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Concerns about Zika on the rise

By B.C. Manion

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The level of unease about the Zika virus is on the rise in Florida, according to a new poll conducted by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute.

The online poll, which was conducted Aug. 14 to Aug. 18, surveyed 1,500 adults in Florida, according to a news release from Saint Leo University.

Polling ended a day before Gov. Rick Scott announced that mosquitos are spreading the virus in the Miami area and five days before the governor announced a non-travel related case of Zika was found in Pinellas

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The university’s August poll found that 79.3 percent of respondents say they are “very” or “somewhat” concerned about the virus. Of those remaining, 1.1 percent say they are “somewhat unconcerned,” 7.5 percent indicate they are “not at all concerned,” and 2.1 percent say they are unsure or do not know enough to answer.

The poll had a plus or minus margin of error of 3.0 percent.

The polling institute’s June survey of 500 adults in Florida showed 71.2 percent of respondents expressing concern.

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COURTESY OF PASCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Viggo Nielsen, general manager of Mettler Toledo Safeline, (center in blue coat), announced plans for his company to build a 250,000square-foot manufacturing plant and bring 500 jobs to Pasco County. Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey and Pasco Economic Development Council President Bill Cronin, flanking Nielsen, were among nearly 20 local and state officials at the Aug. 23 press conference.

Swiss manufacturer will relocate, bring 500 jobs

By Kathy Steele

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Mettler Toledo plans to build a new, 250,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Lutz that will bring as many as 500 jobs to Pasco County.

The company will hire 185 new employees and transfer another 320 jobs from operations in Ithaca, New York, and from 6005 Benjamin Road, in the Town ‘N Country area of Hillsborough County.

The announcement was made at an Aug. 23 press conference at the West Pasco County Government Center in New Port Richey.

Nearly 20 local and state elected officials and government leaders attended.

Mettler Toledo plans to invest more than $30 million in the project.

The plant will be located within Northpointe Village, off State Road 54 at the Suncoast Parkway.

Securing the manufacturer is seen as a boon for Pasco in its efforts to lure new, diversified industry to the county. It also keeps jobs in the Tampa Bay region. Company officials said they had looked at sites in Georgia and near Orlando.

“It was very important we keep this company in Tampa Bay,” said Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey.“We have available land for this company to expand.We play an important role in that, for the region.”

Indeed, Mettler Toledo Safeline’s general manager,Viggo Nielsen said no other area had suitable sites large enough for a building that will more than double the size of its current facility.

After 15 years of growth as a company, Nielsen said,“We really need more space.This actually is quite a central location and also a very nice place for our customers to come visit.”

Some of Mettler Toledo’s current employees live in Pasco, Nielsen added.

The Switzerland-based manufacturer is a global supplier of precision scales and services used in research, and the packaging and production of food and pharmaceuticals.

The company’s American headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

The new facility will be part of the product inspection division for Mettler Toledo Safeline.

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Student loan debt nationally is a staggering $1.3 trillion dollars, or about 10 percent of all outstanding debt.

For seven out of 10 students, repaying student loans can be a nearly insurmountable obstacle that is altering career decisions and delaying the milestone of buying a home.

Nationally, the average student loan debt is about $30,000.

Across Florida, the average is about $25,000.

At the University of South Florida, about 60 percent of students have an average loan debt of $22,600.At the University of Tampa, about 60 percent of students owe about $34,000.

Unlike most debt, however, students by law are prevented from refinancing those loans.

It is a dilemma that is highlighted in a survey released by the National Association of REALTORS Research Department and American Student Assistance, also known as Salt.

The home ownership rate is falling, and younger generations saddled with student debt are part of the reason, the survey found.

“That (student) debt is thrown into the mix with any other debt they have,” said Jack Rodriguez, a Tampa real estate broker.

“It affects the amount of loan they could get.With the ability to refinance into a lower interest rate…they would bring down their payment which would allow them to purchase more house.”

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, wearing an orange dress, along with student leaders and members of the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS, held a press conference to highlight problem of student loan debt.

Association of REALTORS to highlight the problem, and show support for a bill on refinancing student loans.They were joined by student leaders from USF, UT and Hillsborough Community College.

“If we really want to make a change, and want to protect our nation’s youth and generations to come, we need to focus on our assets, college affordability and how we’re going to fix this,” said James Scudero, student body president at UT. Student loan debt is crippling, said Chris Griffin, peer advisor leader for USF New Student Connections.

Food banks can now be found on student campuses, and student homelessness is happening, Griffin said.

“The scary thing is the food banks are used,” said Alec Waid, student body vice president at USF. The pending bill, known as the Bank on Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act has about 170 sponsors. But, efforts to pass the bill have stalled for at least two years.

“It’s something of a partisan issue. It shouldn’t be,” said Castor.

If approved, student graduates could refinance private school loans issued before

July 1, 2015.

“A citizen can refinance their car loan, boat loan and their credit card debt,” Castor said.“But, students are not allowed to refinance their student loans.This would be a very good time to do this, because interest rates are very low.”

According to the survey, at least a quarter of all students have a typical loan debt of about $25,000. And, 71 percent of nonhomebuyers say student loan debt is delaying the decision to buy a home. In some cases, the delay is about five years.

About 42 percent of students with loan debt delayed moving out of the family home. Millennials born between 1990 and 1998, and who made less than $25,000 in 2015, were most likely to stay at home longer.

But, younger generations aren’t alone in struggling with student debt.

Tampa real estate broker Alma Alexander said her daughter earned a degree in graphic arts in the 1990s and left school owing nearly $35,000. The debt wasn’t paid off until two years ago.

“She worked at paying it when she could,”Alexander said.

Costco will provide up to 275 jobs A February opening is planned

By Kathy Steele

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Blame the rainfall, but Costco Wholesale fans will have to enjoy the anticipation a bit longer.

The membership-only warehouse giant is expected to open the doors to the Costco experience in Wesley Chapel in early February.

Company officials had hoped for a November opening, but this summer’s rainfall slowed down construction by a few weeks. And, Costco doesn’t open stores in December and January, choosing through the holidays to focus on sales and customer service at existing stores.

However, by November, Costco will begin hiring for about 275 positions. Some slots will be filled with Costco employees transferring from other stores, but most will be new hires, said Hector Mencia, Costco’s general manager in Clearwater.

“We are very excited to come into this area,” said Mencia, who spoke at the Aug. 25 economic briefing luncheon sponsored by The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce. “It’s going to be a great location.”

Costco also will be opening a store in Citrus Park in Tampa about the same time.

