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With Hurricane Irma still fresh on their minds, many Pasco County residents were taking no chances as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. To help residents, Pasco County set up free, 24-hour self-service sandbag sites at several locations. The sandbags were available, as long as supplies lasted. For the most effective results, the Pasco County Division of Emergency Management recommends placing sandbags at the entry and exit points of a home. Above, Alejandro Meneses, a volunteer with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Jeep Unit, left, assists Wesley Chapel resident Tom Fiksdal by loading sandbags into Fiksdal’s truck. Meneses was volunteering his time at the San Antonio site, helping people with filling bags, as well as loading them in vehicles.
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At the self-serve sandbag site outside of the Pasco County Public Works building in San Antonio, Byron Gaskin, of Zephyrhills, left, shovels sand into a bag held by his friend Betty Border. The two were filling 10 bags, the maximum allowed, to help prevent flood water in an area on their property that is prone to flooding.
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Veteran’s gratitude for New fire station new face, new friend opens in Wesley Chapel
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When Veteran Don Clough looks in the mirror, he says he’s now satisfied by what he sees. That’s after undergoing multiple surgeries over the course of the last seven decades. The surgeries were required after he suffered serious facial wounds while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Born on the Fourth of July, the Missouri native felt an obligation to serve his country from a young age. “When I was 10 years old, right after World War II, I saw a movie about the Marines,” Clough recalled. “I decided right then: I wanted to be a Marine.” And so he did.
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Casey Van Wyk, of Dade City, carries a sandbag to her car. With Hurricane Irma still fresh in their minds, Casey and her husband Daniel started prepping from the moment that this storm was first reported. With Irma, they had lots of flooding and tree damage at their Lake Pasadena home, resulting in a loss of electricity for over three weeks.
Before joining the U.S. Marine Corps at 17, he first got his training a year prior in the Reserve. “I was very little to be a Marine,” Clough chuckled.“I only weighed 114 pounds.”
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His eyes welled with tears as he reminisced the pride he felt while marching at his graduation ceremony, on a breezy day.
Pasco County has opened Fire Rescue Station 38, a new station built to serve Wesley Chapel. A ribbon cutting took place on Aug. 27 to celebrate the new station, which began operation several weeks ago. This is the first station added to a fire coverage area in the county since 2009, and is intended to reduce emergency wait times. A big crowd gathered to celebrate the moment, including Pasco County officials and firefighters, as well as Fire Chief Scott Cassin. “This is yet another great day for Pasco County Fire Rescue, and [an] absolutely awesome day for citizens of Pasco County,” the fire chief said. The estimated $3.5 million project broke ground last September and has been a decade in the making.This was funded pri-
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War Veteran Don Clough now resides in Wesley Chapel with his wife, Sandy. After being injured in the line of duty during the Korean War, Clough underwent numerous surgeries to reconstruct his face.
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Bible tracker helps reveal family stories By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Andy Smith has been quietly going about the work of helping to reconnect people with their old family Bibles, for more than a decade. The Laker/Lutz News first profiled Smith and his unusual hobby three years ago, which led to feature stories about him broadcast on two local television stations. The coverage resulted in people coming forward to ask the northern Hillsborough County man to help them reconnect Bibles — that had come into their possession — with descendants of the original owners. Since The Laker/Lutz News story was published on July 27, 2016, Smith estimates he has helped reunite more than 100 old Bibles with family members. The buyers of those Bibles lived in such places as Alabama, California, Florida, Colorado, Indiana, New York, Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas,Texas, Maryland, Illinois, Washington, Arizona, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Ohio, Smith said. And, the family origins in the Bibles he has tracked down include places such as Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee, New York, Indiana, Texas, Maryland, Iowa, Delaware, Ireland, England and Scotland. “The greatest separation in generations was a man in Vero Beach who purchased a Bible that belonged to Daniel Layton and wife, Jane Vorhees – the man’s seventh great-grandparents,� Smith said.“Remarkably, he was able to purchase the Bible for just $15, which is far less than the selling price for most of these Bibles.� Typically, the prices for family Bibles on eBay range from about $50 to $350, or more, Smith said. Smith, who spent decades working as a newspaper professional, noted that his personal interest in old family Bibles stems in part from the Bible he inherited from his grandmother. The sacred book originally had belonged to his great-great-grandparents, dating back to the 1870s, he said. Pages within the book help tell the story of his family.
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After receiving the family heirloom, he decided to see what he could find out about his ancestors, and the more he delved into it, the more fascinated he became. Smith came to realize how much can be lost, when a Bible is separated from its family. So, he decided to see what he could do to help reconnect families with Bibles that were somehow, over time, disconnected from them. Smith devotes a portion of his spare time tracking down Bibles on eBay — with some dating back to the 1700s. He records names and dates from the Bible’s registry pages and then searches for
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His primary goal is to help families salvage information that, in some cases, may not be available anywhere else. For instance, families typically were larger in previous generations, and there also were more childhood deaths from disease, he said. So, it’s possible that younger children whose names were recorded in the Bible, were never recorded in a census because they were born after one census was taken and died before the next one came along. Smith said he doesn’t make a dime from his pastime, but enjoys the gratification that comes from helping make a connection. “The responses that I get are so cool,� he said. “It’s not how many people respond — it’s that one response that you get.You can just tell how much it means,� Smith said. If you’d like to reach out to see if Smith can help you reconnect a family Bible, email him at asmith25@tampabay.rr.com.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a class for ages 13 to 18 on Sept. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., to make a personalized planner/journal.All supplies will be provided.The parent/guardian or teen must have a library card to participate.A completed Foundry waiver is required, along with registration. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
CONSOLE YOURSELF
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Console Yourself Gaming” Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m., for grades eight to 12.There will be video games and board games. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
BIBLE STUDY
Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a Community Bible Study starting Sept. 5. Classes will meet on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information, contact Pan Ayers at (760) 315-0347 or rplayers@sbcglobal.net, or visit CommunityBibleStudy.org.To register, visit TampaNorth.cbsclass.org.
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will present “An Evening of Music with the Hollingsworth Trio,” Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.Admission is free to this classical chamber music event.The featured artists will be Michael Sedloff (cello), Mark Thielen (violin) and Matthew Corl (piano). For information, call (352) 588-8401.
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9/11 Memorial event The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel will host 9/11 Memorial Mile, a 1-mile run/walk, Sept. 7 at 7:30 a.m., at the Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz, to commemorate the events of 9/11. After the run/walk, at 8:46 a.m., Pasco County’s first and only permanent 9/11 memorial will be unveiled and dedicated at the shopping site, memorializing the time the North Tower was struck. The Rotary Club’s president, Chris Casella, and other representatives and local dignitaries will be on-site to honor the occasion. Casella was a New York Police Department officer at the time of the 9/11 attacks. Entry fee for the run/walk is $10. For information, call the Rotary Club at (813) 333-0333.
