Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) articles from June 2001

Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) archives from June 2001

Tallahassee, Fla., Radio Station Offers Free Gas as Rush-Hour Promotion.
June 1, 2001... Byline: Pete Reinwald Jun. 1--Radio station WYZR 99.9-FM is doing a promotion today that could fuel a rush-hour traffic jam. That's why the Tallahassee Police Department isn't all that pumped up. The station, also known as The...

AMC Entertainment to Close 249 Movie Screens, Including Some in Tampa, Fla.
June 2, 2001... Jun. 2--TAMPA, Fla.--AMC Entertainment Inc. plans to close 249 more movie screens within the next three to four years, the Kansas City, Mo.-based theater company said Thursday. It has closed 66 screens this year. Theater companies have...

Record Company Looks to Change Tallahassee, Fla., into Viable Music Location.
June 2, 2001... Byline: Jaquetta White Jun. 2--TJ Chapman has been an entrepreneur for as long as he can remember. He sold gum in elementary school for a quarter. Willie "White Shoes" Williams remembers wanting to be a singer. As an 8-year-old in...

Florida Universities Argue Over Possible Split in Engineering School.
June 3, 2001... Byline: Melanie Yeager Jun. 3--If Florida State University wants its own engineering school, it should ask the Legislature to create one, Florida A&M University President Frederick Humphries said Saturday. Because, he said, FAMU isn't...

Every graduate must have six essential tools.
June 4, 2001... Byline: Jeff Herring Congratulations on doing all the things that got you the degree you now hold. As you mark this passage in your life, I've got a guess or two about what you might be thinking and feeling. All your life, you have...

Monument creates dissent.
June 5, 2001... Byline: Leo Sandon An occurrence in the U.S. Supreme Court this week was interesting. The court denied a petition for a review of a ruling that a 6-foot-high granite monument inscribed with the Ten Commandments, which stands in front of...

Seminole Tribe Backs Proposed Luxury Hotel in Tallahassee, Fla.
June 6, 2001... Byline: John Sevigny Jun. 6--With financial backing from Florida's most prominent American Indian tribe, a local developer plans to bulldoze a complex of buildings in the heart of downtown and build a luxury, 80-plus-room hotel. For...

Tallahassee, Fla., Specialty Clothing Retailer Focuses on Customer Service.
June 6, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 6-- Nic's Toggery has an ingredient in his business many others don't: Customer service that goes the extra mile. The staff of the specialty clothing retailer gets to know the customers by name. The employees...

Florida Says Farewell to Punch Cards, Hello to Improved Voting Machines.
June 6, 2001... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer Jun. 6--WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. -- There's nothing like the Legislature outlawing voting equipment -- and promising millions for new machines -- to catch the attention of vendors. A trade that's normally a low-key...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
June 7, 2001... Byline: Alice Coale Jun. 7--OPENING THOUGHT: "Yeast is a wonderful thing." -- John Larsen. SHOP TALK: Pick, roast, grind, mash and sparge. Are we done yet? Nope. Boil the wort and pitch the yeast. Just a tiny taste? Nope. Like any...

Tallahassee, Fla., Researcher's Web Site Nominated for Coveted Award.
June 7, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 7--Michael Davidson has heard of the Oscars, the Grammys and even the Addys. But the Webbys? That was a new one for Davidson, a senior researcher at Tallahassee's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory....

Civil rights groups, disabled target voting machines.
June 9, 2001... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Shaggy guide dogs leading the way, Deborah Grubb and her husband, Frela, stop to inspect a touch-screen voting system during a recent conference of supervisors of elections. She peppers the...

Practical tips for laid-off workers.
June 9, 2001... Tips for laid-off workers: _Practice interviewing. _Devise a strategy plan, then break it down into small, daily steps. Even if you don't get a job immediately, celebrate each completed step as a success. _Think positively....

Loss of a job carries many through stages.
June 9, 2001... Byline: Sharon Rauch They're the words no one wants to hear from the boss: "We're going to have to let you go." They can feel like a knife in the chest. You may go numb. Panic. Feel anger flare through your body. When teacher...

HEADLINE HERE.
June 10, 2001... Byline: Andrew Dunn TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ The Leon County School District will have to dig in its own pockets to come up with bus fare to transport more than 100 students across some of Tallahassee's busiest roads, such as Capital Circle and...

