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Lake Park reopens; sinkhole remains By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

A popular 589-acre park in Lutz has reopened, despite the existence of a sinkhole that opened about a year ago and remains unfilled. Lake Park, at 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway, officially reopened on Oct. 8. The park, which annually draws about 300,000 users, was closed on Dec. 2 because of a sinkhole that spans 6-feet wide and 90-feet deep. The sinkhole, which formed along a park roadway last October, has since been secured with $4,900 worth of heavy fencing

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and locked gates. Forest Turbiville, Hillsborough County’s director of conservation and environmental lands management, said there are no immediate plans to fix the sinkhole. “We’re going to continue to monitor it,” he said,“and, if we see there’s a change of conditions in that area, then we’ll potentially revaluate it at that time. He said the area is “more than adequately secured.” A recent geophysical study by Ardaman & Associates Inc., found the overall risk of future sinkhole activity to be “low” at the park. However, the report did not definitively rule out possible future sinkhole activity.

“We’ve monitored the entire park now since December,”Turbiville said,“and there’s been nothing at all that’s popped up. Our park staff is out there on a daily basis, so if we see any change in the area, we’ll get the county’s consultant back out there.” While most normal park activities have resumed, the sinkhole “might potentially affect” the park’s archery range,Turbiville said. As a precaution, the range may be temporarily relocated to the Northwest Equestrian Park, 9400 South Mobley Road in Odessa. Beyond the sinkhole, other issues, too, persist at Lake Park. See SINKHOLE, page 11A

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Keeping an educator’s legacy alive

Luis E. Torres Scholarship Fund Fourth annual Golf Scramble WHEN: Oct. 21 at 9a.m., golf scramble; trick golfer Buddy Shelton performs at 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Lexington Oaks Golf Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel

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Luis E.Torres spent much of his life battling medical problems, but he never gave up on his education. It took him 10 years to get his bachelor’s degree, but he persisted because that mattered to him, according to Iris Torres, his mother, who lives in Lutz. He took occasional medical withdrawals, but carried on. “Education was very important to him,” Iris said, and in 1997, he obtained his diploma. Luis went on to teach seventh-grade mathematics at Shields Middle School in Hillsborough County. “That was one of his goals that he was able to accomplish,” his mother said. But, the teacher’s medical problems weren’t over, and he died on July 2, 2011, at the age of 41. His family refuses to let that be the end of his story. At the time of his death, his sister-in-law, Genevieve, suggested that the family establish a scholarship fund, in lieu of receiving flowers. Now, the Luis E.Torres Scholarship Fund is supported by an annual golf tournament, organized by Iris Torres, Luis’ mom. She handles the planning and logistics of the tournaments, but other family members and friends step up to help on the actual day of the event. The family wants to keep his spirit alive

COST: $475 for a foursome; $125 for individuals; donations accepted for those just wanting to watch Buddy Shelton’s trick golf show.

For more information, visit www.luisetorresscholarshipfund.org, or call (813) 417-3021.

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Illness sidelined Luis E. Torres during his quest to obtain a college degree, but after 10 years he finally achieved that goal.

through the annual scholarship. Luis was diagnosed with Lupus when he was just 9 years old, Iris said. “Lupus can affect any vital organ, and in his case, it affected his kidneys,” she said. He experienced complete renal failure when he was 21, and was on dialysis for 10 years. He underwent two kidney transplants, but rejected both. Iris and her husband were not good transplant candidates. Iris developed breast cancer, and her husband had suffered a heart attack. Meanwhile, Luis was getting weaker. His brother, Eric, stepped forward in 2000 to be a kidney donor for Luis. Luis was 30 when he received the transplant. Eric was 26. At the time, Eric said, the choice was clear: Donate a kidney or watch his brother die.

This is the last photograph taken of Luis E. Torres and his mother, Iris. His family keeps the educator’s spirit alive through an annual golf tournament to raise money for scholarships.

“It was scary. I never even had a cavity. So, to go from that to donating an organ, it was significant,” Eric said. Iris added:“It was very difficult, me as a mother, seeing both of them in gurneys.” The transplant was done at John Hopkins See LEGACY, page 11A

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A half-century ago, the San Antonio Jaycees got together and hatched a plan for a fun way to raise money to support local causes. They figured they could hold a festival, with rattlesnakes as the centerpiece. Over the decades, the leading organizers have changed — and so have some of the particulars — but the essence of the annual event remains the same: Every year, on the third weekend of October, residents and visitors flock to the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run in City Park. This year, to celebrate the 50th anniversary, organizers have scheduled a two-day festival. Organizers of the event have gone from the Jaycees, to R.A.G.E. (Rattlesnake and Gopher Enthusiasts), to a group of Rotary Clubs, to the Rotary Club of San Antonio, which has been the chief organizer for the past three years. “We, of course, have help from the people who did it all of those years,” said Betty Burke, chairwoman of the current organizing committee. “Dennis Devine, he’s been with it since the beginning, and he’s our music master. “Jack Vogel is one of the people who started it. He was in the Jaycees,” Burke said. His son, Jay, is this year’s volunteer coordinator. Betty’s daughter, Andrea Calvert, who works for the Town of St. Leo, is involved, too. The town sponsors a pumpkin patch, which is a popular place for people to take photos of their children, and to snap selfies, too. Burke’s sister,Winnie, who is the president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, is also involved. She’s in charge of the arts and crafts area. Other members on the festival planning committee include Terri Grissom, Rick Behnke and Anne Kibbe. Event highlights include 5-mile and 1-mile runs, a family bike ride, musical entertainment, a snake show, a cowboy show, crocodile demonstrations, mechanical gopher tortoise races, food booths, children’s rides and a

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Children enjoy riding around in a barrel train during a previous San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival.

San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run WHERE: City Park, 12202 Main St., San Antonio, Florida, 33576 WHEN: Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 COST: Parking, admission and most of the entertainment are free; there are nominal charges for the snake show.

Cowboy Tom is a popular act at the annual San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival.

pumpkin patch. Other attractions include a butterfly exhibit, children’s crafts and games, a farm animal exhibit, M.A.D. Flames Fire Entertainment and Pioneer Village demonstrations. Vendors will be selling a variety of items, there will be a farmer’s market, and there will be a pet corner, too. Visitors also will have a chance to learn more about the festival’s history. In the beginning, preparing for the event meant going out into the woods — equipped with a long pole with a hook on the end — and rounding up snakes.

