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A transit study will take a regional approach in trying to identify a solution to unsnarl Tampa Bay’s traffic congestion, and, qualify for federal aid. Jacob Engineering will conduct the 24month study for Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.The approximately $1.5 million cost will be paid for by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, commonly called HART and the Florida Department of Transportation, called FDOT for short.

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A transit study will seek solutions for congestion problems in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. One logjam motorists often face is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

Consultants are expected to begin work on Oct. 1, following expected approval of the contract by HART on Sept. 12. Commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit service and express bus service will be among transit alternatives reviewed in the study. “Tampa Bay is one of the very few large regional areas that does not have premier transit service to connect its region,” said Steve Feigenbaum, HART’S director of service development. “This is a truly regional study, a three-county study, for transit opSee TRAFFIC, page 13A

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Pasco suffers extensive storm damage By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

Tropical Storm Hermine brought drenching rain and gusting winds to Pasco County and a price tag well over $100 million, in what could prove to be one of the costliest storms in the county’s history. Homes in New Port Richey, Port Richey and Elfers sustained the worst damage. Those communities also suffered through flooding during strong summer rains in 2015. Northeast and central Pasco mostly escaped the flooding and wind damage from Hermine, which later came ashore in the Panhandle as a hurricane. However, a total of seven sinkholes opened across the county, including at locations in Lacoochee and Wesley Chapel. Final numbers are not yet in, but county officials say just the physical damage to homes along could reach $89 million. Damage to public buildings could be as high as $50 million. County officials are asking business owners to complete a business damage assessment survey to help calculate their losses. At a Sept. 7 press conference, county officials gave an update on storm damage, and steps being taken to secure disaster aid for county residents. “We are going to do what it takes to get you back on your feet,” said Pasco County

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Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey, left of podium, listens as Pasco County Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie updates the media on damage from Tropical Storm Hermine.

Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey. More than 2,600 homes were damaged, with 305 homes sustaining major damage from fallen trees or water covering electrical sockets. More than 1,500 homes had minor damage; nearly 800 had some damage from downed trees or yard flooding. Seven homes were destroyed, based on water rising above doorknobs or roofs and walls that caved in due to fallen tree limbs. The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point sustained about $3 million in damages and $10 million in lost revenues. The hospital had to evacuate patients and close the hospital when lightning during the tropical storm sparked a fire.

After last year’s flooding, the county didn’t qualify for federal aid based on the amount of damage. However, damage from Hermine is well above the threshold that would qualify it for federal emergency status. That will open opportunities for federal grants, said Kevin Guthrie, the county’s emergency management director. But, he added,“This is not a quick moving process.” In coming days, Guthrie said he expected additional reports to come in about storm damage. Much of the data on damage so far was See STORM, page 13A

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Shauna McKinnon, center, of Bayfront Health Dade City, accepts a special recognition award during the 30th annual Banquet and Industry of the Year Awards presented by Pasco Economic Development Council. Bill Cronin is to her left and Barbara Wilhite is to her right.

Pasco Economic Development Council honors businesses By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco Economic Development Council honored eight businesses at its 30th annual Banquet and Industry of the Year Awards on Sept. 8. More than 600 community and business leaders attended the event at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. Courtney Robinson, 10News WTSP anchor, emceed the event. The winners, according to information provided by Pasco EDC, were: • Ortho Technologies Inc. – New Business Award • Crestmark Pharmacy Services LLC – Manufacturing Industry of the Year (one to 25 employees) • Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Group – Manufacturing Industry of the Year (26 or more employees) • Optimum Plumbing LLC –

Service/Distribution Industry of the Year (one to 25 employees) • Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning – Service/Distribution of the Year Award (26 or more employees) • Global Electronics Testing Services LLC – Technology Award • Bayfront Health Dade City – Special Recognition Award • Marjorie’s Hope – Special Contribution Award Companies were nominated in the spring and then interviewed by members of the Pasco EDC awards committee. Winners are selected based on exemplary growth in job creation, capital investment, technology, innovation and community service. Other finalists this year were: Compark 75, Dixie Belle Paint Company, First National Bank of Pasco, Nicopure Labs See PEDC, page 13A

Medical marijuana is slated to be a topic of discussion when Pasco County commissioners host a public workshop on Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m., in New Port Richey. The county’s legal staff currently is reviewing land use and zoning regulations to craft an ordinance governing the future of medical marijuana within Pasco. County commissioners requested a workshop to hear a range of opinions on the matter. In August, commissioners extended a moratorium on the growth, processing and distribution of cannabis through the end of the year.The existing moratorium was set to expire on Sept. 1. Cannabis is the basis for medical marijuana, which is legal in Florida in a low-level, non-euphoric form known as Charlotte’s web. Its use is limited to patients with cancer or seizure disorders. At prior meetings, commissioners have heard from law enforcement about increased crime rates in states, such as Colorado and California, which have approved either medical marijuana or its recreational use. Substance abuse or prevention counselors have said they worry about increased use of marijuana, especially among youth. But, commissioners also have heard from residents with chronic medical conditions, who say medical marijuana eases their pain and gives them a quality of life that traditional medicines don’t provide. Whatever the county’s final ordinance, it will have to take into account a statewide Nov. 8 referendum on the issue. Voters will be asked if they want to expand the list of illnesses that can be treated with medical marijuana, and if stronger strains can be prescribed and dispensed.

Biometric ID device now in use at local hospital

Accomplishing dreams is within our reach, author says

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Former insurance professional Barbara Brekke didn’t have an ideal childhood. The Land O’ Lakes woman said she grew up in a small town outside of Chicago in a household rocked by domestic violence. When Brekke was 15, her mother suddenly announced that in two days she would be leaving the family to go live with another family in Chicago. The teenager felt heartbroken. In retrospect, however,“that really was a good change,” Brekke said.“It just didn’t feel like it.” She went on to secure a high-ranking position in the insurance industry, overseeing large projects. For the last 10 years of her job, she commuted between Florida, Chicago and other places — overseeing employees and projects. It was a job she loved and didn’t want to leave. But, she knew she would never be able to pursue her other dreams, if she stayed in that job. So, she spent a year finishing projects and training her replacement, then she set off to pursue new ventures in Florida. Namely, she wanted to be a public speaker and a published author. But as time went on, she also discovered the desire to become a certified life coach. Brekke, who lives with husband Mark Dewlow, is already a public speaker. She has written one book, “Dream Weaver, Goal Achiever,” and still aims to write a memoir and children’s books. Her “Dream Weaver” book offers a stepby-step approach to help people convert their dreams into reality. But, it’s not just about helping people’s dreams come true, Brekke said. It’s also about helping people who feel stuck to dislodge themselves from whatever is weighing them down. Throughout her 15-chapter book, Brekke combines inspiring thoughts along with practical suggestions. For instance, she urges readers to be true to themselves: “Honor and respect your dreams, regardless of the thoughts and opinions of others,” she writes. She also helps them to set their priorities. “If you only had six months to live, what would you spend those six months doing?

