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Ridge Road extension one step closer By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco County is placing a future order to buy wetlands adjacent to the Connerton Preserve to offset wetlands that would be lost due to construction of the Ridge Road extension. The Pasco County Commission approved a wetlands credit purchase agreement with Ecosystem Investment Partners Credit Co., for up to $4.4 million at its March 27 meeting in New Port Richey. The item, part of the commission’s consent agenda, was approved with no discussion. The total purchase price would be split between Pasco County and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, which also needs wet-
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lands credits for the project. The county’s share would be about $3.2 million.The state road agency would reimburse for the remainder. The agreement locks in a purchase price and ensures the credits will be available if, and when, the United States Army Corps of Engineers issues a permit. The county has sought approval for the road project for nearly two decades.A decision from the Army Corps is anticipated in coming months. The proposed project is for an 8-mile extension of Ridge Road which now dead-ends at Moon Lake Road. The new road would link Moon Lake in west Pasco to U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes, See EXTENSION, page 13A
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Night nurse Fritzie Plaras-Rooney went the extra, extra mile. She crocheted a cap and a cotton-tail diaper cover for a baby in the Mom/Baby Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. Three nurses at the hospital make the caps as a gesture of kindness to welcome new babies under their care.
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The Pasco County Commission approved the turnarounds at its March 27 meeting in New Port Richey. Commissioners also agreed to get more information on the feasibility of linking the sinkhole to Lake Saxon, as a future project. A geological survey deemed that connection to be risky, but Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore said the option needs more study. “That’s our premier lakefront community in this area,” he said.“We want to make sure property values stay up.” The turnarounds are considered an immediate safety solution for a roadway that was severed when a sinkhole opened up on July 14, 2017. The depression swallowed two houses, a motorcycle and a boat. Seven houses in
When the North Tampa Christian Academy opens this fall in Wesley Chapel, it will be offering an approach to education that sets it apart from others, said Sandra Doran, Head of School. “When you look at a traditional classroom, time is the constant and mastery of content is the variable,” Doran said.“In our school, we want to make mastery of content the constant and time more of the variable. “Why am I going to punish a student who says,‘I need more time.’ Because what they are saying is,‘I want to do this work.’ “What is your ultimate goal? Your ultimate goal is for the child to learn this material,” she said. That means taking accountability, the head of school said. “We shouldn’t be asking the question: ‘Am I mean, if I don’t accept late work?’ “We should be asking the question:‘Why am I not creating a context that’s motivating students … who care about producing quality work in a timely manner?’ — and take some of that ownership upon ourselves. “We’re creating a context. All behavior occurs in a context. “If students are not engaged, that’s on us,” Doran said. North Tampa Christian Academy will put the student at the center, she said. “We will work to individualize programs for each individual student,” Doran said. So, if a student needs more time to master rigorous reading skills, the student will receive it. “On the flip side, if your child is ad-
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by the end of 2016. Pasco County records show a conceptual Owners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet with additional retail space, on Wesley retail. Chapel Boulevard. “We’d like to have our own building and The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adOaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said. Andrea and Josephine Mannino, are
The site is located at the corner of Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Boulevard, which is also known as County Road 54. Pasco County is moving forward with acquisition of right-of-way along County Road 54 to prepare for the expansion of the twothe lane road into a four-lane road at 54 junction of State Road 56 and State Road See PIZZA, page 13A
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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her
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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker
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Sinkhole to get a fence and turnarounds By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco County has selected the solution it plans to pursue regarding the sinkhole that opened last year in Lake Padgett Estates in Land O’ Lakes. The county plans to build two “hammerhead” turnarounds on each side of the sinkhole. A six-foot decorative fence and an access gate also will be installed around the sinkhole on Ocean Pines Drive. The estimated cost for the work is $242,000. Construction is expected to begin within six months to eight months, following design work and purchase of right of way. “We’ll move as quickly as possible,” said Margaret Smith, the county’s engineering services director.
Statewide trek aims to support child safety By Kathy Steele
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Lauren Book is on a journey to show children how to be safe and feel safe. She is a survivor of child abuse by a livein nanny. In 2001, at age 16, she made the decision to disclose what happened to her. As a state senator, and founder of the nonprofit Lauren’s Kids, Book is an advocate for child safety and child abuse prevention. Now in its eighth year, Book’s “Walk in My Shoes� tour takes her 1,500 miles from Key West to Tallahassee, with zigzags along the way to meet as many students as possible. On March 13, she stopped at San Antonio Elementary School, outside Dade City, to teach a lesson about “Safer, Smarter Schools.� Her traveling companion is a floppyeared blue dog, named Buddy. He is a celebrity among kindergarteners and elementary school students who recognize him from a Safer, Smarter video. Pasco County Schools adopted Book’s Safer, Smarter Schools’ curriculum several years ago. It is available free of charge to all Florida schools. Buddy’s appearance – his first at San Antonio - got whoops, high-fives and hugs. He led the students on a walk around their campus as part of Book’s Florida trek in support of child safety. Book greeted the students with the high energy of a kindergarten teacher, which is what she once was before founding her nonprofit in 2007. She since has written a memoir,“It’s OK to Tell.� And, she recently published a chil-
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dren’s book, “Lauren’s Kingdom,� about a young girl who is abused by a babysitter, and turns to a friend for help. “We’re so excited to be here,� said Book, who spent about 20 minutes each with three groups of kindergartners and firstgraders. She drew a stick figure of what they think a stranger looks like. Each time was the same. He was a man with messy hair and
clothes, and mean, angry eyes. He had a gun or knife, or even a crowbar. But, when she asked them if she was a stranger, they told her no. And, that was the first lesson on safety. “Guess what? I’m a stranger,� Book said. “Strangers are just people we don’t know well.� The rest of the lesson moved on to the “buddies� in a student’s safety triangle.They can be grownups at school or home, and
they must be able to drive a car. Safety was taught with broad strokes, covering a variety of issues. There was never a mention of child abuse. Instead, Book asked the children how they would feel if a friend knocked them down. The response would be to tell a buddy. And, it was another lesson learned. “If something makes you feel uncomfortable, you’re going to go to someone in your trusted circle,� Book tells them.“You get to decide if a touch is safe or unsafe.� Lorynn Gutierrez, the school’s guidance counselor, said San Antonio adopted the program about four years ago. “It’s a safety curriculum, but it also empowers kids to listen to their inner voice,� Gutierrez said. On average, about four students a year at San Antonio discloses situations of child abuse, she said. The curriculum is meant to establish a relationship with the children, school staff and parents, said Book. “It’s done in a fun and safe way,� she said. And, she added,“It’s not a one-and-done road show. So, when they do feel unsafe, kids know who they’ll disclose to and can trust.� At the end of each session, Book awarded each class with a small, plush toy Buddy. Each student will be able to take Buddy home, but they must write a safety story in a journal that they also take home. “It’s very important that kids use their voices and advocate for themselves,� Book said. For information, visit LaurensKids.org.
