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Pasco County is ramping up enforcement efforts in a quest to put an end to the unlawful placement of donation bins, and illegal dumping that the bins tend to attract. News of the crackdown came during the Pasco County Commission’s May 21 meeting, when Commissioner Mike Moore
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advocated banning the bins. “I hate to call them donation bins because most of them aren’t actual donation bins,” Moore said.“I’d like to see an outright ban. When I say an outright ban, I mean, never again in Pasco County, that I think any of these should be placed anywhere.” But, Senior Assistant County Attorney Kristi Sims told commissioners that she’s not sure a total ban would hold up in court.
“I am quite confident that we would be sued,” Sims said.“I cannot stand up and tell you that we would win.” That’s because legal cases involving charitable solicitation are classified as First Amendment cases and it’s difficult to predict what the court would do, Sims explained. See BINS, page 11A
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Little 3-year-old Remington ‘Remi’ Lily Solano has been described as a loving and affectionate child, a beam of light that could make anyone smile. She enjoyed swimming, and going to school, where she would eat hot dogs for lunch nearly every day. She loved being outdoors and playing with her neighborhood friends, on the quiet dead-end street, Torvest Court, in the Suncoast Pointe subdivision in Land O’ Lakes.
She was doing what she loved doing the best — riding her purple tricycle — when a neighbor backed his SUV out of his driveway and struck the young girl, according to The Florida Highway Patrol. The child was flown to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa, where she passed away as a result of her injuries. Two days later, dozens of family and friends, gathered outside the family’s home for a sunset candlelight vigil, to honor the little girl who would have turned 4 later this month. Remi’s heartbroken family, parents Kasey
Clark and Casey Solano, her big brother Londen, her aunt Tiffany Clark, and her grandmother Genevieve Clark huddled together — protected by layers of family members, close friends and grieving community members, offering solace for their unimaginable loss. Between tears, they found the strength to share their favorite memories of the little girl, whom they affectionately called, “Remi the Pooh.’ At the vigil’s conclusion, the family asked the crowd to raise their candles — to light the way for Remi and to remember the little light who once beamed so bright.
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Standing behind the memorial table honoring his sister Remi, Londen Solano watches people pass out candles ahead of the vigil on the evening of May 31. The table was decorated with photos and personal items of the young girl.
Remi’s grieving father, Casey Solano, left, and mother Kasey Clark, comfort each other before the candlelight vigil begins.
Idea of temporary ban on mini-warehouses sparks criticism By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Planning Commission has voiced objections to a proposal for an 180-day moratorium on new applications for mini-warehouses and self-storage facilities. Alexandra LaPorte, senior planner with the county’s planning and development department, told planning commissioners that the six-month moratorium would provide time for county staff to craft proposed regulations relating to that type of land use in the future. The idea would be to guide the future placement of mini-warehouse and self-storage facilities. Such regulations are not a novel concept, LaPorte said. Other communities in Florida, including Tamarac, Miami-Dade and Collier County, have regulations on the books, as do other communities across the nation, she said. But, planning commissioners, at their See CRITICISM, page 11A
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Sunlake High School knows how to keep the energy level up — both on and off campus, with the help of its color guard, marching band and choir groups. Whether twirling flags, playing instruments or singing — students from Sunlake have performed well regionally and even nationally.
“We’re a very comprehensive program,” explained Brandon Slaughter, Sunlake’s band director.“Most of the time we perform at local high schools, in either their gyms [or] concert halls.” The school has a marching band, a concert band, a choir, instrumental groups and a color guard. And, while each group has independent See SUNLAKE, page 11A
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RESPONDING TO A CRISIS: • Account for all employees after the disaster. • Gather accurate information after the storm, with boots on the ground.
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Brian Ellis, an expert with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, offered some practical advice on how to deal with a disaster, during a recent Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
• Conduct a full evaluation of infrastructure and take safety measures. • Coordinate next steps to get the doors open. • Communicate with all parties involved.
FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM: • Immediately contact your insurance company. • Make sure your insurance company knows your temporary address and contact information. • Take photographs of damaged assets. • Leave damaged property where it is, until the adjuster has made an official report. Accompany the adjuster to point out damage during the inspection. • Make only repairs necessary to prevent further damage. Be aware that unauthorized repairs might not be covered. • Be careful in choosing contractors to make repairs. Hire only licensed contractors, who secure the appropriate building permits. (The Better Business Bureau warns you should be wary when hiring contractors after a disaster.Watch out for red flags, such as upfront cash-only payment options; contractors offering to use materials left over from another job - a common tactic of fly-by-night operators; high-pressure sales tactics; and missing contact information.) • If the settlement offered by the insurance company seems unfair, contact the Florida Department of Insurance Regulation by visiting FLOIR.com.
IDENTIFY LESSONS LEARNED: • How did we improve communications? • Were we satisfied with the way technology was backed up and stored? • Did staff fully understand their roles during and after the disaster? • Were there delays in reopening? If so, why? • Are changes needed in our insurance policy? Ellis also quoted former President John F. Kennedy, who observed,“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining,” and famous inventor Benjamin Franklin, who said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
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Pasco County marked the beginning of this year’s hurricane season with an expo aimed at helping residents better prepare for potential disasters. The county’s 2019 Disaster Expo, held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Hudson, gave those attending a chance to learn about myriad ways to better protect themselves, if a disaster should strike. Participants at the June 1 event included the Pasco County Health Department, Pasco County Fire Rescue, the county’s Emergency Management team and other groups, such Home Depot and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Judith Tear, a wildlife mitigation specialist for the Florida Forest Service, focused on educating residents about steps they can take to protect their homes from the danger of wildfires. She encourages residents to trim trees near their homes, especially trees that have branches that hang over roofs. When a fire is spreading, tree limbs hanging over a home can allow the fire to endanger the residence, she said. Her organization also works in conjunction with Pasco County’s Emergency Management team and Pasco County Fire Rescue to predict the effects of harsh weather conditions, especially with summer humidity. “Florida Forest Service is a state agency, and we work closely with our community partners,” the specialist said.“If we find that we’re getting too dry, we look at our drought index and how many days since rain.” Depending on how dire the circumstances look, the county can place a burn ban, which it did in 2017. The Florida Forest Service also collaborates with the Emergency Management team to issue reverse 911 calls to those living in target areas of a fire. Along with the Florida Highway Patrol, they help post consistent alerts on digital message boards on the highway. And, with special occasions, such as July 4, on the way,Tear strongly advises residents to avoid fueling fires with gasoline because it makes them harder to put out.
