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March 8, 2002

Terriers ready, set, go to steal the show
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[Times photo: Lance A. Rothstein]
The Little Everglades Steeplechase is actually for horses, but don't tell the owners of the Jack Russell Terriers.
Founder's Day celebrates song of zephyrs
Eat, drink, shop and play in a red, white and blue way on Zephyrhills' big day.

Oakley Groves seeks commercial rezoning
The company wants commercial zoning for 10 acres that lie along Oakley Boulevard in Wesley Chapel.

Girl, 9, reports kidnap attempt
The child's mother says a man in a car leaned out and grabbed her arm Wednesday morning but she escaped.

Death row inmate to receive new hearing
Defense attorneys say they have witnesses who will testify that another man confessed to the murder.

Loose lips foil bold plan to tunnel out of prison
Investigative documents reveal a bold attempt by seven inmates to dig their way to freedom from the Zephyrhills Correctional Institution.

Traffic rule muddles Catholic school plan
A panel says Pasco's proposed 800-student Catholic high school would generate too much traffic on U.S. 19. It wants a limit of 425 pupils.

Criticism of Chasco Fiesta is unfounded
Editor: When I read about Dan Callaghan wanting to sue the Chasco Fiesta over the Indian Pageant, I came to the conclusion that he has nothing better to do with his time.

County's new tack on adult businesses
Pasco County commissioners are taking legal advice from Luke Lirot.

Man charged with local rape may be Indiana rapist
The name and Social Security number match. Authorities are awaiting fingerprint results.

San Antonio makes deal to buy 2 wells
The city will buy them from the school system for a backup source of water.

This week
COMING UP

Bo Diddley headlines Chasco Fiesta
The legendary Rock 'n' Roller leads an all-star cast of top musical talent at this year's festival, which runs through March 17.

Judge tosses out suit against Chasco pageant
A New Port Richey man's lawsuit complains that "ritualistic murder" portrayed in the pageant would harm children.

Land O'Lakes man identified as victim in fatal accident
The man who died in a Wednesday night accident on State Road 54 was identified Thursday as James Carl Vasquez.

Evidence suggests death was not a crime, detectives find
HUDSON -- Pasco County sheriff's detectives are wrapping up their investigation into the death last month of an assisted living facility resident and do not intend to file charges, officials said.

Refusal to sign ticket leads to arrest
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A 52-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after Pasco County sheriff's deputies said she refused to sign her citation for going 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Sorensen one up on his brother
Scott may have scored more at Wesley Chapel, but Eric has a trip to Lakeland under his belt.

Pressure is on Wildcats to improve
WESLEY CHAPEL -- The future is bright for Wesley Chapel, fresh off the third-year program's first trip to state.

Lakeland trip opened eyes
LAKELAND -- Picture Duke's energetic Cameron Crazies, draped in seaweed.  


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  • A camping 'family' celebration
  • 4 suspects arrested in purse grab
  • Police reports
  • School Board member Druzbick to seek third term
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  • Mariner sees seven 700 series
  • Planners want even tougher tree rules
  • Forest dig unearths a bygone industry
  • Citrus digest
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  • Policy on political meetings may be rewritten
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  • Coburn is having blast

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