chronicleonline.com 65th ANNIVERSARY The Thachers William A. and Jean Thacher are celebrating their 65th anniversary on Aug. 16, 2012. When William was dis- charged from the Army, he journeyed up to Woodruff, Wis., where he met Jean Wollangk, who later became his wife on Aug. 16, 1947. Bill and Jean moved to South Holland, Ill. After a two-year stay, they went back to Wisconsin, and later ventured down to Holly- I I i<-wm wood, Fla., and Fort Laud- erdale. After 27 years in Fort Lauderdale, they moved to Leesburg, where they resided for seven years. In 1986, they settled in In- verness, where they attend the First Presbyterian Church. The couple have two sons, Bill and Bob, and a daugh- ter, Jill. The have five grand- children, two great- grandchildren and one on the way FOR THE RECORD U Divorces and marriages filed in the state of Florida are a matter of public record, available from each county's Clerk of the Courts Office. For Citrus County, call the clerk at 352-341-6400 or visit the website at www.clerk.citrus.fl.us/. For proceedings filed in another county, contact the clerk in that area. Sunday's PUZZLER Puzzle is on Page A26. 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Void where prohibited. 0 GENERAC- A28 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 TOGETHER .IQ62i ~--e~ - P"-" ;I; SPORTS The Rays try to stay in front of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East standings Saturday night./B5 CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE 0 Olympics/B2, B3 ' Golf, auto racing/B4 0 Scoreboard/B4 STV, lottery/B4 0 MLB/B5 0 Entertainment/B6 Serena's resume now truly golden Associated Press The United States' Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova to win the women's tennis singles gold medal match Saturday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Williams downs Sharapovafor Olympic gold Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England As Serena Williams stood atop the medal podium, her career Golden Slam complete thanks to an Olympic rout, the gusty wind on Centre Court blew the U.S. flag off its pole midway through the na- tional anthem. Old Glory came to rest in front of the Royal Box. "It was probably flying to come hug me because the flag was so happy," Williams said. Williams wo after she becai woman to achi winning the women's final Saturday by be pova 6-0, 6-1. The victory markable run o No. 4-seeded only 17 games route to her medal. She wei at the All Engla won her fifth month ago. It took the N pova 45 minute and by then s Williams don serve and repe London 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS A 1-ti Phelps wins 18th gold medal in last Olympic race Associated Press LONDON As if 22 medal ceremonies over the last three Olympics weren't enough, Michael Phelps was summoned back to the pool deck for one more accolade. This time, he received a tro- phy rather than a medal, an award that sought to sum up a career like no other. "To Michael Phelps," it said, "the greatest Olympic athlete of all time." Too bad it was silver Gold was the only color for this guy. lt In a final race that was more a coronation than a contest, Phelps headed into retirement Michael the only way Phelps imaginable - with an 18th gold medal. Re- claiming the lead with his trade- mark butterfly stroke, the one seen in his Olympic debut as a 15-year-old in Sydney a dozen years ago, he capped off a mind- boggling career with a victory in the 4x100-meter medley relay Saturday "I've been able to do every- thing that I wanted," Phelps said. When it was done, he hugged his teammates Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen and Nathan Adrian before heading off the deck for the final time in his hip- hugging swimsuit. He waved to the crowd and smiled, clearly at peace with his decision to call it a career And what a career it was! "I was able to really put the final cherry on top tonight, put all the whipped cream I wanted and sprinkles. I was able to top off the sundae," Phelps said. "It's been a great career. It's been a great journey I can't be any more happy than I am." Phelps retires with twice as many golds as any other e gre. re a smile herself Linemen lead me only the second charge into HoF eve a Golden Slam, most lopsided CANTON, Ohio-Willie in Olympic history Roaf was in an unfamiliar *ating Maria Shara- role the center of atten- tion in front of a large completed a re- crowd, being singled out >f domination by the for something good. Williams, who lost No, make that: Some- in six matches en thing great. first singles gold With current Saints play- nt 13-0 this summer ers standing and cheering, nd Club, where she the for- Wimbledon title a mer New Orleans [o. 3-seeded Shara- offensive tes to win a game, tackle led he trailed 6-0, 3-0. a charge linated with her of line- atedly blasted win- men into See Page B4 the Pro willie Roaf Football alf lineman one of Hall of six inductees. Fame on Saturday night, a six-man induction that tilted toward those who relish the less- than-glorious role. Four linemen were in- c luded Roaf, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy and Dermontti Dawson, along with running back Curtis Martin and 1950s cornerback Jack Butler. Roaf led it off with a speech short and humble, fitting someone who played a stellar career appreciat- Sing the scrums rather than the spotlight. 'You know, it's an offen- sive lineman," said Roaf, who was very hard to get S... around on the field. "I didn't .. get singled out in front of a large audience very often, and when I did, it was usu- . ally by a referee who was singling me out by saying, 'Holding No. 77. Associated Press United States swimmer Michael Phelps competes in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final Saturday at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Phelps pushed the United States in front to win the race, after which he is retiring. He leaves the sport with a record 18 golds and 22 medals overall. Olympian, and his total of 22 medals is easily the best mark, too. He can be quite proud of his final Olympics as well, even though there were times he had trouble staying motivated after winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games four years ago. The 27-year-old could surely swim on for another Olympics, See Page B4 Montoya takes pole at Pocono Raceway LONG POND, Pa. - Juan Pablo Montoya's con- tribution to the NASCAR highlight reel so far this season was his crash into a jet dryer in the season- opening Daytona 500. Montoya finally had a bright spot that didn't in- volve explosions and rag- ing fuel fires. He turned a lap of 176.043 mph Saturday to win the pole at Pocono Raceway. The winless Montoya won his first pole since April 2011 in Rich- mond, Va. He hasn't won a race since Aug. 8, 2010 at Watkins Glen. The pole was a needed lift for Montoya and his No. 42 Earnhardt Ganassi Rac- ing team. 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BEFS PAGE B2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5,2012 SUMMER CLYMPICS Sunday's SCHEDULE Athletics At The Mall Women's Marathon, 6 a.m. At Olympic Stadium Men's 100 semifinals and final, 400 semifinals, 1500 semifinals, 3000 Stee- plechase final, High Jump qualifying, Hammer final; Women's 400 final, 400 Hurdles round 1, Triple Jump final, 1:50 p.m. Badminton At Wembley Arena Men's Singles and Doubles bronze medal matches, 4 a.m. Men's Singles and Doubles gold medal matches, 8 a.m. Basketball Olympic Park-Basketball Arena Women France vs. Russia, 4 a.m. Angola vs. Czech Republic, 6:15 a.m. Canada vs. Australia, 9:30 a.m. China vs. United States, 11:45 a.m. Croatia vs. Turkey, 3 p.m. Britain vs. Brazil, 5:15 p.m. Beach Volleyball At Horse Guards Parade Women's quarterfinals (2 matches), 1 p.m. Women's quarterfinals (2 matches), 5 p.m. Boxing At ExCel Women's Flyweight (51kg); Women's Lightweight (60kg) and Women's Mid- dleweight (75kg) round of 16, 8:30 a.m. Men's Bantamweight (56kg) and Men's Heavyweight (91kg) quarterfinals, 3:30 p.m. Cycling (Track) At Olympic Park-Velodrome Men's Omnium: 4km individual pursuit; Women's Sprint qualifying, 5 a.m. Men's Omnium: 15km scratch race, 1km time trial-(medal); Men's Sprint quarterfi- nals, race for 5th-8th places; Women's Sprint 1/16 finals & repechages, 1/8 finals & repechages, race for 9th-12th places, 11 a.m. Diving At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Women's 3-Meter Springboard final, 2 p.m. Equestrian (Jumping) At Greenwich Park Team Jumping: round 1, 6 a.m. Fencing At ExCel Men's Team Foil round of 16, quarterfi- nals, classifications (5th-8th places), semi- finals, 4 a.m. Men'sTeam Foil bronze and gold medal matches, 1 p.m. Field Hockey Men At Olympic Park-Hockey Centre New Zealand vs. Belgium, 3:30 a.m. Pakistan vs. South Africa, 5:45 a.m. India vs. South Korea, 8:45 a.m. Netherlands vs. Germany, 11 a.m. Britain vs. Australia, 2 p.m. Argentina vs. Spain, 4:15 p.m. Gymnastics At Artstic North Greenwich Arena Men's Floor Exercise final; Men's Pom- mel Horse final; Women's Vault final, 9 a.m. Sailing At Weymouth and Portland, Dorset Men's 49er, Finn (medal race), RS:X, Star (medal race); Women's RS:X, 7 a.m. Shooting At The Royal Artillery Barracks Men's 50-meter Pistol qualification and Men's Trap qualification (Day 1), 4 a.m. Men's 50-meter Pistol final, 7:30 a.m. Synchronized Swimming At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Women's Duets technical routine, 10 a.m. Table Tennis At ExCel Men's Team quarterfinals, 5 a.m. Men's Team quarterfinals, 9:30 a.m. Women's Team semifinal, 2 p.m. Team Handball Women At Copper Box Sweden vs. South Korea, 4:30 a.m. Brazil vs. Angola, 6:15 a.m. Montenegro vs. Russia, 9:30 a.m. Croatia vs. Britain, 11:15 a.m. Norway vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m. Denmark vs. France, 4:15 p.m. Tennis At Wimbledon Men's Singles bronze medal match, Women's Doubles bronze medal match, Men's Singles gold medal match, Women's Doubles gold medal match, Mixed Doubles gold medal match, 7 a.m. Volleyball Women Algeria vs. Dominican Republic, 4:30 a.m. China vs. South Korea, 6:30 a.m. Britain vs. Japan, 9:45 a.m. Italy vs. Russia, 11:45 a.m. United States vs. Turkey, 3 p.m. Brazil vs. Serbia, 5 p.m. Water Polo Women At Olympic Park-Water Polo Arena Quarterfinal, 9:50 a.m. Quarterfinal, 11:10 a.m. Quarterfinal, 2 p.m. Quarterfinal, 7:20 p.m. Weightlifting At ExCel Women's +75kg group A (medal), 10:30 a.m. Wrestling (Greco-Roman) At ExCel Men's 55kg and 74kg qualifications, 1/8 finals, quarterfinals, semifinals, 8 a.m. Men's 55kg and 74kg repechage rounds, bronze and gold medal contests, 12:45 p.m. CHANNELS WITH OLYMPICS COVERAGE * MSNBC * NBC * CNBC * NBCSPT For events, see Page B4. MEN'S COMPETITIONS US escapes upset Men's b-ball beats Lithuania 99-94 Associated Press LONDON When the moment arrived, the Ameri- cans responded. They're still unbeaten, but no longer untested. Pushed to the max by a fearless Lithuanian team smelling a world-shaking Olympic upset, the U.S. col- lection of basketball super- stars united as one. And LeBron James led the way Two days after running and gunning to a record- shattering 83-point win, the U.S. was forced to play a pos- session-for-possession game in the fourth quarter in a 99- 94 win over Lithuania. The Americans were in serious trouble until James - in his third Olympics - stepped up in the closing minutes. "It was like LeBron said, 'I got this, I'm doing this," U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said. James scored 9 his 20 points in the final four min- utes for the U.S. (4-0), which had looked nearly invinci- ble in thrashing Nigeria 156- 73 on Thursday night while breaking several records. But the Americans were re- minded that the path to a gold medal is loaded with traps and Lithuania nearly sprang one. "You want to get tested," James said. "The best teams want to be tested. We love the competition. We've got some of the greatest com- petitors in our league, in this world, so you want to have a game where you feel like you were tested, and we had that today" And then some. Associated Press USA forward Lebron James hauls down a rebound against Lithuania's Martynas Pocius during a men's basketball game Saturday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The U.S. trailed by two points with under six min- utes left before using a 15-4 run to put away Lithuania (1-3), which was seeking to duplicate its stunning win over the Americans in 2004 win at Athens, when the U.S. program dropped to its low point after decades of dominance. However, James, who was an Olympic rookie eight years ago, refused to allow it The reigning MVP and a recently crowned NBA champion knocked down a 3-pointer from the top of the key, and after Paul stole the inbounds pass, James took a feed down the right side and delivered one of his trade- mark dunks, a basket that brought the American play- ers off the bench and seemed to restore world basketball order. Carmelo Anthony added 20 points, Kevin Durant 16 and Chris Paul added seven rebounds, six assists and four of the U.S. team's 17 steals. After making a record 29 3- pointers in their epic win over Nigeria, the Americans missed 23 of 33 attempts be- hind the arc and too often settled for outside shots. The U.S. wasn't sharp on defense either as Lithuania ran a high pick-and-roll to death that the Americans never really figured out how to stop. "We can play better offen- sively and defensively, no questions about that," Krzyzewski said. Pistorius easily advances to 400 semis 'Blade Runner' i 1st amputee to compete in Olympic track Associated Press LONDON The man known as the "Blade Run- ner" finally got his Olympic moment Saturday when he took to the starting line of the 400-meter heat and easily advanced to the semifinals. Oscar Pistorius worked for six years to get the I chance to run, and he became the first amputee to compete in track in the Olympics. With 80,000 fans watching him make history, he cruised past a couple of opponents in his heat to advance to Sunday night's semifinals. "I found myself smiling in the starting block," Pis- torius said. "Which is very rare in the 400 meters." Pistorius was born without fibulas and his legs were amputated below the knee before he was 1. He runs on carbon-fiber blades and fought to get to the starting line. He had friends and family in the stands - including his 89-year-old grandmother, who was carrying the South African flag. South Africa's Oscar Pistorius and Jamaica's Rusheen McDonald compete in a men's 400-meter heat Saturday in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Associated Press Olympic BRIEFS Farah wins 10,000 on golden day for Brits LONDON Mo Farah won the 10,000 meters at the Lon- don Olympics to give Britain three gold medals in track and fieldon Saturday The Somali-born Farah kicked away from a big pack coming into the final straight and won in 27 minutes, 30.42 seconds, holding off training partner Galen Rupp of the United States, who took silver in 27:30.90. Tariku Bekele finished in 27:31.43 to pick up bronze for Ethiopia. Earlier Saturday, Jessica Ennis won the heptathlon and Greg Rutherford won the long jump for Britain. Bryan brothers win tennis gold WIMBLEDON, England - Top-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan won Olympic gold in men's dou- bles on Saturday, beating Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (2). The American twin brothers, who have won 11 Grand Slam doubles titles, won a bronze medal in Beijing in 2008. First-time Olympians Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau of France won the bronze medal by beating David Ferrer and Fe- liciano Lopez of Spain 7-6 (4), 6-2. Usain Bolt advances to Olympic 100 semifinals LONDON -After overcom- ing a sloppy start to his London Olympics, Usain Bolt looked into a TV camera, held up his right index finger and declared: "No. 1, baby. All day, every day." Well, on this day, he was merely OK. Hardly dazzling after so much anticipation, Bolt was pedestrian out of the blocks - his reaction time ranked sixth of the eight runners in his heat - then insisted all that mattered was that he made it to the semifinals by shrugging off that poor beginning to win his race in 10.09 seconds Saturday. "I stumbled on the start," the 25-year-old Jamaican said. "I re- ally didn't do a lot of executing." At Beijing in 2008, a show- boating Bolt ruled track and field, winning golds in world-record times in the 100, 200 and 4x100 relay something no man had ever done at an Olympics. At the 2009 world championships, he lowered his 100 mark to 9.58, which still stands. But he's been less than out- standing more recently. A false start knocked him out of the dash at last year's world cham- pionships, and he lost to train- ing partner Yohan Blake in the 100 and 200 at the Jamaican Olympic trials. Bolt blamed his poor showings at home on back and hamstring issues. Blake, whose intensity in practice led Bolt to nickname him "The Beast," looked quite good in his Olympic debut, re- ally coasting at the end while winning his heat in 10 seconds flat. Asked to assess his showing, Blake said: "It's not the finals." The defending Olympic champion in the 400, LaShawn Merritt, will not join Pistorius in Sunday night's semifinals. Mer- ritt, who served a 21-month drug suspension after his Bei- jing title, pulled up halfway through his heat with a tender left hamstring. LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS Medal count as ofAug. 4 COUNTRY G S B TOT United States 26 13 15 54 China 25 16 12 53 U.K. 14 7 8 29 Russia 3 15 10 28 Japan 2 10 12 24 France 8 6 8 22 Germany 5 10 6 21 Australia 1 12 7 20 South Korea 9 3 5 17 Italy 5 5 3 13 Canada 1 3 6 10 Netherlands 3 1 4 8 New Zealand 3 0 4 7 Romania 1 4 2 7 Ukraine 2 0 5 7 Belarus 1 2 3 6 Brazil 1 1 4 6 Cuba 2 2 1 5 Denmark 1 2 2 5 Hungary 2 1 2 5 Kazakhstan 5 0 0 5 North Korea 4 0 1 5 Czech Rep. 1 2 1 4 Mexico 0 3 1 4 Poland 2 1 1 4 Slovakia 0 1 3 4 South Africa 3 1 0 4 Colombia 0 2 1 3 Spain 0 2 1 3 India 0 1 2 3 Slovenia 1 0 2 3 Sweden 0 3 0 3 Belgium 0 1 1 2 Ethiopia 1 0 1 2 Greece 0 0 2 2 Croatia 1 1 0 2 Indonesia 0 1 1 2 Jamaica 1 0 1 2 Kenya 0 1 1 2 Moldova 0 0 2 2 Mongolia 0 1 1 2 Norway 0 1 1 2 Serbia 0 1 1 2 Azerbaijan 0 0 1 1 Swizerland 1 0 0 1 Egypt 0 1 0 1 Georgia 1 0 0 1 Guatemala 0 1 0 1 Hong Kong 0 0 1 1 Iran 0 0 1 1 Lithuania 1 0 0 1 Qatar 0 0 1 1 Singapore 0 0 1 1 Thailand 0 1 0 1 Tunisia 0 0 1 1 Taiwan 0 1 0 1 Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1 Venezuela 1 0 0 1 AP Saturday's SCORES BASKETBALL Men Group A France 73, Tunisia 69 United States 99, Lithuania 94 Group B Russia 77, Spain 74 Brazil 98, China 59 Australia 106, Britain 75 SOCCER Men Quarterfinals South Korea 1, Britain 1 Brazil 3, Honduras 2 Mexico 4, Senegal 2 Japan 3, Egypt 0 HANDBALL Men Group A Tunisia 34, Britain 17 Sweden 29, Argentina 13 Iceland 30, France 29 Group B Serbia 28, South Korea 22 Croatia 32, Denmark 21 Spain 33, Hungary 22 HOCKEY Women Pool A Netherlands 3, South Korea 2 Japan 1, Belgium 1 China 2, Britain 1 Pool B Australia 1, South Africa 0 New Zealand 3, United States 2 Argentina 3, Germany 1 VOLLEYBALL Men Pool A Poland 3, Britain 0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-18) Italy 3, Australia 2 (21-25, 18-25, 25-21, 25-14, 15-13) Argentina 3, Bulgaria 1 (25-18, 21-25, 25- 19,25-20) Pool B Germany 3, Tunisia 0 (25-15, 25-16, 25- 16) Russia 3, United States 2 (27-29, 19-25, 26-24, 25-16, 15-8) WATER POLO Men Group A Croatia 11, Australia 6 Spain 11, Greece 9 Italy 9, Kazakhstan 6 Group B Serbia 11, United States 6 Hungary 17, Britain 6 Montenegro 12, Romania 8 Page B3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5,2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS WOMEN'S COMPETITIONS r r im Associated Press The United States women's 4x100-meter medley relay team from left, Allison Schmitt, Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni and Missy Franklin pose with their gold medals Saturday at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. US women's 4x 00-meter medley relay team claims gold sets new world mark Associated Press Missy Franklin capped off a bril- liant Olympic debut by helping the U.S. take gold in the women's 400 medley relay with a world-record time, no less. The 17-year-old Franklin, who will begin her senior year of high school when she gets back to Col- orado, seems destined to be Amer- ica's new star in the post-Michael Phelps era after taking four golds and a bronze while swimming seven events the same number as Phelps. A definite bit of symmetry there, though Franklin doubts anyone can ever replace Phelps. "I don't think his shoes will ever be filled. They're so huge," Franklin said. "Hopefully I can make little paths next to him." And let's not forget Allison Schmitt, another swimmer with ties to Phelps. They trained to- gether over the past year in Balti- more, becoming fast friends with all their goofy antics. But they sure took care of business in the pool, with Schmitt winning three golds, a silver and a bronze in London. Franklin grabbed the lead right away in the backstroke, Rebecca Soni stretched out the advantage in the breast, Dana Vollmer cruised through the fly and Schmitt finished it off in the free, pulling away for a time of 3:52.05, beating the mark of 3:52.19 set by China at the 2009 world championships. It was the second world record of the night and ninth of the Olympic meet, proving that fast times are still possible even without banned high-tech bodysuits. So far, London doping cases are good news No athlete caught cheating during actual competition Associated Press LONDON -At the midway point of the London Games, no competi- tor has been caught doping at their event. At least, not yet. Still, every day a different name of a suspected offender has emerged because of an extensive pre-Olympics testing program to target and identify the drugs cheats before they get near a venue. On Saturday, a Colombian runner, a Brazilian rower and a Moldovan hammer thrower all made minor headlines and all were not al- lowed to start their event Olympic officials think each case at this stage is a success in keeping the London Games clean. From here on, every positive doping re- sult from an in-competition sample becomes more problematic for the Olympic image. Disqualifications follow, often requiring medals to be stripped and results redrawn. Then comes the possibility of lengthy legal ac- Associated Press The IOC confirmed Saturday that Russian track cyclist Victoria Baranova, right, was expelled from the 2012 Summer Olympics after failing a pre-com- petiton test. Her positive test on testosterone of exogenous origin had been confirmed by cycling's governing body. tion as the field of play switches to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the International Olympic Com- mittee's home city of Lausanne, Switzerland. For now, the IOC's legal slate is clean. "We have shown that we take swift action, that cheats are caught and ejected from these games," spokesman Mark Adams said. "I would say at this stage, it's a pretty low number." Four is low. That's the number of actual cases requiring IOC sanc- tions from testing since the athletes village officially opened July 16. They are Colombian 18-year-old 400-meter runner Diego Palomeque (substance not identi- fied); Russian track cyclist Victoria Baranova (testosterone); gymnast Luiza Galiulina of Uzbekistan furosemidee); and Albanian weightlifter Hysen Pulaku (stanozolol). The week the games opened, the World Anti-Doping Agency said 107 athletes were removed from the London picture by suspensions im- posed in the first six months this year. Then add a few more July cases, involving new positive tests and old appeals resolved, which removed genuine medal contenders from the track and field program: in men's discus, hammer and high jump, and the women's 1,500 meters. Those athletes are implicated in taking stanozolol better known as the steroid Ben Johnson took at the 1988 Seoul Olympics the clas- sic blood-booster EPO and, in the case of Hungarian former discus silver medalist Zoltan Kovago, flat out refusing to cooperate with test- ing teams. The numbers suggest WADA and the International Association of Athletics Federations got their long- term strategy right. Every athlete at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, had to provide a blood sam- ple to help WADA laboratories set baseline levels for future monitor- ing and targeted follow-up tests. Olympic BRIEFS Jamaican Fraser-Pryce edges Jeter for Olympic gold LONDON Of course the gold medal stays in Jamaica. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wouldn't have it any other way. Her golden necklace banging against her chin, the bubbly Jamaican made it back-to-back Olympic titles in the women's 100 meters Saturday night, closing ground over the last 20 meters and leaning at the line to win in 10.75 seconds and edge American Carmelita Jeter by .03 seconds. Fraser-Pryce became the first woman to repeat in the 100 since Gail Devers of the U.S. did it in 1992 and 1996. Veronica Campbell-Brown finished third for her second career 100-meter bronze. Jamaica fell out of the running for a repeat of its sweep in Beijing after 2008 silver medalist Kerron Stewart failed to make it through the semifinals. Gray's shooting garners gold, world records for USA Jamie Lynn Gray of the United States won the gold medal in women's 50-meter three-position rifle shooting, setting two Olympic records along the way. The American's final score was 691.9 points, topping the previous total Olympic mark of 690.3 set by China's Du Li at the 2008 Beijing Games. She clinched gold on her final shot with a 10.8 -just 0.1 off what would have been perfect. May-Treanor, Walsh win in Olympic beach volleyball LONDON Two-time gold medalists Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May- Treanor beat the Netherlands in straight sets on Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic beach vol- leyball tournament. The Americans beat Marleen van lersel and Sanne Keizer 21-13, 21-12. Walsh Jennings and May-Treanor won gold medals in Athens and Beijing without losing a set. That streak was snapped on Wednesday in the final of the round-robin. In all, the two-time defending champi- ons have won 18 consecutive Olympic matches. Richards-Ross cruises into Olympic 400 final LONDON -American runner Sanya Richards-Ross walked through Olympic Stadium carrying her gold- bottomed cleats. If things go as planned, she'll be doing the same with a gold medal. Richards-Ross won her semifinal heat in the women's 400 meters Saturday night, setting a blistering pace before coasting to a spot in the final. It sure looked like she was showing off. If so, who could blame her? She had her husband, Jacksonville Jaguars cor- nerback Aaron Ross, on hand for his first Olympics. Ross left training camp Friday and arrived the following day, just in time to spend some time with Richards-Ross before her latest race. He had to be im- pressed. After all, Richards-Ross was way out front after they turned for home. -From wire reports Saturday's MEDALISTS ATHLETICS Men Long Jump GOLD-Greg Rutherford, Britain. SILVER-MitchellWatt, Australia. BRONZE-Will Claye, Phoenix. 20Km Road Walk GOLD-Chen Ding, China. SILVER-Erick Barrondo, Guatemala. BRONZE-Wang Zhen, China. 10000 GOLD-Mohamed Farah, Britain. SILVER-Galen Rupp, Portland, Ore. BRONZE-Tariku Bekele, Ethiopia. Women 100 GOLD-Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica. SILVER-Carmelita Jeter, Gardena, Calif. BRONZE-Veronica Campbell-Brown, Ja- maica. Discus GOLD-Sandra Perkovic, Croatia. SILVER-Darya Pishchalnikova, Russia. BRONZE-Li Yanfeng, China. Heptathlon GOLD-Jessica Ennis, Britain. SILVER-Lilli Schwarzkopf, Germany BRONZE-Tatyana Chernova, Russia. BADMINTON Women Singles GOLD-Li Xuerui, China. SILVER-Wang Yihan, China. BRONZE-Saina Nehwal, India. Doubles GOLD-China 2 (ZhaoYunlei, Tian Qing). SILVER-Japan (Mizuki Fujii, Reika Kaki- wa). BRONZE-Russia (Nina Vislova, Valeria Sorokina). CYCLING TRACK Women Team Pursuit GOLD-Britain (Dani King, Joanna Rowsell, Laura Trott). SILVER-United States (Dotsie Bausch, Louisville, Ky, Sarah Hammer, Temecula, Calif., Lauren Tamayo, Barto, Pa.). BRONZE-Canada (Gillian Carleton, Jas- min Glaesser, Tara Whitten). FENCING Women Team Epee GOLD-China (Li Na, Luo Xiaojuan, Sun Yujie, Xu Anqi). SILVER-South Korea (Choi Injeong, Jung Hyojung, Shin A Lam, Choi Eunsook). BRONZE-United States (Courtney Hurley San Antonio, Maya Lawrence, Teaneck, N.J., Susie Scanlan, St. Paul, Minn., Kelley Hurley). ROWING Men Fours GOLD-Britain (Alex Gregory, Pete Reed, Tom James, Andrew Triggs Hodge). SILVER-Australia (William Lockwood, James Chapman, Drew Ginn, Joshua Dunk- ley-Smith). BRONZE-United States (Glenn Ochal, Philadelphia, Henrik Rummel, Pittsford, N.Y, Charles Cole, New Canaan, Conn., Scott Gault, Piedmont, Calif.). Lightweight Double Sculls GOLD-Denmark (Mads Rasmussen, Ras- mus Quist). SILVER-Britain (Zac Purchase, Mark Hunter). BRONZE-New Zealand (Storm Uru, Peter Taylor). Women Single Sculls GOLD-Miroslava Knapkova, Czech Re- public. SILVER-Fie Udby Erichsen, Denmark. BRONZE-Kim Crow, Australia. Lightweight Double Sculls GOLD-Britain (Katherine Copeland, So- phie Hosking). SILVER-China (Xu Dongxiang, Huang Wenyi). BRONZE-Greece (Christina Giazitzidou, Alexandra Tsiavou). SHOOTING Women 50m Rifle 3 Positions GOLD-Jamie Lynn Gray, Lebanon, Pa. SILVER-Ivana Maksimovic, Serbia. BRONZE-Adela Sykorova, Czech Repub- lic. Trap GOLD-Jessica Rossi, Italy SILVER-Zuzana Stefecekova, Slovakia. BRONZE-Delphine Reau, France. SWIMMING Men 1500 Freestyle GOLD-Sun Yang, China. SILVER-Ryan Cochrane, Canada. BRONZE-Oussama Mellouli, Tunisia. 4 x 100 Medley Relay GOLD-United States (Matthew Grevers, Lake Forest, Ill., Brendan Hansen, Havertown, Pa., Michael Phelps, Baltimore, Nathan Adrian, Bremerton, Wash., Nick Thoman, Cincinnati, Eric Shanteau, Lilburn, Ga., Tyler Mcgill, Champaign, Ill., Cullen Jones, Bronx, N.Y). SILVER-Japan (Ryosuke Irie, Kosuke Ki- tajima, Takeshi Matsuda, Takuro Fujii). BRONZE-Australia (Hayden Stoeckel, Christian Sprenger, MattTargett, James Mag- nussen, Brenton Rickard, Tommaso D'or- sogna). Women 50 Freestyle GOLD-Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Nether- lands. SILVER-Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Be- larus. BRONZE-Marleen Veldhuis, Netherlands. 