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Porter campus provost is promoted By B.C. Manion

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Dr. Stan Giannet, the founding provost at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, has been promoted to a vice president’s post at the college. Giannet wrapped up his last day at the Porter Campus on Jan. 15. He assumed his new role, based at the college’s West Campus in New Port Richey, on Jan. 19. The new vice president is eager to embrace the challenges of his new role, but said he will miss the staff, students and community at the campus he has led since its beginning. Previously the provost at the college’s North Campus in Brooksville, he took over the leadership role at the Porter Campus in July of 2013. Giannet selected the campus’ inaugural staff, and directed the school’s opening and

subsequent growth. “For this term, our full-time enrollment, we are up 4.5 percent,” he said. “We continue to have strong programs.We continue to have classes from 8 o’clock in the morning until 9:40 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and a vigorous selection of classes on Fridays, from 8 (a.m.) to 4:30 (p.m.),” he said.“Almost all of those classes are full.” Giannet has been named the college’s new vice president of academic affairs and faculty development/college provost. “This will give me an opportunity to work closely with the president and the faculty to strengthen our existing programs and academic activities,” he said. The role involves strengthening communication and collaboration among the departments, and developing the faculty, he said. Previously, the provosts reported to the See PROVOST, page 13A

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Stan Giannet, the founding provost of Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch has been promoted to a vice president for Pasco-Hernando State College. His last day at the campus was Jan. 15. His new role began Jan. 19.

Local students vie for $10,000 video prize By B.C. Manion

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The fifth-grade media club at Veterans Elementary School is vying for the $10,000 grand prize in the annual Trees Rock video contest sponsored by Scotties Tissues. The club’s video has been deemed a top 10 finalist in a national competition. The contest calls for videos that explain the importance of trees.The $10,000 prize is intended for use in a sustainable project, such as tree plantings, outdoor classrooms, greenhouses, gardens and so on. Students led by club co-advisers Susan Forgas and Mario Pineo worked on the video for weeks. The students came up with the ideas for the segments, wrote the scripts, created costumes, filmed the segments and edited the three-minute video. The video is based on the concept of someone flipping through the channels at night, landing on commercials or previews of shows. “The kids kind of brought their own ideas,” Pineo said.“They sort of had an audition.Then we brainstormed how we would put those together and which ones we would include, and which ones made sense,” he said. One segment is a portion of a mock sportscast hosted by Jack Carbone, playing the role of Jack Woodchuck, and Alyssa Bollent, playing the role of Alyssa Leaf. Carbone also wrote the script for the segment, and Gadiel Ramirez shot the video. Bollent also wrote the script for “Jennie the Genie,” with assistance from Caitlan Jamison and Julia Rosenberg.

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Caitlan Jamison plays the role of Jennie the Genie, and Siena Bracciale plays the role of Sarah, in a segment called “Jennie the Genie.”

To view and vote for Veterans Elementary School’s video, go to ScottiesTreesRock.com. Jamison played the role of Jennie, Siena Bracciale played Sarah, and Yasmin Fajardo worked the camera. Isaac Machado played the role of Slash and also wrote the script for “Slash vs Arbor Girl.” Rosenberg played Arbor Girl, Joie Goletz was Woodchuck, and Ava Shortt shot the segment. Alyssa Forgas, who is Susan Forgas’ niece, handled the camera for the “All Spice” advertisement, which also featured Ella Jennette and Lauren Rossman as rock stars and Lauren Carulli as a makeup artist. Carulli and Jennette co-wrote the ad.

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Griffin Roberts played the role of Daniel Wood in one segment. He also created a Twitter page @VoteVes, to help attract votes for the video. Throughout the process, students handled a variety of chores, shooting video, editing, writing scripts and coming up with costumes. If the school wins, the students want to spend the money on the butterfly garden, an edible garden and a sensory garden, featuring plants that have scents. This isn’t the first time Veterans Elementary has had success with the contest. In 2013, Ryan and Rachel Mish, a brotherand-sister team from the school, placed in the top four. During the next phase of the contest, which runs through Feb. 7, the public will have a chance to view the videos and vote to determine who wins the grand prize. To view and vote for Veterans Elementary School’s video, go to ScottiesTreesRock.com.

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Pasco County is set to receive a nearly $23 million state loan after state and local officials stitched together a deal for a fourlane extension of State Road 56 from Wiregrass Ranch to Zephyrhills. The project previously had been intended to build two lanes from Meadow Pointe Boulevard in Wiregrass Ranch to U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills. Converting it to a four-lane project will boost the estimated $35 million price tag to about $65 million, including the loan plus interest.

Loan proceeds from the State Infrastructure Bank could be available as soon as April. Construction is expected to start by fall of this year. Completion is expected in 2019, and repayments of the loan would start shortly thereafter. The project is expected to improve access to Interstate 75 and southeast Pasco, and spur new development in and around Zephyrhills, and its airport. Residents and officials in Zephyrhills have long lobbied for four lanes, arguing that a two-lane road was a major roadblock to redevelopment. “It’s a major, major public/private partnership,” said Steve Spina, Zephyrhills’ city manager.“It will be an economic boost for

the area.” Pasco County commissioners, on Jan. 12, approved a series of agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation, four developer/landowners, the Cone & Graham construction company and the city of Zephyrhills. The agreements detail a repayment schedule that allows the county to collect funds from developers and landowners along the corridor through mobility surcharge fees, or special assessments if needed. “We will facilitate a lot of regional beneSee 4-LANE, page 13A

O’Brien’s a destination for Steelers fans By Kevin Weiss

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As it turns out, you don’t have to live in Pittsburgh to be surrounded by hundreds of Steelers fans for a National Football League game. You just have to be inside the confines of O’Brien’s Irish Pub, 15435 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. For the past 21 years, O’Brien’s has been the official destination for Steelers fans to watch NFL games, since partnering up with the Bay Area Black and Gold Club, an organization for Steelers fans living in the area. Founded by the late Walt Pelc in 1992, members of the Bay Area Black and Gold Club used to watch NFL games at Briedy’s Pub in Northdale up until 1994. However, the club’s membership grew so large they had to find a new location large enough to accommodate everyone. “O’ Brien’s was a big bar right down the road, so they picked that because that had been there for years,” said Marco Fusaro, vice president of the fan club. “It’s been a Steelers bar ever since.” Being a member of the club, which costs $10 per season, guarantees a reserved seat at O’Brien’s for Steelers games each week during the NFL season. Having a reserved seat comes in handy, especially for playoff games, when the bar is overflowing with patrons donning black and gold gear.There are often instances where nonmembers are forced to vacate assigned seats if there aren’t enough tables to go before game time. In that case, non-members usually move to the bar area or the patio to watch the games. “We have to change our seating format around quite a bit to fit as many people inside as possible,” said Joe Carey, general manager of O’Brien’s.“The seats inside are reserved for club