Barbara Brekke left a job she loved to pursue her dream of public speaking and writing. The Land O’ Lakes woman has written a book, ‘Dream Weaver, Goal Achiever,’ which provides inspiration and practical advice for people who want to change their lives.

What if it was one month? Even just a day? Make a list of everything that you would do and who you would spend time with. This will give you a picture of what is important to you right now — it will tell you what your priorities are today. You will also want to think further into the future at least three years. “Be sure the things most important to you are respected in your planning and addressed in your goals, to ensure the most positive outcome,” she writes. She also urges readers to take a page from the corporate handbook, and write a mission statement for themselves. “Creating a personal mission statement will help you organize your thoughts, priorities, direction and time. Make your mission statement short, clear and important so that is easy to focus on,” she writes. It’s also wise to be realistic in setting a new direction, according to Brekke. “Explore the risks, challenges, and obstacles that are currently interfering with your dream of living the life you want to live. Write all these down honestly. Include fears you haven’t faced and obstacles you haven’t overcome. “Could a negative attitude be holding you back? Do you need to work on enhancing your health and getting rid of bad habits?” “List specifically everything you want to be, have, do and share over the next three years. This will help you create goals, large and small,” she writes. It’s also important to recognize that change often means giving up one thing, to pursue something else — like she did, when she left the job she loved to pursue desires she’d had for years. “Sometimes, in order to grow, there are people, habits and things we must leave behind,” Brekke said. For more information about Brekke’s book, or to line her up for a speaking engagement, call (813) 751-5420, or visit GoBeyondYourDreams.com.

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My father loved this newspaper By Diane Kortus Publisher

never thought it would take this long to write a column about my father’s death. I’ve tried many times to share this news with you, but my sorrow was too raw to write more than a paragraph or two. Donald Valentine Kortus died Jan. 26, in the home where he lived for 60 years in Maplewood, Minnesota. After deciding against treatment for late-stage cancer, he came home from the hospital on a cold winter afternoon to be cared for by his daughters, immersed in his family’s love. My father’s death came fast, but he was good with that. He was already suffering from back pain when he fell down on Christmas Eve, while preparing for the annual Christmas Day festivities that he and his wife, Bettye, always host for their children and their families. The fall added to other pains our father kept from us, which he brushed off as normal for someone who was almost 88 years old. However, after Christmas his pain intensified and his mobility decreased, and Dad began to lose the independence he valued so much. After his second hospitalization within two weeks, I decided to fly home on a Friday afternoon to see Dad and help with his care. Just five days later, he was gone. To lose a parent is always difficult. But, for me and my brothers and sisters, to lose our father was unthinkable. Our mother had died 40 years earlier when she was just 48, and our father was left to parent by himself 10 children between the ages of 10 and 24. I sometimes wonder if our mother had not died so young, whether Dad would have become such a remarkable father — the type our cousins and friends envied,

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Don Kortus sits next to his grandson, Andy Mathes, and his great-grandson, Connor Mathes. Diane Kortus stands behind them. This is the final photograph taken of Diane and her father.

and one who became a surrogate father to so many. In the 1960s and ‘70s, he was a hardworking father who held down two jobs to support his family. He had little time to parent, outside of being the disciplinarian when our mother needed help. But, after Mom died, Dad seemed to seamlessly make the transition to becoming both mother and father. His enduring love, patience, forgiveness, guidance, and unabated belief and support of our dreams, was the foundation that shaped the lives of his children, grandchil-

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morning at 3:45 a.m. Dad asked us not to mourn his death, but to celebrate his life and to pray for his entry into heaven. But of course, we did mourn, and still do. We think about him every day — I often reach for the phone to call him with news about my children, or seek advice about the latest challenge facing this newspaper. My, how my father loved this paper. He read it cover-to-cover every week, and often remarked that he knew more about the happenings of Land O’ Lakes and Lutz than he did his hometown. My father is the biggest reason why The Laker and Lutz News are such good community newspapers. Dad would often call me with comments on that week’s stories, and make suggestions on how we could make the paper even better — whether I wanted to hear that or not. He would notice — and worry — when our ad count was down, and shake his fist in disbelief that every business in town wasn’t advertising in such a “fine newspaper that I’m sure everybody reads.” My father was so proud that I was this newspaper’s publisher. I realize now that much of my drive and motivation came from wanting to make him proud. One of my father’s last requests to me before he died was not to write a column about his death. After I wrote about the birth of my grandson last summer, Dad told me that my publisher’s column had run its course. He said my readers were undoubtedly bored with my boastful stories about my children and family, and he said I needed some humility and should find other things to write about. But today — eight months since my father left this world — I have decided to write this column after all. Because I want you to know about the good man who was my father, and of the love he had for this newspaper and me. That love will forever shape the person I am, and these newspapers that I lead.

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PHOTO CONTEST

Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting its annual photo contest for its 2017 calendar.The theme is “Pasco County: Through Your Eyes.”All photos must be shot in Pasco County and be sizable for printing horizontally at 12 inches wide by 9 inches high.The deadline for submitting photos is 5 p.m., on Sept. 15.Winning entries will be notified by Oct. 15. For complete rules and information, call (800) 561-4883, or email GHPPCphotos@gmail.com.

