June 1, 2000

[Times photo: Scott Keeler] Curlew widening races to a finish The $14-million project turns a 2.3-mile stretch of the road into six lanes -- months ahead of schedule.

North Pinellas County news

Owners call tie-downs uplifting
A state program is replacing old straps that once anchored mobile homes and making homeowners feel more secure.

State inmate is charged in 1988 rape
Evidence gathered at the scene 12 years ago in Palm Harbor matches the DNA of a man serving 40 years for similar crimes.

Crime keeps Johnnie'$ dry
The Tarpon Springs commission denies the restaurant a beer and wine permit because of illegal activities around the place.

Police say mother left infant with sex predator
TARPON SPRINGS -- A 37-year-old Tarpon Springs woman has been charged with child neglect after leaving her 5-month-old boy in a pickup truck with a known sexual predator while she ran into a crack house to buy drugs, according to Tarpon Springs police.

Dunedin Country Club to give $8,500 in grants
DUNEDIN -- The Dunedin Country Club will award $8,500 to the Dunedin Historical Museum, a graduating Dunedin High School senior, the city pipe band and a Christmas fund for needy families today.

Annexation foe joins commission race
The County Commission candidate says county government needs to protect residents such as himself from overzealous cities looking to annex.

Neighbors wary of Keswick's growth
A proposed zoning change brings worries about traffic and noise to the forefront. City and school officials say nothing is set in stone.

Largo officer quits amid Explorer scandal
LARGO -- One of four Largo officers facing discipline in the youth Explorer post scandal has resigned.

Men's 4.0 team from McMullen to vie for national senior title
The senior men's 4.0 team based at the McMullen Tennis Complex in Clearwater earned a trip to a national championship with its win last month in the USTA Florida Section Senior Doubles League state championships.

Baptist church deacon faces charge of molesting a child
CLEARWATER -- A 76-year-old Baptist deacon was charged Wednesday with lewd and lascivious molestation after admitting he touched a young church member, Clearwater police said.

Letters
Nothing wrong with beautifying a water tower
EDITOR'S NOTE: The first three letters are in response to Money spent on Seminole water tower had a better use, letter, May 30.

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