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It’s known as a silent suffering in law enforcement circles — and one that experts say needs a higher profile. Suicide is the leading cause of death among law enforcement officers. At least 228 officers died by suicide in 2019 — the highest number ever reported by BlueHELP, a nonprofit that tracks police suicides. Dr. Rahul Mehra and other professionals are working to change that. Mehra was a featured guest speaker dur-
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ing an Aug. 27 webinar that addressed strategies to mitigate stress and to help prevent suicide by law enforcement officers and other first responders.The virtual program was hosted by Saint Leo University and Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (FIRST), which is based in Land O’ Lakes. The first challenge, which must be acknowledged, is the stigma associated with mental illness, said Mehra, CEO and chief physician executive of the National Center for Performance Health (NCPH). One reason that stigma remains perva-
sive is because depression is an invisible disease, said Mehra, a professional with 30 years of experience. “Mental wounds don’t bleed. We don’t have anything tangible that we can see or touch or feel.There is no,‘If you break your arm, we can get an X-ray, you can see the fracture in your arm,’” he said.“We have no such mechanisms in medicine to X-ray for depression, or even, for that matter, to get a blood test.” Because it’s not tangible, mental illness is See POLICE, page 7A
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Ja’Quan Sheppard, safety at the University of Cincinnati, was mostly known for his skills as a wide receiver at Zephyrhills High School, where his impact helped guide the Bulldogs to arguably its best season in program history in 2018.
Making a name for themselves, on a new stage Before these athletes hit the gridiron for their respective colleges, they were known locally for their skills on local fields. Above, Donovan Jennings didn’t start playing football until his freshman year at Gaither High School, but he quickly developed his skills, attracting a number of scholarship offers. The massive left tackle is now a junior at the University of South Florida. Find out more about what these athletes are up to now. Check out our coverage on Sports, page 8A.
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A BMX and bicycle park may not happen anytime soon in Pasco County, but officials appear to be interested in seeing what can be done to bring the idea to life. The Pasco County Commission heard a briefing on the concept at its Sept. 8 meeting. Delaney Morrison, president of the nonprofit Ride Local Inc., outlined the vision for a new large-scale BMX (bicycle motocross) park, that she said would complement existing BMX parks in the region, would expand the area’s recreational offerings and would help to attract more tourists to Pasco County. The idea is to partner with the county to construct a BMX track and bike park on a 23-acre tract situated of the intersection of State Road 54 and Gunn Highway in the Odessa/Trinity area. The land is presently owned by Pasco County Utilities. Under the proposal, about 3 acres would be used for a BMX dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers. That would mark the first stage of a larger, surrounding bike park that would include a pump track, skate park, mountain bike obstacle course, casual bike path and other features. The proposal calls for having an open air, covered track. “We think that this is super important here in Florida, given the heat and the rain that we have,” Delaney said. “We really think that that roof will set us apart from just having another BMX track.” She also noted there would be opportunities for recreational leagues and a beginner’s program for newcomers to the off-road racing sport.And, the facility would host large-scale competitive events sanctioned by USA BMX. The open space also could be used for
drone races, truck rallies, and Boy Scouts of America and All-Pro Dad meet-ups, among other activities, Morrison said. Over the past year or so, Morrison and her team have had ongoing discussions with Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey and Keith Wiley, the county’s director of parks, recreation and natural resources. “They came to me because of my background with cycling and biking,” said Starkey, who helped to Delaney’s group find the proposed site. It’s an excellent location, Delaney noted, because it’s along the booming State Road 54 corridor, sits along the Tower Road extension and near a future high school, whose adjacent lot could be used for overflow parking for large events. She also noted that it’s in the middle of some huge community developments, such as Asturia and Starkey Ranch, and others being built in the area. Plus, she said, the location also pairs well with Tampa BMX and Oldsmar BMX, which is under construction — to attract regional and national tournaments. Commissioners appear open to the idea, but money is the biggest hurdle. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, who also chairs the Tourist Development Council, said during a recent TDC meeting that the county might be able to support some type of land use or lease deal, but is not in the position to fund additional capital projects. Moore reiterated the funding issue during the board’s Sept. 8 meeting. He said doesn’t want to give the group false hope. But, Starkey said Delaney’s briefing was for information only, at this point. She plans to work with Delaney’s group to explore various funding sources, includSee BMX, page 7A
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Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore brought his dog, JoJo, to the commission’s Sept. 8 meeting. His family adopted the dog from a rescue organization, and Moore said that despite JoJo’s disabilities, the pet has become a cherished member of the Moore household.
