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Charter school faces opposition By B.C. Manion
is already permitted by existing zoning, Horner said in an email. A public hearing — initially set for Dec. Opposition is heating up against a pro- 15, then delayed until Jan. 20 — has been posed charter school for up to 1,050 delayed again, this time until Feb. 16 at 6 elementary students in Lutz. p.m. Charter Schools Inc., of Boca Raton is Horner said the delay for the hearing was seeking permission from Hillsborough needed because the county requested addiCounty to allow a school for students in tional traffic information, which has been kindergarten through eighth grade at the completed but not yet reviewed by county southwest corner of Lutz Lake Fern Road staff. and Sunlake Boulevard. Horner noted that the applicant has The operator of the school would be submitted a revised site plan that includes Charter Schools Association of Coral Gables, a number of changes, including a larger according to the application filed with buffer area and setback from residential Hillsborough County. lots to the west of the proposed school, The proposed Sunlake Academy would double tree plantings, fencing and extenFILE PHOTO operate on 7.46 acres, according to Michael sive left-turn lane improvements at both Residents living near a proposed private Horner, the applicant’s representative. A 1- entrances, in response to the county’s charter school in Lutz say the project would acre outparcel at the site represents a create even more traffic problems on See CHARTER, page9A already congested roads near the school. potential child care center in the future that
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Learning Gate Community School in Lutz is one of the 2014 Best of Green Schools award recipients, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. The school received word of the recognition last month, and it is just one of the honors that the charter school located in Lutz has received for its focus on environmental education. The award is based on the school’s annual EcoFest, which brings together businesses, organizations and individuals from Tampa Bay who are dedicated to the principles of sustainability, according to a news release from Learning Gate. The event, held at Lowry Park, offered The U.S. Green Building Council has named Learning Gate Community School a recipient of more than 100 vendors, live music, workSee AWARD, page9A
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For three unsuspecting siblings attending Saint Anthony School in San Antonio, a student assembly marking an early start for Christmas break on Dec. 19 was more than it seemed. It actually was cover for a carefully orchestrated holiday surprise: The return of their father, U.S.Army Col. Peter Quinn. Quinn, who just returned from Bagram, Afghanistan for a two-week leave, was determined to give his children a present they wouldn’t forget, especially since the deployment — his second to the region — resulted in nearly a year of separation from his Wesley Chapel family. Working with the Army Intelligence and Security Command in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Quinn currently serves as a senior contracting officer’s representative providing U.S. Army Col. Peter Quinn surprises his children on stage in front of 200 classmates at See CAMOUFLAGE, page9A
Saint Anthony School in San Antonio, joining his wife Kelly, left, and children Gabriel, Faith and Grace.
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Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care hosted its annual volunteer appreciation banquet in December to thank more than 500 volunteers. Gulfside board member Marie Picone accepts a plaque from president and chief executive Linda Ward for her dedication to the organization.
Dade City Thrift Shoppe manager Tammy Johnson, seated, shares a hug of appreciation with Gisele Connor during the volunteer banquet at Spartan Manor.
Contract proposal includes pay raises, more planning time By B.C. Manion
Increasing planning time for teachers is perhaps the most significant item in the agreement, Blankenship has said. A vote is scheduled on Jan. 14 to deterThe proposed contract also calls for the mine whether or not a proposed contract end of smoking on district properties, effecbetween Pasco County Schools and the tive July 1, 2016. United School Employees of Pasco will garThat’s a provision that Superintendent ner enough support for adoption. Kurt Browning has said is important to helpNegotiators for Pasco County Schools ing the district have a healthier work force. and the United School Employees of Pasco Because the change won’t take effect have hammered out a deal that includes pay until mid-2016, employees will have time to raises and increased instructional planning take part in smoking cessation programs. time. But it also calls for the end of smoking Another portion of the proposed conon all district properties and for the end of a tract calls for eliminating new entrants to district early retirement program. the district’s early retirement program, effecTeachers and school-related employees, tive June 30, 2018. on average, would receive a 3 percent inAgain, there’s time between now and crease under the proposal. then for any eligible employee to take adUnion president Kenny Blankenship has vantage of the program before it lapses. characterized the proposed pay raise as “one Provided that the settlement is ratified, of the best in the state.” the Pasco County School Board is scheduled The proposed contract also calls for in- to vote on the proposed contract on Jan. 20. creasing teachers’ instructional planning Any applicable retroactive pay should be time from the current 100 minutes a day, to reflected in paychecks by the end of 150. February.
