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By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Thousands of Pasco County Schools students will be affected by proposed boundary changes for the 2020-2021 school year. Most of the boundary changes are related to the opening of Cypress Creek Middle School, which is scheduled to open next fall. But there are also some changes being

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proposed that will affect schools in Central Pasco — but would not affect any current students in those schools.Those changes are being proposed based on future development, according to school district materials. A public workshop is planned on Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, to detail the proposed boundary shifts.

The proposed boundary maps will be displayed and district staff will be available to answer questions. The Pasco County School Board also will hold a public hearing on Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at the district’s office complex, 2727 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.A final public hearing on the proposed changes is scheduled at the same See WORKSHOP, page 15A

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Blues musician Gene ‘Sarasota Slim’ Hardage and his band put on a show at the New River Branch Library, in Wesley Chapel, on Sept. 22. The free concert was the first offered from the Pasco County Libraries Passport Concert Series. The six-concert series, will take place on Sundays through Nov. 3, at various Pasco County libraries. Besides the blues, the concerts will feature pop, Latin, bluegrass, classical, disco, and jazz. Next up, Hugh Embry Branch Library in Dade City will host Latin music on Oct. 6, and the Land O’Lakes Branch Library will host bluegrass on Oct. 13. The Sarasota Slim band is part of the Suncoast Blues Society’s outreach program, that brings concerts to libraries and schools. The Passport Concert Series is made possible with funding from the Friends of the Library organization and the Otis G. Pike Charitable Trust. Above, from left: Mark McCormick on keyboards, Gene Hardage on guitar, Lucky Breech on drums, and Bill Kennedy on bass guitar.

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Advocates address legislators North Tampa Bay to reduce veteran homelessness Chamber wins top state award

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Local agency officials recently addressed an array of issues facing homeless veterans, before members of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, at a session in New Port Richey. U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, chairman of the subcommittee, and U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ranking member of the committee, listened to suggestions on reducing veteran homelessness from a group panel, to relay back to the U.S. Congress. Levin, a Democrat, represents California’s 49th congressional district, and Bilirakis, a Republican, represents Florida’s 12th congressional district. Panelists were Joe Battle, director of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital; Danny Burgess, executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs; David Lambert, chairman of the Pasco County Housing Authority; Michael Raposa, CEO of St. Vincent DePaul Cares; Brian Anderson, CEO and founder of Veterans Alternative; and Mary White, a former home-

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less veteran. “Today we’re here to examine and highlight programs and benefits to help combat veteran homelessness,” Bilirakis said, in his opening statement.“There’s been a signifi-

The North Tampa Bay Chamber recently was named the 2019 Chamber of the Year for the state of Florida during the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals annual conference in Daytona Beach. The chamber was honored for its accomplishments, including its acquisition of two chambers within the past five years that led to its official name change and logo, as well as its involvement in numerous initiatives. Hope Allen, president/CEO of the chamber said the award is a testament to the chamber’s board, its ambassadors, its staff and the area’s vibrant business community. “This is something we’ve been working toward since I took over the organization,” said Allen, who joined the chamber seven years ago, when it was known as the Greater Wesley Chamber of Commerce.“We had not been ready in the past because we

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Mary White was one of several panelists urging an expansion of services for homeless veterans, during a Sept. 16 meeting of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

East Pasco to receive new, upgraded veterans clinic By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is in the midst of building a new outpatient clinic in Zephyrhills. As a branch of Tampa’s James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the facility will be an upgraded replacement to the current Zephyrhills Community Based Outpatient Clinic. It will serve former members of the military. “I’d say accessibility is probably our biggest reason for building a new clinic,” said Shayna Rodriguez, public affairs specialist at James A. Haley. “It will be easier for veterans to use, and we’ll have more capability and accessibility for them.” Danny Burgess is the executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The Zephyrhills native said he’s anticipating the added amenities this new facility will offer service men and women. Burgess stated that,“The new VA clinic in Zephyrhills will be a game changer for veterans in East Pasco. The expansion will provide increased access to quality healthcare.We are so excited for this commitment to our community by USDVA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs); and FDVA (Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs) looks forward to growing our strong relationship with our federal partners.” The 14,000-square-foot facility will offer more space, housing both primary care and mental health services within the same building. Ten rooms will be devoted to primary care, while six rooms will be used for treat-

Veteran women’s health has been ongoing, but additional services will be provided at the new clinic – especially for those with infants. “We’ll also be adding a lactation room because women veterans are one of our fastest-growing demographics,” Rodriguez said. The increase in the number of veterans living in Tampa Bay has led to a need for more clinics. The James A. Haley hospital is not exclusive to just its VA clinics in Zephyrhills and New Port Richey, but branches out cross-county. COURTESY OF SHAYNA RODRIGUEZ/JAMES A. HALEY VETERANS’ HOSPITAL These counties include This rendering offers an idea of what the appearance will be of the exterior for the new Zephyrhills VA outpaHillsborough, Hernando tient clinic. The facility, set to open in late 2020, will replace the existing facility and will have more rooms. and Polk, with Citrus County expected to join the list. ing mental health. worker and a mental health provider. In September of last year, alone, there The expansion of rooms indicates the Patients will be referred to and treated at were over 6,000 visits to the current VA’s efforts to provide more access to psy- the James A. Haley hospital for surgeries and Zephyrhills clinic, Rodriguez said. chiatric care, Rodriguez noted. extensive therapy. She also noted there’s typically an inThe clinic will be designed to accommoThose without their own transportation crease of veterans needing services, as date the handicapped, and will offer new will be able to take advantage of a pick-up snowbirds flock to Florida near the end of services such as podiatry and physical thera- service to receive free rides to their doctor’s the year. py. appointments. The U.S. Congress approved more than It also will include anticoagulation phar“When we do these studies,” said $12 million to fund the new complex, back macy services and a lab. Telehealth – Rodriguez, “we take a very close look at in April. Construction on the Eiland services provided remotely over the phone where is going to be most convenient for Boulevard facility started in June. — also will be available. them, where the bulk of veterans live.” Construction is expected to be completEach patient will have an assigned “paBased on travel time, veterans may be eli- ed by late 2020 and to open by mid-2021. tient-aligned care team,” Rodriguez said.The gible for reimbursement when commuting Once operational, the current Zephyrhills team will consist of a physician, nurse, social to the clinic in their own vehicle. clinic will be closed down.