Pasco outlaws sale of dogs and cats at pet stores By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Pasco County has amended a county ordinance to halt the sale of dogs, cats, kittens and puppies from retail pet stores. Commissioners adopted the change unanimously — after a public hearing on Sept. 8, which included opposition to the ban; opposition that the language in the ordinance didn’t go far enough; and, support for the change. When Mike Shumate, the county’s director of animal services brought the proposal to the board in August, he urged commissioners to amend the county’s ordinance — to restrict the sale of kittens, puppies, dogs and cats from pet stores — “especially those intentionally selling from large, commercial See PET STORES, page 7A
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Around the rim of Reagan Moore’s bedroom there are dozens and dozens of championship ribbons — different sizes, different colors — each telling the story of how her interest in horses went from immediate fascination to dedicated obsession. Moore, a 14-year-old Lutz equestrian, had her finest hour to date in August, at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky, finishing sixth in the 13-and-under Saddle Seat Country Pleasure division. Aboard her beloved black American Saddle Bred mare Whitney (known as Mountain View’s Last Dance during competition), Moore displayed expert discipline, timing and poise. She guided her horse through an intricate pattern of walking, trotting, extended trotting, then a halt (where the horse must stand on all four feet and not move) before the closing canter. “Reagan is just comfortable on a horse and it’s really natural for her,’’ said Sarah Russell, Moore’s trainer.“From the first time I ever saw her at age 5, that was true. For a lot of people, it’s not natural and you kind of have to teach them how to feel what the horse needs. Not with Reagan. She knows. “She has been competitive from Day One, always willing to put in the time. She’s at the barn practically every day. She basically lives there. She does whatever it takes to get the job done, so she deserves the credit.’’ When Moore was 3 years old, her maternal grandmother, a former barrel racer, took her to a horse show. That’s how it began. Moore was smitten. She had been riding ponies at the zoo. But, when Moore learned that she could actually compete, her young life found a new focus.
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Very quickly, it went from sport to lifestyle. Her mother,Allison, eventually returned to college for a degree in diagnostic medical sonography so she could become an ultrasound technician and “help financially support this habit,’’ she said with a laugh. Moore plans to become an equine vet one day, so her mother figures it’s an equal trade.Truth be told, though, Moore’s mother has become equally obsessed with the sport and its trappings.
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‘IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIDE’ “People who haven’t been around horses might not understand,’’ Moore’s mother said.
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“We love the smell of a horse.There’s nothing like being around one. It really is a wonderful thing. It makes me happy to see Reagan so happy. I had her dancing for a while, but she hated that. She loves the horses, the competitions, and I just don’t see any way that’s going to change.’’ Moore, a ninth-grader who takes virtualschool courses, doesn’t want it to change. “Horses are such amazing animals,’’ Moore said.“They make my day.They make me happy. I fell in love with them from the start. “I think my competitions have made me more confident and more determined. I’m very driven academically and make all As. But, my passion is horses.There’s something perfect about it, being at the barn, riding, competing. I love it all.’’ Russell, who owns the Wesley Chapel stables where Moore trains, said she loves the way her student goes about the craft. Saddle Seat is a form of English riding. It requires plenty of discipline and training. One false move can ruin a ride, and the results of subjective judging can sometimes be frustrating. For Moore, though, it’s never about the ribbon (although ribbons are nice). It’s more about the self-satisfaction she gets from meeting an internal standard. She also loves the relationship that can be built with a horse. Moore’s family purchased Whitney last year, and she says her horse is “very
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The Forest Hills Presbyterian Church will offer several September Shopping Days for furniture, crafts, plants and garden accessories in preview of its 21st annual Holiday Bazaar.The pre-bazaar sale will be in the chapel and in the “furniture house” at the church, 709 W. Linebaugh Ave. Crafts include Halloween,Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, as well as other items.The furniture has been restored or repurposed, and the plants were donated by church members and friends. Sales are open to the public now, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesdays, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations are required. Call Catherine Thomas at (813) 833-0081. Craft items will be available at the outdoor bazaar on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. That event also will include an Antique Attic with china and collectibles, jewelry, books and more.A barbecue take-out lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the bazaar are returned to the community with grants to nonprofit organizations. For information, call (813) 932-6149.
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The Regency Park Library will offer a virtual “United Tastes of America: Ohio” on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can watch a tutorial video on how to make buckeyes.Visit the library’s Facebook or Instagram page to view the program.
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The Carrollwood Cultural Center will return to theater and step into the virtual entertainment ring with the play “Tragedians Anonymous: Shakespeare’s Tragic Characters in Therapy…Virtually,” written by Rebecca Salomonsson, on Sept. 17, Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., and on Sept. 20 at 3 p.m.The play is timely — about Shakespeare's tragic characters who find themselves in lockdown and forced to remain in isolation until further notice.Virtual access is $10 per show. For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, or call (813) 922-8167.