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Jim “Mudcat” Grant is a Lacoochee native son who blazed a trail as the first AfricanAmerican to pitch a 20-game winning season in the American League. His 1965 win/loss record for the Minnesota Twins was 21-7. Grant, now age 82, lives in California. He won two World Series games, also in 1965, pitching for the Twins against the Los Angeles Dodgers. During one of those wins, he powered a three-run homer over the fence. He was named The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year. Grant’s career began in 1958 with the Cleveland Indians, about a decade after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball. He pitched his last game in 1971, pitching for the Oakland Athletics and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mudcat is a name given to Grant by another ballplayer who reportedly thought he was from Mississippi, and Mudcat fit. Grant’s star quality as an athlete is now on view at the Pioneer Florida Museum in Dade City. His career is part of the Smithsonian Museum’s traveling exhibit, “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shaped America,” which runs through April 28. Baseball, and Grant’s achievements, are just one of the highlights of the exhibit, which covers every sport imaginable. There are interactive videos and trivia on baseball, football, bowling, soccer, cheerleading, roller blading, basketball, surfing and much more. “There are all different sports,” said Stephanie Black, the museum’s executive director.“Everybody can come in here and see something different.” The interactive nature of the exhibit is meant to get conversations going about the impact of sports in American culture. Items on display include a Wheaties box with soccer star Brandi Chastain; videos with marching bands and mascots; a mockup of bleachers with seat cushions that reveal answers to baseball trivia; photographs; trophies; sports magazines; and, audio of athletes and fans talking about their favorite memories.
A LECTURE SERIES IS PLANNED, TOO On April 14 at 2 p.m., University of Florida history professor Steve Noll will be the featured speaker. Anyone wearing a sports team’s jersey or T-shirt will get a 25 percent discount on the museum’s fee. Other lectures are tentative, but information can be found at PioneerFloridaMuseum.org. It’s a true traveling exhibit. Once “Hometown Teams” leaves Dade City, it heads to the Dunedin Historic Museum, among other stops in Florida. This is only the second Smithsonian exhibit for the Florida Pioneer Museum. The first was last year when the museum featured “The Way We Worked,” a look at the working life of Americans from the mid19th century to the late 20th century.
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Stephanie Black, executive director of Pioneer Florida Museum, shows off the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, ‘Hometown Teams: How Sports Shaped America.’
A life-size cutout of Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant is featured in a display highlighting Grant’s career in major league baseball. Grant grew up in Lacoochee.
The exhibits are part of the Museum on Main Street series, sponsored by the Smithsonian in partnership with state and local organizations. The Florida Humanities Council selected the Pioneer museum to host Hometown Teams, and awarded a $5,000 grant. A portion of the grant will help sponsor a Dade City Little League team. Host sites are encouraged to reach out locally for athletes who can be featured in the exhibit.
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alumni of Moore Academy, and the later schools bearing the names of MooreMickens. “We’ve had a tremendous response from the community,” Black said.“Everybody is so excited about this.” Grant’s twin sister, Johnnie Mae Lopey, remembers her first time watching her brother pitch professionally in Cleveland. She went there with their mother, Viola Grant. A scoreboard announcement splashed her name onto the screen as Grant’s twin sister. “That was special to see him play,” she recalled. Through the years, Grant has left memorabilia with her, including a life-size cutout, which is part of the exhibit. His nephew, Jamie Lopey, described Grant as a “family guy” who always encourages youth to play sports, especially baseball. Grant is co-author of “The Black Aces,” a book that chronicles 15 black pitchers who had 20-game winning seasons in the majors.
He also includes some who played in the Negro League. Johnnie Mae Lopey said her brother had challenges even a decade after Robinson began playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. On one trip through Georgia, team members stopped for lunch, and Grant was told to go to the back door. “His teammates said if he has to go to the back door, we’ll all go to the back door,” she said. Grant has been back to Lacoochee on several occasions. Mudcat Grant Boulevard, near the entrance to Stanley Park, is named for him. Local businessman Jesse Stanley, for whom the park is named, was an early booster of Grant when he played baseball at mini-camps, and was signed by the Cleveland Indians. Johnnie Mae Lopey said her brother never let being from a small town hold him back. And, she said, that’s his message to youngsters still. “Keep on practicing and try to be somebody,” she said.
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Tampa Bay Water needs input and feedback for the 2018 Long-Term Master Water Plan, in reference to the region’s water supply and the next source of drinking water.To take the survey, visit FutureWater.org. Participants also can watch a 5-minute presentation on projects under consideration.
CODING FOR BEGINNERS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer basic Scratch coding for beginners April 11 at 4 p.m. Participants can learn how to create stories, games and more. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
BOOK SALE The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a spring book sale April 6 and April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be a preview sale April 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for the cost of $5. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE Tampa Theatre, Erth Visual & Physical, and Red Tail Entertainment will present Erth’s “Dinosaur Zoo Live”April 5 at 7 p.m., at the Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa.Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids age 17 and younger.This live performance is appropriate for ages 5 and older. For tickets, visit TampaTheatre.org. For information about the show, visit DinosaurZooLive.us.
LUTZ SENIOR CENTER The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming events: • April 6 a 2:30 p.m.: Dancercise • April 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Spring Fling Dance (butterfly themed, food, door prizes) Call to RSVP. For information, call (813) 264-3804.
SPRING TEA Angel of Hope Memorial Garden-Tampa Bay will host its 12th annual Spring Tea April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd.There will be raffles, silent auctions, and entertainment.Tickets are $35. For information, visit AngelOfHopeTampaBay.com.
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Audubon Society The West Pasco Audubon Society will meet April 7 at 11 a.m., at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey. The guest speaker will be Barbara Walker, president of the West Pasco society, coordinator of Eagle Watch, and a member of the Florida Audubon Board. The topic will be “Plants for Birds.” There also will be a native plant sale. The same day, there will be a nature walk starting at 8 a.m. For information, call Mike Ranck at (813) 455-0588, or visit WestPascoAudubon.com.
Propagating roses The Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will offer a hands-on demonstration of rooting, cutting, and the dos and don’ts of propagating antique roses April 9 at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Gil Sanchez, master gardener. For information, call (813) 273-3652.
Succulents clinic UF/IFAS Extension of Hillsborough County will offer “Succulents and Cacti 101” April 10 at 7 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. For information and to register, call (813) 744-5519.
Native Plant Society The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet April 10 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be Tonya Clayton on “Sea Level Rise in Florida: News from Our Natural Areas.” There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
MAKE A WOODEN VASE The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a woodworking class April 10 and April 17 at 5 p.m. Participants can make a wooden vase using a scroll saw. Only three students per session. Registration and a signed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
PLANNING MEETING There will be an Appreciate Pasco planning meeting April 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, to discuss the Good Deeds Day Festival scheduled for April 15. For information, call Elise Mysels at (813) 9568661.
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TEEN ‘TOASTMASTERS’ The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Teen “Toastmasters”April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.This is a cooking class, and participants will delve into the world of toasted breads.The first class will be gourmet grilled cheese, using a hot plate and a frying pan. Guests can choose the ingredients, but there will be no vegan or non-dairy options. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
will present Earth Day topics with guest panel reflections.The impact of climate change will be discussed April 11 at 2:30 p.m., with Eckerd College professor David Hastings; and, at 5 p.m., there will be an Earth Festival/Build-A-Buddy, featuring the art of recycling.Admission is free. For information, visit PHSC.edu.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Tinkering Tuesday program,“How Does Your Garden Grow?” April 10 at 6:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.There will be gardenthemed crafts and activities. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will offer “Marketing Materials with the Cameo Cutter” April 11 at 6 p.m. Participants can learn how to use a Cameo Cutter and Silhouette software to make a personalized vinyl decal to promote their business. Information about other marketing resources also will be available.Admission is free. For information, call Chris Sturgeon at (813) 204-2612.
