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Pasco growth puts strain on budget By Kathy Steele

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A tentative hike in storm water fees and a proposal to hire five additional K-9 deputies highlight growing demands on Pasco County’s budgets for 2016 and into the future. At their June 9 meeting, Pasco County commissioners gave the go-ahead for Sheriff Chris Nocco to apply for a federal COPS

grant that would pay 75 percent of the costs for five additional K-9 deputies. The cost to the county for the deputies over three years would be about $757,000 in matching funds. The application deadline is June 19, with grants announced in October. If awarded, the sheriff’s office expects no additional funding needed from the county’s 2016 fiscal year budget. “We anticipate being able to absorb (the

expense) in its entirety,” said Pasco Major Mel Eakley. The sheriff’s office has current vacancies as well as funds from the Penny for Pasco program that could be applied in 2016 to cover salaries and equipment, Eakley told commissioners. “I like the program. I think it’s a good program,” said Pasco County Commissioner See BUDGET, page 11A

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When Katherine Johnson came to Pasco County a decade ago, the educational institution she was leading was known by a different name. It had fewer campuses, fewer students and a smaller endowment fund, too. When Johnson came on board, the college was known as Pasco-Hernando Community College and had three campuses. In 2010, the college added its Spring Hill campus, and in 2014, it opened Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. The college also added baccalaureate degree programs in 2014 and changed its name to reflect its four-year degree programs. During the past decade, the college increased its graduation by 43 percent — a statistic that is perhaps most meaningful to Johnson, who herself graduated from what was then called a junior college. Johnson continued her education to complete a doctorate and become a college president, but it all began with the opportunity offered at the junior college. She is passionate about the educational opportunities offered by institutions like Pasco-Hernando State College. “My father couldn’t afford to send me to college. He was a railroad worker. My mother was a homemaker, and I didn’t have stellar grades. I wasn’t a poor student, but I wasn’t a stellar student, either,” she recalled. “Sometimes, community colleges are viewed as the red-headed stepchild — that we take any and all (students) — but quite honestly, I think that’s a wonderful mantra.” She believes that community colleges are sometimes the first option, sometimes the only option and sometimes the last option. Some students choose to attend a community college because they are on scholarship. Others choose it because it’s their only feasible option. And, sometimes they choose it because they can’t get in any other postsecondary institution. “We are an open-door institution,” Johnson said. Besides being an option for students on a traditional path, schools like PHSC offer opportunities for people who are in the work force or who have lost their jobs and need to develop new workplace skills. “We’ve had to adjust our programs of study, not just here at PHSC, but everywhere

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Katherine Johnson, president of Pasco-Hernando State College, retires on June 30, after a decade of leading the school.

Retirement receptions for Katherine M. Johnson Pasco-Hernando State College will host several upcoming farewell receptions for president Katherine Johnson: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 • 9 a.m., West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road • 12:30 p.m., North Campus in Brooksville, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • 4 p.m., Spring Hill Campus in Spring Hill, 450 Beverly Court THURSDAY, JUNE 18 • 9 a.m., East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road • 12:30 p.m., Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, 2727 Mansfield Blvd. • 4 p.m., West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road

due to technology, the changing work force, certainly, the economics, particularly crawling out of this recession,” Johnson said. “People had to learn to be flexible. They had to come back and learn new skills. And, so I think that the nimbleness of our institutions has provided access to perhaps many students who never even thought about coming back to college,” Johnson said. She uses these three As to describe PHSC’s mission: “It’s accountability, accessibility and affordability. Those three As truly make an equation for success,” Johnson said.

“Those are the three As that I’ve always tried to tie our mission to, so that we don’t lose our way,” she said. The college is focused on providing educational opportunities. “Students, students, students – are at the heart of what we do,” Johnson said. While she has played a visible role in steering the college through change and growth, she is quick to point out that there are many people behind the scenes who have played a vital role in the college’s daily operations, and its long-term success. As Johnson prepares to leave her post, she’s delighted that the administration building at Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch will bear her name. “I was shocked that that would be a recommendation by the board, and that it would be so warmly engaged and approved by the board. I’m obviously humbled and honored to have my name on one of the buildings at Porter,” she said. She recalled meeting Don Porter on her first day as college president. At that very first lunch, Porter told Johnson about his vision for higher educational opportunities for students living in the community. The family’s later contribution of 60 acres for the campus played an instrumental role in making that vision come true, “Don Porter has to be smiling from up above because this was his vision. This was See DECADE, page 11A

Dade City native is a writing wizard By Kathy Steele

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Wendell Speer is a prolific note-taker. Paper and pen are ready at hand. “You’ll get a million ideas wherever you go. If you don’t write them down, you’ll never remember them all,” he said. Notes on slips of paper, written down in quiet moments on walks in the woods or in the hushed quiet of the local library, laid the trail that led to “Simon Peppercorn, Log in to Magic Space.” Speer published his fantasy tale of the young wizard apprentice, Simon Peppercorn, more than eight years ago on his own. A Polish publisher translated the story and introduced it to a young reading audience in that country about three years ago. About 2,000 copies sold in Poland, Speer said. The American version is available at Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. Copies also are available at the Hugh Embry Branch Library in Dade City. Speer is at work currently on a series of “first-chapter” books including one about a magic pencil box and a young girl who brings it to life. He hopes to find an agent and publisher for his newest creations.

write a book. He followed his heart to the fantasy world and found Simon Peppercorn. The book follows 12-year-old Simon on his journey into “Magic Space” in quest of adventure and a special crystal with powers to save him from being transformed into a werewolf. His journey begins in a typical small town in the real world, known as “Hardspace.” COURTESY OF WENDELL SPEER Once he enters an alChildren at libraries in Poland lined up to get autographed ternate realm, Simon copies of Wendell Speer’s book, ‘Simon Peppercorn, Log in to learns he is a novice Magic Space.’ wizard who must confront dragons, But Speer said he is realistic about his werewolves, wicked witches, goblins and chances. trolls. “I know I’m the underdog,” he said. “I The target audience is children ages 9 don’t have the contacts. I don’t know peo- and older. As film, it would be a visual treat ple who know people.” and even has theme park potential, Speer What he does have, Speer said, is a pas- said. sion for writing that began with a sixth Except for the Harry Potter series by J.K. grade classroom assignment and a mystery See WIZARD, page11A story. By age 18, he knew that he wanted to

Hundreds turn out to remember Laura Hauser By B.C. Manion

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Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel was packed for a service held to celebrate the life of Laura Hauser, who waged a six-year battle with cancer but succumbed to the disease on June 8. There were probably 500 people at the service on the evening of June 13, according to Trish Trout, a long-time friend who described the event, via email. Most of the people at the memorial, deemed a celebration of life, wore blue, which is the color worn as a sign of support in the battle against colon cancer. “There were tears, there was a lot of laughter. There was so much love and support in the church,”Trout added. “And, of course, there was a PSA (public service announcement) to get tested for colon cancer. This is exactly what Laura would want,” added Trout, who accompanied Hauser on some of her appointments when she was initially diagnosed. Penny Foote, another friend of Hauser, also attended the service. She knew her friend was special but had no idea her sphere of influence had been so broad. Speaker after speaker told story after story of the positive effect she’d had in their lives, Foote said. “I don’t even know how one person can change so many lives for the better,” said

