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The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce and Career Central at PascoIn a sign that Tampa Premium Outlets is Hernando State College are event gearing up for its October opening, plan- coordinators. ning is under way for a job fair to fill The chamber will invite retailers to a priapproximately 800 positions. vate breakfast before the fair. Members also The hiring event is scheduled for Aug. 27, are helping promote the event. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Embassy Suites, at “It’s so exciting to see this,” said Hope

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Career Central at Pasco-Hernando State College is preparing for a job fair that’s expected to attract between 1,000 to 2,000 applicants, said Ana Segovia, a business consultant with Career Central.

It proved difficult finding a venue in See MALL, page 11A

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With American flags waving, the Land O’ Lakes High School Unified Special Olympics Soccer team boarded a school bus in their first part of their journey to Los Angeles and the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

Hopes are high for a 12-member team that is the sole representative of the United States in unified soccer.

“It will be beautiful if they bring home the gold,” said Marie Lambert. But win or lose, she said, “That whole team, I’m so proud of them.”

Lambert’s 19-year-old grandson, Andrew Ahearn, plays fullback for a team with seven Special Olympic athletes, who are intellectually disabled, and five partner players. He has played on the team since its inception nearly eight years ago.

KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOS “Soccer is his love,” said his mother, About 40 friends, family members and school faculty members waved flags and cheered as Adelle Ahearn. the Land O’ Lakes High School Special Olympics Unified Soccer team headed to the airport In addition to Ahearn, team members are on the first leg of their trip to Los Angeles.

Christopher Hale, Kyle Lufcy, Hassan Shehab, Ordray Smith, Rufus Smith-Jones, Joseph Tramel III, Samantha Frahm, Thomas Guglielmello, Cameron Hilgenberg, Haley Eckel and Kyle Townsend. Vicky King is head coach. Phyllis Crain and Meghan McLean are assistant coaches.

Lambert and Ahearn joined about 40 friends, family members and Land O’ Lakes High School faculty for an impassioned and patriotic send off on July 20. They lined the covered walkway outside the school, cheering and slapping high-fives as the team boarded the bus on their way to the airport and the world stage in Los Angeles.

The Special Olympics event will host more than 6,500 athletes from 165 countries from July 25 through Aug. 2, according to its website.

It is billed as the largest event hosted by See SOCCER, page 11A

The Land O’ Lakes High School Special Olympics Unified Soccer team pauses for a final group photo before they leave for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

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As students head back to school this fall, they may see a few unfamiliar faces.

Pasco County Schools has transferred or appointed new administrators at several school campuses across the district.

In some cases, administrators are being promoted from another position, are returning to a campus where they worked before or are being elevated where they already work.

So, here’s a rundown on some of the recently appointed principals and assistant principals in schools serving Central Pasco and East Pasco schools: • Angie Stone, principal at Zephyrhills High School • Jeff Wolff, principal at Pasco Middle School in Dade City • Kim Anderson, principal at San Antonio Elementary School • Kara Smucker, principal at Quail Hollow Elementary School in Wesley Chapel • Jason Petry, principal at Sanders Memorial STEAM Elementary in Land O’ Lakes • Phillip Bell, assistant principal at Sunlake High School • Deborah Collin, assistant principal at Dr. John Long Middle School • Trudy Hartman, assistant principal at Lake Myrtle Elementary School • Eric McDermott, assistant principal, Zephyrhills High School • Kyle Ritsema, assistant principal at Pine View Middle School • Shannon Schultz, assistant principal at Land O’ Lakes High School

• Scott Davey, assistant principal at Wesley Chapel High School • Nena Green, assistant principal at Pasco Elementary School • Timothy Light, assistant principal at Wiregrass Ranch High School • Heather Ochs, assistant principal at Sunlake High School • Pio Rizzo, assistant principal, Pine View Middle School Students in the Pasco public school district will begin their first day of classes on Aug. 24.

Besides new administrators, there are a few other new things in store.

For one thing, the district is opening its first magnet school, which is located at Sanders Memorial Elementary and will focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. The school building has undergone a massive renovation, which has included remodeling some buildings and constructing new ones. When it opens, the school will feature the latest in technology and will foster a collaborative learning environment for students and teachers.

Wiregrass Ranch High School also will experience some major changes this year, as the school adopts a 10-period day. The arrangement is aimed at managing a student enrollment that is expected to approach 2,500. By having more periods, the school can stagger student starting times to limit the number of periods when the entire student body is on campus.

Quail Hollow also will begin the school year with an entirely remodeled building, complete with classrooms that have doors and windows. It also will be equipped with updated technology.

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taxes appear likely in Pasco County

By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County commissioners have agreed to advertise a tax hike that could fully pay for salary increases for Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco's deputies.

The increased revenues might also pay for a few other items on a wish list suggested by commissioners, including new fire rescue vehicles, additional code enforcement officers, and more money for libraries.

But the increased tax rate will not become final until commissioners approve the approximately $1.3 billion budget in September, and they can always roll the proposed rate back.

However, commissioners, at the July 21 meeting in New Port Richey, had to approve a tentative millage rate that can be advertised in trim notices sent to property owners.

The vote came before a standing-roomonly crowd.

The board has adopted rate of 9.4, which is about half a mill higher than the current rate of 8.9.

For a $150,000 house, with taxable value of $100,000, the increase would mean about $36 a year in additional property tax.

Between now and September there will be workshops and public hearings where commissioners might get an earful from unhappy taxpayers.

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A discussion has begun in Pasco County that could lead to higher impact fees paid by new residential development to address growing demands for school construction.

Increased school impact fees might provide a source of revenue that could help plug the growing gap between the revenue the district receives and its construction needs, according to district officials.

But the idea of an increased school impact fee is a long way from reality.

Any increase would have to be recommended by the Pasco School Board and adopted by the Pasco County Commission.

The last time the school board sought a school impact fee increase in 2007 it fell flat.

The current rate is $4,356 per single-family unit. A recommendation was made in 2007 to increase the single-family home impact feet to $8,606.

That proposed increase was rejected.

No new rate has been proposed yet, but the district has hired Tischler Bise, to conduct an impact fee update study.

Tischler Bise has done work on these issues for a number of Florida school districts, including DeSoto, Lee, Manatee and Seminole counties. It also did the Pasco school district’s study in 2007.

Carson Bise of Tischler Bise gave school board members an overview of the current situation at a July 7 workshop.

The district’s school construction funding has been declining for a variety of reasons, Bise said.

Property value declines have led to lower revenues, he said. For instance, in 2007-2008, the district received $42.3 million for capital projects, compared to the $32.4 million in 2014-2015, Bise said.

Other sources of state funding have been cut drastically, or eliminated entirely, he added.

The sluggish economy also reduced Penny for Pasco proceeds, Bise said.

The first time the optional penny sales tax passed, the school district’s share yielded $145.1 million.

The second penny, which took effect in 2015, is expected to generate about $226 million. But, that money cannot be spent on new school construction. It can only be spent on maintenance and new technology.

School impact fees, which are collected only from new residential development, can be spent to purchase land, to buy buses, furniture and portables, to construct facilities or for debt service.

As of the end of 2014, the district has collected $120 million in school impact fees.

Since 2002, however, the district has built 22 new schools at a cost of $301 million, Bise said.

Oakstead Elementary, Dr. John Long Middle, Double Branch Elementary, Charles

S. Rushe Middle, Wiregrass Ranch High, Sunlake High, New River Elementary, Veterans Elementary, Watergrass Elementary and Connerton Elementary schools are the new schools that have opened in The Laker/Lutz News’ coverage area since 2002.

Elementary School W in Wiregrass Ranch is slated to open in 2016, and Elementary B in Bexley Ranch South and High School GGG on Old Pasco Road are scheduled to open in 2017.

Bise told officials that impact fee revenue must earmark money for specific capital projects, which encourages disciplined capital improvement planning.

He also noted that the revenues help to ensure adequate public facilities, which is a plus for homebuilders who are seeking to attract buyers to a particular market.