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The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host “Art in the Afternoon”April 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for teens to seniors. Bring your own supplies or borrow a few. The group is open to all levels of art enthusiasts. For information, call (813) 7800064.
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Chess Club April 11 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the main floor. Beginners and advanced can attend. Bring your own time clock, if needed.The library has chess sets. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
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The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host a class on terra-cotta toadstools April 13 at 10 a.m. Participants can make a toadstool garden decoration.All supplies are included.The class is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. Call (813) 780-0064.
Painting with a Twist, 1924 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will host a fundraiser April 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.The cost is $45 per seat, with 50 percent of the proceeds benefiting Sunrise of Pasco.To register and see what participants will paint, visit tinyurl.com/yccnemx4.
SENIOR CENTER The Land O’ Lakes Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O’ Lakes, offers activities for age 60 and older, such as adult coloring, music, word search, games, karaoke, Wii, bingo, crafts and more.The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 929-1200, or visit PascoCountyFl.net, and click on “Seniors” under the “Residents” header.
GUV’NA RACE The Lutz Civic Association is looking for Guv’na Race candidates.Those interested must live or work in Lutz, and have a desire to help community charitable organizations. The race has been part of the Lutz community for almost three decades.The winner is announced at the Lutz Independence Day Parade on July 4. Email jenn4parade@gmail.com.
SANDWICH & SHOWERS The Church at Chancey Road, 34921 Chancey Road in Zephyrhills, offers “Sandwich & Showers” on Tuesdays at 4 p.m., and Fridays at 10 a.m., for those living in the community that have no running water or no hot water.Anyone needing a hot shower can come: families, women, men, children. Free transportation will be available. For information, call (813) 317-4975.
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The Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will present “Genealogy: United States Church Records & Immigration” April 9 at 12:15 p.m.The guest speaker will be Kelly Whitelock of Tampa Bay Roots. For information, call (813) 2733652.
Hillel Academy, 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host a Holocaust Remembrance Day April 12 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students and parents will recognize Yom Hashoah throughout the day.There will be a prayer service at 8:15 a.m.; an opening ceremony with poetry, candle lighting and prayers at 8:30 a.m.; guest speaker Sylvia Richman, Holocaust survivor, will speak at 8:45 a.m.; a reading of names of those who perished in the World War II Holocaust by Nazi rule at 9:15 a.m. (and 2:15 p.m.); and a closing ceremony with fifth- through eighthgraders reading poetry, and prayers. For information, call (813) 963-2242.
The Hernando County Fair & Youth Livestock Show will take place April 13 to April 21 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., in Brooksville. There will be live entertainment and livestock shows daily.There also will be a truck and tractor pull April 14 and a demolition derby April 21.Admission is $8 for age 13 and older, $4 for ages 4 to 12, and free for age 3 and younger. Gates open at 5 pm., during the week and noon on weekends. For information, visit HernandoFairgrounds.com, or call (352) 7964552.
The Family Friendly Summer Camp ExpoTampa edition will take place April 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at George M. Steinbrenner Field.Admission includes the Tampa Tarpons home opener at 6:30 p.m., with free fireworks after the game.The expo will feature more than 50 summer camp/activities exhibitors, including special-needs camps; a kids’ throwing practice; a Fun Zone; face painting; live entertainment with Mr.Tommy; character visits; giveaways; educational workshops; and free swag bags for the first 250 kids.To preregister for $1 admission, visit tinyurl.com/y95grqlf. For information, call (813) 331-5579.
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The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will present the animated film,“An American Tail,” as part of its Family Favorites Film Series,April 8 at 3 p.m.Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for age 12 and younger. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters will host “Custard Conversation with the CEO”April 12 at 6 p.m., at Culver’s, 12538 State Road 54 in Odessa.The guest speaker will be Stephen Koch, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay. Participants can share ideas on how to help more kids in the community. RSVP by April 9 at margaretg@bbbstampabay.org.
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As part of its Florida Conversations series, the Tampa Bay History Center will host “Finding Our Fabric: Old Glory,” taking a look at the history of the United States flag. Sponsored by the Bank of America, the exhibit,“American Flags:The Stars & Stripes in American History & Culture,” is based on one of the most comprehensive collections of American flags in the country, collected by Dr. Peter J. Keim. Keim has collected flags for more than 40 years, and has exhibited in museums across the country. The showcase features textiles, artwork and memorabilia exploring the history and context of the American flag. The flag’s history includes iconic moments of revolution, union, war, protest and patriotism, and was an ever-evolving symbol that reflected the growth of the nation prior to 1960.
It wasn’t until 1960 that the standardized American flag — with 50 stars and 13 stripes —appeared. The exhibit has more than 20 original flags on display, some dating back to the 1790s, and a 27-star flag signifying Florida’s admission into the Union. Also included will be original artwork, such as Andy Warhol’s print, “Moonwalk,” and “John’s Flag” by Jasper Johns; and photography from the 1960s and Sept. 11, 2001 that illustrated the symbolic power of the Stars and Stripes. Leading up to the show, Dr. Keim will present a lecture on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The history center is at 801 Old Water St., in Tampa. The exhibit will run through July. For more information, please visit TampaBayHistoryCenter.org, or call (813) 228-0097.
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Tool added to property appraiser’s website The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Florida voters will decide in November whether the Florida Constitution should be amended to increase the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed valuation of homestead property greater than $100,000 and up to $125,000 for all levies, except school district levies. If adopted, the amendment would take effect Jan. 1, 2019. Currently, a homestead exemption is allowed on the portion of home values between zero and $25,000, and $50,000 and $75,000. If voters approve the amendment, the homestead exemption for a home valued at $200,000, for example, would be $75,000. If
voters reject the amendment, the homestead exemption on a $200,00 house would remain at $50,000. Pasco County Property Appraiser Gary Joiner has added a tool to the appraiser’s website to enable property owners to find out their estimated tax savings, if the amendment passes. The link to the Estimator Tool appears at the top of each parcel information page on the property appraiser’s website, PascoPa.com. The tool was developed by property appraisers statewide. For additional information, call the property appraiser’s office in Dade City at (352) 521-4433 or in Land O’ Lakes at (813) 9292780.