Tallahassee, Fla., Residents Adjust to Layoffs.
June 10, 2001... Byline: Sharon Rauch Jun. 10--They're the words no one wants to hear from the boss: "We're going to have to let you go." They can feel like a knife in the chest. You may go numb. Panic. Feel anger flare through your body. When...

Tireless Leader of Women's Studies Leave Post at Tallahassee, Fla., University.
June 10, 2001... Byline: Melanie Yeager Jun. 10--She had a Ph.D. in history from Stanford University, but times were different in 1975, and her academic credentials were frequently overlooked. "The pretty young mother of a 2-year-old son," was how...

Take AAA approach to marriage.
June 11, 2001... Byline: Jeff Herring "Almost no one is foolish enough to imagine that he automatically deserves great success in any field of activity. Yet almost everyone believes that he automatically deserves success in marriage." _Sydney J. Harris ...

Florida Officials Might Lift Restrictions, Invest in Tobacco Again.
June 12, 2001... Byline: David Twiddy Jun. 12--In 1997, Florida leaders stopped investing state money in tobacco companies, worried that their own lawsuits against cigarette makers could come back to burn them. Today, lured by those companies'...

Here is what happens when the she-fly says, `Bug me'.
June 13, 2001... Byline: Kathleen Laufenberg TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Take a balmy spring evening, add a sprinkle of fireflies and _ voila! _ you've got lawn magic. If you're a kid (or just a joyful spirit), there's the wonder of catching them, feeling the...

As Rain Drenches Tallahassee, Fla., Residents Call for Flood Insurance.
June 13, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams Jun. 13--Many homeowners don't think about flood insurance until water is swirling around their doorsteps. The rain dumped on the Tallahassee area on Monday -- 10.13 inches over 24 hours -- prompted a flurry of...

Florida Officials Agree to Lift Ban on Tobacco Investment.
June 13, 2001... Byline: David Twiddy Jun. 13--After a four-year hiatus, Florida's $100 billion state employee pension fund is once again ready to invest in tobacco. Gov. Jeb Bush and the other members of the State Board of Administration voted...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Have You Heard Column.
June 13, 2001... Byline: Wednesday Jun. 13--Bank of America has adopted a new way of doing business: It's making all customer financial decisions locally. "Our customers and clients told us we need associates in our local markets to help them identify...

Women make inroads in field of auto sales.
June 14, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ They hear the refrain daily: "Um... I was looking for a salesman." Their responses vary. Some simply offer a polite "I'm a saleswoman, how can I help you?" Others use the opportunity to make a...

Protect appliances from being zapped during a storm.
June 14, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams The storm's over. Your family's safe, your pets are OK and the house is fine. But what the heck's wrong with your air conditioner? And what's going on with the computer? Strong storms bring lightning strikes...

Tallahassee, Fla., Commissioners Deny Developer's Zoning Bid Again.
June 14, 2001... Byline: John Sevigny Jun. 14--City Commissioner John Paul Bailey tried to revive a developer's hopes Wednesday of building student housing in San Luis Ridge, but his effort failed. By a 3-2 vote, with Bailey and Mayor Scott Maddox...

Tallahassee, Fla., Restaurant Has a New Owner, with Help from Old One.
June 14, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 14--It's back! That famous Chicken Waldorf, the Chicken Broccoli/Grape Salad, the Gazpacho Soup, the Spinach/Herb Salad, those Key Lime Tarts -- all the favorites of Food Glorious Food are returning to...

Tallahassee, Fla., Restaurant Reopens under New Ownership.
June 14, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 14-- It's back! That famous Chicken Waldorf, the Chicken Broccoli/Grape Salad, the Gazpacho Soup, the Spinach/Herb Salad, those Key Lime Tarts -- all the favorites of Food Glorious Food are returning to...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
June 14, 2001... Byline: By Alice Coale Jun. 14--OPENING THOUGHT: "I even have my 83-year-old mother help me -- but not on the roof." -- Jim Stohrer. SHOP TALK: Owning your own home is a dream come true; it's keeping it spic-and-span that can be a...

It's chemical combustion when fireflies get that glow.
June 15, 2001... Byline: Kathleen Laufenberg TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Why do fireflies glow? It's magic. More accurately, it's chemical-reaction magic. Here's a simplified rundown on what happens: Inside the firefly's belly are some special cells that...

Sources Say President of Tallahassee, Fla., Community College Will Step Down.
June 16, 2001... Byline: Paige St. John Jun. 16--Tallahassee Community College President T.K. Wetherell intends to ask his board of trustees to allow his three-year contract to expire, several TCC sources said Friday. If so, that will give the board a...

Tallahassee, Fla., Teen Operates His Own Online Investment Community.
June 17, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 17--Sitting across a table, Matt Brown looks like the typical 18-year-old. He dresses like the typical 18-year-old. A faded Oakland A's baseball cap sits tightly on his head -- almost hiding his bushy...

Is court drawing or blurring line of separation?
June 19, 2001... Byline: Leo Sandon The mission of Child-Evangelism Fellowship Inc. is to proselytize children in grades K-6. Throughout the country, it has 4,622 Good News Clubs that emphasize Bible instruction with candy rewards for committing Scripture...

Public Relations Firm Acquires Tallahassee, Fla., Office of Competitor.
June 19, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams Jun. 19--The Tallahassee office of the public-relations firm BSMG Worldwide has been acquired by Miami-based PR firm Weber Shandwick Worldwide. The four-person Tallahassee office will retain its staff and continue...

Artsy, Upscale Tallahassee, Fla., Delis Tap a Hungry Market.
June 20, 2001... Byline: Juana Jordan Jun. 20--Mike Hugo likes an upscale lunch. At Midtown Cafe at Miccosukee Road and Magnolia Drive, he can read his newspaper under soft background music. He can sip on his soup or leisurely dine on his freshly made...

Bealls Department Store Moving into Tallahassee, Fla., This Fall.
June 20, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams Jun. 20--Tallahassee will get a new department store this fall. Bealls Department Stores Inc. has begun a $1 million renovation of the old JumboSports building on Capital Circle Northeast. Officials expect...

FSU alumni group plans grand welcome center.
June 21, 2001... Byline: Melanie Yeager TALLAHASSEE, Fla. _ Jim Melton must be a hard man to turn down. The president of Florida State University's Alumni Association has been visiting alumni clubs across the country, working to raise money for what he...

The goal is to learn from the past.
June 21, 2001... Byline: Jeff Herring More things I've noticed along the way: Many times, when we are presented with a challenge, we try to solve the wrong problem. Step back and make sure you are trying to solve the right problem. We do just the...

Some Tallahassee, Fla., Residents Plan to Comply with Voluntary Blackout.
June 21, 2001... Byline: Bruce Ritchie Jun. 21--An anonymous e-mail message sent around the Internet in recent weeks urges people to turn off their lights and appliances tonight -- on the first day of summer -- to show support for energy conservation. ...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
June 21, 2001... Byline: Alice Coale Jun. 21--OPENING THOUGHT: "A friend's dog came in to get his dog biscuit. A guy asked if he was a seeing-eye dog. I said, `No, but he's helpful.' That "guy" was the health inspector." -- Carla Reid. SHOP TALK: Gee,...

Summer Provides No Vacation for Some Tallahassee, Fla.-Area Businesses.
June 22, 2001... Byline: Jaquetta White Jun. 22--It's only the first week of summer, and you already hate the heat. But not if you own a business that profits from it. Summer has begun, and that means people who make a living off the heat are...

Florida Officials Want to Meet with Groups about Future of Apalachicola River.
June 23, 2001... Byline: Bruce Ritchie Jun. 23--ATLANTA -- Florida officials on Friday delayed presenting a proposal for sharing water from the Apalachicola River, saying they want more time to meet with groups to discuss river issues. Some...

Tallahassee, Fla.-Area Subdivision's Future Still Murky after 30 Years.
June 23, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams Jun. 23--After nearly 30 years, the future of the Fallschase subdivision is still murky. But two new developments have surfaced. Fallschase Investors Inc. last week filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S....

