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For now, drivers caught using a handheld phone while driving through an active construction or school zone, will be issued a warning. But, at the beginning of the New Year, a citation can be issued with a $164 fine and three points against a driver’s license for the first offense.

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The new restriction was included in a law that addressed texting while driving, passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The texting portion of the law took effect July 1. It makes texting while driving a primary offense, and also applies to emailing and browsing on a phone. Before July 1, driving while texting was deemed as a secondary offense, meaning that a driver couldn’t be pulled over for it,

but could be cited for it, if the driver had been stopped for another offense. The portion of the law relating to talking on hand-held devices in active construction or school zones took effect on Oct. 1, with a three-month grace period — meaning only warnings will be issued initially. “The common theme is we want you paying attention to your driving, not your See LAW, page 15A

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Brad Myers, of Clearwater, also known as Mr. Brad, delighted a preschool-age audience during his recent performance at the Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road. Myers is known as the one-man band for kids. His half-hour performance was filled with his renditions of many classic children’s songs, such as ‘The Wheels on the Bus,’ ‘You Are My Sunshine,’ and ‘The Ants Go Marching.’ The highlight of his unique show is his ability to play multiple musical instruments, while using clever ways (such as a tambourine fastened to his foot) to play many at once. Marci Krekorian, the supervisory librarian for the Lutz Branch, said that the library has plans to bring Mr. Brad’s show back quarterly, for 2020. Funding for this program was provided by the nonprofit group Friends of the Lutz Branch Library. Above, Brad Myers, during his recent musical performance at the Lutz Branch Library, played the guitar, the mandolin, the piano, the drums, the tambourine, the flute and the kazoo.

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Three-year-old Emma Palver, of Lutz, acts out the song, ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes,’ as she sits on the floor with her mother, Hani. The pair was enjoying the musical performance of Mr. Brad at a recent show at the Lutz Branch Library.

Two-year-old Brooks Vernon, of Lutz, at right, listens to Mr. Brad’s rendition of ‘The Wheels on the Bus,’ while his mother, Liz, moves his arms to the music. At left, 2year-old Leah Castillo, of Lutz, dances with her grandmother, Cris.

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An ‘All hands on deck approach’ is needed to address the nation’s mental health crisis. That means greater levels of state and federal funding, and enhanced collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral practitioners. At least that was the message delivered by a group of experts during a recent criminal justice panel discussion titled “The Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health.” Speakers focused on the broad array of challenges facing today’s criminal justice professionals and the current trends, as well as future initiatives that shape law enforcement’s engagement when dealing with mental health issues. Panelists underscored the significance of the problem on a national scale. More than 100 students, faculty, law enforcement officials and community members gathered for the Oct. 7 discussion, hosted by Saint Leo University. There’s no question, the challenges are far-reaching. Approximately 43.8 million adults in the United States experience mental illness each

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year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The organization also reports 46% of Americans will suffer a mental illness in their lifetime. Panelist Dr. Christopher Cronin, a Saint Leo professor of psychology, cited an American Psychological Association report that shows there are now 42,000 suicides annually in the U.S.That marks the highest rate in 28 years, and is up 24% percent since 1999.

“This is clearly an epidemic,” Cronin said. For law enforcement, it has made a tough job even tougher, as officers work the frontlines of the mental health crisis. One study shows that a quarter of the people shot by police are in a mental health crisis at the time when the use of force occurred, Cronin said. However, Cronin added, law enforcement is not necessarily to blame. See HEALTH, page 15A

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When rural tranquility and Olympic dreams clash By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Dania Vizzi wants to use a private skeet shooting range, off Bellamy Brothers Boulevard, to perfect her skeet shooting skills so she can make the U.S. team for the 2020 Olympics. But, her neighbors say her Olympic quest is causing harm to their agricultural and horse-breeding pursuits, as well as disrupting their rural tranquility and peace of mind. Those were among the issues aired out at an Oct. 10 Pasco County Commission public hearing on a request filed by Arthur and Doree Vizzi, Dania’s parents. The 53-acre property is on the west side of Bellamy Brothers Boulevard, about onehalf mile east of Johnston Road, said Debbie Hernandez, Pasco County’s zoning administrator. The skeet shooting range consists of a skeet field made up of shooting stations and two trap houses, Hernandez said. The county has cited the Vizzi’s for developing the property without obtaining a permit for a conditional use, and the request is an attempt to address that violation. County planners recommend approval of the request, contingent on several conditions. During the public hearing, Dania Vizzi, of Odessa, told planning commissioners:“I’m a four-time world championship medalist; twotime national champion; just medaled at the Pan American Games and, as of last week, I am halfway onto the Olympic team for 2020. “I just really need it (the skeet shooting facility) to train.This is my passion.This is what I love to do. I want to compete for my country as long as I can. I would just love your help with it,” she said. Matt Newton, an attorney representing the applicants, said before purchasing the property, his clients reached out to the county and understood that as long as the property wasn’t being used for commercial uses, they could practice on the property. “She practices several hours a day and an interruption of practice can be devastating to her preparation for competitiveness,” Newton said. Newton said his client would agree to provide more privacy screening to buffer the properties on the north and south, but said the condition for a 20-foot berm is too expensive. He said based on his research, meeting that condition would cost between $65,000 and $112,000. Arthur Vizzi told planning commissioners: “We can’t agree to conditions that are beyond our capabilities. They are cost-prohibitive for us.” Newton said:“The best method of mitigation in our opinion would be to limit the hours.” His client agrees to no shooting before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., and no shooting at all on Sundays, or on Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, the attorney said. But, neighbors urged planning commissioners to consider the negative impacts they said have resulted from the skeet shooting facility. “I’m not here to kill somebody’s dreams to be an Olympian.That’s not why I’m here,” said Glenn Stevenson, of 16653 Bellamy Brothers Blvd. “I find it interesting that they can quote all of these awards, but they haven’t just happened. They happened before they purchased the property, as well. So this property isn’t key for her success as an Olympian,” Stevenson said.