Area Black and Gold Club has more than 170 members this season. “Everybody cheering and screaming…we have different signs we hold up for players and everybody has all kinds of stuff.” Pittsburgh native Tom Cupler, who’s been a member of the fan club since 2004, says he’s been at KEVIN WEISS/STAFF PHOTO O’Brien’s for every Before Steelers games, tables at O’Brien’s are reserved for members Steelers game since of the Bay Area Black and Gold Club. Seated counterclockwise at finding the pub. the table: Melinda James, Sarah Scarborough, Jeremy Frazier, Bre “It’s just incrediUrrel, Ray James and Shawn Honner. ble,” Cupler said about the pub’s game day members up until a half-hour before the game. experience. “Everybody moves up and down Last Saturday night (Jan. 16), we had about 300 with the way the game’s going; you know, people here. you’re upset with a bad play, then you’re excit“We’re a pretty busy venue as it is, and I just ed with a good play, and you’re high-fiving and factor that in when I do my (food) ordering.We jumping. definitely have to step up our wings for football “They do such a good job with the club. It’s in general, but definitely for the Steelers.” just amazing the job they do,” he said. O’Brien’s, which is celebrating its 25th anIn 2009, Cupler could’ve gotten tickets to niversary on Jan. 22, is widely viewed as “the Superbowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium, home away from home,” for Steelers fans that where the Steelers defeated the Arizona move to the area from Pennsylvania. Cardinals 27-23. Instead, he opted to forgo the “Anyone that passes through town knows stadium experience, so he could watch the that we’re the Steelers bar of central Florida,” game with fellow Bay Area Black and Gold Club the general manager remarked.“It’s like you’re members at O’Brien’s. in Pittsburgh.” Lori Duke, a friend of Cupler, watched the During a game, the atmosphere at O’Brien’s Super Bowl XLIII victory at O’Brien’s, noting it is often described as “insane,” with patrons don- was one of the best nights of her life. ning their Steelers’ jerseys and waving their “At the end of the game…we literally Terrible Towels as every television inside the hugged people and screamed for 35 minutes,” pub is tuned in to the Steelers game. Duke reminisced.“All they had to do was have a “There’s always wall-to-wall people inside Steelers jersey on.” and outside,” said Fusaro, who noted the Bay Melinda James and her son, Ray, prefer

watching Steelers games at O’Brien’s compared to other area sports bars, where seemingly everyone else is rooting for different NFL teams. “It’s like a bond, and then we feel like we belong here,” Melinda James said, who joined the Bay Area Black and Gold Club this season. “Here, everyone is wearing the same colors and everyone is cheering at the same time. We’ve met a lot of nice people here.” Besides the intense atmosphere during games, being a part of the Bay Area Black and Gold Club at O’Brien’s makes the pub have a family-like environment. Ryan Roberts, an O’Brien’s employee and Steelers fan, said he gets “dual-enjoyment” from working at the pub and from watching Steelers games with fellow fans. “I enjoy working here,” said Roberts, who works as a bar-back.“It’s one of the most family oriented places where everybody knows each other,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun and we have a lot of fun.” It’s where Jeremy Frazier, an Ohio native who previously followed the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns, officially became a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. “It’s really like family oriented, but you can still come here and have a good time, and crack up with the guys, and at the same time we’ve all got respect for each other,” said Frazier, who actually signed a makeshift certificate transferring his fandom.“Everybody comes and has a good time. It makes you want to be a Steelers fan.” While O’Brien’s patrons and members of the Bay Area Black and Gold Club were noticeably dejected after the Steelers 23-16 loss to the Denver Broncos, many were glad the Steelers were able to reach the playoffs, despite the wrath of injuries the team faced this season. “I think everybody was just really hopeful,” Roberts said about the team chances in the playoffs.“They just kept overcoming.”

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Blind golfer inspires Saint Leo crowd By Kevin Weiss

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Being legally blind won’t stop 26-year-old Jeremy Poincenot from enjoying life. Poincenot, a blind golfing champion and inspirational speaker, presented life lessons to a group of college students at Saint Leo University on Jan. 13. Throughout his hour-long speech, Poincenot reinforced positive thinking and the importance of displaying kindness and being selfless. The speech was well received from several attendees, who noted they weren’t sure how they would manage to go through life if they were legally blind. “I thought it was a really good story,” said Leo Jurcak, a freshman at Saint Leo.“It was really inspiring.” Poincenot’s advice was thought-provoking for Liam O’ Brien, another freshman at the university. “I think it opens a perspective that most people don’t see on a regular basis,” O’ Brien said. “What stood out was the idea…that someone may look perfectly fine, but you have no idea what’s going on in a person’s head. I learned to not take anything for granted and to not take life too seriously sometimes.” Poincenot lost his central vision in 2008, then a 19-year-old college student at San Diego State University. The cause of blindness was a result of a rare genetic disorder called Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, which affects only about 100 people per year. The disease is mostly prevalent among young males. It has no treatment or cure. It caused Poincenot to gradually lose his vision over a period of two months. “I was on campus one day, and noticed I had to squint to read a sign and never had to do that before, so I was like, ‘All right, I just need glasses.Whatever. It is what it is,’” he detailed. “Then, all of a sudden it kept getting progressively worse and worse. … It started in my right eye, and then in two months went to my left eye…now I’m legally blind with no central vision.” It was a shock for Poincenot, who was

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initially unsure of what he would do or how he would cope for the rest of his life. “I had no idea what I could do,” he said. “I thought I was going to have to start playing the piano and be like Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder. “Everything was an adjustment. It was a total adjustment to a new way of life.” As he deliberated his next move in life, his mother Lissa, told him about the United States Blind Golf Association. The idea seemed far-fetched to Poincenot, who spent three years on his high school’s varsity golf team. “Golf is a very visual sport, so I didn’t think golf could ever be a possibility,” said

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in high school if I shot that number,” said Poincenot, who consistently shot in the 70s in high school. “Now that I’ve lost my sight…you’ve got to realize it’s not that bad, and just try to get better from there.” With the help of his father, Lionel, who serves as his caddie, Poincenot regularly shoots in the low 80s, with career lows of 74 and 77. His game improved so much that he became the 2013 U.S. National Blind Golf Champion in the B-2 (visually impaired golfers, but not fully blind) category. “My dad is my eyes, my guide, my caddie on the course,” said Poincenot, deflecting the credit for his accomplishments. “He does all the work, and I just execute the shots.” While golf is a “glorified hobby” for Poincenot, he consistently uses it as a frame of reference for his speaking engagements, which he does in front of both university and corporate audiences across the country. “He’s turned his adversity into something that can help people change their perspective whenever they face whatever trials or tribulations that they have,” said Patrick Gallagher, a college friend of Poincenot’s since they were both in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at San Diego State University.“I think he really spends a lot of time to intentionally care about people and get to know them. It’s a lot easier to pick up life lessons when you have somebody that puts in the effort to build a relationship.” For those going through personal struggles, Poincenot said the key to overcoming those problems is to be surrounded by people who are “dreamers and believers.” “Surround yourself with good people,” Poincenot said.“Like, I didn’t think I could play golf, but my mom, dad and family pushed me into it. …It’s about just getting out and trying things and being resourceful, because I really do think we set our own limitations. I didn’t let anyone else tell me what I could or could not do for a living. “If a blind guy can go out and play golf, and get his way out to Florida on his own, anybody can do whatever they put their mind to for sure,” he said.

