The Laker-East Pasco-October 11, 2017 by LakerLutzNews

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Get ready for a howling good time

By B.C. Manion

So, maybe you enjoy watching a pet costume contest. Or, perhaps you like to get dressed up and compete in a contest yourself. Maybe you enjoy sipping a few brews or taking the kids for a pony ride — all for a good cause, of course. Quite possibly you need to do some holi-

day shopping, and as you know, it’s never too early to start. Or, it just might be that you love all things Halloween and you need to find the perfect pumpkin. Whatever the case, there are plenty of options in Central Pasco, North Hillsborough, East Pasco and other parts of the region. So, grab your calendar and start making some plans. Happy Haunting!

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WHAT: The San Antonio Farmers Market WHERE: City Park in San Antonio, 12202 Main St. in San Antonio WHEN: Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. COST: Admission is free. DETAILS: Vendors will offer fresh produce, wine, jams, jellies, jewelry, yard art, recycled glass items, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian Ice, coffee, popcorn, hot dogs, herbal products, holiday crafts. INFO: (352-) 37-5161

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Pasco County approves 2018 budget By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County commissioners approved a $1.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2018, which began Oct. 1. The budget is slightly less than the 2017 budget, but still has new expenditures for parks, boat ramps and the proposed Ridge Road extension. County commissioners had a final public hearing, and vote, on the new budget on Sept. 26 in New Port Richey. There will be no change in the existing millage rate, which determines property taxes. However, some homeowners could see a slight increase of less than $10 in their annual tax bill, based on a 2.1 percent increase in homesteaded property values. Pasco saw about a 7.7 percent increase in assessed taxable property, with a value of about $24.6 billion. Much of that was fueled by new construction. Expenditures for 2018 include $2.5 million to buy right of way needed for the Ridge Road extension, and $1 million for design and engineering of the interchange at Suncoast Parkway. Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano was uncomfortable with the county bearing those costs, when the Florida Turnpike Authority previously agreed to pay for the interchange. “Let’s make sure we’re getting the turnpike authority to pick up all this money, not us,” he said. The Ridge Road extension is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a construction permit.The See BUDGET, page 17A

WHAT: The Fall Brewfest for Hospice WHERE: Zephyrhills Community Event, 5200 Airport Road WHEN: Oct. 14, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. COST: Single tickets are $25, doubles for $45, and a ticket six-pack for $125. DETAILS: This outdoor beer festival with craft beers from local breweries, live music, vendors and food trucks. Event admission includes a commemorative glass, plus unlimited beer samplings, and access to all vendors and entertainment. INFO: Visit BrewfestForHospice.org, or contact Christina Miller at (727) 845-5707 or Christina.miller@ghppc.org.

WHAT: The Scarecrow Festival, WHERE: The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. WHEN: Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. COST: Admission is $5; children age 5 and under, free. DETAILS: Photos with a scarecrow, vendors, food, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, carnival games, bound houses, face painting,Trash N Treasure, barrel train rides, performances by Mr.Tommy and more. Guests can make a scarecrow, too. No coolers, food, beverages or pets. INFO: Visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

PASCO ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL

WHAT: Pasco Elementary Fall Festival WHERE: 37350 Florida Ave. in Dade City WHEN: Oct. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. How much: Fall festival wristbands will be sold in advance for $10 or at the door for $15. No refunds will be given for no show, lost or stolen wrist bands. DETAILS: The event will feature a pirate ship bounce house, a corn maze, face painting, games, prizes, music, food and more. No costumes or masks will be allowed. INFO: (352) 524-5200

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These tiny orange orbs add a festive bit of fall décor, and are easy to find at roadside stands and grocery stores during October.

SAN ANTONIO RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL

WHAT: The 51st annual San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival WHERE: San Antonio City Park, 12202 Main St. in San Antonio WHEN: Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: Admission is free. DETAILS: The festival showcases old favorites and includes new activities.There will be food and craft vendors, live entertainment, a snake show and wooden gopher tortoise races.There also will be a pumpkin patch and beer garden. INFO: Call (813) 782-0000, or visit RattlesnakeFestival.com. See FESTIVALS, page 17A

Florida Hospital CEO settling into new role By Kevin Weiss

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It’s been a busy time for Amanda Maggard, since being appointed Florida Hospital Zephyrhills CEO more than a month ago. Her first week on the job presented a unique and challenging experience, navigating the 149-bed regional medical center in the wake of Hurricane Irma, to ensure patients could be cared for at any time. But Maggard came prepared, considering she’s dealt with four other hurricanes throughout her career in hospital administration. “Our team here did a great job. Overall it went very, very well,” said Maggard, when she sat down for an interview with The Laker/Lutz News. “The main thing is we were ready to care for all the patients and we got the team members here to do it. “Fortunately or unfortunately, it’s my fifth hurricane that I’ve been through,” she said. Since that whirlwind of a week, Maggard has turned her attention to hospital operations. She’s focused on “listening and learning,” building relationships with hospital staff, patients and members of the east Pasco community. “I’m kind of in that road show of just meeting a lot of people, both inside and outside the hospital,” Maggard said. Aside from attending various events and functions citywide, Maggard has been shadowing key departments within the hospital, working shifts in the operating and emergency rooms, and observing surgeries and other medical procedures. “I just enjoy being on the frontline and learning as much as I can,” the new hospital CEO said.“If you don’t have that connection point, you’re not always able to see and hear what our patients are experiencing or what our team is working through.” Maggard was appointed Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ new CEO on Sept. 4, replacing Randy Surber, who, after nearly four years, was promoted to CEO for Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring. An award-winning hospital, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills offers the only comprehensive cardiovascular program in east and central Pasco County, including open-heart surgery and valve repair. Equipped with eight technologically advanced surgical suites, the hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, including, orthopedic, endoscopic, gynecology, urology, cardiovascular and robotic procedures. Also, the hospital’s newly-renovated emergency room that delivers emergency medical care 24/7 with a

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is an award-winning 149-bed regional medical center located in east Pasco County. It is a member of the Adventist Health System, which operates 45 hospital campuses across nine states.

Amanda Maggard, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills CEO • Master’s degree in business administration from Webster University • Bachelor’s degrees in business administration and communication from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska • 2015 graduate of the Florida Hospital Physician Leadership Development Program • American Society of Training and Development certifications in training, instructional design and organizational change • American College of Healthcare executives member • In 2015, was named Orlando Business Journal’s “40 under 40”

fast track suite for minor emergencies. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills presently offers services for the following: breast health, cardiovascular, diagnostic imaging, gastroenterology, general surgery, obstectrics, orthopedics, outpatient rehabilitation, urology, wellness center and spa, and wound care During her first three months on the job, Maggard said one of her goals is to take a deep look at the hospital’s key service lines and facilities to determine possible improvements, based on the needs of the Zephyrhills community. “What are the service lines that the community needs? What are those services that we could provide here that there’s enough of a need and a demand and that we can perform with great clinical quality?” Finding ways to enhance the patient experience is another objective of Maggard’s, whether it’s through more personalized care or finding ways to reduce medical costs. Said Maggard, “I feel very strongly that we’re here to serve the community and

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Amanda Maggard was appointed Florida Hospital Zephyrhills CEO on Sept. 4, replacing Randy Surber, who was promoted to CEO for Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring. Maggard previously oversaw the strategic development and operations for Florida Hospital Winter Garden, an outpatient facility.

