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Paying tribute to September 11 By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com
Flag-wavers held their flags high, as drivers passing by on U.S. 41 honked their horns in support. The red, white and blue draped with stars has always symbolized America, but on this particular Tuesday, it held a much more significant meaning. It was 17 years to the day of the 9/11 attacks. Local members of the GFWC Lutz-Land
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Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A total of 2,977 people were killed in the attacks orchestrated by al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, according to national reports. The aftermath left many with long-term effects, both physical and emotional. “In 2002, we started this because we wanted to remember,” said Pat Serio, coordinator of the event.“We wanted to share our See TRIBUTE, page 11A
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A memorial to honor the victims of 9/11 A 9/11 Memorial Service was held at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, on the morning of Sept. 11 honored the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event included local elected leaders and dignitaries, as well as the Zephyrhills High School JROTC Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtain Detachment 1124, based in Zephyrhills. About 100 people gathered at the event. Above, at left, under the American Flag set at half-mast, the Zephyrhills High School JROTC Honor Guard presents the colors during the invocation of the memorial service to honor the victims of 9/11.
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New forensics Wesley Chapel schools earn research center national PTA distinction expected to boost local economy By Brian Fernandes
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Officials are expected to gather together this week to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the K9 Tactical Center/Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics in Land O’ Lakes. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco is predicting that beyond its other benefits, the new forensics center also will be an economic driver — having wide-ranging impacts on the county as whole, and Land O’ Lakes, in particular. “This is one of those things that is going to put us on the map. This is one of those things that will define us,” Nocco said, during a recent Pasco County Commission meeting. “That cadaver field is actually the thing
Wesley Chapel’s Double Branch Elementary School and Dr. John Long Middle School each have been named a 2018-2020 National PTA School of Excellence. The National PTA organization has a program with specific criteria, allowing schools around the country to be acknowledged for their service to students. The year-long process includes choosing one of three areas of focus: education, health and safety, or arts. Once that is selected, a PTA can choose a more specific topic to work on. Local officials were gratified by the recognition for programs and actions taken on their campuses last school year. “We have a great school,” said Jennifer Kanyok, PTSA member at John Long Middle School.“It’s wonderful to be recognized for what our PTA does. It’s a great honor.” “It really is about the community coming
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Tampa Bay author aims to inspire teenage girls By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
After years of struggling to find her own self-worth, Ashley Wichlenski made it her mission to help teenage girls fighting similar battles. So, she decided to write a book to do just that. ‘The Keeper of My Heart” is Wichlenski’s Christian-based, interactive self-help book that strives to build confidence in girls and help them become comfortable in their own skin. Passages focus on forgiveness, strength and self-love, among other positive reinforcing messages. They’re written as letters to girls “from the heart of Jesus and he how sees you,” Wichlenski said. She explained it like this:“The main goal of this book was to show (girls) that their identity is in Christ. It’s not based off how the world sees you or how you even see yourself, it’s based off how your creator made you.” Geared toward females, ages 12 to 20, the 60-page book also features coloring pages and space for writing journal entries. In essence, it’s an adult coloring book, she said. Balancing a full-time job and her responsibilities as a mother and wife, it took Wichlenski about a year to complete. Wichlenski, 34, works throughout Lutz and Pasco County as a sales account manager for United Materials Inc., a Tampa-based wholesaler of countertop products. She lives in Apollo Beach. The author, who grew up in Tampa, acknowledged experiencing “a dark time” in her own life during her 20s.
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Ashley Wichlenski is the author of ‘The Keeper of My Heart,’ a Christian-based, interactive self-help book for teenage girls to gain self-worth and confidence. The 60-page book published this summer.
During that period, she believed her worth needed to be based off looks, income and other superficial factors.
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“I was homecoming queen in high school, so a girl can kind of grow up thinking, ‘My worth is based off of all these things that the world points to,’”Wichlenski said. Her outlook changed in recent years, however. The guidance of her faith, she said, helped her realize “your worth is based on
your soul.” Since publishing the book, Wichlenski has regularly begun speaking at various churches throughout the Tampa Bay area. She often tells teenage girls to be authentic and not force themselves to conform to societal norms and influences from pop culture and social media. The author explained:“It’s OK to be totally different and it’s OK to love the way that you were created to look. Sometimes it’s a purposeful thing: You have to look yourself in the mirror and say,‘I am beautiful and I am loved and I am strong,’ and you have to say those things to yourself to kind of build that confidence.’” It’s important for young women to know that they “are worthy of the best, and they don’t have to compare and look to the world’s approval of them,” she added In the advent of social media and cyber bullying, Wichlenski believes teenage girls have a rougher go nowadays, compared to when she was growing up. “There’s so much pressure for a girl to be perfect,” she said, noting teenagers today are so frequently judged on their attractiveness, popularity and so on. “Social media has taken a toll on a lot of girls these days,” she said.“It can be very difficult to know exactly who you are and how amazing you are.” Wichlenski encourages parents of teenage girls to make themselves “very available” to listen to their problems and to offer positive guidance. “Parents need to talk with them about issues that may even make them feel uncomfortable.You have to bring it up.You have to talk to them,”Wichlenski said. Wichlenski plans to pen other editions of ‘The Keeper of My Heart’ that would be geared to younger girls and working women. She is also planning a book for boys, and she plans to have the current edition translated into Spanish. For more information, visit TheKeeperOfMyHeart.com.
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Local musician keeps busy with multiple instruments, bands By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com
Fred Chandler relishes a good musical challenge. It is why he’s seemingly always working on the craft — whether it be playing in solo and band shows, tinkering with a new instrument, or laying down new tracks in a recording studio. Sometimes, when he wakes up, he has locked, bloody fingers and a hoarse voice — following a busy week of performances. His creativity, however, is never the worse for wear. “If my imagination gets burnt out, then you may as well just throw me to the coroner, because, that’s the most enduring part,” Chandler said. Music means just about everything to the 58-year-old Lutz resident. He’s been playing guitar and writing songs for more than 40 years, dating back when he was living in Bennington,Vermont and Saratoga Springs, New York. And, he has no plans of stopping anytime soon. “I’ll probably be like Tiny Tim — die twice doing your show,” Chandler jokingly says, referencing the multiple heart attacks the well-known ukulele player suffered during live performances that led to his passing in 1996. Since moving to Florida 17 years ago, Chandler has become a familiar name in the local music scene— primarily as a rock-androll guitar player who’s also gained popularity as a violinist. He regularly performs at venues all throughout Lutz and Land O’ Lakes, such as Ukulele Brand’s, Craft Life Brewing,Whiskey Willy’s and In the Loop Brewing. He also hosts a weekly open mic night each Wednesday at Uncle Fats 2, in Tampa. Over the years, he has opened for such acts as Foreigner, Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Blue Oyster Cult, Phish, and many others. Career highlights include working on stage with Buddy Cage, the pedal-steel player for the country rock band New Riders of the Purple Sage; playing violin for the Woodstock 25th Reunion in New York’s Catskill Mountains; and, performing on stage at Nashville’s famous 3rd & Lindsley venue. Now a member of two bands — Magnum Opus and The Band 4X — Chandler can be seen at venues throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, including Jannus Live and Skipper’s Smokehouse. And, they play everywhere in between Englewood and Crystal River. Chandler’s groups perform a wide range of original tunes, as well as covers of hit classic and alternative rock songs, plus some modern pop. Basically, their repertoire includes everything from Kansas to Queen to 21 Pilots. Often, he performs five or six gigs a week, and no two shows are alike, Chandler said. He said he tries to put a twist on each performance, with his improvisational skills and deep catalog of songs. “I like to keep it fresh.That’s why I constantly learn new material,” the musician
Chandler regularly performs at venues all throughout Lutz and Land O’ Lakes, including Ukulele Brand’s, Craft Life Brewing, Whiskey Willy’s and In the Loop Brewing.