“My business is being impacted negatively. I have lost people who boarded horses with me, that are very expensive brood mares. I run a breeding program. I have a reproduction lab on my farm,” he said. “Originally, they told me it was going to be two hours a day. It was more like four to five hours, seven days a week. “I can actually hear it in my house. I am the closest property to their property. I get all of the noise in my house,” he said. He told planning commissioners he would like the use to be limited to five days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no shooting on holidays. Judy Geiger, of 16225 Bellamy Brothers Blvd., lives on the property due south of the Vizzis’ parcel. “I don’t want this next door to me,” Geiger said. Beyond noise, she’s worried about contamination. “The lead stays in the ground,” Geiger said. She’s worried, too, about a negative impact on property values. “Who wants to live next to gunfire noise?” she said. Philip and Robin Rhinesmith, both of 16833 Bellamy Brothers Blvd., were among others voicing objections. “There have certainly been quality of life impacts,” Philip Rhinesmith said.“It’s not the fact of the shooting. It’s the duration..” They are also concerned about long-term impacts, he said. “Typically, firing 250 rounds a day equates to about 15 pounds of lead on the ground. The accumulation over a year’s time could be 5,000 pounds a year,” he said. Robin Rhinesmith added:“We have three generations of family living on our farm, which we’ve called home for about 50 years.” The family lives among “beautiful live oak trees and pasture,” but they spend less time outside because of the constant gunfire. “Using earbuds on the tractor doesn’t even drown it out,” she said. She also noted that her daughter, a competitive equestrian for years, has stopped “because she doesn’t enjoy training on her own property.” But, Doree Vizzi told planning commissioners that they bought the property to enable her daughter to train there. “I do not want to cause problems with my neighbors. “That’s not our goal. “I go with my daughter 90% of the time to the range. I pull for her. She only shoots three or four hours by herself. “There’s an over-reach and an over-exaggeration going on here right now,” she said. David Goldstein, chief assistant county attorney, told planning commissioners: “The mere discharge of weapons is not something we can regulate because the Legislature told us we can’t. However, we can regulate gun ranges.” Planning Commissioner Michael Cox said,“by going through this process and having at least some conditions, that would appear to me that it would be an improvement for the surrounding neighbors — specifically the hours of operation that they’re allowed to do it versus all of the time.” Cox called for approval of the request, contingent on the planning staff’s conditions. The motion passed and now the issue goes before the Pasco County Commission, which is slated to consider the request at a Nov. 5 public hearing.

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World War II vet celebrates 100th birthday By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

VFW Post 8154, in Zephyrhills, was packed with people to celebrate Edward Bruno’s 100th birthday on Oct. 12. “I think he will be absolutely stunned to see how many people have come out today to honor him and celebrate his birthday,” said Suzanne Ahmad, his niece. And, so he was. “It’s a surprise to me,” said Bruno, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, during an event that attracted relatives, devoted friends and dignitaries. He sat at a long table, in a chair festooned with balloons, donning a birthday crown emblazoned with the number 100. Like many of his fellow VFW members in the room, he also wore a signature red polo shirt. Friends and relatives swarmed him, giving him hugs and handshakes, and taking photos of him. VFW dignitaries took to the stage, offering their birthday wishes, as Bruno relaxed, taking occasional sips of his wine. Fellow Marine veteran Glenn Shaw, who lives in Zephyrhills, welcomed the crowd. His eyes welled with tears as he spoke about his friendship with Bruno. “I go to his house at least once a week. If nobody makes his bed, I make his bed for him. [I] do little things around the house for him. He’s a good man. He’s my buddy,” Shaw said. State Rep. Randy Maggard was there, too, to help celebrate the day. “This is a special event and a special time. Truly he has epitomized the spirit of those we call the greatest generation,” said Maggard, who represents District 38 in the Florida House of Representatives. Bruno’s extended family sat near him during the celebration, including nieces, a younger sister, a grandson and a daughter-inlaw. They celebrated Bruno’s 100 years of life, which began when he was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1919. He grew up there, in a family of 13 children. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in

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Edward Bruno, of Zephyrhills, donned a golden crown as he celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 12, with family and friends.

1942, at the height of World War II. The same year, he fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal, and earned a Bronze Medal. As his military career progressed, he served as a drill sergeant and was stationed in Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Georgia and Cape Gloucester. “I think he’s always been very proud of his service, his devotion to his family and country,”Ahmad said.

