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Ice rink complex gets name By Kathy Steele
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A naming contest for the ice rink complex under construction in Wesley Chapel drew some 200 suggestions. And, the winner is: Florida Hospital Center Ice. The name and logo were unveiled May 14 by Florida Hospital representatives and Gordie Zimmermann whose company, Z Mitch, is building the 150,000-square-foot ice rink and sports complex. The name is fitting, said Zimmermann, because so much takes place in a rink at center ice. That includes face-offs over hockey pucks and figure skaters waiting for their PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLORIDA HOSPITAL CENTER ICE music cues to begin their programs, he said. “It truly is a center for sports. It has a Hockey fans watch from the sidelines in this interior rendering of Florida Hospital Center See ICE, page 9A
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COURTESY OF IZZIE BROWN
Izzie Brown will travel to Washington D.C., to attend a ceremony honoring outstanding artists from throughout the nation.
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Izzie Brown, a sophomore at Land O’ Lakes High School, won Best of Show with this entry in U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ Congressional Art Competition.
Land O’ Lakes student captures top art prize By B.C. Manion
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For the second consecutive year, a Land O’ Lakes High School student has won top honors in U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ Congressional Art Competition. By winning the competition, Izzie Brown will receive two free airline tickets to Washington D.C., to attend a reception, and her work will be on display at the Capitol building for a year. Last year, Trevor Nichols won the honor for a pencil drawing of Coach Kris Keppel, who was suffering from pancreatic cancer at the time. Keppel died on Jan. 25, and the
portrait that Nichols did was on prominent display at the coach’s funeral at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Land O’ Lakes. The Congressional Art Competition included artworks by students in Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando counties. Brown won Best of Show for a work entitled “Moods of Izzie.” Bilirakis commented on the annual contest, in a news release. “I believe the arts are an important component of a well-rounded education, as they stimulate creativity and innovation while allowing students the opportunity to express themselves in a meaningful way,” he said.
“I am glad to be able to bring this special opportunity to the students in my district,” Bilirakis added. Besides her artistic pursuits at Land O’ Lakes High, Brown also has her own business called Word Tangles. That business grew out of an assignment from her eighth-grade art teacher at Rushe Middle School.The teacher asked her to create a portrait of the Jamaican singer Bob Marley, which Brown did — using the titles of Marley’s songs to form his image. Since then, Brown has created portraits of numerous famous personalities using See ART, page 9A
Lutz Guv’na hopefuls clash in fun-filled debate
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This past Saturday, three residents went to the Old Lutz School and lied to their neighbors. One pledged to ban homework for all children. Another promised to build a giant rainbow. A third guaranteed everyone beautiful waterfront property. Then they tried to hit everyone up for money. And, they’re going to keep doing it all the MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOS way up until July 4. From left, Cheryl Ayers, KarenSue Molis and Jennifer Rankin faced some silly questions at the Lutz It sounds like a shameless Guv’na debate May 16, and they responded with equally silly answers. way to treat your neighbors, but that’s what Lutz expects out of their Guv’na candidates. claim the coveted winner’s sash. Perkins has fulfilled her Guv’na duties, Those wanting the ceremonial title must Their performances impressed the cur- which included activities like being a judge prove they’re silly enough to deserve it. And rent Guv’na. at a fair, throwing out a first pitch at a softthe winner must raise the most money, “They were good. They were funny. This ball game and attending a Boys Scouts’ which goes to local organizations after a is something that you don’t take too serious- event. new Guv’na is declared. ly,” said Dr. Cindy Perkins, who won a close As outgoing Guv’na, she was able to So, Jennifer Rankin, KarenSue Molis and race last year by raising just a little bit more enjoy the festivities on the other side of the Cheryl Ayers gathered at the school on May than the other candidates. Together, last table, and watch the candidates get put 16 to answer questions, show off unusual year’s candidates raised about $9,000, which See GUV’NA, page 9A talents and prove they have what it takes to went to around 20 different groups.