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The Z Book Club will meet Sept. 6 at 3 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., to discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
DOCUMENT SHREDDING
Shred360 will provide paper shredding services Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Black Rock Bar & Grill, 11702 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, to support the Community Food Pantry. Food and monetary donations will be accepted. Guests can bring up to three boxes (copy paper size or smaller) or bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle.There is no need to remove or separate binders, clips, rubber bands, wire folders, CDs or DVDs. Make a donation and receive a free appetizer card from Black Rock, while supplies last. For information, visit Shred360.com/Tampa, or call (813) 9442223.
NEW 4-H CLUB
Pasco County 4-H is starting a new 4-H club at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There will be an open house Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested can join in and get more information, and ask questions.
JAZZ BAND
The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present the Cypress Creek Jazz Band on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.The band will perform a concert of traditional New Orleans-style jazz music.
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HUMMINGBIRDS SEMINAR
UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a free seminar on “Hummingbirds in the Garden” Sept. 7 at 9 a.m., at the One Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Participants can learn how to attract these birds to your yard, and the best plants, trees and shrubs to plant. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
KIDDUSH LUNCHEON
Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a Kiddush luncheon Sept. 7, after the 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services. Admission is free, but non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.
NIGHT OF HOPE
Amalie Arena will host a one-night Christian revival event,“Hope 2019,” Sept. 7 at 4 p.m., presented by Movement 2819, a ministry of Mission City Church.There will be Christian artists, guest speakers and more. Local churches will be present, too. All ages can attend.Tickets start at $25. For information, call (727) 351-2731, or email info@movement2819.com.
BOOK CLUB
The Saturday Book Club will meet Sept. 7 at 11 a.m., at the New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, to discuss “The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant. Snacks will be served. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
MONASTERY CONCERT
Holy Name Monastery, 12138 Wichers Road in St. Leo, will offer Music at the Monastery,“Oh Jonah,” presented by the First Presbyterian Church of Dade City, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.There will be a reception after the concert. Donations will be accepted.
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a ribbon bookmark class Sept. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as part of its Try It Tuesday program.The class is for school-age children. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
VETERAN FUNDRAISER
The Krewe of Grace O’ Malley will host a fundraising night at Hungry Harry’s Family BBQ, 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Sept. 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of dinners (both eat-in and take-out) will benefit the house being built on Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes by Tunnels to Towers for Army Specialist Anthony Kenworthy. Kenworthy was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, suffered a C-6 spinal cord injury and is now a quadriplegic. For information, email Sandy Graves at sgraves253@msn.com.
SPANISH FOR KIDS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Spanish class for kids Sept. 9 at 10 a.m., for prekindergarten and elementary school-aged children. Participants can learn Spanish through games, songs, stories and activities. Registration is required. Call (813) 9291214.
PBS WORKSHOP
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a PBS Education Workshop on Sept. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants can learn to use a vast array of PBS STEM resources.There also will be pizza, giveaways and door prizes. Registration is required by calling (352) 567-3576.
MAKE A DREAM CATCHER
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer Dream Catchers 101 on Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Participants can learn to weave the web, add beads, and use different methods of decorating.All materials will be provided. Registration and a signed liability waiver are required. Call (813) 929-1214.
ON FOOT EXPLORATIONS
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “On Foot Explorations,” Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m., for grades four to seven.This is a short walking field trip to a location in downtown Dade City.A waiver is required. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
COPYCAT ILLUSTRATING
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Copycat Illustrator class Sept. 11 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Participants can recreate artwork similar to the illustrators of children’s books. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The East Pasco Democratic Club will host a “Roaring into 2020” fundraiser Sept. 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at The Clubhouse, 10249 U.S. 98 in Dade City.The event will feature wine-tasting, dancing, a photo booth, silent movies, and games. Light refreshments will be served.The cost is $20 per person. Registration is required by Sept. 9. For information, call (813) 780-7178.
PHOTO CONTEST
Gulfside Healthcare Services is looking for entries for its annual photo contest to find at least 13 photos to feature in Gulfside’s 2020 printed calendar.The calendar showcases Pasco County’s natural beauty, wildlife and special events. Entry deadline is Sept. 15.Winners will be notified by Oct. 15. Each winner will get five printed calendars, plus a gift certificate redeemable at any of the Gulfside Hospice thrift shops. Winning photos also will be featured throughout the year on Gulfside’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. For information, guidelines and requirements, contact Tanika Tucker at (727) 845-5707 or GHPPCphotos@gmail.com.
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Marine4Ever will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., for a business meeting.The group also meets weekly at 6 p.m., for a meal. Spouses and other veterans are invited and welcome. For restaurant location or information, call (813) 381-9324. The New River Library Advisory Teen Board will meet Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m., at 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. Participants can earn volunteer hours, and help plan programs for the fall and winter months ahead. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Social Seniors on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older. The guest speaker will be Capt. Hank Bracker, a local author and president of CSEA/SEIU Chapter 425 of the Connecticut State Employees Association Retiree Chapter in the Tampa Bay area. He also is a member of the Propeller Club of America and The Council of American Master Mariners. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host a free gallery opening entitled,“Heroes & Sheroes,” Sept. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The exhibition celebrates those who protect citizens, and the grace and humility in which they serve. For information, visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Christine Rowland, president of West Pasco Audubon, on the topic of the rubythroated hummingbird. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.
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Even though hurricane season officially began on June 1, we’re approaching the season’s peak, which typically runs from now until late October. Statistics show that Sept. 10 is the most likely day to find something stirring in the Atlantic. So if a storm came through and your power went out, would you know what to do with your food? Also, what food would you eat to keep you and your family satisfied until the power comes back on?
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• Be sure to have appliance thermometers for both the refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator should be kept at 40 degrees F or below, and the freezer should be Zero degrees F or lower. • Freeze containers of water:Those will function as extra ice packs to put in your cooler, refrigerator and freezer. Plus, when they melt, they’ll provide additional drinking water. • Freeze refrigerated items that you won’t need right away, such as meat or milk. That will preserve them, and a fuller freezer stays frozen longer. • Be sure to have coolers on hand. • Have a thermometer for the cooler, too. Make sure the food isn’t in the danger zone, which is between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F. • Stock up on ice cubes, or buy extra ice and freeze gel packs. Dry or block ice is good, too, because it lasts longer. You can store these in the refrigerator and coolers after the storm. • Store nonperishable food and water bottles on a shelf — not the floor, to prevent contamination, in the event of a flood.
IF THE POWER GOES OUT:
• Keep the doors shut to the refrigerator and freezer as much as possible. If it is shut, the refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours, and the freezer will keep food frozen for 48 hours if it’s fully stocked, or for 24 hours if it’s half-stocked. • Keep a list of items inside your refrigerator and freezer, to reduce the number of times you open and close them. • Start with eating perishable foods in the refrigerator, within four hours.Then eat the foods in the freezer, within 24 to 48 hours (depending how full your freezer was).