LEARN TO CODE

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “Coder Dojo Jr.” on Sept. 15 at 3 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants can learn to code, and learn how to write software and apps in the twohour class.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

BIDDING BASICS WORKSHOP

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will offer “Bid Pricing Basics” on Sept. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can learn how to create successful bids and brush up on current techniques.There will be a demonstration on how to use financial tools to affect profit and profitability. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

COMMUNITY GARDEN MEETING

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a community garden meeting on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m., for anyone interested in gardening. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

COLORING FOR ADULTS

These libraries will offer “Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults.” • Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. • Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa Participants can learn how to relieve stress and boost creativity with art, fun and mellow music. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

SMART DRIVER COURSE

The AARP Smart Driver Class, for drivers age 50 and older, will be offered at these locations: • Sept. 16 at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Call Eugene Pool at (813) 939-8585.

Disney music

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, will present “Magical Music” on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Carrollwood Community Chorus will showcase a collection of Disney musical favorites, bringing to life sea creatures to sleeping beauties. Tickets range from $10 to $16. For information, call (813) 269-1310.

Classical music concert

Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, will present a classical music concert on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Musical selections will include the works of Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Friderick Handel and more. Donations will be accepted to support the music ministry at Grace Lutheran. For information, call (813) 961-8747.

Thursday Musicale

Thursday Musicale, a ladies choral group, is looking for new members that can sing and read music. Rehearsals are Tuesday mornings, and afternoon concerts are the first Thursday of each month from September to April. For information, call Linda Stuff at (813) 948-2546.

• Sept. 19 at Meadow Pointe I Community Center, Building C, 28245 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel. Call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832. • Sept. 19 at St. James United Methodist Church, 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in New Tampa. Call (813) 971-4790. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.

MOVIES AT HUGH EMBRY

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer these free movies: • Sept. 16 at 2 p.m., for adults. Sally Field stars in a brand new romantic comedy. • Sept. 17 at 2 p.m., for kids 10 and younger, with a parent.This is the film version of the famous app starring birds and pigs. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

INTERNET BASICS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer “Internet Basics” on Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.Those new to the web or interested in improving Internet skills can attend the free class. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

ODESSA POW WOW

The 2016 Odessa Pow Wow will take place on Sept. 16, Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, in front of the Gunn Highway Flea Market, 2317 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Gates open at 10 a.m., each day.There will be storytelling, drumming, dancing, a Miss Ambassador contest, trade blankets, 50/50 raffles and more.Admission is $4 per person, $8 per

family or car load (limit five per car). Children 12 and younger are free. For information, call Robert Langlais at (727) 277-4770, LeeAnn Graf at (727) 856-0405 or Chief John at (727) 269-1476.

SEWING BASICS 101

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer two “Sewing Basics 101” classes on Sept. 17: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Participants can learn the parts of the sewing machine, threading the needle and bobbin, sewing lines and curves, and different spacing. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

KIDS FARM CRAFT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a “Down on the Farm” kid’s craft on Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

GARDEN CONNECT

Garden Connect at White Dove Farm will meet on Sept. 17 with guest speaker David Strawderman. For time and location, email whtdovefarm@yahoo.com.

GYMNASTICS OPEN HOUSE

The Bob Sierra North Tampa YMCA, 4015 Ragg Road, will host a LEED Recognition Ceremony and Open House on Sept. 17. The LEED Gold Certification ceremony will be at 10 a.m., followed by a National Gymnastics Day Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can tour the 12,000-

square-foot gymnastics center and try out the equipment.There will be music, food, face painting, activities and a performance from Bob Sierra’s Top Flight Gymnastics Team.Admission is free. For information, visit tinyurl.com/za5mhw3.

SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The Tampa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet on Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m., at Grille 116, 612 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.There will be a brief social followed by a business meeting. After the meeting, there will be a planned lunch for $16 per plate.The guest speaker will be Donald Miller, longtime art critic for the Pittsburg Post-Gazette. Miller will talk about his book “Lafayette: His Extraordinary Life and Legacy.” For information, email Bill Floyd at BFloydPres@aol.com.

BEER & BURGER THROWDOWN

Simply Events will host a “Beer & Burger Throwdown” on Sept. 17 from noon to 6 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Local burger restaurants will compete for “Best Burger,” featuring $5 or less burgers. Local craft brews will be on tap.There also will be a kids’ area, dog zone, music and more. For information, contact Drew Cecere at (727) 674-1464 or drew@simplyeventsfl.com.

KOL AMI BOWLING

Congregation Kol Ami of Tampa will host a young adult bowling event on Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 25 to 40, at Royal Lanes Bowling Alley, 1927 Brinson Road in Lutz. For information, email kolamiorchadash@gmail.com.

EAST PASCO DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet on Sept. 19 in the meeting room of the American House at the Commons, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Andrew Barnes, retired CEO of the Tampa Bay Times. Light refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. For information, email Dottie Brisley at dottieb18@gmail.com, or visit EastPascoDems.com.

TREE MISCONCEPTIONS

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office will present “Dispelling Common Tree Misconceptions” on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., at Continued on next page

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The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host a Doctor Who event on Sept. 24 at 3 p.m., for ages 10 and older. There will be crafts based on the TV series, and participants can turn an ordinary pen into a sonic screwdriver with polymer clay, and make a cool duct tape bow tie.The event is limited to 20 participants.Those interested should check in at the reference desk after 2 p.m., to reserve a seat. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

The East Pasco Democratic Club will host an open house for Barry Horvath, candidate for Pasco County Commission District 3, on Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the home of Elena McCullough, 29743 Chapel Park Drive in Wesley Chapel. Light refreshments will be served. For information or to RSVP, email Beverly Ledbetter at beverlyledbetter@eastpascodems.com.

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The Pasco Federated Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club will meet on Sept. 23 at 11:30 a.m., at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be Walter E.Andrusyszyn, adjunct professor of international business at the University of South Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Business Administration.The topic will be the current state of U.S. foreign affairs and policy. Cost for the luncheon is $20; and all reservations must be paid for no later than Sept. 16.To make a reservation, contact Fran Scerbo at (727) 597-3727 or fmscerbo@yahoo.com.

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All five Gulfside Hospice thrift shops will collect toiletry items for homeless and atrisk veterans until Sept. 23.Travel-size toiletries are preferred. Items needs include personal care, anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel, deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, reading glasses and more. Gallon-size Ziploc bags also are needed to package and distribute the supplies. For more information, visit GHPPC.org.

