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VOL.1, ISSUE 4 | FEBRUARY 2013news

A Community Newsletter for Pebble Creek Residents

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P U B L I S h E R ’ S L E T T E R

Dear Pebble Creek residents, Besides celebrating Valentine’s Day, make sure this month and in March, that you support Girl Scouts and buy lots of Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints are my favorite. Speaking of Valentine’s Day, I thought I would give you a little cheat sheet for all the “love “ cards you will be sending out. Use one of these short endearments!

Even if the sun refused to shineEven if romance ran out of rhyme

You would still have my heartTill the end of time

I Love You

Hearts and flowers... Poetry...

Love songs... Ribbons and bows...

Yeah, I’d rather have the chocolate, too!Mom, Valentine’s Day and every day…

...you’re the heart of our family!

Happy Valentine’s Day to my first husband.That’s just to keep you on your toes!

I’m glad I married you.And I bet the kids are, too!

This Valentine’s DayI thought we would have

some good clean fun.Meet me in the tub.

Happy Valentine’s Day ...and now I’m going to say something

that will make you feel ecstatic...You have a chocolate deficiency.

This Valentine’s Day let’s not spend a fortuneon gifts for each other...

But I know how you hate to be told what to do!

Some women don’t need flowers, candy, or candlelight dinners

on Valentine’s Day.Please be advised thatI am not one of them.

This Valentine’s Day I wanta romantic meal...

Any place that doesn’t ask, ‘You want any fries with that?’

It’s not every day that I tell you I love you...

OK, maybe it is, but Valentine’s Day

is still special.

You always show how much you carewith the loving things you doFrom a tender kiss to a warm

embrace and whisper “I LOVE YOU”

Cindi Matter, Publishercindi @ycnpub.com


L e t t e r f r o m t h e

President of Pebble Creek HOA

By Dan Logan I’m sure by now, everyone is aware that Pluris has raised their water rates in Pebble Creek. By

the time you get this newsletter, the board of directors will have already had their January meeting.

Obviously, these rate hikes were a topic at the board meeting. Hopefully you had a chance to

attend the meeting. We can’t make meaningful changes unless every homeowner participates.

Many homeowners have called and sent emails about this topic. If you call the community

center or UPI, we will answer as many calls as we can. We will not return emails. If you want the

latest information on the rate hikes, make sure you come to our board meetings. A public hearing

will be held soon for homeowners to express their concerns. We need every homeowner to attend!

Keep an eye on our website and community bulletin board for important updates!

Finally, last month we added a new section to the newsletter called “Ask the Board”. Any

homeowner can submit a question, and we will do our best to get you an answer. Please submit

your questions to Tina at the community center or to Angela at UPI. The questions are coming in

quickly, and we are doing our best to get them answered. We will answer one question per month.

Question: There is a pretty nasty odor coming from the Pluris water station by the

basketball and tennis courts. What can I do?

Answer: Call Pluris. Their phone number is 888-758-7471. As utility companies seek rate

hikes from the county, one of their arguments is that they provide excellent service for the rate. If you

document a service or a quality issue, that data can become part of the review process for rate hikes.

When I spoke to the Pluris CEO in January, there had been no “smell” complaints in over 2 years.

Pebble Creek HoA

Board MeetingMonday, March 11th

6:30pm at Community Center

Clubview HoA Annual Meeting

Monday, February 4th, 7pm at Community Center

Pebble Creek Homeowners Association

Managed byUniversity Properties, Inc

(UPI)For appointments and

correspondence contact:Anglea Hester

7001 Temple Terrace Highway

Temple Terrace, FL 33637Office phone: 813.980.1000

Fax: 813.980.2233Email:

[email protected] website

www.pebblecreekhoa-tampa.comApproved meeting minutes

posted

Pebble Creek Community Center & Pool

18715 Bent Tree LanePhone: 813973.8064Fax: 813.973.1966winter Pool Hours

10am to 6pmTuesday - Sunday

Pool is closed every Mondayfor maintenance

emergencyFire/Sheriff/Ambulance 911

Sheriff Non-Emergency247.8200

Hillsborough CountySheriff Website

www.hcso.tampa.fl.usAnimal Control

744.5660Code Enforcement

274.6600Pluris Utilities 888.758.7471

FebruaryDaisy Scoutsmeet at Pebble CreekCommunity Center, every wednesday from 5 to 6pm Leader Amanda Yoke

Girl Scoutsmeet the 3rd Friday of every month 4:30 to 6:30pm at Community Center - Leader Heather Casey

C A L E N D A RPChoA Board Meeting Monday, March 11th 6:30pm at Community Center

CluBvIew hoAMeeting Monday, February 4th 7:00pm at Community Center

MarchPebble Creek ladiesluncheonwednesday, March 27that Mulligan's PubArrive @ 11:30 - lunch starts at 12 noon. All lunch items $10 or less (at your expense)RSVP to Marilyn D'Angeloby March 25th @ 813-991-0487


Dan Logan - President (overseeing Deed Restrictions)

John Moors - 1st Vice President (overseeing Architectural Committee, Safety & Security)

sandy Gold - 2nd Vice President (Maintenance)

AAA travel & insurance Agency20315 Bruce B. Downs813-929-3430

AAP Fitness10335 Cross Creek Blvd.Suite Awww.aapfitness.com813-907-6227

AvonLee Ann Plungis813-732-2778

Baker’s Gallery19651 Bruce B. Downs813-973-9966

Benefit wellness Concepts, LLCTerri Khalil19046 Bruce B. Downs #157813-765-7703

BJ’s wholesale Club6290 Commerce Palms813-313-1404

Bruster’s ice Cream20303 Bruce B. Downs813-907-7458

Chase Bank19001 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.813.973.7675

Great Florida insurance10353 Cross Creek Blvd.Ste. C813-994-1143Sallie Turko –agent/owner

Dr. Michael GreenGeneral Dentistry2244 Green Hedges WaySuite 102, Wesley Chapel813-973-1440

Bob Heires, Century 21shaw realty Group19651 Bruce B. Downs813-767-4049

la Pink Boutique18035 Highlands Preserve813-972-2862

Las Palmas CaféPebble Creek Collection19651 Bruce B. Downs813-907-1333

Let’s talk Coffeeorgano Gold – organicCelia [email protected]

Jennifer LindnerCentury 21shaw realty Group19651 Bruce B. Downs813-758-7463

Longaberger BasketsLeora Wilson813-907-5990www.longaberger.com/leorawilson

Marco’s Pizza20305 Bruce. B. Downs813-907-6400

Mary KayDounia Benkabbou813-340-3337www.marykay.com/dounia

Mary Kay Christine [email protected]/christinesykes

oakley’s Grille17631 Bruce B. Downs813-523-5075

Party scenePebble Creek Collection813-994-6868

Pebble Creek Golf Cluband Mulligans irish Pub10550 Regents Park Dr.813-973-3870

Pilot Bank17635 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.813.349.4553

Promotional solutionsTrena Reynolds813-948-2997www.promo-solutions.info

Dianne Prosserindependent Broker united Healthcare163222 Heathrow Dr.813-632-9399

