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Dozens of peaceful protesters stood in front of The Shops at Wiregrass on the rainy evening of June 6 — joining the chorus of voices across America calling for the end of police brutality and systemic racism. Those gathered in Wesley Chapel were there to speak up in the aftermath of the May 25 death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, according to a video that went viral and national news reports. Chauvin initially was charged with thirddegree murder and second-degree manslaughter, but Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison later added a seconddegree murder charge against Chauvin.The three other officers — Tou Thao, J.Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane — were charged
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with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, news reports say. Protesters in Wesley Chapel walked from the main street of the mall — which had been closed at 3 p.m., by management — out to the intersection of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Greg Lenners, the mall’s general manager, said the decision to close was made in an abundance of caution. “Obviously, we value the beliefs and the opinions of the community,” he said.“It’s just that we have the obligation to protect the
safety of the businesses and our employees, and customers,” he added. So, protesters made their way to the area in front of the mall, which is public property. They carried signs with messages such as “Silence is Violence,” “Amplify Black Voices,” ”Justice for George,” and “No Justice, No Peace.” See JUSTICE, page 11A
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Jasmine Sanchez, Elijah Sanchez, Isaiah Sanchez and Kimberly Morin raised their voices during a protest at the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
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Tonya Reavis came to join the protest, held in front of The Shops at Wiregrass, in the early evening of June 6. ‘We want to be treated as human, not three-fifths human,’ she says.
The Pasco County Commission has approved a request to allow 500,000 cubic yards of dirt to be excavated from a site on the south side of Tyndall road, about threequarters of a mile west of the intersection Tyndall and Curley roads, in Wesley Chapel. The permit and conditional use request were approved unanimously by the Pasco County Commission on June 2, despite concerns raised by area residents. Based on the board’s action, the applicant can excavate and export dirt from about 30 acres of an overall site of 59 acres. County staff found the request consistent with the county’s land development code — contingent on 31 conditions for approval. Joel Tew, an attorney representing the applicant Sandhills Flats LLC, said the conditions required by the county staff are standard for this type of operation. “We did not negotiate or quibble with any of those.” “The property owners commit to make sure the pit operator complies with them. I intend to attach those conditions to the contract of the pit operator so that they have no choice but to comply,”Tew said. The pit operator will be required to comply with noise-level limits, operating hours and other county conditions,Tew said.
“We have specific requirements for Tyndall Road maintenance. We have to post a maintenance bond with the county to ensure that our operator complies with those maintenance requirements of Tyndall Road. “We have to maintain access conditions to all adjacent properties,” he said. He also noted that more than threefourths of the way from Tyndall Road out to Curley Road, there are no residences on either side. Signage will be required, no stacking of trucks will be allowed on Tyndall and no trucks will go west on Tyndall from the site, Tew said. He also noted:“Due to the Connected City’s approvals, which you are aware of, there is already a requirement for Tyndall Road to be permanently improved to county standard, that is already in the construction plan review process by Metro, related to the Epperson CC (Connected City) MPUD (master planned unit development).” Although the permit allows two years of operations,Tew said the hope is that dirt will be excavated and exported within a few months. “You can’t develop those Connected City properties and VOPH (Villages of Pasadena Hills) without fill dirt,”Tew said. But, neighbors living west of the site raised objections.
Mark Stober, who has lived on Tyndall Road for about 12 years, said the road cannot handle the heavy truck traffic. “Tyndall, as a completely unimproved dirt road, already turns into an absolute mud pit during heavy rains, which we inevitably experience every year, and that’s without heavy trucks,” he said. “There’s no way the company would be able to maintain that road during that period unless they substantially improve the road by either paving it or laying down a considerable amount of lime rock or stone to elevate the roadbed,” he added. Instead of merely maintaining the road, the applicant should be required to improve it, Stober said. Christopher Abati, also opposes the borrow pit. “I have lived on Tyndall Road for 24 years, in peace and quiet,” he said, via email. “I do not want the borrow pit for our neighborhood.” Abati added:“Our quality of life here is in jeopardy.” Ernest Black, who also lives on Tyndall Road, asked, via email, whether the project would affect the area’s water table. “This just seems like a bad idea for all of us living here,” he added. Commissioner Ron Oakley, noting the county had placed “very good restrictions” on the project, made a motion for approval, which passed unanimously.