Amateur and professional snake hunters would bring the snakes in, and organizers would pay for their snakes, according to published reports. The gopher tortoise races used to feature live tortoises, too. People would decorate the creatures with glitter and nontoxic paint, and pit them against each other. The live gopher tortoise races ended after increasing development in Florida led to the state placing them on its protected species list. Undaunted, organizers began using wooden replicas, operated by yanking ropes to pull them to the finish line. See RATTLESNAKE, page 11A

Connected city concept draws mixed reviews By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County is the epicenter for a 10year state-approved pilot program to create a “connected city” corridor of master-planned communities — built from the ground up with technology innovations. State lawmakers carved out about 7,800 acres in central and eastern Pasco as a special development district that will foster residential and commercial projects. The district’s development plans will be locally controlled, with a minimum of state or regional oversight. The anticipation is that the district during the 10-year pilot program, and another 40 years of build-out, will be a national model

for how to spark job creation, reduce urban sprawl, enhance environmental protection, provide alternative transportation, and interconnect neighborhoods through cutting edge technology. At build-out, the district could have 96,000 employees, and about 37,000 homes and apartments. But, some residents within the district are pushing back. They prefer “rural enclaves” to the more urban development of a connected city. “At best it’s the same sprawl most of us moved out here to escape,” said Tim Dolan, who lives within the district.“What’s gone is gone for good.” Dolan spoke at a Sept. 15 public hearing in Dade City where the Development

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policy administrator. To push projects along, the county would boost mobility fee credits to developers willing to create about 272 acres of “service-ready” land, within 660 feet of a constructed road. The goal is job creation and economic development that is innovative and technology driven. An estimated 7.2 million square-feet could be generated for job creation, Gehring said. That is about half the size of Westshore, which has about 13 million square feet of office space and about 93,000 employees. “This could be a second Westshore,” he said. Dirt within the connected city corridor already is flying. Metro Development Group is partnering with Heidt Design and the county to shepherd initial development projects from vision to building permits. Among Metro’s initial projects are a mixed-use community at Epperson Ranch with about 2,000 homes, and another at Cannon Ranch, known as Mirada, that will have about 4,000 homes. Metro’s newest communities, including Union Park, Waterleaf and Sereno, feature UltraFi, a broadband system capable of delivering gigabit-fast Internet connections.

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Mock election: A welcome alternate reality By Tom Jackson

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erhaps the most revealing development in this year’s unique — to say no more — choice of presidential candidates is this: Even as we rumble toward the election’s Nov. 8 resolution, everyone from paid pundits to your next-door neighbor keeps replaying the events that brought us to this sad pass, and wondering how, out of 300odd million American citizens, the finalists are an undisciplined, incurious billionaire reality TV star and a career politician who, evidence suggests, swapped top-level government access for financial gain. And so, like survivors winding through the stages of grief, we spin up alternate realities. If only this had happened, or that, we might have at least one candidate to whom we could devote ourselves unreservedly. If only, indeed. Well, if it’s an encouraging alternate reality you seek, Saint Leo University is where to find it. Even now, up in the peaceful rolling hills surrounding Lake Jovita, students are embroiled in a mock presidential election campaign that — minus the combined 10-figure budget and personal invective — looks and feels remarkably like the real thing. If the real thing was a contest rooted in ideas and policy proposals, that is. This is not some lark. Instead, under professors Jeff Borden and Frank Orlando, it is a massive and massively serious undertaking that crosses majors and disciplines, involving nearly two dozen students on each side assigned almost every imaginable responsibility common to modern presidential campaigns: candidates, campaign managers, party chairs, policy advisers, strategists and — you don’t get more state-of-the-art than this — even social media operatives. It is, in short, teaching by turning broad swaths of the student body into a full-time

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Sophie Metellus portrays Angela Johnson, Democratic vice presidential nominee.

method-acting class. You catch a glimpse of their buy-in when, after the Oct. 3 debate between vice presidential contenders, one of the candidates introduces himself not as Mark Saunders, a 20-year-old junior majoring in economics from Temple Terrace via Land O’ Lakes, but as Paul Friedman, a libertarianleaning Republican nominee for president. Yes, a libertarian economist named Friedman, as in Milton.Well played, Mr. Saunders. Old-timers and traditionalists tempted to arch an eyebrow at play-acting-for-grades should know this:Alternate-reality education is an actual thing, dating back to the 1990s. And, also this: Borden was there at the start, putting students through their paces in such things as mock trials and viral contagions. Partnering with Orlando, the resident political science guru, the pair are in their second year staging a mock presidential showdown. “The idea is to make it as authentic as possible,” Borden says.“We want to present them with realistic tasks, to get them thinking on their feet … and get them to realize that learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” How real? Both campaign managers — the GOP’s Kevin Abbott, 20, from a New York suburb, and Emily Alfaya, 19, from West Palm Beach — love organizing and strategizing, but neither is keen on public speaking.

The same can be said of Democratic Party chairwoman Cassidy Whitaker, 21, a junior from Brandon, who regards her role as that of chief cheerleader, an impression she gleaned from working as a volunteer for Hillary Clinton over the summer. The candidates, by contrast, feast on arguing in the spotlight. Unabashedly leonine in wondrous blond-tipped dreadlocks, bespectacled Jacksonville senior Leandrous Chieves — who tops the Democratic ticket of Marcus Howard and Angela Johnson (that’s right: Howard-Johnson) — says he’ll argue politics anywhere, anytime, with anybody,“as long as they’re coming with facts.” Chieves/Howard and Saunders/Friedman are scheduled to tangle Nov. 7, Election Day eve, with a student vote immediately following. “Last year, we even had demonstrators,” Borden says proudly. Students in the Department of Education rallied outside the presidential debate.“I expect it will happen again.” The vice presidential debate was rather more sedate, the only sparks coming from the candidates themselves. Playing Johnson, Sophie Metellus, 20, a sophomore from Miami, brought the sort of passion for doing the right thing that can’t be faked.As Caterina Castillo, the former ambassador to Russia, 19-year-old Atlantan Amanda Miceli parried with earnest and deeply researched policy positions, revealing the self-admitted “political junkie.” Most of their debate fell along the lines you’d expect, each taking the traditional party line on taxes, free college, public education, sanctuary cities, the Iran nuclear deal and hiking the minimum wage. In a surprise, however, Republican Castillo/Miceli declared plans to slash military spending and shift that money to domestic projects. Johnson/Metellus counterpunched with ISIS, retorting as long as ISIS is active, military spending shouldn’t be touched.The American people need to know, she said, if ISIS attacks, “We’ve got their backs.” All of which prompted Chieves to tweet from his @Howard4prez account,“A republican wanting to slash the military budget? Unheard of.” Still, this was substantive stuff, and with the possible exception of snarky exchanges

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Amanda Miceli portrays Catarina Castillo, Republican vice presidential nominee.

over whether one candidate understood the point the other had made, it was collegial, even uplifting. Sigh. The candidates feel your pain. As someone who is old enough to remember when the GOP nominated candidates whose knowledge of public policy was broad and deep — four years ago, then just 16, he worked the phones tirelessly for Mitt Romney — Saunders is already envisioning, if not outright plotting, a post-Donald Trump Republican Party. “It’ll be a future without the extremists,” he says.“We have a chance to build a better way forward.” Chieves is no less enamored of Hillary Clinton, who fairly curled his lip in describing her — within earshot of his I’m-With-Her party chief — as “no saint” and “far from perfect.” Just bringing the facts. Imagine that.A committed Republican and an equally committed Democrat, each disappointed with their party’s nominees. Maybe they’re not living such an alternative reality after all. Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

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MOVIES FOR 25 CENTS

information, visit FloridaOrchestra.org, and click on the “Education” link.

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will celebrate its 90th birthday on Oct. 15, with four film screenings.The lineup is “Hugo” at 11:45 a.m.,“The Artist” at 3:15 p.m.,“The Cameraman” at 7 p.m., and “Cinema Paradiso” at 10:10 p.m.The cost of each movie is 25 cents, cash only, on the day of the movie, on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open an hour before each show time.

