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By TIMES WIRES
Published January 11, 2007
IS YOUR CHILD USING DRUGS? West Hernando Middle School is hosting "Is My Child Using Drugs and/or Alcohol - What Can I Do About It?" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the media center. Registration is required. Call Debra Pilla, 797-7235, ext. 330; Sharon Mechler, 797-7022, ext. 409; or Tula Kelleher, 797-7035, ext. 256. Coast Guard appoints senior Hernando High School senior Jared Korn has received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy based on his outstanding academic achievements and leadership skills. Looking for Speakers? The Hernando County Education Foundation, which helps students pay college expenses, can help your club or organization hook up with past or present Teachers of the Year to address your group. The foundation also is looking for sponsors for its upcoming Teacher of the Year celebration. Call Kathleen Reitz, executive director, at 797-7029. Adult literacy tutors needed HEART Literacy, Hernando's Education for Adult Readers in Training, is looking for volunteers. Call 797-7018. Middle school mystery workshop Fox Chapel Middle School has a workshop for parents and students in fourth through eighth grades. Watch and take part in the mock filming of a movie called Mysteries in the Middle. Through reading strategy rehearsals on a sound stage participants will discover clues about the mysterious disappearance of a middle school's mascot. It's Feb. 1 and starts with a free dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the workshop through 8:30 p.m. Free child care for ages 3 through 8. Call 797-7070, ext. 435. Final Chocachatti orientation The final orientation meeting for those interested in attending Chocachatti Elementary next year will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school's cafeteria. At the meeting, applications will be accepted. Those on the waiting list can reapply for next year through Friday. The general lottery will be selected Jan. 26. Call 797-7067. Free reading workshop Chocachatti Elementary offers "Families Building Better Readers," a free reading workshop for parents and students in kindergarten through third grade. The event is Jan. 18 at the school and starts with a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free child care for children ages 3 to 4. Call 797-7070, ext. 435. Class reunions approaching Contact Carla King at (352) 688-4208 for a combined 25th reunion for the classes of 1979-1982. Call Kim Bray at (813) 961-9267 about the 20th reunion for the Class of 1986.
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