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PIONEER MUSEUM OPENS
The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, has reopened to the public, as of June 9 at 10 a.m.The open-air museum will now include a salvaged 1910 family log cabin (from Coit Road on the edge of the Green Swamp and the Withlacoochee River).The cabin will undergo restoration for exhibition.Visit the Pioneer Museum on Facebook for updates and guidelines before you visit.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer curbside pickup on baby story time bundles on June 11 and June 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for the first 25 patrons each day.Those interested should drive to the front of the building, with a library card, where staff will give you directions.A baby story time book bundle will be placed in your car. Each bundle will include four to five clean board books, two song cards, links to music for the songs and links to a few baby signs. Each book is tagged with a book bundle number.The bundle will be checked out to the patron for up to three weeks, when the patron must return the complete bag in the library’s book drop.
TRASHY ART
The Hugh Embry Library, 4215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a “Trashy Art” virtual event on June 11 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for grades eight through 12. Participants can get creative using acrylic paint. Kits will be provided. Email Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org in advance, for access.
WATCH PARTY
The Hugh Embry Library, 4215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Zoom Watch Party on June 12 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants can gather on Zoom to watch a theatrical recording and chat with
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The Hugh Embry Library, 4215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Go Big or Go Gnome,” a virtual Zoom event, on June 11 from 11 a.m. to noon, for kindergarten through third grade. Participants can make a gnome. Kits will be provided. Email Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org in advance, for access.
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The Lutz Watermelon Festival is scheduled for June 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at County Line Produce, 206 Newberger Road in Lutz. The event is expected to include a Lil’ Miss Watermelon pageant; watermeloneating contest; watermelon catapult contest; watermelon wine; watermelon sales; and, watermelon everything! The festival will be hosted by the Intensity Academy Gourmet & Hot Sauce Company. There will be security on site. Admission is free. For information and updates, visit Lutz’s Watermelon Festival on Facebook.
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FOOD DRIVE
A ministry of Atonement Lutheran Church will host a food drive on June 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the parking lot at the Lexington Oaks Golf Club, 26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Nonperishable items such as pasta, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce, soups, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, crackers, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, dry beans and rice are needed.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet online on June 15, using the Zoom meeting application.The topic will be the Democratic response to the current government crisis. Socializing will start at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Email eastpascodems@gmail.com, or call (813) 383-8315, for details.
BEGINNER FRENCH
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a beginner French class on June 16 at 5 p.m., for ages 4 to 12, on
Zoom. Participants can learn basic French phrases, vocabulary and culture. For information on how to register, call (813) 929-1214.An email must be provided to gain access to event.
DREAM CATCHERS
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Zoom event on June 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., for adults only. Participants can learn the history of the dream catcher in the Native American Culture, and how to make one. Email Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org, to gain access to the event.
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park has reopened for visitors.The zoo is abiding by new guidelines and protocols to help ensure public safety: Limiting the number of guests to 50% of comfortable capacity; social distancing of 6 feet or more (required and enforced); restricting the zoo’s indoor venues to 50% capacity, emphasizing outdoor seating, with staff supervision; safety and thermal monitoring stations at point of entry; on-premise EMTs; providing PPE (personal protection equipment) to employees and offering masks to guests. Zoo Camp is expected to start the week of
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer two classes on making salt dough figures on June 17, through virtual Zoom.At 10 a.m., kids up to 5 years old can listen to stories about unicorns, sing songs, and make a unicorn salt dough figurine.At 3 p.m., grades eight to 12 can learn to make an action figure using salt dough. Kits for both classes will be provided. Email Danielle Lee at daniellel@pascolibraries.org, to gain access to either event.
THEATER CAMP
Live Oak Theatre in Brooksville will host a variety of limited-enrollment summer camps.An Introduction to Musical Theatre will take place June 22 to June 26, for ages 7 to 18.There will be two programs: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. From July 6 to July 10, there will be a dance workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and an improvisation camp from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boys and girls also can participate in the theater’s Peter Pan Production Camp from July 13 to July 24, concluding with a family performance on July 24. Camp tuition has been reduced, and no scholarships currently are available.To place your name on a list to preregister for any camp, email LiveOakCamp@gmail.com.To get updated information about the camp season, visit Facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre.
YOUTH RIFLE CLASS
The Dade City Gun Club will offer an NRA First Steps Rifle class for youth ages 10 to 18 (inclusive) on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is a prerequisite to join the Dade City Gun Club Youth Rifle Team. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s requirement for social distancing, the class is limited to 10 participants.The program cost is $40. For information, contact Larry Shrewsbury at (813) 245-9588 or LShrews1@aol.com.