serve the patients. Our (Adventist Health System) mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ, and I think if we’re not creating a great experience for our patients, we’re really not holding true to that mission. And if we’re not constantly looking for how we can do that better, we’re not living out our mission.” Maggard, who comes from a family of nurses and healthcare professionals, also hopes to develop a culture at the hospital centering on responsibility, accountability and positive relationships, among others. “I think some of the important elements of creating that ‘right’ culture are ownerSee CEO, page 17A

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Those piles of Hurricane Irma debris could be sitting near homes for as long as a couple of months, Pasco County officials have said. That’s because there’s a shortage of work crews. Officials hope that residents will be patient, as the county struggles to pull together enough work crews. Pasco County Utilities, Solid Waste and Resources Recovery Department set the start of debris collection for Sept. 18. But, finding and keeping subcontractors who can do the work is proving difficult. The problem is, Hurricane Irma took a swing through the entire state, stretching local government resources. Financially, subcontractors are finding more lucrative contracts in South Florida, where Irma did the most damage.That has made it difficult for Pasco to secure and hold onto subcontractors. “I’ve got a lot of complaints that we’re not getting anything picked up,” said Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano. Working with the county’s consultant, Ceres Environmental Services, Pasco had hoped for 16 work crews. By Sept. 25, that number fell to eight.Then, one day later, the county could only count on four crews. “There’s just not that many resources,” said John Power, the county’s solid waste facilities director.“At the rate we’re going now, we’re talking about a couple of months.” Even as Pasco works to find its own crews to supplement county efforts, Power said other counties were calling Pasco to ask for manpower. On Sept. 26, county commissioners approved inter-local agreements to allow Ceres Environmental Services to aid in securing cleanup services for Dade City, San Antonio and the Town of St. Leo. Similar agreements are possible with New Port Richey and Port Richey. Zephyrhills is the one city that has been able to do its own debris pickup. Adding to Pasco’ cleanup task are suspicions that some residents are putting out more than storm debris curbside. “A lot of people are using it for spring cleaning,” said Power, who said he was also waiting for debris at his home to be picked up.

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Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore wasn’t so sure. “We need to be careful about making determinations,” he said. The furniture and other goods being tossed onto residents’ piles could be from actual storm damage, he said.“It’s a delicate situation.” Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles said the county likely will follow with a second county sweep after completing the initial pickups over the next weeks. Pasco County officials have issued guidelines for debris pickup: • All debris materials must be brought to the curb or roadside. • Do not block fire hydrants, mailboxes, electrical boxes or other structures. • Do not bag debris. • Contractor generated debris won’t be picked up. • Refrigerators should be empty, with the doors secured or removed. Debris must be separated into the following categories: Furniture: Mattresses; couches, sofas, chairs; dressers; lumber, if not pressure treated; particle board; laminated flooring; dry insulation (if wet, pile with construction); carpet and padding Construction: Drywall, plasterboard, ceramic tile, concrete, lumber (pressure treated), wet insulation Vegetation: Tree cuttings (must be no more than 5 feet in length, and all branches must be bundled) White Goods: Appliances, metal furniture, metal shelving, bicycles, items that are more than 75 percent metal Hazardous Waste – Delayed Pickup: Any household chemicals; oil, gas, flammables; lawn and garden chemicals; televisions; computer monitors, computer towers (CPUs) Contractor-generated debris won’t be picked up. Requests for debris pickup must be submitted to Pasco County Customer Service Center by emailing customerservice@pascocountyfl.net, providing the address where the debris is located. Residents also can call customer service at (727) 847-2411. Pasco County now has a map, an interactive tool to track hurricane-related storm debris pickup, available at arcg.is/2wSHdN5. Yellow boxes on the map indicate the areas in which crews are working.

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Pasco’s early law enforcement days were notorious Knowing Your History

By Doug Sanders

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asco County’s early law enforcement days inspired quite a few dramatic stories. An illegal killing captured headlines during Henry C. Griffin’s tenure as sheriff. During his second term, a mob killed two black men who were being held inside the county’s first jail located near downtown Dade City. Will Wright and Sam Williams had been charged in the murders of Dan Childers and J.B. McNeil at Rice & Phelps’ turpentine camp near Dade City, according to newspaper stories published by The Tampa Morning Tribune. The Tribune reported on Feb. 14, 1901, that Griffin refused to give up the keys and the mob —estimated as being between 30 to 50 men — broke down the outer door. When they were unable to break down the steel doors of the cells, they opened fire, shooting both Wright and Williams to death, the report said. The Coroner’s jury determined the prisoners came to their deaths at the hands of “parties unknown.” Griffin lost his bid for re-election in 1904 to Bart Sturkie, who went on to serve four terms. Another account of Pasco’s early law days involves the death of a Dade City farmer named Noah Green, who also is the Cherokee great-grandfather of Debbie DeLuca of Land O’ Lakes. “As it stands right now, the only word I have on his death was the fire in the jailhouse,” DeLuca said. “I have had cousins try to find his grave over in Linden Cemetery (off State Road 50 in Sumter County),” she added. “We were told it was in the center of the graveyard in an unmarked grave.”

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Built in 1892, the Old Pasco County Jail is the oldest brick structure in Dade City. It had two inmate cells, an isolation cell and an east wing used for the Sheriff’s living quarters. A later addition to the west end was the county’s gallows where the last legal hanging included “An array of picnickers positioned on the grounds surrounding the gallows area,” according to research conducted by local historian Madonna Jervis Wise in 2014.

Based on research for this column by Pasco County historian Jeff Miller, four newspapers including The Atlanta Constitution reported on the fire started by Green, who was “arrested on a charge of drunkenness and duly locked up.” With a headline,“Cremates himself in lockup in Dade City,” The Tampa Morning Tribune printed this account on Nov. 23, 1911: “About 3 o’clock this morning, beginning to get sober, Green began COURTESY OF FIVAY.ORG to feel cold and scraping what rubThe 1892 cornerstone from the Old Pasco County Jail bish he could gather on the floor, is currently on display at the West Pasco Historical set fire to it. Society in New Port Richey. “Locked up alone in the place, Green found it impossible to escape and began to cry loudly for help. No the county’s early law enforcement history, one was on the streets at that hour but a cit- according to documents archived by izen who lives near the jail hurried to the fivay.org, a website that specializes in trackplace. He arrived too late, for Green was ing Pasco County history. then beyond human aid.The jail was burned Another vigilante mob stormed the jail in to the ground and Green’s charred and Dade City on the night of Aug. 5, 1915 and shrunken body was found in the ashes.” took a black inmate named Will Leak, acNewspaper accounts are clear that cording to the Dade City Banner. Leak had Green left behind “a wife and five children,” been charged with the attempted rape of a but not much is known not about the young white girl in Trilby and was hung on wooden jail facility itself. an oak tree in front of Hillard’s barber shop That incident offers just a glimpse into in the center of town. Details of the event

were published on The Banner’s front page on Aug. 6, 1915. Sturkie, who was serving his fourth term at the time of the break-in, was defeated in his re-election bid for sheriff in 1916 by Isaac Hudson, Jr., who served two terms as sheriff. During his first six months in office, Hudson raided 164 moonshine stills, according to his son, Leon, who served as Dade City’s Police Chief in 1951. Hudson’s family is prominent as the founders of Hudson, Florida. Sheriff Hudson had a historic role on Dec. 28, 1917, when he released the trap door and executed Edgar London for the murder of his wife in the summer of 1917 at Ehren, near present-day Land O’ Lakes. This is how the newspaper reported the last legal hanging in Pasco County, on Jan. 4, 1918:“The execution took place at ten minutes past one in the presence of a large crowd of whites and blacks who had come in for miles around to witness the affair. “The negro was led to the platform by Sheriff Hudson and Deputy Osburn. He was accompanied by Rev. Father Francis (future Abbot at Saint Leo Abby), who had been with him all during the day, preparing him for his death.While the noose was being adjusted about his neck by Deputy Osburn, the negro displayed the utmost composure, never flinching once during the nerve-racking ordeal. He had the side of his face to the crowd and his lips could be seen moving in prayer.” The account continued: “He never offered to say anything to the crowd, but kept his head well up and an erect position to the last, exhibiting a wonderful nerve.The black cap was placed over his head and the trap was sprung by Sheriff Hudson at 1:10. His neck was broken by the fall, and in six minutes he was pronounced dead by Dr. E. L. Reigle, the attending physician.” Doug Sanders has a penchant for unearthing interesting stories about local history. His sleuthing skills have been developed through his experiences in newspaper and government work. If you have an idea for a future history column, contact Doug at interstar1@juno.com.

