Pasco County commissioners appoints leaders
NEW PORT RICHEY – The Pasco Board of County Commissioners reorganized at its Dec. 10 meeting.
The board elected Kathryn Starkey as chair, Jack Mariano as vice chair and Seth Weightman as second vice chair.
“It’s a privilege to serve as the chair of this commission,” Starkey said. “Pasco County has made remarkable strides in becoming a great place to live, work and play, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve achieved. I look forward to building on that success to continue making Pasco County an even better place for all.”
The board consists of the following members: Ron Oakley (District 1), Seth Weightman (District 2), Kathryn Starkey (District 3), Lisa Yeager (District 4) and Jack Mariano (District 5).
Pasco County Commission meetings are usually held every other Tuesday, alternating between the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey and the Historic Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City.
SVB Tennis Foundation thanks Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS – Nick Walton, executive director for the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation, thanked the City of Zephyrhills for its year-round support.
Walton spoke Dec. 9 during the Zephyrhills City Council meeting. He presented the city with a plaque with photos of the program, which promotes character-building, mentoring and physical activity through tennis.
“We’re finishing up now our second program at Woodland Elementary,” he said. “That’s first and second-graders, which is a new initiative for us.”
During the first quarter, the foundation worked with third, fourth and fifth-graders at Woodland Elementary as well as students at R.B. Stewart Middle. They’ll also be in West Zephyrhills Elementary during the third and fourth quarters.
Pasco Animal Services waives fees for Christmas
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all available dogs and cats from December 14 to 21.
The agency invites the community to take a photo with Santa and their newly adopted pets at the “Home for the Pawlidays” kick off Dec. 14.
The Home for the Pawlidays campaign spans from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 to 21 at Building A (Adoption Center), 19640 Dogpatch Lane.
“We’re celebrating the holidays with a visit from Santa and an entire week of free adoptions to our community,” PCAS Director Mike Shumate said. “We’re most excited about pets getting loving homes for the holidays.”