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A Monster Truck & Food Truck Rally Festival is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at The Grove, on Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel.There will be a Street Legal Truck Competition and Food Truck Competition; as well as more than 20 food trucks, 100 artisan craft vendors, inflatables, games, family activities, corn hole, a batting cage and live entertainment.There also will be more than $2,500 in prize money. For details and updates, visit WesleyChapelEvents.com.
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The All About Women Expo has been rescheduled for Aug. 9 from noon to 5 p.m., at Westfield Citrus Park mall, for women of all ages and backgrounds.There will be free beauty treatments, a mother-daughter lookalike contest, raffles prizes, and more than 50 business vendors.A VIP experience is being offered and will include crafts stations, drink and food samples, photo booths, and a free cosmetic bag (makeup not included).To register, visit conta.cc/39JaZWU.
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The Tampa Bay History Center has reopened to the public, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the state, in adherence to health and safety recommendations outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and following the recommendations from the American Alliance of Museums.All guests are encouraged to practice social distancing, wear a mask and utilize the sanitation stations provided. Capacity in theater spaces will be limited for each screening.Timedentry tickets for the gallery can be purchased in advance. Adult admission levels will be reduced by $2.All other tickets will be $12.95 for seniors age 60 and older, military, first responders and students; $10.95 for ages 7 to 17; and free for children age 6 and younger.Visitors should call ahead or check the center’s website for up-to-date information and announcements, at TampaBayHistoryCenter.org.
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The Tampa Museum of Art is open again, seven days a week, resuming its regular hours of operation. It also will participate in the Museums for All program for the unemployed and underemployed who receive food assistance (SNAP) benefits. These guests simply need to show their EBT card at the ticket desk for free admission.Also reopening is the Riverwalk Café and the museum store, following all directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and government officials. Prior to a visit, guests are encouraged to go to TampaMuseum.org, for details and updates. For information, call (813) 274-8130.
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Leader shares his hospital’s COVID-19 experiences By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Erik Wangsness CEO assumed the leadership role of the hospital on Sept. 1 — during the midst of a hospital expansion and months before COVID-19 became a global pandemic. “Our world changed about three months ago,” the hospital executive told members of the North Tampa Bay Chamber, during the organization’s first Zoom breakfast meeting on June 2. “We had heard since the beginning of the year about this virus coming out of Wuhan (China), and its spread. “And then, in March, it really started to get real for us — and for you,” Wangsness said. In March, like other businesses, the hospital had “progressively more aggressive reactions to COVID,” he said. “We started by screening questions at the front.Then, it was screening questions and limiting visitation, masking and then it was no visitors. “It got very serious, very quickly,” he said. “We did a lot of modeling around what to expect with COVID, starting back in February and March. “We were expecting infection rates in Hillsborough and Pasco County — about 4(%) to 7% — of the community, we thought were going to be infected by COVID,” he said. That modeling showed a need for rooms, ventilators and personal protective equipment that was much greater than the hospital had, he said. “We scrambled. We set up triage tents and surge tents on our campuses. We brought in more equipment; huge orders for personal protective equipment. “As time went on, the models dropped and dropped and dropped — and we found that less than 1% — thankfully, of the citizens of Pasco County and Hillsborough County — ended up being infected, that we know of. “Of course, we haven’t had, as you know, the ability to perform widespread either testing or antibody testing to see what was
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the true infection level of the community,” he said. Their testing, of both people who were symptomatic and some who were asymptomatic, showed less than a 1% infection rate, he said. The hospital leader praised his staff’s response to the pandemic, and also the community’s support. “There were many, many powerful moments during the last three months,” he said. ““Some were extremely sad, patients we lost, who were infected by the virus.” At the same time, “there were also incredible highs,” he said, sharing a video of the hospital’s first COVID patient who came off a ventilator at the hospital, and was discharged. “This was very real, and very difficult, heavy lift, for not only (AdventHealth) Wesley Chapel, certainly, but all hospitals, all health care across Tampa Bay,” he said.
“One of the things that has been for me, that has been incredibly comforting and heartwarming, was that we were absolutely embraced by our community. “People delivered food. Businesses delivered food. Handmade masks. Letters. Posters from kids, from the community supporting us — and telling us, and our staff, that they were thankful for us. “It made a huge difference. It was just incredibly powerful to the staff here at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel to know that the community, the business community, the faith community were behind us. “We had several parades. “Groups wanted to come and parade through the campus to show their support. Honk horns, fly balloons and banners, show support for the people,” he said. He also praised the response of the region’s medical facilities. “Another very powerful kind of component of this is that the hospital systems in Tampa Bay — Tampa General, BayCare, HCA,AdventHealth — all came together, to work together, to treat COVID patients, to test COVID patients, to support each other. It’s been a wonderful thing,” he said.
