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A committee appointed by the Pasco County Commission to recommend ways to boost funding for Pasco County school construction has recommended a hike in school impact fees. The committee stopped short of initially suggesting the full amount recommended by a consultant hired by Pasco County Schools.

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However, the committee said the full amount of the increase should be approved, if the Pasco County School Board votes to put at least a quarter-cent sales tax increase on the 2018 ballot so voters can decide the issue. In other words, the recommendation calls for raising the impact fee for a singlefamily detached house to $7,175 immediately, then up to $9,028, when the school board approves putting the sales tax

increase on the 2018 ballot. If the sales tax is approved by voters, the impact fee would drop to $8,101. Impact fee rates would be increased by varying amounts for other types of new residential construction. Jennifer Motsinger, the committee members who made the motion, noted that the higher fee is not tied to voters approving the higher sales tax. See FEES, page 11A

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Timothy Hernandez, center, won first place and $2,500 in Pasco’s Young Entrepreneur Finals. His business concept is CPRGo, a mask with an automatic seal, via suction cup features. Also pictured: Kelly Castro, youth coordinator for the Pasco Hernando Workforce Board, and Stacey Capogrosso, executive director of the Pasco Education Foundation.

Those attending the competition included representatives from Pasco County Schools, CareerSource Pasco/Hernando, the Pasco Education Foundation, the Pasco Economic Development Council, the USF Stavros Center, and Pasco SCORE. SCORE’s name is based on an acronym for Service Corps of Retired Executives. Loosely based off ABC’s hit TV show “Shark Tank,” each student had 10 minutes to present his or her startup. Judges then lobbed critiques, criticisms and suggestions, for all the audience to hear. The finalists later were evaluated on a 10point scale on 10 factors, including professionalism, the viability of their enterprise, and their ability to back it with research on startup costs, revenue, distribution, customer base, competitors and the business and/or social impact of their venture. Hernandez received high marks for his revenue and cost projections model, and his ability to identify a target market — life-

guards and other emergency responders. For the judges, choosing just three winners wasn’t easy. “The kids that did this — great job,” said Steven Hickman, president/CEO of First National Bank of Pasco.“I’m just thrilled to see the quality and the poise.” Fellow judge Mike Lewis, chairman of SCORE Chapter 439, was likewise impressed with each presentation, praising students’ thought process, concepts and business plans. “They are absolutely to be commended,” he said. About 200 Pasco County high school students participated in the entrepreneurship curriculum during the 2016-2017 school year, said Terry Aunchman, director of career and technical education for Pasco County. That figure, along with the Young Entrepreneurs event, is expected to grow, as the program will be introduced in five more See COMPETITION page 11A

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Timothy Hernandez noticed a problem, and he set about to solve it. Not too long ago, the 17-year-old Zephyrhills High senior was undergoing safety training as a YMCA pool lifeguard. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks kept falling off during tutorials. “It was a real inconvenience,” he said. Strap-based CPR masks didn’t fare much better, said Hernandez, who currently works at the East Pasco YMCA and the New Tampa YMCA. His solution: CPRGo, a mask with an automatic seal, via suction cup features. “It makes CPR a simple and more efficient process,” Hernandez said.“It also ensures the victim is getting a sufficient amount of air.“ In short,“Saving lives has never been so easy.” For the concept — yet to be prototyped and patented — Hernandez won first place and $2,500 in Pasco’s Young Entrepreneur Finals, held April 25 at the Land O’ Lakes High School Culinary Arts. The inaugural competition showcased seven students from Pasco County Schools’ business and entrepreneurship principles program. It gave contestants an opportunity to present their unique business idea in a traditional slideshow format to a live audience and panel of judges — startup experts representing Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region. Hannah White, a Pasco High School senior, earned second place and $1,000 for Organized Design, which refers to planners that can be customized entirely. Jackson Rossi, a senior at Mitchell High School, received third place and $500 for Brij, an app for social media marketing. Other finalists were Justin Hall and Katelyn Ortiz, of Sunlake High; Taylor Townsend, of River Ridge High; and, Alex Violini, of Ridgewood High; each were winners at school-level competitions, held April 3 through April 10.

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an open house was held for the monastery’s new 10-room expansion. Each of the rooms has two single beds, a desk, some chairs and a private bathroom. There’s also a separate room where laundry can be done and food can be refrigerated. There’s a reception area, too, where a few people can gather for meetings. That room is dedicated to Daniel and Florence Picciano, who are John Picciano’s parents. Picciano, who was at the open house, is the CEO of Ogelthorpe Inc. He donated $1 million for the expansion. Kathy and Gary Kuta were there, too. Their mother, Sylvia Kuta has passed away, but made it known to them that she wanted to donate an artwork depicting St. Peter’s Square purchased during a visit to Rome.

Learning to recognize the signs of child abuse is a critical first step in knowing when to report suspected abuse. Pasco-Hernando State College and Pasco Kids First Inc., hosted a child abuse awareness seminar on April 20 for about 30 people.The seminar was free and open to the community, students, faculty and staff. The “Stop the Abuse” seminar was part of the Summer 2017 Community Awareness Series.The next seminar will be on skin cancer awareness on May 24 from 11 a.m. to noon at PHSC’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, at 2727 Mansfield Blvd, in Building B, Room 203. Staff members from Pasco Kids’ child protection team and trauma therapy team discussed tools and resources to help victims of child abuse and how to recognize when child abuse is happening. There’s no doubt that child abuse is an issue in Florida.A hotline to report suspected child abuse gets thousands of calls every year in the state. Many of those attending the seminar are nursing students at the college. “You’ll be faced with a lot of different scenarios,” said Natalie Epo, associate dean for academic affairs and retention services at the Porter Campus. Data shows that children from birth to

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An event was held April 30 to celebrate the opening of the new guest and retreat wing at Holy Name Monastery, which is the home of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, in St. Leo.

Finding a quiet place to reflect, amidst life’s hectic pace By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

When the Benedictine Sisters of Florida moved into their new Holy Name Monastery, at 12138 Wichers Road, they knew that the building would eventually need expansion. After all, they were leaving a 100,000square-foot building and moving into a 28,000-square-foot structure. They knew they would need more room for retreats, and their original plans called for that. They just didn’t expect it to happen so soon, said Faith Pridmore, director of mission advancement for the Benedictine Sisters of Florida. On April 30, not even three years after the sisters moved into their new quarters,

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Jay Muffly, who serves on the Lutz Civic Association, is trying to unravel a mystery, and he’s hoping someone from the public can help. He’s trying to figure out what happened to the “Welcome to Lutz” sign that, until recently, greeted motorists as they entered the community near County Line Road. “My daughter says she thinks it was there, Saturday (on April 22). She thinks. She’s not 100 percent sure,” Muffly said. It has been missing since at least April 23 at 1:30 p.m., he added. “I sent a message to the president of the (GFWC Land O’ Lakes) Woman’s Club, to see if she would ask her people,” he said. Muffly has a number of theories about what might have happened. “There are so many variables,” he said. “One of the poles has some rot in it. Those screws may not have been holding. Maybe it had blown, or maybe it was cockeyed,” he said. So, he put in an inquiry to the Hillsborough County Public Works Department to see if the crew that maintains the right-of-way moved it.