4 x 100 Medley Relay GOLD-United States (Missy Franklin, Cen- tennial, Colo., Rebecca Soni, Plainsboro, N.J., Dana Vollmer, Granbury, Texas, Allison Schmitt, Canton, Mich., Rachel Bootsma, Eden Prairie, Minn., Breeja Larson, Mesa, Ariz., Claire Donahue, Lenoir City, Tenn., Jessica Hardy, Long Beach, Calif.). SILVER--Australia (Emily Seebohm, Leisel Jones, Alicia Coutts, Melanie Schlanger, Brit- tany Elmslie). BRONZE-Japan (Aya Terakawa, Satomi Suzuki, Yuka Kato, Haruka Ueda). TENNIS Men Doubles GOLD--United States (Mike Bryan, Ca- marillo, Calif., Bob Bryan, Camarillo, Calif.). SILVER-France (Michael Llodra, Jo-Wil- friedTsonga). BRONZE-France 2 (Julien Benneteau, Richard Gasquet). Women Singles GOLD-SerenaWilliams, Palm Beach Gar- dens, Fla. SILVER-Maria Sharapova, Russia. BRONZE-Victoria Azarenka, Belarus. TRAMPOLINE Women GOLD-Rosannagh Maclennan, Canada. SILVER-Huang Shanshan, China. BRONZE-HeWenna, China. TRIATHLON Women GOLD-Nicola Spirig, Switzerland. SILVER-Lisa Norden, Sweden. BRONZE-Erin Densham, Australia. WEIGHTLIFTING Men 94Kg GOLD-Ilya Ilyin, Kazakhstan. SILVER-Alexandr Ivanov, Russia. BRONZE-Anatoli Ciricu, Moldova. B4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 Bridgestone Invite Saturday At Firestone Country Club (South Course) Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,400, Par: 70 Third Round Jim Furyk 63-66-70 -199 -11 Louis Oosthuizen 67-65-68 -200 -10 Keegan Bradley 67-69-67-203 -7 Rory Mcllroy 70-67-67-204 -6 Steve Stricker 68-68-68 -204 -6 Bo Van Pelt 70-69-66 -205 -5 Justin Rose 70-69-66--205 -5 JohnSenden 66-70-69-205 -5 Luke Donald 66-69-71 -206 -4 Jason Dufner 67-66-73-206 -4 Graeme McDowell 70-67-70-207 -3 Simon Dyson 66-71-70-207 -3 Branden Grace 72-70-66--208 -2 Martin Laird 68-72-68-208 -2 Bill Haas 67-71-70-208 -2 Carl Pettersson 67-70-71 -208 -2 Lee Slattery 65-71-72 -208 -2 K.T. Kim 67-67-74 -208 -2 David Toms 68-67-73 -208 -2 Rafael Cabrera Bello 66-65-77--208 -2 ZachJohnson 68-73-68-209 -1 Scott Piercy 69-70-70-209 -1 Geoff Ogilvy 67-70-72 -209 -1 K.J. Choi 71-72-67 210 E Tiger Woods 70-72-68 210 E Kyle Stanley 69-73-68 -210 E Matt Kuchar 70-70-70 -210 E Sergio Garcia 67-72-71-210 E Aaron Baddeley 73-66-71 -210 E Dustin Johnson 69-68-73 -210 E Brandt Snedeker 71-70-70 -211 +1 Bubba Watson 66-73-72-211 +1 NickWatney 69-70-72--211 +1 lan Poulter 74-69-69-212 +2 Marc Leishman 70-72-70--212 +2 Adam Scott 71-70-71 -212 +2 Martin Kaymer 68-72-72-212 +2 Retief Goosen 67-72-73--212 +2 Johnson Wagner 71-74-68--213 +3 Francesco Molinari 74-70-69-213 +3 Ryo Ishikawa 71-72-70--213 +3 Alvaro Quiros 70-71-72-213 +3 Phil Mickelson 71-69-73-213 +3 Ernie Els 73-73-68--214 +4 G. Fernandez-Castano 71-73-70--214 +4 Paul Lawrie 72-68-74-214 +4 YE.Yang 69-71-74--214 +4 Sang-Moon Bae 72-66-76--214 +4 Hunter Mahan 73-73-69--215 +5 Jonathan Byrd 73-73-69-215 +5 Jason Day 75-70-70--215 +5 Peter Hanson 73-71-71 -215 +5 Bernd Wiesberger 70-71-74-215 +5 Nicolas Colsaerts 73-68-74--215 +5 Thomas Bjorn 71-70-74-215 +5 Charl Schwartzel 69-75-72-216 +6 MarkWilson 72-71-73-216 +6 Jamie Donaldson 68-73-75--216 +6 Marcel Siem 76-71-70-217 +7 Greg Chalmers 71-75-71 -217 +7 Toshinori Muto 73-71-73-217 +7 FredrikJacobson 71-73-73-217 +7 Jeev Milkha Singh 73-74-71 -218 +8 Yoshinori Fujimoto 73-74-71 -218 +8 Rickie Fowler 70-80-69-219 +9 DannyWillett 72-74-73--219 +9 Ted Potter, Jr 72-72-75 -219 +9 Kevin Na 72-76-72-220 +10 Joost Luiten 72-71-77-220 +10 Lee Westwood 68-72-81 -221 +11 Robert Rock 76-72-74--222 +12 Michael Hoey 78-75-70--223 +13 Robert Allenby 73-79-72-224 +14 Oliver Bekker 77-72-76- 225 +15 Tom Lewis 78-76-74-228 +18 Ben Crane 66-75-WD ToruTaniguchi 72-78-WD 3M Championship Saturday At TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn. Purse: $1.75 million Yardage: 7,114, Par: 72 Second Round David Peoples 68-62-130 -14 Eduardo Romero 68-65-133 -11 Joe Daley 67-67-134 -10 Olin Browne 68-67-135 -9 Joel Edwards 66-69-135 -9 Lance Ten Broeck 71-65-136 -8 Tom Kite 69-67-136 -8 Bernhard Langer 67-69-136 -8 Mark McNulty 66-70-136 -8 Peter Senior 65-71-136 -8 Chien Soon Lu 65-71 -136 -8 Steve Pate 65-71 -136 -8 Loren Roberts 71-66-137 -7 Kenny Perry 69-68-137 -7 David Frost 67-70 -137 -7 Wayne Levi 71-67-138 -6 Gary Hallberg 70-68-138 -6 MarkWiebe 69-69-138 -6 Jeff Sluman 69-69-138 -6 Craig Stadler 69-69-138 -6 Tom Lehman 68-70-138 -6 Jeff Hart 67-71 -138 -6 Gil Morgan 65-73-138 -6 Larry Nelson 72-67-139 -5 Mark Calcavecchia 71-68-139 -5 Don Berry 70-69-139 -5 Steve Lowery 70-69 -139 -5 Mark O'Meara 68-71-139 -5 JoeySindelar 68-71--139 -5 D.A.Weibring 67-72-139 -5 Willie Wood 67-72-139 -5 JimThorpe 72-68--140 -4 Bruce Vaughan 70-70- 140 -4 Jim Rutledge 70-70--140 -4 Fred Funk 69-71 -140 -4 Tommy Armour III 73-68--141 -3 Dave Tentis 72-69 141 -3 John Huston 71-70 -141 -3 Andrew Magee 71-70--141 -3 Bill Glasson 70-71 -141 -3 Blaine McCallister 70-71 -141 -3 Tom Jenkins 66-75-141 -3 BobTway 77-65 142 -2 Bob Gilder 73-69-142 -2 Brad Faxon 73-69 -142 -2 Larry Mize 73-69-142 -2 Jim Gallagher, Jr. 73-69- 142 -2 David Eger 72-70--142 -2 Brad Bryant 71-71-142 -2 Jay Haas 71-71 -142 -2 MikeGoodes 70-72-142 -2 Dan Forsman 69-73-142 -2 John Jacobs 69-73-142 -2 Chip Beck 71-72--143 -1 Ted Schulz 70-73--143 -1 Tom Purtzer 70-73-143 -1 Nick Price 76-68 -144 E Sonny Skinner 73-71 -144 E Kirk Triplett 72-72 -144 E Rod Spittle 72-72 -144 E Scott Simpson 72-72 -144 E PH. Horgan lll 70-74 -144 E Hal Sutton 70-74 -144 E Jim Carter 75-70-145 +1 Jay Don Blake 74-71 -145 +1 Vicente Fernandez 75-70-145 +1 Kirk Hanefeld 72-73-145 +1 Mark Brooks 72-73-145 +1 Dana Quigley 73-73-146 +2 Sandy Lyle 72-74- 146 +2 Bobby Wadkins 70-76-146 +2 Fuzzy Zoeller 74-73-147 +3 John Harris 74-74-148 +4 Hale Irwin 74-74-148 +4 Keith Fergus 75-74-149 +5 Bobby Clampett 78-72-150 +6 Jeff Freeman 75-75-150 +6 Jay Sigel 77-73 -150 +6 Bob Niger 73-78-151 +7 Graham Marsh 80-73-153 +9 Mike McCullough 75-80-155 +11 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE FOT t1he recoTrd = lorida LOTTERY Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the Florida Lottery: CASH 3 (early) 2-5-2 *-'" CASH 3 (late) 6-0-9 PLAY 4 (early) 3-7-7-0 PLAY 4 (late) 0-5-5-4 FANTASY 5 d LOtty 5-9-15-30-31 POWERBALL LOTTERY 19 30 48 53 55 2-26-36-37-40-43 POWER BALL XTRA 18 3 On the AIRWAVES TODAY'S SPORTS AUTO RACING 12:30 p.m. (ABC) IndyCar: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio race 1 p.m. (ESPN) Sprint Cup: Pennsylvania 400 race 6 p.m. (ESPN2) NHRA O'ReillyAuto Parts Northwest Nationals (Same-day Tape) 12 a.m. (ESPN2) Sprint Cup: Pennsylvania 400 race (Same-day Tape) BASEBALL 1:30 p.m. (FSNFL) Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals 1:30 p.m. (SUN) Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays 2 p.m. (TBS) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Chicago White Sox 4 p.m. (WGN-A) Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers 8 p.m. (ESPN) Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals BOWLING 3 p.m. (ESPN2) PBA Summer Shootout (Taped) GOLF 12 p.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour: WGC Bridgestone Invitational Final Round 2 p.m. (CBS) PGA Tour: WGC Bridgestone Invitational - Final Round 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Chick Fil-A-Bowl Challenge (Taped) 2 p.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour: Web.com Cox Classic Final Round 4 p.m. (GOLF) Champions Tour: 3M Championship Final Round 7 p.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour: Reno-Tahoe Open Final Round OLYMPICS 6 a.m. (NBC) Track and field; beach volleyball; tennis; volleyball; water polo; basketball; cycling 7 a.m. (MSNBC) Water polo; tennis; beach volleyball; wrestling; field hockey; table tennis; handball 8:30 a.m. (CNBC) Boxing: women's elimination bouts 9 a.m. (NBCSPT) Tennis; beach volleyball; weightlifting; volleyball; cycling; badminton 3:30 p.m. (CNBC) Boxing: men's quarterfinals 7 p.m. (NBC) Gymnastics: men's floor exercise final; track and field; diving; beach volleyball (Same-day Tape) 12:35 a.m. (NBC) Track and field: finals; badminton (Same- day Tape) 4 a.m. (NBCSPT) Basketball; soccer:; boxing; field hockey; volleyball; weightlifting; shooting RODEO 6 p.m. (FSNFL) Bull Riding CBR World Championship - Part 1 (Taped) SOCCER 1 p.m. (62 UNI) Toluca vs. Leon 7 p.m. (NBCSPT) FC Dallas at Portland Timbers 9 p.m. (ESPN2) Los Angeles Galaxy at Seattle Sounders TENNIS 4 p.m. (ESPN2) ATP U.S. Open Series: Citi Open final VOLLEYBALL 11 p.m. (NBCSPT) Beach Volleyball (Taped) Note: Times and channels are subject to change at the discretion of the network. If you are unable to locate a game on the listed channel, please contact your cable provider. Sprint Cup Penn. 400 Lineup After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (42)J. Pablo Montoya, Chevy, 176.043 mph. 2. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 175.795. 3. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 175.627. 4. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 175.439. 5. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 175.432. 6. (51) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 175.339. 7. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 175.169. 8. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 175.131. 9. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 175.097. 10.(48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 175.067. 11. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 175.036. 12.(16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 174.965. 13. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 174.805. 14. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 174.795. 15. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 174.618. 16. (1) Jamie McMurray Chevrolet, 174.561. 17. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 174.432. 18.(55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 174.419. 19. (15)Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 174.314. 20. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 174.277. 21.(29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 174.213. 22.(83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 174.162. 23. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 173.92. 24. (10) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 173.571. 25. (22) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 173.524. 26.(38) David Gilliland, Ford, 173.41. 27. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 173.3. 28. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 173.197. 29. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 172.864. 30. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 172.619. 31. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 172.371. 32. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 172.038. 33. (23) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 171.916. 34. (26) Josh Wise, Ford, 171.913. 35. (37) J.J. Yeley Chevrolet, 171.808. 36. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 171.638. 37. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 171.246. 38. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 170.804. 39. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 170.658. 40. (91) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 170.581. 41. (32) Jason White, Ford, owner points. 42. (36) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, owner points. 43. (98) Mike Skinner, Ford, 170.516. Failed to Qualify 44. (33) Stephen Leicht, Chevrolet, 170.487. BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX -Traded RHP Garrett Mock to Houston for future considerations. CHICAGO WHITE SOX-Traded RHP Chris Devenski to Houston. Agreed to terms with OF Dewayne Wise on a minor league contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS Designated RHP Andrew Carpenter for assignment. Optioned LHP Brett Cecil to Las Vegas (PCL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Released 1B Lyle Overbay. LOS ANGELES DODGERS Assigned LHP Michael Antoini to Albuquerque (PCL). Optioned RHP Stephen Fife to Albuquerque (PCL). MIAMI MARLINS Optioned RHP Evan Reed and LHP Brad Hand to New Orleans (PCL). Placed OF Emilio Bonifacio on the 15- day DL. Recalled INF Nick Green from New Or- leans (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES- Placed C Car- los Ruiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 3. Recalled 1 B Hector Luna from Lehigh Valley (IL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS Optioned C Sandy Leon to Syracuse (IL). FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS-SignedS Jim Leonhard. MIAMI DOLPHINS Agreed to terms with P Brandon Fields on a four-year contract ex- tension. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Announced the retirement of G Robert Gallery. Twins 6, Red Sox 4 Minnesota Boston ab r h bi ab r h bi Spancf 4 1 0 0 Kalishcf 2 1 0 0 Revererf 5 1 3 0 Ciriacoph 1 1 1 1 Mauerlb 4 1 1 3 Ellsurycf 0 0 0 0 Morneadh 4 02 1 Crwfrdlf 4 01 1 Doumitc 4 01 0 Pedroia2b 3 1 0 0 Mstrnnlf 3 01 0 AdGnzllb 4 01 0 Wlngh ph-lf 1 0 0 0 C.Ross rf 4 0 1 1 Dozierss 4 0 1 0 Sltlmch dh 3 0 1 0 ACasill2b 3 1 1 0 Avilesss 4 1 1 1 JCarrll3b 4 22 1 Shppchc 3 0 0 0 Lvrnwyph 1 0 0 0 Punto 3b 3 0 0 0 Mdlrksph 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 6125 Totals 334 6 4 Minnesota 000 010 014 6 Boston 110 000 020 4 E-Shoppach (4), Buchholz 2 (3). DP-Boston 2. LOB-Minnesota 7, Boston 5. 2B-Mas- troianni (3), A.Casilla (12), C.Crawford (2). HR- Mauer (7), Ciriaco (1), Aviles (11). SB-Revere (26), Pedroia (7). SF-Morneau. IP H RERBBSO Minnesota DeVries Perkins AI.Burnett W,4-3 Burton S,5-7 Boston Buchholz A.Miller Aceves L,2-7 Breslow 7 4 2 2-3 1 2 1-3 1 0 1 0 0 7 7 1 0 1 1 12-34 4 1-3 0 0 130 0 Angels 6, White Sox 5, 10 innings Los Angeles Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Trout cf 4 2 2 0 De Aza cf 5 2 2 0 Mlztursss 5 1 1 0 Youkils3b 3 2 2 3 Pujolslb 5 1 2 2 A.Dunndh 4 0 0 0 Trumorf 4 1 0 1 Konerklb 4 0 0 1 TrHntr rf 0 0 0 0 Rios rf 5 0 1 0 KMorls dh 4 0 2 0 Przyns c 5 1 1 1 Callasp3b 4 1 2 0 Viciedolf 4 00 0 HKndrc2b 4 02 2 AIRmrzss 4 0 1 0 V.Wellslf 4 00 0 Bckhm2b 4 0 0 0 lannettc 4 000 Totals 38 6115 Totals 385 7 5 L.Angeles 310 000 100 1 6 Chicago 101 001 200 0 5 E-Callaspo (8). DP-Chicago 2. LOB-Los Angeles 7, Chicago 7. 2B-M.lzturis (11), Callaspo (12), De Aza (23). HR-Pujols (24), Youkilis 2 (12), Pierzynski (20). SB-Pujols (8). IP H RERBBSO Los Angeles E.Santana Hawkins BS,2-3 Jepsen W,2-1 Frieri S,13-14 Chicago Floyd N.Jones Myers Crain Thornton L,4-7 2 1 3 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 001 HBP-by E.Santana (Konerko, Youkilis), by Floyd (Trout, Trumbo). WP-Floyd. MLB leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING-Trout, Los Angeles, .349; Mi- Cabrera, Detroit, .323; Mauer, Minnesota, .320; Rios, Chicago, .317; AJackson, Detroit, .316; Ortiz, Boston, .316; Konerko, Chicago, .315. RUNS-Trout, Los Angeles, 86; Kinsler, Texas, 78; Granderson, New York, 74; MiCabr- era, Detroit, 70; De Aza, Chicago, 69; AdJones, Baltimore, 69; Cano, NewYork, 68. RBI-Hamilton, Texas, 90; MiCabrera, De- troit, 88; Willingham, Minnesota, 80; Fielder, De- troit, 77; Pujols, Los Angeles, 76; ADunn, Chicago, 74; Encarnacion, Toronto, 72; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 72. HITS-Jeter, NewYork, 138; MiCabrera, De- troit, 137; Cano, NewYork, 130; Rios, Chicago, 127; AdGonzalez, Boston, 125; AGordon, Kansas City 125; AdJones, Baltimore, 125. DOUBLES-AGordon, Kansas City, 37; Choo, Cleveland, 33; Cano, New York, 31; Brantley, Cleveland, 30; Kinsler, Texas, 30; Pu- jols, Los Angeles, 30; AdGonzalez, Boston, 29. HOME RUNS-ADunn, Chicago, 31; Granderson, NewYork, 29; Hamilton, Texas, 29; Encarnacion, Toronto, 28; Trumbo, Los Ange- les, 28; Bautista, Toronto, 27; Willingham, Min- nesota, 27. PITCHING-Weaver, Los Angeles, 14-1; Price, Tampa Bay 14-4; MHarrison, Texas, 13- 6; Sale, Chicago, 12-3; Vargas, Seattle, 12-7; Sabathia, NewYork, 11-3; Darvish, Texas, 11-7; Verlander, Detroit, 11-7; PHughes, New York, 11-8. STRIKEOUTS-FHernandez, Seattle, 159; Verlander, Detroit, 152; Scherzer, Detroit, 151; Darvish, Texas, 145; Shields, Tampa Bay 145; Price, Tampa Bay 141; Peavy, Chicago, 134. SAVES-Rodney, Tampa Bay, 32; JiJohnson, Baltimore, 31; CPerez, Cleveland, 29; RSoriano, New York, 26; Broxton, Kansas City 23; Aceves, Boston, 22; Valverde, Detroit, 21; Nathan, Texas, 21. NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING-McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .369; MeCabrera, San Francisco, .351; Votto, Cincin- nati, .342; Ruiz, Philadelphia, .335; DWright, New York, .331; Posey, San Francisco, .325; CGonzalez, Colorado, .324. RUNS-Bourn, Atlanta, 72; Braun, Milwau- kee, 72; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 72; MeCabr- era, San Francisco, 71; CGonzalez, Colorado, 71; Holliday, St. Louis, 71; JUpton, Arizona, 70. RBI-Beltran, St. Louis, 77; Holliday St. Louis, 76; Braun, Milwaukee, 74; Kubel, Ari- zona, 73; CGonzalez, Colorado, 72; DWright, New York, 72; LaRoche, Washington, 69. HITS-MeCabrera, San Francisco, 146; Mc- Cutchen, Pittsburgh, 141; Bourn, Atlanta, 129; Holliday, St. Louis, 128; DWright, New York, 126; CGonzalez, Colorado, 125; Reyes, Miami, 125. DOUBLES-ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 36; Votto, Cincinnati, 36; DanMurphy, New York, 32; DWright, NewYork, 32; Cuddyer, Colorado, 30; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 30; Alonso, San Diego, 29. HOME RUNS-Braun, Milwaukee, 29; Bel- tran, St. Louis, 25; Kubel, Arizona, 23; LaRoche, Washington, 23; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 22; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 21; Bruce, Cincinnati, 21; Holliday St. Louis, 21. PITCHING-Dickey NewYork, 14-3; Cueto, Cincinnati, 14-5; AJBurnett, Pittsburgh, 13-3; Lynn, St. Louis, 13-4; GGonzalez, Washington, 13-6; Hanson, Atlanta, 12-5; Miley, Arizona, 12-6. STRIKEOUTS-Dickey, New York, 156; Strasburg, Washington, 154; Hamels, Philadel- phia, 147; GGonzalez, Washington, 147; Ker- shaw, Los Angeles, 143; Lincecum, San Francisco, 136; MCain, San Francisco, 135. SAVES-Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 31; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 31; Chapman, Cincinnati, 25; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 24; SCasilla, San Francisco, 24; Motte, St. Louis, 23; Clippard, Washington, 22. GOLDEN Continued from Page B1 winners from the baseline, taking a big swing with al- most every stroke despite the windy conditions on Centre Court. Williams said the tourna- ment was the best she has played from start to finish. "I was so focused here," GREAT Continued from Page B1 maybe two, but there's really no point "I told myself I never want to swim when I'm 30," Phelps said. "No offense to those people who are 30, but that was something I always said to myself, and that would be in three years. I just don't want to swim for those three years." He hugged his longtime coach, Bob Bowman, who was teary eyed as he whis- pered three words that said it all, "I love you." Their part- nership was formed 16 years ago, when Bowman took a gangly, hyperactive kid with an extraordinary gift and helped turn him into a swim- mer the likes of which the world had never seen. "Bob and I have somehow managed to do every single thing," Phelps said. "If you Associated Press Jim Furyk chips to the 16th green during the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament Saturday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Furyk is 11-under par after the third round. Furyk holds on to tenuous lead Associated Press AKRON, Ohio -A steady diet of pars kept Jim Furyk in the lead Saturday in the Bridgestone Invitational, but not by much. Furyk made his only birdie on the par-5 second hole and had to rely on a couple of strong par saves on the back nine at Fire- stone for an even-par 70, giv- ing him a one-shot lead over Louis Oosthuizen going into the final round of this World Golf Championship. Furyk began the week with a 63, and he's not sure he didn't hit the ball better in the third round. Under three days of sun-baked conditions, the greens lost their moisture and enough wind arrived to make play- ers think more than they would prefer. Oosthuizen had to scram- ble for pars at the start be- fore he settled into his round of 68. Keegan Bradley, who can move into the top eight in the Ryder Cup standings with a runner-up finish, had a 67 and was four shots be- hind. He will be in the final group Sunday, when the tee times are pushed forward to avoid thunderstorms fore- cast throughout the day Rory McIlroy, with an out- side chance of returning to No. 1 in the world if he were to win, had a 67 and joined Steve Stricker (68) at 6- under 204, five shots behind. Top-ranked Luke Donald also was chipping away, as he often does, until he hit a tree on the last for a bogey for a 71, falling seven shots back. Tiger Woods broke par for the first time all week, though his 68 left him 11 shots behind on a Firestone course where he has won seven times. Reno-Tahoe Open RENO, Nev. J.J. Henry had an eagle for the third straight day and scored 14 points to take the third-round lead in the Reno-Tahoe Open. John Daly and Justin Leonard were among more than a dozen players within striking distance in the PGA Tour's first modified Stableford scoring system event since 2006. Henry had 36 points overall, three more than second-round leaderAlexandre Rocha in the format that awards eight points for double eagle, five for eagle, two for birdie and none for par. Players are docked a point for bogey and three points for any- thing worse. 3M Championship BLAINE, Minn. David Peoples matched his career best with a 10-under 62 on Sat- urday to take a three-stroke lead in the Champions Tour's 3M Championship. Peoples, who twice shot 62 on the PGA Tour, had a 14- under 130 total. He got into the field Tuesday when Russ Cochran withdrew because of a back injury. The 52-year-old Peoples made six straight birdies at the TPC Twin Cities to get to 10 under through seven holes. Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa Elliott Sadler rebounded from the disappointment of his jumped-restart penalty last week in Indianapolis to win the NASCAR Nationwide Race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night. Sadler denied Ricky she said. "I remember I was serving and I was thinking: 'Serena, this is your best chance to win a gold medal. You're at Wimbledon, you're on grass, you play great on grass, pull it together, just win this.' And that's what I thought about." The career Golden Slam was first achieved by Steffi Graf, who did it when she won at the Olympics in 1988 after sweeping all four can say that about your ca- reer, there's no need to move forward. Time for other things." Bouncing back from a dis- appointing first race in Lon- don, a fourth-place finish in the 400 individual medley, Phelps wound up with more medals than any other swim- mer at the games: four golds and two silvers. Sounds familiar "Honestly, the first race kind of took the pressure off," Bowman said. "If it's not going to go too well, we should at least have fun while we're here. That helped us relax a little bit, then he started swimming well in the relays and he picked it up again." Grevers had the Americans in front on the opening back- stroke leg, but Kosuke Kita- jima putJapan slightly ahead going against Hansen in the breaststroke. Not to worry, not with Phelps going next He surged through the water in the fly, handing off a Stenhouse Jr a fourth straight victory at Iowa Speedway, and increased his lead in the series stand- ings to 18 points over Austin Dillon. Sadler won the pole with a track-record qualifying speed of 135.141 mph and was near or at the front of the pack the entire race. major titles. "Growing up watching her, I always liked her," Williams said. "Having a chance to be mentioned in the same name I always thought, 'OK, one person I'll never be mentioned in the same name is Steffi Graf. She's done everything."' Williams can add the gold medal to her 14 Grand Slam singles championships, the most of any active woman. lead of about a quarter of a second to Adrian for the freesytle anchor The Ameri- cans won going away in 3 minutes, 29.35 seconds, just offtheir own Olympic record from Beijing. Japan held on for silver in 3:31.26, with Aus- tralia taking the bronze in 3:31.68. The U.S. men had never lost the medley relay at the Olympics, and they weren't about to now on the final night of swimming at the Olympic Aquatics Centre, on the final night for such a mo- mentous athlete. How momentous? The gov- erning body of swimming, FINA, broke with Olympic protocol to present Phelps with an award recognizing his entire body of work While a video montage played on the board, he made one more vic- tory lap around the pool, even stopping off again at the medal podium he spent so much time on during the Olympics. Sadler snags win on Nationwide SCOREBOARD CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE AL Orioles 4, Rays 0 Baltimore Tampa Bay ab r h bi Markks rf 3 2 1 1 DJnngs If Hardy ss 5 02 0 BUpton cf C.Davisdh 5 0 2 2 Zobrist2b AdJonscf 4 0 1 0 Kppngrdh Wietersc 3 0 1 1 C.Penalb Betemt3b 4 0 1 0 SRdrgzss Andino 3b 0 0 0 0 Rhyms ph McLothlf 4 1 2 0 Fuldrf MrRynllb 3 1 0 0 RRorts3b Quntnll2b 4 0 0 0 JMolin c Totals 35 4104 Totals Baltimore 110 200 000 Tampa Bay 000 000 000 ab r h bi 4000 4010 4 0 1 0 3020 4010 4 0 1 0 3000 3000 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 1000 4010 3000 3010 3 0 1 0 320 6 0 4 0 DP-Tampa Bay 1. LOB-Baltimore 8, Tampa Bay 7. 2B-McLouth (1). SB-Wieters 2 (3), B.Upton (20). CS-Fuld (1). IP H RERBBSO Baltimore W.ChenW,10-6 7 5 0 0 1 4 Strop 1 1 0 0 1 1 Ji.Johnson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay Hellickson L,6-7 4 8 4 4 4 4 Howell 2 0 0 0 0 4 Badenhop 2 1 0 0 0 2 W.Davis 1 1 0 0 0 2 Umpires-Home, Alfonso Marquez; First, Tom Hallion; Second, Brian O'Nora; Third, Chad Fairchild. T-2:49. A-20,612 (34,078). Mariners 1, Yankees 0 Seattle NewYork ab rh bi ab rh bi Ackley2b 4 00 0 Grndrscf 3 0 0 0 MSndrs cf 4 00 0 Jeterss 4 0 0 0 JMontrdh 4 02 0 Cano2b 4 0 1 0 Jasoc 4 1 2 0 Teixeirib 3 0 0 0 Seager3b 4 00 0 Ibanezdh 2 0 0 0 C.Wellslf 4 00 0 Swisherrf 3 0 0 0 Carplb 4 02 1 ErChvz3b 3 0 0 0 Thams rf 4 0 2 0 ISuzuki If 3 0 1 0 Ryan ss 1 00 0 RMartn c 3 0 0 0 Kawsk pr-ssl 0 0 0 Totals 34 18 1 Totals 280 2 0 Seattle 010 000 000 1 NewYork 000 000 000 0 DP-Seattle 1, New York 1. LOB-Seattle 8, New York 3.2B-Jaso (13), Carp (6), Thames (8), Cano (31). IP H RERBBSO Seattle FHernandezW,10-5 9 2 0 0 2 6 New York Kuroda L,10-8 61-37 1 1 1 4 Logan 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 D.Robertson 11-30 0 0 0 3 Rapada 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 HBP-by Kuroda (Ryan). Blue Jays 3, A's 1, 11 innings Toronto Oakland ab r h bi ab r h bi YEscorss 5 01 0 JWeeks2b 4 0 1 0 KJhnsn 2b 5 0 0 0 Taylorrf 4 0 0 0 Encrnclb 5 12 0 Crispph-cf 0 00 0 Cooperdh 5 1 1 1 Reddckcf-rf 5 0 0 0 RDavislf 4 1 1 0 Carterlb 2 0 0 0 YGomsc 2 00 0 Cespdspr 0 00 0 Mathisph-c 2 0 0 0 Moss b 1 000 Sierra rf 5 0 3 1 JGomsf 5 0 0 0 Gose cf 4 02 0 Inge 3b 5 1 0 0 Hchvrr3b 3 0 0 0 DNorrsdh 3 0 1 1 Kottarsc 3 0 1 0 Rosalesss 2 0 1 0 Sogard ph-ss 1 0 0 0 Totals 40 3102 Totals 35 1 4 1 Toronto 000 000 001 02 3 Oakland 010 000 000 00 1 E-Kottaras (1). DP-Toronto 2. LOB-Toronto 8, Oakland 8. 2B-Sierra (1), Gose (2), D.Nor- ris (2). HR-Cooper (3). SB-Encarnacion 2 (12), R.Davis (29). S-Gose. IP H RERBBSO Toronto R.Romero 7 3 1 1 4 5 Delabar 11-30 0 0 1 3 Janssen 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 J.ChavezW,1-1 1 1 0 0 2 1 OliverS,2-3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Oakland Griffin 12-31 0 0 0 0 Norberto 32-34 0 0 0 4 NeshekH,1 12-30 0 0 1 1 BalfourH,15 1 0 0 0 0 0 R.CookBS,7-18 1 1 1 1 0 0 BlevinsL,4-1 2 4 2 2 2 3 WP-R.Romero 2. Rangers 4, Royals 2 Texas Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi Kinsler2b 5 1 3 0 AGordn If 4 0 0 1 Andrusss 5 1 2 0 AEscorss 4 0 0 0 Hamltn cf-lf 5 0 1 2 L.Cain rf 4 0 2 0 Beltre3b 4 01 0 Butlerdh 4 0 1 0 N.Cruzrf 4 00 0 Mostks3b 4 0 1 0 MiYongdh 4 1 1 0 S.Perezc 3 1 0 0 Napolic 2 1 0 0 Hosmerlb 4 1 2 0 DvMrplf 3 01 0 Getz2b 4 0 0 1 Gentrycf 0 00 0 JDysoncf 3 0 2 0 Oltlb 2 0 1 2 Morlnd ph-lbOO 0 0 Totals 34 4104 Totals 342 8 2 Texas 002 101 000 4 Kansas City 000 020 000 2 E-Napoli (6), Olt (1), A.Escobar (12). DP- Texas 2, Kansas City 2. LOB-Texas 9, Kansas City 6. 2B-Andrus (26). SB-A.Escobar (20), J.Dyson (21). SF-Olt. IP H RERBBSO Texas Feldman W,6-6 Mi.Adams H,19 Ogando S,3-6 Kansas City W.Smith L,2-4 K.Herrera Jeffress 72-36 2 1-3 0 0 1 2 0 52-38 4 21-31 0 1 1 0 Tigers 6, Indians 1 Cleveland Detroit ab rh bi ab rh bi Kipnis2b 4 0 0 1 AJcksncf 5 0 1 0 AsCarrss 4 00 0 Berry If 3 01 0 Choorf 4 0 1 0 MiCarr3b 4 00 0 CSantnc 4 00 0 RSantg2b 0 00 0 Brantlycf 3 0 1 0 Fielder b 3 2 2 0 JoLopzdh 3 00 0 Boeschrf 4 1 2 1 Ktchmlb 3 00 0 DYongdh 2 1 0 1 Hannhn 3b 3 00 0 Avilac 3 1 1 0 Carrer f 3 1 2 0 JhPerltss 4 1 2 2 Infante 2b-3b 3 0 1 2 Totals 31 14 1 Totals 31 610 6 Cleveland 000 000 001 1 Detroit 020 301 00x 6 DP-Cleveland 1. LOB-Cleveland 3, Detroit 7. 2B--Choo (33), Berry (7), Boesch (20), Jh.Per- alta (22). 3B-Carrera 2 (2), Boesch (1), Jh.Per- alta (3). SB-Infante (1). SF-D.Young, Infante. IP H RERBBSO Cleveland JimenezL,8-11 51-37 6 6 4 4 E.Rogers 22-33 0 0 0 3 Detroit FisterW,6-7 9 4 1 1 0 6 WP-Jimenez, E.Rogers. AMERICAN LEAGUE W New York 62 Baltimore 56 Tampa Bay 56 Boston 53 Toronto 52 Wash. Atlanta New York Miami Philly East Division L Pct GB WC L10 44.585 4-6 51 .523 6Y2 1/2 5-5 51 .523 6Y2 1/2 6-4 55 .491 10 5 4-6 55 .486 10/25/2 4-6 East Division L Pct GB WC L10 43 .598 - 6-4 46 .570 3 8-2 55 .486 12 8/2 5-5 59 .454 15/212 4-6 59 .449 16 12/2 5-5 Home Away 33-22 29-22 Chicago 25-26 31-25 Detroit 29-26 27-25 Cleveland 27-32 26-23 Minnesota 28-23 24-32 Kan. City Central Division L Pct GB WC L10 48 .547 - 7-3 50 .533 1'2 Y2 5-5 57 .467 8/2 7/2 1-9 60 .439 11Y2102 7-3 62 .415 14 13 3-7 Home Away 28-23 30-25 30-21 27-29 27-25 23-32 23-32 24-28 20-32 24-30 Texas Oakland L. Angeles Seattle NATIONAL LEAGUE Str Home Away W-131-22 33-21 L-1 31-26 30-20 L-1 26-26 26-29 L-1 27-27 22-32 W-122-30 26-29 Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston Central Division L Pct GB WC L10 41 .617- 9-1 46 .566 5/2 6-4 49 .542 8 2/2 7-3 58 .453 17/212 4-6 61 .413 21/216 5-5 72 .333 30/225 2-8 Str Home Away W-5 36-19 30-22 L-2 33-16 27-30 W-2 31-21 27-28 L-2 30-26 18-32 L-3 27-24 16-37 W-1 25-27 11-45 San Fran. L. Angeles Arizona San Diego Colorado West Division L Pct GB WC L10 43 .594 - 6-4 49 .542 5/2 5-5 50 .537 6 5-5 58 .468 13Y27/2 8-2 West Division L Pct GB WC L10 49 .538 - 3-7 50 .533 /2 3/2 4-6 52 .514 2/2 5/2 6-4 63 .417 13 16 4-6 66 .365 18 21 2-8 Home Away 34-21 29-22 32-24 26-25 30-22 28-28 25-29 26-29 Str Home Away W-1 32-23 25-26 W-1 30-23 27-27 L-1 30-24 25-28 W-1 23-29 22-34 L-1 21-35 17-31 Associated Press Tampa Bay Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson gave up four runs in four innings of work Saturday night against the Balti- more Orioles at Tropicana Feld in St. Petersburg. The Rays lost 4-0. Orioles blank Rays in 4-0 win Associated Press ST PETERSBURG Wei-Yin Chen allowed five hits in seven in- nings, Chris Davis had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Saturday Chen (10-6) struck out four and walked one, improving to 4-1 in his past six road starts. After Pedro Strop gave up a single in the eighth, closer Jim Johnson pitched the ninth in a non-save situation to complete a six-hitter. The Orioles took a 4-0 lead on Davis' two-run single in the fourth off Jeremy Hellickson (6-7). Davis has driven in 12 runs during a nine-game hitting streak. Hellickson lasted just four innings, allowing four runs and eight hits. The right-hander struck out four and walked four Matt Wieters put the Orioles ahead 1-0 on a first-inning RBI single. Bal- timore had gone 0 for 22 with run- ners in scoring position in its previous two games. AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 1, Yankees 0 NEW YORK- Felix Hernandez domi- nated the Yankees in their own ballpark again, pitching his third shutout of the season to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 1-0 win. Hernandez outpitched Hiroki Kuroda in a duel of pitchers who haven't lost since June. Mike Carp hit an RBI single in the second inning for Seattle, which bounced back from having its seven-game winning streak ended Friday night. The Yankees have lost 10 of 15. Hernandez (10-5) just didn't give the Yankees any room. After Robinson Cano doubled with two outs in the first, Hernan- dez didn't allow a runner to second. Rangers 4, Royals 2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. Josh Hamilton drove in two runs, Scott Feldman won his sixth straight decision and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Roy- als 4-2. Feldman (6-6) became the first pitcher in 29 years to win six consecutive deci- sions after starting the season 0-6. Doyle Alexander did it in 1983 with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton, who leads the majors with 90 RBIs, hit an opposite-field single in the third inning to score lan Kinsler and Elvis Andrus. Kinsler singled with one out and went to third on Andrus' double. Blue Jays 3, A's 1, 11 innings OAKLAND, Calif. David Cooper hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Edwin Encarnacion scored on catcher George Kottaras' throwing error in the 11th, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Oakland Athletics 3-1. The Blue Jays ended a six-game los- ing streak a day after they fell to the A's 5-4 in 15 innings. Cooper hit a solo homer off Ryan Cook with one out in the ninth. Cook gave up a tying, three-run shot in the ninth on Friday night. Tigers 6, Indians 1 DETROIT Doug Fister retired his first 17 batters and then settled for a four- hitter in the Detroit Tigers' 6-1 victory over the fading Cleveland Indians. Fister's bid for a perfect game was bro- ken up with two outs in the sixth inning when Ezequiel Carrera tripled over Austin Jackson's head in center field. Fister (6-7) finished with six strikeouts but lost his chance at his first career shutout when Carrera tripled again in the ninth and scored on a groundout. AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday's Games Seattle 1, N.Y Yankees 0 Toronto 3, Oakland 1,11 innings Texas 4, Kansas City 2 Detroit 6, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 0 L.A. Angels 6, Chicago White Sox 5, 10 innings Minnesota 6, Boston 4 Sunday's Games Cleveland (Seddon 0-0) at Detroit (Scherzer 10-6), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 2-2) at N.Y Yankees (FGarcia 4-5), 1:05 p.m. Minnesota (Blackburn 4-6) at Boston (FMorales 2-2), 1:35 p.m. Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Price 14-4), 1:40 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 8-8) at Chicago White Sox (Liriano 3-10), 2:10 p.m. Texas (Holland 7-6) at Kansas City (Hochevar 7-9), 2:10 p.m. Toronto (Laffey 2-2) at Oakland (Milone 9-8), 4:05 p.m. Monday's Games Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. N.Y Yankees at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday's Games Philadelphia 3, Arizona 0 Washington 10, Miami 7 Houston 3, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 4 St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 1 San Francisco at Colorado, late N.Y Mets at San Diego, late Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers, late Sunday's Games Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 13-3) at Cincinnati (Bailey 9-6), 1:10 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 9-9) at Philadelphia (CI.Lee 2-6), 1:35 p.m. Houston (B.Norris 5-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 2-1), 1:35 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 8-10) at Washington (Strasburg 11-5), 1:35 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 5-11) at Colorado (Undecided), 3:10 p.m. N.Y Mets (Harvey 1-1) at San Diego (Marquis 4-6), 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Germano 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Harang 7-6), 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 0-4) at St. Louis (Lohse 11-2), 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. For more box scores, see Page B4. Ubaldo Jimenez (8-11) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings for Cleve- land, which has lost eight straight. Brennan Boesch and Jhonny Peralta each hit a double and a triple for the Tigers. Twins 6, Red Sox 4 BOSTON Joe Mauer hit a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 6-4 comeback win over the struggling Boston Red Sox. Ben Revere had three singles and ex- tended his hitting streak to a career-best 18 games for Minnesota, which has won the first three games of a four-game se- ries. The Twins have the AL's second- worst record. Pedro Ciriaco hit a pinch-hit homer for the first of his career, breaking an eighth- inning tie and giving the Red Sox the lead before Mauer hit a 3-2 pitch into the Green Monster seats off Alfredo Aceves (2-7). Angels 6, White Sox 5, 10 inns. CHICAGO -Albert Pujols homered again and Howie Kendrick hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels over the Chicago White Sox 6-5. Kevin Youkilis homered twice for the White Sox and A.J. Pierzynski hit a solo shot. Pujols' 24th home run was his sixth in his last five games. Mike Trout singled twice and scored two runs. Kendrick singled with two outs off Matt Thornton (4-7). Kevin Jepsen (2-1) worked a scoreless ninth. Ernesto Frieri pitched the 10th for his 13th save in 14 chances. NATIONAL LEAGUE Nationals 10, Marlins 7 WASHINGTON -Adam LaRoche homered twice, Danny Espinosa hit a three-run shot in Washington's six-run eighth inning, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-7. Combined with Houston's 3-2 win over Atlanta, the Nationals increased their lead over the Braves in the NL East to three games. Washington trailed 6-4 heading into the eighth, but the Nationals tied it on run- scoring singles by Steve Lombardozzi and Tyler Moore against Mike Dunn (0-1). Dunn allowed six runs all unearned - but his error caused the damage. He dropped Carlos Lee's toss on LaRoche's ground ball with one out. Espinosa, who had committed two er- rors leading to Miami runs, hit his 10th homer of the season over the bullpen in left field. Bryce Harper followed with his 10th to make it 10-6. Ryan Mattheus (4-1) pitched 1 2-3 in- nings for the win. Tyler Clippard allowed a run in the ninth. LaRoche homered twice off Marlins starter Mark Buehrle, giving LaRoche 23 this season. Astros 3, Braves 2 ATLANTA- Justin Maxwell had a ca- reer-high four hits, including two homers, rookie Lucas Harrell won his first career start at Turner Field, and the Houston As- tros snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Astros won for just the fourth time in 33 games, improving to 11-45 on the road the worst mark in the majors. Paul Maholm (9-7) lost his Atlanta debut, three hits, six hits, and two walks. He struck out eight in seven innings. The Braves had won two straight and nine of 10. Cardinals 6, Brewers 1 ST. LOUIS -Adam Wainwright pitched a five-hitter and also contributed at the plate, leading the St. Louis Cardi- nals to a 6-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Wainwright (9-10) moved closer to .500 after starting the season at 0-3. He threw 73 of 98 pitches for strikes, walking none and fanning seven. Wainwright also hit an RBI double and a single, and he scored a run. Carlos Beltran hit his 25th homer, giv- ing him an NL-leading 77 RBIs. Jon Jay also homered for the Cardinals. Reds 5, Pirates 4 CINCINNATI Scott Rolen tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight game, 54 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds have won 15 of 16 and opened a 5%-game lead over Pittsburgh in the NL Central. It was 4-all when Rolen led off the eighth with a line drive off the right-center field wall, beating the relay with a head- first slide into third base. Todd Frazier hit a chopper that was fielded by pitcher Jared Hughes (2-1) too late to get Rolen at the plate. Phillies 3, Diamondbacks 0 PHILADELPHIA- Roy Halladay gave up three hits over seven innings and Erik Kratz homered and drove in a pair, lead- ing the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 vic- tory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Halladay (5-6) allowed just four runners and struck out five to earn his first win since May 17. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was winless in his previous five starts, including three after returning from a two-month stint on the disabled list. BASEBALL Houston Atlanta ab r h bi Altuve2b 1 00 0 MGnzlz ss 4 0 1 0 BFrncsrf 4 1 1 0 Wrghtp 0 00 0 WLopezp 0 00 0 Wallaclb 4 00 0 Maxwllcf 4 2 4 3 JDMrtnlf 4 0 1 0 MDwns 3b 4 0 2 0 CSnydrc 4 00 0 Harrellp 2 0 0 0 FRdrgzp 0 00 0 Schaferph 1 0 0 0 Bogsvcrf 0 00 0 Totals 32 39 3 Houston 000 Atlanta 000 Bourn cf Prado If Heywrd rf C.Jones 3b FFrmn lb McCnn c Uggla 2b Janish ss JFrncs ph Mahlm p Hinske ph Gearrin p Avilan p Durbin p Totals 200 100 002 000 ab rh bi DP-Houston 2, Atlanta 3. LOB-Houston 5, Atlanta 6.2B-J.D.Martinez (13), Heyward (19). HR-Maxwell 2 (12). SB-Maxwell (3). CS-AI- tuve (7). IP H RERBBSO Houston HarrellW,9-7 6 4 2 2 5 5 Fe.RodriguezH,11 1 0 0 0 0 0 W.WrightH,15 11-30 0 0 0 2 W.LopezS,1-2 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Atlanta MaholmL,9-7 7 6 3 3 2 8 Gearrin 2-3 1 0 0 1 1 Avilan 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Durbin 1 2 0 0 0 0 Reds 5, Pirates 4 Pittsburgh Cincinnati ab rh bi ab rh bi Presleylf 4 1 2 0 Cozartss 3 1 1 0 JHughsp 0 00 0 Stubbscf 4 22 0 GSnchzph 1 0 0 0 Bruce rf 3 1 1 0 Walker2b 2 0 0 1 Ludwcklf 4 01 1 AMcCtcf 4 0 0 0 Rolen3b 4 1 2 2 GJoneslb 4 1 2 0 Frazierib 4 01 2 McKnrc 4 1 2 1 DNavrrc 4 0 0 0 PAlvrz3b 4 0 0 0 Hanignc 0 00 0 Sniderrf 3 0 0 1 Valdez2b 3 0 0 0 JHrrsnss 3 1 2 1 Marshllp 0 00 0 JMcDnlp 2 00 0 Broxtnp 0 00 0 SMarteph-lf2 0 0 0 Paul ph 1 00 0 Chpmnp 0 000 Leake p 2 00 0 Cairo 2b 1 0 1 0 Totals 33 48 4 Totals 335 9 5 Pittsburgh 011 101 000 4 Cincinnati 202 000 01x 5 E--AIvarez (16), Leake (2). DP-Cincinnati 1. LOB-Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 6. 2B-G.Jones (17), Ludwick (19). 3B-Presley (4), Rolen (2). HR-McKenry (11), J.Harrison (3). SB-Cairo (2). SF-Walker, Snider. IP H RERBBSO Pittsburgh Ja.McDonald J.Hughes L,2-1 Cincinnati Leake Marshall Broxton W,1-0 Chapman S,25-29 6 7 4 3 1 7 2 2 1 1 1 0 221110 Phillies 3, D-backs 0 Arizona Philadelphia ab rh bi ab rh bi GParracf 3 0 0 0 Rollinsss 4 00 0 Drew ss 4 0 2 0 Frndsn3b 4 1 1 0 Kubel If 4 0 0 0 Utley 2b 4 0 1 0 Gldschlb 4 0 1 0 Howardlb 4 1 2 0 J.Uptonrf 3 01 0 Mayrrycf 4 01 0 MMntrc 3 0 0 0 DBrwn If 3 0 1 1 CJhnsn 3b 3 0 0 0 Kratz c 3 1 1 2 JMcDnl2b 3 0 0 0 Schrhlt rf 3 01 0 JSndrsp 2 0 0 0 Halladyp 2 00 0 Zieglerp 0 00 0 Wggntnph 1 01 0 RWhelrph 1 00 0 Lindlmp 0 00 0 Zagrskp 0 0 0 0 Papelnp 0 00 0 Albersp 0 000 Totals 30 04 0 Totals 323 9 3 Arizona 000 000 000 0 Philadelphia 001 100 01x 3 DP-Arizona 1. LOB-Arizona 5, Philadelphia 7.2B-Drew (7), Mayberry (16). HR-Kratz (4). CS-G.Parra (8). IP H RERBBSO Arizona J.Saunders L,5-8 61-36 2 2 2 3 Ziegler 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 Zagurski 1-3 2 1 1 0 1 Albers 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 Philadelphia HalladayW,5-6 7 3 0 0 1 5 LindblomH,17 1 0 0 0 1 2 Papelbon S,24-27 1 1 0 0 0 2 Nationals 10, Marlins 7 Miami Washington ab rh bi ab rh bi Petersnlf 5 1 3 0 Espinosss 5 1 2 3 Cousins rf 4 0 0 0 Harper rf 5 21 1 Reyesss 4 43 0 Zmrmn3b 4 02 1 Ca.Leelb 4 1 2 2 MorseIf 5 01 1 Dobbs3b 5 01 0 Clipprdp 0 00 0 DSolan2b 3 01 2 LaRochIb 4 32 2 GHrndzcf 4 1 0 0 Werthcf 3 1 2 0 J.Buckc 4 0 1 1 KSuzukc 3 00 0 Buehrlep 3 0 1 0 Lmrdzz2b 4 1 1 1 H.Bellp 0 0 0 0 Zmrmnp 1 1 0 0 Ruggin ph 1 00 0 Grzlny p 0 00 0 MDunnp 0 00 0 DeRosaph 1 00 0 Zamrnp 0 00 0 McGnzlp 0 00 0 Matthsp 0 00 0 TMooreph-lf 1 1 1 1 Totals 37 7125 Totals 36101210 Miami 021 020 101 7 Washington 012 001 06x 10 E-M.Dunn (1), Espinosa 2 (9), Lombardozzi (3). DP-Washington 1. LOB-Miami 9, Wash- ington 6.2B--Petersen (1), Reyes (26), Ca.Lee (18), J.Buck (11). HR-Espinosa (10), Harper (10), LaRoche 2 (23). SB-Reyes 2 (27). S- Cousins, D.Solano, K.Suzuki. IP H RERBBSO Miami Buehrle 6 7 4 4 2 2 H.BellH,5 1 0 0 0 0 2 M.DunnL,0-1 2-3 4 6 0 1 1 Zambrano 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 Washington Zimmermann 5 7 5 4 1 3 Gorzelanny 1 2 0 0 1 0 Mic.Gonzalez 1-3 0 1 0 1 0 MattheusW,4-1 12-31 0 0 0 1 Clippard 1 2 1 1 0 0 Cardinals 6, Brewers 1 Milwaukee CGomz cf Morgan rf Braun If Hart lb RWeks 2b Lucroy c Clzturs ss Ransm 3b MRgrs p Ishikawph LHrndz p Aoki ph FrRdrg p Totals Milwaukee St. Louis ab r h bi 4 1 1 0 4110 4000 3 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 3001 3010 3000 3000 3000 3020 1000 1 000 0000 1010 0000 29 15 1 100 014 St. Louis Furcal ss Craig lb Hollidy If Beltran rf Freese 3b YMolin c Jay cf Descals 2b Wnwrg p ab rh bi Totals 33 6 9 6 000 000 1 001 OOx 6 DP-St. Louis 1. LOB-Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 4.2B-C.Gomez (13), Descalso (7), Wainwright (2). HR-Beltran (25), Jay (3). SB-Y.Molina (11). SF-Braun. IP H RERBBSO Milwaukee M.Rogers L,0-1 L.Hernandez Fr.Rodriguez St. Louis Wainwright W,9-10 5 7 5 5 1 5 9 5 1 1 0 7 575515 221101 100000 951107 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 B5 NL Astros 3, Braves 2 ENTERTAINMENT CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Spotlight on PEOPLE Spike Lee will stick with Knicks NEW YORK- He's New York's most promi- nent Knicks fan. But he's also a proud son of Brook- lyn. So would Spike Lee ever con- sider Spike switching Lee teams and root- ing for the Brooklyn Nets? No, no and no. That's what Lee tells The New York Times in an interview discussing his split loyalties between the Knicks and the beloved hometown borough that has been the setting for many of his films. The Nets will play their first games in Brooklyn this fall, after moving from New Jersey It's far from the first time Lee has vowed to go to his grave a Knicks fan. Last year he tried to hammer home the point on Twitter, saying anyone who thinks he's switching to the Nets "is on crack, meth and malt liquor" Newport Jazz Festival under way NEWPORT, R.I. The Newport Jazz Festival is back for another year, 58 years after it began in Rhode Island's city by the sea. The iconic musical event began Friday night with a kickoff concert fea- turing Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The festival moves to Fort Adams State Park on Saturday for a lineup that features guitarist Pat Metheny, singer Diane Reeves, guitarist Bill Frisell and jazz trio The Bad Plus. The event concludes Sunday The festival, first held in 1954, has showcased a who's who of jazz stars. George Wein, the event's long-time producer, took the festival and the New- port Folk Festival non- profit last year in an attempt to ensure their long-term success. Shuttered lodge to be reopened GLOUSTER, Ohio -A shuttered, state-owned lodge at a southeastern Ohio park will be re- opened this fall and its rooms are expected to undergo hefty renova- tions as part of an agree- ment with a new state contractor The state's Department of Natural Resources re- cently announced U.S. Hotels, a hospitality com- pany, will operate Burr Oak Lodge and Confer- ence Center in Glouster under a two-year con- tract with the state. The facility has been closed since January due to sparse use and poor fa- cility conditions. Plus, the previous company that ran the lodge chose not bid on a new contract. The state did not have another bidder to replace the operator. -From wire reports Musical has 'spirit fingers' Associated Press Adrienne Warren, foreground center, and Taylor Louderman perform in "Bring It On: The Musical," at the St. James Theatre in New York. 'Bring It On'music creators cheer their team Associated Press NEW YORK Don't bother try- ing to figure out who wrote what in "Bring It On: The Musical." Co-song creators Lin-Manuel Mi- randa, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green enjoyed reading reviews of their show as it toured the country and critics tried to untangle their con- tributions. Some saw Kitt's finger- prints all over a song he didn't write. Another was certain Miranda could be heard in something he had no part of. "Usually when someone tried to do that guessing game, they got it wrong," Miranda said with a laugh. "That just feels like it's a credit to our process." Inspired by the teen cheerlead- ing movie franchise, "Bring It On: The Musical" was as risky a move for the creators as one of the human pyramids the performers do on- stage. Yet all three are now basking in the glow of its well-received Broadway debut. "Whether you were a cheer- leader or whether you were a the- ater geek as I was something in the show will hopefully speak to you. That's always the goal: To tran- scend everybody's stereotype," said Miranda. The musical has an original story by Jeff Whitty, who wrote "Avenue Q," and is directed and choreo- graphed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler, who choreo- graphed "In the Heights." But the real key to the show has been its songs assigned not to a single person, but to three. Miranda, who conceived and wrote the music for "In the Heights" and Pulitzer Prize-winner Kitt, who wrote the songs for "Next to Normal," had admired each other's work, but never collabo- rated before. Green had teamed up with Kitt before, writing lyrics to their musical "High Fidelity," but hadn't worked with Miranda. Blankenbuehler approached each with the idea of joining forces and they jumped maybe even tumbled at the chance. "When the idea was first presented to me, the team of artists was so exciting, you just thought, 'Well, that's a room I want to be in,"' Kitt says. The musical tells the story of a white cheer queen from Truman High School who is redistricted into a more urban school the summer she is supposed to take over the squad as captain. Thrust into the unfamiliar Jackson High School, she adapts and helps build her own dance crew to compete with her old school. Miranda, whose credits also in- clude the Spanish translations for the 2009 Broadway revival of "West Side Story," sees a connection between the feel-good story and the real-life process of creating the musical. "I think the show is about theater It is about how you cannot create something like this on your own. Having the best idea in the room win and having the interplay of col- laboration both onstage and off, we can create something larger than ourselves if we do it right. That's what our characters come to realize in the show and that's the lesson we relearned working together" More than 20 songs have made the final score following a 13-city national tour and one in Act II is new for Broadway (In fact, it's only a few weeks old.) The creators say the writing process was organic. "We started bringing stuff in and establishing our own musical vo- cabulary and, then as we continued working, we started borrowing themes, we started writing songs to- gether, and now I don't think there's a song in the show that we all don't have our fingerprints on at some point or another," says Miranda. Or as Green puts it: "We really got into each other's jar of peanut butter" To learn more about the young people they were writing about, the team learned cheer vocabulary, trolled web sites of interest to high- schoolers and watched competitions on ESPN. Green and Kitt actually went to a meet the National Cheerleaders Association at Man- hattan's Hammerstein Ballroom. "We were all chasing this very contemporary, heightened cheer world," said Miranda. Of the music they heard, he added: "It's these pop songs sped up to a crystal meth- crack level. So what's the musical theater version of that?" Once written, though, their songs often needed serious tweaks since they weren't exactly fitting into a conventional musical. For one thing, they learned it's hard to sing while making a basket catch. "We'd come in with a soaring bal- lad, only to be informed that it wouldn't work then because two of the girls will be upside down and three others will be making a cos- tume change," Miranda said. Behind the scenes, the trio insist there was little rancor among the accomplished songwriters. "I think we all pushed each other," said Green, whose father is Broadway lyricist Adolph Green. Miranda agrees: "It ended up being sort of a wonderful system of checks and balances. If we were all on board, then we knew we had something special." Kitt is in synch with that notion: "Everybody was so respectful. It's that great thing where people argue their points people are going to disagree but it's in the name of the piece. Everyone was working toward one thing." So happy was the collaboration that the team has jokingly made up titles for a sequel. There's "Bring It On 2: Electric Boogaloo" and "Bring It On 2: Summer School." Miranda's favorite is "Still Bringing It." Tyson said he's used to putting life on stage Associated Press NEW YORK Pounding out the details of his per- sonal life on a Broadway stage doesn't seem to faze Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champ said that's what he's used to doing, "and at least now I don't have to go to hospital every time." The 46-year old Tyson is appearing in the one-man show, "Mike Tyson Undis- Birthday Even though you'll have ample opportunity to expand your social circle in the year ahead, take care to mix different elements carefully. 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Today in HISTORY Today is Sunday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2012. There are 148 days left in the year. Today's Highlight: On Aug. 5, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Ange- les home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from "acute barbiturate poisoning." On this date: In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal was laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. In 1912, the Progressive Party, also known as the "Bull Moose Party," convened in Chicago. (The party was formed by former President Theodore Roosevelt follow- ing a split in the Republican Party.) In 1924, the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" by Harold Gray made its debut. In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals. In 1969, the U.S. space probe Mariner 7 flew by Mars, sending back photo- graphs and scientific data. Ten years ago: The coral- encrusted gun turret of the Civil War ironclad USS Moni- tor was raised from the floor of the Atlantic, nearly 140 years after the historic war- ship sank during a storm. Five years ago: President George W. Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai began meeting at Camp David to discuss security is- sues in Afghanistan. One year ago: A sun-pow- ered robotic explorer named Juno rocketed toward Jupiter on a five-year quest to dis- cover the secret recipe for making planets. Today's Birthdays: Former astronaut Neil A. Armstrong is 82. Actor John Saxon is 76. College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Roman Gabriel is 72. Country song- writer Bobby Braddock is 72. Rock musician Rick Huxley (The Dave Clark Five) is 72. Actress Loni Anderson is 67. Actress Erika Slezak is 66. Rock singer Rick Derringer is 65. Actress Holly Palance is 62. Singer Samantha Sang is 59. Actress-singer Maureen McCormick is 56. Rock musi- cian Pat Smear is 53. Actress Tawney Kitaen is 51. Country musician Mark O'Connor is 51. Thought for Today: "For life: It is rather a determina- tion not to be overwhelmed. For work: The truth can only be recalled, never invented." - Marilyn Monroe (1926- 1962). COMMENTARY CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE - Pets in perpetuity Working toward a no-kill shelter FRANK YELLING Special to the Chronicle On July 10, a "No Kill Res- olution" for Citrus County Animal Services was given to Citrus County commissioners to be placed on their agenda for a vote. This will give Animal Services three months to draw up their no- kill plan and submit it to our county commissioners. They will have two years to ac- complish the goal of saving 90 percent of the shelter animals. The Manatee County Animal Shelter is working toward no-kill and is now at an 81 percent save rate. This includes both dogs and cats. Hillsborough County has now hired a no-kill director and is working toward no-kill. This is happening all over the country It is estimated that 17 million people will bring home a new dog or cat during the next year. There will be 4 million ani- mals killed in shelters. Therefore, no healthy or savable animals should be killed in animal shel- ters. Shelters need to do a much better job of promoting the ani- mals so the majority of these peo- ple will adopt their new cat or dog from a shelter, thereby saving those animals' lives. Having a shelter that works to- ward no-kill doesn't mean hous- ing more and more animals as some people think. It means the shelter manager and director will initiate the right practices to get the animals adopted. They must have more offsite adoptions, not depending solely on an outside rescue group but also having their own adoption events with their staff participating to maximize the number of animals adopted. Rescue groups and volunteers are appreciated but do need as- sistance from the shelter The shelter needs to provide counsel- ing for anyone attempting to turn in their pets; one person assigned to give the people advice on where free food is available, and where low-cost spay and neuter and low-cost vaccinations are available. There needs to be a waiting period before you can turn in a pet and given this coun- seling during this time. They must also be told that their pet may be euthanized if it is not adopted. People are not al- ways aware of this and may have a friend or relative who may take their pet instead of leaving it at the shelter. Or, upon hearing this, they will find a shelter that is no- kill where the chances of getting Re: July 30 article, "Kings Bay sewer plan pulls owners together ' The city of Crystal River, in partnership with the Board of County Commissioners, is currently engaged in extending sewer service into a portion of the unincorporated area adjacent to Fort Island Trail. This project is being funded to a significant extent (85 percent) by a Department of Environ- mental Protection grant sought and secured by the city more than a decade ago to protect water quality. Andy The extension of GUI service into the area in COLI question, which was al- ways identified to be a part of the project, was initiated only after all sections of the city proposed for in- clusion in the grant project had been completed. City residents have already been assessed for those improvements in the same manner as has been proposed for the residents of the unincorporated area in question. The city and the county executed an interlocal agreement in 2009 that dealt specifically with the ex- tension of sewer service into this area. Since that time, the city has pro- ceeded to meet its obligal under that agreement by design and installing the required i: structure, and the county has its obligations by taking the n, sary steps to establish an as ment district to recover the po: of project costs not ered by the grant This has not be universally embr project, with somE fected residents .. pressing concerns the cost and displ the environmental efit of the project. I cordance with state [ouston those residents EST been given several JMN portunities to forr register those conc and to argue against the pro Both the city and the county ur stand that these are difficult nomic times, and that this difficult time to move forward assessment programs of any so the same time, it has been re nized this 85 percent grant fun may never be available again. that the need to install sewer ice into an environmentally s tive area in the immediate vic of an Outstanding Florida V (King's Bay) is critical. On -- --, Wdv Gerry Mulligan OUT THE WINDOW Associated Pres Jodi Polanski, founder and executive director of Lost Our Home Pet Foundation, poses July 12 with pets ii Phoenix. Lost Our Home helps people facing foreclosure place their pets with other families or in foster envi ronments until their owners can get them back. It has 35 to 40 animals in the shelter and 220 in foster homes and has placed 2,000 animals in four years. On July 10, a "No Kill Resolution" for Citrus County Animal Serv ices was given to Citrus County commissioners to be placed on their agenda for a vote. If passed, Citrus Count: Animal Services will have two years to accomplish the goal of saving 90 percent of the shelter animals. A pair of foster kittens play inside Lost Our Home Pet Foundation in Phoenix. It is estimated that 17 million people across the country will bring home a new dog or cat during the next year. There will be 4 million animals killed in shelters. an animal adopted are much higher Our shelter here in Citrus County is closed on Sundays and Monday. Shelters should always be open on both Saturdays and Sunday when parents and chil- dren are off together Weekends are the best adoption days along with holidays. Animal Control is separate from Animal Services and is under the sheriff's office here in Citrus County. They need to do everything they can in the field to School starts Wednesday While it seems early, I hear from plenty of students (and parents) that they are eager to return to school. So here is the latest on what they will find. We have approxi- mately 100 new teach- ers this year, more than a few who are Citrus County public school graduates returning home to teach. They bring a new wave of en- thusiasm and are help- Pat Deu ing usher in the GUI increased use of tech- nology in the classroom COLI because this new gener- ation of teachers has never lived in a world without computers. (That should make some of us feel plenty old I remember our first television!) Imagine the day students will not need backpacks to carry around 50 pounds of text books. At Citrus Springs Middle School,that day is here. All seventh-grade students are being given their own iPad to use in place of traditional text- books and they will be used as a method to do assignments they can turn in to the teacher via email! Funding for this project was from the Race to the Top grant and they will be our prototype classrooms. This powerful handheld tablet computer cannot only access the Internet but comes packed with many "apps," or programs, such as iPresidents, rich with historical in- formation like an encyclopedia, videos on science lessons, a chalk- board-like ability to "write" on the iPad surface and reading text that allows the user to touch any word with their fin- ger and its definition pops up! A student can even dissect a "virtual" in- sect almost better than a real one no mess, S no smell, no blades. Studying geography, a ;schman student can access a 360 EST degree view of anyplace they are studying, from JMN on top of the Eiffel Tower to the foot of the Great Pyramids. How the world has changed. Students will be allowed to take their iPad home to do their home- work, read their textbook or review the lessons. It will also let them work on a group project with other students from anywhere in the world. Pretty cool stuff. This moves us closer to changing the way students are taught. With the use of technology, the classroom can be "flipped" by providing stu- dents a pre-recorded video lesson taught by their teacher; they can watch as their homework assign- ment from home. They then come prepared to class with questions, work on solving problems and dig deeper on developing a project. The student can review the "les- son" as many times as they need to See Page C3 t E A reunite the loose animals with their owners. They all need to scan the ani- mals in the field to see if they have a microchip. They should also go door to door where the an- imal is found and check to see if anyone knows where the owner lives and take the dog or cat back there. Also, they should post signs on poles in the area with this ani- mal's information and picture. Then, make sure it is put online and shared through the shelter site and also on Facebook. Re- turn-to-owner is one of the best ways to lower admissions at a shelter. We must work with the public and help them get their animals back without imposing a heavy fine where they cannot afford to pick up their dog or cat and then it winds up being euthanized. I have seen people walk away from the counter at Animal Serv- ices and leave without their dog because they could not afford to pay the fees. We were successful in adopting the feral cat ordi- nance here in Citrus County, and The Humanitarians have done an excellent job of spaying and neu- tering more than 600 cats in colonies. Our commissioners showed their concern for the animals as all voted unanimously for this. We now ask them to continue working toward a no-kill animal shelter by placing this resolution on their agenda and adopting it. All healthy and savable animals need to be given the chance to find a "forever home," and we as a humane people have an obliga- tion to make this happen. - Frank Yuellingis a no-kill advocate in Citrus County for shelter animals, a 37-year Floral City resident and an Inverness real estate broker How much info is too much? How much do you really want to know about the candidates whom you vote s for on Election Day? n Is it relevant that a can- i- didate had a DUI as a s young adult? V- How about failed y businesses? How about getting fired from a public job? How about a candidate who has been charged with more than a dozen criminal and traffic in- fractions over a 20-year period? Do we all need to know that a candidate had his house foreclosed upon? How about a candidate who has frequently ig- nored development rules in a three-county area and has been taken to court for infractions? In the last election we had a candidate who served state prison time. Another had a marijuana arrest on his record as a young adult. With the primary elec- tions less than two weeks away, not a day goes by that S the Chronicle office does not get an email, an anony- mous letter or a telephone call from someone who S wants to make sure we know all the dirt on one candidate or another Usually there are politi- cal opponents behind the anonymous tips. It is no fun making the judgments about what gets published and what doesn't. Candidates would like us to print nothing about them but everything about their opponents. We tend to believe in the right of the public to S know as much as possible. People who run for pub- lic office should do so with the knowledge that their lives will become part of n the public discussion. No one forces individu- als to run for public office and past indiscretions are tons part of the life story that ,ning each of us has. That life nfra- story is one piece of the met puzzle that voters should eces- have in determining sess- which candidate will do rtion the best job. cov- Let's face it, an individ- ual's personality doesn't en a suddenly change because ed af they got elected to public e office. We have enough ex- ex- politicians serving time in wit prison to demonstrate ting that change is difficult. Iben- On the other hand, we n ac- certainly need good peo- law, ple