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Music of note
[Times photo: Kevin White]
Fifth-grader James Schillinger and his Chocachatti Elementary School classmates record one of six songs Wednesday at M&M Recording Studio in Spring Hill for a CD they're using as an audition to entertain at the Florida Music Educators Association Conference in January. The CD also will be sold at the Music Shack in Spring Hill. The group of 12, grades 3 to 5, has performed at several local public events. |
Some FCAT truths reveal themselves
Chocachatti Elementary and Powell Middle can be proud. Fourth-graders write well. Ninth-graders are struggling. And schools brace for grades.
Next senator not from here?
"I intend to be more than just a Polk County senator," says Paula Dockery, who announced her candidacy Wednesday. She'll represent five counties if elected.
Florida Water buy delayed to gain input, more support
Only one representative of the Florida Government Utility Authority is in favor of the proposed $520-million purchase.
Utility loses round in bid to curb regulation
A judge denies motions by Florida Water Services and Swiftmud in their dispute with the county over drilling wells.
Parched county might ban trash fires
Leaders advise against outdoor burns. If the weekend yields no rain, they will move toward a complete ban.
Editorial
Resolve utility issue
The Hernando County Commission and Brooksville City Council appear to be making some progress in their months-long negotiations about who can provide utility services to customers outside, but near, the city.
Letters
Low water pressure is suspicious
Editor: I have spoken to several people with enough knowledge about Florida Water Services, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and local politics to have come to the conclusion that the low water pressure could be the result of Florida Water manually lowering the pressure to force Hernando County commissioners to allow extra wells.
Police reports
Teens put rat in Subway; shop employee is bitten
Firefighters' workers' comp woes resolved
An interim plan is in place and a new insurer is found after the policy covering Hernando Beach volunteers is canceled.
Ex-Central stars, Rollins part ways
A discrepancy with coach Michelle Frew causes Jamie and Jennifer Pape to leave the NCAA Division II program.
Versatile Leopards Ellis, Dennis to sign with PHCC
BROOKSVILLE -- Injuries forced Hernando's Becky Ellis and Christene Dennis to play more than one position this season.
11-year-old broadcaster 'a natural' in studio
Whether he's host, scriptwriter or part of the crew, Roger Williams is content and at ease working on Brooksville Elementary's morning show.
Viva education!
The "Los Sabitos" program immerses students in Spanish through speaking, reading and writing.