After son was fatally shot with antique gun, parents fight to close legal loophole.
June 24, 2001... Byline: Jeff Burlew WAKULLA, Fla. _ The door to Justin Smith's bedroom is shut tight. Inside, the room is the same as he left it Oct. 2. An ice bag he used to nurse a football injury is still on his bed. His parents, Louie and...

Pinecrest, Fla., Tourist Attraction Harbors Exotic Birds, Plant Life.
June 25, 2001... Byline: Kati Schardl Jun. 25--Florida has always been a land of dreams and dreamers, where ephemeral inspiration can become reality by dint of ingenuity, sweat equity and that magical ingredient known as luck. Some Sunshine State...

New Book Honors `Mom-and-Pop' Tourist Attractions in Florida.
June 25, 2001... Byline: Kati Schardl Jun. 25--Once upon a time, going on vacation meant stocking the plaid Skotch Jug cooler, piling the family in the station wagon and hitting the road. It was a time of cheap gasoline and automotive behemoths, when...

Airline Resumes 11 Tallahassee, Fla., Flights.
June 27, 2001... Byline: Rachel Sams Jun. 27--Comair could be back in Tallahassee's skies in a few weeks. The airline, whose pilots ended an 89-day strike late last week, plans to restart service in Tallahassee July 22, said Charlie Imbriani, Delta...

Bank of America Donates $10,000 to Tallahassee, Fla., Neighborhood.
June 27, 2001... Byline: John Sevigny Jun. 27--Efforts to revitalize the Apalachee Ridge neighborhood got a shot in the arm Tuesday with the donation of $10,000 from a local bank branch. At a brief ceremony outside City Hall, local Bank of America...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Have You Heard Column.
June 27, 2001... Jun. 27--STATE'S 220TH FAMILY DOLLAR OPENS IN WOODVILLE: Discount retail store Family Dollar has opened at 1885 Oak Ridge Road in Woodville. It is the company's 220th store in Florida and 4,036th in the United States. Family Dollar has three...

Song selection plays a big part in this country band's success.
June 28, 2001... Byline: Kati Schardl Nowadays, it seems like every other musician in Nashville is heading for the hills to rediscover the roots of the music that made Music Row the institution it is today. Country powerhouse Diamond Rio has never...

Don't nitpick; listen for heart of what partner says.
June 28, 2001... Byline: Jeff Herring Here are a few more Universal Laws for Couples: The Law of Content _ You can get into trouble in a conversation if you listen only to the content of what is being said. Trouble such as debating, arguing and...

Audit Finds Favoritism, Waste at Florida Economic Development Agency.
June 28, 2001... Byline: Bill Cotterell Jun. 28--Florida's economic development agency, often cited as an example of how government can run like a corporation, treats its top executives to bonuses and lavish travel -- while making grants to businesses...

Tallahassee Democrat, Fla., Business Bazaar Column.
June 28, 2001... Byline: Alice Coale Jun. 28--OPENING THOUGHT: "You can go to Holland for a manicure and pedicure, to Japan to get a facial or to Mexico for a massage." -- Jane Payeur. SHOP TALK: Got a hot date you really want to impress? Just tell him...

New Stores to Open at Tallahassee, Fla., Mall.
June 29, 2001... Byline: Jaquetta White Jun. 29--Arts and crafts retailer Michaels will open Thursday at Governor's Square Marketplace, shopping center officials said this week. Michaels, which has 629 stores in 48 states, specializes in framing,...

Florida Court Upholds Decision on City-Owned Utilities' Equipment Tax.
June 29, 2001... Byline: David Twiddy Jun. 29--City-owned electric utilities, such as Tallahassee's, will no longer have to pay sales tax on equipment they buy to maintain their systems, saving their customers a little bit of money. The Florida Supreme...

Charlie Ward brings philanthropic feeling to Tallahassee.
June 30, 2001... Byline: Jeff Burlew Charlie Ward and some friends from the world of professional sports rolled into town Saturday to kick off a day of music and fun as part of the NBA star's new philanthropic foundation. The AWard Foundation Fan...

Tallahassee, Fla., Shopping Center Is Adrift with No Anchor.
June 30, 2001... Byline: Jaquetta White Jun. 30--When Publix in the Westwood Shopping Center on Pensacola Street moves to a new location next year, George West plans to follow it. "We just called the real estate agent and got a spot right next to...