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Longevity is a family trait, she added. However, while enjoying a lengthy life, Bruno has outlived his wife, Barbara, and his only son, Bobby. There have been challenges, too. He had to be fitted with a prosthetic leg, after an accident in a factory. But, he always has made the best of his situations,Ahmad said. And, his example has been a life lesson

for her, she added. Bruno’s two other nieces, Paulette Kline and Louise Cantwell, also were at the party, reminiscing fondly about their uncle. “We would have a lot of happy memories of being in his home,” Kline said,“and [he was] always a very gracious host and very loving.” She said her uncle helped her to develop a sense of gratitude. Cantwell recalled that at family gatherings, Bruno and her other uncles would talk about growing up during the Great Depression. She said it reinforced the importance of being there for one another. “The solidarity is what we get from it. The family solidarity – to be together when we can and help each other when we can,” Cantwell said. She also noted his upbeat attitude. “He’s always got a positive outlook,” Cantwell said. “He just kept on being the same happy person.” Plus, she mentioned, Bruno has been quite a “chick magnet,” and that’s still true today. “At 100 years old, he can still get the women to come give him attention,” she said, laughing. The nieces also agreed that their uncle also has an excellent sense of humor. Besides offering kind words of congratulations,VFW members also gave Bruno gifts to mark the occasion. They gave him a framed plaque, a case holding a certificate for his service and a Tervis tumbler cup engraved with his name. But, Bruno wasn’t the only one celebrating a birthday that day. Jack Henry Dias was celebrating, too. He shares Bruno’s birthday, and he was turning age 1. Bruno held the little boy in his lap, while people took photos. The pictures kept coming, as Bruno was helped outdoors by his grandson, Eric, before partaking in a special meal. There, Bruno posed with his family and caregivers in front of a big military truck. They were creating yet another memento, to celebrate Bruno’s century’s worth of life experiences.

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St. Tim’s festival

The St. Timothy Family Fall Festival will take place Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, at 17152 Lakeshore Blvd., in Lutz. The Taste of St. Tim’s is Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be more than 35 restaurants, seating for about 300 people. Tickets are available in the Parish Office or online at SaintTims.org. The festival will include a fishing derby, vendors, inflatables, quad jumper, pony rides, a petting zoo, rock wall and a train. Weather permitting, on Saturday, the Hillsborough Sheriff helicopter will land around 1 p.m. Children’s rides are free. Menu items are priced in the range of $2 to $5. A schedule of events also can be found online.

Pumpkin Fest

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for all ages. There will be pumpkin decorating, pumpkin golf, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin toss, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, pumpkin carving, and pumpkin music. Guests should bring your own pumpkin. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Fall at The Grove

The Wesley Chapel Fall Festival will take place Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at The Grove, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. There will be live music, a business expo, food and beverages, arts and crafts, interactive craft activities, pet parade and costume contest (Saturday at 11:30 a.m.), trunk or treat (Saturday at 4 p.m.), Mr. & Mrs. Pumpkin Pageant (Sunday at 11 a.m.), a zombie walk (Sunday at 3 p.m.), and a performance by the teen band Roadblocks (Sunday at 4 p.m.). The carnival will be open until 10 p.m.

Kids festival

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Fall Festival for Kids on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by the children’s department to make all sorts of arts and crafts celebrating the fall season. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Fang-Tastic festival

The City of Temple Terrace will host a Fang-Tastic Fall Festival on Oct. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the City of Temple Terrace Recreation Center Family Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive. There will be trick-or-treating, hayrides, a costume contest, food and more. The cost is $5 per child.

Halloween Howl

Main Street Zephyrhills will host its annual “Halloween Howl” on Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., in downtown Zephyrhills. There will be trick-or-treating with vendors and shops, a scary haunted house, a hay ride, a costume parade, bounce houses, carnival games, free entertainment at the band stage, and more. Admission is free. For information, visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org.

Spooktacular

The Dade City Woman’s Club will present “Spooktacular” on Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. There will be Halloween treats, burgers and hot dogs, a haunted hayride for ages 12 and older, an interactive walk-through for ages 12 and younger, photo opportunities, and a performance by Miller’s Magic. Admission is $8. For information, call (352) 567-0262.

Haunted House

Saint Leo University’s Office of Residence Life will present its annual Haunted Marmion Trick-or-Treat (for the younger set) and FEAR Haunted House on Oct. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Marmion Hall will feature games, crafts and other Halloween-themed activities. Saint Leo also will collect canned/nonperishable food items for those in need. Admission is free. For information, contact Kari Grippo at kari.grippo@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-8379.

Spooky things

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer these events on Oct. 30: • Spooky Toddler Storytime from 10:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. • Spooky Preschool Storytime from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., for ages 3 to 5, including songs, crafts and stories with Miss Shaina • Hugh’s House of Creepy Things at 3:30 p.m., for grades eight to 12, with games and crafts For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Church festival

The Alliance Church of Zephyrhills, 6251 Fort King Road, will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with trunk-or-treat, food, games and more. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-8865.

LEARNING ADVENTURES

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will present “Learning Adventures: Little Learning Stations” on Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., for ages 3 to 5 and their parent or caregiver.This month’s theme is pumpkins/monsters. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

with NASA video, on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., in Ferguson Hall.There will be an introduction of instruments and activities at 1 p.m., in the lobby. Admission is $8 per person, in advance, and $10 at the door.Ages 3 and younger are free. For information, visit StrazCenter.org.

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The 45th annual SPIFFS International Folk Fair will take place Oct. 24 to Oct. 27 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg.The four-day festival showcases food and culture from more than 36 ethnic organizations representing immigrants from nations across the globe.There will be crafts, arts, food, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and a swearing-in ceremony of new American citizens. For more information and schedule, visit SPIFFS.org.

JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL

The 2019-2020 Festival of Jewish Books & Conversations will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3, hosted by the Tampa JCCs and Federation. Event venues will include the JCC on the Cohn Campus, the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, the Carrollwood Country Club, and Barnes & Noble in Carrollwood.All live author events will conclude with a book signing. For information and reservations, visit JewishTampa.com/bookfestival.

