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Boy, 13, dies when truck's tire blows

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 12, 2007

A 13-year-old Weightman Middle School seventh-grader died when a tire blew on a pickup truck he was riding in on Jan. 5. George Patrick Dalton was one of four occupants in the 2003 Ford Ranger driven by 18-year-old Michael W. Nelson, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. Nelson was southbound on Interstate 75 in Sumter County when the tread separated on the right rear tire, sending the truck into the median, where it overturned. Dalton, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the truck, the report said. Nelson was injured, as well as the other occupants of the truck, Amber N. Rose, 23, and 1-year-old Jeremiah B. Spry. Nelson was wearing a seat belt; Rose was not, the report said. The child was properly restrained.

How the economy affects education

"Realizing Our Vision," a community event sponsored by the Pasco County School District, will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey. Keynote speaker, Dr. Dick Puglisi, will address the globalization of the economy and how it affects education. Confirmation is requested by Jan. 19 to Sandy Haystrand at (813) 794-2945 or (727) 774-2945.

Community college to hold GED testing

Pasco-Hernando Community College will be administering GED tests at the New Port Richey campus at 10230 Ridge Road. The two-day test, which covers five subject areas, will be given on the following dates: Jan 18-19; Feb. 22-23; March 29-30; April 26-27; May 23-24; June 20-21; July 25-26; Aug. 8-9; Sept. 20-21; Oct. 11-12; Nov. 15-16; Dec. 6-7. Those interested may register in Room B-214. Cost of the test is $50. For information, call Greg Hlad, career and assessment testing manager, at (727) 816-3483.

Arts Council offers winter classes

The Pasco Arts Council, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday, is offering a variety of winter classes for youth, teens and adults. Classes include instruction on pottery, drawing, music, watercolors and photography. For information on dates, times and tuition drop by the Arts Council or call (727) 845-7322.

Correction

The Palace Grand in Spring Hill has increased the price for the Jackie Mason dinner shows. The cost is now $42.50, plus tax and tip. An item Thursday included a different price.

[Last modified January 11, 2007, 22:53:47]