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May 24, 2001

Earning his stripes
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[Times photo: Kevin White]
Matthew Morowitz tap-dances in a chorus line to the song "You're a Grand Old Flag" on Tuesday at Chocachatti Elementary School.
5 accused in string of thefts
Not all of the cases are related. The charges involve private homes, houses under construction and the attack of an elderly man.

4 seniors plead for graduation privilege
But School Board members say Central High's principal was within his rights to say the students cannot participate.

Sheriff: Man pulled knife in drive-through
A man got angry at a slow customer and then led deputies on a chase through two counties, officials say.

EDC can work if done right, leaders say
Called the "Fresh Start -- Great Future" workshop, business and political leaders identified items crucial to the success of economic development.

Police reports
Man convicted of drug trafficking gets 10 years

Around & about
Baseball

VanKirk is no stranger to Eagles, winning games
SPRING HILL -- Forgive Evelene VanKirk for not waiting until next fall to get started on her new job.

Following USF golfer Kelly Lagedrost
FINAL SWING: Lagedrost is competing in the NCAA Tournament.

Memorial Day closings
The following businesses and government offices will be closed Monday for Memorial Day

Class notes
CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY: The school's second-graders will present a Memorial Day celebration at 9:15 a.m. today in the school's Town Center. Activities include singing and dancing performances, plus the dedication of a school monument honoring Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard veterans. In addition, the students are offering the public a chance to purchase brass name plates for $10 that will be placed on the monument. For information, call Melinda Morgan at 797-7067.

Change of art
Powell Middle School reinvented itself this year by offering classes in dance, drama and orchestral strings along with adopting a student-run society program.

8-year- old reigns as Math-a-thon champion
Gabe Patrick of Eastside Elementary raised more than $1,000 for a children's hospital during the event.  


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  • Dispute splits school workers
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  • Three seniors headed to Naval Academy
  • Wilroy signs with CFCC
  • 'Terrible Tommy' Bolt is back in the spotlight
  • Newsmakers
  • Class notes
  • Say it
  • Students shine up old school for project
  • Tabernacle harmony
  • Computer users group offers classes in June
  • Lieutenant to lead crisis planning at 53 schools
  • Deputy loses control of patrol car at high speed, crashes
  • EDC requests a 61 percent budget boost
  • Rain barrels a catchy idea
  • Searching for a high, teens run into death
  • Water efforts helping, but don't relax just yet
  • Not an accident victim, a person
  • New deputy has language problem
  • Port Richey hires building inspector
  • Molestation suspect says judge is biased
  • Dade City sticks with grants
  • Bus in wreck carried Hudson Middle students
  • Game's format feeds early intensity
  • Around the county
  • Meadow Oaks yields pair of aces in span of three days
  • Ex-lineman finds home in backfield
  • Police reports
  • Anonymous bomb threat evacuates county courthouses
  • Power surge causes small wildfire in San Antonio

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