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Charges pending in crash that killed man

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 13, 2008

A 46-year-old Largo man died Thursday after a two-vehicle accident on Ulmerton Road near an entrance ramp to Roosevelt Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said. James Berrios, of Largo, was driving east on Ulmerton, approaching the entrance ramp about 6:42 a.m. The driver of a 1999 Cadillac Catera, John A. Stewart III, 17, of Clearwater, was turning from the westbound left turn lane of Ulmerton onto the ramp. Stewart hit the driver's side of the truck, causing it to flip and eject Berrios. Berrios was rushed to Northside Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Charges are pending.

A chance to volunteer at Heritage Village

Explore the many volunteer opportunities available at Heritage Village at an open house Monday. The event is from 9 to 10 a.m. at the museum, 11909 125th St. N. Positions are open for docents, living history presenters, receptionists and gift shop volunteers. Plan on staying after the open house to meet current volunteers and participate in special activities. For more information, call 727 582-2123.

Nuclear workers group plans to hold meetings

The Nuclear Workers of Florida will hold two meetings, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo.

The meeting is for people who have worked at nuclear plants in Florida, including former employees at the former Pinellas County plant operated by General Electric, Lockheed Martin and Martin Marietta.

Officials from the U.S. Department of Labor will address several issues, including how to file claims for financial compensation for illnesses and payment of medical bills related to health problems connected to work at nuclear weapons plants.

Contact Ann Gleason at ann.gleason@verizon.net or (727) 512-6159 and (727) 424-1069.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating classes

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has two safe boating classes coming up:

- A one-day course from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, 350 N Spring Blvd. $35.

- A program from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 5 in the auxiliary room at Landings Marina, 21 Oscar Hill Road. $50.

Organizers recommend registering in advance because class size is limited. Call (727) 938-8568.

Library to show Florida documentary

The Florida Dream, a documentary that chronicles the social, cultural and economic forces that drove millions to migrate to Florida, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. The film is narrated by Ed Asner and is based on Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida by historian and USF professor Gary Mormino.

Training class teaches those pooches manners

Have a new puppy or older dog that needs to learn some manners? A six-week training class for dogs ages 4 months and older will start at 6:45 p.m. Monday at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. The classes will include teaching the dogs to walk on leash and learning the commands for sit, down, come and more. A six-week class for pups age 10 to 16 weeks will include basic manners and socialization activities. The first session will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the center. Cost is $65 for Dunedin residents, $80 for nonresidents. Current vaccinations are required. For more information, call (727) 812-4530 or visit www.dunedinfl.net.

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