involved in the process ave of leading our county, state Sop- and nation. I admit, I get ally aggravated with the self- erns righteousness of some )ject. folks who demand that we ider- publish this fact or that eco- about certain candidates. is a Somewhere in the Bible with there are some really rt. At good suggestions about ecog- the person who throws the Lding first stone. , and One of the revelations serv- that some really good can- ensi- didates hate is when we inity talk about the net worth of afterr individuals. The state col- that lects the information as Page C4 Page C3 Don't be deceive by misinformation: I F E A Page C2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 PINION "Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors." Frank Gifford CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD Gerry Mulligan................. ...................publisher Charlie Brennan ................... .......................editor S Mike Arnold ................. ....................HR director Sandra Frederick........................... managing editor J Curt Ebitz................. .................citizen member Founded Mac Harris ..................... ........... citizen member by Albert M. Williamson Rebecca Martin ................................guest member 'You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose." David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus ENDORSEMENT Webb offers breadth of experience Voters in the Republican primary have three op- tions in the race for Cit- rus County sheriff. The winner will face JeffDawsy in the gen- eral election. Candidates Hank Hemrick THE IS and Steve Burch Republica have master's de- d grees. Hemrick is retired from a ca- OUR reer in correc- tions, having Winn Wel served as deputy suited ca warden of the New York City De- partment of Correction. Burch has spent 28 years in law en- forcement, 24 of which were with the city of Clearwater Po- lice Department. He spent four years as chief of the Crystal River Police Depart- ment. While candidate Winn Webb's aca- demic credentials are modest hav- ing a high school S ir P b a Candidates endorsed b Chronicle E Board are i issue rebut may be em Charlie Bre editor, at cl chronicleor degree and earning some col- lege credits he brings a blend of business, law enforce- ment and county government experience to the table. Presently a Citrus County com- missioner, Webb served 17 years as a deputy with the sheriff's office and operated a business for nine years. While the three men share a vision for cracking down on drug offenses, taming the cost of running the sheriff's office and escalating road patrols to combat aggressive and drunken driving, it is Winn Webb whose breadth of experi- ence and leadership qualities give him the edge in this race. As a county commissioner, Webb has done a good job at working with fel- low board mem- ;SUE: bers and n sheriff's administrative ates. staff to right-size county govern- NION: ment in an eco- INIO nomically chal- b is best lenging era. ndidate. While some may assert that being a native Citrus Countian places Webb in the good-old-boy club, his familiar- ity with the county, its resi- dents, the sheriff's office and county govern- ;not ment are an asset. )y the All three candi- ditorial dates have been invited to campaigning hard, tals. They yet Winn Webb has failed to kept an exhausting Innan, schedule, appear- brennan@ ing nearly any- nline.com. where and everywhere where potential voters could bend his ear and share their thoughts about Citrus County's public safety needs. At the same time, he has not shied away from his responsibilities as a county commissioner. While Hank Hemrick and Steve Burch offer resumes and experiences that could serve the county well, it is Winn Webb who is the best equipped of the Republicans to lead the sheriff's office. We encourage voters to con- sider Winn Webb when they cast their ballots. EDITORIAL BOARD ENDORSEMENTS The Citrus County Chronicle Editorial Board has endorsed the fol- lowing candidates in the Aug. 14 primary elections. Log on to www.chronicleonline.com to read past endorsement editorials. Early voting continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 11, at locations in Homosassa, Crystal River, Beverly Hills and Inverness. Election day is Tuesday, Aug. 14. * Fifth Circuit Public Defender: Mike Graves. * School Board, District 4: Susan Hale. * Superintendent of Schools: Sandy Balfour. * County Commission, District 1: Dennis Damato. * Sheriff: Winn Webb. Give that man a medal I just sat down to watch the evening news and I have a sugges- tion: I think the inventor of the mute button especially at election time should 0 get a Nobel Peace Prize. Leno's line I was watching Jay Leno last night and he don't understand why the A VFW calls themselves the Veterans of Foreign Wars. CAL He said, "Aren't all wars foreign?" I just thought it 563- was a different comment. Stir things up B.J. Upton on the Tampa Bay Rays lately has been wearing knee socks and knee pants and high socks. It would be nice if the I whole team would get together and wear them just for one game. Weigh consequences This is in response to ND the Wednesday, July 25, JN Sound Off where some- rP body said, "Don't steal," that if you're breaking into your neighbor's house, it's breaking and entering. Actually, the law is: If they're breaking into Sthe neighbor's house and it's occupied, it's bur- )579 glary of an occupied 57 structure, which is a sec- ond-degree felony which carries a sentence up to 25 years. Maybe you might want to think about that. Twenty-five years for breaking into your neigh- bor's house to steal some stuff? Not a good idea. US football's big problem re you ready for some football? First, however, are you ready for some autopsies? The opening of the NFL training camps coincided with the closing of the investi- gation into the April ( suicide by gunshot of Ray Easterling, 62, an eight-season NFL safety in the 1970s. The - autopsy found moder- ately severe chronic Georg traumatic en- OTI cephalopathy (CTE), VOI progressive damage to the brain associated with repeated blows to the head. CTE was identified as a major cause of Easterling's depression and dementia. In February 2011, Dave Duer- son, 50, an 11-year NFL safety, committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest to spare his brain tissue for research, which has found evidence of CTE. Brain tissue of 20-season linebacker Junior Seau, who was 43 when he killed himself the same way in May, is being studied. The NFL launched a mental health hotline developed and operated with the assistance of specialists in sui- cide prevention. Football is bigger than ever, in several senses. Bear Bryant's 1966 undefeated Alabama team had only 19 players who weighed more than 200 pounds. The heav- iest weighed 223. The linemen av- eraged 194. The quarterback weighed 177. Today, many high school teams are much bigger In 1980, only three NFL players weighed 300 or more pounds. In 2011, according to pro-football- reference.com, there were 352, including three 350-pounders. Thirty-one of the NFEs 32 offen- sive lines averaged more than 300. Various unsurprising studies indicate high early mortality H ( rates among linemen resulting from cardiovascular disease. For all players who play five or more years, life expectancy is less than 60; for line- men it is much less. ing for her husband, Easterling's widow is one of more than 3,000 plaintiffs former players, spouses, rela- tives in a lawsuit charging that the NFL e Will inadequately acted on IER knowledge it had, or DES should have had, about hazards such as CTE. We are, however, rap- idly reaching the point where playing football is like smoking cigarettes: The risks are well- known. Not that this has prevented smokers from successfully suing tobacco companies. But then, smoking is an addiction. Football is just an increasingly guilty pleasure. MightAmericans some- day feel as queasy enjoying it as sensible people now do watching boxing and wondering how the nation was once enamored of a sport the point of which is brain trauma? That is unlikely Degenerate prize fighting, or prize fighting for degenerates -called mixed mar- tial arts or "ultimate fighting" - is booming. Still, football has bigger long- term problems than lawsuits. Football is entertainment in which the audience is expected to delight in gladiatorial action that a growing portion of the au- dience knows may cause the players degenerative brain dis- ease. Not even football fans, a tribe not known for savoring nu- ance, can forever block that fact from their excited brains. Furthermore, in this age of bubble-wrapped children, when parents put helmets on wee tricy- cle riders, many children are STATUS SYMBOL BACS... oiLETTERSAr LETTERS Passion for the truth Re: Mike Wright's article Aug. 3, "Argenziano's big splash" By their definition, "brash- ness" (unthinking and impetu- ous), and "bravado" (a pretense of courage) are incorrect words to describe my responses to questions. My answers were factual, re- searched, experience-based, and were far from "unthinking." I said that "special interests" were the biggest threat to sur- face and ground waters because they were buying the undoing of laws that protect the resource. The "water wars" of the past, which cost millions in litigation and caused damage, were finally addressed legislatively years ago when we passed good. fair, water law. This was based on much debate, science, public hearings throughout the state, and crossed the aisle and re- gional boundaries. This policy had stood and protected us for years until gutted by the current "Bozos" in the Legislature, doing so without compelling debate or reason, giving "special interest" what they paid for When Mr Smith said he would leave a decision to be made lo- OPINIONS INVITED The opinions expressed in Chroni- cle editorials are the opinions of the newspaper's editorial board. Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, columns or letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editorial board. Groups or individuals are invited to express their opinions in a let- ter to the editor. Persons wishing to address the editorial board, which meets weekly, should call Charlie Brennan at 352-563-5660. All letters must be signed and in- clude a phone number and home- town, including letters sent via email. Names and hometowns will be printed; phone numbers will not be published or given out. We reserve the right to edit let- ters for length, libel, fairness and good taste. Letters must be no longer than 350 words, and writers will be limited to three letters per month. SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429. Or, fax to 352-563-3280, or email to letters@chronicleonline.com. cally, I reminded him it was his own bill that took that local con- trol away. That is not "bravado," it is fact. My contempt for hypocrisy, going to be steered away from youth football, diverting the flow of talent to the benefit of other sports. In the NFL, especially, football is increasingly a spectacle, a game surrounded by manufac- tured frenzy, on the grass and in the increasingly unpleasant am- biance of the fans in the stands. Football on the field is a three- hour adrenaline-and-testosterone bath. For all its occasional ele- gance and beauty, it is basically vi- olence for, among other purposes, inflicting intimidating pain. (Seau said his job was "to inflict pain on my opponent and have him quit") The New Orleans Saints' "bounty" system of cash payments to players who knocked opposing players out of games crossed a line distinguishing the essence of the game from the perversion of it. This is, however, an increas- ingly faint line. Decades ago, this column light- heartedly called football a mis- take because it combines two of the worst features of American life violence, punctuated by committee meetings, which foot- ball calls huddles. Now, however, accumulating evidence about new understandings of the human body the brain, espe- cially, but not exclusively com- pel the conclusion that football is a mistake because the body is not built to absorb, and cannot be ad- equately modified by training or protected by equipment to ab- sorb, the game's kinetic energies. After 18 people died playing football in 1905, even President Theodore Roosevelt, who loved war and gore generally, flinched and forced some rules changes. Today, however, the problem is not the rules; it is the fiction that football can be fixed and still re- semble the game fans relish. --In-- George Will's email address is georgewill@washpost. com. contempt for the lack of inde- pendent thought, contempt for 100 percent Kool-Aid drinking following the leader, should not be labeled as "brashness." It is passion for the truth. Nancy Argenziano candidate for Florida House, District 34 Lions an asset This is in regard to our local Lions Club. I hope everyone in our community realizes what an asset this organization is. We have many clubs in our area who do wonderful things; especially for their members. I have never needed assis- tance from any club or organiza- tion. However, as life goes, circumstances change and we find ourselves in a time of need. The Lions Club helped me get my vision restored. Special thanks to Chuck Speedwalk, who was my contact from the club. So a big "thank you" to all members of the Lions. I hope everyone in our community tries to help and support this wonder- ful organization. Betty Wilson Lecanto THE CHRONICLE invites you to call "Sound Off" with your opinions about any subject. 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. I to the Editor CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE An idiotic decision should be called one Most recently, I read about a state law set to take effect in two years that will require all eighth-graders to pass a civics test before they can go on to high school. It seems everything else they've done during their previous nine years of public schooling makes no difference. One test, one subject, pass or fail. No ifs, no ands, no buts. Fred B Taken a step further, A S a student who doesn't pass the test will be OF stuck in eighth grade, forever. If I'd read this on an Internet site, I would have dismissed it as fictionalized rabble-rousing, but I didn't. It was printed in the Chronicle with comments from one of our school board members I I I who categorized the law as "idiotic." Going to school certainly isn't what it used to be. Cheryl and I have grandchildren in fkB three different school zones two districts in Florida and one in Texas and we never really know when the kids will be in school and when they won't. They begin and finish rannen on different dates; the LICE time for spring break ranges by as much as a LIFE month from one dis- trict to another; holi- days taken are not consistent; and there are any number of teachers' work days and early dismissal days determined by heaven only knows what. From the time I started in 1951 until graduating in 1963, school al- ways started on the Tuesday after Labor Day and always ended dur- ing the first week of June. No doubt this was influenced by the fact I went to school here in Florida and never saw an air-con- ditioned classroom. We simply didn't have it, so going to school in July and August would have been horrendous because of the heat. We had two days off for Thanksgiving and two weeks off for Christmas. There was no such thing as spring break, we got the Friday before and the Monday after Easter that was it. Yes, it was simpler back then, but that doesn't mean we were ex- empt from idiotic decisions. The civics test issue reminded me of a last-minute requirement I had to meet in order to graduate from high school. I'd spent the first three years making sure all of my required courses were com- pleted so, as a senior, I only needed to take two classes, leaving me free to work every afternoon. That is, until someone, somewhere decided that to graduate, all students must take and pass a course in Americanism vs. Communism. I've always suspected it was the same guy who decided to teach us to duck under our desks and cover our heads to be safe during a nuclear attack. The Americanism vs. Communism class would've wreaked havoc on my work schedule, but I, along with others, was vocal enough to be "allowed" to come in at 7 o'clock in the mornings to complete the nine- week course. I made an "A" on the subject matter, but my outspoken displeasure at the idiocy of the requirement earned me a "D" for deportment. That "D" was the only grade lower than an "A" I received during my senior year, but it was the grade of which I was most proud. It really felt good to stand up to the system and speak my mind, especially when, after being told to sit down and be quiet, I replied to those in charge that freedom of speech, including my freedom of speech, was at the very core of Americanism. It felt good, but it netted me a threat of a three- day suspension for in- subordination, and at that point, I had enough sense to sit down and shut up. To the outspoken school board member who will remain nameless in this column due to the upcoming elections, I say, "Amen." When the system runs amok, an idiotic decision should be called an idiotic decision. --In-- Fred Brannen is an Inverness resident and a Chronicle columnist. Modern America is to blame ne hears constant criticisms of Pres- ident Obama as the election in No- vember nears: He does not understand economics because he never held a job in the private sector nor ran a business. (He did hold a private-sector job for a short time, but tells us he felt as if he were in the enemy's camp.) The grandparents who raised him were political radicals op- posed to market capitalism. His mentor, Frank Marshall Davis, was a staunch believer in com- munism as the best economic system. Another mentor and Chicago community organizer, Saul Alinsky, wrote the hand- book for radicals on the best Dr. Willi ways to take down our constitu- tional republic without starting OTI an open revolution. (Hillary VOI Clinton was and may still be an Alinsky follower, as well.) His preacher of 20 years who officiated at his marriage and later baptized his children was an overt racist who blamed whites and capitalism for all of the world's wrongs. His political background is Chicago, famed for corruption and dirty tricks. He won his first state Senate seat by under- handedly disqualifying his competitors. He was elected to the national Senate when his Republican opponent dropped out. Myste- riously, the sealed divorce proceedings of Obama's opponent containing accusations of serious misbehavior appeared on the desk of the local editor in typical Chicago fashion right before the election. Anyone who took the time to look at Obama's background would have known what he would do once elected to the pres- idency He told us he would radically change America. He has made a good start at taking control of our economy and regu- lating it to achieve social and economic "justice." President Obama is not the problem. We are. We have the government we deserve. Most of us have become lazy and self- indulgent. We want what we want now, and if we cannot get it, then we demand the gov- ernment help us get it. If we make bad judg- ments about getting an education or about a mortgage, if we make self-destructive choices regarding our health, if we have not saved enough for retirement, then, govern- ment is to help us. If government must take property from other citizens to satisfy our needs, well, we are entitled to the help. It seems to us only "justice" to take from peo- ple who have more than they need. Our Constitution is a statement of indi- SCHOOL Continued from Page C1 understand it and the teacher can spend less time in front of the class "teaching the lesson" and spend more time helping each individual student master the skills taught Those who "get it" quickly can move on to the next lesson at their own pace and students who need more time, miss a class, or like to review, have the instruc- tional lesson at their finger- tips any time, any place. All of our classrooms are now equipped with interac- tive Smart Boards in place of blackboards and chalk (no more sneezing). Teacher or students can write on an electronic tablet that is pro- jected on the board, post problems to solve, show videos or have students show their work on the board while she can be standing in the back of the class or walking around con- trolling everything that is on the board at the same time. It has unleashed the teacher from simply standing in the front of the class, enriches the lessons, and completely engages students in active learning. I never see stu- dents not paying attention or acting up as the classroom is an exciting place with so much going on. Many classrooms use student-held clickerss" (they I 3 H K vidual rights linked with limitations on the freedoms governments may take from indi- vidual citizens. Our nation became great on the backs of individuals, not committees, individuals working for rewards or a profit Their efforts raised us all up and added wealth to our nation. We once rewarded in- dividual efforts and praised winners. Not so much today Profit has become a dirty word. Our schools discourage individual winners for fear of offending the sensibilities of the losers. We favor group efforts, group pride, togetherness no matter the bad outcomes. Being "average" is m Dixon most acceptable. We spend more time and wealth helping our fail- IER ures than we do in promoting CES our winners. Yet, most who are failing will remain failures de- spite all. And if someone wins? We accuse him of doing so on the backs of others: "You didn't make that!" We accuse the successful of tak- ing a too-big share of the economic pie at the expense of the rest of us. We raise their taxes and make them feel guilty about their success. That they have added to our wealth and created opportunities for oth- ers goes unremarked. Make no mistake. I believe President Obama needs to be replaced. He has suc- cessfully and articulately led us away from the principles that made us the greatest na- tion in the history of the world. But, if he is defeated, will it make a difference? The next president will face demands for goods and services from the same dependent, unen- lightened citizenry that elected Obama. What will happen when their needs go unmet? Will they not, once again, trade away their freedoms and independence to leftist politicians who promise them security? For those of us who would change the di- rection of our country back toward its roots, this election is but the first battle in a very long war whose outcome I may not live long enough to see. William Dixon is a graduate of Columbia University New York Medical College and the USF College ofBusiness Administra- tion. He served in the Army as a surgeon and as a Special Forces Officer achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was an assistant professor of surgery at the Uni- versity of Georgia before entering private practice. Dr Dixon can be reached at Wdixonl6@yahoo.com. All parents will be issued through a "Parent Portal" their own user ID and password to access their child's school records, including grades, progress reports, the ability to view their assignments or communicate with the teacher. look like a remote control). These devices are used to electronically answer multi- ple-choice questions, with the answers instantly tabu- lated. The teacher immedi- ately knows which students understand the lesson, get confused, or need more in- struction. This helps ensure students have mastered a skill before they move on. All schools have been equipped with WiFi, en- abling students to use their own laptops anywhere in the school. It is also the end of the "dog-ate-my-report-card" era. All parents will be is- sued through a "Parent Por- tal" their own user ID and password to access their child's school records, in- cluding grades, progress re- ports, the ability to view their assignments or com- municate with the teacher. I'm not so sure all students will welcome this new ad- vancement in transparency, but it will certainly change the definition of parent involvement. The use of technology has enhanced student learning by putting the world at their fingertips. Studies have shown marked improve- frtj/9aiB2OrR )J1GurI~Y HtUWJU/4'S-N YIaIoor.aYI Endorsement LETTER Uncommon candidate Who is this Jimmie T Smith? In my humble opinion, he is the common man (make that the uncommon man) who is the epitome of the citizen legislator. Jimmie's goal is to serve the people of District 43 by giving them the finest rep- resentation possible. As a freshman in Tallahassee, he ac- complished much more than should be WINDOW Continued from Page C1 part of the election process and we report it. But is it really relevant how much a certain candi- date might be worth? In a weird twist of democracy, the general public seems aggravated with people who have achieved great wealth. I don't really understand that. When I see a candi- date's financial disclosure statement and it says he or she is a millionaire, I say that candidate has been successful at something and just maybe those skills can be transferred to get- ting things done for the public. Net worth is not as im- ments in student learning when technology is used not to take the place of the teacher but extend the classroom to wherever the student is. Imagine your own tutor whenever you need it. Besides the class- room instructor, free online lessons are offered from companies like the Khan Academy, which have revo- lutionized the notion of on- line learning. While there may be some speculation about why Cit- rus County schools outper- form most other schools in expected of a "newbie." I have seen some of the congratulatory messages sent to Jimmie by his colleagues. If you haven't registered yet, please do so today Then remember to vote on Elec- tion Day Let's proudly send Jimmie back to Tallahassee. Gerhard E. Koehlinger Beverly Hills portant as where wealth comes from. If a candidate earned great wealth as a personal injury lawyer, you most likely know how that candidate will vote on legal issues. If a candidate has gener- ated wealth through a health care company, it will be natural for that person to have more insight and compassion for the role of health care providers. The same is true when you look at the past profes- sions of a candidate. Farm- ers tend to care more about agricultural issues. Retired sheriffs have lots of opin- ions about law enforce- ment Teachers tend to get involved in education is- sues. If you sent me to Talla- hassee as a legislator, I would probably pass a law Florida, it is clearly evident that success is achieved by enthusiasm for teaching, a commitment to the latest techniques and training, leadership that puts stu- dents first, and a community that supports public educa- tion wholeheartedly This comes from the efforts of our 3,000 employees from the that requires everyone to get a newspaper delivered to their home. There are exceptions that break every rule, but we all tend to gravitate to those areas we are most fa- miliar with. The great truth about all of this political stuff is that on Aug. 14, we can give our local government a report card on performance. There are very few places on Earth where the elec- tion process is as pure and as open as it is in our country We should never forget how unique and fortunate we are. Gerry Mulligan is the publisher of the Chronicle. Email him atgmulligan @chronicleonline. com. bus drivers to the cafeteria workers to the instructional staff to the superintendent and the school board. It's a team effort and I am proud to be part of the team. Pat Deutschman is a member of the Citrus County School Board. LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FLORIDA INCLUDING CHIEF OF POLICE * PREPARED AND MANAGED LAW ENFORCEMENT BUDGET'S * DOES NOTAND WILL NOT ACCEPT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS. "POWER BROKERS" OR SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES * NOT ONE OF THE "GOOD OLE BOYS" * THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH A REAL PLAN FOR ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP * THE ONLY REPUBLICAN THAT CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!! 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Come visit us and pick up information regarding Voter Registration,Voter Information, Democratic Clubs in Citrus County, and the Obama Campaign. Candidates running for public office in Citrus County will be on hand. For more information, please call Ellen Joyce at 352-382-0343. COMMENTARY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 C3 C4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 GUEST Continued from Page C1 basis, public policymakers have moved forward with the project. Some residents have con- tinued to argue against the project, and Mr Norm Hop- kins has surfaced as a spokesman for that cause. In that role, Mr. Hopkins ap- parently spoke with the Chronicle and made a num- ber of comments, as re- flected in a recent story, that are simply inaccurate, or which display a lack of un- derstanding of how this project has progressed to the point it has today To address his state- ments, I would offer the fol- lowing responses: Statement: The city and county are working from the wrong type of agreement. Response: An interlocal boundary agreement, iden- tified by Mr. Hopkins as the appropriate type of agree- ment, is authorized by 171.20 of Florida Statutes and is intended to deal with annexation or contraction of city limits, and the provi- sion of services in such situ- ations. An interlocal boundary agreement would be inappropriate for this project inasmuch as the clear intent of both the city and the county was to not require annexation as a condition of getting sewer service (Section 3 of the agreement). An interlocal boundary agreement was used in the case of the Plantation Inn, as noted by Mr Hopkins, be- cause the Plantation had re- quested to annex into the city, and there was a con- cern that completing that annexation might create an impermissible enclave with the Harbor Isle neighbor- hood. To eliminate that po- tential concern, and to provide assurance to the Harbor Isle residents that they would not be forced to annex at some point in the future, the city and the county executed the inter- local boundary agreement. Interlocal agreements have been used to establish utility service areas be- tween the city and the county since at least 1992. An interlocal agreement has been in place between the city of Inverness and the county since 1989 for the same purpose. Statement: The original state grant required the county to provide a match- ing fund of 15 percent, and later transferred that re- sponsibility to the city. Response: The city was the original grant applicant Statement: The city had 100 percent funding from the state since it took a loan for the 15 percent not cov- ered by the grant. Response: Loans have to be repaid. It has always been the clear intent of the city that the loan would be The city of Crystal River is committed to meeting its obligations under the 2009 interlocal agreement and completing all phases of the ongoing sewer extension project. paid off through assess- ments against those prop- erty owners who received sewer service. Residents of the city who got sewer serv- ice through the DEP grant were assessed in the same manner. Statement: The loan would be no liability to the city. Response: Again, loans have to be repaid. The city is the entity that has the ul- timate legal liability to repay this loan. Statement The city is ask- ing for the money up front from the property owners. Response: The county is handling the assessment program for this project. The terms of the assessment program allow for payment over 10 years. At the request of the Board of County Com- missioners, City Council took action on Aug. 22, 2011, to allow payment of the ex- pansion fee over 10 years. This allowed for a signifi- cantly longer payment pe- riod for the expansion fees for most property owners than previously established under city code provisions. Statement The connection fee of $3,425 must be paid for each parcel, whether a house is on it or not Response: The connection fee is not payable on a va- cant lot unless and until a permit is requested to build a house or commercial structure on it. The assess- ment fee is payable on va- cant lots, as prescribed in State Statute 153.05 ("all lots and parcels which abut upon the side or sides of any street in or along which side or sides a sanitary sewer shall have been constructed"). Statement: The $3,425 connection fee is an arbi- trary number arrived at as a legacy figure of $2,740 plus a 25 percent surcharge. Response: The $2,740 ex- pansion (capacity) fee was developed through a Capac- ity Fee Analysis conducted as part of the FY 2007 Water & Sewer Rate Study con- ducted on behalf of the city by the firm of Burton & As- sociates. Burton & Associ- ates has been providing utility rate services to gov- ernments and utilities throughout Florida for more than 20 years and con- ducts over 60 studies a year. Clients for similar services in just the past two years have included Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Venice, Cape Coral, Palatka, Fort Lauderdale, Cocoa, Clearwater, Dunnel- lon, and Port St. Joe, among others. Statement: The 25 per- cent surcharge is permissi- ble when administrative and engineering costs are not separately funded. The surcharge should not apply in this case since adminis- trative and engineering costs are included in state funding. Response: Section 180.191(l)(a) states that mu- nicipalities operating a water or sewer utility out- side of its boundaries may charge consumers outside of its boundaries a sur- charge of not more than 25 percent of such fees, rates, and charges charged to con- sumers inside its bound- aries. The language is clear, and there is no mention of the funding of administra- tive and engineering costs as a condition of the 25 per- cent surcharge being appli- cable. The interlocal agreement executed in 2009 clearly sets forth (Sections 5 and 6) that the city shall charge the allowable sur- charge. In addition, the city already charges the sur- charge to customers outside of its boundaries, and the city of Inverness, in accor- COMMENTARY - w~'d~LC 1hLT'prpT I Enccre Ensemble Theater, Inc. Proudly Presents... savt f f TVfT*W An Entertaining Interactive Murder/Mystery/Music/Comedy Dinner Theater. eptember 7 9, 2012 September 7 & 8: Doors open at 6:00pm. September 9: Doors open at 3. OOpm. 