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Proud to name B.C. Manion as our new editor By Diane Kortus
timely news. Leading the effort to tackle our ambitious editorial goals is B.C. Manion, There were a lot of who has been promoted to editor of The changes at The Laker/Lutz News. Laker/Lutz News in You most likely will recognize B.C. the past year. We re- Manion’s byline. She has been our commudesigned our website nity editor since August 2010. She and Facebook page, in- frequently writes about people and groups creased the size of our who make a positive impact on our comnews page to match munities, and is our lead reporter covering the size of most daily education and upcoming events, including newspapers, added a her popular “Worth The Trip” feature, which new B section primarily for photo features identifies attractions, just a short drive and prepared to take our East Pasco edition away, that are fun and affordable places to of The Laker from an every-other-week visit. publication to weekly. B.C. is a graduate of the journalism proAs I reflect on 2014, I see it as a year gram at the University of Nebraska at that we invested in the foundation of our Omaha. business – upgrading both our printed Her roots in community journalism go newspaper and our digital platforms. back to her first reporting job in Omaha, With a foundation that is solid and ready Nebraska, where she planned coverage, to support our future, it’s time to focus on took photographs, and filed news and feathe next phase — improving and expand- ture stories for zoned editions of a weekly ing the talents of our news staff to produce newspaper. a publication that gives our readers a She added to her reporting skills by broader array of interesting stories and working at a small daily newspaper in
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Hastings, Nebraska. Her next reporting job was in the highly competitive South Florida newspaper market, where she competed against reporters from The Miami Herald and The (Fort Lauderdale) Sun-Sentinel. She joined The Tampa Tribune in 1985, where she worked for 23 years and covered everything from government to gardening. Her work there appeared on the pages of every section of the newspaper except for Sports. Her current assignment includes staying abreast of issues in Lutz, a community she first learned about when she covered zoning and development issues – her initial reporting beat at the Tribune. We were fortunate to lure B.C. to The Laker/Lutz News the summer of 2010. Many journalists with so much experience at a metro daily newspaper would consider working for a small weekly newspaper like ours a “step down.” But not B.C. She saw it as an opportunity to do stories that can have a real impact in the daily lives of our readers. She understands the value of keeping
readers informed of changes that affect their lives, whether that be the opening of a new hospital, the construction of a new state college or the battle over a proposed site for a new charter school. She especially enjoys writing about the unsung heroes in our communities who quietly go about making a tremendous difference in the lives they touch. B.C. understands the importance of teamwork, welcomes story ideas from residents and believes that community newspapers offer a forum for local stories that cannot be found anywhere else. Those are some of the values that I was looking for in editor. So when the time was right to hire an editor for our papers, B.C. was the obvious choice. Please join me in welcoming B.C. to her new position as editor of The Laker/Lutz News. She is an outstanding journalist. She is passionate about her work and about serving our communities. I am confident she will play an instrumental role as we work to become an even better newspaper in 2015.
Many child car seats are installed wrong The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
AAA-The Auto Club Group is reaching out to drivers, to make sure they are providing a safe ride for their young children by properly installing car seats. “Three out of four car seats today are installed incorrectly,” said Michele Harris, director of traffic safety culture at AAA, in a release. “Too often, we see kids who are in a car seat that’s installed incorrectly, or not using an age-appropriate booster seat.” One of the most frequent car seat mistakes is the positioning of the harness straps, Harris said. If straps are too loose, children will not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. This may subject them to higher crash forces, or even ejection from the seat altogether.
Harness straps should lie flat and not have any twists. The harness should be snug enough that one cannot pinch any extra material at the child’s shoulder. With schools back in session, carpooling among parents increase obviously, which can result in situations where children are not riding in a car seat or booster seat. A recent AAA Consumer Pulse survey found that 45 percent of people surveyed in Florida agree it’s difficult to make arrangements to have booster seats available for other people’s children. That survey was conducted Aug. 22 to Aug. 29 from a sampling of 400 people. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points. The use of booster seats can reduce in-
juries by 45 percent compared to using an adult seatbelt alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Children who have outgrown their five-point harness car seat by weight or height should use a booster seat until they reach 4-foot-9, typically between the ages of 8 and 12. For younger children using a five-point harness car seat, many hospitals offer car seat installation classes, and car seat inspection stations provide certified child passenger safety technicians to inspect seats to make sure they
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Austin Davis Public Library • Baby Time, 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:15 p.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Thursday • Storytime, 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 • Downton Abbey Tea Party, 3 p.m. Jan. 11 • Book Discussion: The Arsonist by Sue Miller, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 • Microsoft Word: Paragraph Formatting, 3 p.m. Jan 13 • Martin Luther King Holiday, Jan. 18 • Microsoft Word: Templates, 3 p.m. Jan. 20 • Teen Advisory Board, 5 p.m. Jan. 27 The library is at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa. For more information, call (813) 273-3652.
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Starry Sky by Nancy Horan, 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 13 • ABCs & 123s of Yoga, 11 a.m. Jan. 14 • PowerPoint: Introduction, 2 p.m. Jan. 14 • Chess Do It@ the Lutz Library, 1 p.m. Jan.16 and Jan. 30 • Martin Luther King Holiday, Jan. 19 • PowerPoint: Creating Slides, 2 p.m. Jan. 21 • The Organizing Queen, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 22 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 • Jump, Jive and Jam!, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 28 • PowerPoint: Effects & Transitions, 2 p.m. Jan. 28 The library is at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Gallery @ 2902: Silk Paintings by Mary Ellen O’Brien every day • Busting the Myths About Gluten, 6 p.m. Jan. 7 and 12 p.m. Jan. 8 • Small Business Resources @ Your Library, 2 p.m. Jan. 8 • eBooks for Tablets and Smartphones, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 • Teen S.A.T. Math Club, 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 1 p.m. Jan.12 and Jan. 26 • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 11 a.m. Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Jan. Jan. 27 • eBooks for Kindle, 7 p.m. Jan. 13 • Master Gardener: Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden, 7 p.m. Jan. 13 • Senior Interest Group-SIG, 10:30 a.m Jan. 14 • Small Business Branding, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 • eBooks for PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony and Other Readers, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Jan. 24, and Jan. 31 • Become A Hometown Tourist with Local Author Kristen Hare, 1 p.m. Jan. 17 • Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 19 • eBooks for PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony and Other eReaders, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 • Puppet Show: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 • New Adult Interest Group, 6 p.m. Jan. 21 • Small Business Communication, 2 p.m. Jan. 22 • eBooks for Kindle, 2 p.m. Jan. 22 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23 • Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution, 10 a.m. Jan. 27 • e-Books & e-Readers: An Introduction, 7 p.m. Jan. 27 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 2 p.m. Jan. 29 The library is at 2902 W. Bearss Ave. For more information, call (813) 273-3652.
