Ancient pick-me-ups [Times photo: Ken Helle] More people are willing to trade Western pill popping for all the Chi in China. They're finding balance with Chinese medicine.

Townhomes sought near Sheldon, Waters
TOWN 'N COUNTRY: Two acres off Sheldon Road, south of Waters Avenue, may soon by rezoned to allow townhomes.

Homeowner lives with screeching tires, damaged wall
A section of the concrete wall that surrounds the Country Place subdivision -- outside Ezra Santiago's Carrollwood home -- has been hit five times.

Crowded Essrig will get some breathing room
A $1.3-million wing will be constructed at the school, which was built to serve 865 students but has about 1,110.

Political debate comes to TV
The League of Women Voters will moderate a half-hour debate by the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7.

Schools roundup
ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday announcements can be posted on the school marquee for $10. Order forms are available in the front office. Notices are posted on a first-come basis and run for a week. Call 975-7665.

Open/shut
RESTAURANT OPENS: Cracker Barrel has opened its 180-seat restaurant and retail shop at the northeast corner of Bearss Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 977-8988.

Week in review
MORE IDEAS FOR BUCS CAMP SITE: Since the Hillsborough County Commission sacked plans for a new Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility off Morris Bridge Road, some commissioners want to shut out other potential developers, too.

Rains stall builders in a bog
LAND O'LAKES -- Summer downpours have created weeks of wasted time for Pasco County's biggest industry: building and construction.

Safety group launches Web site, hotline
The New Tampa Emergency Preparedness Council hopes the services will help residents deal with emergencies.

Neighborhood Notebook
New rates for reclaimed water put off at meeting

Sickles runners dominate meet
The cross country girls take the top five spots among individuals and four of the boys place in the top 10.

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