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To keep documents safe, in the event of a fire,Tear said you either need to place them in a fire safe, or keep them off site. She also suggests scanning documents and saving them on a flash drive, as a backup. Andy Fossa, director of Pasco County’s Emergency Management, encourages residents to have generators handy in case the power goes out. Fossa also emphasized the importance of using generators safely. To avoid posing a risk to utility workers, it is important to have a generator with an automatic transfer switch, which will turn off the generator once the home’s power goes back on. If a generator is still running when the power goes back on, a utility worker could get electrocuted, or explosions can occur within the home, he said. Fossa said a common mistake people make is operating their generator within the home, which can lead to deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. He recommends keeping generators outdoors and well anchored to the ground. Residents also should be careful when they are using candles.They should not be left unattended, and they should be placed somewhere stable, so they won’t tip over. Candles should not be left burning overnight, when everyone is asleep, he said. Fossa also urged taking precautions to avoid become overheated. He said unless you are not able to leave, staying home during a power outage should be a last resort.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a teen craft on June 6 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants can learn the art of chain mail using modern supplies to make a stretchable metal and rubber bracelet.All supplies will be provided.A Foundry waiver must be completed. Registration is required by calling (813) 929-1214.
The Florida Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo will make a visit to the Hugh Embry Library, 1415 Fourth St., in Dade City, on June 11 at 10 a.m., and to the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel on the same day from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids will have a chance to see, touch, hear and play instruments of the orchestra. The program is free, and provides an opportunity for children to deepen their understanding of the orchestra, and encourages future enjoyment and participation in instrumental music. For information, call Hugh Embry at (352) 567-3576 or New River at (813) 788-6375.
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Dade City’s 130th birthday will be celebrated with these upcoming events. Throwback Thursday will take place June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Dade City. Guests can vote for their favorite storefront window, in-store or online. Complimentary cupcakes will be served on First Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dade City Heritage Museum.And, Scavenger Hunt Saturday, June 8, will offer participants a citywide hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to earn points toward a grand prize. For information and more events, visit DadeCityChamber.org.
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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Summer Reading Club: Star Wars Space Lab on June 6 at 10:30 a.m. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
PLANT SEMINAR
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will present a free seminar on “Florida Native Plants:What, Why, How” on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn why these plants change your landscape, and how to maintain water quality, bring wildlife to your gardens, attract butterflies, and keep color year-round. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
STRING ART
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a string art class on June 10 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can hammer nails into pre-drilled holes on wood, and string a moon design.All supplies will be provided. A liability waiver and registration are required. For information, call (813) 9291214.
CHILDREN’S THEATER
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a reading club performance of “Little Red Riding Hood” with the Play N’Around Children’s Theater on June 8 at 2 p.m.This will be a 45-minute live educational musical production, followed by a question-and-answer segment reinforcing anti-violence strategies. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Hugh Embry Shutterbugs on June 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can share photographs, discuss photography tips, and plan outings and projects, whether you use a phone camera, a point-and-shoot or an SLR. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
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UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will have a free seminar on June 8 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Participants can learn to identify common garden birds and what to plant to attract them. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
CLAY SCULPTURE
The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will offer a class on clay sculpture for teens and adults on June 8 at 2 p.m., for ages 13 and older.Artist Debra Joy Peisner will teach techniques and how to work with air-dry clay to create faces, figurines and miniatures.All materials will be provided. Register through HCPLC.org. For information, call (813) 273-3652.
PARISH PICNIC
St.Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in San Antonio will host its annual Feast of St. Anthony Picnic on June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the parish grounds.There will be food, games, two bounce houses (one dry, one wet-so bring a bathing suit), and a cake walk.Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, and sold at the parish office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch), and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call (352) 588-3081.
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The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host a Cookbook Club on June 10 at 7 p.m., for adults.The theme will be “A Universe of Stories,” based
on recipes created by TV cooking show hosts. Pick up a related cookbook at the library, or use one of your own. Bring your food and a copy of the recipe. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet June 11 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Joel Jackson on the topic of “Native Wildlife Need Native Plants.”There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
FREE KID MOVIES
Cinemax Cinema Grove 16, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will again host free summer kid movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Only same-day ticketing will be available.The free movies start on June 11, June 12 and June 13 with the showing of “Smallfoot” and “Dr. Seuss’The Grinch 2018.” For information, call (813) 948-5444.
SHREDDING EVENT
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will host a Computer and Electronics Shredding Event on June 11 starting at noon, for adults. In partnership with Urban E Recycling, hard drives, cellphones, tablets and more will be shredded, in the parking lot. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Preteen Summer Reading Club on June 12 at 3:30 p.m., and the Teen Summer Reading Club on June 13 at 3:30 p.m.The theme for both will be “Puffed and Stuffed Aliens.” For information, call (352) 567-3576.
SCIENCE PARTY
The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host a Dr. Seuss Silly Science Party on June 12 at 10:30 a.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade, and their caregivers. Participants can take part in experiments based on Dr. Seuss’ best books.Tanci Mishler will present the hands-on STEAM stations. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a craft class on June 12 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for teens. Participants can make a teeny plush Ewok. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
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June 11 at 2 p.m., for grades four to seven, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human on the moon. Participants can explore rocket aerodynamics, thrust, motion and trajectory; and, investigate the moon and its phases and eclipses. Volunteers will help to explore the solar system and create artificial gravity. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
CareerSource will now provide monthly services at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The next stop is on June 13.The customized Mobile One Stop vehicle gives customers a chance to search for employment, polish and print resumes, copy and scan materials, use email and social media, and talk to a workforce professional. For information, call (813) 7800064.
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Creative Arts Theatre Company will present “Cinderella, Secret Agent” on June 11 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., for ages 4 and older.The story follows Agent Cinderella on her quest to stop jewels from being stolen on the night of the ball. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
SCROLL SAW CLASS
The Foundry at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer instruction on the use of a scroll saw, every Tuesday morning through October.The next class is June 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the open build sessions.The completion of a liability waiver, safety forms and safety training is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet on June 13 at 6:30 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Toyota, 5300 Eagleston Blvd., second floor.The guest speaker will be Tres Holton, former deputy mayor of Palm Bay.Admission is free. Coffee and desserts will be served. For information, call Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813.
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The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet on June 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St.The club meets every second Tuesday, June through September.Anyone with an artistic interest is welcome to attend.