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at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes. Registration is at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Beginners and experienced shooters are invited.There will be a continental breakfast, barbecue lunch, prizes and more. For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or visit CentralPascoChamber.org.
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The Country Flea at Hillbilly Farms, 10325 U.S. 98 in Dade City, will take place the second Saturday of every month through May.
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Knights of Columbus Council 8104 of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church will host a chicken dinner Jan. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.The cost is $8 per dinner, which includes fried or baked chicken, Italian potatoes, bread, a vegetable, and coffee or tea.Wine and beer will be available for an additional $2. Guests can dine in or take out.All proceeds will benefit St.Vincent DePaul and Knights of Columbus charities. Only advance tickets will be sold. For tickets, visit KnightsLOL.org.
North Tampa Market
Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host the North Tampa Market Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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ZEPHYRHILLS ART CLUB
The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., at the First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St.The guest will be watercolor artist Tom Jones.This month’s member mini show will feature paintings with the theme “On a Ride.” Refreshments will be served. For information, call (813) 782-2723.
LIFE GROUPS AT IDLEWILD
Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Boulevard in Lutz, will host Abundant Life Groups on a variety of topics. Upcoming groups are: • Surviving Fertility, starting Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. • Recovering From the Losses of Life (for women), starting Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. • The Five Love Languages (for women), starting Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. • Love & Respect, starting Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Leslie Newman will present “The Economic Benefits of Land Preservation.”There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing.The meeting is free. For information, call (727) 207-1853, or visit the chapter’s website at PascoNativePlants.org. The Gulfview Chapter of The Embroiders’ Guild of America will meet Jan. 14 at 10 a.m., at The Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow Ridge Road in Hudson.After a business meeting, there will be the last session of “The Poppies” class.There will also be a twisted ribbon petite class and a “Serendipity Sudoko” class. For information, call Betty Brandt at (727) 856-3643.
BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival is planned for Jan. 15 to Jan. 25 at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N.Ashley Drive in Tampa.The festival includes live entertainment, cultural events, health tutorials, guest speakers, food and craft vendors, and a music festival. For information, visit TampaBlackHeritage.org.
‘MUSIC MAN’ AUDITIONS
The Live Oak Theatre Company will have auditions for its April production of “Music Man” Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 17 at 2 p.m., at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Ave., in Brooksville.Those interested should prepare 16 bars from a song. Cold readings will be used for adult auditions and children’s callbacks. For information, email LiveOakTheatre@gmail.com, or visit Facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre.
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In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Healing Root Ministry, a ministry to help encourage and empower women who have been sexually abused, will host a fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 9, at 15601 Lake Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa.Tickets are $30 per person, or $50 per couple, and include dinner and dancing.The event is semi-formal. For information and tickets, call (813) 4585970. The Pasco County Extension Office will offer a seminar on Florida trees Jan. 10 at 9 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.Topics will include how to choose the right tree for your yard and how to care for it. For information, call (813) 996-2411.
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The outdoor market will include fresh food, homemade crafts, and live music.
For information, call (813) 264-8779, or visit Idlewild.org.
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The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present “The Wind in the Willows” Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., and Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m.The program is an adaption of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book.Admission is $7 for members, $8 for general admission, and $28 for a family four-pack. For information, call (813) 9228167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
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The J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will hosts its monthly fish fry Jan. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for eat-in and $8 for carry-out.
FREE MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS
The Florida Orchestra will offer free tickets for children 18 years and younger to attend the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts, with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket.Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is slated for Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, and Romeo and Juliet from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25. For information, locations and tickets, call (727) 892-3337.
PIGZ IN Z’HILLS, AVIATION EXPO
The fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest and the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport Aviation Expo is scheduled for Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave.There will be live blues music, a car and motorcycle show, kids games and activities, aircraft displays, a business showcase, vendors, refreshments and more.Admission is free with $10 parking. For information, call (813) 7821913, or email news@zephyrhillschamber.org.
SUNCOAST ARTS FEST
The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host The Suncoast Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 18.The Sunlake High School Jazz Band will open the entertainment Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.The event will include more than 120 artists and crafters, and a Chalk Art Walk. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.
CLAY SHOOT
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s annual clay shooting event will be Jan. 17
POTLUCK PICNIC AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST
The 2015 Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula Michigan Potluck Picnic is scheduled for Feb. 14 at First United Methodist Church, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Registration starts at 10 a.m., followed by activities at noon. Guests should bring a dish to share for 10 to 12 people, and a place setting.A meat dish, coffee and dessert will be provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.The cost is $4 per person. For information, call Jim Leitzke at (813) 780-1549.
FAMILY FAIRE SEEKS VENDORS
Momcierge is hosting a Family Faire Feb. 28 from noon to 4 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29671 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, and is looking for local businesses that provide goods and services to Pasco County residents. For more information, visit Momcierge.net.
