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October 23, 2001

Pumpkin and a spare
pumpkin photo
[Times photo: Douglas Clifford]
Onalee Nickels, 5, carries a pair of pumpkins Monday while shopping with her grandfather, Frank Lanieri of Spring Hill.
Jan Glidewell
In advance, this isn't meant to offend you
It was a crucial philosophical and social issue that had me burning the midnight -- well, the midafternoon -- oil on Sept. 10.

School mail opened with caution
Mail arriving at schools throughout the county is now opened using a precise set of 18 steps.

Hernando supports sale of water utility
BROOKSVILLE -- In a move county commissioners hope will lead to their eventual takeover of the Florida Water Services system in Spring Hill, they announced support Monday for the proposed sale of the utility to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority.

State spares nature center
Funding for Chinsegut Nature Center will not be cut by the state, thanks to a strong showing of support.

Builders to challenge higher impact fees
County commissioners are uncertain about the major increases they will discuss today.

Fire rescue editorial uninformed
Editor: Re: Fire commissioner calls for end to the nonsense, Oct. 14 opinion column by Jeff Webb.

Pupil exchange program could be suspended
Travel safety concerns prompt school officials to reconsider visits between German and local pupils.

Police seek suspect in restaurant robbery
BROOKSVILLE -- A man walked into the Ye Olde Fireside Inn at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, ordered a drink from the bar and sat down at a table. Several people were eating nearby. After a few moments, the man walked toward two employees in a hallway and opened his jacket. A gun rested inside.

Struble doubles his pleasure again
INVERNESS -- In September, Rex Struble pulled off the rarest of feats at Citrus County Speedway, capturing the title in two division events to become a double feature winner. Saturday night, the Homosassa driver again was king of the hill, snaring a victory in the Sportsman and Late Model features.

SuperTarget wants to double space for signs
Up until this year, the county's top administrators typically agreed to such requests. But that has changed.  


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  • Seven Rivers Christian set for challenge in District 2 tourney
  • Bolin prosecutors highlight probabilities of DNA match
  • Target wants more signs
  • Senior center targeted in cuts
  • Speaking 2 languages takes smarts
  • Residents protest park's possible sale
  • Pirates look to extend their historical season
  • Bulldog coach has confidence in team
  • District play ups the ante
  • Hernando supports sale of water utility
  • Deal with Frank's now depends on state agency

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