This is what the ‘Welcome to Lutz’ sign looked like before it went missing, which is believed to have happened sometime between April 22 and April 23.

Muffly things the crew may have reasoned:“Well, this is falling apart, we better take it, or something. Or, he said, “A trailer truck could have gone by there at a high rate of speed and maybe blown it off.” The sign that is missing was “at County Line Road, where the turn lane starts to go to Target, just before the first oak tree,” Muffly said. It was installed by the Lutz Civic Association. He estimates it will cost about $2,500 to replace it. He’s made a report to the community resource deputy, who said he’d look around, and ask others to look and listen around. At this point, Muffly said he has no clue where it could be. “It’d be nice if someone did know,” he said. Anyone who knows of the whereabouts of the sign is welcome to call Muffly at (813) 949-2224.

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Veterans home recognizes woman’s club The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club was honored at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes with a Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Club members were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for the numerous volunteer hours of monthly bingo games and bake sales, in order to provide extra spending money for the veteran residents’ personal items and treats. The woman’s club has supported the veterans’ facility for many years. From left: Marguerite Humet, Donna Losch and Lonna Vizzari.

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John LaFree was always told he couldn’t make a living as an artist. But he created a career with his artistic talents, as the proprietor of Canine Caricature Pet Portraits. Freelance and self-employed, LaFree operates his easel out of the comfy confines of his Wesley Chapel home. The pieces he produces are anything but ordinary. LaFree, 42, puts a “fun and whimsical spin” on the traditional pet portrait, creating an original hand-drawn work of art based on a combination of submitted photos, descriptions and requests. KEVIN WEISS His custom illustrations — John LaFree, of Wesley Chapel, launched Canine drawn on 12-inch by 16-inch Caricature Pet Portraits in 2010. The 42-year-old puts a paper using markers and ‘fun and whimsical spin’ on the traditional pet portrait, crePrismacolor art stix — serve as a ating an original hand-drawn work of art based on a comunique interpretation of pets, in- bination of submitted photos, descriptions and requests. corporating the owner’s lifestyle Beyond the United States, he’s received to form “a very personal and collaborative orders from countries like Australia and project.” “Oftentimes when people are giving me Sweden. Each piece — barring any distractions — their descriptions, they’re talking about what they imagine their dog is thinking about,” takes about one to two hours to complete, said LaFree.“I can manipulate it and go in any LaFree said. He works on about five projects per day, direction, whether it’s something the dog enjoys doing, the dog enjoys playing with, or hoping to complete 20 to 25 per week. The typical turnaround time for an order is maybe it’s something you enjoy doing.” The artsy influences are bred from his about three weeks. That can expand to nearly two months, youth, when he doodled and pored over during the busy holiday MAD Magazine and Gary season. Larson’s The Far Side. “Christmas,” he said, Though dogs are the pri“is nuts.” mary focus, Lafree’s portraits Though LaFree reguhave expanded to include cats, larly is “super busy,” he horses, hamsters, ferrets, rabbits, remains grateful to do snakes and turtles. something he enjoys. “It literally can be any animal,” he “There are not a whole said. “I market myself as Canine lot of us that have Caricatures, but it’s easily feline, made a whole business equine, bovine.” out of it,” he said. The creative venture The work, too, has began in 2010, following given the artist an apprestints as a caricature ciation “for all of the artist at Busch Gardens diversity of life on this and the Columbus Zoo and planet. Aquarium, in Ohio. “I’ve learned about Before that, LaFree was a so many different stage actor, with a few apbreeds. I know more pearances in small films and about dogs than I ever television. thought there was Besides Florida and Ohio, his cato know,” he said. reer led him to California, Colorado Meanwhile, the and New Mexico. artist’s drawing style The shift from actor to artist An example of one of LaFree’s continues evolving. happened “almost overnight.” That includes incor“I think the whole time I was recent pet portraits. porating more realistic trying to be an actor, I was ready to not be an actor anymore,” LaFree ex- visual features, like pinpointing a pet’s glassy plained. “I wasn’t enjoying it as much as I eyes or moisture in its gums. “I’ve continued to be a student of what enjoyed the process and the rehearsals and I’m doing. I’ve always tried some new stuff,” the applause of each show.” Conversely, artwork “is all process” to LaFree said. Several other ventures, too, are in the LaFree. “It’s more pleasing for my eye,” he said, works for LaFree. They range from molding dog sculptures, “and it’s a lot more fulfilling for me to be working on my visual stuff and try to convey to writing a children’s book. There’s also a project called a story with a few marker strokes.” Since Canine Caricatures launched, LaFree Boozehoundz, a cartoon drawing about dogs established an extensive client network, com- with drinking problems. “I try to branch out,” LaFree said. “The missioning artwork for various animal shelters and pet rescues, along with pet store more I can do, the more interesting it stays for me.” chains. LaFree has a tent at the Fresh Market at “Artistically, it was very fulfilling,” he said. “It was new for me. It was a challenge. It was The Shops at Wiregrass the first and third hard. And, nobody I knew was doing any- Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. thing like that,” he said. For information, visit Most of his business today is via online orCanineCaricatures.com. ders.

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What’s Cookin’ Enjoying a spot of tea, and scones, for Mother’s Day By Betsy Crisp, MS, LD/N

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INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup very cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 cup whipping cream, divided

drink tea. Of all the tea varieties of tea we consume, black tea is the favorite by a wide margin — 80 percent to be exact. And, when it comes to hot tea versus cold, cold wins by a whopping 80 percent. Personally, I may start my day with a good “cup of joe” — but after just one cup, I switch to hot tea during the chilly days of winter. As a Florida native, I must admit that I do tend to follow that coffee with some good old Southern Iced Tea, especially during the hot summer months. But, the popularity of tea is undeniable. Tea has been around for ages and has been the center of attention on many occasions. It had a headline role in the protest against taxation that led to the Boston Tea Party in 1723. It has become part of many celebratory parties. In 1840,Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, is credited with creating the English tradition of the afternoon tea, with hot tea and sweet breads, precisely at 4 p.m., to “ward off that sickly feeling.” Later, High Teas became popular with more substantial offerings at 6 p.m., when the working class came home from work. Mother’s Day is a time that we traditionally honor our “mums.” We celebrate how much we love them and thank them for all they do for us throughout the year by presenting them with cards, flowers, cakes, chocolates, flowers and family meals. This year, why not honor them in the

INSTRUCTIONS: • Preheat oven to 450° F. • Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbs are pea-size, and place in freezer for 5 minutes to chill. • Add ¾ cup plus 2 Tablespoons cream, and stir until dry ingredients are moistened (don’t over mix).

orldwide, tea is a far more popular beverage than coffee, according to the Pew Research Center. Americans, however, tend to drink three times as much coffee as they

Note: At this point, you could select add-ins from the lists at right. • Turn dough out onto a sheet of waxed paper or parchment. Gently pat or press dough into a somewhat crumbly, 7-inch round shape. • Cut the round dough into 8 triangle wedges, place on a lightly-greased baking sheet and separate 2-inches apart.