The disease began in her colon but had spread all over her body, including her liver, lungs, spine and brain, said Stephanie Hardy, a family friend for the past four years. Hauser had been to Seattle for treatment but had returned to Wesley Chapel to attend Noah’s eighth-grade graduation and Tatum’s dance recitals. She made it to the graduation, but wasn’t able to go to the recitals. She was able to watch one — that was livestreamed — from her bed, Richard Hauser said. The family had thought that PHOTO COURTESY OF PENNY FOOTE potential treatment in Seattle ofEmma White enjoys swimming in a dunk tank during a fered Hauser her best hope and fundraiser to benefit the Hauser family. she had planned to return there, but she died at home, under the Foote, who coordinated a fundraiser for the care of hospice. Her battle was personal, but she wasn’t Hauser family on June 13 at Harvester United Methodist Church in Land O’ Lakes. alone. Her fight inspired family, friends, colThe benefit raised $3,285.65, and Foote is planning to organize another fundraiser leagues and strangers to step forward to in the future to provide additional help for show their support. The family also is being helped by a the family. Hauser is survived by her husband, GoFundMe account, established by Pamela Richard; her son, Noah, 14; and her daugh- Maurer Fay on May 23, which attracted hundreds of donations and sentiments of ter, Tatum, 12. She was a warrior in her battle with can- support. “You are strong and you are loved. Find cer, friends said. She’d undergone more than 70 rounds of chemotherapy and multiple strength in the amount of people who wish to help your beautiful family. You are in our surgeries.

The keys to reaching 100 Ethel Algar began her journey on May 17, 1915 in Canada. Thirty-eight years later, married to Alton Algar, she moved to Simi Valley, California, and in 1961 became a U.S. citizen with dual citizenship. Ethel now resides at The Commons on Pretty Pond and attends church regularly in Dade City. On May 17, she spoke to the church congregation about honesty, truthfulness, love and her faith that have led her on the path to longevity. Ethel celebrated her 100th birthday at a reception after church services, and again at a dinner party later in the evening.

prayers,” Rick and Susan Coder wrote, when making their donation. Hauser worked at Wesley Chapel Elementary School before her illness caused her to leave the job. While she was working there in 2012, she received the award for School-Related Personnel of the Year for Pasco County Schools. The distinction goes to a noninstructional employee who makes outstanding contributions. At the time of the award, Hauser’s title was media and technology assistant, but both her colleagues and her boss said her influence was far broader. She was the campus photographer. She handled lunch duty. She shelved books and checked them out. She had a photography club for kids, put together the school’s yearbook and helped teachers with technical issues. Principal John Abernathy, described her this way: “Laura is hands-down the most reliable, the most efficient, the most dependable, the most sincere person that I can say that I’ve run across in a really long time. “In terms of the lives that I would say that Laura has touched – I couldn’t even put a number to it,” he said. After learning of Hauser’s death, Pasco County Schools tweeted out a message: “Rest in peace, Laura Hauser. A great educator, mom, wife and friend to many. You will be missed.”

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On June 2, there was an open house at the Wheeling residence in honor of Bob and Luella’s 64th anniversary. The celebration went on all morning with residents and family coming in and sitting on the patio and conversing. Refreshments were provided and people moved from one seat to another in order to mingle with all the other people.They had a nice-sized crowd, and people were coming in throughout the morning hours. Bob and Luella received many cards and, in addition to this, they received a small box from the craft club. It was adorable, and Bob and Luella liked it a lot. This is what Luella said about the box that was presented to them, “The box was given to us by one of the Wednesday craft group. There were flowers on the top, and when the lid was removed, the four sides of the box fell down,

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Pasco County launches Pasco students perform mobile app for citizens above average on tests

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Lake, Gulf, Hudson, John Long, Pasco, Rushe, River Ridge, Stewart, Academy at the Cellphones with the “smarts” of Pasco County Schools students fared Farm, Athenian and Countryside cutting edge social media technolobetter on some state end-of-course tests Montessori gy are the newest tools to bring than students across the state. Two schools showed improvement on residents and public servants toPasco students scored levels 3 – 5 on Biology end-of-course exams: gether. state end-of-course exams in biology, civics, • Fivay High School improved by See a pothole? Want an illegal geometry, U.S. history and eighth-grade nine percentage points dumping site cleaned up? Just FCAT Science 2.0, exceeding the perform• Mitchell High improved by two perwant to reserve a pavilion at a ance of students across Florida. centage points county park? “I’m pleased that we’ve made gains in These schools improved their scores on The county has an app for all some of the areas in which we’ve been the U.S. History end-of-course exams: that, and more. concentrating, and that the dis• Anclote: From 52 perOn June 9, Pasco County offitrict overall is outperforming cent proficient to 56 percent cially launched MyPasco, a mobile the state average in several of proficient app that’s available free for users of the test subjects,” • Fivay: From 78 percent Android, Apple, Blackberry and Superintendent Kurt Browning proficient to 81 percent profiWindows products. said in a news release from cient One feature allows county offiPasco County Schools. • River Ridge: From 73 cials to do surveys to find out Several district schools percent proficient to 78 perresidents’ views on specific issues. demonstrated significant imcent proficient “It’s a great way for the commuprovement on FCAT Science • Wesley Chapel: From nity and government to find out 2.0 in 2015 compared to 2014. 67 percent proficient to 70 what’s on the minds of our citiThe following schools repercent proficient zens,” said Pasco County ported increases of at least 10 • Wiregrass: From 82 perspokesman Doug Tobin. “This really percentage points for students cent proficient to 83 percent KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTO is a way of doing more with less.” scoring at Achievement Level Kurt Browning proficient Pasco County commissioners Residents can download MyPasco, a mobile app with 3, which indicates proficiency, • Zephyrhills: From 62 got a hands-on demonstration at interactive links to government services. or higher: percent proficient to 72 percent proficient their regular meeting on June 9 in • Grade 5: Moon Lake, Pine View, R.B. The district is not making comparisons Dade City. Todd Bayley, the county’s Cox, Seven Springs, West Zephyrhills, of scores on the civics end-of-course exams chief information officer, showed off the animal services. Countryside Montessori and Florida Virtual because the standard setting for that exam app’s features during the demonstration. Want to adopt a pet? You can start the Academy occurred after scores were reported last Once the program is downloaded, resi- process via your phone. • Grade 8: Academy at the Farm and year. dents can link to the county’s website, as Countryside Montessori You can send general inquiries, too. While the district showed gains in sevwell as to a menu of interactive links to reThese schools showed overall improve- eral areas, its fifth-grade science scores “Residents can also see how many peoport problems, ask questions, or find out ple are making requests,” Bayley said. ment on the FCAT Science 2.0 exam: dipped to two percentage points below what’s going on around the county. • Grade 5: Chasco, Cody River, R.B. the state average. As the mobile app evolves, new funcFor example, alerting the county to a tions will be added, including the ability to Cox, Double Branch, Fox Hollow, Gulf The district will be posting a full report pothole is a quick and easy task, county offi- pay utility bills by phone. Trace, Lake Myrtle, Long Leaf, Marlowe, on the district’s Accountability, Research cials said. The mobile app relies on GPS to Pasco County Commissioner Jack Moon Lake, New River, Odessa, Pasco and Measurement web page, pinpoint the location and then allows the Mariano likes the new app. eSchool, Pine View, Richey, San Antonio, PascoSchools.org/research. phone’s user to upload a photo along with “What a phenomenal program to bring Sand Pine, Seven Springs, Trinity Oaks, West In other news, the school district recontact information. forward…probably saving a few phone calls Zephyrhills, Countryside Montessori and cently reported that its graduating class of Reports also can be made to depart- to us about fixing a pothole. Dayspring, Florida Virtual Academy 2015 earned more than $20 million in ments such as code enforcement and • Grade 8: Centennial, Chasco, Crews scholarship offers. “So fantastic,” he said.

