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November 7, 2002

How Brown-Waite ousted Thurman
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The Bush factor. Newly drawn boundaries. Several factors allowed the challenger to oust Karen Thurman.
Election 2002
Winner touts campaign strategy
Negative advertising did nothing to help his opponent, says state Rep. David Russell, who says he tried to stay positive.

'Attitude problem' leads to downfall
That's what both Democratic and Republican observers say allowed a young newcomer to take Democrat Chris Kingsley's commission seat.

Confusion blurs independence vote
Fire commissioners say the rejection clearly spelled out what voters wanted, but many think voters may not have understood what independence meant.

'Everything went by the book' with voting
Elections boss was on the mark: percent voting (57.5) and votes tallied (by 8:30 p.m.). "I was pretty darned close."

More Hernando news
Fox Chapel supporters leap to school's defense
Parents, students and teachers tell the School Board a sexual incident was an isolated event and sensationalized. Still, some board members are concerned.

Jeff Webb
Low-cost housing dogged Commissioner Kingsley
Chris Kingsley's loss was a complex matter.

Juniors take two paths toward same destination
BROOKSVILLE -- Mike Laird didn't know what to expect when he stopped at a recruiting booth manned by cross country coach Ernie Chatman his freshman year at Hernando.

Pruginic rolls a perfect game
Peter Pruginic rolled a 300 in the Friday Senior Men's League on Oct.4 at Spring Hill Lanes. He finished with a 694 scratch series, improving his league-high average to 232.

Wever stays the course in Brooksville
The 77-year-old City Council member wins a contest that reveals the importance of race in Brooksville elections.

'Big' sibling bonding
An after school mentorship program hooks up kids with big brothers and sisters for two hours of quality time each week.

Students put ingenuity to work -- on chores
Suncoast Elementary fourth-graders present gadgets such as a dog exerciser and the "Brop," a mop-broom combination, at the Invention Convention.

Letters
Zoning decisions preceded current commissioners
Editor: Re: Housing project not racial issue, Nov. 4 letter to the editor:

 


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  • Character focus gives Fowler edge
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  • Struble and Smith in race for a title
  • Youthful scholars
  • Monte Irvin tribute
  • Irvin will be honored for his generosity

  • Editorial
  • Commissioners must find out what people want
  • Mosquito controls still up in the air
  • Sheriff's operation center up for review
  • DUI trial opens for driver in car crash
  • Seasons change, as do our lives
  • Democrats invited punches on way to drubbing
  • Tree farm may give way to residential and retail
  • Couple to put a B&B on Main Street
  • Pressure builds as Pasco prepares for season finale
  • Mitchell still needs to beat Hudson for a playoff shot
  • Wildcats have been here before
  • Camaraderie carries Knights
  • Utility given deadline for providing service
  • DUI sends man back to prison
  • Police reports

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