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In a simple, little blue house in Land O’ Lakes is a peculiar shop with an assortment of gifts and collectibles that are more incredible and unique than you can imagine. At M&M’s Imaginarium on U.S. 41, visitors are greeted by lifesized figures and mannequins — many which are wearing crazy hats. Boyds Bears, handmade dollhouses and miniatures are perched near the entrance. A couple of steps inside and you’ll be exploring a larger room. But beware — the stairs, like the owner, are a bit wonky. That owner is Mark Lowrey, a delightful man who loves collecting. When he retired, he and his wife, M l i openedd Melanie, “M&M’s Imaginarium, a Micro Emporium” so Mark could make a new career of his long-time hobby. From delicate glass sculptures to a 450-

pound mahogan ny dragon, almost every item in the shop p has a fascinating story behind it that M Mark will gladly tell. His daughter, Laney, showcases a room full of draagons and fairies, along with spooky sku ulls and figurines. Speaking of spo ooky, the Lowreys really get into Halloweeen. In October, the monsters take over o as frightful animatronics appear on o the lawn and within the shop, and om minous creatures lurk in every corner. Whether you’re looking for scary props, costumes t s, valuable artwork or unique collectib bles, there’s sure to be something for y you. At M&M’s Imaginarium, yo ou never know what treasures you’ll find. M&M’s Imag ginarium is located at 5110 Land O’ L Lakes Blvd., three miles north of State R Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. Phone: 8 813-235-6913. Facebook: @MM MsImaginarium

Al h Alchemy &A Ashes h iis an emporium i full of magic and mystery. The shop, situated in Lake Francisco Plaza in Lutz, transforms an ordinary shopping center into a gold mine of wonder. For seekers of enchanting items to enrich the senses and soothe the spirit, Alchemy & Ashes is in a realm of its own in the Lutz and Land O’ Lakes areas, offffering locals an ideal selection that’ss close to home that home. You are beckoned to enter with an Yo open mind to explore Vi Victorian-style furnishings and gothic antiques, while surrounded by soft light and burning candles. A favorite find is the all-natural vegan soaps, handmade by Shawnee Kircher, the shop’s owner. She’s conjured up a limited-edition for Halloween: Crypt – All Hallow’s Soap. Along g with soaps, p , souls will discover essential oils, incense and jewelry, as well as stones and crystals perfect for meditation and metaphysics. For something truly extraordinary, consider a vintage brass door knocker or an 1860 velvet settee. Rest for a spell with a complimentary coffffee or tea, and read from the shop’s collection of books. Gain some

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ASSOCIATIONS MEET

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Kevin Guthrie, Pasco County Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety. For information, visit MyPaca.org or call Wayne Mooney at (352) 467-9808.

REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m., at Florida Hospital Center Ice, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The guest speaker will be Kimberly Mitchell, executive director of Everglades Trust, an ecosystem restoration project.There will be coffee and desserts. Non-members can attend. Admission is free. For information, contact Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813 or peterzbear@aol.com.

KATHRYN STARKEY TOWN HALL

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey will host a town hall on Oct. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a halfhour question-and-answer session.The town hall will be held at Metropolitan Ministries, 3214 U.S. 19 N., in Holiday.

MOBILE ONE STOP

CareerSource Mobile One will make a stop at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., Oct. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Job seekers can get free help searching for work, creating and printing resumes, accessing local and statewide job listings, and get information about programs provided by CareerSource.The unit is a selfcontained resource room with 12 computer stations, satellite Internet and telecommunications, and printing/copying capabilities. For information, call (813) 7800064.

SALSA SOIREE

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Thursday Salsa Soiree Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, presented by Dancing with Grace. Participants can learn technique and steps for the first hour, and then practice in the second hour. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

THEATRE GHOST TOURS

The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Downtown Tampa, will host “Ghosts of Tampa Theatre” tours Oct. 13, Oct. 19 and Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m., and Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.The 75-minute tours are free for theater members, $10 for general admission and $8 for children ages 2 to 12. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

LIVE WILDLIFE SHOW

The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Downtown Tampa, will host Wildlife Ambassador Julie Scardina’s “Mission: Wildlife” Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.This is a family friendly show, with audience participation. Many of the creatures were rescued after being injured or ill and unable to return to the wild. Participants can hear the stories, meet the animals, and test their own knowledge and courage.Tickets are $25. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Preregistration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/y94uwoko.

ANNIE MUSICAL Live Oak Theatre will present “Annie” Oct.. 13 to Oct. 15, and Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Ave., in Brooksville. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., on Fridays, and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., on Saturdays. Sunday matiness are at 2:30 p.m. Single admission tickets are $20 for adults, and $5 for students age 13 and younger, with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets include coffee, tea and dessert. For information, call (352) 593-0027, or visit LiveOakTheatre.org.

EAST PASCO DEMOCRATS

The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Omari’s Grill at Scotland Yard Golf Club, 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Curley will be the guest speaker. Dinner, a la carte, is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.This is a new meeting place for the club. More information is available at at www.eastpascodems.com or by calling (813) 994-5287.

THE SECRET GARDEN The Secret Garden will be presented on Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W. in Lutz and on Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Keystone Recreation Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. The presentation by Creative Arts Theatre Company is appropriate for those ages 5 and older. For more information, call (813) 273-3652.

PATEL CONSERVATORY PRESENTS ‘GODSPELL’ The Patel Conservatory will present “Godspell” Oct. 26 to Oct. 29 in the Straz Center for the Performing Arts’ TECO Theater. The show will be performed by students in grades seven through 12. Shows are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. (sensory friendly) and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20, and can be purchased by calling (800) 955-1045, in person at the Straz, or online at StrazCenter.com.

SAN ANTONIO FARMERS MARKET The San Antonio Farmers Market, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio, is slated on Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Park.Vendors will offer fresh produce, including some organic produce, wine, jams, jellies, jewelry, yard art, recycled glass items, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian Ice, coffee, popcorn, hot dogs, herbal products, holiday craft items, and more. There is always more room for more vendors. Call Rotary Club President Winnie Burke at 352-437-5161 for information and an application.

BREWFEST FOR HOSPICE

The Fall Brewfest for Hospice will take place Oct. 14, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Community Event Venue, 5200 Airport Road, for ages 21 and older. This is an outdoor beer festival with craft beers from local breweries, live music, vendors and food trucks. Event admission includes a commemorative glass, plus unlimited beer samplings, and access to all vendors and entertainment. Single tickets are $25, doubles for $45, and a ticket six-pack for $125. All proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice. For information and tickets, visit BrewfestForHospice.org, or contact Christina Miller at (727) 845-5707 or Christina.miller@ghppc.org.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host its annual Scarecrow Festival Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be vendors,Touch A Truck, food, photos with a scarecrow, pumpkin painting,Trash N

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WATER SEMINAR

The UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension Service will host a discussion on micro-irrigation and water conservation Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41 in Lutz. For information and to register, email market@oldlutzschool.com.

