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Truck crash kills teen; 3 others injured
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 from 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. Global economy is speaker's focus "Realizing Our Vision," a community event sponsored by the Pasco County School District, will be 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 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. Dates set for taking GED test Pasco-Hernando Community College will offer 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 (727) 816-3483. Arts Council plans winter art classes The Pasco Arts Council, 5744 Moog Road, Holiday, is offering a variety of winter classes for youths and adults. Classes include instruction on pottery, drawing, music, watercolors, photography and others. For information on dates, times and tuition drop by the Arts Council or call (727) 845-7322.
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by monique
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01/17/07 03:17 PM
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dalton was my best friend he was like my brother i wish he did not have to go i love him very much a miss him maybe one day i will git to see him again in another life time but in till thin i will be thing of him
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by Betsy
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01/12/07 04:13 PM
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My son died in a car accident, he did not wear a seatbelt. Other kids from his same school also died for the same reason. Wear your seatbelts and make sure other passengers with you wear theirs. Save the people who love you a lot of heart ache.
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by cathy
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01/12/07 02:47 PM
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My son also died because he did not have his seatbelt on, I really wish these kids would realize that it does save lives and its not that uncomfortable compared to being dead or confined to a wheel chair/ Please wear your seatbelts. PLEASE
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