These are the first stores in the Tampa Bay area in about 15 years.

“It shows that the economic status over

here is going very well,” said Mencia.“We’ve been trying to get in here for quite a bit in this market.”

Rosina Yeo will be the store’s general manager. She currently is assistant warehouse manager for Costco in Jacksonville.

The 184,000-square-foot warehouse is under construction in front of Tampa Premium Outlets, off State Road 56.

“It will have all the bells and whistles on it,” Mencia said.

Mencia began working at Costco while in college in 1989.

It’s a great place to work and has a low turnover rate among employees, he said.

Entry-level pay for hourly wage earners starts at $13 an hour, rising to $22 an hour on average over time.After six months, employees are eligible for benefits.

Mencia said the opening of an Indiana store attracted about 22,000 applicants.

By November, a storefront will be opened where people can file applications in person.

Memberships to Costco will be available about six weeks before the store’s opening date.

Mencia said on opening day about 2,000 shoppers are expected. Inside and outside the store, employees will be ready to process membership applications.

The store’s retail model is to price low and sell in very high volumes. Shoppers browse aisles filled on average with about 3,800 items, but on a regular basis about 1,500 of those items are rotated out.

“We create the treasure hunt atmosphere,” said Mencia. “They need to buy it then and not wait a week. It will be gone

CORRECTION: A dead-end stretch of Leonard Road will be extended into a proposed development of 320 homes, off Henley Road. Breynia Drive is a roadway in Long Lake Ranch subdivision that will be part of a construction route. A story published on Aug. 17 in the Lutz News had an incorrect location for the Leonard Road extension and misspelled Breynia Drive.

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In other words, as comedian Rosie O’ Donnell explained in a Costco video, you can walk in with a list but leave with a trampoline and a case of Corn Nuts.

Costco sells nearly everything: wine, clothes, groceries, gas, jewelry, electronics, tires, glasses, hearing aids, vacation packages, cars, home improvement services, hardware, pharmaceuticals, and since 1985, $1.50 hot dogs.

In fiscal year 2015, Costco sold 55 million wieners in a bun.Worldwide shoppers also bought $4.1 billion in produce; $4.2 billion in USDA inspected prime beef; and $888 million in pastries and breads from its bakeries.

Mencia said Costco has about 76.4 million Costco cardholders worldwide.

The wholesale warehouse club is the largest retailer in the world, behind Walmart.

But, its global reach doesn’t keep Costco from connecting locally with area businesses and the community.

Costco plans to join the Wesley Chapel chamber.And, chamber members are ready to pitch in and help as the company prepares for its opening.

“We’ll do anything we can to welcome them with a hug,” said Hope Allen, the chamber’s executive director.“It’s refreshing to hear that they are going to join the local business community, and they understand the importance of chambers.”

Mencia said Costco does a lot of outreach “behind the scenes” locally and worldwide.

For instance, bakery items, including

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The fall opening of Costco Wholesale, in front of Tampa Premium Outlets, will be delayed until early February due to rain delays to the construction schedule.

bread, have short shelf lives in order to sell only the freshest. But, these and other food items not sold are donated.

“We give them to nonprofit organizations,” he said.“They pick it up every day.”

The company also donates school backpacks to area schools annually and, in May, collects donations for the Children’s Miracle Network.

About 2.5 million local farmers in Africa supply Costco with cashews.The farms typically are smaller than 2 acres and are family operated.

Costco also supports farmers’ training, donates school kits and provides AIDS awareness education.

In Mexico, a similar program employs fishermen, and in Mozambique, farmers supply vanilla.

“I’m very proud of what we do,” Mencia said.

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Freedom to pledge allegiance … or not

By Tom Jackson tjackson@lakerlutznews.com

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ocial media sites blew up recently with news out of Leon County regarding, because we have a shortage of things to disagree about, the Pledge of Allegiance.

It seems the uncle of a Leon County elementary school student was presented with a form that gives custodial adults the option of having their youngsters literally sit out each morning’s traditional recitation of the Pledge.

Outraged, the uncle wrote in red ink his response across the form — “This is the dumbest thing I have ever read and I am so ashamed of this” — and, of course, posted it on his Facebook page, whereupon it went classically viral.

Traditional media as far away as Detroit and St. Louis took notice, producing coverage about outraged parents and blame-shifting bureaucrats. A district spokesman said the district was following the Legislature’s newly minted direction; the state Department of Education retorted Leon’s interpretation went too far.

The whole thing was like a summer storm: furious and eye-catching, but over fast. Only days later, Leon’s media-challenged Superintendent Jackie Pons — he says he was unaware of the published waiver until a parent called him on the way to work days later — ordered a halt to the form’s distribution and had the online code of conduct revised.

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If parents or uncles or otherwise guardians wanted to exercise their rights under the statute, Pons reasoned, they could write their own darn note.

And, that was pretty much that, except for the lingering suspicion expressed in an email interview with the Tallahassee Democrat by Micah Brienen — the alarmed uncle — that the statute passed by Florida’s overwhelmingly Republican, certifiably conservative Legislature, and signed by its hard-right governor, was somehow “just another example of progressive politics destroying our school system.”

The next thing you know, Brienen said, they’ll be taking Old Glory out of the classroom and stripping her off the pole in the courtyard.

Well.

What the Legislature did last spring was nothing more than codify what plenty of school districts — Pasco and Hillsborough included — already had in their policy books where for years, students who have objections to reciting the Pledge have been able to decline without it going on their permanent records.

That, and lawmakers added a codicil: If a student wants to demur, he/she must provide a written-opt out. If anything, it seems legislators toughened the provisions.

And, Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning, above all a reasonable fellow, is not sure he gets all the fuss. “It’s not a big deal for us,” he says.

Pasco’s longstanding policy notwithstanding, there have been few reported episodes of students sitting out the Pledge.

The addition of a written excuse “might mean a little more work for school board staff,” Browning says, “but I haven’t heard any news” about students exercising their stand-down option.

So, is the fuss all tempests and teapots?

For Browning, rising and reciting the Pledge at the start of each school morning represents a cherished ritual, one of those things that help set the tone for learning in the land of liberty.

“We stand, we pledge the flag,” he says.

“It’s who we are as Americans.”

That said, Browning makes abundantly clear his administration’s determination to defend students who find the pledge offen-

sive, whatever their reasons.

And, that brings us back around to the idea that letting students off the hook is somehow introducing the Kremlin to our public schools.Wrong.

Giving students the option to pledge, far from being the work of subversives, is, in fact, a blow for liberty.Yes, we live in a splendid country, the best in history and still the most alluring on the planet. It passes the fence test — put a fence around a country; open the gate and see which way people go — every time.