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While AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was gearing up for the COVID-19 challenge, fewer people were coming to the hospital with other conditions. “Our surveys and focus groups show a very high level of concern remains in our communities about the danger of COVID at hospitals. “We saw, over the last three months, a significant decrease in our census — in people coming to the hospital to receive care,” he said. He estimates that the hospital’s census declined by about 50%. “So, one of the ironies was that we were going full speed trying to prepare for this pandemic that we thought was going to overwhelm us, but at the same time the business that we had in the hospital was artificially low. “We know that ambulance calls for very significant conditions — stroke and heart attack fell significantly across Florida and
across the United States compared to the same time prior year. “Think about that, stroke and heart attack victims would rather stay home than call an ambulance to seek care because of the fear of being infected at the hospital,” he said. As a result, care has been delayed and when people arrive at the hospital they are sicker because of that delay, he said. The hospital’s messaging has been focused on explaining what it is doing to keep patients and others safe, Wangsness said. “So, what will you see, at our facility and virtually every hospital you go to? “You’ll see universal masking. All of our staff. All of the physicians in the hospital, will be wearing masks. Visitors, patients who come, are masked as well. “Everyone, every day, temperature is checked upon arrival. That’s our staff, our physicians, any contractors and vendors, any patients and visitors. We’re checking and screening everyone upon arrival. “There’s limited visitation. For a couple of months there were no visitors in the hospital. Now, each patient can have one visitor. Someone coming in for surgery can have one visitor. But again, all visitors are masked and screened upon entry,” he said. The hospital’s social distancing strategies include appliques on the ground to remind people to stay 6 feet apart, and the hospital also has removed some furniture from its lobbies, waiting areas and cafeteria, to help keep people farther apart. Additionally, the hospital has stepped up its sanitizing, especially in public areas, in addition to private areas within the hospital. Wangsness asked members of the North Tampa Bay Chamber to help spread the word. “My request of you, of the business community, is let people know that hospitals are working diligently — not just ours, but all hospitals — and physician offices, and imaging clinics, to make sure that we’re keeping them (patients) safe. “They really shouldn’t delay their care because of the COVID, really, at this point, they’re doing themselves a disservice,” the hospital executive said.
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FEE ADJUSTMENT REVIEW Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its June 16 board meeting, at 6 p.m., at the school’s North Campus in Brooksville. Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff. Many fee adjustments relate to vendor increases for workforce courses, laboratories, and program testing. Some fees may be covered by financial aid, scholarships and grants. For details regarding the proposed fee adjustments, justification for the fees and fee implementation details, visit tinyurl.com/y8u7wxzy.
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• Andrews James, of Lutz: spring Dean’s List at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia • John Martinez, of Wesley Chapel: spring Dean’s List at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee • Mary Moran, of Lutz: fall Dean’s List at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton,Virginia • Diana Perez, of Lutz, and Joseph Johnston, of Odessa: spring Dean’s List at Tallahassee Community College • Amy Stanton, of Odessa: President’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia
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Construction crews are down to the last details on the new Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Some of those details, including sound locks to reduce noise inside the music studio, are awaiting shipments from California, New York and Michigan. All of those states have been hit hard by COVID-19. “COVID-19 is what has caused so much delay in production,” explained Kevin O’Farrell, provost at PascoHernando State College. But, the performing arts center anticipates a grand opening in the fall, likely in September or October. Meanwhile, certain areas of the center will open in phases. A certificate of occupancy for administrative offices is expected in July or August, O’Farrell said. The IPAC is the culmination of years of planning that brought together the state college and Pasco County’s school district in what O’Farrell characterizes as a unique educational partnership. “There’s nothing like this,” the college official said. Pasco County Schools donated the center’s site. The state college paid construction costs and will manage the center’s use. The nearly 36,000-square-foot performing arts center is at 8657 Old Pasco Road, next to the campus of Cypress Creek High School, and the soon-to-open Cypress Creek Middle School.