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A rock-and-roll guitarist by trade, Lutz’s Fred Chandler has also gained local popularity as a violinist. In total, he plays about a dozen other instruments.
explained.“I’m not one to just learn a solo from a record and play it at you. I want to play to you. I want you to go,‘Wow, he was totally on that night. He had something going on.’The people that come to see our shows get that because they know we’re all just going to kind of play from the hip, from the heart a bit and change it up,” he said. Chandler’s knack for learning a wide array of instruments has also made him a local fixture. In fact, it takes two hands to list them all —viola, cello, mandolin, dobro, lap steel, banjo, bass, ukulele and most recently, the saxophone. “If I own it, I can play it, at least to some degree,” Chandler said. “String instruments are fast for me because I understand the mechanism. I understand the geometry that goes along with them,” he explained.“Every stringed instrument is a hall of mirrors because of the way they’re tuned.” Chandler also takes pride in his lyrics and songwriting. His subject matter spans everything from love to nature. “I really want them to say something,” Chandler said of the songs he composes.“I
Fred Chandler has been playing guitar and writing songs for more than 40 years, dating back when he was living in Bennington, Vermont and Saratoga Springs, New York. The Lutzbased musician has opened for such act as Foreigner, Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Blue Oyster Cult, Phish, and many others. Chandler, pictured far left, is the bandleader of The Band 4X, one of six Floridabased bands invited to compete in the Battle of the Bands at Harley Davidson New Port Richey on Sept. 29. Other 4X band members pictured are Kevin McNary, Leah Ordetx and Doug Cecil.
don’t just want to jot down something, just because the music’s good. If I’m going to put lyrics, then it’s got to be dead on.” Chandler, curiously, draws much of his musical inspiration from his Maltese dog, Olivia Marie, whom he describes as “the best listener in the world.” He put it this way:“She doesn’t care if it’s disco or it’s a pop tune or if it’s country, she just likes whatever I’m doing. I love that.”
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The new Wesley Chapel Bitcoin Club will meet the third Sunday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Best Western, 5639 Oakley Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The next meeting is Sept. 16. Space is limited. Registration is required.To RSVP, text your name to (703) 795-9077.
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer volunteer training Sept. 25 at 4 p.m., for any teen interested in volunteering at the library. Participants must fill out a form online at PascoLibraries.org, and then call the library at (813) 929-1214 to register for a training session.Training sessions are limited to 10 teens.
GARDEN GATE CLUB The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club will meet Sept. 20 at the Magnuson Hotel, 5734 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.Vicky Keffer, club president, will present photos and information on the rainforests and gardens of Australia, Hawaii and Alaska. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Keffer at (813) 782-8004.
VOLUNTEER PALOOZA Life’s Treasures Thrift Store, 4910 S.Allen Road in the Westgate Shopping Center, Zephyrhills, will host a Volunteer Palooza recruitment event Sept. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Guests can learn about the wide variety of flexible, volunteer opportunities available. For information and to RSVP, contact Anne Ferrell at (813) 357-5321 or ferrella@chaptershealth.org.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Pasco County Historical Society will meet Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.There will be a presentation of historical music by the Chipco Creek String Band.A carry-in dinner will precede the program, so guests should bring a dish to share, as well as your own cutlery, plate(s) and a beverage. For information, contact Madonna J.Wise at (813) 782-0246 or MadonnaJWise@gmail.com.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK PLAY The Saint Leo University Black Box Theatre will present “The 39 Steps,” an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film. Performances are Sept. 21, Sept. 22, Sept. 23, Sept. 28, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Friday and Saturday showtimes are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.The theatre is on the ground floor of Benedictine Hall at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.There is a $10 suggested donation. To reserve a seat, email StLeoTheatre@saintleo.edu. For information, contact Megan Orendorf at (352) 588-8401 or Jennifer.orendorf@saintleo.edu.
TRAIN SHOW & SALE Regal Railways’Toy Train, Collectible and Hobby Show & Sale will take place Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., in Brooksville. There will be vendors with train memorabilia, trains, tracks, accessories, crafts, comic books, coins, antiques, diecast cars and more.There also will be a running train layout.Admission is $5 for adults. Kids age 12 and younger are free. For information, call (727) 244-1341, or visit RegalRailways.com.
SCAVENGER HUNT The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host a “Treasure Island Scavenger Hunt” Sept. 22 at 10 a.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.There will be pirate crafts and a scavenger hunt to celebrate,“Talk Like a Pirate Day.” Registration is online at HCPLC.org.
The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host “GS Fest 2018: Unleash the Possibilities!” on Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa. Participants can get a sneak peek at all the events, activities and experiences for the 20182019 Girl Scout year. There will be indoor and outdoor space for vendor exhibits, including an area with activities just for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors; the Girl Scout store; door prizes; concessions, and more. Cracker Country will also be open and free to the public as part of Smithsonian Museum Day. Girls can earn a Fun Patch for participating in the first Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Rally during the GS Fest. Tickets are $12 at the door. There is an $8 parking fee. For information and to register, visit GSWCF.org.
TEEN FAIR The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host a Teen Fair on Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m.Teens can discover community involvement through local groups for such hobbies as anime, sewing, music, blog writing, and athletics. Participants also can learn about the Teen Advisory Board and projects offered at the library, such as robotics, cartooning, film editing, and improvisation. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
EARLY LEARNING HIVE The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will celebrate the opening of Grandma Claire’s Early Learning Hive on Sept. 22 at 1:30 p.m.The ‘hive’ is a new space dedicated to learning through play and designed for children under the age of 6. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
READ WITH CHARLIE The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, offers the “Read With Charlie” program. Children can develop their reading skills by bringing a book of their own or by using one from the library to read to Charlie, the dog. Spots are available in 15-minute increments. Registration opens weekly. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
TEDDY BEAR FIRST AID The Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Parkway, will offer Teddy Bear First Aid on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m., for ages 4 to 10, with their caregivers. Children can bring a stuffed animal for a checkup with a nurse from Florida Hospital Tampa, listen to stories, color, and learn about staying healthy. For information, call (813) 2733652, or visit HCPLC.org.
GARDEN FEST The Plant City Garden Club will host its 10th annual Garden Fest on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Plant City Train Station and Museum, 102 N. Palmer St., in Plant City.The host, Rustic Door Décor & More, will have a booth with unique metal yard ornaments, refurbished furniture, handcrafted ladders, succulents and more. There also will be plants, garden art, and
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION All Life’s Treasures Thrift Stores, which benefit HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice, will host a Customer Appreciation Night on Sept. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will be a mystery discount sale with savings from 30 percent to 50 percent off an entire purchase.There also will be gift basket giveaways and light refreshments. For information, contact Anne Ferrell at (813) 357-5321 or ferrella@chaptershealth.org.
WRITING PROGRAM The Land O’ Lakes Scribblers will meet at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Sept. 25 from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants, age 16 and older, can use this time to practice writing skills with creative writing prompts. Local authors also can share their writing. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
KNITTING CLUB The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Knitting Club on Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. Participants should bring their own supplies.A bagged lunch is optional. For information, call (352) 5673576.
TAMPA ORCHID CLUB The Tampa Orchid Club will meet Sept. 25 at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa.The guest speaker will be Phillip Hamilton, of Bredren Orchids in Apopka, on the topic of “Growing Warm Tolerant Oncidinae.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 10 a.m.There will be a bloom table, plants for sale, and a silent auction. For information, call Barbara Barkhurst at (813) 949-7467, or visit TampaOrchidClub.shutterfly.com.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will host an orientation Sept. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Honda, 27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd., for anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer/mentor. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or DebK@bbbstampabay.org.