“In our experience, the smart developers like impact fees because it (the fee) guarantees that they’re going to be in business,” Bise said. “They get the fact that having a great school system, or a great road network or a great park system makes the community attractive and makes their product marketable, and also helps from an economic development perspective, as well.”

It’s not difficult to see that more schools will be needed, as growth ramps up in Pasco County.

During a discussion of the district’s construction plan, immediately prior to the impact fee workshop, school board member Alison Crumbley voiced concerns about providing schools for children who will be living in the new subdivisions that are on the drawing boards, or sprouting up in the county’s State Road 54/State Road 56 corridor.

Superintendent Kurt Browning echoed those sentiments.

Even without that new construction, the district is feeling the squeeze.

This fall, Wiregrass Ranch High School is expected to have around 2,500 students. It is going to a 10-period day to help manage the number of students on its campus. The entire student body will be there just three periods of the day, with the impacts lessened because roughly 500 of those students will be eating lunch during any particular time.

Deputy Superintendent Ray Gadd told school board members that district already is making efforts to ensure that the building community is part of the impact fee discussion.

Bise also reminded school board members that their support would not be enough.

“Although you are your own taxing entity, you don’t control your destiny in terms of impact fees. The Board of County Commissioners sets that rate for you,” he said.

He also noted that Florida is the only state where his firm does impact fee studies where that’s the case.

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ootball season is starting. That means a fresh start, new players and optimism for the hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It also means your wallet might get sacked if you want to see the team live. The very cheapest game tickets are $30 — and at that price, you’d better have great eyesight or a good pair of binoculars. For a better view, you could easily pay twice that much, or more. The best sideline seats are nearly $120 each. And it’s the same price for preseason games, which don’t even count.

But your money will be intercepted before you even get to the gate. If you’re lucky, you might find a parking space for $10, assuming you like long walks on Sunday mornings. More likely, it will be $15 or $25 just to leave your car in the sun for several hours.

And are you the type of person who gets hungry and thirsty?

That’s going to hurt, too. It’s great to have a National Football League team to cheer for and support, but there’s nothing cheap about seeing them.

Or is there?

Beginning Aug. 1, the Buccaneers will have 11 open practices during training camp on select dates through Aug. 19.

Admission is free, and parking is free. It’s the best way to see the team in action without breaking the bank.

Before the games, and before the preseason, the team goes through challenging workouts on a daily basis in training camp.

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On select days in August, you can see the Buccaneers practice and not pay a penny.

off the rust, and utility players fight hard to make the team. It’s where the coaches work on their game plans, and the offensive and defensive schemes that best fit their players.

While it’s not a game situation, it can be fun and educational for football fans.

After all, you’re seeing the team develop its identity before the season starts. You’ll see players earn spots on the roster, and you might see a few wrinkles that get used during the regular season.

And, if you really want to see how the team is progressing, the best way is to see them for yourself.

Best of all, you’ll see the money in your purse stay there. You can go to a practice or two (or all 11, if you want) and not spend a penny. Just find a date and time that works for you, show up and spend a couple of hours watching the team, and enjoy the start of a new football season.

And if you have young fans in the family, the experience is even better. Children under 12 can go on the field and get autographs from players after practice. The Buccaneers also have a special Kids Zone during the open practices, which includes football skills stations, a dunk tank and face

painting. You might even see the team’s cheerleaders and mascot, Captain Fear, too.

There’s also discounted concessions, so you can afford to eat or drink something.

And you’ll even find the latest merchandise in case you catch a little team spirit and want to spend some of that money you saved watching the team for free.

Unless you know a player or have a rich uncle — or you have a rich uncle who’s also a player — this is the best way to see the team on a budget.

Practice doesn’t count, but it definitely matters. It’s the next best thing to going to a game. And for children, who have a Kids Zone and autographs to enjoy, it might be even better than going to a game.

Plus, it’s free. You can’t get more “On the Cheap” than that. Enjoy.

Practices are at One Buccaneer Place (which is also the address), just off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, near Raymond James Stadium.

For more information, call (813) 8702700, or visit Buccaneers.com.

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The Laker and Lutz News bring home 11 statewide honors The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

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Local authors Diane and David Munson recently gave a talk at a luncheon meeting of the Lutz Rotary Club.

Crime-fighting careers inspire novels

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Diane and David Munson, two authors from Tampa Bay, draw from their law enforcement careers to create crime thrillers.

In addition to her private practice work as a lawyer, Diane worked as a federal prosecutor.

David was a special agent with what is now known as NCIS (Naval Crime Investigative Service), and also did undercover work for the Drug Enforcement Administration.

They are the co-authors of nine novels and are in the midst of writing another.

Their most recent release, “Embers of Courage,” involves Eva Montanna, a federal agent, whose task force teammate is captured by militants during a CIA operation in Egypt.

Montanna risks her life to defeat tyrants oppressing Christians, and is plunged into a daring rescue mission.

The Munsons also wrote “The Camelot Conspiracy,” which deals with John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and “Stolen Legacy,” which involves World War II and the Monuments Men. The couple recently spoke at the Lutz Rotary Club luncheon meeting at Heritage Harbor.

They shared their backgrounds and talked about how that experience comes in handy, when they were creating fictional accounts that involve courtroom drama and investigations to track clues to unravel mysteries.

“We like to say that Dave nailed them, and I jailed them,” Diane told those gathered.

She said the most popular question the

couple gets is:“Is the NCIS show realistic?”

It is, in a lot of ways, she said. But in real life, investigations and convictions occur at a much slower pace.

As she introduced her husband, she talked about the risks he encountered as an undercover agent.

“Dave really did face danger,” she said, noting he worked on undercover operations that yielded high-level arrests.

David talked about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and about information the couple gleaned in researching their novel, “The Camelot Conspiracy.”

He brought along some props, too, including photographs of Dealey Plaza, in Dallas, Texas, where JFK was shot.

While he didn’t take a position on whether Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, he noted there are many interesting questions involving the case.

It doesn’t take much to create a conspiracy, David said.

Essentially, a conspiracy occurs whenever there are two or more people who agree to commit a crime, and one of the co-conspirators commits an overt act, he said.

“Most of the investigations at the federal level involve conspiracies,” he said, noting he was once involved in a case that had 40 coconspirators.

The ideal way to crack a conspiracy case is to infiltrate the group as an undercover agent, he said, noting that’s precisely what he did when working for the DEA. In one case, David arrested four associates of former Panamanian President Manuel Noriega, who then testified against the dictator.

The Laker and Lutz News received 11 honors at the Florida Better Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon in St. Mary on July 24.

The winning entries were selected from a field of 1,600, in a competition judged by newspaper professionals from New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

B.C. Manion, the editor for The Laker/Lutz News, received six awards for her work, including a first place in obituary writing, and a first place in faith and family writing, for work published in The Laker.

She also won second place honors for education reporting, and third place for health-medical and science reporting for work published in The Laker.

And, she won third place in the categories of outdoor writing, and for arts, entertainment and reviewing reporting for work published in The Lutz News.

Photographer Fred Bellet, whose work is frequently featured in The Laker and in the Lutz News, won three first place awards and two-second place honors.

He won first place in the categories of sport picture, feature photo and photo series in one issue, for work published in The Laker. He also won second place in the categories of photo series in one issue and portfolio photography for work published in The Lutz News.

Manion’s winning entry in the faith and family reporting category detailed a

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church’s efforts to make the word of God accessible to people with hearing disabilities – through the installation of special equipment.

“The is a very informative article about an important subject. This type of journalism is a service to the community,” the judges wrote.

Her winning obituary detailed the life of Don Porter, whose influence played a significant role in shaping the development of Wesley Chapel.

The judges said the piece was “respectfully written — painted a complete picture of the man.”

Bellet’s winning entry in the feature photo category was of a World War II veteran, which the judges called “the standout photo” in its group, and said it “serves as a reminder that our World War II veterans are dwindling in number.”

Bellet also claimed top honors for a photo series featuring the Festival of Flights.

The judges said: “A nice mix of shots, especially the little boy’s reaction and the evening shot of the balloons, that really brings the reader to this event.”