ART EXHIBIT

The artwork of Annie Harris will be on display at the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery at Avalon Park West, 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, through Nov. 25. There will be a reception on Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.The exhibit is called “Energized With Color.” For information, call the Pasco Fine Arts Council at (727) 845-7322.

TAMPA BOAT SHOW

The 2019 Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show will take place Oct. 25 to Oct. 27 at the Tampa Convention Center.There will be on-water training, a fishing simulator, and a Boater’s Yacht Club Lounge with live music and cocktails, and more. Ladies Day is Oct. 26 and Family Day is Oct. 27. For information and a schedule, visit TampaBoatShow.com.

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The 41st annual Buick Olds Pontiac Cadillac (BOPC) Car Show and Swap Meet will take place Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Downtown City Park, 119 W. Park St., in Auburndale. Proceeds will benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.There will be vendors, a charity auction and a 50/50 raffle.Admission is free. For information, visit OldsClubOfFlorida.com.

BEXLEY CONCERT

Bexley, 16950 Vibrant Way in Land O’ Lakes, will host a free concert (at 6 p.m.) featuring Frequency, during its fall festival, Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information on the concert or festival, visit BexleyFl.com/concert.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a pumpkin pillowmaking class Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., for ages 9 to 15.All materials will be provided.A Foundry waiver and safety form is required. For information and registration, call (813) 929-1214.

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Odessa Market at Starkey Ranch, 11880 Lake Blanche Drive, takes place the fourth Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upcoming markets are Oct. 27 and Nov. 24. For information, email Ruth Foss at foss22964@gmail.com.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will present its fifth annual Am Yisrael Chai Lecture on Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.The guest speaker will be Alfred Moses on his book,“Bucharest Diary: Romania’s Journey from Darkness to Light.”There will be a book signing and dessert reception after the program.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 962-6338, or email execdirector@kolami.org.

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a pumpkin candlemaking class Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 18 and older. Participants can pour scented wax directly into small pumpkins, and decorate with color and glitter. Candles will need to set before taking home.All materials will be provided.A safety waiver and registration are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will host an orientation and training session on Oct. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Honda, 27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd., for anyone interested in becoming a mentor/volunteer.There will be another meeting on Nov. 19. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at DebK@bbbstampabay.org.

VETS HEALING VETS

Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host the Vets Healing Vets program on Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for crafts and socialization with other veterans and their families.The program is free. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

STORYTELLING NIGHT

The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will host “Campfire Stories” at 7 p.m., and “Awake in the Dark:An Evening of Unsettling Stories” at 9:30 p.m., on Oct. 30.The 7 p.m. storytelling will have PG-13 tales, featuring the Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m.The 9:30 p.m., performance (R-rated) will feature Scott Swenson and his short story,“Deadder Box,” and spoken-word horror for mature audiences. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.Tickets are $10, or $7 for theater members.Visit TampaTheatre.org for information and tickets.

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Pasco Fine Arts Council and J.D. Starkey Wilderness Park will host “Paint Out at Starkey Park:A Plein Air Art Competition” Dec. 4 through Dec. 8. There will be professional and nonprofessional categories. Deadline to enter is Nov. 8. For information and entry details, call (727) 845-7322, or visit PascoArts.org.

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The community of Lutz is set to usher in the autumn season with food galore and activities at the St.Timothy Family Fall Festival. The function will run from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, at 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz. The Taste of St. Timothy will be on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. With a ticket, patrons can indulge in diverse foods from more than 40 different restaurants in the Bay area. Early morning exercise will be offered on Oct. 25 with the Family Fun Run at 8 a.m. The run will be free to the public and Tshirts will be handed out at 7 a.m. At 9 a.m., patrons can register for the free fishing derby, which will kick off at 10 a.m.

From noon to 7 p.m., a host of activities will be available, including a quad jumper, a rock wall, pony rides, a petting zoo and a 27foot double slide, to name a few. And, at 1 p.m., spectators can watch as the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office lands its own helicopter near the premises, weather permitting. On Oct. 26, there will be pumpkin decorating, crafts, water coloring and balloon-making from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for the Oct. 24 food tasting, can be purchased at the church’s parish office for $10 or online for $11. Admission is free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets will not be sold the night of the event. To purchase tickets online or for additional information, please visit SaintTims.org/news/taste-of-st-timothy/.

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Registration has begun for Hillsborough County’s 16th annual Neighborhoods Conference. The free event is set for Nov. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Ave., in Sabal Park. This year’s theme is “Reimagining Neighborhoods.” Neighborhood and community leaders are invited to come to the conference to build on their leadership skills, hear new ways to make where they live safer, and learn how to navigate government processes and regulations. Besides having a chance to learn, the event includes access to all exhibits, give-

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With several large RV dealerships in the area, Optimum RV in Zephyrhills has found its niche specializing in used recreational vehicles. “We sell late-model, quality used products that are close to like-new condition, but priced dramatically less than what a new RV would cost,” said Zachary Crandell, general manager. “All the big stores on I-4 are 85% new and 15% used. We’re the exact opposite — 85% used and 15% new.” You will likely meet Crandell when you visit Optimum RV, because he enjoys talking with customers — something that’s unusual at most dealerships. “When you go to one of the bigger stores, the customer is never going to see the general manager,” Crandell said. “I talk to almost every single customer, and sit down with them and do a deal. You can’t do that anywhere else.” Another benefit to buying from Optimum RV is that customers see the same friendly faces every time they visit. “It’s nice when you come here, because you’re always going to see the same people,” said Crandell. “At bigger stores, you will likely talk to a different person every time, whether it’s in sales or service.” Optimum RV sells travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels, and towable trailers. It sells more fifth wheels than any other types of RVs because east Pasco County is saturated with RV resorts and snowbirds, who want to pull their RV behind their vehicle. Small travel trailers

