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Parents turn from pain to compassion

[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
Since their daughter died a year ago, Robert and Linda Morrison have been helping others cope with hard times. |
Squawking menagerie will move
The 140 birds are northbound, to a farm their owner is buying in Citrus County.
Audit faults system of permits for benches
An audit finds that the county's staff has not closely monitored the permits of companies that put advertisements on benches.
Dade City Web site helps residents keep in touch
It offers an overview, links to departments, meeting agendas, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.
Landowners fighting tree rules cite cost
The Geraci brothers' attorney estimates it will cost $3.2-million to add trees to a pasture. They're challenging the ordinance. The county wants that suit thrown out.
Raises are revived for city employees; fax stirs trouble
A Port Richey City Council member demands that Jim Hoster be removed from the Board of Adjustment because of a fax.
Charge against nanny is dropped
A New Port Richey woman who had been accused of injuring a baby no longer faces a charge of aggravated child abuse.
A good government watchdog is gone
Editor: On Nov. 9, a bright shining star was extinguished in Pasco County. For many people, phrases such as comprehensive plan, density credits and setback requirements are foreign. From Erwin and Eugenie Fellows, understanding development and its many ramifications was a lifelong commitment. Both cared deeply about Pasco County, the environment and managed growth.
Several hurt in multivehicle crash
LAND O'LAKES -- A four-car accident in Land O'Lakes sent several people to the hospital and clogged U.S. 41 for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon.
Running over dog and cursing land 2 in trouble
A sheriff's deputy, 24, resigns. A crossing guard, 80, is reassigned.
Pasco briefs
Traffic light being built at site of deadly crash
Title tourney ends Junior League play
More focused practices, opportunities to compete at other facilities and an introduction to tournament play are among the benefits to those who participated in the Pinellas County Junior League.
Police reports
Sludge spill closes section of U.S. 41
Bosnian trio fuels Bucs
The Marics have Gulf challenging for district and conference titles.
Bulldogs get into holiday tournament spirit
ZEPHYRHILLS -- The Zephyrhills girls soccer players wanted it and their coach answered the call.
Knights on way back up
After two wins in its first eight matches, River Ridge bounced back with quality wins against Zephyrhills and Hudson, getting all five goals from sophomore forward Richard Jata.
Library plans Holiday Storytime
Holiday Family Storytime is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Land O'Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Families are invited for hot chocolate, cookies and favorite holiday stories. Reservations should be made before Tuesday.
Open house to offer works from varied guest artists
San Antonio Pottery, 11903 Curley St., is holding a holiday open house from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Pasco sideline
Quotable
Crime prevention is topic of forum for seniors
"It Could Happen to You," a crime forum for seniors, is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker St., Elfers.