English tradition of an afternoon tea (or even breakfast in bed) with some special scones? The scone is actually a Scottish singleserving quick bread. Originally, the recipe was made in a triangular shape with oats and baked on a griddle. Today, the recipe has changed to be more of flour-based dough made with cold butter and baking powder that is baked in an oven.

• Brush tops with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of cream until just moistened. • Bake at 450°F., for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. SWEET VARIATIONS: Apricot-Ginger: Stir in ¼ cup finely chopped dried apricots and 2 Tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger with the cream. Brown Sugar-Pecan: Substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar. Stir in ½ cup chopped and toasted pecans with the cream. Chocolate Chip-Cherry: Stir in 2 ounces mini-chocolate chips and ¼ dried cherries, chopped with the cream. Cranberry-Walnut: Stir in ¼ cup dried cranberries and ¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans with the cream. SAVORY: Bacon-Cheddar-Onion: Omit the granulated sugar. Stir in ¼ cup real (not artificial) cooked bacon bits/pieces, ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 teaspoons dried/instant onion flakes, and ½ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper with the cream. Ham-Swiss: Stir-in ¼ finely chopped baked ham, ¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, and ¼ teaspoon dried mustard with the cream.

They can be made sweet (with fruit) or savory. They come in many different shapes, such as triangles, rounds, squares and diamonds. When round, they somewhat resemble our good old American baking powder biscuit, but we tend to serve ours as a bread with breakfast. I can honestly say that before I started working with Extension in 1988, I had never had the pleasure of eating a scone. A coworker and traveling companion to national

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The Friendship Singers, a volunteer group that performs in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and seniors centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, is looking for new members.There are two practices and two concerts every month. Practices are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Pasco County Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop Road in Land O’ Lakes. There are no auditions and no previous singing experience is required. For information, call Joyce Ruby at (813) 4427879 or Mary Vannier at (813) 541-4183.

A committee planning meeting for the Lutz 4th of July Parade & Celebration will be May 8 at 7 p.m., at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41.Anyone interested in helping can attend. For information, email Cheryl Benton at lutz4thofJuly@gmail.com.

Carrollwood Cultural Center The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host these events: • May 5 at 7:30 p.m.: “Rhythms of Life,” a Carrollwood Community Chorus performance ($10 to $16) • May 7 at 4 p.m.: “Folk Songs Far & Wide,” The Carrollwood Winds perform ($10 to $16) • May 10 at 6 p.m.: General Robert E. Lee lecture/performance (free w/RSVP to aaron@carrollwoodcenter.org) For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org, or call (813) 9228167.

VENDORS NEEDED Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson needs vendors for its first-ever community yard sale and vendor market scheduled for May 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will benefit the hospital’s American Heart Association Heart Walk team. For information, call (727) 869-5400, ext. 35346.

“Spring into Your Mandala” May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 and older. Participants can doodle flower mandalas for spring.A completion of all forms and a liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the First Saturday Book Club May 6 at 11 a.m., to discuss “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Keiko Shin Karate Academy, 19247 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host an open house May 6 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The academy offers traditional classes, afterschool transportation, summer camp, spring break camp, team training, birthday parties and one-on-one private lessons. For information, call (813) 948-1067, or visit KeikoShin.com/lutz.

BREWFEST FOR HOSPICE Gulfside Hospice will host a “Brewfest for Hospice” May 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion, 12010 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill. Event admission includes a commemorative glass plus unlimited sampling, and access to vendors and entertainment.A single ticket is $40, a double for $60, and a six-pack of tickets for $150. Participants must be age 21 and older.All proceeds will benefit Gulfside Hospice. For information and tickets, visit BrewfestForHospice.org.

DADE CITY FIRST FRIDAY The Dade City Merchants will host First Friday “Music & Margaritas” in historic downtown Dade City May 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and every first Friday of the month. This is a family night, and more than 20 stores, including Lori Anne’s, will be open until 9 p.m.There also will be live entertainment, refreshments, and specials with children.The event is pet-friendly. For information, visit Dade City Merchants Association on Facebook.

SEARCH ENGINE WORKSHOP Energyhill will host an “SEO de Mayo” workshop on search engine optimization May 5 from noon to 2 p.m., at 21434 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes.Topics will

Thrivent Financial will offer a free Retire Fearlessly Workshop, for ages 45 to 70, May 9 at 7 p.m., at the Oasis Pregnancy Care Center, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 108, in Land O’ Lakes. Participants can learn how to manage six risks: outliving income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes and rising health care costs. Light refreshments will be served. For information and to RSVP, call (727) 459-5440.

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The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will meet May 4 at 10 a.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa.The guest speaker will be Peggy Gretchen on wildflowers, vines and groundcovers. For information, call (813) 854-1308. Congregation Kol Ami will host a “Kol Ami Girls Night Out for Good” May 4 at 6 p.m., at the Ronald McDonald House.This new program is a way to give back to the community.The group will be cooking Mexican food at the Ronald McDonald House and will go out to dinner afterward. Future events will include cooking classes, painting and more. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

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The Florida Orchestra will host a free Pops in the Park concert May 7 at 7:30 p.m., at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa. There will be music from Brahms to “Beauty and the Beast,” “Superman,” and “Star Wars,” and a fireworks finale. Guests are asked to bring canned goods for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive.

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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet May 9 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Emily Ruff on the topic of “Edible and Medicinal Uses of Native Plants.”There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 2071853.

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CareerSource Mobile One will make a stop at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, May 4 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.The unit is a self-contained resource room with 12 computer stations; satellite internet and telecommunications; and printing and copying capabilities, to assist in job and career searches. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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The USF School of Music’s Concert Hall will host The Florida Wind Band May 7 at 7:30 p.m., with “Cinematic Masterpieces,” a selection of motion picture soundtrack favorites including “The Sound of Music,” “Star Trek,” “On the Waterfront,” “Robin Hood” and more. Student and senior tickets are $10, and $15 for general admission. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, or on the day of the concert at the School of Music Box Office. For information, call (813) 531-9252, or visit FloridaWindBand.org.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Mini Monets” on Tinkering Tuesday, May 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Each month is a different theme such as art, science, travel, books and more. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, will host a National Day of Prayer Luncheon May 4 at noon. Donations will be accepted to benefit Christian Social Services. For information, call (813) 949-7173.

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OLIVE PESTS UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer a free seminar on “Olive Pests in Florida” May 6 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City.Whitney Elmore will explain some of the potential pests and diseases associated with olives, and the potential for production in the state. Registration is required. For information, visit tinyurl.com/lkq6bn.