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The Pasco County Historical Society will meet on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., at the Mabel Jordan Barn, at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.The guest speaker will be Steve Melton on the “History of Ranching After Open Range.” Guests should bring a snack or finger foods to share prior to the program, and will be required to wear a face mask, practice social distancing, and wash hands often. Meetings are free. For information, contact Glen Thompson at bookbollard@icloud.com or (352) 567-7449.
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Cracker Country, the rural living history museum at the Florida State Fairgrounds, is hosting Pioneer Saturdays in September. Guests can explore original buildings from Florida’s pioneer past, including the Okahumpka railroad depot, a one-room schoolhouse, a well-stocked mercantile, post office, the 1885 home of a Florida governor, and more. Historical interpreters can share what life was like for rural Floridians at the turn of the 20th century. The general store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy and more. Proceeds from the general store help to support the educational programs at Cracker Country. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children ages 6 to 11. Children age 4 and younger are free. Advance ticket purchase is required. No tickets will be sold on site. Parking is $8 per car, $14 per bus or RV. For information, visit CrackerCountry.org.
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Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) is recruiting new members. Upcoming virtual opportunities are: • GS Fest, Sept. 18 to Sept. 20 at GSWCF.org/gsfest • Girl Scouts at Home: an online collection of activities that offers families a taste of the four program pillars (entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor and STEM).There is a variety of guides for age groups kindergarten through 12th grade. And, GSWCF maintains virtual meetings and activities. Families interested in joining as a girl or adult member can visit GSWCF.org/join for information and registration.
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Mark Gold, the new owner of The Grove in Wesley Chapel, along with TLC Events will host a Taco Festival on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at The Grove, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd.There will be live entertainment; free games and rides; contests and activities, such as corn hole, Nerf Wars, Mini Monster Truck Races; hourly chainsaw shows; mechanical bull rides; and food and craft vendors.Tents and seating will be available.Advance tickets are $8 per person (comes with free game tickets for children) and $24 for a family. Tickets at the event will be $10. Order tickets online at TLCeventsandpromotions.com/festivals.
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
The San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union will host a drive-thru Community Shred Day on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 12542 Curley St., in San Antonio. Guests must stay in their vehicles and drive thru one-way. Participants can bring up to
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The annual International Coastal Cleanup, presented by the Rotary Club of New Port Richey and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, will take place on Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. Face masks, disposable gloves and trash bags will be provided, as well as face buffs (while supplies last). Register at bit.ly/2020CoastalCleanup.
GARDEN CRAFT
The Pasco County Library Cooperative will offer a virtual garden craft on Sept. 21, all day. Participants can learn to make a garden craft that combines nature with art. Materials are not provided for the craft.To view the video, visit Facebook.com/NewRiverLibrary or Facebook.com/HughEmbryLibrary.
PASSPORT TO SPAIN
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a “Passport to Spain” curbside-pickup activity kit, starting on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Participants can explore the country’s culture, art, music and language from home.The program is for kindergarten through fifth grade.To reserve an activity kit and book bundle, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup. Kits will be available until Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.
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The South Holiday Library will host a virtual craft,“Stroke of Genius,” on Sept. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for adults. Learn to create super easy 3D lettering through an instructional slide show posted on the library’s Facebook page.
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Pasco budget expected to surpass $1.5 billion By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The Pasco County Commission gave firstround approval of a budget exceeding $1.5 billion for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The action came during the first public hearing on the budget, held at 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 8.The final public hearing on the budget will be on Sept. 21.The new budget takes effect Oct. 1. No one spoke during the public comment portion of the public hearing, and the board passed the budget unanimously without comment — following a presentation by County Budget Director Robert Goehig. Board members and county officials had discussed budget issues at length during previous budget workshops. This year’s revenues were less than previously expected because of negative economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the county was unable to pursue most of its proposed business initiatives for the coming year. The budget includes a 3% raise for county employees. It also allocates increased spending for the county’s library system — including costs associated with opening a new library at Starkey Ranch. There’s also more spending in the parks and recreation budget — related to the county gradually assuming management of the Starkey Ranch District Park. Earlier in the meeting, board members authorized the issuance of $44 million in the second allocation for the general obligation bonds for fire/rescue projects. Goehig told board members the funds will be used to build three new fire stations, to knock down and renovate three existing fire stations, and to design a centralized fire training center. On another issue, Commissioner Kathryn Starkey asked county staff to take a closer look at the proposed placement of a community garden planned for the area where a school, library and theater are being built through a collaborative partnership in Starkey Ranch. “I’m a little concerned that where that community garden is going now, it’s not going to be accessible by anyone who wants to go and participate in a community garden,”
Starkey said. “To me, that is a long way to go with all of your tools and equipment, to garden. I think it will end up just being the school garden and will not be a community garden. I personally, am not so happy with that location,” she said. Starkey:“I would like to talk to them (project partners) about having it closer to the library, facilities, restrooms. “I want to be a good partner (with the school district). I think they want to be a good partner. I actually don’t think that’s a good site at all,” Starkey said. She would like to see what can be done about finding an area that’s more accessible. “There’s going to be a lot of seniors that would like to be in the garden.Where are the restrooms?” Starkey asked. Commissioner Mike Wells also briefed commissioners on progress that has been made through a partnership between the county and CareerSource on a Workforce Redevelopment Program. The goal was about 150 jobs, for $1.5 million, Wells said. CareerSource exceeded that goal, with 163 jobs.The partnership also led to 56 part-time jobs, the commissioner noted. “What I thought was really exciting, out of those 163 — 87 were homeless in Pasco,” Wells said. “That gives us a return-on-investment of more than $6.5 million,” he added. The county is going to contract with CareerSource for the next four years, Wells said. “They have done an unbelievable job with our team, to put people back to work.” Commission Chairman Mike Moore also updated the board about activities at Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus, which recently opened. He reported that “43 out of 52 weekends are already booked with sports at that facility.” Local programming has begun, too, Moore said. “They have basketball leagues, they have indoor soccer leagues, they have cheerleading going on, volleyball going on. All of that is already going on, for our local residents. It’s already a huge success — obviously a huge asset for the county,” Moore said. County Administrator Dan Biles also informed the board that there will be an item on the Sept. 21 agenda to discuss Pasco County’s COVID-19 response and where it needs to go from here.
