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May 26, 2000
Hopes for school laptops dimming
Bit by bit, the district's plan to put parent-financed computers in the laps of elementary students wanes.
Jan Glidewell
Student discovers teacher has talent
I found Caroline Marlette's book Denver to be largely derivative of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and J.D. Salinger, although it had definite Proustian overtones and a certain deconstructive influence that was not quite successful in disguising its dialectical approach to the existential angst of adolescent boys growing up a la William Golding in a rural and sometimes ominous, almost threatening environment.
Spring Hill fire budget is not cut
Fire commissioners dismiss urgings that they trim the tax rate slightly. The County Commission has final say.
Budget bypass upsets tourism officials
BROOKSVILLE -- Some members of the Tourist Development Council are upset that they had no say-so in the agency's proposed budget. The council has scheduled a meeting next month to discuss the $295,600 spending plan, which tourism coordinator Sue Rupe sent to the county in April without the council's approval.
Water scooter is the new ride for marine deputies
Hernando County sheriff's officials unveiled the newest addition to their marine patrol unit Thursday, just in time for the boating and parties that come with Memorial Day weekend.
God dictates how to pray, not mankind
Editor: Re: Commission won't script invocations, May 17 Hernando Times:
Ex-mermaids to grace Weeki Wachee Spring
Former performers have been gathering for a show since 1997, the park's 50th anniversary.
Masaryktown makes an art scene
This weekend, about 150 artists and crafters set up at the city's 16th annual festival of the arts.