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Pasco County firefighter Hunter Garcia, his wife, Kayla, and their 5-month-old daughter Clara were traveling down Van Dyke Road on Sept. 13, when they were involved in a multi-car accident. A total of four cars were affected, with five people transported to the hospital, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release. All three Garcias were taken to the hospital. Hunter and Kayla sustained severe injuries. Clara did not survive. Now, a community event is planned to benefit the Pasco County firefighter’s family. The event is set for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Patrons can purchase a $10 plate, with their choice of barbeque pork, chicken, a hamburger or a hot dog, accompanied with two sides. There also will be a raffle, T-shirt sale, bake sale and an auction. Volunteers for the benefit will have a planning meeting on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m., at Heritage Park. Admission to the event is free, with proceeds raised from the food sales, raffles, bake sale and auction benefiting the Garcia family. Anyone who would like to donate food or drinks, take part in the auction, or volunteer their time, please contact Kristal Morrow at (813) 860-7991.

Conserving water helps everyone By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com

Pasco County Utilities wants to urge people to conserve water whenever possible, bringing awareness to “Imagine a Day Without Water� on Oct. 23. The day is meant as a reminder for how important water is to our daily lives. Most people cannot imagine a single day without water, or they expect that clean water will always come out of their faucets.

Access to clean water should never be taken for granted, as it contributes to the health and safety of everyone. Pasco County Utilities encourages families to spend at least one day thinking about and tracking the amount of water used in a single day. Conservation efforts, as a community, can ensure a future where clean water is available each and every day. For ways to conserve water, including water-saving tips for indoors, outdoors and businesses, visit bit.ly/SaveH2OPasco.

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Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind will host a grand opening at its new location, 9130 Ridge Road in New Port Richey, on Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be tours and socializing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting in-between at 5:30 p.m. To RSVP, visit Eventbrite.com.

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Oak Hill Hospital will host a symposium entitled “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles” on Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Road in Hudson. The seminar panel will include Dr. Dragomir Mijic, specialist in shoulders, elbows and general orthopedics, and Dr. Dolfi Herscovici, fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist. Topics will include what surgical and nonsurgical treatments are available, as well as minimally invasive surgical treatments for the feet, ankles, shoulders and elbows. There will be a question-and-answer ses-

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Keiser University will host a Scare Fair Open House on Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at its New Port Richey campus, 6014 U.S. 19. There will be a costume contest with prizes, pumpkins to decorate and take home, trunk-or-treat, games, music, food and the WQYK-FM 99.5 station. Guests also can learn about the school’s programs, including health care, nursing, business, legal studies, criminal justice, technology and psychology. To RSVP, visit KUOpenHouse.com. For information, call (727) 484-3110.

Wiregrass Elementary School’s Principal Steve Williams challenged students to read books through the Scholastic platform over the summer, log their reading minutes, and earn incentives at each level. Williams made a promise to read from the school’s roof all day, to further promote literacy and reading. The students met the challenge and cumulatively logged more than 160,000 reading minutes, and on Oct. 11,Williams hit the roof and spent the day reading textbooks, newspapers, and storybooks chosen by the students. Top student readers from each group, along with their classmates, visited the courtyard throughout the day to have Williams read a story to them through a megaphone.

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The Florida Orchestra performed “One Giant Leap: 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing” for Pasco County Schools at The Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, on Oct. 15. Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas music teachers developed a curriculum guide with the Florida Orchestra, and youth concerts are the culmination of the effort. This anniversary performance explored

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Panelists at a discussion at Saint Leo University had some thoughts for ways to divert some offenders from the criminal justice system to mental health courts, instead. That way they could get treatment for their issues, rather than jail or prison time. Dr. Moneque Walker-Pickett, a panelist during an Oct. 7 session called “The Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health,” advocates increased federal spending to expand available mental health treatment options. Other panelists agreed more resources are need to provide mental health services. Florida’s mental health spending ranks 49th of 50 states, at approximately $40 per capita annually, said Dr. Christopher Cronin, a psychology professor at Saint Leo University. “It’s hard to get a good dinner at a restaurant for $40,” Cronin said. “So when you vote—and you should — find out what your candidate thinks about the mental health crisis and their record on funding for mental health.” Cronin specifically called for an expansion in crisis intervention and de-escalation training, to better prepare law enforcement agencies to tackle mental health crises. Some of these mental health training programs are offered by behavioral health volunteers pro bono, Cronin said. “It’s a good start, but we need more funding,” he said. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, also a panelist, expressed confidence that the county could receive more funding from an ongoing multibillion dollar civil lawsuit against five opioid manufacturers. He suggested those dollars be used to help set up “mental health ERs,” or