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Pasco County is looking at lifting its ban on the Sunday morning sales of alcoholic beverages. Currently, packaged alcoholic beverages cannot be sold before 11 a.m., on Sundays in unincorporated areas of the county. But, Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey thinks the time has arrived for the county to change that. “A lot of counties in the state and around the country have kind of moved away from this old-fashioned law,” Starkey said. Starkey said constituents have told her they’d like to get rid of the restriction. She said she herself has witnessed people milling around in the grocery store, waiting to purchase the alcohol they want to take with them — when they’re heading out to go boating, or scalloping or to another activity. She also thinks the rule should change, so that people who are doing their grocery shopping on Sunday mornings can pick up the alcohol they wish to purchase. “In Pasco County, you cannot buy any
kind of alcohol on Sunday before 11 (a.m.),” Starkey said. She raised the issued at the Pasco County Commission’s Sept. 8 meeting, suggesting the board request a change to the county’s ordinance. No one objected, so Starkey suggested County Attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder come back to the board, to allow earlier alcohol sales on Sundays. Steinsnyder responded:“If the idea is that you want to treat Sunday the same way you are treating the rest of the week days, that’s what I would do. So, your alcohol sales for every day of the week, would also apply to Sunday. Sunday wouldn’t have special hours.” Starkey said: “That would be my recommendation.” The county attorney said the request would be put on the list of board requests, and the proposed change will come back as an introduction to the ordinance, to be sure the board is happy with it, before a public hearing is advertised. Currently, packaged alcohol beverages may be sold between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m., on Sunday and from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., on the other days of the week.
POLITICAL AGENDA ATTEMPTING TO VOTE TWICE IS ILLEGAL, CORLEY SAYS
Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley is alerting voters that it is illegal to try to vote twice. Corley issued a news release on the topic after recent media coverage of President Donald Trump suggesting that voters could test the integrity of the system by sending in a vote-by-mail ballot and then going to vote in person. “While we all want to ensure the integrity of any election, voters need to be aware that per Florida law, any voter who willfully votes or attempts to vote both in person and by mail is committing a felony, and will be referred to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution,” Corley said, in the news release. He also said that going to an early voting site or Election Day polling place to “verify” your vote-by-mail ballot was received is neither appropriate nor necessary and will cause unnecessary delays for those who are in line to vote. Instead, Corley says, to ensure your ballot has been received, use the ballot tracking system at PascoVotes.gov/TrackYourBallot. Pasco voters can opt to receive email and/or text alerts when their ballot is received in his office. Voters also can check the status of their ballot at PascoVotes.gov,
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ADDS TWO MORE EARLY VOTING SITES
Hillsborough County has added early voting sites at Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena, bringing its total number of early voting sites to 26, according to Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer’s office. All early voting locations will be open Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will have vote-by-mail drop-off tents outside. For a list of specific locations and other voting information, visit VoteHillsborough.org.
KATHRYN STARKEY NAMED ‘COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR’
The Florida Federation of Republican Women named Kathryn Starkey as the statewide “County Commissioner of the Year,” during its conference held in Tampa during the weekend of Sept. 12 and Sept. 13. She was singled out for her success in working with state and federal entities, as well as the private sector, to bring jobs and skills training to Florida.
