Temple Terrace http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/ en Feedback@tbo.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T21:53:49+00:00 Women Take The Law Into Their Own Hands http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/women-take-the-law-into-their-own-hands/ By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
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While collecting signatures for their petition, Thonotosassa residents Kim White and Opal Colvin met a myriad of people who were behind their cause.
Colvin, a victim of domestic abuse, and White, a nurse, recently sent a petition with more than 700 signatures…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-05-09T17:56:00+00:00 Student Does Right By Donating Her Hair http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/student-does-right-by-donating-her-hair/ INSPIRED BY STORY SHE READ

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
When Olana Osborn, a fourth-grader at Lewis Elementary School, cut 10 inches of her hair off for Locks of Love, she didn’t expect anything in return.
To Olana’s surprise, however, she was selected as the Temple…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-05-07T17:09:00+00:00 Resident Bent On Promoting Children’s Literacy Programs http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/resident-bent-on-promoting-childrens-literacy-programs/ VOLUNTEERS TO FORM ADVISORY BOARD

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
During preparations for the Temple Terrace Reads festival, Edward Schroering happened to stumble across an organization called First Book. Through First Book, he ordered 1,400 books to give away to children attending the festival. 
“It…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-05-07T17:07:00+00:00 Shop’s Sights, Scents Meant To Entice Visitors http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/shops-sights-scents-meant-to-entice-visitors/ OFFERS RITUAL ITEMS, CLASSES AND MORE

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
Basically, Pearl Prather opened Mystikal Scents for two reasons.
“I have always liked retail and this goes along with my faith,” Prather said.
Prather, a Wiccan, also perceived a lack of new businesses…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-27T15:23:00+00:00 Temple Terrace Teams Prepare For Battle http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/temple-terrace-teams-prepare-for-battle/ CHAMPIONSHIP
HONES SKILLS

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
Temple Terrace students flexed the muscles of their minds during a recent go ‘round in preparation for the “real deal” that’s yet to come.
Teams from Lewis Elementary School, Pizzo Elementary School, Riverhills Elementary School and…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-27T15:18:00+00:00 River’s New Task Force Invites More Resident Participation http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/rivers-new-task-force-invites-more-resident-participation/ ITS WELL BEING OF PRIMARY CONCERN

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
Temple Terrace resident Susan Grzybowski had a specific issue dealing with the Hillsborough River.
“I am interested in the quality of the water,” Grzybowski said. “I was hoping to get more involved.”
Others…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-20T15:54:00+00:00 5th-Grader Earns 4-Year Scholarship http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/5th-grader-earns-4-year-scholarship/ WINS READING
IDOL CONTEST

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
In his on-stage debut, Tom Nguyen simply wowed the audience. In fact, he sang his way to becoming Hillsborough County’s first-ever Reading Idol.
Due to his outstanding performance of “Blue Suede Shoes,” Nguyen, a…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-13T16:58:00+00:00 Holocaust Survivor Shares Life Story http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/holocaust-survivor-shares-life-story/ By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
As a Holocaust survivor, Philip Gans feels it is his duty to inform people about his life experiences.
“There are people who say it didn’t happen,” Gans said. “I go around and give talks to adults and students for the same…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-13T16:56:00+00:00 Star System Helps Shoppers Make Wise Choices http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/star-system-helps-shoppers-make-wise-choices/ SWEETBAY SUPERMARKET INTRODUCES NEW PROGRAM

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
When Temple Terrace resident Michelle Williams shops, she tries to buy food she thinks is healthy – although she doesn’t have time to compare every label.
“I come shopping with three kids,” Williams said. “I…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-04-06T17:21:00+00:00 Walking Stirs Up Excitement http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/community/comments/walking-stirs-up-excitement/ 800 PARTICIPATE WITH A PURPOSE

By SUZANNE M. SCHMIDT
sschmidt@mediageneral.com
On a day when students in most schools were waiting for the bell to ring and for spring break to start, children at Lewis Elementary School were excited about being at school.
They stayed to take…]]> Temple Terrace 2007-03-29T15:50:00+00:00