The Cookbook Book Club will meet Sept. 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eight St. The theme will be “Pie: Savory or Sweet.” Bring your favorite pie recipe and (optional) samples to share. Participants can discuss the taste-testing. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
LAND O’ LAKES ROCKS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the Land O’ Lakes Rocks painting club Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 16 and older. Registration is required. Call (813) 929-1214.
MOBILE OFFICE HOURS A representative from Sen. Marco Rubio’s office will visit the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., to meet with constituents to answer questions and address concerns. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
PIZZA IN THE SUKKAH Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host “Pizza in the Sukkah” Sept. 26.There will be a Sukkot music program and services at 6:30 p.m., followed by pizza, salad and dessert in the Sukkah at 7 p.m.The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12; and free for children younger than age 3.There is a family maximum price of $25.To RSVP by Sept. 20, call (813) 962-6338.
DUCT TAPE CRAFT The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Wired Wednesday” on Sept. 26 at 4 p.m., for grades four to 12. Participants can make duct tape crafts. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Spirit FM’s fifth annual Catholic Women’s Conference will be Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 401 in Tampa, in the Special Events Center.There will be guest speakers, including Father Leo Patalinghug, as well as food.Tickets are on sale at MySpiritFM.com/WomensConference or by calling (813) 289-8040, ext. 231.
GREAT GATSBY GALA The Lutz Chiefs will host a Great Gatsby Gala, to celebrate its 40th year as part of the community, Oct. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Cheval Country Club in Lutz. There will be an open bar, silent auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Tickets are $75 per person or $125 for a couple. Proceeds will go toward the purchase and installation of shade covers for bleachers.There are three ways to help: be a sponsor, participate with goods or services, or attend the gala. For donations (pickup available) and sponsor information, email lutzchiefsevents@gmail.com. For tickets, call Stacy Turk at (813) 732-8170.
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Shari Bresin understands the challenge of finding the time to prepare healthy foods, while having a busy schedule. Bresin, the Family and Consumer Science agent for the Pasco County Extension Office, said she can relate to that challenge. “I know what it’s like to be on the go,” Bresin said. A class she’s now teaching at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, aims to help people to gain a better understanding of healthy eating and offers cooking demonstrations, too. The Extension Office, which is part of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), is providing the four-part class, called “Cooking Matters.” The first class was on Sept. 6.The others are scheduled on Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. Each session is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The classes aim to help people who are interested in living healthier lifestyles. “I, myself, am very passionate about health and cooking,” said Bresin.“There’s a big need, for sure, in combating chronic dis-
Shari Bresin hosted the first of four cooking classes at the Hugh Embry Library on Sept. 6. Here she prepares a cabbage stir-fry demonstration, and then provides samBRIAN FERNANDES ples to guests.
If you go ‘Cooking Matters’ Classes WHERE: Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City WHEN: Upcoming classes are set for Sept. 13, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. COST: Free DETAILS: Classes include cooking demonstrations and offer advice for healthy cooking. INFO: Call Shari Bresin at (352) 518-0156.
eases and getting people healthier.” During her lectures, she encourages group participation, asking the audience about their food preferences. At one point during the first class, she asked participants to name foods they eat by color. The instructor then explained the health benefits of eating organic foods that may be green, blue or red, among other colors. She concluded her class with a cooking segment, preparing stir-fry cabbage in a grill,
and then offering samples to class members. Each of the four classes includes a cooking demo, giving participants a chance to indulge, and also provides a take-home recipe. The classes will cover the topics of budgeting and meal planning, and will provide information to dispel the notion that eating healthy is too expensive. At the first class, Bresin provided a PowerPoint presentation to explain a modern version of the food pyramid called My
Plate. My Plate displays a circular dish divided into five food groups that are recommended for any given meal. It is portioned into grains, dairy, protein, fruits and vegetables. It recommends that half of grain intake be made of whole grains, while fruits and vegetables make up half the plate. Those taking part in the class also have the chance to win a gift card. To find out more, contact Bresin at (352) 518-0156.
Pasco Alliance of Community Associations (PACA) 2018 ANNUAL SEMINAR - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A Continental Breakfast and a free special PACA gift are provided. $5 for PACA members, $10 for non-members.
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The average residential customer in Pasco County will be paying $2.08 more a month for water beginning Oct. 1, according to Pasco County news release. That increase was calculated based on an average customer using 6,000 gallons of water per month, according to Tambrey Laine, who handles media inquiries for the county. The average residential customer has been paying $71.12 each month, according to calculations based on the period be-
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Kumquats reign supreme at area festival By Kathy Steele
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MANAGING GRIEF Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will host a support group on managing grief Sept. 20 at 1 p.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, in the Education Room. Senior Chaplain Doug Higgins will discuss suggestions on how to embrace grief and navigate the process in a more positive way. Reservations are required by calling (813) 779-6476.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH DAY Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host a Women’s Health and Wellness Day Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel. Activities will include a women’s health panel, health and wellness presentations, and health screenings. There also will be chair massages, mini makeovers, mini facials, lunch, door prizes and a keynote presentation. Admission is $5, online only at FHWesleyChapel.org/events, which will be donated to the Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Foundation.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer Yoga for Stress Relief on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. The free class will offer fundamental techniques tailored to the ability and fitness levels of the participants, with an emphasis on relaxation and mindfulness. Guests should wear comfortable exercise clothing, and bring a beach towel or large mat. A signed liability waiver is required. Call the library at (813) 929-1214 for information. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will offer a seminar on avoiding strains, sprains and fractures Sept. 25 at 11 a.m., in the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, in the Education Room. The guest speaker will be Holly Musselwhite, of Zephyrhills Health and Rehab, to discuss how to decrease the risk of experiencing one of these injuries by keeping muscles and joints healthy. Reservations are required by calling (813) 779-6476. Chair yoga classes will be offered at these locations: • Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway: Sept. 25 from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. The class is taught in seated and standing positions using a chair as a prop. Guests should wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or towel for the final pose on the floor. For information, call (813) 9291214. • New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel: Sept. 26 from 1:30
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SEE THE FILM ‘WONDER’ Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will present the movie,“Wonder,” on Sept. 25 at 5 p.m., in the CREATION® Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road, in the Education Room. The film, based on the book of the same title, tells the story of August “Auggie” Pullman who was born with facial deformities that initially prevented him from attending a mainstream school.Auggie eventually becomes an unlikely hero in the fifth grade. For information, please visit FloridaHospital.com/Zephyrhills.
DIABETES CONTROL Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer a seminar on apps and web tools for diabetes control Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. A certified diabetes educator will discuss mobile apps, web tools and technical advances for monitoring and maintaining healthy blood sugars. To preregister, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.
FIBROIDS AND INFERTILITY Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a seminar on fibroids and infertility, as part of its Infertility Series, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Anthony Imudia, board-certified obstetrics and reproductive endocrinology, will give an educational lecture.There also will be a group discussion. To preregister, call (844) 50-9378, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.
NUTRITION WEBINAR Hillsborough County Extension will offer a nutrition webinar Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m.The topic will be “Popular Diet Trends.” Participants can learn to decipher fact from fiction, what is healthy, and what works for the long-term. For information and to register, go to the Local Events Calendar at sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/Hillsborough, or call (813) 744-5519.
NEWBORN CARE CLASS St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a newborn care class Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Garden Classroom A. This is an interactive class and will cover various aspects of infant care, including feeding, diapering, bathing safety, signs of illness, and newborn characteristics. The cost is $25, which covers the expectant mother and a support person. To register, call (813) 443-2046.