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The performing arts center has a 444seat auditorium and stage, a large lobby, a general-purpose classroom, computer laboratories, a video production studio, faculty and staff offices, and a conference room. State-of-the-art technology, with Apple and Microsoft products for computers, are intended to support first-class learning and performance opportunities. “The technology there is going to be phenomenal,” said O’ Farrell. “We can envision some great performances there. We know this is such a big desire of our community.” The state college anticipates hosting regional and national festivals, workshops and performances. Many will be open to the community, as well as students.
Pasco school officials designed the middle school – set to open in August – to complement IPAC. Among the middle school’s amenities is a 150-seat black box theater, which school officials anticipate could be a venue for local theater groups. The middle school also will offer dance, orchestra and chorus instruction. The state college will offer four Associate of Arts degrees for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college for a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance, theater or music. Dual enrollment and community students also will participate in classes. The center provides more than an arts curriculum, O’Farrell said. There are programs for students inter-
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JUSTICE, from page 1A They stood under umbrellas, wore rain ponchos, or simply got drenched. This protest and others across Tampa Bay came on the same day a second memorial service was held for Floyd, in Hoke County, North Carolina, where he was born.A third, and final service will be held on June 9 in Houston, where Floyd grew up. Many at the Wesley Chapel event said it was their first protest. “We feel like this is the time,” said Susan Boyle, who was there with her 16-year-old daughter, Emma.“I’ll cry if I talk.” She paused for a moment and said,“It’s something black people have experienced all their lives. We really have to say something. White privilege – there’s a huge part of the population who have no idea what’s going on.” Wesley Chapel resident Tonya Reavis, 52, and several family members walked with a small group that left the mall area and headed to the intersection in front of the mall. “We’re just tired,” Reavis said.“We’re here showing our solidarity. We want equal pay, equal justice. Every equality.We just want to be treated as human, not three-fifths of a human.” Tre Moore, 23, who stood next to Reavis, held a sign that said:“Love Black Lives Like You Love Black Culture.” “We’re peacefully protesting injustice, and against racism,” Moore said. Protesters alternated chants, repeating phrases including: “We want justice. We want justice.We want justice.”And,“Say their names. Say their names. Say their names.” And,“Black lives matter. Black lives matter. Black lives matter.” Cars streaming by beeped their horns. One motorist shouted to the crowd:“I support you.” Some protesters told The Laker/Lutz News they’d heard about the plan to gather through social media. Jenifer Pepen, who lives in Live Oak, said it was important to be there. “I’ve been a supporter of the Black Lives movement for many years now. It was time to come out. George Floyd’s death, I think, punctuated what is really centuries of systemic racism and injustice and brutality, in this country. “It’s important to not be silent, in moments like this,” she said. “Even in New Tampa/Wesley Chapel, it’s important to show that black lives matter, and come out. Even on a rainy day. “The system needs reform. It needs reform in the suburbs. It needs reform in the inner cities. It needs reforming everywhere. “It’s a system that affects the lives particularly of black and colored communities, but it is a system that impacts all of us, and we really all should be involved in reforming it,” she said. She advocates the passage of laws to ban chokeholds and knee-holds, and also calls for improved training. “I believe de-escalation needs to be something that is a part of training in the police
Others speaking out The Pasco Economic Development Council Inc. Bill Cronin, president and CEO of the Pasco EDC, issued a statement that reads in part: “Today, many of our friends, our families and our neighbors are suffering for many difficult reasons. “We continue to support everyone in our community who feels they are treated unfairly and that their voices are not being heard. “We are saddened by all of the recent violence taking place around the country and for all of those affected by it, along with all of those impacted by the global pandemic. “Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it…and no reaction is still a reaction. For this reason, Pasco EDC is reacting by publicly reaffirming its commitment to the equality of all.” The statement goes on to offer specifics on the organization’s commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and fairness.