SOLAR SYSTEM TOUR The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “From the Sun to Pluto” May 6 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.The tour of the solar system will be presented by Investigation Station, a traveling children’s museum. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

MEDITATIVE DOODLING The Land O” Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer meditative doodling,

ROTARY CLUB SPEAKER The Rotary Club of Lutz will host guest speaker Jack Klem on the topic of Israel May 9 at noon, at the Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19402 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz. For information, visit LutzRotary.org.

SHRED-IT DAY San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, 7301 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will host a free Shred-it Day May 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.The maximum is two boxes per person, no larger than 18x12x9 inches each. For information, call Jill Evans at (352) 588-2732, ext. 2236.

MAKE A GIFT FOR MOM The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a preteen jewelry-making project May 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Participants can make a Mother’s Day gift. Proper dress code, registration and a signed liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

TEA TIME CRAFT The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Tea Time craft May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Participants can make their own loose-leaf tea bags and other related items. A proper dress code, registration and completion of a liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

STITCHERY CLUB The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host the Crafty Corner Stitchery Club May 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can sit and stitch, and share interests in crocheting, cross-stitching and knitting. Bring your projects and supplies, help teach others, or try something new. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

WINDOWS 10 The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer a free Windows 10 Basics class May 10 at 2 p.m. Participants can learn the basics of navigating the software. No registration is required. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

MOVIE AND SNACK The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present the movie “Sing!” May 6 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.There will be free snacks and juice. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay will have an orientation May 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St., in Land O’ Lakes, for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or mentor. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or DebK@bbbstampabay.org.

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these activities: • May 10 and May 24 at 11 a.m.: Library Services. Find out what’s available and how to use the library. • May 10 at 1 p.m.: Movie and popcorn. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK The middle and upper levels of the Lutz Learning Center will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” May 11 at 1 p.m., at Nye Park, 630 Sunset Lane in Lutz. Guests should bring a chair or blanket.

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Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host the “Man-to-Man” prostate cancer support group May 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone touched by any form of cancer. Discussion will include early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options and medications, and the latest research. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Dennis Brown at (727) 203-6713.

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Spring Hill, will host “Afternoon Tea with the Ladies” May 9 at 3:30 p.m., to help educate newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, as well as survivors. For information, call Cheryl Whitman at (352) 597-6130.

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Jaime’s Adult Day Centers, 18950 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a Cinco de Mayo Open House May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a taco bar with chips, salsa and margaritas, and door prizes. Guests can sit and dine or grab a to-go tray. The center is accepting new members. For information or to RSVP, email info@JaimesAdultDayCenters.com.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Premier Community HealthCare representative May 9 from noon to 2 p.m., to answer questions about health forms. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a lecture on women’s heart health May 5 at noon, in Garden Classroom A. A cardiologist will discuss cardiovascular heart disease in women, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms and diagnosis. Admission is free. For information and to register, call (813) 443-2046.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a discussion on the use of medical marijuana May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. David Berger, pediatrician with the Family Medical Clinic in Carrollwood, will talk about the provisions of Amendment 2, who can obtain medical marijuana, what guidelines must be met, who can prescribe, what criteria is used, the legality of treatment, treatment regulation and more. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these obstetric program community events: • May 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Breastfeeding Course • May 16, May 23, May 30 and June 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Childbirth Prep Course (four weekly meetings) Reservations are advised. For information, call (727) 834-5630.

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer free birth center tours and orientation programs for the entire family at 2 p.m., on May 7, May 14, May 21 and May 28. Registration is required. Call (813) 4432046. There also will be a prepared childbirth class on May 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.This is a two-session class that will cover the third trimester, labor, breathing, relaxation, birthing and postpartum concerns. The cost is $50. To register, call (813) 443-2046.

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will host a free “Living Well: Heart Disease” seminar May 10 at 10 a.m. Dr. Laura Mosher, cardiologist, will discuss ways to prevent and manage heart disease, and the important numbers related to your health. For information and to preregister, call (727) 953-6877.

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The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay hosted the 14th annual Cup of Compassion fundraising breakfast at the Tampa Convention Center. More than 500 guests gathered to support the center’s mission:To ensure that no one in our community has to face crisis alone. The event raised $360,000 through donations, pledges and sponsorships. For information about the Crisis Center, visit CrisisCenter.com.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 12110 will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Peter Claver Catholic School, 1203 Nebraska Ave., in Tampa, in O’ Keefe Hall. The cost is $10 and includes spaghetti with sauce, a house salad, Cuban bread, and a soda or water. No takeout will be available. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit St. Peter Claver’s tuition scholarship program. For information, call (813) 267-9981 or (813) 223-6726.

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Pasco County Schools kindergarten preregistration will be May 8, at all district elementary schools. Those interested should contact the school in their area for details about orientation activities and times. Head Start/Early Head Start applications are only available at select elementary schools. Kindergarten preregistration requirements include: • Child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2017 • Child’s birth certificate or other proof of birth date • Health examination – HRS Form 3040 • HRS Certificate of Immunization • Proof of Florida residency, such as a current utility bill or lease agreement For information, call Danielle Varcardipone in the Office of Teaching and Learning at (727) 774-2404, (813) 794-2404 or (352) 524-2404. Expectant mothers, and parents of infants, toddlers and children through age 5 may apply for Head Start or Early Head

Pasco-Hernando State College’s Rao Musunuru MD Art Gallery will exhibit “Artistic Articulation:A Student Showcase” through May 31. The annual exhibition showcases diverse talent achieved without the influence from staff or faculty. Gallery visitors can experience completed works of photography, drawing and mixed media, from past and present art students. Summer gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Art exhibits are free. For information, call (727) 816-3231.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS EXCEL

Pasco-Hernando State College students participated in the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. North Campus student Shannon Phillips placed first in computer applications, and West Campus student John Vann placed first in future business executive, both qualifying for national competition. Phillips also placed fourth in business communications. Second-place winners advancing to nationals are North Campus students Casey Cox in organizational behavior and leadership, and Sidney Onstad in hospitality management; West Campus students Michael Bradley II in public speaking and Leslie Barnwell in human resource management. Barnwell also placed fourth in forensic accounting, and Cox placed fifth in marketing concepts. Other students who placed in the competition include: Spring Hill campus students Marc Brooks, third in impromptu speaking; Manuel Cuzco, third in job interview; and, Giselle Perez, third in human resource management. West Campus students Keith Stokes, third in both help desk and programming concept; and, Victor Miller, fifth place inn information management. The PHSC team of North Campus students Jay Bowler, Emily Brock and Simona Rivera placed third in the small business management plan team competition. Brock and Rivero also placed third in the desktop publishing team competition. The annual Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda National Competition will take place in June, in Anaheim, California.