BUDDY BREAK FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS
Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, hosts the ministry “Buddy Break” the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The program pairs a special needs child with a “buddy” to give the child’s caregiver a break. For information, call Tom or Susan Coleman at (813) 997-2233, or email specialcaregiver@yahoo.com.
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APPLICATION PERIOD NEARLY OVER FOR MAGNET SCHOOL
The application period for Pasco County Schools’ first magnet school, Sanders Memorial Elementary STEAM Magnet School, runs through Jan. 15. The school is located at 5126 School Road in Land O’ Lakes and is scheduled to open August 2015. The focus of the school is on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. CHAMBER RECOGNIZES For information, and a virtual tour, visit STUDENT CITIZENS PascoSchools.org, and click on the Sanders The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of banner at the top. Commerce recently had a ceremony to recognize Students Citizens for December. OPEN HOUSE AT COUNTRYSIDE These students are honored for exemplaCountryside Montessori Charter School, ry effort, achievement and contribution to 5852 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes, will school, family and community. host an open house Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 Students honored were Cadence p.m. Uzarraga, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Prospective students and families can Kierstin Bolhuis, Chester Taylor Elementary; tour the campus, and learn more about the Gracie Cameron, East Pasco Adventist school and how to apply for the upcoming Academy; Laila Fleming, The Broach School; school year. Emily Hoskins, Woodland Elementary; Victoria For information, call (813) 996-0991, or Noelle Perez, West Zephyrhills Elementary; visit CMCSMontessori.com. Nicholas Dester, The Monarch School; Jacob Navarro, Heritage Academy; and Kayla CIVIL AIR PATROL AT TEACH-IN McCarter, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School. Squadron mascot Bodhi Price and 2nd Lt. Warren Osceola, members of the Zephyr SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Airport Cadet Squadron ER-FL 459 of the HELPS VETERAN STUDENTS Civil Air Patrol, addressed more than 300 stuThe Pasco-Hernando State College dents at West Zephyrhills Elementary Foundation recently received a $1,000 School’s Great American Teach-In. scholarship endowment gift from The Price is a student at Woodland Florida Suncoast Chapter of Military Elementary School, and Osceola attends Officers Association of America. Zephyrhills High School. The scholarship is awarded to eligible The presentation covered topics of air- PHSC military veteran students and their planes and flying, leadership, integrity, families. striving to attain personal best in all aspects To date, the organization has contributed of life, self-discipline, following directions $14,000 to its scholarship endowment. and learning how and when to be a leader. For information on the PHSC For information about the Civil Air Patrol, Foundation, call (727) 816-3410, or visit email sybrian.zephyrcap@gmail.com. PHSC.edu/foundation.
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charter school on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m., at the J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road. The application for the project shows for two phases. The first phase includes a two-story building with 33 classrooms, and the second phase calls for a two-story building with 20 classrooms. The plans also show a storm water pond, a playground, and areas for parking for both vehicles and bicycles. Plans also call for basketball courts. Records submitted to Hillsborough County show that residents, area homeowner associations, The Lutz Citizens Coalition and the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club oppose the request.
Todd Caroline, who lives in Lake Fern Villa, notes that the project would back up to his property line. “It is already a struggle to get out of our community morning, afternoon and evening due to a poorly built intersection at Lutz Lake Fern Road and Sunlake (Boulevard). Ever since Steinbrenner (High School), Martinez (Middle School) and McKitrick (Elementary School) have opened, it has only gotten worse,” Caroline wrote in a Dec. 23 email to Hillsborough County staff. James Lather, another opponent, said the Lutz Citizens Coalition vehemently opposes the application because of the inappropriate size, scope and density of the project for the proposed location.
Area resident Joanne Plazza noted that she’s lived in the area since 1987 and has never objected to any previous project. But, she said, this school would add traffic to an already congested area. Opponent Sharon Bard, of 22232 Yachtclub Terrace, put it like this: “I am very much against this. I travel Lutz Lake Fern often and the added traffic would be horrific.” Mike White, president and founder of the Lutz Citizens Coalition, said the school is being proposed in an inappropriate location. Both Sunlake and Lutz Lake Fern are two-lane roads and are not equipped to handle the additional traffic this project would generate, White said.
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“The students, staff, and families of Learning Gate Community School are thrilled to have been chosen as a winner in the USGBC’s Best shops, demonstrations, informational in Green Schools for 2014,” said Michele booths, green living products and services Northrup, event organizer, in a news release. from local artists, environmental organiza“We will be celebrating our 6th Annual tions, alternative health practitioners, EcoFest on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Lowry renewable energy specialists and organic Park with our partners: USF Patel College of farms with local produce. Sustainability and the City of Tampa,” More than 4,000 people attended the fair Northrup added. last year. “Selecting the Best of Green Schools hon-
orees is an exciting and challenging process, as there are so many fantastic examples of efforts being made in communities large and small,” Rachel Gutter, director, Center for Green Schools, said in a news release. “Some of the honorees go about their work quietly, others are in public positions and have the attention of a national audience. Every one of the honorees is a leader, taking risks, setting an example for others, innovating and diligently pursuing a world in
which every student attends a green school within the next generation,” Gutter added. The recipients of the Best of Green Schools 2014 will receive recognition throughout the year from the U.S. Green Building Council, as well as access to the Green Classroom Professional Certificate Program, a tool to help school staff and educators identify what supports or impedes healthy, resource efficient and environmentally sustainable learning spaces.