But, the reason for the United States’ exceptional status has nothing to do with its grand vistas, abundant natural resources and favorable location on the map, and everything to do with the fact that it was, as the great man said,“conceived in liberty.”

And, if liberty means anything, it means this: Under certain circumstances, you cannot be forced to say things contrary to your faith or philosophy or even your mood, if it comes to that. Finding yourself in a taxpayer-sponsored classroom on the orders of the government — up to a certain age, school attendance is compulsory — qualifies as one of those exemptible circumstances.

In truth, obliging anyone, anywhere, anytime, to pledge to the Pledge is a persistent source of tension.The very notion of liberty sternly implies an opt-out clause.

Of course, it’s counterintuitive. Celebrate self-determination and in the next breath reject a vow of loyalty to the country that stands ever-poised to defend liberty with blood and treasure? Yes, this strikes me as freeloading on freedom, too, but we have to take the noble with its consequences.

Therefore, fans of freedom should not recoil, horror struck, when private citizens, even students, reject the taking of a loyalty oath. Allegiance coerced is allegiance unworthy.

And, a pledge recited against one’s will isn’t worth the breath expelled to utter it.

Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

International early learning conference coming soon The Laker/Lutz News staff report

The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties is seeking sponsors and exhibitors for an international early learning conference in October.

The 2016 Early Learning Conference will be a day-long public event offering training from local and regional presenters.

The ninth annual Early Learning Conference is scheduled for Oct.15 at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School.

This year, the Early Learning Coalition is being joined by two sister organizations from the United Kingdom to promote the importance of diversity in early childhood education.

The conference theme is “Celebrate Diversity: Together We Make Our World Complete.”

The conference focuses on early child-

hood development, providing innovative practices from fields of early education, child care, infant mental health, family involvement, business management and social work.

The Early Learning Coalition invites local and regional agencies, businesses and organizations to serve as sponsors and/or exhibitors.

Participating exhibitors and sponsors will be included in the conference program that will be distributed to both organizations, Child Care in Practice and the Early Yearsthe Organization for Young Children, both located in Northern Ireland.

Participating exhibitors are offered a display booth and the opportunity to network with over 900 guests, including early educators, caregivers, mental health professionals, parents, child advocates, owners and directors of preschools and other community members.

Exhibitors last year included PascoHernando State College (PHSC); the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI); Usborne Books and More; and Healthy Families PascoHernando.

The conference includes both breakfast and lunch, and those attending can take advantage of four breakout sessions.

This year’s conference features a variety of trainings such as: “Diversity and Social Justice in Early Childhood Settings,”“Equality is the Key to Ending Violence,”“Picky Eater or Disordered Feeder: How to Diversify Your Child’s Diet,” and, “Vroom! Brain Building Activities for Families on the Go.” Those interested in being exhibitors should contact Dina Crespo-Brambilla at d.crespo-brambilla@phelc.org, or call (352) 754-5068.

Those interested in becoming sponsors should contact Jak Jakubauskas at

r.jakubauskas@phelc.org, or call (727) 2338291.The application deadline is Sept. 16.

The conference fee is $25, plus an additional $15 for CEU certificates.

For more information about the Conference, visit PHELC.org/annualconference9.php.

For more information about the Coalition and its services, visit PHELC.org.

CORRECTION: A column by Tom Jackson published in The Laker/Lutz News on Aug. 24 mentioned a traffic stoppage near the entrance to Stonegate on State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. According to a report from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, delivered after deadline, the interruption was the result of a gas leak. The column was incorrect on this point.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay launched its “100 Men in 100 Days” campaign to recruit more men to serve as mentors to young boys.The campaign ends Nov. 18.Volunteers are screened and trained before being matched with a child.“Bigs” are encouraged to make a 15month commitment and can choose from a site-based or community-based program.The agency will host a variety of events throughout the community during the campaign, from after-work Happy Hours to a night at local sporting events.

For a calendar, visit BBBSTampaBay.org.

Saturday book club The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the First Saturday Book Club on Sept. 3 at 11 a.m., for adults. The discussion will be about “At the Water’s Edge” by Sara Gruen. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

New writers group Meetings for the East Pasco Writers Forum will start on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m., in the meeting room of IHop, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City, for about two hours. The group is open to all published and hope-to-be-published writers of the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area. The meetings will be informal discussions of the latest publishing and conference news, possible writing opportunities, and time set aside to critique the writings of attendees. The group will meet every second Thursday of the month. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of anything they may want critiqued. For information, call Lynn Merrell at (352) 583-0041.

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TEEN ANIME The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a free teen anime event on Sept. 1 at 4 p.m., for grades 8 to 12. Participants can try Japanese food and have free snacks.

There also will be giveaways.The program is 90 minutes. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

THURSDAY MUSICALE Thursday Musicale, a ladies choral group, is looking for new members that can sing and read music. Rehearsals are Tuesday mornings, and afternoon concerts are the first Thursday of each month from September to April. For information, call Linda Stuff at (813) 948-2546.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a wide selection of books, audio and video media, magazines and related materials, most costing less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

FERN GARDEN CLUB The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will meet on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., at Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Eileen Hart, master gardener, will present a talk about ferns.

For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

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TEEN GAME NIGHT The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a teen game night on Sept. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.There will be games, such as Guitar Hero, Rock Band,Wii and more.There also will be a free Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament with card pack prizes. Free snacks will be provided.

For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Dreamhouse Theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will present the musical “Oklahoma!” on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m., Sept. 2 through Sept. 18.Tickets are $20.86. For information and tickets, visit DreamHouseTheatre.com, or call Bryan D’Onofrio at (813) 997-7146.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a preteen paper-mache class on Sept. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15.This is the first session of a two-part class to make a paper-mache owl.A completion of forms and liability waivers is required.The second class will be on Sept.

10. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, will offer complimentary personal shopping and styling experiences from Sept. 2 to Sept. 11, at the outlet center, with Valeria Romas and Jackie Walker.The personal shopper program can provide tailored style consultations, making recommendations that are on point and on budget.Those interested can select a time and date, and book an appointment, on a first-come, firstserved basis.To schedule an appointment, visit PremiumOutlets.com/Tampa.