DADE CITY SYMPHONY

The Dade City Symphony will present “Lullabies, Broadway & Blues” Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., at Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St., in Dade City.Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., for general seating. For information, visit DadeCitySymphony.com.

EASY LAWN CARE

The UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Service will offer a free seminar on making lawn care easy Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth St. Participants can learn about proper fertilization techniques, water requirements and cultural care for lawn needs. Preregistration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/yabppmoq.

BLUEBERRIES & BLACKBERRIES

The UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Service will offer a seminar on growing blueberries and blackberries Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 10:30

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K & M Treasures and Antiques with Danny Triplett present “Junk or treasure?” night on Oct. 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at K & M Treasures and Antiques, 38438 Fifth Ave. in downtown Zephyrhills. Each attendee is welcome to bring one item to receive a free verbal appraisal of its value, on a firstcome, first-served basis, as time permits. For more information contact Kathy Stepp, at (813) 312-4282.

CREEPY CRAWLIES

The UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Service will present “Spiders & Creepy Crawlies” Oct. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.Whitney Elmore, extension director and urban horticulture agent, will discuss venomous spiders and stinging insects, and how to spot the critters in yards and houses.Admission is free. Preregistration is required at tinyurl.com/ybqapbq2.

SPOOKY TAILS

The 11th annual Spooky Tails Halloween Pet Costume Contest will take place Oct. 14 at Parwick Kennels, 22129 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes. Gates will be open from noon to 4 p.m.The costume contest will be at 1:30 p.m.All pets must be on a leash. There also will be food, music and games. The event will benefit the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9. For information, visit Pasco-K9-Fundraiser.com.

ANTIQUE FAIRE & MARKET

The annual Downtown Fall Antique Faire & Market in Historic Downtown Dade City will be Oct. 14 and Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be furniture, garden décor, jewelry, tools, primitives, Shabby Chic, architectural and vintage items. For information, call (352) 424-0601, or visit DadeCityMerchantsAssociation.com.

ASTURIA FALL FESTIVAL

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MONDAY REOPENING CELEBRATION Land O’ Lakes Library, 2518 Collier Parkway, is celebrating the resumption of its Monday hours.There will be ribbon cutting and fun activities throughout the day on Oct. 16.Activities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.; pen turning at 10:15 a.m.; a silly dance party, at 10:30 a.m.; a visit from creepy reptiles and invertebrates at 2 p.m.;Yoga, at 6 p.m.; and, a Tai Chi class at 7 p.m..

GENEALOGY SEMINAR The West Pasco County Genealogical Society will host a genealogy seminar Oct. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 5443 Sunset Road in New Port Richey. Participants can learn about various types of land records, where to find them, and how to use the records to trace one’s ancestry.The cost is $5 for society members and $7 for non-members. After the lecture, the society will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.To register, call (727) 271-0770, or email debbehagner@yahoo.com.

CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet Oct. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org.

ST. TIMOTHY FALL FESTIVAL St.Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, will have its fall festival Oct. 19 through Oct. 21.The event kicks off with a Taste of St.Timothy on Oct. 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring food from 40 local eateries.A variety of family friendly activities are planned on Oct. 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Festivities on Oct. 21 begin with a Fun Run at 8 a.m., and include a fishing derby, food booths, a rock wall, tethered hot air balloon rides and other activities.Visit SaintTims.org for more information.

RED BELLES LUNCH MEETING The Red Belles, a newly formed Red Hat Society group, will meet Oct. 20 at 12:30 p.m., at the Twisted Sprocket Cafe, at the Bexley Club, 16950 Vibrant Way in Land O’ Lakes. If anyone needs help in creating another chapter, email Lynn Small at lynnsmall36@gmail.com.

TOP OF THE BAY OKTOBERFEST The Top of the Bay Oktoberfest, at Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, is set for Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.The event features

authentic German food, drink, music, dancing, a carnival midway, arts and crafts and contests.Admission is $5, with no charge for children 12 and younger and members of the military. For information, call (813) 853-4233 or visit OktoberfestTampaBay.com

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RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL The 51st annual San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival will take place Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the San Antonio City Park.The festival will showcase old favorite features and introduce new activities, food and craft vendors, and live entertainment.There will be a snake show and wooden gopher tortoise races, as well as a pumpkin patch and beer garden.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-0000, or visit RattlesnakeFestival.com.

NATIVE PLANT SALE The Native Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host a native plant sale Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be a selection of nursery-grown native plants for sale, a plant profile for each plant purchased, free literature and nursery information, native plant books for sale, carts available for plant transportation, and a master gardener information table. For information, visit PascoNativePlants.org.

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JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, will hold its second annual “Junk in Your Trunk” yard sale on Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.You price and sell your items, keeping all of your profits. Those wishing to sell can purchase a double parking lot space for $20. An 8-foot table and two chairs will be delivered to your space for $10. For information, call Mary Howard at (813) 298-7443 or Gail DuBose at (813) 205-0594.

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LAKE MIRROR AUTO SHOW The Lake Mirror Auto Show and Lake Mirror Concours, presented by MidFlorida Credit Union, will take place Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the streets of downtown Lakeland.There will be more than 750 show vehicles surrounding the restored, 1920’s art deco-inspired Lake Mirror Promenade. For vehicle registration or information, visit LakelandAutoShow.com.

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SHABBY CHIC VINTAGE MARKET The Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Day returns to The Grove parking lot, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be shabby chic items, plants and yard art, home decor and more. Admission is free.The event is kid friendly.

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Access Health Care Physicians, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will present a lecture on “Joints Are Not to be Abused” Oct. 12, from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh will discuss how working with these essential body parts means making smart moves at all times. For information and to register, call (352) 688-8116, ext. 4344.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a breast-feeding class Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Garden Classroom A, for the expectant mom and her support person. Topics will include latching and positioning, benefits of immediate skin-to-skin contact, newborn hunger signs, tips for returning to work, breast-feeding lifestyles, and when to call a health care provider or lactation consultant for help. The cost is $25 For information and to register, call (813) 443-2046.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a seminar on “Breast Cancer: Men and Women” Oct. 17 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon. Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served. For information or to register, call (727) 869-5498.

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Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon will host a fundraiser for Purple Pinky Day (Polio Plus) Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to collect donations to help eradicate polio. Collections will be made at The Shops at Wiregrass, in front of JCPenney’s. For information, call Terri Williamson at (813) 416-6251.

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Oct. 28, at 9:30 a.m., at Sims Park, Grand Boulevard and Bank St., in New Port Richey. Pasco County students, staff, families and the community will walk to raise awareness about depression and suicide, and provide comfort, support and assistance to those who have lost someone to suicide. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m., followed by the walk from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be a closing ceremony after the walk. All ages can participate. Registration is free. For information, call Dawn Daniels Hahn at (727) 774-3457.