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Pasco Economic Development Council will hand out Industry of the Year awards at its 29th annual banquet on Sept. 3 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. More than 600 business and community leaders in Tampa Bay and Pasco County attend the event each year. There also will be a business trade show. The awards recognize outstanding companies in the categories of manufacturing service, technology and nonprofits that operate in Pasco County. The 23 nominees for this year’s awards are: Applicant Insight Inc.; Aviation Instrument Technologies Inc.; Big Storm Brewing Co.; Can Can Concealment LLC; Covanta Pasco; Easy Business Software Inc.; Electro Tape Specialties Inc.; Evolution Trikes; Fifth Third Bank, New Port Richey Branch; Florida Custom Mold Inc.; Florida Hospital Zephyrhills; Freedom Scooter & Supply LLC; Manufacturers Distributor Inc.; Millian-Aire Enterprises Corp.; Morton Plant North Bay Hospital; Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers of Pasco; Polaris Sales Co.; Preferred Materials; Retail Process Engineering LLC; SAHM Co.; The Laker/Lutz News & Community News; and Veterans Alternative Therapy.

FAREWELL TO VONNIE MIKKELSEN

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host a social mixer on June 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Manolo’s Italian Restaurant, at 38445 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Come say farewell to Vonnie Mikkelsen, whose last day as executive director of the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is July 2. Pasco News Publications is sponsoring the event. RSVP to receive the first drink free. For information and to RSVP, contact Pat at the chamber office at (813) 782-1913, or email Pat@ZephyrhillsChamber.org.

LUNCH N’ LEARN BUSINESS FORUM

The Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum will meet on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105, in Wesley Chapel. Join chamber members to learn how to target your market and build your business around its most profitable audience. The $15 cost includes lunch, and RSVP and prepayment are required. No walk-in seating is available. For information, call the chamber office at (813) 994-8534.

RIBBON CUTTING

Rejuva Med – The Center for Dry Eye and Hormonal Disorders will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 18 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 28945 State Road 54, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel. Meet Dr. Kenneth Andronica, a specialist in ophthalmology as well as anti-aging, functional and regenerative medicine. The grand opening will offer free food and fun. For information, call (813) 907-0950.

Divine Connections Massage and Spa will host a grand opening on June 20 from noon to 7:00 p.m., at Van Dyke Crossings Plaza, 6052 Van Dyke Road in Lutz. Meet and greet owners and sisters, Maggie Malast and Mercy Terrill. There will be food and a drawing for a free massage or facial. As an opening special, visitors can buy three massages and get one free. For information or to RSVP, contact Marketing Director Erica Everett at (813) 857-8678, email Erica_ann0@yahoo.com, or visit DivineConnectionsMassage.com.

DOUBLE RIBBON CUTTING

It Works and TapSnap will host a joint ribbon cutting on June 23 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Grow Financial Credit Union, at 2579 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Meet owners Heather Goodloe of It Works and Deb Fry of TapSnap. It Works offers that “crazy wrap thing” for tightening, toning and firming. TapSnap is a mobile photo entertainment service. Enjoy free food and wine by Time for Wine. There will also be door prizes and individual and group photos by Deb. For information on It Works, contact Heather at (813) 300-2502, or email info@heatherwraps.fl.com. For information on TapSnap, contact Deb at (813) 4259, or email debf@tapsnap.net.

CHAMBER LUNCH

The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a business luncheon on June 25 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 408 Bearss Ave., in Tampa. Lunch is ordered from the IHOP menu with costs starting at $6.39. All attendees will be able to order from the senior lunch menu. A minimum cost of $5 per person applies if no meal is ordered. To RSVP by June 23, contact Jenn Beaumont at j.beaumont@msn.com or phone AIG at (813) 334-8998. For directions to IHOP, call (813) 960-2679.

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WONDERS OF NATURE SHOW

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., in Tampa, will host Wonders of Nature June 18 at 2 p.m.This is a live wildlife show featuring the free-flight behaviors of raptors and parrots, and audience participation on lessons in conservation.The show is for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTION

Community Aging & Retirement Services will offer watercolor instruction classes every Friday at 9:30 a.m., at Commons on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills.The cost is $15 per session. Participants must bring their own supplies. For information and reservations, call (352) 523-1213.

FATHER’S DAY AT SENIOR CENTER

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host a Father’s Day celebration — Honoring Our Fathers on June 19 at 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush luncheon on June 20, following Shabbat services at 9:30 a.m.Admission is free, but non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.

CARES GREETING CARD CLASS

Community Aging & Retirement Services will offer greeting card classes June 19 and June 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Commons on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. Participants should bring adhesive and paper snips. Other supplies will be provided.The cost is $10 per class. For information and reservations, call (352) 206-0277.

GARDEN CONNECT MEETING

White Dove Farm Garden Connect will meet June 20 at 3:30 p.m.The guest speaker will be Fred Hanson, president of the Tampa Rose Society. Guests should bring a cutting and a snack. For information, directions and to RSVP by June 18, call Steve or Jeanne Wolfe at (813) 9919786, and leave a message.

ADVANCED CARD MAKING

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will host Christy Cain for an advanced card making class June 20 at 10:30 a.m. Guests can learn to make cards showing classic and contemporary designs with interactive elements. Each participant will create five cards to take home.The program is limited to 10 participants.The class is for adults only.Admission is free. Check-in is at the reference desk at 10 a.m., to reserve a spot. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

GO SKATEBOARDING DAY

The Apollo Beach Skate Park, 664 Golf & Sea Blvd., in Apollo Beach will host a Go Skateboarding Day June 21 from noon to 3 p.m., for dads and kids.There will be a Best Shredder contest and Father/Child Look-alike Contest.There also will be a disc jockey and lunch will be available.Admission is free. Notarized waiver forms are online at HillsboroughCounty.org/Skate. For information, call (813) 744-5595.

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Vacation Bible school

Land O’ Lakes First United Methodist Church, 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a Mega Day Vacation Bible School, for ages kindergarten through fifth grade, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme is Jedi Academy: Training to be a Jesus Disciple. The program is free and includes lunch and snacks. To register online, visit LOLUMC.org, or email Tonya Stout at tonya.fumclol@gmail.com.