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hen James Emmitt Evans was 12 years old, he already knew what he wanted to do. He aimed to be “a general business man,” as he liked to call it. By the time he died, at age 96, the Dade City man would have gone on to build one of the first citrus concentrate plants in the state south of Dade City. He is perhaps best remembered for his pioneering strategies to hedge juice inventory on the futures market, and for planting some of the largest contiguous citrus groves in Florida. When he died, his obituary carried the lead headline on the front page of the June 13, 1996 edition of The Tampa Tribune. A half-century before his death, Evans was a vice president on the board of the Pasco Packing Company in Dade City. Other board members were L. C. Edwards Jr., president (whose father was the former head of the Florida Citrus Exchange);W. F. Edwards, vice president (namesake of the football stadium at Pasco High School in Dade City); L.C. Hawes, vice president; and, H.S. Massey, secretary-treasurer. These men, who were all citrus growers, had a combined total of 10,000 acres that could produce 2.5 million boxes of fruit annually for processing at the plant. When the company’s whistle was heard across Dade City at noontime, the Valencia Restaurant in downtown Dade City was often the unofficial “Board Room” for Pasco’s board of directors. Located across from the Historic Pasco County Courthouse at the time, the Valencia was probably the place where plans were discussed to sell the company to Lykes Brothers in Tampa. With the citrus industry changing beyond all recognition, Pasco’s board members recognized how frozen concentrate was letting growers preserve and ship juice with greater efficiency. Only 50,000 gallons of concentrate were produced in the inaugural year of 1945. By 1951, production had zoomed to 31 million gallons. Selling the plant allowed the new owners to change the name to Lykes Pasco Packing in 1961, and to market its labels around the world as “Old South,”

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“FloridaGold” and “Vitality.” At its peak, Lykes had more than 2,000 workers on its payroll in Dade City. Unlike any grower in the state at the time, Evans was a trader with his own accounts on the emerging Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice futures market. He was never satisfied with dealing through brokers, buying his own seat and remaining a major force during the formative years of the exchange. “All I can say is, I love making deals,” Evans said, in a Feb. 2, 1983 story published by The Gainesville Sun. Evans Packing Company was one of the first processors to supply other packagers with drums of bulk concentrate for distribution to chain stores. At its peak with some 400 employees, many of Evans’ six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren worked side-by-side with their spouses and in-laws. “If they’re kin, we’ll give them a job,” he was quoted as saying. Evans enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He employed his own pilot, Sam Fallin, who flew the eight-seat, twin engine King Air to the Evans ranch in Homestead, where friends and family could spend a weekend fishing, playing golf, and hunting. Over the years, Evans endured his share of challenges. His citrus groves faced hard freezes, the Mediterranean fruit fly and citrus canker. Despite these harsh realities, Evans started the development of 7,000 acres for production in St. Lucie County in the 1960s. He also began an even larger grove along the Indian River/Okeechobee County lines near the Florida Turnpike during the 1970s. And, the purchase of 10,000 acres for additional groves in Charlotte County was

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completed in the early 1980s. Evans did not live to see the outbreak of citrus greening, the agricultural disease with no known cure that has decimated Florida’s citrus production to an all-time industry low. The 1983 Gainesville Sun story identified Evans as one of 21 Floridians on the Forbes magazine list of the 400 wealthiest Americans. At the time, he citrus fortune was estimated at $135 million. Five years later, he was the oldest resident in Florida on Forbes 400 list, with $400 million in holdings — putting him at 157th place on the list. Evans had been successful since the early 1920s, starting off with less than $500 from selling tractors. “I never did have a bad year in business,”

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he told The Gainesville Sun.“Not even during the Great Depression.” Despite his wealth and success, Evans lived in the same wood frame, three-bedroom home on the corner of 12th Street and Meridian Avenue in Dade City for 49 years. He headed his family business for 39 years. And, the company he founded in 1951 still remains as one of the largest growers in the state with 12,000 acres of citrus groves. “Retirement is not for me,” Evans was quoted in 1983. “Retirement is the day I die.” It turns out, that’s exactly what happened.

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MATERNITY SUITES CLASSES The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will offer these free classes: • Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: New Family Care Class to prepare families to care for a newborn. Parents can learn about postpartum recovery, baby bonding, feeding, partner support and mother care. • Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Childbirth Preparation Refresher for expectant parents. Topics will include planning and preparing for birth, stages and phases of labor, comfort measures and relaxation, medical procedures overview, and newborn appearances and procedures.This class will be followed by a tour. For information and to register, contact Taylor Theodore at (352) 585-2543 or taylor@bellytobaby.org.

WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS Samantha Taylor of Pure Health Studios will present these free weight loss seminars: • Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel location, 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite 205 • Sept. 17 at 12:30 0.m., at the Land O’ Lakes location, 2206 Knight Road To register, visit goo.gl/eEHU3L.

• Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.: Indian cuisine with spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits • Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.: toasted barley salad and roasted veggies The demonstrations will take place in the Wellness Center conference room, 38233 Daughtery Road. For information and to make a reservation, call (813) 779-6476.

TURNING 65 The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “SHINE: Turning 65 Medicare Assistance” on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, to educate elders regarding Medicare insurance. For information on the program, call (813) 929-1214, or visit FloridaShine.org.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION The Arrhythmia Center of Florida at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will conduct a seminar on atrial fibrillation on Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m., at Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., in Hudson. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Dr. Raul Jimenez, board certified eletrophysiologist, will discuss risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Participants can learn whether they should be tested. Admission is free.A complimentary dinner will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

GROUP FITNESS LECTURE The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a free lecture on “How to Get the Most Out of Group Fitness” on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Participants can learn how inspiration, encouragement, fellowship and music can help you achieve your wellness goals. For information or to make a reservation, call (813) 929-5432.

ASSISTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE The Watermark at Trinity, 1960 Blue Fox Way in Trinity, will host a Memory Care Open House on Sept. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Families can tour the community and sample Watermark’s Thrive Dining menu, and residents can take part in a cooking class. For information or to RSVP by Sept. 17, call (727) 493-4536.

