EDUCATION

Jim Basta, who flew helicopters in Vietnam, talks to a fifth-grade class at Wilson Elementary School. Staff photo by DAVID NICHOLSON

Careers meet classroom during annual teach-in

Police, firefighters, ranchers, puppeteers and more descend on local schools as students get a look at various professions.

Mark Snellgrove, front, and Nick Bompignano open a time capsule at the Original Carrollwood celebration. Staff photo by JIM REED

To cap a weekend-long 50th anniversary celebration, the Original Carrollwood community decided to take a walk down memory lane.

Roberta Skinner, left, is a volunteer at Quantum Leap Farms and was named a Local Hero by the Bank of America. Photo by LENORA LAKE

Roberta Skinner of Odessa is named a local hero and recieved a $5,000 grant for the charity of her choice.