Benedictine Sisters of Florida The Benedictine Sisters of Florida extend their condolences to the family and friends of George Floyd whose death is a grave violation of the values of justice, equality and peace. Our prayers are with those suffering through this tragedy and the aftermath of the demonstrations and civil unrest. We acknowledge the inequities that once again have been exposed and raise our voices praying for good people to come together to “be the change” that will bring peace, compassion
departments across the United States.We’ve unfortunately seen the complete opposite in many situations, as these protests have been carried out throughout the United States. “I also believe that the purging and the suppression of the records that detail the violence and brutality of bad police officers needs to stop. They need to be held accountable. They need the full weight of justice, when things happen. I think police unions play a role in that, as well. “I also believe every city, every county, needs to reevaluate their budget, as it pertains to how we fund police departments,” she said. “I don’t think that police departments that have been found to brutalize the community should be receiving funds. I think those funds should be much better allocated in the education system, the health care system, in places where we make positive impacts in the communities of color. “I also think it’s absurd that taxpayers are the ones that have to pay for the civil lawsuits that are brought against police officers, who brutalize families, brutalize communities. “We should consider, if I am being perfectly frank, taking it out of certain pension funds,” Pepen said. Kimberly Morin, who lives in Meadow Pointe, explained her motivation for attending the protest this way: “I am very much
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and justice to our communities. This statement, according to the Sisters, was adapted from the original by Sister Beverly Raway, OSB Prioress, at St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis In a June 5 newsletter, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis shared the results of a survey he did on the issue of “the civil unrest that we’ve seen throughout Tampa Bay and around the nation.” The congressman said he frequently sends out surveys to get feedback from constituents. “However, last week I was surprised by how an issue that appears in the media to elicit such division actually garnered more consensus than any other survey I’ve sent to date. “The vast majority of my constituents who responded to the survey on civil unrest indicated that they want to see our Constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceful protest protected, they want action to stop the illegal activity that is occurring (rioting, looting, arson, etc.), and they believe that there are systemic racial issues in our criminal justice system that must be addressed immediately.” Bilirakis goes on: “These lawless actions by a relatively small group of people silence the cries of those who are hurting and detract from meaningful change.” At the same time, Bilirakis recognizes the difficult work of law enforcement. “Our law enforcement community is comprised of men and women who bravely place themselves in harm’s way to protect us. Their jobs are dangerous, complex and ever-evolving. We must always support them as we work to find solutions for how to come together as one nation under God.”
The Archdiocese of St. Petersburg Bishop Gregory Parkes, of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, issued a statement, which says in part: “The manner in which George Floyd died is an atrocity to the humanity and dignity that each person has as a child of God. As a Church, we stand in solidarity with peaceful protesters who demand justice and respect for black individuals who have suffered the effects of racism for generations. “As is stated in the 2018 USCCB Pastoral Letter, Open Wide Your Hearts: ‘Racism arises when—either consciously or unconsciously—a person holds that his or her own race or ethnicity is superior […] When this conviction or attitude leads individuals or groups to exclude, ridicule, mistreat, or unjustly discriminate against persons on the basis of their race or ethnicity, it is sinful. Racist acts are sinful because they violate justice. They reveal a failure to acknowledge the human dignity of the persons offended, to recognize them as the neighbors Christ calls us to love (Mt 22:39).’ “As Bishop of this local Church, with sincere concern for the souls of all within our Diocese, I urge all people of goodwill to seek peace, unity and just changes that will affirm the dignity of all lives, regardless of color, status, age or
against the brutality that is in the police force today, the inhumane way they treat not only citizens, but most black citizens.” She suggests these reforms:“More training for how to handle situations, not to restrain with their knees on their necks, and not to draw guns on unarmed people for no reason.” Jasmine Sanchez, who lives in Aberdeen, off State Road 54, came to the protest with her sons, Isaiah and Elijah. “This is not their first protest,” Jasmine Sanchez said. “Their first protest was for Trayvon Martin.” Martin was 17 when he was fatally shot by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman acknowledged shooting the teenager but claimed self-defense and was acquitted of second-degree murder, according to news reports. Isaiah Sanchez explained why he wanted to be at the Wesley Chapel protest. “I came out today for racial equality, for government change and for justice for all those we’ve lost to police,” Isaiah Sanchez said.“I’d like see reforms in police de-escala-
tion, and the equality of all races in all walks of life — if you’re gay, if you’re black, or you’re white, or you’re Asian. If you’re Hispanic. “Everybody gets equal treatment,” he said. His brother, Elijah, added: “I came out here today to bring justice to all of the fallen black people, and just make all of the people who made the black families suffer — they need to pay.They need to be in jail.” Jasmine Sanchez said she’s sensing a growing awareness. “You’re seeing everybody coming together for this,” she said. “This group is so diverse. It shows a connectedness that I have never seen before. “I think a lot of people just didn’t realize what was going on.You live in a quiet community. “You don’t realize what’s going on in the next neighborhood, in the next city. It’s very easy to become closed off in your own little world. “Thank God for social media.The information is spreading,” she said.
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Cypress Creek earned the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award for Class 4A for the 2019-2020 school year. In total, 14 high schools and two middle schools received the notable honor on June 4.