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VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point honored volunteers with second quarter Star Awards. • Barbara Ahlhelm, Five Star.Ahlhelm started volunteering in 2006 and has accumulated more than 2,200 hours of service working at Welcome Center D. • June Combs, Five Star. Combs has nearly 14 years of volunteer service and more than 6,500 accumulated hours at the volunteer office and Welcome Center D. • Vikki Neftleberg, Five Star. at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Dr. KV Sundaresh, board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine, will present the tutorial. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon.Admission is free. For information or reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

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Neftleberg has volunteered at Welcome A since 2009 and is now assistant treasurer. • Bonnie Kowalewski, One Star. Kowalewski began volunteering in 2014 and has been a courier, volunteer ambassador and mail courier. • Charles Hartjes, One Star. Hartjes has been volunteering since 2013 at Welcome Door D and has accumulated nearly 1,000 service hours. • Genevieve VanSteen, One Star. VanSteen has been volunteering since 2010 and has accumulated more than 1,000 hours as a chaplain’s aid. individuals to serve two, two-year terms as members of its board.They join 11 other board volunteers currently serving. New members are Kristen Cabot Brady, Centennial Middle School; Kathy Britton, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Randy Bush, Hodges Family Funeral Home; Paul Correia, Sun State Aluminum Inc.; Rashmi Ferris, Florida Hospital Physician Group; Sarah Asaftei McDugal, Zephyrhills Health & Rehab; Edwin J. Rogers, Heidt Design; Jason Sasser, JSC Real Estate Group; and, Chief Ray Velboom, Dade City Police Department.

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It’s hard to imagine anyone loving his or her job more than Jo-z Wilder — a State Farm agent who recently opened an office in Lutz. “I’ve been providing insurance for 30 years, and I absolutely love it,” exclaims Jo-z, who this past January opened a State Farm location on State Road 54, just east of Livingston Avenue. It was Jo-z’s experience at her husband’s State Farm agency in Spring Hill that brought her to the attention of State Farm officials. “I’m grateful to have this new State Farm office,” said Jo-z. “While I looked at other opportunities in Tampa, I decided to pursue a central Pasco location because of all the new people moving here. “Additionally, State Farm has begun writing new homeowners insurance again in Florida. This has made a lot of customers happy because they have been waiting for that opportunity.” The new office has been such a success that Jo-z already has four experienced licensed agents — Joshua Dike, Kelli Handley, Robert Gomez and Jose Pomales, who additionally speaks Spanish. “I have an incredible team that makes people feel at home in our office,” says Jo-z. “We genuinely care about our customers and our community.” Her new office has taken off, Jo-z says, because people know the State Farm name, recognize its exceptional reputation, and appreciate having a local agent to talk with about their specific insurance and banking needs.

“Many customers begin on the State Farm website, and are surprised to learn there is an actual office in their community,” said Jo-z. “People appreciate our old-fashioned, personal touch, and like that we’re open until 7 p.m., on Tuesday and Thursday. “ Agents are also available outside of regular office hours by appointment. State Farm is the nation’s number one insurer for auto, home and life. Many customers take advantage of discounts offered when buying more than one policy from the company. “We don’t just write insurance policies — we’re not selling a commodity,” said Jo-z. “We find out what’s most important to our customers, and then present products best suited for them.” State Farm also provides banking services, including checking and savings accounts, home and auto loans, and credit cards that earn discounts on insurance premiums. In addition to writing insurance policies for auto, home and property, it also offers insurance for business, life and health. Jo-z has been a Florida resident for 40 years. She grew up on a dairy farm in upstate New York, and still farms today outside of Brooksville. She and her husband, Van Wilder, have four children and four grandchildren. Jo-z is an active member of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber. Her office serves families in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel and New Tampa. “Please feel free to call or stop by anytime,” said Jo-z. “My team is always happy to meet new residents, and enjoy offering the best coffee and tea around to visitors and customers,” said Jo-z.

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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a Teen Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., for grades six to 12. Students can get volunteer hours for scholarships and school clubs by attending the meetings. Board members help to plan and run the teen literary programs. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will offer The Princeton Review Practice ACT Test on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., for high school students throughout the area. The cost is $25. For information, email Lynette Mills at ACTreviewSHS@gmail.com.

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The annual Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation Golf Tournament will take place on Oct. 3 at the Black Diamond Ranch Quarry Course, 2600 W. Black Diamond Circle in Lecanto. Awards will be given to first place teams, and winners of the longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contests. Players receive a breakfast buffet, lunch, beverages, awards banquet seat, official tournament apparel and goodie bags. Registration is available at PHSC.edu/foundation/events.

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With a Pasco County library card and an internet connection, there is 24/7 access to the Learning Express Library. The LEL contains study guides and practice tests for college entrance exams, placement tests, high school equivalency tests and more.There also are study guides and practice tests for occupation exams in allied health, civil service, electrical, firefighting, Homeland Security, law enforcement, nursing, real estate and more. The Learning Express Library database can be accessed for free at PascoLibraries.org.

LUTZ STUDENT HOME FROM TRAINING

Members of a New York Army National Guard task force with the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have completed a force-on-force training exercise. The troops spent nearly a month at Fort Polk as part of the training rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Specialist Andrew Scheerhorn, of Lutz, completed training as part of Company B, 1-87 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, and redeployed home.

BAYONET POINT REMODELED

Bayonet Point STEM Middle Magnet School, 11125 Little Road in New Port Richey, was closed all of last school year for a remodeling project, which was funded with more than $16 million generated from the voter-approved Penny for Pasco. The school recently hosted a tour to highlight the cafeteria, media center, collaboration centers and classrooms, including a new art room. The project also included additions of windows and walls; replaced wiring, plumbing, drywall, phone and intercom systems and technology; paint; and, safety features.