The 16th annual GeckoFest Gulfport will take place on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Gulfport Historic Waterfront, on Beach Boulevard S.There will be street performers, live music, artisans and craftsmen, food and beverage vendors, a costume contest, and an audience participation walking parade.A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. For information, visit GeckoFest.com, Facebook.com/GeckoFest, VisitGulfportFlorida.com, or call (727) 3225217.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a Friends of the Library meeting on Sept. 3 at noon.The group meets once a month and supports literary programs for all ages. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

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AROMATHERAPY LECTURE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “Aromatherapy with Debra Sweger” on Sept. 1 at 11 a.m., for adults.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

center.The class is for adults only. For information and advance registration, call (352) 754-6722.

SHABBY HEN FALL EVENT The Shabby Hen’s Nest, 14114 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host its inaugural fall event on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to show its customer appreciation.There will be handmade primitive and country fall décor and gifts, refreshments, and a raffle for a gift basket. For information, call (352) 518-0458.

LEGO BUILD The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a free “Lego KIDstruction: Build, Construct, Create” on Sept. 3 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fourth grade, with parents.There will be Legos, Keva planks, SNAP circuits and crafts.The program is 90 minutes. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

BEGINNERS’ ARCHERY The Chinesegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road in Brooksville, will host a beginners’ archery class on Sept.

3 at 10 a.m.This is a two-hour instructional course and target shoot.All equipment is free for the program and provided by the

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The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., is offering free admission to all active-duty members of the United States military and their families, until Sept. 5.

Service members need ID and can bring up to five family members. Military members do not need to be present for their families to visit.The free admission program is available to any bearer of a DD Form 1173 ID card, a Geneva Convention common access card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card.

Free admission is valid for permanent exhibits only. For information, call (813) 987-6000.

GARDEN CLUB MEETING The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet on Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Club business will be discussed.

For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 961-2697.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLUB The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will have its first meeting about the new program year on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., in Lutz.The Hillsborough County Extension Office will provide the program. Members are asked to bring a small rooted cutting to trade and a canned good for the food bank.

Visit the club on Facebook.com/Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz, Florida. For information, email Srb027@gmail.com.

KASHRUT CLASS AT KOL AMI Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a new kashrut class starting Sept. 7 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., for anyone interested in becoming a certified Mashgiach, one who supervises the kashrut status of a kosher establishment.

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Upcycle Festival seeks vendors The second annual Pasco Upcycle Festival will take place on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Sims Park, 6431 Bank St., in New Port Richey. The event is a partnership between Keep Pasco Beautiful and Pasco County.

Organizers are looking for upcycle, farmers market and environmentally friendly vendors. Also, animal rescue groups and pet-related vendors are invited. There are no vendor fees. For information, call (727) 856-7252, or email info@keeppascobeautiful.org.

Participants must register for all three classes taking place on Sept. 7, Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. For information, call (813) 9626338, or email frontoffice@kolami.org.

Hillsborough County’s Senior Games will take registrations through Sept. 9.

Competition will take place from Sept. 26 through Oct. 13, and includes powerlifting, cycling, golf, pickle ball, swimming, tennis, track and field, table tennis, billiards, bowling, bean bag toss, dominoes, darts, baking, hobby show, and a talent showcase.

Participants must be age 50 and older.

Registration is $30, and includes two tickets to the Oct. 14 Celebration Luncheon at All People’s Life Center, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., in Tampa. For a full schedule of activities and to register, call (813) 744-5595, ext. 38206, or visit HCFLgov.net/seniorgames.

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will offer a workshop on “Doing Business with Hillsborough County” on Sept. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Topics will include how to register with local, state and federal government agencies, how to find bidding opportunities, and where to find assistance.There also will be an overview of the certification process for the Disadvantaged Minority/Disadvantaged Woman Business Enterprise program.The workshop can benefit businesses in construction, professional consultant selection, and service contracts. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway, will host a nondenominational community Bible study on Thursday mornings, open to all women.

The study year starts on Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with “Return to Jerusalem.” For information and to register, contact Tylene Headley at jthead_1999@yahoo.com.

FAMILY STYLE FISH FRY Dade City Kiwanis and the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village will host an OldFashioned Family Style Fish Fry on Sept. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. Food will be served until 7 p.m., and drive-thru will be available.The Sara Rose Band will entertain from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests can bring lawn chairs.Tickets are $10 and available at the museum or The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St. For information, call (352) 2068889.

ANTHONY MULLEN TO SPEAK Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host Anthony Mullen on Sept. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the church. Mullen is the chairman of the Children of the Father Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is the world’s largest provider of reduced cost materials on the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Mullen will speak on the book “The Flame of Love,” the movement, pray the Rosary, and answer questions. For information, call Nancy Griffis at (813) 391-3120.

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Hernando County Photographers will offer the introductory nature photography workshop. Each child will get a digital camera to take home and prints of their work during the program. Preregistration is required, by calling (352) 754-6722.The registration fee is $25.

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The Democratic Party of Pasco County will host U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, 2nd Congressional District, on Sept. 10 at the “Breaking the Ultimate Glass Ceiling” dinner at Seven Spring Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey.All guests can attend a one-on-one reception at 6 p.m., prior to dinner.Various other local Democratic candidates also will be in attendance.

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Carrie Bush, of Miami, gives her son, Terrell Bush, one final hug before leaving campus.

Saint Leo University ushers in a new year The Laker/Lutz News staff report

Saint Leo University welcomed 680 freshmen and more than 140 transfer students on Aug. 18, as the students moved to their new home away from home.

Classes began Aug. 23 at the main campus, which is off State Road 52 in East Pasco.

The university’s fall enrollment is 2,400.

Parents were directed to back their vehicles up near the residence halls, so students, faculty, and staff could swarm the automobiles to help unload the trunks and more, according to a news release from the university.

Students were welcomed during an afternoon ceremony.

University President Dr. William J. Lennox Jr., carries a box into the residence halls, while a student volunteer and the Rev. Kyle Smith, chaplain for University Ministry, wait to help other students.

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It was just a year ago that Great Clips opened at Arbor Square in Land O’ Lakes. But, already this neighborhood salon has headed up several fundraising campaigns to support its community.

Most recently, the salon collected back-to-school supplies that are being donated to Pasco Back-to-school supplies were collected by the staff at County schools.

Earlier Great Clips at Arbor Square in Land O’ Lakes. Left to fundraisers supported the Pasco right: Julia Murphy, Nicole Gerhart, Tim Worth, Sara Sullivan, Melissa Haus and Flower Diaz.

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“We strongly believe in giving back to our community,” said who has worked at the salon since it Assistant Manager Nicole, who started opened, along with Sara and Flower. as a stylist and has now taken on addi- “Our entire team works extremely well tional responsibilities and helps manage together, and we always put our custhe operations of the salon. “Our salon’s tomers first.”