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Cypress Creek athletic director Justin Pelliccia.
area has received the distinction. Land O’ Lakes-based Rushe Middle School received the honor in 2014 and Sunlake High School received it for the 2012-2013 school year. Cypress Creek principal Carin HetzlerNettles is elated the school received the prestigious designation. “I am absolutely thrilled about our students, fan base, and coaches being recognized with this award,” she wrote in an email to The Laker/Lutz News. “This is truly an honor! This honor is a testament to the dedication of our coaches, community & students and their commitment to our H.O.W.L. mission, which is to Have a growth mindset, Own their education, Work as a Community, and to Lead responsibly. I am proud of our entire Coyote Nation for being honored with this award!” When it comes to promoting good sportsmanship, the Cypress Creek athletics
department takes a multi-faceted approach. Student-athletes, for instance, are advised to keep a positive outlook on social media sites, and partake in various community service and fundraisers, such as pancake breakfasts and car washes. In general, the school’s athletes are “very respectful” to opposing teams before and after competitions, Pelliccia said. Also, Coyotes coaches “go above and beyond” in the name of setting a good example, Pelliccia said. As an example, he said many coaches make it a point to recognize rival schools’ student-athletes — in addition to their own — during Senior Night ceremonies. Moreover, the school is revered for its active spirit group — student fans who attend countless sporting events each year, both home and away. The athletic director explained school
administration outlines guidelines, ideas and expectations for appropriate student section behavior. “I know you can go to some schools and their student sections are crazy and ruthless, so we’ve kind of taken the step to make sure that sportsmanship is their focus. We’ve had meetings with them, we go through kind of things they can use while they’re at the games, and they were great this year,” Pelliccia said. Meanwhile, Cypress Creek athletics as a whole has come a long way since its inaugural year — when softball was then the only program to achieve a winning campaign. Pelliccia acknowledged it was initially difficult for the upstart school to field competitive athletics teams. It also proved challenging for students rezoned from rival high schools — Land O’ Lakes, Sunlake, Wesley Chapel and Wiregrass Ranch — to gel. Pelliccia observed:“All these kids came from different schools, so getting them to be a cohesive unit in Year One was our struggle; they were still all sort of enemies at that point.” However, as the school embarks on its fourth year in existence, triumphs have begun to show. Besides the sportsmanship designation, the Coyotes had a banner year in terms of on-field success. The school’s football team made its first playoff appearance; the boys soccer and girls weightlifting teams were district champions; and, boys cross-country and girls weightlifting were district runner-up, among other notable benchmarks. “The kids are taking pride in their athletic teams, and the success is coming and definitely showing,” Pelliccia said. The athletic director himself has picked up some individual recognition, while serving as the school’s varsity boys soccer coach. Pelliccia was named Sunshine Athletic Conference East Boys Soccer Coach of the Year, after guiding the program to an 11-6 mark and a Class 4A regional semifinals appearance this past year.
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PHSC student-athletes shine in classroom Fifty-three Pasco-Hernando State College student-athletes achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher during the 2019-2020 academic year. Of those athletes, 22 had GPAs over 3.5, including five with a perfect 4.0. FILE
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The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer junior tennis clinics Monday through Thursday, from June 15 through July 30. Classes for youth ages 8 to 12 run from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; classes for middle/high school age students run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Clinics will be taught by Karen Turman, a local United States Professional Tennis Association instructor. Cost is $40 per week. Rackets and balls
Sunlake High baseball product Tommy Mace, now a junior pitcher at the University of Florida (UF), has been named to this year’s Southeastern Conference (SEC) Community Service Team; the announcement came from the SEC league office. Mace volunteered in a second-grade classroom at Gainesville’s Littlewood Elementary School for 20-plus hours throughout the 2019-2020 season, assisting students with homework and other classroom activities. Mace also volunteered at the Climb for Cancer Brandon Ling Memorial Sports Camp, UF’s annual sports camp for kids battling the disease. During the camp, Mace assisted with the modification of games and activities to ensure the safe participation of the are provided. For information, call Karen Turman at (813) 468-1047.
