[Times photo: Carrie Pratt] Principal studies year's results Arlene Moreno took over Fox Hollow Elementary in mid-year with the goal of raising FCAT scores. Now she examines what she's done.

June 18, 2000

Flood-prone areas may get relief
Some trouble spots in Zephyrhills can be fixed at little cost, a study finds, but the five most severe flood zones will take more time and money.

Graduation for one dad came a world war later
Bill Paquin, 74, dropped out of high school to fight in World War II. This Father's Day, his son got him his deferred diploma.

Spousal role reversal proves a clean switch
It's the latest running joke in the Miller household.

A father's gift to his family: bringing them together
With his family together for the first time in years, John Shinn's family has another surprise gift waiting just for him.

Bridging the crime-fighting gap
Deputies and a state probation officer who moved into their office will share information to catch criminals and keep them behind bars.

Public should pick Port Richey's next mayor
In the old days, Port Richey City Hall wasn't in a shopping center anchored by Publix. More accurately, City Hall was inside Denny's. The restaurant was where the real governing got done, even though the official city center was a few hundred yards north. Hashing out policy over hash brown potatoes was a given.

Athleticism, attitude make Pirate go
DADE CITY -- Amber Stinyard has been everywhere this season.

Girls: Times terrific 10
Barbara Carr, Jr., Gulf: Won third consecutive SAC title to grab runner-of-the-year honors in cross country; all-SAC trackster has proved to be one of county's all-time great runners.

Gator hopes to continue kicking career
LAND O'LAKES -- Justin Geisler will not have far to walk in an attempt to make it as a placekicker in college.

The year in superlatives
BASEBALL

Boys: Times terrific 10
Jason Bingham, Sr., River Ridge: Only male to make three all-SAC teams (soccer, football, track); was receiver and punter on all-SAC football team.