Live Oak Theatre repertory company will host open auditions for the 2019-2020 season on June 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Performing Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.Auditions will take place for all season productions.Those interested should prepare 16 bars from a song that shows their strengths and vocal range. Cold readings will only be used in callbacks.There also will be an orientation program for anyone with no prior experience on June 6 and June 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both sessions are required to audition. For information or to register for orientation, call (352) 593-0027, or email liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com.
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The inaugural “Striking the Epidemic” bowling fundraiser for the Ryan’s Rope Foundation will take place on June 11 at Lane Glow Bowl South, 8631 Old County Road 54 in New Port Richey. Registration opens at 6 p.m., and games start at 6:30 p.m.The nonprofit foundation was formed in memory of Ryan Bullock, who lost his battle to the opioid epidemic, to provide funding and resources to those affected by addiction.The spectator fee is $10 at the door, which includes food. Children age 12 and younger are free. For information, call (727) 645-2015, or email RyansRopeFoundation@gmail.com.
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present the movie,“First Man,” on June 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
BALLET SHOWCASE
The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts will present the “Next Generation Ballet Junior Intensive Showcase” on June 14 at 4:30 p.m., in Ferguson Hall. Beginner through intermediate ballet students will perform. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling (813) 229-7827, in person at the Straz Center ticket sales office, or online at StrazCenter.org.
GARDENING 101
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer a seminar on Gardening 101 on June 18 at 2 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. Participants can learn how to plant, propagate and care for plants. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
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Walking Wednesday: June 5, 9 a.m.: Tour begins at Agnes Lamb Park, 14200 Ninth St., in Dade City. The walk travels through downtown Dade City, ending at the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St., where refreshments will be available. Throwback Thursday: June 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The Downtown Dade City merchants will be decorating their storefront windows to reflect the years past and you get to vote on which you like best. The winning business will receive a prize. First Friday: June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Dade City Heritage Museum, 14206 U.S. 98 Bypass. Celebrate Dade City’s birthday with a free cupcake and learn about 130 years of Dade City history. Scavenger Hunt Saturday: June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Join the City of Dade City, the city’s merchants and the Dade City Heritage Museum for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Take photos of the activities, people and places on the scavenger hunt list to earn points toward a grand prize. Visit the Dade City Heritage Museum’s website or Facebook page for more details.
loading platform, and interior finishes, the document says. Beyond being an architectural gem, the depot played an important role in Dade City’s history. “Railroad stations served as major community commercial and social centers, linking each of the small towns with the rest of the world.At the turn of the century, therefore, railroads and associated depots play a significant role in the development of Central Florida communities, such as Dade City,” the historic document said. The week of celebrations concludes with a Scavenger Hunt, set for Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hunt will involve representatives from the City of Dade City, the city’s merchants, the Dade City Heritage Museum and others for a city-wide scavenger hunt.Take photos of the activities, people and places on the scavenger hunt list to earn points toward a grand prize. Events set for earlier in the week — after The Laker/Lutz News went to press — included Monarch Monday, which was a ceremony to officially dedicate Dade City as a Monarch Butterfly City USA. The city has joined four other Florida municipalities to address the plight of the endangered insects. Another event, called Touring Tuesday, was held on June 4. It featured a guided tour of City Hall, with a meet-and-greet with Mayor Camille Hernandez and members of the Dade City Commission.
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The Medical Center of Trinity will offer these OB program community events: • Childbirth Preparation: June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (four-week course) • Saturday Childbirth Superprep: June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Tour of Obstetrics: June 12 and June 22 at 5:30 p.m. • Newborn Care Class: June 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR: June 29 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (727) 834-5630.
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The Alzheimer’s Family Organization and Gulfside Healthcare Services have partnered with three local health care facilities to offer free monthly Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups. The groups are for family members, caregivers and others interested in learning more about dementia, and skills for coping with daily life and routines with dementia. • June 6 at Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, 6919 Parkway Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, and the first Thursday of every month • June 18 at Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care, 30070 State Road 54 in
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present a discussion on managing caregiver fatigue as a parent or companion, on June 8 at 10 a.m. Topics will include what it is, how to spot negative responses to it, and how to best avoid it. The class is designed for anyone who takes care of another person, such as a spouse or disabled partner; single, divorced, married, widowed parent; coupled parent; parent of child with special needs; and child caring for elderly parent. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
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BayCare Health System will take over ZooTampa at Lowry Park to honor local cancer survivors, patients and their supporters during this fifth annual event on June 8 at 4 p.m., at 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa. The private “Expedition Survivor” celebration will include exclusive access to all the zoo exhibits, rides and close-up animal encounters. There also will be family friendly activities, live music, photo stations, and a Cancer Tribute Ceremony with a luminaria dedication to survivors and those lost to cancer. The cost is $12.24 (attendees will each receive a $10 food voucher). For information and to register, visit BayCareCancerSurvivorEvent.org.
The Laker/Lutz News likes to keep our readers informed about available classes, seminars, lectures and events regarding health and wellness issues. Hospitals, doctors, individual practitioners and anyone related to the health care industry can submit information, at least two weeks in advance, to be considered for publication. Photos of events, recognitions and so on, also are welcome. Submissions should include who, what, where, when, cost, contact information, identifications for individuals in a photo (unless it is a large group), and a photo credit. This information should be emailed to news@lakerlutznews.com.
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An American Heart Association Certified CPR trainer will present a free class on hands-only CPR on June 11 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants will receive hands-on experience with a CPR mannequin and life-saving AED machine. This is a for-knowledge, non-certification class. Registration is required by calling (813) 929-1214.
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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on the myths and facts about vaccines on June 11 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom. Dr. Sally Dawood, family medicine, will discuss this hot topic, followed by a question-and-answer session. Continued on next page
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Premier Community HealthCare will host a Men’s Health Day on June 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Events will take place at the Zephyrhills Family Health Center, 37920 Medical Arts Court; and, at the New Port Richey Family Health Center, 2114 Seven Spring Blvd., in Trinity. There will be free health screenings (A1C test for blood sugar, blood pressure, skin cancer, BMI), community resources, light refreshments, and more. To reserve a spot, call (352) 518-2000.
Oak Hill Hospital will offer a seminar entitled, “Managing Diabetes: Focus on Your Feet,” on June 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the hospital’s GME Conference Center, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Dr. Dolfi Herscovici Jr., will discuss causes of foot issues and how to protect your feet. There also will be a question-and-answer session.A complimentary meal will be available. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (352) 597-6333.