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BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS MONTH According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, each year, brain aneurysms cause nearly 500,000 deaths worldwide. During the month of September, The Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation is hoping to increase public awareness of this devastating and often-fatal condition. The Hoblit Foundation also provides support and funding for neuroscience research for brain aneurysms with the goal of advancing treatment options, and reducing the time between treatment and signs/symptoms to ensure better outcomes. Aneurysm risk factors include: smoking, high blood pressure, family history, age 40 and older, female, person of color, and drug use (particularly cocaine). Sudden symptoms include: loss of consciousness, confusion, seizure, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, numbness or weakness, and pain behind the eye. For information about the organization, or to donate, visit TrinityHoblit.org.
What’s Cookin’ Rediscovering the fun of fondue By Betsy Crisp
Special to The Laker/Lutz News
Fondue is more than a recipe — it is a way of cooking that was developed by Swiss peasants back in the 19th century as a way to use hard/driedout cheeses to make it more appealing. The word fondue comes from a French verb that means to melt or to blend. So, in preparation, the cheese was melted in a communal pot made of heavy earthenware (called a caquelon or fondue pot) and wine (or brandy) was added. Crusty bread was cut into cubes so the peasants could take turns dipping the pieces into the pot using long-stemmed forks or skewers. Not only did this make a great meal, but it became a social event. Promoted as the national dish of Switzerland in the 1930s, fondue officially made its way to the United States by the 1960s and premiered at the New York World’s Fair in 1964 – I was there! Like many food trends, fondue’s popularity has waxed and waned. It became quite trendy for parties in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Other recipes were developed to cook meats and vegetables in oil or broth, and even melt chocolate for dipping fruits or pastry for desserts. A widely known restaurant chain based in Tampa was established in 1975 and expanded franchises across the United States, into Canada and Mexico, as well, to promote this rather unique way of eating. If you are a baby boomer like me and looking for a bit of nostalgia, try pulling out the old fondue pot and try one of these recipes. (My fondue pot is electric and dates back to when I married in 1973) If you are from a younger generation and looking for a new — although actually old — food experience, you can purchase a new electric fondue pot and be somewhat adventurous. Typically, metal fondue pots are best for cooking meats/vegetables in the pot with wine, beer, oil or broths because the food cooks in the pot. For cheese, chocolate or other dessert
fondues that require a lower temperature, ceramic pots work well. However, these days you can get a practical combination pot that can be used for both. When it comes to cheese selection, it is recommended that you do not mix families of cheeses. For example, here are seven families that work well together within their group: • Brie, Muenster, Camembert, Limburger, Port du Salut, and Bel Paese • Blue Cheese and Roquefort • Cheddar, Colby, Longhorn, and Monterey Jack • Cream Cheese/Neufchatel, Ricotta and cottage cheese • Gruyere and Emmentaler (Swiss) • Mozzarella, Provolone and Scamorze • Parmesan and Romano As for liquids, you never use water, only liquids with flavor, such as beer or wine, or broth. Alcohol will lower the boiling point. You don’t want to boil when using cheese or it will curdle. When doubling a recipe, you will need to reduce the amount of liquid. When planning a meal or a party, figure about 1 ½ pounds of food per person (a combination of bread, meat/seafood, fruit/vegetables and pastry/cake cubes).All these should be cut into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1-inch cubes). In general, the recipe is prepared on the stovetop and transferred to the fondue pot to keep warm.The new electric pots (versus candles or food-warming fuels) make life simpler, allowing you to set the desired temperatures (cheese and desserts/chocolates about 120 degrees Fahrenheit for dipping fruit/pastry). Oil is kept at approximately 375 degrees Fahrenheit for frying the meats/vegetables. Remember to remove the piece of food from the pot and place on a clean plate to cool before eating. Be sure not to use the same plate that raw meat was on, to avoid cross-contamination. And, because others are sharing the pot, never return a fork that has been touched by tongue or lips back into the pot. In other words,“no double-dipping.” Betsy Crisp, MS, LD/N is a professor emeritus for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Family & Consumer Sciences.
Classic Swiss Fondue Ingredients: 1 pound Swiss cheese (or 8 ounces Gruyere plus 8 ounces Emmenthaler), shredded 1 clove garlic 2 cups dry or semi-dry white wine (Swiss Fendant, Sauvignon Blank or California Riesling) 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons flour 1 dash each ground paprika and nutmeg 3 Tablespoons kirsch (optional) Instructions: Finely dice or coarsely shred the cheese. Cut the clove of garlic in half. Rub the cut side around the inside of the pot using the back of a wooden spoon and then discard what is left. Pour the wine into the pot and warm over medium heat. When hot (never boil), add lemon juice. Lightly toss the flour with the cheese and drop by handfuls into the wine. Stir constantly with wooden spoon, allowing each handful to melt before adding the next. Continue stirring in a figure-eight motion until all cheese is melted. Add and stir in the spices (and kirsch = optional) before serving. Note: Good for dipping cubed crusty French bread and some raw vegetables.
Basic Meat Fondue Ingredients: 2 pounds beef/boneless sirloin and/or boneless chicken breasts Enough oil, (peanut*, canola or sunflower – all have a relatively high smoking points**) to fill the electric fondue pot half full. Instructions: Trim fat from meat and cut into bite-sized pieces (approximately ½-1” cubes). Add oil to electric fondue pot set at 375°F. Pieces of raw meat should be speared with fondue forks off one plate and returned/removed off fork to a clean plate when cooked
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Betsy Crisp has had this fondue pot since she was married, in 1973.
Delectable Chocolate Fondue Ingredients: 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (or milk chocolate), broken into pieces ½ cup heavy cream Instructions: Combine ingredients in a fondue pot on very low heat (about 120 degrees Fahrenheit). Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Variations: 1) Add 1 Tablespoon instant coffee powder; 2) add ½ cup crushed nuts; 3) add 1-2 Tablespoons of flavored liquor (coffee, almond, etc.). Note: Good for dipping pound cake cubes, cookies, marshmallows, assorted fruits, and pretzel rods/sticks.
to avoid cross-contamination. (It takes approximately 30 seconds for medium rare beef, longer for well-done and chicken.) Let pieces cool. You can season or dip into sauces before eating. Note: Plan 1 ½ pounds of food per person, including cheese, meat, vegetables, and pastry (3 ounces raw to 5 ounces cooked, lean meat/poultry is considered one serving of protein - about the size of a deck of cards). *Always be aware of food allergies. **And DO NOT use olive oil, sesame oil, or walnut oil – they are more likely to create smoke at higher temperatures.
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If you have ever picked up a bat and glove and dreamed of being a professional baseball player, you’ll want to know about Wily Mo Baseball Academy in Wesley Chapel. Former Major League Baseball player, Wily Mo Peña, founded the Academy for children and young adults who want to train like the pros, and raise their game to the next level. “I created the Mo Baseball Academy for the community and the kids, because a lot of youth training is not done right,” Peña said. “When you have coaches with professional experience doing the training, kids learn what they need to do to make it to the big leagues and become great players.” Jason Contino, a coach at the Academy, believes that the daily presence of a major league ballplayer inspires players and motivates them to play their best. “There is something special about a kid who gets to practice with a Major League Baseball player, sponging off that knowledge and learning from a pro,” Contino said. Wily Mo Baseball Academy provides training for every skill and position, from hitting and fielding to pitching and catching, with a goal that every student athlete becomes a complete ballplayer. “Everything that you need to be a professional ballplayer is taught here,” said Peña, who played professionally for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. “The pros taught me to train and play the game and that’s what we do here — train hard every single day for every skill.”