Quest enterprises, inc.remodeling and repairsRex Albritton813-458-3453

Quest Marital ArtsJohn GiancarloChief Instructor150490 Bruce B. Downs813-971-5545

shamrock PaintingMichael [email protected]

shapes for women28240 Golden Maple Loop813-973-7354

sign Art GroupChrys Hanes – owner813-237-0202www.signartgroup.com

regions Bank1333 Bruce B. DownsWesley Chapel813-991-6487

Kristina LicataBusiness Developmentsam’s Club27727 State Rd. 56813-929-7057

Thirty-one GiftsJessica White813-412-3887www.mythirtyone.com/jwhitetampa

tupperwareTerri Khalil813-765-7703my2.tupperware.com

wells Fargo Bank8902 Regents Park Dr.813-272-1389

white Dove JewelryPatricia Cihinci813-431-5708

Welcoming Committee News Dotie Paredes, Chairperson The Welcoming Committee tries to visit every new resident in our community. If you are a new resident and you have not received our welcome packet, you may call the Community Center at 973-8064 to request that a greeter visit you. Please support these businesses that have contributed to the Welcome Basket and tell them that you read about them in the Pebble Creek News.

Bob Gilmore - treasurer (Community Center)

Leora wilson - secretary (Welcoming Committee, Website & Newsletter)

2013 Pebble Creek hoA Board of Directors:

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Treasurer Report For the month of November we were unfavorable to budget by ($30K). This was due to reclassifying the work at the South Entrance from our Reserve account to our 2012 Operating account ($7K), additional mulch work done for the Holidays ($5K), and Community Center expenses for Christmas

Calling All volunteers!Are you interested in volunteering in our community? Maybe you’ve thought about it but weren’t sure where you could help out or what was involved. Our Community needs you! Call the community center for more details at 813.973.8064

Jack Sparrow

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Jack Sparrow is a 4-year old pug that loves treats, getting intomischief, and attention! Jack spends his day playing with his bigsister, Precious, and will not go outside without her leading the way. When he is not playing or snacking, he spends his time trying to find crumbs that his teen roommates have left behind. He is a pure pleasure to have in our home; however, if he is naughty, we have discovered that he does not like Christmas carols! v

Pebble Creek Tree Trimming Project

The hOA will pay to have a lift in the community for 1 month from

March 4th - April 4th.Call by March 22nd to reserve

your date.Contact Earthscapes - 813-659-2088

Pay directly to Earthscapes on day of service.

($15K). Through eleven months of FY12 we are unfavorable to budget by ($25K). reserve news – In November we increased our reserves by $11K. 2013 Assessment – Your 2013 annual assessment payment is due in January. If you did not receive your coupon then please contact Angela Hester 813-980-1000. v

Street lights If you live near a street light & it is out, please

get the # off the pole or the closest address to the pole. Report to Teco or call Tina @ the

Community Center 813-973-8064.


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LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

February House of the Month 9619 Cypress Brook (Pebble Creek)

A Request from a Resident of Pebble Creek: I live in the Pebble Creek subdivision and I walk daily throughout the neighborhood and am pleased to see the American flags flying. However, some of the flags are in desperate need of replacement as they are torn, shredded, wrapped around the flagpoles, etc. If a flag is in bad shape, please replace it . Most Boy Scout troops and/ or the American Legion will take the flags so that they may be "retired honorably."Thank you.Sincerely,Mary Lou Rucker

We have the start of a program for community awareness that will focus on sprucing up our common areas. Suggestions and ideas for improvement are needed. We need input on the type of landscaping you believe is suitable for our community and in particular your immediate area. Spring, and the optimum planting season will soon be here. We need to get our plans finalized. Please help by giving us your thoughts! Call Tina to volunteer!

A letter to Angela hester,Community Association ManagerHi Angela, I have a comment that I hope you can address. The subject is falling leaves. In the past, I had an issue with Greenscapes and their blowing the leaves into the street and eventually ending up in my yard. This practice has been corrected, thank you. My only issue today is homeowners and/or landscapers doing the same. The leaves are blown into the street and usually end up in the storm drains, clogging them when it does rain. (I actually witnessed my next door neighbor's landscaper blowing all their leaves and all the leaves that are in the cul-de-sac onto the common area.) I had to park my cars in the cul-de-sac the other day to allow repairmen access to my driveway and noticed how messy the gutters were with leaves. Now I know that they are purposely blown into the gutter. I believe we are all responsible for the leaves in our yards and need to bag or mulch them, not to share them with the street, common areas or ponds. I put out 4 - 8 bags of leaves a week that end up in my yard. I will not share my leaves with neighboring areas. Could something be mentioned about this in the next newsletter? With the leaves coming down at this time of year, we all need to be more responsible for our own mess, not blow it somewhere else for someone to have to pick up.Thank you and best wishes,A Concerned Resident


