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May 12, 2002

Daughter of destiny
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The Rybkas say God was talking to them through a radio ad about adopting Chinese children. Now they are a family with new daughter Kailey.
Jan Glidewell
My favorite exercise is running out of excuses
Ever feel like the fat police were hot on your trail?

Groups oppose affordable housing
In an attempt to prevent developers from building apartments, residents begin a letter-writing campaign asking the state for help.

Spring Hill customers rattled by AOL tactics
The Internet service provider blames a computer glitch that warned users their local dialup number was to be canceled.

Editorial
Idea to pare school bus service too risky, costly
You have to admire Wendy Tellone's willingness to question some of the school district's most mundane and traditional practices, some of which were sacrosanct to her predecessors. Since she was appointed superintendent of schools in September 2001, Tellone has cast fresh eyes on a number of operations, with the goal of saving money and time. Cutting back on the number of district-owned cars driven by administrators and juggling the traditional start and end of the school day are two examples of such initiatives.

Letters
Catering to developers, not residents
Editor: Like many of my neighbors, my husband and I moved to Hernando County and chose Regency Oaks for a better lifestyle. This lifestyle is now being threatened by the prospect of affordable housing being forced at our doorstep.

Area players shoot for Open
Fourteen North Suncoast golfers will attempt to capture a U.S. Open berth by participating in local qualifiers next week.

Morana to sign with Ga. school
The two-sport athlete from Central will play volleyball for Wesleyan College in Macon.

Kest quits after just week in Lions job
Jodi Beth Kest resigns to take care of a family matter, but Saint Leo lines up another head coach the next day.

Mariner Lanes has a youth summer camp on the boards
Mariner Lanes will have a Safari Summer Kids Camp at 10 a.m.-noon starting June 5.

 


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