However, meeting the surprise’s tight schedule after 20 hours of flying during two days of transit was tricky. His 10:30 a.m. linguistic support to U.S. forces in Tampa arrival only allowed him a little more Afghanistan. His deployment ends next May, than an hour to reach the school. when he plans to return stateside and retire The students assembled in the school’s from the Army after 30 years of service. parish center were set to head home at His secretive homecoming came togeth- noon after prayers and announcements. Like er with help from his wife Kelly, and the Peter Quinn’s children, the students also school. were unaware of his imminent homecom“When I cooked up this idea several ing. months ago and presented it to Kelly, she “I was a little bit worried because I alsaid, ‘You’re crazy,’” Peter Quinn said. “I said, most missed my connecting flight,” Quinn ‘We could make this happen. We can make said. “I was five minutes out from it taking one of those special moments for Saint off. I was running to my gate … because I Anthony’s. wasn’t going to miss this.” “I wanted to do something special for my His children — Grace, 11; Faith, 11; and kids. Every military dad wants to do that.” Gabriel 13 — were seated amongst their
200 classmates when Quinn, dressed in his camouflage duty uniform, suddenly emerged from the curtained stage. The reveal left them stunned. Quinn, bearing the widest of grins, met their dash to the stage with a long-awaited embrace. The hugs were prolonged and repeated as cheers and applause quickly swept through the assembled students. “It’s just really exciting,” said Fran Shiver, a Zephyrhills parent of a fourth-grade daughter at the school. “I think it’s something that just goes back to family. It’s so exciting to see the smiles on the kids’ faces. We really appreciate his service.” For the school’s principal, Sister Alice Ottapurackal, the homecoming represents the very heart of Saint Anthony.
“We’re grateful that he is safe and coming back to us,” Ottapurackal said. “We do pray every day for him, and all the military people who are serving the country. “We’re like a family, so we’re truly excited to see the children’s expressions.” Indeed, as the hugs and tears continued before the school’s students, Quinn couldn’t have imagined a more poignant homecoming. “This is the longest time we have been apart,” he said. “And they have been doing great helping mom out, and great in school. They have been a true blessing.” Kelly Quinn couldn’t agree more. “I just stood back there and I just wanted to see their reaction,” she said. “It was awesome.”
mandate for no direct left turns into either entrance. The proposal now includes only U-turns at the intersection, as well as dedicated right turn lanes on both Sunlake Boulevard and Lutz Lake Fern Road. It’s not clear whether the proposed changes will make a difference to opponents to the school, who have made it known that they are concerned about traffic congestion, potential flooding issues and negative impacts to their quality of life, as well as property values. Opponents are planning to have an informational meeting about the proposed
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Keep an eye on smart phone apps Chances are, the IRS is not calling you The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Smart phone apps can make life easier, putting dozens of useful tools in the palm of a user’s hand. But the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to make sure the apps they download don’t take more information than they need to do the job. In a recent settlement by the Federal Trade Commission, the agency found that a flashlight app’s privacy policy had been deceiving users into sharing their geographic location and device information with advertising networks and other third parties. Brightest Flashlight Free, developed by Goldenshores Technologies LLC, is one of the most popular apps on Android mobile devices, and has been downloaded more than 10 million times. However, the FTC claims the company’s privacy policy told consumers that any information collected by the app would be used by the company, and listed some categories of information that it might collect, including geographic location. The privacy policy failed, however, to mention that this private information would be released to third parties. The complaint also involved the company collecting information as soon as users opened the app, even before accepting or
refusing the terms of the privacy policy. Goldenshores Technologies has agreed to settle the FTC charges, and prohibits the company from misrepresenting how users’ information is collected and shared, and how much control users have over the way the information is shared. It also requires the company to obtain consumer’s affirmative express consent before collecting, using and sharing information. It’s not always easy to tell if an app is going to collect information or how it will use it. Smart phone users should also: • Research companies and apps before downloading, including industry publications and user reviews; • Review the full privacy policy (and, on Android phones, the “permissions” screen); • Opt out of location sharing when prompted; • Periodically check all privacy settings on smart phones and keep them set as high as possible without altering the functions of apps (some apps, like maps and compasses, need geo-location information in order to work properly); • Update apps when a new version comes out. Often, app updates fix bugs from earlier versions; • Delete apps no longer used from a phone.
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and insurance information — in a watertight container. Take photographs or videos Florida is known for its lightning and to create an inventory of personal possesrain. And with that can come flooding — sions, and keep the camera card handy in which many people dismiss as not being case of evacuation. something to worry about. • Identify and move electronics and Yet, 18 to 24 inches of moving water can other expensive items like computers, telewash an SUV off the road, according to the visions and area rugs, on lower levels of National Weather Service. And more than the home, and elevate if possible to keep half of all flood-related deaths are people dry. driving through flooded roads. • Avoid flooded areas or those with rapid The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe water flow. Do not attempt to cross a flowHomes is reminding residents that when ing stream, as it takes just 6 inches of roads are flooded, to turn around and don’t fast-flowing water to sweep someone off drown. their feet. It also offers these tips for both before • Don’t allow children to play near high and during floods.All it takes is a few inches water, storm drains, or ditches. Hidden danof water to cause major damage to a home, gers could lie beneath the water. the organization said. • Flooded roads could have significant • Clear yard of any debris, plant material damage hidden by floodwaters. Never drive or other items like garden décor, foliage, or through floodwaters or on flooded roads. garbage cans, that can block water flow and • Be especially cautious at night when it storm drains. is harder to see flooded roads. • Place important papers — like birth To learn more about how much flooding and marriage certificates, passports, bank can cost, visit Flash.org.