MARKET & ARTISAN DAY

Main Street Safety Harbor will host a “Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Day” on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Main Street, from Third Street to Fifth Street. There will be food and drinks, original art, handmade items, vintage home décor, garden furniture and décor, floral and wreath arrangements, and live acoustic entertainment.Admission is free. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS MEETING

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Dennis Moore, director of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District, on the topic of bond (re)financing for special districts. For information, visit MyPACA.org, or call Wayne Mooney at (352) 467-9808.

THE LODGES OF IDLEWILD GRAND OPENING

Ugandan children’s choir

The Imani Milele Children’s Choir from Uganda will perform a free concert at CrossPointe Family Church, 919 Dubuel Road in Lutz, on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call the church at (813) 949-7727.

All money raised with benefit the local Alzheimer’s Family Organization. For information, call (813) 783-8100.

SENSORY STORY TIME

Angels Senior Living will celebrate the grand opening of The Lodges of Idlewild, 18440 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, on Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.The special guest will be Pat Boone.There also will be gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by the culinary team.To RSVP no later than Oct. 12, call Ralph Fritsch at (813) 951-3933, or email rfritsch@angelsseniorliving.com.

The New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host a sensory story time on Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m., for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or children who have difficulty sitting still. Registration is required. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

BOVINE PAINTING CONTEST

Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, will host a Holiday Bazaar on Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be restored, refinished and repurposed furniture; holiday ornaments and decorations; collectibles, antiques and vintage linens; jewelry, scarves and vintage clothing; books, puzzles, games and music; and, jams, pickles, candies, cookies and more.There also will be a garden center featuring homegrown plants, yard art, succulents and dish gardens.There will be a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., and a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m. For information, visit FHPCTampa.com.

The Pasco Fine Arts Council is sponsoring the “A-Moo-Sing Contest/Exhibition.” Paintings must be anything bovine.Two entries are permiited per artist, in any media. Drop-off dates are Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 from 9:30 am. to 12:30 p.m., at 4145 Fairford Dr., in New Port Richey.A reception and announcement of awards will be on Oct. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, visit PascoArts.org, or call (727) 845-7322.

LIBRARY COOPERATIVE MEETING

Supporters of the Pasco County Library Cooperative will meet at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., to network and consider ways to support the library.The meeting is open to the public. Guests are encouraged to attend and explore volunteer opportunities, joining the Friends of the Library and advocating for extensive library services. For information, visit PascoLibraries.org, and click on the “Supporters” tab.

CARD PARTY FUNDRAISER

Bahr’s Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 39444 Dancers Lane in Zephyrhills, will host a card party to benefit the children of Shriners’ Hospital for Children Tampa on Oct. 13 at 11:30 a.m.The cost is $5 and includes lunch, cards and beverages. For information, call (813) 782-7201.

LUTZ SENIOR CENTER

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming events: • Oct. 14 at 1 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Celebration.This Latin party will include Latin music, dance and refreshments. • Oct. 19 at 1 p.m.: Safe Driver.This is a refresher course on road rules and driving safely. • Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.: Fall Fashion Show.Wear your fall finery and strut your stuff. Refresments will be served. Preregistration is required. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA FEST

Generation Entertainment-Generation Food Truck will host the Tampa Medical Marijuana Awareness Fest on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.The festival is to raise awareness of the upcoming November vote on The Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, also known as Amendment 2.The event will include a panel discussion, music, food and vendors. Tickets are $5. Camping will be available for an extra fee. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/zadqjx5.

ANIMATRONIC DINOSAURS

The Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 41 in Tampa, will host “Jurassic Quest XL: Out of Extinction” on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be bounce houses and more than 80 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Green screen photography and face painting cost extra. Kids younger than age 2 are free. Law enforcement, 911 operators, military personnel and their families can save $5 per ticket. For information and tickets, visit FloridaStateFair.com/events.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host a book sale on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

RATTLESNAKE FESTIVAL

Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Living and Memory Care, 37411 Eiland Blvd., will host a fall yard sale on Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be housewares, toys, clothing, electronics, jewelry, vintage finds and more. Guests can buy lunch for $3, which includes a hot dog, drink and chips.

CONSERVATIVE CLUB MEETING

The 50th San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival & Run will take place on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.The festival will include country, folk & contemporary music; handmade arts and crafts; a farmers’ market; beer and wine

garden; wood gopher races; a Wild West show; reptile shows; rock climbing and mechanical bull; craft demonstrations; a pumpkin patch and butterfly garden; animal farm and games; and, pony rides and train rides. For information, visit RattlesnakeFestival.com.To register for runs, visit RattlesnakeRun.com.

BREWING COMPANY OPENS DOORS

The Zephyrhills Brewing Co., 38530 Fifth Ave., will host a grand opening of its craft brewery and tasting room on Oct. 15 from noon to 10 p.m.There will be handcrafted brews and sodas. For information, call (813) 715-2683, or visit ZBCBeer.com.

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The New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “Craftology:Teen Pinterest Craft Club” on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m., for grades six to 12. Join members of the New Tampa Regional Library Teen Advisory Board to create some of the DIY (do-it-yourself) crafts that have been pinned on Pinterest.All materials will be provided. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

GARDEN CONNECT MEETING

Garden Connect will meet on Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m.The guest speaker will be Dr. Ramona Gezer-Bell, cardiologist, on health and Moringa. Guests should bring a cutting, something to share to eat, and a camera.To RSVP, call (813) 991-9786 or email whtdovefarm.com, and leave your name and phone number that you are interested in attending.

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE GATHERING

Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City, will host the “Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering” on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.There will be nonstop music with flute players, singers, storytellers and Sacred Thunder Drum; and, vendors, arts and crafts for sale, Indian tacos and various foods. No drugs or alcohol will be allowed. Guests can bring pets on a leash and baggies to clean up after the pets. Admission and parking are $2 a carload. For information, visit SilverhawkFluteGathering.com.

FERN GARDEN CLUB

The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will host a plant sale on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the Keystone Family Fun Day, at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

POPS IN THE PARK

Join the Florida Orchestra for free “Pops in the Park” on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., at River Tower Park in Tampa. Guests can pack a picnic and are asked to bring a canned good donation for Tampa Bay Harvest. For

The Conservative Club of East Pasco will meet on Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, 38549 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Pastor Mark Warren will lead a panel in a discussion of politics, and Bob Solmonson will provide a brief discussion on the amendments. For information, email Nils Lenz at nilslenz@gmail.com.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will host upcoming orientation sessions for anyone interested in mentoring the area’s youth. Sessions are from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Oct. 17 at the New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren; and, on Oct. 18 at Wesley Chapel Honda, 27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd. For information, visit BBBSTampaBay.org, and follow the “volunteer” links. Or, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or DebK@bbbstampabay.org.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet on Oct. 17 at American House, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Robert Tager, candidate for House of Representatives District 12, who will discuss his campaign, as well as answer questions. Light refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. For information, contact Dottie Brisley at (317) 402-8211 or dottieb18@gmail.com.

CITIZENS & DEPUTIES WORKSHOP

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, United Way Suncoast, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the School District of Hillsborough County are sponsoring the first of eight upcoming Community-Law Enforcement Workshops on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., at Clair-Mel Elementary School, 1025 S. 78th St., in Tampa.The theme will be “Community and Law Enforcement Working Together Toward Greater Intercultural Understanding.”Workshops are free and open to the public. For information, call (813) 272-5720.

SUNCOAST HARMONY OPEN HOUSE

Suncoast Harmony Chorus will host its first open house on Oct. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Salishan Gracious Retirement Living, 191 Astaire Lane in Spring Hill.There will be a bit of serenading, some barbershop education and refreshments. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 597-4376.