quasi walk-in clinics, to serve people facing a mental health crisis. Nocco put it this way:“If you broke your arm or twisted your leg, you know where to go. If you have a mental health crisis, what do you do? You call 911, but that’s not providing help.” The sheriff also called for increasing both awareness and resources regarding mental health issues in law enforcement circles. He thinks it should be similar to the way the military has brought about a more open dialogue regarding post-traumatic stress. “Nobody ever talks about that in law enforcement,” Nocco said.“The law enforcement officers will not readily say, ‘Hey, I need help, I need to talk to somebody…’” Panelist Kim Senger, a masters level social worker who’s worked as a therapist in both Canada and Florida, said law enforcement and social workers need to become more effective partners to help at-risk youth and troubled students in school systems. He emphasized the need for more youth intervention and counseling, to deal “with issues before they get out of hand.” “We have to look at is as a holistic approach,” he said. “If you can’t find them, if you can’t connect to them, there’s going to be trouble, they will be troubled.” The experts also had ideas for how average people can play a role to help reduce the nation’s mental health crisis. “You do not need to be a mental health professional to have a significant impact on someone,” Cronin said. “Find someone who looks like they need a friend.The person having lunch alone, the classmate who never seemed to quite fit in, the colleague who doesn’t seem to blend. “What I would tell you to do is befriend them, go out of your comfort zone, join them for lunch or ask them to join you. No one should eat alone if they don’t want to,” Cronin said.

escalate, when a person who is suicidal attacks or threatens to attack police or citizens, Nocco said. “Law enforcement officers are being put in a tough position,” the sheriff said. “We always say,‘The safety of the citizens around that person and the deputy has to be paramount,’ because if they’re charging at you…the reality is — we have families, we want to go home, too.” Michelle Allen, a Saint Leo criminal justice undergraduate instructor, reiterated points raised by her fellow panelists, Cronin and Nocco. “How are you as an officer supposed to recognize that this person is suffering from mental illness? How can you look at somebody in the five seconds and say,‘Oh, he’s mentally ill…’ He’s fighting you. What do you do, because you want to go home, too,” Allen said. Before venturing into higher education, Allen spent two decades in Georgia, working for the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and Smyrna Police Department, respectively. Many arrests occur when people are in a mental health crisis or breakdown, and have either gone off their medications or have not yet been diagnosed,Allen said. Pasco Sheriff’s Office estimates as many as 20% of its calls for service are mental health-related. In an initiative to “get ahead of the curve,” the agency has established a specialized Mental Health and Threat Assessment Team (MHTAT). That team is trained to keep tabs on the county’s residents who have been referred on repeated occasions for involuntary evaluations, under the state’s Baker Act. However, Allen noted, if a crime has been committed, the mentally ill still must

be treated like other suspects, in the interest of officer and public safety. “These people are not necessarily violent, not necessarily criminal,” she said, but she added, “you want to definitely get that person in handcuffs…and then determine what’s going on with them.” More frequent encounters between police and the mentally ill can be traced to the deinstitutionalization or closing of mental health hospitals in the last 60 years or so, according to Dr. Moneque WalkerPickett, another panelist, who is the associate department chair of criminal justice and a criminal justice professor at Saint Leo. The number of available psychiatric beds has plummeted, according to data cited by Walker-Pickett. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that today there is roughly one psychiatric bed for nearly 3,000 Americans, while in 1955, there was one bed for every 300 Americans, WalkerPickett said. Facility closures have resulted in an increase of people with mental illness winding up in America’s jail and prison systems, she added. She explained:“It resulted in putting a lot of these people on the streets, it resulted in having people at home who weren’t getting the treatment that they needed, and as a result, sometimes there were interactions with law enforcement. You see that happening more and more — these interactions with law enforcement.” Walker-Pickett also pointed out alternative treatment wasn’t appropriately provided in lieu of the closing of mental health facilities, particularly in low-income communities “who don’t have access to affordable or appropriate health care.”

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Deputy Marc Lane, of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, keeps an eye out for motorists who may be talking on their phones while in an active construction zone on State Road 54. Florida has a new state law, which took effect Oct. 1, that prohibits talking on a hand-held device while driving through active school or construction zones.

LAW, from page 1A phone,” said Sgt. Dan Fenstemacher, of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. “With everything that’s going on in vehicles, distracted driving is a major problem,” he said. Tragic consequences can occur when drivers are distracted, said Fenstemacher, who is part of Sheriff’s Office’s Highway Interdiction Team division. “Bad things can happen when you’re not watching where you’re going.You’re going off the road, you might hit a bicyclist, hit a kid on the sidewalk [or] go head on into a vehicle. We’re not out there to just write tickets, but we want people to drive safe,” he said. Vehicular accidents due to “electronic communication devices” last year alone resulted in 48 crashes and two fatalities in Pasco County, according to statistics from the Florida Highway Patrol. Fenstemacher’s team is assigned to patrol main corridors such as State Roads 52, 54 and 56. Recently, Deputy Marc Lane of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office observed motorists who may have been talking on their phone while driving. He was parked in an unmarked SUV, in a median near an active construction zone.Within about 30 minutes, he pulled over five motorists for speeding or using hand-held devices in the zone and

issued them warnings. The county’s sheriff’s office is working along with the Florida Highway Patrol and local police departments to enforce the new measure. “Certainly we work collaboratively to try and cut down [on accidents],” Fenstemacher said. Driving in school zones and construction zones while talking on a hand-held phone is prohibited only when those premises are active with people present. A school zone is considered to be operational when there are speed limit signs with flashing lights, cross guards, and children crossing the street. For construction zones, orange, diamondshaped signs and cones along the road, are signals that work is being done in that area. It is permissible to use a Bluetooth or an earplug in only one ear in restricted zones, as long as a device is not in the motorist’s hand. This also can apply to a phone or a tablet. If a vehicle is not in motion, whether at a stoplight or in congested traffic, texting is not considered an infraction, the Fenstemacher noted. Signs that a driver is texting on the road may include delayed reaction time, slowing down below the speed limit, swerving outside of a designated lane or periodically taking eyes off the road to look downward, he said.