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Wesley Chapel Boulevard to be widened By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

The developer of Cypress Creek Town Center could issue bids for a redesign along County Road 54, also known as Wesley Chapel Boulevard, as early as February. If that happens, construction could begin in April to widen a stretch of roadway from its intersection with State Road 56 north past a planned entry in the mall. “That’s optimistic,” said Brent Whitley, vice president of Sierra Properties Inc.“But, we want to be completed by the end of the year.” Additional roadwork by Pasco County might not happen until 2020, but area residents are eager to see a start on easing traffic woes on the existing two-lane portion of Wesley Chapel Boulevard. More than 100 residents attended a workshop on Jan.15 to check out the proposed road project. County transportation planners and representatives of Kisinger Campo & Associates were on hand at Veterans Elementary School to answer questions and listen to input on the road design. The goal is to build a six-lane divided roadway from north of State Road 56 to north of Magnolia Boulevard. The project will provide three 12-foot traffic lanes on both sides of a median.There also will be bicycle lanes, a five-foot-wide sidewalk on the west side of the road, and an eight-foot sidewalk on the east side. On the county’s part, completion of the roadway’s design is expected in 2016. Construction to start where the mall’s expanded roadwork ends won’t happen until right-of-way acquisition is completed.That

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Recent rezoning applications suggest that Land O’ Lakes is on the radar for new development. Potential projects on tap are a craft brewery, new retail and townhomes —all along a single stretch of Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, north of State Road 54. Each project received a recommendation of approval on Jan. 13, from the Pasco County Planning Commission, a voluntary group that advises the Pasco County Commission, after reviewing recommendations from the county’s planning staff. The Pasco County Commission is scheduled to consider the three proposals at its Jan. 26 meeting. Representatives of Interior Elegance Inc., and In the Loop Brewing have applied for a beer and wine license at a building located at 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. County records show plans call for a 540-square-foot brewery, a 2,800-square-foot tap and tasting room, and an outdoor beer garden of nearly 6,800 square feet. Just south of the proposed brewery, owners of E List Properties are proposing to build about 7,500 square feet of retail, and five townhomes with a boat dock fronting Lake Padgett. That nearly two-acre site is at 3300 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., north of Stiverson Road. Real estate broker Jim O’ Brien repre-

sented E List Properties at the planning commission meeting. O’ Brien told planning commissioners that no decisions had been made yet on the type of retail the project would include. After the meeting, O’ Brien said it is not surprising to see new interest in the Land O’ Lakes area based on residential development on U.S. 41, given the county’s new growth spurt.“It’s going to create more opportunities,” O’ Brien said.“People want to work where they live.” He doesn’t anticipate a quick start to construction by E List, but he said, “Everything north of State Road 54 is booming.” Brother Investments Inc., rounded out the three proposals, with a plan to build a contractor’s office, with storage, at 3228 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The zoning, if approved, would change from residential to commercial and light manufacturing. In other rezoning requests in Land O’ Lakes, Imperial Buffet in the Village Lakes Shopping Center, off State Road 54, is seeking a beer and wine license.The restaurant opened Jan. 15 at the former location of Ichiban Buffet. In another request, John D. Jones is seeking to rezone property at 7329 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., north of Gator Lane, from general commercial to commercial and light manufacturing. He proposes to remodel an existing building as a contractor’s office, with storage space.

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LEARN TO USE HAND & POWER TOOLS The Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a presentation on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hand Tools, Power Tools and Moreâ&#x20AC;? on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Participants can learn how to use basic power tools.A signed liability waiver is required, and dress code guidelines must be followed for safety. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

TEEN MOVIE The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a teen movie with pizza on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m.To find out what movie is showing, call (813) 788-6375.

SENIOR GAMES The Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senior Gamesâ&#x20AC;? on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.There will be cards, board games and video games for adults. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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COMMUNITY THEATER Betmar Acres, 37145 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills, will present two one-act plays on Jan. 22, Jan. 23 and Jan. 24.The plays are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Case of Mistaken Identity,â&#x20AC;? about a woman with five appointments with five different representatives to solve five problems, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hobo Hipster,â&#x20AC;? about how an electronic explosion has an affect on Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro. Dessert will be served by the actors during intermission.Tickets are $5. For information, call Joanne Stepler at (585) 334-8344.

LAND Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LAKES AARP MEETING Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet on Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes Blvd. Guests can learn about the Senior Victim Advocacy Program within the Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging.Also during the meeting, the chapter will receive an award presented by the Florida AARP State Office for being the only Florida chapter to meet the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyond Excellence Chapterâ&#x20AC;? standard for 2015. For information, email pebross@verizon.net.

ADVANCED IPAD CLASS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a free advanced iPad class on Jan. 22 at 11 a.m., for adults. Participants should bring their own iPad, and can learn some of its advanced features

Bright House Networks is having auditions for the 11th annual Bright Stars Senior Idol Show, which will be April 19 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Auditions will be Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CARES Elfers Center, 4136 Barker Drive in New Port Richey. Ten acts from the auditions will be chosen to perform at the Bright Star Senior Talent Regional Show on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge High School. Tickets for the regional show are $7, with proceeds to benefit CARES Elfers Center. For audition information, call (727) 847-1290 or (727) 326-1255.

New Tampa Players auditions New Tampa Players will host auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afootâ&#x20AC;? on Jan. 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Feb. 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the University Area Community Development Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa. The show will be performed starting April 7. Those interested in auditioning should prepare 16 bars of a song that showcase range and personality, and sheet music. For information, email production@newtampaplayers.org.

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DRIFTWOOD HOSTS BAZAAR The Driftwood community in Zephyrhills will host its annual bazaar on Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the clubhouse, 38333 Cottonwood Place.There will be all sorts of treasures, a bake sale, and coffee and donuts. For information, call Audrey Davis at (813) 782-9503.

Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road in Tampa, on Jan. 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment will include the USF “HOT” Pep Band,The Butch Ryan Band, local disc jockeys, and others.There also will be silent auctions, sports memorabilia, gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, corn hole tournament, photo booth and more.The cover charge is a birthday card for Paul with a donation payable to “H4 Benefit.” Corporate/local business partnerships/personal and family sponsorships are available. For information, contact Paul Gigante at (813) 340-4080.