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• Check the freezer thermometer. If it is under 40 degrees F, the food is safe and may be refrozen. (Don’t forget: If the power outage lasts longer than 48 hours, you are likely to see your freezer temperature in the temperature danger zone, which is above 40 degrees F). • Check the refrigerator thermometer. If it is over 40 degrees F, the perishable food
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should be discarded (meat, poultry, fish, dairy products and sliced produce, etc.) There are some refrigerated foods that are generally safe above 40 degrees F.Those are: Peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, mustard, bread, rolls, muffins, tortillas, hard cheese, butter/margarine, barbecue sauce, opened vinegar-based dressings, uncut produce, waffles and bagels. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is this:When in doubt, throw it out. It’s not worth getting sick. Also, keep in mind that your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance may cover the loss of your refrigerated foods and frozen groceries. Also, be sure to stock up on foods to help you get through until the power is restored. Try to stay away from highly processed foods and keep nutrition in mind. Here are some possible options: Whole and dried fruits, whole grain products (whole grain bread, crackers, tortilla shells, dry cereal low in sugar), trail mix, peanut butter, unsalted nuts, canned goods such as low-sodium beans, lentils, soups, vegetables and tuna, and canned fruit (look for canned in juice, not syrup). While protein bars and granola bars are filling, remember, they may be high in sugar. Be sure to plan enough food for at least three days for each person. Drinking water should be stocked up, too, so each individual in your home has one gallon of water per day for at least three days (though up to two weeks’ worth is ideal). You’ll also want one gallon per day for each person for hygienic purposes, including handwashing, brushing teeth and other uses. Plus, be sure you have a manual can opener, napkins, and plastic/paper plates, cups, utensils and bowls. Oh, and don’t forget your furry family members. Make sure they have food and water, too. Plan to have three days’ worth of food for your pet and one-half gallon to one gallon of water per pet, per day. Shari Bresin is the Family & Consumer Science Agent for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Pasco County.
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PASCO COUNTY Brian E. Corley Supervisor of Elections La oficina de el Supervisor de Elecciones del condado de Pasco está buscando contratar trabajadores electorales bilingües que deseen servir a su comunidad para el ciclo electoral 2020. Si le interesa, visite el sitio www.pascovotes.com para completar la solicitud para la posición de trabajador electoral.
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expedited permitting, site consultation, and workforce analysis,” John Wang, CEO of Fleda Pharmaceuticals, said in the release. “Gathering that information for us was a tremendous help. We have been so welcomed already by their team and Pasco County.” The company is in the process of turning the vacant warehouse into a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) dietary supplement manufacturing facility where it will produce gummy vitamins. Bill Cronin, Pasco EDC president/CEO, said Fleda’s “investment in Pasco County will help diversify our economy with high paying jobs and increasing the industrial property tax base.” For more information on Fleda Pharmaceuticals, visit FledaUSA.com.
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The Medical Center of Trinity once again is hosting its annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest. Youth in kindergarten through 12th grade are asked to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans, those who currently serve our great nation, and their families. Students are invited to submit artwork, poetry or an essay, depicting the idea of saying “Thank you to veterans and members of the military.” The deadline is Sept. 20. First-place winners in each grade level will receive a $25 gift card. The four grand-prize winCOURTESY OF MEDICAL CENTER OF TRINITY ners will receive their choice 2018 Grand Prize winner, fourth grade, Longleaf of either a bicycle or a Family Plus membership (for a year) Elementary School. to Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park. Winners will be announced via the hos- will be on display. pital’s website and on Facebook on Oct. 14. For information, including the rules for Participants and their families will be the contest and the locations where artinvited to a reception on Nov. 7 from 4 work must be dropped off, call (727) p.m. to 6 p.m., when certificates/prizes 834-4867, or email will be awarded, and all artwork entered MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.
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The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club members keep busy with a variety of crafting, especially during the summer weeks. Lois Cohen, arts and crafts chair, suggested another unique crafting project to the women, which immediately spurred a stiff competition. Who knew that such lovely hats could be made from newspapers? Paula Tapper (seated, third from right) came out on top, with her winning creation. For information on the club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
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Rotary District Gov. Allen Collins and his wife visited the Sunrise Rotary Club in Dade City to share his story of contracting polio in 1953. Collins wants to bring awareness to the disease through a ‘Walk for Polio’ next year. Rotary International has set aside Oct. 24 as World Polio Day, and the Purple Pinky campaign will educate about vaccination to prevent the disease. Collins also is working toward the goal of increasing district membership from 1,840 to 1,950 by May of 2020. From left: Theresa Collins; Cindy Harper, Sunrise Rotary COURTESY OF JEAN NATHE president; Allen Collins; and Jeanie Germain.
Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club attended the GFWC International Convention in Austin, Texas. The club won an International Award and recognition for a video it produced and submitted as a Membership Recruitment tool. In attendance were, from left: club president Sharon Oliphant, Elayne Bassinger, Kay Taylor and Annette Bellingar. For more information on this community service organization, visit the club’s Facebook page or GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
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AdventHealth Tampa has opened a new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit — the only one of its kind in Tampa Bay. It now has the only neuroscience unit with five beds dedicated specifically for treating and monitoring patients with seizures. The unit also includes a control room where highly trained specialists can observe patients utilizing telemedicine capabilities that allow 24/7 monitoring of up to 24 patients, not only at AdventHealth Tampa, but at other facilities, including AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Carrollwood. AdventHealth has partnered with Compumedics, a supplier of sleep, neurological monitoring and brain research systems, to bring the latest technology and software systems to AdventHealth Tampa. Nurses and technicians who are specially trained in the treatment, diagnosis and monitoring of patients with seizure disorders will be present continuously on the unit. AdventHealth Tampa is one of the largest epilepsy centers in Florida.
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AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-2020 by U.S. News & World Report, for hip and knee replacement, in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average. For the 2019-2020 ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in nine procedures and conditions. Fewer than a third of all hospitals received any high-performing rating, and only 57 earned this rating in all nine procedures and conditions.
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Emergency Department can be broken down into these symptoms: Urgent Care: stitches; back pain and strain; cold, flu and sinus; insect bites; allergies; constipation and diarrhea; cuts, burns and wounds; and, broken bones and sprains Emergency Department: stroke; severe burns; shock; difficulty breathing; major trauma and injury; heart attack and chest pain; and uncontrollable bleeding For more information, visit WellSpan.org.