Summer Explosion Bible camp

Hope Church, 5107 W. Lutz-Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host a Summer Explosion Bible camp June 22 to June 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., for kids ages five through fifth grade. There will be nightly mini-camps including carpentry, sewing, cupcake decorating, soccer, stamping, field hockey, magic tricks, volleyball, hair braiding, cartoon drawing, flag football, kickball, stickball, nail painting and dancing. There will be a family fun night on June 26 with wet and wild games. For information and to preregister, call (813) 818-1211 or visit Hope4Tampa.com.

the Disney movie “Inside Out,” popcorn, and a self-esteem workshop with activities. Adults pay the regular movie admission price. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

FREE KIDS SHOWS AT COBB

Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will offer free summer kids’ shows every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Upcoming shows are “Stuart Little” and “Hook” on June 23, June 24 and June 25. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Large groups, schools and camps are invited. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

LOST WORLD REPTILES PROGRAM

The Lutz Branch Library, 98 First Ave., N.W., will host Lost World Reptiles June 23 at 2 p.m. Gino Sassani will present an educational program with live snakes and reptiles for kids in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Groups must register in advance. For information, call (813) 8016756.

TAMPA ORCHID CLUB

The Tampa Orchid Club will meet June 23 at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.The meeting starts at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon.The guest speaker will be Louis Del Favero. There will be orchids for sale, a bloom table and a silent auction. For information, call Jim Hawk at (813) 920-4434.

JAMAICA SEMINAR

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will present a cultural seminar on Jamaica on June 24 at 1 p.m.There will be a history presentation, food and music. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

PHSC SUMMER ART SHOW

The Pasco-Hernando State College Rao Musunuru MD Art Gallery will showcase artwork from faculty and staff in the annual Faculty & Staff Summer Art Show through June 24, in the Alric Pottberg Library, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. For information and exhibit hours, call (727) 816-3231.

JOINT OPEN HOUSES

Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will have a Girls Night Out for ages 6 to 12 on June 22 at 6 p.m.The cost is $20 per child and includes

ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH REUNION

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passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.The Pasco event will be June 24 at 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd., in Port Richey.The Hernando event will be June 25 at The Arc Nature Coast Education Center, 6495 Mariner Blvd., in Spring Hill. Both free events are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and include food, technology demonstrations, simulations, a mini Dining in the Dark, hearing screenings, and other activities. For information or to RSVP, call (727) 815-0303 or (727) 853-1010, or visit LVIB.org or DeafHHSFla.org.

AARP CHAPTER MEETING

Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet June 26 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be attorney Maurice Feller of Bay Area Legal. For information, email pebross@verizon.net.

ZEPHYR PARK SUMMER FEST

Simply Events will host a free Summer Fest in Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills on June 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event is pet friendly and will include vendors, a kids’ area, live entertainment, a watermelon-eating contest, a hot dog-eating contest, family game challenges and a fireworks show at sundown. Proceeds will benefit the Sunrise Domestic Violence Center. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

SUMMER PLANT FESTIVAL

The University of South Florida Botanical Gardens will have a summer plant festival June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa.There will be vendors, a children’s activity area, and workshops on Saturday.Admission is $5. Children younger than 12 are free. For information, visit Gardens.usf.edu, or call (813) 974-2329.

UKULELE WORKSHOP

The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society will host a free beginners ukulele workshop June 27 at 1 p.m., at New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. Guests can learn about the instrument, how to tune, hold and strum, play chords, learn two songs and meet other ukulele enthusiasts. Ukuleles will be available for the first 10 participants. Bring a uke from home, or check one out from the library’s lending collection.The workshop is for adults and teens. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

The 45th annual Zephyrhills High School Alumni, Faculty & Friends Reunion will be June 28 at the Zephyrhills Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road. Registration starts at 11 a.m., followed by a covered-dish luncheon at 1 p.m., and announcements and recognitions at 2 p.m. Dress is casual. Guests should bring a dish to share. Iced tea will be provided.Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For information, contact Clereen Morrill Brunty at (813) 782-8763 or Clereen@tampabay.rr.com.

SMART DRIVER COURSE

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer the AARP Smart Driver class for drivers ages 50 and older on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Insurance companies may offer a discount for completing the class.The certificate is valid for three years.The cost for AARP members is $15, and $20 for non-members. For information, call Eugene Pool at (813) 9498585.

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LUTZ JULY 4TH PARADE

Lutz is gearing up for its July 4th parade with the theme Lutz Heritage: Proudly We Serve. For information on the parade, call Phyllis Hoedt at (813) 949-1937; for the 5K race, call Terry Donovan at (813) 949-6659; for floats, call Shirley Simmons at (813) 9497060; for booth rentals, call Annie Fernandez at (813) 784-4471; and for the cake contest, call Karin Damico at (813) 786-8461.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host a nondenominational Bible study, open to all women and children, on Thursday mornings, starting Sept. 10.The study will include Mark, Philemon, 1, 2, 3 John and Jude. Registration begins now. For information, email Jeanine Coris at ejcoris@live.com.

SHOP AND GIVE BACK

Lori Anne’s, 14135 Seventh St., in Dade City, will donate 15 percent of a purchase back to the church of the customer’s choice.The shop has items such as jewelry, boutique clothing, home décor, kitchenware, cards and more. It is open every Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-8222.

DONATE CLOTHES TO HAITI MISSION

Cindy Oelke of Lutz is preparing for her third visit to Haiti and is asking for donations of new or slightly used boys and girls clothing, sizes 2 to 16, as well as shoes for children ages 2 to 16. Oelke has helped build four schools and five orphanages in Haiti. For more information on how to help, call Cindy Oelke at (813) 963-7541.

WATER AEROBICS

The Oakstead community will host water aerobics classes on Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., at 3038 Oakstead Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Guests do not have to be a resident of Oakstead to attend.The cost is $4 cash per class. Guests can pay as you go. For information, call (813) 996-7186.

Creating the music of angels

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Members of the Saint Anthony Chorister pose at the front of Saint Anthony of Padua Church in San Antonio. They will present a public concert on June 28.

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It’s a Wednesday afternoon and members of the Saint Anthony Choristers pay rapt attention as Sandra Lau, their director, runs through a practice. They sing portions of several hymns as they prepare for a special Mass, celebrating the sacrament of confirmation, at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in San Antonio. Lau is exacting, but kind. She coaxes the singers to think about the meaning of the text and to convey that through their dynamics. “This basically is a song of rejoicing,” she reminds them during one hymn. “It doesn’t always have to be loud, but it needs to have that sense of energy.That excitement. “Let’s try again,” she said. During other songs, she urges them to articulate the words they’re singing and to be mindful of not only the notes, but of their timing and duration. Although this rehearsal is to prepare for confirmation, the choral group also is preparing to present a public concert of sacred music planned for 3 p.m., at the church, on June 28. The choir sings in other venues, too, such as Orlando and Washington D.C. In December, some of them will make a pilgrimage to Vatican City. They’ll join choirs from all over the world to offer their voices in song at the New Year’s Day Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Mass will conclude the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores. Pueri Cantores, which means “little singers” in Latin, founded in France in 1907. The organization is dedicated to the conviction that singing can be an instrument in worshipping God. Saint Anthony Choristers is part of the largest delegation of American singers ever to participate in a Pueri Cantores Congress, with almost 2,000 pilgrims expected to travel from the United States to Rome. Other activities during the week include the “Mass of the Nations,” where the American choirs will celebrate a Mass in English in the Basilica of St. John Lateran, various “Concerts of Hope” at major churches in Rome, featuring an international mix of children’s choirs from among Pueri Cantores’ 37 federations around the world, and a private audience with the Holy Father, at which the “little singers” will sing Christmas carols from their home countries. While the upcoming trip to Rome is exciting, many choir members said they enjoy the weekly rehearsals, as well as singing at

