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December 17, 2002

Chief offers apology to family
Zephyrhills' police chief says the officer involved in the incident will receive a written admonishment.

Busiest day a smooth one at post office
Pasco residents added their share to Monday's 850-million or so pieces of mail sent nationwide, but still lines weren't too bad.

Substation malfunction causes power outages
LAND O'LAKES -- Broken substation equipment caused about 1,900 Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers in Land O'Lakes and Wesley Chapel to lose power for a couple of hours Monday morning. Problems began when lights dimmed about 7 a.m. in the affected households. By 8:55, the electric company reported total loss of power.

Post offices shovel blizzard of presents
The wrapping was done, the packages bundled and the senders swarmed mailing centers on their busiest day.

Sign ordinance creates hardship
Re: New controls to ease, not end, sign blight, Dec. 11 editorial

Charges dismissed, man sues medical examiner
After his indictment was dismissed, David Long files a negligence suit over the diagnosis that cast suspicion on him.

Let work with kids endure, judge says
Retiring Circuit Judge Joseph G. Donahey Jr. committed himself to helping children in the courts.

Gregg Vallee's lucky break
SAINT LEO -- A broken right leg led to a career break for Gregg Vallee. "A blessing in disguise" is how the former Saint Leo soccer standout alluded to the injury that prematurely ended his senior season in 1997.

Ex-Gator gets chance to pitch for Dodgers
Derek Thompson has never even pitched at the Class AA minor-league level, but come spring, he will compete for a major-league job with the Dodgers.

John 'Bill' Nalley, longtime Dade City grocer, dies at 76
"He worked seven days a week," a niece said of the City Market owner, who closed the store in October after 39 years.

Opponents create panel to monitor sandbar
Members of Save Our Sandbar and parks officials will unite beginning in January to track progress of the state's management plan.

Fresh produce will be provided to those in need
PORT RICHEY -- Those who are finding their cupboards bare this holiday season are welcome to pick up some fresh produce at the eighth annual Holiday Farm Share Food Giveaway from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday in the parking lot of the Knights of Columbus Council 5869, 5850 Knights of Columbus Drive.

1 charge against police dropped
Two charges in a Dade City false arrest case remain, but a judge rules it is not an emotional distress lawsuit.

Jan Glidewell: Authentic cannon cast for re-enactment role
You have to live, for just the shortest while, inside the heads of historical re-enactors to realize how important authenticity is to them.

Editorial: Plans for bus service map favorable route
Pasco County is about to improve its mass transit system without bumping the price of the daily fares.

 


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