THORACIC SURGEON JOINS TEAM
Dr. Mathew Ninan, an expert in the surgical treatment of lung cancer and other surgical procedures involving chest organs, has joined West Florida Thoracic Surgery, at 9332 State Road 54, Suite 405, in Trinity. He specializes in surgery of the lungs, esophagus and other chest organs, including upper abdominal surgery of the esophagus, such as anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernias and achalasia. Ninan has been performing robotic, minimally invasive lung surgery since 2008. He completed his surgical training in London and his cardiothoracic training at the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania. Ninan has been named a U.S. News & World Report top doctor for several years.
RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED
The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point announced that three of its GME residents received high recognition in the HCA West Florida Graduate Medical Education Consortium Poster Exhibition. “The event showcased the great research, scholarly activity, and quality initiatives being undertaken by residents and fellows across all GME programs in the HCA West Florida Division,” said Dr. Frederick M. Schiavone, vice president and designated institutional official of the West Florida division, in a release. The three physicians recognized are: • Dr. Ken Baxa, rheumatology: first place Scientific Award, for “Assessment of Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy (Myer’s Cocktail) for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia” • Dr. Paul Hoffman, internal medicine: third place Scientific Award, for “Doxycycline Induced Acute Pancreatitis” • Dr. Huma Zuman, transitional year: first place Inter-Professional Award, for “Spectrum of Imaging Findings on CDT Perfusion of Brain for Acute Stroke”
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Charity night deals a good hand The second annual Charity Casino Night raised net proceeds of $35,000 to support patient care for Gulfside Hospice. The fundraiser featured authentic casino-style gaming tables, a silent auction, a ‘giggle water’ station at the bar, dancing, and Restaurant Roulette and Prohibition Crate drawings. A group of representatives from Maus Nissan, Queen sponsor of the event, showed off their flapper dresses and partied like it was the Roaring Twenties.
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BLUE HERON HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY
The opening of a new senior care home is approaching in the Wesley Chapel region. The Blue Heron Health & Rehabilitation Community will be located at 5885 Eagleston Blvd., off of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.The four-story building will accommodate residents with skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care. It will also have a downstairs dining room, therapy and game rooms, as well as a salon.
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Wesley Chapel will have a new senior care home with the Blue Heron Health & Rehabilitation Community. This four-story facility will offer skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care services.
Construction for the project began in June and is expected to be completed by late 2020.
KIDDIE ACADEMY AT WIREGRASS RANCH
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care will be opening a new branch in Wesley Chapel. Kiddie Academy at Wiregrass Ranch will be located at 2900 Hueland Pond Blvd., and will serve infants up to children age 12. At approximately 10,000 square feet, the school will have a kitchen, teacher’s lounge and offices, A new Hampton Inn & Suites will soon be open to guests visiting in addition to multiPasco County.
Construction is underway for the Kiddie Academy at Wiregrass Ranch. The Wesley Chapel school will accommodate infants to children 12 years of age.
ple classrooms. It also will have a playground.The facility is scheduled to open for the 2020-2021 school year.
MOFFITT OUTPATIENT CENTER AT ADVENTHEALTH WESLEY CHAPEL
Construction has begun on a new outpatient clinic by Moffitt Cancer Center in partnership with AdventHealth.The 98,000square-foot medical office will be on the
campus of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel hospital. The three-story building will include 20 exam rooms, and will provide medical and radiation oncology services. The facility also will accommodate patients who are in post-treatment for cancer and in remission.The outpatient center is expected to open the fall of 2020. Compiled by Brian Fernandes
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This school year, Pasco County Schools will implement a monthly, two-hour early release time to allow for staff to engage in professional development aligned with student needs, and district and school priorities. Early release days will take place on the second Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January and May. The first early release day is coming up on Sept. 11. Additional scheduled days are Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 11 and April 8.
BELLE OF THE BALL
The Belle of the Ball Project again will provide free homecoming dresses and accessories to in-need high school girls on Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its boutique at 1210 Holt Ave., in Clearwater. The event also will take place on Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, during the same hours. Dresses will be available to all in-need high school girls for their high school prom, homecoming or military ball. No referral letter is necessary. No appointment is needed. A $1 to $5 donation is requested, but not required. Donations of dresses and accessories also can be made at the site. Large size dresses (size 18 to 26) are the biggest need. For more information, please visit BelleOfTheBallProject.com.
FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted student-related fees at a Sept. 17 board meeting, at 6 p.m., at the Spring Hill campus, 450 Beverly Court. The fee adjustment proposal was reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by the PHSC President’s
COURTESY OF RENEE GERSTEIN, SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY International students parade in with their country’s flag during ‘Welcome to the Pride.’
Five-year-old Maite Tenorio wears a photo of her sister, Megan Rowe, on her shirt, as she helps Rowe move into Saint Leo University.
Record-setting class moves in Saint Leo University welcomed its largest class of incoming students for the 2019-2020 school year. Despite the sticky, hot, rainy weather, students and their parents moved their belongings into their residence halls. Faculty, staff, alumni and students helped pull items out of vehicles and haul them into the students’ rooms. New Student Orientation included a “Welcome to the Pride” event to cheer on more than 1,000 members of the Class of 2023. More than 800 new freshmen and 180 transfer students moved into the Saint Leo campus in Pasco County. This represented a 45% increase over last year’s new student enrollment. Michelle and Rob Rosales get some help from their New students received Saint Leo lapel pins to symbolize their membership son, Blake, as they move their new-student son, in the scholarly community. Savion, into Marmion-Snyder Hall. Administrative Leadership Team, a committee of college administrators. 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 fees adjustments, justification for the fees, and fee implementation details, visit Policies.phsc.edu.
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If you qualify for a deferment, you must submit an application, but continue to make your monthly payments until such time as you are told your loans are in deferment. The public, nonprofit agency KHEAA provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. The organization also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about services, visit KHEAA.com.
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PREPARES, from page 1A Dorian could strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall on Florida. The Pasco County Commission last week declared a local state of emergency, which allows County Administrator Dan Biles and Emergency Management Director Andy Fossa the ability to waive everyday procedures, and do whatever they feel is necessary to ensure public health and safety. The declaration allows Biles and Fossa the freedom to order evacuations, perform public work, make emergency purchases, rent equipment, hire workers, use volunteers, and so on. The Local State of Emergency remains in effect for seven days, or until Biles rescinds it, if it is no longer needed. To help residents prepare for potential flooding, Pasco County opened several sandbag locations, which included Land O’ Lakes Recreational Complex, in Land O’ Lakes; Pasco County Public Works (C-Barn) in San Antonio; Wesley Chapel District Park in Wesley Chapel; and, Old Dade City Police Station, in Dade City. The City of Zephyrhills also opened a sandbag location at Fire Station 2 in Zephyrhills. In an abundance of caution, the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce cancelled its monthly business breakfast scheduled for Sept. 3.
