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School choice ruffles blacks
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
Superintendent David Hickey's selection of a white candidate over a black for personnel chief raises questions about efforts to promote minorities. |
Inverness says history backs it as county seat
The elections supervisor predicts a referendum on the commission moving would cost at least $60,000 and attract few voters.
County finds money to continue elderly care
Health care for homebound residents would have been cut for the rest of the month, but $30,000 was pinched from technology purchases.
School official requests new jobs
The School Board is wary of Superintendent Hickey's proposal before the final budget numbers have come in.
Teacher prospects check out county
Three tourists see what local schools and the area have to offer.
Dozens of flags sprout from country club turf
A Realtor who is in the Naval Reserve finds a way to mark Flag Day. "I'm real patriotic," he says.
Former bookkeeper now keeps books
A volunteer is honored for her work at Floral City Elementary School's media center.
3 Crystal River graduates go preferred walk-on route
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Ex-Crystal River standout Bobby Stack joined the Central Florida Community College team last year as a preferred walk-on, which guaranteed him a roster spot and nothing else. After going 3-1, the pitcher was rewarded with a full scholarship.
Saltmarsh, NAIA team have a stroke of luck
Walsh gives the Citrus grad a shot to play, and he turns out to be an ace.
Canyon launches new concert series
Rock Crusher Canyon brings country star Lee Greenwood as the first act in a shift to more one-day shows.
Veterans urged to help inspire teens to vote
INVERNESS -- Supervisor of Elections Susan Gill has established a new program in Citrus County to encourage eligible young people to vote.
Three longtime school district employees retire
Two instructors and one employee of the transportation department share their feelings about the district, where they have worked for nearly 50 years combined.
Class notes
SALSA CAMP: Lecanto School of Art invites elementary students to a weeklong visual arts camp and fundraiser for the school July 23-27. Students will attend two workshops during a three-hour session and will have the option of morning or afternoon sessions. Workshops will include pottery, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and fibers.
Newsmakers
LECANTO MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL: The following students had all A's all year: Grade six -- Logan Guess, Mary Lee, Michael Mavros, Ross Reiland, Andrea Rose, Philip Saltsman, Jennifer Six, Hayley Stoltz. Grade seven -- Nitu Begur, Edward Buckley, Aubrey Charette, Stephen Cline, Daniel Crandall, Ryan Dunn, Michelle Hansen, Andrew Hoffman, Samantha Hoffman, Joshua Hoggard, Courtney Locklear, Sjblohm Murphy, Megan Newman, Catherine O'Brien, Kayla Parker, Sneha Patel, Stephanie Prado, Holly Rharmes, Bradley Stevenson, Margaret Stewart. Grade eight -- Brian McCauley, Ravi Parikh, Shreya Rao, Amy Rundio, Myles Teller.
Say it
Fifth grade students on the alternative calendar at Lecanto Primary School were asked: "What would you consider to be your best quality and what do you need to work on?"
VFW post helps plant tribute to WWII vets
HERNANDO -- VFW Post No. 10087 participated in a tree-planting ceremony at Forest Ridge Elementary School May 25, just before school ended for the year, in honor of World War II veterans and all who have served in the military.
Principal appointed despite objections
Complaints about Bill Farrell's dealings with employees do not affect his getting the job at Citrus Springs Middle.
