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All in a hot day's work
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
With high temperatures in Citrus reaching into the low 90s Wednesday afternoon, Paul Ost wipes sweat from his face while rebuilding some 1,500 stone crab traps in preparation for the season, which starts next month. The traps will be used aboard the Capt. Herb out of Homosassa. Each trap is scraped clean and restapled. Damaged slats are replaced and the floats are repainted. When he's done, Ost and a helper will build 800 new traps for the boat. Highs again today will be in the low 90s with a chance of afternoon showers. |
Ambulance service acts to raise pay
If the County Commission agrees, EMTs' starting pay would be $21,715 a year, and paramedics' $27,913 -- including scheduled overtime for both.
Mound is fresh snapshot of Indian life
A midden, or trash heap, along the Withlacoochee gives new insights into the daily lives of Florida residents more than a millennium ago.
Citrus digest
Inquiry continues in discovery of body
School likes the sweet sound of cash registers
INVERNESS -- Attention, Kmart shoppers: When you spend, keep Inverness Middle School in mind.
Why mention 'bikers' in shooting story?
Editor: Re: Couple's quarrels called common, Aug. 28 Citrus Times:
Chefs prepare students for real world
Two chefs impart their knowledge to students in the culinary arts class at Withlacoochee Technical Institute to get them ready for the workplace.
Say it
Eighth grade students at Crystal River Middle School were asked: "If you could meet any musician at all, who would you like to meet?"
This week
Things are picking up. The week of Sept. 9-15 starts right off with two government sanctioned holidays. The first Sunday after Labor Day, which this year is Sept. 9, is Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day and is also National Grandparents Day. These are perpetual one day commemorative observances.
Class notes
NORTH OAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: North Oak Christian School is accepting applications for the prek-3 and k-4 kindergarten classes. The school uses ABEKA as part of the curriculum and other materials to meet the academic and social needs of the children. Registration is $55 and monthly tuition is $146. Before and after school care is available. For information, call the school at 489-3359 or the North Oak Baptist Church office at 746-1500 or 489-1688. The preschool is located at the intersection of N Citrus Springs Boulevard and N Elkcam in Citrus Springs.
Contest drives quest for perfect attendance
More cars and more cash are being offered in this year's Wheels for Attendance program, sponsored by a local dealership and insurance agency.
Kuntz: Warriors playing soccer 'killing us'
The Seven Rivers Christian boys have two players with sub-40 nine-hole averages, but after that the Warriors have been inconsistent.
Around & about
Softball
The Mike Hampton report
LAST OUTING: In Colorado's 2-1 loss to San Francisco on Saturday, Hampton allowed 4 hits and 1 earned run in 8 innings. He struck out 7, but didn't earn a decision. At the plate, Hampton was 0-for-3.
Top drivers at turning point
Division front-runners approach season's finish line trying to hold ground with "tired engines."