Bellet also captured a first place finish in the sports picture category for a photo capturing the precise instant of a skydiver’s landing.“A nice, tightly composed shot of an unusual sporting activity,” the judges said.

Manion’s other winning entries featured two stories from her Worth the Trip series, showcasing The Tampa Theatre and Bok Tower Gardens. She also was honored for an education story on a prize-winning custodian.

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FINANCE FAIR

Saint Leo University will host a free Finance Fair on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the university’s campus, 33701 State Road 52. The university, the Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Center are the event’s organizers.

Participants will learn about topics such as small business loans, lines of credit, cash management services, bill pay, wealth management, gift cards and loyalty programs.

For information and to register, email judy.fountain@saintleo.edu.

Come to a social mixer and three ribbon cuttings on July 30 at Copperstone Executive Suites, at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The mixer begins at 6 p.m.; the ribbon cutting is at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments and a meet-andgreet at Copperstone’s Salute to Small Business Networking Mixer and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring Karen Bonanno DeHaas, a gem and jewelry appraiser; James Willis of The Willis Agency; and Gary Beauchaine of G-Man Lawn Care.

For information, call Copperstone at (813) 298-7363.

ASSISTED LIVING RIBBON CUTTING

Legacy at Highwoods Preserve will host its ribbon cutting on Aug. 4 from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, near New Tampa in West Meadows. The assisted living facility is the first of its kind in New Tampa with upscale living quarters for more than 80 seniors.

For information, contact Legacy at (813) 375-9858. You can also visit LegacyAtHighwoodPreserves.com, or email Hello@legacyhighwoodspreserve.com.

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RIBBON CUTTING

Retina Specialists of Tampa will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 26851 Tanic Drive, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel. Come and meet the clinic’s physician, Ahmad Bakir Tarabishy, and his staff members.

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group will meet Aug. 5 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family B-B-Q, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Each attendee will be able to present a 30second commercial. The $7 cost includes breakfast. Sponsorships are available.

For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or send an email to office@CentralPascochamber.com.

CHAMBER BREAKFAST

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Aug. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at BREAKFAST NETWORK Golden Corral, at 6855 Gall Blvd., in East and Central Pasco Marketing Mania Zephyrhills. will take place July 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 The guest speaker will be Randy Surber, a.m., at the Commons at Pretty Pond, at chief executive officer and president of 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. A Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. He will provide continental breakfast is provided. Please updates on the emergency department, bone RSVP. and joint center, wellness center, and plans to The event takes place every last Thursday start a community garden and Tree of Life. of the month. Locations may change periodiThe cost is $7 for members, and $10 for cally. For information, call (813) 779-4501. non-members.

For information, call the chamber at (813) HAPPY HOUR MIXER 278-1913, or send an email to The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Pat@zephyrhillschamber.org.

Commerce will host a “happy hour” social mixer on Final Friday, July 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 WOMEN-N-CHARGE LUNCHEON p.m., at Stage Left, 24400 State Road 54 in Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge on Aug. Lutz. Bring your business card and get to 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble know your fellow chamber members at this Creek County Club, at 10550 Regents Park free event.

Drive in Tampa. The meeting includes lunch For information, contact the chamber at and time to network. The guest speaker is (813) 994-8534, or you can visit Linda Inatsuka, a licensed psychologist with WesleyChapelChamber.com.

17 years of clinical experience. She will speak on “Moving Past Your Mental Blocks.”

BARBERSHOP GRAND OPENING The cost is $15 for members (Tuesday beVIP Elite Barbershop will host its grand fore the meeting) and $18 for all guests (and opening on Aug. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at members paying Wednesday and after). To 20309 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Live Oaks register, visit Women-n-Charge.com. For inforPlaza next to Bruster’s Ice Cream. Enjoy wine mation, call (813) 600-9848, or email to and hor d’oeuvres. There also will be door admin@women-n-charge.com. prizes, music, photos and business vendors.

For information, contact VIP Elite NETWORKING WOMEN Barbershop at (908) 487-3249, or visit WOW,Women of Wesley Chapel, will meet VIPeliteBarbershop.com. on Aug. 7 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the second floor conference room at the Health and BREAKFAST MEETING Wellness Center, Florida Hospital Wesley The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Chapel. The guest speaker will be Marcia Commerce will have its monthly Breakfast Johansson, a nurse practitioner specializing in Meeting on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., in acute care. the conference room at Pasco-Hernando State The breakfast sponsor is Mitze Richeson, College, Porter Campus, at 2727 Mansfield co–owner of Cypress Creek Chiropractic & Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker Wellness, located at 2304 Crestover Lane, will be Stacey Nance, general manager of Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel.

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MILITARY GET FREE TICKETS TO RAYS

kindergarten through 12th grade.Teachers must present a valid professional or temporary Florida Department of Education teaching certification, pay stub and Florida ID. Eligible teachers can buy up to two additional one-day companion tickets for adult or child at a discounted rate of $15 each, to be used on the same day. For information, call (813) 935-8552, or visit LowryParkZoo.com.

The Tampa Bay Rays will offer all military, retired military, and veterans with an honorable discharge, two free tickets for the remaining 30 games at Tropicana Field.

Participants can go to RaysBaseball.com and fill out an honor pass application.A third party will then verify that the participant is military or a veteran. Honor passes can be picked up at the ticket office at Tropicana Field on game night.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE NEEDS VENDORS

St.Timothy’s Catholic Church, 17513 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, is looking for crafters/vendors for its Women’s Club Holiday Boutique Craft Fair on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call (813) 909-4469, or email Joanna_Stomski@aol.com.

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Pottery classes every Saturday San Antonio Pottery, 11903 Curley Road in San Antonio, is hosting hand-building and potter wheel classes every Saturday in August, for ages 8 and older. No prior experience is needed. Guests just need an adventurous spirit, and a willingness to have fun and get a little messy.

Classes are 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 8 to 12, with parents and grandparents; and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 13 and older. The cost is $25 per person and includes instruction, clay, glazing and firing of one piece.

There also is a six-week Tuesday/Wednesday wheel throwing class available.

Reservations are required. For information, send an email to jackboylepottery@tampabay.rr.com.

Christian Social Services,“The Red Barn” thrift store, 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, hosts a sale the last week of each month, with 75 percent-off sale items.

Guests can bring nonperishable food items and receive an additional 10 percent discount.The store hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

information, call Kathy Morse at (813) 9625766, or Pat Martin at (813) 948-3513.

STUFF THE BUS FOR TEACHERS

QUILTING PASCO DISPLAY

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is collecting school supplies from July 31 to Aug. 2 for the Stuff the Bus for Teachers program. Some of the school items needed include mechanical pencils, pens, scissors, pink erasers, dry erasers, dry erase markers, hand sanitizer, rulers, copy paper (white and colors), spiral notebooks, folders (3-prong and no prong), and colored pencils. For information and donation sites, email office@centralpascochamber.com.

Pasco-Hernando State College’s Rao Musunuru MD Art Gallery, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey, will showcase the Quilting Pasco exhibit through Aug. 5.

Members of the West Pasco Quilters’ Guild will conduct quilting bee classes with oneon-one instruction throughout the exhibit dates. For a workshops schedule, visit PHSC.edu/encore. For information on the exhibit, call (727) 816-3231, or visit PHSC.edu/gallery.

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The God Share Program North Ave Thrift Store, 38435 North Ave., in Zephyrhills, is having Christmas in July through July 31.All holiday items are 75 percent off, while supplies last. Original artist paintings and fundraiser items are not included in the sale.

The shop is closed on Saturdays. For information, call (813) 715-1970.

JOIN ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION AND GET FREE TREES

Anyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation during the month of August will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees through the foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The trees will ship postpaid between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10.To join online, visit ArborDay.org/august.

MEET HUNGER GAMES ACTRESS

The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel will host Willow Shields (“Primrose) on Aug. 1 during the Back-to-School Bash from noon to 3 p.m. Guests can meet Shields and get an autograph, with restrictions.The line will open at 10 a.m., at Center Court.The first 500 fans will receive a Macy’s style guide featuring a photo of Shields, for autograph.