GENOCIDE SURVIVOR TO SPEAK AT ST. TIM’S As part of its celebration in the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy, Saint Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, is presenting Immaculee Ilibagazi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. Ilibagazi’s story became a best seller, and she was featured in documentaries and on 60 Minutes. She will be speaking on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.A Mass will precede each talk.

DOG SHOW IN BROOKSVILLE Florida’s largest dog show is at Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road in Brooksville, daily, through Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.The show is sponsored by Purina and hosted by several Tampa Bay kennel clubs. It boasts 10 American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows, specialty shows, conformation, junior showmanship, obedience trials, rally trials, and free show tours to learn about AKC dog shows. Visitors can go behind the scenes and meet dog handlers.Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, call (813) 480-3975.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER CELEBRATES WITH FUNDRAISER Paul Gigante, a professional school photographer since 1991 in Tampa Bay, is hosting a benefit to help less fortunate homeless high school seniors, as they transition after graduation to start college careers. Gigante will host a “H4 Benefit” (Helping Our Homeless High Schoolers Achieve Higher Education) at Skipper’s

FAMILY SCIENCE CIRCUS The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present “The Franzini Family Science Circus” on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. There will be circus props, clowning, juggling, and magic all rolled into a science lesson.Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for general admission, and $28 for a family four-pack. For information and tickets, call (813) 9228167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

CREEPY CRAWLIES SEMINAR The New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host “Creepy Crawlies: Dangerous Spiders, Snakes and Insects That You Need to Know” on Jan. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Whitney Elmore, Pasco County Extension director and urban horticulture agent, will discuss creepy crawlies in your area, and how to spot the venomous spiders, snakes and stinging insects.Admission is free, but registration is required. For information, call (813) 9962411.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEETING The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will meet on Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. Special guest Bill Rosst, archaeologist and engineer, will show a film and artifacts from his studies in the Indus Valley civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.Admission is free. For information, email hernandopreservation@gmail.com, or visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.

ZEPHYRHILLS PIE FESTIVAL Simply Events will present the “Zephyrhills Pie Festival & Community Pie Bake-off” on Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave.There will be a variety of pie contests, a kids’ coloring contest, local artisans, crafters, exhibitors and businesses, a pie-eating contest and the unlimited pie buffet.The festival and parking are free.The unlimited pie buffet is $10. Participants can submit a pie to the community bake-off for $5, and enter the pie-eating contest for $10. Guests also can donate nonperishable food items to help Meals on Wheels. For information, visit SimplyEventsFL.com.

can learn how to harness the power of red wiggler worms to turn garden waste and food scraps into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer.The seminar also will cover how to choose a container, the types of food scraps and garden waste to compost, methods for harvesting worm compost, and other tips.Admission is free, but registration must be made at Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu. Guests need to bring registration confirmation to ensure seating.

Anthony on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Guests can learn about plant-based cooking, and how to lower cholesterol, lose weight and increase energy by choosing the right foods and cooking them correctly. Guests also will get to eat all the entrees and sides that are prepared.Admission is free, but reservations must be made. For information and to RSVP, call the church at (813) 782-2000.

The Friendship Singers is a group of volunteers that performs for local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties.The group is looking for new members, and a piano accompanist, for its upcoming concert season.The group has two practices and two concerts each month. No prior singing experience is necessary.There are no auditions. For information, contact Joyce Ruby at (813) 442-7879 or joyceruby99@yahoo.com, or Joe Berling at (813) 997-1454 or jberling@tampabay.rr.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB JEFFERSON COUNTY NY PICNIC The Jefferson County New York’s picnic will take place Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. Guests should bring a dish to share, and your own beverage. Susanne Reno will sing music from the 1940s and 1950s.There also will be door prizes, a 50/50 and a raffle.

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The club is open to anyone interested in photography: beginners, amateurs and professionals.The cost of the meeting is $2. For information, email Ron Bowman at rbphotolutz@gmail.com.

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Kumquat Bulgur Salad* by Barbara Beavers INGREDIENTS 2 ½ c. 100 percent apple juice, unsweetened (or substitute water) 1 c. raisins 2 c. Bulgur wheat (will yield 6 c. cooked) ½ c. maple syrup (or less, to taste) ½ c. fresh lemon juice ½ c. kumquat puree (See recipe below) ½ teaspoon orange extract ½ c. 100 percent apple juice, unsweetened 1 c. pecans, toasted and chopped coarsely 1 apple, peeled, cored, chopped or cubed DIRECTIONS FOR SALAD: In a large sauce pan, bring 2 ½ c. of apple juice (or water) and raisins to a boil. Turn off heat, stir in Bulgur. Cover and set aside until cooled. Combine maple syrup, lemon juice, kumquat puree, orange extract and ½ c. apple juice. Add the nuts and apples. Blend with the Bulgur mixture. Refrigerate. Lettuce garnish, optional. Makes approximately 16 (1/2 c. servings). TO MAKE KUMQUAT PUREE: Wash the fruit, cut it in half, remove the seeds. Place the fruit in a blend or food chopper. For a finer puree, use a blender. Use puree in recipes as called for or freeze in zip-top bags or other freezer containers. Frozen kumquat puree can be stored for six months or longer. When you use frozen puree, defrost and drain the excess liquid before using.

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SEEKING RECIPES OF THE WEEK: We’ll be sharing Betsy Crisp’s knowledge with our readers on a monthly basis, but we would also enjoy sharing readers’ recipes. If you have a favorite you’d like to share, please send it to bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com We’ll periodically publish recipes we receive from readers. The recipe can be for anything: Main dishes, side dishes, soups, breads, appetizers, desserts and so on. If you have a photo of the completed recipe, please email that, too. Please include your contact information, so I can reach you if I have a question.

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host a breast cancer support group meeting on Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be an open discussion on topics of interest for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 372-9159.

CHATTERBOXES MEETING The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a Chatterboxes support group on Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. The group aims to assist individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouses can attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

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The Health & Wellness Center of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a seminar on “Glaucoma:A Silent Thief of Vision” on Jan. 26 at noon. Dr. Gretta Fridman will discuss the symptoms and treatments of glaucoma. Some symptoms are blurry vision, halos around lights, intense eye pain, nausea and vomiting. Participants can find out if they are at risk. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

HIP ORTHO PROGRAM Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host Dr. Gerald Alexander, board certified orthopedic surgeon, on Jan. 27 at noon, for a luncheon program on “Swing Your Hips: Hip Replacement with Less Risk of Dislocation.” The topics will include hip replacement surgery, and how advanced, minimally invasive techniques can be used to decrease one’s risk of dislocation. Registration is required. For information, call (877) 534-3108.