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Due to changes in the rules governing the federal school lunch program, Pasco County Schools will make it easier for students, and children age 18 and younger, to receive free meals. As of Sept. 14, students who attend class on campus still will be able to get meals in the school cafeteria, and now those meals will be free. And, students who attend school remotely also can continue to receive free school meals on a drive-thru basis. For students learning through mySchool Online or Pasco eSchool: • Sept. 14 through Sept. 17: Daily drivethru meal distribution will continue at the designated locations and times listed online at tinyurl.com/yxn8ynzv. • Sept. 18:The school district will serve a week’s worth of meals (breakfast and lunch) curbside to mySchool Online students, quarantined students, and children in the community age 18 and younger, including Pasco eSchool students.The district will keep the same times already established for curbside feeding. This meal distribution will continue once a week, on Fridays. Families that want to participate curbside must complete a Meal Reservation Form online at tinyurl.com/y452fbr8. Parents/guardians no longer have to go to their child’s school; they can pick up meals from the site that is most convenient. For more information, please visit ConnectPlus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/.
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YOUNGER OFFICERS AT GREATER RISK Mehra revealed first responders — and, well, anyone for that matter — under 25 years old are at greater risk for suicide or suicidal thoughts. It’s because the brain’s frontal lobe — which regulates impulse control and planning — is not fully developed until the mid-20s. One of the highest-aged categories for suicide is between the ages 15-24, he said. The risk for first responders, young and old, is compounded by everyday stressful situations and post-traumatic stress that is tied into the job. It’s not uncommon for law enforcement officers to have heightened cortisol levels — the stress hormone — triggered repeatedly, as officers go from one stressful service call to another throughout the day, Mehra said. Over time, that can negatively impact an individual’s physiology and other aspects of the body, including the endocrine system, skin, liver and so on, Mehra said. There are ways to help lower cortisol levels, which include getting plenty of sleep, exercising, building in time for relaxation, having fun and prayer, among others, he said. Focusing on positive thoughts can make a marked difference, he added. One strategy for staying positive is to keep a gratitude folder on your computer. You can also send automatic daily reminders, about something someone did for you, or a good deed that you witnessed.And, you can keep awards, accolades and family pictures
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‘AN EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS’ The way Mehra sees it, the country has been experiencing “an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation” over the past two decades or so — well before the COVID-19 pandemic touched down. He put it like this:“In the last 20 years, the amount of square footage in our homes has gone up significantly.The amount people can list as true friends — that they can count on if they were in a state of emergency — has gone down.” He advises everyone to have at least three people in life “that you can bare your soul to, without there being any judgment, who will honor your confidence and whose judgment you trust.” Social connectivity and the sense of belonging are an “immunity booster” of sorts, to ward off stress and depression, and contribute to long-term happiness, performance and resiliency, he said. “The social connectivity is a huge protective factor in giving us a sense of belonging, that we matter to this world, because for that individual that decides to complete that act of suicide, that is one of the major areas that’s compromised, is their sense of belonging,” the psychiatrist said.
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BMX, from page 1A ing possible funding from the legislature and support from private sponsors. Delaney said the Ride Local Inc., is looking into creative ideas, such as leveraging a corporate naming sponsorship or partnering with an electric company to install solar panels on the proposed covered roof to help offset costs. Wiley, the county’s director of parks, recreation and natural resources, said a bike park/BMX was listed as one of the highest unmet needs during workshops held to develop the county’s most recent master parks plan. However, Wiley noted, that type of amenity was not included in the master plan and, thus, no money has been planned for that type of project. Wiley said he likes the concept of a bike park, with a BMX track, a playground and open spaces because that would address di-
PET STORES, from page 1A breeders, out-of-state breeders, puppy mills, primarily.” During that meeting, Shumate told commissioners that a significant number of puppies and kittens sold at retail pet stores come from out-of-state large-scale breeding facilities. Shumate said:“There’s documented abuses — endemic of the puppy and kitten mills — including overbreeding, inbreeding, minimal to nonexistent veterinary care, lack of nutritious food, water and shelter, lack of socialization, adequate space and exercise. “The inhuman conditions of puppy mills and kitten mills often lead to health and behavioral issues,” he added. This can become a problem for pet owners, who unwittingly purchase an animal that later exhibits health or behavior problems, the animal services director said. At the Sept. 8 hearing on the amend-
verse user groups. Delaney noted BMX’s broad appeal. “The biggest thing about BMX is that this is a family sport,” Delaney added. “This is one of the few sports that you can do alongside your children, not just sitting on the sidelines watching them, or waiting for practice to be over.” Adam Thomas, the county’s tourism director, said the proposed facility could help round out the county’s sports offerings. “The TDC (Tourism Development Council) board is in full support of this. I am in full support of this,”Thomas told county commissioners. “This is a great opportunity, for not only our citizens, but to really diversify our product as a Sports Coast, and as our destination of sports events. The economic impact is strong. The visitation is strong. You have a great partner here with Delaney. I think this is a great opportunity for us to move forward, but funding — obviously, everything comes down to funding.”