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There is no basis to treat the residents of this area differently Statement The city would use the assessment fees to help pay for a separate proj- ect, a connection pipeline to the Crystal River Energy Complex, which "is not a permitted use of those funds." Response: The assess- ment fees will be used to repay the related loan. A portion of the expansion fee revenue may be used for the pipeline project that will take treated effluent to the Progress Energy complex for use in a gas flue desul- phurization process in lieu of groundwater withdrawal, since that project will sig- nificantly expand the dis- posal capacity of the city's wastewater system (in addi- tion to reducing the nutrient load to King's Bay by 16 per- cent, per Southwest Florida Water Management Dis- trict). Expanding the capac- ity of the overall system is an allowable use of expan- sion fee revenue. The city of Crystal River is committed to meeting its obligations under the 2009 interlocal agreement and completing all phases of the ongoing sewer extension project [] AR. Houston is Crystal River city manager S.. -, aw- 0 C" fl ._r , r*.eV Tc ir I Portion of Proceeds to Benefit WIIIINIEU WARIIOII El The Citrus County Gator Club invites you to join us for the S Day at the Swamp S Celebration I Citrus County Si Fairground Auditorium SGA'IOR /Inverness, FL "- Sat., August 25th 6pm -9pm Guest Speaker: Former Florida Great Travis McGriff Come Join Your Fellow Gator Fans for an Evening of Food, Fun, Entertainment, Silent Auctions, Raffles and Give-A-Ways! Tickets are available at: Fancy's Pets on Hwy 19, Crystal River and Brannen Bank, Inverness or by mail: 6570 N Tamarind Ave, Hernando, FL 34442 Additional information call: 352-634-0867 Alumni Club Members: $10 in Advance Non-Alumni Club Members: $15 per ticket or 2 for $25 $15 at the door Children 5 and under FREE. Sponsored by: Cl _ 000O0B3 _ P4---.. ~- -- I Sunda Mond* ay; ^ tfa [n*] iV I* I v [ l** W RYm Frida Saturday OPP,^ 4n BUSINESS CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE Less water, more cost Impact ofcorn gu.'r --lNo ..... 'i .. .. prices onfood? lg .l gl ll Not what you .- think I CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer -NEW YORK Cornflakes won't necessar- ily be more expensive as a result of rising corn prices, but the milk you pour over them might be. A drought covering two-thirds of the country has damaged much of the country's corn crops and pushed grain prices to record levels, triggering fears a spike in food prices will soon follow. But many factors determine the price of goods on supermar- ket shelves. A diminished corn supply doesn't mean all food prices will be affected the same way In fact, you're more likely to see higher prices for milk and meat than corn on the cob. That's because the sweet corn shoppers buy at a grocery store is grown differently and not as vulnerable to drought condi- tions. As for the corn used as grain feed for cows, however, farmers are paying more as the drought persists. "The financial stress is start- ing to mount because the bills (to feed the cows) are bigger than they were six months ago," said Chris Galen, a spokesman for the National Milk Producers Federation. "What will consumers see as a result? That's where it gets a lit- tle murkier." One major factor complicating the equation is the amount su- permarkets decide to mark up the foods they sell to shoppers. Since supermarkets are facing stiffer competition from big-box retailers and drug stores, they're being much more judicious about how much of their rising costs they pass on to customers. Nevertheless, the Agriculture Department said last week it ex- pects grocery prices to rise be- tween 3 percent and 4 percent next year, which is slightly higher than normal. Here's a look at how different foods will be impacted: Meat and dairy In addition to paying more to feed their cows, farmers are dealing with grazing pastures that have been baked dry The combination is resulting in farmers selling off the animals they can't afford to feed in re- cent weeks, particularly since cattle supplies are already lim- ited and beef prices have been climbing steadily in recent years. Beef from those animals streaming into auction yards is expected to start showing up in grocery stores in November and December, temporarily driving down meat prices. "The irony is that we could start seeing some price reduc- tions in the short run," said S- 4. W - Associated Press Butcher Freddie Quina cuts meat July 25 at Super Cao Nguyen in Oklahoma City. The record drought grip- ping half the country will help push food prices up by 3 percent to 4 percent next year, the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture said. Bruce Jones, a professor of agri- cultural economics at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. By early next year, however, prices are expected to spike as a result of the smaller livestock herds and dwindling meat sup- plies. Already, the number of cattle in the U.S. has been drop- ping for years and the USDA said this month the nation's cat- tle inventory was the smallest since the agency began an an- nual count in 1973. Next year, the USDA said beef prices are expected to jump 4 percent to 5 percent, making it among the biggest price hikes for food. Dairy product prices are expected to climb 3.5 per- cent to 4.5 percent, poultry and egg prices up by 3 percent to 4 percent, and pork prices up by 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent. Fruits and vegetables So why isn't anyone talking about a shortage of fruits and vegetables in light of the drought? Unlike the corn grown to make animal feed and oil, produce sold in supermarkets is typically irrigated by farms and not as affected when there's a lack of rain. In addition, supermarkets im- port many of their fruits and vegetables from other countries - such as, bell peppers from Holland so they can keep sup- plies and prices in check even if one source isn't producing a large amount. Fruits and vegetables are also a loss leader for supermarkets. That means they're often sold at a loss in hopes of attracting shoppers who will spend on other items, said Lisa Schacht, president of the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association. At farmers markets where consumers buy directly from growers, a spike in prices might be more pronounced. That's be- cause the relentless heat is mak- ing it harder to grow certain fruits and vegetables. "Even if you irrigate your pep- * GRRR-OCERY ALERT: Drought has damaged much of the U.S. corn crop. As a result, the Agriculture Department expects grocery prices to rise between 3 percent and 4 percent next year, slightly more than usual. BEEF UP: Beef prices are expected to spike by early next year as a result of smaller livestock herds and dwindling meat supplies. The USDA says the price hike will be among the biggest of any food item, up to 5 percent. SPIKE-FREE: Fruit and veg- etable prices are projected to rise only 2 percent to 3 percent. Produce is typi- cally irrigated by farms and not as affected by drought conditions. pers, you're seeing a 30 percent reduction from the heat," said Bryn Bird, whose family owns Bird's Haven Farms, a farm out- side of Granville, Ohio. "They just don't want to grow." The result is Bird's Haven is selling tomatoes at $3.25 per pound, compared with the $1.99 per pound that's more typical this time of year The types of available produce might differ too. At Bird's Haven, the okra and eggplant are growing fine in the heat, but the family has given up on cucumbers. "They're coming up, but they're just not fruiting," Bird said. "There a lot of vines with nothing on them." As for the ears of corn sold at supermarkets, there shouldn't be a huge spike in prices. The sweet corn people eat is typi- cally irrigated like other fruits and vegetables. And although the drought is pressuring farm- ers, it's not to the same severity as the corn fields that produce animal feed. Overall, the USDA projects an overall 2 percent to 3 percent price increase for fruits and veg- tables next year. That's in line with this year's increase. Packaged foods Another worry is that the price of many packaged foods that contain corn or corn ingre- dients will climb. High-fructose corn syrup, for example, is used in a wide variety of foods such as cookies, yogurt, cereals and spaghetti sauces. A can of regu- lar soda contains 40 grams of the sweetener. The corn ingredients that are used in packaged foods mostly aren't irrigated either, meaning they're also vulnerable to the va- garies of weather and the price fluctuations. But keep in mind that such in- gredients are often a tiny frac- tion of the costs that go into packaged foods. Among the many expenses food makers such as Kellogg Co. and Kraft Foods Inc. also have to foot: packaging material, labor, adver- tising and fuel for trucks to get their products to stores. Based even on today's high corn prices, a 12-ounce box of cornflakes would have only about 8 cents worth of corn, said Paul Bertels, vice president of production and utilization at the National Corn Growers Association. That's a very small portion of the $4 or so consumers might pay for that box of cereal. "When you look at final food products, the more processing there is, the less significant the price of the raw materials," Ber- tels said. "A lot of it is advertis- ing and marketing." Food makers also have other ways of managing their costs, such as cutting back on how much they put in a package. Even before the drought, Pepsi- Co Inc. said earlier this year it put fewer chips in its Frito-Lay bags as a way to offset higher in- gredient costs. And for consumers watching their budgets, a few less chips per bag might be preferable to paying more, anyway Stay ahead of the marketing curv( he only thing a small business person can count on today is change. Staying alert to change allows the entrepreneur to stay ahead of the marketing curve. This practice is a large part of all strategic plan- , ning. Markets change - constantly and generally have a ripple effect that .- impacts small busi- nesses. Keeping a watchful eye on trends that might create changes in your business is essential to Dr long- and short-term viability. He The strategic path EXPEl Success through MAT growth can no longer only be measured by remaining with the same product line or serv- ice offerings. Strategic mistakes, during shortfalls in revenue, might include doing more of the same ex- pecting improvement in sales. When a market changes or goes away, making more of the same e r Ri rT won't help. There's no one to sell to. Staying ahead of the curve means developing a strategic plan to offset an abrupt change in your market. Your business plan The foundation of your business is the business plan, which should pro- vide for strategic plan- ning. Review your plan annually Frequent as- sessments can open up ideas for growth opportunities. Sudden shifts in mar- kets can happen as a re- derick sult of natural disasters, zog arrival or departure of IENCE major industries and *ERS price point spikes or higher costs. Perform a SWOT analysis with each yearly re- view of your business performance. Remember to SWOT Performing a SWOT analysis is a great business discipline. SWOT stands for identifying: Strengths areas that give you an advantage. Look at how they can be enhanced and if they will remain positive in the future. Weaknesses areas in which your business may not be competi- tive, and how might this shortcom- ing be avoided. Opportunities look for emerging markets and trends that could increase sales. Threats conditions that may compromise your product line or service levels. This may represent new technology, improved service or product performance, etc. Success through information gathering Information technology has greatly improved marketing re- search. If one looks hard enough there is virtually no limit to finding opportunity through information readily available. Here are a few old and new ways to collect information to enhance your business. New and old techniques Industry websites and trade as- sociation memberships. Specialized magazines, newsletters and commur newspapers. Social media blogs and cial networking sites such as Fa book, LinkedIn and Twitter, latter offers Real Time insights. Don't be afraid to experim( Nothing wrong with some mistal It happens in many good business Try new things. Some will work, c ers won't that's business! SCORE mentors If, as you read this, there are so unanswered questions you ha then it's time to call SCORE at 249-1236. Always leave informant that allows us to call you back. Off hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesc through Thursday It's best to ahead and make an appointment There is no charge for our m touring services and the literature free. Let us fill in the gaps and h you grow your business. Dr FrederickJ. Herzogis chairman of Citrus County SCOi Email therzog@tampabay.rrco Bruce Williams SMART MONEY Moonlight to tackle your debt D EAR BRUCE: There was a time when I was con- vinced that store credit cards were the way to go. Unfortunately, they got the best of me. Five years later, I'm still trying to pay them off. The problem is the interest on the cards is as much as 22 percent. I am not even close to pay- ing off the principal amounts. My credit is shot, and I can't get any loans at the moment Do you think I should consider debt consolida- tion? I have contacted the companies and asked them to lower the interest rates, but to avail. I don't know where to turn next. Reader, via email DEAR READER: When you say "debt consolida- tion," I think you are re- ferring to companies that negotiate with your credi- tors for lower rates of in- terest. Debt consolidators most likely would charge you an upfront fee; they also might charge you a percentage of the amount you pay the lender. Even though you might end up paying less per month be- cause of these companies' ability to negotiate with your creditors, I would be reluctant to pay a contin- uing fee. If you have a full-time job and cannot put a dent in this debt, you should consider getting a part- time job and devoting that money to paying it down. Good luck. DEAR BRUCE: My mother recently died, and I discovered she has no will, estate, executor, etc. When she died, she had only $350 in her bank ac- count, which has subse- quently been closed out. She has outstanding bills, and there is no money to pay any of them. She didn't even have life insurance that we could use to pay these bills. We had to pay for the funeral with the money she had and supplement it with our own money What hap- pens to the rest of her bills? Reader, via email DEAR READER: The easiest thing for you to do is to write to each of the creditors. Enclose a copy of your mother's death certificate, along with a letter telling the creditor there was no money left in her estate even to pay for her funeral. You can further state h the estate was not pro- bated because there was nity nothing to probate. I think this should close so- out the matter Whatever ace- you do, don't ignore the the bills. Meet this head-on and let the creditors know ent. the situation. kes. DEAR BRUCE: My ses. mother, who is 66, works )th- full time, rents her home and has nothing set up for her retirement. Essen- me tially, she has nothing. She ve, recently inherited some S52- money $114,000, to be ion exact. She has always fice been a frail person, and I day guess you could say sickly call as well. I see her needing t. some type of assistance in en- the future. What is the e is best thing we can do with elp this money for her? SJ. in Wyoming DEAR SJ.: I think what you're asking me is how you can protect the RE. $114,000 in the event your m. See Page D3 D2 SUNDAY AUGUST 5, 2012 Promotional information provided by the Citrus Chamber of Commerce Scan RE this: ME mm-r numberr connection 28 N.W. U.S. 19, Crystal River, FL 34428 352-795-3149 401 Tompkins St., Inverness, FL 34450 352-726-2801 Mixer, golf, BBQ and more! Mark your calendars now for a series of Industry Appreciation activities sponsored by the Eco- nomic Development Council and the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Citrus County Visitors & Conven- tion Bureau! Additionally, we would like to thank our sponsors, without whom we could not present these activi- ties: TITLE Sponsor of all the ac- tivities Superior Residences of Lecanto/Sunflower Springs As- sisted Living Facility; MIXER pre- senting sponsor-Crystal Chevrolet; LUNCH presenting sponsor - Progress Energy/Duke; and BBQ presenting sponsor Sibex Inc. For the first time, we kick off the month with an Industry Apprecia- tion Mixer hosted by Crystal Chevrolet from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs- day, Sept. 6, Take this opportunity to see their new facility and min- gle with other businesses. This is a free event; however, please regis- ter at wwwcitruscountycham- bercom so our gracious host can prepare food and refreshments. CITRUS COUNTY Economic Development Council, Inc. We continue the next day, Fri- day, Sept. 7, with the EDC Indus- try Appreciation Lunch at the College of Central Florida, Lecanto Campus. At this lunch- eon, we announce the winners of the Outstanding Small Business, Outstanding Employer or Corpo- rate Citizen, and Person of the Year. Submit your nominations now for the above awards at www.citrusedc.com. New to our celebrations this year is an Industry Appreciation Golf Outing. Hosted by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce and the Citrus County Economic Devel- opment Council, the Friday, Sept. 14, fall golf outing provides one more method to meet other busi- ness professionals. The day begins with lunch at SkyviewTerrace be- fore the shotgun start to the play on the beautiful Terra Vista Golf Course. Cost is $75 per person or $300 per foursome (all prices in- clude lunch). Visit www.citrus edc.com to pay through PayPal. Purchase your tickets now for the CITRUS COUNTY Chamber of Commerce conclusion of the month-long festiv- ities the popular EDC Industry Appreciation BBQ. Join us at M&B Dairy for the BBQ from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept 20. Plans are in full swing to make this a memorable evening with great food and com- pany as well as fantastic music. Visit www.citrusedc.com for more details and to register/pay for events. Consider showcasing your busi- ness at these well attended events; sponsorships are still available, call 352-795-3149. Donna Alexander, holding scissors, joins with Sonic staff and Chamber Ambassadors as she cuts the ribbon July 31 at Sonic's Grand Opening. Chamber Ambassadors pictured include: Rhonda Lestinsky, Nature Coast Bank; Tom Corcoran, LifeCare Center; Nancy Hautop, Cadence Bank; Crystal Ashe, Health Center at Brent- wood; Bonnie Hardiman-Pushee and George Pushee, associate members; Kelley Paul,Wollinka-Wikle Title In- surance Agency; Jenne Vickers, Kiddie Kampus Learning Center; Nicholle Fernandez, Coldwell Banker; Janet Mayo, Plantation on Crystal River; Bill Hudson, Land Title of Citrus County; George Bendtsen, Insurance by George; Betty Murphy, Citrus Archives and Computers; and Josh Wooten, President and CEO Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Warm welcome for Sonic as it returns to Crystal River Sonic Drive-In Restaurants offi- cially re-opened their Crystal River location July 31, with a Rib- bon-Cutting Ceremony sponsored by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of Chamber members and Ambassadors turned out for the event, along with local residents and their kids. Local FM powerhouse Citrus 95.3 was on hand to pump up the vol- ume at the fun- and prize-filled event. Florida Franchisee, the Belle Grande Group, joined the Cham- ber over the summer, in prepara- tion for Sonic's return to Citrus County "Getting involved with the local Chamber was likely the single most important move we made upon our return to Crystal River," said Media and Marketing Direc- tor Donna Alexander. "Staff there has connected us with the 'who's who' of Citrus County, and intro- duced us to business leaders and local civic groups that have clearly supported our business, and helped make our return a success." Sonic/Belle Grande Group Area Supervisor Eric Salter also cred- ited the Citrus County Workforce Connection with getting the store staffed. The agency provided nearly 50 new employees to the franchise, through local hiring events and referrals. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Plantation Inn- featured in Au- gust's Coastal Angler Magazine! Check out page 66 of the August issue and the article titled Scalloping Florida's West Coast. Follow the link: www.coastalangler mag.com/magazines, Incfl/ Lecanto Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Phillips New Image Award Winner for July 2012. DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER: Citrus County has a disaster recovery center to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. At the Citrus County Emer- gency Operations Center, 3549 Saunders Way, Lecanto, the center will remain open through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Hours are 8 UPCOMING EVENTS Aug. 15 Inserts for September/C ber newsletter due to Chamber Offic Aug. 16 -After Hours Business Networking Mixer COMFORT KEEPERS/LIFE CARE CENTER Aug. 17 Next Generation Profess als Workshop: The How of Wow! Sept. 6 Industry Appreciation Mi CRYSTAL CHEVROLET Sept. 7 EDC Industry Appreciatic Lunch Sept. 14 Celebrate Industry Appreciation Month Golf Outing Sept. 20 Industry Appreciation E EDC at M & B DAIRY Sept. 22 Business Women's Allia Health& Fitness Expo Oct. 11 After Hours Business Ne working Mixer NATURE COAST Ei Oct. 12 October Chamber Lunch Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club Oct. 23 After Hours Business Networking Mixer -ALPACA MAGIC a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. If possible, before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm or flooding losses should register with FEMA. There are three ways to apply: By calling 800-621-FEMA(3362). Or if TTY is needed, call 800-462-7585. Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. By tablet or smartphone using the FEMA app or m.fema.gov RED CARPET MIXER: Comfort Keepers and LifeCare Center of Citrus County host a Red Carpet event Thurs- day, Aug. 16, at the LifeCare Center facil- ity at 3325 W. Jerwayne Lane, Lecanto. Let the valet park your car while relax to the sounds of a sax player and enjoy homemade marshmallows and a choco- late fountain. GRAND OPENING: Join Superior Residences of Lecanto Memory Care, 4865 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, as they celebrate their open house in their new fa- cility from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. Come and experience the moment! RSVP: 352-746-5483. RNC it's almost here: Tune in to Front Row Tampa Bay a live, stream- ing Web TV broadcast airing Aug. 27-30 that will showcase life, business and eco- nomic opportunities across Tampa Bay during the Republican National Conven- tion. Learn more at http://frontrowtampa bay.com/. NEW WAY TO HONOR GARY MAIDHOF'S MEMORY Citrus is such an amazing and giving community that the $10,000 goal for a STEPS schol- arship in Gary Maidhof's name has been exceeded. Isn't that great!! It was suggested that if we reached the $10,000 goal, we could start an Education Fund for Gary's 3-year-old grandson, Jeramiah. An account is now open for that specific purpose at SunTrust Bank of the Nature Coast. This is another opportu- nity to continue to help Gary's family The advantage of this ap- proach versus a special-purpose scholarship for him at our local community college is that he may not want to go to CF or they might not offer what he wants to study All checks should be made payable to: Jeramiah Maidhof Education Fund (yes, that is the correct spelling of Jeramiah). These funds may be sent to any of three places: Citrus County Administra- tive Offices, Attn: Brad Thorpe, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450; Charlotte Maidhof (custo- dian of the account) 1050 N. Ot- tawa Ave., Lecanto, FL 34461-9774; Avis Marie Craig, Citrus County Property Appraiser's Of- fice, West Citrus Gov't Center - Meadowcrest, 1540 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River, FL 34428. You may call Avis Craig at 564- 7151, if you have questions. -Information provided by Avis Craig and Susan Gill. YOU CAUGHT MY EYE ... Debra Moore, DVM TLC Animal Hospital, Inverness Sandra Moffett Wal-Mart, Vision Center, Inverness RJ Cobb Olive Garden, Inverness Rick Bruggner The Hedgeman, Inverness ... FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE! Arbonne International Consultants i ll J Arbonne International Consultants Sue Grable and Diane DeWinter are ready to share Anti-Aging, Health & Wellness, Swiss formulated, and American made products by pamper- ing clients and training persons with integrity and enthusi- asm to do the same. Call 362-603-4436 and find out how to receive $125 of products FREE. Ambassadors of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce join Sue as she cuts the rib- bon opening her business. Back row, from left, are: Tom Cor- coran, LifeCare Center of Citrus County; Sarah Fitts, First International Title; Kelley Paul, Wollinka-Wikle Title Insur- ance Agency; and Life Ambassador David Heinz, Heinz Fu- neral Home & Cremation. Middle row, from left, are: Bill Hudson, Land Title of Citrus County; Crystal Ashe, Health Center at Brentwood; Kim Baxter, Cadence Bank Inver- ness; and Nancy Hautop, Cadence Bank Beverly Hills. Join us as we celebrate Industry Appreciation Month in September News You CAN USE ll- "like" us on Are you ready to check the ballot box? On this weeks Chamber Chat, Susan Gill Supervisor of Elections co-hosts with Melissa Benefield and answers all of your election day questions. Want to look instantly younger? In the second segment you will discover the latest in advanced skin care with Sue Grable from Arbonne International. Ready for a vacation? Sue Fullerton from Walk Don't Run Travel has a 5 day cruise on Carnival that is so affordable you can even bring the kids! In our final segment Dorene Bettis tells us how we can donate our unwanted household items to Yard Sale for the Troops, an organization that sends care packages to our military over seas. You have three chances to watch Chamber Chat this week. Monday at 6pm, Thursday at 8am and Friday at 1pm-- Don't miss it! Be sure to "LIKE" Chamber Chat on Facebook. If you would like to be featured on Chamber Chat email Melissa Benefield at SpotlightMelissa@aol.com _____r\ CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Business DIGEST Donation to United Way Special to the Chronicle The United Way of Citrus County was recently presented with a generous contribution from Cancer and Blood Disease Center of Lecanto. The United Way is so thankful for the sup- port of this wonderful community partner. Pictured from left to right are United Way CEO, Amy Meek; Dr. Upender Rao of Cancer and Blood Disease Center of Lecanto; and United Way President-Elect Ray Chirayath. Workforce sets August workshops OCALA- Workforce Con- nection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties is offering more than 40 programs during the month of August for job seekers interested in sharpen- ing their employability skills. Ranging from open resume labs to two- and three-day workshops, the programs are available at no charge to job seekers throughout Workforce Connection's three-county region. Participants must be fully registered with Workforce Con- nection through the Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) at www.EmployFlorida.com. Addi- tional workshop registration may also be required. Complete program and regis- tration information is available at Workforce Connection's Cal- endar of Events at www.clm- workforce.com. The following programs take place at Work- force Connection Resource Centers in Chiefland, Inverness and Ocala, as well as at various community locations: Beyond Barriers: Path- ways to Employment is for those whose background is- sues create a barrier to finding a job. The workshops take place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 in Ocala. Computer Basics is de- signed for those new to tech- nology or with entry-level computer skills. Sessions are set for at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 and at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in Chiefland and at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in Ocala. Employ Florida Market- place Essentials, Nail that Inter- view and Optimal Resume workshops begin at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 16 and Aug. 30 in Ocala. "Nail that Interview" workshops are also at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 15 and Aug. 29 in Chiefland and at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 in Inverness. Navigating the New World of Work" two-day workshop takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday in Ocala beginning Aug. 14 with sessions at 8:15 a.m. for new job seekers and those with barriers to employ- ment and at 1:15 p.m. for dis- placed professionals. It is also offered at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 in Chiefland and at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 9 and Aug. 23 in Inverness. The work- shops cover how to identify abilities and transferable skills, job search strategies/targeted resume development, inter- viewing skills/follow up and how to work effectively with their own Workforce Connection placement specialist. "Navigating the New World of Work" (Community Work- shop) offers many of the high- lights of the two-day sessions but in a two-hour format. The condensed workshops take place in Citrus County at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Homosassa Library, at 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills and at 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Coastal Region Library in Crys- tal River. They will also be of- fered in Marion County at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at Forest Library in Ock- lawaha, at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at Dunnellon Library, at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Forest Community Center in Ocklawaha and at 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Taylor College in Belleview. Open Resume Labs are at MONEY Continued from Page D1 mother needs some type of public assistance, such as Medicaid. You will need to concern 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. each Monday in Ocala, as well as at 9 a.m. every Friday. The labs also take place at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 in Chiefland, and at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 28 in In- verness. Drop-ins are welcome and no additional registration is required, but space is limited. Refueling and Retooling for Success for Professionals Instruction during the three-day workshop provides eligible par- ticipants with career tools and strategies to stay focused and successful during career transi- tions. The three-day workshop begins Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. at the College of Central Florida's Cit- rus campus in Lecanto. Workforce Connection Re- source Centers are in Citrus County at 1103 E. Inverness Blvd., in Inverness; in Levy County at 109 N.W. Third Ave., in Chiefland; and in Marion County at 2703 N.E. 14th St., in Ocala. To sign up for any of the workshops, call 352-291-9552 or 800-434-JOBS, ext. 1410 or register online at https://www. timecenter.com/wcworkshops. Fundraiser benefits animal shelter The public is invited to a fundraising event Aug. 23 to benefit Friends of Citrus County Animal Services at Black Dia- mond Clubhouse in Lecanto. Park Lane Jewelry is hosting the event, which will include a 25-cent auction, raffles, jewelry giveaways and door prizes do- nated by local businesses. Bring one or two rolls of quar- ters to play all evening. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $12 and include beverage, appetizers and a paddle for participation in "Quarter Mania." Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 8. For information, call Kristine Hamilton at 352-302-0576. CF Foundation slates meetings Meetings of the CF Founda- tion of the College of Central Florida are open to the public. A copy of the agenda will be avail- able at each meeting. For infor- mation, contact the CF Foundation office, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL 34474. CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at CF En- terprise Center, Foundation Of- fice, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Purpose: general busi- ness of the committee. CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at CF Founders Hall Boardroom, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. Col- lege Road. Purpose: general business of the board. FHCA honors Allen Curtis More than 600 long-term care professionals from across Florida were on hand to ap- plaud Allen Curtis, administrator of Citrus Health and Rehabilita- tion Center in Inverness, as he was honored by the Florida Health Care Association as the 2012 Nursing Home Administra- tor of the Year. The award was presented by FHCA President Nina Willing- ham during the association's annual conference in Orlando and is the pinnacle of recogni- tion for nursing home adminis- trators in Florida's long-term care profession. Under his leadership since yourself with the "look- back" period of five years. That means that if your mother requires Medicaid assistance in the future, the government will look back five years in her financial history. If during that time she had money but gave it to Special to the Chronicle Angelic Air, which was recently awarded an A+ rating and accreditation with the BBB of Central Florida, attended the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet this year and took second place for their booth at the Citrus County Fair. Angelic Air earns BBB accreditation Special to the Chronicle On July 23, Angelic Air received their accreditation by the Better Business Bureau serving Central Florida. "Angelic Air has become a leader in the Air Conditioning and Heating in- dustry by providing the newest tech- nological advances while still extending old fashioned service," said Susan Shipp, director of market- ing at Angelic Air. "Angelic Air's A+ rating and accreditation with the BBB is confirmation of the quality of service that customers in the Central Florida area have become accus- tomed to receiving for over 30 years." With facilities in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Hernando, and Pasco coun- ties and a corporate headquarters in Citrus County, Angelic Air is able to easily respond to customers in those Special to the Chronicle Allen Curtis, administrator of Citrus Health and Rehabilita- tion Center, displays his plaque proclaiming him 2012 Nursing Home Administrator of the Year. 2003, the facility has had an ex- cellent survey history, including a zero deficiency licensure sur- vey in 2012. "FHCA is pleased to honor Allen Curtis with this prestigious award," said FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed. "His leadership in the profession and dedication to the residents he serves makes him an excel- lent role model for other long- term care professionals across the state." The Nursing Home Adminis- trator of the Year Award is given annually by Florida Health Care Association to a nursing home administrator of an FHCA- member facility with demon- strated service to the association, along with his/her significant and measurable achievements in overall facility administration, workforce inno- vation, survey record and im- plementation of quality improvement programs, includ- ing the Advancing Excellence campaign and culture change. Workforce sets hiring events OCALA- Workforce Con- nection will conduct two hiring events to help Senture Connect fill 125 full-time temporary openings for inbound health care insurance agents. Job interviews will be con- ducted from 2 to 4 p.m. Tues- day, Aug. 7, and Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the College of Central Florida's University Center in Ocala. Interviews are by ap- pointment only and may be scheduled by calling 352-873- 7939, ext. 5707, or 800-434- JOBS, ext. 5707. someone else, the govern- ment will expect that money as reimbursement. If your mother gives that money to you, which she can do, claiming against her life- time exemption, and if she requires no assistance for the next five years, then the areas as needed. Angelic Air offers air conditioning and heating mainte- nance, service, sales and installation, specializing in indoor air quality It also services, sells and installs pool heat pumps and does duct and dryer vent cleaning. The Better Business Bureau's mis- sion is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. The BBB accom- plishes this mission by setting high standards for business conduct and encouraging and supporting best practices. The BBB celebrates role models by awarding accreditation to those businesses who comply with their standards while denouncing substandard behavior which creates a community of trustworthy busi- nesses. The BBB standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and telling the truth, being transparent, honoring Senture Connect, a Kentucky- based company with offices in Ocala, provides call center serv- ices for clients in the insurance, financial and governmental fields. The successful job candi- date will be offered work from September to December once they have earned their Florida Health Insurance Sales Agent li- cense. Senture will cover training costs and pay the state license examination fees for qualified applicants. The inbound health care insurance agent position pays $13 an hour; full- and part-time positions are available. A company overview as well as details about the position and training program will be provided during the hiring events. The inbound healthcare insurance agent offers a con- sultative sales approach, help- ing customers make educated coverage selection based on their needs. No hard-sell tactics are involved and no lead gener- ation is required. Eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and strong computer skills as well as excellent verbal and communication skills. Previous customer service experience is also required as well as the ca- pability and desire to success- fully complete the 40-hours of unpaid training and testing in order to obtain the state license. Bilingual (English and Span- ish) candidates are encouraged to apply and must be able to speak and write in both languages. For information about the po- sition, go to www.employflorida. com and reference Job Order No. 9696889 in the advanced job search. Workforce Connection is the local, business-led organization that strives to connect qualified workers with local employers in Citrus, Levy and Marion coun- ties through cost-effective, high quality employment, training and education services in part- nership with businesses, community-based organiza- tions, educational institutions and governmental agencies. SRRMC welcomes doctors to staff CRYSTAL RIVER On July 15, Kenneth L. Savage Jr., D.O., and Smita Padala, M.D., were appointed to the medical staff at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center. money is sheltered. You can spend it on her as you wish, and she'll be eligible for public assistance. You might have her keep $5,000 or so for her own expenses dur- ing that time. The morality of this is an- other question, but that's promises, being responsive and safe- guarding privacy As a BBB-accredited business, An- gelic Air contractually agrees to ad- here to compliance with BBB's code of business practices and the high standards set by the organization for ethical behavior. The BBB is a re- source for the public, providing ob- jective, unbiased information about businesses. According to BBB reports by Princeton Research, seven in 10 con- sumers say they are more likely to buy from a company designated as a BBB Accredited Business, To find out more about Angelic Air's accredita- tion and The BBB, visit the Better Business Bureau website at: www.bbb. org/central-florida/ business-reviews/air-conditioning- contractors-and-systems/angelic-air- in-inverness-fl-4001265. Dr. Savage specializes in family practice. "Dr. Savage's education, ex- perience and passion for helping peo- ple align with . the hospital's mission to , provide ex- cellence in health care," Kenneth said Joyce savage Jr. Brancato, Seven Rivers chief execu- Regional. tive officer. "He will provide the best quality care for our patients." Savage graduated from Cit- rus High School in 1997, earned a bachelor of science in biology from University of South Florida in 2001 and received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2005. He com- pleted an osteopathic internship in 2006 and a family practice residency in 2008 at Suncoast Hospital in Largo. Savage joins Seven Rivers Regional after managing his own practice in Lutz for four years. He is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Padala specializes in nephrology (kidney function and disease). "Dr. Padala's clini- cal research and special- ized training compliment the hospital's services," Brancato Smita said. "She will Padala provide the Seven Rivers best quality Regional. care for our patients." Padala is board-certified in internal medicine and board-eli- gible in nephrology. She re- ceived her medical degree from Christian Medical College in Ludhiana, India, and a Master of Science in chronic kidney disease epidemiology from Tufts University in Boston, Mass. Padala completed an in- ternal medicine residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., and a fellowship in nephrology at Tufts University. Seven Rivers Regional Med- ical Center, a 128-bed general, medical/surgical acute care fa- cility serving Citrus, Levy and South Marion counties, opened its doors in 1978. Seven Rivers Regional is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has the way to avoid Medicaid responsibilities. Send questions to bruce@brucewilliams. corn or to Smart Money, PO. Box 7150, Hudson, FL 34674. Questions ofgeneral earned the Gold Seal of Ap- proval as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. Visit Seven RiversRegional.com. Clark named assistant VP CRYSTAL RIVER Cindy Clark has received the title of assistant vice president in Capi- tal City Bank's retail banking di- vision. In her role as market leader, Clark oversees the busi- ness development efforts and management responsibilities of the Crystal River Office, at 101 SE U.S. 19. Clark joined the Capital City Bank team as a community banker in 2006 and was later promoted to market leader. She began her banking career as a foreign currency teller with American Express in Fulda, Germany, and subsequently earned 28 years of experience serving in a number of roles in- cluding teller, customer service representative, regional opera- tions coordinator, small busi- ness lender and office manager. Clark is active in her commu- nity, donating her time to a number of local philanthropic organizations. She currently serves on the vocation board and scholarship committee for her local Rotary Club and has served as a board member for Altrusa of Citrus County and the Dunnellon Chamber of Commerce. She is also an ac- tive supporter of the annual Key Training Auction. Capital City Bank Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CCBG) is one of the largest publicly traded financial services companies headquar- tered in Florida. The company's bank subsidiary, Capital City Bank, was founded in 1895 and now has 70 banking offices and 74 ATMs in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Visit www.ccbg.com. Business group plans women's expo The original Women's Health & Fitness Expo, hosted by the Business Women's Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will return from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the National Guard Ar- mory in Crystal River. Details are available from Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's Crystal River of- fice at 28 N.W. U.S. 19, phone 352-795-3149, or from any Business Women's Alliance member. interest will be answered in future columns. Owing to the volume ofmail, personal replies cannot be provided. The Bruce Williams Radio Show can now be heard at wwwbrucewilliams com. BUSINESS SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 D3 Classifieds -d- BEVERLY HILLS EXPERIENCED TUTOR 3Bd, 2Ba,FLA RM, CHA Professional Educator Granny Nannies w Wa/Dr hookups Rent panish/English Speak CNA'S & HHA'S, $650 Dep $750 Pets w ers of Other Languages NeededImmediately. dep. Cats okay, Dogs call (352) 563-6523 Needed rtifiedly. me. Ph 352-794-0211, (352) 794-3811 813-340-1352 BUSHNELL On 50 acres TV & W/D MEDICAL WIFI UTILITIES OFFICE $450 (352) 603-0611 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp RPTNIT headless 16/20ct $7/1, RECEPTIONIST Nursing Homes 10/15ct $8/Ib. deliv. are not the (772)781-1262 -Receives, collects, are not the verifies, records, only alternative! dates & distributes Loving Adult Care patient demo- Home St. Lic#6906450 graphic, physician Alzheimer/Dementia and financial infor- No problem 503-7052 nation in accord- STEACHER ancewithMBO Refurbished Club Car standards & golf cart in great Fulltime position. 40 hr guidelines. shape! 2006 model w/ certification needed -Coordinates and upgraded 2010 electric LITTLE DISCIPLE verifies insurance motor. 48v, PRESCHOOL benefits & eligibility includes charger. 352-302-2383 on all patient accts $2,900. (352) 302-8048 2 1 -Requests co-pays SUMTER and co-ins from pa- TEACHER tients & documents SWAP MEETS accts according to NO SHOW Fulltime/Part time, Exp. policy;balances & AUGUST 5th Req. CDA Preferred maintains cash- TADPOLES EARLY drawer and daily SEE YOU! LEARNING deposit. SEPTEMBER 2th (352) 560-4222 -Answers verbal and 1-800-438-8559__ written requests in 1-800-438-8559 __ accordance with $$ CASH PAID $$ for junk vehicles. 352-634-5389 BUYING JUNK CARS Running or Not CASH PAID $200 & UP (352) 771-6191 FREE 2 Dishwashers working when removed Call (352) 795-0216 FREE 8 Kittens Calico to Black Free to good home (352) 794-3656 Free Dog Blackmouth Cur Female, 2 /2 yrs old spayed (352) 746-1019 Free Dog Female, Great, Lovable House trained, good watch dog (352) 364-3675 free oak firewood haul away from my home. Tree cut in March 2012. Homosassa, FL 628-3421 call before you come. Thanks. FREE WOODEN PALLETS Rear of CHRONICLE 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River Help Yourself But Be Neat. Natural Soil Builder Horse Manure You Load. Pine Ridge (352) 270-9372 Pit Bull & Cur Dog puppies 2 females, 2 males dona- tions for their care up till adoption are accepted (352) 423-0819 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp headless 16/20ct $7/1, 10/15ct $8/Ib. deliv. (772)781-1262 Lost 2 Gold Rings 1 I love you Ring I1 Bow Ring Crystal River or Homosassa Area over 2 wks ago (352)279-7117 LOST CAT Half himala- yan, half siamese, Tan, Blue eyes, neutered and declawed, about a year old, Lost in Pine Ridge 7/29/12 If you have any info please call (352) 302-6928 Lost Cell Phone US Cellular In Inverness Area Bright Blue carrying case REWARD (352) 586-9498 Found Walking Cane on 8/2 Inverness Walmart parking lot. Call to Identify (352) 419-7627 Set of keys in Shamrock Area found 8/1. Call to identify. 795-7282 ADVERTISE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS!! 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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: Please visit our website at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us You can also visit one of the local Libraries or the Human Resources Department, 3600 W Sovereign Path, Suite 178, Lecanto, FL 34461 to apply online by Friday, August 10, 2012 EOE/ADA HAIR STYLIST Full time/Part time Call Sue 352-628-0630 TheIPortHotelandMarina HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS Experienced Preferred Apply in Person: 1610 SE ParadiseCircle Crystal River #1 Affordable CNA Prep Course CPR-AED-Free Book Am & PM classes aetyourcna.com 352-341-PREP (7737) Avante At Inverness is currently seeking full time C.N.A. for 3-11 shift apply on line @ Avantecenters.com CYPRESS CREEK Juvenile Offender Correctional Center, a residential program for 96 high risk males committed to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice is recruiting for Registered Nurse And a Licensed Therapist Competitive pay rate Benefit package Fax resume to 352-527-2235 or email to: sharon.facto @us.g4s.com Drug Free Workplace /EEO Medical Assistant or LPN Requirements: -Current Florida CMA or LPN certificate/ license EMR experience (especially eClinical Works) preferred -Must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently -Strong analytical and PC skills Duties Greet and room patients -Prepare equipment and assist Physicians -Take and record vital signs -Explain procedures and assist with patient education -Draw blood and administer injections -Answer phones and respond to patient questions -EMR and Lab interface focal Send Resume to Michelle@ Health-Wellcare.com MEDICAL CAREERS begin here Train ONLINE for Allied Health and Medical Management. Job placement assis- tance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-203-3179 WWW. CenturaOnline.com I 1 HIH-AA guidelines and departmental proce- dures; responds to re- quests for patient fi- nancial information; investigates concerns/issues and may refer customers to appropriate hospi- -Explains consent forms and obtains patient signatures in accordance with all applicable state and federal insurance regulations. -Performs administra- tive support duties Send Resume to Michelle @ Health-Wellcare.com Open Position Director of Community Relations Must have knowledge in a Nursing home setting with min. of 3 years of experience Medicare and Medicaid knowledge Maintian a strong relationship with hospitals, doctors and community have the ability to establish, implement and maintain effective marketing and public relations Send Resume to Citrus Co. Chronicle Blind Box #1794 M 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. Crystal River Fl. 1 34429 Part time RECEPTIONIST For Busy Cardiology Practice. Cardiology experience, required Email resume to: cvsllc1O@gmail.com UNIT SUPERVISOR RN PREFERRED Osprey Point Nursing Center (Mon-Fri 9a-4p) 1104 N. Main Street, Bushnell 33513, or Fax Resume (352) 568-8780 ATTENTION NATIONAL RECRUITING EFFORT Looking for Representatives to Assist Medicare Recipients in enrolling For Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Programs & Medicare Supplements You will be seated in Local pharmacies to Assist in these local Programs. Make Upwards of $30. per hr. No exp. Necessary Will train. Fax Resume; 352-726-6813 or Call 352-726-7722 COOK/CHEF Experience in order- ing, specials, mainte- nance, etc. Call Bob (352) 560-0012 CompetLtivs AUTO TECHS Needed. C o m p e t i t i v e ay & Berefits. ASE & or Ford C e r t i - fed line techs. Call (352)4934297 for Russ Hall for in person resume/interview appoint- ment. Carpet Cleaners Positions open now at Stanley Steemer. Clean Fl MVR record 22 yrs or older. Drug free, background check. Benefits include Paid training, 401k, holiday pay and more!! Apply at 911 Eden Dr. Inverness, or email toni.aronert@ steemer.com DECCA CABLE is looking for a CableTechnician Candidate should possess strong techni- cal ability In all areas of CATV. On-Call duty required and valid FL drivers license with good driving record. Apply at Oak Run SR200/I 10th Street Ocala or call 352-854-6557 X13 EEO/DFWP D4 SUNDAY,AUGUST 5, 2012 Ci chronicle AVAILABLE. This is a great opportunity to own your own business. Unlimited potential for the right person to manage a route of newspaper racks and stores. Email: kstewart@ chronicleonline.com or come to 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. and fill out an application. CH-ko'NIcE TELEMARKETERS WANTED Commission based, write your own check. Call (352) 628-5700 Ask for Jean Director of Music Ministry P/T Needed immedi- ately to obtain an application Call Hernando UMC 352 -726-7245 or email hernandoumc@tam- pabay.rrcom EXP. TREE CLIMBER & BUCKET TRUCK OPERATOR CALL 352-344-2696 Experienced Paver Installer Immediate Employment with local landscape Co. Must Driver's License (352) 621-7700 CHkONIcE Applications being accepted for ROUTE MANAGER for the single copy sales of newspapers. Good organizational skill needed, experi- ence with sales, able to work in data spreadsheets, good people skills, ability to work all hours. Send resume to kstewart@ chronicleonline.com C OHpNidE ATTN: DRIVERS... Apply Now, 13 Driver Positions Top 5% Pay, 401 K,. Great Insur- ance New KW Con- ventionals 2 Mos CDL Class A Driving Exp (877)258-8782 Community Center Aide Announcement # 12-43 Full time position assisting volunteers and clients at the Central Ridge Community Center in Beverly Hills. Must possess valid Florida Driver License. Start- ing pay $7.69 hourly. Excellent benefits. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: Please visit our website at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us You can also visit one of the local Libraries or the Human Resources Department, 3600 W Sovereign Path, Suite 178, Lecanto, FL 34461 to apply online by Friday, August 10, 2012 EOE/ADA DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for Schneider National! Earn $700 per week! No experience needed! Local CDL Training. Job Ready in just 15 days! (888)368-1964 Drivers/Flatbed Class A. GET HOME WEEK- ENDS! Southeast Re- gional, Earn up to 39c/mi. 1 year OTR Flatbed experience required, (800)572-5489 x227, SunBelt Transport, LLC EXPERIENCED OTR FLATBED DRIVERS earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: (843)266-3731 / bulldoghiway.com EOE Farm Store Help Needed. Must enjoy waiting on customers, knowledge of farm animals a must. Heavy lifting/clean lic. Background check will be done. Call for appointment American Farm & Feed (352) 795-6013 HOME MAKER COMPANION CNA/HHA's Apply At HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE 4224 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto MAINTENANCE Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Is Looking for Motivated Invidual to do groundskeeping, park cleaning, and basic maintenance work. Seasonal. 40 hrs. per wk. $8 per Hr. Driv. lic. required Stop in Parks Main Office and contact Park Manager Art Yerian (352) 628-5343 ext 1009 COMCNCLE SINGLE COPY ROUTES CLASSIFIED mam CUSTOMER SERVICE/FOOD PREP Part-time customer service/food prep position 25+ hours a week. Week- ends required. Customer service experience and typing skills required. Fax resume to 352-527-9605. Library Aide (2 positions available) Announcement #12-42 P/T working 20 hours weekly on a flexible schedule providing assistance in the Citrus County Library system. Must be able to lift 20 pounds on occasion. Gradua- tion from H.S or G.E.D. $8.45 hourly to start. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: Please visit our website at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us You can also visit one of the local Libraries or the Human Resources Department, 3600 W Sovereign Path, Suite 178, Lecanto, FL 34461 to apply online by Friday, August 10, 2012 EOE/ADA AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Mainte- nance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte- nance (866)314-3769 MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED Train online to become a Medical Office Assistant! No Experience needed! Training & Local Job Placement assistance, thru SC Training. HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! (888)374-7294 ENROLLING For All Programs COSMETOLOGY BARBER *MASSAGE THERAPY **NAIL TECH .SKIN CARE TECH BENE'S International School of Beauty NPR/SPRING HILL Naccas Accredited 727-848-8415 RUBBER STAMPS Stampin' Up ,14 sets, 90+ stamps. Most never used. $100 ALL 352-422-1309 Antique China Cabinet Early 1900 New England depres- sion years, good cond., solid wood & some ve- neer 2 glass doors top, full bottom drawer 70" Hx 34W,16D $175obo Antique Slant Front Secretary Desk w/ cubby holes & writing desk, bottom storage 30W x 161/2 D, 37H, has decal, red Lion Cabi- net Co. $125. obo (352) 382-0069 RECORD COLLECTION 72 pieces, $30 Please call, 352-726-0040 WANTED VINTAGE Baseball Bats Old Sporting Equipment (727) 857-5176 Freezer, Upright almost new $400 or Trade GAS GRILL Char-Broil Two Burner w/ Side No Tank-419-5852 Asking $60.00 Refrigerator $150. obo (352) 476-3793 REFRIGERATOR .18CUFT. Side x Side, Excel. $100 Dunnellon (352)465-4441 Side by Side Refrigerator Kenmore Water/Ice $300 GE Washing Machine Heavy Duty $75. (352) 628-7633 SMITTYS APPLIANCE REPAIR, washers dryers,FREE pick up 352-564-8179 Table w/ 4 captain Chairs $60 Swimming Pool Slide 7 ft. $300 (352) 628-7633 Used Frigidaire Washer & Dryer Set Heavy Duty $175. (352)302-6418 w/ new Hardware $60. ea (352) 341-4444 Two Matching Sofas, each w/two matching pil- lows. Pink floral w/sage. $55 ea. (352) 726-4656 WHICKER HEAD BOARD, FULL BED SIZE good cond. $40.00 513-4473 Wood Table 4 chairs natural top with white legs, excel. cond. $75. obo (352) 341-2691 1 Year Old 48" Walk Behind Mower with Sulky & Grass Catcher $1,500 firm (352) 860-1611 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE DELL computer,flat monitor,mouse,keyboard $100obo good cond/works 422-4342 DIESTLER COMPUTER New & Used systems repairs. Visa/ MCard 352-637-5469 EPSON STYLUS NX215 INKJET PRINTER NO WINDOWS 7 XTRA BLACK INK. $30.00 352-726-0686 THOMASVILLE WALNUT WOOD TABLE/CHAIRS Good cond. $100 obo moving must sell 422-2719 2 Sleeper Sofa's Pastels & Rattan, Matching Cocktail Table, 2 end tables Rattan & Glass top 2 Lamps $250. 352-601-0568 3 pc. sectional sofa soft sage green showroom condition $850 obo (352) 637-2450 3 Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Like new, $25. ea. (352) 382-1630 After 9am, until 8pm 5 Shelf Bookcase $ 50.00 Tall Table & 4 chairs (Ashley) $ 300.00 Good condition. By appt. Only. 304-544-8398 Cell 19X64 ENTERTAIN- MENT CENTER VERY NICEHOLDS 32 IN TV $25.00 352-621-0142 2" FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER. King. Zippered Cotton cover. From JCP. New. $99.00 628-3585 5X8 AREA RUG NICE MULTI PRINT,2YRS OLD.$30.OO 352-621-0142 BEDROOM SET Colonial-dresser w/mirror, chest of drawers, night- stand. $70 207-385-9322 Boston Rocker $25. Good Condition (304) 544-8398 Curio Cabinet, white washed oak, lighted, w/ glass shelves 15'Wx 61 High $50. Sofa 71t teal, floral, loose cush- ions, matching chase lounge chair. Like new $350. 352- 726-5584 DESK STUDENT WOOD Some scratches Ideal for kids Dark Wood $25. 352-270-3909 Dining Rm. Set, glass top,42"Wx72" L,w/ marble & medal trim, 6 chairs, matching side table, coffee, 2 end tables $975 All or separate. Antique solid oak drop leaf table 4 bertwood chairs, excel. $375. 352- 726-5584 DRESSER BEDROOM desk combo 4 drawers Oak look particleboard Nice shape Great for kids $25 352-270-3909 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 19X64 HOLDS 32 INCH TV 352-621-0142 25.00 ETHAN ALLEN HEIR- LOOM End Tables $100 352-382-4911 HEADBOARD THE OAK WOOD EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR QUEEN $50 352-777-1256 LAZBOY ROCKER RE- CLINER Excellent condi- tion, blue fabric. $100.00 352-257-5722 for details LEATHER FURNITURE Sofa and Chair and Coffee Table. 2 yrs old excellent condition $895. (352) 697-5530 Pecan Wood China Cabinet, glass doors & sides, has 3 drawers 2 storage doors 50LLx15W,82H $450 obo (352) 382-0069 Power Adjustable Sleep System Bed, Twin, extra long, solid 10" memory foam, like new $450 Originally $1,100 352-637-3550 Preowned Mattress Sets from Twin $30; Full $40.Qn $50; Kg $75. 352-628-0808 Queen Bedroom Suite, white formica- mirror, headboard 2 end ta- bles, dresser & mirror Serta Mattress's & Box pring $250 Dining Room Table and 6 chairs, china hutch, formica, cream colored glass & mirrors, lighted $200. 352-601-0568 Queen Sleigh Bed, box springs/mattress, Highboy & Nightstand $ 500. Ethan Allen Sofa $ 300. good cond. Seen by appt. Only. 304-544-8398, Cell RECLINER CHAIR Tweed blue cloth good condition $40.00 513-4473 SOFA 3 Cushioned, floral de- signed, excel, cond. $100 (352) 795-9664 Tempurpedic Elec adj bed, w/remote full size 1 year old. Excel cond. $1,000 White 5ft. dresser/ mirror, night stand, 2 twin headboard frames $300. 726-5584 True Memory 12" California Kg reversible latex mattress. Excel. cond. 6 mo old New Paid $1,200 Asking $800. (352) 637-2838 Two 8 Drawer Dressers Simpsons season 1 dvd box set $12, 860-2475 TABLE & Chairs, Cap- tains style Dark Pine $100.00 352-628-5312 TABLE Round pedestal with tile top, leaf & 4 chairs. Pine $200.00 352-628-5312 Toddler Bed All wood, w/ mattress Extra side rail for safety New $65. Mini Ab Circle Pro New condition $70 (352) 634-1697 Trailer Frame 19ft x 7ft, dual Axle $500 Lawn Mower Craftsman LT4000 21H $400 (352) 419-2144 WATER BED. Like new. Nice Summa II model. Queen size. Firm side with 6 tubes. Fits normal frame. $50 OBO. 527-6709 & Chipper Shredder Both Have New Engines $225. ea Call (352) 795-8085 TROY-BILT lawn mower 21" high-wheel self-propelled mulching mower $100.00 (352)726-3731 INVERNESS Fri. 3, Sat. 4, Sun. 5 INSIDE SALE* 9A-4P 411 Hemlock Street. Tony Llama cowboy boots, 9.5D, slightly used, great cond. $25 (352) 344-1515 !!!!!!!35X12.50 R15!!!!!! Good tread!! Only asking $70 for the pair! (352)586-5485 .....265/75R15".... Good tread!! Only asking $70 for the pair! (352)586-5485 ::::::::245/65 R17::::::: Good tread!! Only asking $60 for the pair! (352)586-5485 1 Angel Coffee table, with glass Top and 1 end table $200 26" Sony TV $150 (352) 489-4761 2 AQUARIUMS 20 gallon aquarium with stand,filters,rocks,etc. 30 Gallon aquarium with stand,filters ,rocks and 3 turtles. Too many things to mention. $150.00 takes all 352-637-2726 2 PIN FISH TRAPS- ex- cellent cond., $15.00 each 352-628-0033 3 MONKEY TAIL CACTI W/RED FLOWERS TERRACOTTA WALL POTS $50/EA FIRM UN- USUAL 586-7222 3 Wheel Handicap Scooter Headlights, taillights built in charging sys. Newly refurbished $450. obo Must Sell Call Ed (352) 613-6331 4 Piece leather sec- tional green, w/recldiner &qn. bd. $575. excel cond. Washer Dryer Set Whirlpool, 1 yr. old white, like new $450. 