Pedaling for Parkinson’s The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is expanding a free community program intended to help those with Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation and Moving Day® Tampa Bay have provided a grant to support the Pedaling for Parkinson’s program at four YMCA branches in Hillsborough County. A national study has shown that an indoor cycling class can decrease Parkinson’s symptoms by 35 percent, which led the Tampa YMCA to offer Pedaling for Parkinson’s at the South Tampa and Bob Sierra North Tampa locations in 2016. “The results we’re seeing are incredible and, thanks to the generosity of the Parkinson’s Foundation, the Y is able to expand this impactful program to the New Tampa and North Brandon Ys,” Healthy Living Director Dawn Kita said, in a release. Driven by fast-paced music, Pedaling for Parkinson’s riders, at every level, are challenged to improve their performance while sharing a common bond in a fun, sociallysupportive environment. “While the program does not cure Parkinson’s, it helps to alleviate some of the complications associated with the disease,” explains Kita.“It’s been proven to improve walking, tremors, flexibility, grip strength, motor coordination, posture and stiffness.” Beginning this month, Pedaling for
POLITICAL AGENDA
Club meetings planned, endorsements announced UPCOMING CLUB MEETINGS LAND O’ LAKES DEMOCRATS The Land O Lakes Democratic Club will host Stephen Perenich, who is running for U.S. Congress in Florida District 12, at the club’s April 4 meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The club meets at Brick City Eatery, 16540 Pointe Village Drive in Lutz.
WESLEY CHAPEL REPUBLICAN CLUB The Wesley Chapel Republican Club meets April 12 at 6:30 pm at Lexus of Wesley Chapel, 5350 Eagleston Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker will be State Sen.Wilton Simpson.There will be coffee and desserts. There is no admission charge. For more information, contact Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813 or peterzbear@aol.com.
REPUBLICAN CLUB OF CENTRAL PASCO Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley will speak at Republican Club of Pasco County’s meeting on April 23.The club encourages anyone that seeks to be involved in the political process to attend. It meets at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.A social begins at 6:30 p.m., and the business meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call (813) 996-3011.
TRINITY DEMOCRATIC CLUB Parkinson’s will be offered at: • The New Tampa Family YMCA, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. • The Bob Sierra North Tampa Family YMCA,Tuesdays and Thursday at 11 a.m. • The North Brandon Family YMCA, Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. • The South Tampa Family YMCA, Mondays at 11:30 a.m., and Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10: 15 a.m. The one-hour indoor cycling classes are free with a Y membership and free for the first eight weeks to non-Y members, which includes full access to the Y facility during that time period. Participants, ages 30 to 75, must be diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. A medical provider consent and clearance form also is required to register.
The Trinity Democratic Club welcomes Melissa Erickson, co-founder and executive director of the Alliance for Public Schools
(All4Schools.org), as guest speaker at its April 25 meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. Doors open at 5 p.m., for those wish to purchase dinner and/or drinks. For more information, call (415) 609-3633 or email trinitydems@earthlink.net.
ENDORSEMENTS • #VOTEPROCHOICE has endorsed Kelly Smith, who is running in the District 2 race of the Pasco County Commission. Smith supports reproductive rights in Florida, according to an announcement from her campaign. • The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29 Labor Unit has endorsed Mike Moore, who is running for re-election in the District 2 race of the Pasco County Commission, according to an announcement from his campaign. Political Agenda is a column that runs only during election years. It gives candidates a place to announce they are seeking political office. It lets voters know of upcoming Meet the Candidate nights or political forums. It is a place where political clubs can announce upcoming meetings, and it will include news that is pertinent to voters for upcoming elections. It will not include political fundraising events. There is never a guarantee of publication, but we do consider each item we receive. Please submit items for consideration at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. Send submissions to news@lakerlutznews.com.
Free tax help available The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Several libraries are hosting tax preparation services during tax season, including the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, at 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood. If you need help with preparing your
taxes, help is available at the Jimmie B. Keel library on Thursdays and Fridays through April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers from the AARP are providing the assistance, which is given on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for filing your tax return this year is April 17.
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Adding flavor to your foods, with herbs you grow By Nicole Pinson
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People have used herbs in cooking for thousands of years. They add unique flavors to food, as well as a touch of color to meals. Herbs grown in Florida include basil, chives, dill, mint, parsley and sage. Buying pre-packaged containers of herbs can be used in a recipe in a pinch, but why not grow your own? You can save money and enjoy a nice long season of fresh flavor. Herbs make beautiful additions to cooked dishes, and you can plant a variety of herbs, such as cilantro and mint, at this time of year. Some herbs are perennials, which means they last more than one year or season when planted. Planting perennial herbs can extend their harvest. Chives, mint, oregano, tarragon and rosemary are examples of perennial herbs. We mix them into our existing landscape here at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County teaching and demonstration gardens. To purchase herbs for planting, visit local garden centers and farmers’ markets.They often carry herb plants in small pots that you may take home and plant in containers or directly in the garden. Or, why not try growing them from seed? When selecting herbs for containers, group them by their water needs. Rosemary, a popular herb, prefers well-drained soil and will need less water than an herb such as parsley. Most herbs prefer similar soil and sunlight as vegetables, and they may be inter-planted with vegetables and landscape plants in containers or in the soil. For example, some gardeners plant rosemary near walkways, paths and fences. Be sure to harvest your herbs. Herbs benefit from being picked, clipped and pinched. Harvesting your herbs will help the plants stay compact, produce new growth and may extend the amount of time the plants grow before going to seed. When using fresh herbs, wash your hands with hot soapy water. Then, wash your fresh herbs by rinsing them under cold running water. Do not use soap or detergents. Fresh herbs may be dried with paper towels or a salad spinner (Minton and Maddox, 2015). Place cut, fresh herbs in the refrigerator by standing them up in a glass
Sweet basil and mint are two types of herbs that can be grown in a Florida garden.
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Herbs, such as these parsley plants, grow well mixed in with other vegetables.
jar, vase or container filled with some water. Herbs may be frozen or chopped and stored in ice cube trays. Dried herbs have a stronger flavor than fresh herbs.A tablespoon of finely cut, fresh herb is equal to about 1 teaspoon of dried herb or one-quarter teaspoon to one-half teaspoon of ground, dried herb (Stephens, 2010). When using herbs in recipes, add them to dishes and experiment with flavors. As a general rule, start with a quarter-teaspoon and add more according to your preferences. For maximum flavor, I add most herbs at the end of cooking. However, stronger, less
delicate herbs such as oregano and rosemary may be added earlier in the cooking process Many herbs make great garnishes. Here’s a quick, go-to garnish: Chop fresh parsley with a little green onion and minced radishes. Mix together and store in a small container in the refrigerator. It’s a good garnish for soups, salads and tacos. Fresh herbs may be used in marinades, drinks, dressings, and on seafood, eggs, cheeses, vegetables and rice dishes. And, don’t forget to eat the flowers! Edible flowers include basil, rosemary and thyme.
According to Minton and Maddox, “Today, herbs often are used in cooking to enhance the flavor of foods without the addition of extra fat, sugar or sodium.” Herbs are good landscape choices for gardens and containers.They are generally easy to grow, even for beginning gardeners.They offer a healthy, colorful way to perk up food. Contact your local Extension office if you need assistance with selecting and growing herbs in your garden. For more information about herbs, read “Cooking with Fresh Herbs,” by E. Minton and M. Maddox, 2015, IFAS Publication Number FCS8932. “Fresh Herbs: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers,” by A. Simmone, 2015, IFAS Publication Number FCS68748 is another good source. Both of those publications provided information for this column. For additional information, email pinsonn@hillsboroughcounty.org, or call (813) 744-5519, ext. 54145. Nicole Pinson is Horticulture Agent in County.