Special needs shelters The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough, Pasco and other Tampa Bay area counties is reminding medically dependent people to be prepared for severe weather emergencies. Special Needs Shelters are available for residents who meet specific criteria and should be used as a place of last refuge, according to the health department. Online registrations for the shelters stops about 48 hours before impact. Those who have not registered, but believe they should go, should monitor local media to find out which ones are open and are closest to them. Registration is preferred, but not required in an emergency. There has been some confusion about registration. Many people are under the impression that once they have registered, they are automatically reserved a bed when severe weather is coming. But, that is not correct, according to the health department. RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW:
It also sent its members links to information that could help them prepare for Hurricane Dorian. Saint Leo University planned to close on Sept. 1 and to remain closed through Sept. 3, at its main campus and several other loca-
WHO QUALIFIES? Generally, those who may qualify include those who are oxygen dependent; those who need electricity for the medical equipment; those who have conditions that do not qualify for admission to the hospital, but exceed the capability of a general population shelter. To register online, go to: • Hillsborough: HCFLGov.net/specialneedsshelter • Pasco: bit.ly/RegisterPascoSpNS Source: Brian Ellis, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
tions. Students, faculty, and staff were advised to check the Saint Leo University website at SaintLeo.edu for updates, especially concerning classes on Wednesday. All Rasmussen College campuses in Florida also were scheduled to close Sept. 1
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Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 38 had its grand opening ceremony on Aug. 27. The Wesley Chapel facility is located in the Watergrass community and will help cut down on response times during emergencies.
STATION, from page 1A marily by the county’s fire impact fees. The fire station is situated in the Watergrass community, off of Overpass Road. “This station, itself, will help the response time to get better safety, emergency help, and fire help [to the] community, and strengthen the fire services for the entire county.That’s so important to our residents,” Pasco County Commission Chairman Ron Oakley said, during the ceremony’s opening remarks. “With the ever-growing emergency call volume here in the Wesley Chapel area, and the other surrounding portions of Pasco County, this additional capacity stands to do just that,” Cassin added. The 10,850-square-foot facility is the county’s second largest fire station. It can accommodate up to 13 firefighters. The station is equipped with four bi-fold, bay doors that slide open at a quicker rate than the traditional overhead doors that roll up. It now has a paramedic engine and an EMS supervisor SUV, but it can house up to
eight vehicles at once. “The station is also environmentally friendly, highly energy-efficient and stormhardened, which are all critical elements of today’s infrastructure,” Cassin said. Features include a vehicle exhaust extraction system – the first to be installed in a Pasco County fire station.This helps to deter the spread of diesel fumes, which have been identified as creating an increased risk of lung cancer. The station’s call alert system is designed to handle a high demand of inquiries, with six to eight crew members working on any given shift. Amenities at the station include a kitchen, a gym, multiple bunk rooms and climate-controlled storage rooms. Several housewarming gifts were presented to add to the station’s interior. Those included a signed promotional poster for actor John Cena’s upcoming film.The Pasco County resident was not present at the event. County officials joined the fire chief in a ribbon cutting, which was followed by a tour of the station and refreshments.
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Using help from the G.I. bill and disability benefits, the former Marine went on to major in accounting at Missouri State University, then received a law degree at
University of Missouri. Clough obtained his law degree in 1959 and began working for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, then as a contract negotiator at the U.S. Department of Defense. After a decade in government, he transitioned into his own law practice — following his grandfather’s footsteps, who also had been a lawyer. “I always figured I’d be a tax lawyer,” Clough said,“but I ended up being a criminal lawyer – which I enjoyed.” Back in Missouri, he served not only as a prosecuting attorney, but as a judge as well. In 1994, he retired to Florida, where he continued to undergo plastic surgery. It wasn’t until 2018, though, that his spirits would be lifted by two procedures under the hand of Dr.William Carter.
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At the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Dr. Carter performed what Clough said was exemplary work – even giving him a new chin. The veteran even implored U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida to honor the doctor for his craft. In a letter of gratitude to the Tampa VA hospital, Clough stated:“Dr. Carter is a modest man, and will tell you he is only doing the job he is paid to do. But, I tell you this, after undergoing 43 plastic surgery operations by different surgeons, in the last 66 years, Dr. Carter is one in a million.A man to be proud of.A man proud to serve those who served.” The Wesley Chapel man, who spends time with Sandy, his wife of 47 years, said he often hears expressions of gratitude for his service to the country. Clough has the same sense of appreciation for the doctor — who through the use of his surgical skills — gave him part of his life back.
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When the Korean War broke out in 1950, the young man had served for almost two years – landing aircrafts in the Fleet Marine Force. At the start of the conflict, he was deployed to California, then Japan, and finally landed on the shores of South Korea. Ten days after landing, Clough was on a mission when he got separated from his platoon and was met by enemy gunfire. He found refuge in a foxhole, but the attack had taken out six of his teeth and tore away his upper gum, upper lip, his nose, and the left side of his face. Only a dozen members of his platoon survived. After he was rescued, he underwent treatment for months in Japan before being transferred to California. After that, he had more than 40 surgeries. He underwent operations at numerous U.S. Veteran Affairs hospitals — in Illinois, Missouri and Florida. During plastic surgeries, physicians placed skin grafts on his face taken from his body. Efforts were made to reconstruct his face, but he felt dismayed by his appearance. “I looked terrible when I got out,” Clough said.“I had holes in my nose. I was ashamed to even go out to restaurants.” However, he did not allow this to deter him from seeking higher education and a career for himself.
and remain closed until at least Sept. 3, to give students, faculty and staff time to prepare for weather conditions, and to ensure they are safe. AdventHealth West Florida Division leaders also have activated emergency management teams to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Hurricane protocols include team staffing procedures, adequate water supply and backup generator power checks, according to a news release.