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Land O’ Lakes route to lose bus stop, weekend service By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

Bus Route 41, in Land O’ Lakes, no longer will be making a stop on Collier Parkway — and also will discontinue operating on Saturdays. Those changes were approved by the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) board on Sept. 12. The changes were prompted by a recommendation from Pasco County Public Transportation based on its research and public feedback. “We received some concerns from some of our riders on Route 41,” Kurt Scheible director of public transportation for the county told the MPO board. “Unfortunately, it’s not one of our better routes.” The route begins at the U.S. 41 intersection with Central Boulevard. It continues south to multiple stops, including where U.S. 41 meets Gator Lane, State Road 54 and the apex where U.S. 41 and North Dale Mabry Highway branch off. Although other stops are along U.S. 41, the route also included a jog onto State Road 54, over to Collier Parkway, where riders could pick up the bus near the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex. However, Scheible said, very few patrons took advantage of the stop and those riding the bus considered the stop to be an inconvenience because it delayed them in getting

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Pasco County Public Transportation will remove the bus stop on Collier Parkway from Route 41, which runs in Land O’ Lakes. The entire route, which mainly runs along U.S. 41, also will exclude Saturdays from its service.

to their destinations. A study done by the transportation department in June revealed a low volume of riders on Route 41, Scheible said. There were only 250 trips made on weekdays and 20 on Saturdays during the month, he noted. During 2018, of all of the county’s 825,767 bus trips, Route 41 only had slightly

over 1,900 – making it the lowest performing route in the county’s transportation system, he said. The study also showed that barely any riders used the service on Saturdays, he added. The director also noted that those using the Collier Parkway stop were primarily using it to get to shops along State Road 54.

Because of the findings, the bus service decided to drop the Collier Parkway stop and to end Saturday services on the route. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, who sits on the MPO board expressed agreement. “Obviously we wanted to make sure that everybody had access to our public facilities, including the library and the rec center,” he said.“But if nobody’s taking part in it, [it is] obviously understandable that we need to reevaluate that.” The MPO board’s approval was the final action needed to push the initiative forward. Scheible also mentioned future plans to extend Route 41 further north up to State Road 52, once that corridor has widened. While services are being reduced in one part of the county, the MPO board took another action that may have the effect of boosting ridership countywide. The board approved free bus transportation for veterans, active military and county employees who present proper identification. The Pasco County Commission made the change official during its Sept. 18 meeting. “The whole idea is: walk on [with a] picture ID, they hit the button and they’re riding for free wherever they need to go to,” Scheible said during the MPO meeting. The changes to Route 41 and the free bus rides will take effect in October, the transportation director said.

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FUNDRAISER BRUNCH

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a FUN Fundraiser Brunch/Game Day on Oct. 3 at the Lutz Community Center, to benefit an area domestic abuse shelter’s residential needs. Guests should bring a new or gently used handbag or tote filled with new personal items, such as tissues, lipstick, soap, shampoo, hair products, pantiliners, hygiene items, lotions, fragrances, etc. Games will start at 10 a.m., followed by the brunch at noon.The cost is $15 per person. Guests should wear purple, the designated color of domestic violence awareness. For information, call Jane Mason at (765) 617-7575.

Youth theater program The Carrollwood Cultural Center is launching a theater program inspired by William Shakespeare’s work, for those ages 5 to 13. The center, located at 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will introduce kids to Shakespeare’s literary work. The program will run from Nov. 2 to Dec. 14. The deadline to register is Oct. 26. Admission is $85 for the center’s members and $100 for non-members. Register online at CarrollwoodCenter.org, by calling (813) 922-8167 or by visiting the Cultural Center. For information, email Katie Castonguay at Katie@CarrollwoodCenter.org.

STORY CONTEST

Tampa Theatre is hosting its first “Trick or Tweet” short-form horror story contest. Participants can submit their own terrifying tweets, limited to 280 characters.The theater team will choose its top 10 favorites, and the finalists can share their stories during “Awake in the Dark,” an evening of live storytelling on Oct. 30 at 9:30 p.m.The top story, as chosen by audience applause, will win $500. Second and third place also will be rewarded. Entry fee is $5 per submission. To enter, visit tinyurl.com/yy3daaze.

and the Lint Rollers, pet-friendly vendors and various activities, such as pet yoga. For information, contact Leslie Farrell at (813) 493-1805 or LeslieBethFarrell@hotmail.com.

LITERARY FESTIVAL

The Tampa Bay Literary Festival will take place Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 at Innisbrook Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor.The event will feature literary readings, performances, and screenwriting and playwriting workshops. For information, call (813) 694-1444.

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SOCIAL SENIORS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the Social Seniors on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older.The guest speaker will be Drew Smith, from the University of South Florida Tampa Library, on the topic of genealogy, the resources available and how to get started. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

FILM FESTIVAL

The Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will return to the Tampa Theatre on Oct. 4 to Oct. 12. More than 90 films, both documentary and fiction, from 17 countries will be presented at the theater. There also will be performances by filmmakers and comedians.The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will close out the festival. For a schedule, ticketing and other information, visit TIGLFF.com.

The West Pasco Art Guild, 6206 Jefferson St., in New Port Richey, will host a meeting and demo on working with clay on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.; the art show,“Big and Little” Oct. 6 to Oct. 31; and an art reception Oct. 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a raffle for 10 ‘little’ paintings. Membership meetings are on the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m.

OLD TIMERS PICNIC

The annual Pasco County Old Timers’ Picnic will take place Oct. 5 at noon, at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, State Road 52 in Dade City.Anyone who has lived in Pasco County for 20 years or longer is considered an “old timer.” Participants should bring a covered dish to share. Fried fish, dinnerware, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Contests will include the eldest gentleman and eldest lady, and more. For information, call Sam Sessa at (352) 588-3553.

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Northpointe Village will present its third annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 4, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2155 NorthPointe Parkway in Lutz.There will be beer, games and food.To RSVP, visit Eventbrite.com, or email Lei.Rosario@hilton.com.

THRIFT PLACE SALE

The Thrift Place, 8609 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a red tag sale Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.There also will be food truck and outdoor vendors.The store is a proponent for Donations4Cancer.org. For information, call Lori Weber at (813) 433-7185.

ANIMAL BLESSINGS

The public and their pets are welcome to join Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and her dog, Alcaldesa, for the Festival of Animals and Pet Blessings on Oct. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., in Tampa.The free event will recognize World Animal Day and the Feast of St. Francis.There will be live performances by Joey Donovan

Out of Our Hands Gallery, 14245 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host the Monarch Project Art Show from Oct. 5 to Oct. 19, to show support for Dade City’s commitment to the Monarch butterfly.There will be an opening reception Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with light refreshments. Original art by 30 artists will be on display. For information, visit OutOfOurHandsGallery.com.

more. General admission tickets are $25 for one and $45 for two.VIP tickets are $50 for one and $90 for two. Designated driver tickets are available for $15, and include soda and water. Participants must be age 21 and older. No infants, children strollers or pets will be admitted. For information, visit BrewfestForHospice.org, or call (727) 8455707.

