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December 11, 2001

Now Dancer! Now Prancer!
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[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Logan Roberts, 2, dances in excitement among the Christmas lights at his family's home in Dade City. The display includes an American flag made of 3,200 lights, snowmen, Santas and more than 10,000 lights.
Jan Glidewell
Cowardly hearts, little minds spray forth venom
Iwish I could tell Shanika Williams that we have come a long way in the past several decades.

'Daredevil' dies after ATV flips onto him
Chad Phillips was into dangerous things. Years ago, his mother said, it was bull riding. Then motorcycles. There were accidents, including a bad dirt bike wreck three years ago that left him with a severely broken arm, but nothing could take the thrill seeker out of Chad Phillips.

Kumquat fest gains even greater fame
SAINT JOSEPH -- For an event just heading into its fifth run, east Pasco's Kumquat Festival is getting plenty of attention.

Judge's ruling may be appealed
Pasco should appeal to a higher court a federal judge's decision to block the County Commission's adult entertainment ordinances, county attorneys will suggest.

Mikey Blackwell: a life's memories
He lies in the coffin, looking like a doll, in crisp denim overalls and a blue hat.

We cannot be silent about hate
Editor: A hate crime was committed in Pasco County last week. It was a vile act of hate and terrorism designed to generate fear, send a threatening message, and to exact a destructive and devastating impact not only on those of us targeted but the community. It targeted women, women in need and women helping women, women of color and white women.

Step right up for this free bus ride
DADE CITY -- Regulars as well as first-timers are invited to take a free cruise on east Pasco's public bus service Wednesday as officials celebrate a year of five-day-a-week service between Lacoochee and Zephyrhills.

Father, like son, sent off to jail
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Together, Joseph Romeo Sr. and his 16-year-old son nearly killed an elderly man in February 2000, beating and stabbing him and leaving him for dead.

Murder trial delayed by possible plea deal
DADE CITY -- The trial was delayed Monday for an 18-year-old Dade City man -- one of three charged in a 1999 carjacking and murder -- after a prosecutor said a plea agreement might be possible.

New Port Richey man hitting his stride in December
New Port Richey's John Tuccio began the month of December by finishing in the top five in two 5K races.

Numbers were down for last week's tourneys
Unlike most sports, wrestling coaches often are forced to fill out a lineup card that is less than complete.

Ex-Lions stars to give back
SAINT LEO -- Erik Shafer was passed over in last year's draft while Mike Wrenn spent three years in the minor leagues.

Wesley Chapel brothers make it a family affair
WESLEY CHAPEL -- Wildcats coach Dave Alberts looks at his 112-pound and 215-pound wrestlers and sees a familiar relationship between Jason and Kevin Boyd: senior and freshman, experienced veteran and promising newcomer, brother and brother.

A jack of all trades
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Taking nothing away from last year when Jason Byrd led his team in rebounding, the Pasco-Hernando Community College forward is anything but one-dimensional.

Man injured in fight with Hernando deputies
He says he was trying to defend his friend. Deputies say he smashed a beer bottle in an officer's face.  


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