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May 20, 2001


Special report: The impact of cancer
A dreaded diagnosis
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[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Each year, 900 county residents hear the bad news: cancer. The statistics are daunting. The reality is frightening. The effects are far-reaching. Still, some manage to find hope.

Cancer takes its toll on body, spirit, family
People who haven't endured it can't understand it. The victims -- and their loved ones -- face devastating upheaval.

Minister soothes souls in final days

Upbeat, exuberant survivors rally to raise money and spirits

A teacher's final lessons for life

Search for environmental factors yields no clear signs
Beyond lifestyle and genetics, why do we get cancer? Some might wonder about possible factors in the county's environment, but no "hot spots" have been found.

Struggle for funding overshadows drug court's success stories
The program keeps drug offenders out of jail and helps them stay clean, mend family problems and get jobs.

Lawmaker deserves credit for her courage
Editor: We would like to thank Rep. Nancy Argenziano, R-Crystal River, for her efforts involving the development and passage of House Bill 41, which provides a change in the rate-recovery period for water/wastewater services of our supplier, Florida Water Services, and for legal service by OPC for public support in future rate-increase requests, which will be of great benefit to us and other communities involved.

Hartley's dominance stands out
BROOKSVILLE -- Asked for one moment from this season that sums up Hernando senior pitcher Chrissy Hartley, her coach stops to think for a second.

Leopards' repeat performance a success
BROOKSVILLE -- Sequels, by their nature, have a tough act to follow.

The week in review
STATE SECURES MINING RIGHTS: State leaders approved a plan to gain the mining rights to the Withlacoochee State Forest from the federal government, a move that environmentalists say will diminish the chances that Florida Rock Industries could mine limestone from the forest.  


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