There also will be a mini fashion show. For a complete set of rules and instructions on the meet and greet, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com/rules.

KIDFEST AT BELK

Belk in Land O’ Lakes, 2111 Collier Parkway, will host a KidFest Aug. 1 from noon to 3 p.m.The event will include a fashion show, refreshments and games. For information, call (813) 948-8555, ext. 210.

BROMELIAD BASH

USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa, will host a Bromeliad Bash Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can tour the gardens and purchase plants.There will be free talks at 11 a.m. and noon. For information, call (813) 974-2329.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EVENTS

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, is hosting morning brunch and planning meetings to discuss programming ideas and make plans for the 2015-16 school year.The first one is Aug. 2 at 10 a.m., for families with children in kindergarten through second grade.The second meeting is Aug. 9 at 10 a.m., for families with children up to age 4.There will be childcare volunteers, to allow children to play.To RSVP, email youthed@kolami.org.

FREE KIDS SHOWS AT COBB

Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will offer one more week of free kids movies with the showing of “The Lego Movie” and “Sesame Street: Follow That Bird” on Aug. 4,Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Large groups, schools and camps are invited. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

KNITTING/CROCHETING GROUP

The Threads of Compassion, a ladies knitting and crocheting group, meets at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The group makes blankets and caps to donate to cancer patients at local hospitals. For

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Live Oak Theatre Company will host auditions for its upcoming 2015-16 season Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m., and Aug. 8 at 1 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall of Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville.Auditions will be for “Around the World in 80 Days” and “The Secret Garden.”

Adult and young adult actors, as well as singers, are needed. For information, email LiveOakTheatre@gmail.com.

STUFF THE BACKPACK DRIVE

The First National Bank of Pasco is collecting school supply and monetary donations for its Stuff the Backpack Drive, through Aug. 7, at any of its three branches in Zephyrhills and Dade City. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional school supplies. Items needed include liquid soap, Ziploc bags, crayons, highlighters, backpacks, rulers, folders, index cards and more. For locations, visit FNBPasco.com.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB MEETS

The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club will have a luncheon meeting Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m., at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., in New Port Richey.

The guest speaker will be Cindy Graves on the topic of national and state policies for the Republican party.The cost of the luncheon is $20. For information and a reservation, call Fran Scerbo at (727) 5973727.

MILITARY MEMORIAL DEDICATION

East Pasco Chapter 705 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart USA will dedicate a Purple Heart Memorial in Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., on Aug. 7 at 1 p.m.The memorial is in honor of the almost 2 million Americans who have been wounded or killed in combat. Sponsorships are available.

For information, call Earl McMillan at (813) 782-3425.

‘MARY POPPINS’ PERFORMANCES

New Tampa Players will present “Mary Poppins” at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa Aug. 7 to Aug. 16.Tickets are $20. Students 14 and younger, and senior citizens ages 60 and older, are $17. Groups of 10 or more pay $15. For ticket information and show times, visit NewTampaPlayers.org, or call (813) 386-6687.

DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care will collect school supplies through Aug. 8 at all five of its thrift shops.Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for 25 percent off a single item (sale items and furniture excluded), valid for one week after the donation, at any thrift shop location.

Supplies needed include backpacks, colored pencils, crayons, erasers, folders, glue sticks, markers, notebooks, paper, pencil cases, pens, scissors and yellow pencils.All supplies will be distributed to needy children in Pasco County through the Kiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco. For a list of shop locations, visit GHPPC.org.

VETERANS NURSING HOME FUNDRAISER

Bob Evans, 16314 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, is hosting a community fundraiser

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Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of all sales to the home. Fliers can be picked up at the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. For information, call John Mitchell at (813) 996-0840.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EVENT

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, is hosting a morning brunch and planning meeting to discuss programming ideas and make plans for the 2015-16 school year.The meeting is Aug. 9 at 10 a.m., for families with children up to age 4.There will be childcare volunteers, to allow children to play.To RSVP, email youthed@kolami.org.

ZEPHYRHILLS ART CLUB

The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet Aug. 11 at 7 p.m., at Bahr’s Mobile Home Park, 39401 Dancers Lane in Zephyrhills, in the clubhouse. Betty Fairbanks will give a demonstration on watercolor technique in the use of perspective. For information, email artbyjo@hughes.net.

CHILDREN’S HOME COLLECTING SUPPLIES

Children’s Home Society of Florida, 1515 Michelin Court in Lutz, is collecting backpacks and school supplies through Aug. 11.To arrange a drop-off or pickup, or for information, call Rachelle Duroseau at (813) 428-3832, or email Rachelle.Duroseau@chsfl.org.

FINANCIAL WEBINAR

Hillsborough County Extension will host a free financial webinar on maximizing Social Security benefits on Aug. 12 from noon to 1 p.m.Topics will include retirement benefits eligibility, and benefits claiming options and consequences.To register online, visit bit.ly/MaxSS.

MEET COMMISSIONER BECKNER

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, is hosting community office hours Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. No appointment is necessary. Residents will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be books, audio and video media, magazines and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 5673576.

SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

The Impact Point church, 102 Lake Hobbs Road in Lutz, will have a school supply giveaway, open to the public, on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be backpacks filled with school supplies, hot dogs, sno-cones, back-to-school haircuts and more. For information, call (813) 949-9001.

GARDEN CONNECT MEETING

White Dove Farm Garden Connect will celebrate its 7th anniversary on Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Guests should bring a cutting, something to share to eat, and a camera.The guest speaker will be Ella Canencia, a small farm/nursery operator in Mango.The presentation will be on moringa. For information and directions, call (813) 9919786, or email whtdovefarm@yahoo.com.

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will have a Kiddush luncheon following its 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services on Aug. 15. The luncheon is free, but nonmembers should RSVP by calling (813) 9626338.

FREE ZOO ADMISSION FOR TEACHERS

Through Aug. 16,Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., will offer a free ticket to Florida certified teachers for grades

C1 Bank and Goin’ Postal are collecting school supplies, and donations will be given to local schools for on-campus personnel to distribute to students in need. Goin’ Postal locations are: • 14247 Seventh St., Dade City • 27221 State Road 56,Wesley Chapel • 28500 State Road 54,Wesley Chapel (inside Walmart) • 38439 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills • 7631 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills (inside Walmart) C1 Bank, 7435 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, also is collecting supplies and will host the BackTo-School Community Party Aug. 21 from11 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a limited number of drawstring bags with school supplies, and drawings for gift cards, as well as games and puzzles, chalk art, coloring contests, a dance contest and more. For information, call Shelly Brantman at C1 Bank at (813) 715-4700.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Sharpline Investigations is hosting a school supply drive through Aug. 21, with local drop-off locations in Wesley Chapel and Lutz.

Supplies needed include backpacks, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, composition books, binders and notebook paper.The supplies will be distributed to students in Hillsborough and Pasco counties that are at risk in attendance, academics and behavior.

For information and locations, visit SharplineInvestigations.com/giving-back-tothe-community/.

ZEPHYRHILLS ARTSY FARMERS MARKET

The Zephyrhills Artsy Farmers Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Vendors sell produce, plants and flowers, specialty foods, cheeses, bakery items, jellies and jams, honey, nuts, coffee, ethnic foods and more.There also will be local art, and the market is dog friendly.Vendor applications can be found at SimplyEventsFl.com. For vendor and event information, call Erika Blake (727) 674-1464, or email Simplyeventsfl@yahoo.com.

FREE BONSAI DEMOS

Eve’s Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will offer free bonsai tree demonstrations and seminars from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday now through the summer.The focus will be on bonsai trees as a hobby and relieving stress. Guests can bring their own bonsai trees for the demonstrations and advice. For information, call (813) 996-5012, or visit EvesGardenGifts.com.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OFFERS SERVICES

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, offers Sunday worship services with a traditional service at 8 a.m.; a Bible study, Sunday School and Confirmation class at 9:15 a.m.; and a blended service at 10:30 a.m. For information, call (813) 949-7173, email htlutzoffice@verizon.net, or visit HolyTrinityLutz.com.