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Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming community events: • Chatterboxes:April 5 and April 19 at 3 p.m. • Compassionate Friends Support Group:April 18 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Breast Cancer Support Group:April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9332 State Road 54, Suite 402 • Lymphedema Support Group:April 19 at 3 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: April 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
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Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer “We’ll Get You On the Move” April 10 at noon, in the fourth-floor classroom. Dr. George Walter Rankin, board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and physical therapist Gina Tice will discuss symptoms and nonsurgical treatment options for orthopedic conditions. A light lunch will be provided.To RSVP, visit FHWesleyChapel.org/Events.
MEMORY LECTURES Keystone Place at Terra Bella, a new independent living, assisted living and memory care community set to open in Land O’ Lakes, will host guest speaker Dr. Andrew Budson April 6 at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Budson’s talks will be based on his book, “Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory.” Sessions will take place at Plantation Palms Golf Club. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Register by calling (813) 388-2121 or at KeystonePlaceAtTerraBella.com/RSVP.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will offer diabetes self-management workshops on Mondays,April 9 to May 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rao Musunuru M.D. Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Each session is 2 ½ hours and will cover topics that include how to work with a health care team, how to manage symptoms and blood-sugar levels, using medication effectively, and more. Admission is free. Reservations are required. For information and to RSVP, call (727) 869-5498.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer a prostate cancer support group April 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Topics will include the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options and more. Reservations are advised by calling Dennis Brown at (727) 203-6713.
PELVIC HEALTH PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer an Express Prepared Childbirth class April 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Garden Classroom A. Expectant mothers can learn how to become active participants in childbirth, and learn breathing techniques, coping strategies, comfort measures, medications and postpartum adjustment. Breast-feeding will not be covered. The cost is $50, which includes light snacks and registration for two. To register, call (813) 443-2046.
OBSTETRICS PROGRAMS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming programs: • Saturday Super Prep Childbirth Class: April 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Tour of Obstetrics: April 10, April 17 and April 24 at 5 p.m. • Newborn Care Class: April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Infant CPR:April 25 at 6 p.m. For reservations, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
CYCLING FOR AUTISM The Tampa Interbay Rotary’s ninth annual Cycling for Autism fundraiser will take place April 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail. The event begins at Whiskey Joe’s in Tampa, with 6-mile, 12-mile, 16-mile and 32mile rides. There will be lunch, a cash bar, games, a bike raffle, and music. Children age 12 and younger ride for free. Anyone can participate by being a sponsor, registering to ride, or supporting a rider. The fundraiser will benefit the Applied Behavior Analysis Program and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida. For information, call (813) 258-5835.
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HEALTH DROPS IN RANKINGS The 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tools released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, which is available on FLHealthCHARTS.com. Pasco County ranks 38th in Florida for overall Health Outcomes in the 2018 County Health Rankings. Mike Napier, health officer, said in a release,“It is disappointing to see Pasco drop three spots in the rankings. However, we are not discouraged, as it takes more than one year to register impacts related to improve access to care, Healthy Start, and the many other areas being worked on in our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).” The health improvement plan is designed to address specific opportunities for improved health that have been identified by the community itself. Continued on next page
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Through CHIP, Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is working toward implementing healthier concession stands at Pasco County parks, using “Fun Bites” guidelines. Pasco’s department of health also has launched a “Move More” countywide initiative that aims to increase awareness of and access to physical activities throughout the county. The county’s Tobacco Prevention Program works with Tobacco Free Florida and other community partners to promote tobacco-free living by using multiple strategies, including education, implementing smoke-free and tobacco-free policies at work places and colleges, and promoting the “Quit Your Way” campaign. In addition to the aforementioned programs, Pasco also offers the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which gives free or low-cost breast and cervical screenings for eligible women, ages 50 to 64, who reside in Pasco County. And, the Healthy Start program offers free services to all pregnant women, and children ages 0 to 3 years, to educate new moms in everything from preconception and childbirth to parenting skills. For information on all programs and services, visit Pasco.floridahealth.gov.
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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is taking a closer look at its policing practices, as a measure to maintain transparency and openness in dealing with citizens. To do so, the agency has appointed general counsel Lindsay Moore as its first constitutional policing advisor. As part of her new role, Moore’s primary duties are to to ensure the agency follows best practices and procedures in the arena of search-and-seizure; use of force; detention operations; profiling issues; citizen contacts; arrests; and, custody operations. She’s also responsible for regularly reviewing agency policies and procedures to ensure they align with constitutional case rulings. If laws and case precedent change, Moore will publish alerts and coordinate trainings with members of the agency. “These are all things that we’re already doing, but this is going to be codifying these things into one cohesive program,” Moore said. Moore is a former associate attorney at a
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PROPOSED FEE ADJUSTMENT Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees will consider approving a proposed adjusted course-related fee at its meeting on April 17 at 6 p.m., at the West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for board consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs. In this case, one course adjustment will be reviewed: a reduction of fees for Adult Nursing Clinical I for paramedic students from $34 to $0. For information about proposed fee adjustments, justification for the fees and fee implementation dates, you can visit Policies.PHSC.edu.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Saint Leo University is offering an academic scholarship opportunity for students who are intent on starting an MBA program this summer, have the undergraduate grades to prove they can do serious work, and the commitment and discipline to study online all the way through to degree completion. For those who qualify and apply by April 20 for admission to the summer semester starting April 30, the MBA tuition per credit hour will be reduced. The per-credit scholarship represents a savings of $6,000 throughout the course of the 36-credit-hour program. For information about the scholarship, visit SaintLeo.edu/mba-online-scholarshipform. For additional details, email graduate.admissions@saintleo.edu, or call (800) 707-8846.
LUTZ ELEMENTARY GETS EXTRA HELP Members from the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club worked at the Lutz Elementary Annual Olden Days Celebration. Each year, the women have registered at-
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Students move on to national competition Land O’ Lakes Christian School’s high-school students participated in the Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools state fine arts competition in the categories of the Bible, art, music, academics and speech. There were 146 different entries, and Land O’ Lakes Christian placed first, second or third in 57 of those entries. The students pictured will be competing at the National Fine Arts Competition in Greenville, South Carolina. There will be a presentation of a selection of the winning entries and an art show April 20 at the school.
tendees and assisted the students with numerous crafting projects at the event. Lutz Elementary is just one of the local schools that the woman’s club supports in various ways. For more information, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR Registration is open until May 31 for the 2018 Florida Student-Athlete Leadership Seminar, which is slated for Aug. 1 at West Port High School in Ocala. The event will include keynote addresses, breakout sessions, a student-athlete panel, and presentations in competition, leadership, social media and other topics.