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Coach Jermaine Clemons shares pointers on blocking techniques with several of his offensive players during a recent practice at Keystone Park in Odessa. In addition to coaching, Clemons also serves as the current athletic director for the Keystone Bills Youth Organization.

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n this youth football program, life lessons are just as important as fundamentals of tackling, blocking or catching. Winning is nice and all, but the Keystone Bills youth football and cheerleading organization is more about developing tomorrow’s leaders, officials say. “We’re really trying to build young men and young women,” said Bills president/athletic director Jermaine Clemons, who’s in his fourth year with the group. “It’s bigger than just football,” said Bills U14 varsity coach Juan Long, who’s been with the organization for 13 years. That theme is emphasized in the organization’s three pillars — respect, community development and education. The Bills offer flag football, tackle football, and cheerleading for ages 5 through 14.The organization was established in 1976, serving northwest Hillsborough County and Odessa. It currently has about 160 players across five youth divisions, plus dozens of cheerleaders. The organization has enjoyed its share of success in recent years, especially at the higher levels. Under Long’s watch, the Bills won Tampa Bay Youth Football League (TBYFL) varsity titles in 2013 and 2017. The team of 13- and 14-year-olds is enjoying another solid season, with a 6-2 mark. “Juan really coaches it,” Clemons said.“He coaches his players up, and he’s very detailoriented. He runs a defense almost like a college team.They run an offense almost like a college team. It’s not, ‘Line up and run right, run left.’There are small details.” But Long, also an assistant at Steinbrenner High, isn’t out there simply to win ballgames.

“I really don’t care about a trophy,” he said. “I care about if (kids) want to come back because they had a great experience, a great time with us. “Every year I tell the parents,‘My job is to make them better brothers, better sons, better husbands for the future.’That’s the main goal, to establish more of the characteristics of these kids, as opposed to just being a football player. I know if we’ve done the other things correctly, we’ve done our job.” Parent volunteer Jennifer Green witnesses it first-hand with her three sons, who each play for the Bills. Green explained Bills coaches stay on players about their schoolwork and even offer tutoring sessions before regular Tuesday and Thursday night practices at Keystone Park in Odessa. Coaches also require players to face their teammates if they miss a practice or game due to a behavior or off-the-field issue. “They’re 100% not just here to make your child a better football player,” she said, “They’re here to build men.” It’s something 14-year-old Tre Wilson has grown to appreciate. On the field,Wilson about has it covered, as a versatile athlete who can play running back, receiver, quarterback and returner.The Gaither High freshman also has the bloodlines, as father Eugene Wilson II is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots who also played for the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an eight-year NFL career between 2003-2010. But, it’s the mentorship from coaches that sticks out most to the younger Wilson. “They’ve shown me experiences about life, as I’m growing up,” he said. “Over the years, they’ve taught me not only about football, but being the best on and off (the field).” Aside from life lessons of course, Bills

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While holding onto a roster, Coach Dave Saunders observes his offense players run individual drills, as they perfect their deep routes. Saunders was an all-conference receiver at West Virginia University in the late 1990s who went on to play nine years of arena ball. He is currently the varsity wider receiver coach for Gaither High School in Tampa.

Cheerleaders with the Midget Cheer Squad practice an extension pyramid, under the direction of Midget Head Coach Melissa Lindstrom. The squad is made up of girls, ages 11 and 12.

coaches impart their fair share of football advice. They’ve got the pedigree to do so. Clemons was a running back at the University South Florida in the late 1990s under head coach Jim Leavitt. Long was a linebacker at Mississippi State University in the early 1990s, and had a brief stint in the NFL and played several years in the Arena Football League. Another coach, Dave Saunders, was an allconference receiver at West Virginia University in the late 1990s who has the

third-most receiving yards in school history. He went on to play nine years of arena ball, including four season with the Tampa Bay Storm (2002-2005). The experience resonates with players and parents alike, said Green, whose boys spent time in other youth football leagues in the Tampa Bay area. “We’ve been drawn here by the level of coaching that is available,” she said. “The level of coaching here is a lot more intense.To have that level of experience out there, not every person can bring that out.” The diverse and decorated football backgrounds help get kids to heed coaches’ principles, Long ex-

plained. “You don’t need to be a former player in order to get credibility,” Long said,“but, at the same point in time, especially with today’s generation, you do at least get their attention.” “We have that experience, so we can relate to the kids from that standpoint. They know,‘Hey, these guys have been there and done it, they’ve seen things at the highest level, then maybe we should listen to them, because they’re trying to steer us in the right direction.’”

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Perry, right, stands alongside Rollins College women’s basketball coach Glenn Wilkes Jr.

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Correction: Coach Ryan Pryor’s name was spelled incorrectly in a story published on Oct. 16 in The Laker/Lutz News. Keven Barber’s name was spelled incorrectly in a caption accompanying a photo on the newspaper’s Sports page the same day.

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LOCAL ATHLETE SHINES IN FLORIDA SPECIAL OLYMPICS COURTESY OF SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Carrollwood Day School senior shooting guard Maliyah Perry verbally committed to play collegiate basketball at NCAA Division II Rollins College, in Winter Park.The 5-foot5 Perry, a Wesley Chapel resident, averaged 9.1 points and 3.2 assists per game for a Patriots team that went 27-2 and finished Class 4A state runner-up.

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The Sunlake High cross-country program recently won the 2019 Sunshine Athletic Conference East Championship meet.