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Kessler’s Cacti and Things will host a Fall Plant Festival on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bearss Groves, 14316 Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa.There will be hundreds of varieties of cacti and succulents, roses, orchids and more; specimen collector plants; cactus/succulent soil; pots, fertilizer and decorative gravel; and “Ask the Botanist.” Get your picture taken with the largest pumpkin in the Tampa Bay area, and get a free pumpkin with purchases over $25.The event is rain or shine. For information, visit Facebook.com/KesslersCacti.

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Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host an Octoberfest on Oct. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be live music, games, an obstacle course, and raffle baskets to support the church’s Homeless in the Community Ministry. For information, call (813) 9633517.

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UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will host “Gardening 365,” a plant festival, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at San Antonio Park, 12200 Main St., in San Antonio. Plants from master gardener volunteers will be available for purchase.There also will be gardening seminars and volunteers will be available to answer questions. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

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Center Place Fine Arts, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Suite B, in Brandon, will host its 12th annual Holiday Cards for the Troops on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Help make hand-made holiday cards for servicemen and servicewomen. Lunch will be provided. No child care will be provided.Admission is $10. For information, call (813) 685-8888, or email CenterPlaceBrandon@yahoo.com.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer Make-It Saturday on Oct. 5 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants can make a fire-breathing dragon. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

West Pasco Audubon will meet Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., at the Starkey Environmental Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.The guest speaker will be Ken Tracey on the topic of “The Fauna of Green Key.” Prior to the presentation, there will be a bird walk with Tracey at 8 a.m., starting in the Green Key parking lot.Also at 8 a.m., a Beginning Birding class will be offered (a series of three sessions). Each class combines 45 minutes in the classroom with a walk. For information, visit WestPascoAudubon.com.

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Pasco County Libraries is hosting a Passport Concert Series with a tour of musical genres.The next concert is Oct. 6 at 3 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. Latin music will be performed by Point6.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

SIMS PARK CONCERT

The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will present a free concert series in Sims Park, 6431 Bank St., October through April, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The first concert will be Oct. 5 featuring Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute. Guests can bring blankets and chairs. Snacks will be available. Pets will not be allowed. For information, call (727) 841-4560.

BOOKLET WORKSHOP

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Zine Workshop on Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for ages 9 to 12. Participants can create their own ‘zine’ (small, self-published booklet) using various craft supplies. Zines can be artistic, informational, educational or just entertaining. Registration is required. Call (813) 929-1214.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Craig Huegel, wildlife biologist, on the topic of “The Importance of Native Plants.” Admission is free.There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 2071853.

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The New River Library Mystery Book Club will meet Oct. 8 at 2 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, to discuss “The English Girl” by Daniel Silva. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

HOLIDAY UKULELES

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a ukulele class on Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Participants can learn to play favorite holiday tunes on the ukulele. Borrow an instrument from the library, or bring your own. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

WATERCOLOR PROGRAM

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Makers Gonna Make: Watercolor Meditations” on Oct. 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 9 to 15 (age will be strictly enforced). Participants can practice patterns, shapes and color theory through watercolors. For information, call (813) 9291214.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a craft on Oct. 9 in the children’s department. Participants can stop by anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., to make a jumping spider. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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The UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam on Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m., at the One Stop Shop Stallings Building, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Class starts by reviewing material from a textbook.The exam will follow after lunch. Participants have two hours to complete the exam. Participants must purchase the exam and book materials. Bring a nonperishable lunch or dine out nearby.To register, visit bit.ly/ServSafeExam.

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The autumn season will soon be ushered in with the St. Joe Fall Festival, which will feature a wide range of vendors, diverse food selections and fun activities for kids. The Oct. 5 event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 32145 St. Joe Road in Dade City. Hungry patrons can choose from a diverse selection of foods ranging from barbecue ribs, and Cajun and Polish cuisines, as well as catering by Chick-fil-A. Tickets, which sell for $1, can be used to purchase adult beverages — for those who are old enough — and also can be used toward a gift basket drawing. There will be picnic tables where people can relax, enjoy live performances and eat. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office will present a canine demonstration. And, there will be plenty to do for the youth, with bounce houses, face and pumpkin painting, obstacle courses and touch-a-tractor. A $15 wristband gives kids unlimited access to activities. Parking is free and the event is pet-friendly. Proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the church.

Just in time for fall, patrons will have a chance to enjoy the Scarecrow Festival. The Dade City event function set for Oct. 12, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.A host of vendors will offer food and crafts, and there will be entertainment, too. Mr.Tommy will make his return with live musical performances, and a sing-along for kids and adults. Patrons can design their own scarecrows for $5, and characters from the PAW Patrol television series will be there, with photos scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free babysitting services will be provided for parents who would like to browse the venue as well. Kids will have lots of options for fun too. There will be a petting zoo, a pony ride and a barrel train ride through a corn maze, with Conductor Joe at the helm. Other activities will include rock climbing, rock and pumpkin painting and touch-a-truck. Admission is free for those under 5; $5 for those 5 to 18; and $10 for ages 18 and up. Parking is free. Service animals are allowed, too.

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Pasco County Schools is among a dozen school districts across the country selected to receive a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant, as part of the Professional Learning Partnerships Initiative. The school district will use the $1 million grant in partnership with the initiative to prepare teachers for a new middle school math

curriculum, Illustrative Math (Open Up Resources). The grant money will be used to provide teacher with professional learning to ensure that instruction is meeting the needs of all students. Superintendent Kurt Browning said the district is honored to be selected by the Gates Foundation for the opportunity. Browning said the grant will help the district to strengthen performance in mathematics at the middle school level, by ensuring teachers receive professional

learning opportunities to help them effectively deliver the curriculum to students. “Students will be able to make connections between what they learned in elementary school, to help them prepare for high school,” Browning said. The district has already implemented a new mathematics curriculum at the elementary level, and this training will help teachers help students make a seamless transition at middle school, Browning said. “My end goal is to make sure that when students graduate, they are pre-

pared,” Browning said. “It was a competitive grant,” Browning said. “We’re doing great things in Pasco. We’re thinking outside the box, and we’re thinking differently.” Pasco has made significant efforts to provide teachers with resources to help them understand the Florida Standards and to deliver standards-aligned instruction, according to a district news release. The work will continue with this grant and the Professional Learning Partnerships Initiative.

