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May 31, 2001

Surrounded by style
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[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
Magdalen Greer blends in Sunday among mannequins wearing some of the hundreds of wigs she has for sale at her shop, Madge's Wig Boutique, at the USA Fleamarket on U.S. 19 in Port Richey. Greer said her sales Sunday were "terribly slow."
State grades the county's schools just about average
Last year, two Pasco high schools got D's. This year, every county high school got a C.

Teen charged with vehicular homicide
The teen was driving at least 80 mph when he lost control of his car, killing his friend and hurting 4 others.

Pay dispute could disrupt trials in east Pasco
Despite a contract, court reporters may balk at working at the Dade City courthouse partly because they are underpaid, they say.

Is pro tennis site headed Pasco's way?
County officials are enthusiastic about spending big bucks on a large tennis stadium.

VFW post seeks gifts after break-in
Editor: In the years of service I and the membership have given to this Veterans of Foreign Wars post and community, never have we been insulted to this degree. We are so disheartened. On Monday, May 21, our post was once again robbed. The post wall was ruined and the safe was wheeled out, as well as other things stolen.

Tennis center plan worth considering
Tom Dempsey has a strong second serve.

FDLE: Officers justified in shootings
The officers were under "imminent threat of death or great bodily harm," say investigators.

Coaching vacancies a concern
With nine openings and few teaching jobs available, Zephyrhills administrators have some tough decisions to make this summer.

Area recruits will help PHCC bounce back
With only two returning players, the Conquistadors need Brandi Young, Brandy Krieg and Kim Yaney to help defend their string of 10 consecutive conference titles.

Merchant Men's league a hot spot for 700 series
The Monday Merchant Men's league at Lane Glo Lanes North has consistently produced perfect games and high scores. However, the league recently had one of those nights when everything seems to come together.

Stay or go; Councilman Finn to decide
Tom Finn thinks he is beating his head against the wall at New Port Richey council meetings. His fellow council members hope he doesn't leave.

Police reports
Three men accused of cattle rustling  


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