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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on “Let’s Talk About Your Skin,” on June 12 at 5 p.m., at Inspiration Place, Wellness Plaza, Suite 305, third floor, 2700 Healing Way. Lolita Wilczar, medical esthetician, will discuss an advanced approach to skincare, understanding the aging process, and effective ways to combat cellular damage. Reservations are required by calling, (813) 929-5432, or online at AHWeseyChapel.com/events.
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Chair yoga will be offered on June 12 at these locations: • Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., at 1 p.m. Call (813) 780-0064. • New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel, at 1:30 p.m. Call (813) 788-6375.
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has earned two 2018 Unit of Distinction Awards in an annual program that recognizes and rewards exemplary nursing units at HCA Healthcare facilities. Approximately 1,200 HCA Healthcare nursing units participated in the 2018 program. The Regional Medical units that earned distinction are: • Neuro/Spine & Orthopedics under the direction of Marjorie Freeman, Rn, BSN, CMSRN (certified medical/surgical registered nurse) • Trauma Stepdown Unit under the direction of Susan Cooper, MSN, BSN, RN-BC (registered nurse-board certified) Recipients of the awards are considered to be in the top 5 percent of all HCA Healthcare medical-surgical, critical care, emergency services and surgical services nursing units.
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APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR TEACHING PRIZES The 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence will award cash prizes totaling $1 million to 18 of America’s best public high school skilled trades teachers or teacher teams and their programs. According to a release, the prize was started in 2017 by Harbor Freight’s founder, Eric Smidt, to recognize outstanding instruction in the skilled trades in U.S. public high schools and the valuable work of teachers who inspire students to learn a trade that prepares them for life after graduation. The application process and the prize are designed to give teachers access to ideas and practices through a network of likeminded educators and leaders. Applicants are asked to review and respond to a series of online expert-led video learning modules. Deadline to apply for teachers and teacher teams is June 17. Visit HFTForSchoolsPrize.org.
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club announced the addition of a special scholarship award, the 2019 Marilyn Wannamaker Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the past president of the club. Wannamaker also served on the Lutz Volunteer Fire Department Board. Since 2012, the club has awarded two scholarships annually from the Lutz Volunteer Fireman’s Scholarship Endowment Fund. However, the club found it appropriate to expand the awards to include three Lutz resident students, in view of Mark Fisher’s outstanding resume as husband, dad to four teenage sons, a fulltime firefighter with 14-plus years of service, and a student at St. Petersburg College. Fisher is completing his undergraduate studies in public administration/fire administration.
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Pasco County Schools recognized 35 middle and high school students with a Turnaround Achievement Award. These students were honored for “taking control of their learning, and their lives, to get back on-track,” according to Superintendent Kurt Browning, in a statement. • Dylan Holland-Wright,Achieve Center of Pasco • Nilda Delgado,Anclote High School • Zachariah Germann, Bayonet Point Middle • Fatima Morales, Centennial Middle • Ken Cobbs, Charles S. Rushe Middle • Jaheim Ellenwood, Chasco Middle • Thomas Fatolitis, Crews Lake Middle • Stewart Garcia, Cypress Creek Middle High • Gabriella Rios, Cypress Creek Middle High
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Woman’s club president Karin D’Amico and award recipient, firefighter Mark Fisher.
The woman’s club saluted firefighter Mark Fisher with the Marilyn Wannamaker scholarship, in the amount of $5,000. This year, the club awarded a recordbreaking total of $25,000 in scholarship grants. In addition to recipient Mark Fisher, monetary awards of $5,000 each also were given to Classical Preparatory School senior Zachary Brown and Sunlake High School senior Jillian Gordy, both of Lutz. Students receiving a $2,500 award from the woman’s club scholarship fund included:
• Marissa Ellis, Seven Springs Middle • Kristian Garza, Sunlake High • Javionah Davis,Thomas E. Weightman Middle • Dimytri Gassler, Wendell Krinn Technical High • Sophie Keller,Wesley Chapel High • Jackson Francis,Wiregrass Ranch High • Jack Seymour, Zephyrhills High
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CRITICISM, from page 1A May 23 meeting, wasted little time letting county planners know that they don’t like the idea of a ban, even if only temporary in nature. The planning commission rejected the idea, saying it is inconsistent with the county’s comprehensive plan. Planning Commission Chairman Charles Grey did not mince words. “I think it’s overkill,” Grey said. Planning Commissioner Michael Cox said: “These facilities pay good property taxes, and they’re not a drain on services.” He added:“At the end of the day, the market is going to determine what needs to be where.” But, Nectarios Pittos, planning and development director, said that mini-warehouse facilities generally consume about 5 acres of land, and produce, on average, about five jobs. He added that they also contribute to sprawl. Planning Commissioner Peter Hanzel wanted to know how the proposed moratorium would affect apartment builders, and he also wondered how much capacity the existing self-storage facilities have. Planning Commissioner Jaime Girardi
put it like this:“There’s a need for it, or the developers wouldn’t be doing it.” Planning commissioners also voiced concerns that the temporary ban could be extended for longer periods. Grey told planners,“I think you ought to take it back and limit it to what roads you want to protect.” No one from the public commented on the item. The issue is on the Pasco County Commission’s June 4 agenda, but is expected to be continued until its June 19 meeting. County Commissioner Mike Moore has repeatedly voiced his concerns about miniwarehouses occupying land that he thinks would be better used for businesses that generate jobs. He has specifically criticized the use of land for storage facilities along the State Road 54/State Road 56 corridor, which he has said is prime real estate that is suited for large employers. If ultimately adopted, the 180-day moratorium would not affect anyone who has already had a pre-application meeting on this type of development. Commissioner Kathryn Starkey also has said that storage facilities should not take up space that could be used to attract businesses offering quality jobs in Pasco County.
The young women of Sunlake High School’s color guard recently won the silver medal at the 2019 Winter Guard International competition in Ohio.
SUNLAKE, from page 1A rehearsals, they often come together to perform in shows, such as the Winter Showcase Concert. The showcase typically is at the end of each year and lasts for about two hours – offering anywhere from 35 to 40 different acts. The ensemble’s recognition has allowed them to entertain at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach and out of state at the University of Dayton, in Ohio, just to mention two. In uniforms bearing the school’s colors — black, white, teal and gold — the marching band has made its mark, especially in the Southeastern United States. The program recruits students with an interest in music and dance through word of mouth, and through directors speaking with local middle school students who are preparing to enter high school. Parents help with recruitment, too, said Paul Champion, Sunlake’s choir director, noting they pass on the word to other parents. When talking to parents about the program, Champion said he tells them that students who take part develop strong time management skills. The emphasis on recruitment has resulted in an increase in participation, Champion said. “The chorus here has grown greatly in numbers since two years ago,” Champion said, more than doubling in size. Jonathan Bearint didn’t need to be persuaded to join the marching band. His interest was first sparked back in fifth grade, as he watched his older sister perform shows at her school. “As soon as I saw their first marching show on the football field, I decided I [wanted] to be a part of that,” the 11th-grader recalled. As a French horn player, Bearint has helped set a precedent for his school’s band. His percussion class is a four-time champion for the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit competition.