WHAT: Saint Anthony Choristers will present a public concert of sacred music WHEN: 3 p.m., June 28 WHERE: Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 12144 Joe Hermann Drive, San Antonio COST: Free, donations accepted

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the 10:30 a.m. Mass the first Sunday of the month during the school year and for special occasions such as confirmation, first Communion, Christmas Eve and Easter. Lau has been the organist and choir director at St. Anthony of Padua since 1987, and has had children’s choirs almost the entire time. The Saint Anthony Choristers became affiliated with Pueri Cantores in 2007, expanding the choir’s opportunities to participate in regional festivals and international choral gatherings. Many of the singers in the choir have belonged for several years. “I really like the experience,” said 13-yearold Holly Phelps. “We have a great director, and it helps train your voice, and you get to sing for lots of events.” Sixteen-year-old Rose Phelps has been with the choir for nine years. “I love singing for church,” she said. Eighteen-year-old Shanon Teicher said the experience has helped her become more outgoing. “I joined the choir being super shy,” she said. It was her way of getting more involved with the church, but she said, “It’s so much more than that.” Emily Balling, 15, has been in the group for more than five years. “I really love it,” Balling said. She’s enjoyed singing at music festivals and is excited about the upcoming trip to Rome. “It just sounds so amazing when you have all of those voices together,” she said. Tierra Carson, 16, who is thinking about majoring in organ or piano, said the choral singing is all about working together to create a unified effect. Fifteen-year-old Alexis Rosario said she’s had a passion for music for as long as she

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can remember. She’s been playing piano since age 6, and also plays harp and violin. “I’ve had a great passion for music ever since I was born. She loves being in the choir because of “all of these harmonies and praising God at the same time.” She’s excited about the pilgrimage. “To be able to go to Rome, that’s huge,” Rosario said. This is the second time the church has sent members of its youth choir to Rome; the other time was five years ago, Lau said. And, two years ago, members of the group took part in the International Congress in Washington D.C. Lau, who herself fell in love with music

when she was attending Saint Anthony Catholic School, is confident that the upcoming experience will leave a lasting impression. “It is life-changing. It is fantastic,” Lau said. There will be thousands of children singing together. “They may be sitting next to somebody from France on this side, Portugal on this side, Germany — it’s just an amazing experience for them.” Lau hopes the experience will be transformative, too. “What we’re hoping is that this will help them to fall more deeply in love with the Catholic Church and realize they are a small part of something huge and beautiful,” Lau said.

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Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Friday • Pre-K Storytime, 11:30 a.m. every Friday • Elementary Summer Reading Club!, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 17 and 24 • Pre-Teen Summer Reading Program, 2 p.m. June 19 and June 26 • Teen Summer Reading Club After Hours Event, 6 p.m. June 19 • Super Heroes Saturday, 2 p.m. June 20 and June 27 • Creepy Crawlies: Dangerous Spiders, Snakes and Insects that You Need to Know, 5:30 p.m. June 23 • Teen Summer Reading Club, 6 p.m. June 23 • Young Adult MARVELous Movies, 6 p.m. June 30 The library is located at 2818 Collier Parkway. It can be reached at (813) 9291214. It is closed Sundays and Mondays. Austin Davis Public Library • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Thursday • Storytime, 1 p.m. every Monday • Superhero Challenge, 3 p.m. June 17 • America’s Got Heroes!, 3 p.m. June 18 • Interactive Toy Movie, 3 p.m. June 23 • Super Hero Science – Unmasked, 3 p.m. June 24 • Harry Potter Magic Show, 3 p.m. June 25 • Teen Advisory Board, 5 p.m. June 30 The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652. Lutz Branch Library • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Time, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Remarkable Rescuers, 2 p.m. June 17 • Advanced Card Making Class, 10:30 a.m. June 20 • Chess Do It @ The Lutz Library, 1 p.m. June 20 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. June 22 • Black Light Art, 6:30 p.m. June 22 • Books We Love to Sing for Youngsters, 11 a.m. June 23 • Lost World Reptiles, 2 p.m. June 23 • Puzzlemania-Superheroes, 6:30 p.m. June 23 • Hoopla! Digital Video, Music and Audiobooks, 10:30 a.m. June 24 • Puzzlemania-Superheroes, 2 p.m. June 24 • Movie Matinee: Western Adventure, 2 p.m. June 26 • Minecraft Goes Offline, 3 p.m. June 26 • Puppet Show: Cucumber Princess, 11:30 a.m. June 30 The library is located at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652. The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Gallery @ 2902: Art Quilts by the Feather Princesses, through June 27 • Summertime Fun with Ronald McDonald, 2:30 p.m. June 17 • New Adult Interest Group, 6 p.m. June 17 • Communicating Through Comedy, 7

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The Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care staff gathered for the dedication of a magnolia tree in memory of Gulfside volunteer and employee Laurette Penton. Penton volunteered at Gulfside for more than 20 years and later worked at Gulfside’s main office as a receptionist. At the dedication were, from left, Laurette’s husband, Fred Penton, and friends Grace Wickel, Gen Hopper and Helen Delvin.

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The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel celebrated the induction of its 100th member. Kelly Mothershead presided over the ceremony, and Rotary District 6950 Governor Ted Johnston inducted the three new members, Angelica Blomgren, Isabelle DunLeavy-Jensen and Brian Dunleavy, to reach the 100-member mark. The club also recently won the Large Club of the Year Award at the District 6950 Conference, among other awards.

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The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America's Tahuti Court No. 44 hosted its annual Putting for a Purpose indoor putt-putt tournament to benefit Shriners' Hospitals for ChildrenTampa. The Zephyrhills teams of Fore Tu-Tus and Fore Tu-Tus Too were comprised of members of the Clown Unit of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America's Cairo Court No. 97, and both teams won best-dressed team awards. Sporting the teams’ colors were, from left, Isabelle Collins, Joan Sorsabal, Maureen and Reggie Guier, MJ Price, Deanna Wilkins, Catherine Parker and Theresa Hammond.