ment, Shumate told commissioners he was aware objections had been made that the proposed amendment had “loopholes.” But, Shumate said:“Given the definitions that we have for animal rescue operations, we think that will sufficiently to prevent the loopholes.” When introducing the need for the amendment, in August, Shumate said that the change will result in decreased demand for pets bred in puppy and kitten mills. It also will result in increased demand for pets from animal shelters and rescue operations, he said. Shumate also said the new regulation will not prevent consumers from being able to find pets because there are plenty of animals available, both locally and throughout the state. There is one existing pet store in the county, and it will be grandfathered in because the county is not concerned about being able to respond to any issues, should they arise, Shumate said.
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efore becoming college football standouts regularly seen on national television and in massive stadiums across the country, these athletes distinguished themselves on the gridiron locally, in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Big-time college football has returned this fall — later than usual and with a pared-down schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that won’t stop several locals with ties to The Laker/Lutz News coverage area from enjoying the big stage and making plays on Saturdays in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Southeastern Conference (SEC) and American Athletic Conference (AAC), among others. Here’s a closer look at a handful of hometown players to keep an eye on throughout the 2020 college football season.
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Gaither High product Donovan Jennings is looking to build off a respectable 2019 campaign along the offensive line for USF.
DONOVAN JENNINGS, LEFT TACKLE College: University of South Florida, junior Local tie: Gaither High School
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Wesley Chapel native Tre’ McKitty is listed as the starting tight end at Georgia, an SEC program with legit national championships aspirations this year.
TRE’ MCKITTY, TIGHT END
College: University of Georgia, graduate student Local tie: Wesley Chapel native
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Zephyrhills High alum Ja’Quan Sheppard is poised for a bigger role this season for Cincinnati.
The Wesley Chapel native looks to be entrenched as the starting tight end on a Georgia team with legitimate aspirations of hoisting a national title and ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound McKitty transferred to Georgia from FSU in January following a coaching change. He played in 35 career games in three seasons at FSU,
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JA’QUAN SHEPPARD, SAFETY
College: Florida State University, redshirt sophomore Local tie: Wesley Chapel High School
College: University of Cincinnati, sophomore Local tie: Zephyrhills High School The Zephyrhills High product is pressing for a larger role this season for a Cincinnati program favored to finish atop the American Athletic Conference (AAC). As a true freshman in 2019 for the 11-3 Bearcats, the 6-foot-2, 197-pound safety played in nine games, mostly as a special teams ace, where he ranked among the team’s top special teams defenders with six stops on kickoff coverage. Sheppard collected two tackles in his Cincy debut at Marshall, and also tied that mark with two tackles at Houston. In high school, Sheppard was mostly known for his skills as wide receiver at Zephyrhills, where he registered a combined 91 catches for 1,649 yards and 25 touchdowns across four varsity seasons. His impact helped guide the Bulldogs to arguably its best season in program history in 2018 — winning 11 straight games and reaching the Class 5A region semifinal. He was no stranger to accolades, earning All-State and AllConference honors, and being invited to the Pasco County Senior All-Star Football Game. Sheppard was a consensus three-star recruit with more than 20 offers from Temple, Marshall and Kentucky, among others.
NOAH RUGGLES, KICKER
College: University of North Carolina, junior Local tie: Steinbrenner High School
Ruggles emerged as North Carolina’s primary kicker as a sophomore last season, converting 19 of 27 field goal attempts — including a long of 49 yards — and perfect on all 45 of his extra-point attempts. The former Steinbrenner High standout was nearly automatic for the Tar Heels on kicks inside 40 yards, but struggled on some longer kicks, including going 0-for-3 on attempts of more than 50 yards. His defining moment in 2019 came
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hauling in a combined 50 receptions for 520 yards and a pair of touchdowns. In camp with his new squad, Georgia coaches raved about McKitty for bringing a gritty demeanor and showing aptitude in blocking, along with making catches. Prognosticators are likewise bullish on McKitty’s final season, as he was named to a preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, awarded to the nation's top tight end. McKitty grew up playing in the Land O’ Lakes-based South Pasco Predators youth football league. He played his freshman year at Wesley Chapel High then prepped at Bradenton’s IMG Academy, where he was a blue-chip recruit.
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Wesley Chapel High product Isaiah Bolden is a redshirt sophomore receiver/kick returner at Florida State.
when he kicked the game-winning field goal in a 20-17 home win against conference rival Duke in a late October contest. It was just a week removed from UNC head coach Mack Brown benching Ruggles, after he missed two overtime field goal attempts in a road loss to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound kicker will need to prove himself once again. He’s listed second on the team’s depth chart behind All-American Furman transfer Grayson Atkins, but is still expected to earn ample opportunities. Closer to home, Ruggles earned All-State honors at Steinbrenner and was named most valuable player of the East-West Hillsborough County Senior All-Star Game in 2016.