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STORM, from page 1A collected from county employees in the field, not from waiting for residents to phone, Guthrie said. “We went out and found those homes,” he said. County commissioners also were scheduled to discuss stormwater projects and stormwater maintenance at their Sept. 13 meeting, held after The Laker/Lutz News’ press time. At the press conference, Starkey said the county needs to take another look at a proposed increase in the countywide stormwater fee. That isn’t possible for 2017, but could be for 2018. Commissioners increased the fee last year by $10 to a total of $57.They rejected a request in July from stormwater managers to consider an $80 annual fee effective in 2017. Commissioners stuck by the $57 fee in a close 3 to 2 vote. Starkey and Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano favored

PEDC, from page 1A LLC, Premier Community Healthcare Group, Rogers Tower P.A., Southeast Bottling & Beverage Co., Southeast Personnel Leasing Inc., Trxade Inc., and USA Underwriting Solutions of America. In addition to the announcement of the awards, the banquet featured a keynote address by Attorney Barbara Wilhite, the Pasco EDC’s chairwoman. It has been a year of transition for the council, including the hiring of Bill Cronin as the group’s president and chief operating officer, according to the Pasco EDC release.

younger generations saddled with student debt are part of the reason, the survey found. “That (student) debt is thrown into the mix with any other debt they have,” said Jack Rodriguez, a Tampa real estate broker.“It affects the amount of loan they could get.With the ability to refinance into a lower interest rate…they would bring down their payment which would allow them to purchase more house.” U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Rodriguez and other real estate agents held a press conference on Aug. 22 at the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS to highlight the problem, and show support for a bill on refinancing student loans.They were joined by student leaders from USF, UT and Hillsborough Community College. “If we really want to make a change, and want to protect our nation’s youth and generations to come, we need to focus on our assets, college affordability and how we’re going to fix this,” said James Scudero, student body president at UT. Student loan debt is crippling, said Chris Griffin, peer advisor leader for USF New Student Connections. Food banks can now be found on student

campuses, and student homelessness is happening, Griffin said. “The scary thing is the food banks are used,” said Alec Waid, student body vice president at USF. The pending bill, known as the Bank on Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act has about 170 sponsors. But, efforts to pass the bill have stalled for at least two years. “It’s something of a partisan issue. It shouldn’t be,” said Castor. If approved, student graduates could refinance private school loans issued before July 1, 2015. “A citizen can refinance their car loan, boat loan and their credit card debt,” Castor said. “But, students are not allowed to refinance their student loans. This would be a very good time to do this, because interest rates are very low.” According to the survey, at least a quarter of all students have a typical loan debt of about $25,000. And, 71 percent of nonhomebuyers say student loan debt is delaying the decision to buy a home. In some cases, the delay is about five years. About 42 percent of students with loan debt delayed moving out of the family home. Millennials born between 1990 and 1998,

increasing the fee. Pasco also is taking steps to help residents clean up debris, with a special schedule that began on Sept. 12. Pickups will be done seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for the next several weeks. Crews will complete runs north to south in the Aripeka area and south to north in the Anclote area. Requests for pickup should be made to the county’s customer service center. Homeowners should place debris at curb or street side with items separated into separate piles for furniture, white goods (appliances etc.), construction materials and vegetation. Initially crews will go out to assess the amount and types of materials that need pickup. “It makes it easier for our folks to come along and know what kind of equipment they will need,” Guthrie said. For information call (727) 847-2411 or email customerservice@pascocountyfl.net. Business owners can participate in the damage assessment survey at PascoCountyFl.net.

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Wilhite noted the approval by Pasco County commissioners of a cooperative agreement with the Pasco EDC to direct about $3.2 million from Penny for Pasco dollars toward job growth and economic development. Wilhite also touched on the recent announcement that Mettler Toledo, a Swiss-based manufacturer, planned to relocate from Tampa to Pasco, and also build a new facility at Northpointe Village, near the Suncoast Parkway. The Pasco EDC helped bring another 14 projects to fruition. Wilhite said these efforts are expected to result in nearly 850 new jobs and more than $145 million in Pasco investment, according to the release.

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tions for our region.” Feigenbaum made a presentation on the study to members of the Pasco Metropolitan Planning Organization’s board on Sept. 8 in Dade City. About 50 percent of Pasco residents commute to jobs outside the county, he said.“Where are their transit options?” In the past year, Pasco residents have been asked their views on a range of transportation issues, most often focused on traffic congestion in high growth areas such as State Road 54 and State Road 56. A slew of road projects are under construction or under review to reconfigure or widen roads and highways throughout the county. Commuters heading south on Interstate 275 daily confront road lanes jammed with motorists trying to get to work. Recently, FDOT held public meetings to gain support for the Tampa Bay Express, a controversial road project to widen portions of I-275 and Interstate 4. Only limited bus transit links Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Feigenbaum said the study will recommend a single project that is doable, links all three counties and would qualify for funding from the Federal Transit Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Other options will be included in the study, along with reasons why they didn’t make the final cut. Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano wondered about the feasibility of purchasing CSX rail lines for future passenger rail service.

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, wearing an orange dress, along with student leaders and members of the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS, held a press conference to highlight problem of student loan debt.

and who made less than $25,000 in 2015, were most likely to stay at home longer. But, younger generations aren’t alone in struggling with student debt. Tampa real estate broker Alma Alexander said her daughter earned a degree in graphic arts in the 1990s and left school owing nearly $35,000. The debt wasn’t paid off until two years ago. “She worked at paying it when she could,”Alexander said.

The Land O’ Lakes area often is mentioned as an area where rail stops would boost local commercial and residential development.The area includes CSX rail lines crossing through the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Road 54. But, Feigenbaum cautioned against thinking that the study would focus on CSX. “It’s not a CSX study,” he said.“That will be a component of it.” The cost of buying the rail lines would only be a starting point, he said. The rail lines were built for freight and would have to be upgraded to handle passenger service.“There’s still going to have to be some consideration of construction and cost. It’s an important component, but it will be included with everything else.” Feigenbaum said the FTA looks to fund projects that boost economic development and show a return on investment. “Without those particular elements, it becomes just another shelf piece,” he said.“Some (prior) studies have so much dust, they are growing corn. But, that’s another story.” Initially, consultants will look at those previous studies, whether they produced transit projects or not, and compile them into a unified, coherent report. “We don’t want to invent the wheel,” Feigenbaum said. There also will be public outreach with town halls, telephone town halls and other events to gather community opinions. Once the initial study is completed, environmental and design work will be done before an application can be submitted to the federal transit agency. It could take up to five years to qualify for a fully funded grant, Feigenbaum said. “It’s an arduous process.”