Many customers visit Great Clips first year exceeded our expectations, and we want to show our appreciation for before or after shopping at Publix, the support we’ve received from our cus- which is located in the same plaza. For walk-in guests, the wait is usually minitomers and friends.”

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Customers who want to plan ahead fundraiser were assistant store managers Nicole Gerhart and Melissa Haus. can check in up to two hours in advance Other involved employees were Julia by using the Great Clips mobile app, Murphy, Tim Worth, Sara Sullivan and which puts them at the top of the wait list when they arrive at the salon.

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A regular haircut at Great Clips is The experienced employees at Great Clips cut and style hair for busy families $14 for adults (men or women), and $12 who want to look their best, need flexi- for seniors and children 10 and under. If bility and want affordable prices. Its staff you use the Great Clip’s coupon printed has years of experience, and are just as in The Laker, a haircut is just $7.99.

Other services are also priced lower knowledgeable about the latest trends and techniques as stylists working at than traditional hair salons. Perms start at $35, a blow dry and style begins at more expensive salons.

“We are very, very good at cutting $20, and formal up-do hairstyles are also hair,” said assistant manager Nicole, offered at very reasonable prices.

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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club members once again donated enough backpacks and school supplies to fill an SUV during their annual ‘Backpacks to Schools’ project. Chairpersons Marcy Edmondson, left, and KarenSue Molis collected, organized and delivered a generous load of items to needy schools within the local community. The woman’s club has long supported several schools, which are chronically in need of extra supplies and materials.

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Participants can learn the signs, symptoms and treatments of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats. A meal will be provided.

For information and to register, call (813) 929-5432, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.

DEMENTIA PRESENTATION Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will offer a seminar on dementia on Sept. 6, at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

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STRESS REDUCTION Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a stress reduction support group meeting on Sept. 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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MOSI PARTNERS FOR AUTISM The Museum of Science & Industry and Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay have formed a partnership in order to make learning more fun and more open to all families in Tampa Bay. The partners will work under the motto “partnering toward a more autism accessible experience,” which will hopefully lead to more vital science and math education for a wider range of students, a richer and more fulfilling time for families that include children with autism spectrum disorder, and guidelines for other museums and businesses looking to create a more inclusive experience.

An assessment has been done at the science center, and some potential changes identified include revising maps and signs to clearly show families what kinds of sensory information to expect in certain areas, and rearranging some exhibits to allow families to bypass sections that could be overwhelming.

MOSI’s new website, set to launch in September, will incorporate new features to improve autism accessibility.

DIABETES GROUP Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will host a free diabetes support group on Sept. 7 at 3 p.m., at the CREATION Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills.

Dr. Ambreen Qureshi will discuss the myths and truths about diabetes, and how to better manage the disease.

To register, call (813) 715-6683.

DR. CASELNOVA BACK IN ZEPHYRHILLS Bayfront Health Dade City has welcomed Dr. Michael Caselnova, a family practice physician at Bayfront Health Medical Group, back to his previous clinic location at 7209 Green Slope Drive in Zephyrhills.

Caselnova’s services include chronic illness treatment, immunizations, preventive health care, and sports and school physicals.

For information, call (813) 602-8841.

BALANCE CLASSES Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will offer the free program “A Matter of Balance.”

Classes will be on Wednesday and Friday, for four weeks, starting Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Participants can learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

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WIREGRASS RANCH OPEN HOUSE Wiregrass Ranch High School PTSA will host an open house on Sept. 6, at the school, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

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NEW LEADERS FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees elected Edward Blommel to serve as chair, succeeding Morris Porton. John Dougherty was elected as vice chair.

Blommel, of Dade City, is a retired regional manager for the Tampa Electric Company with 40 years of service and had served in the Florida National Guard.

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Pasco-Hernando State College will host three College Nights for prospective students in the Pasco County area.

• Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Dade City campus, 36727 Blanton Road • Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at New Port Richey campus, 10230 Ridge Road • Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville Representatives from PHSC, and many public and private colleges, universities, other educational institutions, and the military will participate and provide residents in PHSC’s two-county area with a one-stop opportunity to get information on admissions, financial aid, and programs for post-secondary study.

High school students, parents and prospective students of all ages can attend.

Admission is free. For information, call (855) 669-7472.

YOUTH ART CONTEST The Medical Center of Trinity will have its fifth annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest.

Youth from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans, those who currently serve our nation and their families, by submitting artwork, poetry or an essay.The deadline is Sept. 30.

Participants and their families will be invited to a reception on Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and all entries will be on display Nov. 6 through Nov. 27.

Each participant will receive a recognition certificate. First place winners in each grade level will receive a $25 gift card.The grand prize winner will receive their choice of either a bicycle or an iPod Nano.

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‘HELPING HANDS’ PACK MEALS FOR AFRICA Representatives from the Diocesan Hispanic Assembly, Hispanic youth adults, and students from Tampa Catholic High School worked together to assemble more than 10,000 nutritious meals to send to Burkina Faso, Africa, through the Helping Hands program, on Aug. 20.

The food-packing program is a joint effort between Catholic Relief Services and Stop Hunger Now. The West African country of Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world.

Catholic Relief Services gave a presentation on local and world hunger, followed by lunch, and an education session on Burkina Faso, prior to food packing.

For information, contact Vivi Iglesias, associate director of Hispanic Ministry, at (727) 341-6851.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP RETREAT Pasco-Hernando State College hosted Ardian Zika as the keynote speaker at its annual Student Leadership Retreat. Zika addressed a crowd of 156 PHSC students and 82 staff, faculty and guests at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel.

Zika is a member of the PHSC District Board of Trustees. He is a senior vice president and middle market banking director at ServisFirst Bank for the Tampa Bay region.

The retreat included interactive workshops, team activities, and opportunities to network and socialize with student and college leaders from all five PHSC campuses.

The theme,“Learn. Live. Lead.,” was incorporated into all workshop and general sessions.

CREDIT UNION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Declan Finora, a 2016 Pasco High School graduate, was one of three recipients of a $500 college scholarship from the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions.

TCCU consists of 20 credit unions in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando counties.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT NAMES CHAIR Dell deChant, a master instructor in the Department of Religious Studies at The University of South Florida where he has served since 1986, has been named the new chair of the department.

The author of three books, and more than 40 articles and chapters in professional publications, deChant is a specialist in religion and contemporary cultures, currently focusing on the contemporary ecological crisis in American popular culture and religion.

He has received the university’s undergraduate teaching award and USF’s undergraduate advising award twice. deChant previously served as associate chair of the department from 2005 to 2012, and from 2015 to 2016. He also served as the undergraduate director and in various administrative posts in the department.

