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Face painting?
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Victoria Straka, a senior at Zephyrhills High School, uses a mirror to check out the chalk on her face. She was helping make a chalk drawing on the sidewalk at the school as part of the National Youth Art Month celebration. She is covered with chalk because she kept wiping her hands on her face. |
Jan Glidewell
My words are now for all to see -- and react to
"The newspaper does ivrything f'r us . . . (it) comforts th' afflicted, afflicts the comfortable." -- Finley Peter Dunne in Observations by Mr. Dooley.
2 facilities will help mentally ill adults
A home opening in Hudson will teach basic skills. Apartments for more independent living will open in Spring Hill.
Hundreds turn out to fight road
A proposed extension of Chancey Road would cut through homes in Fox Ridge south of State Road 54. Residents of the equestrian community are furious.
Principal garners words of support
Some parents and faculty members hold the longtime Woodland Elementary leader in high esteem despite harassment claims.
Justice lauds Unified Family Court effort
A firsthand view of how the system works in east Pasco leaves a state Supreme Court justice impressed.
Plant offers electrical and economic boost
The booster plant's deal to sell electricity to an unnamed utility could generate millions in tax revenue for the county.
Forum helped Main Street, not potential voters
Re: Mayoral candidates offer their solutions, March 20
Bussell owes his constituents full explanation
A big rock just crashed through Mike Bussell's glass house.
Police reports
Driver faces charges after leading deputies on chase
Former deputy backtracks on two rape pleas
The ex-deputy's plan to get out of prison could backfire, leaving him in a cell even longer than the two years he has left now.
Prisoner's insults earn him more time
A man awaiting sentencing uses sarcasm and profanity in a teleconference with a judge. In return, the judge tacks on more 179 days.
Baseball notes
BEST BET
Gator feels right at home
Land O'Lakes senior Robbie Alvarez loves playing behind the plate.
Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em
Pitching is a limited commodity. With games on back-to-back days, coaches must decide who to pitch and who to save.
Baisley on fire at USF
Former Land O'Lakes standout Jeff Baisley has hit the ground running at South Florida, starting every game for the Bulls at third base and leading the team with 32 hits and 22 RBIs after Tuesday's 12-7 win against Vermont.
Couple brings 'fabulous' repertoire to stage
Sharon Lesley and David Ohrenstein will perform Broadway selections, patriotic songs and perhaps a bit of opera Monday night.
This week
The great wings are just an appetizer
This weekend's Wesley Chapel Community Festival also features lots of music, rides, exhibits and a truck pull all day Saturday.
PSC staff limits Aloha's revenue bid
The utility's request to boost earnings by 57% may be limited to less than 1% if the PSC follows a staff recommendation.
Trinity to get day-care center when schools open next term
TRINITY -- This community will get its first day-care center by the beginning of the next school year.
