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May 29, 2001

Heroism in time of peace
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[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
In a 1955 snowstorm, one man jumped from 10,000 feet to lighten a plane and save three officers.

A day to recall heroes' sacrifice
At a home for veterans, a Korean immigrant remembers the valiant service of the U.S. military in his homeland.

'Too often we forget' those who sacrificed
Veterans, families and friends take the time to remember those who served their country unselfishly, protecting our freedom.

Jan Glidewell
Inching up in the world just takes two clogs
Wow, the world looks different from up here!

Teen says burglary was like a game
After two heists earlier in the month, a group of friends nearly succeeds at another attempt -- until a dog barks.

County poised to spend big on parks
The $40-million plan includes three parks topping 80 acres apiece. Some may have splash pools and gymnasiums.

Community waits to see who cares
Commission members balk at plans to spend most of the county's federal block grants to revitalize Tommytown, where residents choke on the dust from unpaved roads.

Commissioners should consider effect on people
Editor: Through my Hunter Ridge Association newsletter it was brought to my attention that the county commissioners have proceeded and sent paper work to Tallahassee for funding for the River Crossing apartment complex.

Next step: Beef up charter
Voters took the first step to cleaning up Port Richey's city government by turning away two mayoral bids by former Acting Mayor Bob Leggiere.

Around the county
VOLLEYBALL: River Ridge will host a volleyball camp beginning Thursday in two daily sessions. The camp runs until June 3.

Alford gets wish, signs with ODU
DADE CITY -- Long before the 2001 wrestling season concluded, Pasco's Brad Alford knew where he wanted to go to college. More important, he knew who he wanted his coach to be.

Newlywed faces colorful dilemma
Color-coded sponges.

College needs offense from Land O'Lakes duo
LAND O'LAKES -- Land O'Lakes midfielders Kyle Crawford and Jason Lipinski have signed partial scholarships with Newberry (S.C.) College.

DUI suspect, 45, strikes man riding a motorcycle
MOON LAKE -- A New Port Richey man with a blood-alcohol level between 0.258 and 0.264 percent caused a car accident early Monday that left a man riding a motorcycle with serious injuries, officials said.

Elkettes names new slate of officers
The New Port Richey Elkettes have announced new officers for the 2001-2002 year.

Volunteers important part of success of Relay For Life
Editor: The American Cancer Society would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who made this year's Relay For Life event a huge success in west Pasco County. Participants numbered over 1,000 and raised a record $122,000 in the fight against cancer.  


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