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Green buffer
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Philip Tompkins, a Boy Scout, plants a pine tree near the Citrus County Landfill in Lecanto on Saturday as Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Epple looks on. The project is to replace a buffer between the landfill and State Road 44. |
Board discusses school discipline
School Board members had recent violence and threats in mind as they worked on a Student Code of Conduct.
Prayer issue stirs antics at meeting
The debate over how to open School Board gatherings continues to be controversial as Tuesday's meeting proves.
1 arrested, 2 sought in home invasion
Three men steal pain medication from a woman held at knife-point -- one of them an acquaintance, authorities say.
Spring owner suggests adding to manatee area
If the sanctuary near the Three Sisters Spring grows, environmentalists would be pleased but it could hurt tour business.
School Board looks inward after arrests
Some question whether students are held to a higher standard and wonder why board members were not informed earlier.
We can control our future, keep county special
Editor: Re: With politicians, it's anything to get tax increase, April 8 letter to the editor:
Districts' borders should be the same
It's early in the process, but not too early for the public to pay close attention to the upcoming debate about redrawing the boundaries for County Commission and School Board seats.
Nerves bother champ as much as competition
Barbara Breesmen will attempt to defend her Dogwood Invitational title today.
Sideline
SHOOTING
Hurricanes kicker makes it official
Matt Davis beats out the competition and signs with Delta State.
Former Miss Citrus writes book on family
In the book, the 1998 Lecanto High graduate wants parents to realize the influence they have on their children's lives.
Crystal River to pay $2,500 to settle suit
The dispute was about two private homes and stormwater runoff.
Class notes
WETLANDS FESTIVAL: Citrus Springs Elementary School will host its Wetland Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Local artists will have presentations about the Florida environment.
Jazz musicians put swing into evening
Inverness Middle School treats an audience to an evening of music, art, science and book displays.
Class learns to get creative with cooking
A group at Citrus Springs Middle School gets a lively, food-filled demonstration about what goes on in a high school culinary arts class.
Newsmakers
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:
Say it
First grade students atFloral City Elementary School were asked: "We know that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, but where does the Easter Bunny live?"
Pine Grove student thrills to challenges
A fifth-grader with cerebral palsy uses leg braces to participate in sports and help with school projects.
Writing a tale about reptiles sheds some light on reading
Floral City students build their skills while producing a book.
Attendance brings cash, high hopes
At the end of the school year, a final drawing in Wheels For Attendance will award a vehicle to a student.
Citrus in brief
County okays rezoning for Key Training Center