The Academy also provides older players a platform to showcase their skills for professional scouts, with a goal that every player is on a scout’s radar Peña considers a disciplined work ethic the most important component of success, which leads to increased stamina and more confidence— the building blocks of a professional baseball player. “The key sign is how they work, showing up on time, showing that they really want it,” Peña said. “It’s a pleasure to have kids like that, and if they keep training hard, and they come every single day, they will get leveled up.” Coach Steve Miller played baseball as well and handles the pitching and business side of the Academy. He knows the importance of having someone as experienced as Wily Mo Peña setting the agenda. “The way that we run the Academy is it’s like the first day of spring training,” said Miller. “We make sure our kids stretch, do agility and strength training and conditioning. We don’t just get them on the field and let them pull a muscle and hurt themselves. We warm them up. We run them. Then we get into the defensive drills. Then we get into the batting. It’s very cyclical, like it is in the pros. We do it the right way, every day.” Peña foresees a bright future for the Academy, and he is planning to build a facility designed specifically for the weather conditions in Florida. “We are building our own park with two buildings to house an indoor field and 20 batting cages,” said Peña. “Right now we’ve been missing a lot of practice because of rain, and an indoor field will let us train every day.” Peña is considering the Grove and Wiregrass areas of Wesley Chapel for his indoor facility, and he anticipates a starstudded grand opening that will help make this dream a reality. Having played Major League Baseball, he knows what it takes to make dreams reality.
Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its Sept. 25 meeting, at 6 p.m., at the Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court. Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff. For details, visit Policies.PHSC.edu/policies-and-procedures/public-disclosure. Questions and concerns can be directed to the appropriate dean listed on the webpage.
SAINT LEO OPEN HOUSE Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host an open house Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for students of all ages, and their families and friends. Guests can get acquainted with the academic programs by talking to the faculty, through resource fairs, and a variety of academic presentations and demonstrations. Visitors also can tour the campus, chat with current students, learn about clubs and organizations, meet with financial aid representatives, talk with admission counselors, and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Admission is free. To register, visit SaintLeo.edu/open-house. For help with registration, or for questions, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@saintleo.edu or (352) 5888283.
Students interested in pursuing a college degree in dance, theater or music are encouraged to attend the Straz Center’s inaugural Performing Arts College Fair on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 N. MacInnes Place in Tampa. There will be morning workshop rotations that include master classes and audition prep taught by Patel Conservatory faculty. In the afternoon, guests can meet with representatives from schools known for their performing arts programs, including: Carnegie Mellon School of Music; The American Musical Dramatic Academy; Boston Conservatory; Flagler College; Greensboro College; Stetson University; Florida College; Butler University; University of North Florida; Lynn Conservatory of Music; Florida State University College of Music; Valdosta State University; University of South Florida; Florida Southern College; Savannah College of Art & Design; Manhattan School of Music; The New School; and, the University of Florida. Admission is free. Lunch will be available for purchase. Reservations are required at tinyurl.com/yce672r7. For information, call the Patel Conservatory Student Affairs office at (813) 222-1029.
FREE DRESSES AND ACCESSORIES The Belle of the Ball Project will once again provide free homecoming dresses and accessories, to in-need high school girls, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its boutique at 1210 Holt Ave., in Clearwater. Upcoming dates include Oct. 6 and Oct. 20. Dresses will be available for prom, homecoming and military balls. A small donation of $1 to $5 can be made, but is not required. The project also will accept donations of dresses and accessories. For information, call (877) 772-3553.
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PEACE WEEK CELEBRATION Pasco-Hernando State College will host speakers, guest lecturers, exhibits, presentations, interactive workshops, and peace festivals for its 11th annual Peace Week, Sept. 24 to Sept. 28. The theme of “Unity” will run through the college’s East Campus in Dade City, North Campus in Brooksville, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, the Spring Hill Campus, and the
West Campus in New Port Richey. There will be presentations and lectures. Unity festivals, with drum circles, exhibits and displays, will take place on each campus. Crafts, such as tie-dye T-shirts, also will be available. At the Spring Hill Campus, Buddhist monks will create a sand mandala, which will be displayed for a short period of time before a dissolution ceremony takes place. For information, visit PHSC.edu.
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Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, among others, came out front of the Old Lutz School to hold American flags high in remembrance of 9/11.
TRIBUTE, from page 1A patriotism and support.” Serio, like others, knows exactly where she was when she first heard of the attacks. She was at home watching the news when regular broadcasting was interrupted by the flowing smoke from the World Trade Center. Her initial reaction was:““It has to be an aviation problem,” she recalled. Not long after, Serio came to find out that the country was under attack. “As a (native) New Yorker, I felt the impact,” Serio added. Dee Knerr, who also took part in the flag-waving tribute, said she was scheduled to fly back to Florida on Sept.11, after visiting family in Ohio. “I was scheduled to fly home that afternoon, getting ready to go to the airport,” said Knerr.“Of course, all the flights were cancelled.” After working 40 years at the Lutz Post Office, Knerr is now retired and dedicates her time to the woman’s club. Besides remembering the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, the tribute was also intended to honor American troops, law enforcement and firefighters. “They put their lives out there every day for us,” said Knerr.“I want to thank them all from the bottom of my heart.” Ben Nevel, a member of the Citizens for
the Old Lutz School Building, also took part in the tribute. “We all need to stand together,” said Nevel, a veteran of the Vietnam War. Another member of the crowd was Linda Mitchell, a Lutz native and retired teacher. She recalled being conflicted, as the news broke about the terrorist attacks. She decided not to show the news coverage in her class. “It was hard being a teacher during that day,” she said.“We wanted to know as citizens what was going on, but we were protecting our students.” Before retirement, she had the opportunity to teach children who were born after 9/11. She said there was a stark contrast between how students who lived during the incident perceived it, and those who came after. The memorial also came as something personal for Mitchell, as both her husband and son serve as Hillsborough County firefighters. In waving their flags, the men and women gathered in front of the Old Lutz School were reminding those passing by about the need to remember the fallen, and to express gratitude for the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way, whether they are wearing military uniforms, or serving as first responders.
that’s drawing everybody in,” Nocco said, but as it attracts widespread interest — it also is creating many new opportunities for public safety, economic development and academics. The project has been a true collaboration between the county, the Sheriff’s Office, the Pasco Economic Development Council, academic groups, local chambers of commerce and others, Nocco said. The sheriff said Bill Cronin, president/CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Corporation, has played an instrumental role. “He has been unbelievable, getting us connected with businesses and people who are interested in coming to Pasco,” Nocco said. Businesses with an interest in the cadaver field, include medical, companies, data companies, forensics companies, private military companies and others, he said. “People are recognizing that they want to be a part of this,” he said. Connerton’s proximity to the project is a plus because it has both housing and commercial components, Nocco noted. “Everything right there is going to get bigger,” he said. “There are students coming from other universities, graduates and post-grad students that are coming and want to live here as they do their work,” Nocco said. The forensics research center is expected to offer a wide range of training sessions for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. “The FBI evidence response team is already talking about coming down to train with us.The border patrol, the coast guard, NCIS,” Nocco said.“They recognize that this is something unique.” The training opportunities will boost Pasco’s economy, with travelers staying at local hotels, the sheriff said. His department has been reaching out to partners in academia, to explore possibilities. “The unique part about this is that we’re the only subtropical environment and tropical environment that this training goes on in,” he said. He believes that people from
Central America, South America and the Caribbean would be among those interested in training at this facility. There’s also potential for training in the use of robotics, drones and data processing in the arena of public safety and workforce training. “Information is the gold of the future. These are the things we want to train our students for now, so in the future they’ll be trained for better jobs and bringing in jobs to our community,” Nocco said. Pasco Sheriff’s Capt. Justin Ross said the center’s training will be taking a forward-focused view. Its mission statement is “Creating safer communities by transforming public safety through research, education and innovation.” “It’s one thing to come up with a nice, new, nifty shiny idea,” Ross said. “Everybody understands that in public safety, we’re dealing with matters of life and death. If we’re going to come up and innovate and lead the way, we need to make sure that those things are going to be effective, that they will work,” he added. The center will be a collaboration between academia and practitioners, he said. County Commissioners expressed enthusiasm for the venture. Commissioners Mike Moore, Ron Oakley and Jack Mariano said they believe the project will create new economic opportunities in Pasco. Commission Chairman Mike Wells put it like this:“This is a perfect example of everybody coming together for the betterment of our region and the county. “It’s going to save lives. It’s going to create jobs,”Wells said. The economic development council’s Cronin put it this way:“It (the research center) further activates that corridor on 41, where we’ve got shallow lots and a road that continues to widen.These businesses just need to be next to them. “It helps us in that area where traditionally it was difficult for us to get businesses up in that area.” Commissioner Kathryn Starkey expects this project to be a catalyst for change in Land O’ Lakes. “I think (U.S.) 41, in 10 years, is going to look so different,” Starkey said.