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.

LIBRARY SEEKING ‘FRIENDS’

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for new members.The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2:45 p.m.

Meetings will resume the third Wednesday in September.Those interested in joining can fill out an application at the library.The group also is looking for donations of gently used books for the October book sale. Books can be left with any librarian Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

WEEKLY BINGO AT FOP LODGE

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes, hosts bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Doors open at 4 p.m.The lodge is at the corner of U.S. 41 and Bell Lake Road. For information, call (813) 928-2294.

MARINE FOREVER GROUP MEETS The Marine Forever Veterans Group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes.All active duty, retired and veteran marines and spouses are invited. For information, visit Marine4Ever.com.

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SERTOMA FOUNDATION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida screened more than 13,000 students at 55 schools last year and is looking for volunteers to help with the same this year. No previous training is required.

Volunteers can choose which schools they prefer to volunteer at. The average screening time is two hours to three hours.

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For information, contact Courtney Boulding at (727) 834-5479, or email cbouldi1@jhmi.edu.

HEALTH CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will present a free half-day, multi-generational health and wellness conference for women at Saddlebrook Resort on Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will feature health screenings, health presentations by physicians and other experts, and health information for women.

The guest speaker will be ABC Action News anchor Linda Hurtado.There will be a keynote presentation by Maria Silliman, Florida Hospital senior vice president and administrator.

“There also will be a healthy cooking demonstration, and a continental breakfast and lunch.

Preregistration is required. Guests can reserve a spot starting Aug. 1 online at tinyurl.com/FHWC-WomensWellnessDay or by calling (813) 929-5432.

BACK AND SPINE PROBLEMS TUTORIAL

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on “Back and Spine Problems: Alternate Treatments” on Aug. 4 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Dr. George Giannakopoulos, board certified in neurological surgery, will present the program.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host a general cancer support group meeting every other Wednesday at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road.

The next meeting is Aug. 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Participants are provided with educational material about cancer and cancer treatment. Survivors and family members will be given the opportunity to raise concerns, and learn what others are feeling and what they experience.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT

The local Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.

Admission is free.

For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813) 996-1361, or email pebross@verizon.net.

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates will offer a breast cancer support group meeting Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 3611 Little Road in Trinity.

There will be open discussion for anyone who has been affected by breast cancer.

Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

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 are 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.

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Health care reforms pass House, onto Senate next

By B.C. Manion

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The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could pave the way for more treatment options for people who are ill, and the bill’s bipartisan support bodes well for its passage in the Senate, said Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who has taken a leadership role on this issue.

The 21st Century Cures Act passed the House by a vote of 344-77 on July 10.

“Now, we’re waiting on the Senate to pass a bill,” Bilirakis said, and he’s confident that will happen, perhaps by the end of the year.

Passage can’t come soon enough, Bilirakis said, noting the legislation offers hope to people who are desperate for new treatment options.

The Senate’s version of the bill will likely have fewer provisions, Bilirakis said.

To help protect provisions he believes are important, Bilirakis has sponsored stand-alone bills, as well.

One of the stand-alone bills he has introduced is called the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures & Treatments Act (OPEN ACT). That calls for giving drug makers and innovators incentives to “repurpose” major market drugs for life-threatening rare diseases and pediatric cancers.

The aim is to open the door to the development of hundreds of safe, effective and affordable treatments for rare disease patients, Bilirakis said.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, of Utah, has co-sponsored that bill in the Senate.

Bilirakis said he doesn’t care whether these provisions are adopted in the overall legislation or his stand-alone bill. He just

wants action on these issues.

While legislators were drafting the 21st Century Cures Act, roundtables were held around the country to give stakeholders a chance to discuss issues being faced by patients and providers.

Bilirakis convened roundtables in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes and Carrollwood, where he listened to hours of testimony from patients, patient advocates, doctors, researchers, makers of medical devices and other stakeholders.

The settings for the sessions were comfortable meeting rooms, but the testimony delivered dealt with issues of life and death, and was often poignant and dramatic.

At a session in Lutz, patients told Bilirakis about difficulties in getting a proper diagnosis and finding effective treatments.

Ashleigh Pike was one of those patients.

Before she became ill, she was a vibrant young woman who delighted in teaching elementary school children. Now, she lives life from a wheelchair and requires fulltime care.

“On the outside, I look fine,” the former teacher told Bilirakis. But, she added: “My quality of life has been greatly compromised.”

Pike suffers from a form of dysautonomia, a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. That system controls automatic functions of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, kidney function, temperature control, and dilation and constriction of the pupils, according to Dysautonomia International’s website.

At another session, health care providers told Bilirakis about a variety of roadblocks that frustrate their work.

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Ashleigh Pike, left, looks on as her mother, Beth Pike, describes the impacts that Ashleigh’s illness has had on the young woman’s life.

Dr. David Morgan, the chief executive of the University of South Florida’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, told Bilirakis the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s patients must improve.

About one in five people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s do not have the disease, Morgan said.

The disease can be accurately diagnosed with PET — positron emission tomography — scans, but those are expensive and generally not covered by insurance, Morgan said.

Patients and their advocates offered insights about obstacles to finding cures and improved treatments as part of a 21st Century Cures roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.

Introducing Pasco’s Newest Arrivals,

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Proper diagnosis is important not only for treatment of patients, but also to ensure that clinical trial results are not skewed by including patients in the trials who do not have the disease.

Reforms also are needed in the way clinical trials are conducted, Morgan said, noting the current approach takes too long and costs too much.

At that same session, Dr. Richard Finkel, chief neurologist at Nemours Children’s Hospital of Orlando, told Bilirakis that the focus must be greater on patient-centered cures.

“Patients are willing to accept different levels of risk. But the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) doesn’t look at it that way,” he said.“They are very risk averse.”

Medical device makers face other obstacles, Lisa Novorska, chief financial officer for Rochester Electro Medical Inc., told Bilirakis.

Her company can know how to improve a device, but can’t pursue those improvements because of the costs to comply with FDA requirements. The FDA plays a valuable role in protecting the public, but it also creates paperwork nightmares for small businesses, she said.

Bilirakis said The 21st Century Cures Act addresses many concerns raised during the roundtable sessions, and provides an $8.5 billion increase for the National Institutes for Health.

Dr. Nwosais board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she completed her medical training at New York Medical College and residency at Danbury Hospital, a Yale University affiliated program.

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The obstetrics program at the Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a childbirth super-prep class Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Dr. Joseph Nystrom, family practitioner, will join Bayfront Health Medical Group starting Aug. 31.

Nystrom has more than 25 years’ experience in Pasco County and is a recipient of the Vitals Patient Choice Award.

He is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, received his medical degree from the University of Xochicalco in Baja California, Mexico, and completed his family medicine residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Nystrom is board certified, fluent in English and Spanish, and provides care for children ages five and older, teens, adults and senior citizens.

Bayfront Health Medical Group is located at 13933 17th St., in Dade City.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a Prenatal Nutrition & Fitness seminar Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Topics will include information on eating well, exercising safely and effectively, expert tips, and a prenatal yoga demonstration.

BAYFRONT GETS ELDER Admission is free for center members, CARE DESIGNATION and $5 for non-members.

Bayfront Health Dade City received desigFor information and reservations, call nation as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care (813) 929-5432. for Healthsystem Elders) Hospital, indicating the hospital’s commitment to elder care exBREAST CANCER TEA cellence.

Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in The hospital pursued the NICHE proSpring Hill, will host an Afternoon Tea With gram because it is designed to strengthen the Ladies on Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The group the quality of care for older adult patients by is for newly diagnosed breast cancer pa- increasing awareness of geriatric issues, imtients, as well as survivors. proving staff competence in nursing care of For information, call Cheryl Whitman at the elderly, and supporting the implementa(352) 597-6130.. tion of hospital geriatric protocols.

Bayfront Health Dade City is the first hosKNEE JOINT PRESERVATION pital in Pasco County to receive the NICHE The Health & Wellness Center at Florida designation.

Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a seminar on Knee Joint AL-ANON GROUP MEETINGS Preservation in the Active Adult on Aug. 11 Al-Anon Family Groups hosts numerous from noon to 1 p.m. meetings for relatives and friends of alcoDr. Brian Domby, orthopedic surgeon, holics to share experiences, and offer will discuss the options in treatment of carti- strength and hope. lage and meniscus disorders of the knee.

Day and evening groups meet weekly A free lunch will be provided. throughout the area. For local meeting times Reservations are required. For informa- and locations, or for more information, visit tion, call (813) 929-5432. these websites: For Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties, FREE PHYSICALS FOR visit NFLdistrict5.com.

KIDS IN NEED For Hillsborough County, visit The Children’s Board of Hillsborough TampaBayAlAnon.org.

County is hosting a free health and screenFor Pinellas County, visit Al-Anoning day with a mobile clinic, for children up Pinellas.org. to 18 years old, in North Tampa at 1401-A E. Fowler Ave., on Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 LONG-TERM CARE CENTER p.m. Services include physicals and immu- EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION nizations, and vision and hearing screenings.

Heritage Park Health & Rehabilitation in Children must be enrolled in Medicaid, Dade City was one of 29 long-term care cenhave no health insurance or be American ters that are members of the Florida Health Indians or Alaskan Natives, and be accompa- Care Association to earn national recognition nied by their legal guardian. Guardians must for their commitment to improving the lives bring a valid photo ID, and child’s immuniza- of residents through quality care. tion records.

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DONATION SEMINAR Award recipients will be honored during The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier the FHCA 2015 Annual Conference in Parkway, will host bone marrow donation Orlando in August. seminars on Aug. 25 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The AARP Land O’ Lakes Chapter will WATER AEROBICS have representatives available to hand out The Oakstead community will host water brochures and answer questions. Most aerobics classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and donors are between the ages of 18 and 44. Saturdays at 9 a.m., at 3038 Oakstead Blvd., Snacks will be available. in Land O’ Lakes. Guests do not have to be a For information, email Phyllis Bross at pe- resident of Oakstead to attend. The cost is $4 bross@verizon.net or Annette Damey at cash per class. Guests can pay as you go. For adamey@tampabay.rr.com. information, call (813) 996-7186.

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LIBRARIES Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Anime Club, 6 p.m. Aug. 4 • Alzheimer’s Assn./Caregiver Support, 11 a.m. Aug. 5 • Social Seniors, 10 a.m. Aug. 6 • Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27 • Toddler Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Friday • Pre-K Storytime, 11:30 a.m. every Friday • Teen Volunteer Training, 5 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 • Computer Basics – Microsoft Word, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 12 • Afternoon Movie, 1:15 p.m. Aug. 13 • 16-plus Game Night, 6 p.m. Aug. 14 • Kids Crafts: Zoo/Circus Animals!, 2 p.m.

Aug. 15 • Teen TBA, 6 p.m. Aug. 18 • Family Night Out: Dino Dig!, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 18 • LOL Book Club!, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19 • Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library Monthly Meeting, 2:45 p.m. Aug. 19 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 • Story Time, 1 p.m. every Monday • Tech Boulevard, 2 p.m. every Monday • Block Party, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m. every Monday • Baby Time, 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 every Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:15 p.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Thursday • Goosebumps Party, 2 p.m. Aug. 6 • Elephant & Piggie Party!, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 9 • Book Discussion: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 11 • Tween Lego Party, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 16 The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

Lutz Branch Library • Super Science Saturday, 11 a.m. Aug. 1 • Chess Do It @ The Lutz Library!, 1 p.m.

Aug. 1, Aug. 15 and Aug. 29 • Genealogy: Photographs, 12:15 p.m.

Aug. 3 • Lutz Senior Center – More Than a Meal, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3 • Yoga 101 For Adults, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 3 • Story Time, 11 a.m. every Tuesday • Knitting @ The Depot, 6 p.m. every Tuesday • Family Game Time – Superheroes, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 • Chair Yoga for All, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5 • Folktale Heroes: Davy Crockett, 2 p.m.

Aug. 5 • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Time, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Book Discussion: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand, noon and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 • ABCs & 123s of Yoga, 11 a.m. Aug. 12 • Block Party, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 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: The Art of Marium Rana, Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 • Gmail: Messages, 2 p.m. Aug. 1 • Teen S.A.T. Club, 1 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 9 • Family Center On Deafness Telephone distribution, 10 a.m. Aug. 4 and Aug. 25 • Baby Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 4, Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 • Art After School, 4 p.m. every Tuesday • Word Introduction, 7 p.m. Aug. 4 • Get Into Fitness (GIFT), 10 a.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 5, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 • Word: Document Formatting, 2 p.m.

Aug. 6 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6 p.m.

Aug. 6 • Introduction to Computers, 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 7 • Gmail: Attachment, 2 p.m. Aug. 8 • Health & Wellness Makeover: 1 p.m.

Aug. 10 • Alligator Zone, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 • Word Document Formatting, 7 p.m.

Aug. 11 • The Online Library: Lynda.com, 2 p.m.

Aug. 13 • Teen Anime Club, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 • Block Party, 6 p.m. Aug. 13 • Mouse Skills, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14 • e-Books for Kindle and Kindle Apps, 2 p.m. Aug. 15 • Gallery @ 2902: Meet the Artist Reception, 3 p.m. Aug. 15 • Word Tables, 7 p.m. Aug. 18 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 • Keyboard Basics, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 2 p.m. Aug. 22 The library is located at 2902 W. Bearss Ave., and can be reached at (813) 2733652.

New River Library • First Saturday Book Club, 11 a.m. Aug. 1 • New River Friends of the Library Meeting, noon Aug. 1 • Gaming Club, 1 p.m. Aug. 1 • Free Medicare Help, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Anime Club, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 • Coupon and Money Saving Apps, 2 p.m. Aug. 7 • TAB, 4 p.m. Aug. 12, Aug. 19 and Aug. 25 • Risk Management Seminar, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 13 • R.P.G. Gaming, 11 a.m. Aug. 15 The library is located at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills and closed Sundays and Mondays. It can be reached at (813) 7886375.

Hugh Embry Library • Knitting Club at Hugh Embry, noon Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 • Hugh Embry Mystery Book Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Aug. 4 • Tween Lego Robots Mindstorms, 4 p.m. every Tuesday • Chess Club @ 4PM, 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 • Tween YuGiOh! Club Summer, 1 p.m.

Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 • Chess Club @6PM, 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 • Friends of Hugh Embry Library Used Book Bazaar, 11 a.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 • Hugh Embry Book Discussion, 2 p.m.

Aug. 18 The library is located at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, and can be reached at (352) 567-3576. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

New Tampa Regional Library • Sahaja Meditation, 3 p.m. every Saturday • Pokemon League, 10 a.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 29 • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 11 a.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 • CoderDojo Tampa Bay Area- Summer of Game Programming in Scratch, 12:30 p.m.

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Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 • Family Game Time: Superheroes, 2 p.m.

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SOCCER, from page 1A Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympics. About 2,000 coaches and 30,000 volunteers will participate.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are among the honorary hosts of the world games. Michelle Obama is expected to attend the Opening Ceremony.

About 80,000 spectators are anticipated daily at more than 20 venues in and around Los Angeles, including the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.

Lambert and Ahearn will be in the stands along with 9-year-old Inez Ahearn. But for those who can’t make the trip, they can stay glued to ESPN for live coverage. Updates and photos also will be shared at Instagram.com/usaunifiedsoccer and at Twitter.com/pascophotos.

Latanja Timmons will be watching her nephew, Rufus Smith-Jones, on all of the above.

He will be a standout, with a blond Mohawk streak through his hair.

“He wanted to be sure we could find him,” said Timmons, who is the athlete’s aunt and legal guardian. “It’s unbelievable. We are so excited for him and the team. This has afforded him opportunities that he would never have had.”

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TAXES, from page 1A from Nocco and others who say the pay increase is critical to public safety.

"It's just hard for Republicans to raise taxes. We know we're going to get hammered," said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. But she said, "I'm not here for a career. I’m here to do what’s best for the county. I'm willing. If we don't invest in our county, how can we possibly expect anyone else to?"