“It set the record for winning the most consecutive championships for the state of Florida, which is absolutely incredible,” band director Slaughter noted.“Those kids work so hard competing.” While Bearint is happy with the accolades of the percussion class, he said he is equally impressed by the cohesive nature of all the groups performing as one. “I like how everyone comes together,” he said.“Everyone in their individual part just comes together and makes a bigger picture that everyone can enjoy.” Sunlake junior, Nicole Boisson, also has seen the rewards of hard work and persistence. As color guard captain, she has taken her team to the 2019 Winter Guard International competition in Ohio to become the silver medalist winners. The 16-year-old was initially a part of the school band, but soon traded her marching uniform for another physical activity. “I decided to try something new – spinning flags, spinning rifle(s) – and I just fell in love with it,” Boisson explained. Although she often competes with other school teams, she said that it feels like they all belong in one family unit. As this school semester comes to a close, the Sunlake ensemble already is preparing for the next. They’ve started summer training, which includes a mini camp, and have their eyes set on the Bands of America Regional Championship in October. Even in the midst of rehearsing, the ensemble remains open to new recruits. “We welcome everybody,” Slaughter said. “Every time we start a new season, the most advanced student to the beginner all start with the same training. If we’re all starting in the same place, we’ll progress a little bit better going forward.” The directors enjoy seeing their students succeed, but they also emphasize to them the importance of appreciating the art of what they do. “I always say that I get to teach the best kids in the world,” Champion said.“It’s about developing and fostering a lifelong love for music.”
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Pasco County has a process for permitting donation bins on private property, but not a single application has been submitted to legally allow a bin, according to Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore.
BINS, from page 1A “There are a number of court cases where there have been permitting schemes that have been upheld,” Sims said. Pasco County’s ordinance allows the bins, but requires them to be permitted. “Our current ordinance and permitting process does not allow these donation bins to be placed anywhere, except on improved, paved surfaces, on a developed and occupied nonresidential parcel,” Sims said. A site plan and written consent from the property owner also are required, the attorney said. There are other requirements, too. “They’re supposed to be regularly emptied. They’re supposed to be marked. If they’re not for charitable purposes, there’s supposed to be signage that says this is a for profit entity,” Sims said. “Both the owner of the bin and the property owner are responsible for having a permit,” Sims noted. The ordinance does allow some exceptions, for recycling facilities and churches, for instance, Sims added. She also told commissioners that “there has never been a large enforcement action to get what we require together and going, until now.” She said the county’s attorney’s office recently sent out demand letters to property owners, notifying them they have an illegal donation bin on their property that they may not know about. Sims said, the county’s letter said, “If you’ve been the victim illegal dumping, then contact us and we will follow the process that we did with one last week, which was to have road and bridge go out and collect the materials, dispose of the junk, confiscate the bin and then investigate it for illegal dumping. “If it is over a certain tonnage, that could be felony dumping, so we’ll work with the Sheriff’s Office to obtain restitution and make those cases. “Of the 40 letters that went out, we are expecting probably at least half of them, the response from owners to be: “We have no idea why this is here.” The county will give the property owners notified until July 1 to go through the permitting process, Sims said, noting it takes some time to process the permit requests. Sims also noted that 15 of the 40 letters were sent to the same company. Moore said he thinks the crackdown will be effective. “So far, we’ve had zero people come in to actually get a permit and sticker for their ‘donation bins,’” Moore said. When he brought the matter to the board’s attention a couple of years ago, the
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problem was bad. It tapered off for a while, but is worsening again, he said. He showed board members some photos. “You can see through the debris, there is two of those donation bins sitting there. “Think of the cost to the county, or private property owners, including tipping fees and time,” Moore said. “A lot of these show up when the textile market’s strong, when the commodity is strong,” Moore said. It must be strong now, he added, because more are popping up. Sims advised board members: “I would suggest that we give it the summer to play out, and see how many of these shake out, when we send out these letters. “I would like to think that once we do an enforcement action, which we have not done yet, that this will not be known as a friendly county in which to start dumping your bins all over the place,” Sims said. Moore responded,“potentially, this could play out well.” In an interview after the meeting, Moore said, “the week before last, we got permission from a property owner to come out and confiscate two bins.They put two next to each other. There had to have been anywhere from eight to 12 mattresses.” There was also a refrigerator and other items, Moore said, adding that he suspects it was a junk hauler that dumped the stuff. The same thing happened after the bins were removed. Moore said the county wants to go after both the people who are placing the bins illegally, and the people who are dumping illegally. He asked that anyone who has been the victim of illegal dumping to install cameras to help the county catch the criminals. “In the state of Florida, anything over 500 pounds is considered a third degree felony. Besides fines, there’s also possible jail time. The county is serious about pursuing legal action, Moore said. “There’s no slap on the wrist. We will prosecute.We’re done,” Moore said. Sims urged any property owner who has a donation bin on their property without their permission to report it.The county will confiscate it and use it for evidence in illegal dumping cases, she said. To make the report, email hrecontact@pascocountyfl.net.
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Pasco All-Conference spring awards announced High school coaches from the Pasco County School District recently announced the Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) AllConference Teams, Athletes of the Year and Coaches of the Year, for the 2018-2019 spring sports season, which included baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, track & field, and weightlifting. Selections were made for both the East and
West division for all sports except lacrosse, which consisted of combined All-Conference teams. The following high schools from the newspaper’s coverage area were represented in the East: Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills.
