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Club seeks fracking moratorium By Kathy Steele

lution to ban fracking also will include a request for a study commission to look at the pros and cons of the controversial practice. The Dade City Garden Club is pushing Pasco County Commissioner Jack for a resolution that urges state lawmakers Mariano is the resolution’s sponsor. to enact a statewide ban on hydraulic frackDuring fracking, chemically treated, highing. pressure water is pumped into a drilled Pasco County commissioners will vote pipeline to break apart rock formations to on the matter, likely on Nov. 17, but the reso- extract oil or natural gas.

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An opt-out clause is recommended in the resolution to give counties the right to ban fracking even if there’s no statewide ban. “We do want to have some local control,” Mariano said. In October, a similar resolution was pulled from the commissioners’ agenda. It See FRACKING, page13A

Changing views on substance abuse By B.C. Manion

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There’s a powerful tool that could help reduce substance abuse, but it’s rarely considered, according to Monica Rousseau, coordinator for the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention. “In order to reduce substance abuse, we must change the way we think about it,” Rousseau said, during a presentation on substance abuse prevention at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. While addiction is viewed as a choice, other medical problems that could be the viewed the same way, generally aren’t, Rousseau said. “We think about them extremely differently. We think of addiction as something demonic, as a moral hazard. And we think of other things, as ‘That person needs medical care.’ ” In reality, people with addictions and other medical conditions often require a lifestyle change, may need some type of medication, should consult with their doctor and need social support to help them change their behavior, she said. Not only do people think of the issues differently, but funding for help is different, too, she said. While an attitude shift may be one of the best ways to help reduce substance abuse, there are other ways to tackle the issue, Rousseau said. For instance, her organization helped implement a local ordinance to reduce access to synthetic marijuana. “How many of you remember Spice? How many of you knew people who were impacted by Spice? “When Spice came out, I was in college. I was 20. Spice was a really, really big deal. I had a lot of friends who had a lot of complications from Spice. She had friends who wound up in the hospital and flunked out of school. “I have one friend, at the moment, who has been in a severe depression for a few years and has tried to commit suicide a few times,” she said. Pasco County did such a great job with its ordinance that it became the standard for the state and was referenced in national documentaries, she said. “The way we did this is by changing the ability of people to market it. The composition of Spice can change every year, so if you just banned the components of it, the drug manufacturers would change one component of it. In Pasco County, we restricted the way it was able to be marketed and the packaging.”

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Sonia Thorn, an associate dean at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, said a series of seminars this fall is on prevention, including such topics as suicide and substance abuse. In the spring, the series will focus on preventing chronic diseases.

Substance abuse awareness event WHAT: Learn how to recognize addictive behavior and address risk factors that may lead to substance abuse. WHEN: Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. WHERE: Pasco-Hernando State College, at its Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. WHO: All are welcome COST: Admission is free.

Her organization also has also been involved in efforts to reduce driving under the influence. Statistics show that drunk driving arrests are down, she said. “Immediately you want to say, ‘Yes. This is great. This is awesome.’ However, we also know that our budget for our drug enforcement patrolling has gone down,” Rousseau said. When drivers are cited for DUI, they are given a survey, which asks drivers where they were when they had their last drink and if anyone encouraged them not to drive. It turns out there are 10 restaurants in Pasco County where most drivers report having their last drink before their DUI, Rousseau said. Her organization has targeted those restaurants with public awareness campaigns, to help reduce the problem. Rousseau’s talk was part of a series of speakers arranged by PHSC’s Porter Campus, in an effort to support its academic programs and provide community outreach,

Monica Rousseau, program coordinator for the Pasco County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, said one way to reduce substance abuse is to change our attitudes about it.

said Sonia Thorn, associate dean at the Porter campus. “I think it’s two-fold. Sometimes, people need information, and a lot of these agencies need assistance,”Thorn said. “For this fall semester, we’re focusing on prevention,” she said. “We did domestic violence last month.We had 150 people. “In September, we did suicide prevention. “In the spring, we’ll be working on chronic disease prevention. We’ll be having seminars on that from February to April.” “In April, even though we’re doing a chronic disease series for the spring time, we’re going to work with Sunrise of Pasco and also do a sexual awareness assault month in April.”

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Drive down Old Pasco Road, and there’s not a lot of traffic to contend with — yet. That’s likely to change when the combination high school-middle school being built by Pasco County Schools opens, slated for August 2017. Crews have cleared the trees and prepped the land for a school now known as High School GGG, but it will actually serve students in grades six through 12. The district needs to relieve crowding at Wiregrass Ranch High School and Wesley Chapel High School, and may even send some students from Pasco High School to the new high school, once it opens, said Ray Bonti, assistant superintendent of support services. But, it also needs to reduce crowding at John Long and Weightman middle schools. Since the district can’t afford to build a new high school and a new middle school, it has decided to share the facilities at the new school, which will be located on the west side of Old Pasco Road, near

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Crews are doing earthwork at the new site, which will be home to a Pasco County school for grades six through 12.