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PTA, from page 1A together to support the needs of the students,” said Vaughnette Chandler, principal of Double Branch Elementary School. As a middle school, John Long offers a Parent-Teacher-Student Association(PTSA) program. The association gives students the opportunity to act as liaisons on behalf of the school, by attending PTSA meetings and offering their input. Each grade level has four to five student representatives. “That’s really the purpose behind PTSA, to bring students’ voice[s] to the forefront,” said John Long’s principal Christine Wolff. Various speakers have been brought to John Long Middle, as well, to address issues such as bullying, and cyber safety when using the internet and cellphones. Double Branch Elementary chose to focus on health and safety — zeroing in on the issue of bullying. The school would set out for the next year identifying what bullying is, addressing it and helping to eliminate it. As part of its program, Double Branch implemented a “kindness initiative,” which involved different departments, including the student council, said Double Branch’s PTA president Courtney Wine. The school selected a ‘Rancher of the Quarter’ to acknowledge students who exemplified kindness. The title was bestowed for exceptional acts in class, in the cafeteria and on the bus. Over the summer, Double Branch also hosted the Fifth-Grade Leadership Academy, designed to help the older students develop into responsible leaders for the younger ones. “The message there is, kind acts lead to kinder acts,” Chandler said. The school used its television show, called The News Show, to recognize student acts of generosity. Double Branch’s agenda for kindness is not exclusive to just parents, students and administration. “We welcome community partners to come in,” said Wine, who has witnessed an outpouring of support from outside the
school.“The more people we have together, the stronger our voice is for what our kids need.” Kid-friendly businesses have partnered with the PTA in its efforts. Local dentists and tutoring services, including Mathnasium and Life Skills in Action, have taken part. The John Long PTSA has also partnered with the community, offering a number of fundraisers throughout the academic year. In addition to working with Toys for Tots, it had a jeans drive, as well as collecting personal hygiene items to contribute to another community school. “Those are all positive messages that kids learn,”Wolff said.“If you have the opportunity to give to somebody else, you should do that as well.” Working with the school’s English department has also been important for the PTSA. Together, they have hosted a summer reading program to better engage children in literature. Upon completion, students are rewarded with an ice cream party. Both schools also engage their students in the National PTA Reflections Art Program, which offers singing, dance choreography and literature to name a few options. Kanyok, a six-year PTSA member, has a daughter with a love for drawing. She motivates her to use Reflections as a way of presenting her art to the public. Leaders at both schools agree that parents do not need to join the PTA to be effective advocates for their children — they just need to lend their voices to issues that matter to them. The school encourages not only parents, but other family members and members of the community to volunteer. “We encourage grandparents, aunts and uncles,” said Kanyok.“The more parent involvement we have, the better we run, the better our school runs.” While being grateful for the recognition, leaders at both schools said the focus remains on serving students. “The purpose wasn’t to get the award,” said Wolff.“The purpose was to do what was behind the purpose of the award, which was to make sure there were good processes in place for kids.”
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A few athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area have made it onto various NFL team rosters for the 2018 season. Others have been placed on injured reserve for the season. Janarion Grant
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Locals make 2018 NFL rosters By Kevin Weiss
he NFL season is underway and a handful of athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area wound up making rosters, proving themselves worthy throughout training camp and preseason action. Here is a look at the locals now playing at football’s highest level:
Rutgers’ all-time kickoff return yardage leader (2,857 yards) and tied for the NCAA record for combined kick return touchdowns (eight). Meanwhile, Grant left a lasting legacy at Pasco High School, where he was a fouryear starter and still holds the county record for most career touchdowns (77) by a skill player.The two-time All-State selection also tallied over 5,000 career all-purpose yards in his prep career.
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The 5-10, 173-pound shifty athlete overcame the odds as an undrafted rookie—and nagging injuries his last two college seasons—to make the Baltimore Ravens’ 53-man roster. His prowess on special teams was a big reason why; penciled in as the team’s starting kick and punt returner. Grant, 24, showcased that skillset in Week 1, with a field-flipping 51-yard return in the Ravens 47-3 home win over the Buffalo Bills, breaking several tackles, and utilizing his agility and straight-line speed.
PATH TO THE PROS Grant’s path to the NFL wasn’t without some hardship, particularly in regard to staying healthy. While at Rutgers, Grant suffered an ankle injury early in 2016 that forced him to miss all but four games and later gain a medical redshirt. He also battled ailments the following year as a fifth-year senior, able to play in just seven contests. Despite limited action his final two collegiate seasons, Grant wound up becoming
The 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive tackle is now on his fourth NFL franchise since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (228th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Ivie, 23, was recently signed to the Chiefs practice squad after brief stints with the Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, respectively. He spent most of the 2017 regular season on the Falcons’ practice squad after being waived by the Cowboys before the start of that season. Though he’s not yet seen any regular season action as a practice squad player, NFL teams seem to value his motor, energy and overall athleticism. Lack of desired mass and power as a run-stopper has been a knock, however.
PATH TO THE PROS Ivie was a strong contributor to the Florida Gators since his freshman year. His best campaign came as a senior in 2016, starting 10 of 11 games while battling a thumb injury (26 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks). Like Janarion Grant, Ivie himself shined
for Pasco High School, where he posted a combined 142 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 20 sacks as a junior and senior. The skillset and production on the line helped him become a prized four-star recruit, with more than 20 Division I scholarship offers. Meanwhile, the Pirates went a combined 363 mark and captured three district titles in the three seasons Ivie spent on varsity.
ALEX MCGOUGH, QUARTERBACK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS COLLEGE: Florida International University HIGH SCHOOL: Wesley Chapel High School (freshman year only), Gaither High School; graduated in 2014 Selected by the Seahawks in the seventh round (220th overall) of this year’s NFL Draft, the 6-foot-3, 214-pound signal-caller proved himself worthy of making the team’s practice squad roster after showing signs of potential throughout the preseason — completing 58 percent of his passes for 416 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, and rushing for 59 yards. The Seahawks certainly seem to like the 23-year-old McGough, considering he’s the NFL’s third-highest paid practice squad player, according to NFL.com reporter Tom Pelissaro, earning $28,235 per week, totaling up to $451,760 for the entire season. (The minimum amount a team can pay their practice squad player is $7,600 per week totaling up to $120,000 for the regular season.) McGough is one of three quarterbacks on the Seahawks roster, behind four-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson and fourth-year veteran Brett Hundley.