352- 726-5584 ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD Vivitar 980, $20 Please Call, 352-726-0040 AIR CONDITIONER Portable By Fedders, 7500 BTU's on wheels, window vented, Room to Room Like New $210 (352) 270-8475 Air Hockey Table $250 obo. TV Stand holds up to 63" TV, silver w/ glass shelf $100 (352) 270-0191 BLACK DOG CRATE great cond. small/med. dog $25 422-2719 BLACKBERRY PEARL 8130 SPRINT $50 EX condition like new in box accessories included 270-2414 Chest Freezer White $50. Card/Snooker Table w/ 6 rolling chairs $75 (352) 422-2516 COMPUTER PRINTER TABLE 28" HIGH 20" WIDE 16" DEEP WALNUT COLOR $20.00 352-726-0686 Ekornes Stressless Love Seat Light Tan Leather w/ wood trim New $,4,500, Asking $1,500 obo 352-270-0191 H.P.PRINTER-OFFICE JET-ALL IN ONE #7210. Printer-Fax-Scanner $55. Call 352-382-1154 HUGH GOLDEN BAR- REL CACTUS 5ft DIA. BY 13"TALL BLOOMING YELLOW FLOWERS $100FIRM 586-7222 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp headless 16/20ct $7/1, 10/15ct $8/Ib. deliv. (772)781-1262 KING ABERDEEN COM- FORTER SET 7-Piece Set Like New $45.00 FIRM 352-3824911 Kitchen Table Set w/ 4 cushion chairs on wheels $500 Washer & Dryer, Top Loaders Fridgidair $700. (352) 726-0928 Lg Computer desk w/cabinet.Pull out end to form L shape.Like new.Oak finish. $65. Call 352-382-1154 LG OPTIMUS SPRINT $50 TOUCH SCREEN Mint condition orig box with accessories included 270-2414 Mikasa Dishes Set of 12, Black & white $50. (352) 726-0928 ORIENTAL RUGS (6) Turkish & Hand Loomed 1960's. well cared for. OrigianI owner. 2 extra large Room Rugs, 4 smaller area rugs. Beautiful brilliant colors and patterns $1,800 ALL 352-746-1486 RUBBERMAID ACTION PACKER 24 Gal Rub- bermaid Action Packer Storage Box (New) $15. Call 352-382-1154 SEWING MACHINE Kenmore 1760 Zig Zag in pine cabinet. Works perfect. $65.00 352-3824873 2008 UTILITY LAND- SCAPE TRAILER Used modified 4X6 utility trailer with drive up ramp. Has spare tire overhead racks and safety chains. $300 352-436-4578 or 817-279-3203 2 CAR SEAT FOR IN- FANT $25 EACH SMALL 352-777-1256 BOUNCE DELUXE $25 AND STROLLER GREEN AND BROWN $35 gym for baby $20 de- luxe musical 32-777-1256 STROLLER AND EX- CELLENT CONDITION $40 FOR GIRL pink and brown flower playpen $40 excel cond 352-7771256 BUYING US COINS Top $$$$ Paid. We Also Buy Gold Jewelry Beating ALL Written Offers. (352) 228-7676 "NEW" 40W STEREO CHORUS AMP W/ RE- VERB & 2 8"SPEAKERS SOUNDS GREAT! $75 352-601-6625 "NEW" LES PAUL STYLE GUITAR VINTAGE SUNBURST, 2 HUMMBUCKERS $85 352-601-6625 ACOUSTIC DREDNAUGHT GUITAR W/GIGBAGTUJNER,STRAP STRINGS,ETC $40 352-601-6625 LAGUNA 3/4 SIZE GUI- TAR 2 HUMMBUCKERS MAT BLACK W/BLACK HARDWARE $85 352-601-6625 PIANO/ORGAN BENCH wood and padded bench access to music sheets in seat stow. $35.00 513-4473 BEDSPREAD/2 SHAMS full size cotton multistripe blue/green excellent con- dition $15. 352-270-3909 COMFORTER KING size brown/beige reversible CLEAN & NICE $20. 352-270-3909 COMFORTER QUEEN SIZE BLUE PLAID/STRIPES CLEAN & NICE $20. 352-270-3909 COMFORTER QUEEN SIZE RED AND WHITE FLORAL CLEAN and NICE $20. 352-270-3909 COMFORTER SET FULL size light/dark gray sheets/bedskirt/4 pillowcases/sheers NICE $25. 352-270-3909 COVERLET QUEENS- IZE medium solid blue in good clean condition $15. 352-270-3909 FULL SIZE SHEET set dark green Used good clean condition $6.00 352-270-3909 SHEET SET DARK GREEN Queen size used good clean condition both sheets/pillowcases $6.00 352-270-3909 SHOWER CURTAINS (2) Fabric good clean condi- tion Dark green solid Red/green pattern $6. each 352-270-3909 2 BICYCLES Men & Women Pure Sport. Brand New only used 3 times $250. ea (352) 419-5826 16 ft. CANOE AND TRAILER $450 (352) 249-0877 357 MAG FED SELF DE- FENSE AMMO 125g JHP 1 box $65, Inverness 864-283-5797 Bond S/S Over & Under, Derringer Shoots Colt .45 Long & .410 2V2" .410 3" Shotgun Shells 2 set of barrels, C/C tan leather holster, 4 boxes of ammo $450. obo 352-344-0084 CABIN ON 40 ACRES Hunting recreational in Gulf Hammock Mgt.. Area, well, pond, ATV trails Price Reduced 352 795-2027/ 634-4745 DOME TENT 14X8 OZARK TRAIL $45 Brand new never used Sleeps 4-5 comes in Canvas tote 270-2414 GUN & KNIFE SHOW BROOKSVILLE HSC CLUB Sat. Aug. 11th 9-5p Sun. Aug. 12th 9a-4p HERNANDO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Admission $6.00 (352) 799-3605 GUN Mossberg, 12 Ga. Pump, 500A excel cond. $275. or trade for pistol (352) 637-0987 GUNS Buy Sell Trade All Types All Brands New & Used Triggers Down, LLC (352) 697-0735 Refurbished Club Car golf cart, in great shape! 2006 model w/ upgraded 2010 electric motor. 48v, includes charger. $2,900. 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CATS AND KITTENS Cats and kittens are on display at Citrus County Animal Shel- ter!!!! Lots to choose from!!! All adoptions in- clude spay/neuter, mi- crochip, up to date on all shots, flea and worm treatment. Our 1/2 price sale of $17.50 has been extended!!! Cats and kittens are great stress relievers! Come see us! Citrus Cty Animal Shel- ter, 352 746 8400, 10-4 Tues thru Sat. DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS Tues. Aug. 28th, 10am crittersandcanines.com (352) 634-5039 DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS Tues. Aug. 28th, 10am crittersandcanines.com (352) 634-5039 ENGLISH BULL DOGS PUPS 10 weeks Old 3 males, 2 females BEAUTIFUL, AKC, Health certs & shots, $1,200 (352) 613-3778 (352) 341-7732 Female Daschund, AKC papers, 14 mo., all shots, spayd, good w/kids, hsebrkn, all acc. $500 (352) 419-6901 FEMALE PUG PUPPIES 8 weeks, health certs. $250 ea. Dave (352) 419-6954 HAPPY JACK@ DuraSpot: latest technology in flea, tick, mosquito & mite control on dogs. Patented. At farm, feed & hardware stores. 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MaltiPoo Pups Teacups, Adorable non shed, great disposition. Ist shots, $400 (352) 794-3081 Shih-Tzu Pups, ACA starting@ $375. Lots of colors, Beverly Hills, FL (352)270-8827 www.aceofpups.net Bermuda Hay- 501bs-$6 Never Been Rained On 352-795-1906, 586-1906 SHAMROCK FARMS, CR CATALINA, 27 83, nicely equipt. West- erbeke 18hp diesel, roller furling,Crystal River $15K email Mike at succeed 2003(aHotmail.com WANT TO BUY HOUSE or MOBILE Any Area. Condition or Situation. 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SWindow Cleaning Window Tinting Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning I FREE ESTIMATES 352-683-0093 Bonded & Insured www.windowge nie.com/springhill 394-0805 SUCRN Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Air Resource Management, Office of Permitting and Compliance Draft Air Permit No. 0170004-036-AC Progress Energy Florida, Inc., Crystal River Power Plant Citrus County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Florida Power Corporation d/b/a Progress Energy Florida, Inc., a direct subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation. The applicant's authorized representative and mailing address are: Robby Odom, Plant Manager, Progress Energy Florida, Crystal River Power Plant, 299 First Avenue North CN77, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. Facility Location: Progress Energy Florida operates the existing Crystal River Power Plant, which is located in Citrus County at 15760 West Power Line Street in Crystal River, Florida. Project: The project establishes a sulfur dioxide (S02) emission standard of 0.15 pounds per million Btu of heat input or 95 percent (%) reduction, whichever is less stringent, for coal-fired Units 1 and 2. The limit will be accomplished by a combina- tion of dry flue gas desulfurization (FGD) and changes to the electrostatic precipita- tors and/or addition of baghouses to capture the reacted sorbent. This condition shall become effective upon the effective date of EPA's approval of these specific requirements in the Florida Regional Haze State Implementation Plan. This is an op- tion under consideration by the company as an alternative to ceasing operation of Units 1 and 2 as coal-fired units. Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and an air permit is required to perform the proposed work. The Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project is the Office of Permitting and Compliance in the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Resource Management. The Permitting Authority's physical address is: 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite #4, Tallahassee, Florida. The Permitting Authority's mailing address is: 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Permitting Authority's phone number is 850-717-9000. Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the nor- mal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the physical address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The complete project file includes the draft permit, the Technical Evaluation and Prelimi- nary Determination, the application and information submitted by the applicant (exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S.). Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority's project engineer for additional information at the address and phone number listed above. In addition, electronic copies of these documents may be accessed by entering permit No. 0170004-036-AC on the follow- ing web site: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds/default.asp. Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue an air construction permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation of proposed equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a final permit in accordance with the condi- tions of the draft permit unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in ac- cordance with this notice results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions. Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft permit for a period of 14 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice. Written comments must be received by the Permitting Authority by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on or before the end of this 14-day period. If written comments received result in a significant change to the draft permit, the Permitting Authority shall revise the draft permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments filed will be made available for public inspection. Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitt- ing decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must be filed with (received by) the Department's Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Environmental Protection at 3900 Common- wealth Boulevard, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S. must be filed within 14 days of publication of this Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A peti- tioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition within the ap- propriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent inter- vention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner; the name address and tele- phone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial rights will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency ac- tion or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ulti- mate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant re- versal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (f) A statement of the spe- cific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the peti- tioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with re- spect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the mate- rial facts upon which the Permitting Authority's action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Issue Air Per- mit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation: Mediation is not available for this proceeding. August 5, 2012. 396-0805 SUCRN Elig To Vote- Lorri E Early & Raelynn M, Fudge PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the following, at last known address: Lorri E. Earley 45 Regina Blvd. Beverly Hills, FL 34465 Raelynn M. Fudge 4195 E Parsons Pt Rd Lot 30 Hernando, FL 34442 You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. You are required to contact the Supervisor of Elections in Inverness, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a determination of in- eligibility by the Supervisor and your name will be removed from the statewide voter registration system. If further assistance is needed, contact the Supervisor of Elec- tions at the below listed address or call 352-341-6747. Susan Gill Citrus County Supervisor of Elections 120 N. Apopka Ave. Inverness, FL 34450 Published one (1) time in the Citrus County Chronicle August 5, 2012 392-0805 SUCRN PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITRUS COUNTY AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Room 166 of the Lecanto Govern- ment Center, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461. Any person desiring further information regarding this meeting may contact the Engi- neering Division, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 241, Lecanto, FL 34461, or call (352) 527-5446. WINN WEBB, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Gov- erning body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a rec- ord of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes) Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a dis- ability or physical impairment should contact the Engineering Division, 3600 W. Sover- eign Path, Suite 241, Lecanto, FL 34461, or call (352) 527-5446, at least two days be- fore the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, use the TDD telephone (352) 527-5312. August 5, 2012 393-0805 SUCRN PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE The Board of Directors of the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation, Inc., will hold a budget workshop on Friday, August 10, 2012, beginning at 12:00 pm., in the Cypress Room, located on the first floor of the Citrus Memorial Health System Historic School Building, 502 Highland Blvd., Inverness, Florida. Copies of the Agenda are available in the Administration office. Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by this Board, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record must include the testi- mony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. August 5, 2012. 395-0805 SUCRN PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID ITB No. 032-12 Heavy Equipment Rental Services Citrus County Board of County Commissioners invites interested parties to submit a Bid to provide the rental of heavy equipment to the County for construction and landfill purposes. It is the intent of the County to award to all qualified Bidders. SEALED Bids are to be submitted on or before September 5, 2012 @ 2:00 PM to Wendy Crawford, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Suite 266, Lecanto, FL 34461. A Public Opening of the Bids is scheduled for September 5, 2012 @ 2:15 PM at 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations at the Public Opening because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Office of Management & Budget at (352) 527-5457 at least two days before the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, use the TDD telephone (352) 527-5312. To obtain a copy of the Bid Document for this announcement, please visit the Citrus County Website at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us and select "BIDS/PURCHASING" on the left hand side of the Home Page. Or, call the Office of Management & Budget/Purchasing at (352) 527-5413. CITRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Winn Webb, Chairman August 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE HONDA BUICK '89 89 FORD HONDA Dune Buggies 08, Accord, 4 DR, Reatta, Red Coupe '09 F350 Crew Cab, Die- 2005, CR-V SE LOW MI- 1 sand rail $5 000 EX-LNAV. 4 cyl.,5 spd. leather int. V6. new ti- sel Dually 50K Excellent LES, 4X4, LOADED, TO 1 Fiberglass $5.900 manual navigation res &air, some retra cond. $22,900 OBO8 MANY OPTIONS TO LIST Call (352) 322-0178 leather 57,500 mi. tion. Runs good Selling 637-2258 or 634-2798 352-628-4600 1 own $14,500 cheap (727) 488-6474 FORD (609) 330-8435 Cell FORDJEEP 2002, F150, Harley JEEP HONDA DavidsonLeathr, 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE 2005 ACCORD HYBRID, MERCURY Supercharged V8 V8,4X4 2 Motor Scooters GREAT FUEL ECONOMY, '74, Cougar XR7 Nicely $13450.00 PRICED TO SELL 250 CC V6, LEATHER ,ALLOYS excel. cond., one owner, 352-341-0018 352-628-4600 0 352-628-4600 81k mi., garage kept 3 41 8150 CC PONTIAC GTO '05 $7,500 (352) 726-0258 FORD Nissan (352) 220-8454 e R 60 2008 Ford F250, Lariat '98 Pathfinder Rare, Red! 6.0 V8, 6 sp. 4x4, 5.4L, leather White w/tan leather V6, Harley '02 1-60 in 4.5. 450 BHP. 200 loaded Clean $20 850 104k, ext. clean, $4950 Road King, black, lots oi mph. New Tires. Cry Riv 352-341-0018 0(352) 257-4251 chrome, senior owned $14,400 727-207-1619 c (352) 794-6069 15k miles, gar.kept SATURN ISUZU $9,500 obo 2008, VUE, LOW '89, Pick Up Truck new (352) 344-9810 MILES FLAT TOWABLE, CHEVY paint, tires,5 spd, 234K Harley Davidson MUST SEE '05, Silverado. ext. cab mi. Runs New $1,700. '04 Ultra, Sale or Trade 352-628-4600 12,000 miles, work trucd firm (352) 302-6418 for truck of equal value pkg. excel. cond. TYDODGE $10,500 TOYOTA' 10 $1 352650812 TOYOTA 2002, Caravan. 3521 601-4722 TOYOTA'10 $13, 300 (352) 465-0812 allLL01-4722 Prius, II w/ leather 352-322-5555 '98, Tacoma, 4 cyl. 5 white, low miles, pw, pl. sandy beach metalic. speed, runs great, seats 7! $5.450. HARLEY FAT BOY excel, cond. 26k mi. high miles $2, 400. 352-341-0018 '02, 26kmiles gar. kept $19,500 (352) 527-0347 352-257-4251, 794-6069 all main. rcpts. CHEVY DODGE GRAND $12,200. VERY! VERY! 2005, Tahoe, LS, pw pl VERY! VERY! CARAVAN (904) 923-2902 cc, tilt, Cleanest Tahoe BIG SALE! k for miles! $12500.00 BIG SALE! 2001 Grand Caravan HONDA '01 Consignment USA 352-341-0018 Consignment USA St 3.3 V6 150k miles, Goldwing 1800 low consianmentusa.ora consianmentusa.ora A/C, tinted windows, tilt, miles, well maint. all WE DO IT DO ITWE DO ITALL! pw, pd, cruise. $2,950 service records avail BUY-SELL-RENT- BUY-SELL-RENT- (352) 527-3894 $10,900 (352) 697-2760 CAR-TRUCK-BOAT-RV DODAM CAR-TRUCK-BOAT-RV Volkswagen HONDA US 19 BY AIRPORT 2007, RAM 2500 HEMI US 19 BY AIRPORT 1993 Eurovan bue, '07VLX600,Shadow SLow Payments* 4X4 CREW CAB, ONE Low Payments speed 4cyl, MV edi- sissy bar, engine guard Financing For ALL PACKAGE $19995 Fiancin For AL tion $2985.00 2,800 miles, like new, 461-4518& 795-4440 352-628-46005-4440 352-341-0018 $3,850 (352) 489-5443 ~ *JF I 1_ CRPE CREI Wane I as - Clsi Trck r li I I I , ./ .. uuuuooo ww .aaro inf. hoesea.co Crstl ierI& Invenes I I Metn Meng I Ntics B I Mic. oti I Misc. No I Misc. No IMisc. Nod I Mic. oti I Misc. No I ^^Bi oc I ^^Bi oc I ^^Bi oc D6 SIINDAX Aii&iisT 5 2012 CITRUS Courvm~ ~'FL,) CHRONICLE FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE, COME SEE ALL OUR CARS, TRUCKS, VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH ALL PRICES DRASTICALLY SLASHED! THERE WILL BE NO SALES PEOPLE MANAGERS OR EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES. (NO ONE WILL EVEN BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER THE PHONES) I Because new models are arriving daily, management has been ordered to eliminate excess inventory. All prices will be slashed and will be clearly posted on each vehicle. Bring a pen and paper. Write down the stock number and price. Come in as early as possible on Monday, June 18th. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! 1 _'A 1A71%,SIE: DI i11011D IU D JAl A Lo.w Jeep AUTOMOTIVE 1035 S. Suncoast Blvd 1005 S. Suncoast Blvd 2077 Highway 44W 937 S. Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL Homosassa, FL Inverness, FL Homosassa, FL CRYSTALAUTOS.COM a..Z;lI D6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Section E SUNDAY, AUGUST 5,2012 CITRUSOM E COUNTY CHRON ,CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE REAL Frugal Living PAGE E3 ESTATE GUIDE L tti ncS - - 4 r A "It. U- li//Il// 'i ;!1i rjdP/TflTF Ij' IF. LL s V- 'ha r -' "a dl" 2p 4\ K mij :.- ?-afis^ 1 L~ih cl .i~ 1 IO ii k IL4 - WV61 E2 SUNDA~~ AUGUST 5, 2012 Cimus Cou2wrY (FL) CHRONICLE BEST OF THE BEST * Gated Community!! 4/2/3 Car Gar.! * Saltwater Pool/Spa Cooks Kit. w/Nook * Gorgeous Wood Floors Over 2500 Sq. Ft. of living * Hurricane Tresses Relaxing Master Suite!! KELLY GODDARD 352-476-8536 ELIE SUTTON 352-287-3997 www.Floridalistinglnfo.com ^^ ^MISf5 y I'I PRIVATE GATED ACREAGE! * Very Tasteful Decor Great Room w/FP * Kit/Wood Cab/Island MBR w/Walk In * Elec. Hurr. Shutters 2/2/2 Car Garage * Steel Frame Const. Secluded Area! KELLY GODDARD 352-476-8536 ELLIE SUTTON 352-287-3997 ~-" ALL THIS FOR HOW MUCH? * 2/2/2 Car Gar w/Scrn Very Well Kept Home * Lovely master/Bath Update AC w/Air Cleaner * Lots of Cab. in It. Sep. LR + FR CB Home * Low Elec. Bills! A Must See!! KELLY GODDARD 352-476-8536 ELLIE SUTTON 352-287-3997 www.FIlolidLislinglillo,coun LE;UAII IU * 3BD/2BA/2CG Maint. Free Villa * On the Golf Course Screened patio * Almost 1700 SF Living Social Membership PETER & MARVIA KOROL (352) 527-7842 352) 422-3875 IFO LIN q i ii637.2828 _7 -Enier ho,,s a5y PINt nilUut *4BD/3BA/3CG Over 3,600 SF Living * 2nd Story Bonus Rm. or 4th Bedroom w/Bath * Office or Den Many Extras PETER & MARVIA KOROL (352 527-7842 352 422-3875 3/2/2 Waterfront home close to river, on cul-de-sac, formal living & dining, breakfast bar kit. open to fam. rm. Most rooms have sliders to 35 ft. lanai, viewing patio decks and long dock w/lift, 1 63 ft. of shoreline. oDY BROOM (352) 634-5821 Emoil: teom@idtrusreolty.com 65 MILLION CLOSED THIS YEAR! Nobody Sells More Than ReMax Really One! REALTY ONE 24/7 INFO LINE 637-2828 HERE'S HOW: 1 Buyer calls exclusive 24/7 Info Line 637-2828 S 2 Buyer enters house number when prompted 3 Buyer listens to property presentation in English or Spanish LARGE HOME ON ACRE AFFORDABLY PRICED! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room and garage all located on a great street in the West Highlands of Inverness. Brand new shingles and original owner. Nice sized rooms. Put this one on your short list of homes to see. Call John to see it today! JOHN HOLLOWAY SR. (352) 212-6002 CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO Email: johnHolloway@tampabay.rr.com www.TheHollowayTeam.com How much home can I comfortably afford? For more information call: Ben Branch 352.564.2250 NMLS ID: 432391 Bankof America Home Loans Bank ofAmenca, NA, Memaer FDIC Equal Housing Le e Credit and collateral 2010 Bank of Amenca Copron. 12-2010 ARM1357 i,-.. r SBeautiful 3BR/3BA/3CG Home * Great Room wNaulted Ceilings * Gourmet Kitchen Lg Master Suite * Screened Pool & Spa Lots of Beautiful Decking * 900 Sqft Workshop 2 Covered Boat Slips * Beautiful Natural FL Setting FBo t LEN PALMER (352) 212-2611 Email: lenpalmer@remax.net * 3/2/2 Canal Front 3,323 Sq. Ft. Living * 1.06 Acres oaks & fruit trees *Built 1992- Updated 2010 * Beautiful unique design Newer appliances Top-of-the-line Water System KEVIN & KAREN CUNNINGHAM (352) 637-6200 Email: kcunningham@remax.net CORNER LOT. All prettied up and move-in ready. Split plan; great cooks kitchen w/ breakfast bar. Living and dining rooms have sliders to large screened-in lanai; inside laundry, large side-entry garage. Priced right to sell. CHERYL HNAAL (352) 302-3555 Email: cnadal@remax.net PINE RIDGE BEAUTY 3BR/2BA Sanderson Bay home on 1.5 acres, fenced backyard, built in 2005 with a total of 3250 sq. ft. under roof. Backs up to the horse trail, move-in condition. BARBARA MILLS (352) 637-6200 Email: brbaraimills@earthlink.net Need a large Citrus Springs home that is priced well and NOT a short sale?l This one is for youl Large, possible 4 bedroom, 2 story home in peaceful Citrus Springs ready for new owner today Interior features large functional kitchen, family room, living room, formal dining and huge loft area Large fenced backyard for boat or RV parking DAVID IVORY 352-613-4460 Email: davidsivory@hotmail.com Get away from it all. 1.5 acres, 2 story waterfront home. Guest area, Spa area, boat ramp. Covered lift, Dock and ELEVATOR..... PLUS a workshop. LUCY BARNES (352) 634-2103 Email: lucybarnes remax.net Visual Tours: www.crystalriverfl.com IIULT rum iic u -lnII i i ucl uT orgeous Custom Build 3/3/3 pool home Overlooks the 6th Fairway & Green with all the bells & whistles Features include poured concrete construction Aluminum roof, Cupela skylights, wraparound decks, summer kitchen, pavered dnveway & pool deck, deluxe island kitchen, granite, Italian tile flooring ... Florida room, bonus room, Closets galore Muci ...- .. fine home & fall in love with the view MARTHA SATHER (352)212-3929 Email: martha.sather@remax.net VIRTUAL TOURS at www.martha.sather.remax.com w ;., .,I" Vo I III S1995 Year Built 3/2/2 on .75 Acre SHardwood Floors Throughout Home SLarge Master Suites Split Floor Plan SSecurity System Fully Enclosed Screen SRoom for Pool and More SClose to Schools Must See!!! CHERYL LAMBERT 352-637-6200 Email: cheryllamberl@remax.net 2 N HI 0WInres3- 8375 S. Sucos Bld. Ionsas 62-80w wHIraniea~fl~o 0 EHy 1,C lRvr7524 4688 W. CUSTER DRIVE PINE RIDGE * Gorgeous 3BR/3BA/2CG Home Great Room w/Gas Fireplace * Lg Kitchen w/Corian Countertops *Den & Office * 24x20 Bonus Room/Workshop Screened Lanai/Heated Pool * Fenced Backyard Beautiful Landscaped 1 Acre LEN PALMER (352) 212-2611 - Email: lenpalmer@remax.net I E2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Add a splash of color to summer table settings C loth nap- kins can be made using virtually any 100 percent cotton fabric. Fat quar- ters, fabric rem- nants, sheets, tablecloths, terry washcloths and even T-shirts or a men's dress FRU shirts work well. LIV Many of these can be found at secondhand stores. The size can be any- where from 12 to 20 inches square. The first reader tip has another suggestion that would be wonderful for a summer barbecue party: Cloth napkins: Bandanas would make cute cloth nap- kins. They're available in a variety of colors, and they aren't expensive. Leigh, Florida Reuse peanut butter jars: My husband doesn't like reusing plastic containers such as the ones for sour I 'I cream, cottage cheese and peanut butter, but that's how I was raised. I don't throw away any- thing that can be used for some- thing else. For in- Noel stance, small peanut butter GAL jars are great for NG cut carrots and celery; just add a little water, put the lid on and enjoy a healthy snack later! -Bey email Pantry storage container: I use a large index box in my pantry to store envelopes of taco seasoning and the like. It makes them easy to find, and they don't fall behind the shelf, never to be seen again. -Bey email Use Amazon to de-clutter: The Fulfillment by Amazon program can be a really easy solution for getting rid of things around the house, such as toys, DVDs and books and you can still make money Just box up the items you want to sell, ship them to Amazon and let the site take care of storage and shipping to the customer. Here's the full rundown of how it works: amazonser- vices.com/content/fulfill- ment-by-amazon.htm/#!how -it-works. A lot of folks don't know about this service, but it can be a nice, stress-free alter- native to a garage sale or eBay when you want to de- clutter and get organized. - Jamie, email Fun dishes from a waffle maker and slicer: My mom used to make "turtles" on her waffle maker. Prepare cake mix according to the directions, then put about 1/3 cup of mix in the waffle maker. When it's done it will come out round, and you can add frosting on top. I just got a waffle maker yes- terday and I have a recipe for cornbread and bacon waffles. I am going to make the waffles, then add ham and cheese to turn them into Panini sandwiches. The waffle maker is a great de- vice for making new things Amandal&kkJohnso Tom BaHour Ul Aveus & Hal Steier ArtPaty BROKE/ASSOC. REtATO.R, REACTOR REALTOR BROKER REACTOR without heating up the kitchen! I also use a man- dolin slicer to slice cucum- bers, then I add some bacon bits and ranch dressing to make a cool side dish for Panini sandwiches or just about any meal. Bev, Remove eye makeup: I am a licensed cosmetologist, and my go-to product for easy eye-makeup removal (including waterproof) is hair conditioner. Most women have it on-hand, you only need a small amount, it doesn't burn your eyes and it works like a charm. - Erica, email MEN Dear Sara: I have pro- duce drawers in my refrig- erator, and while I always put veggies on one side and fruit on the other, I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I have no idea which humid- ity setting to use for any of my produce. I have low to high settings, with a lot of choices in between. -Lynn, California Dear Lynn: For the most See FRUGAUPage E5 746-9000 1238 E. TRIPLE CROWN LP 745 E. SAVOY 3427 W PINE RIDGE BLVD 2372 W. SNOWY EGRET PL. 4275 N. MODELWOOD DR. 4/3/3 3533 $359500 3/2/2 356292 $159 900 3/3/2 354267 $229,900 4/2/2 356193 $189,900 3/25/2 356464 $149,900 6560 N. DELTONA 7768 N. SARAZEN 4889 N. PEPPERMINT DR. 6396 N. EARLSHIRE 2450 N. BRENTWOOD CIR. 10953 N. TARTAN TERR. 3/ 355155$119,000 3/ 35454 $144,900 3/2/2 354938 $149,900 4/2/2 350502 $127,900 2/2 354530$128,000 4/2/2 $104,900 ffts lr- 411,-~ Ask a Veteran Norm Overfield KELLER S Realtor WILLIAMS S (352) R E A L T Y (352) 586-8620 oooc9BK rI Jackie Gaffney Jason Gaffney Realto A OUSE Realtor 3023179 SOLD 43. LC2879022 The Golden Girl WEEKS REALTY, 5 BEVERLY HILLS BLVD, The Golden Girl7466700 D94 .7 1, 453 N. JADEMORE DR. I .. 1_ I. I ..,I, i, ., 1I, I h Sllni II. ll n II. I II I h 1 4... h , h[ I 11I II - 43 S.,- LIN,,,, LrN R S IG RlEA - HENIN SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 E3 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE HOMEFRONT HomeFront is a weekly real estate section published Sundays in the Citrus County Chronicle. 