DEBATE WATCH PARTY

The Conservative Club of East Pasco will host a Presidential Debate Watch Party on Oct. 19, at 9 p.m., at the club at 38438 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Guests should bring desserts and/or finger foods. For information, email nilslenz@gmail.com.

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Asturia, a mixed-use master-planned community, will host a fall festival on Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 14575 Promenade Parkway in Odessa. Guests can build their own scarecrow (bring old clothes and a pillowcase). There also will be a spooky cake walk, balloon artist, arts and crafts, bounce house/slide, lollipop game, pieeating contest, pumpkin painting, face painting, food trucks, corn hole, a train ride and more. For information, call (813) 227-4148.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sukkot Music Program and Pizza in the Sukkahâ&#x20AC;? on Oct. 19.The music program starts at 6 p.m., Sukkot services at 6:30 p.m., and pizza at 7 p.m. The cost for adults is $10, and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children age 3 and younger are free.There is a maximum family price of $25.To RSVP, call (813) 9626338, or email execdirector@kolami.org.

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Zika is a concern in Florida and bromeliad plants have been singled out as potential sources of mosquitos that carry this virus. Bromeliad plants produce a fold of leaves commonly referred to as a “tank” where water will collect. And, several types of mosquito larvae (the young, non-flying aquatic phase), including larvae of the Aedes family of mosquitoes, which can potentially transmit Zika as flying adults, can be found in these tanks. Inevitably, the question arises that if bromeliads can hold water, can they harbor mosquito larvae? Quite simply, the answer is yes. However, anything that holds water can hold mosquito larvae. Subsequently, the next logical question is: Should bromeliads be removed from the landscape to get rid of aquatic mosquito habitat? Let’s explore some facts before jumping to answer that question. First, anything that holds water – even a bottle cap – can be a potential mosquito larvae habitat. Pet dishes, birdbaths, toys, tires, downspouts, gutters, even other types of plants – anything that holds water can harbor mosquitos. This is Florida, and water is generally everywhere. Eliminating all sources of mosquito larvae is difficult, if not impossible around the house, but we can limit much of the problem by emptying standing water and not allowing it to collect in the first place. In the same vein, eliminating bromeliads from the landscape won’t eliminate all of the mosquitos that can carry Zika. While you can remove your bromeliads, which will eliminate one place where larvae can live in your yard, you’ll need to remove any other item where water can collect, as well. If you can’t get rid of all of those places, why remove your bromeliads when there are ways to limit larvae potentially associated with them? Also, keep in mind that mosquitos, as adults, fly. So that mosquito that bites you in your yard could have come from quite a distance. It is possible to keep our much-loved bromeliads and limit larval habitats at the same time. Simply inspect your bromeliads every three days to seven days and either drain out any standing water with a turkey baster, tip

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The Radiology Department at Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer extended mammography hours for the month of October ($99 special). Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (352) 521-1592.

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Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer a bariatric support group on Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Patients can receive ongoing education following surgery, have questions answered before and after surgery, and share and provide support to other patients. For information, call Dina Erickson at (352) 521-1170.

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming health and wellness events: • Oct. 17 at 11 a.m., Refrigerator Safety: Learn to keep food fresh and safe. • Oct. 26 at 1 p.m., Hygiene and Pathogens: How good hygiene can help prevent illness. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host bingo and a health program in its CREATION Café on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. Brenda Welcher, manager of volunteer services, will give a brief presentation. There also will be cookies and coffee, and bingo prizes. Reservations are required. For information, call (877) 534-3108.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host these upcoming community events: • Autism Support Group on Oct. 13 at 7 pm. • Chatterboxes on Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. • Lymphedema Support Group on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. • Diabetes Support Group on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Reservations are advised. For information, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

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American House, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills, will host the Alzheimer’s memory mobile on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can check out the mobile, a onestop shop for memory screening, information on Alzheimer’s disease, referrals to community resources and more. Services are offered at no cost, and no appointments are necessary. The event is sponsored by the Florida Gulf Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and the Area Agency of Aging of Southwest Florida. For information, call (813) 400-2263.

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The annual enrollment period for Medicare runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program has specially trained volunteers to help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers understand the health care options. To receive help from SHINE, individuals may schedule appointments at counseling sites, attend enrollment events in the local communities, or speak to a trained SHINE counselor at (800) 963-5337. For a listing of SHINE counseling sites and events, visit FloridaShine.org.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial called “Atrial Fibrillation: Past, Present & Future” on Oct. 18 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Dr. Kenneth Yamamura, board certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardio-

Angels Senior Living will celebrate the grand opening of The Lodges of Idlewild, 18440 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, on Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The special guest will be Pat Boone. There also will be gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by the culinary team. To RSVP no later than Oct. 12, call Ralph Fritsch at (813) 951-3933, or email rfritsch@angelsseniorliving.com.

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Rasmussen College’s Practical Nursing Diploma program at the Land O’ Lakes/East Pasco campus, and the Professional Nursing Associate’s degree program at the New Port Richey/West Pasco campus, have earned programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The accreditation signifies the nursing programs have met or exceeded standards and criteria for educational quality in nursing curriculum and preparation for nursing students to work successfully in the profession. The college’s practical nursing program in Land O’ Lakes is now one of only four practical nursing programs in the state to earn ACEN programmatic accreditation.

BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices will raise funds for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, to help end breast cancer. Custom tags are available for purchase, and donations will be accepted at all tax collector’s offices. For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179, or for office locations, visit PascoTaxes.com.

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Communities and cities are asked to participate in “40 Days for Life,” a life-saving campaign made up of three components: prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil, for pro-life awareness. The campaign runs through Nov. 6. For information on how to get involved, visit 40DaysForLife.com/Tampa.

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Caroline E. Eichelberger, a Wiregrass Ranch High School student, has been selected to be a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The organization recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. NSHSS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. From high school to college to career, NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources needed to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.

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Martinez Middle School’s staff and parents will host a blood drive with OneBlood on Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 5601 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz. Signup slots are limited. For information, call (813) 558-1190, or email Julie.marriott@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR

Pasco-Hernando State College will host the CareerSource Pasco Hernando Job & Internship Fair on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon, at PHSC East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City. For information, contact Nathan Stevens at (352) 585-5117 or nstevens@ careersourcepascohernando.com.

LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL EVENT

The Pasco County Schools’ PLACE afterschool program will host its fifth annual “Lights on Afterschool” event at Fivay High School, 12115 Chicago Ave., in Hudson, on Oct. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment (PLACE) celebration will include the River Ridge High School JROTC’s color presentation, a parade of PLACE program students, activities for children and a student art exhibit. The guest speaker will be Florida Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Sharon Carie.There also will be food and refreshments available for purchase to support several school-based organizations. For information, call Maree Marian at (813) 794-2124.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

The High School GGG Boundary Committee has added two additional meetings and a parent information night to its schedule, to review maps and demographics of affected schools and work on potential boundary options for the school under construction on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel. Committee meetings will be on Oct. 20 and Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A parent meeting will take place on Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boundary committee meetings are public meetings. Members of the public may attend as observers only. All meetings are at Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road.