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A new baseball and softball performance academy has sprung up in Wesley Chapel. The RockStar Baseball & Softball Ranch, which had its grand opening on Sept. 10, is owned and operated by Ryan Pryor, a former varsity assistant coach at Bishop McLaughlin and Wiregrass Ranch high schools. Situated on a five-acre property off of Old Pasco Road and Hadlock Drive, the indoor/outdoor ranch is equipped with several training amenities. It has six batting cages and machines; a pitching arena with five bullpens; various drill fields and ranges; and, 300-foot long toss/throwing lanes. Pryor, who initially began training players out of his garage several years ago, refers to the ranch as an “old-school” training environment. That philosophy starts in the “fit pit,” where players utilize medicine balls and flip tires for total body strength and conditioning workouts. “They’re swinging hammers, they’ve got (water) pails they’re lifting, they’re doing movements...to do the things they need to play this game, because they don’t do that anymore,” explained Pryor.“They’re playing more because of the culture of travel ball and tournaments, and (focusing) less on the physical side — they don’t climb trees, they don’t ride bicycles, they’re not using their shoulders.” Because of that, Pryor noted “throwing injuries have quadrupled over the last 30 years.” Pryor, who compiled a 123-34 record in five years as an assistant high school coach, said the ultimate goal of the ranch is to “bridge the gap” between a player’s potential and his current performance.

Are they hitting ground balls? Are they hitting the top of the ball?” In terms of teaching, Some of the features of the RockStar Pryor said he benchmarks Baseball Ranch: instruction “at the major • Five-acre indoor/outdoor property league standard and works • Hitting stables with six batting cages it backwards” to each speand machines cific age group, from ages 6 • Pitching arena with five bullpens to 18. • Long-toss throwing lanes “I’m going to provide • Practice drill fields them with the tools, and • Golf-style batting tee ranges the training they need,” said • Outfield range Pryor. “We’re speeding up • Strength and conditioning corral the process.” • Full video evaluations His key slogan is:“See it, Do it, Repeat it, Play it.” “See it and do it at the really good talent, for them ranch, repeat it at home with the parents, to basically reach their full and play it in the games in various leagues,” potential.” he elaborated. He also noted: “I see “Within a year or two, (my trainees) are things in kids that other passing everybody because they become coaches don’t see in them.” more technically sound — they’re able to Throughout the year, just move better, take better angles, and unthe membership-driven derstand the concept (of the game) better.” ranch will feature age-speAt the ranch, Pryor said he won’t just COURTESY OF RYAN PRYOR cific classes, clinics, team teach baseball lessons, but will instill life lesRyan Pryor is the owner and operator of the RockStar practice opportunities, sons, too. Baseball & Softball Ranch, 8931 Elkmont Lane in Wesley coaching workshops and Responsibility, for instance, is a major Chapel. He is a former assistant varsity coach at Bishop advanced high school boot focal point. McLaughlin and Wiregrass Ranch high schools. camps. “There’s a lot of life lessons out here,” exPrivate lessons and plained Pryor.“The kids are responsible for Pryor, also a former collegiate baseball video evaluations also are available. their own water — and we hold them acplayer at Fresno State University in One noteworthy ranch feature is the ex- countable for that kind of stuff. California, said he doesn’t just seek out the panded use of wiffle ball drills for live “Throughout all of our training, that’s the top talent to develop. Instead, he assists batting practice. kind of stuff that we teach out here: getting those who’ve either been cut from teams, or Pryor explained wiffle balls help collect kids to be better people, and own up to the types of players who are “always stuck useful data on a particular hitter’s strengths their responsibilities and do what they’re cain right field.” and weaknesses. pable of in their own control,” Pryor said. “I take a lot of those kinds of kids that “It shows the spin—backspin, topspin, For more information, visit aren’t in the mainstream, and I develop sidespin,” he said. RockStarBaseballRanch.com. them,” he said. “I take kids that can’t walk “It gives you the spread,” he said. “Are To reach Ryan Pryor, email ryan.rockstarand chew bubblegum, and turn them into they missing the ball? Are they popping up? baseball@gmail.com, or call (813) 992-1030.

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Saint Leo University volleyball libero Jamee Townsend was named the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week for matches played Aug. 29 through Sept. 4. The senior defensive specialist wrapped up the week with a conference-leading 5.57 digs per set, helping to anchor the Lions’ back line in their 4-0 start to the season. Townsend also dished out 11 assists, and made only one service error during weekend play. The honor marks Townsend’s first career weekly award, and the first weekly award a Saint Leo player has won since Oct. 13, 2014.

FHSAA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO IMG ACADEMY

The 2017 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Track & Field Championships are returning to IMG Academy in Bradenton this spring. The annual state meet will take place on May 5 and May 6 at IMG Academy Stadium. “We are thrilled to be returning to IMG Academy for a second straight year,” FHSAA executive director Dr. Roger Dearing said, in a release.“Thanks to the state-of-the-art facility, as well as the great hospitality shown to all participants this past May, we did not think twice about going back to Bradenton.” Roughly 11,000 people attended the 2016 state championships. Officials say enhancements to IMG Academy’s West Campus will allow for additional parking and increased capacity for entering and leaving the facility.

Former Pasco High football standout Josh Johnson made the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 53man roster.

Former Pasco High football standout Josh Johnson has made the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster, where he is expected to play as a nickleback and contribute on special teams. Johnson, a 5-foot-9, 200-pound cornerback, graduated from Pasco High in 2009, and played college football at Purdue University, where he went undrafted in 2013. From 2014-2015, Johnson played for the BC (British Columbia) Lions in the Canadian Football League. The Jaguars signed him on Feb. 12.

PERFORMANCES OF AREA GRADUATES IN COLLEGE GAMES:

• Janarion Grant, a former Pasco High School two-way player, was one of the few bright spots in Rutgers (New Jersey) University’s 48-13 loss to the University of Washington on Sept. 3. Grant, a senior, totaled 160 all-purpose yards (28 rushing, 56 receiving, 76 return). He also had a gamehigh in receptions (9). • Shane Bucenell, a former Wiregrass Ranch High School quarterback, led Charleston Southern to a 57-7 victory over Kentucky State on Sept. 3. The redshirt freshman scored two touchdowns, throwing for 99 yards and rushing for 21. • Taylor Bleistein, a former Wiregrass Ranch wide receiver, made an impact in his first career game at Hanover (Indiana) University, a Division III school. The true freshman caught five passes for 24 yards, and totaled 76 kickoff return yards. • Shaheed Salmon, a former Land O’ Lakes High School linebacker, recorded six tackles in Samford (Alabama) University’s 77-7 victory over Mars Hill (North Carolina) University on Sept 1. Salmon, a junior, played in 11 games last season for Samford, totaling 24 tackles and one sack. In 2013, Salmon led the Land O’ Lakes Gators in tackles (117), tackles for loss (21.5) and sacks (8.5).