The crowd packing the commission’s meeting room included deputies, first responders and their family members.

They made it clear, as they have at other commission meetings, that they will not be satisfied with anything less than a full funding of Sheriff Chris Nocco’s requested budget increase of $6.5 million.

Kathleen Stevenson, the wife of a Pasco County deputy, told commissioners she never knows each day if her husband will come home safely.

“I want to say what an impact you can make today by putting yourselves in our shoes,” she said. “How much value do they (deputies) have for you? If you think things are improving in this county, you have blinders on.”

The sheriff’s total budget would be about $104 million for 2016, if fully funded.

The increase is largely for salary and benefits to jump-start a three-year plan to make Pasco competitive in hiring and retaining deputies. The increase also includes funds for the jail’s new camera security system and maintenance of the department’s helicopter unit.

The sheriff’s department lost 44 deputies last year, many of them choosing to take higher paying jobs in Tampa. Nocco said he expects to lose about 60 deputies by the end of the year.

Pasco ranks 55 out of all 67 counties in Florida in per capita funding for law enforcement, and dead last among Tampa Bay area counties including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Citrus and Hernando, according to data provided by the sheriff’s department. That data also shows the department’s current budget is the lowest among counties with similar or smaller populations.

For example, Pasco’s 2015 law enforcement budget of about $98 million is significantly lower than Pinellas’ budget of nearly $249 million, even though Pinellas has about 61,000 fewer residents.

"It pains me that political leaders in this county have not made public safety funding a priority that gets us out of last place," said Gary Bradford, a retired Tampa police detective who is a member of the West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association. "I'm ashamed of it. We have to start. We have to start now."

Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano drew a round of applause when he

competing on the field with his teammates is what matters.

“I don’t just stay home doing nothing,” Smith-Jones said. “Hallelujah!”

Special education teacher Geri Perchard came to the send-off, holding up a sign, reading “Good Luck,” spelled out in red, white, and blue. Many on the team are in her class and serve as peers to other students.

“It’s so exciting,” she said. “They’ve been practicing and sending pictures, and watching themselves on television.”

The team won the honor of representing the United States nearly a year ago after bringing home a gold medal in state competition, and being selected by Special Olympics Florida. Since then fundraising events, including a Breakfast of Champions, has helped collect an estimated $40,000 needed to pay for the trip.

Lambert and Ahearn helped with one event sponsored by the AmVets, Post 4. The Land O’ Lakes Moose Lodge, Pasco County firefighters and others also contributed.

Credit for dedication and hard work goes to the team, said their head coach, Vicky King.

“It’s not me,” she said. “It’s all about them.

It’s probably the best thing that will happen in their lives.”

Valerie Lundin, Pasco’s co-director of Special Olympics, offered some parting advice for a team facing a few intense days of Marie Lambert, left, and her daughter, Adelle Ahearn, will be in Los Angeles to cheer Ahearn’s practice and hard play. son, Andrew Ahearn, who is a member of the Land O’ Lakes High School Special Olympics “Don’t forget the fun part of it.”

Unified Soccer team. With them are 4-year-old Ava Jo Ahearn, and 9-year-old Inez Ahearn.

suggested a higher millage rate than the one eventually adopted.

“We need to make a move,” he said.

“We’ve got a chance for a giant leap in this area. I don’t think anyone here wants to be at the bottom of any pile.”

Mariano also championed an end to parking fees at county parks, saying it is time for the county to stop pushing off decisions from year to year.

County officials estimate the annual revenues from parking fees are about $341,000.

But Mariano said, “Our tax base is only going to grow. It’s going to get better.”

Commission chairman Ted Schrader took the opposite view.

“It’s not really going to get better,” Schrader said.“It’s going to get worse.”

Schrader asked Assistant County Administrator Heather Grimes to highlight the crisis that could confront county officials in the next years.

The problem, Grimes said, is that recurring revenues aren’t keeping pace with recurring expenses.

Ending parking fees would be a deal breaker for Schrader who said there was a fairness issue in ending those fees while also increasing the annual storm water fee by $10. He also said the county can’t afford, at least in 2016, to increase library funding to its 2008, pre-recession level.

One source of funding that could help offset or reduce a tax increase is a one-time payout of about $7.4 million from BP Oil. Pasco County commissioners recently agreed to accept the funds as settlement against the oil giant for damages related to the 2010 oil spill at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, off the shores of Louisiana.

The funds probably will be received within three months.

Five Gulf States, including Florida, sued BP for its losses, including tourist-related dollars. The state received more than $3.2 billion from more than $18.7 billion in total from BP. Louisiana received the largest settlement of about $6.8 million but Florida received the highest payout for its total economic losses, pegged at about $2 billion.

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore suggested giving $2 million of the county’s share to fund the sheriff’s requested budget.

“That will get him one step closer to the volume of raises he needs to keep people here,” Moore said.

He also supported a budget that funds four additional code enforcement officers.

“People are concerned about the image and appearance of the county,” he said. “What’s going to take care of that? Code enforcement.”

Commissioner Mike Wells restated his previous desire to give pay increases to every county employee, possibly with the BP settlement.

“It’s all about raises,” he said. “We have to take care of everybody.”

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“The job fair is really important to us and to our retailers who want to fill all these jobs,” said Les Morris, spokesman for Simon Property Group. “Our motivation is to have a large, centrally located venue that people can get to easily.”

Retailers are beginning to send in job descriptions with positions expected in retail, management, security, maintenance and food preparation.

Segovia said fliers and social media are among the various ways the word will be spread about the job fair.

In other news, developers of the outlet mall have released the first official list of stores set to open on Oct. 29.

In a July 22 news release, 14 stores are identified, out of more than 110 stores expected to open at the center.

Stores identified by the mall so far are Adidas, Banana Republic Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Cole Haan, Disney Store Outlet, Ecco, Express Factory Outlet, Fossil, Gap Factory Outlet, Hartstrings,

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More announcements are anticipated in coming weeks from Simon, the global real estate company that is building the mall, off State Road 56, at the Interstate 75 interchange.

While store announcements are trickling out, nearly 80 stores have applied with Pasco County for building permits and have been identified in media reports in recent weeks.

Among the newest ones – not included in the news release – are Forever 21, Kitchen Collection, The Cosmetic Company, PacSun, Tillys, Guess, Motherhood Maternity, the Luggage Factory, The Limited and Aldo Shoes.

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If you can’t clear and hide, you could end up in the kitchen.

That isn’t a down-home saying you might hear from your grandmother.

It’s sound sports advice. In the game of shuffleboard, clearing and hiding are moves you make with your discs, and the kitchen is somewhere you don’t want to be.

While they avoid the kitchen, members of the Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club flock to their courts at 5209 Eighth St. They play most mornings and many afternoons, too.

It might taper off a bit in the summer, but the courts are packed in the winter.And there’s usually a foursome willing to break out the cues and discs for a game just about any time of the year.

“This game can get in your head. It literally takes your life over if you really get into it,” said Chuck Moulton, who serves as the club’s treasurer and maintains the website.

Moulton isn’t really obsessed with the game, but he’s been an avid player since he first picked up a cue around 15 years ago.

He took to it immediately, and over the years he moved up the ranks from novice to district amateur to state amateur to pro. The MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO club has more than 150 members, and Steve Barnett is proud to show off his white Masters jacket, which he earned for his top play on the courts. His friends, fromleft, John Moulton estimates that around 65 of them Houghtaling, Chuck Moulton and R.L. Lay, appreciate the difficulty of Barnett’s accomplishment, but that doesn’t mean they won’t tease him have reached the pro level. at every opportunity.

That doesn’t mean it’s a cutthroat atmosphere when they play. Tournaments can get “It’s probably the camaraderie, meeting from his buddies, but he’s no slouch with a serious and players like to win, but what They both seem simple, but the nuances of keeps people coming back is the friend- each move and the strategies that go into new people, making friends with people,” cue. His specialty is sending opponents to each turn make them deceptively complex. Barnett said. We just came back from the the kitchen, the section of the court that ships and camaraderie.