Overpass Road. The school is being built for 1,900 students and carries a price tag of $62 million. A committee will be meeting in about a year to recommend boundaries for the new school. The district has a couple of hundreds of

acres at the site, so it has plenty of room to build a middle school there, once it has the money. Crowding is so significant at Wiregrass Ranch High that it went to a 10-period day this year, to manage the number of students who are on campus at the same time.

Antiques store is repository of memories By B.C. Manion

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Johnny Herrmann’s business card boasts that his antiques business, in San Antonio, is “not your grandma’s antiques store.” But, there’s no doubt that the shop where his business operates is steeped in his family’s history. The store is in the 1946 Herrmann Building, at 11853 S. Curley St. The building is one of a collection of structures on Curley Street, south of State Road 52, constructed by the Herrmann family, beginning in the 1920s. “People used to refer to this part of town as Herrmann-ville, because there were so many buildings that my grandfather and father built,” said Johnny, whose grandfather moved to the area in the 1920s, according to published reports. The collection of businesses is now called the South San Antonio Arts and Antiques District, or s.o.s.a for short. The businesses, as well as San Antonio Pottery, are part of that district. Step inside San Antonio Antiques, and you’ll find a place chock full of unusual items — purchased from estate sales, other antique shops and individual sellers. A few years ago, the place was vacant, and it had been that way since the mid1970s, Johnny said. Now, it houses the antiques shop, Tangerine Hill and Red Dog Designs & Home, and A Healthy Convenience. Upstairs, there’s a yoga studio and a place for martial arts classes. Beyond its current role, the building is a physical reminder of a family that has played a considerable role in San Antonio. Johnny lives in the house that belonged to his grandfather, Lucius, who was a baker by trade. His business is in the space that was once occupied by his father’s business. Indeed, the gleaming terrazzo floor near the front door is emblazoned with the logo

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Johnny Herrmann enjoys being surrounded by items he’s purchased at estate sales, other antiques stores and from individual sellers. He has a particular weakness for paintings. He just loves having them around.

for Saf-T-Gas, the business that Joe Herrmann ran from the building. Joe Herrmann arrived in San Antonio when his father, Lucius, moved there and set up a bakery. Lucius Herrmann left the area, but Joe and his wife, Rose Ullrich Herrmann, stayed,

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These are the buildings that were built by Johnny Herrmann’s grandfather, Lucius and his father, Joe. At one point, the area was known as “Herrmannville.”

raising nine children there. Joe and Rose were deeply involved in community life. Joe played a role in so many different ventures and organizations there, he was called “Mr. San Antonio,” according to news accounts. He was entrepreneurial from a young age. He delivered newspapers and fresh bread. He set up a radio store. He caddied at a golf course, too. News accounts and historic documents detail Joe’s involvement in politics, banking, business and civic life. He was appointed by the governor to fill a seat on the Pasco County Commission, upon the death of Arthur Schrader. He served as San Antonio’s mayor. He helped establish the Traveler’s Rest community and was one of the founding fathers of the San Antonio Credit Union, the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village, and the Pasco County Fair Association. He also championed the San Antonio

Rattlesnake Festival and the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. Before he died, Joe made it known he would like to see the former Saf-T-Gas building revived, Johnny said. Now, it’s a showcase of the items Johnny has accumulated through years in the antiques business. In the past, he and a partner had stores in Seminole Heights and Ybor City, and then Johnny traveled thousands of miles each year, going to shows in cities from New York to Miami. He still has a passion for collecting and selling. He enjoys the thrill of finding an unusual item, or a great bargain, and he continually seeks to broaden his knowledge. He enjoys being surrounded by interesting objects and paintings in his shop. And, it’s nice, he said, to be able to walk from the house that his grandfather built to work in the building that his father constructed and to do business in a community that he calls home.

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Community rallies to help Mark Smith By Michael Murillo

