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A bag of chips to go, please
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Why bother digging for nuts when there are barbecue potato chips to be had? This squirrel scrounged a bag of the goodies from a trash can outside the Seven Rivers Presbyterian School and headed up an oak tree to enjoy his Tuesday afternoon snack. |
Wrinkled faces, stories of war
These veterans had been wounded. Some of them wore two Purple Hearts; others wore Silver Star and Bronze Star ribbons. Some were in wheelchairs while others snapped to attention as the flags went by, as smartly as they would have when they were new recruits during World War II.
Woman's death leaves family perplexed
Meghan Durling's family members thought she was turning her life around and don't understand how she ended up dead at her ex-boyfriend's home.
Officials discuss how to widen tax's appeal
Having failed twice with voters, commissioners examine a 1-cent sales tax proposal to fund three areas: water quality, schools and public safety.
Computer grant may launch careers
Lecanto High School applies for a $350,000 grant from the computer giant Oracle to create a high-tech training program.
Earthlings' water use inexplicable
Editor: I have a Martian friend. I will admit it sounds a little strange, but it is a documented fact. At least it is a documented fact in the secret archives of the FBI. I am sworn to silence under the National Security Act and therefore cannot say any more as to the circumstances under which I met a Martian. Since I value my freedom, you will have to accept my statement at face value. However, I will give you a little hint. Mars is very cold in winter, so Martians like to come to Florida during their winter. My Martian friend's name is Jake.
Seven Rivers guard is making the grade
Frankie Squire always has been able to score expect in the classroom. But the senior gradually matured, raising his average off the court.
Coach proud of Pirates' rally
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Like a beaming mother who just watched her child take its first steps, Crystal River's Laura Wingate is a proud woman. Proud because of the growth she has seen from her team -- not just in the last week, but in one game.
Community charts schools' course
Editor's Note: The Citrus County School District, in an effort to inform the public of plans and progress with Strategic Planning, has released six articles outlining the processes. The Citrus Times will run them during the next few weeks. Here is the first of the series.
Citrus in brief
Chili Cookoff scheduled Saturday at Turner Fish Camp
Dog Walk raises funds for Humanitarians
INVERNESS -- The Sixth Annual Nature Coast Dog Walk will be held, in conjunction with the Dog Fair, at 9:30 a.m., April 7, at the Citrus County Auditorium and Fairgrounds Parking Lot, U.S. 41.
Local community raises money for India earthquake survivors
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Local Indian-American residents have continued collecting money to help earthquake survivors in their native land.
Honor rolls for Citrus County schools
These honor rolls are for the second grading period.
Bankrupt builder faces charges
To prove fraud, the state will have to show that the president of Lighthouse Building Co. intended to give customers nothing in return for their money.
Apply now for 2001 homestead exemption
INVERNESS -- Property Appraiser Ron Schultz has announced that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is March 1. The Inverness and Crystal River property appraisers' offices will be open Feb. 28 and March 1 until 7 p.m. for those who have not applied for 2001 homestead exemption.