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Volunteers are needed in Pasco County to provide counseling related to Medicare, Send health news to Medicaid and more, through the Serving news@lakerlutznews.com Health Insurance Needs of Elders program. There will be a three-day boot camp program for interested volunteers starting STRESS REDUCTION GROUP Florida Cancer Affiliates will host stress June 23. reduction support group meetings once a Transportation costs are reimbursed, and month, on a Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 meals are furnished. p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. For information, visit FloridaShine.org, or The next meeting is June 17. email Geralyn.Fortney@aaapp.org. The group is free and open to anyone feeling overwhelmed, struggling to find a SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION balance in life, or seeking a place to express CONFERENCE A SUCCESS feelings with those who have similar expeMore than 380 community stakeholders riences. and citizens attended the fourth annual Stress can be related to work, school, re- Substance Abuse Prevention Conference lationships, being a caregiver, illness or “Strengthening Our Community: health, parenting or finances. Collaborations for Success” on May 27. For information, call (727) 808-4818. BayCare Behavioral Health and the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP hosted the conference at Saddlebrook The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Resort in Wesley Chapel. Road 54, will have a lymphedema support The keynote speaker was Mike Carroll, group June 18 at 3 p.m. secretary for Florida’s Department of Lymphedema is a persistent swelling Children and Families. There also were two and usually affects an arm or leg. It some- interactive panels featuring local, state and times occurs as a side effect of cancer national decision makers including treatment. Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Rep. Amanda For information and reservations, call Murphy, County Commissioner Mike (727) 834-5630. Moore, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, BayCare Behavioral Health Executive HUNTINGTON’S Director Doug Leonardo and Pasco County Superintendent Kurt Browning. DISEASE SUPPORT The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State The conference offered skill building on Road 54, will offer a monthly support the topics of substance abuse, mental illgroup for anyone whose life is affected by ness, suicide, domestic and sexual violence, Huntington’s disease. healthy babies and child welfare. The group will meet the third Thursday It was designed to increase public of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The awareness and action around substance next meeting is June 18. abuse and mental health issues that affect For information, contact Nina Qualters the wellness of Pasco County youth and at (727) 236-3578 or send her an email at their families. npappasqualters@gmail.com. For information about the annual conference, email Monica Rousseau at mrousseau@pascoASAP.com. MAN-TO-MAN GROUP Florida Cancer Affiliates will host the Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT the third Thursday of each month at its ORIENTATION Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. The next The Alzheimer’s Family Organization meeting is June 18 at 5 p.m. will have its support group orientation/inFor information, call (727) 808-4818. service June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Connerton Court ALF & Memory Care, 21021 Betel Palm Lane in Land O’ PURE HEALTH SEMINARS Samantha Taylor of Pure Health Studios Lakes. The meeting will help instruct individuwill host two open houses and seminars on als on how to run a support group. Upon cholesterol and heart disease. • June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., completion of the program, the support

group leader will receive a certificate and be eligible to facilitate a support group. The training is free and the public is welcome. For information and to register, call (727) 848-8888.

CANCER NETWORK MEETING

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Family Cancer Network meets the second Thursday of the month in Rosary Hall, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, beginning at 7 p.m. Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to attend. For information, call (813) 949-4565.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, hosts a multiple sclerosis support group the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served. The group also hosts a social event the third Thursday of every month. For information and to RSVP, call (813) 782-9306 or (813) 788-9931.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY FROM ADDICTIONS

Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, offers a Celebrate Recovery group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The group is a recovery resource for healing from addictions. Participants will discuss hurts, hang-ups and habits. For information, call (813) 973-2230.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY CLINIC OFFERS HELP

A free, volunteer-run clinic in Tampa offers education and support of those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. The clinic provides education and support in coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety, and symptom management. Space is limited and available by appointment only. For information, call Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 252-0475, or send an email to neuropathyhelp@caretampabay.org.

HEART CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY

The Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Heart Club meets every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., in the Wellness Center conference room, 7050 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The group features bingo, food demonstrations and guest speakers on heart topics. For information, call (813) 779-6484.

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and resource referral to veterans in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties. Veterans staff the hotline. Any veteran needing help or information can call (844) 693-5838 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours and weekend calls will be answered by crisis specialists in the Crisis Center’s 2-1-1 call center.

NAMI OFFERS SUPPORT

The Pasco County Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness offers the following support groups: Family & Friends Support Meetings for family and friends of those with mental illness: • Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, first and third Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. • Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, second and fourth Monday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. NAMI Connections for those living with mental illness: • Prevention Counseling Center, 137430 U.S. 98 Bypass in Dade City, first and third Saturday of every month, at 11:30 a.m. • Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, every Wednesday, at 7 p.m. For information, call (727) 992-9653.

STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM

The Groves Golf and Country Club hosts the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. The program is a low-impact class for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance. Strength exercises may include handheld weights and the use of tubing. The program is free to Silver Sneakers members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per month of classes. For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or send him an email at TrainWithTomM@gmail.com.

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The Oasis Pregnancy Center, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, offers an Earn While You Learn program for expectant mothers. Participants can earn points while learning about pregnancy, baby care, parenting and more, and then spend the points in the center’s store to purchase things from bibs to cribs. For information, call (813) 406-4965.

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BUDGET, from page 1A Jack Mariano. By 2019, however, the county’s budget would pick up personnel costs for the five deputies as a yearly recurring expense, fully funded by Pasco County taxpayers. A hike in the millage rate, which determines a homeowner’s property taxes, might be needed. Another option would be to layoff the K9 deputies hired through the grant. A decision would be based on a “reassessment of what our budget looks like,” said Eakley. Hiring additional K-9 deputies means the sheriff’s office can provide 24-hour coverage from this unit, he said. Currently, the drug and bomb-sniffing dogs and their handlers are scheduled only on the night shifts, he added. “We think it’s a great return on our investment,” Eakley said. Pasco County commissioners also agreed to boost storm water fees by nearly 21 percent from $47 to $57 a year. That’s not the final word, however. “It can always come down,” said Chairman Ted Schrader. Pasco County commissioners had to set-

tle on a maximum rate that will be published in the annual notice sent to area residents from the property appraiser’s office. The deadline for providing the rate is July 15. The final public hearing on the rate is set for Sept. 2. In response to a query about the county’s growth driving the need for more services and revenues, Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker said, “That’s a growth curve.Yes, it is.” The current $47 annual fee per residence was set in 2007 with the anticipation of collecting about $10 million a year. Revenues since have been closer to $12 million but are insufficient for a budget that covers operation and maintenance and capital improvement projects. Reserve funds over the years have all but vanished. At $57 a year, fees are expected to increase to about $14.7 million a year. The funds would be used for maintenance chores, such as cleaning out ditches and culverts. Without more revenue, there would be delays in service, Baker said. “People would be on the waiting list longer,” Baker said. “We get new calls for service every day.”

WIZARD, from page 1A Rowling, Speer said there were few other books about wizardry. It seemed a natural to find his own niche with young readers. “I read all the Harry Potter books,” he said.“I was enthralled by them.” But Simon Peppercorn is different, said Speer who cites other influences such as the King Arthur tales, Polish folklore and Mark Twain. “Harry Potter is very much a mystery book,” Speer said. “Simon Peppercorn is an adventure story. It’s like Huck Finn with magic.” Speer has had his own adventures and a bit of wanderlust. He grew up in Dade City and graduated from Pasco High School. A scholarship took him to Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, where he earned a degree in mass communications. That wasn’t his first choice as a major. “I had always had an interest in film,” he said. But the university didn’t have a film program, so he settled for classes in film theory. He also landed a nine-week film production internship. He helped out when actor Paul Newman taped a public service announcement and again when Newman taped a special segment for a television show honoring actor and director John Huston. One summer, in the midst of his college studies, Speer took a trip to Europe where he met his future wife. She was a native of Poland and for the next 20 years or so, Speer lived much of the time in his wife’s country. At the time, Poland was a Communist state under martial law. Later, the Solidarity uprising brought a revolution and the end of Communism. “The people had a special spirit about them at that time,” he said. “That was truly amazing.” His son was born in Warsaw in 1984. Speer learned Polish and got work in film production, largely hired by foreign film

