Fire chief can only watch as home burns [Times photo: Ron Thompson] The sheriff's deputy and chief of the Beverly Hills Volunteer Fire Department tries to save what he can, but flames drive him back.

Ozello beekeeper dispute ready for return to courts
OZELLO -- The bad buzz between a longtime beekeeper and his next-door neighbors is heading, once again, to the courts.

Second DUI trial has same result
A man whose first conviction in a fatal 1999 accident was overturned is found guilty.

Union, schools disagree over distribution of raises
The union for the clerical staff and aides approves $125,000 in raise money, but negotiations stumble over how it will be used.

Citrus digest
Drama club to perform first play tonight at school gym

Rooney to meander on memory lane
He plans to sing, dance and show clips from his classic film performances tonight at Rock Crusher Canyon.

Their reading improves, they roll on the river
HOMOSASSA -- Students in Donna McLeod's Homosassa Elementary School reading lab not only learned that it's a good idea to try hard to improve their reading, but also what kinds of critters live in the waterways close to their school.

Central savors 'sweet' win after halting Lecanto streak
LECANTO -- After returning from an away match, the usual meal for the Central girls team is fast food, and the tab is paid by the players. On Tuesday, it was steak, and coach Joe Nicolai grabbed the check. Such is the reward for righting some bad history.

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Pirates have good shot in district, coach says
First-year Crystal River boys coach Vicki Browning likes her team.

Read some books, vote on a favorite
An Accu-vote machine will tabulate results. The goal is to promote reading and voting.

The pepper chase
Seventh-graders in a club at Lecanto Middle School help dig up Brazilian pepper trees, which can crowd out native species.

Class notes
A FLASH OF LIGHT AND ALL THAT JAZZ: The Inverness Middle School Fine Arts Department will present "A Flash of Light and All That Jazz" at 7 p.m. April 11 in the school's cafetorium, which will be transformed into a gallery/coffeehouse with visual art displays. Student performances will include a wide array of talent, including performances by the IMS Jazz Band and the IMS show choir, Flame. Special guest appearances will include nationally renowned jazz musician Fred Johnson from the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and former IMS Jazz Band members, who will join the 2001-2002 IMS Jazz Band in an alumni reunion.

Scholarship opportunities
TREA SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: The Retired Enlisted Association is offering a college scholarship for members' dependents. For information or applications, call Carmen Gonsalves at 465-2887 or fax 465-7525. Deadline is April 30.

Say it
Third grade students at Inverness Primary School were asked: