The Laker-Wesley Chapel/New Tampa-October 7, 2015

The LAKER

ee r F

LAKERLUTZNEWS.COM

Auto Accident?

Slip and Fall?

FREE CONSULTATION

No Fees Or Costs Unless You Win HOLLIDAY KARATINOS LAW FIRM, P.L.

WESLEY CHAPEL/NEW TAMPA EDITION

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Task forces tackle congestion issues

By Kathy Steele

dirt is turning in a lot of areas. We all see that.”

Unprecedented growth along this corriThere is trouble on State Road 54 and dor is turning pastures and open fields into State Road 56. brick-and-mortar shops, offices, business Everyone can see the snarled traffic and parks and houses. congestion on a daily basis, and it is clear More is on the drawing board, or in the that it will only get worse with time. minds, of developers who see fiscal oppor“We’re obviously in a growing communi- tunities just over the horizon. ty in Tampa Bay,” said Jim Edwards, On Sept. 24, the MPO kicked off a series transportation manager for Pasco’s of public workshops with two separate volMetropolitan Planning Organization. “The unteer task forces that will serve as advisory

ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

boards to the MPO. The focus is on improvements on State Road 54 and State Road 56 corridor from U.S. 19 to Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

The recommendations from these groups will be the basis for updating the Mobility 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan.

Each task force is assigned to examine the corridor in segments, with the East Task See CONGESTION, page 13A

HelpingInjuredPeople.com Call Attorney

JIM HOLLIDAY 813-868-1887 “I Will Aggressively Fight To Protect Your Legal Rights” 18920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 101 Lutz, FL (Corner of Sunlake & Dale Mabry)

Walk-Ins Welcome PHOTOS COURTESY OF MONICA QUIMBY

Your Home Sold

After her skiing accident, Monica Quimby got a bachelor’s in biology, a master’s in teaching, and now teaches an online course for Southern Maine Community College.

GUARANTEED or I will buy it myself.* Call me today for your FREE, NO OBLIGATION market analysis. *Some conditions apply

Ernest C. Van Glahn P.A., REALTOR® MRP

EXIT PRIME REALTY 20625 Amberfield Dr. Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638 (727) 267-2347 cell

CALL TODAY FIXED TODAY!

SEE INSIDE FOR GREAT COUPONS!

Disabled, but not discouraged

Community College.

Those things, in themselves, make for an impressive resume.

But, there’s much more to Quimby’s story.

She competed in her home state’s wheelchair pageant and became Ms. Wheelchair Maine in 2011. She went on to finish third runner-up for Ms. Wheelchair USA.

By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com Still, something was missing.

A natural athlete, she didn’t want her disability to prevent her from playing sports.

When Monica Quimby was in college in She tried kayaking and cycling (using hand 2006, she wanted to get a degree in molecupedals), but eventually found sledge hockey. lar biology and to become a successful Sledge hockey — also known as sled athlete. hockey — is hockey played on a sled, and Then a skiing accident left her paralyzed requires incredible balance and upper body from the waist down. She was in the hospistrength. She tried it, and fell. And fell again, tal for nearly five months as she recovered more than a dozen times in all. But, she and tried to adjust to a newer, more difficult loved it. Soon, Quimby became a talented way of life. defender.

Many people would have adjusted their And the former Ms. Wheelchair Maine, goals lower. Some might have given up altowho once wore a tiara and a sash, discovgether. Instead, Quimby got a degree in ered that she really liked hitting people molecular biology and became a successful Quimby is an adjunct professor, an athlete while defending the ice. athlete. for the USA Women’s Sledge Hockey Team “It feels so awesome. It’s incredible,” she “I think the biggest thing is that even and was Ms. Wheelchair Maine in 2011. said. “I’m the one that’s smiling after I hit though my physical form changed, my peryou.” sonality didn’t,” said Quimby, now 29.

In just 18 months, Quimby has immersed The degree came first.

Science in Molecular, Cellular and After the accident, she missed only one Developmental Biology and a Master’s herself in the game. She plays in local recreational leagues, as well as the Florida Sled semester at the University of New Degree in Higher Education.

Hampshire, and she was published for disNow, she lives in Wesley Chapel, and Bandits, the state’s elite sledge hockey team. covering maternal ancestors of the she teaches an online Anatomy and strawberry. Quimby received a Bachelor’s of Physiology course for Southern Maine See DISABLED, page 13A

Planting seeds for Pasco food policies

A/C LICENSE #CAC1816647 PLUMBING LIC. #CFC1428982 ELECTRICAL LIC. #EC0001103

By Kathy Steele

ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

Winner 2012, 2013, 2014

Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical

CornerstonePros.com

813-949-4445

B INSIDE, PAGE 2B

Community gardens, backyard chickens, food deserts and agricultural tourism are on a short list of future policy ideas a citizen’s advisory council will tackle in Pasco County.

The Pasco County Food Policy Advisory Council met on Sept. 30, in its second meeting since the Pasco County Commission appointed nine panel members in June.

Pasco County is the only county with an active food policy council in the Tampa Bay region, according to county officials.

Statewide, similar councils exist only in Duval, Miami-Dade and Orange counties.

The group’s first goal is to complete a food assessment to identify resources, needs and challenges within Pasco’s food production and delivery system. Members also are working on a draft of an urban agricultural ordinance to recommend to Pasco County commissioners.

Regulations for community gardens, backyard chickens and beekeeping could be part of the proposed ordinance.

“It gives an opportunity for citizens to have a voice, and a powerful voice,” said Dell DeChant, who encouraged county officials to create the advisory council. “They (food

County,” according to a mission statement.

The council will have a public workshop on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until noon, at the West Pasco County Government Center in New Port Richey. Council members will review five urban agricultural ordinances including ones adopted by New Port Richey, Dade City and Boston, with a goal of recommending a draft ordinance for adoption by Pasco County commissioners in 2016.

General meetings will be held quarterly.

Members have a range of issues to repolicy councils) are at the cutting edge right view. now of agriculture in the nation.”

Some municipalities, including Tampa, Others who helped establish the council allow residents to raise backyard chickens, were Kathryn Starkey, a member of the with restrictions on how many can be kept.

Pasco County Commission; Todd Engala, a The idea of having chickens in residenplanner for Pasco County; Deanna Krautner tial neighborhoods may not appeal to of Pasco County Department of Health; everyone, but it is an idea that Morehead Travis Morehead, a farmer and business hears frequently. owner; and Whitney Elmore, director of “There’s more people looking for backPasco County Extension. yard chickens than anything in this area,” he In the past, agriculture meant big corpo- said. “I think it’s important to at least present rate farms, but there has been a shift in it, even if it gets shot down.” recent years to agricultural activities that are The issue of backyard chickens could be small, local and often urban, said DeChant, a crafted as a stand-alone ordinance. professor at the University of South Florida.

The issue of food deserts also will be adAs the council moves forward, the long- dressed. range goal is to develop policies to improve Food deserts are areas where residents access to “culturally appropriate, nutritionally See SEEDS, page 13A sound and affordable food produced in Pasco

Church uses prayer to find a building place

By B.C. Manion

bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Grace Community of Wesley Chapel has completed its master site plan and a conceptual floor plan for the first phase of its main church campus, but it must raise additional funds before commencing construction.

The proposed 7,760-square-foot building will seat up to 200 worshippers, and will be constructed on a site of about 20 acres on Boyette Road, just south of Wesley Chapel District Park, said Pastor Jeff Olsen.

The property was acquired by the church in April 2014.

The church also will provide ample room for a full children’s program on Sunday mornings, and will host a Christian preschool and other programs during the week.

Dykes-Johnson Architects, of Brandon, designed the structure, which features a large cross in the middle of a glass entryway that will lead into the main gathering area.

Future phases have been planned, so the church will be able to grow along with the community surrounding it, Olsen said.

There will be space for fellowship events, outreach ministries, and recreation.

Plans call for a community park that would serve as a place not only for the church’s congregation, but also would be available for neighborhood use.

The building project’s theme is “Reaching Beyond Ourselves,” which reflects the desire to extend God’s love beyond the church walls and to make a difference in the local community, Olsen said.

The project is expected to cost about $1.2 million, in addition to the $430,000 the church already paid to secure the land.

The congregation currently meets at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 30243 Wells Road, so its new home will be close by.

Its worship service includes traditional and contemporary Christian music, a Biblical message, and an interactive children’s program it calls “Grace Harbor” for children, from 3 months old to age 11.

Finding the site for the church was no simple feat, said Olsen, who has led Grace Community since its inception in April 2006.

Grace Community initially met at Kids R Kids preschool in Meadow Pointe, then moved to Wiregrass Ranch High School and now meets at Wesley Chapel Elementary.

“The hardest thing in a growing area, believe it or not, is finding places to meet,” Olsen said. “We asked 25 different places if we could meet,” he said, including restau-

IMAGE COURTESY OF GRACE COMMUNITY OF WESLEY CHAPEL

This is what Grace Community of Wesley Chapel is expected to look like. If fundraising efforts go well, the church could open n i fall 2016.

good acres on a paved road in Wesley Chapel.

“We held a prayer tour, where we went and prayed at various locations within the community, asking God, if he wanted our ministry to focus in a particular area that we would find a location.

“We prayed for property near the PHSC (Pasco-Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch) property, if God wanted us to do college ministry.

“We prayed for property in Meadow Pointe, if God wanted us to do residential.

We prayed for property on (State Road) 54, where there would be kind of the business (focus). I was involved in the chamber of commerce.

“And then we prayed for property up in the Wells Road and Boyette, where there were schools and a park,” Olsen said.

“That was the door that God opened. We prayed over a broad group of properties, and it was where we were meant to be,” Olsen said.

“We prayed. God provided a contract.We need to get it in cash. On our last day, we received $41,000, on the last day before we had to opt out,” Olsen said.

B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO The building committee has cleared old Pastor Jeff Olsen said Grace Community of Wesley Chapel prayed over several sites before agricultural fences and made the property finding the place where it will build its permanent home. usable.

“We’ve had prayer meetings. We’ve had rants, clubhouses and schools. that we would look for a property. some sports activities out there,” Olsen said.

Although meeting in a temporary space “Boy, was that hard,” Olsen said.

The church hopes to raise $850,000 by has served the church, there was a desire to The church began by praying for a new Jan. 6, which is Epiphany, in order to have find a permanent home. place to call home. the first phase of the church ready for use “Portable church — you know, setting “We virtually canvassed every available by next fall. up, taking down — is a great way to con- plot,” the pastor said. “We had a 20-point “If we don’t have the money, we wait. If nect with people. You focus on ministry, checklist. we have the money, we move forward. outreach, community, in the early years. But “This is what we want.: Ingress and “God is preparing a place for us, and he’s over time, it creates some fatigue and some egress. All utilities. No flood zones. High and also preparing us for the place,” Olsen said. limits for growth,” Olsen said. dry. Clear and ready to build.

For more information, call Pastor Jeff “So, we felt in order to set up something “This was the only one (site). We had Olsen at (813) 994-9363, or visit that was healthy and fruitful for the future, looked for years and never found even five ExploreGrace.com.

FOOD TRUCK RALLY SATURDAY

FUN HAS ARRIVED

Oct 10th 11am - 3pm

AT STARKEY RANCH

From New Age to American classics, vendors will be dishing out their tastiest treats.

CHARITY PARTNER FEEDING TAMPA BAY

DOGGIE DAY SATURDAY

Oct 17th 11am - 3pm There’s fun for you and your four-legged friends at our two new dog parks.

CHARITY PARTNER SPCA SUNCOAST

WINE & WHEELS SATURDAY

Join us Saturdays in October for a grand opening celebration the whole family will enjoy. And while you’re here, tour our 5 new model homes — you might just choose to stay awhile.

Oct 24th 11am - 3pm Our classic car show and wine tasting is the perfect way to start your weekend.

CHARITY PARTNER WHEELS OF SUCCESS

NEW HOMES FROM THE MID-$200s by M/I HOMES AND RYLAND HOMES

On State Road 54, four miles west of Suncoast Parkway

2A

FOR MORE INFO VISIT

2500 HE ART PINE AV ENUE

FunForFall.com

813.925.9777

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

. ODE S SA, FL 33556 All events are FREE to attend.

Yoga sessions for babies and adults

By B.C. Manion

bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The sessions that Eric and Erin Wheeler lead at the New Tampa Regional Library are aimed at creating a safe space where children and adults can interact, and learn techniques to promote good health.

The couple, who operates Lucky Cat Yoga, based in Seminole Heights, leads yoga sessions throughout Tampa Bay. At the New Tampa library branch, they lead a half-hour class, once a month.

The class includes baby massage, songs and dance, stretching exercises and other activities.

“It’s all about creating community,” Erin Wheeler said. “It’s about allowing a safe space for the caregivers to go to be able to meet other people with children around the same age.

“It’s the same opportunity for the children — to meet and socialize,” she said.

And, both children and adults get a

chance to learn from each other, she added.

It’s not a typical yoga class.

“We do song and dance, movement,” Wheeler said.

Most classes attract a mix of people.

Some have been there before, while others are new to the class.

The class is paid for by The Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library, and is offered for free to participants.

The class offers children a chance to do something interactive and healthy, Wheeler said.

“It puts them on a track — that a lot of us didn’t have as children — for optimum health and wellness, through this kind of holistic art,” she said.

Wheeler said the class also is presented at the Lutz Branch Library once a month.

To find out when the next class will be at the New Tampa and Lutz libraries, visit the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system’s website at THPL.org.

A group of 26 adults and children do a morning stretch at the beginning of the session. Erin STEVEN C. HOLLINGSHEAD/PHOTOS and Eric Wheeler lead the Parent, Baby and Yoga class. Despite its name, the class is intendMonika Begdour and her 3½-month-old, Idris, of New Tampa, use the stretch pose as a baby ed for babies and their caregivers, whether they are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or massage. others, Erin Wheeler said.

The LAKER / Lutz NEWS LUTZ, ODESSA, LAND O’ LAKES, WESLEY CHAPEL, NEW TAMPA, ZEPHYRHILLS, DADE CITY

Serving Pasco since 1981 / Serving Lutz since 1964

Works for Me!

PUBLISHER & OWNER Diane Kortus dkortus@lakerlutznews.com EDITORIAL

B.C. MANION Editor bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

MICHAEL MURILLO Staff Writer mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com

KATHY STEELE Staff Writer ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

MARY RATHMAN Editorial Assistant mrathman@lakerlutznews.com

ADVERTISING

TERRI WILLIAMSON twilliamson@lakerlutznews.com Senior Account Manager

SUZANNE BEAUCHAINE sbeauchaine@lakerlutznews.com Account Manager

DESIGN

MATTHEW MISTRETTA Art Director mmistretta@lakerlutznews.com

CAROLYN BENNETT cbennett@lakerlutznews.com Customer Service

ACCOUNTING

STEFANIE BURLINGAME MARY EBERHARD Graphic Designer meberhard@lakerlutznews.com sburlingame@lakerlutznews.com

LOCATION 3632 Land O' Lakes Blvd. Suite 102 • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 MAIL P. O. Box 479 • Lutz, FL 33548 PHONE/FAX ph: 813.909.2800 • fax: 813.909.2802 IT SUPPORT STEVE MISTRETTA

TheLAKER / LutzNEWS “Our grand opening in Land O’ Lakes was unbelievably successful.

The store was packed with customers all week long, and just about everyone said they came because they saw our ad in The Laker or Lutz News.

"I strongly recommend advertising in The Laker and Lutz News.

I never expected such tremendous results, and give the papers full credit for our success and incredible welcome to the community.”

RACHEL THOMPSON rthompson@lakerlutznews.com Classified & Directory Sales

~Nick Tanoukhi, Owner, Party Liquors

ADMINISTRATIVE

KATHY WELTON kwelton@lakerlutznews.com

WEBSITE: www.lakerlutznews.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lakerlutznews TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lakerlutznews EMAIL news@lakerlutznews.com • sales@lakerlutznews.com DISTRIBUTION Sunset Advertising Distributors • 727.530.5521 lshiflett@sunsetadvertisingdistributors.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS: The Laker/Lutz News is a free newspaper distributed to 43,750 homes and businesses in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Mail subscriptions are sold to cover postage cost: $40/3 months, $80/6 months, $160/12 months.

DELIVERY PROBLEMS: If you do not receive your paper, or want to stop home delivery, call 727-530-5521. Or, to stop delivery, go to www.lakerlutznews.com, select “About” tab and complete “Opt Out” form.

ADDITIONAL COPIES: A listing of boxes and business locations is on our home page at www.lakerlutznews.com.

EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS: Suggestions for stories and news coverage are welcome. Please send ideas to news@lakerlutznews.com, or call our newsroom at 813-909-2800.

ADVERTISING ERRORS: Publisher is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the space cost for the first insertion, or for the validity of claims made by advertisers.

MEMBER: Central Pasco Chamber, Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber, Greater Zephyrhills Chamber, Greater Dade City Chamber, Florida Press Association, Free Community Papers of Florida, Southeast Advertising Publishers Association, Association of Free Community Newspapers, Independent Free Newspapers of America.

Advertising and editorial content ©2015 by Manatee Media Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without prior written permission from the publisher.

2410 LAND O’ LAKES BLVD LAND O’ LAKES, FL On the corner of SR 54 and US 41 WWW.PARTYLIQUORSUPERSTORE.COM 813-803-7207

TheLAKER / LutzNEWS Community News Publications

813.909.2800 • www.lakerlutznews.com Award-winning stories and ads that bring local businesses more customers.

Call today if you want to increase your sales.

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

3A

What’s Happening

Your Community Calendar • Submit 2 weeks in advance to: news@lakerlutznews.com • All listings free of charge

LOVE ONE ANOTHER MEALS

Middle School band.Tickets are $10.

Children younger than 8 are free. For information, email Kenny Mathis at kmathis@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Love One Another, a faith-based ministry, serves hot meals to those in need every Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pasco County Nutrition Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City.Various churches and organizations provide, prepare and serve the food. On the first Sunday of the month, the group celebrates birthdays of friends and guests. For information or to volunteer, contact Lucy Avila at (352) 4244972 or lucyavila707@gmail.com.