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Registration is open for the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) 2020 Florida Student-Athlete Leadership Seminar, which will take place in a virtual format with live webinars on July 23. The seminar will allow students the op-
children while providing a fun experience. Additionally, Mace was a member of the university’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and participated in the Gators Leadership Experience — a pilot program which debuted last September with the goal of furthering the development of leaders during athletic seasons, in addition to providing the instruments and knowledge to groom future leaders. On the mound, the 6-foot-6 righty posted a 3-0 record and a 1.67 earned run average across a team-high 27 innings this past season. Mace graduated from Sunlake in 2017. He earned high school All-American honors and finished his three-year varsity career with a 19-6 record, 1.65 ERA and 196 strikeouts in 165.2 innings pitched. portunity to interact with keynote speakers and follow along with the conference throughout the day by watching pre-recorded electives and general information sessions. Sessions will focus on school broadcast programs, student-athlete mental health, FHSAA general updates, goal setting, officials field clinic, heat illness and prevention and Unified Sports, among other topics. Schools and parents may register their students for the seminar by visiting
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The Saint Leo men’s basketball program will be offering a small group summer academy running July 6 through Aug. 7. The academy is open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 17.The camp will feature eight sessions that will each run one hour and 15 minutes long, and can accommodate up to six individuals. Instruction will be given by Saint Leo head coach Lance Randall and members of his camp staff, which includes college coaches and athletes. Campers will be instructed on various skills, including ball handling, offensive scoring attacks, shooting, and overall player development. Session availability ranges from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starts. Dates and timeslots are on a first-come, first-served basis. All sessions will be on the campus of Saint Leo University inside the Marion Bowman Activities Center, 33701 State Road 52, St. Leo. Registration is available online at SaintLeoCamps.com, then scroll to “Men’s Basketball” and click on the “View Camps” link. For more information, email assistant coach Ryan Hamm at michael.hamm02@saintleo.edu.
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Kristen Engasser, 17, of Lutz, waits patiently for the 2020 Land O' Lakes High School senior graduation parade to begin at The Grove shopping complex, Wesley Grove Boulevard, in Wesley Chapel. The parade is a celebration of Land O' Lakes seniors unable to have a formal graduation ceremony due to the Covid-19 school closures.
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It may not have been the graduation ceremony he envisioned, but 17-year-old Carl Scavino, a Land O’ Lakes High graduate, seems to be enjoying himself, as he took advantage of the sunroof to wave to the crowd. His mother, Judy Scavino, appeared to be having a good time, too.
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OVID-19 may have delayed graduations for the Class 2020, but it couldn’t curb the enthusiasm of graduates, and their loved ones, to celebrate their achievements. Drive-by celebrations were held at The Grove in Wesley Chapel for members of the Class of 2020 from Land O’ Lakes,
Wesley Chapel and Cypress Creek high schools. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore read the list of graduates’ names. Family and friends applauded and cheered, as vehicles drove by with the graduates. There also was a celebration at Idlewild Baptist Church, in Lutz, for graduates from the church, as well as for graduates of various Pasco and Hillsborough County schools.
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Minister Kelly Knouse, of Idlewild Baptist Church, greets Travis Shelby, a member of the Sunlake High Class of 2020. Graduates could receive a personal letter of congratulations in the car or walk across the stage.
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Katheryn Munger, a member of Wesley Chapel High’s Class of 2020, gets ready to take part in the June 1 drive-by celebration for graduating seniors held at The Grove in Wesley Chapel. She plans to attend the University of South Florida.
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Wesley Chapel High graduate Ashley Bischof is in the driver’s seat, as she takes part in the celebratory parade. She plans to attend Pasco-Hernando State College.
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This group helped graduating seniors from Cypress Creek Middle High, during festivities at The Grove. From left, Jennifer Yingling, Mark Gold, DJ Night Mixer Makayla Gulash, Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore, Troy Stevenson, Cypress Creek Middle/High School Principal Carin Hetzler-Nettles, Jennifer Welling, and Tami Baker, along with the school’s Coyote mascot.
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HERE IS H HOW WE ARE PROVID DING A SAFE ENVIR RONMENT T FOR OUR PA PAT TIENTS. • All Conviva T Te eam Members and Patients will complete COVID-19 9 screenings, including temperature checks. • Our Care Centers will focus on prevention by wearing masks, utilizing personal protective equipment, using hand sanitizer, cleaning and disinfecting regularly. • Our Care Centers will create appropriate space for social distancing and limit exposure to patients with respiratory illness symptoms. • Our Clinical T Te eam will monitor patients by telephone between visits.
We W e want to thank all our dedicated Conviva T Te eam Members for going above and beyond to help our patients through these diffi ficult tim mes. Our personal connection with our patients has nev ve er mattered more!
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