Mutual Appreciated by River / Graves: An Industry Icon Passes

Gary Cooper December 1, 2006 Citrus, Florida

In this report, Indian River Citrus League Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique says his growers and leaders met with Florida Citrus Mutual leaders about industry issues late Friday and are pleased with the new Mutual leadership. Also in this report a mention of the industry’s final goodbye to well-known and loved Indian River area citrus icon Richard Graves. Report (2:00 wma)

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