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After spending his first two years working as a defensive back at FSU, the 6-foot-2, 196-pound Wesley Chapel High product has shifted to the offensive side of the ball — to wide receiver.Throughout preseason, FSU coaches have raved about Bolden’s size, athleticism, big play ability and passion for the game. But, just how much playing time the redshirt sophomore garners at the position remains up in the air, as he tries cracking a deep, experienced position grouping. At the very least, expect to see plenty of Bolden as a co-starter on kick return duties. Playing in all 13 games last season, he returned six kickoffs for 156 yards, including a career-long of 41 yards, and one punt return for seven yards. Bolden was a three-sport star at Wesley Chapel, shining in football, basketball, and track and field. In addition to his pigskin talents, Bolden was the varsity basketball team’s leading rebounder (8.5 rebounds per game in 2017-2018) and collected a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash at 2018 Class 3A state championships. The former Wildcat was a consensus four-star recruit and courted by some two dozen Division I FBS college football programs, including several other blue bloods.
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Steinbrenner High alum Noah Ruggles is in a kicker position battle at North Carolina. He was the team’s primary place-kicker last season.
The massive 6-foot-5, 338-pound Gaither High alumnus is cemented as USF’s starting left tackle in a new up-tempo offense, and is looking to build off a strong 2019 showing where he saw action in 10 games and made eight starts. In fact, Jennings last season was the team’s highest-graded offensive lineman by Pro Football Focus (66.9), a website that focuses on thorough analysis of the National Football League (NFL) and NCAA Division I football. He’s been lauded by coaches for his pass protection skills and effectiveness in the run game, a combination of quick feet, balance and strength. He often was tasked with blocking opponent’s top pass-rushers in one-on-one situations last season. Expectations remain high again in 2020. He’s been named to the Athlon Preseason All-Conference Fourth Team and Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Fourth Team. Jennings, surprisingly, didn’t begin playing football until his freshman year of high school, as size limitations in youth leagues prevented him from playing the sport. However, he blossomed in four short years at Gaither, earning All-State honors and scholarship offers from the University of Central Florida, and Virginia, Marshall, Old Dominion and Toledo universities, among others.
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Odessa native Devontay Love-Taylor brings an experienced presence to Florida State’s offensive line. Love-Taylor prepped at Mitchell High School.
DEVONTAY LOVE-TAYLOR, RIGHT TACKLE
College: Florida State University, redshirt senior Local tie: Odessa native The Odessa native is set to make an immediate impact for Florida State — penciled in as the team’s starting right tackle following his transfer from Florida International, where he made 16 starts in 32 career games and last season earned honorable mention All-Conference USA recognition. The sturdy 6-foot-4, 315-pound lineman is being leaned on for his experience, work ethic and maturity.The website Pro Football Focus graded Love-Taylor an above-average rating (74.2) on 721 snaps last season in an FIU uniform. Love-Taylor prepped at Mitchell High School, where he earned first-team AllConference honors and pushed the program to the 6A state playoffs. He also played basketball.
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Lutz woman celebrates her first 100 years She’s packed a lot of experiences into a century of living
Peggy Oakes is 3 years old in this photo. One of her earliest memories in life is about pretending to drive the family’s big Ford. She was around this age, or a little older at the time.
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argaret “Peggy” Oakes is celebrating a big milestone this week — marking her 100th birthday. Originally, the family planned to go on a cruise together, but those plans were quashed by COVID-19. So, they went to Plan B. Part of the plan involves a party for Peggy with some of her friends at Atria Lutz, where the centenarian now lives. Other festivities, planned by her family, will continue through the week. To say Peggy has had an interesting life, would be putting it mildly. She was born on Sept. 17, 1920, in Rudyard, Michigan, about 20 miles from the Canadian border. She was the only child of Emory and Ida Close. Her mom was a country school teacher and her dad, a rural mail carrier. When he started delivering the mail, he drove his route by horse and buggy, recalls Peggy, in a collection of memories called “Centenarian Experiences by Peggy Oakes.” She also shared some details of her life during a Zoom interview recently, with a reporter from The Laker/Lutz News. One of her earliest recollections involves her dad’s big Ford. “I remember getting in and making believe that I could drive,” she said.“I think I was about 3.” She writes about her early life:“My childhood was a carefree, happy one. Sunday was always church, and I was active in Sunday School, youth groups, Girl Scouts and Vacation Bible School.” She got her first job when she was 16, working as a switchboard operator on weekend evenings. “I made $9 a week,” she wrote, adding that “was very good money, at that time.” She graduated from Rudyard High School, and attended college in Albion, Michigan, where she studied to become a teacher. “I just knew I was going to be a teacher,” she told The Laker/Lutz News. “I always liked little kids and children. She added:“My mother was a teacher. My aunt was a teacher. It was kind of in the family.” She’s happy she chose that path.“I had some really sweet little children,” she recalled. She met her husband when she went with a group of friends to a dance in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. “It was love at first dance,” she wrote in her memoir. “We just both knew,” she said during a recent interview. “He was ready and I was ready.” So, she dropped her plans of moving to California to teach, and became engaged. “We were married Oct. 1, 1945. My folks gave us a big church wedding. It was a candlelight service,” her memoir says. She and her husband, Frank, had three children - Michael, Melinda (Linda) and Pamela (Pam). The family lived in Holt, Michigan, near Lansing. “Our family was very active.We went to a Presbyterian Church.We were involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, athletics, drama and choir,” she wrote. “Those years passed very quickly. “We had a big backyard and it had a tree house and a ball diamond, and later an above-ground pool. It was always full of kids,” she wrote. She explained her motivation for creating that environment for her children: “I wanted to know where they were, and what they were doing and try to keep track of them,” she told The Laker/Lutz News. She still recalls how worried she was
This photo was taken when Peggy Oakes was attending Albion College, in Albion, Michigan. She went there after graduating as valedictorian in her class at Rudyard High School.
