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Young Girls Are On The Run

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 12, 2008

PALMA CEIA - Fifth-grade girls at Roosevelt Elementary School are running in circles and quite happy to be doing so. About three months ago, some couldn't complete one lap.

Come Saturday, they will be running 3.1 miles in the Tampa Bay Lightning Reindeer Run.

As part of Girls on the Run Hillsborough County, organized by the Ophelia Project Tampa Bay, girls are learning to bolster their self-esteem with a program emphasizing social and emotional well-being and working toward a short-term goal - completing a 5-kilometer run.

The girls meet twice a week for one hour after school with volunteer coaches, following a curriculum provided by the Ophelia Project.

Jamie Pilarczyk

DEP Delays Landfill Decision

DADE CITY - The state Department of Environmental Protection will wait until Jan. 12 to announce its final decision on permitting a controversial landfill proposed for property south of Dade City.

Largo-based Angelo's Aggregates wants to open a household waste landfill on 90 acres off Enterprise Road. The proposal has drawn opposition from a variety of community groups in eastern Pasco County.

The new date is a 30-day extension on DEP action that had been scheduled for today. DEP spokeswoman Pamala Vazquez said the agency needed more time to review public comments related to the proposal.

She said the agency also wanted to avoid taking action during the holidays when people on both sides of the issue may be distracted.

Kevin Wiatrowski
Group In Need Of Donated Toys

TAMPA - With the number of needy children up and the number of donated toys down considerably, the Child Abuse Council's annual Holiday Store toy drive is desperately seeking donations, especially for infants.

The council collected 4,500 toys last year, volunteer coordinator Maria Lewis said. This year, the staff has received 1,500 toys.

The council needs nearly 500 toys for the youngest children, as well as toys for ages 9 to 12. It accepts new toys but not stuffed animals, books or violent toys.

Toys can be dropped off at the council, 3108 W. Azeele St., through Tuesday. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (813) 673-4646 for information.

Yvette C. Hammett

Christmas Stroll Set For Saturday

DADE CITY - Downtown Dade City Main Street and Pasco Regional Medical Center present the Annual Country Christmas Stroll from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday around the historic Pasco County Courthouse square, 37918 Meridian Ave., and in Agnes Lamb Park in downtown Dade City.

A Dade City Main Street Inc. tradition for more than 20 years, the stroll features holiday entertainment on three stages with local youth dance and vocal groups at the historic courthouse and Agnes Lamb Park, and J.T Curtis and the Silver Eagle Band on North Seventh Street.

Enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides, strolling carolers, face painting and a children's Santa House featuring falling snow and free photographs courtesy of the Dade City Walgreen's.

Downtown shops and restaurants will remain open throughout the event. Local churches and nonprofit groups will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider, roasted nuts and baked goods.

For information, call Dade City Main Street at (352) 567-0284 or visit www.dadecity mainstreet.org.

A staff report

New Rotary Club In The Works

TAMPA - A group of Rotarians plans to launch a new club in New Tampa.

The New Tampa Evening Rotary Club will have its first provisional meeting in January. It will be the third Rotary Club in New Tampa; the first to meet in the evening.

The club is being organized by Said Iravani of Heritage Isles, Jim Mutascio of Tampa Palms and Doug Andrews of Lutz, all members of the Rotary Club of New Tampa. Iravani will serve as charter president.

The group hopes to attract New Tampa businesspeople, community leaders, civic activists, educators and others interested in participating in service projects. At least 20 participants are needed to become charter members.

The club will meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. A date and place for the group's first meeting will be announced soon.

Those interested in participating can e-mail the organizers at NTpmRotary@gmail .com.

Kenneth Knight

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