[Times photo: Ron Thompson] Mike Colbert looks out a window at an exterior patio of the Brown Schools' new youth treatment center.

June 9, 2000

Treatment center offers inside look
The Brown Schools will provide treatment to troubled children. The company says security will be a priority, but some residents worry.

Abuse call leads to arrest of 12-year-old
Authorities say the girl had used a state abuse hotline three times to falsely accuse her mother of beating her.

Official seeking back pay
INVERNESS -- Three years ago, when Superintendent Pete Kelly established a new pay scale for administrators, he told district leaders and the public that he wanted to create a more equitable compensation system.

Job may go to former official
INVERNESS -- David Watson, the former School Board member who lost a re-election bid four years ago, likely will be heading back to the school system. Only this time, he will be on the administrative team.

Center offering dance lessons for wallflowers
The classes will cost $2 and feature music and dances that are specifically targeted for teenagers.

From gourmet to Mae West
The Rock Crusher Canyon Garden Pavilion has a varied lineup this weekend.

In 'Moon,' actors get big break
"Everything goes wrong' in comedy at Andre's Restaurant in Citrus Hills.

Lovelady next in line to go for three-in-a-row bonus
A $1,000 bonus is on the line in the Late Model division Saturday.