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The Pasco County Commission has adopted a proposed budget topping $1.4 billion for fiscal year 2020. The property tax rate did not change, but revenues collected by the county will go up because of an expanded county tax base due to new construction and property value increases. Also, property owners will pay additional taxes to generate revenues needed to pay for four bond issues voters adopted to support a jail expansion, additional fire stations, park improvements and upgraded libraries. The tax rates adopted by a 4-0, with Commission Chairman Ron Oakley absent, were: • Property tax: 7.6076 mills • Municipal fire service unit: 1.8036 mills • Jail (bond issue): 0.0277 mills

• Fire rescue (bond issue): 0.0222 mills • Parks (bond issue): 0.0100 mills • Library (bond issue): 0.0096 mills The aggregate millage rate is 9.3666 mills. “The county realized a 9.3 % increase in taxable assessed values over the past year,” said Robert Goehig, county budget director. Overall, the county’s budget is $1,465,713,041. “Compared to the current fiscal year, the final general fund expenditure budget represents an increase of $44 million,” Goehig said. This year’s budget includes a $20 million increase in the county’s reserves, the budget director said. The budget also: • Fully funds the sheriff’s budget request • Includes a 6 % wage increase for the board and constitutional officer employees • Includes $6.8 million for initiatives, in-

cluding the restoration of library hours, an emergency generator replacement plan and other items. Also, Goehig noted, there’s $6.6 million for investments in infrastructure, such as the Starkey Ranch District Park baseball fields; two roller hockey rinks in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning; various information technology projects; and, the facilities master plan. No transportation millage was levied last year and none was proposed this year. The county’s Municipal Fire Service Unit Fund, which has a tax levy of 1.8036 mills, will generate an additional $4 million because of an increase in property values. Those funds will be spent to support the negotiated firefighter wage increase and staffing for new fire stations. No one spoke for or against the budget during the comment period of the public hearing.

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Dade City is getting ready for its first Monarch Butterfly Festival. The Oct. 12 event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will celebrate Dade City’s induction as a Monarch City USA.The designation refers to the city’s efforts in maintaining the survival of monarch butterflies. Vendors will offer food and items for sale, including pottery, birdbaths, metal art and jewelry, to name just a few of the options. The day also includes educational presentations on the monarch butterflies. There will be butterflies there, too, of course, as well as their eggs and caterpillars. Plants will be on sale, too, including milkweed – a nutritional source for monarch butterflies. There will be a kids’ area where butterflythemed crafts can be designed and photos can be taken with an oversized butterfly. Visitors will be able to take a stroll and view wildlife, and also can purchase tickets for a chance to win a hand-crafted potting bench.Tickets will sell for $2 each, or six for $10. Admission and parking are free.

Dade City Monarch Butterfly Festival WHERE: Hibiscus Park, Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City WHEN: Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. COST: Free DETAILS: Dade City will celebrate its induction as a Monarch City USA, which means it aims to help maintain the survival of monarch butterflies. Educational presentations and plant sales will be available, along with activities for kids.

The function will be held at Hibiscus Park at Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City. It is being presented by the Dade City Garden Club and the Dade City Youth Council. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Out of Our Hands Gallery, 14245 Seventh St. in Dade City or on the day of the event. For additional information, contact Joan Hepscher at (908) 890-4630 or at DCMonarch@gmail.com.

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Pasco County opens first incubator kitchen By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

An incubator kitchen has opened in Dade City, to promote economic development through food businesses. The new facility is a collaborative effort between University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)-Pasco County extension, as well as the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc.’s SMARTstart incubator program and Pasco County. The kitchen was officially unveiled on Sept. 23, during a ribbon cutting at the Stallings Building, in Dade City. Pasco County Commission Chairman Ron Oakley, told those gathered,“This kitchen is going to do great things for Pasco County. It’s going to start those businesses off, and then they’re going to create jobs.” The incubator will be operated in a renovated kitchen, where participants will learn culinary skills and entrepreneurs will have a launchpad for new businesses. Dr. Whitney Elmore said she had that vision in mind, when she first saw the building five years ago. “Turning this corner out here on 14th Street, I saw this county-owned (Stallings)building sitting unused in a community that was, frankly, in need of resource development and economic opportunity. “I saw this building’s potential to become an educational outreach center where members of the community, and all of Pasco County, could come for educational services and furthermore, empowerment,” Elmore said. The Stallings Building, also now known as the One Stop Shop, was established in 1991. It had been vacant when Elmore, the direc-

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Mark Richardson, Ron Oakley, Michael Anderson and Mick Hughes congregate inside the new incubator kitchen at Dade City’s Stallings Building. The kitchen is expected to support education and economic development.

tor for the Pasco Extension Office, came across it. She has helped to establish the building as a hub for educational classes and food demonstrations. The kitchen was not in a suitable condition for showing demonstrations, Elmore said. The renovation has been three years in the making, she added. The $30,000-project included refurbishing the oven hood, installing a built-in grease trap and new ceiling tiles. There also is a pantry closet to store dry foods and other products. Welbilt, a kitchen equipment company, donated a stove, oven, a three-compartment sink, stainless steel counters, an ice maker, a fridge and a freezer. “Not only did they donate that kitchen equipment that you see in there,” the director said,“they helped us figure out what needs to

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go where, to optimize safety and to optimize utility of the different parts.” And Welbilt is planning to do more, Elmore said. Oakley said the project is a “public-private partnership, working together for the betterment of the community.” After the ceremonial ribbon cutting, guests had the opportunity to tour the newly-built kitchen. What sets the incubator kitchen apart from other commercial kitchens, said Elmore, is that it’s open to the public to stock and preserve food. The kitchen can be a learning space and can serve as a stock room, for a culinary instructor about to teach a class. The storage space can be used by food trucks, too. Those using the kitchen for storage will

pay a fee. Dan Mitchell, manager of Pasco Economic Development Council’s SMARTstart incubator program, has been involved in the project, too. SMARTstart offers memberships so people can take advantage of the kitchen. “When we start a new entrepreneur [as] a member, we build an action plan for them,” Mitchell explained.“If they think it’s going to take them a year to launch, we meet with them once a month, we coach them, we hold them accountable and we help them get to that launch date.” Elmore said the kitchen will help people develop skills to be culinary entrepreneurs. She also thinks it will be an incentive for migrant workers to stay within the region. Elmore also believes the kitchen will give people healthier food options, which will lead to fewer chronic illnesses. The kitchen could help reduce crime, too, she said. “We know through many different models all across the nation, and all kinds of studies, that if you offer economic opportunity, job growth development [and] educational services, that you can cut down on the crime,” Elmore explained. And with a community garden based outside the Stallings Building, the kitchen provides a convenient space for preparing one’s own produce. Long-term plans include starting an educational program for single mothers to become businesswomen within the food industry, as well as adding new incubator kitchens throughout Pasco County. “That’s our goal,” said Mitchell,“to knock down the barriers to entries to starting a business, and be that launching pad.”