ENGLISH CLASSES Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church, 19911 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will offer ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes are taught by native English speakers using several ESL and Bible study resources.

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Greenough also received a lifetime membership in the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

Kaitlyn Greenough has nurtured a curiosThe young woman treasures the experiity about nature and love of the outdoors ences she had through the Girl Scout since she was very young. program.

She also began her lifelong relationship “It’s about empowering women, and I rewith girl scouting at an early age.As a matter ally like that the exposure is generational,” of fact, she was in kindergarten when she she said. “You want to have women with became a Daisy scout. power, and give them opportuniHer love of nature and of ties to just bond and grow.” scouting both have shaped her Friends and family sat in the life, and offered her opportunities audience at the banquet in to get involved in volunteer work Bradenton, as she received the in the community. state award from the wildlife fedGreenough recently received eration. accolades for the work she has Zephyrhills’ Mayor Gene done, as a Girl Scout and a conWhitfield also surprised her with servationist, to teach a proclamation from the City of elementary-age children about Zephyrhills. water conservation.

Diane Hines, spokeswoman The 20-year-old spent about Kaitlyn Greenough for the federation, said 130 hours, over three years, reGreenough imparted her knowlsearching and designing a water edge to young people.“She was conservation course in her quest for a Gold able to teach others about the importance Award, the highest honor bestowed on a of protecting our rare, fresh water springs.”

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Located near the city of Zephyrhills, She taught the course at Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Preserve allows visitors to Preserve, a 525-acre sanctuary in Pasco step back into old Florida, and enjoy woodCounty. For years, she attended summer ed trails, butterfly gardens, a wildlife pavilion camps at the preserve. She began volunteer- and educational programs on preservation ing there when she was 8. of the natural environment.

In July, the Florida Wildlife Federation Crystal Springs is the source for name Greenough the Youth Conservationist Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water, which is of the Year.The award was bestowed on July bottled and sold nationwide.

15 in Bradenton.

Greenough began researching the “It’s the coolest award I’ve ever gotten,” springs at the preserve nearly three years said Greenough, the Zephyrhills High gradu- ago. She then crafted a course where stuate who is now a junior at the University of dents could build their own small South Florida. watersheds in a sandbox.They also toured A few months earlier, Greenough and the preserve and learned about its history, other area Girl Scouts received their Gold plants and wildlife. awards from the Girl Scouts of West Central She is working on her studio arts major Florida. at USF, but Greenough still thinks about a fuThe Gold Award honors extraordinary ture with Girl Scouts. leadership and community involvement by “In the future, I’m definitely going to volscouts in ninth through 12th grades. unteer,” she said.

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ZIKA, from page 1A The U.S. Centers for Disease Control describes the ailment as being caused by the Zika virus, which is spread mainly through the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).

The virus can be passed from an infected pregnant woman to her fetus.The CDC also confirmed that the virus is responsible for severe defects, including microcephaly, in unborn children. When delivered, such babies have abnormally small heads and often, brain defects.

The disease also can be spread through sexual contact, according to the CDC. Many of those infected with the virus have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, according to the CDC. The symptoms can include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). There is no specific medication for the virus.

In general, people who are healthy and are not thinking of having children anytime soon have little to nothing to worry about from Zika, Dr. Cheryl Clauson, Saint Leo University assistant professor of biology said, in the release.

“There may be an association between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome, however, this only occurs in a very small number of people who contract Zika,” Clauson said.

But, she continued, “pregnant women need to be very careful about traveling to the affected areas of Miami. Pregnant women should avoid the area altogether if possible, postponing non-essential travel as needed. If a woman who is currently pregnant lives in these areas of Miami, she should talk to her health care provider about getting tested for Zika during her pregnancy. Her partner would need to use condoms throughout the pregnancy to prevent possibly passing Zika to her.”

The Saint Leo biologist advised couples who are considering having children to wait at least eight weeks after returning from a Zika-affected area before trying to get pregnant, even if the woman does not have a confirmed case. “Men who did not have a confirmed Zika infection should also wait eight weeks. However, if he had a confirmed Zika infection, he should wait six months before trying to get pregnant with his female partner,” Clauson said.

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Protect yourself from the Zika virus To help protect yourself, the CDC recommends people: • Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants • Stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out • Sleep under a mosquito net if you are outdoors or unable to keep mosquitoes out • Use repellents registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Follow product label instructions • Reapply as directed The CDC also offers these additional tips: Do not spray repellent on skin under clothing, apply sunscreen before applying insect repellent and do not apply insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months.

To protect your child, dress him or her in clothing that covers the arms and legs.

Also, do not apply insect repellent onto a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, or cut or irritated skin.

Florida’s counties are taking steps to get rid of mosquito breeding grounds and prevent the spread of the Zika virus.The Aedes species are “aggressive daytime biters,” according to the CDC, but also can bite at night.

Clauson recommends using insect repellants with particular active ingredients: DEET, IR3535, oil of eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol or picaridin. “Because many people who use repellant may also use sunscreen, the repellant should be applied after sunscreen is applied,” she said.

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The search for a new location began about a year ago when Mettler Toledo officials contacted Enterprise Florida Inc., the state agency tasked with bringing jobs to Florida.

The Pasco Economic Development Council, the county’s marketing and strategic development partner, was among agencies that responded to inquiries about potential sites for an unidentified manufacturer, later revealed as Mettler Toledo.

“It really is a regional win,” said Bill Cronin, president of Pasco EDC. Partners in the efforts to attract Mettler Toledo included Pasco EDC, Enterprise Florida, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, CareerSource and Duke Energy.

Having available land was important, said Cronin, but a skilled labor pool also was essential.

“Workforce is big and the most important asset,” he said.“We also showed that we have an understanding of their business.”

Mettler Toledo is expected to receive monetary incentives, based on job creation.

The Pasco County Commission is expected to receive an agreement detailing those incentives in coming weeks.

However, Nielsen said the incentives weren’t the major driver behind the company’s relocation to Pasco.

“It is about value creation in a broader sense,” Nielsen said.

Company officials looked for a pro-business environment and access to a diverse, skilled workforce.

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them a chance to even up their record, and build some confidence in early September before the schedule becomes tougher.

NEXT UP: Pasco has a home game against Gulf High on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

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he first week of the regular season for high school football kicked off on Aug. 26.

Here’s a look at how teams in our cover- HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RESULTS: age area fared under the lights on Friday night.