DECADE, from page 1A Tom’s vision, God rest his soul, as well, and certainly Bill and J.D.” The campus could not have happened without the Porter family, Johnson said. “We couldn’t have afforded to buy that land,” she said, and she thinks it is fitting that the campus bears the family’s name. “To know that that gift, for perpetuity, will forever change lives of students is a pretty strong legacy that we’re delighted to have associated with the Porter family,” Johnson said. Now, the campus serves not only students living in Pasco and Hernando counties, but also students from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. “We certainly have picked up tremendous enrollment from our sister counties,” Johnson said, noting that the campus is conDuring Katherine M. Johnson’s 10-year venient and offers attractive programs. tenure, Pasco-Hernando State College has: As PHSC looks to the future, it will be • Increased its graduation rate by 43 perunder the direction of Tim Beard, who becent comes the college’s fourth president, • Increased its foundation’s assets by 50 effective July 1. percent Johnson plans to move to Gainesville to • Added the Spring Hill and Porter at join her husband, who has already moved to Wiregrass Ranch campuses their retirement home. • Transitioned to a state college offering She plans to sit out a year because of the baccalaureate degrees. state retirement system requirements, but after that, she’s interested in working parttime training potential college administrators through the Institute of As she reflects upon her life as an educaHigher Education at the University of tor, she said she’s grateful for both its Florida. challenges and opportunities. “I don’t see myself being idle,” Johnson She said she couldn’t have asked for a said. better career.

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companies that chose Poland as a backdrop Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, during construction. The college has surpassed enrollfor their movies. ment expectations, attracting students from Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Pinellas When his book was published in Poland, counties. Speer appeared on television shows to promote sales. He also visited local Polish libraries. “I was a big hit with the 10-year-old Polish kids,” he said. In the early 2000s, Speer returned to Dade City and worked as a substitute teacher, and also for two years as a child protective investigator for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. He works part-time now at a local home improvement store. In his spare time, Speer keeps dreaming up new stories and maybe imagining more Simon Peppercorn adventures. “I plan eventually to do a real series,” he said. “There are possibilities for many spinoffs, with many characters. I have the same dreams as every creative person.”

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When Land O’ Lakes resident Kass Pilczuk came to the New Tampa Family YMCA 11 years ago, she was a swim coach. Now she’s the adaptive coordinator, creating and maintaining programs for adults and youth with developmental or physical disabilities. It’s grown a lot over the years, especially considering where the program was when she first arrived. “There was nothing,” Pilczuk recalled. “There was a group coming over that would use the pool once in a while, but the Y itself had nothing at all.” Today, the YMCA’s adaptive programs serve more than 40 people. The facility has adaptive programs in swimming, art, basketball and volleyball. It also has a group that participates in area walks and runs (they call them “rolls” if the participant is in a wheelchair). The main program is close to Pilczuk’s heart: Swimming. With both beginner and advanced classes, the swimming program has given people of all ages new confidence in the water. On May 3, the YMCA hosted its Fourth Annual Adaptive Swim Meet at its pool, 16221 Compton Drive. The meet included swimmers from an Orlando special-needs program and from the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation department. Pilczuk would like to get more YMCA facilities involved in future events. The swimming classes give the participants a lot more than lessons on good form, according to Pilczuk. “It’s something they can succeed at. They may not have the best technique, but they can have fun, and they can feel good about themselves,” she said. Pilczuk speaks from experience, and not just as the YMCA’s adaptive coordinator, or as a swim coach. Her daughter, Kathy, is developmentally delayed and has been swimming for decades. She participated in

and their high school’s team, Pilczuk said. That kind of acceptance is important, especially to individuals who don’t assimilate as often as they’d like in school. Most of the adaptive program swimmers don’t get that far, but they still reach milestones in the pool. Many had never been swimming before, and Pilczuk recalls one participant who had never owned a bathing suit before joining. But they learn new skills, improve over time, socialize and support each other. The adaptive activities have helped hundreds of participants over the years, but increasing the size of the program is a constant challenge. Some families might have transportation issues, and the fact that participants must be facility members might discourage some from joining. That’s disappointing to Pilczuk, because the YMCA offers scholarships for those with financial hardships, and it has a reputation for not turning people away due to inability to pay, she said. The adaptive program is free with a YMCA membership. MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO While swimming will always be imporKass Pilczuk, left, and her daughter Kathy look at the board commemorating the New Tampa Family YMCA’s adaptive program. When Pilczuk first came to the facility as a swim coach 11 tant to Pilczuk (her son, Bill, was a five-time national champion and took gold at the years ago, the program didn’t exist. Now, she runs it. 1998 World Championships), she also wants to keep building the adaptive program out of the water. A drama program would be a great addition, she said, but would depend on finding the right teacher. They’ve added a wellness program for adults, including participating in cardio and yoga classes, which is a separate activity a few days each month and is not included with YMCA membership. Pilczuk continues to work toward buildPHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW TAMPA FAMILY YMCA ing a stronger, more diverse program. Kathy Pilczuk swam the freestyle at the Adaptive Swim Meet May 3. The most rewarding part of her job, she said, is “seeing the look on their faces when they accomplish something. They’re just so the adaptive meet, including making flip “You have fun and do all the different proud of themselves and happy.” turns when she swam freestyle. strokes,” she said. For more information about the adaptive Even though she’s one of the more adSome members become very skilled at programs at New Tampa Family YMCA, call vanced swimmers, Kathy enjoys being a those strokes. A couple of swimmers went Pilczuk at (813) 866-9622, or email kpilpart of the program. on to swim for both the YMCA’s swim team czuk@tampaymca.org.

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TENNIS CAMPS THIS SUMMER Sports Group International will host a series of tennis summer camps at Lake Padgett Estates, 4533 Savanah Way in Land O’ Lakes, starting June 29 and running through August. The morning sessions will run from 10:15 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon sessions will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $140 per week for either session or $280 per week for both. For information and to register, call (813) 6386306 or (703) 624-6770, or email mauricio@sportsgroupinternational.com.

GAITHER BASKETBALL CAMPS THROUGHOUT JUNE

Gaither High School basketball camps will continue to run throughout the month of June at the school’s campus, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The camps are for girls and boys grades two through eight and will run Monday through Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. to noon, beginning on June 22 and June 29. The cost is $100 for one week, and $90 for each additional week. For information, contact basketball coach Dwayne Olinger at (813) 975-7340, ext. 563, or dwayne.olinger@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

FOOTBALL CAMP INCLUDES STEINBRENNER TEAM PARTICIPANTS

Members of the Steinbrenner High School football team will participate in another youth football camp this month. The Lutz Chiefs camp will run June 22 through June 26 at Oscar Cooler Park, 770 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Tampa. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., each day. It costs $100 in advance, or $125 the day it begins. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a certificate of completion. For information and to preregister, visit WarriorFootballCamp.net.

JUNE ATHLETIC CAMPS AT PHSC

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It’s not every day you get a group of state champions to pose for a photo. But the Pasco County School Board did just that, with Florida High School Athletics Association champs in tennis, swimming, weightlifting and track, who were recognized for their success. Of course, it’s easier to do when several of the athletes all come from the same school and played the same sport. Agie Moreno, Daniel Moreno, Sebastian Castillo, Alejandro Feliciano, Lorcan Kavanagh, Kris Cheung and Foresight Okungbuwa all were part of this past season’s successful tennis program at Wiregrass Ranch High School. They were joined by other state champions in swimming and weightlifting from other county schools.

a series of athletic camps this month. Two volleyball camps for girls will take place June 15 to June 17. An individual skills session for ages 8 to 18 will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be a specialty session on the same days from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $100 for each camp, or $175 for both. All sessions will be at the college’s campus at 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. For information and to register, visit PHSC.edu/athletics/summer-camps.