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The 10th annual Patriot 5K Run/Walk is set for Oct. 13 at 9 a.m., at Carrollwood Day School, 1515 West Bearss Ave., in Tampa. The Patriot Run is a family event sponsored by the school’s Patriot Booster Club. Other racing events include a coed sprint relay between parents and faculty; 1mile run with obstacles; and kids’ dash. Inflatable activities and crafts will also be available. Cost is $30 for students and $35 for adults. To register, visit tinyurl.com/y7qt97aj. For information, contact Nayda Hawkins at nhawkinspe@carrollwooddayschool.org or (813) 920-2299, ext. 227.
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Saint Leo athletics will induct eight honorees into its Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Saint Leo announces 2018 Hall of Fame The Saint Leo University athletics department has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Eight honorees will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m., inside the boardrooms on University Campus, 33701 State Road in St. Leo. Inductees in the Class of 2018 include: • Ernie Robinson ‘68 (baseball and men’s basketball) • Brian Dayett ‘78 (baseball) • Pierre Augustin ‘90 (men’s basketball) • Eusebio Montoya ‘08 (men’s soccer)
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Locals cut during the course of NFL preseason training camp: • JACOB PUGH, LINEBACKER: CUT BY THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS COLLEGE: Florida State University HIGH SCHOOLS: Godby High School (Tallahassee); Jefferson County High School (Monticello); Pasco Middle School (Dade City native) •SHAHEED SALMON, LINEBACKER: CUT BY THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS COLLEGE: Samford University (Homewood, Alabama) HIGH SCHOOL: Land O’ Lakes High School
records across four years as a starter. For his career, he completed 807 of 1335 passes (60.4 percent completion rate) for 9,091 yards, 65 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. He also rushed for 535 yards and 16 touchdowns. McGough, surprisingly, was rather underlooked coming out of Gaither High School — where he tallied nearly 5,000 passing yards and more than 50 passing touchdowns in three varsity seasons — earning just two college scholarship offers (FIU and Colgate University, in upstate New York). He’s certainly proved any doubters wrong, becoming just the fifth player from a Hillsborough County high school to be drafted as a quarterback in the last 50 years. The others are Robinson’s John Reaves (1972), Leto’s Gary Huff (’73), Chamberlain’s Dean May (’84) and Plant’s Aaron Murray (2014). (McGough transferred from Wesley Chapel High School to Gaither following his freshman year.)
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Registration is open for Evov Sports’ Youth 7-on-7 Flag Football league. The 10-week league runs from Jan. 15 to March 17, with a single elimination playoff for top teams. There will be a league for boys ages 6 to 14, as well as an all-girls league for ages 6 to 17. Registration is available online at EvovSports.com. For information, contact Rex Desvaristes at info@evovsports.com or (321) 710-6379.
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• Ashley Urbanik ‘09 (softball) • Hannah Beard ‘10 (women’s soccer) • Kyle Marceau ‘10 (men’s lacrosse) • Kaitlin McKenna ‘10 (women’s volleyball) Saint Leo’s Athletics Hall of Fame was organized by the Saint Leo Alumni Association and athletic department during the 1986-1987 school year. Committee membership provides a broad representation of the university’s alumni, and involves the administration, faculty and athletic department. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ydx67mde.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will host its annual Fan Fest on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa. Fan Fest, presented by Florida Blue, will be the first chance for fans to see and interact with the 2018-19 Lightning. As in previous years, fans will have the opportunity to watch practice, and get autographs and selfies with Lightning players in training camp. Those who attend can partake in several other in-arena elements, as well as a complete program featuring interviews with players and other personalities. The event is free and open to the public, but fans must obtain a mobile ticket by visiting TampaBayLightning.com/fanfest.
PICKLEBALL GAMES The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O Lakes, is offering pickleball games every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All ages are encouraged to play. Paddles and balls are provided. For information, email Bob Matthews at bobmatthews60@gmail.com.
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Land O’ Lakes High honors ‘Voice of the Gators’ By Kevin Weiss
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or Land O’ Lakes High School, this year’s Butter Bowl will go down as one of the most historic, as the Gators football team finally cracked an eight-game losing streak to crosstown rival Sunlake High School, with a 35-24 home victory. The most enduring moment of the evening, however, came right before kickoff. That’s when a special dedication ceremony was held to honor longtime athletics booster Mike Connor.The press box space at John Benedetto Stadium was named the Mike Connor Family Press Box. Connor, a volunteer at the school since 1989, was instrumental in building a sustainable athletic and football booster club. He is noted for being a key part of the early successes of the Flapjack Festival and, later, in helping to create the Land O’ Lakes Swamp Fest.The Swamp Fest continues to benefit the high school and other local organizations. Connor, too, served as the ‘Voice of the Gators,’ calling the action of every Friday night home game for nearly two decades, and creating catchphrases, such as ‘a gaggle of Gators.’ The dedication drew dozens of friends and family, as well as current and former Gators coaches, who showed their support and appreciation for Connor. At 69, Connor is restricted to a wheelFRED BELLET chair and has been in declining health, Land O’ Lakes High School’s cheerleading coach Karlee Roach wears the Butter Bowl headband as she watches her squad get ready for the battling cancer in recent years. rival game against Sunlake High School at home in the Swamp. The Gators won 35-24. An area business owner, Connor operated Taco John’s on the corner of State Road 54 and U.S. 41, as Butter Bowl series history well as Beef O’ Brady’s in Sunlake leads 8-4 Wilderness Lakes. He has been a Land O’ Lakes resident since 1982. 2018: Land O’ Lakes 35, Sunlake 24 One of his sons, Mike Connor 2017: Sunlake 37, Land O’ Lakes 20 Jr., said his father no longer makes 2016: Sunlake 21, Land O’ Lakes 3 it out to many Gators games any2015: Sunlake 34, Land O’ Lakes 0 more, but “would not have missed 2014: Sunlake 42, Land O’ Lakes 14 (the dedication) for anything.” 2013: Sunlake 38, Land O’ Lakes 21 “It’s huge for him,” the son said 2012: Sunlake 18, Land O’ Lakes 6 of the ceremony. “He’s loved this 2011: Sunlake (Land O’ Lakes forfeit due school so much.” to recruiting violations) He noted that his father has had 2010: Sunlake 29, Land O’ Lakes 21 an undying passion for the Land O’ 2009: Land O’ Lakes 42, Sunlake, 14 Lakes community and its local high 2008: Land O’ Lakes 28, Sunlake 0 school. 2007: Land O’ Lakes 26, Sunlake 0 “He was really excited about The last name of Weatherford is synonymous with Land O’ Lakes Gator football. From left are John, doing everything for the Will, Stephen and Drew Weatherford, who paused for a snapshot prior to the start of the Butter Bowl. students,” Mike Connor Jr., The Weatherford Family had six brothers play on Land O’ Lakes football team for 18 consecutive said. years. A helmet signed by all the brothers was auctioned and will be awarded during Homecoming. When the Flapjack Festival flipped over to the Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City in 2008 and threatened to affect Land O’ Lakes’ fundraising, Connor spearheaded the idea for Swamp Fest. “He put a lot, a lot of work into that,” his son said.“He was very proud of that and what it did for the community. It brings everyone together and that’s what he really liked.” The press box dedication ceremony had been in the works since July, when the Pasco County School Board approved a request by Land O’ Lakes principal Ric Mellin to recognize the Kyle Leivas, No. 21 for Land O’ Lakes, pours on the speed as he’s pursued by the Sunlake defenders. Sunlake High School’s Matthew Paduani makes his longtime volunteer. way downfield with Gator defenders chasing him. Mellin credited Connor The Gators came out on top. for raising “hundreds of thousands of dollars” toward the support of much of what we’ve been able to accom- John, Will, Stephen and Drew were named the school’s athletic programs, for the pur- plish is because of him, and the amount of honorary team captains for the game. In total, the Weatherford family had six chase of new equipment, uniforms, various work and tireless efforts that he put forbrothers play Gators football for 18 consecward.” facility upgrades and so on. Another highlight of the 12th annual utive years up until 2010, each of whom Connor’s efforts also helped established a yearly scholarship fund for a male and fe- Butter Bowl came when another family syn- went on to play college football. A helmet Matt Connor, top, and Meaghan Connor of onymous with Land O’ Lakes High athletics signed by the brothers was auctioned and Land O’ Lakes positioned Mike Connor on male at the high school. will be awarded during Homecoming on the sideline area for a dedication of the “In many cases, he was like the lifeblood was also recognized. press box in his name. The Weatherford family and brothers Sept. 21. of this athletics program,” Mellin said. “So
The press box overlooking The Swamp was dedicated to Mike Connor and his family. Connor was the ‘Voice of the Gators’ for 17 years.