Members of the Wharton High School newspaper staff competed at the Florida Scholastic Press Association’s District 4 Workshop at the University of South Florida. The district includes seven counties: Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk. Members of the staff brought home eight awards — four that were pre-submitted, and four that were on-the-spot. Award winners in the pre-submitted contests were Rachel Letteiro, first place, architectural photography; Jiwoo Moon, second place, health page design; Ashley Zack, second place, infographic design; and, Ryan Russell, third place, infographic design. Winners in the on-the-spot contests were Lexie Savedge and Ryan Russell, first place, collaborative commentary writing; Sonal Madhok, first place, poetry writing; Rachel Hineline, honorable mention, news/feature writing; and, Olivia Miranda, honorable mention, candid photography. “I was very proud of how the students did competing at the workshop,” Kyle LoJacono, Wharton newspaper adviser, said in an email.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will host an admissions open house on Oct. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m., followed by a program at 2 p.m. For information, call (727) 857-2600, ext. 244.

ELEMENTARY SEEKING PARTNERS

Denham Oaks Elementary School, 1422 Oak Grove Blvd., has been in the Lutz area for more than 20 years and is looking for businesses to support the school. Sponsorship opportunities start at $25, and allow the business to build its brand among local residents while supporting education. There also are opportunities to join the School Advisory Council or serve as a judge for the student arts contest. For information, visit DOES.my-pta.org, or email doespta@gmail.com.

SPONSOR STUDENT PROGRAM

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce has promoted the Student of the Month program for more than 20 years. Chamber businesses partner with local schools to encourage youth. In most cases, the schools choose one student each month from September to May to be the winner of a trophy and T-shirt recognizing their achievement. The business name is listed on the T-shirt, and the schools typically provide the business with the opportunity to visit the school each month and present the award. The cost of a company to be a sponsor is $250 for the year. Those interested in sponsoring a school or continuing a sponsorship from the previous year, can email the chamber office at office@CentralPascoChamber.com, or fax to (813) 909-0827.

STUDENTS ‘ESCAPE THE TOMB’

The sixth grade World History class at Paul R. Smith Middle School in Holiday took part in an Indiana Jones-themed activity, “Escape the Tomb,” based on the achievements of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Using a 44-minute timer, students worked collaboratively to answer questions/clues in order to complete a performance task.They were given a short set of instructions via a pre-recorded video to describe the task, and then followed a set of clues related to the achievements of the civilization. The correct answer allowed the students to unlock a box that held a new clue. Students who were able to answer all questions correctly and follow the clues escaped the “tomb.” Each team that participated earned school incentive “flight tickets” for working cooperatively and problem solving.The team with the fastest time earned a prize.

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SINKHOLE, from page 1A Recent heavy rains have created high watermarks, which has limited access in some areas of the park, including its central road. The three-quarter-mile stretch of road — which Turbiville said is currently under a few feet of water — links the park’s front and back entrances. “It almost divides the park into two halves,”Turbiville said. To access the park’s front picnic area and main playground, park-goers now have to enter via Dale Mabry Highway. Conversely, users will have to enter off Worley Road in order to access the park’s BMX and radiocontrolled car tracks. “We’re basically having two entrances into the park,” said Turbiville. The road—which typically experiences flooding issues most of the year—will eventually have to be repaved and elevated, Turbiville said. That undertaking, he said, may take several years. “That is honestly going to be a long-term project,” said Turbiville.“You can’t just go in and build up the road — you’ve got to have design plans; you have to have permits. Of course, you have to have the money to pay

for that work...so it’s not a small project by any means.” Turbiville noted the county wouldn’t repair the main road until another long-term lease agreement is reached with the City of St. Petersburg, the owners of the park. The existing lease agreement for Lake Park expires on June 3, 2019. Under that deal, Hillsborough County pays just $1 per year to the City of St. Petersburg to operate the park. In a third draft of a new 10-year lease agreement, the City of St. Petersburg is requesting $3,000 per month, or $36,000 per year from Hillsborough County. If approved, county staff expects to bring a recommendation to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners sometime in 2017. Meanwhile, Lake Park will operate under the current lease agreement. Based on figures from 2014-2015, the park typically nets about $10,000 per month in revenue from park-goers. Also of note, St. Petersburg is requesting $2,000 per month from the county to lease Lake Rogers Park, 6016 Gunn Hwy in Odessa.The most recent lease agreement expired on Sept. 30, but the city has extended it through Dec. 31, as negotiations continue.

RATTLESNAKE, from page 1A Over the years, the festival has helped to create many fond memories. “It is a fun thing.The kids have always had fun,” said Donna Swart, a former volunteer, who recalled how much her kids enjoyed the festival and racing live gopher tortoises. Eric Herrmann, who has run the mechanical gopher tortoise race for years, said he’s been going to the festival his entire life. “As the son of one of the founders, I’m very proud of it,” Herrmann said. “It’s one of the last old-fashioned, hometown festivals,” Herrmann said, noting his dad, Eddie Herrmann, helped to design the mechanical gopher tortoises used in the races. “It’s a very distinctive and unusual game, that’s pretty much singular to our festival,” he said. He recalls one festival when a girl desperately wanted to win, but couldn’t, despite repeated attempts. At the end of the second day, she still hadn’t won a race. “I made a decision and I called her over, and we gave a one-time award for ‘Perseverance,’” he said. Those kinds of things make all of the work worthwhile, he said. “There are moments of pride,” Herrmann said. One year, a Japanese television crew came to film the event, and the race they chose to cover included the young son of a JapaneseAmerican family. The boy’s grandmother still lived in Japan. “The grandmother watched the show in Japan,” Herrmann said.“That was the first time she ever got to see her grandchild — other than in a picture.” In another instance, a young man who had attended the snake show was bit by a snake after the festival had ended. Because he’d gone to the show, he knew what to do and sought immediate medical attention, Herrmann said. “The doctor said, ‘That festival probably saved his life,’” Herrmann said. The event’s souvenir T-shirts have been wildly popular through the years, he noted, adding,“There are pictures of people all over the world, who are wearing the festival’s Tshirt.” Kibbe, a volunteer who is handling the public relations for this year’s event, is fond of the festival. She lives on Pennsylvania Avenue, across from City Park, and she lets musicians who are playing the event to park in her yard. “I am front and center,” Kibbe said.“I like to tell people,‘Yes, I’m having a festival this weekend in my front yard.’” Kibbe appreciates the way the festival has evolved, and she thinks others admire that, too. “As people became more ecologically and environmentally conscious, we stopped painting the turtles, and we stopped catching the

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OCT. 15 8 a.m.: Rattlesnake run begins; race winners are announced on main stage at 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m.: Festival opening ceremony 10:15 a.m.: Graham Music Studio’s Showstoppers 11 a.m.: Crabgrass Cowboys Noon: Beaumont! 1 p.m.: J2 3 p.m.: Jesse & Noah 4 p.m.: Those Unscrupulous Sunspots 5 p.m.: Festival closes for the day OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Cates Educational Snake Lectures: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Free for those 5 and under, $3 for ages 6 through 12; $5 for those 13 and older) • Cowboy Tom’s Wild West Show: Performances throughout the day (Free) • Croc Encounters demonstrations: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Free)