GAITHER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Gaither High School began its 2015 Cowboy Volleyball Camps this month. The middle school camp, which includes incoming ninth-graders, began June 8 and runs until July 15, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The high school camp began June 9 and runs until July 16, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camps will be closed June 29 through July 3. The cost is $75 and teaches conditioning, training, drills and skill development. For information, call (813) 975-7340, ext. 535, or email Gaither volleyball coach Tim Boylan at tim.boylan@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

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Back row, from left, Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning, Agie Moreno, Daniel Moreno, Emir Muratovic, Sebastian Costillo, Taylor Anderson and School Board chairman Steve Luikart. Front row, from left, Lorcan Kavanagh, Alejandro Feliciano, Kris Cheungh, Foresight Okungbowa, Kiara Wood and Alfreda Steele.

VOLLEYBALL CAMPS IN JULY

No Name Volleyball will host its fifth annual summer volleyball camp July 20 through July 23 at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill. The camp is available for children ages 10 through 14 and runs each day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player. There will also be a free camp on July 24 for all children ages 12 and under from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, visit nonamevbc.com or email douglas@s1team.com.

WRESTLING CAMP AT STEINBRENNER

Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, is having wrestling camps this summer. The camp is designed to teach amateur wrestling for athletes at all levels, ages 5 to 17. One session remains. It runs July 27 to July 30 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The cost is $60. For information, contact Paul Noble at (813) 478-1148 or emaiul him at paul.noble@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

HONOR FLIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT JULY 25

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 152 will sponsor a golf tournament benefiting Honor Flight of West Central Florida. It will take place July 25 at the Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club, 12711 Silver Dollar Drive in Odessa. Honor Flight sends military veterans to Washington D.C., to see memorials of the wars in which they participated. The golfing event costs $50 per person and begins in a two-man scramble format with registration at 7 a.m., and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For information, call Patrick Maguire at (813) 625-5680 or (813) 888-6613.

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Senior Sports organizes a variety of sports programs for senior adults. Its programs include free indoor volleyball, basketball, table tennis program, golf, bowling and tennis. To find out about upcoming programs, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.

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In honor of Father’s Day, dads receive free daytime admission on Saturday, June 20 or Sunday, June 21 with the purchase of their son’s or daughter’s full-priced admission ticket (paid ticket can be child or adult admission, as applicable). Bring your dad to meet ours, like African elephant Sdudla and his calves. Plus, enjoy animal encounters, free rides, water play and much more! *For dads to receive free ticket oﬀer, the paid ticket must be purchased on June 20 or 21 only. Oﬀer not combinable with other discounts. Not valid for Zoominations Lantern Festival.

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You don’t have to dress up fancy to spend time with Dad. Just visit one of these attractions, and dad gets in free.

On The Cheap Fun for Father’s Day On the Cheap By Michael Murillo

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other’s Day is such a special event, we almost forget about that other day the following month. But Father’s Day is just as important, and a great holiday for people who like to do things on the cheap. After all, who was better at pinching pennies when you were growing up than dear old dad? So, if you can celebrate Father’s Day and save some money at the same, you’ll earn his admiration and respect. You’ll be a chip off the old block. And we’ve found a few bargains this weekend you both might enjoy. First things first: if you read last month’s Mother’s Day article (and you really missed out if you didn’t), you read about a bunch of great places to take mom at a big discount. Lowry Park Zoo, the Museum of Science & Industry, and the Florida Aquarium all had specials where mom got in free with a paid admission. And the deal was good for Saturday and Sunday, so you could spread things across the weekend. Well, good news: The same deal applies for Father’s Day, too. Pay for an admission, and dad get gets in free this weekend. So

At Dinosaur World, you and dad will come face to face with some prehistoric parents.

whether he likes safari animals, marine life or science and technology, you have dad covered. And you save a lot of money, too. All of those tickets cost more than $20 per person. So if you visit all three, you’ll save around $70 and get a weekend full of fun memories. That could be a full column right there, but we already covered those places last month. So how about a couple more we didn’t mention earlier that also have specials running for Father’s Day? All you have to do is pick what dad would like most, get ready for a fun weekend and receive endless praise for being so wise with your money. Happy Father’s Day.

For the Jurassic dad Does dad like dinosaurs? If so, Dinosaur World, 5145 Harvey Tew Road in Plant City, might be the perfect Father’s Day destination. Think of Dinosaur World as Jurassic Park without all the mayhem and chaos of live dinosaurs attacking the patrons. Instead, there are around 20 acres filled with hundreds of life-size dinosaur models in a garden setting. They’re very detailed, and many of them tower over you, giving visitors an idea of what it would be like to come face to face with a Brontosaurus, Velociraptor or Tyrannosaurus Rex. If that isn’t cool enough, they have motion-activated animatronic dinosaurs inside

(like a Stegosaurus and Pterodactyl), as well as a museum with real dino fossils. There’s even a Florida Fossil section with a display of fossils native to our state. It’s all definitely entertaining, but education is a big deal at Dinosaur World. With interactive shows and paleontologists on hand to answer questions, there’s a lot see and learn. And if you go on Father’s Day, dad gets in absolutely free, when accompanying someone with a paid admission ($16.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 3 to12). For more information about Dinosaur World, call (813) 717-9865 or visit DinosaurWorld.com.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour at the Henry B. Plant Museum.

For the museum dad Suppose dad likes history, but doesn’t want to go back to the Mesozoic era. How about the Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa? The national historic landmark was a state-of-the-art hotel in the late 1800s, and while most of it is now the campus of the University of Tampa, a section has been preserved and restored as a museum. Each room is a piece of elegant history, with Moorish Revival (I think that means really fancy) architecture, and some original furnishings. And the self-

guided audio tour gives you information and cultural perspective to what you’re seeing. If you want to experience the height of luxury around 125 years ago (it is still pretty luxurious), this is a great place to bring dad on Father’s Day. He gets in free, when accompanying someone with a paid admission ($10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 12). For more information about the Henry B. Plant Museum, call (813) 2541891 or visit PlantMuseum.com.

It used to be the finest hotel in Tampa. Now it’s a museum, and a place dad can visit for free on his special day.

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Cat Crusaders hosts kitten adoption event Cat Crusaders’ PetSmart Adoption Center in New Tampa will host a kitten adoption event June 20 and June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at its center, 6248 Commerce Palms Drive. Guests can spin the wheel for a chance to adopt a kitten for free.

Cat Crusaders is an all-volunteer, nonprofit cat rescue organization dedicated to rescuing, caring for and finding loving adoptive homes for stray and neglected cats. For more information and to preview adoptable cats and kittens, visit Cat Crusaders at TampaCatCrusaders.org.

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If you would like to become a bottle baby foster, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. Remember, cat adoptions are half-off during June, and every Friday is $5 Feline Friday. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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