Playing with a partner makes the individual game of tennis into a team effort and so much more fun. The game can be even more fun when you and your partner win! There are certain stokes that can make winning doubles more likely. A spin serve,

Not a Big Serve but a Good Spin Serve

The biggest problem with the big fast serve is this: It reduces the time you have to get ready for the return. Players on the receiving end of your serve also get the chance to block or tee off at the ball, using the pace

you've given them and often without having to move their feet. They retain their court position and are ready to play another shot if they need to.

A good spin serve does everything a hard flat serve can't. It gives you more time to get in to the net or ready for the next shot (hopefully a volley). It doesn't give the

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t h e t e n n i s C o r n e r by Lori miles

Just in Time for a Valentine’s Day Tennis Match 3 Things You Need for Great Doubles

returner as much pace to work with, and if it's a good slice or kick, it will force them to move. If it's good enough, then a weak return is always the result of a player forced to move their feet when off balance and will bring your partner in to play -- more often than not, to poach. It also opens up more gaps on the court for you to exploit (as your opponents have to move to get the ball).

Not Topspin Groundstrokes –

use Slice Stay away from hitting high looping shots from the back

of the court. Shots traveling high and deep to the back of the court with topspin become a nice easy volley either for the opposite net player, who can poach it, or for the oncoming volleyer.

With a slice, you can play without rotating your upper body, which does several great things for you. It means you can deal with a fast oncoming

ball in less time (no rotation needed). You can also play it while moving forward (again no rotation needed), so getting to the net quicker becomes easier. And you can get the ball down low to the feet of the opposition much easier, making things much more difficult for your opponent.

Not an overhead Smash But a

variable overheadThis the same principle as not needing a hard, flat serve. The returners of the smash often don't move much and use the pace you give them to give you an even higher, deeper ball to smash again.

When you are faced with a lob and your opponents are at the baseline waiting for your smash, what you need is a sliced or angled overhead landing around the service line.Not only is that nearly impossible to pick up from behind the baseline, it also means that if they do go for it they are on the move (control is then difficult) and they also leave massive gaps on the court.

Hopefully, these shots will help you in your next doubles game! v

The Pebble Creek

tennis program is open to

all residents. All lessons

are taught by a USPTA

certified professional.

Contact Lori Miles at

727-2240 or

PCTennis4Kids@msn.

com for more information.

The Current Tennis Lesson Schedule is:Monday 5 – 8:30pm

Tuesday 5:00 – 8:30pmWednesday 7 – 8pm

Thursday 6 – 8:30pmSaturday 9 – 10am


[ NEWS from PEBBLE CREEk VILLAgE ]

2013 Pebble CreekVillage

Board Meetings3/18, 5/20, 7/15, 9/15, and 11/18

at 7:00pmAny community member may attend any monthly

meeting. If you would like to speak at a meeting please

contact the Board at least 7 days in advance.

2013 Pebble Creek

village Board of Directors

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

The following streets are in the Pebble Creek Village Homeowners Association:

• Aintree Court Cypresswood Circle

• Hogans Bend• Masters Court Pebble Creek

Drive • Putters Place

• Regents Park Drive Saint James • Court Sturbridge Court

• Tournament Trail • Woodcutter Court

If you need to report a violation in Pebble Creek Village, call one ofthe board members listed in the

Pebble Creek Village section of the newsletter.

All other streets belong to the Pebble Creek Homeowners

Association.