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Remember: Don't skip breakfast S ince Citrus County Schools make up the nutrients lost by not con- begin the 2012-13 school year on suming this meal, and they tend to Wednesday, Aug. 8, this is a great overeat at other meals or have extra time to discuss the impor- snacks during the day tance of eating breakfast Ideally, breakfast should everyday. provide about one-fourth of Of course, it is important your daily recommended that everyone, not just chil- intake of calories, vitamins, dren, eat breakfast! After' and minerals. Visit all, when you wake up in www.choosemyplate.gov to the morning, you have un- find out your total calorie dergone a long period of intake for the day fasting. Besides supplying For children, breakfast- the energy that your body should provide between needs to start the day, Monica Payne 400 and 600 calories. Let breakfast also contains im- CONSUMER MyPlate be your guide portant vitamins and min- when planning meals, in- erals, which aid in the SCIENCE cluding breakfast. MyPlate growth and development of has five food groups: children and adolescents. Kids who Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, and regularly consume a healthy breakfast Protein Foods. While it is recom- tend to have better concentration and mended to get foods from all five food are more prepared to learn. groups at each meal, at least include Since many breakfast choices are foods from three of the five food nutrient-dense, eating breakfast more groups for breakfast Whole grain ce- often is associated with a higher-qual- real with little or no added sugar, low ity diet. Contrary to popular belief, fat or fat free milk, and bananas, skipping breakfast does not help a berries, or raisins added to the cereal person to lose weight. In reality, en- would be an example. joying healthy breakfast foods can Eating breakfast at school is another help maintain a healthy weight and great alternative to having breakfast at may prevent obesity later in life. Peo- home. Schools provide affordable ple who skip breakfast often do not meals that must provide at least one- fourth of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Children may even be eligible for free or reduced breakfasts, depending on family in- come level. Visit the Citrus County School Board's website to apply online for free or reduced meals at www.cit- rus.kl2.fl.us/departments/food/de- fault.htm, or call 352-726-1931, ext. 2429. For more information, call Monica Payne at the Extension office at 352- 527-5713. Citrus County Extension links the public with the University of Florida/IFAS' knowledge, research, and resources to address youth, fam- ily, community, and agricultural needs. All programs and related activities sponsored for, or assisted by, the Insti- tute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons with non-dis- crimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Monica Payne is the Family and Con- sumer Sciences Agent for Citrus County Extension. TV programs prove one person's junk is another's treasure MELISSA RAYWORTH For The Associated Press Tracy Hutson wanders through a graveyard of ovens that haven't roasted a turkey or baked a ham since decades before she was born. Picking through their discarded parts, she muses: "The rust on this is just so gorgeous." Her "Picker Sisters" partner, Tanya McQueen, agrees yet another item to bargain for, purchase and turn into a high-end piece of furniture on their Lifetime network TV series. You'll find a similar pair of women, the "Junk Gypsies," doing much the same thing over at HGTV And these two pairs are not alone. The list of television shows about hunting for elusive treasure amid mountains of discarded stuff keeps growing like a suburban landfill. At least three new entries are premiering this summer, adding to the already dou- ble-digit roster of shows about "pick- ers" and pawn shop owners and people who bid for the contents of storage con- tainers. Why, especially when we're so over- loaded with our own clutter and junk, are we so fascinated with the search through other people's castoffs? The rush of remembering Jordan Hembrough, host of "Toy Hunter," which premieres Aug. 15 on the Travel Channel, believes people love junk-hunting shows because they reconnect us with a time we like to re- member as simpler and happier See TREASURE/Page E5 Toy hunter Jordan Hembrough is shown in his storage space in Ridgewood, N.J. "Toy Hunter" premieres on the Travel Channel on Aug. 15. The list of televi- sion shows about hunting for elusive treasure amid mountains of discarded junk keeps on growing like a suburban landfill. At least three new entries are premiering this summer, adding to the already double-digit roster of reality shows about "pickers" and pawn shop owners and people who bid for the con- tents of storage containers. Associated Press E4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE FRUGAL Continued from Page E3 part, fruits should be stored in low humidity, vegetables in high humidity. Think of it like this: You want your let- tuce, celery and other leafy vegetables to have some moisture so they don't dry out or get limp, while you want your grapes to have low humidity so they don't mold and rot. I would keep fruits and vegetables sepa- rate because some fruits (apples, avocados, bananas, pears, peaches, plums, can- taloupes, honeydew melons and tomatoes) emit ethylene gas, and some fruits and vegetables emit odors that can be absorbed by other produce. As for the multiple set- tings of high, low and medium on your crisper drawers, the lever is simply the control for an opening that keeps moisture in or out Break it down like this: High humidity for leafy greens, beans, cucumbers, asparagus, broccoli and cel- ery; medium humidity for things like tomatoes and cit- rus fruits; low humidity for garlic, onions and squash. For more specifics, consult SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 E5 your fridge's manual or con- tact the manufacturer's cus- tomer service line. Some fruits and vegeta- bles do fine without refrig- eration. I keep a lot of produce in fruit bowls on the kitchen counter or din- ing room table, and I store some vegetables in metal mesh baskets. I keep cut cel- ery in a jar of water so it stays crispy and is easy to grab on the go. Dear Sara: What's the threshold that has to be hit before you turn the air con- ditioner on in your house? Do you wait for a certain date? Do you wait until it hits a certain temperature inside the house? - Nichole, Iowa Dear Nichole: The weather is too unpre- dictable for me to go by a certain month before I turn it on. I can tolerate it being pretty hot inside my house by spending more time in our finished basement, where it stays nice and cool. Our air conditioner was bro- ken last year for a short while, and I felt like I was really suffering. I'm embar- rassed by how I ranted over it, considering that I didn't have air conditioning at all See FRUGAL/Page E7 TREASURE Continued from Page E4 We recognize items instantly, from toys to household goods to advertising signage. Previous generations of Americans kept things longer, and there was less to choose from when you did buy new: Many of us had the same CorningWare coffee pot, the same Fisher-Price toys as our neighbors. Items designed in the 1950s and 1960s "are from a period that con- sciously looked to the future," says Allen Topolski, associate professor of art at the University of Rochester. It was a time of optimism, and although "we never got the jet packs we were promised," we enjoy revisiting that feeling as junk-hunting TV hosts come across this stuff, he says. This experience won't be the same for future generations because we re- place things so frequently today Young people are also less likely to have the exact same items as their peers. "More choices means less WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD SELL YOUR HOME! 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Alan DeMichael 352-613-5752 Jeanne Gaskill 352-476-5582 i AMERICAN E 352-746-3 ERA REALTY & INVESTMENTS I', --- 352-746-3600 all the time just picking up stuff. I re- member when I was 6 years old bring- ing home a kitchen table on my bicycle." In his work as a delivery truck driver in the Pittsburgh area, he's constantly scouting roadsides for any- thing potentially fun or useful. He loves bringing things home, and loves See TREASURE/Page E6 Gaze across a pool/spa & a picturesque backyard of beautiful shade trees & a floral covered trellis leading to a golf course carpet of green grass from this stunning home! Located in the Equestrian & Golf Community of Pine Ridge Estates! $289,900 MLS 356306 Nancy Ayres EXIT Realty Leaders 352-279-5058 352-27-2 352-527-1112 Terra .ista & Brnt..n Terms3 ...otso or oilMmerhpicue wt l etl E6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 TREASURE Continued from Page E5 watching these shows for the excite- ment of scoring something awesome at little or no cost. "The stuff today being made is garbage compared to the stuff back then," Heckman says. "They took their time and put effort into making it." Craig Dalen, who coordinates sus- tainability programs at Messiah Col- lege in Grantham, Pa., sees this as a strong explanation for the popularity of these shows. "Many goods now are designed to break down and need to be replaced, and our desires are so- cially engineered to want more, better, the latest. I think some are rediscov- ering the value in these goods because of the craftsmanship and the materi- als." Heckman says he is happy when a TV host can find and repurpose an old table or chair revealing its endur- ing value and returning it to daily life. Television, of course, reliably deliv- ers those satisfying moments. Through editing, these shows offer "very clever storytelling," Baick says. Something well-made and worthwhile is always uncovered. "Like the hunt for the Holy Grail, in all the accounts it ends up being a humble cup of tremendous value," he says. For viewers in homes filled with everyday items, "this is kind of magical, that you can turn lead into gold" if you have a discerning- enough eye. Two shows that premiered last month PBS' "Market Warriors" (from the producers of "Antiques Roadshow") and the "American Pick- ers" spin-off "Picked Off" raise the bar by merging the junk-hunting genre with competition. "Picked Off" has a $10,000 grand prize, while the "Market Warriors" winner only earns "bragging rights for eclipsing his peers," accord- ing to the show's website. The desire to DIY For the "Picker Sisters" and 'Junk Gypsies," it's all about what these found goodies can become. These shows, along with sites like Pinterest, offer fresh and sometimes outrageous ideas for affordable do-it-yourself projects. Whether many viewers actually try their hand at a project is another question. 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Mimosa comes from the Greek word for mimic, as the plant has a tendency to move like an animal. The long stems rapidly spread over the ground in sum- mer and will root down at the leaf nodes If In contact with soil. Estab- lished Sunshine Mimosa grows well in full sun to part shade. Leaves rarely stand up higher than 6 inches and tol- erate light foot traffic from a family. JANE WEBER!Special to the Chronicle J. '" ; .i '.. . 40'V . ;- kic -ORR C ) 1,N. . SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 E7 *In step with Sunshine Mimosa .' he parking lot at Dunnellon S Public library has been planted S with many native, drought-toler- ant plants. Under the tall, shady trees in the center planting bed are tall Oak- leaf Hydrangea shrubs, flowering perennial Black- eyed Susans and a carpet of Sun- shine Mimosa dotted with pink One of about 480 GARDEN pompoms of flowers. Mimosa strig- illosa, Sunshine Mimosa, is a perennial ground cover Jane Weber that does not JANE'S climb vertically One of about 480 GARDEN species in the Mimosagenus of the Leguminosae family, mostly from the Americas, it ranges from South Florida Zone 10 northward to Georgia's Zone 8 It does not grow naturally in West Florida's Panhandle or Alabama. A western type grows in Louisiana and Texas. Leaves may die off after a freeze lo- cally, but return in early spring. fur- ther south, it will remain evergreen. It is commonly found along roadsides and disturbed development areas. Compound leaves are opposite bipin- nate, meaning the leaflets grow oppo- site each other along a central leaf vein like a feather There can be 6 to 12 pairs per leaf. Each leaflet is fur- ther divided with tiny leaflets called secondary divisions. Often, members of this genus are sensitive and fold up when touched or during dry times and at night to conserve moisture. Mimosa comes from the Greek word See Page E8 FRUGAL Continued from Page E5 as a kid, and I don't remember ever complaining or being uncom- fortable. I've become spoiled by air con- ditioning, and when I feel uncom- fortable, I turn it on. I do have plenty of fans, and I use them to create a nice cross breeze when it's not unbearably hot. But at this point in my life, I adjust my ther- mostat to a comfortable level. It's not the most frugal approach, but when temperatures are in the 90s and I am home, my air condition- ing is on. We also spend a lot of time at the beach, where the temps are cooler and there's a wonderful breeze. Here are a few frugal tips to help you beat the summer heat: fru- galvillage.com/2009/07/09/beat- summer-heat-on-a-budget. Dear Sara: We have a really cute teakettle that sits on top of the stove, but now it has a layer of greasy grossness on it. Running it through the dishwasher didn't help; it still looks gross. Any tips for getting rid of the grease? - Maisie, email Dear Maisie: Without knowing the material your kettle is made from, you can soak it in a sink of hot water and Dawn dishwashing liquid, then use a nylon scrubber, or apply a baking soda and vine- gar paste and scrub it with a nylon scrubber and rinse with hot water. Both methods will work. Bar Keeper's Friend will work, too. Avoid harsh chemicals or scrub pads that could harm the outside of the kettle. Sara Noel is the owner of Frugal Village (wwwfrugalvillage.com), a website that offers practical, money-saving strategies for everyday living. To send tips, comments or questions, write to Sara Noel, c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City MO, 64106, or email sara@ frugalvillage. com. E8 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 Raised garden bed class offered Crystal River Mall an- nounces August home im- provement classes with The Home Depot. The August clinic will cover raised garden beds. Participants will identify the basic steps involved in raised bed gardening and then build a raised garden bed, finally identifying the basic steps in- volved in planting annuals and perennials. This is a free class, open to the public. The raised garden bed clinic will be at 2 p.m. every Thursday in August in the Center Court of the Crystal River Mall. Call the mall office at 352- 795-2585 or visit www.the crystalrivermall.com. From staff reports I ;L 1 BANK OWNED-INVERNESS, FL Great commercial building location 2 blocks from courthouse. 100 x 162 lot. $125,000 MLS#356806 BANK OWNED-DUNNELLON, FL 5 acres in Citronelle/Mini Farms/Citrus Springs area. Out in the country. $20,900 MLS#356452 BANK OWNED-INVERNESS, FL Corner commercial location off Hwy 44 east & Gospel Island Road. $64,500 MLS#354972 FORMER BANK BUILDING-INVERNESS, FL Prime location, multi-use building. 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Well, there's an awful lot of junk out there. And our national appetite for a voyeuristic peek into other people's at- tics and basements seems to run deep. (The evil mirror images of these upbeat junk shows are the shows about hoarding, where only mis- ery comes from amassing so much stuff.) Craig Dalen thinks that as the rate of change in our lives keeps accelerating, our hunger to look back toward an era of relative stability-- "this nostalgic kind of grasp- ing onto what we had" is only likely to grow. NEW HOME & HOMESITE IN SUGARMILL WOODS flj""""n 3/022 Complete Package 199,800 6 Month Build Time BUILDING CUSTOM HOMES THROUGHOUT THE NATURE COAST tS T Of Citrus Inc. HOMEBUILDER CBC049056 Hwy. 19, 4/2 miles south of Homosassa Springs. 8016 S. 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It is easy to propa- gate by gently digging up the rooted stems and severing them from the parent plant. Immediately pot in a sandy, well-drained potting soil amended with fine compost to retain moisture and pro- vide nutrients. Set the pots in the shade. Do not let the tender developing roots dry out After recovery from the separation surgery, the new plants will be ready to trans- plant into the garden in 4 to 5 weeks. Established Sunshine Mi- mosa grows well in full sun to part shade. Leaves rarely stand up higher than 6 inches and tolerate light foot traffic from a family The colony can be mowed and string trimmed for a mani- cured look I let mine run wild and cascade over a low retaining wall. Plant 2 feet apart in a staggered pattern and sprinkle soil over any long stems so they will soon root down and send out more stems. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Flowers on long stems adorn the dark green ground cover plant from spring until fall. The flower- heads are pink to lavender Minute flowers have 4 or 5 petals, long stamens and to- gether look like a little pom- pom powder puff. The three segment pea-like seed pod is about an inch long. The invasive alien weedy tree called Mimosa or Silk Tree is Albiziajulibrissim, a rapid growing tropical pest plant originally ranging across Asia from Iran to China. It has become a global nightmare difficult to control and displacing na- tive species everywhere. The florist "Mimosa" is ac- tually an Australian Acasi- awattle. About 700 of the 1,200 or so Acasia plants are indigenous to Australia. Florida's indigenous Sun- shine Mimosa, with its de- lightful flowers, is an excellent ground cover plant Check it out at the library Jane Weberis a Profes- sional Gardener and Con- sultant Semi-retired, she grows thousands ofnative plants. Visitors are wel- come to her Dunnellon, Marion Countygarden. For an appointment call 352- 249-6899 or contact JWe- ber12385@gmail.com. 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KEY "Always There For You" REALTY GAIL COOPER m multimillion Dollar Realtor ERA Cell: (352) 634-4346 f 1 Office: (352) 382-1700x309 E-mail me: homes4u3@mindspring.com nL L RV OR BOAT PARKING TOO! * 3/2/3 custom home on a half acre SNew roof in 2006 * AC/heat replaced in 2005 * Glassed Florida room * Workshop in garage 30amp & 220 wiring * Home warranty for buyers #355719 $149,900 2008 BUT NEVER OCCUPIED! * 3+office/2/2 with pool * Corian kitchen w/raised panel cabinetry * Living room has double tray ceiling *Pool area has outdoor shower * Separate office * Family room off the kitchen #351775 $229,950 ^See VrulTus @ wwesalhoe^sSucmI Herbs a good choice for water-deprived garden DEAN FOSDICK For The Associated Press Cacti or succulents are the usual go-to plants when xeriscaping, or dry-land gar- dening, but herbs are an at- tractive alternative. Many herbs have Mediter- ranean origins, and can grow well where the soil is sandy and water is scarce. "All plants need water, but that varies with the variety and the setting," said Deb- bie Boutelier, president of The Herb Society of Amer- ica. "Herbs are a good choice if you're experienc- ing a drought, have high, hot sun or problem settings." Such problem areas might include boulevards, driveway strips, slopes or bare spots that have been baked into lawns. The best results when xeriscaping with herbs come when using native plants, or plants that have adapted well to a particular area, Boutelier said. "Natives handle climatic change bet- ter than something you have to force," she said. "Planting correctly is the first rule." Mulching or adding com- post runs a close second. "Having plants in the right place and doing cul- tural things that help pre- serve moisture, like mulch, will provide so many bene- fits," said Dennis Patton, a Kansas State University Re- search and Extension agent "Soaker hoses and drip irri- gation also have a place in the landscape. They can put water at the base of the plants where it's needed." Xeriscaping is a practical way to garden no matter where you live, from the desert Southwest to the Canadian highlands and even Hawaii. "More and more people are looking for lower main- tenance in their gardens," Patton said. "That means less watering," and finding plants that can thrive that way but still have some fo- liage. "We're not talking yucca here. This is where herbs come in. They're used to dry climates and give off splashes of color while pro- viding other advantages." Herbs are great all- around plants, Boutelier said: "One plant can give you a lot of purposes culi- nary, ornamental, medici- nal, groundcover." This isn't to say that herbs don't present challenges. Many varieties aren't win- ter-hardy. Perennials often become annuals in extreme climates. Others might be invasive. "Lavender is a touchy plant for us here in Kansas because of our clay soil, but it would be a good one in many well-drained parts of the country," Patton said. Other drought-resistant herbs to consider: Fennel is a perennial with leaves and seeds used for flavoring. "It's also good for attracting butterflies," Patton said. Low-growing herbs in- clude yarrow (beware the aggressive runners) and thyme. "Creeping thyme makes a good groundcover and becomes fragrant when you walk on it," said Jeff Schalau, an agent with Uni- versity of Arizona Coopera- tive Extension. Lavender is another appealing aromatic herb, as are rosemary and oregano. Taller herb varieties that pack a lot of color would include phlomis (Jerusalem sage) and evening primrose, but the latter should be potted to contain its growth. Mint, if confined to con- tainers, bee balm and angel- ica require little in the way of water, fertilizer or herbicides. 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AURORA ACRES Mobile Home & RV Community 11240 N Northwood Dr. Inglis, FL 34449 352-447-2759 auroraacresfl.com 30 x 60 Home of Merritt 2004, 3/2, screened lanai, 10x 16 deck 55+ Community Park Low Rent. Call for Info (352) 726-2234 BEST OF THE BEST 9 TIME WINNER TAYLOR MADE HOMES 39 homes in inventory MUST SELL! All Homes discounted & being sold at cost. Come by or call (352) 621-9181 Also used & reposed homes DON'T MISS OUT! 2004 Homes of Merit, 3/2 1450 sq. ft., on 1/2 acre corner lot, paved road. Very clean, fenced yard, beautiful oak trees, decks, util- ity shed. Must see! $3,000 down $356. mo W.A.C. Buy while rates are at all time low (3.5%) (352) 621-9181 HOME ON LAND 1500 sq. ft. 3/2 on 1 acre. Home in new condition with 2 x 6 construction. New appliances, carpet, paint, new decks & tile flooring. I can finance, must have 620 credit score. $3,500 down $394.80/mo P&I, W.A.C. Call 352-621-3807 For Sale %1 I Inverness 3 bedroom. 2 bath. 2007 Nobility 28'x60'Home Lived in three years. 1680sq.ft.Custom blinds in 12'x28'Florida room, new carpet,windows and screens in 18'x12'Lanai, 55+community low lot! rent. Call 352-419-6247 Get Results In The Homefront Classifieds! ONLY $284.42 PER MONTH A New 2/2 Home On your lot, Only $500 down. This is a purchase W.A.C Call to See 352-621-9181 USED HOME/REPO'S Doublewides from $8,500. Singwides from $3,500. New Inventory Daily/ We buy used homes. 352-621-9183 YES! New 3/2 Jacobsen home 5 yr. Warranty $2,650 down, Only $297.44/mo. Fixed Rate! W.A.C, Come & View 352-621-9182 Homosassa River 2/2 nicely furn. MH, carport, dock scrn. la- nai, shed f/l/s sht/long term $850. 352-220-2077 3/2 Double wide, on large corner lot. New AC in 2011, Many Up- grades, quiet and close to shopping $42,000 by owner (352) 628-4819 HERNANDO 1/1 Mobile, 1/2 Acre MOL, As Is $10,000 Cash Parsley Real Estate Gareth Rouillard 352-422-5731 HERNANDO 2/2 Dbl. wide, great cond. 1026sq ft, carport & sm. shed corner lot, $29,900. (813)240-7925 JUST REDUCED! 4/2 w/ Family Room Spacious Home on 5 acres, mostly wooded. Convient to shopping schools & churches $135,000 (352) 465-8346 HOMOSASSA 2/1 quiet country setting, fenced acre, shed, partly turn, addition, huge deck, $29,900 as is 352-628-5244 I I CRYSTAL RIVER VILLAGE 55+ A SUPER BUY 2/2/den 1457sq.ft 05 Hmof Merit, all appliances, carport, Ig screen room, im- maculate $34,900 (352)419-6926 CRYSTAL RIVER VILLAGE SUMMER SPECIAL* 2BR 2Bath $15,000. 352-795-7161 or 352-586-4882 WESTWIND VILLAGE 55+ Updated DW's Reasonable, rent or buy 1st mo lot rent waived during July & August to qualified renters or buyers (352) 628-2090 Yotlr\\iorld tir Need :a joill or ai qualified employee? This area's #1 employment source! CH p-NICLE Classifieds OWN TODAY! NO CREDIT CHECK OFFER INCLUDES: Home, water, sewer, trash, Wi-Fi, Club- house & Pool, Relax on your large spa- cious lot with your family and friends. AURORA ACRES, a MUST SEE COMMUNITY is located on 28 acres of beautiful mature oak trees, scattered hammocks, picnic tables and gazebos. Your NEW houses remodeled and waiting for YOU to call it HOME! Just $582. a mo. AURORA ACRES Mobile Home & RV Community 11240 N Northwood Dr. Inglis, FL 34449 352-447-2759 auroraacresfl.com RV LOT FOR RENT OR SALE by OWNER LOT #119 Nature Coast Landings (352) 634-5300 OWN TODAY! NO CREDIT CHECK' OFFER INCLUDES: Home, water, sewer, trash, Wi-Fi, Club- house & Pool, Relax on your large spa- cious lot with your family and friends. AURORA ACRES, a MUST SEE COMMUNITY is located on 28 acres of beautiful mature oak trees, scattered hammocks, picnic tables and gazebos. Your NEW houses remodeled and waiting for YOU to call it HOME! Just $582 a mo. AURORA ACRES Mobile Home & RV Community 11240 N Northwood Dr. Inglis, FL 34449 352-447-2759 auroraacresfl.com Your World CmopNIcLE RENTAL MANAGEMENT 1 S REALTY, INC. 352-795-7368 www.itrusCounlyHonieRentals.comrn CITRUS SPRINGS/BEVERLY HILLS 7635 Greendale ........... $1,200 3/3/2 Pool, fireplace, close to schools 146W. Seyieria............. $675 2/1 5/1 Cute cozy home on corner lot CRYSTAL RIVER 548 N. Gulf ......... ....... $750 3/1/1 Fenced yard, close to Rock Crusher Elementary 11435 Dixie Shores......... $900 3/1 Stilt home, newer floors, dock HOMOSASSA 6747 W. Oak Park Ln........ $700 2/2/2 Newer SMW Duplex 5865 W. Vilkre Path........ $725 3/2/1 Cozy home, large yard, close to Rock Crusher Elementary 6139 S. Royal Dr..... REDUCED! $795 2/1/1 Cnal side great view, dock 1843 W. Solar PI ............ $725 2/2 Ind wn & water, newer duplex z-tu ,21. J.W. MORTON REAL ESTATE, INC. 1645 W. MAIN ST INVERNESS, FL Property Management Need a Good Tenant? Bring us your vacant home and watch us work for you! 3/2/2 ...................$750 2/1/1.................. $600 2/1.5/1 .................... $650 2/1/Screen Rm ..... $550 2/1 ..................... $400 3/2/1 Lawncare lnc..$800 2/1.5/1 Lakeview..... $750 2/1.5/1................ $600 Jennifer Fudge, Property Manager Cheryl Scruggs, Realtor-Associate 352-726-9010 Get Results In The Homefront Classified! CRYSTAL RIVER 2 BR. $550., Near Town 352-563-9857 FLORAL CITY LAKEFRONT 1 Bedrm. AC, Clean, No Pets (352) 344-1025 HOMOSASSA Large Studio, furnished (352) 795-6633 Crystal River Apts 2 BR/I BA $400-$500 SEVEN RIVERS APARTMENTS A Beautiful Place To Call Home! on 10 wooded Acres Near Power Plant 7 Rivers Hospital and Crystal River Mall Quite Clean! Well Maintained Apts READY NOW! STARTING AT $519. DIRECTIONS: Hwy 19NW Turn at Days Inn, Go West to Tallahasse Rd. or From Power Plant Rd. to So. on Tallahasse Rd. 3.0 Miles (352) 795-3719 OPPORTUNITY INGLIS 2/1 Near Power Plant, W/D, Clean, Quiet, Part. Furn. $495/mo.(352) 447-6016 2/2 Furn. Condo Clean with membership 352-476-4242, 527-8002 HERNANDO Affordable Rentals Watson's Fish Camp (352) 726-2225 BEVERLY HILLS 1/1 $550/month incI water & lawncare 270-7420 BEVERLY HILLS 3Bd, 2Ba,FLA RM, CHA, w Wa/Dr hookups Rent $650 Dep $750 Pets w dep. Cats okay, Dogs call me. Ph 352-794-0211, 813-340-1352 *1 Kristi Bortz Let our property management team help you with your short or long term rentals. See all our rentals in Citrus Co. www.tlantation rentals.com 352-795-0782 or 866-795-0784 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE BEVERLY HILLS 1/1, Carport, Carpet $450.mo. 352-302-3987 BEVERLY HILLS 1/1, CHA $525, 1/1 Corner Lot $525 352-302-4057 BEVERLY HILLS 2/1/1 Clean $550mo. Fst. ILst./Sec(786)286-1163 BEVERLY HILLS 2/1/1, Cen Air, Remod- eled like new Sec. 1st., $640 mo. 352-228-3454 Cit. Hills/Brentwood 2/2/2 backs to golf crse $900/mo 516-991-5747 CITRUS SPRINGS 3/2/2, Super Clean, No Pets, $750. 1st. & Sec. 352-489-2266, 322-5073 CR/HOM., 3/2/1 CHA, $575: 2/1 $496. 220-2447 or 212-2051 CRYSTAL RIVER 3/1'2 Near power plant $750 352-563-1033 CRYSTAL RIVER 3/2 Clean, $800. mo. 795-6299 364-2073 DUNNELLON Vogt Springs Lg 3/2/2, on /2 Acre, fncd yrd.. new tile carpet, wood firs., Beautiful kitchen Close to Rainbow River & Historical District RUBLESRENTALS.COM (561) 719-8787 (561) 575-1718 aftr 7p FLORAL CITY 3/1, $550. mo. 1st, last, sec. (352) 228-1272 INV. HIGHLANDS 2/1/1 Avail. Aug. 1, $650. Mo.(352) 201-0842 INV. S. HIGHLANDS Cute 2/2/2, Inground Pool, Ist& Sec. $850/mo. 352-302-6633 INV-WATERFRONT 3/2/1 Sea Wall, Dock, Remodeled, Like New, Fenced yard Come See Vacant $850.00 lst,last,sec. (352) 270-1775 -I HERNANDO 3/2 $550. 1st. Ist. & sec. No Pets 352-302-2624 HERNANDO Affordable Rentals Watson's Fish Camp (352)726-2225 Homosassa River 2/2 nicely furn. MH. carport, dock scrn. la- nai. shed f/I/s sht/long term $850. 352-220-2077 CRYSTAL RIVER Female Renter Looking for female roommate to share 3/2 Modular 5 acres $300., 697-9819 BUSHNELL On 50 acres TV & W/D WIFI UTILITIES $450 (352) 603-0611 CRYSTAL RIVER Furn., Clean, cable, w/d, $110wkly/ 420mo. also avail. $120wkly, $440mo. No hidden cost. 563-6428 AUTOMATED Home Info 24/7 CALL 637-2828 and enter the house number RF/M(." REALTY ONE Dunnellon Owner Fin., rent to own, 3/2, 2.5 ac., 1,370 s.f., DDWD, very rural, 10K down $495/mo. (352) 600-8174 FARMS, LAND, COMMERCIAL UNIQUE & HISTORIC HOMES, SMALL TOWN COUNTRY LIFESTYLE OUR SPECIALTY SINCE 1989 "LIFE IS BETTER WITH A PORCH" www. crosslandrealty.com (352) 726-6644 Crossland Realty Inc. NaIure ,oasl Lanaings RV Resort ESTATE SALE: RV site, 5th wheel RV with slides, gated storage lot, golf cart, fishing equipment, patio furniture, tools, etc. www.detailsbyowner.com for pictures and info. $89,500. 352-843-5441 Specializing in Acreage Farms/Ranches & Commercial Richard (Rick) Couch, Broker Couch Realty & Investments, Inc. (352) 344-8018 RCOUCH.com PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertis- ing in this newspaper is subject to Fair Housing Act which makes it ille- gal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make such preference, limita- tion or discrimination. " Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with par- ents or legal custodi- ans, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspa- per will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimina- tion call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE OR LEASE 1,200 sq. ft. OFFICE SPACE In Executive Condo Center in Crystal River 352-794-6280, 586-2990 Citrus Spring 3/2/2, Built in 2007 Move In Ready. All Appliances,Fenced Corner Lot, $79,000. (352) 489-5443 Citrus Springs 3 bed- room. 2 bath. Beautiful 2006 home with many upgrades, must see. Build by papa bear con- struction on corner lot with empty lots next door. Curbing and river rock around house, stone, irri- gation system, security system, new upgraded ac/heating unit in 2011. Home is 1750sp.ft living, Asking price is $129,900. Call or email for pictures of info 352-220-8114 or ghaslett2001@yahoo.com 2/1/1, Fenced & Private Owner Financing Newer Roof, AC, & tile. New hot water heater, 44 S J Kellner Blvd. $53,900. 352 746-6050 REDUCED! $83,900. Like New 3/2/1 w/ Bonus Room New appliances, flooring, toilet/ vani- ties, pain in and out. 1747 sf liv. area. OAKWOOD VILLAGE BEVERLY HILLS GAIL GEE Tradewinds Realty 352-400-0089 Country Living within City Limits 3/2/2, with Pool $115,00 (352) 344-0033 HIGHLANDS Lrg.2/2- 4 car garage pool, game room, mud room, on triple lot fenced, price to sell $65,500 (352) 564-4598 NEW LISTING 2BD, 1.5 BA, FI. Rm. 1950 sq. ft. near schools & hosp. on /2 acre in high end community $66,900. JUSTIN MONAHAN ERA American Realty and Invenstments 352-697-0240 AUTOMATED Home Info 24/7 CALL 637-2828 and enter the house number RFW/M REALTY ONE AUTOMATED Home Info 24/7 CALL 637-2828 and enter the house number R/O4 " REALTY ONE Homosassa Springs 4/2 $62,000. (305) 619-0282, Cell Get Results In The Homefront Classifieds! Buying or Selling REAL ESTATE, Let Me Work For You! BETTY HUNT, REALTOR ERA KEY 1 Realty Inc. 352 586-0139 hunt4houses68 @yahoo.com www.bettyhunts homes.com. Phyllis Strickland Realtor Best Time To Buy! I have Owner Financing and Foreclosures TROPIC SHORES REALTY. (352) 613-3503 CITRUS COUNTY 3BED/2Bath Make Offers 352-563-9857 CITRUS COUNTY Lake front, spacious 3/2/2 $800. Rent or Sale (908) 322-6529 Gail Stearns Realtor Tropic Shores Realty (352) 422-4298 Low overhead = Low Commissions Waterfront, Foreclosures Owner financing available www. Employment source is Www.chronicleonline.com Michele Rose, Realtor Simply put I 'II work harder 352-212-5097 isellcitruscountv(@ vahoo.com Craven Realty, Inc. 352-726-1515 OWN TODAY! .l . NO CREDIT CHECK! OFFER INCLUDES: Home, water, sewer, trash, Wi-Fi, Club- house & Pool Relax on your large spa- cious lot with your family and friends. AURORA ACRES, a MUST SEE COMMUNITY is located on 28 acres of beautiful mature oak trees, scattered hammocks, picnic tables and gazebos. Your NEW house is remodeled and waiting for YOU to call it HOME! Just $582. a Mo. AURORA ACRES Mobile Home & RV Community 11240 N Northwood Dr. Inglis. FL 34449 352-447-2759 aurorcresfl.com auroraacresfl.com Tony Pauelsen Realtor 352-303-0619 Buy or Sell * I'll Represent YOU ERA American Realty SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 E11 aI Waterfront a I Homes1 Cir sC u t !Hmestu Cut Vacant PropertyH eE~ Citrus County Land Lev1 ount a** nd I- LosFr al Waterfront Homes ] Waterfront Land ! CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE S .I BEVERLY HILLS lAi,,m m .:h,, ..... I I I... u.,-,, .. ii, _l.lh i,, I .i ..hl ... .J I ..... | ll .. '. . ill h . Ml; = :..". $59,900 Call loraine 0 Regan 352 586 0075 WORK OR LIVE IN VICTORIAN ERA HOME-ZONED COMMERCIAL I... I I l l l'lIlI lb. l, ..'..].j l l.li. b ill . ....I I. '. ....II I . .. 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Baylon 3520697 2493 GOSPEL ISLAND HOME ON 2 LOTS * I l l *I I ll .ll I l l I:...i l Mi i =' i.l ONLY $134,900 Call Chailes Kellj 352 422 2387 PARADISE PT. IN CRYSTAL RIVER I. ,l h l. N .1 .11 J.un i I, ,' II I Im I 'I II ll Ihh.'llll'l'l'h Mli=i 1iU $99,900 it'iil'. sellinqcilluscounill//homes. coin Call Nancf Jenks 352 400 8072 HERITAGE "1 ,1 1 I II J .: _.' ,u .-. I I., .., .J I -. 1. , I ,J :1 : 1 , 1 h f .11 p... j h H . ... .. l .... .' I.L- =: : ONLY $179,000 Call EIas G Hiallah at 352 400 2635 Iot mote linlotmation WATERFRONT! ..it l I i .. I Is. l.). .i l h .. lh 11 u. ei 1,ill l.31 i 1. N. I.. I l I' ONLY $89,900 Call Ouade Feeset 352 302 7699 OH, WHAT A VIEW! VII LU.*~ ,l, ,Ii. ., I... .I. I- ..1 '.I * ll ,11 ......| i .i ,l n~ l h i.i inl: I_ l.ll. 1. hlll.ll ,: * I11II H MIIII H MIIRFn Mi = =I.L ,I: $480,000 Call Chailes Kelly 352 422 2387 E12 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2012 ~Sl~b~~ |