COOKING SHOW & DINNER The East Pasco Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7333 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills, will have a free vegetarian cooking show and dinner with Chef Mark Anthony on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Guests can learn about plant-based cooking, and how to lower cholesterol, lose weight and increase energy by choosing the right foods and cooking them correctly. Guests also will get to eat all the entrees and sides that are prepared. Admission is free, but reservations must be made. For information and to RSVP, call the church at (813) 782-2000.

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The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a 3K Run for Your Life and 3K Heart Walk on Feb. 6 at 8 a.m., on the hospital’s campus. Walkers and runners will meet at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Registration starts at 8 a.m., followed by warm-ups at 8:30 a.m.The run/walk will start at 9 a.m., with a reception afterward. There also will be musical entertainment and drawings. Participants who register by Jan. 22 will receive a complimentary gift. To register, call (727) 869-5500, toll free (888) 741-5119, or visit RMCHealth.com, and search “Heart Walk.”

Florida Cancer Affiliates has added Dr. Madhu K. Emani, a medical oncologist, to its staff. Emani began his medical career in India, where he earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, India. He completed a rotating internship at St. Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore, India, and Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur, followed by a three-year Internal Medicine Residency at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, which is rated among the top ten medical colleges in India. After earning his medical credentials in India, Emani began his education and training in the United States. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency and a Medical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. He has published articles in peer-reviewed publications and has given presentations at various conferences. Board-certified in internal medicine, he is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Medical Association.

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CARES (Community Aging & Retirement Services) will offer the Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program Jan. 25 to March 7 at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The program classes will be every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, for six weeks.There will be no class on Feb. 15. The program is designed to help people who have a primary or secondary diagnosis of chronic pain such as musculoskeletal pain of the neck, shoulder and back; fibromyalgia; whiplash injuries; ore repetitive strain injury. It can also benefit those who have conditions such as persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 514-4993, or email wellness@caresfl.org.

Chapters Health System affiliates have received accreditation from the National Institute for Jewish Hospice. HPH Hospice was awarded its first accreditation, and LifePath Hospice and Good Shepherd Hospice were re-accredited for the eighth straight year. Established in 1985, the NIJH makes health care providers aware of the many unique needs of terminally ill patients of the Jewish faith. The NIJH accreditation requires all staff and volunteers to become familiar with the various aspects of the Jewish observance in terms of death and mourning, medical ethics, and caring for hospice patients. The affiliates of Chapters Health join 225 other hospice organizations from around the United States, and six others in Florida, that have taken the steps to earn NIJH accreditation.

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PEGUERO RECEIVES INAUGURATION SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Peguero, a Center for Online Learning student with Saint Leo University, was named a recipient of an inauguration scholarship, which were provided to deserving students. Peguero, of Land O’ Lakes, is pursuing a degree in psychology. She will graduate in in April. The inauguration scholarships are the result of Saint Leo University President William J. Lennox Jr.’s decision to forego a formal inauguration ceremony, and instead, provide 20 inauguration student scholarships. Saint Leo has awarded five $2,500 scholarships each to students from University Campus, the Center for Online Learning, education centers, and graduate programs. These one-time scholarships are funded and provided by a donor to the university.

FREE MATH CIRCLE PROGRAM Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is offering its free, weekly Math Circle program for area middle and high school students. The program includes hands-on activities that engage young people and help them sustain an enthusiasm for mathematics. Sessions are on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through May 12 in Lewis Hall, Room 207.There will be no class on March 17, due to Spring Break. For information, contact Monika Kiss at (352) 588-8836 or monika.kiss@saintleo.edu.

SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the “Taste of Sunshine Book Club” on Jan. 21 at 5 p.m., with a discussion on “Athlete vs. Mathlete” by W.C. Mack. Each month, there will be a discussion on one of the third through fifth-grade books, a craft and a snack. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (813) 929-1214.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE Countryside Montessori Charter School, 5852 Ehren Cut-Off in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house for the 2016-2017 school year, on Jan. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for first through eighth grade. Students and families can tour the campus, and meet the teachers and staff. For information, call (813) 996-0991, or visit CMCSMontessori.com.

Students, parents, teachers and community leaders are planning more than 15,000 events during National School Choice Week, including open houses at schools, rallies, roundtable discussion, school fairs and more. School choice means empowering parents to select the best education environment for their children. These options include traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling. All 50 states offer parents the freedom to educate children in the home. All 50 states have public magnet schools, which focus on subjects such as math, science and the arts. Forty-six states allow some type of public school open enrollment program, so parents can choose the right traditional public school, regardless of location. Forty-three states allow for the creation of public charter schools, which are innovative, tuition-free public schools. Thirty states offer full-time, tuition-free online academies. And, 27 states offer private school scholarship or tax-deductible programs to help make private school more accessible. To learn more, visit News.SchoolChoiceWeek.com.

LAND O’ LAKES CHRISTIAN OPEN HOUSE Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house on Jan. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call Melissa Ackerson at (813) 995-9040.

FIFTH-GRADERS BREAK INTO TOP 10 The fifth grade Media Club students from Veterans Elementary School in Wesley Chapel were voted into the top 10 contenders (for the second time in three years) for the Scotties’Trees Rock video contest. Students were encouraged to be creative by creating a poem, a play, a speech, a song, or a dance on the importance of trees to themselves, their school and their community. The school with the most eligible votes will receive $10,000 to use toward a sustainable project, such as tree plantings, outdoor classrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, gardens and greenhouses. Veterans’ club coordinator, Susan Forgas, helped the students create a mock newscast intermixing sports, news and reality television between tree facts. If the school wins, it will use the winnings to further their efforts in expanding its butterfly sanctuary and edible gardens, along with adding a sensory garden. Winners will be announced Feb. 15. The videos can be viewed at ScottiesTreesRock.com.

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Gulf Coast students pay it forward Students of Gulf Coast Academy and Gulf Coast Middle Schools paid it forward by raising $1,431.70 to support NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hernando, and the residents of the community living with mental illness. NAMI Hernando invited the students to the Beautiful Mind Center for a pizza party to thank them for their efforts. While there, the students decorated the center for the holidays. Shown, front row from left, Tiffany Egli, Geri Anderson and Heather Phillips. Back row from left, Ethan Egli, Lisa Anderson, Gabrielle Anderson, Kara Peters, Cheryl Peters, Rayna Phillips and Aiden Phillips. For information about NAMI Hernando, call (352) 684-0004, or email namihernando@flnamihernando.org.