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Keeping your lawnmower and your lawn, in tip-top shape By Nicole Pinson Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Fall and winter months generally mean less mowing is needed, so this is a great time to check and service your lawnmower. Our lawnmowers worked hard this summer — clipping grass between frequent rains. Getting my lawnmower serviced is one thing on my fall to-do list. And, it may be on your to-do list, too. So, I talked with Bob Latimer, a master gardener volunteer, for some advice on how to keep a lawnmower in top shape. He offers the following suggestions: • Maintain your mower according to the owner’s manual. (Check the manual that came with the mower, or look for a manual for that model online). • Be sure to buy the correct type of mower for your type of grass. For example, UF/IFAS recommends a reel mower for finetextured Bermudagrass kept at less than 1-inch high. • Check the owner’s manual for the proper setting of the mower deck. Standard St. Augustinegrass cultivars and bahiagrass may need a higher mower deck to cut the thick blades. • Keep in mind that gas-powered, selfpropelled mowers may be better for large lawns. Battery and electric mowers may be used for smaller lawns. • Check the engine oil before you start the mower and refill the engine oil as needed. Non-ethanol gas may be better for the lawnmower and the carburetor. • Only buy the amount of gas you need because storing gas in the gas tank may lead to poor running problems or non-starting issues. • Check the air filter, and clean or replace it as needed. • Inspect the gas tank for dirt, and clean as needed. Be aware that if your lawnmower doesn’t run well, it may be from dirt getting into the gas tank or carburetor. • Be sure to clean any dirt from around the gas tank before removing the gas cap. This helps prevents dirt from falling into the gas tank and getting into the carburetor. • For self-propelled mowers, locate a qualified service technician to lubricate the axle point that transfers power from the motor to the wheels.

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• Replace the spark plug per the owner’s manual. • After mowing, protect the life of your mower deck by washing the dirt and grass out from under it. Now that your lawnmower is in tip-top shape, here are some tips to help you maintain your lawn. Remember, mowing your yard at the right height is one of the easiest ways to keep your lawn healthy. Standard cultivars of St. Augustinegrass, such as ‘Floratam’ and ‘Palmetto,’ should be mowed at 3.5 inches to 4 inches. Dwarf St. Augustinegrass cultivars, such as ‘Delmar’ and ‘Seville,’ should be mowed at 2 inches to 2.5 inches. Bahiagrass prefers a mowing height of 3 inches to 4 inches, medium- to coarse-textured zoysiagrasses should be mowed at 2 inches to 2.5 inches, and fine-textured zoysiagrass may be maintained at heights below 1 inch. Bermudagrass grows best when kept at 0.5 inch to 1.5 inches. Additional advice on lawn care can be found in the following reference, which was used for this column: Trenholm, L.E., J.B. Unruh, and J.L. Cisar. (2018). Mowing Your Florida Lawn. IFAS Publication Number ENH10. Gainesville: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. For more information, email pinsonn@ hcflgov.net, or call (813) 7445519, ext. 54145. Nicole Pinson is the Urban Horticulture Agent in Hillsborough County. Bob Latimer, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer, contributed to this column.

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Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has advocate positions available in Hillsborough County. Volunteers visit with residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. Training and certification are provided, and volunteers participate in council meetings, administrative assessments and complaint resolution in facilities. Those interested need to: • Enjoy working with seniors and those with disabilities • Plan to volunteer 20 hours a month • Pass a background check (paid for by the program) • Complete certification training • Communicate well • Attend a monthly meeting Applicants can visit Ombudsman.myflorida.com or call (888) 831-0404 for information.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point (RMCBP) has recognized Jennifer Williams as the recipient of its September DAISY award. Williams is a registered nurse in the Cardiopulmonary Recovery Unit and was recommended for the award by a patient who was in her care, as well as the patient’s family member. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, and honors the family of Patrick Barnes who succumbed to complications of an autoimmune disease. From left: DAISY Award Committee members Jeanine Baggott and Danielle Montanez Calabrese; Melanie Wetmore, RMCBP CNO; award winner Jennifer Williams; and, Daisy Award Committee member Aida Guardiani.

performance standards. The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for treatment of sepsis. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge. For more information, you can visit JointCommission.org. Also, Oak Hill’s Transitional Year Program has received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

The Transitional program is a one-year post-graduate program for residents to have a variety of training experiences before further subspecialty training. Some of the fields requiring Transitional Year before beginning a specialty residency include anesthesiology, radiology, neurology, dermatology and ophthalmology.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is set to team up with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation during October. In their sixth year of collaboration, the agencies will once again strive to raise funds and bring awareness in combating breast cancer. Those purchasing first-time or renewed au-

HOSPITAL HONORS VOLUNTEERS

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized its volunteers with the second quarter Star Awards. Luvon Crafton has been volunteering at the hospital since May 2015, and has already accumulated 3,540 life hours and 4,567 merit hours. Crafton can be found at Welcome Center A and Welcome Center D. Al Herrick has been regarded as a loyal and professional courtesy cart driver, volunteering since 2014, and has accumulated more than 1,250 life hours of service. He has a reputation for treating everyone with respect and dignity. Juli Ormsby began volunteering in 2016 as a chaplain’s aide and has since become a licensed chaplain. In her three years at Regional Medical, Ormsby has accumulated more than 1,350 life hours and 1,500 merit hours.

tomobile registrations in October, may trade their plate for the End of Breast Cancer specialty tag at their local Pasco tax office. Proceeds from the tag promotion will go toward the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. Cash donations also will be accepted. For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179 or visit PascoTaxes.com.

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Motorists will have another convenient spot to pick up automobile parts and accessories with the soon-to-come AutoZone shop. The 6,815-square-foot facility will be located at 12090 State Road 54 in Odessa. Construction began in September. The store is expected to open in November.

Retail chain Grease Monkey – Oil Changes & More, is opening its sixth mechanic shop in Florida. The 1,300-square-foot facility is located at 5847 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. It will have three vehicle bays for basic auto oil change and maintenance. The shop is expected to open in October.

