Post-meeting public service announcements

4:08:19Waterways and wildlife depend on you to keep them healthy. Excess fertilizer, grass clippings, trash, oils, and pet waste wash into gutters and storm drains when it rains. Stormwater carries these pollutants directly into our lakes and rivers, creating an unhealthy environment for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals. Storm drains are meant for clean rainwater. Most other discharges are illegal. If you suspect an illicit discharge, please contact Pasco County Department of Public Works at seven two seven eight three four three six one one.

4:08:50Hey everyone, it's Jordan from Pasco Libraries, and I can't wait to share my picks for this month's Morning Blend Book Club. My first recommendation is She Soars: Trail Blazing Female Pilots in Florida by Bridges Delpont. This book offers a captivating look at the remarkable women who helped shape the history of aviation, with Florida as a central stage for their groundbreaking achievements. From performing daring aerial stunts in the early 1900s

4:09:21to serving as WASP pilots during World War II and later flying military jets, commercial airlines, and space shuttles. 14 female aviators are celebrated for their bold and diverse contributions to aviation. This well-researched and inspiring collection not only honors these women's accomplishments, but also shines a light on Florida's significant role in their journeys. It's a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history. Next

4:09:51up is a fun book for the whole family: 50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks by Stephanie Pearson, is a collection of real-life tales. That celebrate the beauty and diversity of America's national parks. From the amazing return of Wolves to Yellowstone to the inspiring story of the Bransford family at Mammoth Cave, each story brings a unique piece of history, adventure, or nature to life. The book covers everything from incredible animal behaviors to moments

4:10:22of human bravery, all tied to different parks across the country. With beautiful illustrations, it's a perfect read for families and young readers, offering a great way to learn about these incredible places. Last but not least, our youngest readers will love Fox vs. Winter. Corey Tabor. In this wintry tale, the lovable trickster Fox is feeling lonely as his friends head south for the season or go into hibernation. Desperate to avoid

4:10:52the cold and isolation, Fox decides to fight winter by making snow friends, but it's just not the same. Then he becomes friends with Rabbit, who loves the quiet solitude of winter. This sweet story is perfect for teaching kids about loneliness, the desire to belong, and the importance of taking quiet time for themselves. Pasco Libraries wishes you a season of great reading.

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4:11:23read a story You can go for a walk. So why not combine both? Welcome to our story walk. Here at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, we have installed a new story in our story walk. Check out this new seasonal themed title, The Very Last Leaf, by Steph Wade and illustrated by Jennifer Davison, where you'll learn about Lance, the Cottonwood Leaf, and how he must face his fear of

4:11:53falling with the change of the seasons. The story walk consists of 18 Reading stations positioned along a.2 mile loop. Along the way, you'll also learn some fun facts about the changing colors of leaves. The outdoor reading experience allows children, families, and people of all ages to read a story while walking along a nature trail. Head to the back left trail of the playground area, follow the purple trailblazes, and you'll be on your way. A special thank you to all

4:12:23who partnered with libraries to make this project possible. Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, the Friends of the Pasco County Library System, and AmeriCorps.

4:14:04Hi, I'm Ainsley with Pasco County Pavement Management. People always ask why can't you pave roads faster? Well, the process isn't as simple as it seems. We use two methods, which you can see here. They're called milling and paving and full depth reclamation and solid semen. What does that mean exactly? Let's break them down.

4:14:2990% of our paving projects are done through milling and paving, which takes about two weeks, depending on weather and the length of the road. We start by grinding and removing two to three inches off the road, then we sweep the road to remove fines. Fines are small particles of asphalt or lime rock. Next, we spray tack, which is a mixture of oil and water, onto the road surface to make sure that the asphalt bonds to the road surface. Then we apply

4:14:59a layer or two of asphalt. Ever notice steam rising from the asphalt? That's because it's trucked to the work site at a whopping 325 degrees or hotter. Next, we drive a steam roller over the asphalt to make sure the surface is flat and smooth. And that's it. Now let's look at the second paving process Pasco uses, which usually takes a bit longer.

4:15:28Our geotechnician team drills into the roadway at the job site and takes samples to a lab to help us determine what mix to use. Then we create a mix to use on the road from materials we salvage from the pre-existing road. A machine grinds 10 inches into the road base, feeding all that material into a giant mixing machine where it mixes with other ingredients before being Spread onto the road. The surface has to be set for a few days, and then our team returns to the site to

4:15:58test the road's strength. If it gets two thumbs up, we grind two inches off the base, sweep the fines, and add the tack and lay the asphalt. So those are the two ways Pasco works to make your commute a whole lot smoother. Public works inspectors are on every job site. To make sure there are no bumps in the roads, so to speak. We follow tough guidelines and high standards to keep our roads drivable for years to come. To learn more about Pasco County's paving process, please

4:16:28visit mypasco.net and thank you for watching.

4:16:37Hi, I'm Kurt Browning, Pasco County Superintendent of Schools. I lead the charge to provide a world-class education for all students and to ensure each student achieves success in college, career, and life. However, achieving this success can be difficult for the student who has been removed from their home for their own protection and placed in foster care or another out-of-home placement. Alarmingly, right here in Pasco County, there are almost 1,000. Abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. Children in foster care often experience multiple placements

4:17:07and consequently may attend several different schools in one school year, making it difficult for them to achieve academic success. What can you do? You can help by becoming a Guardian Ad Lightum volunteer. Children who have a Guardian Ad Lightum do better in school and are more likely to find a safe, permanent home sooner. To learn how you can help, call 727-834-3493 or visit HeroToachild.org. Our children and their success matter to me. I am for the child. Are you?

4:17:39Did you know? Microchipping. You've probably heard the term, but you might not know what it is or why it's so important. The chip has the same information as the tag on your pet's collar, but it's easily injected just under the skin. So a quick scan of the chip and we know who they belong to. When a lost dog arrives at the shelter, a microchip implant can triple its odds of being reunited with its owner. We know how important getting lost dogs back to their owners is for our community. and we're here to help. You can schedule an appointment to visit our low-cost microchip clinic

4:18:09and in just about 10 minutes, get that microchip implanted and you're good to go. Once your pet is microchipped or if they already are, make sure to keep all of your contact information updated, like your phone number, your address, and your email address, and make sure it's updated with your veterinarian as well. Remember, one simple microchip can get your lost pet back to your home and make sure it's safe with you. and your family. For more information on microchipping or microchip appointments, visit mypasco.net slash PAF.

4:18:44The 2024 Two Good Souls event. Unfortunately Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton took care of rearranging the way we're gonna do things this year. But There are more socks and shoes needed more than ever for all the displaced victims in our community.

4:19:01Two Good Souls is probably the perfect name because of the fact that we see that an effort such as this is helping us get back on our feet. It has definitely boost their uh self-esteem, and I've watched their parents also become even more involved in the school when they see that. A community and especially the school really does care about their students.

4:19:24And I want to say thank you to the Board of County Commissioners, uh, County Administrator, to the team. They have collected an enormous amount of shoes this year.

4:19:35I would just say uh going back to how it helps them succeed is their self-esteem. I have two good words for two good souls, and it's just Simply thank you. Thank you very much for what you do for our students. For our families.