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Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office is taking part in the second annual new socks and new shoes campaign to help local students in need. The effort is a collaboration between Pasco County government and Pasco County Schools. The “Two Good Soles” campaign seeks to collect as many new pairs and socks and new socks as possible between now and Oct. 27. The tax collector’s five offices in Pasco County will be collection sites for “Two Good Soles.” “It is heartbreaking to know that children come to school without socks or

AP EXAM SCORES IMPROVE More Pasco County students scored the highest level on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2017 than in any previous year, and equaled or exceeded peer performances in the state, nation and globally on seven subject area exams. These achievements occurred while Pasco County increased the number of students taking AP exams. Across the district, 4,174 students took 7,281 exams, which was a 2.9 percent increase from the previous year. District-wide, 54 percent of the tests taken resulted in a score of 3.0 or better, matching the district’s previous record high from 2014. Scores of Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 are considered to reflect proficiency at the college level. For the fourth year in a row, more Pasco students scored a Level 5, the highest possible passing score, than the prior year. The number of Level 4 and Level 5 scores either exceeded or matched the district’s best performances. Compared to state averages, Pasco County matched the number of Level 5 scores, and exceeded the number of Level 3 and 4 scores. Pasco also had fewer Level 1 scores than the state. To access the subject comparisons, visit tinyurl.com/yajqwquw.

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school official, write an essay, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

SHOES-4-SCHOOLS

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area include: • Freedom High School:Annie Cao, Ryan Dembo and Catherine Weng • Land O’ Lakes High School: Joshua Brett, Nathan Brett, Zachery Dahm, Daniel Fernandez, Roshan Kumaraswamy, Camellia Moors, Pooja Patel, Ethan Teo, Rohil Tuli, Akshaya Venkata and Kenta Xu • Pasco High School:Andrew Hull • Steinbrenner High School: Dahyeon Kim and Grant LoPresti • Sunlake High School: Jordan Kaszyk and Rebecca Urbonas • Wiregrass Ranch High School: Joseph Basi, Angelora Cooper, Taylor Douglas and Emily Leonard To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, the semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition, including submitting a detailed scholarship application, in which the student provides information about his or her academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. The student must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high

FALL OPEN HOUSE

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will host a Fall Open House Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Admissions testing will be Nov. 4. For information, call (727) 857-2600, ext. 244, or visit BMCHS.com.

ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Hillel Academy, 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host an open house Oct. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hillel is the city’s only private Jewish day school. Topics will be academic secular programming, Hebrew and Judaics, art, music, physical education and technology programs.There also will be door prizes, tours, goody bags and refreshments. For more information or to RSVP, call

shoes in good repair,” Fasano said, in a news release. “I am pleased that our office is part of this effort to collect as many pairs of footwear as possible. I encourage everyone who is able to please stop by one of our offices and leave a donation. Every item will go to a student in need who attends a school in Pasco County.” Pasco County Schools reports that the sizes most in need are children’s shoes 9 and up and adults 5 and up. Socks of all sizes are welcome. It is recommended that sneakers, tennis shoes and socks be of

The nonprofit organization Shoes-4Schools is hosting a fundraising campaign to help supply local school children with footwear. Faceplant Dreams has donated samples of its top-selling items, and every $10 donation can receive a free gift of either a cosmetic bag or a travel bag, while supplies last. For information, email Janet Chubinsky at jchubinsky@gmail.com.

NEW GRANT PROGRAM

Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund is now offering young people, whether in school or not, the opportunity to win grant awards of up to $5,000. The new program has a policy of awarding grants to young people, between the ages of 16 and 25, who have a demonstrated enthusiasm and passion in their lives and who are pursuing an innovative idea or dream. The memorial fund’s focus is to encourage those with interests in the performing arts, technology, music of entrepreneurship who need funding to help take their passion to the next level. The fund was created in honor of Hunter Brooks Watson, a young man killed in a car crash in the spring of 2016, just before he was about to enter his junior year at Syracuse University. The grant program does not require the young person to be in school, to have a cer-

a “neutral” color, but all donations of new items will be accepted. Here are the tax collector’s collection sites: • New Port Richey: 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120. • Gulf Harbors: 4720 U. S. 19, in New Port Richey • Land O’ Lakes: 4111 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (also known as U.S. 41) • Lutz : 4610 Pet Lane, C 101 (this is known as the tax collector’s Wesley Chapel office) • Dade City - 14236 Sixth St., Room 100 For more information, contact Greg Giordanao, assistant tax collector at (727) 847-8179.

tain grade-point average, to be a member of any religious group or demonstrate school leadership or athletic accomplishments. For information and the grant application, visit HunterWatson.org/grants. The deadline for the current grant cycle is Nov. 15. There is no charge to apply.

LOCAL STUDENT AT COLBY COLLEGE

T. Chase Goode, of Lutz, has enrolled at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Prior to the fall class semester, Goode took part in a weeklong orientation that included a civic engagement component in Waterville, an introduction to academic and intellectual life at Colby, and an address at Colby’s 200th convocation. Goode, a graduate of Wharton High School, is the son of Tom and Shera Goode, of Lutz.

HIGH SCHOOL MAY CONVERT TO TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Ridgewood High School, which received two consecutive D grades from the state in 2016 and 2017, is exploring the possibility of converting to a technical high school and entering into a dual enrollment agreement with Fred K. Marchman Technical College. The two schools sit next to each other in New Port Richey, making a merger convenient. A technical high school specializes in skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. Students can learn relevant skills that help make the students marketable right out of high school.

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FESTIVALS, from page 1A NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE GATHERING

WHAT: Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering and Arts and Crafts Show WHERE: Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd. in Dade City. WHEN: Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. COST: Admission and parking, $2 per carload DETAILS: There will be music, arts and crafts and food vendors. INFO: Visit www.silverhawkflutegathering.com or call (813) 763-2118.

HAUNTED MARMION TRICK-OR-TREAT

WHAT: Haunted Marmion Trick-or-Treat WHERE: Marmion-Snyder Hall, at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52. WHEN: Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. COST: Free admission; those attending are asked to donate one or more canned/nonperishable food items, which will be given to a local food bank or others in need. DETAILS: This free community event is hosted by the Office of Residence Life at Saint Leo University.All floors of the residence hall will be transformed into a themed haunted house, Haunted Marmion Mad House.Trick-or-treating will take place on two floors of Snyder Hall.There will be games and other activities in The Lion’s Den for those not participating in the haunted house or trick-or-treating. INFO: contact Sabrina Schroeder at sabrina.schroeder@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-8651.

ST. JOE FALL FESTIVAL

WHAT: St. Joe Fall Festival WHERE: Sacred Heart Church, 32145 St. Joe Road in Dade City WHEN: Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: Free admission and parking DETAILS: This event features live music, arts and crafts, bouncy houses, face painting, carnival games, fish and wildlife, food and more. INFO: Visit www.stjoefallfestival.com.

ZEPHYRHILLS’ ‘HALLOWEEN HOWL’

WHAT: Main Street Zephyrhills will present “Halloween Howl” WHERE: On Fifth Avenue in Zephyrhills. WHEN: Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Fifth Avenue in Zephyrhills. COST: Free admission DETAILS: There will be food and merchandise vendors, games, a safe trick-ortreat zone, and more. INFO: Call (813) 780-1414.

HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF HIPPIE HOLLOW

WHAT: Headless Horseman of Hippie Hollow WHERE: Rhythm & Brews, 6711 Gall Blvd. in Zephyrhills WHEN: Oct. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. COST: Admission is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. DETAILS: The event combines an old-

fashioned costume party and live music.. INFO: visit the event page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/485856861748586.

BLAZING SADDLES FALL FESTIVAL

WHAT: Blazing Saddles Fall Festival WHERE: The Blazing Saddles Ranch, 10219 Wirt Road in Dade City. WHEN: Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: $5 parking DETAILS: Activities will include pony rides, pumpkin painting, hayrides, food and entertainment. INFO: For information, call (352) 588-0495.