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Primrose School at Collier Parkway, 23021 Weeks Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a Summer VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) program for eligible families and their children. The free program is for children who have not yet used their VPK voucher, and turned 4-years-old before September 2016. Classes begin on June 6 and run through Aug. 3. VPK hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lunch/rest time from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information about the school and enrollment, contact Angella Hart, school director, at (813) 242-7800.

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Delivering Excellence By Will Plazewski Special to The Laker / Lutz News

If great things really do come in small packages, then The UPS Store in Land O’Lakes is the epitome of that expression. Between shipping, in-store printing and postal needs, the place is a veritable one-stop shop of small business services. Whether it’s a rubber stamp, document finishing, or laminating and binding, they can do it all. “We are in the business of saving people time, but with shipping prices direct from UPS, we can save you money as well,” said store owner Cathy Charlton. Opened next to the Publix in Arbor Square at Connerton since

December 2016, The UPS Store offers many other services as well, including notary, passport photos, estate packing, custom crating and shipping freight items, like furniture and fine china. “You’d be surprised at how much china we ship for people,” Charlton said. “I was initially amazed myself.” Cathy and her husband Kirk have been The UPS Store owners since 2009. The new Land O’ Lakes store is their third, joining the Zephyrhills branch and a Carollwood storefront as well. “We’ve always been committed to providing convenient small business solutions with personalized customer service,” she said, “and, our new store is no exception.”

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Students shine in competition High school students at Land O’ Lakes Christian School competed in the 40th annual American Association of Christian Schools National Competition at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. Approximately 1,800 students, representing 200 Christian high schools, competed in 76 categories in the five basic areas of the Bible, music, speech, art and academics. The national fine arts competition winners from Land O’ Lakes Christian were, from left: Austin Slade, second place expository preaching; Sherry Jiang, first place calligraphy; Wilson Wang, second place garment construction; Ellie Becker, second place physical science fair; Paul Wei, second place advanced math; and, Ruth Zhang, first place algebra/geometry and third place watercolor.

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FEES, from page 1A “It’s not tied to success. It’s only tied to it getting to referendum. It gives us the teeth that we need, in order to move forward,” said Motsinger, who called for that approach during an April 26 meeting of the infrastructure funding committee. The committee approved Motsinger’s motion 7-3 during the meeting at Rasmussen College in Land O’ Lakes. Stew Gibbons, the committee’s chairman, said using this approach provides a greater incentive for the school board to seek the sales tax as an additional source of revenue. Scott Sheridan, another committee member, said the committee needs to make it “emphatically clear” that other sources of revenue, besides impact fees, are needed to address the school district’s funding problem. Ray Gadd, deputy superintendent of Pasco County Schools, agreed with committee members that the impact fee increase is not the total solution. “The impact fee will not be a panacea. It will not solve all of our problems,” Gadd said. Parents in the audience said the funding shortage must be solved. “We are leaving our schools in a position, in Pasco County, of doing damage control. We are in a financial crisis. Our public schools are suffering,” said Heide Janshon, who lives in the Seven Springs area.“Please, as a parent, I am begging you to raise the impact fees,” she said. “In all honesty, the impact fees are the source of revenue that we have that must be raised, in order to keep up with the build-

ABUSE, from page 1A age 5 are at the highest risk of death from child abuse. Across the country, five children die every day from child abuse. Telltale signs of abuse can be as obvious as a pattern of cigarette burns, or less so, such as bruising that is less noticeable and harder to categorize as abuse. “If you see bruises on a child under age 5, those are the most concerning,” said Jon Wisenbaker, program manager for Pasco Kids’ child protection team. Pasco Kids’ child protection and trauma teams work with the protection investigators at the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. They do assessments on physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and high-risk cases. Referrals are made by child protective investigators or law enforcement, but can’t be made directly by the general public. Not every reported injury is due to child abuse, however. “Kids do get accidental injuries all the time,” Wisenbaker said. “That’s where we come into the picture to make that decision.” The location and pattern of bruises can be telling, said Julie Nadkarni, pediatric nurse practitioner with Pasco Kids’ child protection team. Bruising, especially pattern bruising, on the inner thigh, upper arms, buttocks and sides of the face, ears and neck can be signs of abuse, Nadkarni said. Bruises behind a child’s ear generally aren’t seen. “When they fall, their ears don’t typically hit the ground,” she added. Nadkarni showed slides of children with clear signs of abuse, including ligature marks, cigarette burns and scalded feet. Bite marks, particularly by adults, are often associated with sexual abuse, she said.

ing,” Janshon said. “Seven Springs Middle School, the capacity is 1,400, somewhere in that vicinity. We will, by the middle of next school year, have 1,800 students. Mitchell High School, is going to be in excess of probably 2,400.” Claudine Judge, of Seven Oaks, said “nothing is keeping up with the development.The roads aren’t keeping up.The schools aren’t keeping up. “This area, in the last four years, it’s insane the amount of housing that’s going in. “We were part of a very nasty school board rezoning process, that was not the fault of the school board, but the school board bore the brunt of it,” Judge said. Denise Nicholas, of Florida PTA, told committee members: “Ten-period days, overcrowding of schools, brand-new schools opening overcrowded — it’s not good for our kids. We need to fully fund our schools. Pasco County is in an absolute financial crisis.We need these impact fees. Please vote to increase them.” The committee’s recommendation was scheduled to be discussed in a May 2 workshop of the Pasco County Commission in New Port Richey — after The Laker/Lutz News went to press. The County Commission — not the school board — has jurisdiction over school impact fees. If the Pasco County Commission agrees with the committee’s recommendation, it will go the county’s Development Review Committee for a recommendation and then come back to the County Commission for two public hearings before the new impact fees can be adopted. Pasco Kids also sees children suffering from neglect and malnutrition. The mission of Pasco Kids, however, is to keep families together, if possible. “The goal is always to strengthen the family because overall that is where a child is going to do the best,” Nadkarni said. Studies support that view, said Wisenbaker. When children are removed, they are more likely to live with a relative or family friend than in a foster home, he said. Helping victims and their families deal with abuse, and recover from trauma, is part of the mission at Pasco Kids. Miranda Hager, trauma therapist with Pasco Kids, counseled more than 280 clients last year.About 80 percent were victims of sexual abuse; 10 percent physical abuse; and 10 percent other types of trauma. Children who have been abused can react to abuse by becoming aggressive or withdrawn.They make have difficulty sleeping, problems at school, increasing stomachaches and headaches and lack motivation. Lexy, a survivor of child sex abuse, is one of Hager’s clients. She spoke at the seminar about her yearlong experience of abuse at age 15 by an older male friend of the family. What happened over many months was a pattern of grooming, typical of sex offenders, Hager said. Children are targeted over many months as the sexual predator tries to create a special friendship, giving them gifts and being available to them. “It’s a slow process of pulling the child away from friends and family,” Hager said. For information, visit PascoKids.org. To report suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-(800)-962-2873, or fax to (800) 914-0004.