USF PLANT FESTIVAL

PACA MEETING

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be lobbyist Mark Anderson who will talk about how legislation affects homeowner associations. For information, call Ron Litts at (813) 475-4561, or visit MyPACA.org.

‘SEUSSICAL’ IN LUTZ

The Acting Studio will open its season with the musical “Seussical,” based on the books of Dr. Seuss. Performances will be Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door, 122 Flagship Drive in Lutz.

Children will be admitted free with the donation of a nonperishable food donation to Habitat for Humanity.There is a limit of one free child per paying adult.

JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will have an informational and recruitment meeting Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.The club also will host a general meeting on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m., at St.Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5338 Primrose Lake Circle in New Tampa. For information, visit GFWCNewTampaJunior.org, or email pr@gfwcnewtampajuniors.org.

BENEFIT CONCERT

There will be a benefit concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Oct. 9 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s Wilderness Lake, 7040 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Music will be provided

by White Moves First,The Skywire Project, Union West, Bar Code and Tangent 45.

There also will be a silent auction. For information, call Kathy Hershelman at (813) 417-8897.

STREET ROD NATIONALS

The Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa, will host the 28th annual NSRA Southeast Street Rod Nationals Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.There will be activities for kids, adult games, an arts and crafts show, model car display, vintage automobile swap meet, and a nondenominational church service. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children younger than 5. Senior citizens older than 60, military personnel, UPS employees and NRSA members can get a $2 discount with identification. For information, visit NSRA-USA.com.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be a selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials available, most for less than $3.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

ROCKAWEEN DANCE BENEFIT

The Law Offices of Lucas Magazine will host a “Rockaween Dance Party” to benefit Gulfside Hospice and homeless veterans on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey.

There will be food, entertainment by The Spazmatics, a silent auction and a photo booth.Tickets are $50 per person.

Reservations for tables are available. For information, call Yvette Behmer at (727) 849-5353.

THEATER MUSICAL

Live Oak Theatre will present a musical adaptation of “Around the World in 80 Days” on Oct. 9, Oct. 10, Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville.All tickets include coffee, tea and dessert. For ticket prices, call the box office at (352) 593-0027.

BIKE FEST

The Cotee River Bike Fest 2015 will be Oct. 9 through Oct. 11 at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey.There will be bands and entertainment, stunt and bike shows, food, beer and vendors. For a complete schedule and information, visit CoteeRiverBikeFest.org.

STAR WARS READ DAY

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host a “Star Wars Read Day” on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., for all ages.There will be Star Wars games and crafts.The program is limited to 30 participants.To reserve a seat, check-in at the reference desk after 3 p.m. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

4A

October 7, 2015

Fun for Fall at Starkey Ranch Starkey Ranch, 2500 Heart Pine Ave., in Odessa, will host a “Food Truck Rally” Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event also will include a deejay, carnival games, balloon artists, face painting, contests and prizes, bounce houses, family chalk art challenge, and the Feeding Tampa Bay food truck.

Guests are asked to bring a canned good donation for the community’s food banks.

On Oct. 17, there will be a “Doggie Day,” with partner SPCA Suncoast, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the grand opening of two new dog parks, Woof-Field Park and Barker Park. Activities will include pet look-alike contests, pet talent shows and pageants, and local pet vendors. For all event details, visit FunForFall.com.

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host a “Fall Family Festival” on Oct. 10. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be activity booths, an animal show and petting zoo, water races, slides, water spheres and more, and lunch will be available for $12. From noon to 2 p.m., there will be a tour of the classrooms. For information, email Eddie Kenny at Edmond.kenny@saintleo.edu.At 2 p.m., there will be a volleyball game, and a men’s soccer game at 7 p.m.The day will finish with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.Admission for the fall festival is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for children 12 and younger. For information, call Tara Centeno at (352) 588-8359.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a “Scarecrow Festival” on Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be a pumpkin patch, games, face painting, train rides, a petting zoo, bounce house, giant slide, obstacle course and a touch-a-truck area. For $3, kids can dress their own scarecrow and take it home. Clothes and hay will be provided. Guests can also dress as a scarecrow for a costume contest. No coolers or pets, except service animals.

Admission is $5. Children 5 and younger are free. For information, call (352) 567-0262, or visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

FALL CRAFT FAIR

Keystone United Methodist Church, 16301 Race Trace Road in Odessa, will have its annual “Fall Craft Fair” on Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The fair will offer a variety of crafts, plants, home-baked goods and gift baskets. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (813) 9205153, or email kumccraftfair@tampabay.rr.com.

FREE MOVIES AT WATER WORKS PARK

Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., in Tampa, will host free Halloween-theme, family friendly movies.

• Oct. 10:“Hotel Transylvania” • Oct. 17:“The Goonies” • Oct. 24:“Frankenweenie” Seating starts at 6 p.m., followed by the movie at 7:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic baskets and coolers, blankets, low-back lawn chairs, and well-behaved, leashed dogs.

Alcohol will not be allowed.There will be concessions and a food truck on site. In case of inclement weather, visit Facebook.com and search for Water Works Park Tampa. For information, call (813) 274-8750.

FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

Zephyrhills Fire Rescue, 38410 Sixth Ave., will host an open house on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to celebrate the rededication of Fire Station No. 2. Guests can learn about fire prevention and life safety, meet firefighters and paramedics, volunteers and cadets, tour the fire station and see the fire trucks.There will be an auto extrication demonstration, and free hot dogs and popcorn while supplies last. For information, call (813) 780-0041.

COUNTRY JAM

There will be a “Country Jam” at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City, from Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. to midnight.There also will be vendors and food.The event will benefit the Pasco

www.LakerLutzNews.com

The University of South Florida’s Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa, will host a “Fall Plant Festival” Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be more than 50 vendors, a scarecrow display, children’s activities, and a vegetable gardening workshop.Admission is $5. Children younger than 12 are free. For information, call (813) 974-2329.

CUT-A-THON FOR BREAST CANCER

ULTA Salon at The Grove, 5953 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual cut-a-thon Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., to raise money for breast cancer research. For a $10 minimum donation, guests can choose from a haircut, a single pink hair extension, or a microzone skin service. Services are performed on a firstcome, first-served basis. For information, call (813) 991-7220.

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM

St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church of Zephyrhills, 5855 16th St., hosts the Pasco County Senior Meal Program every weekday, except holidays.Any Pasco County resident age 60 and older can meet in the parish hall for a hot lunch at 11:30 a.m.There also are card games, bingo and socializing.The meal site closes at 12:30 p.m.To sign up prior to your first visit, call (813) 782-1202. For church information, call (813) 782-1202, or visit StElizabeths.dioswfl.org.

SEW DRESSES FOR AFRICA

The Sisterhood at Congregation Kol Ami will participate in the sewing program “Little Dresses for Africa” on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m., in the boardroom.Volunteers should bring a portable sewing machine if they have one.Also needed are fabric or pillowcases, thread, trimmings, ¼-inch elastic and bias tape, scissors, pins, iron and ironing board. For information or to RSVP, email Sheri Peterson at speters7@tampabay.rr.com.

PUMPKIN PATCH PAGEANT

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon is accepting sign-ups for the “Little Miss and Mr. Pumpkin Patch Pageant” that will take place Oct. 11 at noon.Age groups are 3 months to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, and 6 to 8 years.There is a $20 entry fee.All contestants will receive a goody bag. For information, call Robyn Liska at (813) 9490291, ext. 5613.

CULTURAL CENTER KIDS’ PROGRAMS

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host these upcoming kids’ programs: • Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.,“Mr.Tommy’s Very UnScary Halloween Special” • Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., “Bananimagination” with Shana Banana Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for general admission, and $28 for a family four-pack.

For information, call (813) 269-1310, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

ATHLETE TO SPEAK AT SAINT LEO

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host April Holmes, the 2015 NCAA Inspirational Athlete of the Year, for a special presentation Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., in the Student Community Center Greenfelder-Denlinger Boardrooms. Holmes is a three-time Paralympic medalist and world record holder.The event is in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Admission is free. For information, contact Paige Ramsey-Hamacher at (352) 588-8489 or paige.ramsey.hamacher@saintleo.edu.

SERVICE OF HEALING

Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host a “Service of Healing” Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.The service is for individuals currently dealing with illness and other physical challenges, as well as caregivers, people who have recently experienced the death of a loved one, and anyone wanting to pray for the mending of relationships in their families, community or nation.There will be a litany of prayers, lighting of candles, silent reflection time, and a laying-on of hands and anointing with oil. For information, call the church at (813) 961-8747.

ZEPHYRHILLS ART CLUB

The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., at Alice Hall in Zephyr Park on Fifth Avenue in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Ginger Myers of Serious Fun Art Studio in Temple Terrace. Members are invited to bring a painting for the October “Abstract” themed mini show. For information, call (813) 780-8562.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Jim Moll, Pasco County

Florida Friendly Landscaping Program coordinator, on the topic of “Plant Nomenclature: Who Needs All Those Strange Names Anyway?” Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a native plant drawing. For information, call (727) 207-1853

PLAYTIME IN THE PATCH

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host a “Playtime in the Patch” for toddlers and preschoolers on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.There will be crafts, coloring, snow cones, games and story time. Parents are invited to take photographs, too. For information, call (813) 948-2311.

DANNY BURGESS FUNDRAISER

There will be a fundraiser for Danny Burgess, running for State House District 38, on Oct. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Kafe Kokopelli, 37940 Live Oak Ave., in Dade City. Special guests include Sen. Wilton Simpson and Will Weatherford. There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

No contribution necessary to attend.To RSVP, email danny@dannyburgessfl.com.

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD

The Gulfview Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America will meet Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m., at Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow Ridge Blvd., in Hudson.After a short business meeting, there will be a class on silk ribbon embroidery.The cost is $10 and open to all skill levels of stitchers. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 3893376.

LIGHTNING PEP RALLY

Eat at Joe’s lunchtime concert series will salute the Tampa Bay Lightning with a pep rally on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Morgan Street in downtown Tampa. Guests are invited to wear Bolts blue and can either bring lunch, buy food, or visit an area restaurant.There also will be food trucks, live music,The Bolt Brigade with alumni players,The Lightning Girls and ThunderBug, and giveaways. For information, call (813) 635-3500.

PANCAKE POW WOW

Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, 37411 Eiland Blvd., in Zephyrhills, hosts a “Pancake Pow Wow” every third Thursday of the month, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.The pow wow is an educational series on health topics with coffee and a continental breakfast.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For information and to RSVP, call (8913) 783-8100.

FALL ORCHID SALE

A former orchid business will host a sale to sell surplus plants on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 33219 Mandrake Road in Zephyrhills. Plants include Phalaenopsis, cattleyas, dendrobiums and miscellaneous orchids. Cash or check only.

For information, call Betty Burkam at (941) 830-3429.

ART EXHIBIT ACCEPTING ENTRIES

The Pasco Fine Arts Council is accepting entries for the “2015 Art Annual Exhibition” on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its new location at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey.The exhibition will run from Oct. 20 to Nov. 20, with a reception on Nov. 13.All media is accepted. One entry per person.

The entry fee is $30. Printable entry forms and exhibition rules are available online at PascoArts.org. For information, call (727) 845-7322.

VENDORS NEEDED FOR FALL BAZAAR

The Lexington Oaks Women’s Club is looking for vendors for its fall fundraising bazaar scheduled for Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The bazaar will be in the Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Spaces are available for $15. For information and applications, call Mary Hanchar at (813) 746-1405.

RECYCLED YARD ART CONTEST

Hillsborough County Extension Service and the Hillsborough County Fair are sponsoring the annual “Recycled Yard Art Contest” to promote environmental awareness and encourage the reuse/recycling of yard materials.The contest is open to all Hillsborough County residents of all ages. Entries must be delivered to the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Oct. 17, or between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 19. For contest rules, entry forms and information, contact Lisa Meredith at (813) 744-5519, ext. 54146, or meredithL@hillsboroughcounty.org.

LEARN WATERCOLOR

Bob McAnespie, member of the National Watercolor Society and the Florida Watercolor Society, will offer watercolor classes at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, every Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Beginners are invited.The cost is $10 per lesson.There will be a supply list in the lobby. For information, call (813) 388-2766.

27 Tips to Drive Up the Sale Price of Your Land O’ Lakes/Lutz Home

New ‘Cold Laser’ Helps Eliminate Stubborn

PA I N !

In Soft Tissue Injuries

NO INSURANCE? DISCOUNT PROGRAM AVAILABLE.

Dr. Michael A Craven, D.C. •A 1977 graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine •Offers laser therapy •Personal, outstanding care since 1983

Personal, outstanding patient care since 1983.

(813) 996-9800

Land o Lakes/Lutz - Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. And once you have made that decision, you'll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here's a way to help you to be as prepared as possible.

To assist homesellers, a new industry report has just been released called "27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar." It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in today's tough, aggressive marketplace.

Through these 27 tips you will discover how to protect and capitalize on

5420 Land O’Lakes Blvd • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 www.CravenChiropractic.com

your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the best profit possible.

In this report you'll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your home. Using a commonsense approach, you will get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home.

You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money.

Order your free report today. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-244-0174 and enter 1023. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW.

This report is courtesy of The Prime Time Realty Team, Exit Prime Realty .

Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copy right © 2015 PAID ADVERTISEMENT

2015 Fall Festival Saturday, October 10th 11:00– 7:00 Sunday 11th 11:00– 4:00 @ The Grove

&

live music|food trucks|arts & cra s|pumpkin patch|pageant|pet adop on| bounce houses www.wesleychapelchamber.com/2015-fall-festival

Event Sponsors

White Glove Customer Service is our Family’s#1 Job

49TH YEAR

Senior & Military Discounts

Now offering Electrical Services

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio

•Your hometown Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical company since 2006 • Over 5,000 happy clients – we’re proud of our long-term customer relationships •24/7 - "Call Today, Fixed Today!" - A/C, Plumbing & Electrical Services •Save hundreds in incentives from manufacturers, power companies and Cornerstone on new A/C systems & gas water heaters •Family owned & operated that generously gives back to our community •We’re here to stay – 3 generations in Land O’ Lakes •Offering New A/C Installs with 12 year Parts & Labor Warranty & up to 5 years no interest financing •Free Estimates for New A/C, Water Heater, or LED Lighting and Free second opinions

PLUMBING ELECTRICAL COUPON COUPON

A/C COUPON

WATER HEATER ELECTRICAL TUNE UP SAFETY INSPECTION

A/C CLEANING & CHECKUP

$67.00 Water heater flush, inspect electrical components, T & P valve, Anode Rod and much more. ($17400 value) Must present coupon, limited time offer Exp 10/31/15 LLN

$69.00 Must present coupon, limited time offer Exp 10/31/15 LLN

$39.95 And receive FREE DUCT SANITIZING ($15400 value)

SAN ANTONIO CITY PARK 12202 Main Street • San Antonio 33576 (I75 to SR 52 Exit to San Antonio/Dade City) 352-588-4444 www.rattlesnakefestival.com

FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING! • Jim Mendenhall’s Snake Show • Gopher Tortoise Races • Cowboy Tom Rodeo Demonstrations • Country and Folk Music • Pioneer Village • Handmade Arts and Crafts • Sunshine Swampers 4x4s • Children Rides and Games

• Farmers’ Market • Pumpkin Patch • Noah the Nerdy Juggler • Smokey the Bear • Rock Wall and Inflatables • Pony and Barrel Train Rides • Farm Animal Exhibit • Great Food and Drink

Rattlesnake Run (5 mile/1 mile) • 8am

BEER DEN GAR

BIKE RAFFLE Drawing for

$1,500 Bicycle

FOO D TRUC KS

dog friendly!

Must present coupon, limited time offer Exp 10/31/15 LLN

A/C LICENSE #CAC1816647 PLUMBING LIC. #CFC1428982 ELECTRICAL LIC. #EC0001103

CornerstonePros.com

813-949-4445

Action Research Service, LLC • Al’s Pizza Shop • Bayfront Health Dade City • South Branch Ranch Carriage Trade Cleaners • FitNiche • Garden of Eden Salon & Spa • Grow Financial Credit Union Gulf Coast Ice • Hodges Funeral Home • Jiffy Food Store and Deli • Magnolia Pharmacy • Mosiac Pancho’s Restaurant of San Ann • Publix Supermarkets • Patricia Carroll, Attorney at Law • S&R Tires San Ann Self Storage • Rockwall Advisors • The Sevelius Group of Wells Fargo Financial Advisors

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

5A

Speakers present their wish list to lawmakers

By Kathy Steele

for the coming year, including a state loan for widening State Road 56.

Speaker after speaker stepped Another issue is funding for up to the podium to present the Coast to Coast Connector their request to Pasco County’s Trail, which will link Florida’s state lawmakers. west and east coasts from St. They wanted funding to help Petersburg to Titusville. The a nonprofit.

Florida Department of They wanted lawmakers to Transportation will decide which put in a good word with state of two routes will be built for one highway officials. of the trail’s segments. One route Or, they wanted their backing goes through northeast Pasco, for a special cause. while another would bypass About 100 people gathered Pasco. on Sept. 29 in the gymnasium of Pasco officials hope to conSunlake High School in Land O’ vince the state roads department Lakes for a public forum, hosted to build both routes and create a

by Pasco’s legislative delegation. loop.

State Representatives Amanda “Just have that one on your Murphy, Richard Corcoran and radar,” Lair said.

Danny Burgess, and State Other speakers included Senators John Legg and Wilton Timothy Beard, president of the Simpson listened for nearly Pasco-Hernando State College. three hours, as about 60 repreHelp for a performing arts center KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTO sentatives of nonprofits, Sunlake High Band members played the National Anthem at the public forum hosted by Pasco County’s legislative was among his funding requests. counties and municipalities, delegation in the high school gymnasium.

Brian Anderson advocated for civic groups and individual citiveterans and discussed his nonzens talked about the needs in profit, Veterans Alternatives, their communities.

Sunlake High School student Mykenzie to allow access, but also protect public which provides alternative therapies for vetThe forum is an annual tradition held Robertson lobbied for a state law to ban records. erans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. prior to the annual legislative session, which smoking at public beaches and parks.

Representatives for Pasco Fine Arts “About 95 percent of civil filings are elecis scheduled to convene on Jan. 12, 2016.

Robertson is active with Tobacco Free tronic,” she said. “And that will soon be 100 Council, Habitat for Humanity, AMIKids Corcoran, a Republican from Land O’ Partnership of Pasco County and the percent.”

Pasco and the Good Samaritan Health Lakes, will hold the powerful position of statewide Students Working Against Tobacco Funding issues are facing Pasco County’s Clinic of Pasco also brought their conSpeaker of the House.

(SWAT). school district as it tries to keep up with the cerns and talked about their program Nearly all of the speakers gave lawmak“Parks, to me, are a place for healthy explosive growth of new subdivisions, said successes. ers packets of information detailing specific recreation,” she said.

Peggy Wood of the Florida Federation of Pasco School Superintendent Kurt funding needs or particular policies they Garden Clubs and Janice Howie of the Robertson also joined with Sunlake High Browning. want the delegation members to support or School student Ormond Derrick later to talk New residential development, especially Nature Coast Chapter of Florida Native reject. about the problem of substance abuse along the State Road 54 corridor through Plant Society spoke about environmental isRequests covered a broad range of topics among young people.

Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel, is pump- sues. from public safety and school construction, Howie said her organization supported Pasco County Supervisor of Elections ing up school enrollments. to voter registration and smoke-free beaches Brian Corley asked lawmakers to consider Sunlake High, for instance, was built for Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment and parks. adding veteran’s registration cards and gun 1,800 students. But Browning said, “We ex- approved by 75 percent of voters to use Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco advo- permits to the list of approved identification ceeded that number. There are very few real estate taxes to purchase land for consercated for tougher laws to help clamp down for voters. schools that don’t exceed what they were vation. In the last legislature, only a fraction on illegal sales of synthetic marijuana. of the anticipated $700 million was budgetCorley also advocated for at least some built for,” Browning said.

Current law makes no distinction be- of a voter’s personal information to be Oakstead Elementary School has 1,200 ed for land purchases. tween the sale of one packet of the illegal shielded from public records laws.

“There is an opportunity to do better students in a school built for 762 students. substance or 1,000 packets, he said.

Now, access is open “to anyone and “Where do we put these kids?” Browning this year,” said Howie who is conservation “We’re not trying to go after the person everyone,” Corley said. He cited a case of a said. “We put them in portables. We cannot chairwoman. with a substance problem,” the sheriff said. man in New Hampshire who used Pasco build schools fast enough.”

Wood asked lawmakers to oppose a bill “What we’re trying to do is go after the deal- County voter registration data to contact He made a pitch for lawmakers to ap- that would bypass local control and give the er.” people for business purposes. prove a bill that would give local school state sole authority to regulate hydraulic Nocco also urged lawmakers to address A handful of voters de-registered as a re- boards the autonomy to increase existing fracturing, often called “fracking,” which is a the growing problem of terrorist threats sult of for-profit businesses accessing their property tax millage by half a mill. Board controversial method of oil drilling.

At least 15 counties in Florida have apmade via social media including threats to information, Corley said. “That’s sad,” he said. members would need to approve the in“shoot up” a school or church.

“I think you would agree.” crease by a super-majority or a unanimous proved bans on fracking,Wood said.

Texas has passed a bill that bypasses “There is no law in effect where we can Protecting data also was on the agenda vote, he said.

Pasco County’s Government Affairs local authority, Wood said. “Now Texas has go after them,” Nocco said. But he added, for Pasco County Clerk and Comptroller “People make statements and words have Paula O’Neil who talked about the budget Officer Ralph Lair presented lawmakers fracking, whether they (local government) meanings.” challenges in keeping up with technology with a list of priority projects and issues want it or not.”

ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

JOIN

LOW DOWN PAYMENT "We finance everyone"

"Ride Home Today"

CALL 813.996.6019

HOSTED BY LAKER PUBLISHER DIANE KORTUS When:

3rd Sunday of every month • 3 to 5 p.m. • First meeting is Oct. 18th

Where: Meeting location rotates among member homes First meeting in Land O’ Lakes

www.VictoryLaneMotorcars.com 6600 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

Who:

Up to 12 members • Visitors are welcome

What:

All genres • October book — "Started Early, Took My Dog” by Kate Atkinson

Info:

Call Diane at 813-909-2800 (office) or 813-503-5213 (cell)

NO COST. JUST A LOVE FOR READING AND YOUR ENTHUSIASTIC PARTICIPATION IN BOOK DISCUSSIONS.

Keep your car looking great.

Basic Wash • Wash & Wax • Full Detail • Home Pressure Washing Also Available MOBILE DETAILING

$55.00

$65.00

WASH & WAX

HEADLIGHT RESTORATION

$75 Value

up to $100 Value

Call Curtis for Appointment

813.347.0502 Audiology & Hearing Aids

WE OFFER: • Hearing testing for all ages • Hearing aid fitting, service, repair and accessories • Custom ear molds for swimming and hearing protection

JODY COSTANZO, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology %RDUG &HUWL¿HG LQ $XGLRORJ\

813.973.8400 2020 Ashley Oaks Circle Wesley Chapel

www.fmcaudiology.com

6A

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

Recipes To Remember

NOW OPEN!

Sharing the tradition of southern cooking

I

grew up with southern cooks.

My mother hailed from Maysville, Georgia, and my father was born in Fort Myers, with a maternal side hailing from the Panhandle.

My father always claimed to be “more southern” than my mother, because he was born farther south of the Mason-Dixon line.

One of the things I observed through the years is that much southern cooking doesn’t involve using a recipe. Instead, it is passed down, as one cook shows another how to make a dish.

In my family, that’s true of such things as collard greens, dumplings, cornbread — and anything that’s fried.

Of course, there’s no such thing as a southern vegetable without including a ham hock, ham bone or some salt pork.

Indeed, every part of the hog can find its way into southern cooking.

My great-grandmother made some of the best “cracklin’ ” (fried pork skin) cornbread you’ve ever tasted, and I could go on and on with stories about our family’s southern culinary delights.

One of my favorite southern meals includes collard greens and ham hocks.

I am fortunate to have a neighbor who grows collard greens in his backyard, and every year we have the mandatory New Year’s Day meal of ham, collard greens, rice, black-eyed peas and stewed tomatoes.The collard greens and black-eyed peas are for luck and money.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Some of our favorite foods not only taste good, but prompt cherished memories, too.

We hope this new feature, ‘Recipes to Remember,’ will provide a source of recipes for foods you will enjoy.

We also hope the recipes we feature will inspire you to share your recipe, and the story behind it.

Want to know more? Email bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com.

Sandy Graves, a resident of Land O’ Lakes, is active in numerous community efforts, including the push to bring an outdoor stage to the Land O’ Lakes Community Park.

The stage is expected to be built in 2016.

We Match current liquor & wine ads!

Collard greens and ham hocks

BEER

• 4 pounds collard greens (best if cut fresh from the garden) • 2 precooked smoked ham hocks (a Honey Baked ham bone is a nice substitute, if cooking more collards) • 2 teaspoons sugar • Salt and pepper, to taste • Water

BOTTLES AND CANS

1/2 KEGS

BEER

Rinse your greens several times under cold water to remove dirt or sand. After cleaning the greens, remove the leaf from the stem in strips — using your hands or kitchen scissors.

Bud Select . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88.99 Bud Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$97.99 Shock Top . . . . . . . . . . . . .$103.99 Killians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88.99 PBR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88.99 Miller Highlife . . . . . . . . . . .$88.99 Yuengling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$97.99

Founders 6pk . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Lost Coast 6pk . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Hofbrau 6pk . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Sam Adams 6pk . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Sierra Nevada 6pk . . . . . . . . .$7.99 New Belgium 6pk . . . . . . . . .$7.99

Place collards in Dutch oven and cover with water. Add sugar.

If all of the greens do not fit, just add more greens, as they boil down.

only

Bud & Bud Light - 12oz/24 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.99 Coors Light - 12oz/24 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.99 Miller Light - 12oz/24 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.99 Yuenling - 12oz/24 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.99

GROWLERS

Place ham hocks on top and heat water to boiling, and then reduce to simmer.

Big Storm Brewing-Oktoberfest .................32 oz. $5.99 .................64 oz. $11.98 610 Brewery Magpie Rye ............................32 oz. $5.49 .................64 oz. $10.98 Cigar City Jai-Alai .......................................32 oz. $5.49 .................64 oz. $10.98

Cover greens and continue to simmer for about 1 hour, until greens are tender.

WINE 750 ML

Stir your greens often, and keep sufficient water level, so all the collards simmer.

About halfway through cooking, add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with ham, rice and black-eyed peas and cornbread.

(Those who like additional seasoning can add some pepper sauce, to taste, once the meal has been served).

Pasco Alliance of Community Associations (PACA)

10% OFF

$5 OFF

$10 OFF

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8. COUPONS CAN NOT BE USED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8. COUPONS CAN NOT BE USED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8. COUPONS CAN NOT BE USED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

Yellow Tail (all types)

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

$7.98

Beringer Founders Estate (all types)

$7.98

Cyt Casillero Del Diablo

Bolla 1.5L (all types)

$6.98

$8.48

$8.98

Da Vinci Chianti DOCG

$8.98

1.75 LT

1.75 LT

SMIRNOFF VODKA

Naked Grape 3L Box (all types)

$13.99

$17.98

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

750 ML

750 ML

FIREBALL

JIM BEAM

$11.98

$9.98

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

ORIGINAL

CAPTAIN MORGAN

$14.98

Principal Speakers: Michael Cox, Chr. Charter Advisory Committee Mike Fasano, Elected Constitutional Offer – Tax Collector Mike Flannagan, Motivational Speaker – Motivating Voluntary Leadership Skills

W W W. T H E G R E AT C AT C H S E A F O O D . C O M

$7.48

LIQUOR

Sat., Nov. 7th • 8:00am – 12:30pm Medical Center of Trinity 9330 West SR-54, Trinity

R.S.V.P. to John Copeland at 813-948-0854 or Jerry Lynn at 813-991-4484.

Barefoot 1.5L (all types)

BOGO FREE

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

PACA is a community education organization serving the needs of HOA, Condo, and CDD communities in Pasco County.

Alamos Malbec

$9.98

BOGO FREE

$7.98

$100.00 WINE PURCHASE

$50.00 WINE PURCHASE

ANY 12 IDENTICAL WINE BOTTLES OF 750ML OR 6 BOTTLES OF 1.5LT

PLASTIC TRAVELER

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

750 ML

1.75 LT

SKOL VODKA

CROWN ROYAL

$10.98

$17.98

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

*Must present coupon. Limit 2 bottles per customer. Exp. 10/13/15.

PASCO COUNTY’S LARGEST LIQUOR STORE Over 11,000 sq. ft. of wine, liquor, cigars and craft beers SAME GREAT FOOD!

NOW OPEN IN LUTZ!!!

Taste of Boston Wesley Chapel under the new name The Great Catch has relocated to

MORE PARKING

15% OFF ANY CIGAR PURCHASE

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

COUPONS CAN NOT BE USED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

10% OFF ANY CASE OF 12 IDENTICAL LIQUOR BOTTLES OF 750ML OR 6 BOTTLES OF 1.75LT

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

COUPONS CAN NOT BE USED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Lutz, FL 33549

813-994-9797 NOW OFFERING OUTSIDE SEATING! HOURS:Mon-Thurs 11-9 • Fri & Sat 11-10 • Sun 11-8

5039 1st Street • Zephyrhills

HOURS OF OPERATION: MON - THURS9AM TO 10PM FRI & SAT 9AM TO 12AM • SUN 11AM TO 10PM 2410 LAND O’ LAKES BLVD • LAND O’ LAKES, FL On the corner of SR 54 and US 41

813-782-7770 HOURS:Mon-Thurs 11-8 • Fri & Sat 11-9 • Sun 11-8

$3.00 OFF

$8.00

$20 OR MORE

SHRIMP BASKET

Must present coupon. Not valid on daily deals or with other coupons. Exp 10/31/15.

Must present coupon. Not valid on daily deals or with other coupons. Exp 10/31/15.

WWW.PARTYLIQUORSUPERSTORE.COM

813-803-7207 Prices good through 10/13/15 Not responsible for misprints.

NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ANY PRODUCT THAT ENDS IN 8.

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

7A

Take Back Your Free Time!

• Serving clients for over 30 years • Licensed, Bonded, Insured • All Employees, No Contractors • Discount for Regular Cleanings

813-549-0444 www.maidbrigade.com

FREE

CONTRACTS

We create FREE TIME for BUSY PEOPLE!

• Move In and Move Out Cleanings • Gift Certificates – The Perfect Gift!

$30 OFF

1st Cleaning

NO

• Carpet Cleaning

DEEP CLEANING

when you sign up for regular Bi-Weekly service

Some Restrictions Apply.

Call for Details. Expires 10-31-15

New customers only. Must purchase intial clean. Expires 10-31-15

This is Not Just Another CD. It’s the Advantage PLUS CD. Increase Rates + Make Deposits + Make Withdrawals

0.75% 1.15% 1.55% 1.80% 2.10% APY 12 MONTHS

APY 24 MONTHS

APY 36 MONTHS

APY 48 MONTHS

APY 60 MONTHS

We also Specialize in Residential Lending FHA, VA, USDA Rural Housing, Manufactured Home, Construction to Permanent, Portfolio and Jumbo

“Focused on You”

813-929-4477 www.CentralBankFL.com 20701 Bruce B. Downs • Tampa, FL 33647 NMLS# 406403

LET US HELP YOU GROW AND PROTECT YOUR INCOME $1000 minimum to open and receive APY-additional deposits any amount. Rates Effective as of Publication Date–Option for 2 Rate Increases per term. Penalty may apply for more than 1 withdrawal per 365 days Free Withdrawal is limited to 50% of CD Balance.

Withdrawals may affect the APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

30% off Diamond Microdermabrasion 30% off chemical peels including Obagi Blue chemical peels 25% off Obagi and Skin Medica Skin products.

Reveal your natural brilliance with SmartSkin+ Laser - a safe, effective treatment to renew the skin's surface.

Health

concerns about falls and to increase physical activity, Oct. 12 to Nov. 4. Classes are every Monday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Reservations are required.

For Information, call (727) 834-5630.

&

Wellness

COLON CANCER TUTORIAL

The Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on “Colon Send health news to Cancer: Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis and news@lakerlutznews.com Treatment” on Oct. 13, at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM Drive in Hudson.

The Groves Golf and Country Club hosts Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 the “Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon.

Program” on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Reservations are required. For informaFridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 tion, call (727) 869-5498.

Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

The program is a low-impact class for PASCO AGING men and women to help improve flexibility NETWORK MEETING and balance. Strength exercises may include Pasco Aging Network will meet Oct. 14 handheld weights and the use of tubing. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Villas at Sunset Bay, The program is free to Silver Sneakers 7423 Kauai Loop in New Port Richey. members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per Membership in PAN is open to all governmonth of classes. ment organizations, nonprofit agencies, For information, contact Tom Marbell at private agencies, businesses, educational in(352) 409-2984 or send an email to stitutions, and individuals committed to TrainWithTomM@gmail.com. improving the quality and availability of services to seniors.

EXTENDED MAMMOGRAM HOURS For information and to RSVP, visit Bayfront Health Dade City is extending PascoAgingNetwork.org. its service hours for women to receive mammograms. Appointments are now available LADIES’ NITE OUT Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 Oak Hill Hospital will present a “Ladies’ a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday Nite Out” on Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club For information, visit them on the web at Lane in Brooksville.

BayfrontDadeCity.com/medical-services/breast-imaging.

There will be massages, makeup demonstrations, chair yoga, a complimentary BAYFRONT RIBBON CUTTING dinner, and a Q-and-A session with a panel of Bayfront Health Dade City will welcome local physicians. family practice doctors Joseph Nystrom and There also will be jewelry for purchase, Carl Werne to the Bayfront Health Network and a chance to win baskets and other with an open house and ribbon cutting on prizes.

Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 13933 17th Admission is free. Reservations are reSt., in Dade City. quired. For information, call (352) 597-6333 For information, call Bayfront Health or (352) 628-6060.

Medical Group at (352) 567-6763.

NEUROPATHY, CANCER EDUCATION

FLORIDA HOSPITAL ZEPHYRHILLS GROUPS

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall CARE Tampa Bay will offer free educa- Blvd., offers these upcoming groups: • Oct. 14 at 2 p.m., Parkinson’s disease tional neuropathy and cancer support on • Oct. 15 at 3 p.m., stroke support Oct. 10 at the College of Nursing at the • Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., tobacco University of South Florida.

Topics include symptom management, cessation program No reservations are needed. For informacoping, maximizing physical function, and tion, visit FHZeph.org. medications and nutritional supplements.

For information or an appointment, contact Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 396-9441 or GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT ctofthag@health.usf.edu.

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a general cancer support A MATTER OF BALANCE group meeting Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State p.m.

Road 54, will offer “A Matter of Balance,” a Continued on next page program designed to help people manage

4005 Land O’ Lakes Blvd on U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes

SmartSkin+ Laser will tighten skin, remove wrinkles, attack age spots and restore natural glow.

Call today for your free consult: 813.792.1900 8835 Hawbuck Street • Trinity | 17921 Hunting Bow Circle • Lutz www.primeaesthetica.com | www.royalimageandspa.com

$2.00 Off ANY ENTREE

1 LG Pizza 1 Topping + 10 Wings

$14.99

*CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS. ONE COUPON PER TICKET/TABLE. EXP. 10/31/15.

www.facebook.com/primeaesthetica BRING THIS AD OFFER FOR VALIDATION

SPAGHETTI, MANICOTTI, LASAGNA, FETTUCCINE ALFREDO, CHICKEN PARMESAN, EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Color our reptile friends and win 4 tickets to Jim Mendenhall’s Snake Show!

49TH YEAR

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. SAN ANTONIO CITY PARK 12202 Main Street • San Antonio 33576 (I75 to SR 52 Exit to San Antonio/Dade City) 352-588-4444 www.rattlesnakefestival.com Sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio Color the picture above then mail to: Rattlesnake Festival Coloring Contest

The LAKER / Lutz NEWS P.O. Box 479 • Lutz, FL 33548

8A

Name:_____________________________________________________Parent Name(s)___________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EACH WEEK’S WINNER GETS 4 TICKETS (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) TO JIM MENDENHALL’S SNAKE SHOW!

City: ________________________________Zip: ____________Phone: ________________________________Age: _______ Grade: ______

All entries must be received by October 12, 2015.

School:_____________________________________________________Interests:_________________________________________________

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

Participants will be provided with educational material on cancer and cancer treatment. Survivors and family members will have a chance to raise concerns about their condition, and learn what others are feeling and what they experience.

Refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

FEEDING PASCO’S ELDERLY

Feeding Pasco’s Elderly Inc., will host its first “Ambassador’s Breakfast” on Oct. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey.

The organization is seeking to help Pasco County’s vulnerable and food insecure senior population. The breakfast is an attempt to help raise funds to provide meals for senior citizens who are on a waiting list for the Pasco Elderly Nutrition program.

For sponsorship opportunities, visit FeedingPasco.com.

For information about Feeding Pasco’s Elderly Inc., call Karen King at (727) 5345628.

a 5K at 8:30 a.m., and a one-mile fun run at 9:15 a.m.

Runners, walkers and virtual runners who register by Oct. 25 will get a T-shirt.

Registration forms also can be picked up at The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce office, YMCA or FL Retroflex Fitness. Online registration is at PCCZephyrhills.org, which will link you to active.com.

Sponsorships are available until Oct. 15.

All sponsorships include the sponsor’s name on the event T-shirt.

There also will be face painting, live music and three raffles.

For information, call (813) 453-9042, or email ninevincents@gmail.com.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT COURSES

Pasco-Hernando State College will offer “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” courses throughout the fall term.

Sessions will be at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, the East Campus in Dade City, the North Campus in Brooksville and the West Campus in New Port Richey.

The courses are designed to provide a WOMEN’S HEALTH FORUM variety of health care professionals with the Oak Hill Hospital will host a sympo- ability to recognize life-threatening emersium called “Everything You Ever Wanted gencies, provide CPR and relieve choking in to Ask Your OB/GYN” on Oct. 15 from 5:30 a safe and timely manner. The instruction is p.m. to 7 p.m., at Heritage Pines Country delivered in a variety of in-hospital and outClub, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., in Hudson. of-hospital settings.

Doctors Lauren Juyia and Mohammed Students must pass a written exam and Tabbaa will discuss topics from hormone skills test to quality for a BLS for Health therapy to menopause, and everything in Care Providers course completion card. between. The forum is geared to women of For cost, dates and locations, and to regall ages. ister for the four-hour course, contact Dallas A complimentary dinner will be served. Crick at (727) 816-3119 or Admission is free. Reservations are re- crickd@phsc.edu, or visit PHSC.edu/aha. quired.

For information or to RSVP, call (352) NEW NAMI CONNECTION GROUP 597-6333 or (3521) 628-6060.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County now offers a free peer-led reLIMB PRESERVATION covery support group for adults living with a psychiatric diagnosis.

PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE The group meets the second and fourth The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, has opened the Florida Friday of every month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 Limb Saving Institute in an effort to help p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 patients heal wounds and avoid amputa- State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

Participants can learn coping skills for tion.

Most wound care patients at risk for mental illnesses, learn of others’ experilimb or extremity wounds have diabetes ences, identify local resources, and take part and peripheral arterial disease. They may in open discussions.

For information, contact Todd Jeter at also have coronary artery disease, blood clotting disorders, bone infection, claudica- todd.jeter@email.saintleo.edu. tion or hyperlipidemia.

The limb program offer patients a multi- MS SUPPORT GROUP disciplinary team approach to their First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., condition to help prevent future problems. in Zephyrhills, hosts a multiple sclerosis To learn more about the Florida Limb support group the first Thursday of every Saving Institute, call (727) 834-4450. month at 1 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.

Refreshments are served.

RUN FOR LIFE BENEFIT The group also hosts a social event the Run For Life, to benefit the nonprofit third Thursday of every month.

Zephyrhills Pregnancy Care Center, will be For information and to RSVP, call (813) Nov. 21. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with 782-9306 or (813) 788-9931.

Are you hounded about your hearing?

To hear the dog-gone truth about hearing aids, call Dr. Judith L. Reese, THE Hearing Aid Expert

Authentic Greek & Italian Cuisine A LAND O’ LAKES TRADITION • EST. 1988 21501 Village Lakes Center Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

(813) 949-7484 TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY

*

$2 OFF

SATURDAY ONLY

$5.99 $10.95 $9.95 SPAGHETTI OR PENNE

GREEK STYLE CHICKEN

LARGE ONE ITEM PIZZA

WITH ONE TOPPING

Let us give you something to

Smile

about

ANY GREEK ENTREE Baked Chicken, Stuffed Pepper & Tomato, Gyro, Briam, Mousaka, Dolmades, Spanakopita, Souvlaki, Large Greek Salad w/Potato Salad *Cannot be combined with other offers.

One coupon per ticket/table. Expires 10/31/15.

NEW PATIENT EXPERIENCE

99

$

00

*

Cleaning, exam, consultation and all necessary x-rays ADA D1110, D0210, D0150

EXPIRES 10/31/15 *New patients only. Not valid with any other offers or insurance. Does not include periodontal therapy.

Limited time only.

PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

813-601-1122 Evening and weekend appointments available. www.bernierdental.com

MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED

5420 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Suite 103 • 813-601-1122 The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for a payment for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for free, discounted fee, or the reduced fee, service, examination or treatment.

Comprehensive care for you • Family Health Care • Auto & Work Injuries • Weight Loss • Sports Injuries • School sports physicals • Work related physicals • Drug Testing • DOT exams

Dr. Darren Morris, MD

We accept most major insurance plans, cash patients & walk-ins!

JC Audiology & Hearing Aids

813.949.1331

www.jc-audiology.com 1541 Dale Mabry Hwy., Ste 201. Lutz. (just north of County Line Rd)

Call for same day appointment.

727-375-5885 • www.familymedicalcenters.net 2208 Duckslough Blvd. Suite A • Trintiy, FL 34655

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

9A

Closer Look A N

A D V E R T I S E R

P R O F I L E

‘New Leaf’ Is Perfect Name For This Chiropractic Office “It was almost as if the clouds parted and I knew what I was meant to do — to There could not be a better name then help people get well, just as I had been New Leaf Chiropractic helped,� he explains.

Wellness Center for Dr. With this insight, Dr. Michael Pease.

Pease quit his job and After 20 years in the turned over a “new leaf,� telecommunications busienrolling in Palmer ness, Dr. Pease was looking College of Chiropractic in for a career change that Port Orange. would get him out from “That was back in behind a computer to 2008. I have never looked more face-to-face interacback and never doubted tion with people. that I made the right deciAlthough he lived a sion,� said Dr. Pease. healthy lifestyle, eating After graduating as a mostly healthy foods and chiropractic physician, Dr. DR. MICHAEL PEASE exercising regularly, being Pease moved to Tampa to at a desk all day long be closer to his two resulted in frequent headaches, neck pain teenage children and started his own and insomnia. practice in a shared facility on Bearss “I liked my job, but didn’t like how it Avenue. made me feel,� said Dr. Pease, who In August of this year, he moved to worked for Alltel Communications in its Lutz to a professional center on State cellular division for many years. “I was Road 54, located just east of the new only in my mid-30s, but already had pre- Lowe’s store. hypertension and didn’t have the energy “Our name is apropos for myself as well I should for someone who was so health as our patients, because they too are often conscious.� turning over a ‘new leaf’ to get healthy And then seven years ago, he had an and stay fit,� said Dr. Pease. “aha moment� that changed his life forev“I believe everyone can benefit from er. chiropractic treatments. I give every one “I happened to meet a chiropractor at of my patients 100 percent of my focus a health screening event,� said Dr. Pease. and energy. I strive to maintain good “I told the doctor about my medical prob- communication with patients, and am lems, and he said he could help. After just always open.� three months under his care, I saw a 180Dr. Pease is currently offering special degree improvement in my health.� promotional discounts on initial exams As Dr. Pease tells the story, he for new patients, as well as discount cash describes it as an awakening — a calling payment options. He strives to keep his that took his life in a completely new rates affordable and offers flexible paydirection. ment plans.

Special to The Laker/Lutz News

presents # # # # # # #

4th Annual Dancing With Our Stars

Saturday, Oct. 17 6pm Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School 13651 Hays Road • Hudson, FL 34610 # # # # # # # Watch community business owners and leaders perform in a ballroom dancing extravaganza!

TICKETS AND AUCTION TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL DANCING STARS

www.BiddingForGood.com/CPCC

The LAKER Lutz NEWS

SPONSORS:

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays

All Smiles of Tampa Bay • American Home Title of Land O’ Lakes Centennial Bank • Christian Brothers Automotive Dance Gear Etc. • Elite Mobile Advertising • Point to Point Printing Synovus Bank • VIP Pest Control • Wesley Chapel Nissan Chris Black Insurance • Optimum Plumbing • Seven Oaks Pet Hospital Star’s Organic Salon • Trinity Memorial Gardens

813-254-2500 2029 Osprey Lane, Suite B, Lutz, FL 33549 Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most health insurances NewLeafChiroLLC.com

Medical Center of Trinity invites you to join us for Girls Night Out, an interactive, educational, fun-filled event for women of all ages.

Tuesday, October 20th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Medical Center Of Trinity Education Stations

Girl Power!

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Interactive Activities and Shopping

10 Things You Can Do For Mental Health All Your Cancer Questions Answered Back and Neck Pain Blood Pressure Screenings Breast Cancer – What’s the Latest?

Don’t Fear the Rear Hand and Arm Pain Knee and Hip Pain Not Your Mother’s Surgery Oh Baby!

Pelvic Pain – What Does It Mean?

Sinus Pain and Pressure Sugar Shock Trouble Sleeping Wounds: Big or Small We Treat Them All

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Restaurant Sampling Featuring:

Blue Laamb Designs Jewelry Chair Massage Children’s Books by Cheryl Campbell Jamberry Nails - Signature Style at Your Fingertips Kara Vita Clinical Skincare MacKinnon Jewelers Mary Kay Michael’s Apiaries - Pure & Natural Honey New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity Origami Owl Pampered Chef PartyLite Photo Booth Fun PHSC Encore Program – Digital Photography Premier Designs Jewelry Rodan + Fields Scentsy Simply Fresh Produce Skip’s Florist & Christmas House Stampin’ Up Cards & Crafts The Olive Tree The Turtle’s Nest Thirty-One Gifts Tupperware

• • • • • • •

Arlisa’s Catering Fiddlers Green Irish Pub & Eatery Havana Dreamers Cafe HoneyBaked Ham Subway Sugardarlings Cupcakes & Cones :PVS 'SFTI $IFG (MVUFO 'SFF #BLFSZ

! e r o And M

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and can be made by calling 727-834-5630 or emailing MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.

SM

9330 State Road 54 | Trinity, FL 34655 www.MedicalCenterTrinity.com

10A

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

Your weight loss journey begins here.

VINOY PARK, ST. PETERSBURG, FL October 29-30, 2015: Student Days October 31-November 1, 2015: General Public General admission: $10 Students: $6 Children under 6 free Grand Parade of Na ons and Ci zen Oath Ceremony at 2 pm on October 31

$3 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION WITH THIS AD www.spiffs.org Ethnic Cuisine ● Folk Dancing ● Music ● Cultural Displays Crafts ● Entertainment on Two Stages

FREE WITH ZOO ADMISSION

CANDY, BATS & SCAREDY CATS

It’s an all new ZooBoo, and it’s just for kids! Ideal for younger boys and “ghouls” (age 11 & under), ZooBoo KIDS is a Halloween treat. Go batty with extended hours on select days and “fright-free” festivities like trick-or-treat stations, a crazy corn maze, kooky not spooky character appearances, jeepers creepers critter encounters, fun fall photo opportunities, Monster Mash groovy tunes and more. Plus, watch some of the Zoo’s animals have a smashing good time too with pumpkin enrichments on select days. ZooBoo KIDS activities are included with paid Zoo admission or Zoo membership.

OCT. 10-11, 17-18, 23-26, 30-31 AND NOV. 1 FROM 1-7 P.M. 1101 West Sligh Ave. • Tampa, Florida

(813) 935-8552 LowryParkZoo.org Color the picture above then mail to: Lowry Park Zoo Coloring Contest The LAKER/Lutz NEWS P.O. Box 479 • Lutz, FL 33548

Name:_____________________________________________________Parent Name(s)___________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EACH WEEK’S WINNER GETS 2 TICKETS TO TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO!

City: ________________________________Zip: ____________Phone: ________________________________Age: _______ Grade: ______

All entries must be received by October 21, 2015.

School:_____________________________________________________Interests:_________________________________________________

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

11A

WE’VE MOVED! FAMILY MEDICINE NEW LAND O’LAKES LOCATION 2100 Via Bella Blvd, Ste. 204 • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639

JOHN TEDESCO, DO

ANNE CLARK, ARNP

LISA HAYES PA

&HUWL¿HG Nurse Practitioner

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

&HUWL¿HG Physician Assistant

NEW PHONE • NEW FAX • NEW LOCATION

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS • ALL AGES 2XU IDPLO\ PHGLFLQH RI¿FH IRFXVHV RQ SUHYHQWLRQ DQG WUHDWPHQW FHQWHUHG DURXQG \RX DQG \RXU IDPLO\

Ph: 813.751.3636 Fx: 813.377.1678

YOU ARE HERE

We sl

ey

Bruce B Downs Blvd

Ch

ap

el

Blv d.

54

54 54

Livingston Rd.

54

56

NEW LOCATION

Family Medicine

-XVW PLOHV WR RXU QHZ RI¿FH ORFDWLRQ

LIBRARIES Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Time, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Friday • Pre-K Storytime, 11:30 a.m. every Friday • Pre-Teen Gaming, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 • Teen Volunteer Training, 5 p.m. Oct. 13 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 • Coupon and Money Saving Apps!, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 • A Taste of Sunshine 6-8 Book Club, 5 p.m.

Oct. 14 • Senior Games, 10 a.m. Oct. 15 • A Taste of Sunshine 3-5 Book Club, 5 p.m.

Oct. 15 The library is located at 2818 Collier Parkway, and can be reached at (813) 929-1214. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 • Senior Interest Group (SIG), 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 • Google Drive, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16 The library is located at 2902 W. Bearss Ave., and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

New River Library • Senior Bingo, 2 p.m. Oct. 7 • Shine Medicare Help, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Legal Choices for Small Businesses, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 • Tween Lego Robotics, 11 a.m. Oct. 10 • Children’s Craft Corner, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 • Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Oct. 14 • Preschool Storytime, noon Oct. 14 • Senior Social, 2 p.m. Oct. 14 • Teen Program TBA, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 • Community Garden Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 15 • Teen Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m. Oct 15 • Resumes in Word, 2 p.m. Oct. 16 The library is located at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills and closed Sundays and Mondays. It can be reached at (813) 788-6375.

Austin Davis Public Library • Story Time, 1 p.m. every Monday • Tech Boulevard, 2 p.m. every Monday • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m. every Monday • Baby Time, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:15 p.m. every Wednesday • Book Discussion: The Nightingale by; Kristin Hannah, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 2733652.

Lutz Branch Library • You Can Manage Diabetes!, 1 p.m. Oct 7 and Oct. 14 • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Time, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 2 p.m. Oct. 10 • Star Wars Reads Day, 4 p.m. Oct 10 • Story Time, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 • Master Gardener: Perennials for All Season, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 • Gmail: Attachments, 4 p.m. Oct. 13 • Book Discussion: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 The library is located at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Technology Open Lab, 2 p.m. every Thursday • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6 p.m. on Oct. 8, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 • Block Party, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 • Online Photo Editing, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9 • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 11:15 a.m. every Saturday • e-Books for Tablets and Smartphones, 2 p.m.

Oct. 10 • Jumps, Jive and Jam!, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 12 • Story Time, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 • Alligator Zone, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 • Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating Slides, 7 p.m.

Oct.13 • Master Gardener: Invasive Plants of Central Florida, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 • Microsoft Publisher: Formatting Publications,

Hugh Embry Library • Preschool Storytime, noon every Wednesday • A Matter of Balance – Cares Class, 1 p.m. every Wednesday • Chess Club @ 5PM, 5 p.m. every Wednesday • Watercolor Postcards (Etegami), 6 p.m. Oct. 7 • Friends of Hugh Embry Library Used Book Bazaar, 11 a.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 • Tween Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robots, 4 p.m. on Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 • Baby Signing Storytime with Miss Karen, 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 14, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 • SCORE Class: Understanding a Franchise Business, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 • SHINE’S Medicare Open Enrollment Workshop, 11 a.m. Oct. 15 • Teen Gaming, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 The library is located at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, and can be reached at (352) 567-3576. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

New Tampa Regional Library • Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8, Oct. 22 • Microsoft Excel: Introduction, 3 p.m. Oct. 8 • Teen Time!, 4:30 p.m. every Thursday • Yoga for Well-Being, 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 • Mah Jong, 11 a.m. every Friday • Pokemon Leagues, 10 a.m. Oct. 10, Oct. 17 and Oct. 31 • Sahaja Meditation, 3 p.m. every Saturday • Beginner’s Chess, 2 p.m. every Sunday • Microsoft Excel: Formatting, 3 p.m. Oct. 13 • Happy Hearts Yoga for Preschoolers, 3 p.m. Oct. 13 • Teen Advisory Board, 6 p.m. Oct. 13 • Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Florida Licensing on Wheels, 10 a.m. Oct. 14 • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 • Teen Game Zone, 4:15 p.m. Oct. 14 The library is located at 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647 and can be reached at (813) 273-3652.

Request your appoinment online: www.FloridaMedicalClinic.com

Proudly Welcoming

Reut Bardach, MD, FACOG Dr. Bardach is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

In addition to healthy and high risk pregnancy and routine gynecology care, Dr. Bardach specializes in advanced robotic- assisted gynecological surgery.

New Tampa Location

Land O’ Lakes Location

17501 North Palms Village Place

24124 State Road 54

813.949.7297

813.615.1333

“My goal is to provide the best care, putting my patient’s needs first.”

Obstetrics & Gynecology of Trinity is pleased to welcome Dr. Bardach to our team of board certified physicians.

We treat women of all ages, from family planning and routine wellness exams to obstetrics and advanced gyn surgery.

Bay Breeze is proud to introduce • • • • • •

Faith Carlin, MD, FACOG

You will see and feel the difference.

NEW TAMPA

We are located on the campus of Medical Center of Trinity, just 15 minutes west of the Suncoast Expressway on State Road 54.

Nkem Nwosa, MD, FACOG

9332 State Road 54, Suite 406 Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 376-3798 | ObGynOfTrinity.com New patients welcome. Most insurance accepted.

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

LAND O’ LAKES

FREE FREE PLATINUM DELUXE *

CAR WASH *with purchase of regular price oil change

12A

Proprietary Product Nano Polymer Technology Improved Heat Resistance Bonds at Molecular Level High Definition Shine Optimum Light Reflection

*

CAR WASH

OR

*with purchase of regular price oil change

$5 OFF

ANY REGULAR PRICED OIL CHANGE Oil Changes are up to 5 quarts of oil and filter (most cars). Includes our 14 point inspection and a FREE Car Wash. You must present coupon at time of service. May not be combined with any other.

This coupon is valid at our Lutz and New Tampa Location.

CONGESTION, from page 1A Force studying the roadway east of U.S. 41, and the West Task Force studying the roadway west of U.S. 41.

By February, the goal is to have about a half-dozen recommendations for highway and transit options, or a combination of both, to present to the MPO. Options that will be scrutinized include express lanes for buses and general traffic, light rail, bus rapid transit, toll roads and elevated lanes.

The MPO board then can choose a more in-depth study of the selected alternatives before adopting one that would be vetted at a public hearing.

If that wins final approval, Pasco County officials and the Florida Department of Transportation would add the project to the county’s long-range transportation vision and seek funding over the next 20 years.

DISABLED, from page 1A And if that was the extent of her athletic accomplishments, it would be an admirable body of work.

But it isn’t.

Quimby also is an integral part of the USA Women’s Sledge Hockey Team, defending champions of both the World Cup and, with Quimby’s help, the World Championships. They’ll also compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in 2018.

In just a short time, she’s become a member of the world’s top women’s sledge hockey team, and was part of the championship team that beat Canada earlier this year.

Being part of the USA team and participating in their success has been a highlight for Quimby. “When you’re on that ice, and they’re playing the national anthem, you’re like ‘Oh my goodness, I’m representing my country.

My country.’ That is such an incredible moment. I will never forget that,� she said.

There are also other things she’ll never forget. Like spending 20 minutes trying to get into a pair of jeans after her accident.

Like losing a close friend because they couldn’t handle the extra attention and challenges that become commonplace for people with disabilities. And, like battling moments of depression and anger as her life took a path she never expected. “There was a real dark time that I had that, even though all of these amazing things were going on, it was hard for me to get out of bed in the morning. It was hard for me to get to the gym,� Quimby said. “Being in a wheelchair is not for the weak.

It’s definitely for the strong.�

Others with disabilities can show that

SEEDS, from page 1A lack access to grocery stores, farmers’ markets or places where fresh, healthy food choices are available.

Lester Cypher, chief executive officer of The Volunteer Way, provided the council members with a map locating 10 food deserts in Pasco. He founded his nonprofit food bank more than 20 years ago. “We’re looking for areas to expand (food delivery),� Cypher said. He has had discussions with Publix representatives about purchasing boxes of food that the grocery store chain could deliver for distribution.

“We want to give it force. We want to give it importance,� said Edwards. “It’s an opportunity to do something, and it’s also a costly issue.�

Consultants with Tindale Oliver will help guide the task forces.

The initial meeting outlined duties and expectations of task force members, and overviews of past studies done on State Road 54 and State Road 56. Members selected Sandy Graves of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce as the group’s chairwoman. Former Zephyrhills Mayor Cliff McDuffie is vice-chairman.

Graves hopes attention will be given to fixing the intersection of State Road 54 and U.S. 41. “Historically, this has always been a traffic nightmare,� she said. “This is a 2040 (plan), but they’ve got to do something in 2016. So, I’m hoping something will come out of this to fix that.�

That intersection is one of seven already identified by MPO as “hot spots,� but not so much for congestion. The others are Little Road, Gunn Highway, Suncoast Parkway, Collier Parkway, Interstate 75 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. “The main issue today is not necessarily through traffic, but turns,� said Ali Atefi, an MPO transportation planner.

The next meeting for the East Task Force is Dec. 3. The West Task Force kicked off its workshops on Sept. 29, after publication deadline for The Laker/Lutz News. It will meet again on Dec. 1.

According to MPO data, population growth and new jobs will be driving forces in the county’s future transportation needs.

The county’s population from 2010 to 2040 is projected to double from more than 450,000 residents to more than 905,000 residents. Jobs will triple from more than 125,000 to nearly 375,000 by 2040, the

study found.

Development along the State Road 54 and State Road 56 corridor will account for about 30 percent of the county’s total increase in residents, and about 31 percent of its jobs.

Empty-nesters and the millennial generation are among those who will populate the county over the next 20 years.

Despite the age gap of these groups, they both want many of the same amenities such as shops, restaurants and safe, walkable communities, said Matt Armstrong, Pasco’s executive planner for the Long Range Planning Group. “The patterns of what we think we need‌we have to make those choices now,â€? he said. “We have to figure out what pieces of TOD (transit-oriented development) do we think we can accommodate now so, when the time comes, we’re ready for it. We can’t go back and change patterns of development at that point.â€?

photography, making bracelets or anything that interests someone. Regardless of their challenge or disability, if they can find something and throw themselves into it with interest and passion, it can enhance the enjoyment they get out of life.

Quimby has found more paths that interest her, and more goals she wants to pursue.

She’s in the process of writing a book and has begun motivational speaking as well.

But, sledge hockey takes up a lot of her time, and that includes fundraising. Her sport is still growing (the USA team donates equipment to teams in other countries to help them get going) and they have to raise a lot of money for ice time, travel and other expenses that aren’t covered. Quimby sells license plates and accepts donations on her website.

She also makes time to appreciate the positive things she has in her life. She has a supportive family and boyfriend, and tries to be grateful for the simple pleasures in life.

One day it might be the Florida sunshine, and another it might be the cappuccino at one of her favorite spots, Le Macaron at The Shops at Wiregrass.

And, although her days are still filled with challenges, she meets them with the same outlook that helped her after her accident, helped her obtain her degrees, helped her earn a pageant title and helps her on the ice in international competition. “I feel like I’ve had some bumps and bruises, and some easy times and some hard MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO times. But, I feel like things fall into place if If she’s not teaching or on the ice representing her country, Monica Quimby might be enjoying you let them,� Quimby said. “If you put in a cappuccino in Wesley Chapel. the work, if you put in the action, your path will be in front of you. And you just have to strength, Quimby said, if they find some- out of (negative moods) is to find some- accept it and be open to it.� thing they enjoy and put their energies thing that you love. Find something that you For more information about the USA toward it. can get excited about,� she said.

Women’s Sledge Hockey Team, visit “I really think the big thing that pulls me For Quimby, it’s athletics. But, it could be MonicaQuimby.com.

Another possibility would be mobile food pantry trucks if county regulations allowed that, he said.

Farmer’s markets also are likely to get attention.

Trina Messano, marketing director for M.O.M’s Friday Night Market in New Port Richey, told council members about the obstacles people face when trying to get permits to have farmer’s markets.

The county doesn’t have a category for them, and they can end up classified as flea markets. “We need more clear guidelines,�

Messano said. “There are no real guidelines for what they need to do.�

Follow @LakerLutzNews on Twitter –www.twitter.com/lakerlutznews

We’re proud to be a part of your growing community!

For over 30 years, American House has helped thousands of seniors transition into the next phase of their life with ease. Introducing American House Zephyrhills, a community designed around you. Enjoy the comfort, MYLLKVT HUK SPMLZ[`SL ^L OH]L [V VɈLY >L SVVR MVY^HYK [V ZLLPUN `V\

Come seeEvent: American and get a Caramel Apple Treat!

Upcoming VirtualHouse Dementia Tour >LKULZKH` :LW[LTILY MYVT HT [V WT Monday, October 26th to Friday, October 30th • 9am-4pm

Kingberry Estate Finds Dade City Quality, comfort, and style at a price you can afford.

*HSS \Z [VKH` [V ZJOLK\SL `V\Y [V\Y VY LUQV` H JVTWSPTLU[HY` S\UJO VU \Z Zephyrhills (formerly The Commons on Pretty Pond) (813) 400-2262 38130 Pretty Pond Rd ALWO`YOPSSZ -3 (ZZPZ[LK 3P]PUN -HJPSP[`

• Antiques • Contemporary • Vintage • Retro

AmericanHouse.com

Great Britain Tile

Welcome Autumn!

Come see what we have to give your home a seasonal flair.

(813) 235-9775

13841 7th Street • Dade City, FL 33525 • 352-518-5252

Serving Pasco for 35 years 10% Off

t Restauran e Open to th Public

Championship Course

Featuring: 18 Hole Par 72 Golf Course and 9 Hole Executive Course

par 72

material over $500

18 HOLES OF GOLF WITH CART Mon-Fri ..........AM $30 ($26 11am-2pm) Sat & Sun ........AM $35 ($30 11am-2pm) Above prices include bucket of range balls, hot dog & soda $18 AFTER 2PM EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK

Executive Course INCLUDES GOLF CART

New Tifeagle Greens 9-Holes Tuesday Special.............. $10.00 9-Holes Wednesday-Monday........ $12.00

Tee times can be scheduled 3 days in advance. Coupon valid for up to 4 players.

Proper golf attire required. No denim. All rates are plus tax. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Rates effective September 1 through October 31, 2015.

Tee Times: 352-588-5454 10641 Old Tampa Bay Drive • San Antonio, FL 33576 (1/4 mile west of I-75 on SR 52)

TILE • CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE

Visit our Showroom – Free Estimates 9533 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. • Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

GreatBritainTile.com www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

13A

Community Sports Your Neighborhood Sports Source

Academy at the Lakes reaches new highs

By Michael Murillo

mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com

When Academy at the Lakes volleyball coach Brian Gonzales came to the school four years ago, he had never suffered a losing season coaching at any school or club level.

The Wildcats, on the other hand, never had much success on the court.

Something had to give.

Unfortunately, it was the coach’s winning streak.

“I don’t like having losing seasons,” Gonzales said, recalling the taste of defeat.

But that’s exactly what happened for the first few years of his tenure.

Still, he tends to take a longer view.

Gonzales knew he had a COURTESY OF ACADEMY AT THE LAKES rebuilding project on his hands, so he put in younger It took a few seasons, but varsity volleyball coach Brian Gonzales has built a winner at Academy at the Lakes. players and let them grow into their roles. the district final, which means the team to take chances and make mistakes.

Eighth-graders were facing high school would advance to the regional playoffs as eiGonzales wants them to be aggressive seniors, and they lost matches. ther the top or second seed. and to play with intensity, and to learn from Athletes who didn’t fully understand the For Gonzales, it’s been a long road since their mistakes. game faced off against experienced teams those first matches with players who barely “I don’t dwell on mistakes,” Gonzales with plenty of club-level experience, and knew their roles on the court. said. “An aggressive error, in my mind, is fine they lost more matches.

“I got here, and I was talking volleyball as long as they don’t keep making the same But Gonzales knew that over time, the ef- with my girls, and it’s like I was speaking one over and over.” fort would yield good results.

Chinese to them. They didn’t have a clue Aside from Tampa Bay HEAT, a team comIn 2015, it’s paying off in a big way. what I was saying. So we had to go back to prised of home-schooled athletes, Academy Academy at the Lakes won its first seven step one and build it from there,” he said. at the Lakes has torn through their district matches this season — without dropping a Over time, his players learned both a pas- opponents, often limiting them to less than single set — and compiled a 16-3 record sion for, and intelligence about, the game, 10 points in each set. through September. and those characteristics are showing up in The HEAT has defeated the Wildcats and Now, the team is winding up its winning their play. is the team’s main competition in the disseason (and best in school history) and will Seven of the team’s 10 girls now play trict right now. enter the 2A-8 district tournament later this club volleyball, meaning they’re immersed Gonzales has gone out of his way to month with the regionals in its sights. in the game nearly year-round. And with schedule challenging competition for the inThe Wildcats are heavy favorites to reach Gonzales’ aggressive style, they’re not afraid dependent private school, such as matches

CHECK

SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SEND SPORTS NEWS TO MMURILLO@LAKERLUTZNEWS.COM

THIS OUT

$22,000 RAISED AT GULFSIDE HOSPICE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT

Zephyrhills buries Fivay in football clash It was over before halftime.

The Zephyrhills Bulldogs racked up 28 first-quarter points on their way to a 62point half against the Fivay Falcons in the team’s home football match-up Sept. 28.

They held a 44-point lead at the break, and the teams each added a meaningless touchdown in the second half to end the game 69-25.

Junior Antwione Sims led Zephyrhills with more than 260 yards on the ground and three scores. Quarterback Charles Harrison III didn’t get in much work, only

throwing four passes the entire game and completing just two. But he made them count, with both going to senior Jackie Tucker for touchdowns.

The win pushed the Bulldogs’ record to 3-1, and a 2-0 mark in 5A District 8 play. They moved to 4-1 and 3-0 in the district after a 52-37 victory against Hudson Oct. 2. Zephyrhills is averaging nearly 46 points per game, and the team’s district schedule continues Oct. 9 with a road contest against Ridgewood High School.

Sept. 28 Volleyball Steinbrenner 3, Leto 0 Plant 3, Wiregrass Ranch 0 Freedom 3, Gaither 0

Zephyrhills 52, Hudson 37 Lakeland Christian 27, Land O' Lakes 14 Mitchell 42, Pasco 27 Manatee 52, Steinbrenner 17 Freedom 17, Wiregrass Ranch 6 Fivay 20, Wesley Chapel 15 Plant 40, Wharton 17 VOLLEYBALL Father Lopez 2, Zephyrhills 0 (tournament) Montverde Academy 2, Pasco 0 (tournament)

Gulfside Hospice’s Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 29 at Cypress Run Golf Club in Tarpon Springs met its fundraising goal with $22,000 raised for the organization.

But, the fundraiser almost fell short.

After 80 golfers hit the links, event chair Linda Fox mentioned at dinner that they were still about $1,500 short of their fundraising goal. Howard Millian of MillianAire Heating and Air Conditioning stepped up and made a donation to help the organiThe race starts at 8 a.m., with a fun run zation to not only meet, but surpass, its goal. for children at 8:50 a.m. Awards, refreshThe funds will help Gulfside Hospice ments, goodie bags and photos will be part provide care to patients and bereavement of the post-race activities. services to their loved ones.

The registration fee is $25 until Oct. 15, and $30 on the day of the race, which will 5K RUN WITH THE QUISTAS OCT. 18 be available from 6:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. To Pasco-Hernando State College will host its register online, visit Active.com, and use key11th annual 5K Run with the Quistas on Oct. word PHSC. 18 at the school’s west campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. The event benefits DIABETES 5K RUN/WALK OCT. 25 the school’s women’s cross-country team.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall

SCORES & SCHEDULE SEPT. 24 VOLLEYBALL Plant 3, Steinbrenner 0 Wiregrass Ranch 3, Gaither 0 Wesley Chapel 3, Hudson 1 Ridgewood 3, Zephyrhills 0 Gulf 3, Pasco 1 Wharton 3, Freedom 1

Sept. 29 Volleyball Sunlake 3, Springstead 2 Wesley Chapel 3, Pasco 0 Mitchell 3, Land O' Lakes 0 Wharton 3, Sickles 0

SEPT. 25 FOOTBALL Sunlake 34, Lakewood Ranch 14 Zephyrhills 69, Fivay 25 Jesuit 17, Pasco 0 Steinbrenner 37, Riverview 20 Wiregrass Ranch 29, Leto 20 Wharton 44, Freedom 20 Wesley Chapel 16, Gulf 6

Sept. 30 Volleyball Mitchell 3, Wesley Chapel 0 Wiregrass Ranch 3, Freedom 1

SEPT. 26 VOLLEYBALL Ridgewood 2, Land O' Lakes 0 (tournament) Land O' Lakes 2, Springstead 0 (tournament)

14A

October 7, 2015

Oct. 8 vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 13 at Gulf, 7 p.m.

Oct. 14 at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

Oct. 19-23 2A-8 District Tournament

against traditional public schools like Wesley Chapel High School and Pasco High School.

The academy won both of those matches.

The improvement is gaining attention.

When Gonzales first started, they might have 15 people in the stands for their games, and those were mostly parents. Now that the team is winning, word is getting around the academy, and students want to see them play. Their Sept. 24 match against the HEAT drew nearly 200 fans, Gonzales said.

Since nobody outside the HEAT in their district has captured a set against them, much less a match, a trip to the playoffs looks very probable. But this isn’t a one-year payoff for the coach’s hard work. He’s already building for the future in a way that makes future losing seasons seem unlikely.

The core of his team are just sophomores, which means they’ll be even more experienced and seasoned players in the coming years. The school now has a junior varsity volleyball program as well, and many of those players also participate in club volleyball.

However things turn out this season (Gonzales sees the potential to make some noise in the regional tournament if they get there), he’s happy to see the program blossom from a struggling team to a successful group of motivated, talented players.

“They’re still young kids, but they don’t play like it,” Gonzales said. “They play like seasoned veteran players, and that’s exactly what I was hoping for.”

YMCA TURKEY TROT NOV. 26

The New Tampa Family YMCA will host its third annual Wiregrass Wobble Turkey Trot on Nov. 26 at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel.

The event begins at 7:30 a.m., with a timed 5K around the location. A one-mile run/walk around the mall will begin at 8:15 a.m.

Runners will receive a gift and a shirt.

There also will be prizes for the top finishers, music and refreshments until 10 a.m.

For information and to register, visit WiregrassWobbleTurkeyTrot.com, or call Brian Brink at (813) 428-6945.

LEARNING ABOUT BASEBALL

7 Tool Baseball, a baseball instruction organization for individuals ages 10 through 21, has moved from Tennessee to Pasco Blvd., will host a 5K run/walk on Oct. 25. County. The organization provides classThe event is designed to raise awareness room and field instruction, as well as weight about diabetes and about the hospital’s ef- room training. forts to help patients to manage it.

7 Tool wants to start a 10U travel ball Registration begins at the hospital’s cam- program this year, with an additional propus at 7 a.m., with the 5K scheduled to gram each successive year. It currently has begin at 8 a.m. training sessions by appointment at Wesley The cost is $30 per person. To register, Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, visit RunForZephyrhills.org. and at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation For information about the hospital’s dia- Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway. betes education program, call (813) For information, call 813-693-1830, or 715-6683. visit 7ToolBaseball.com.

OCT. 7 VOLLEYBALL Ridgewood at Zephyrhills, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1 Volleyball Wharton 3, Steinbrenner 2 Ridgewood 3, Wesley Chapel 0 Anclote 3, Pasco 0

OCT. 8 VOLLEYBALL Steinbrenner at Freedom, 7:30 p.m.

Wiregrass Ranch at Sickles, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Gulf, 7 p.m.

Zephyrhills at Anclote, 7:30 p.m.

Pasco at Fivay, 7 p.m.

Gaither at Wharton, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Football Sunlake 38, Springstead 20

OCT. 9 FOOTBALL Zephyrhills at Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m.

www.LakerLutzNews.com

Wildcats’ remaining 2015 schedule

Land O' Lakes at Tampa Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Newsome, 7:30 p.m.

Wharton at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Hudson, 7:30 p.m.

Freedom at Gaither, 7:30 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL Wharton vs. Freedom, 6:30 p.m. (tournament) OCT. 10 VOLLEYBALL Wharton vs. Brandon, 8 a.m. (tournament) Wharton vs. Durant, 12:30 p.m. (tournament) OCT. 12 VOLLEYBALL Zephyrhills at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

OCT. 13 VOLLEYBALL Anclote at Sunlake, 6 p.m.

Durant at Steinbrenner, 7 p.m.

Pasco at Land O' Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Nature Coast Tech at Zephyrhills, 7:30 p.m.

Freedom at Blake, 7 p.m.

Wharton at Newsome, 7 p.m.

Wiregrass Ranch at Carrollwood Day School, 7 p.m.

Sources: MaxPreps, various

The LAKER /Lutz NEWS INSIDE: Directories, Classifieds, Games & More

B

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Teacher says technology is ‘great equalizer’

By B.C. Manion

bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

I

f Woodland Elementary teacher Bobbi Starling had it her way, every child would have access to the kinds of technology her students use.

“The technology in my room does not represent what is school-wide. The other classrooms have one iPad for the whole classroom,” said Starling, who earlier this year was named one of 100 teachers nationwide as a PBS Digital Innovator.

Woodland Elementary, which has an enrollment of roughly 1,000, is a Title 1 school, meaning that it serves children living in an area with high rates of poverty.

“The PTAs in communities with higher socioeconomics provide the equipment the schools can’t provide,” said Starling, who has been able to equip her classroom by securing grants.

She believes technology levels the playing field in education.

“I think it’s the great equalizer.

They (students) get to experiB.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOS ence a lot of things they normally From left, Kaitlyn Gard, Isabelle Hicks, William Poe and Bryce Beson use traditional and digital tools during a science lessonabout adaptation. would not have access to,” Starling said.

“We do virtual field trips,” said Starling, and then try to fill those gaps. They’re kind who also was selected by PBS as one of the of like Swiss cheese, and I’m trying to fill the nation’s 30 lead digital innovators. holes — and the holes are not the same for Starling incorporates digital tools in every kid in every subject. They are all so every aspect of her teaching. different.

In science, for instance, the students use “So, to really try to pinpoint what they electronic notebooks as well as traditional need and then get something (to fill the notebooks. gap), takes a long time,” Starling said.

Her lessons combine instruction from She customizes instruction. Some chilStarling, as well as information from videos dren may be reading for one purpose, while that play on each student’s computer. others are reading for another.

Children wear ear pods, as they listen to “It depends upon what their goal is, and the videos to gather needed information to what they are working on at the time and answer questions. what they need,” Starling said.

And, as they work through the lesson, Besides obtaining grants, Starling’s classstudents record what they’re learning in room is involved in a district pilot of an their science notebooks. engineering program called “Project Lead They cut and paste the old-fashioned the Way.” way, using scissors to trim worksheets and Her selection as a lead digital innovator glue sticks to paste them into their note- by PBS enabled her to attend an all-expense books. paid summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, They move with ease, from traditional to where she enjoyed luxurious accommodadigital. tions and great food, while enhancing her Technology gives children access to a digital know-how. much broader frame of reference than tradiShe also had the opportunity to attend tional textbooks. some sessions at the International Society And, when there’s a glitch or a question, for Technology in Education conference. Bryce Beson and Bobby Hilton listen to a video through their ear pods during a science Starling is right there to help.

And, she has access to premium content class in Bobbi Starling’s class at Woodland Elementary. Starling wishes all children had the same kind of access to technology as the students in her classroom have.

Besides engaging the students in the from PBS. classroom at her Zephyrhills school, Starling For “Project Lead the Way,” Starling went an easier time than fifth-graders who are facalso spends considerable time before and down to Florida Gulf Coast University, her work.

Her interest in becoming a teacher dates ing new expectations, she said. after school preparing to deliver instruction. where she spent a week in the dorms, back to when she was just age 5.

“I try to make it personalized for the again, adding to her tech savvy.

For older students, she said, “not only do “I had a teacher that I fell in love with in you have to teach that year of standards, but kids. I try to figure out what they’re missing Starling is obviously passionate about kindergarten,” she said. “I you have to go back and fill in, and make just loved being there.” sure that they’ve got the standards that they She believes that new ed- missed before it became Common Core,” ucational standards, Starling said. commonly referred to as Starling applauds the idea of adding stanCommon Core, benefit both dards for speaking, listening and students and teachers. technology.

“I think that it definitely “Most of the jobs that these kids will be helps them (students) to be- competing for have not even been invented come college ready, and I yet. I definitely think that they need the 21st actually think that it really century learning skills. Collaboration is focuses the instruction (for going to be big. They’re going to have to be teachers),” Starling said. pretty techie,” Starling said.

Teachers can look at the As a teacher, Starling hopes her students standards children are ex- will realize “that learning is fun — and that pected to achieve and plan they should be lifelong learners, that every how they are going to get day they should be learning something them there, she said. new.”

The culture at Woodland She also hopes parents understand that Elementary promotes a col- they can turn to her if they need help in lege education for every supporting their child’s education. child.

“Sometimes, I’m not sure that they’re “They go to a different aware of what’s available, or what’s out college campus every year, there, or how to help them (their children). from the time they are in “I guess my message to them would be if kindergarten,” Starling said. they needed anything, whether it was re“For a lot of the kids at sources, information or just extra time, that I Woodland, they might be could meet with parents and kids one-onthe first kid in their family one,” Starling said.

While teachers do not command the to get to college.”

And, while the teacher kind of salary often enjoyed by those in believes that new education other professions, Starling has not been standards are beneficial, she tempted to leave teaching.

“The pay is there for me. It’s not monealso realizes that the transitary pay – but the pay you get in changing tion may not be easy.

Children beginning lives, making kids realize if they can dream Bobbi Starling is constantly walking around her room, observing the work that her students are doing and kindergarten with the new it, they can do it. quickly addressing any technical glitches they encounter or questions they have.

“I am excited every day,” Starling said. standards in place will have

LOCAL WILDLIFE PET of the WEEK

Sisters and best friends Rubiee is a 7-year-old miniature Pekingese, and she’s a lover. Kaylee is an 18-month-old German shepherd and is sweet, loyal and protective.

Together, the two of them are sisters and best friends, and completely devoted to each other. Jan Fowler of Wesley Chapel is the proud owner of Rubiee and Kaylee.

Send us a picture and information on your favorite pet!

COURTESY OF TYLENE HEADLEY

‘Pets’ in the wild

Write a short paragraph about why your pet is special along with a photo and mail to: Pet of the Week, c/o The Laker, P.O. Box 479, Lutz, FL 33548 or email to kwelton@lakerlutznews.com, ATTN: Pet of the Week PLEASE NOTE: OWNERS NAME AND ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED FOR YOUR PET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.

Tylene Headley said this deer shows up in her backyard almost daily, and ‘Rusty’ the squirrel comes by for her daughter to feed him peanuts. The Headleys live in Meadow Pointe I in Wesley Chapel.

PUT YOUR PET IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC: Call for appointment: Subject to $3 medical, infectious & records fee.

(813) 949-4416 21515 VILLAGE LAKES SHOPPING CENTER

Cat Neuter: Dog Neuter: up to 11 lbs 12 - 33 lbs 34 - 66 lbs 67 - 88 lbs 89 - 132 lbs

LAND O’LAKES (next to Beef O’ Brady’s in old Wal-Mart Plaza) MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY 8 AM - 12 NOON CLOSED SUNDAY

$35 $45 $50 $60 $75 $90

(Includes pre-anesthetic exam, anesthesia, pain & antibiotic pre-medication).

• Dogs & cats must be healthy and current on vaccines & at least 3 months old but not more than 5 years old.

• Dogs should be at least 5 lbs.

• Cats, 3 lbs.

• Pets must not be pregnant & should be healthy.

Cat Spay: Dog Spay: up to 11 lbs 12 - 22 lbs 23 - 44 lbs 45 - 66 lbs 67 - 88 lbs 89 - 132 lbs

$45 $55 $60 $65 $75 $95 $110

We are looking for photos and information on your favorite pet.

Include in your short story your pet’s name, age, breed, and anything else you would like to mention.

Don’t forget to include the owner’s name and city of residence!

Send photo and information to:

The LAKER/Lutz NEWS Email to: kwelton@lakerlutznews.com, SUBJECT: Pet of the Week Mail to: Pet of the Week, c/o The Laker, P.O. Box 479, Lutz, FL 33548

VACCINE CLINICS: WALK-INS WELCOME. SUBJECT TO $3 MEDICAL, INFECTIOUS & RECORDS FEE. INCLUDES EXAM & ECONOMY VACCINES. CONSULT IS ADD’L $30 ON REQUEST.

In Office: Monday-Friday 1 - 2 pm 21515 VILLAGE LAKES SHOPPING CENTER

• Rabies 1 yr $15.00 • Feline Leukemia 2 yr $25.00 • Feline Distemper Combo 3 yr $30.00

• Rabies 3 yr $30.00 • Canine Distemper Combo 3 yr $30.00 • Bordetella/Kennel Cough $18.00

w w w. g e n t l e c a r e p e t h o s p i t a l . c o m Like us on facebook.com/gentlecarepethospital

PET STATION • Veterinarians • Grooming • Breeding • Training • Supplies • Pet Sitters • Pets 4 Sale

813-909-2800 • Fax 813-909-2802

/

The LAKER • Lutz News

/

Becca’s Bubbles

FENCED 3 ACRES WITH DOGGIE LAGOON & REAL ROCK WATERFALL

Mobile Grooming Salon

NO el Trav e Tim

Dogs play & socialize four times a day!

One on One l ona Persrvice Se

day care boarding grooming

U Dirty Dog Expires 10/31/15

LLN

$5.00 OFF First Time Customer Expires 10/31/15

2B

October 7, 2015

813-948-2400

&

Each Additional Pet

NO Other Dogs on Premises

Cats Welcome

813-997-2796 LLN

BeccasBubbles.org

MANAGER LIVES ON PREMISES

PET GROOMING

NO Cage Time

$5.00 OFF

classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

FREE Nail Grind with any groom

19025 US HWY 41 N • Lutz

www.LakerLutzNews.com

Exp. 10-31-15

YOUR PET’S VACATION PLACE

813.995.2212 10014 Ehren Cutoff • Land O’ Lakes w w w. H a p p y Ta i l s P e t L o d g e . n e t

The LAKER / Lutz NEWS

Sponsored by

GAMES & PUZZLES You can also find games & puzzles on our website at

www.lakerlutznews.com MAIL IN YOUR GAME PAGE. WIN TAMPA'S LOWRY PARK ZOO TICKETS. Complete this games page, fill out this form, and send the whole page to us for your chance to win 2 FREE tickets to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo.

Mail to: Games Page, The LAKER / Lutz NEWS, P.O. Box 479, Lutz, FL 33548 Entries must be received by the Monday following publication date

LAST WEEK’S WINNER

MELVIN BERMAN OF SAN ANTONIO Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________________________________ Zip: ____________________________________________________________________

ACTOR ALERT APART APPRECIATION AWAKENED BALLOT DECAY DEPARTMENT DISEASE DRINK DROWNS EARLY EDGED EIGHT EXIST FOLKS FOSSIL

FOUND GAINED HASN’T HOURS IMAGES INJURES ISLAND ISSUE JOINS JUDGE MESSES METER METHOD POUNDS REIGN RIPEN SEATS

SIXTH SKIING SMOOTH SNACK STARTS STIRS STOOL SUBTLE TASKS TEMPO TENSE TOOTH UNDRESS VERBS VITAL WEAPON WORKED SEE SOLUTIONS, PAGE 7B

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LakerLutzNews You’ll find stories, things to do, specials, community photos and more.

• Schools • Child Care • Spor ts

education&

813-909-2800 • Fax 813-909-2802

Kids’ Stuff

50% off *new families only.

Exp 10/31/15

Before & After School Program Provider Partnering with 11 Area Public & Private Schools #C06PA0285

21360 LAKE FLOYD DRIVE • LUTZ, FLORIDA 33549

8 1 3 - 94 9 -2 2 3 7 • K I D S S T U F F T LC.C OM

TUTORING Certified Teacher with 15 years of Classroom Teaching Experience Grades K-6: All Subjects Grades 5-9: Math Individual or Small Group Tutoring

Call Now to Schedule a Session Julie Mathews • 813-770-7425

The LAKER • Lutz News

/

EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY WORKS FOR US!

VPK • PRESCHOOL • KINDERGARTEN • CHILDCARE Registration

/

• Fitness • Camps • Games

“Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo has worked with Community News Publications for years to promote special events, new exhibits/attractions and our summer camps. We find that advertising to their loyal family readership in the Land O’ Lakes and Lutz area to be a valuable part of our marketing mix.”

Jason Davis, Marketing Manager Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, 813-935-8552

The LAKER / Lutz NEWS Community News Publications

813.909.2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

FREE UPGRADE with a 3 month agreement in The Education & Activities Directory* CALL RACHEL TODAY, THIS OFFER IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

(813) 909-2800

classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

2015 SLOW PITCH GIRLS SOFTBALL Girls Rec Softball Ages 5-18 Slow Pitch $150 No experience required!

Oscar Cooler Sports Complex Registration Now Open! Deadline 9/25 To register visit our website

WWW.LUTZSOFTBALL.COM JACK BOYLE’S

WWW.SANANTONIOPOTTERY.NET

Beautiful, Handmade Stoneware Pottery for sale. Custom orders accepted.

POTTERY CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS $25- Every Saturday 2 hour single pottery experience.

10a-12noon or 1-3pm $195- Tuesday Evening or Wednesday Morning, 6 week adult pottery class.

Includes clay, potter’s wheel, glaze, firings & instruction.

JackBoylePottery@tampabay.rr.com 11903 Curley Road, San Antonio, FL • 352-588-4228

www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

3B

Send business news to news@lakerlutznews.com

FLORIDA ON UPSWING

Twelve of Florida’s metropolitan areas grew at a faster rate than the rest of the nation in 2014 in terms of gross domestic product, according to a news release from Gov. Rick Scott’s office.

Based on growth in domestic product, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, which includes Pasco County, grew by 2.7 percent, compared to the previous year.

The fastest-growing area in the state was the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan area, which had a 5.6 percent increase.

Jacksonville had a 2.9 percent increase.

Florida had the largest real GDP in the nation in 2014 at nearly $770 billion, up 2.7 percent, the release said.

one telephone conference call, and a one-onone coaching session for each participant.

Two business consultants and 10 to 15 business owners will offer their expertise.

Copperstone Executive Suites is offering 10 to 15 grants of $600 each to business owners who complete an online application and are accepted into the program. The remaining monthly cost for the business owner is $47 per month.

For more information, and to apply for a grant, visit Copperstone.info, or call Copperstone Executive Suites at (813) 2987363, or Lane Business Consulting at (813) 486-2837.

cuits and gravy, and more. The cost is $10 per person. A reserved “table sponsor” with your company’s name is $100. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Event sponsors are CenterState Bank and Pasco Cardiology Associates.

For information, contact OpeningDoorsWorldwide@gmail.com, or call toll free (844) 676-3667.

CONTEST GIVEAWAY CenterState Bank is sponsoring the “Community Act of Kindness Contest” through Oct. 30. One winner will be chosen at random to receive a $5,000 Publix gift card. CenterState Bank also will donate $5,000 in cash or a Publix gift card to a nonprofit food bank or charity for use in the county where the individual winner lives. Participating branches also will collect food for their local food banks.

Contest entries can be made in person at any CenterState Bank branch or wherever contest forms are available. A valid Florida identification and contact information are required for registration.

Complete contest rules are available at CenterStateBank.com.

WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING

BUSINESS LINK BREAKFAST

Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Oct. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Come for tips and networking to strengthen your business. This monthly gathering, held at various locations, provides networking and an information-sharing platform for our small business community. A complimentary breakfast will be provided.

Please RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237, or send an email to rgaddis@sacfcu.org.

The Wednesday Morning Networking group will meet Oct. 7 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-BQue, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second commercial. The $7 cost includes breakfast. director of partnerships with Big Brothers For information, contact the Central Pasco Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or For information, call the chamber at email office@CentralPascochamber.com.

(813) 961-2420, or email info@northtampachamber.com.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Oct. 8, with check-in BUSINESS WORKSHOPS at 11a.m., at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Copperstone Executive Suites is collabo- Lunch and Catering at 14366 N. Dale Mabry rating with Lane Business Consulting to offer Highway in Tampa. Networking is until 11:30 a yearlong intensive program called “The a.m., when lunch will be served from a seBusiness Mastery Academy.” Each month, the lect menu. program includes two on-site workshops, The guest speaker will be Dexter Lewis,

FRANCHISE SEMINAR

Pasco-Hernando Chapter of Score will have a free workshop on “Understanding a Franchise Business” on Oct. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City.