If you need to report a violation in Pebble Creek Homeowners

Association, call Universal Properties (your management

company) at813-980-1000. There are

available Monday thru Thursday. v

Hello Neighbors, January brought us together for TWO meetings to take care of our HOA business needs. Very little changed in our by-laws, we simply needed the proxies to confirm the existence of our HOA for the state. Thanks to all who either voted using their proxy, or in person.I would also like to thank

Katie Rowe, Marion Broderick, Fran Chmura, Peggy, Stan and Jane for their help in labeling, stamping, collating and stuffing the envelopes that were mailed out to all 309 homes in our HOA. Stan amde several trips to the central post office forsupplies and mailings. THANKS Stan!

Just a reminder, dues are payable semi-annually. As our budget reflects, there is are expenses monthly and those are paid with our dues. Please remit as soon as you can!

Respectfully,Jane M. SpencerSecretary

Big Thank You to PEBBLE CREEK

The Moose Lodge, Chapter 1254 would like to send out a special "THANK YOU" to Pebble Creek HOA & Residents. The Moose Lodge arranged a special Children's Christmas Party to a group of less fortunate children. New unwrapped toys were donated & without these donations the party would have not been such a success. Santa came, cookies were made, and toys/stockings were given out. It was a joy to see all those sweet children with such big smiles! Thank you also to Leora Wilson (Secretary of PCHOA) for arranging ALL of this.

tHAnK You AGAin For Your HeLP PeBBLe CreeK!!

stan Chmura President18316 Sturbridge Ct. 813.973.0541 [email protected]

tom Micheletti Vice President

9201 Pebble Creek Dr. 813.345.8659 [email protected]

Jane spencer Secretary/Newsletter9232 Pebble Creek Dr. 813.907.1042

[email protected]

Jeff Thomson / Betty Ann Houghton Architectural / Deed Restrictions9232 Pebble Creek Dr. 813.527.6318

Attention Homeowners - The PCHOA is aware of the interim rate increase Pluris is trying to implement for water & wastewater, effective Jan. 8th 2013. All Pluris customers are encouraged to attend pubic hearing early 2013. A notice of public hearing dates, times and location will be mailed to all customers. For all questions or concerns, please call Pluris utility customer service @ (888)758-7471. If you are not able to resolve your issues with Pluris, contact theFlorida Public service Commission - Please contact with ALL complaints & issues regarding Pluris phone - 1.800.342.3552email - [email protected] or through website - www.floridapsc.com

- Pebble Creek Staff


[ SChOOL NEWS ]

Turner Elementary School9190 imperial oak Blvd.tampa, FL 33647(813) 907-9066weB: turner.mysdhc.org

Bartels Middle School9020 imperial oak Blvd.tampa, FL 33647(813) 907-6801weB: bartels.mysdhc.org

Wharton High School20150 Bruce B. Downstampa, FL 33647(813) 631-4710weB: wharton.mysdhc.org

Bartels Middle School

Wharton High School

It was a regular Thursday afternoon when Chuck felt his first symptoms — intense nausea, chest pain

and profuse cold sweats. Sensing it was a heart attack, he asked his son to call 9-1-1. Chuck was rushed straight

to the Florida Hospital Tampa ER.

Their expert medical team never once gave up on Chuck. Not after he flatlined. Not after they tried four times to

revive him. Not even after his heart stopped for a full five minutes. At the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart

Institute, located at Florida Hospital Tampa, an emergency heart catheterization saved Chuck’s life.

Because he was able to reach Florida Hospital Tampa in time, Chuck received the right critical care and cardiac therapy. To this day, he’s grateful beyond words. “Thank you is a very small thing to say to the people who saved my life.”

Conveniently located at the corner of Fletcher Ave. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

To learn the warning

signs of a heart attack and

to view Chuck’s story, visit

LifeSavingCare.org

FHT-10273

His heart stopped on June 6, 2012.

And that’s where his story begins.

