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February 8, 2002


Tent sales irk local car dealers
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[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
INVERNESS -- Some local car dealers have joined together and asked the county to impose regulations, including a $10,000 fee, on companies from other counties that come to Citrus and sell used cars at tent sales.
Jan Glidewell
Zephyrhills, state have lost two great men
There is a confused mockingbird, thinking it is spring and not aware that it should be shivering and huddled together with other birds for warmth, singing outside my office window.

Ex-coach chides board about job
CRYSTAL RIVER -- In his letter withdrawing himself from consideration for the job of assistant principal at Crystal River High School, Earl Bramlett this week criticized School Board members who questioned whether he was up to the job.

RaceTrac fees too low, says official
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Adding a new layer to controversy over a new gas station on U.S. 19, a city official said Thursday that the project was grossly undervalued and that the city could pursue thousands more in permit fees.

Citrus digest
Nuisance 911 caller makes bomb threats

Resortlike proposal shelved
LECANTO -- The 30 or so residents from Connell Lake Estates exchanged puzzled but pleased looks.

Spam cook-off set for Feb. 23
Spam luncheon meat was introduced to the public in 1937. Celebrate this great American tradition and benefit Florida's own World War II Memorial by entering the Ultimate Spam Cook-Off from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at the West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W Veterans Drive, Homosassa.

Returning drivers face new challenges
A different track layout, bigger payouts and friendlier facilities are among the items promoters Billy Hooker and Jimmy Wear hope will usher in a new era of racing Saturday night when the green flag falls on the 47th season at Citrus County Speedway.

Ready to roll
INVERNESS -- Billy Hooker and Jimmy Wear have it all figured out.

Around and about
Golf

Hurricanes' Galloway is burning up the nets
Jamaal Galloway's stock is on the rise.

Songwriter writes from heart, with touch of humor
popular folk music performer will appearat the Will McLean Music Festival in March.  


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