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Motorcyclist hurt in crash with truck

By TIMES WIRES
Published February 8, 2007

A 45-year-old Tarpon Springs man was critically injured Tuesday night when his customized motorcycle crashed into a truck turning left, authorities said. Timothy C. Frey was in critical condition Wednesday at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Frey was heading north on Alt. U.S. 19 when a southbound GMC truck began to turn onto Alderman Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The Big Dog motorcycle Frey was riding hit the right front of the truck, which was driven by Bryce T. Yamada, 47, authorities said. Frey, who lives in the 900 block of Sunrise Drive in Tarpon Springs, was not wearing a helmet, according to authorities. Yamada, who lives in the 2200 block of Portofino Place in Palm Harbor, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured, authorities said. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.

Pinellas will host mobile home expo

What products can make taking care of your mobile home easier? Where can you find the latest emergency information for the upcoming hurricane season? The answers to these and other questions are at Pinellas County's Mobile Home Expo 2007, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. The free expo is designed to provide health, safety and consumer protection information to residents.

Get counseling on health insurance

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs S.H.I.N.E. program offers free, individual and unbiased counseling on Medicare and other health insurance-related issues once a week at the Dunedin Public Library. For an appointment, call the library at 727 298-3080, ext. 253.

Church to host free Celtic music show

The Brigadoons of Cornwall, Ontario bring a program of Celtic music, complete with guys in kilts, fiddlers and high-stepping dancers, at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S Ft. Harrison Ave. The concert is free, though an offering will be taken. For information, contact the church office at (727) 446-3001 or music committee chairwoman Beth Daniels at (727) 461-1818.

Gardeners to meet for lunch, therapy

The Palm Harbor Garden Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road. Following a light lunch, club member Judith Gammonley will discuss garden therapy. Guests are welcome. Call (727) 786-7472.

Cyclocross down to its final race

The 2007 Citrus City Cyclocross Championship Series comes down to its final race at 8 a.m. Sunday at Largo Nature Preserve, 150 Highland Ave. SE. Cyclocross racing features multi-lap competitions, complete with dismounts, jumps, barriers, water crossings and fast grassy sections. Sunday's event also will include custom bicycle builders showing off their bicycle choppers and unique rigs. Largo police will host a bicycle rodeo, which includes an obstacle course, bicycle registration, and a chance to win a helmet. For more information, call (727) 518-3021 or e-mail lriddile@largo.com.

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