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Extra yearbooks will not

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Namestamps, extra autograph

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wharton 5K/1-Mile Fun Run The annual Wharton 5K/1-Mile Fun Run will be on February 16th at Wharton starting at 8:30 am. This is a great family event! Sign up at active.com/Wharton Run. All runners will receive a t-shirt,

and prizes and medals will be awarded for Overall Male/Overall Female and Top 3 Finishers Male/Female per age group. Sponsorships are available for the event at a variety of levels, and benefits can include your business name on the Wharton BBD marquee, the school and PTSA websites, and the online school newsletter and on the official race banner and t-shirt. For more information, contact Lisa Essek at [email protected] or Tammy Willman at [email protected], or call the Wharton office at (813) 973-2901.

hit a home run by supporting

youth baseball!

New Tampa little league

Annual Golf Tournament

March 3rd

Pebble Creek Golf and Country Club

Registration for Spring 2013 Little League

Baseball and Softball is now open!

newtampalittleleague.com


It was a regular Thursday afternoon when Chuck felt his first symptoms — intense nausea, chest pain

and profuse cold sweats. Sensing it was a heart attack, he asked his son to call 9-1-1. Chuck was rushed straight

to the Florida Hospital Tampa ER.

Their expert medical team never once gave up on Chuck. Not after he flatlined. Not after they tried four times to

revive him. Not even after his heart stopped for a full five minutes. At the Florida Hospital Pepin Heart

Institute, located at Florida Hospital Tampa, an emergency heart catheterization saved Chuck’s life.

Because he was able to reach Florida Hospital Tampa in time, Chuck received the right critical care and cardiac therapy. To this day, he’s grateful beyond words. “Thank you is a very small thing to say to the people who saved my life.”

Conveniently located at the corner of Fletcher Ave. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

To learn the warning

signs of a heart attack and

to view Chuck’s story, visit

LifeSavingCare.org

FHT-10273

His heart stopped on June 6, 2012.

And that’s where his story begins.


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The second Tuesday of February the 12th at Hunter’s Green 11:30– Our guest speaker will be Attorney- Eric Seidel. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. The second Tuesday of March the 12th at Hunter’s Green 11:30 - Our guest speaker will be Bill McCausland –Director of USF Alumni. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. The second Tuesday of April the 9th at Hunter’s Green 11:30 – Our guest speaker will be Councilman Mike Suarez – City of Tampa District 1 At Large. We are looking for a $50.00 sponsor for this event. And finally the 20th Annual “Taste of New Tampa” will be March 24th from noon till 6 P.M. at Primrose School of Tampa Palms at 5307 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa, Fl. 33647. Current members may obtain a booth

at the discount fee of $200.00. Restaurant members are FREE and will receive ½ of their $1.00 tickets they collect back to offset the food cost. Admission will be $5.00 presale and $10.00 at the gate plus $1.00 per “Taste” ticket. We are seeking sponsors for this event from major sponsor of 10K for the primary position on all marketing on everything we print for example the goodie bags, the wristbands, bring your cars, banners and newspapers, YOU get all we can offer. We have the opportunity for two 3K sponsors for the “Battle of the Bands” with banners along side of a very impressive professional stage. The chamber is still talking to headliner acts to perform from 4:30 to 6pm. The other levels of sponsorship range from $2500 down to just $500, and has many marketing advantages and

placement in the event. I would really like to truly thank all of new and reoccurring members for such great support of the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