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The phone call came unexpectedly in October. In passing, Curtis Beebe had told the owners of City Market Bistro that if they ever wanted to sell, he and his wife Rebecca might be interested. Within days of the call, Rebecca’s at City Market was signed, sealed and delivered. By November, the Beebe’s were off and running with their third restaurant in four years. And, they were betting on a bright future for downtown Dade City, which is experiencing a renaissance of restaurants and shops. “It’s exciting, and I’m investing in it, obviously,” Curtis Beebe said. Taking chances is nothing new for this couple. They opened their first restaurant – The Pearl in the Grove – on rural St. Joe Road in Saint Joseph, amid kumquats, horses, cows and hayfields. The restaurant recently earned a Golden Spoon from Florida Trend magazine, which praised the originality of its farm-to-table cuisine. LOCAL Public House and Provisions is a gastro-pub in San Antonio with New Orleans flavored comfort food and craft beers. Rebecca’s at City Market, at 14148 Eighth St., in Dade City, is starting with the former City Market Bistro’s menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas, and slowly introducing new dishes. Each of the couple’s ventures shares the same philosophy. And, as Curtis Beebe put it: “Local is better.” What goes on the plate comes as much a possible from freshly grown and produced lo-

PROVOST, from page 1A president, but now they will report to Giannet. Academic deans also will report to Giannet. The new structure will foster opportunities for closer collaboration, Giannet said. He said he will be striving for consistency across the college’s campuses. He also wants to be sure the college is listening to students, supporting the faculty and serving the community. “There’s going to be a heavy focus on community initiatives,” said Giannet, who was deeply involved in that type of work at the Porter Campus.

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cally, including pasture-fed beef. Fish is from a local vendor, bread from an Ybor City bakery, and vegetables from local growers. “It is all custom made,” he said. If Curtis Beebe stands out as the prime chef in the family-owned restaurants, Rebecca Beebe is just as hands-on behind the scenes. “Rebecca has the ability to taste food and know exactly what it needs,” her husband said. And, she’s been known to toss out recipes that don’t meet her standards. The restaurant that bears her name is no different.

“What makes this a truly extraordinary place of learning and work is the family, the people we have here,” Giannet said. He said he knows the campus is positioned well to continue to thrive. “I’m leaving behind a solid foundation of people, who do outstanding work,” Giannet said. He also expects continued partnerships, as the community grows. The campus gave Giannet a send-off, which he characterized as “deeply touching, deeply moving.” Dr. Bonnie Clark, who has been named vice president of distance learning and provost of Porter Campus, is Giannet’s successor.

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She spends her days teaching at Pasco County Middle School and her nights overseeing the details of running three restaurants. That includes menu selections, the menu design, and pitching in to help with food preparations. In the next semester, she plans to take a sabbatical from teaching to focus more on the newest restaurant acquisition. Downtown Dade City is an opportunity to broaden the customer base. Pearl in the Grove is an off-the-beaten path kind of restaurant. In downtown Dade City, though, “We get

4-LANE, from page 1A fits,” said Richard Gehring, the county’s strategic policy administrator.“This will definitely benefit all of our (traffic) circulations.” Prior to the commissioners’ meeting in Dade City, negotiations had hit a few snags, largely around how to structure the loan’s repayment and who would be liable for cost overruns. State transportation officials agreed to extend the department’s contract with Cone & Graham, the contractor hired for the initial two lanes.The contractor would cover cost overruns but, in the event of a default, the county and developers would be liable. Most of the road construction runs through Two Rivers Ranch, and its developers will pay almost $15 million in mobility surcharge fees. River Landing and

way more walk-in traffic.We have the ability to serve a broader range of food. There is something for everyone,” Curtis Beebe said. The restaurant attracts a family crowd. “It’s classic and comfortable,” said Rebecca Beebe. The Beebes both grew up in foodie families. “My mother cooked everything from scratch,” said Rebecca Beebe.“We both cooked with our mothers.” And, wherever they lived, the Beebes picked up new flavors and recipes from Tex-Mex to Native American. Curtis Beebe had a long-time career in the corporate world of information technology, but the economy’s downturn in 2007 left him jobless.And then, set him on a different path. He began catering dinners, parties and special events, and getting positive feedback on his menus. Members of the Dade City Woman’s Club were among his first taste testers. “That’s how we validated all this and thought we could make a living,” he said. He doesn’t miss his past working life. “This is much more fulfilling,” he said. It has been a right-time, right-place experience in eastern Pasco County. New families, including millennials, are moving to the area, he said. “They are all looking for authentic experiences,” Curtis Beebe said. “You can get it in towns like San Antonio, St. Joe and Dade City. There is a lot of cool stuff happening, which makes more opportunities,” he said. Could there be a fourth restaurant in their future? “We’re not looking, but we weren’t looking when we found this (Rebecca’s),” he said. If there is another restaurant, Rebecca Beebe said,“We’ll have to call it Serendipity.”

Wyndfields will yield fees of about $6.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively. Developers of a fourth community Wesley Chapel Lakes – had an existing agreement in place, not taking into account additional construction, and will contribute about $2.7 million. The county would pay most of a potential shortfall of about $1.5 million, with Zephyrhills contributing about $150,000 of that total. In addition, plans to build a district park in Wesley Chapel Lakes will be abandoned. Because of wetlands, the site was too small, said David Goldstein, Pasco County’s chief assistant county attorney. Instead, the developer of River Landing will provide parkland co-located with River Landing High School. “This is going to be a win-win for the school district and the road project,” Goldstein said.

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Academy weightlifters advance to regionals By Kevin Weiss

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Just two years after forming a girls weightlifting team, Academy at the Lakes is sending some of its team to regionals. Seniors Maggie Hull and Natalie Davis will compete on Jan. 22 in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A Regionals at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey. At districts last week, Hull, in the 129pound weight class, recorded a 110-pound bench press and a 130-pound clean-and-jerk for a combined total of 240 pounds. Davis, competing in the 154-pound weight class, benched 80 pounds and clean-and-jerked 110 pounds for a total of 190. This year’s team has seven members, which is quite impressive considering there was just one weightlifter in the program’s first year, when former the academy’s former football coach John Castelamare was overseeing the program. After Castelamare’s retirement, Marla Oliver took over as the girls weightlifting coach this season. Oliver, who also doubles as the girls basketball coach, used her knowledge as a certified personal trainer to develop a specialized weightlifting program. The program is geared toward strengthening the muscles used in the bench press and the clean-and-jerk. “I did a lot of research to find different (activities) they could do if things weren’t working or building up their lifts,” Coach Oliver said. “We just started using resistance bands with the bench press. I did a lot of research on that and I have probably two or three girls that increased their bench by 10 pounds in two weeks.” Coach Oliver, an avid weightlifter herself, implemented exercises that centered on using a barbell to perform the military press, bentover rows and squats. She also emphasized the use of free weights and body weight exercises like pushups. “All of (the girls) have seen tremendous gains,” she said.“Every girl in the program.” Her program also stresses a proper diet — ensuring girls get the proper ratio of proteins and carbohydrates so their bodies can recover, and also see improvement in their results. “When they start working out and they start seeing results, they want to eat better and

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Maggie Hull, left, Natalie Davis, Grace Faith and Head Coach Marla Oliver, gather for a photo.