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From left: Elizabeth Statzer, Breanna Weaver, Nancy Maysilles, Emma Wegener, Ashley Simpson, Lorrie Caradonna, Susan Wegener and Nicole Miele took part in an initiative aimed at creating greater awareness about mental health.

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Members of Girl Scout Troop 1142 recently took part in an initiative at Medical Center of Trinity aimed at helping to increase understanding of mental illness, and reduce the stigma attached to it. The girls, ages 11 through 18, earned a Mental Health Awareness Patch through a program launched by the International Bipolar Foundation. Team members from the hospital’s Behavioral Health Center — which offers inpatient and outpatient care — brought the national program to the hospital for the first time. The Girl Scouts visited several stations to learn about the science of mental health and to help dispel misperceptions.

REFLECT, from page 1A The monastery’s expansion opens out onto a sidewalk that leads to a statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, which is encircled by a rose garden. People come to the monastery for all sorts of reasons. Recently, there was a group of 15 people who came there to learn about aquaponics, she said. They are missionaries who do work in Haiti and other places. Individuals also come. “The reasons vary greatly,” Pridmore said. “Some people come just overnight, to have a break from their hectic lives,” she said. “Some want it to be a quiet retreat. Some want it to be a directed retreat.” People can choose whether they want to eat meals with others, or not, she said. A night without meals is $30; with meals, it’s $75. Sometimes, people come because they need a place to sort things out, she said. Recently, a young woman, who was at a loss after her father’s sudden death, decided to spend time at the monastery. When she left, Pridmore said, the young woman said: “I feel so much better. I was doubting my faith.” Some choose to join in chapel prayer. Some don’t. It’s entirely up to the guest, Pridmore said. Some are facing a personal turning point. Others are trying to sort through feelings.

COMPETITION, from page 1A high schools next school year — Cypress Creek, Gulf, Fivay, Land O’ Lakes and Wiregrass Ranch. “The competition is going to be amped up just a little bit,”Aunchman said.“We built so much excitement around this that the other schools are like,‘We want to get in on the action.’”

They had a chance to learn about famous achievers who experienced mental illness. They also had a chance to practice personal stress management techniques and to learn how to identify a friend in need. They also took part in an art therapy session, creating mandalas, which are geometric figures representing wholeness. Rachel Barcellona, who was Miss Florida International 2016, shared her personal journey with autism in a keynote speech,“The Ability Beyond Disabilities.” Special sessions for parents focused on eating disorders, and the differences between typical teenage behavior and mental illness. Others who took part in the March 31 event included community members from Pasco County Schools, the Growth & Recovery Counseling Center and Fairwinds Credit Union. Some just want to step away from the hectic pace of life, she said. Sometimes, the only thing the monastery knows going in is that the person would like to spend a couple of days there. “As they’re here, and they’re going to prayer and they’re feeling a peacefulness, it kind of really helps them gear down,” Pridmore said. “We have some who do come and are very, very private. Most people will go to chapel prayer, but that’s not required,” she added. There’s no pressure to reveal anything. “They’re going to share, what they’re going to share. So, you just want to kind of be there,” Pridmore said.“The Benedictines have a great saying: ‘Listen with the ear of your heart.’” Visitors tend to open up, if they sense “that you are interested in what’s going on with their lives,” she said. Sometimes, people are there to do soulsearching. “They’re really looking, within themselves … looking for answers,” Pridmore said. She said one woman told her: “I just needed to find a place to get away, to think and reflect on my life and where I’m going from here.” “It’s so wonderful to hear, when they are leaving:‘This is exactly what I needed. I feel so much better.’,” Pridmore said. For additional information about the monastery, call (352) 588-8320. Aunchman also plans to introduce the program to several middle and elementary schools in the district, hoping to “get kids engaged, thinking outside of the box and solving problems.” Meanwhile, Hernandez — like other finalists — appears to have a bright future ahead of him. He plans to attend Saint Leo University this fall, majoring in criminal justice. His minor? Business.

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The banner season for Wesley Chapel High softball isn’t quite over. At 18-6, the Wildcats already have secured the program’s best record — and first winning season — in its 10-year history. Now comes the school’s first playoff appearance. The team is set to face the Robinson Knights (22-5) in the Class 6A Regional Quarterfinal on May 3 at 7 p.m. The game, at Robinson High School in Tampa, looks to be an intriguing matchup, as both squads sport potent offenses and legitimate aces. A slightly better offense statistically, the Knights average 7.3 runs per game, with a .344 team batting average; the Wildcats average seven runs per game, and bat .337. In the circle, Wesley Chapel will rely upon freshman Jordan Almasy (2.91 ERA, 121 strikeouts). Robinson, though, has multiple starting pitcher options, and could turn to either junior Cassidy Renninger (0.78 ERA, 64 strikeouts) or senior Sammy Conlan (1.39 ERA, 51 strikeouts). The main difference between the squads is experience. Outside of one senior, the Wildcats roster consists entirely of freshman and sophomores. The Knights, however, employ a handful of juniors and seniors, plus Conlan and Renninger. Beyond matchups, the bigger question for Wesley Chapel is maintaining confidence after its nine-game winning streak was shattered on April 26 — an “emotional” 10-0 loss to Land O’ Lakes High in the District 7-6A finals. (Both the district champion and district runner-up qualify for regionals.) “It was very tough on them,” Wesley Chapel head coach Steve Mumaw said, describing the impact of the defeat. “They were disappointed they didn’t play as well as they know they could’ve played.” Since the setback, Mumaw and his staff have strived to ensure the team doesn’t waver psychologically, during the most critical point of the season. “I think with any athlete, you want to try to stay on an even keel as much as possible, and not be on that (emotional) roller coast-

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The Wesley Chapel High varsity softball team has advanced to its first regional appearance. They face the Robinson Knights (22-5) in the Class 6A Regional Quarterfinal on May 3 at 7 p.m.

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Land O’ Lakes High also advanced to regionals, after winning the District 7-6A title on April 26.

er — but especially with a young team,” Mumaw explained.“That’s something that we’re trying to teach them, so that they can learn that everything doesn’t just ride on one game. “It’s difficult for them to learn, but it’s something that as they learn and mature, then it’s going to make them a lot better in

the future,” he said. Besides the mental aspect, shoring up the team’s defense — “just all over”— and putting balls in play — “with authority”— are other priorities. In the Land O’ Lakes loss,Wesley Chapel committed three errors, and cobbled together just four hits against Gators sophomore

standout Callie Turner (0.21 ERA, 200 strikeouts). On the upside, the Wildcats struck out just seven times against Turner, who averages about 13 strikeouts per start. Another positive, Wesley Chapel should have more depth entering regionals, as sophomore outfielder Cassidy Middleton (broken finger) is expected to make a full return to the lineup. Prior to her midseason injury in March, Middleton was the team leader in RBIs (10). “She’s a very valuable outfielder,” the Wildcats coach said.“We’re just now starting to get her back where she can swing the bat without a splint on.” No matter its playoff outcome, Wesley Chapel’s 2017 season won’t soon be forgotten. Until now, the school’s varsity softball program never experienced a winning record. Coaching instability and talent deficiencies yielded paltry results since the program began in 2007. In its first five years, the Wildcats went 115, 2-20, 2-21, 1-22 and 2-21. Ensuing seasons were similarly frustrating, as the team went 5-14, 0-24, 2-22 and 7-17. “It’s just incredible,” Mumaw said, of the 2017 season.“Once the season is over, I’m sure they’ll look back on it and realize all of the things that they’ve been able to accomplish this year.” Considering the youthful makeup of the roster,Wesley Chapel figures to be competitive against each school in its district — chiefly Land O’ Lakes and River Ridge — for the next several seasons. Future aside, the Wildcats’ focus is squarely on this week’s playoffs. “We’re going to play as hard as we can,” Mumaw said, “and see how long we can play in it.”

