Run ends, telethon takes off [Times photo: Brian Tietz] LECANTO -- Avoiding the noon sun Saturday, Chet Cole stood in a spot of shade at the Key Training Center. He wore a crisp white shirt and tie. For the first time, he was a member of the welcoming committee.

Parkway II plans should be slowed by doubts
The tempestuous debate over the proposed Suncoast Parkway extension through Citrus County has just become muddier.

Sheriff says book is required reading
A tiny tale of self-motivation is making the rounds at the Sheriff's Office. Its message: Don't fear change. Embrace it.

Primary votes really count
Under new election rules, the winners of some races will be decided Sept. 5; voters who usually wait for Election Day to have their say will be out of luck.

GOP candidates get priority in Republican Club
Editor: Re: Politics infiltrate non-partisan races, July 17 Citrus Times:

Situation in Crystal River is ripe for a good rebellion
Founding father Thomas Jefferson once said, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing."

The week in review
A look back at the week's top stories.

Hospital okays land purchase
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Citrus Memorial Hospital's governing board recently authorized purchase of property at State Road 44 and NE 12th Avenue, on the city's eastern edge.

10-pin finally falls for Nelson
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Reggie Nelson came close to bowling a perfect game so often that the proprietors at Manatee Lanes once gave him the 10-pin from one of his two 299-game efforts.