PASCO COUNTY RESULTS: WESLEY CHAPEL 13, LAND O’ LAKES 3

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THE SKINNY: New Wildcats coach Anthony Egan notched his first career win in a close road game against Land O’ Lakes High School. Up-andcoming quarterback Jacob Thomas, threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to swing the momentum in the Wildcats favor. Junior FILE PHOTO running back Ian Wesley Chapel High Leverett added a first-year coach game-high 145 rush- Anthony Egan got ing yards on 26 his first career win carries. Despite the on Aug. 26. game’s outcome, Land O’ Lakes sophomore quarterback Jude May had a solid showing, completing 65 percent of his pass attempts for 157 yards.

NEXT UP: Wesley Chapel travels to Wiregrass Ranch on Sept. 2 for a 7:30 p.m., kickoff; Land O’ Lakes faces River Ridge in a nonconference matchup.

WIREGRASS RANCH 43, ZEPHYRHILLS 8 THE SKINNY: Nick Carroll’s first regular season game as Zephyrhills High School head coach didn’t go as planned with the Bulldogs’ defense surrendering 429 yards of total offense to Wiregrass Ranch High. Now fully healthy, expect Wiregrass Ranch to surprise opponents with a potent running attack and lockdown secondary. It will be interesting to see how the Bulldogs respond this week against Sunlake High, where

Carrollwood Day delivered a convincing win for new interim coach Mark Jones.

CARROLLWOOD DAY 64, AVANT GARDE ACADEMY 0

Carroll was an assistant coach for the past nine seasons.

NEXT UP: Wiregrass Ranch faces Wesley Chapel on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Zephyrhills has another home game against Sunlake.

THE SKINNY: Carrollwood Day School interim head coach Mark Jones earned his first win as the Patriots demolished Avant Garde Academy in Kissimmee. Jones, a 36year-old former NFL receiver/kick returner, took over as interim coach on Aug. 16, after former CDS coach Lane McLaughlin was let go by athletic director Baker Mabry.

Next up: CDS Prep faces Grapevine Christian Academy (Texas) in Orlando on Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.

SUNLAKE 62, GULF, 0

EAST BAY, 34, FREEDOM 13

THE SKINNY: Sunlake High School once again has the makings of another dominant season after demoralizing Gulf High on the road. Sunlake tailback Justin Metzger scored three touchdowns, while two-way standout Cris Galdos racked up 162 all-purpose yards. Sunlake’s defense held Gulf to just 10 total yards. Junior middle linebacker Adam Jarvis led the Seahawks in tackles with five.

NEXT UP: Sunlake has a road game against Zephyrhills on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

THE SKINNY: Missed opportunities and a lifeless fourth quarter prevented the Freedom High School Patriots from getting a victory for new coach Floyd Graham.The score was 13-7 late in the third quarter, but a Freedom botched snap and ensuing East Bay touchdown put the game out of reach.

NEXT UP: Freedom has a bye week before a road slate against Alonso High on Sept. 9.

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Wiregrass Ranch, led by second-year coach Mark Kantor, could be one of the most dangerous teams to face in Pasco County.

VICTORY CHRISTIAN 29, PASCO, 19 THE SKINNY: The Pasco High School Pirates couldn’t avenge a second quarter where they allowed 21 points to a solid Victory Christian Academy squad. But, this week’s game against Gulf High provides

GAITHER 42, STEINBRENNER 10 THE SKINNY: Gaither High School forced six turnovers and held Steinbrenner High to just 113 yards of total offense in an eye-opening home victory. Gaither’s Trentyn Jackson was a force all night, scoring three touchdowns on an 80-yard interception return, a 31-yard reception and a 9-yard run.

After a rough 2015 season, Gaither junior

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The Gaither High Cowboys may be in store for a huge 2016 season after a convincing win over Steinbrenner High, a team that went 9-2 last year.

quarterback Gavin DenBoer shined, completing 9 of 15 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Gaither senior linebacker DeCalon Brooks paced the Cowboys with 9 tackles.

Meanwhile, one of the few bright spots for Steinbrenner was the performance of senior outside linebacker Dane Coleman (12 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack).

NEXT UP: Gaither travels to Bloomingdale High on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Steinbrenner travels to Blake.

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Solid showings on both sides of the ball propelled Wharton High in the first game of the season.

WHARTON 39, KING 0 THE SKINNY: Wharton High School’s running duo Randy Haynes Jr. (93 yards on, two touchdowns) and Shannon King (76 yards, two touchdowns) proved too powerful for the King High Lions in this nonconference contest. On defense, Wharton forced a turnover or a three-andout on nine of the Lions’ 12 drives.

NEXT UP: Wharton has a home game against Robinson High on Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

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Pasco Stars take home the gold!

The Pasco Stars won a gold medal on Aug. 21 at the 2016 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational in Roanoke, Virginia. In the team’s quest to win the gold medal, it defeated teams from Maryland, Texas, Canada, Virginia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Thirtytwo softball teams from across the United States and Canada competed in the annual threeday tournament.

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LAND O’ LAKES CHRISTIAN SOCCER STANDOUT NOTCHES FOUR GOALS Paul Wei, senior soccer player at Land O’ Lakes Christian School, scored four goals against Inverness Christian Academy on Aug. 18. He followed up that feat by netting three goals on Aug. 19 against Ruskin Christian School.The Eagles are 2-1 as of Aug. 23.

The Sunlake High School Seahawks are receiving votes in the Associated Press Florida high school football poll for Class 6A. Armwood (ranked second) is the only other Tampa Bay area team either in the poll, or receiving votes. Sunlake has won at least eight games every year since 2010.

PHSC WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW CAPSULE The Pasco-Hernando State College women’s cross country team looks to build off last year’s success after it finished eighth in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Half-Marathon Nationals in Levelland,Texas, and 31st in the 5K at the NJCAA Division 1 National Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa.The team’s first 2016 meet is at the College of DuPage Invitational on Sept. 2 in Warrenville, Illinois.

According to head coach Jacqueline Wachtel, the team is seeking a top-20 finish at nationals.

Top returnees: • Charlene Sanchez, sophomore (19:49 5K) August 31, 2016

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GAITHER FOOTBALL STANDOUT COMMITS TO FSU Gaither High School senior linebacker DeCalon Brooks has verbally committed to play football for the Florida State University Seminoles.The 5-foot-10, 197-pound Brooks — the son of NFL Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks — is widely considered one of the top prep players in all of Tampa. In 2015, Brooks led Gaither in tackles (114), and was second on the team in tackles for loss (12) and sacks (5.0).