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opposing the Ridge Road extension. Opponents maintain that the county isn’t being transparent on the final costs of the road work, which they contend could reach $150 million. “Who will be the first to say enough to this boondoggle?” Callaghan said. County officials have disputed the coalition’s data on the construction costs. The wetlands credits would come from the Old Florida Mitigation Bank, located south of State Road 52 and east of U.S. 41, adjacent to the Connerton Preserve. According to county documents, a construction start is scheduled for winter 2018, and a completion by winter 2021. Construction would be in two phases, with the first phase from Moon Lake to the east side of Suncoast Parkway.The cost is estimated at $77 million, according to county documents.
across from an entrance into the masterplanned community of Connerton. The county puts a high priority on the Ridge Road extension as an evacuation route during hurricane evacuations. But, environmental activists oppose the road extension, which would cut through a portion of the Serenova Preserve. Community activist Dan Callaghan called the project the “zombie highway to nowhere” during public comment portion of the March 27 meeting. Callaghan is a member of the Save Serenova Coalition. The Sierra Club is among 30 area groups included in the coalition. Attorneys for the Sierra Club have submitted documentation to the Corps of Engineers
SINKHOLE, from page 1A the area also have been condemned. Currently, garbage trucks and emergency vehicles that drive down either end of Ocean Pines must back up to exit or back into private driveways to turn around. “I saw a truck that had to be towed out because it was stuck in a ditch trying to go around another vehicle,” Moore said. County officials held workshops with residents in recent months before they reached a decision. Initially, five options were presented. However, the geological survey recommended against the Lake Saxon connection, and rebuilding Ocean Pines with supportive piles driven underground. The lake connection would cost an estimated $2.5 million. Rebuilding Ocean
Pines would be about $750,000. Both were considered to have a risk of causing additional ground disturbances in the area of the sinkhole. An option to only install fencing and a gate would cost about $65,000. Commissioners decided unanimously to build the turnarounds now, but also agreed to discuss the lake connection with the Southwest Florida Water Management District.That’s the state agency that would issue a permit for the work. Plans are to file a pre-application with the state agency, relying on data collected from the geological survey. Pasco County attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder voiced concerns that even if a permit were approved, there could still be risks to the neighborhood. Moore said,“Let’s at least have more indepth conversations with Swiftmud, and have them give a report.”
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Above and beyond, the call of duty Michelle Jones was chaperoning a school choir field trip when she captured this photo of Martinez Middle School deputy John Duran tying a bowtie for choir student Chase Smith. Smith was preparing to board the bus for the choir musical performance assessments. Jones said Duran is an exemplary officer who is kind and caring with the students. After recent school shootings in Maryland and Parkland, Jones feels an overwhelming appreciation for the cops that are asked to protect our children.
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vanced in reading or math, we will not be holding them back,” she said. “Is this someone who is sitting around bored because they’re being put in a box, and they’re not able to reach their full potential?” she asked. “Our entire goal is to say: ‘How can we best tailor a program for your child?’ “That’s really all parents want to know,” Doran said. The school’s mission is to create an environment where students “think, choose, create and solve for God’s glory,” Doran said. “The question is:‘Are you creating beauty in the world or are you solving a problem?’” she said. The school will have online curriculum, hands-on learning, peer tutoring, books, technology, small group instruction, largegroup instruction and team teaching. The school’s design also sets it apart from others. Now rising at 5619 E. County Line Road, North Tampa Christian Academy was designed by Fielding Nair International, a globally acclaimed architectural firm, with the specific intention to support researchbased teaching practices, Doran said. Buildings have flexible spaces, which can be easily be reconfigured to meet instructional needs. The school day also has been designed to provide an hour each day for common planning time for teachers, she added. “That’s huge in the research. If teachers work together and bounce ideas off each other, research shows that they are far more effective,” she said. The school’s planned opening date is Aug. 20. It will serve children as young as age 2, all the way through senior year of high school. Tuition is $11,900 for kindergarten through grade four; $13,900 for grades five through eight; and $15,900 for grades nine through 12. The school will have a music program, as well as afterschool athletics, which will likely include volleyball, basketball and soccer. “We have 43 acres here, and we left woods on both sides of the campus.There will be trails in those woods.There will be
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science explorations going on in those woods,” she said. The school’s educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of taking actions in a purposeful way. The school will use project-based learning, she said. “Every project has to have a real-world result,” Doran said. A project, for instance, could focus on chronicling the story of a group of marginalized people and the completed work could “help increase community and global awareness of community needs,” she added. Along those lines, the school doesn’t expect to operate in isolation. “In terms of the community, we want to give and take with the community,” Doran said. “We feel like we have something to offer the community, but the community has something to offer to us. “We want to help, and be a resource and a source of light and joy for the community, whether their children come to our school or not.We want to avail ourselves of the rich resources that we’re finding in the community,” she said. For more information about the school, call (813) 591-0309.To read answers to frequently asked questions or to take a virtual tour, visit NorthTampaChristian.org.
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Providing relief when disaster strikes The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club hosted guest speaker Mike Mira, a ‘Hall of Fame’ ambassador and zone director of ShelterBox, an international disaster relief charity. Mira gave a presentation on the nonprofit, which provides almost immediate aid on the basis of needs when an emergency disaster strikes. The organization has deployed response teams and equipment in the United States, and elsewhere around the globe, in hurricanes and other catastrophes, to provide shelter and supplies. The woman’s club presented ShelterBox with a donation. Mira is shown here, in his Zephyrhills restaurant with $100,000 candy bars, to signify his success in raisFILE ing money for the organization.
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Sunshine Athletic Conference awards announced By Kevin Weiss
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High school coaches from the Pasco County School District recently announced the Sunshine Athletic Conference AllConference Teams,Athletes of the Year and Coaches of the Year, for the 2017-2018 winter sports season.
