North of Tampa: October 7, 2001
Names will ring a bell with all
I always wondered who Mildred Helms was.
Beyond the classroom
The new principal at Maniscalco Elementary has a solid background in teaching and administration.
Proposed office park on Cross Creek Boulevard looking to grow
CROSS CREEK -- A request to enlarge a future office complex on Cross Creek Boulevard goes before Hillsborough County commissioners on Tuesday.
Jesuit outruns strong challengers at meet
Several North of Tampa runners place in the top 10, giving their teams solid finishes at the invitational.
Open and shut
Carrollwood
Oldsmar seeks clarification from judge on apartments
Council members want the court to decide whether they botched the approval of the proposed Westminster apartments.
Club offers personal, professional growth
The president of the North East Tampa chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club says a whole lot of sisterhood is going on.
State pulls back grants to widen SR 54, Little Road
Pasco was promised three grants. The SR 54 work will apparently go forward, but an intersection realignment is on hold, and the Little Road project is jeopardized.
Homeowners speak up for community magazine
The editor and publisher for the World of Westchase says she is heartened by the support.
Schools roundup
ADAMS MIDDLE: Birthday notices can be placed on the school's marquee for $10. Order forms are available at the office. Birthdays are posted on a first-come, first-posted basis. For information, call (813) 975-7665.
Elite schools vow to journey to D.C.
Representatives from two Blue Ribbons schools will make the trip to accept their awards.
Week in review
CRANE SHOT IN NEW TAMPA: Marshall Adams, who lives on Heron's Cove Place in West Meadows, keeps a close eye on cranes. About two weeks ago, Adams called state wildlife officers to report a sandhill crane limping around his neighborhood. It turns out that the 4-foot bird had been shot in its right leg with a nail gun. "When I saw this, I went nuts," Adams said.
Road work
1. INTERSTATE 275, from Busch Boulevard to U.S. 41, will have periodic night-time lane closures. Also watch for construction at Busch Boulevard and Fowler Avenue near the interstate. Work will continue until two new lanes are complete in fall 2002.
Water plant gets police guard after the attacks
Since the Sept. 11 terror, police are on a 24-hour watch of the Morris Bridge water treatment facility and other unnamed strategic installations.
Accident report
1. EHRLICH ROAD AT CASEY ROAD, SEPT. 21, 12:20 P.M.: An eastbound 1995 Mercedes turned left into the path of a westbound 1976 Mercedes causing minor injuries and major damage to both vehicles. The 1995 Mercedes driver, a 59-year-old woman, was charged with failure to yield right of way.