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Breast Friends Forever recently raised more than $42,000 at its Pink Heals event at Caliente Resort and Spa in Land O’ Lakes. The event included a 5-kilometer walk, raffles, and a silent and live auction. The proceeds were donated to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation. For information about the November 2015 event, email Pollywhonor@hotmail.com.
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Working through the grief of a miscarriage can seem overwhelming, but help is available. Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers offers a booklet called “Embracing Hope: Comfort & encouragement after miscarriage,” published by Focus on the Family. It also can provide a DVD, “MiscarriageFootprints on our Hearts,” to help people process their grief. Oasis is located at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 108, in Land O’ Lakes. You can call Oasis at (813) 406-4965, or visit OasisPregnancyCenter.org.
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes support group meeting Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouses are invited to attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “Get Covered, Stay Covered” Health & Wellness Fair Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Premier Community HealthCare Group will host workshops and provide Healthcare Marketplace application assistance. There will be free wellness resources, face painting, games and prizes, and activities for kids. For information, call Cheryl Pollock at (352) 518-2000, Ext. 9228.
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LIBRARIES Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Computer Basics 101, 10 a.m. Jan. 7 • Alzheimer’s Assn./Caregiver Support, 11 a.m. Jan. 7 • Social Seniors, 10 a.m. Jan. 8 • Baby Storytime, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 • FRC Robotics Team, Jan.8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 • Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 • Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 • 16+ Game Night, 6 p.m. Jan. 9 • Toddler Time, 10 a.m. Jan. 10 • Get Covered, Stay Covered Health Fair, 10 a.m. Jan. 10 • Pre-Teen Gaming, 2 p.m. Jan. 10 • Beginning Japanese, 3 p.m. Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 • FRC Robotics Team, 4 p.m. Jan.13, Jan. 20 and Jan. 27 • Teen Volunteer Training, 5 p.m. Jan. 13 and Jan. 27 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. Jan. 13 and Jan. 27 • Introduction to Card Making, 6 p.m. Jan. 13 • I Got This! Now What?, 10 a.m. Jan 14 • Taste of Sunshine, 5 p.m. Jan. 15 and Jan. 16 • Teen Game Night, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 • Kids Crafts: TBD, 2 p.m. Jan. 17 • All Day Closed - Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Jan. 19 • Teen Event: TBA, 6 p.m. Jan. 20 • Family Night Out: TBD, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 • Land O’ Lakes Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 • Friends of Land O’ Lakes Library Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 21 • Senior Games, 10 a.m. Jan. 22 • Land O’ Lakes Lego Club!, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 24 • Pre-Teen Event, 2 p.m. Jan. 24 • AARP Smart Driver Course, 10 a.m. Jan. 27 • S.C.O.R.E. - Building a Plan for a Successful Business, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 • Teen Talent Show, 6 p.m. Jan. 30 The library, at 2818 Collier Parkway, is closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call (813) 929-1214.
Austin Davis Public Library • Baby Time, 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:15 p.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Thursday • Storytime, 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 • Downton Abbey Tea Party, 3 p.m. Jan. 11 • Book Discussion: The Arsonist by Sue Miller, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 • Microsoft Word: Paragraph Formatting, 3 p.m. Jan 13 • Martin Luther King Holiday, Jan. 18 • Microsoft Word: Templates, 3 p.m. Jan. 20 • Teen Advisory Board, 5 p.m. Jan. 27 The library is at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa. For more information, call (813) 273-3652.
Lutz Branch Library • Story Time, 11:30 p.m. every Tuesday • Knitting at the Depot, 6 p.m. every Tuesday • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday • Chair Yoga for All, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 • e-Books and e-Readers: An Introduction, 2 p.m. Jan. 7 • Super Science Saturday, 2 p.m. Jan. 10 • Master Gardener: Florida Lawns, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 • Book Discussion: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan, 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 13 • ABCs & 123s of Yoga, 11 a.m. Jan. 14 • PowerPoint: Introduction, 2 p.m. Jan. 14 • Chess Do It@ the Lutz Library, 1 p.m. Jan.16 and Jan. 30 • Martin Luther King Holiday, Jan. 19 • PowerPoint: Creating Slides, 2 p.m. Jan. 21 • The Organizing Queen, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 22 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 • Jump, Jive and Jam!, 10:15 a.m. Jan. 28 • PowerPoint: Effects & Transitions, 2 p.m. Jan. 28 The library is at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Gallery @ 2902: Silk Paintings by Mary Ellen O’Brien every day • Busting the Myths About Gluten, 6 p.m. Jan. 7 and 12 p.m. Jan. 8 • Small Business Resources @ Your Library, 2 p.m. Jan. 8 • eBooks for Tablets and Smartphones, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 • Teen S.A.T. Math Club, 1 p.m. Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 1 p.m. Jan.12 and Jan. 26 • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 11 a.m. Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Jan. Jan. 27 • eBooks for Kindle, 7 p.m. Jan. 13 • Master Gardener: Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden, 7 p.m. Jan. 13 • Senior Interest Group-SIG, 10:30 a.m Jan. 14 • Small Business Branding, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 • eBooks for PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony and Other Readers, 2 p.m. Jan. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16 • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Jan. 24, and Jan. 31 • Become A Hometown Tourist with Local Author Kristen Hare, 1 p.m. Jan. 17 • Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 19 • eBooks for PC, Mac, Nook, Kobo, Sony and Other eReaders, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 • Puppet Show: Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 • New Adult Interest Group, 6 p.m. Jan. 21 • Small Business Communication, 2 p.m. Jan. 22 • eBooks for Kindle, 2 p.m. Jan. 22 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23 • Family Center on Deafness Telephone Distribution, 10 a.m. Jan. 27 • e-Books & e-Readers: An Introduction, 7 p.m. Jan. 27 • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 2 p.m. Jan. 29 • e-Books and e-Readers: An Introduction, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30 The library is at 2902 W. Bearss Ave. For more information, call (813) 273-3652.