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Pasco County all-star baseball game THIS OUT The inaugural Pasco County All-Star Baseball Game, presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is slated for May 20 at 4 p.m., at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill.

The game features the top senior players from each of the 15 high schools in Pasco County.Tickets are $10; parking is $5. For information, contact Bob Durham at (813) 784-4410 or bdurham@fca.org.

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Brook Blankenship, left, with Academy at the Lakes coach Diane Stephenson.

AREA COMMITMENTS

Brooke Blankenship, an eighth-grade shortstop at Academy at the Lakes, has verbally committed to play softball at Florida State University. Through 20 games this season, Blankenship is batting .542, with five home runs and 31 RBIs and 36 runs scored. Blankenship joined the Wildcats varsity team last year, as a seventh grader. Dade City native Mike Penix, a rising senior quarterback at Tampa Bay Tech, has verbally committed to play football at the University of Tennessee. Penix, who transferred from Pasco High School after the 2015 season, is ranked as one of the nation’s top 25 pro-style quarterbacks Mike Penix for the Class of 2018, according to multiple recruiting outlets. The 6-foot-1, 182-pound lefthander chose Tennessee over offers from, among others, Arizona, Oregon, Rutgers and South Florida. Last season, Penix threw for 2,078 yards, 31 touchdowns with just one interception; he completed 56 percent of his passes.

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SAINT LEO TO HOST 2021 NCAA XC CHAMPIONSHIPS Saint Leo University and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission have been selected to repeat as hosts for the 2021 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships, at The Abbey Golf Course, 33625 State Road 52 in San Antonio. Both groups were also selected to host the 2020 and 2021 NCAA Division II Cross Country South Region Championships, at the golf course. The Saint Leo and Tampa Bay Sports

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SUNLAKE GOLFER WINS JUNIOR MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT

Jordan Sarhaddi, a sophomore at Sunlake High, won the Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association’s annual HAM Match Play Championships on April 23 at the Countryside Country Club, in Clearwater.At the three-day tournament (April 21 through April 23), Sarhaddi outlasted 15 other golfers to claim the Boys 16-18 Division Championship.The annual match play event is dedicated to a former junior member, Harris Armstrong, who died in 2008 of cancer at the age of 12. Commission partnership previously hosted the NCAA Division II Cross Country South Region Championships in 2015 and 2016, as well as the 2016 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships. “Being selected to repeat as a co-host for these NCAA Division II cross-country events in 2020 and 2021 is a tremendous honor for all of us with Saint Leo Athletics,” Saint Leo Athletics Director Francis X. Reidy said, in a release. “We have a great partner in the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, and I want to thank Rob Higgins and his team for their efforts to celebrate and enhance the Division II championship experience...” Other Sunshine State Conference institutions were named NCAA championship hosts in the sports of men’s and women’s cross-country (Florida Southern, 2018 and 2019 South Regionals), men’s and women’s soccer (University of Tampa, 2020 and 2021 championships), men’s and women’s tennis (Rollins College, 2019 and 2022 championships), and women’s volleyball (University of Tampa, 2021 championship). SSC provisional member Palm Beach Atlantic was also named a host institution for men’s golf (2021 championship) and women’s golf (2019 championship).

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Brianna Hall makes unique headbands for special occasions and holidays. Her inspiration was the iconic ears of Mickey Mouse at Disney World.

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ariety adds spice to the Ybor City Saturday Market. Every Saturday, vendors fill their tables with goodies to eat and crafts to carry home. Some — like Dave DeAngelis — show how they make the items they sell. He turns pine needles into decorative baskets. “In 40 years, I’ve never made the same thing twice,” said DeAngelis, who has been coming to the Ybor market since it opened nearly 17 years ago. “I’m sort of a fixture here,” he said. He learned his craft from a book he found in a store in Clearwater. One recent Saturday morning, he took a break to nosh a scone he bought from Reginald Beck, a baker who lives in New Tampa. Beck spread out an array of focaccia and scones as he prepared for the market to open. He is a third-generation baker, and this was his second year selling at the Ybor City market. “My mother’s favorite thing was baking,” said Beck, who also teaches baking classes. He said some of his student tell him they’re afraid to bake. “What I specialize in is taking the fear out,” said Beck, whose company is named Fearless Bread. The Ybor City Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor market in the Tampa Bay area, according to its website. Admission is free, and the market is open every Saturday year-round, though operating hours vary according to the season.

Co-owner Debra Chatfield sets up her display for the Lutz Nuts Company at the Ybor City Market in Centennial Park.

Dozens of vendors sell foods, sauces, baked goods, herbs and plants, honey, artwork, woodwork, candles and fine cigars. Each Saturday at 9:30 a.m.,Yoga by Loft hosts a yoga class in the Ybor City Museum Garden. And, on the third Saturday of the month, the Bay Area Greyhound Association has greyhounds available for adoption. Directly behind Centennial Park, the Ybor City Museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $4 each, with children under age 5 admitted free. Visitors come to the market from all over the Tampa Bay area, as well as from out-ofstate and international locales. Cruise ships docking at Channelside provide a fair share of tourists checking out the market. Some vendors, who were born in Turkey, Cypress and Tunisia, add to the market’s international flavor. “There’s a lot of unique people here,” said Debra Chatfield, co-owner of Lutz Nutz Company. She and her husband, Richard Chatfield, started their business about 14 years ago in their home. They sell gourmet mixed nuts and granola, including the Bodacious Blend of nuts

New Tampa resident Reginald Beck offers freshly baked breads, including focaccia and scones, on Saturdays at his Fearless Bread booth at the Ybor City Market in Centennial Park.

and Amazing Oatz. “Everything is hand done,” Debra Chatfield said.“It’s truly artisan. I have to feel good about what I’m selling.” A love for Disney World and the famous mouse ears gave Brianna Hall, 21, an idea. She makes decorative head bands for special events, holidays and any day that calls for a unique accessory. “They’re my own expression,” said Hall, who also sells her items online at Etsy. Jeannie Lewis started making soaps as a hobby at home in Valrico. “Soon enough, my whole house was filled with soap,” she said. Now, it’s a business. She and her husband, Lee Lewis, set up displays at Ybor and at other markets, including in Mirabay and Valrico. In addition to soaps, they also sell pedicure sets, shaving kits and facial masks. “I love coming out, selling it and meeting people,” she said. A 5k race in Ybor brought Tyrone Mussio and his daughters, Tyra and Monique Mussio, to the area, and they checked out

Antonio Tugunns crafts flowers from palm fronds that he offers for sale at the Ybor City Market in Centennial Park. He learned his skills from his father.

the market after they crossed the finish line. They strolled through the market, stopping to sample cake from Sugs Rum Cake, operated by Sugar Kerr. They took home a rum cake, and they plan to be back. “We’re just amazed,”Tyrone Mussio said. “We love the atmosphere and the environment, and making it a family fun day.”