He said “there is a game within the Keys, my gal and I, and took one of our shuf- subtracts 10 points if a disc is there at the “Everybody’s really good friends. I’ll bet I end of a turn. fleboard couples with us.We had a ball.” have 500 to 600 friends through this sport game” of shuffleboard.

“I win my share of the games and lose Some club members have been at the Players can have a ball just sitting around that I can tell you their first and last name, the court and socializing with friends. Even my share,” he said. where they’re from and something about sport for decades.

Win or lose, the goal is for members to them,” Moulton said. “It’s its own community.” Steve Barnett has only been playing a if Moulton isn’t playing on a particular That community includes players like John few years, but he’s already making his mark. morning, he’ll still make his way down to have fun at the club. And if there’s an inexHoughtaling, who moved to Florida from Barnett qualified for the Central District chat and laugh with other club members. perienced person who wants to give it a try, Cooperstown, New York. He used to spend Masters tournament, which requires accu- One of those members is R.L. Lay, who does- the regulars are ready to greet them with a winters here, but made it his permanent mulating points through good showings at n’t go to tournaments anymore. After 14 handshake and tips on how to get started, home a couple of years ago. And the shuffle- tournaments. Only the top eight players for years, he now chooses to play a few casual Moulton said.

“If you came down and said ‘you know, board club played a role in his decision. each gender get to participate each year, games most mornings and take in the social I’m a newbie and I’d like to learn this game,’ “One of the biggest reasons why is the and the Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club nor- aspect of the sport.

“I’ll come in and I enjoy myself. I have all these guys would help you,” he said. folks that I’ve met and the game, believe it mally has multiple qualifiers, giving them a For more information about the or not,” Houghtaling said. reputation for being one of the more talent- fun, and I’ll play three or four games in the morning, and if they can talk me into the Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club, call Moulton Cooperstown is the home of the ed clubs.

(813) 779-9513, email National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Barnett is proud of his Masters jacket, fourth one I’ll play. And they enjoy beating at chuck4440@gmail.com, or visit and Houghtaling sees similarities between but it’s not the most meaningful part of the up on me,” Lay said with a smile.

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FINAL SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS Pasco County Parks and Recreation is extending its fall recreational softball league registrations through Aug. 7 or until all leagues are full. Games will be played at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.

The league is open to players 18 years old and older, and includes 11 regular-season games and a single-elimination tournament. The season begins the week of Aug. 17.

The cost is $475 per team plus a $25 sanctioning fee. For information, call the center at (813) 929-1229.

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New high school football season nears It's almost here.

The players can work out and the coaches can do a little planning over the summer. But soon high school football teams will be able to take the field as a unit and really get ready for the upcoming season.

The first official day teams can practice together is Aug. 3. But that’s for noncontact practices only. Contact practices can begin Aug. 8, leaving just a few weeks to get ready for the start of the season. Some schools will take part in a preseason contest a couple weeks later, but the first regular season games begin Aug. 26 through Aug. 29, with many teams kicking things off on Aug. 28.

Before the games count, and before the final depth charts are set, the teams have to huddle together and practice.

And after a long off-season for schools FILE PHOTO that want to build on last year -- and those that want a fresh start -- practice is Sunlake High School and Wesley Chapel High School are just two of the teams counting the days until practice starts for a new season. just a few days away.

Sports Group International will host a United States Tennis Association Junior Open on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 at the Lake Padgett Estates Tennis Center, 4533 Savanah Way in Land O’ Lakes.

The tournament will include singles and doubles events for boys and girls ages 12 FREE SOCCER TRAINING FOR GIRLS through 18. For information and to register, The Wesley Chapel Soccer Club offers contact Mauricio Moreno at (813) 638-6306 free soccer training throughout the summer or mauricio@sportsgroupinternational.com. for girls ages 5 through 7. The sessions are every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., at HUNTER'S GREEN CHARITY Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road.

CLASSIC EVENTS The ninth annual Hunter's Green Charity There is no cost or obligation for the sesClassic will be take place over two week- sion. Participants are encouraged to bring ends in August. soccer gear, a ball (if they have one) and On Aug. 15, a mixed doubles tournament water. will be followed by a Casino Night. The folFor more information, please visit lowing weekend, there will be a dance and WesleyChapelSC.com. dinner party Aug. 21, with a golf scramble and awards luncheon scheduled for Aug. 23. GOLF TOURNEY AUG. 29 The event benefits three charities.

BENEFITS HOSPICE For information about these events, conWells Fargo Advisors of Trinity will host tact Allegra Campos at (813) 973-4220. For its second annual golf tournament on Aug. sponsorship and auction donation, contact 29 at Cypress Run Golf Club, 2669 St. Ashley Nelson at (813) 482-0298.

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The cost is $125 per golfer ($500 per foursome) and includes lunch, dinner and auction. There also will be prizes and contests. Sponsorships are available and begin at $150.

Registration and check-in begins at 12:30 p.m., and the shotgun start begins at 2 p.m.

For information and to preregister, call Erin Labbe at (800) 561-4883, or visit FirstGiving.com/GulfsideHospice/Golf.

Senior Sports organizes a variety of sports programs for senior adults. Its proSports Group International will host a se- grams include free indoor volleyball, ries of tennis summer camps at Lake basketball, table tennis program, golf, bowlPadgett Estates, 4533 Savanah Way in Land ing and tennis. To find out about upcoming O' Lakes, Monday through Thursday, running programs, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527through August. The morning sessions will 8211.

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Cassandra Santiago, Casey Varvorines and Santos Santiago, from New Port Richey, were on hand for Convention Day of LAMECon 2015. Casey Varvorines is an artist who creates pieces featuring bands in all genres.

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ans of gaming, comics and cosplay turned out in all of their glory for LAMECon 2015, held over two days in Land O’ Lakes.

There was a Con Dance from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., on July 25 at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.

And, on July 26, Convention Day was from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway.

The name LAMECon stands for Library Anime & Manga Enthusiasts Convention.

Originally the event was in the Land O’ Lakes Library, but the convention portion of the event has outgrown the library, so it was next door at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex.

Convention Day included panels of speakers, vendors, an artist alley, contests, achievement badges and food trucks. To find out more, visit LameCon.com or Facebook.com/lamecon.

Jerome Leavy, 46, of Land O Lakes, better known as Miramato Michi, takes on Carlos Hernandez, 26, of Tampa, known as Mifune Teishu, in a duel.

Jessica Samuelson and Ben Barker, from New Port Richey, are dressed as Barbera and Adam Maitland from the movie Beetlejuice.

Tim Griffin, of Brooksville, is a member of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization. Griffin is a member of the Florida Garrison. Here he is dressed as a Kashyyyk Trooper.

At left, Hannah Warrensford and Kendall Hanenian, both from Tampa, attended the event in their homemade costumes they call Fur Suits. The costumes, carved from foam, were quite detailed.

Sadie Nolan, of Tampa, dressed as Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls. She stands in front of the main stage at LAMECon 2015.

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County Clerk says: Beware of debt scammers The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS

Pasco honors outstanding employees Pasco County Schools recently recognized the school district’s 2015 – 2016 Employees of the Year. Shown here, from left, are Superintendent Kurt Browning, Lori Karpinski, noninstructional, non-bargain employee the year; Beth Hess, teacher of the year; Kim Davis, administrator of the year, and Steve Luikart, chairman of the Pasco County School Board.

Julie Beardsley, the school-related person of the year is not pictured.

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The next day, the same employee re“Sometimes a fake collector may even ceived another call from a second scammer have confidential or personal information,” using the same information as the previous she noted. caller. In this case, the employee hung up, but She cited a recent attempt to defraud a the calls continued and escalated in tone. member of her office by a man who claimed A report was filed with the Federal Trade he represented the legal department of a Commission. company called Cash Advance Inc. O’Neil advises anyone contacted by In the scam, the caller said the potential callers who are misrepresenting a debt that victim owed $1,500, but he would accept you may owe to file reports with the Federal $500 if she paid over the telephone.

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