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Saint Leo claims fifth place in Directors’ Cup By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com
When it comes to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II sports, not many schools are faring better than Saint Leo University. In the final fall standings for the Learfield Sports Division II Directors’ Cup, Saint Leo is sitting in fifth place with 242 points, best in its Sunshine State Conference. That is the highest current standing for any Florida school — the University of Tampa is currently 14th with 179 points. In a competition that includes hundreds of schools, the Lions find themselves in a position that’s new to them. “I have seen the good and the bad,” said Fran Reidy, director of athletics for Saint Leo University. “For a number of years we’d be happy if we were inside in the top 100.” Reidy has been with the school for many of those years. Aside from heading up the athletic department since 1999, he’s been involved with the school for 27 years, including a role as their soccer coach. In that time, he’s seen a renewed commitment to athletic play at the university. An increase in sports participation (the school had just 10 sports programs in 1998 compared to 19 today), commitment to hiring good coaches, and more resources in scholarships have led to a strong overall program. And that’s the key to a good showing in the Directors’ Cup. Rather than judge a school’s best sport, the competition is a measure of all the sports in an athletic program. Schools receive points based on their finish in each respective sport. But if a school doesn’t participate in a particular sport, they get zero points. Saint Leo doesn’t have a football or women’s field hockey program, for example, so it did not receive points in those categories. The university does have strong soccer programs, and with top-10 finishes for both the men’s and women’s teams they were able to collect the majority of their points. Good showings in cross-country and volleyball (all of their fall sports reached their respective post-seasons, which means they all collected points) rounded out the fall scoring. While the fifth place ranking is the school’s highest, it’s really a continuation of its upward trajectory. Last year Saint Leo was 20th after the fall standings and finished 18th when winter and spring contests were completed. The men’s teams have won the
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conference’s Mayors’ Cup the past two years. For a former soccer coach, serving as director of athletics allows Reidy to execute a game plan on a schoolwide scale, and see it play out across a number of sports. “There’s a competitive atmosphere that’s exciting,” Reidy said. Along with that competitive atmosphere is a feeling of camaraderie. Each sport’s athletes support the others in an effort to collect points for the school and move up the standings, Reidy said. Even though each team has its own goals, they also want to see the school finish higher in the standings, which requires success across a variety of sports. If the fifth-place standing is good news
for Saint Leo, the upcoming sports offer even more reasons for optimism. A total of 14 sports remain, including a few where the university really shined last year. Women’s tennis reached the semifinals in the national tournament last year, and the men’s swimming team already has some athletes whose times have already qualified for national competition. And while the baseball team hasn’t reached the tournament for years, Reidy said they were very close to qualifying last year and have a good opportunity to break through in 2015. There are still several months to go before the final standings will be released. The winter schedule sports wrap up April 2. The spring schedule concludes the Directors’ Cup scoring June 4. The best finishes from
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FRIDAY, JAN. 9 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Sunlake, 7:30 p.m. Gaither at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m. Girls Basketball Gaither at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m. Boys Soccer Anclote at Sunlake, 7 p.m. Steinbrenner at King, 7 p.m. Land O’ Lakes at Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m. Pasco at Zephyrhills, 7:30 p.m. Gulf at Wesley Chapel, 7:45 p.m. East Bay at Freedom, 8 p.m. Girls Soccer East Bay at Freedom, 6 p.m. Tampa Catholic at Land O’ Lakes, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 10 Boys Soccer Wiregrass Ranch at Jesuit, 4 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 12 Boys Soccer Nature Coast Tech at Wiregrass Ranch, 6 p.m. Land O’ Lakes at Mitchell, 7 p.m.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 13 Boys Basketball Weeki Wachee at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Ridgewood at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel at Weeki Wachee, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m. Boys Soccer Sunlake at Nature Coast Tech, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 15 Boys Basketball Sunlake at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball River Ridge at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel at Mitchell, 7:30 p.m. Boys Soccer Fivay at Land O’ Lakes, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Boys Basketball Wesley Chapel at Anclote, 7:30 p.m. Steinbrenner at Spoto, 8 p.m. Girls Basketball Steinbrenner at Spoto, 6:30 p.m. Sunlake at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel at Pasco, 7:30 p.m. Steinbrenner at Freedom, 8 p.m. Girls Basketball Steinbrenner at Freedom, 6:30 p.m. Pasco at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Boys Soccer Wesley Chapel at Fivay, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Freedom, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Girls Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Northeast Pinellas, 4 p.m. MONDAY, JAN. 19 Girls Basketball Wesley Chapel vs. Brooks-DeBartolo, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 20 Boys Basketball Gulf at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Nature Coast at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
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The Lutz Chiefs youth football organization will have its spring sign-ups Jan. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The sign-ups will be at Lutz Chiefs Field, 656 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz. The season begins March 20 and runs through April 17 including playoffs and Super Bowl. For information, call director Tom Wiltse at (813) 928-6676.