A Checkers fast-food hub is coming soon to serve hungry patrons in Zephyrhills. The 900square-foot restaurant, at 5505 Gall Blvd., will have a single drive-thru lane and an outdoor patio. Construction began in August. An opening is expected in November.

A Publix grocery store is emerging at the front entrance of The Preserve residential community in Odessa. The store, approximately 27,600 square feet, will be located at 2189 Sembler Drive, off State Road 54. Construction began in August.

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NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of about 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million, to be offered next spring. Local students that have been named as semifinalists are: • Cypress Creek High School: Mindy L. Do • Land O’ Lakes High School: Shannon S. Chen, Achyudhan R. Kutuva, Kathy Liu, Steven Miltenberger, Stanley S. Moonjeli, Elizabeth A.Thorner, Maxwell M.Twitmyer, Takashi Xu and Jennifer R. Zartmen • Lutz (home-school): Mark T.Thivierge • Mitchell High School: Bethany A. Bradshaw, Dustin G. Rendell and Amber L. Seaberg • Pasco High School: Nicholas C. Gray and Joseph S. Hart • Steinbrenner High School: Jonathan E. Barbara, Rebekah F. Hurwitz, Matthew R. Lee and Rana X. Scherer • Wharton High School: Valeria M. Gutierrez and Shehzad S. Shah • Wiregrass Ranch High School: Aidan J. Persaud

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PANEL

Saint Leo University at 33701 State Road 52, in St. Leo will host a criminal justice panel discussion on Oct. 7.The panel will include Saint Leo’s criminal justice and psychology faculty members as well as Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco.A reception will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. in the Kirk Hall lobby. The discussion panel will follow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium in Lewis Hall.The event is free and open to the public. For information, call Mary McCoy at (352) 588-7118 or email Mary.McCoy02@SaintLeo.edu.

STUDENT CONCERT

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will present “Fall Into Songs of the Roaring Twenties,” a student concert, on Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall. For information, email collegeofartsandsciences@saintleo.edu, or leave a message at (352) 588-8401.

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Saint Leo University was ranked as one of the best regional universities and best values in higher education in the South, in 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.Among regional universities in the South, Saint Leo ranked 25th, up from its 47th place ranking last year. The university also jumped up to fifth place, from 14th place last year, among Best Value Schools in the South.

And, Saint Leo tied with Christian Brothers University (Tennessee) for 14th place as Best for Veterans School among southern regional universities, up from 31st place last year. In a new category, Saint Leo was named to the Top Performers on Social Mobility in Southern Regional Universities list, tying for No. 10 with Columbia College (South Carolina). For more information on the 2020 Best Colleges, visit USNews.com/best-colleges.

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WORKSHOP, from page 1A location for Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The district is in the midst of constructing a new Cypress Creek Middle School, boosting the capacity on the Cypress Creek Middle High campus, at 8701 Old Pasco Road. That campus has been serving students in grades six through 12. Initially, the district had planned to build both a high school and a middle school on the site, but lacked sufficient funding. So, it opened the high school, but used the buildings to serve students in grades six through 12. Now, it is planning to open the new middle school in 2020 — shifting existing middle school students into the new school and adding additional students to fill it up. The extra space in the high school also will be filled through boundary shifts. The district plans to shift some students from John Long Middle School to Cypress Creek Middle, and also to shift some students from Wiregrass Ranch High to Cypress Creek High boundary. But boundaries at Pasco High, Pasco Middle, Quail Hollow Elementary, San Antonio Elementary, Wesley Chapel High and Zephyrhills High also will be affected. The additional proposed boundary adjustments are designed to align school feeder patterns and keep students together as they

CHAMBER, from page 1A did not have a strategic plan and we did not have an audit.” But the organization achieved those goals and was able to apply for the honor this year, and proceeded to take home the top prize. “We, essentially, as chamber professionals, build communities.This is validation that we are going, not only in the right direction, but we’re doing it extraordinarily well,” Allen said. The application has nine different components, including such things as accomplishments, financial stability, governmental relations, membership, strategic planning, communications and special events. In the area of governmental relations, for instance, the chamber had to describe its activity at the local, state and federal level,Allen said. “We were able to speak to Hope Allen all of that,”Allen said, noting that she went to Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. “What I took away from that summit is, ‘global is very local.’As leader of this chamber, we need to make sure we understand that.” It’s important, for example, to realize that tariffs have a local impact, she said. At the local level, the chamber has advocated for increased transportation options, and at the state level, it has pushed for lower business rent taxes. “We have an issue filter, here. If it doesn’t align with pro-business legislation, we are not dealing with it,”Allen said. Only chambers that have been audited can apply for the chamber of the year award, which, of course, requires a financial investment,Allen said. “We came back with a clean audit,” the chamber executive said, noting that the

School boundary workshop WHERE: Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel WHEN: Oct. 7, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. DETAILS: Maps of proposed boundary changes will be displayed and school district staff will be on hand to answer questions about the proposed changes. INFO: Go to www.pasco.k12.fl.us for additional information.

progress through the school system. In addition to posting this information on the district’s website, district officials also are contacting potentially impacted families to share this information. Besides the changes relating to Cypress Creek Middle and Cypress Creek High boundaries, the district also is proposing boundary adjustments to provide for future development. These boundary changes would not affect any current students, according to information on the district’s website. But changes are being proposed that would affect future populations of these schools: Connerton Elementary, Dr. Mary Giella Elementary, Crews Lake Middle, Pine View Middle, Hudson High and Land O’ Lakes High.

audit covered not only budgetary issues, but also looked at employee records, crisis management, separation of duties, job descriptions and other organizational categories. The state judges also consider a chamber’s strategic plan, its technology plan and its communications plan. In the communications arena, the North Tampa Bay Chamber issues news releases, maintains a website, announces events, uses newsletters and varies its communications, based on the audience,Allen said. For instance,“we have different messaging for potential members” than for existing members, she said. The state honor also considers special events that are presented by chambers.That counts for 5% of the score, Allen said. For much of its history, the chamber was “ very, very dependent on event income,”Allen said. But in 2013, the board of directors decided to switch the chamber’s focus from presenting parties, pageants and parades’ to becoming the area’s connector, convener and catalyst, Allen said, during a recent talk about the chamber’s 20-year history. That shift was a risk because it relied on investment by members,Allen said, but the organization was thinking ahead. Now, the chamber focuses its energy on serving the business needs of its 739 members. “We don’t sell the chamber,” she said. “The chamber is not something we feel is a widget. It’s an investment in your business. It’s a different pot of money from your branding and your marketing. It’s a business expense, in our opinion. “Do you know who does sell the chamber? Our members. They sell it for us because they can see the return on their investment,”Allen said.

