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June 26, 2002


Different logos create a debate over consistency
At the irritation of some, Crystal River's City Council talks about, then rejects, a proposal to use one symbol.

State agency changes stand on condos
The Fish and Wildlife agency says Halls River Retreat plans to add too many boat slips in a manatee protection area.

Challenge ends over hospital's open heart unit
Construction on Citrus Memorial's $28-million project should begin in September and finish in late 2003.

Budget plan leads to questions on priorities
INVERNESS -- The School Board got its first detailed look at the proposed budget for the coming year on Tuesday and questioned what kinds of expenses should be the district's priority.

Seniors complex glides to approval
A new developer courts the people of Beverly Hills and avoids the opposition that helped doom an earlier housing project.

Bishop determined to get Hurricanes on right path
The easy thing to do is to look at the record.

Brooksville riders headed to national
BROOKSVILLE -- Two Brooksville teenagers qualified for the national high school event and three other North Suncoast residents won titles last week in the Florida State Championships.

The Mike Hampton report
LAST OUTING: In a 4-1 win over Los Angeles on Monday, the Colorado pitcher and Homosassa native earned his first victory in three weeks. Hampton allowed 1 earned run on 5 hits over 6 innings, walking 1 and striking out 2. He was touched for a homer. Hampton went 1-for-2 at the plate with a home run. He is batting .375.

Developers lose challenge over tax bill
But members of the group might appeal the decision, which calls for them to pay $269,000.

Hotel foes push for rule to limit building heights
Opponents fear the hotel proposal might open the path to taller, large-scale projects along the waterfront.

School gyms are open this summer
Gymnasiums at Crystal River, Citrus Springs and Lecanto middle schools and Citrus High School are open during the summer vacation. Supervisors, who will be at the schools during operating hours, have first aid and CPR training and have passed state and local background checks. The target age range is 13 to 17 and parents will be required to register all participants. After the initial registration, teens will simply have to show up and sign in at the school.

Safety tips kids need to know
School is out for the summer and that translates into more children being home alone during the day. Following are safety tips and emergency procedures compiled by the National Propane Gas Association to help area parents keep their children safe at home.

Citrus digest
School personnel get raises

Letters
Jack Hanna's move would be boon to county
Editor: Re: Star's shine shouldn't dim park's allure, June 16 Times editorial:

 


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