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Alstott Tackles Recycling Issue

Tribune photo by JASON BEHNKEN

Fifth-grader Lauren Llopiz, 10, high-fives Mike Alstott Wednesday morning at Bryant Elementary School during a program kicking off a new recycling initiative.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 13, 2008

TAMPA - Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence.

"This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said.

Taylor, a fourth-grader, and the former Buccaneer exchanged high-fives Wednesday at Bryant Elementary School after Alstott spoke to her class.

Alstott teamed up with Waste Management to promote recycling. Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties this month started accepting cartons -- such as those from milk, juice and broth - along with other recyclables. Tampa already accepts those cartons.

Alstott encouraged students to spread the word: "You have to tell all of your families, all of your neighbors, all your friends in our community to do what?"

"Recycle," the children yelled.

Courtney Cairns Pastor

Get In The Spirit At High School

PLANT CITY - The community is invited to join in on Friday as the Plant City High Raiders celebrate their homecoming and final football game of the season.

The Spirit Rally, billed as a tailgate party without the cars, is from 5 to 7 p.m. on the tennis courts near Raider Stadium. The event includes food, games and drawings, organizer Dianna Lott said.

The rally celebrates homecoming and the reopening of the stadium after the installation of new turf. The grass took longer than expected to take root, forcing the team to play most games on the road this year. Friday's game against Freedom High is only the second home game of the season for the Raiders.

For information on the rally, contact Lott at (813) 267-3119 or dilott@zenosolutions.com.

Dave Nicholson

Buy Some Bling For Good Cause

RIVERVIEW - Shopping for one-of-a-kind items for the kids' closet, unique furniture and other goodies at the Winthrop Town Center's Barn Theater will help build and stock a new emergency shelter under construction in Valrico for children in crisis.

Javan Exclusives and interior decorator Alisa Henry will hold their 2008 Beauty and Bling Designing Green Showcase charity shopping event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 22 and from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at 11349 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview.

Money raised will benefit A Kid's Place - a five-home, 60-bed emergency shelter for children removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect - as well as other charities.

Unique children's clothing, custom-upholstered furniture, antiques, accessories and artwork will be available for purchase while shoppers enjoy live entertainment. Admission is $5 or any new housewares item to help stock the shelter. Call (813) 495-3549 for tickets.

Felix L. Martinez

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