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Academy at the Lakes aims for third state crown By Kevin Weiss
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he Academy at the Lakes (AATL) Wildcats varsity football team undoubtedly feels it has a target on its back in 2019. And, why not, when you consider the team has won 20 consecutive games en route to back-to-back eight-man state titles in 2017 and 2018. But, it’s something the team is used to of late, players insist, even back to when the program was mired through three straight losing seasons from 2014 to 2016. “We’ve had a target on our back since we were 2-8 (in 2016),” said junior quarterback and fourth-year starter Jalen Brown. “Ever since we were not that good, everyone’s wanted to beat us, but now I think if they beat us, it just means more.” “Everybody’s impact game this year is us,” said senior defensive end/left guard Elijah Freedman.“Everybody wants to come get a piece of us, because we never had any respect in the past. We were that team that everybody was hoping to play to get that easy win, and now we’re the team that everybody’s coming after to try and take down.” The team’s quest for a third straight title may prove to be its most hardy. This season, the Wildcats will play in a new eight-man league within the Sunshine State Athletic Conference (SSAC) after the Florida Christian Association of Private and Parochial Schools (FCAPPS) all but folded its eight-man offerings this offseason.The new SSAC league features 14 teams across three divisions, meaning a regular season facing almost entirely new competition. Their first regular season game is Sept. 6 against Duval Charter. The Wildcats enter the league relatively thin on numbers, even for eight-man, with 22 players. Making matters tougher, projected starting tailback/fullback Sean Saccomanno suffered a broken leg in a 20-18 preseason win over Lakeside Christian on Aug. 23. Wildcats head coach Shawn Brown acknowledged the junior’s loss to injury “is huge” for the team and “will hurt a little bit,” but noted adjustments will be made, possibly by incorporating more spread looks and quarterback designed runs. Said coach Brown, “Hopefully some other kids step up to play running back, I think (junior running back) Adrian Leverette could play a little bit. I don’t know if he can handle 20 reps, but I think he can do it.” A key injury to an impact player isn’t the only depth blow to the team. The Wildcats no longer have the services of a trio of All-State performers in linebacker Dylan Price, defensive back Jullian Jennings and two-way lineman Andrew Kilfoyl; Price (99 tackles, 17 sacks in 2018) and Jennings
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SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE The North Tampa Bay Senior Softball League is having open tryouts for its fall season. Player evaluations and practices will take place Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Start times are at 8 a.m., both days. The league is open to men over 60 years old and women over age 55. Players must demonstrate at least a minimum level of softball skills. Games will be played on Fridays from Sept. 27 through Dec. 20. Cost is $40, which includes fall and winter seasons, and two team shirts. To sign up, email name and phone number to Ntbss2016@ aol.com, or call Leo Sterger at (813) 528-5664.
ACTIVE LIFE GAMES REGISTRATION
Registration is open until Sept. 13 for the 2019 Tampa Bay Active Life Games, an Olympic-style competition that attracts hundreds of adults age 50 and older, each year. The 39th annual competition offers a variety of contests for all skill and fitness levels. Events range from track and field to cycling to pickleball to billiards, dominoes
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Academy at the Lakes Wildcats football coach Shawn Brown.
2019 regular season schedule • Duval Charter (Sept. 6, 7 p.m.) • at Harvest Community (Sept. 13, 7 p.m.) FILE
Academy at the Lakes junior quarterback Jalen Brown returns for his fourth season as a starter. Last season he posted a 58% completion rate, 1,105 passing yards, 28 total touchdowns and seven interceptions, to go along with a team-leading 672 rushing yards.
• Real Life Christian Academy (Sept. 20, 7 p.m.) • First Baptist Christian Academy (Sept. 27, 7 p.m.) • at Master’s Academy (Oct. 4, 4 p.m.) • at Eastland Christian (Oct. 10, 7 p.m.) • Lakeside Christian (Oct. 18, 7 p.m.)
Academy at the Lakes Wildcats football is seeking its third straight eight-man football title. They’re on a 20-game winning streak that dates back to September 2017.
(eight interceptions, six passes defensed) have graduated, while Kilfoyl, a 6-foot-5, 280pound left tackle, transferred to Gaither High School for his junior season. Because of that, the coach said the team’s “biggest test” is figuring out “who’s going to step up on the defensive side of the ball.” One such option is Freedman, a team captain who registered 44 tackles and four sacks last season, who the coach said has stepped up as a leader this offseason. Freedman said he wants to make the most out of his final year of high school football, with aspirations of being named AllState. “This is my last time to make it count, so
I really want to make that time worth everything,” Freedman said.“I’m just trying to get in the weight room, trying to get more strength, more agility, more endurance every day. I’m just trying to put in my work every day, encourage my teammates, because I’m going to put my all out there.” While questions remain on defense, it’s the team’s “strong” offense that has the sixth-year Wildcats coach encouraged by the possibilities in 2019, even with the loss of Saccomanno. In addition to the coach’s son, Jalen Brown (58 percent completion rate, 1,105 passing yards, 28 total touchdowns, seven interceptions, 672 rushing yards), back under center, the Wildcats seemingly have
and horseshoes. Some of the more than two dozen events are qualifiers for state competition. The games will be from Oct. 7 to Oct. 18. Registration is $15 for one event, or $25 for unlimited events.There is an additional $25 charge for those participating in the golf competition, which includes a cart. Visit HCFLGov.net/ActiveLife for a schedule of events and registration information.
Registration is open to individual anglers, and opportunities remain available for sponsorships. No experience is necessary, and the event is all-inclusive. This catch-and-release tournament will benefit the Pasco Sheriff Youth Fishing & Environmental Education Program, the Family Support Network, and the Police Explorers programs. To register, visit PascoSheriffCharities.org/fishingforfamilies/registration. For information, contact Nick Kaller at FishingforFamilies@ PascoSheriff.org or (727) 514-8417.
ADULT BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration is open for the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center’s Fall Adult Basketball League, open to players of all skills levels age 18 and older. The season begins Sept. 24 and runs through Dec. 19.There will be eight regular season games followed by a playoff tournament. Games will be played Tuesday and Thursday nights, between 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Cost is $85 for JCC members and $100 for non-members, which includes a jersey. To register, visit BryanGlazerFamilyJCC.com/Leagues. For information, contact league coordinator Mirko Kremen at (813) 291-2184 or miroslav.kremen@jewishtampa.com.
FISHING FOR FAMILIES
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s Fishing for Families Saltwater Tournament is set for Oct. 4 at 8 a.m., at Catches Waterfront Grille, 7811 Bayview St., in Port Richey.
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Head coach: Shawn Brown • Adam Zarak, junior • Adrian Leverette, junior • Caleb Yann, junior • Carter Kienast, freshman • Cole Lallanilla, senior • Denzyl Downing, senior • Devin Lam, junior • Dwight Downing, junior • Elijah Freedman, senior • Gavin Zeng, junior • Hunter Price, sophomore • Ian Curry, eighth grade • Jalen Brown, junior • Jay Qian, senior • Jonathan Brink, freshman • Matthew Martin, senior • Quinn McCormick, freshman • Reese Reed, freshman • Samson Brend, junior • Sean Saccomanno, junior • Sebastian Sosa, senior • Tayshawn Pendleton, junior
FALL CLASSIC GOLF
The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s fall golf classic tournament is set for Oct. 11 at Plantation Palms Golf and Country Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $85 for an individual, and $290 for a team of four. Registration includes greens fees, golf cart, range balls and awards networking. For information about registration and sponsorships, visit GreaterPasco.com, or call (813) 909-2722.