Odessa resident Dave DeAngelis opened his first booth nearly 17 years ago when the Ybor City Market first started. He makes pine needle baskets for sale.

PET of the WEEK

Mina, the huntress Meet Mina — a gorgeous 4-year-old tabby that was rescued from a pet hoarder as a small kitten. Mina is an indoor/outdoor cat, loves basking in the sun and patrolling her turf in the park. She also is a very good huntress, and little geckos are her favorite. Mina shares her home with her 2-year-old stepbrother kitty, named Casper, that was saved from being euthanized at a shelter. Mina and Casper share their home with their very patient and loving mom, Lisa Wong of Dade City.

Come and meet Teddy Teddy is a sweet boy that you cannot miss in our cat adoptions. He will immediately call for attention, and he gives kisses while you pet him! But, don’t stop petting him, for if you do, Teddy will head-butt your hand and cry a little to get your attention back. Teddy is looking for his forever home.

Send us a picture and information on your favorite pet! Write a short paragraph about why your pet is special along with a photo and mail to: Pet of the Week, c/o The Laker, P.O. Box 479, Lutz, FL 33548 or email to mrathman@lakerlutznews.com, ATTN: Pet of the Week PLEASE NOTE: OWNERS NAME AND ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED FOR YOUR PET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.

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Give Junior a chance Junior has been at Pasco County Animal Services for more than 7 months. He has completed AKC Canine Good Citizen training. Junior loves Frisbee and playing ball. He will even wash his ball in the pool and then put it in the dirt just to wash it again. Junior is much younger than his grey muzzle makes him appear to be, and is only about 5 years old. He is heartworm positive, but is currently undergoing treatment. Animal Services can help you continue to treat him. Come by and meet Junior.

An air of elegance Betsy Crisp, of Land O’ Lakes, snapped a photo of the elegant Sandhill Crane that is quite a familiar site along the roadways. This close-up of the crane was taken in front of Caliente Resort.

If you would like to adopt either Junior or Teddy, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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PET ADOPTIONS, CELEBRATION

The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, 400 N. Falkenberg Road in Tampa, will host its First Saturday Celebration May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be pets available for adoption, exhibitors, music and refreshments. Donations of needed items also will be accepted. The shelter will offer $20 adoptions for all ready-to-go pets, which include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, a microchip

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RESCUE GROUP FUNDRAISER

Boxer Rescue Angels of Florida will host a “Spay-Ghetti & No Balls Luncheon & Fundraiser” May 6 from noon to 4 p.m., at Hudson Eagles Lodge 3997, 6840 Beach Blvd., in Hudson. The cost is $7 and includes spaghetti, two sausages, salad, roll, butter and dessert. There also will be music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and vendors. Proceeds will go toward medical care, primarily spaying and neutering of intact dogs coming into the rescue program. For information, visit FLBoxerAngels.org.

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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly business breakfast May 4 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Golden Corral, 6855 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Guest speaker will be Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information, please contact the chamber at (813) 782-1913 or sher@zephyrhillschamber.com.

Join the ladies of Women-n-Charge May 5 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.The women share their talents and resources, and they build relationships with other women in business. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for all guests. Guest speakers will be life coach Barbara Brekke and Rosemary MacKeen of Arve Interiors.They will demonstrate how to create gift baskets, door prizes and drawings to promote your business, and offer budget tips to maximize charitable donations. To register, visit Women-n-charge.com. For information, call (813) 600-9848, or email admin@women-n-charge.com.

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Florida Wellness Medical Group will have a ribbon cutting May 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 6834 Gall Blvd., Suite 104, in Zephyrhills.

The free event is part of the May mixer by The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce. Join the celebration and enjoy food, drinks, live music and giveaways. For information, contact the chamber at (813) 782-1913 or sher@zephyrhillschamber.com.

BILIRAKIS OFFICE OPENS

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will have a ribbon cutting for his new district office location May 9 at 4 p.m., at 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The office, which opened in April, will serve as a resource for people who need help with a federal agency, have legislative questions or want to meet with Bilirakis and his staff members. It will be open every Wednesday for walk-ins. Meetings during the rest of the week will be by appointment only. For more information, please visit Bilirakis.house.gov/contact/offices/Wesleychapel.

CENTRAL PASCO MEETING

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly general membership meeting May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy., in Lutz. Guest speaker will be Lou Bravo of Trinity Memorial Gardens. Members and guests are welcome. The cost for members is $20 if you RSVP by May 4, and $25 at the door for members and non-members. For more information, you can contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722 or office@centralpascochamber.com.

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The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general meeting May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Iavarone’s Steakhouse & Italian Grill, 3617 Humphrey St., in Tampa. For early bird registration, RSVP online with credit card or to the chamber office at See BUSINESS DIGEST, page 7B

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Business Link will have a breakfast meeting May 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., in the Student Community Center at Saint Leo University, at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Guest speaker will be marketing instructor John R. Lax. His topic will be "Affordable Marketing Research Tools for any Business!"

COURTESY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PASCO

First National groundbreaking

First National Bank of Pasco broke ground April 20 for a new branch office, at 23613 State Road 54 in Lutz. Behind the golden shovels, from left to right, were FNBP Vice President Dwight Carson; FNBP Lutz Branch Manager Kathleen Balthazard; FNBP Executive Vice President Mike Mashke; FNBP board member John Henson; Pasco County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Paula O’Neill; Diaz Fritz Group Vice President Tom Connella; Diaz Fritz Group Vice President Wayne Ismark; Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore; FNBP Project Manager Park Meyers; FNBP board Chairman A.P. Gibbs; Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Representative David Gainer; Diaz Fritz Group Chief Executive Officer Del Diaz; FNBP board Vice Chairman Paul Midili; FNBP board member, Chris Black; Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hope Allen; FNBP board member, Glen Greenfelder; FNBP board member, Ernest Peeples; FNBP board member, Marlene Mann; FNBP Chief Financial Officer Kerry Westbrook; and FNBP President/Chief Executive Officer Steven Hickman.

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