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VETERAN, from page 1A cant amount of progress made nationwide in reducing homelessness among veterans, but we still have much more work to do.” Burgess noted that Florida’s VA department implemented the Forward March initiative throughout the state earlier this year.This program teams state agencies with various grassroots organizations to find ways to deal with the crisis. The executive director told the congressmen that strategies need to be in place to integrate servicemen and servicewomen back into civilian life. Burgess also advised that the government should make the first initiative, approaching veterans with beneficial opportunities, as opposed to them seeking it out themselves. “We have about an estimated 2,543 homeless veterans in Florida that we know about,” he said, adding that five counties have already been successful in ending this issue. Burgess suggested that other regions of the nation could follow their example by having more community-based organizations invested in veterans’ welfare, while working alongside state government. “As of 2018, Point-in-Time count reveals Pasco (County) and Pinellas County are leading in several homeless statistics, including veteran homelessness,” said Anderson, the Veterans Alternative CEO.“We lack the number of beds needed, and unfortunately cannot build and fund fast enough to keep up with the demand.” Like Burgess, he emphasized the importance of community involvement backed by government support - especially as it relates to mental health. More resources should be allocated to wellness programs in addressing the psycho-social needs of veterans,Anderson said. “Homelessness is not the root cause rather is a byproduct of several contributing factors, including mental health, medical and economic hardship,” he said. Levin noted that earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide grants in helping states collaborate with veteran organizations to address psychiatric needs for those coming out of service.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) voucher program, also was a topic of discussion. The federal government issues the vouchers to provide suitable housing for low-income people, the elderly and even veterans. Bilirakis asked Battle: “What is the one message or need that I need to take back to Washington (D.C.) with me, that would make your job easier, or would reduce homelessness among veterans?” Battle’s response: “How can we adjust HUD vouchers to be able to accommodate for rising rents in different areas.” The VA hospital director stated that the program has been key in putting veterans into homes, and has seen its benefits.

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White was one panelist who could attest to the importance of the voucher system. “The program that probably helped me the most would be HUD-VASH and the housing voucher,” she said.“Without that, I would probably be couch-surfing with my son.” As a U.S.Army veteran,White found herself as a single mother with an infant, when she became homeless. With the HUD-VASH voucher, she was able to get herself and her child into an apartment, and various organizations donated furniture and food, she recalled. White was able to go back to school with the help of the GI Bill, and the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. She also was granted a voucher to offset costs for child care while working and in school. She currently holds a master’s degree and works for the Department of Economic Opportunity. At the hearing, she took the time to address the transportation barriers that prevent veterans from sustaining a job, as well as their need for proper dental care. St.Vincent DePaul Cares also was instrumental in helping White get proper housing. “Since 2012, St.Vincent DePaul Cares has been a leader in many of the areas toward the end of veteran homelessness – including the counties of Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Polk,” said Raposa, the organization’s CEO. Since the institution began, it has shortened the time it takes for veterans to transition from the street into a home — from 180 days initially to 60 days now, Raposa said. He implored the congressmen to help expand Florida’s affordable-housing trust fund. Under the Sadowski Coalition, various organizations have pressed lawmakers in putting housing trust funds toward the state’s housing programs. Raposa noted:“2019 was the first time in many years that we saw the governor’s office and the Senate on the same page to release a historic portion of that money, but the House did not support it.We desperately need your help with that.” The Sept. 16 hearing was held at the West Pasco Government Center.

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“At (James A.) Haley, we have 1,060 HUDVASH vouchers available for use and currently 119 veterans are permanently housed using these vouchers,” Battle explained. However, as the cost of living continues to escalate, this has been a challenge, he noted. In addition, Pasco County doesn’t have a sufficient number of homes to put these vouchers toward, said Lambert, chairman of the Pasco County Housing Authority. The authority recently purchased property to build a 78-unit veterans housing community. But this, too, was a dilemma for the housing authority because various banks refused to lend the necessary funds. Addressing the congressmen, Lambert said: “We respectfully request the federal government create regulations to do what you have already done in the housing arena – to allow banks to fund our projects.”

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he 2019 Florida high school football regular season has reached the midway point. Here’s a closer look at how teams and players are faring from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Schools in Laker/Lutz News coverage area (and their current 2019 records):

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Sunlake Seahawks first-year head coach Trey Burdick, left, pictured with former allstar linebacker Adam Jarvis

• Carrollwood Day School Patriots (0-5) • Freedom High School Patriots (1-4) • Gaither High School Cowboys (5-0) • Steinbrenner High School Warriors (5-0)

in the Tampa Bay area — he steered Gaither to three playoff appearances between 2011 to 2016, and also had stints at Bloomingdale and Middleton, respectively.

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• Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (eightman) (4-0 overall) • Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Hurricanes (1-5) • Cypress Creek Middle High School Coyotes (2-3) • Land O’ Lakes High School Gators (1-5) • Pasco High School Pirates (2-4) • Sunlake High School Seahawks (3-3) • Wesley Chapel High School Wildcats (2-3) • Wiregrass Ranch High School Bulls (5-1) • Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warriors (3-2) • Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs (2-3)

PERFECT PERFORMERS

At the midway mark, there are three programs sporting undefeated records — Academy at the Lakes, Gaither and Steinbrenner. What do each have in common? Potent offenses backed by efficient, veteran quarterback play. • Academy at the Lakes is averaging over 39 points per game. Junior quarterback Jalen Brown, a fourth-year starter, has completed 55% of throws for 785 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s also the team’s leading rusher (445 rush yards, six touchdowns). • Gaither is averaging over 38 points per game. Senior quarterback Tony Bartalo, a twoyear starter, has completed 63% of throws for

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The Gaither Cowboys are off to a blistering 5-0 start and are ranked among the state’s top 10 teams in Class 6A.

1,320 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions. He currently boasts multiple Division I offers. • Steinbrenner is averaging over 48 points per game. Senior quarterback Haden Carlson, a three-year starter, has completed 64% of throws for 783 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception. He is a FIU (Florida International University) verbal commit. Also notable: Wiregrass Ranch (5-1) has received stellar quarterback play from sophomore Rocco Becht, who’s posted a 56% completion rate, 936 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.

nally securing a 44-0 win over Freedom last week.A team thin on seniors and an anemic running game has magnified the struggles. • One of the most consistent and dominant programs in Pasco County in recent years, the Bulldogs haven’t lost four or more games since 2012 and haven’t missed the postseason since 2013. But after losing 22 seniors from last year’s 11-1 squad, the Bulldogs have shown less bark this season. They lost their first three games, but have begun to show life with recent road wins against Wesley Chapel and Tarpon Springs, respectively.