healthier,” Oliver said. Oliver has been influence on Davis, who’s also a captain on the cheerleading team, to take the next step in her development as a competitive lifter. “I like having a coach that wants you to do better and not really be easy. I love our coach,” Davis explained.“She’s the best because she pushes us, but she’s not mean about it and I really like that. She knows what we can do and pushes us for that. “She’s so motivating, especially at meets,” Davis said. Grace Faith, a fellow senior, regards Coach Oliver as her “biggest motivator.” “Coach definitely cracks us into shape,” Faith said.“I don’t think I can do certain things and she will tell me:‘You are 100 percent capable of doing it.’ I wouldn’t be lifting half of what I’m lifting now if I didn’t have somebody telling me I could do it.” This year, the interest in the academy’s girls weightlifting team flourished with the help of Hull, as she encouraged some of her friends to give weightlifting a shot. “I just kind of went like,‘You should try it,’ for those that were on the fence about it,” Hull said.“I was like,‘Just come for a practice and see how you feel.’” Hull’s support helped fellow classmates like Faith to stick with the sport once they tried it out for he first time. “I couldn’t even lift the bar at the beginning of the season when I started and Maggie told me:‘It’s going to be okay.You’ll gain,’” Faith said.“She’s been giving me advice all season. “The first meet was definitely intimidating. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I saw all of these girls who have been doing it

for years and I was intimidated, but then I realized I wanted to just do my best,” she added. With regionals looming for both Hull and Davis, the key for them is to get into the proper mindset during the event. “Weightlifting is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical,” Hull explained.“At a meet a couple weeks ago, I went to bench Senior Natalie Davis clean-and-jerks 110 pounds at the 100 or 105, which I’ve done district meet. thousands of times before and for some reason I scratched out. …That got in my “It just shows the girls that they can do head and I did terrible the rest of the meet. It’s more than one sport or do something that just about trying to get your mental game may not be in their comfort zone,” she said. strong. Seeing more peers get involved in the “Its like a mental block. It’s not a physical sport could also lead to more interest in the fuone,” Davis added.“I know I can do stuff.You ture. just have to push through it.” “Growing up, I never really saw a lot girl To advance to the state championships on weightlifters and never really had anybody to Feb. 4, both Hull and Davis will likely have to look up to,” said Faith, who plans to attend add at least 5 pounds or 10 pounds to their West Virginia University next year.“But, seeing current lifts, which is much easier said than people from this school who have succeeded done. so much in the sport of weightlifting is really “It’s a lot more than you think,” Hulls said cool. It’s growing a lot.” about the challenge of adding just a few more Davis, who plans on attending the pounds to current lifts. “You think, ‘Oh, 5 University of Florida next year, believes the repounds is not a big deal and then you actually cent shift in adolescents’ attitudes toward lift it, its like: ‘Oh, my gosh.’ It’s crazy how fitness will also lead to more girls getting inmuch of a difference it makes.” volved in weightlifting. While academy’s program is still in its in“It’s becoming a lot cooler to work out and fancy, Oliver is confident it can continue to that sounds kind of weird, but there was a big grow — even though the team is losing three phase in teenagers where it was a lot cooler to seniors from its roster. be like:‘I don’t work out. I just like to stay at “I just think it’s a great sport,” the coach home and watch Netflix,’” Davis said. “But said. “Some girls never even thought they now, people like to work out and like to have would do weightlifting, but once they get a gym buddy.That’s really cool because it’s a started, it’s addictive. lot of fun.”

Girls fast-pitch softball coming to Lutz Kevin Weiss

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Dwindling registration in recent years has prompted the Lutz Leaguerettes girls’ softball organization to add a recreational fast-pitch league for the first time in its 37year history. The league expects 15 teams, across four age groups, and the deadline for registrations is Feb. 1. The Lutz Leaguerettes, a nonprofit organization, has provided slow-pitch softball to girls ages 5 to 18, making it the lone recreational slow-pitch girls’ league in Hillsborough County. Other softball programs — the Brandon Leaguerettes, North Tampa Leaguerettes, Tampa Bay Velocity and FishHawk Miss Tampa Bay Softball — all transitioned exclusively to fast-pitch over the past few seasons. “The Lutz Leaguerettes is the last of a dying breed,” said Mike Cook, president of the Leaguerettes. “Slow-pitch is kind of dying out, because a lot of people want to play fast-pitch, and they see all these college girls playing fast-pitch; there’s just a lot more interest in fast-pitch.” Jennifer Parry, who’s the league’s secretary, said the increased desire for young girls to play in high school also has had an influence. “I think with the popularity of (former Olympic gold medalist softball pitcher) Jennie Finch, the Olympics and all these girls playing softball in college, it’s really changed softball for kids,” she said.“So many more kids want to play softball in high school, so they’re having to learn how to play fast-pitch.The registration numbers are

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dwindling for slow-pitch, so now we’re adding fast-pitch. …We’re trying to get girls excited and out there playing.” Before the rise of fast-pitch, Cook said the Leaguerettes once had 400-plus girls playing in the league. Now, the league has around 120 girls participating in the slowpitch category. The dip in participation has made scheduling difficult, and the competition monotonous. “Last season, my daughter played in the Pixie (ages 5-9) division and there were five teams, and this season there’s only three,” Parry said. “Just for the kids, to be able to keep it going, you got to have more participation.” Ideally, the Leaguerettes would like to offer both slow-pitch and fast-pitch leagues, with the former running from November to January, and the latter starting in February each year. “We’re going to see what happens. If we have to give up slow-pitch by the wayside, then we’ll make a decision when the time comes,” Cook said.“Until then, we’re going to try to continue with both leagues.” Cook noted that “fast-pitch isn’t all that different from slow-pitch,” but there will be a few adjustments. For example, there are a few rules that differ for fast-pitch, as well as the type of equipment required for players to be safe and effective. Additionally, the offensive strategy for fast-pitch softball contrasts with slow-pitch. In fast-pitch, the general offensive approach is to play ‘small ball,’ where bunting, slapping and hitting singles are heavily relied upon to generate runs. Conversely,

offensive players in slow-pitch softball are often taught to hit the ball as far as possible, due to the relative ease at making contact. Typically, fast-pitch age divisions are separated every two years, but the Leaguerettes will start with just four age divisions: 8U (ages 6-8), 12U (ages 9-12), 16U (ages 13-16) and 18U (ages 17-18). “I’d be willing to bet we’ll have 15 teams divided up among the divisions,” said Parry, who expects about 150 girls in the league’s inaugural fast-pitch season.“The 18U is our toughest (to fill) right now, because the girls at that age don’t want to transition from slow-pitch to fast-pitch, because they’ve been playing slow-pitch their entire life, and that’s a big adjustment…but, the 12U division is blowing up and is by far the fullest.” A majority of the games will be played at the Oscar Cooler Sports Complex in Lutz, with the league hoping to host some tournaments that feature rec teams throughout Tampa,Wesley Chapel, Brandon and Temple Terrace. The league has already been selected to host the all-county Early Bird Tournament from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, which will include up to 10 different leagues. “We’re in the process of scheduling some tournaments,” Cook said.“We’d love to have some tournaments at our field, because it’s a wonderful fundraiser, and it just creates a buzz at the field like no other. … When you have three fields going — three different games, six different teams playing, concession stand buzzing — it just gives a feeling of belonging. “The concession stand is, bar none, the best you will find in the county. It’s clean,

