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February 28, 2002


Growers shudder, but shrug off cold
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[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
An icy dose of winter makes plant nursery owners and strawberry growers jump into action to protect the crops.
Contractor faces fines, punishment
Glen Charles Schultz, who left customers facing thousands of dollars in liens, won't be allowed to pull building permits in Citrus.

Candidate's approval reveals dissension among official
The Crystal River City Council approves a contract for a new public works director after amending it, but members clash in the process.

Contest likely for seat in House
A Crystal River Republican wants Rep. Nancy Argenziano's seat. But the legislator might run for state Senate instead of seeking re-election.

Teamsters tentatively accept school raises
Three hours after receiving the proposal, the union's negotiators agree to take it to their members.

Superintendent adding to division
There has always been a gap separating the school superintendent from the Citrus County School Board. By law, that is how it is supposed to be. Because the superintendent is elected, his responsibilities are different than the board's, and on most fronts he is accountable to no one but the voters who gave him the job.

Land use plan trumps map for zoning
Editor: Re: Halls River Retreat condominium project.

Panthers continue dominance
Go ahead, check your records. Scour your archives. Search your mind for any county team that can match the success of the Lecanto girls program.

Street Stock driver rolls with changes
INVERNESS -- The difference between the improved Citrus County Speedway and the old layout can be explained by Wes Wilson's experience in the past Street Stock feature.

Say it
Hernando Elementary School third grade students, visited recently by U.S. Rep. Karen Thurman, were asked: "What did you learn from Mrs. Thurman today?"

Class notes
FACE ON DISABILITY: S&S Resource and Services Inc. will present a Family and Community Exposition on Disability from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Curtis Peterson Auditorium, Lecanto High School cafeteria and CREST School. The keynote speaker will be Rep. Nancy Argenziano. There will be workshops, food, exhibits, entertainment, booths and exhibits.

Brimming with water lessons
Fourth-graders from Rock Crusher Elementary tap into a fountain of knowledge from Crystal River Middle's youngest teachers.

Graduation will drain Lecanto
Chris Nichols and the Panthers lose five seniors from a team that enjoyed a record-setting season.  


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  • Fearing hard freeze, growers cover up
  • In meningitis cases, name school
  • Democrat enters District 4 race
  • Mosby among elite
  • Bears' Mobley, Gaynor get off on right foot
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  • Finding the story in history
  • Ex-mayor of Dade City battling pneumonia
  • Software company considers county
  • Candidate's charity loses city manger
  • Reno truck tour brings candidate to Dade City stop
  • Police: Boy molested young kids
  • Council quietly leaves interim City Hall
  • Letter on gun safety requires a clarification
  • County ordinance on turf and plants will help save water
  • Dancing to resume on San Antonio street
  • Deputies arrest two in pharmaceutical plot
  • Carver's turning it around
  • Class 3A, Region 3 final
  • Pasco linebacker becomes Wildcat
  • Stars headed to Nike camp
  • Wildcats won't overlook foes
  • Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

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