LEGACY, from page 1A in Baltimore, Maryland. The family went there because, at the time, Johns Hopkins was offering a surgical approach not yet available locally. “In Florida, they were doing what they call a cadaver incision, which is essentially from the sternum to the small of the back,” Eric said.“Johns Hopkins actually pioneered the organ harvestation through the laparoscopic.” It was a difference of “being almost cut in half” to a procedure which used tiny incisions, he said. “If I would have done a cadaver incision, it would have been about a two-week hospital stay,” Eric said. Instead, he went in on a Friday and was released on Sunday. But, it wasn’t smooth sailing for Luis. “We stayed at Johns Hopkins for four months because of complications,” Iris said. “He had a really tough road.” Within four days of returning to Tampa, Luis had fevers reaching 104. It turned out that Luis had an abdominal infection, and had to be opened up again and cleaned up, Iris said. He was in Tampa General Hospital for another 40 days. Throughout it all, Luis refused to give in, she said. What kept him going, she said, was “the love that he had for life.” In addition to his previous medical issues, he also developed diabetes as a side effect from the medication he took after the transplant, she said. He had several good years after the trans-

plant, but then he developed stomach cancer, which was not detected until it was too late for treatment. During the first year of the scholarship fund, the family raised $3,800. This will be the fourth year the family has organized the charity golf tournament. Last year, it raised $4,500. “The whole mission is to help anybody who is looking to overcome medical obstacles,” Eric said, noting every dollar that is raised goes directly into scholarships. “We have given out scholarships to people who have suffered from cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, lupus, seizures, diabetes, birth defects, paralysis,” Iris said. The goal is to get 60 golfers to participate in the tournament. It costs $475 for a foursome and $125 for a single player. The fee includes breakfast, lunch and prizes for various categories, such as hole-inone, longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. This year, Buddy Shelton, a celebrity trick golfer will be performing at the event, which Iris hopes will help attract more people to the tournament. Putting on the event and gathering items for the silent auction requires a lot of effort, but the family thinks it’s worthwhile. “We do it out of love for my brother’s memory,” Eric said. The proceeds help provide opportunities for students who need help, Iris said. “One thing I want to relate to the students out there is not to give up,” she said. Luis never gave up, she adding, noting that one of his favorite quotations was: “At the end of hope, is the start of perseverance.”

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OCT. 16 9:30 a.m.: Family bike ride 11 a.m.: Festival grounds open 11 a.m. to noon: The band called 2 PM Noon: Moon Dance 1 p.m.: Sassafras Bluegrass 2 p.m.: Mark Hannah & Major Dade’s Last Ride 3 p.m.: Mary Smith with Dean Johnson 3:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony 4 p.m.: Festival ends OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Cates Educational Snake Lectures: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. (Free for those 5 and under, $3 for ages 6 through 12; $5 for those 13 and older) • Cowboy Tom’s Wild West Show: Performances throughout the day (Free) • Croc Encounters demonstrations: Noon, 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. (Free)

snakes.And now, it’s educational,” she said. Indeed, families who homeschool their children often show up because there are so many opportunities for learning, she said. Socially, it’s a great time, too, Kibbe said. “It’s like a big family reunion in a lot of ways,” she said, noting people who lived in San Antonio come back for the event. “Folks come back from out-of-town.They moved to Saint Pete, or they moved to Orlando, but they come for the festival. So, that’s a big plus.” This year’s event is being organized by the Rotary Club of San Antonio. Proceeds from the event will support local educational programs, scholarships, community projects and international Rotary projects, such as Polio Plus. The event is partially funded by Visit Pasco Tourism and Visit Florida, and is supported by numerous local sponsors, including The Laker/Lutz News.

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Cattlewomen prepare for 2016 Savage Race By Kevin Weiss

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A group of Florida cattlewomen are gearing up for one of the most challenging endurance competitions around. Cattlewomen Beth Hunt, Reyna Hallworth and Ashley Hughes have joined forces with others to create “Team Beef.” The goal: Complete the 2016 Savage Race, and encourage others to join the challenge. The race — set for Oct. 22-23 at the Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City — is grueling. The 7.5-mile course features 25 military-style obstacles scattered throughout a humid, swampy terrain. The event, in its third year in Dade City, is expected to attract 10,000 racers and 3,000 spectators from all over Florida. Hughes, executive director of the Florida Beef Council, completed the race— “a huge physical challenge”— in 2012. Her advice: Push through and finish strong. “Your adrenaline runs so high,” Hughes, 32, said,“because you know it’s going to be challenging, and you know it’s going to be hard, and you just pray that you have the stamina to be able to make it through.” She added: “It really is an awesome opportunity for Team Beef to show that we completed this.” Though the women are training individually, their objective is to stay together throughout the course, and finish as a unit. “We need to stay together,” said Hunt, president Florida Cattlewomen Inc. “The accountability factor is huge,” added

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A group of Florida cattlewomen have formed Team Beef to complete the 2016 Savage Race. From left: Reyna Hallworth, Ashley Hughes and Beth Hunt.

Hallworth, a former beef extension scientist for the University of Florida. To prepare for the race, Hallworth — now a stay-at-home mother of three — is following a six-week conditioning program that incorporates jogging, sprints and an assortment of body-weight exercises. “Sometimes, I can work a workout into my daily routine, sometimes I have to do it on the side of a soccer field during (youth) soccer practice,” Hallworth explained. “It’s not easy for any of us, but it is a priority.” Finding the time, Hunt said, is key.

Hunt, who’s participated in several 5K runs and obstacle races, said incorporating daily 45-minute workouts helps build endurance for the looming event. “Even if it’s getting outside and walking a couple of blocks,” said Hunt,“and working in some other strength training or air squats.” “Getting out the door is step No. 1,” Hughes agreed.“If you can get your shoes on and get your running clothes on, you’re halfway there.” She continued:“You have to train hard to be able to accomplish that (race), but always make sure to listen to your body...if some-

thing doesn’t feel right.” Yet, perhaps the Savage Race’s largest obstacle isn’t even physical. “I think the biggest aspect,” Hallworth said,“is getting over the mental hurdle.” Hallworth, who suffers from bursitis in her left foot and also broke her shoulder a few years ago, added: “My circumstances aren’t going to define whether or not I can do this.” To fuel — and replenish — their bodies, the group turns to none other than lean beef during meal times. “Protein is such an incredible recovery,” Hughes said,“because you’re literally burning your muscles as you’re training.” “You get 50 percent of your daily recommended (protein) value from 3 ounces of beef, and at a low caloric cost,” she added. Although the lengthy trek is intimidating, Hughes said the Savage Race is “acceptable to everyone.” “Even though the Savage Race is hard, you can do it at your pace. You can do it slowly, you can walk it if you need to, you don’t have to come out there like an elite athlete,” Hughes explained. But, she noted prospective race-goers need ample preparation time. “If you’re doing a straight-from-the-couch kind of program, give yourself a good couple of months, or a good eight weeks,” explained Hughes. “For people who are already in shape, (give) at least four to six weeks.” For more information on the Florida Cattlewomen, visit FloridaCattlewomen.org. For information on the 2016 Savage Race, visit SavageRace.com.

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SAINT LEO RUNNER EARNS NATIONAL HONOR

Saint Leo University junior Colett Rampf was named the Division II Women’s Cross Country National Athlete of the Week on Oct. 3 by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Rampf, a Premnitz, Germany native, is the first Saint Leo women’s cross country athlete to earn the award. Rampf is coming off a record-setting performance in the 43rd Annual Lehigh University Paul Short Run on Oct. 1. She finished 10th overall in the 6K College Gold race with a time of 20:23, slashing 31 seconds off the Saint Leo 6K record she set a year ago at the same event. It was fastest time of any non-Division I runner. “Colett has definitely earned it,” Saint Leo cross country coach Kent Reiber said, in a release.“She set very high goals coming into this season, and has hit every benchmark along the way. We’re very blessed to have her work ethic and leadership on our team, and I’m incredibly proud of her.”