WINTER SPORTS – BOYS 2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BASKETBALL
• Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year: Mike Novak, Zephyrhills • Player of the Year: Mekhi Perry, Land O’ Lakes
FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Mekhi Perry, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • Elijah Ramsey, Wiregrass Ranch, junior • Isaiah Ramsey, Wesley Chapel, sophomore • Roney Webster, Pasco, senior • Kurt Robbins, Zephyrhills, senior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Chase Farmer, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • Jamal Wright, Sunlake, junior • Derico Quiles, Zephyrhills, sophomore • Daniel Biglow, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Justin Rush, Wiregrass Ranch, senior
HONORABLE MENTION • Trevor Maxwell, Cypress Creek, junior
2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE SOCCER • Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year: David Wilson, Wiregrass Ranch High • Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Amis, Wiregrass Ranch • Defensive Player of the Year: Royce Luedde, Wiregrass Ranch
FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Justin Amis. Wiregrass Ranch, freshman • Royce Luedde, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Tyler Dueker, Pasco, senior • Ethan Sternberg, Sunlake, freshman • Ian Flores, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Malcolm Lewis, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore • Grant Dresson, Sunlake, senior • Jackson Trudel, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Anthony Rodriguez, Sunlake, senior • Ryan Al-Khatib, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Santiago Esparza, Sunlake, senior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Jacob Hill, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Jason Nicolette, Pasco, junior • Javier Todd, Sunlake, junior • JP Torres, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Jake Rodriguez, Sunlake, sophomore • Collin Corrao, Land O’ Lakes, junior • Jake Bierhurst, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore • Adam Mihalek, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman • Martin Montoya, Pasco, senior • Sebastian Victoria, Sunlake, freshman • Carter Corrao, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore
HONORABLE MENTION • Carlos Morales, Zephyrhills, sophomore • Tyler Richmond, Wesley Chapel, junior • Marco Svolinsky, Cypress Creek, freshman
2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE WRESTLING • Coach of the Year: Sergio Matos, Sunlake
Selections were made for both the East and West division. The following high schools from our coverage area were represented in the East: Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills. This is a listing of the recipients within The Laker/Lutz News coverage area: • Wrestler of the Year: Khaled Khatib, Wiregrass Ranch
FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • 106-pound: Ross Jennings, Sunlake, senior • 113-pound: Sullivan Harris, Sunlake, sophomore • 120-pound: Jacob Thornton, Pasco, sophomore • 126-pound: Travis Knowlton, Pasco, sophomore • 132-pound: Colson Mullis, Pasco, sophomore • 138-pound: Sean Gratten, Land O’ Lakes, junior • 145-pound: Jake Koener, Sunlake, junior • 152-pound: Scott Kren, Land O’ Lakes, junior • 160-pound: Khaled Khatib, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • 170-pound: Mark Kialer, Wiregrass Ranch, sophomore • 182-pound: Tyler Estep, Sunlake, senior • 195-pound: Troy Royal, Wesley Chapel, senior • 220-pound: Cayman Wiseman, Sunlake, sophomore • Heavyweight: Demetrius Wright, Zephyrhills, sophomore
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Six athletes from the Land O’ Lakes girls soccer team earned All-Conference honors. From left, Emma Skantze, Morghan Craven, Brooke Hannigan, Sydny Nasello, Avery Wild and RaeAnna Casler. • Mackenzie Spurling, Wiregrass Ranch, junior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Isabella Jaramillo, Wesley Chapel, senior • Rylind Robinson, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Nathalie Sawczuk, Pasco, senior • Jessica Amis, Wiregrass Ranch, junior • Avery Wild, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • Brianna Luna, Pasco, junior • Vyctoria Boger, Wesley Chapel, senior • Ysa Novak, Wiregrass Ranch, junior • Isabella Vazquez, Sunlake, senior • RaeAnna Casler, Land O’ Lakes, junior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Taylor Broderick, Sunlake, senior • Hannah Ahonen, Sunlake, senior • Brooke Hodge, Sunlake, junior • Alyssa Loo, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Alyssa Rodriguez-Urich, Pasco, senior • Emma Runkel, Land O’ Lakes, freshman • Emily Bendert, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Chloe Covington, Wesley Chapel, senior • Zion Morgan, Wesley Chapel, junior • Taryn Clower, Cypress Creek, freshman
HONORABLE MENTION • Paige Zimmer, Zephyrhills, junior • Olivia Michalski, Pasco, senior
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• 106-pound: Morgan Ray, Land O’ Lakes, freshman • 113-pound: Kyle Eldridge, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • 120-pound: Dante Reese, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • 126-pound: Alex Alvarez, Wiregrass Ranch, junior • 132-pound: Victor Graves-Velez, Sunlake, junior • 138-pound: Alex Hall, Sunlake, junior • 145-pound: Victor Nelson, Land O’ Lakes, junior • 152-pound: Caleb Dakin, Wesley Chapel, senior • 160-pound: Matthew Paduani, Sunlake, junior • 170-pound: Greyson Plummer, Land O’ Lakes, senior • 182-pound: Cyrus Baker, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • 195-pound: Tim Johnson, Pasco, junior • 220-pound: Anthony Jay, Land O’ Lakes • Heavyweight: Tevon Davies, Sunlake, junior
• Caitlyn Leavines, Cypress Creek, junior • Jaydean Ireland, Zephyrhills, sophomore
2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE WEIGHTLIFTING
2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE BASKETBALL
• Coach of the Year: Denise Garcia, Sunlake High • Weightlifter of the Year: Veronica Salazar, Land O’ Lakes
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• Coach of the Year: Reesa Pledge, Sunlake • Player of the Year: Andrea Wallace, Sunlake
FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Andrea Wallace, Sunlake, senior • Kiara Broner, Pasco, senior • Kasia Ramirez, Sunlake senior • Zoi Evans, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman • Niya Darby, Land O’ Lakes, senior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • Alexis Bolden, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Mary Mora, Sunlake, senior • Valeria Burbano, Wesley Chapel, senior • Alexis Couzens, Wiregrass Ranch, freshman • Chelsea Jones, Zephyrhills, junior
• Tyson Gillott, Cypress Creek, junior
WINTER SPORTS – GIRLS 2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE SOCCER
• Coach of the Year: Mark Leonard, Wesley Chapel • Offensive Player of the Year: Sydny Nasello, Land O’ Lakes • Defensive Player of the Year: Abigail Monken, Sunlake
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FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE • 101-pound: Prestine Carter, Pasco, junior • 110-pound: Madison Burnstein, Land O’ Lakes, freshman • 119-pound: Madison Kaylor, Pasco, senior • 129-pound: Loah Castro, Sunlake, junior • 139-pound: Gianna Levy, Sunlake, sophomore • 154-pound: Paige Berryman, Sunlake, junior • 169-pound: Veronica Salazar, Land O’ Lakes, junior • 183-pound: Abigail Schmook, Sunlake, sophomore • 199-pound: Jessica Guadarrama, Zephyrhills, senior • Unlimited: Abby Shaffer, Zephyrhills,
• Cassidy Middleton, Cypress Creek, junior
SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE 2017-2018 SAC EAST ALL-CONFERENCE COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING • Coach of the Year: Karlee Roach, Land O’ Lakes • Cheerleader of the Year: Taylor Watson, Wesley Chapel
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• Sydny Nasello, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Jordan Kadlub, Pasco, junior • Morghan Craven, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Jennifer Luna, Pasco, senior • Karissa Olsen, Wesley Chapel, senior • Brooke Hannigan, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Abigail Monken, Sunlake, senior • Juliana Ponce, Wiregrass, senior • Emma Skantze, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Samantha Gasbarro, Wesley Chapel, senior
• Mikiah Peeples, Sunlake, senior • Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake, sophomore • Hannah Kilmer, Sunlake, sophomore • Taylor Pudoka, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • Emily Weiser, Pasco, senior • Hope Wainraich, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Claire Gottermann, Land O’ Lakes, senior • Reagan Steele, Land O’ Lakes, junior • Taylor Watson, Wesley Chapel, senior • Ashley Regan, Zephyrhills, junior
• 101-pound: Allison Price, Wiregrass Ranch, senior • 110-pound: Savannah Lee, Wesley Chapel, sophomore • 119-pound: Maria Espinal, Sunlake, senior • 129-pound: Valerie Busot, Sunlake, junior • 139-pound: Juliette Pacheco, Sunlake, sophomore • 154-pound: Grace Hrenko, Sunlake, senior • 169-pound: Abigail Monticco, Wesley Chapel, senior • 183-pound: Alyssa Kramer, Land O’ Lakes, sophomore • 199-pound: Antoinette Farmer, Sunlake, sophomore • Unlimited: Cynthia Wilkes, Zephyrhills, junior
HONORABLE MENTION • Amanda Reyes, Cypress Creek, junior
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Wharton distance runner sets record Wharton High School junior Tre Rivers set a new school track and field record in the 3,200-meter run, with a 9:31.61 mark at the 2018 Florida State University relays on March 23. The previous school record (9:32.50) was set in 2007 by Pedro Carela, who later ran at Division I University of South Florida. Also a standout cross country runner, Rivers set the school’s 5K record (15:53) at the state meet in November.