BOLT RUN
The 19th annual AdventHealth Bolt Run is set for Oct. 27 at 7:30 a.m., at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive in Tampa. The race, organized by the Lightning
no shortage of pass-catching options in Leverette, senior Cole Lallanilla and juniors Caleb Yann and Tayshawn Pendleton. Said Shawn Brown,“We got our main key players back, all of our skill positions. We lost a lot with Andrew (Kilfoyl) transferring to Gaither…but we still have our core quarterback and receivers.” The Wildcats veteran quarterback likewise is poised about this year’s offensive unit. “I love my group this year,” Jalen Brown said. “It’s going to be a scary sight when people see us running our full offense.” Each pass catcher has their own strengths, Jalen Brown said, whether it be route running, elusiveness, speed, size and so on. “I think we never really had a receiving corps who are all different and really good at what they do, which makes us really good on offense this year,” he said. And, perhaps just as important, Jalen Brown said, is this year’s squad is more tightknit on and off the field compared to past seasons. “I would say this year is probably the group that’s been closest together,” Jalen Brown said. “Before, we’ve never hung out as a team, but this year we’ve done stuff as a team. I think we have a closer bond, so that we know when we step in between the lines that we each got each other’s backs. …I think we got lucky with a great group of kids here who all like the same things, and we all get along.”
Foundation and the Tampa Bay Lightning, will consist of a 5-mile, 5K and a Family Fun Run/Walk. All three races will begin at Amalie Arena and will finish inside Amalie Arena. The event will span the entire morning and will feature family friendly activities on Ford Thunder Alley. Cost is $65 for the 5-mile and 5K races, or $45 Family Fun Run/Walk. Each registered participant will receive a ticket to one select Tampa Bay Lightning home game, a finisher’s award, race T-shirt and pre-/post-race activities. A portion of each registration will be donated to benefit AdventHealth’s Care 360 Program and its Care 360 Transportation Fund, designed to help patients successfully transition from the hospital to home or another care facility. For information, visit NHL.com/lightning/community/bolt-run, or email boltrun@amaliearena.com.
9/11 MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
The first annual Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel 9/11 Memorial Mile is set for Sept. 7 at 7:30 a.m., at Tampa Premium Outlets, 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz. The event will include a 1-mile run/walk race, and other festivities honoring 9/11 first responders and veterans. Entry fee is $10.All ages are welcome to participate. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Scholarship Fund and other Rotary projects.
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Bubble performer Blaise Ryndes, of Land O’ Lakes, opens his recent ‘Spheres’ show at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, with a massive amount of bubbles.
Sticky fun is popping up everywhere By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com
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hile some may see bubbles as just soapy pockets of air, Blaise Ryndes uses them to bring smiles to faces nationwide. With his Spheres Bubble Show, the Land O’ Lakes resident creates unique bubble performances. He is a solo entertainer, but his parents, Dave and Nadine, accompany him at each show. “I like to consider my act to be a fusion of art, science and magic,” the 18-year-old said. Just like many kids, he had an affinity for magic and balloon animals growing up. But, at age 9, he decided he wanted to become a performer — not just a spectator. His dad bought him his first magic kit, and he began learning how to master tricks. He also found creative ways to contort balloons
After doing a trick, performer Blaise Ryndes catches a giant bubble on his face, before popping it.
into various shapes. As he recalled:“I was always really shy as a child. I noticed when I got into magic, that when I would start to perform for other people, I came out of my shell a little bit. It gave me confidence.” He drew inspiration from the Cirque du Soleil entertainers and the Blue Man Group. One day, his dad showed him a YouTube video of the bubble performer,Tom Noddy. After watching Noddy’s act, Blaise was inspired to learn about bubbles himself. Acquiring skills took much trial and error, but he said his persistence allowed him to create his own bubble techniques. Blaise was attending Countryside Montessori Charter School, while performing shows. As he gained notoriety, he took Pasco eSchool online courses during high school. Over the years, he has performed at birthday parties and sports arenas, while being invited to venues in Massachusetts and Texas. Locally, he has done shows at the Lutz Preparatory School, Glazer Children’s Museum and Great Explorations Children’s Museum, to name a few. At 16, he was selected to perform his bub- Bubble performer and Land O’ Lakes native Blaise Ryndes releases a bubble infused with ble act on the television series,America’s Got helium and the smoke from a mini fogger. Talent, which exposed him to the nation. “They flew me out to Los Angeles, smaller bubbles inside, spinning like planets. table performances,” Blaise said. California,” Blaise recounted.“I did my show, One part of his act had the crowd countHe has put on shows for the National the judges loved it. It was really a great experi- ing down before he gently released a vertical Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Children’s ence.” chain of bubbles into the air, like a rocket. Cancer Center and Best Buddies “Blaise is a rock star in the bubble world,” In another, a rectangular frame held a film International. his dad said.“He’ll probably do close to 200 of glossy bubble liquid. Blaise poked an openHis dad couldn’t hold back tears as he reshows this year.” ing in the film using a thin, knotted string and called the joy Blaise brought to the kids at One of those events was at the Land O’ formed a bubble on the audience’s side. He Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Saint Lakes Branch Library on Aug. 10. There, the then slowly pulled back the string with the Petersburg. Children’s Room was packed with parents bubble fully intact on his end. “It feels so good to help make their lives a and kids alike. Some kids had the chance to become a little better,” Blaise said.“Even if it’s just one The crowd watched in awe as Blaise inflat- part of the show. One by one, each became second that you can take their mind away ed a large bubble illuminated by an LED-lit immersed in a bubble wall, as Blaise lifted a from all the negative things that they’re havplatform, then used a straw to blow wind rip- hoop, surrounding them. ing to deal with, and just have a cool ples inside the bubble. The library function was the first time experience.That’s the reason I do this.” During the “UFO,” he used a special device Blaise incorporated new props to a show, He also noted that while he’s a star, to blow smoke into the bottom of a bubble, such as fire and laser beams. Spheres Bubble Show really is a family busiforcing it to move upward into a saucer He enjoys entertaining at these venues, ness, and he’s happy to have his parents shape. but also performs in places where sad chil- supporting him every step of the way. The audience continued to erupt in cheers dren need a smile. For more information, or inquiries for the as he performed the “Galaxy” — using a straw “Out of all the shows I do, by far, the Spheres Bubble Show, visit to create a big bubble, which he filled with shows that are the most rewarding are chari- SpheresBubbleAndMagicShow.com.
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During the month of September, the Humane Society of Pasco County will be featured as the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office charity of the month. The society is a 100% no-kill shelter, which is run solely by volunteers and community donations. “Our shelter is a safe place for the lost, abandoned and abused animals of Pasco County,” said Christine DePaulo, shelter director, in a news release. “The animals that say with us until their forever family finds them, no list or time limits. Each animal receives attention daily and if they require vet care, they receive it with no limits,” she said. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano added, “The Humane Society of Pasco County provides a needed service to countless animals who are left homeless, hurt and without care. “Each dollar raised will have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of the animals that are under the protection of this fine organization.” For information about donating, visit PascoTaxes.com, or call Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at (727) 847-8179. For more about the Humane Society, visit HumaneSocietyOfPasco.org, or call DePaulo at (727) 856-6762.