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THEATER GHOST TOURS

WHAT: Tampa Theatre presents “Ghosts of Tampa Theatre” WHERE: Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa WHEN: Oct. 13, Oct. 19 and Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m., and Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. DETAILS: A 75-minute ghost tour of a historic movie palace, which opened in 1926. COST: Tours are free for theater members, $10 for general admission and $8 for children ages 2 to 12. INFO: visit TampaTheatre.org.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT

WHAT: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo presents Creatures of the Night WHERE: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. WHEN: Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 28.The park will be open until 10 p.m. DETAILS: This event is for ghouls and goblins of all ages. INFO: visit LowryParkZoo.org.

HORSEPOWER FOR KIDS FALL FESTIVAL

WHAT: HorsePower for Kids’ 10th annual Fall Festival fundraiser WHERE: 8005 S. Racetrack Road in Tampa WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, from a.m. to 5 a.m. through Oct. 29 COST: Admission is $12 each for children and adults. Children age 1 and younger are free. Parking is $1. DETAILS: There will be pony rides, hayrides, farm animals, face painting, a bon fire, games, train rides and live music.There also will be pumpkins available for purchase. INFO: Call (813) 855-8992, or visit HorsePowerForKids.com.

SPOOKY TAILS

WHAT: The 11th annual Spooky Tails Halloween Pet Costume Contest WHERE: Parwick Kennels, 22129 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes. WHEN: Oct. 14, noon to 4 p.m. (pet costume contest at 1:30 p.m.) DETAILS: A pet costume contest, food, music and games.All pets must be on a leash.The event benefits the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Retired K-9. INFO: Visit Pasco-K9-Fundraiser.com.

Dear Community, Teerm Care industry in Florida and the With the current focus on the Long-T experience of Hurricane Irma, I would like to take the opportunity to praise the great team who care for the elderly residents who make their home at Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, an assisted living community. It is our practice and policy and, in fact, we encourage, staffff and their families to stay with us in our building during a hurricane. During Hurricane Irma’s visit to the area, we had 67 residents, 49 staffff members and their family members, 11 residents’ family members, five dogs, three cats, one bird, and a rabbit staying at Rosecastle of Zephyrhills. The entire management team including the Administrator were in the building for the three days of bad weather, some sleeping in their offffices when they could get some sleep. We are fortunate. We We We have a large generator that can power a number of functions in our building but we did not lose power. However, we had planned and were prepared for whatever Irma gave us and had the staffff in the building to care for residents, calm their fears, and keep their mind offff of the storm. In fact, many of our residents slept through the height of the hurricane. After the hurricane had passed, we had a few staffff members continue to stay in our building until the power was restored to their home. I personally and publically want to thank Michelle Hurst, Executive Director, and her fantastic team for their commitment and hard work in calming the fears and concerns of their elderly residents. I can truly say that while Irma was roaring through our area, Rosecastle was not only a home for our residents but a SHEL LT TER IN THE STORM for staffff members, family members, and friends.

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CEO, from page 1A ship,” Maggard said. “You’ve got to have a team that understands that they own their results, and they own their experience. It’s not someone else’s responsibility; it’s all of our responsibility. Part of that’s accountability, too.And it’s got to be accountability, from the bottom up and the top down.” She continued:“I’m also a firm believer in,‘life’s too short not to love your job’, so you’ve got to have a little fun in there, too. Patients feel that. I’m a big fan of Southwest Airlines and the culture they’ve built over the years, and they have a way to inject just a little bit of fun and personality into what they do.” Steady community involvement also will be critical for Maggard, as the hospital is the city’s largest employer with more than 900 employees and 360 active physicians. “I think it’s really important to be connected with the community because the community has a sense for what it needs. Typically, the hospital is one of the largest employers in the community, so it’s important that we’re looking for ways to give back and that we’re aware of the issues and how we can be involved with the community to improve it,” Maggard said. Though just 34 years old, Maggard’s ex-

BUDGET, from page 1A road project has lingered for nearly 19 years. Pasco puts a high priority on the extension to create a new east/west route and a hurricane evacuation option. Environmentalists oppose the project for its intrusion into wetlands in the Serenova Preserve. Other expenditures include about $8.1 million to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to pay for a third year of promised salary increases for deputies, as well as equipment and new job hires. County employees will receive a 4 percent salary increase. About $15 million is earmarked for the Wiregrass sports complex, which will be funded with a $20 million loan.The remaining $5 million of the loan will pay for boat ramps. The county is relying on a 2 percent increase in the county’s tourism tax (for a

perience in healthcare administration is vast. She’s worked for Adventist Health System—which operates Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and 44 other medical facilities — since 2004. Prior to being named CEO of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Maggard oversaw the strategic development and operations for Florida Hospital Winter Garden, an outpatient facility. In advance of its opening in 2016, she led the facility’s design and construction, operational planning, community and physician engagement and team onboarding. Maggard’s responsibilities later expanded to include senior leadership for Florida Hospital Apopka’s ancillary and support services. Her other stops include Winter Park Memorial Hospital, as assistant administrator and chief operating officer, and Florida Hospital Altamonte, as director or operations. She also served as manager for training and consulting for the health system, as well as a marketing and foundation coordinator Florida Hospital Apopka. In a release, Adventist Health System president/CEO Terry Shaw called Maggard “an effective and mission-focused leader who has excelled in engaging physicians, team members and the community in providing exceptional, whole-person care.” total of 4 percent) as collateral for the loan. There also is $4.5 million for a district park at the master-planned community of Connerton, off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. The Wesley Chapel District Park will get about $2 million for upgrades, including installation of bleacher canopies for baseball fields and the design of a community center. The center would be built in 2019. The $2 parking fee at county parks will be ended, with the county boosting the parks budget about $320,000 to cover the lost revenue. About $1.5 million will be spent for upgrades and maintenance at county parks that are in danger of being closed due to disrepair. A special disaster fund of $1 million will be created to take advantage of matching fund opportunities with the Federal Emergency Management Administration. Such grants are geared toward projects that provide mitigation for future disasters, not current recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma, said Dan Biles, the county’s administrator.

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Local athletes celebrate paralympic achievements By Kevin Weiss

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henever she competes, 12-yearold Danielle Kanas gives it her all. And that mindset has worked for the Martinez Middle School seventh-grader, who ran, swam, threw and jumped her way to 15 gold medals and six national records this summer at the Adaptive Sports USA Junior Nationals in Middleton,Wisconsin. Kanas — a single-arm amputee, missing her left arm below the elbow — recently added another achievement to the evergrowing collection of honors in her trophy case. She received the “Spirit of Excellence” award at the annual Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay Award (PSTB) Luncheon, held Sept. 30 at All People’s Life Center in Tampa. The club’s highest honor, it recognizes courage, strength, determination and demonstration of a positive attitude as a role model. Her life circumstances are distinct. She was found in her infancy at a train station in China. When sent to an orphanage in the Asian country, doctors determined the circulation in her left arm had been compromised, causing irreversible damage to her left hand and the lower part of her arm below the elbow. Both impaired areas were amputated. She came from China to the United States as a toddler, settling in New Jersey with her adoptive mother, JoAnne Kanas. Over the years, she’s received multiple prostheses, as well as occupational therapy beginning at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia and now at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Tampa. Yet, those challenges have not stopped her from living a well-rounded life. Beyond athletics, Kanas is a “straight-A” student and member of the National Junior Honor Society, a Girl Scout, and patient ambassador at Shriner’s Hospital for Children—Tampa. She’s also a talented guitar player, who’s served up renditions of the national anthem at various Shriners conventions. Her advice to fellow amputees is to be ambitious, and not hesitate to try new things. “Every time you try something new, it’s exciting to see what happens next, and to see what you can improve on,” Kanas said.

