Digest

Three teen boys still sought after escape

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 7, 2007

SAN ANTONIO

Pasco deputies are searching for three teenagers who escaped Saturday from a holding facility, according to a report from the Sheriff's Office. In all, five boys, ranging in age from 13 to 16, escaped from the San Antonio Boys Village about 8:30 p.m. by running out of an emergency exit, jumping a cattle gate and darting into an open field, the report said. Two of the boys have been captured: A 15-year-old boy was caught shortly after the escape by the facility's staff and the sheriff's canine unit, and a 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday at a Burger King, authorities said. The Times is withholding the names of all of the boys because of their ages. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the other three teens can call the Sheriff's Office tips line toll-free at 1-800-706-2488.

ZEPHYRHILLS

Sysco Food would also get tax break

In case $5-million in incentives isn't enough, Pasco County and Zephyrhills have offered one more sweetener to land 257 jobs with Sysco Food Service. A deal to be approved today by the County Commission also would reimburse half of the company's added property taxes if it expands beyond the initial construction by at least 30,000 square feet, the proposed deal says. Sysco chose the 62-acre site north of the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport for a 393,000-square-foot distribution center. The project is contingent on county and city officials approving the incentive package.

LACOOCHEE

Return to school brings annual bash

Lacoochee Elementary School will host its annual "Back to School Bash" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Stanley Park, Mudcat Grant Blvd., (across the street from L.E.S.) Lacoochee.

LAND O'LAKES

Pine View to host open house nights

Pine View Middle School open house for sixth-grade students will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the school, 5334 Parkway Blvd., Land O'Lakes. Open house for seventh- and eighth-grade students will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. The school is also in need of substitute teachers for the coming school year. Those who are interested should call substitute coordinator Teresa Gintz, or assistant principal Ben Pabst at (813) 794-4800.

COUNTYWIDE

Alzheimer's group to hold 3 meetings

The Alzheimer's Family Organization offers three support groups this week. Today at 10 a.m., a group meets at Atria Baypoint Village Clubhouse, 7927 State Road 52 in Hudson. Call Maria Curley at (727) 856-2196 or Joan Thaxton at (727) 863-3081. On Wednesday, two groups meet. A group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Royal Oak Nursing Center, 37300 Royal Oak Lane, Dade City. Free respite care is available. Call Karen Schulte, Bobbi Jo Rivera or Jeanette Monge at (352) 567-3122. Another group meets at 2 p.m. at the Claude Pepper Senior Center, 6640 Van Buren St. in New Port Richey. Call Lea Mahoney at (727) 845-8726.

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