Sunlake XC sweeps conference championships The Sunlake High varsity cross-country program swept the Oct. 12 Sunshine Athletic Conference East Championship meet, claiming top team finishes and individual champions in both the boys and girls 5K races. The Sunlake boys tallied 20 points and were paced by top individual finisher Colby Robbins, a sophomore (16:09.91), while the girls tallied a perfect 15 points (school’s top

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five runners place one through five) behind senior Liina Winborn (18:55.10). Sunlake, which hosted the meet, defeated six other East Pasco County high schools, which included Land O’ Lakes, Wiregrass Ranch, Cypress Creek, Zephyrhills and Pasco. Both Seahawks teams are presently ranked among the state’s top three in Class 3A.

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School sophomore Arielle Jonas earned silver medals in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter butterfly at the Florida State Special Olympics Swim Meet, held Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 at North County Reginal Park in Sebastian. Jonas has participated in Special Olympics swimming and rhythmic gymnastics for the last four years. She also is a cheerleader and participates in musical theatre at Bishop McLaughlin. The Special Olympics event was hosted by Indian River County Recreation Department and Treasure Coast Sports Commission.

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Darby’s own, Howard Bellamy, left, and his brother, David, take the stage on Oct. 18 to kick off the Rattlesnake Festival weekend. They played their first gig at the Rattlesnake Festival in 1968, and this concert marked the first time in decades that the brothers performed at the festival.

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Perry Haley, of Wesley Chapel, dips his wife, Christi, while dancing to a song at the Bellamy Brothers concert. Originally from Texas, the Haleys said that dancing is a way of life in the Lone Star State.

This year’s Rattlesnake Festival is one for the books By Christine Holtzman choltzman@lakerlutznews.com

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his year’s Rattlesnake Festival started off with a bang. That is because Darby’s own musical siblings, the Bellamy Brothers, kicked off the 53rd annual festival off with a very special, Oct. 18 evening concert, marking the first time the musicians played the festival in decades. Hundreds packed the Dan Cannon Auditorium at the Pasco County Fairgrounds to hear Howard Bellamy and his brother, David, perform some of their biggest hits including,“Redneck Girl,”“If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body,” and, of course, their signature song, “Let Your Love Flow.” They also mixed in some tracks off of their newest album,“Over the Moon,” released earlier this year. The brothers got their first taste in performing in front of an audience at the 1968 festival, then known as the ‘Rattlesnake Roundup,’ when they performed on stage, for free, with their father. This year, the sold-out concert raised money for the festival’s host,The Thomas Promise Foundation. After the concert, the regular festival days were Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State

Road 52 in Dade City. Over the course of the weekend, thousands flocked to the site to enjoy a wide array of activities, wildlife shows, exhibits, bounce houses and other attractions. There were carnival rides and games, and the chance to hold a real, live alligator. Vendors were there selling handmade crafts, and businesses were there touting their products and services. Hungry festival-goers also had plenty of choices at the food court area, including corn dogs, soft pretzels, gyros, pizza, funnel cakes and fresh lemonade. Of course, the weekend wouldn’t be complete without watching the traditional Eddie Herrmann Wooden Gopher Tortoise Races, geared toward kids, 12 and under. The races, which use mechanical wooden gopher tortoises, were held throughout each day, for age groups 7 and under, and 8 through 12. First-, second- and third-place winners from each race earned a ribbon, and the first-place winners were eligible to compete for a trophy in the championship games. The races were named after Eddie Herrmann, one of the festival’s founders, who passed away hours after the close of the first day of the 51st festival in 2017.

Jim Smalley, of Dade City, holds his hat over his heart, during the singing of the StarSpangled Banner, before the start of the Bellamy Brothers concert. Smalley is a retired staff sergeant from the U.S. Army.

Inside the Croc Encounters attraction, 10-year-old Kinnley Reeves, of Lutz, pets ‘Smiley,’ a 3foot gator, held by zoo keeper Lou Coticchio, of Largo. The Croc Encounters group had several alligators, turtles and snakes in their exhibit, and for a small fee, people could hand feed several large tortoises or even hold a live alligator.

Four-year-old Harleigh Sexton, of Dade City, takes aim at shooting some tin cans, with a little help from her mother’s boyfriend, Jesse Larkin. The two were playing the Wild West Cork Gun Game. LeBaron Concessions worker Richard Landers is looking on.

After watching a presentation given by the nonprofit organization, The Rattlesnake Conservancy, onlookers rush over for a chance to pet ‘Stripe,’ a female canebrake rattlesnake. Handler Chase Pirtle is holding the snake.

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Learn how your business can tap into sales, share information and build relationships through social media.Also, learn what to avoid on social media networks. A free workshop will be presented by Jennifer Frasier, of The Creative Stable Inc., at the East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City.The class is on Oct 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Members of Women-n-Charge will have their first Mini Expo, in which they will display products and materials highlighting their businesses. The group will meet on Nov. 1 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.The meeting includes lunch, a special Mini Expo and time to network. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests who RSVP by Tuesday prior to the meeting.After that, it is

on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 2011 to celebrate the achievement of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in such areas as education, business, philanthropy and public service. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 4. Nomination are available by calling Elizabeth Cardenes at (813) 274-6790.

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The East Pasco Economic Development Summit, focusing on agritourism and agribusiness is set for Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus in Wesley Chapel. The keynote speaker will be Holly Bell, director of Cannabis for the Florida Department of Agriculture.There will be a panel discussion on agribusiness and another on agritourism. To register or for more information, go to NorthTampaBayChamber.com, and click on the Events tab.

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