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Tournament Champs!
For the second straight year, Land O’ Lakes-based Florida Premier U10 Girls Soccer Club bested a group of eight teams to win the 11th annual Largo March Madness Shootout. The club shined defensively, allowing just one goal in four games played, defeating the St. Petersburg Raiders 2-0 in the final. For information on the club, visit WestPascoSoccer.com.
The fishing team of Tom Moore, left, and Scott May won the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) March tournament on Lake Istokpoga by hauling in five bass for a total weight of 10.96 pounds. The duo caught their bass using a combination of Senko bait and jigs lily pads. The next SPBM tournament is April 21 on the Lake Harris Chain. For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.
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At left, Travis Drummond holds his 2-day-old baby, Aurora. She’s wearing a cap that was crocheted for her by Kelley Berens, above, night charge nurse in the Mom/Baby Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North.
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Three nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North crochet caps of varied designs for babies arriving at the hospital. They say soft yarn is best for making the caps.
Nurses use a personal touch to welcome new babies By B.C. Manion
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hen nurse Doris Michel put the bunny ears cap on 1 ½-day-old Maksim Damjanovich’s head, the baby looked adorable, and the nurse beamed with joy. This is the third time that a member of the Damjanovich family has received a crocheted cap after being born at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, at 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz. “We think it’s really special,” said Alison Damjanovich, of Tampa Palms. Her other two daughters, Genevieve, who is nearly 3, and Rosalie, who is about 20 months, also received the crocheted caps when they were born at the hospital. “It’s nice to have a little keepsake to bring home and keep forever. It’s very special,” Damjanovich said. Cherish and Travis Drummond were delighted, too, when night charge nurse Kelley Berens bestowed a yellow cap to their 2day-old daughter,Aurora. “I think it’s awesome,” Cherish Drummond said.“It’s very sweet.” Travis, agreed:“I think it’s great. I have a disabled aunt.This is part of what she does to be able to active — makes hats for babies in her community.” The tiny caps are just two of the thousands that nurses Michel, Berens and Fritzie Plaras-Rooney have made for babies under their care in the Mom/Baby Unit at the hospital. Berens and Plaras-Rooney have been at the hospital since it opened in February 2010. Michel joined the staff a year later. The nurses do this project on their own, selecting and paying for the yarn, and making the caps on their own time. Occasionally, though, they do receive donations of yarn or of caps others have made. The idea for crocheting caps for the new arrivals likely came up in a conversation during a break, but it was so long ago she isn’t sure, Berens said. She does remember that at another place where she worked, people sent in caps of compassion for premature babies who did not survive. “I guess that’s what sparked the idea,” Berens said. But, she had a variation on that theme:“Why not do it for every baby?” Before she could start making caps, though, Berens had to watch some YouTube videos to refresh her crocheting skills. The women said they make the caps all over the place. Plaras-Rooney, of Wesley Chapel, likes to make them while watching HGTV programs. Michel, of Spring Hill, gets a lot of cro-
From left, Kelley Berens, Fritzie Plaras-Rooney and Doris Michel enjoy crocheting caps as a welcome to the world gift for the babies under their care at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North. Nurse manager Nathalie Fetgatter, in the back row, is delighted by the nurses’ personal touch.
they serve. cheting done while waiting at her “We make relationships doctor’s office. with people,” Berens said, notBerens, of Land O’ Lakes, makes ing some of the moms have good use of her time as she sits in already given birth to three the car line at her son’s school. or four babies at St. Joseph’s They also make them during Hospital-North, even though their breaks at work. it’s a relatively new hospital. It typically takes about a half-hour For Plaras-Rooney, the joy to crochet a cap. comes from treating the They make them in various moms and babies like they styles. were members of her own They’ll do holiday themes. Or, the family. “I love my patients,” colors of a favorite football team. Or, she said. in a shade to match the baby’s nursMichel gets a kick out of ery. making the caps. “The cool thing is that a lot of us “It’s fun,” she said. (nurses) do three nights in a row, so Nurse manager Nathalie we’ll have the same mom and baby,” Fetgatter, of Land O’ Lakes, is Berens said. pleased that the nurses give That gives them a significant adof themselves to create vantage: They know, precisely, how stronger connections with big the baby’s head is. families. “So, we can really customize it “I love that they do this,” (the cap) to the individual baby,” she said. Berens said, Travis Drummond, baby While it’s satisfying to create the Aurora’s dad, is impressed, caps, the nurses don’t always take too. credit for their work. “I understand the time Plaras-Rooney said she likes to surprise families, by slipping the cap Doris Michel holds 1 ½-day-old Maksim Damjanovich, who is wear- and effort that goes into that into a drawer where they will be ing a bunny ears cap that she crocheted for him. Three nurses at St. sort of thing — having gone Joseph’s Hospital-North make the caps as a gesture of kindness. and gotten the yarn for my sure to find it. aunt,” he said. Berens can be stealth, as well. “At a time when every“Sometimes, I send it (the baby’s “Seeing the reactions is the best thing,” body is looking to make a buck, to make cap) in with someone else,” she said. something by hand — give it away — it’s But, Michel said she enjoys presenting Michel said. All three women said it feels great to very special. It does mean a lot, you know,” the baby — wearing the cap — to his or her mom, just before they’re leaving the hospital. provide a personal touch with the families he said.
Need a jogging partner? Maddie is a pretty 5-year-old girl that came to the shelter as a stray in December. Over the last few months, she has become known for her playfulness and love for running. Anyone looking for a jogging partner? She is just under 50 pounds and walks best when harnessed. Maddie is heartworm negative, spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and ready to go home.
A true ‘Easter’ bunny Apple is a 4-year-old albino rabbit that doesn't mind being photographed with his family members every Easter. After all, he does resemble the Cadbury Easter Bunny! He loves to eat strawberry tops, and other fruit and vegetable scraps. Apple is part of the Brown Family, of Land O’ Lakes.
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Strutting its stuff Mike Ray, of Lutz, came upon this snapping turtle, approximately 30 inches long, crossing Henley Road. Snapping turtles live only in fresh or brackish water. They prefer water with muddy bottoms and lots of vegetation, so that they can hide more easily. Snapping turtles spend almost all their time in water, but do go on land to lay eggs in sandy soil. If you’d like us to consider publishing your photograph, please email it to us at news@lakerlutznews.com. Please be sure to include what kind of animal it is, and where you took the picture. Also include your contact information, so we can get in touch with you, if we need to.
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Tracy Davis, left, and Traci Virt, both of Land O’ Lakes, hold Rudy, a goat that was part of the ‘Gulps & Goats’ event at In the Loop Brewing. Both kids and adults could play with and feed a small herd of goats, while the adults got to enjoy a beer, too.
Aimee Johnson, of Tampa, feeds a goat at ‘Gulps & Goats’ at In the Loop Brewing in Land O’ Lakes. Johnson said she ‘loves goats and beer,’ so she couldn’t pass up the event on March 22.
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