PET PAWS HEARTWORM PREVENTION New adopters can now purchase heartworm prevention medication from Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS), 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. Heartworm disease, which is preventable and treatable, is caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes. If left untreated, the parasites can cause serious and eventually life-threatening damage and disease to the heart and lungs of pets. Heartworm prevention is meant for continuous use, and adopters should follow up with their regular veterinarian for prescription refills. PCAS offers Iverhart Plus prevention/treatment medication at the time of adoption as follows: • Iverhart Plus is available only to dogs that have been adopted within the past 15 days from Pasco County Animal Services. • A maximum of six doses may be purchased for dogs one year of age or older. • Dogs younger than a year old will only be dispensed a single dose due to fluctuations in weight. For information, call (813) 929-1212.
ALLIGATOR TRAPPERS NEEDED The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator program is accepting applications for contracted nuisance alligator trappers in northern Pasco County and Hernando County. Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations, and possess a valid, working email address. Applications must be received by Sept. 21. To learn more, and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/Alligator, and click on Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program. For information, email FWCGator@MyFWC.com.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 37015 Orange Valley Lane in Dade City, will host a Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m., to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. For information, call (352) 567-8424.
ADOPTION SPECIAL Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, will offer $20 adoption fees for all available cats and kittens, during the month of September. Adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Pasco County residents are required to
purchase appropriate licensing for a new pet. Available pets can be viewed at Petango.com. For information, call (813) 929-1212.
FEEDING PETS OF SENIORS Cindy’s Pets is a nonprofit that assists the Meals on Wheels Program in Pasco County. It was organized in 2010 in memory of Cindy Allgood. The mission of this 100 percent volunteer-driven organization is to provide nutritional food for seniors’ pets, and raise enough funds through its annual fundraiser to provide meals to these pets for an entire year. Citizens who are on the Meals on Wheels Program frequently give a portion of their food to their pets due to financial reasons. These pets are often the only companion for the seniors. Monthly volunteers from Cindy’s Pets purchase, pack and deliver pet food to homes in East and West Pasco County. Currently, the group delivers 2,000 pounds of cat, dog and bird food to more than 400 pets each month. Cindy’s Pets’ annual fundraiser is scheduled for March 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., behind the Congregational Church, 6533 Circle Blvd., in New Port Richey. For information on this organization, visit CindysPets.org.
ADOPTION FEES DROPPED TO $5 The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, 440 N. Falkenburg Road, is over capacity, and the shelter has lowered dog adoption fees during September. Throughout the month, adoption fees for all ready-to-go dogs will be $5.These dogs have been microchipped, vaccinated, registered, and spayed or neutered. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday through Sunday. Adoptable pets at the center also can be viewed online at tinyurl.com/y8lpw2tm.
Sprocket is playful Sprocket is a 4-month-old kitty who arrived at the shelter in July. He had an amazing fostering experience, and is very social and playful. Sprocket is ready to find his new home.
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Bobwhites are shy Michele Connolly submitted this photo that her son, Ethan Connolly, took of a northern bobwhite (also known as a bobwhite quail and Virginia quail) on the family’s property, in Dade City. Ethan is 12 years old and loves taking pictures of wildlife. Northern bobwhites live in open pine forests, overgrown fields, shrubby areas and grasslands.
See our state parks, up close, naturally By Mary Rathman
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has announced the redesign of the Florida State Parks website. In partnership with Visit Florida, the new parks website features tools and information that will be helpful to the state’s visitors. It also promotes the Florida Park Service, providing visitors with detailed information about all 175 state parks, trails and historic sites. User experience is improved because of the site’s mobile responsiveness and robust site search tool. It also features more photos and a trip tuner, making it easier for visitors to plan their trips to state parks. The trip tuner helps to plan a park experience online. It will do the searching for
you when you enter your preferences. To try it, you can visit VisitFlorida.triptuner.com/stateparks/en. Visitors also can find ways to get involved in state parks through volunteering, and find stories from park rangers, staff and volunteers. Tourism is the No. 1 industry in the state of Florida, and these new resources showcasing visitor opportunities will help support the industry. The website also has a new marketing logo for Florida State Parks, which features the Florida panther.The panther symbolizes the Florida Park Service’s role in protection and conservation, while representing the wild, Real Florida found within Florida State Parks. To learn more about our state’s special places and prized properties, as well as natural resources, please visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.
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The reflection of this tree in the crystal clear waters of Silver Springs State Park seems to be more like a reflection in a mirror.
At Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West, you are able to visit the fort, which was completed in 1866, as well as an absolutely beautiful beach with plenty of shaded picnic areas.
Tomoka State Park, located along the Tomoka River, 3 miles north of Ormond Beach, had many areas for nature lovers to explore.
The two photos above are views from different areas of Bahia Honda State Park located in Big Pine Key.
A roseate spoonbill showing off some balancing skills at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
A fishing cart at the entrance of one of the many fishing areas at Honeymoon Island State Park.
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There’s still time to become a 2018-2019 business sponsor for Bexley Elementary School, in Land O’ Lakes. To find out more about the different levels of sponsorship, reach out to Kathy Hrach, with the Bexley Elementary PTO, through email at pawpartnerships@gmail.com or by calling (813) 382-3138.
EAST PASCO NETWORKING Bonnie Gibson, of the American Cancer Society/Relay For Life, is scheduled to be the speaker at the Sept. 25 breakfast meeting of the East Pasco Networking Group. The group meets at IHOP, at 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or nilslenz@gmail.com, or call Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149.
Women-n-Charge meets at 11:30 a.m., on the first Friday of each month, at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting.After that, the cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. For information, call (813) 600-9848.
JOE AND SON’S OLIVE OILS OPENS SECOND LOCATION Joe and Son’s Olive Oils is coming to North Tampa this fall, with a planned location at 11618 N. Dale Mabry Highway, according to a company news release. The family owned store, deeply rooted in Tampa, plans to open its second location in late fall of this year. For more information, visit JoeAndSonsOliveOils.com.
RIBBON CUTTING The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to have a ribbon cutting on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at
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HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION Viva North Tampa Bay is celebrating Hispanic Heritage on Oct. 9 a.m. from noon to 2 p.m., at Pasco-Hernando Porter Campus.The cost is $25.A panel discussion is planned, featuring Jay Rasrio, owner of Wesley Chapel Nissan; Janet Cruz, of the Florida House of Representatives; Roberto Seaz, the owner/principal, Design & Construction Innovations; and Margarita Romo, executive director, Farmworkers SelfHelp Inc.
GROUNDBREAKING The development and management team from Avalon Park West will kickstart the beginning of the community’s downtown by answering questions regarding its first commercial building, charter school and future commercial and mixed-use space in the downtown area. The event will be Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Avalon Park West is at 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.
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