In an interview with 247 Sports, the Gaither High standout said FSU coaches told him they were impressed with his versatility on defense.

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Wesley Chapel boys golf tops rival The Wesley Chapel High School boys golf team defeated Wiregrass Ranch by eight strokes (160 to 168) in their first match of the season at Quail Hollow Golf Course on Aug. 23.

Wesley Chapel senior David Lee paced the Wildcats with a match-low 37, followed by Tyler Rover (39), Jarrod Smith (41) and Ben Wolfman (43).

• Cynthia Negron, sophomore (20:57) • Marffee Simbulan, sophomore (21:57) Top incoming freshman: • Kylyn Burbine (Central High School) • Aaleigah Knight (Pine Forest High School) • Annaliese Besaw (Nature Coast Technical High)

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build off last season’s 20-13 mark. The team returns four players from last year, including team captain Danielle Christian (189 kills, 85 blocks.) Other returning sophomores include setter Jordyn Mattos, outside/right side hitter Marissa Niedermayer and right side hitter Jordan Anderson.Twelve incoming freshmen are expected to bolster the team, including former Wiregrass Ranch standouts Austin Kopenski and Courtney Rottum.Their season, which began on Aug. 24, runs through November.

Marial Pierce, a former Division I lacrosse player at Monmouth (New Jersey) University, has been added to the Saint Leo University’s women’s lacrosse coaching staff as an offensive assistant and recruiting/academic coordinator.

Pierce, a 2016 Monmouth graduate, was a two-time first-team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in 2015 and 2016, finishing her career with 151 points (97 goals, 54 assists).

“We are really excited to have Marial join our Marial Pierce staff,” head coach Lesley Graham said, in a release.“As a recent graduate, she will bring a lot of enthusiasm and energy to the program. She finished her playing career as a standout athlete, and that will help translate to the competitive edge we are looking to bring this season.”

Saint Leo finished 3-12 last season.

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hen Scott Black tools around the community of Trilby in his white pickup truck, the place becomes alive for him with the people and businesses from its past.

As he drives along the community’s roads, he’ll point out where the old railroad depot stood, the bank, the store, the hotel and other local landmarks.

He also notes the community’s segregated cemeteries — a vestige of the past, and he talks fondly about people who once lived in Trilby and made their final resting place there.

The Dade City commissioner understands that, for those unfamiliar with Trilby or its history, it takes a bit of an imagination to see the place the way he does.

But for him, preserving Trilby’s story, is important.

Black is a native of the community, and his father was born there, too.

He knows the pivotal role that the railroad played in shaping the community’s history.

The people who made their way to this settlement, north of Dade City, and who chose to make their life there, fascinate him.

He finds romance in the sounds of trains rumbling by.

“I did grow up in Trilby, so trains were very much a part of our life. I can remember lying in bed at night and watching the strobe light of the engine, from across the pasture, on the ceiling and listening to the trains,” Black told members of the Pasco County Historical Society in March.

He recalls a time when he was riding with his dad, and his dad had to stop for a train. His dad wasn’t perturbed.“He rolled down the window and said, ‘Isn’t that a wonderful sound?’”

Black said his interest in Trilby’s history dates back to when he was in middle school, and he won an essay contest sponsored by the West Pasco Historical Society.

As he gathered information for his essay, he went around the community, recording interviews with some of its oldest residents.

Black recalls how his mother stayed up with him until midnight, as he made the final touches on his entry.

The interest in community history that was piqued in his youth, lives on.

He also recalls being inspired by an article he read about a reunion of descendants of family members who had lived in New Salem, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln had owned a store.

He thought it would be fun to do the same thing in Trilby.

So, he began looking for old families with ties to Trilby, and he found quite a few.Then, 11 years ago, the community began having its annual Trilby homecoming that’s held on the third Saturday of March every year.

There was a time when the community was a bustling place, at the crossroads of railroad lines. It had depot buildings, hotels, restaurants, boarding houses, a bank, stores and other businesses.

“As you come into Trilby, there’s not much left anymore, and not too many that remember, either,” Black said.

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A group in front of the restaurant in Trilby, during the community’s heyday.

Apparently, this is the 1932-33 Trilby boys’ basketball team.

The Trilby House Hotel, a place where travelers and railroad workers likely stayed during the time when the community played an important role as a crossroads for railroad companies.

But, he’s taken on the task of being the memory keeper of the place that was, and the people who once lived there.

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Railroads played an enormous role in shaping the community’s life, he said.

Peter Demens, who built the Orange Belt Railroad, didn’t initially intend to build his railroad all of the way to St. Petersburg, but he did.

“So, along the path of his railroad was the community of Macon, and that forever more changed what we now know as Trilby,” he said.

“Someone else who came along and changed Trilby was Henry B. Plant. His north-south railroad that came through intersected with Peter Demens’ Orange Belt Railroad.That made Trilby very important as an intersection, in fact, any train that went to St. Petersburg, it went through Trilby.

People would make that connection there.

“It helped the commerce at Trilby — restaurants and everything else, of the rail passengers going south.

“Henry B. Plant was a key part of Trilby’s success,” Black added.

It is said that Trilby’s name was suggested by Plant’s wife, Margaret, who asked him to name the next town he platted after a popular novel of the day, “Trilby,” written by George du Maurier.

When Plant platted Trilby, in June 1896, he named the streets after characters in the novel.The depot was built around Svengali Square.

Black said he’s not aware of any those streets ever being built.

Over the years, Black has tracked the history of Trilby and B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO its inhabitants through newspaScott Black, who grew up in Trilby, has such an intense per accounts, public records, interest in preserving Trilby’s history that it borders on grave stones, census records, obsession. He has spent countless hours tracking the photographs, post cards, intercommunity’s history through public records and newsviews and artifacts. paper accounts, and has a large collection of photo“When I was a child growing graphs and postcards, too. up, my pastor out in Trilby, we’d

It wasn’t uncommon for people to have their photos taken by itinerant photographers who would come through the area to take photos of families, standing near their homes, said Scott Black.

plant a garden out there, and we’d plow things. There’s a pond that’s there, and it would recede and things would surface from the old town site,” Black said.

He estimates that Trilby’s population today is around 600 and was probably around the same as its peak.

Black acknowledges that his fascination

for Trilby borders on obsession.

“Sometimes my wife wonders a little bit,” he admitted.

But, he feels a sense of urgency to collect as much information as he can, so that the history is not lost to the ages.

“I let so many people slip past me,” Black said.

The railroad played a pivotal role in shaping the development of Trilby, according to Scott Black, who has devoted considerable time to researching the community’s history.

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