As a signature program of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, the mission of Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay is to promote health, independence and personal growth through sports for people with physical disabilities. Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay (PSTB) is one of more than 100 community-based programs established by the Paralympic Division of the United States Olympic Committee. It provides year round sports and recreation programs that promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and recreational and competitive sports opportunities for area children and adults with physical disabilities.

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From left, Eric Lowry, 17, of Land O’ Lakes; Logan Krepop, 15, of Parrish; Andy Chasanoff, coordinator of Paralympic Sports Tampa Bay; and 12-year-old Danielle Kanas, of Lutz. The athletes won the Small Team Division at the National Junior Disability Championships, in Middleton, Wisconsin, combining for 18 gold, 11 silver and four bronze medals.

The involvement in athletics, meanwhile, elicits a smile on JoAnne Kanas’ face, noting it’s helped her daughter gain confidence over the years. “It’s just fun to see her. She puts on her game face,” JoAnne Kanas said.“When you watch her compete, she’s serious. She goes out there and tries her hardest. I just like to see her enjoy it.” Kanas’ favorite event is javelin. It’s clear why: her 19.66 meter throw is a national record — by 6 meters— for her age group in Adaptive Sports. “I like to watch how it goes far in the distance,” Kanas said. She wants to break 20 meters next season, she said. Besides the countless victories, Kanas recalls the memorable experience of traveling, for the third straight year, to the junior disability championships, the oldest and largest continuously held competitive sports event in the country for athletes with physical disabilities, ages 6 to 22. Throughout the July trip, Kanas enjoyed dining out with teammates and excursions.

“It felt good to meet other people. We got to build friendships,” she said. Kanas, however, isn’t the only local athlete shining in Paralympic sports. Eric Lowry, a 17-year-old Land O’ Lakes resident, is another. Lowry, who has spina bifida and competes from a wheelchair, also earned several medals this summer. That includes a gold medal for his 190pound bench press, an Adaptive Sports Junior national record. Lowry, involved with Paralympic Sports Tampa Bay (PSTB) for nearly 10 years, said he recently picked up weightlifting, originally to complement track & field, swimming and archery events. “I think it all goes together because you need strength to participate against your peers,” he said. He offers advice for fellow amputees similar to Kanas’ suggestions. “Try something before you give up, and if you like it keep doing it,” said Lowry, who attends Focus Academy, a charter school for

Eiland exits Kansas City Royals organization By Kevin Weiss

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Dave Eiland, one of Zephyrhills’ most celebrated sports figures, was let go as pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals after six seasons with the major league ball club. The move to not renew Eiland’s contract — first reported by the Kansas City Star on Oct. 2— was part of a greater staff shakeup as the club enters the offseason following an 80-82 season.The club also opted to part ways with three other coaches. Eiland, who oversaw pitching staffs that

helped the organization reach two World Series, was hired by manager Ned Yost after the 2011 season, making him the longesttenured member of the Royals coaching staff. But, Kansas City pitchers struggled under Eiland this past season, combining to post a 4.61 ERA, the sixth-worst mark in the American League. Moreover, it was the fourth straight season the Royals’ ERA slipped. It was 4.21 in 2016, 3.73 in 2015, 3.51 in 2014 and 3.45 in 2013. Still, some industry pundits believe Eiland, 51, soon will get another big league

coaching opportunity, based on his past experience and reputation, and considering the Royals overall lack of front-line talent in the rotation to begin with. Before the Royals gig, Eiland was the pitching coach for the New York Yankees (2008-2010), and served in an advisory role, as a special assistant for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked as a pitching coach in the minor leagues for several years in the Yankees organization. Eiland, the son of the revered Zephyrhills police Chief Bill Eiland, graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1984 as an all-

Here are few facts about the program: • More than 300 athletes participate in at least one PSTB program or event each year. • Ongoing programs are offered for athletes at all levels, from recreational to competitive elite, in multiple sports such as wheelchair basketball, track and field, tennis, swimming, and archery. • Periodic clinics are offered, in additional sports such as power lifting, golf, and water skiing.

special needs students in Tampa. Andy Chasanoff, coordinator for PSTB, regularly coaches both Lowry and Kanas. He said both are models for the program, stressing their positive attitude, hard work, enthusiasm and overall consideration for other teammates. “They’re not only good athletes, but also they’re great kids,” Chasanoff said. “They’re respectful, polite, honest. And, they want to be seen as athletes.” Under Chasanoff’s guidance, Lowry, Kanas and 16-year-old Logan Krepop, of Parrish, led PSTB to its second straight Small Division Title at the national event. “It’s never been about (the medals). It’s been about doing your best,” Chasanoff explained. “I ask one question at the end of the meet:‘Did you do your best?’ If you do your best, it doesn’t matter where you finish. They just happen to be very good, and we’re very humbled by it. But, it’s nice to see, and watch them grow,” he said. everything athlete. In addition to baseball, Eiland stood out in football, basketball and golf. He later went on to play baseball at the University of South Florida and was taken by the New York Yankees in the sevDave Eiland enth round of the 1987 amateur draft. That culminated in a decade long MLB career, which included two stints with Yankees (1988-1991 and 1995) as well as the San Diego Padres (1992-1993) and Tampa Bay Rays (1998-2000).

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PATRIOT RUN SET OCT. 14

The ninth annual Patriot 5K Run/Walk is set Oct. 14 at 9 a.m., at Carrollwood Day School, 1515 West Bearss Ave., in Tampa. Cost is $30 for students and $35 for adults.There will be awards for the top male and female finishers overall and also for the top male and female finishers in two age categories. Childcare for children ages 2 through 10 will be available on the route during the 5K. To register, visit tinyurl.com/patriotrun For information, contact Nayda Hawkins at nhawkinspe@carrollwooddayschool.org or (813) 920-2299 ext. 227.

PASCO COUNTY ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR DEC. 8

The third annual Pasco County All-Star Football Game, presented by the Pasco Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is set for Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., at Sunlake Field, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.The game features the top senior players from each of the 16 high schools in Pasco County.Tickets are $10. For information, contact Bob Durham at (813) 784-4410 or bdurham@fca.org.

WESLEY CHAPEL YOUTH SOCCER

Registration is ongoing for the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club Fall/Winter League, with opportunities available for boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. The league is designed to provide players of all skill levels an opportunity to learn and play soccer in a fun, structured format.Teams will be divided by gender and age. All teams 6U and above will practice up to twice a week, with Saturday games. For information, visit WesleyChapelsc.com/rec-soccer.

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Saint Leo’s Colett Rampf sets new cross-country record Saint Leo senior Colett Rampf continued her historic running career, smashing her own women’s 5K school record with her first-place time at the Queens University of Charlotte Royals Challenge 5K, on Sept. 29 at McAlpine Creek Park, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rampf crossed the finish line with a winning time of 17:05, nearly 27 seconds faster than the Saint Leo 5K record time she set at last season’s University of Florida Mountain Dew Invitational. The mark was 2 seconds faster than the second-place finisher, Emily Kearney from Savannah College of Art and DesignAtlanta. Four Saint Leo women’s runners joined Rampf to finish among the top 25: junior Alyssa Bayliff (sixth overall; 17:52), junior Laura Tobin (16th overall; 18:20)

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and senior Lauren Csubak (22nd overall; 18:27). Rampf’s strong performance, meanwhile, earned her U.S.Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II Women’s National Athlete of the Week — the second of her career. “Colett is a tremendous athlete, and earning another national athlete of the week honor exemplifies her dedication to the sport and our program,” Saint Leo head cross country coach Kent Reiber said, in a release.“I’m very proud of the work that she has put in so far, but her aspirations are much higher than national athlete of the week...” The team’s next race is Oct. 13 for the University of South Florida Invitational on Oct. 13, at The Claw in Tampa.

