Jan Glidewell
News of murderer stirs old memories
Ican still remember the colors -- purple ink on yellow Teletype paper -- and the kicked-in-the-gut feeling I got when I saw Manny Tanner's name in a news story back in 1977.
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Pasco County 2001-02 school calendar
AUG. 6: First day of school for teachers/planning days
When it comes to reading, sooner is better
Kristi Theurer was elated when five of her students won the District Book Battle in April. It was a tough competition that had the youngsters answering detailed questions about the 15 books they had read throughout the year as part of the Florida Department of Education's Sunshine State Reading program.
Pasco County school notes
School starts Aug. 13 for Pasco County students. It's not unusual for calls to come in the first day of school from new Florida residents under the impression that it's still summer vacation.
Lots of tiny steps help prepare kindergartener
Parents and kids have a hard time separating on that first day of the first year, but the send-off can be eased.
School coalition aware of potential conflicts
The members must decide how to distribute money for needy children. Sometimes it goes to their own agencies.
More Pasco news
Lingerie model faces prostitution charge
The woman never touched a sheriff's deputy. But he says she never asked him to buy any of the lingerie she was modeling.
Baseball, souvenirs, memories and smiles
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Ahandful of kids lined the fence along the grandstand. Their chatter fluttered at me across the diamond.
Call for halt to all new construction defies Constitution
Editor: A writer says that the local government should stop all new construction until our water supply is restored. I am shocked that he would so trample on property owners' rights. I am also shocked that he doesn't know that the purpose of government is to protect our individual rights.
Quality of life is key to incorporation issue
The placement had a purpose.
New haven will aid manatees
But there are still many questions about how the new sanctuary plans will fit into existing protection efforts.
Four students get scholarships from HCA
BAYONET POINT -- The HCA Foundation Scholarships has awarded scholarships to four local students.
Pioneer Days stampeding this way
The Pioneer Florida Museum will hold a Pioneer Days Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept 1-3 (Saturday-Monday).
Veterans group seeks Korean vets
Members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 120 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
Health notes
Walk-a-thon fights kidney disease
The heat is on hydration
The dangers of heat exhaustion are nothing new to football, or the sport's coaches.
Football capsules
Gulf
Top finishes earn amputee golfer trip to Robinson Cup
New Port Richey's Mike Hudson made himself at home atop the National Amputee Golf Championship leaderboard in Carmel, Calif., last week.
