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March 7, 2003
North of Tampa: March 7, 2003
As economy sours, church lends a hand
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour has expanded its food bank to help families in need.
Keystone: Board rift simmers over vote in village
The St. Andrews Homeowners Association flap centers on whether proxies were used correctly in electing its directors.
Creatures of comfort
"You can talk to them," bearmaker and bear lover Kathy Glenn says. "It's a lot cheaper than a shrink." Hand-stitched artistry can carry a high price tag, however. Some bears cost up to $500 apiece.
Week ahead
TODAY
Peripheral visions
Sports-specific lenses fit more tightly, allowing the player to gain maximum visibility.
Trapshooting tournament takes off Tuesday
ODESSA -- Registration gets under way Tuesday for Trapshoot 2003 at the Silver Dollar Trap Club, an event expected to draw even more participants than last year's competition.
Gardening: Now is the time to add spring plants to garden
It's warmed up, we've had some rain, and the plants have taken off, growing in every direction! Unfortunately, it's not just the desirable plants but those pesky weeds also. My almost bare front yard beds became a haven for weeds. Removing plants and raking the soil around stirred up the weed seeds and obviously brought many to the surface. The rain then gave them a great start. I went out every couple of days and hoed the seedlings down. Shortly I hope to have them under control.
Meet your neighbor: Playing in a new league
Tennis enthusiast Bill Christie becomes an official with the U.S. Tennis Association, meaning he gets paid to watch the game he loves.
Lutz: Livingston Ave. to get churches
Two growing churches are planning to call Lutz their home later this year.
New Tampa: County sidesteps debate on city's land purchase
An environmental agency's citizens group is advised to stay out of the deal because Ecopalms was a willing seller within the city.
New Tampa: St. Mark to lose dynamic leader
The beloved Irish priest who helped St. Mark grow from 100 families to 2,100 will move on for health reasons.
Neighborhood notebook: Residents debate plan for town center
TOWN 'N COUNTRY -- The notion of a town center at Paula and Ambassador drives with shopping, housing and recreation is not an easy sell.
Elegant wine tasting benefits church
The Unitarian Universalists in Odessa are bucking the stereotype of Christian teetotalers.
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