Alonzo Sampson, a senior linebacker/running back at Zephyrhills Christian Academy, recently picked up another football scholarship, this time from Lawrence Tech University, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) program in Detroit, Michigan.The 6foot-3, 210-pound athlete also holds offers from Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio) University, Culver Stockton (Missouri) College and Warner (Lake Wales) University. Sampson leads Zephyrhills Christian in rushing (562 yards on 56 carries, four touchdowns), and is the team’s second-leading tackler (43 total tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks). Logan Coward, junior pitcher/utility player at Wesley Chapel High School, has verbally committed to play softball at Lander University, an NCAA Division II program in Greenwood, South Carolina. In 24 games last season, Coward batted .265, with four extra base hits, 18 runs and 10 RBIs, plus four stolen bases.As a pitcher, she went 3-0, posting a 1.79 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched. Coward transferred to Wesley Chapel from Pasco High School following her freshman year in 2016.

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urricane Maria left a trail of death and destruction and continues to impose extreme hardships to those living in its path — and it also offered the Zloty family of Land O’ Lakes, dramatic reminders of the power of faith, the fragile nature of life, and the importance of gratitude. Hurricane Maria’s impact on Colleen and Martin Zloty’s family began on Sept. 18 when they heard a hurricane was building strength near the island of Dominica, where 22-year-old Justin Zloty was in his first year at Ross Medical School. Knowing that a hurricane was brewing, Colleen turned on The Weather Channel when she arrived home from her job as an instructional assistant at Sand Pine Elementary School. At that point, Hurricane Maria was a Category 2. By 7 p.m. it had ramped up to a Category 5 and was headed straight toward Dominica. In a national news report, NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins characterized Hurricane Maria as one of the fastest-intensifying hurricanes in recent history. He said it strengthened so rapidly that those in its path didn’t have time to get ready. As Maria churned, Colleen and Martin’s concern grew. “We were texting back and forth with him,” Colleen said. “I said, ‘You know, your roof is not going to hold for a Category 5 Hurricane. It has winds of 160 mph.’” Justin responded that he was in a concrete block building with strong walls, that had weathered storms. Colleen warned: “This is getting really strong now. It’s serious.You need to know of another place you can go.” Justin replied: “If it gets real bad, I’ll go downstairs to a neighbor.” As Maria approached, Justin told his mom:“It does sound like they say. It’s like a roaring train.” Then, they lost contact. “We’re trying to give him advice. Do this. Do this. Do this. “Then all of a sudden, no contact. And then you think, ‘OK, maybe he’ll get back online. Maybe they’ll re-establish power,” Martin said. Their last communication was about 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, Colleen said. “It was silent for two days,” Martin said.

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Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc across Dominica, including tearing the roof off of Justin Zloty’s third-floor apartment, getting everything wet and blowing debris everywhere.

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From left, Martin, Justin and Colleen Zloty, are together again in their Land O’ Lakes home. Justin, 22, is a medical student at Ross Medical School, which is being forced to relocate from Dominica following Hurricane Maria’s devastation there.

Hurricane Maria’s winds were so strong they ripped the bark off trees.

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While his parents worried in their Land O’ Lakes home, Justin’s apprehension was increasing in his Dominica apartment. “All of a sudden, the power went out and the water stopped working and the Internet went out,” Justin said. When a corner of his ceiling popped down and broke. Justin hid under a table for protection. The third-floor apartment started flooding. Justin worried he could get electrocuted if the power went back on. “I was really scared,” he said. When more ceiling began falling, Justin decided it was time to leave. He ran downstairs — clinging to a railing as winds whipped him about. He stayed overnight with his landlord and his landlord’s wife. “I continued to hear trees snapping and aluminum things just flying around. “Around 6 a.m., the storm had settled down,” Justin said. He decided to check on his apartment. It was flooded, his belongings were strewn about and the roof was gone. He packed some clothes and food and headed to Ross’ student center, where he’d been told a roll call would be taken. Normally, the student center is a 10minute walk from Justin’s apartment. But he couldn’t take the usual route.The area was unrecognizable. Trees were snapped. Bark was blown off. Power lines were down and buildings were damaged or destroyed. When he arrived at the student center, it was chaos. He was stuck there, waiting for the roll call and to find out what would happen next. There was no running water, so he bathed and washed his clothes in the river. He slept on the floor.

Without running water, people were forced to bathe and wash their clothing in the river.

Meanwhile, his parents still had not heard a word. “That was terrible,” Colleen said.“Who could survive? I knew that the roof was not going to hold.” The Zlotys, who attend First Baptist Church in Land O’ Lakes, relied on their faith. “We were praying and praying. That’s how we got through it,” Colleen said. She called a friend and asked her to pray for Justin. Her friend got a prayer chain going. “These are ladies — they are on their knees when they’re praying,” Colleen said. “It just wrenches you,” Martin said.“The mind would go crazy: Is he hurt? Is he calling out for help? Is he alive? “So, then you say, ‘Lord, I know you are there. This is all in your timing. I know you’ve got this under control.’,” Martin said. Colleen added: “I kept thinking about that verse,‘All of the days ordained for me are written in your book, before one of them came to be.’ It’s in Psalm 139:16.” She continued:“God knows what’s going on. He’s got a plan for Justin. I’ve loved having him for my son, and I wanted to still be able to treasure and find great joy in the years I’ve had with him, not let the thought of all this grief, overwhelm that.”

WHILE WAITING, THEY WORKED

Martin, a nuclear medicine physician at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, said he knew working would help keep his mind occupied. Colleen went to her job because she wanted to honor Justin, who had encouraged her to do the work she does. The wait, however,“was really agonizing,” Colleen said. Martin replayed his emotions during that time. “You go back and you think of all of the baby pictures. All of the times you were with him. Even the last conversation you had with him, you think, maybe that’s all there is now. “You start to come to grips: Do I have to say bye to him? And, how do I deal with that?” Martin said. Finally, on Sept. 20, they found out Justin was OK. “As soon as I heard, I just started crying,” Colleen said. Martin added: “I was just, ‘Thank you, Lord.’” That gratitude hasn’t flagged. “I’m still thanking the Lord every morning on my way to work. It had been just begging the Lord to spare his life,” Colleen said.

This is the pirate cruise ship that Justin Zloty sailed on from Dominica, past Martinique to St. Lucia. The trip normally would take a few hours, but took 12 hours because of the high seas.

Justin’s return to Land O’ Lakes started with a taxi ride on Dominica to catch a ride on a pirate cruise ship that took 12 hours to make a trip on rough waters to St. Lucia. Then, it was another long taxi ride to catch a chartered flight to Miami. Finally, he flew on a commercial jet to Tampa International Airport. Since returning to Land O’ Lakes, Justin has been enjoying time with his parents, and his three brothers, Joshua, 24; Weston, 18; and, Daniel, 15. Martin and Colleen said they’re grateful Justin is safely home, but they realize how terrible the conditions are for people in Dominica, Puerto Rico and other places ravaged by Hurricane Maria. Justin understands, too. “I was able to fly away from that island and come home here. But the island people, they live on that island.That’s their home,” he said.

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The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon cutting for the Sewing Center of Wesley Chapel on Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Suite 119, in Wesley Chapel. The event is free. For information, call the chamber at (813) 907-3256.

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