Florida hospital Wesley ChapelChase Bank

Truly Nolan Pest ControlPamela Jo hatley PA

The Little greekFirehouse Subs

holly Wilson – Life CoachTB Lightning

healing Arts CenterPROTential Sports

The “Links” at Pebble CreekFleetistics

800 DRY ME OUTThe Shops at Wiregrass

Wingate by Wyndham hoterCoast to Coast Realty

3 Dimensions RecyclingSt Petersburg Concessions

Lipo Light ImagingRE/MAX – First In Real Estate

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We are planning some fun evening events for 2013 and welcome your ideas. One thought is a “Progressive Plaza” where in 2 hours we visit 3 businesses located in the same plaza for drinks- appetizers the deserts. Please let us know if you are interested. We also welcome any other ideas! For all questions and registrations for any event please call our Executive assistant Jayne Baker at 813-293-2464 or Regina Ramalheira 2012-2013 President, at 813-245-8893. You may also inquire online. ** If you are a current member and never received a New Tampa Chamber of Commerce plaque or are a current member with a plaque dated years prior call Regina at 813-245-8893. Online registrations are important to provide the best Chamber experiences! Please go to our Taste of New Tampa website for all forms and information, http://tasteofnewtampa.info v

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Calling the bid process a “home run” for County garbage customers, Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously in January, during a special workshop, to select a new service option that will bring automation to the way residential garbage and recyclables are collected from more than 250,000 households. Known as “2-1-1 Automated Service,” County residential garbage customers will continue to receive twice-weekly garbage collection, once-weekly recyclables collection, and once-weekly yard waste collection. But beginning this October, they will be bringing garbage and recyclables to the curb in wheeled carts provided

by the County for emptying by specially-equipped trucks. The current residential solid waste collection contracts, which have been in place for nearly 17 years, expire Sept. 30. Bids were sought last fall on four possible service options, including the current manual collection of garbage and recyclables. When the bids were tallied, all of the options meant lower costs for the County, and ultimately customers. The 2-1-1 Automated Service option is projected to save the County more than $7.5 million annually, a 22 percent reduction than if the current contracts had been renewed. Besides lower costs, the new

contract will enhance the financial integrity of the County’s solid waste system, County Administrator Mike Merrill told Commissioners during the workshop this afternoon. “This contract will allow us to get to a place we’ve never been before,” he said. Commissioners awarded contracts to private haulers for residential collection in each of five newly-defined districts during a regular Board meeting on Jan. 24th. Commercial customers will still be able to negotiate directly with any of the private haulers for collection. Commissioners expressed concern about job loss

when the automated option is implemented. Commissioner Al Higginbotham said he would be bringing back an agenda item to discuss what the County might be able to do to help. Commissioners made their decision following an extensive campaign to gather public input into how customers felt about the service options. v

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Boy Scout Troop 180 can look back on a very busy and successful final quarter of 2012. Scouts were involved in a number of service activities including sorting food for the needy at Feeding America at St. Mark’s Church, assisting Cub Scouts with Halloween-related activities at a weekend camp, and participating in the Veterans Day Parade at James A. Haley V.A. Hospital with other scout troops. The Troop also congratulates three boys for recently earning scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout rank: Nicholas Guggemos, Ethan Walther, and Caleb Scott.

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2,138,172That’s the number of packages Girls of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida sold in 2012 with over $1.3 million worth of proceeds going to their troops!

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) announced Monday, Jan. 7 marked the start of the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Program throughout

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As the nation celebrates National Mentoring Month, it is important to let all mentoring-minded people know how much they matter. Across the

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and reunite effort extends Start Something to hundreds of thousands of people who have an affinity with Big Brothers Big Sisters, but have not been asked to stay or become re-engaged with the organization. Our

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Each year, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves nearly 2,000 youth in Hillsborough, Polk and Pasco County. Most of them are children of single, low-income or incarcerated parents or sons and daughters of military personnel.

Longstanding independent research and Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Survey™ results find children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters improve in areas such as school, behavior and self-esteem. Today, as Big Brothers Big Sisters embarks on a nationwide search to reunite with former Bigs, Littles, donors and family, staff and board members, I encourage you to ask friends and family once involved to visit our websites and reconnect with us. And if you are the person with whom we have lost contact, we believe National Mentoring Month is a perfect time to Start Something [Again]. v

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