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Former Pasco Pirate Janarion Grant is a standout offensive player for Rutgers University.

• Devin Brockington, a former Zephyrhills High School cornerback, totaled four tackles in his first start for Indiana State University on Sept 3. Brockington (5-11, 170 pounds) previously played junior college football at Ellsworth (Kansas) Community College. • Jaylen Pickett, a former Zephyrhills High linebacker, notched five tackles in Eastern Michigan’s 61-14 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sept. 3. Pickett (6foot, 210 pounds) played in all 12 games for Eastern Michigan last season, finishing with 6 tackles. He was rated as a two-star recruit coming out of high school.

Registration is open for the Odessa Soccer Club’s inaugural season beginning Sept. 17. The coed league is for boys and girls ages 6 to 11. To register, visit OdessaSoccerClub.com.

Pasco-Hernando State College will host a baseball showcase for current high school juniors and seniors on Oct. 23. The camp will be at the PHSC Baseball Complex, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., and workouts for position players will begin at 11 a.m. Pitchers that do not play a position do not need to register until noon.The cost of the one-day camp is $50.To receive the application and showcase consent form, email assistant coach Lyndon Coleman at colemal@phsc.edu. Forms must be received by Oct. 19.

ships, individual golfers and foursomes. Players receive a breakfast buffet, lunch, beverages, awards banquet seat, official tournament apparel and goodie bags. Awards will be distributed to first place teams and winners of the following contests: longest drive, closest to the pin and putting. The annual tournament has raised more than $220,000 for the PHSC Foundation, dedicated to the advancement of student scholarships, academic and athletic programs, and other college initiatives. For information on the tournament, call (727) 816-3410, or visit PHSC.edu/foundation.

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Lions senior forward Bafou Sanogo scored a goal in the 3-2 victory over Young Harris University on Sept. 3.

SAINT LEO SOCCER RISES IN RANKINGS The Saint Leo men’s soccer team jumped to No. 10 in the first National Soccer Coaches Association of America Coaches’ poll, announced on Sept. 6. The Lions opened their season up with a 3-2 win over Young Harris (Georgia) College, who was previously ranked No. 9 in the NSCAA preseason poll. Outside of the national rankings, the Lions are second in the unofficial South Region Poll, behind Sunshine State Conference foe Lynn University. Saint Leo’s next game is Sept. 14 at Eckerd College. Start time is 7 p.m. dinner. Trophies will be awarded for the “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin.”Tee time is scheduled for noon. For information, visit KnightsLOL.org, or call (813) 505-7589.

GULFSIDE HOSPICE SETS ANNUAL 5K SET

Registration is open for Gulfside Hospice’s 10th annual Hearts for Hospice 5K on Nov. 6 at Rasmussen College in Land O’ Lakes. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students ages 11 through college, and $10 for kids 10 and under. The race starts at 8:45 a.m., followed by a one-mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers and race finishers. All event proceeds will help provide patient care and bereavement services for Pasco County residents facing life-limiting illness and their families.To register, visit HeartsforHospice5K.org.

TAMPA YMCA SETS THANKSGIVING DAY 5K

Registration is open for the Tampa YMCA’s 2nd annual Goody Goody Turkey Gobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day, which is Nov. 24, in downtown Tampa. The route is an “out and back” course, taking participants across the Platt Street Bridge and along Bayshore Boulevard. Prizes will be awarded to first place overall male/female adult and first place overall male/female youth (ages 9 and under). Firstplace prizes also will be awarded by age group (10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70-plus). Registration is available at RunSignup.com. All of the proceeds raised from the 5K will support the Livestrong program for cancer survivors and their families. For information, call (813) 229-1305.

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Local 9/11 service honors first responders By B.C. Manion

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s the nation paused to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 15 years ago this year, Atonement Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel had a special service to celebrate and honor the community’s first responders. The church, at 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, held a 10 a.m. service to celebrate and honor the community’s local police officers, fire and rescue first responders. The church also provided a meal for all guests, and took its hospitality a step further by delivering meals to first responders on duty at area fire stations and sheriff’s department stations serving Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O’Lakes and Lutz. The church also remembered four-legged first responders by providing special treats for them. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in more than 3,000 deaths, including more than 400 police officers and firefighters. The special service at Atonement Lutheran Church was an expression of gratitude for the work that first responders do every day to serve the community, according to a release announcing the event.

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Jan Gerle conducts a brief portion of her Sunday School class in the chapel, during the middle of the general service. The topic was how first responders help everybody. Her husband’s companion dog, Bitsy, was present, too.

Meals were boxed, bagged and labeled for delivery to area first responders, on duty at stations serving Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O’Lakes and Lutz.

This sign in the church lobby, created by young Sunday School students at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, expresses gratitude for first responders. It was posted to welcome members of the local fire and police stations to a special 9/11 service at the church.

These Boy Scouts, listening here, served as an honor guard — posting the American Flag — before and after the service.

A sign at the front of Atonement Lutheran Church welcomes first responders to a special service on Sept. 11.

Pastor Scott Lindner presents Pasco County Sheriff’s Deputy Sarah Walker and Sgt. Sam Pepenella to the congregation at the end of the service. They are assigned to District 2, which includes Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Land O’Lakes.

People move through a serving line after a special 9/11 service at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel. The church honored first responders and sent packaged meals to first responders who were on duty at stations serving Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Lutz and Land O’ Lakes.

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Corey Lake Isles in Tampa will host “Race for a Place” on Nov. 19 at 8 a.m., to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. There will be a 5k and 10k walk/run with more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.The race is sponsored by Shapes Fitness for Women and Advisor Magazine. Sponsorship levels are available starting at $100. For information on running or being a sponsor, call (813) 781-6279.

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