'Til we meet again [Times photo: Ron Thompson] Citrus Springs Elementary students wave their goodbyes to teachers Wednesday as a bus departs on the final day of classes. Awards go to turnaround achievers The Renaissance Center, which teaches kids with behavior problems, celebrates some success stories Wednesday.

Schools chief hopeful draws a dire picture Republican Tom Mullins says his research indicates the school district is on the brink of bankruptcy. Crystal River debates budget relief The City Council rejects the city manager's proposal for making up a shortfall, then approves almost all of the individual parts of the plan. School workers union approves contract INVERNESS -- Citrus support personnel voted 240-8 this week to ratify their first three-year contract with the school district.

'Massive reading' follows book giveaway at school
Students at Homosassa Elementary School get their choice of books at a giveaway that's part of the Reading is Fundamental program.

Neff in Oregon to defend Northwest Classic title
Neffer's Bowling Center owner Steve Neff is in Oregon this week preparing to defend his PBA Senior Bowling Tour title in the Northwest Senior Classic at Valley Lanes in Beaverton.

Caddies come to Citrus County
El Diablo Golf and Country Club is providing caddies for hire, unlike most publicly accessible courses that require golfers to lug their own bags or use a cart.

Football field given golf course makeover
The grounds crew for Black Diamond Ranch undertook a four-step process to rejuvenate Citrus High's football field.

Students host party strictly by the book
A group of Lecanto Primary School students throw a bash to unveil books they had written and illustrated.

Reading to make a point
A celebration at Floral City Elementary marked the success of the competition, which encourages the students to read.

Driver in wreck faces drug charge
A Crystal River man faces a felony charge of possessing marijuana with intent to sell after his car is hit from behind.

Varied summer diversions offered for youths
Art classes, reading and camps are among the fun activities available countywide for children this summer.

Letters:
To: Republican Executive Committee members
From: Tom Mullins, Republican Candidate for Citrus County Superintendent of Schools

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park manatee dies
HOMOSASSA -- Star, one of Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park's manatees, died Tuesday at Lowry Park Zoo, officials reported Wednesday. The 13-year-old was the first manatee born at Homosassa Springs.