BOYS SPRING SPORTS
SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Adam Mansour, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Josh Abrams, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Takashi Xu, Land O’ Lakes, junior Ryan Kantor, Sunlake, junior Jake Albrighton, Pasco, sophomore
ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS LACROSSE Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch Coach of the Year: TJ Fitzsimons, Wiregrass Ranch Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Ferrini, Mitchell Defensive Player of the Year: Mikel Macias, Sunlake
HONORABLE MENTION Kai Penalosa, Cypress Creek, freshman Dillon Kemble, Wesley Chapel, junior
FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Robbie Sinibaldi, Mitchell, junior Ryan Farquhar, Wesley Chapel, junior Ryan Furlong, Sunlake, junior Jacob Schwarz, Sunlake, junior Nick Ferrini, Mitchell, senior Marc Ciccone, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Mikel Macias, Sunlake, senior Alex Perugini, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Sam Saunders, Wesley Chapel, senior Caleb Embry, Wiregrass Ranch, senior
EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS TRACK & FIELD Team Champion: Sunlake Coach of the Year: Randal Reeves Track Athlete of the Year: Donte Sol, Wesley Chapel Field Athlete of the Year: Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills
SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Payton Risinger, Mitchell, senior Sean O’ Brien, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Christopher Slay, Wesley Chapel, senior Kyle Santiago, Wesley Chapel, senior Jalen Seales, Sunlake, freshman Josiah Barness, Sunlake, senior Noah Midthun, Mitchell, junior Donovan Passarello, Sunlake, sophomore Jason Mazursky, Wiregrass Ranch, senior HONORABLE MENTION Marshall Mengel, Sunlake, senior Aren Rosales, Wesley Chapel, senior Colton Billett, Sunlake, junior EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BASEBALL Team Champion: Land O’ Lakes Coach of the Year: Marshall McDougall, Wiregrass Ranch Player of the Year: Nick Jennings, Land O’ Lakes FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Pitcher: Nick Jennings, Land O’ Lakes, senior Catcher: Ray Camacho, Cypress Creek, senior Infielder: Matt Snyder, Cypress Creek, junior Infielder: Ethan Frasca, Land O’ Lakes, senior Infielder: Dakota Harris, Land O’ Lakes, junior Infielder: Nick Plaisted, Sunlake, junior Outfielder: Austin Coultas, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Outfielder: Peyton Petry, Cypress Creek, sophomore Outfielder: Patrick Groark, Land O’ Lakes, junior Utility/DH: Dawson Place, Sunlake, senior SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Pitcher: Brian Holiday, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore Catcher: Noah Johnson, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Infielder: Ethan Petry, Cypress Creek, freshman Infielder: Spencer Stephens, Land O’ Lakes, junior Infielder: Bryce Braxton, Pasco, sophomore Infielder: Robert Boser, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Outfielder: Chris Ferguson, Land O’ Lakes, junior Outfielder: Zachary Showalter, Wesley Chapel, freshman Outfielder: Arvind Latchana, Cypress Creek, freshman Utility/DH: Nick Jennings, Land O’ Lakes, senior HONORABLE MENTION Ricky Dunn, Zephyrhills, senior EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS TENNIS Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch Coach of the Year: Dave Wilson, Wiregrass Ranch Player of the Year: Kanishkh Ramesh, Wiregrass Ranch, junior FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Kanishkh Ramesh, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Jonathan Judy-Hansen, Zephyrhills, senior Logan Haga, Pasco, sophomore Destiny Okungbowa, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Caelen Arreola, Land O’ Lakes, junior
FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 4x800 relay: (Sunlake) Dominic Burleson, senior; Luke Scheid, junior; Cade Whitfield, sophomore, Ludcheel Colas, junior 110-meter hurdles: Brian Parker, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 100-meter dash: Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills, senior 1600-meter run: Dominic Burleson, Sunlake, senior 4x100 relay: (Zephyrhills) Maguire Neal, freshman; Ja’Quan Sheppard, senior; Clayton Cornelius, sophomore; Cartrell Strong, senior 400-meter dash: Donte Sol, Wesley Chapel, senior 300-meter hurdles: Brian Parker, Wiregrass Ranch, senior 800-meter run: Luke Scheid, Sunlake, junior 200-meter dash: Donte Sol, Wesley Chapel, senior 3200-meter run: Dominic Burleson, Sunlake, senior 4x400 relay: (Sunlake) Issac Taveras, junior; Ludcheel Colas, junior; Cade Whitfield, sophomore; Luke Scheid, junior Shot Put: Kasean Ridgel, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Pole Vault: Shayne Tenpow, Sunlake, senior High Jump: Isaiah Burns, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Long Jump: Jacquez Mobley, Pasco, senior Triple Jump: Cartrell Strong, Zephyrhills, senior Discus: Joey Perez, Sunlake, senior SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 4x800 relay: (Wiregrass Ranch) Alejandro Medina, senior; Alex Morales Ramos, junior; Sebastian Hernandez, sophomore; Anthony Dimarco, junior 110-meter hurdles: Abdullah Mbowe, Sunlake, senior 100-meter dash: Keith Walker, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 1600-meter run: Gavin Kennedy, Sunlake, junior 4x100 relay: (Wesley Chapel) Donte Sol, senior; Brandon Hitch, senior; Jelani Vassell, senior; J.T. Anderson, sophomore 400-meter dash: Alex Hayden, Wesley Chapel, junior 300-meter hurdles: Maguire Neal, Zephyrhills, freshman 800-meter run: Ludcheel Colas, Sunlake, junior 200-meter dash: Keith Walker, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 3200-meter run: Drew Knobl, Sunlake, junior Shot Put: James Kirkley, Sunlake, senior Pole Vault: Chandler Tucker, Land O’ Lakes, senior High Jump: Gabriel Vazquez, Cypress Creek, senior; Michael Adeshina, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Long Jump: Ja’Quan Sheppard, Zephyrhills, senior Triple Jump: Ja’Quan Sheppard, Zephyrhills, senior Discus: Isaac Tavo, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING Team Champion: Zephyrhills Coach of the Year: Chris Barrick, Zephyrhills Athlete of the Year: Caleb Huff, Sunlake FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 119 pounds: Caleb Huff, Sunlake, senior 129 pounds: Victor Velez, Sunlake, senior 139 pounds: Connor O’ Malley, Cypress Creek, senior 154 pounds: Wesley Colas, Sunlake, senior 169 pounds: Kevin Sacco, Land O’ Lakes, senior 183 pounds: Ja’varrius Wilson, Zephyrhills, junior 199 pounds: Samuel Bergeron, Zephyrhills, senior 219 pounds: Caleb Keeling, Zephyrhills, senior
CHECK THIS OUT The Wiregrass Ranch High School tennis program will host a series of youth summer camps for all skill levels for ages 5 to 17. The first camp runs from June 10 through June 13, while the second camp runs from June 17 to June 20. Each camp day runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will be split into groups based on ability levels. Daily activities include warmup, ground strokes, volleys, overheads and serving. There will also be drill work, games and competitions each day.
SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 119 pounds: Garrett Ellison, Zephyrhills, senior 129 pounds: Alex Alvarez, Wiregrass Ranch, senior 139 pounds: Jerimiah Wolfe, Sunlake, senior 154 pounds: Alex Hall, Sunlake, senior 169 pounds: Andreas Portillo, Sunlake, sophomore 183 pounds: Kyle Leivas, Land O’ Lakes, senior 199 pounds: Kris Chandler, Wesley Chapel, senior 219 pounds: Ethan Forrester, Land O’ Lakes, junior 238 pounds: Corbin Doers, Land O’ Lakes, senior Heavyweight/Unlimited: Kasean Ridgel, Wiregrass Ranch, senior
GIRLS SPRING SPORTS
EAST ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS TENNIS Team Champion: Pasco Coach of the Year: Don Charlick Player of the Year: Courtney Piltaver, Land O’ Lakes FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Sitara Sriram, Pasco, junior Courtney Piltaver, Land O’ Lakes, junior Phoebe Teo, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Hope Johnson, Zephyrhills, senior Alex Barath, Pasco, sophomore SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Paige Johnson, Zephyrhills, senior Regina Lugo, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Mariel Camino, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore Taylor Moore, Pasco, junior Natalia Rivera, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore EAST ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Team Champion: Sunlake Coach of the Year: Brett Hodros, Sunlake Track Athlete of the Year: Liina Winborn, Sunlake Field Athlete of the Year: Lauryn Beacham, Sunlake FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 4x800 relay: (Sunlake) Shannon Gordy, sophomore; Ashley Spires, sophomore; Emma Burleson, freshman; Justine Ruhlman, senior 100-meter hurdles: Allison Fleming, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 100-meter dash: Delcina Gillespie, Cypress Creek, junior 1600-meter run: Liina Winborn, Sunlake, junior 4x100 relay: (Sunlake) Nia Johnson, junior; Jaymonda Calmes, senior; Gianna Levy, junior; Hannah Kilmer, junior 400-meter dash: Gianna Levy, Sunlake, junior 300-meter hurdles: Allison Fleming, Wiregrass Ranch, junior 800-meter run: Liina Winborn, Sunlake, junior 200-meter dash: Gianna Levy, Sunlake, junior 3200-meter run: Natalie Abernathy, Land O’ Lakes, senior 4x400 relay: (Land O’ Lakes) Ashley Doers, junior; Lauren Bates, junior; Abigail Perez, junior; Lizzie Epps, freshman Shot Put: Lauryn Beacham, Sunlake, senior Pole Vault: Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake, junior High Jump: Ondrasha Joel, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman Long Jump: Gianna Levy, Sunlake, junior Triple Jump: Jayda Forester, Sunlake, junior Discus: Lauryn Beacham, Sunlake, senior SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 4x800 relay: (Wiregrass Ranch) Kate Moore, junior; Guadalupe Guerra, sophomore; Madelynn Abrahamasen, senior; Mya Hill, sophomore 100-meter hurdles: Kat Fleming, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman 100-meter dash: Zharia Wilson, Wesley Chapel, junior 1600-meter run: Natalie Abernathy, Land O’ Lakes, junior 4x100 relay: (Cypress Creek) Shaniqua Hicks, senior; Alyssa Pollicita, freshman; Ashleigh Lacey, sophomore; Delcina Gillespie, junior 400-meter dash: Lauren Bates, Land O’ Lakes, junior 300-meter hurdles: Hannah Kilmer, Sunlake, junior 800-meter run: Shannon Gordy, Sunlake, sophomore 200-meter dash: Nia Johnson, Sunlake, junior 3200-meter run: Estafania Acosta, Land O’ Lakes, senior 4x400 relay: (Wiregrass Ranch) Emily Beazley, senior; Dahlia Williams, freshman; Mya Hill, sophomore; Madelynn Abrahamasen, senior Shot Put: Antoinette Farmer, Sunlake, junior Pole Vault: Micala Jones, Sunlake, senior High Jump: Emiliana Sorrell, Sunlake, junior
The camp will be led by Wiregrass Ranch tennis coach Dave Wilson and current Wiregrass Ranch varsity players. For information or to register, email Dave Wilson at dawilson@pasco.k12.fl.us.
The match is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. The event will benefit the Hands of the Goddess-Florida, a nonprofit organization that works to outreach and meet the needs of the homeless and at-risk in Pasco County. Tickets are $12, or $10 with advance registration at RevolutionRollerDerby.com/store. For more information, email info@RevolutionRollerDerby.com.
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238 pounds: Cameron Helms, Zephyrhills, senior Heavyweight/Unlimited: Ethan Vest, Zephyrhills, senior
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The Speed Starz Track Club, USA Track & Field member, will host speed and conditioning training camps through Aug. 2, at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel. Sessions will be Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Open to elementary, middle and
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Long Jump: Ashleigh Lacey, Cypress Creek, sophomore Triple Jump: Allison Fleming, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Discus: Antoinette Farmer, Sunlake, junior HONORABLE MENTION Journee Byrd, Pasco, senior Jaydean Ireland, Zephyrhills, junior EAST ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL Team Champion: Sunlake Coach of the Year: Nelson Garcia, Sunlake Player of the Year: Jenna Lord, Sunlake FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Pitcher: Callie Turner, Land O’ Lakes, senior Catcher: Neely Peterson, Cypress Creek, senior Infielder: Jenna Lord, Sunlake, sophomore Infielder: Miranda Perez, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Infielder: Jasmine Jackson, Cypress Creek, senior Infielder: April Lorton, Zephyrhills, senior Outfielder: Kendra Falby, Sunlake, sophomore Outfielder: Paige Maseda, Sunlake, senior Outfielder: Shelby Westbrook, Land O’ Lakes, senior Utility/DH/DP: Alexis Duff, Sunlake, senior SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Pitcher: Jordan Almasy, Wesley Chapel, junior Catcher: Jolene Bodner, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore Infielder: Ashley Nickisher, Cypress Creek, senior Infielder: Nehanda Lewis, Land O’ Lakes, freshman Infielder: Logan Coward, Wesley Chapel, senior Infielder: Ashley Garrison, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Outfielder: Miranda Schwartz, Cypress Creek, freshman Outfielder: Emma Coon, Cypress Creek, sophomore Outfielder: Brooke Stanley, Land O’ Lakes, junior Utility/DH/DP: Mackenzie Petty, Pasco, sophomore HONORABLE MENTION Alyssa Cordoba, Sunlake, junior Mikayla Hoschak, Sunlake, sophomore Haylee Fernandez, Land O’ Lakes, senior Ally Fraley, Wesley Chapel, junior Madelyn Golka, Wesley Chapel, freshman Anna Margetis, Cypress Creek, junior Avery Lee, Cypress Creek, senior Ashtin Jordan, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Loryn Finn, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Kelsey Kadlub, Pasco, sophomore De’onna Brown, Pasco, sophomore Kyleigh Smith, Zephyrhills, junior Hayley Myers, Zephyrhills, sophomore ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS LACROSSE Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch Coach of the Year: Craig Havemann Offensive Player of the Year: Charlotte Vari, Mitchell Defensive Player of the Year: Sydney Maziarz, Cypress Creek FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Charlotte Vari, Mitchell, junior Morgan Gregory, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Jenna Kiley, Wiregrass Ranch, junior Dinah Hardin, Wesley Chapel, senior Addison Metcalf, Cypress Creek, junior Madison Gregory, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Patricia Batchelor, Land O’ Lakes, senior Grace Young, Mitchell, sophomore Jordan Alvis, Cypress Creek, senior Lauren Williams, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Chadee Smith, Mitchell, sophomore Sydney Maziarz, Cypress Creek, senior SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Emily Huntzinger, Land O’ Lakes, junior Emily Rushing, Mitchell, junior Kyleigh Lashuk, Mitchell, freshman Peggy D’Alessandro, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Annabel Murk, Cypress Creek, junior Amanda Erenberg-Diaz, Land O’ Lakes, junior Mallori Hotaling, Land O’ Lakes, junior Jenny Endres, Wiregrass Ranch, senior Kamryn Smart, Wesley Chapel, sophomore Lily Jacey, Cypress Creek, sophomore Brianna Seagers, Cypress Creek, sophomore Alexa Dusch, Mitchell, sophomore
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high school students, the camp will demonstrate beginner and advanced drills and techniques. To register, visit SpeedTeam5.com. For information, call BB Roberts at (352) 807-0397 or email FastSprintQuick@yahoo.com.
SUMMER GOLF SCRAMBLE
Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club will host a four-person team golf scramble June 23 at its golf course, 9502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz. The tournament begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Registration also includes closest-to-the-pin and longest drive contests, and an after tournament awards buffet. Deadline to sign up and pay is June 17. For information, email hhproshop @ gmail.com, or call (813) 949-4886.
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Twelve-year-old Hayden Lopez, of Zephyrhills, plays one of the newest arcade games at Pin Chasers. His mother is the sales and marketing director for the alley.
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Dylan Teets, of Wesley Chapel, hurls a ball down the lane. He came to the alley with his dad, William.
This place offers a whole lot more than bowling By Christine Holtzman choltzman@lakerlutznews.com
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or those passing by, Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills may look like a typical bowling alley. But, for those within the center, at 6816 Gall Blvd., it’s a social hotspot. Throughout its 60-year history, Pin Chasers — owned by the Perrone family — has been a gathering place for generations of people. The 32-lane bowling center provides ample opportunities for bowlers to test their mettle and show off their skills. But, it’s also a place where people meet to throw back a beer or two. Or, host birthday or holiday parties. Some have even been married there. Aubrey Ogilbee, Pin Chasers’ sales and marketing director, grew up in Zephyrhills and spent a lot of time hanging out at the alley. She went to see her grandmother, Fran Rebenski, who was the bowling league secretary for years. By 2002, Ogilbee was competing on her grandmother’s team. One thing led to another and she went to work for Pin Chasers, where she has remained for more than a decade. And now, her 12-year-old son, Hayden Lopez, is continuing the family tradition. He’s been growing up inside the bowling center’s walls, just like his mom did. Longtime employee Amy Higgins, who is now the general manager, often brings her 4year-old son, Orion, along to work. He adapts well to the environment: Even the hustle and bustle of the busy alley can’t keep him from napping on the lobby couch. Pin Chasers is one of those places where
everyone seems to have a story to tell. On a recent Friday afternoon, three women were finishing their lunch, getting ready to roll another game. Martha Colon, of Tampa, was there with her sister Liz Douglas, of Wesley Chapel, and their friend, Regina Trader, also of Wesley Chapel. The ladies call themselves ‘The Golden Girls.’ They recount that their adult children say they don’t know how to have fun — but their laughter, teasing, hooting and hollering echo throughout the place, defying their children’s claims. Meanwhile, at one of the pool tables near the lobby, Angie Blair, of Zephyrhills, and Carl, her husband of 35 years, are working on their game. They’ve caught the fever again, after a 20year hiatus. Angie says she rusty, but claims that Carl “still has it.” Over at the bar, a regular has dropped in. Ken Kenyon, of Dade City, has been bowling at Pin Chasers since 1986. As he sips a beer, he strikes up a conversation with William Teets, of Wesley Chapel, who was there drinking a Coca-Cola. Kenyon has half of his beer left, as he begins to make his exit — running into Ogilbee on his way out. The two give each other a hug. Kenyon has known the sales and marketing director since she was just a year old. He’s been close to her grandparents for decades. They met when they were bowling on the same league. That’s just one of the many lifelong friendship Kenyon says he’s formed because of Pin Chasers and bowling.
Martha Colon, of Tampa, left; her sister Liz Douglas, of Wesley Chapel, center; and, their friend Regina Trader, also of Wesley Chapel, call themselves, ‘The Golden Girls.’ They were finishing lunch before setting out to play another game.
Inside the bar, Ken Kenyon, of Dade City, left, strikes up a conversation with William Teets, of Wesley Chapel. General Manager Amy Higgins is behind the bar.
Four-year-old Orion Higgins, of Zephyrhills, doesn’t let the noises around him keep him from napping on the lobby couch. His mom is the alley’s general manager.
Olivia Blackman, of Zephyrhills, left, and her older brother, Donell Blackman II, of Wesley Chapel, celebrate after Donell bowled a strike. The duo was at the alley to compete in a friendly match of sibling rivalry.
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the East Pasco Networking Group’s June 11 meeting. The group meets at 7:30 a.m., at IHOP, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Maria Reza, a business services consultant at Career Source Pasco-Hernando, will be the featured speaker at the group’s June 25 meeting.
Ben Pumo deemed ‘Heart of Pasco’ Members of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee made a surprise visit recently to bestow the Heart of Pasco Award to Chef Ben Pumo, owner of Benedetto's Ristorante Italiano in Land O' Lakes. The award is presented to local businesses that exemplify the mission of the chamber to advocate for the interests of the diverse business community by promoting business advancement, economic growth and job creation.
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