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March 3, 2002


Crowd brings with it a fruitful first day
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[Times photo: Stephen Coddington]
Organizers are hoping second-day rains don't cause attendance to suffer, as they did last year.
Taking the edge off most code problems
A majority of violations are taken care of immediately. But the county is looking at ways to deal with long-term and drawn out cases.

Thieves slink off with anti-Satan sentries
Undaunted, a local pastor will replace them with longer posts anchored with concrete.

Don't underestimate handson learning
Last weekend, I was one of several adults who showed a group of boys how a pile of lumber can be turned into two solid picnic tables. The experience reinforced to me a lesson that I've learned over 12-plus years of working with kids: You can talk all you want, but there's no substitute for handson learning.

Parents must speak up on health issues
Editor: Re: Mold at school stirs concern, Feb. 24 Times:

A lesson in presidents from a U.S. representative
HERNANDO -- The small faces were quietly and expectantly turned to the guest in Dave Bierley's third-grade classroom at Hernando Elementary School. The children attentively waited for U.S. Rep. Karen Thurman to begin reading.

Bears' O'Sullivan attains goals
The Central midfielder produces in yet another facet of the game, scoring 27 times in his final season.

Educators mark PTA Founders' Day
INVERNESS -- During a quick visit to the Citrus County School District, Florida PTA president Patty Hightower celebrated PTA Founders' Day at a small, comfortable dinner at Withlacoochee Technical Institute. The dinner was prepared and served by the school's culinary students.  


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