In the know

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2008

COUNTYWIDE

Take steps to guide on the county's trails

Want to have a say about the kind of recreation trails you want to see in Pasco? Then there are two meetings on the county's trails master plan that you should attend: The first is Jan. 31, at the Starkey Environmental Education Center at the Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Road in New Port Richey. The second meeting is at the Charles McIntosh Civic Center American Legion Hall, 37745 Church Avenue in Dade City. Both workshops start at 6 p.m. The county wants to hear your ideas on creating the plan for trails, greenways and blueways. For more information, call Rudy Miller at (727) 856-4823 or Martha Campbell at (813) 929-1260.

WESLEY CHAPEL

Medicare is guest star at this party

Ginger Fitness and Rehabilitation will host a New Year's Party and Open House on Jan. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 27553 Cashford Circle in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be Linda Cambensy, the Florida Medicare outreach coordinator, who will discuss Medicare rights and appeals. Food and beverages will be available, and there will be a performance by the Tampa Piano Academy. The event is hosted by Ginger Fitness and Rehabilitation, Good Earth Tours and Safari, Penwood Technology, Personal Chef Services-Joy Rupe, Road to Success, Sandra Miniere, Personal Life Coach, Tampa Piano Academy and Tampa Psychology. RSVP by Friday by calling (813) 631-9700 or contacting PT@gingerfitness.com

ZEPHYRHILLS

Republicans to honor Dr. Sam Bala

Dr. Sam Bala of Dade City will be honored Feb. 22 by the East Pasco Political Club. He will receive the Lincoln Heritage Award for his outstanding commitment to the principles practiced and espoused by Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president, and for his humanitarian service to his community, Pasco County and to his country. The award, instituted in 2003, was to recognize longtime registered Republicans from east Pasco County. The award dinner, chaired by Lowell Harris, will be held at the new Zephyr Palms Event Centre, 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. Sheriff Bob White will be the master of ceremonies. Call (813) 780-7328.

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