If you are starting a franchise business, thinking about changing your business or curious about how copyright and patent law may affect your business, this meeting will offer relevant information. Register and check latest information on the website at PascoHernando.score.org.

ANNUAL BREAKFAST

Opening Doors Worldwide will host its annual “Businessman/Businesswoman’s Breakfast” on Oct. 14 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Alice Hall Community Center, at 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. The buffet will include many homemade items such as quiche, banana muffins, home fries, grits, bis-

Best in Small Business 813-909-2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

AIR CONDITIONING

AIR CONDITIONING

LIC# CMC1249503 / CFC1428984

Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical

CALL TODAY, FIXED TODAY.

24/7 Heating & Air Conditioning

SUPERIOR SERVICE

The Cornerstone difference isn't just in our same-day, 24/7, family-friendly, nationally-accredited, above-and-beyondawesome cooling services. It's knowing that spectacular comes standard. CALL OR VISIT AND SEE!

Locally owned & operated by Teresa & Todd Boudreau

Ask about

with A/C repair

813-949-4445 #CAC1816647 AC

NORMAN REMINGTON P.O. Box 2006 • Land O’Lakes, FL34639 www.remingtonaluminum.com

We accept credit cards & 100% financing #CFC1428982 Plumbing #EC0001103 Electrical

CORNERSTONEPROS.COM CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICE

CLEANING SERVICE

Bonded • Insured State License CRC 1329806

*Includes 1 lb. Freon. Can not combine with other coupons.

Exp. 10-31-15.

CN1

CN1

www.airconditioningsolutions.net

Specializing in Custom Pool Enclosures • Screen Enclosures • Vinyl & Glass Windows • Car Ports • Repairs • Slabs

any A/C repair

*Must present coupon at time of service. Can not combine with other coupons. Exp. 10-31-15.

813-394-7444

813-996-2883

$20 Off

Free Service Call

EE FESR TIMATES

Geothermal Air Conditioning

REMINGTON’S ALUMINUM

LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Everything you ever wanted for home cooling YES, EVERYTHING!

MASTER LICENSED AIR CONDITIONING AND PLUMBING TECHNICIANS • Air Conditioning Service • Repair & Installation • Honest 2nd opinions • Financing available

ALUMINUM

AIR CONDITIONING

Lady L

Bella Casa

$20.00 OFF

CLEANING SERVICE SERVING TAMPA BAY AREA, LUTZ, LAND O’ L AKES & WESLEY CHAPEL

FREE ESTIMATES

Cleaning Service

MOVE-INS OR OUTS WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

10% OFF FOR NEW CLIENTS

Owner

*new cu

813-401-1633 jbabes101@gmail.com

Commercial & Residental Cleaning

• • • • •

Must present coupon.

Not to be combined with any other offers.

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Julia Kerzner

a first clestomers

Cleaning done by Owner

First Time Cleaning

8 1 3 - 2 6 3 -7 9 6 6

* 20% onffing

Free Estimates No Contracts Required Bonded 35 yrs experience Open 24hrs/7 Days a week Licensed & Insured

mobile: 727.485.5736 office: 727.372.1072

KERZNER KLEANING Leaving houses klean and esh Licensed, bonded, and insured Guaranteed satisfied

CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN

CONCRETE

CRUISE PLANNERS

If You Can Dream It, We Can Build It! ROSCILLO CONCRETE E FRE ATES & MASONRY, INC. A TEAM EXTERIORS IM EST

Carports • Driveways Patios • Split Block Steps • Walls • & More

Call JoAnn at 813-418-0830

813-695-9998 Insured/Bonded Lic # Pasco 009777 • Hernando AAA0033450

DRYWALL SPECIALIST

DRYWALL SPECIALIST NOT A HANDYMAN Repairing water damaged ceilings & walls.

Retexturing, Popcorn removal,Room Additio ns.

Cracks, holes, plaster & stucco repair.

FREE ESTIMATES • AFFORDABLE,QUALITY WORK

Call Ron 813-784-5999 Now Accepting Credit Cards • State Certified SCC131149699 • We Keep Appointments

ELECTRIC SERVICE

WESLEY CHAPEL ELECTRIC Residential / Commercial

Licensed (#EC13005404) and Insured

Best Values ON ALL MAJOR CRUISE LINES

“From the Ground Up” since the 80’s

• Service Upgrade • Remodeling • Generator – Transfer Switch Hook-up Special

30 yrs. Experience / Quality Work / Free Free Estimates Estimates

813-973-1141

www.WesleyChapelElectric.net

• • • • •

New Construction & Remodels Custom Kitchens & Baths Patios & Rescreening Screen Rooms / Sun Rooms Pool Enclosures

CBC1254370

$500 off New Contracts of $3500 or more

FST#ST39068 • CST#2034468-50

Offer Expires October 4, 2015

GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A BOOST! $

BOB ALOISIO • 888.827.1635

robert.aloisio@cruiseplanners.com www.EasyBreezyCruises.com

100 OFF DOUBLE OR QUAD SIZE AD with a 3 month agreement in the Best in Small Business Directory*

CALL RACHEL TODAY, THIS OFFER IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

ELECTRICAL Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical

CALL TODAY, FIXED TODAY.

LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Now Offering Electrical Services!

• Electrical Panel upgrades • Electrical Circuit and wiring • Ceiling Fan and Lighting Installation • LED Lighting • Surge Protection • Electrical Safety Inspections • Whole Home Maintenance Plans

Free Service Call 7am-7pm ELECTRICAL ONLY *Must present coupon at time of service.

Can not combine with other coupons. Exp. 10-31-15.

(813) 909-2800 The LAKER / Lutz NEWS *NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY

813-949-4445 #EC0001103 Electrical

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

We accept credit cards & 100% financing #CAC1816647 AC #CFC1428982 Plumbing

CORNERSTONEPROS.COM

Support your local small businesses!

4B

CN1

Best in Small Business 813-909-2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

CARPET • LAMINATE • TILE • HARDWOOD

FLOORING LIQUIDATION SALE

0%

FTIRMEATEES

ES

FINANC IN “SAM G available AvailableE AS CASH ’ on every

64,538 READERS Ads begin at just $40/wk S REP PRING LA – LI CEMEN F T WAR ETIME RAN TY

The LAKER / Lutz NEWS (813) 909-2800

$300 OFF!

R

Any purchase of $3,000 or more. No prior sales, not valid with any other discount or coupon.

WHOLESALE HOME MART

AY OD

L

Licensed - Bonded - Insured • Lic# GDI-09484

BUSINESS

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR & NEW INSTALLS

U YO

TO GROW

T

L CA

813-447-3874

Family owned and operated since 1999

813-234-1500 • 1209 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE.

www.WholesaleHomeMart.com

www.TrinityGarageDoorService.com

GARAGE DOORS

HANDMADE JEWELRY

TAYLOR GARAGE DOORS INC.

Reamster & Stret

HANDYMAN

Morgan Quality Craftsman

Handmade jewelry from fabric and original art

Repair & Service

A-plus Service At An Affordable Price

â–

TAYLOR

â–

â—† Openers â—† Replacement Doors â—† Hurricane Reinforcement

813-952-8613 Lic# GDI09231 Bonded Insured â—†

â—†

LLC

Check out our Etsy shop

reamsterandstret.etsy.com Get social: facebook.com/ReamsterAndStret @reamster.and.stret on Instagram

HANDYMAN/CONTRACTOR

Tony Morgan

Call Dan or Joi for all your home repairs

813.205.7190 LAWN CARE

FDOO IRU FRPSOLPHQWDU\ HVWLPDWH

2))

)LUVW 6HUYLFH Z WKLV DG

PEST CONTROL Proud to be locally owned & operated

24/7 –Lowest Rate!

813-948-1055

813-528-7683

Facebook.com/GMANLawnCare

ORGANIC FARMING

HomeTeam LawnCare

FERNDALE HILL FARM

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

33941 BLANTON ROAD • DADE CITY 352-807-4839 • THMSFLSSS@GMAIL.COM

Organic Practices Since 2001

Residential

Termite Prevention

Commercial

Tubes in the Wall

~ Thomas Flessas, Farm Manager

Tree Trimming • Pressure Washing Sod Placement • Mulch Placement Rock & Landscape Installation Spring/Fall Cleanup

Free Estimates on Organic Garden Installations g

YEAR-ROUND SERVICES START AT ONLY $50/MONTH BI-WEEKLY OR $90/MONTH WEEKLY & INCLUDE:

PLUMBING

Irrigation & Garden Construction Specialists

Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Electrical

CALL TODAY, FIXED TODAY.

813-817-9554 PRINTERS

813.968.7031 www.nvirotect.com ROOFING

CARL MARTIN

ROOFING

licensed • bonded • insured CCC 1325565

F R EEes

E stimat

NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE

Commercial/Industrial/Residential

UP TO $150.00 VALUE

Call Today!

FREE

got roof?

Repair and Maintenance

• Printers • Copiers • Fax Machines All Major brands • 24 hr responses We sell re-manufactured printers and fax machines

813-748-4354

• REROOFING • METAL • SHINGLES • TILE • FLAT • REPAIRS • MAINTENANCE

7am - 7pm

PLUMBING ONLY

*Must present coupon at time of service. Limited time only. Exp. 10-31-15.

#CFC1428982 Plumbing

20 years experience

www.eliteroofingservices.com

ROOFING

SOD

We accept credit cards & 100% financing #CAC1816647 AC #EC0001103 Electrical

CORNERSTONEPROS.COM TAXI SERVICE

Imperial Roofing Contractor, Inc.

DRIVERS

WANTED!

FREE ESTIMATES

Guaranteed Roof Repairs

Call Ron, Chris, Ronnie & Jason

Call for a Free Estimate

813-996-2773

gladiatorsod.com

TRAVEL AGENT

Free Service Call

Plumbing maintenance agreements

813-949-4445

(813) 630-0800

REPLACE YOUR LAWN NOW

813-977-0066

WHAT DOES A SPECTACULAR PLUMBING SERVICE LOOK LIKE? •Fully Capable Service, 24/7 •Free Second Opinions & Estimates •Fast, Same-Day •Friendly, Family-Owned •Fair On Budget

Lic# CCC1325569

specializing in roof repair FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1972

LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

PLUMBING EXPERTISE INCLUDES: • Fixture installation • Plumbing repairs • Whole home re-piping • Hot water heaters & tankless gas water heaters • Drain cleaning • Plumbing inspections • Backflow prevention • Water purification

ROOFING

First Green Certified Indoor Service FREE! It's Time to Go GREEN.

For more info visit our facebook page

We can teach you to be more sustainable

Call or Text

Rodent Management

Licensed & Insured

Reliable & Affordable Residential & Commercial Lawn Maintenance

mow, edge, trim, blow, hedge and low-tree trimming, mulch bed maintenance

Green Pest Control

Licensed

G-MAN LAWN CARE

EXCELLENT MONTHLY YEAR-ROUND LAWNCARE

9HWHUDQ 2ZQHG DQG 2SHUDWHG

813-408-6133

Owner GMANLawnCare@yahoo.com

LAWN CARE

*UHHQ %RRWV /DZQ /DQGVFDSH

Call for free estimate

ALL JOBS WELCOME

“No Job Too Small�

• Pressure Washing • Property • Maintenance • Garage Clean-up • Honey Do List

Gary Beauchaine

Junk, Debris Removal House Cleanouts

Tim Brewer - LOL Resident

Bonded • Licensed • Insured • Lic# CRC1328640

Over 25 years experience Satisfaction Guaranteed

LAWN CARE

& Demolition

• Custom Tile Work • Ceiling Fans & Plumbing • Rotten Wood Repair • Landscape/Fence Work • Anything Household Related

Mr. & Mrs. Fixit

• Carpentry • Windows • Doors • Paint • Tile • Pressure Wash

HAULING

(813) 562-9464

Residential Contractor

Handyman Services for everything under your roof!

Intmorgan@tampabay.rr.com • 813-996-5542

HANDYMAN

Remodels • Additions • New Construction • Repair HONEST & DEPENDABLE • REFERENCES AVAILABLE

HANDYMAN

Family Operated • Lic#RR-05433

ON THE LEVEL, INC. “Your Honey-Do Guy� Trash Haul

Dueteronomy 6:5

Best in Small Business Directory

Carpet, $1.99/sq. ft. installed

Tile, $4.99/sq. ft. installed

"A Christian Company"

More Customers

th in store ! w.a.c ing

Laminate, $3.29/sq. ft. installed

GARAGE DOORS

More Neighborhoods

Licensed • Insured State Cert. #CCC 029597

CN1

FLOORING

PRESENT THIS AD TO YOUR DRIVER FOR

813-995-2717

5311 S.R. 54 • New Port Richey

$

2. OFF 00

YOUR NEXT RIDE!

PASCO 727-843-0000

TREE SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

T.C. WOOD

FREE

ESTIMATES

Specializing in Dangerous Removals

• Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding

Certified Arborist • Lic & Work Comp Insured

Terri Williamson Referring Travel Agent

813-416-6251

Big Trips, Small Trips, Groups, Family Reunions, Team Travel.

TRIPS BY LAND, AIR, OR SEA!

you name it!

breezewaytravel.com • breezewaytravel@yahoo.com

TREE REMOVAL • TREE TRIMMING • STUMP GRINDING

813-265-3224

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE FAST & RELIABLE

Prep your trees now for hurricane season Licensed & Insured Call for FREE Estimate

813-991-6674 • 813-310-6674

Tell them you saw them in The Laker/Lutz News! www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

5B

Classifieds 813-909-2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

GARAGE / YARD SALES

CRAFT SALE! UNDER THE OAKS October 10, 2015, 10am -3pm.

Tims Presbyterian Church 601 Sunset Lane, Lutz CRAFT SALE,UNDER THE OAKS October 10, 2015, 10am-3pm.

Tims Presbyterian Church 601 Sunset Lane, Lutz GARAGE SALE - Sat Oct 10, from 8-12 17738 Currie Ford Dr. & VanDyke Rd. Tons of household items & decor, & furn.

GARAGE SALE,OCT 10 , 7:30am-noon.

31607 Bearded Oak Dr. Wesley Chapel Household, furn., patio, jewlery, clothing.

GARAGE SALE Country Walk Community Country Point Blvd. in Wesley Chapel Saturday, Oct 10th, from 7am to 1pm

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 813-909-2800

GE FREE GARDAS! SALE A

One call, one price delivers suburban Tampa 47,000 Circulation

CLASSIFIED RATES

Liner Ads . . . . . . . . . . . starting at $48 per week Display Ads . . . . . . . . . . starting at $68 per week

ASK ABOUT COLOR! 813-909-2800

WILDERNESS LAKE PRESERVE Community Sale!

Saturday, October 10 US 41, 4.9 miles North of SR 54

FREE‘garage sale’ ads Get 3 lines of text FREE • Additional lines just $4 each No commercial ads,based on space availability • Free ads WILL NOT be accepted by phone

POST JOB HERE ADVERTISE with

The Laker/ Lutz News

813-909-2800

WONDERING HOW TO PAY OFF ALL THOSE BILLS? We are looking for men and women to deliver free community newspapers in Lutz, Land o’ Lakes,Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills.

Applicant must be available Tuesday afternoons and Wednesdays.

Experience is preferred.

A clean driving record, current insurance and a van, SUV, pick-up truck or large car are required.

Please visit us at sunsetadvertisingdistributors.com or call 727-530-5521.

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 12 NOON 3 lines of text,with 35 characters and spaces per line, FOR FREE*!

Call Rachel at 813.909.2800 Ask about discounts for community garage sales & display ads! *Private parties only

CHILD / ADULT CAREGIVER IN HOME CAREGIVERS NEEDED

for developmentally disabled children & adults • No certification necessary • 1-2 years experience preferred • Immediate employment opportunities • Flexible Hours (days, evenings &/or weekends) • Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas & Hernando Counties

To place your ad...

fax: 813-909-2802 or email: classifieds@lakerlutznews.com mail:

Community News Publications P.O.Box 479 • Lutz,FL 33548 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONICS

CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VABenefits Eligible!

1-866-362-6497 (x)

DISH TV RETAILER- SAVE 50% on qualifying packages! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Installation!

CALL, COMPARE LOCALDEALS 1-800-438-8168 (z)

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Become a driver for Werner Enterprises.

Earn $800 per week! Local CDLTraining 1-877-214-3624 (x)

$$$HELP WANTED$$$ EARN Extra income assembling CD cases from Home.

CALLOUR LIVE OPERATORS NOW! 1-800-405-7619 EXT 320. www.easywork-greatpay.com (z) MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a Medical Office Assistant! No Experience Needed! Online training can get you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed!

1-888-374-7294 (z)

We will call you when a route opens in your area.

Newspaper Sales $40,000 POTENTIAL IN FIRST YEAR Superb opportunity selling advertising for The Laker and Lutz News in central and east Pasco. Earning potential $40,000-plus in first year; $50,000-plus in second year. No commission cap; your earnings are unlimited.

If you excel in sales, enjoy helping clients grow their business and hate being micromanaged, this is an opportunity you will want to explore. The Laker and Lutz News are independently owned and managed. No corporate hierarchy — employees are engaged and accountable, producing some of the best community papers in Florida.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

FURNITURE

DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED for Florida Flowers in Lutz.

ADJUSTABLE BED WITH MATTRESS, Full Size. Only asking $500 OBO. Call 352-521-3559, leave a message.

Please call for details.

813-501-3838 or 813-501-4909 SEEKING A

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANER

to join our friendly cleaning company, serving Land O’Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and New Tampa. Applicants must have prior experience, be reliable, and having their own transportation is a MUST! Call Linda at 813-263-7966

Diane Kortus, Publisher/Owner 813-909-2800 (office) • 813-503-5213 (cell) • dkortus@cnewspubs.com

LAKEAPADGETT ESTATES COMMUNITY OF OVER 1,000 HOMES! COMMUNITY

YARDSALE

Saturday, Oct. 10th

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast.

Job placement assistance.

Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

YOURTREASURE HUNT BEGINS AT8AM

Follow signs from S.R. 54 and Collier Parkway

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

is looking for Christian Women Volunteers.

Various positions available.

One 3-4 hour shift per week required. Experience at a Pregnancy Center and bilingual is a plus but not required.

2 locations: Land O' Lakes & Wesley Chapel

TAMPA BAY AREA

If interested please call

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. is seeking Professional, Dependable CLASS A and B Contractors to service the #1 furniture retailer

813-406-4965 Ask for Debbie.

MEDICAL / DENTAL VIAGRA & CIALIS! 50 pills for $95. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. NO prescriptions needed. Money back guaranteed! 1-877-743-5419 (n)

In-Home local delivery opportunities are available for Class A and B CDL holders. If you have a clean background, 1 year of commercial driving experience and are interested in potential earnings of $110,000+ see below!

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: • Home every night • Paid training • Customer service incentive bonus program • Safe driver bonus • Steady income • Truck lease available

…..Delivering Dreams.

For more information please call Matt Davis @ 813-246-3213 or email mdavis@roomstogo.com 6B

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com

MIDDLE TN ONLINE ONLY Absolute Auction Atop Cumberland MtnsCommercial & ResidentialEnding Oct 14 2PM Central mccarterauction.com 1-877-282-8467 Auction Lic#335 (z)

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONICS DIRECTV $19.99 MONTH 145+ Channels! FREE HBO Cinemax Showtime Starz! FREE HD/DVR! FREE NFLSunday Ticket! Local Installers!

1-800-342-1458 (n)

DIRECTV STARTING AT $19.99/mo.

FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX starz.

FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFLSunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only.

CALL 1-800-614-8506 (n) DIRECTV STARTING AT $19.99/mo.

FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX starz. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFLSunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-421-2049 (s) SWITCH & SAVE EVENTfrom DirecTV! Packages starting at $19.99/mo. Free 3Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFLSunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. Some exclusions apply -Call for details 1-800-421-2049 (s) DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAYInstallation! CALLNow! 877-477-9659 (v) DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAYInstallation! CALLNow! 877-648-0096 (v)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS NEEDED Driving Your Future…….

AUCTIONS

DIRECTV STARTING AT $19.99/mo.

FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX starz.

FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFLSunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-614-8506 (n)

Office located in Land O’ Lakes and telecommuting is okay 2-3 days a week. Great environment (all Mac network) and stable, dedicated work force. Up to 20 days of paid days off in first year of employment. Flexible hours that accommodates families. Up to 4% employer match on 401k.

Email publisher/owner with sales background and short introduction. Please call if you want to talk more about this opportunity.

ADVERTISE TO 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPAat danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. (v) BEST BEEF JERKY in the USA! $10 Off the Original Beef Jerky Sampler. FREE Shipping. Great Gift Idea! Call Bulk Beef Jerky! 800-496-2610 (z)

(813) 963-0618 exceptionalcareoftampa@gmail.com

Leave your name, address, phone number, route experience and the type of vehicle you have.

FOR SALE CHILDREN’S BOOK - Looking for some wholesome reading material for your young reader? Check out Richard the Donkey and His LOUD, LOUD Voice at www.RichardTheDonkey.com (n)

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT MAKE $1000 WEEKLY! Paid in Advance! Mailing Brochures at Home.

Easy Pleasant work. Begin Immediately.

Age Unimportant. www.HomeProfitsBiz45.com (n)

DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99 Call Today and Ask About FREE SAME DAYInstallation! CALLNow! 888-986-4858. (x)

HEALTH & EQUIPMENT A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation.

CALL 1-800-217-3942 (n) CAN’T BREATHE? 2 FOR 1 SALE All Nasal Sprays No RX required / offer ends Nov 15/15 Canadian Pharmacy Mention Code: BREATHE 1-888-848-1945 www.riverpharmacy.ca (n)

IF YOU OR a loved one took the blood thinner Xarelto and had complications due to internal bleeding after January 2012 you MAYbe due financial compensation. Call Injuryfone 1-800-410-0371 (n) VIAGRA 100MG AND CIALIS 20MG! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPECIAL$99.00 100% guaranteed. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! 1-888-223-8818 (n)

VIAGRA! 52 PILLS FOR ONLY $99.00!

THE ORIGINAL BLUE PILL. INSURED AND GUARANTEED DELIVERY CALL 1-888-410-0514 (n) ACORN STAIRLIFTS.THE AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase! **Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-211-9233 for FREE DVD and brochure. (s)

OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR InogenOne -Regain Independence. Enjoy Greater Mobility. NO more Tanks!

100% Portable Long-Lasting Battery. Try it RISK FREE! For Cash Buyers Call 1-800-514-4896 SAPA (s) STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or ALCHOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

800-511-6075. SAPA(s) VIAGRA!! 52 PILLS only $99.00! The Original Little Blue Pill, your #1 Trusted Provider for 10 years. Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-888-410-1767. SAPA(s) $$$ CASH FOR diabetic test strips.

Sealed, unexpired boxes. Call David, 1-888-208-7945 (u)

SERVICES OFFERED

In-home services for Seniors by SENIORS

State Lic# AHCA 233739

GARAGE / YARD SALES

HUNTER’S GREEN COMMUNITY TRASH AND TREASURE SALE! Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 am -11:30 am.

One location in Hunter’s Green Park, 9456 Highland Oaks Drive. Use Cross Creek Blvd. entrance. For info call (813) 991-4818.

LAKESHORE RANCH COMMUNITY YARD SALE LOL, SAT. OCT. 17 FROM 8-1. HWY41 (7mi. N of SR54) LOTS OF FAMILIES!

GARAGE / YARD SALES

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services provides loving, caring, compassionate seniors to help you maintain your independence in your own home.

Serving All Of East Pasco County • Meal Preparation/Cooking • Companion Care • Overnight and 24-Hour Care • Doctor Appointments • Handyman Services

• Transportation • Shopping • Housekeeping Services • Pet Care … and more

ATTN:DRIVERS - 2K Loyalty Bonus Over $55K Your First Year. Stay Cool with Newer KW’s w/APU’s. Great Miles CDL-A- Required. 1-888-592-4752 www.drive4melton.com SAPA (s) MAKE $1000 WEEKLY!!

Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping Home Workers Since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. NO Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.NewMailers.com SAPA (s) ATTN:DRIVERS Great Miles + Top 1% Pay Loyalty Bonus Quality Equipment w APUs Pet/Rider Program Matching 401K CDL-AReq - (877) 258-8782 www.drive4melton.com (x)

813-973-1954

shseastpasco@verizon.net www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/eastpasco

HEALTH & EQUIPMENT VIAGRA 100MG,CIALIS 20mg. 40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (v) EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I Pay Top Dollar! 1 Day Fast Payment Guaranteed Up To $60 Per Box! Free Shipping! www.Cashnowoffer.com or 888-210-5233. Get Extra $10: Use Offer Code: Cashnow!(v) VIAGRA 100MG AND CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALLNOW! 1-866-312-6061 (v) VIAGRA!!

52 Pills for Only $99.00 Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years.

Insured and Guaranteed Delivery.

Call Now 1-800-224-0305 (x) ASSISTED LIVING IN Beautiful High Springs, Florida. All Inclusive! Meal/snacks 3x daily, Transportation, Activities, Medication, Housekeeping! Low Cost!

High Living! Small Licensed 15-Bed Facility. Call Dora 386-454-7612 (z) CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-749-6515, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (z) CPAP/BIPAP SUPPLIES AT little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network!

Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs.

800-665-0718 (z)

ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO BRANDY O’Banion of the Weekly this week’s $25 winner! (s)

PERSONALS Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now!

Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+ (n) MAKE A CONNECTION.REAL PEOPLE,FLIRTY CHAT.MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! CALL LIVELINKS. TRY IT FREE.CALL NOW 1-888-909-9978 18+.SAPA (s) MAKE A CONNECTION. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+. (v)

WANTED CASH PAID FOR unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TESTSTRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT& PREPAID shipping.

HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-776-7771. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com (n)

GAME PAGE ANSWERS

GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1-800-402-4557 (z) STOP OVERPAYING FOR your medications! Save up to 80% when you fill your prescriptions with Canada Pharmacy!

Call now to compare prices and get $10.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. 1-800-992-6816 (z)

ADULT EDUCATION

FINANCIAL

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed.

1-888-734-6711 (n)

HELP PREVENT FORECLOSURE & Save Your Home! Get FREE Relief!

Learn about your legal option to possibly lower your rate and modify your mortgage. 800-670-8365 (z)

ADOPTIONS In accordance with FL statute 63.212(1)(g), only attorneys licensed to practice law in Florida and Florida licensed adoption entities may legally provide adoption services under state law.

ABORTION NOT AN OPTION? CONSIDER ADOPTION -It’s AWonderful Choice! Choose your family.

Living/Medical/Counseling xpenses Paid.

Call Florida Attorney Ellen Kaplan (FBN0875228) 1-877-341-1309( z)

STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or ALCOHOL?Addicted to PILLS? Take the first step to recovery. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

1-800-529-3089 (z)

ADULT EDUCATION 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs!

1-888-734-6714 drive4stevens.com (n) AIRLINE CAREERS.GET FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call AIM 888-686-1704 (n)

VIAGRA! FREE PILLS! 100MG, CIALIS 20mg, 40 Pills + 4/free, for only-$99! Call Today, The Original Blue Pill.

1-800-492-2316 (z) VIAGRA!!

52 PILLS FOR ONLY $99.00.

YOUR #1 TRUSTED PROVIDER FOR 10 YEARS.INSURED AND GUARANTEED DELIVERY.CALL TODAY 1-888-403-8602 (z)

WANTED CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 (n) CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TESTSTRIPS or STOPSMOKING PRODUCTS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1-855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com (n) WANT TO PURCHASE MINERALS And Other Oil/Gas Interests. Send Details To: PO Box 13557, Denver CO 80201. (n) EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I’ll Pay Top Dollar! 1 Day Fast Payment.

Guaranteed Up to $60 Per Box! FREE Shipping! www.CashNowOffer.com or 1-888-210-5233 Get Extra $10 Use Offer Code: CashNow! SAPA(s) WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 (u) CASH PAID-UP to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TESTSTRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136 (v) WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 (v) HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org (z)

AVIATION GRADS WORK WITH JETBLUE, BOEING, NASAAND OTHERS. STARTHERE WITH HANDS ON TRAINING FOR FAACERTIFICATION. FINANCIALAID IF QUALIFIED. CALLAVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE 1-866-724-5403 SAPA (s) HEALTHCARE ADMIN TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home for a career as a Healthcare Administrator! Train to do HR, Admin, Billing, Patient records & more. NO PRIOR COLLEGE NEEDED! Online Degree gets you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & Computer/Internet needed. 1-888-424-8418 SAPA (s)

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits?

We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing!

Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-860-6175 to start your application today! (z)

LEGAL SERVICES *DIVORCE $50 TO $240*Covers Children, Etc…. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees! Free Info!

1-888-498-7075 EXT.200 BAYCOR & ASSOCIATES, Established 1973 (z)

LEGAL SERVICES, NON-ATTORNEY

THE OCEAN CORP. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance. Financial Aid available for those who qualify.

1-800-321-0298. (u)

DIVORCE WILLS EVICTIONS STARTING AT $65 1-Signature Divorce Missing Spouse Divorce

AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others-start here with hands on training for FAAcertification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 (v)

* WE COME TOYOU! *

Statewide

1-888-847-1997

AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others-start here with hands on training for FAAcertification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838 (x)

(Since 1992)

SERVICES OFFERED HOTELS FOR HEROS – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org (n)

AVIATION CAREERSHANDS ON training for career opportunities in aviation, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-314-5838. (z)

FINANCIAL ACCESS YOUR LAWSUIT CASH! In an Injury Lawsuit? Need Cash Now? Low Rates. No Credit Checks/Monthly Payments. Call Now 1-800-568-8321. (n) SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-290-8321 to start your application today! (n) PROBLEMS WITH THE IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe! Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services.

877.330.3429 (x)

Automotive

STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or ALCHOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment.

855-995-3142 (x) HOTELS FOR HEROS, To find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org (z) KEEP YOUR FAMILY and Property Safe! Home Bundles Home Security 24/7/365 monitoring. $1400 FREE Security Equipment. No Installation Fees.

Starting at $19.99/mo. Call 1-800-795-9204 (z)

LIFE ALERT.24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can?t reach a phone!

FREE Brochure. CALL 800-370-4824 (z)

813-909-2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

AUTOS

AUTOS

AUTOS

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREASTCANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FASTFREE PICKUP24 HR RESPONSE -TAX DEDUCTION 855-246-2246 (n) CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! TOP $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not,All Years,Makes,Models.Free Towing!

We’re Local! 7 Days/Week.Call Toll Free:1-888-416-2330 (n) DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans.

Fast -FREE pick up.

100% tax deductible.

Call 1-800-656-1632 (n) GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today. Any Condition.

Call 1-800-864-5796 or www.carbuyguy.com (n) A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREASTCANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FASTFREE PICKUP24 HR RESPONSE -TAX DEDUCTION 855-306-7348 (s) TOP CASH FOR CARS, Call Now For An Instant Offer. Top Dollar Paid, Any Car/Truck, Any Condition. Running or Not. Free Pick-up/Tow. 1-800-761-9396 SAPA (s)

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREASTCANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FASTFREE PICKUP24 HR RESPONSE -TAX DEDUCTION 855-403-0213 (v) CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model!

Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-864-5784 (v) A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREASTCANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FASTFREE PICKUP24 HR RESPONSE -TAX DEDUCTION -855-398-4992 (x) CARS FOR TROOPS! Donate your car and help the military charity of your choice. Fast, free pickup. Tax Deductible. Call Now! 800-281-3543 (z)

GOT AN OLDER car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1-800-831-6309 (z)

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 813-909-2800

AUTOS

MOTORCYCLES

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES

Nelson Urena Sales Consultant

27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

Phone: 813-292-7200 Fax: 866-515-8852 Cell: 813-382-4100

CASH FOR CARS! WE BUY ANY CAR,TRUCK OR VAN! RUNNING OR NOT.GET A FREE TOP DOLLAR INSTANT OFFER NOW! 1-800-558-1097 WE’RE LOCAL! (z)

NUrena@WesleyChapelHonda.com

CASHFORCARS.COM:CALL For an Instant Offer Today – 1-800-871-9638.Free Towing & Payment at Vehicle Pick Up. All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Any Condition. Running or Not! (z) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOATTO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-902-7815 (z)

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST

$$ CASH $$

1-800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

YOUR AD HERE

813-909-2800

Real Estate 813-909-2800 • classifieds@lakerlutznews.com

HOMES FOR SALE

VACATION / TRAVEL

DENIED CREDIT ??? PERSONAL CREDIT!BUSINESS CREDIT! Would you LIKE BOTH ??? NO UP-FRONT FEES… Credit Repair Law Firm Chartered www.cleaningcredit.com 1-877-733-2733 (z)

NORTH CAROLINA SUGAR MOUNTAINSlope-side condos sleeping 2-6.

Indoor heated pool/hot tub/sauna and WiFi. Sugar Ski & Country Clubwww.sugarmountain.com or call 1-800-634-1320 (z)

LAND FOR SALE MONTANA,WYOMING,NEW Mexico acreage starting at $485/acre.

Owner financing O.A.C. Building sites, roads, views, elk, natl forest!

1-800-682-8088 www.rmtland.com (n)

Land O’ Lakes

3948 Lake Padgett Dr. Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

813-996-4747

BUY 3 WEEKS GET 1 FREE 813-909-2800

1-800-996-2240

813-973-2240

D L O

MARKET YOUR HOME WITH US

S

1BR/1BA CONDO EFFICIENCY in Indian Shores-new appl.+ Pool + Intercoastal waterway $99,900.

Call Yolie Perez 813-277-4296

3.24 acres. 2 Mobile Homes/1 House.

500+ ft. Riverfront.

Zoned agricultural.

Randal Jenkins CBFIGREY

(727) 409-4663

Wesley Chapel

MANY OTHER LISTINGS AVAILABLE 5806 Old Pasco Rd. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 www.cbflahomes.com see virtual tours

1/2 ACRE LOT in LO'L off Hale Rd, close to schools,etc. $65,000.

Call James Rodriguez 362-2901

1 ACRE WOODED LOT near Oakstead Elem.w/well & septic+sml MH $89,900.

Call James Rodriguez 362-2909

CARROLLWOOD/CITRUS PK AREA Great 4/2/2 Pool Home convenient area $239,900.

Call Arturo Hernandez 924-0653

D L O S

3BR/2BA/1CG CONDO liv rm,sep din rm,updated kit in Temple Terrace $134,000.

Call Kathy Greaves 230-6341

EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY over 8.5 acres of partially wooded home site $99,900.

Call James Rodriguez 362-2901

4BR/3BA/3CG Pool Home in Oasis Hybrid Comm many upgrades $385,900.

Call Laurie McGill 352-467-3367

BILL DAVIS

MONICA BUNN

KAY KIM REYES

LANA ROBBINS

OUT OF AREA **SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE** BE tween Nashville & Chattanooga. Beautiful Bluff and Interior Lots, Gated Community, Paved Roads, Timberwood, Monteagle, TN. George Hamilton Land & Auction Co. (423)554-3933 www.hamiltonauction.com (z) **STUNNING123-ACRE** PRICE REDUCED!!! With Stately Farmhouse.

Shop & Ever Flowing Spring, In the Beautiful SEQUATCHIE Valley, TN. George Hamilton Land & Auction Co. (423)554-3933 www.hamiltonauction.com (z)

(727) 376-0530

ADVANTAGE TEAM REALTY An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation

3135 State Road 580 Suite 11 Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

LOUIS MOLNAR. Broker

WWW.ALOHAKAIFLORIDA.COM www.LakerLutzNews.com

October 7, 2015

7B

We can take control of our health. We have the power to beat breast cancer early. And we can empower each other to act. Talk to your doctor, be familiar with your body and share your story with others.

Our Breasts. Our Health. Our Care. It’s In Our Hands.

ItsInOurHands.org BC1507086-0915

8B

October 7, 2015

www.LakerLutzNews.com