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This photo of Peggy Oakes and her husband, Frank, was taken in the 1970s.
Peggy Oakes’ advice for daily life 1. Practice gratitude: When you don’t have gratitude for what you have, there is no foundation to build on. You will continuously be filling a hole that can never be filled. But, when you are thankful for what you have, as you accomplish and gain, it will overwhelm you with happiness. 2. Be happy NOW: Dreaming of a beautiful future has its place, but it will forever be a dream unless we learn how to be happy in our present. 3. Be rich in self-worth: We are all worthy of a good sense of self-esteem. Learn to know that you are more than a moment in your life. Learn that you have skills that others do not. Learn that you hold power in your life. Learn that others depend on you. Learn that you are loved. Learn that you deserve to love yourself, and then love yourself. Then you will be well on your way to true wealth. 4. Build your awareness of wants vs. needs: We’ve all done it — bought something expensive, and then ended up with buyer’s regret. Understanding what actually fits into your life and knowing that purchase is going to return its value to you is an important skill to develop. 5. Don’t cling to money worries: Worrying about money is an addiction that keeps you from focusing on what else is going on in your life. When you are truly struggling with money, it is understandable that it would cause worry. But, what so many of us do is we go through a period in our life where money is scarce, then we hold onto the fear of that moment long after it has passed. Even those who accumulate financial wealth often continue to worry about making sure their money is enough — and they end up missing out on the joy in their life! Learn to allow fear into your life when it is helpful, then recognize when it is no longer serving you and let it go.
— Author Peggy Oakes turns 100 on Sept. 17, 2020
when her son crossed the street for the first time, on his own. She also remembers how thrilled he was when she let him drive the
Peggy Oakes and her daughter, Pam, hang out at a car show at Atria Lutz. Peggy says her life has spanned from the horse-and-buggy days to travel into outer space.
car home, after he passed his driver’s test. “I let go and let him drive.That was big for him,” she said. Over the years, the family expanded. Michael married Jeanne Sigsby, and Linda married Tom Hundt, and then later, after Tom passed away, Linda married Mark Trierweiler. Pam did not marry. She became one of the first paramedics in Michigan, was the first female firefighter and first female fire captain for the Lansing Fire Department. Peggy’s family also includes three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Over the years, she’s done a fair amount of traveling, including trips across the country to places such as Minnesota, South Dakota, Arizona, California, Massachusetts and New York. She’s also traveled to Canada, Switzerland, Austria, Yugoslavia, Italy, Guatemala and Mexico, among other places. She celebrated her 65th birthday at a castle in Ireland, and her 95th birthday in Havana, Cuba. One of her favorite trips was to New York City, where she saw “The Lion King” on Broadway, and visited Central Park. She still marvels at the beauty of the costumes used in the play. Peggy has endured many losses — including the deaths of her parents, the sudden death of her son when he was 66, and the deaths of many other relatives and friends. She figures she’s outlived about four sets
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of friends. She relies on her faith, to endure such losses. “I have a pretty strong faith, and I depend on that for everything. I’m very close to God. I kind of turn it over, I guess. I’m able to turn most things over,” she said. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away Peggy’s ability to get around, or to welcome visitors, but she keeps an upbeat attitude. She said she still enjoys working crossword puzzles, knitting, reading biographies and tuning in to her favorite television programs. She also said she’s not accustomed to the notoriety that seems to accompany turning 100 years old. “I’m not used to all of this attention,” she said.“But,” she added, with a laugh,“it’s not bad.”
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