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE SET

The FHSAA and Central Florida Sports Commission have announced that the Florida High School Football State Championships will take place Dec. 8 through Dec. 10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.The state championships were originally scheduled over the weekends of Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, and Dec. 9 and Dec. 10. The schedule change instead moves Class 1A-4A games to Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. “At the request of our partners at the Central Florida Sports Commission, the City of Orlando and Florida Citrus Sports, we have agreed to move our championship games to a single, three-day weekend,” FHSAA Executive Director Roger Dearing said, in a release. The FHSAA football state championships have been in Orlando since 2007.

CONNERTON CHALLENGE SET FOR NOV. 5

The third annual Connerton Challenge 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run is scheduled for Nov. 5 at Connerton Village, 21100 Fountain Garden Road in Land O’ Lakes.The 10K will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K starts at 7:45 a.m. All runners will receive a T-shirt and medal, while top finishers in all age groups will be awarded trophies. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K. Proceeds will benefit Operation Helping Hand, an organization assisting severely injured and medically retired service members and their families.

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Former Wiregrass Ranch football standout Shane Bucenell is the starting quarterback at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina.

Big South Conference honor Shane Bucenell, a former Wiregrass Ranch High School quarterback, was named the Big South Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance in Charleston Southern’s 59-58 double-overtime victory over Coastal Carolina on Oct. 1. In his sec-

ond career start, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound signal-caller threw for 149 yards and four touchdowns. Bucenell was a three-year starter at Wiregrass Ranch, where he holds the school record for career touchdown passes (17).

For information, contact Gregg Svendgard at (813) 996-5800 or Gregg.Svendgard@myconnerton.com.

email assistant coach Lyndon Coleman at colemal@phsc.edu. Forms must be received by Oct. 19.

PHSC VOLLEYBALL TO HAVE CANCER AWARENESS MATCH

GULFSIDE HOSPICE SETS ANNUAL 5K SET

The Pasco-Hernando State College women’s volleyball team will host a cancer awareness event/Dig Pink volleyball match against Lake Sumter State College on Oct. 14 at 3 p.m., at the West Campus gymnasium in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road. Donations of $10 are requested for the choice of a pink or black event T-shirt, available throughout the month of October. All donations will go to the Sideout Foundation, which awards grants to medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing patient services to breast cancer patients and their families. For information on the cancer awareness event, contact Kim Whitney at (727) 816-3341 or whitnek@phsc.edu.

RUN FOR ZEPHYRHILLS 5K SET FOR OCT. 30

The 5K Run for the Hills race is scheduled for Oct. 30 at 8 a.m.The race will start at the main entrance of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd. The registration fee is $25 for CREATION® Health Wellness Center members and $30 for non-members. Funds raised will help benefit the hospital’s diabetes education program. Participants will receive a Run for the Hills T-shirt, medal and snack.Awards will be given in seven age groups ranging from children and teens to those over 60. For more information, visit RunForZephyrhills.org.

PHSC BASEBALL SHOWCASE

Pasco-Hernando State College will host a baseball showcase for current high school juniors and seniors on Oct. 23. The camp will be at the PHSC Baseball Complex, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., and workouts for position players will begin at 11 a.m. Pitchers that do not play a position do not need to register until noon.The cost of the one-day camp is $50.To receive the application and showcase consent form,

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Registration is open for Gulfside Hospice’s 10th annual Hearts for Hospice 5K on Nov. 6 at Rasmussen College in Land O’ Lakes. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for students ages 11 through college, and $10 for kids 10 and under. The race starts at 8:45 a.m., followed by a one-mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers and race finishers. All event proceeds will help provide patient care and bereavement services for Pasco County residents facing life-limiting illness and their families.To register, visit HeartsforHospice5K.org.

CDS PREP NAMES KARIM NOHRA NEW GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH Karim Nohra, a longtime girls basketball coach in the Tampa area, has been named the new girls varsity basketball coach at Carrollwood Day School. In July, Nohra stepped down from Academy at the Lakes after six seasons, where he led the program to five state final four appearances. Nohra’s other coaching stops include varsity teams at Cambridge Christian School, and Tampa Catholic and Wesley Chapel high schools. He’s amassed a coaching record of 534-159 in 24 seasons. Nohra’s teams often play an up-tempo style, utilizing various defensive pressure systems to score in transition. Carrollwood Day finished 5-14 last season.They compete in Class 3A. tunities are still available. For information, visit UseCABA.com.

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CrossFit 14, at 27033 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, is hosting a kids CrossFit competition on Dec. 4. About 100 children are expected to take part in the event inside CrossFit 14’s new 12,000-square-foot facility. The gym also is hosting a toy drive and donating part of the event’s proceeds to Joshua House in Lutz. For information, call (813)-996-1482 or email Sara Fitzpatrick at crossfit14kids@gmail.com.

Registration is open for the Tampa YMCA’s second annual Goody Goody Turkey Gobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day, which is Nov. 24, in downtown Tampa. The route is an “out and back” course, taking participants across the Platt Street Bridge and along Bayshore Boulevard. Prizes will be awarded to first place overall male/female adult and first place overall male/female youth (ages 9 and under). Firstplace prizes also will be awarded by age group (10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70-plus). Registration is available at RunSignup.com. All of the proceeds raised from the 5K will support the Livestrong program for cancer survivors and their families. For information, call (813) 229-1305.

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Registration is open for the North Tampa YMCA’s 15th annual Pumpkin Run on Oct. 29, at 4015 Ragg Road in Tampa. The race begins at 8 a.m. The fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and a race medal. Net proceeds benefit the YMCA’s 2016 Annual Community Support campaign and the Northdale Civic Association. For information, email Michelle Sussman at msussman@ tampaymca.org, or call (813) 962-3220.

CABA GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR OCT. 28

The Carrollwood Area Business Association2016 Golf Classic will take place on Oct. 28 at the Cheval Golf & Athletic Club, 4142 Cheval Blvd., in Lutz. Shotgun start is at 1 p.m.Various sponsorship oppor-

The Dade City Community Cycling Ride takes place on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Cyclists can meet at the parking lot next to 14112 Eighth St., in Dade City. Rides last about two hours, with a varying pace depending on skill levels. For information, email Josh and Kaleigh Thornton at wickedawesomeracing@gmail.com.

TRI-COUNTY TENNIS LEAGUE FORMING

A men and women’s team tennis league is forming for singles and doubles competition. Matches will be played at certain home and away locations, with a final championship round. Players from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties currently are being rated for play. For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.

