Ethel Carrington Spires – Hernando’s Ace Reporter By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Forget about drones, cameras and phone taps. Who needs the CIA? For over 40 years, Ethel Carrington Spires (aka “Mrs. R.M. Spires”) kept a watchful eye on everyday...
The Legacy of Dixon Pencil Manufacturing in Crystal River BY: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society If you go into a cold sweat remembering Dixon Ticonderoga Number 2 pencils used for standardized school tests, you can thank the people of Crystal River for...
