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A calm hurricane
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Citrus two-sport star Sam McLain "stays pretty cool in all situations." |
Jan Glidewell
A treat for the relative kindness of so long ago
Sometimes Boss wants me to take people to lunch. Sometimes I want to go to lunch and make him pay for it.
State accuses Inverness dentist of Medicaid fraud
Officials say he billed for more expensive services than he actually performed.
United Way surpasses fundraising goal
The Citrus chapter brings in more than $577,000 for 2000. Publix and Florida Power Corp. lead the way.
Retail strip planned for SR 44
LECANTO -- An Oregon businessman plans to build a 6,500-square-foot retail strip with five stores on the north side of State Road 44, about a half mile east of County Road 491.
Developer delays plan for rentals
CRYSTAL RIVER -- A Tampa company's plan for an affordable housing complex north of Crystal River Mall has been delayed for at least a year until funding is available from the county.
Builder reacts to concerns
Randum Corp. asks for time to revise plans for apartments after Beverly Hills residents complain.
Registration ending soon for workshop
INVERNESS -- The Citrus County Unit of Parliamentarians in cooperation with the Department of Parks and Recreation of the city of Inverness will present a parliamentary procedure workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 3 in the Whispering Pines Park Recreation Building.
Group offers series of computer classes in March
LECANTO -- The Crystal River Users Group will offer a series of computer classes throughout March at CRUG's Education Center, Sunshine Plaza, 2067 N Lecanto Highway (at State Road 44 and County Road 491).
‘Rocky Top’ is heading to Silver Springs
The Osborne Brothers will headline a day of bluegrass Saturday; the Lettermen are on tap Sunday.
Big sounds for good causes
The 42nd Street Orchestra plays tributes to Duke Ellington and Count Basie, among others, on Saturday at Curtis Peterson Auditorium.
Civil War comes to life this weekend
In the mock "Battle of Yulee Sugar Mill," the Union soldiers win the battle one day and the Confederates win the following day.
This week
CHILI CONTEST: The Withlacoochee River Chili Cookoff begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Turner Fish Camp on Hooty Point off Turner Camp Road, Inverness.
Homosassa Library group to meet today
HOMOSASSA -- The Friends of the Homosassa Library will conduct a general membership meeting at 2:30 p.m today at First United Methodist Church of Homosassa on Bradshaw Street.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Citrus plans volunteer training workshop
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Citrus County will sponsor a volunteer training workshop from 10 a.m. to noon March 28 at its office, 640 E State Road 44.
Citrus counting on youthful veterans
INVERNESS -- Scott Waters had heard the rumors about the two talented freshmen, but the Citrus coach wasn't about to be sold on words alone.
Drivers awaiting green flag
Last season, Citrus County Speedway fans saw plenty of action late in the closing weeks as drivers battled for division points.
Apply for homestead exemption
INVERNESS -- Property Appraiser Ron Schultz has announced that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is March 1. If you are a new permanent Florida resident and moved into your home on or before Jan. 1, you may apply for homestead exemption. This also applies for previously exempted Florida residents that moved into a new home in the year 2000. 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.
Fire destroys trailers at stables near Holder
Neither humans nor horses are hurt in the early morning blaze at Garen Lee Stables.
