North of Tampa: December 7, 2001
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Giddy Chiefs go for it

[Times photo: Mike Pease]
Chamberlain football has reached a 40-year peak. Tonight the team could reach the summit. |
New Tampa too busy for recession
The housing industry is booming and people are spending in this oasis of relative prosperity, experts say.
'Joy on the faces': Real Santas take the reins
Call it the holiday spirit, or simple human decency.
Accident toll no surprise
Editors: As a fairly regular traveler on N Dale Mabry, I'm never surprised with the number of accidents you chart each Sunday in your Commuting accident report. However, last Sunday's list may have been a record.
Out and about
Advent in the park
Neighbors try to block 126-home development
They will argue that Newberger Road cannot safely handle the subdivision's traffic. There also have been questions about the property itself.
Thieves can't steal Christmas spirit
CARROLLWOOD -- Bright draping Christmas lights and oversized candy canes share space in Randy Rickard's Pennington Road yard with colorful homemade figurines. A trio of praying angels, are perched on the roof, not far from a jolly Santa Claus face and a sign urging "Peace On Earth."
Library advocates launch final push
Westchase helps the county save money if it chooses the Countryway Boulevard site.
Melodies that mend the mind
A South African woman uses her love of music and her experience in teaching to tune into troubled students and help them gain a sense of self-worth.
Neighbors split over school zones
Some parents wonder how proposed boundaries can split a neighborhood and still be called neighborhood schools.
Boosters contribute to winning team and spirit
NORTH TAMPA -- Chamberlain High football coach Billy Turner wanted players to remain on campus after school on game-day Fridays.
Sign up now to play ball
New Tampa Little League, formerly Northeast Little League, continues registration for its spring season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the league fields on Kinnan Street, off Cross Creek Boulevard.