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Volunteers from Animal Services stroll with adoptable dogs through one of four Pasco parks starting at 9 a.m., on the first Saturday of the month. The next walk is at Withlacoochee River Park Walk, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City, on Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to bring their own dogs, too, for the “pack walk.” Walks last 45 minutes to an hour. Rules and guidelines include: • Bring secure 6-foot leashes with collars. No retractable leashes are permitted. • No prong or electrical collars. • Respect everyone’s space. No face-toface contact permitted among dogs. • One handler per pet is required. • Bring poop bags. • Bring water. Participants may be able to adopt a dog, on the spot.
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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce presented the 2019 Business and Community Awards during the chamber’s annual Member Appreciation and Awards Banquet. The sold-out event took place at the St. Joseph’s Parish Center in Zephyrhills. The event attracted 220 people, said Melonie Monson, the chamber’s executive director. Those honored were: • Innovative Business of the Year:Tammy and Chris Dester, Academy of Spectrum Diversity • Small Business of the Year: PuroClean of Zephyrhills • Large Business of the Year: Sonny’s BBQ of Zephyrhills • Zephyrhills Economic Development Champion: Sam Turgeon, Zephyrhills Executive Offices and Sunlight Realty • Leadership in Youth Involvement: Principal Scott Atkins and Assistant Principal Peggy Gilbert,West Zephyrhills Elementary • Diamond Award: Elks Club #2731 BPOE Representative • Community Service Award: Anne Stutzreim, Main Street Zephyrhills • Citizen of the Year Award: Donna Moyer, for exemplary contributions • Leadership in Government: Mayor Gene Whitfield, Councilman Lance Smith, Council President Ken Burgess, Council Vice President Charlie Protector, Councilman Alan Knight, Councilwoman Jodi Wilkeson, retired City Manager Steve Spina • Chamber Member of the Year: Suncoast Credit Union • Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Pam and Tim Proctor, Sisel International • Alice Hall Award: Brantley Smith, for exemplary lifetime contribution toward the betterment of the Zephyrhills community The 2019-2020 board of directors was installed during the banquet, too. They are: Vicky Jones, president; Randy Stovall, vice president; John Scott, treasurer; and, Jasmine Wilkins, secretary.
CHURCH RIBBON CUTTING
The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.
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The North Tampa Bay Chamber will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Bubba’s 33, a new restaurant being built at 26340 Silver Maple Parkway in Wesley Chapel, on Sept. 9 at 8 a.m.
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Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles will talk about “The State of East Pasco” during The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting on Sept. 17. Networking starts at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:30 a.m.The breakfast will be at Scotland Yards Golf Club, 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Reservations are required. Contact Jo Uber at juber@dadecitychamber.org or online at DadeCityChamber.org, to reserve your seat.
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If you need help with your small business, you may be able to find information to assist you in the library on the website of the website for the Pasco-Hernando chapter of SCORE. Go to PascoHernando.score.org to learn more.
The Small Business Administration offers these tips to help small businesses prepare for a potential disaster, and also provides information about potential sources of help, if a disaster strikes. Before the storm: • Review your hazard and flood coverage to ensure your insurance policy is in effect before a storm hits. • Keep your insurance policy information, as well as phone numbers for your insurance agent and the claims department, handy. • Know whom you can call to help you clean/rebuild your business, and have a restoration plan in place, so you can focus on the task of quickly reopening your business. • Maintain an updated list of all your employees’ contact numbers and email addresses to ensure safety, as well as keeping everyone in the loop about the recovery progress. • Obtain a line of credit or have enough cash to run your business for at least three months. • Move your important business records, personal memorabilia and anything that’s irreplaceable to an offsite location. Save as much as you possibly can to the cloud. After the disaster: Keep in mind that the SBA provides lowinterest loans and assistance to allow affected businesses, homeowners and renters to rebuild and recover. • Provides loan assistance up to $200,000 to help homeowners repair or replace their damaged or destroyed primary residence • Provides up to $40,000 in loan assistance to help homeowners and renters replace damaged or destroyed personal property, such as furniture, clothing, appliances and vehicles • Provides up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged real estate, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures, inventory, and machinery and equipment for businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations • Offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations that have suffered economic injury caused by a disaster.These loans provide working capital to a business or organization until normal operations can resume. For more information, visit SBA.gov/disaster.
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• How to really start your business, Sept. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at SMARTstart Dade City Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. • Creating a successful business plan, Sept. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. • How to use the Internet in your business, Sept. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. These sessions are free, but space is limited. Register at PascoHernando.score.org.
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Women of Wesley Chapel (WOW) meets from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., on the first Friday of each month, at Beach House Assisted Living and Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch, 30070 State Road 56, Wesley Chapel. The group is the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s women-only networking group. The cost is $5, which includes breakfast and networking.To RSVP, call (813) 994-8534, or email office@northtampabaychamber.com. Prepayment and registration is strongly encouraged.
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Women-n-Charge, a networking group for women, will hear a presentation from Jim Howard, of Trinity Security Allies, on “Situational Awareness.”The meeting will be on Sept. 6 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, at 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. For information or to RSVP, call (813) 600-9848, or email info@women-n-charge.com.
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Just ask for Willa Willa is a 10-month-old pup and was found wearing a pink harness, but no other identification. She has been very sweet at the shelter, is heartworm negative and is hoping to find a furever home soon. Willa is only about 55 pounds and can be found in the small and medium dog area of the adoptions center. She will be up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and spayed at the time of her adoption.
If you would like to adopt Tobias or Willa, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.
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Catch a Florida Memory, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Saltwater Angler Recognition Program, has upgraded its website to better serve its users. The free program challenges anglers to target a diverse range of Florida fish species and reduce pressure on the most commonly sought-after catches. Catch a Florida Memory also gives out prize packs, including a T-shirt and certificate, and automatically enters anglers into monthly raffles. The website now offers new features, including an improved submission format that identifies which recognitions a catch will likely qualify for. The new format also allows anglers to submit their catches one at a time, which has been a common request. For information, visit CatchAMemoryFlorida.com. For questions, call (850) 487-0554, or email AnglerRecognition@MyFWC.com.
SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE Asturia in Land O’ Lakes is seeking vendors and anyone who would like to donate an item or gift basket for a silent auction, as part of its annual Fall Festival scheduled for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will benefit E.A.R.S., Elizabeth’s Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. For information, contact Carla Luigs at (904) 599-9015 or carla.luigs@hines.com.
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Smokey Bear visits Commission The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report An unusual guest came to the Pasco County Commission earlier this month — as part of the rounds he’s making to celebrate his 75th year of helping to prevent forest fires. Smokey Bear sat in a front row seat at the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, in Dade City, until commissioners called him forward to honor him with a resolution recognizing significant contributions to wildfire prevention made by the Florida Fire Service and the public service advertising campaign, which began in 1944, featuring Smokey Bear. The wildfire prevention campaign is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, according to the commission’s resolution.
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