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A gesture’s worth a thousand words By B.C. Manion

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ust the way you walk into a room can speak volumes about you — at least in the eyes of the beholders. And, if you make a bad first impression, it’s very hard to undo. That was a key message delivered by Jackie Eden, of Pasco-Hernando State College, in a presentation she calls “The Secrets of Body Language.” “Your first impression is the first five seconds of anytime you meet somebody. A lot of times, this is subconscious,” she said. “They’re going to make those split-second decisions about you. About your health, about your educational level, about your social status, about your intelligence, about your ambition — in just those first few seconds.” While acknowledging she’s not an expert on body language, Eden noted she’s done a fair amount of research on the topic. Being aware of your body language and knowing the signals you’re sending can help you become a more effective communicator — even when you’re not saying a word, she said. She thinks the topic is so important that she gives talks about it to various groups. Recently, she shared her knowledge to a group in Dade City, meeting under the auspices of SMARTstart, a program supported by the Pasco Economic Development Council. Body language includes gestures, body movements, facial expressions and tone of voice, she said.“Only 7 percent of communication is actually words.” Research shows it can take 21 times of a repeated good experience to blank out a bad first impression, Eden said. So, she asked:“What makes a good first impression?” Then, she answered: How you enter a room is important. Be sure to pay attention to your posture and about the image you’re projecting, she said. For instance, looking down at the floor can signal a lack of self-confidence, while looking ahead conveys confidence. When meeting someone new, be sure to smile, make eye contact and offer your hand for a handshake. Be sure your handshake is firm, but not too firm. In other words, avoid limp fish handshakes or bone-crushing grips. Also, be sure to “really pay attention” during the introduction, she said. Do your best to remember the person’s name and a detail or two, about him or her. Whether you’re going into an interview, attending a business meeting or networking, think positive, Eden said. “What’s going on in your head really does come out in your body language,” and can show up in your facial expressions or gestures, she said. When your words and body language don’t match, people put more stock in your body language and question if you’re trust-

Body language mistakes that ruin job interviews • 65 percent: Failing to make eye contact • 36 percent: Failing to smile • 33 percent: Playing with something on the table • 30 percent: Having bad posture • 29 percent: Fidgeting too much in seat • 26 percent: Crossing arms over chest • 25 percent: Playing with hair or touching face • 22 percent: Having a weak handshake • 11 percent: Using too many hand gestures • 7 percent: Having a handshake that’s too strong

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Your face has nearly 100 muscles, and every part of it can be expressive.

Things to remember when speaking: • When meeting someone new, be sure to introduce yourself. • Use a welcoming, warm tone (If you’re not sure how you sound, tape yourself and listen.) • Try to remember the names of the people you meet and a detail or two about them. • Learn to make conversation, avoiding topics that are likely to spark controversy. • Let the speaker know you’re listening by leaning in and nodding periodically. Avoid nodding too much — it can be distracting. B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO

Jackie Eden, of Pasco-Hernando State College, recently gave a presentation on ‘The Secrets of Body Language’ at a SMARTstart session in Dade City.

worthy, she said. Be sure to respect personal space, she added. “If you ever see somebody backing away, even a couple of inches, that’s your cue that you’re too close,” she said. While body language can provide useful information, keep in mind that it’s not infallible. Everyone has bad days. “Give people that benefit of the doubt. You really don’t know what’s going on with them,” she said.

Helpful tip If someone is in a defensive posture, hand him or her a card, a form, or a piece of candy — this will automatically take the person out of that posture and make them less aggressive and more open.

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Making a good first impression • Smile. • Extend your hand for a handshake. (Avoid a limp fish handshake, or bone-crushing grip) • Make good eye contact. • Pay attention to your posture, what you’re wearing and your personal grooming. • Lean in, to signal you’re listening. • Respect the other person’s personal space. If the other person takes a step back, you’re too close.

Things to avoid: • Pointing (it’s considered aggressive) • Shrugging your shoulders • Texting or answering your phone • Twirling your hair • Chewing gum • Excessive fidgeting • Clicking your pen

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The annual Woofstock Family Festival will take place on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3

p.m., at the original Carrollwood Park, 11430 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa. The festival will spotlight the pet rescue community. This family friendly event promotes pet adoption and celebrates four-legged friends. The event will include contests (including a costume contest), dog demonstrations, food trucks, live entertainment, and local businesses and rescue groups. The first 500 families will receive gift bags with specials and goodies from sponsors. Bring an unopened dog/cat food/treat and get a free raffle ticket for Disney passes. Admission is free. For information, visit TampaPets.org.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 23rd Annual Flapjack 5K and 1 Mile Run on Dec. 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center, at 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. The following sponsorships are available: corporate, for $500; gold, for $400; silver, for $225; bronze, for $125; and goodie bag item, for $50. The annual event will be in memory of Kris Keppel. For information, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or send an email to tina@CentralPascoChamber.com.

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The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will have a general membership meeting on Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1

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The Hispanic Business Leaders luncheon will be on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The event is hosted by the Hispanic Business Leaders of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Meetings are conducted in English. Guest speaker will be Jose Peralta, a physician with Premier Community Healthcare Group in Dade City. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members, but $15 for members and $20 for non-members, if paid by Oct. 13. For more information, please contact Ignacio.ruiz@gmail.com.

The Caribbean Mystique Massage & Wellness Spa is moving to the Sienna Village Professional Center, at 2435 Brunello Trace in Lutz, according to a news release from Larry Vershel Communications Inc. Theresa Margaris, a transaction specialist with Hold-Thyssen Inc., brokered the lease agreement with Sienna Village I LLC, on behalf of the spa’s owners. Caribbean Mystique Massage & Wellness Spa is expanding from its current location in Tampa.The spa recreates a virtual island destination for customers, giving them a calm and tranquil experience. Hold-Thyssen Inc., provides commercial property as well as leasing and management services to institutional and private investors nationwide.The 40-year-old firm serves more than 100 commercial properties across the country.

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Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential opened an office in the Cypress Creek Professional Park, at 24620 State Road 54 in Lutz, according to a news release from the New Port Richey-based real estate firm. Coldwell Banker is the largest and oldest real estate franchise in the nation, and globally. Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential has served homeowners for more than 90 years. William Bunting will be the managing broker at the new location, which will serve the Central Pasco area including Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel. Greg Armstrong will remain as managing broker in New Port Richey. For information, call (813) 575-2464.

The Allstate Foundation gave $1,000 grants to benefit nonprofits supported by five Allstate insurance agents in Pasco County, according to a press release from Allstate. The agents and the nonprofits that will receive the grants are: Craig and Michael Arndt, both of Lutz – Pediatric Cancer Foundations Inc., in Tampa Lisette Fernandez, of Lutz – FOOT Foundation in Odessa and Sunrise of Pasco County Inc., in Dade City Stephen Ward, in Trinity, and Mo Ward, in New Port Richey – Pasco Kids First Inc., in New Port Richey The nonprofits are among more than 3,500 organizations that will receive approximately $7.5 million from The Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant program.The grants support nonprofits focused on powering youth, teen safe driving, disaster preparedness, hunger and other causes. In the past 20 years,Allstate employees, agency owners and staff members donated more than $368 million and more than 4 million volunteer hours to charities.And, in March 2016, 63 percent of Allstate employees participated in the Bring Out the Good Month 2016 workplace giving programs. The programs collected more than $7.1 million to benefit more than 8,800 nonprofits nationwide.

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All Target stores will have in-store hiring events on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. Stop by between noon and 6 p.m., to meet the team and learn about available positions. Be prepared to talk about yourself.There may be opportunities to interview on the spot. Area stores in Pasco County include stores at Mitchell Ranch Plaza, 2900 Little Road in Trinity; 1040 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz; and, 1201 County Road 581 in Wesley Chapel. Apply in advance, also, online at Target.com/careers.

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