14 of a school’s programs will be counted in the standings. The success in athletics has not come at the expense of the classroom. More than half of the student athletes have a grade point average above 3.2, and the average grade point average for all athletes is 3.17. “Last year was our best academic year,” Reidy said. With so many sports left to be counted, Reidy believes they can finish even better than last year. Another top-20 finish for the Lions would show that they have a strong foundation for all their programs, and last year’s good showing was no fluke. “We want to make sure we’re building something that’s going to last, and that’s happening,” he said.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT JAN. 10
A U.S. Tennis Association tennis tournament will be Jan. 10 for players ages 12-18 at Lake Padgett Estates Athletic Complex, 4533 Savanah Way in Land O’ Lakes. For information, call coach Jeanette Marcus at (813) 417-0061, or email jmarcusddm@gmail.com.
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An adventure race and scavenger hunt is planned for Jan. 17 in Dade City. Two-person teams will be given clues and head to checkpoints throughout Dade City to complete challenges or take photos. The cost is $40 for a pre-registered team, or $50 on the day of the race. It includes an event T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Dade City Center GOLF CLINICS AT GOLFER’S GRAIL Golfer’s Grail, 10019 N. Dale Mabry for the Arts. For information, call (352)-999-0336, or Highway, is offering a series of clinics using golfing simulators designed to provide feed- visit KumquatAdventureRace.com. back, improve swings and teach techniques. There will be a beginner’s clinic on CLAY SHOOT JAN. 17 The fifth annual Sporting Clay Shoot will Saturday mornings beginning Jan. 10 and on be Jan. 17 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, Monday nights beginning Jan. 12. There will be an intermediate class on 10514 Ehren Cutoff Road in Land O’ Lakes. The cost is $100 per individual shooter, Saturdays at noon beginning Jan. 10, and will or $350 for a team of four. It includes a coninclude both indoor and outdoor classes. A little league for golfers ages 7-12 will tinental breakfast and lunch. Sponsorships also are available. begin Jan. 20. The event begins with registration and For information, call (813) 969-2100, or breakfast at 8 a.m. visit GolfersGrail.net. For information, contact the Central Pasco PHSC GOLF TOURNEY Chamber of Commerce by calling (813) 9092722, visiting CentralPascoChamber.com, or SETS RECORD The annual Pasco-Hernando State e-mailing office@centralpascochamber.com. College Foundation Golf Tournament, held in October 2014, attracted 132 golfers to the AVAST GOLF TOURNEY MARCH 14 event. Players and sponsors combined to The Amputee Veterans of America raise $50,000 for the foundation, a record Support Team will host its seventh annual for the event’s five-year history. golf tournament March 14 at Cheval Golf and The money will go toward the founda- Country Club, 4312 Cheval Blvd., in Lutz. tion’s goals of scholarships as well as funds For information, visit AVASTOnline.org, or for academic, athletic and library programs. e-mail avastvetstampafl@yahoo.com.
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hildren and their moms started out 2015 by having a great time at the “Fun Factory” on Jan. 3 at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. The library’s activity room was bursting with creativity as youngsters and their moms got their hands sticky while creating colorful
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Above, Emma Perez, 3, searches for beads to string through some of the yarn she’s using to make her decorative basket. Below, Emma and her mom, Maribellis Perez, work to produce a base for the basket which has a consistent circular pattern. The glue they were using did a great job of keeping everything in place.
Children and their moms were focused on taking strands of yarn and turning them into colorful baskets. Starting clockwise, top left, Leshanta Baker of Wesley Chapel readies a sticky strand of yarn for her son, Michael Baker, 4. Emily Disla, 5, of Dade City lets her mom Maribellis Perez swirl yarn onto the upside down bowl covered in plastic wrap. Emma Perez, 3, bottom left, waits for her multitasking mom, who is busy with her sister. Angela Redmond-Theodore of Zephyrhills, top right, the youth service library assistant said the Fun Factory is offered free to youngsters once a month. Besides making a craft, participants also enjoyed some complimentary cookies and juice.
Angela Redmond-Theodore displays a basket she made to show the kids what their project will look like when they’re done. Once they finish their basket, she said, they have to dry overnight.
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Register to Walk, by Friday, January 23, 2015 to receive Complimentary Gift Bag Registration - 8:00 AM | Warm-Up - 8:30 AM Run/Walk Begins - 9:00 AM | Reception to follow Presenting Sponsor: THE MUSUNURU FAMILY DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Make checks payable to American Heart Association and bring to the Heart Walk
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CELEBRATE HEART MONTH Tuesday Tutorials with Complimentary Lunch for the Community Rao Musunuru, MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Dr, Hudson, FL 34667
All programs begin at 12:00pm | To RSVP 727-869-5498 | Toll Free 1-888-741-5119 < 2/3/15 How to prevent your own heart from attacking you? < 2/10/15 What to do when your heart does attack you? < 2/17/15 Intimacy and the Heart (For Adults Only) < 2/24/15 Surviving sudden Cardiac Death < 3/3/15 Non-Surgical Treatment of Vascular Diseases < 3/10/15 When do you need open heart surgery and what kind? < 3/17/15 Life after heart attack, open heart surgery and stroke
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