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they provide quality service and have monthly specials, and it’s volunteers that run it all,” he said. Getting the league back to its height of popularity isn’t the only goal. League officials also stressed the importance making sure the participants’ experiences are rewarding and enjoyable. “It’s an opportunity for the girls to make new friends. All the girls can commiserate and create friendships that last a lifetime,” the league president said.“The lessons that they learn are lessons they’ll carry for the rest of their life — patience, understanding, tolerance and communication. “There’s a number of things the girls learn and a number of tools they receive that they utilize for life that they don’t even realize at the time,” Cook said. league is accepting new members for the over-60, coed, slow-pitch organization. Games will be played on Fridays throughout the winter in Land O’ Lakes. For more information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813)-527-8211.

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Fest satisfies appetite for BBQ & Blues The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

eople who were looking for a plate of pulled pork, some seasoned chicken, or some pork on a stick could get their fill at the sixth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest on Jan. 16 at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. Lives blues bands offered up their fare, and there were plenty of other attractions, including a KidZ Fun Zone and airplane rides. Barbecue teams competed for a total cash purse of $8,000 in four standard categories of pork, chicken, brisket and ribs. The competition is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association and is a qualifier for three prestigious barbecue championship contests: the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, Tennessee; the American Royal World Series of BBQ in Kansas City, Missouri; and the Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational in Sanford.

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Coldiron was one of the four bands on the schedule at the ‘Blues Live’ stage. At left, Scott McCray and Cindy Papini, of Zephyrhills, walked to the festival and were ready to have a good time. Don Carlon, of Dan’s Dogs in New Port Richey, mixes barbecue sauce, veggies, and sausages on a grill.

Those attending the sixth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest could pay to take a ride on a 1941 Steerman World War II biplane trainer.

Below, Helen Bryant and Dennis Botle dance to music at the ‘Blues Live’ stage.

Madison, 3, and Ryleigh Franks, 7, of Zephyrhills, crawl through a bounce house in the KidZ Fun Zone at the Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest. This was the sixth year that their parents attended the festival.

Pete Odem of Dade City is a longtime judge and supporter of the Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest.

Dennis Caves, of Narcoossee, prepares roasted pork to sell to the hungry masses at the sixth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest.

Matt Polfer of Minneola seasons chicken breasts. This was his first year at the festival.

Tim Reynolds of LaBell, center, supervises Zephyrhills JROTC volunteers, Fallon Douglas and Lexis Schark. Reynolds competed in 14 states last year.

Mary Ramsey, of Dade City, models the Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest official foam hat as she listens to the band.

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Florida wildlife new to New Yorker Bill Hoyenski, visiting from Crown Point, New York, snapped this photo of a fence lizard during an outing at Withlacoochee County Park in Dade City. While in Florida, Hoyenski is staying at Town & Country RV Resort in Dade City. He said everything is new to him, including the sand hill cranes, all the birds and the various wildlife. He said he saw a gopher turtle and fox squirrel, but was not able to get a picture of either of them.

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JOBS EVENT A Career Expo will help match top technology graduates with local companies in a two-day event on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 hosted by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. The expo will be at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and will feature career center directors from more than 45 of the nation’s top universities including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Cornell, Notre Dame, Purdue, the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. Career center directors and local business professionals will participate in receptions, breakfasts, luncheons and individual meetings to discuss talent needs. The Corridor encourages the attendance of businesses within a 23-county region including Hillsborough, Pasco and surrounding counties. The event kicks off on Feb. 25 with keynote speaker Bill Johnson, the chief executive officer of Enterprise Florida. The Florida High Tech Corridor Council is

an economic development initiative of UCF, USF and UF. Its mission is to encourage innovation and expand the high tech industry through partnerships that support research, marketing, work force and entrepreneurship. More than 25 local and regional economic development organizations, state and community colleges, and 12 CareerSource boards participate. Registrations are available for companies to participate. For information, email Owen Wentworth at OWentworth@clf.rr.com. A full list of attending universities, the Career Expo schedule, and other details are available at FloridaHighTech.com/career/career-expo-2016.

GRAND OPENING Florida E.N.T. and Allergy will host a free grand opening and ribbon cutting on Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at 26853 Foggy Creek Road, Building 21, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel. The health group is a merger of Tampa Bay E.N.T. and Tampa Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, which have served the Tampa Bay area for more than 40 years. Eight ear, nose and throat specialists provide services for the entire family, ranging from treating pediatric allergies to fitting hearing aids.They have several locations including Tampa, Lutz and North Tampa. For more information, you can visit FloridaENTandAllergy.com, or call (813) 8798045.

RIBBON CUTTING American Home Title of Land O’ Lakes will host a ribbon cutting for its remodeled office on Jan. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 2047 Osprey Lane in Lutz. Refreshments will be served.

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RIBBON CUTTING Profits and Gains will have a ribbon cutting and grand reopening on Jan. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 2607 Windguard Circle, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel. The company provides tax and accounting services. The event is free. For information, email info@profitsandgains.com, or call (813) 386-3144.

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The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a network luncheon on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m., at IHOP, at 408 E. Bearss Ave., in Tampa.The theme is relationship building with business neighbors. Order from the IHOP menu.A senior lunch menu will be available to all. Minimum of $5 is required if you do not order food, plus you must pay for your drinks. To RSVP by Jan. 26, email j.beaumont@msn.com, or call AIG at (813) 334-8998. For directions, call (813) 960-2679.

East and Central Pasco Marketing Mania will take place on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Commons at Pretty Pond, at 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills.A continental breakfast is provided. To RSVP, call (813) 400-2263. The event takes place every last Thursday of the month. Locations may change periodically. For information, call (813) 779-4501.

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The Pasco Economic Development Council (EDC) offers a microloan program to aid credit-worthy Pasco County small businesses including businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans and the disabled. Loan applicants can request an application from the Pasco EDC, Service Corps of Retire Executives (SCORE), Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Pasco Enterprise Network (PEN) and others. Clients requesting an application will be asked to contact SCORE, SBDC or other business counseling programs to complete the application process. All documents must be

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly breakfast meeting on Feb. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, in the third floor conference center, Room B-303, at the Porter Campus, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The cost for chamber members is $15 in advance. Register online by Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.At the door, the cost is $20 for members and nonmembers. For information, call (813) 994-8534, or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com.

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