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Entering the 2019 season, Land O’ Lakes and Zephyrhills were expected to build off winning seasons and compete for a playoff spot in their respective classifications. But early season struggles has all dampened those hopes for both teams. • The Gators finished 7-3 last season — its first winning campaign since 2013. But, they’ve hobbled to just a 0-5 start before fi-

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The Land O’ Lakes Gators went 7-3 last year, but have struggled much of this season with a 1-5 mark thus far.

• Sunlake has jumped to a respectable 3-3 mark under first-year head coach Trey Burdick, holding his own in assuming the role previously held by one of the county’s winningest coaches in Bill Browning. Under Burdick, the team is on pace to surpass the 46 mark the program has had each of the past two seasons. Better yet, Burdick, a longtime assistant under Browning, steered the Seahawks to a 34-23 victory over crosstown rival Land O’ Lakes in the annual ‘Butter Bowl’ showdown. • New Pasco head coach Jason Stokes already has led the struggling program to as many wins as it did all of last season. And while the 2-4 mark doesn’t seem all that great, the Pirates have battled hard in one possession losses to Sunlake and Springstead, respectively.With that, this year’s “9-Mile War” rivalry game against Zephyrhills should provide some more intrigue; Zephyrhills has won the past four contests. Stokes is no stranger to being a head coach

STAT STUFFERS

Here’s a look at a top statistical performer from each high school in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

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• Reggie Johnson II, Carrollwood Day, junior defensive end: 15 tackles, three sacks • Hussein Hafiz, Freedom, senior linebacker: 12 tackles (five for loss), three sacks • Deveon Knighton, Gaither, senior receiver: 28 receptions, 431 yards, six touchdowns • Deon Silas, Steinbrenner, junior tailback: 828 all-purpose yards, 11 touchdowns

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• Adrian Leverette, Academy at the Lakes, junior tailback: 379 scrimmage yards, five touchdowns • Jack Miller, Bishop McLaughlin, freshman receiver: 19 receptions, 502 yards, three touchdowns • Jehlani Warren, Cypress Creek, senior quarterback: 57% completions, 515 passing yards, five touchdowns, three interceptions • Ethan Forrester, Land O’ Lakes, senior quarterback, 39% completions, 790 passing yards, seven touchdowns, four interceptions; 336 rushing touchdowns, five touchdowns • Gabriel Barnes, Pasco, junior linebacker: 49 tackles, 20 hurries, three sacks • Mark Anderson, Sunlake, junior receiver: 475 all-purpose yards, three touchdowns • Brenden Maddox, Wesley Chapel, senior fullback/linebacker: 269 rush yards, four touchdowns; 45 tackles (six for loss) • Keith Walker, Wiregrass Ranch, senior receiver: 735 all-purpose yards, 10 touchdowns • Tyler Davis, Zephyrhills Christian, senior tailback: 616 rush yards, six touchdowns • Zyree Roundtree, junior tailback: 483 rush yards, four touchdowns

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Pasco-Hernando State College sophomore Olivia D’Angelo was recently named NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Runner of the Week following her performance at the Sept. 14 Mountain Dew Gator Cross Country Invitational, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. D’Angelo’s 19:37.6 5K mark was tops among all junior college participants and 51st overall (among 308 runners from 36 colleges and universities). D’Angelo, the defending NJCAA Region VIII women’s champion, is a Lutz native and Steinbrenner High School product.

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Solid haul! Dave Panno, left, and Ken Willis teamed up to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters (SPBM) September tournament, hauling in five bass totaling 24.11 pounds at Lake Panasoffkee. The duo caught their fish using plastic trick worms and chatter bait in 7 feet of water in a mixture of hydrilla and eel grass. The next SPBM tournament is Oct. 19 at the Kissimmee Chain. For information on the fishing club, visit southpascobassmasters.com

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Wesley Chapel resident Maxine Carlson recently achieved a rare golfing feat that ranks high in her 20 years playing the sport. During the Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club Monday Women’s League on Sept. 16, Carlson, 73, recorded a hole-in-one on the course’s 90-yard par-three, third hole using a Taylormade M6 7 iron and Callaway Supersoft pink ball. The feat was witnessed by golfing partner Janet Morin and verified by Heritage Harbor. It was Carlson’s first career hole-in-one. The odds of an amateur golfer scoring a hole-in-one are approximately 12,500 to 1, according to the National Hole-In-One Association.

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The incredible view of the setting sun over Lake Pasadena, as seen from the Dade City home of Derek Thomas. Thomas lives on Fort King Road, near the top of Leheup Hill, which is one of the area’s highest elevations at 240 feet above sea level. This ‘mountain’ is part of a series of rolling hills in the area.

Savor a slice of ‘Old Florida’ beauty

Nature’s beauty can be found at the Withlacoochee River Park, in Dade City. The Withlacoochee River cuts through the 406 acres of forested land, brimming with an abundance of wildlife. Park amenities include fishing piers, boardwalks, canoe/kayak access, picnic and camping areas, shelters/pavilions, trails, playgrounds, and an observation tower.

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esidents who live on the eastern side of Pasco County don’t have to travel far to get an idea of what “Old Florida” was like. They can find evidence of that loveliness all around the locale’s corners and bends. Perhaps that’s why those with deep ties to this part of the county fight so fiercely to protect their piece of paradise, and why the area attracts newcomers who want to put their stakes down to partake in the beauty, too. With its lush landscapes, rolling hills, fertile farmland, historic places and outdoor spaces — the area offers much to enjoy and admire.

St. Leo — a town named after Pope Saint Leo the Great — is still dominated by a Catholic presence, with the University of Saint Leo, the Holy Name Monastery and St. Leo Abbey, playing pivotal roles in the community today. The Gethsemane Grotto, was built by local men from San Antonio in 1933, to depict Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The construction contains natural stones, such as Florida coral, limestone and flint.

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St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 706 W. 113th Ave., in Tampa, will host its 32nd annual Blessing of the Animals Festival on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Admission is free. The event will include a Blessing of the Animals Worship Service at noon, in celebra-

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The Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its membership luncheon on Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Springhill Suites Tampa North-Land O’ Lakes, 16615 Crosspointe Run in Land O’ Lakes. For more information or to register, visit GreaterPasco.com

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