Barbecue chicken dinners will be sold, starting at noon, at San Ann Liquor & Years ago, Tammy Hunt Lounge. periodically would put toThat’s followed by a corngether charity events. hole tournament at 2 p.m. And, whenever she did, There will be a firearm the Smith family would raffle at 6 p.m., silent and step up and offer their live auctions, a 50/50 drawbusiness, San Ann Liquor & ing and other raffles and Lounge (also known as giveaways. Ralph’s), as a location for Live music and beer spethe fundraisers. cials also are planned as part As a result, the Smith’s of the day’s events. generosity became widely While it’s going to be a known in the community. long treatment process, So, when Mark Smith, Jimmy Smith II said his broththe son of Ralph’s owners, er has the personality to Grace and Jimmy, needed endure hardships and work help, it was a no-brainer his way toward recovery. for Hunt to get involved. “He’s very outgoing. He’s “This one was a handsa go-getter. He’s a very hard down easy decision to worker when he’s got his make to help this family,” mind into anything,” he said. Hunt said. Hunt has put in a considThe 36-year-old Smith erable amount of work to has been diagnosed with organize a full day of events bile duct cancer, and while to help the Smiths. he battles the disease, a Her old fundraising skills PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHARON PERKINS-VAN PELT number of fundraising Mark Smith has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer, and the are being put to good use, events are planned on Nov. community is coming together to help with his expenses. and she admits that this one is personal for her. 14 to help raise money for Events to be held Nov. 14 include a golf tournament, a barbe“It’s been a little emohis treatment. cue lunch, a corn toss tournament, entertainment and auctions. The events will be at tional, just because it’s close to my heart,” Hunt said. “But his parents’ business, at I’m glad that I can do it.” 33625 State Road 52 in San Antonio. weeks in the hospital, requires muscle relaxThe golf event costs $50 It is unusual for someone as young as ers to ease the pain, and has more per player, or $200 per Smith to be affected by bile duct cancer. procedures and chemotherapy ahead of team, and includes dinner. Normally, the disease affects senior citi- him. The cornhole tournazens. The average age of a bile duct cancer Not surprisingly, the treatment is expenment costs $25 per player. patient is between 70 and 72, depending sive. The Smiths have been able to find noted and appreciated. Auction items include a guitar autoupon the type of bile duct affected, accord- generic options for some prescriptions, but “We can’t say enough about the commuing to the American Cancer Society’s without catching cost-cutting breaks, the nity,” said Mark’s brother, Jimmy Smith II. graphed by Joe Walsh, member of the iconic website. medications alone could eventually bank- “Anytime something goes wrong and we rock band The Eagles. Donations also can be made directly to In a way, that works to Smith’s advan- rupt someone without health insurance. give back to the community, the community San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union tage. His body should be better able to And, Smith doesn’t have health insur- gives back just as hard, if not harder.” handle the long and painful treatment, giv- ance. There will be plenty of ways the commu- by referencing Mark Smith Benefit Fund account number 5587-001. ing him a stronger chance of success, Hunt He does, however, have a supportive fam- nity can help on Nov. 14. For more information, contact Hunt at explained. ily and a community that is pulling together A golf tournament begins at 8 a.m., at But, that still leaves the “long and to help the Smiths in their time of need. The Abbey golf course at Saint Leo (352) 206-5543 or Jimmy Smith II at (813) 714-9937. painful” part to endure. He’s already spent The outpouring of support has been University, 33640 State Road 52.

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Consolidation improves emergency operations By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County’s 911 call center is making strides in improving its operations, according to an annual report of its activities. For the past two years, the Public Safety Communications department has been in transition as the county and Pasco County Sheriff’s office consolidated emergency response operations. The Dade City Police Department also recently merged its 911 center with the county. The Public Safety Communications division is a busy place. In 2014-2015, it answered more than 525,000 calls. Of those, more than 210,000 were 911 calls, and nearly 38,000 were classified as high priority. Of more than 252,000 dispatched calls,

most went to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and Pasco Fire Rescue, the report shows. There were about 15,000 dropped, or abandoned, calls. That’s a significant number, according to Randy TeBeest, assistant county administrator for public safety and administration. But, it’s an improvement. In a single year, the center has reduced the number of abandoned calls from 10 percent to 7 percent, the report found. “Abandoned calls are a national problem,” TeBeest said, and they happen for a variety of reasons. Children sometimes dial 911 by mistake. Prank calls are made. In the age of the cellphone, pocket dialing happens. And at accident scenes, people who start to call 911 realize other people also are dialing and,TeBeest said, they drop their calls. A benefit of consolidation is a 55 percent reduction in call transfers from one depart-

20 seconds. There was a significant decline in answering times for the sheriff’s office in the summer of 2014, but TeBeest said, “At all times, we were above industry standards.” Most recently, call takers answered about 99 percent of calls for assistance from the sheriff’s office within the standard recommended time. One of the biggest challenges for the CREATIVEOUTLET.COM center is staffing turnover due to the intensity of the job. The center currently has 13 ment or agency to another. That has helped vacancies. cut down on the time a caller has to wait But, TeBeest said the center expects to and also on the potential for dropped calls. be close to fully staffed soon. Emergency dispatch times have imThe county authorized eight new hires proved by 30 percent, the report found. and, in total, there are 11 new employees in National standards require 90 percent of training, he said. emergency calls be answered in 10 seconds The emergency response operations will during the busiest hour with the greatest deploy a new radio system in the coming call volume. year to enhance communication among The standard also requires 95 percent of agencies. A new phone system also is being all emergency calls to be answered within installed to thwart potential cyber attacks.

Pasco County brings back bus service for Veterans Day By Kathy Steele

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People looking to board Pasco County’s public buses on Veterans Day are in luck. Routes will be in operation on the holiday for the first time in nearly seven years. Pasco County commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to authorize the Nov. 11 bus service, at a cost of about $17,000. According to a county memorandum, potential ridership could be about 3,200 trips on that day. Many of those expected to board buses that day work in the retail sector, said Philip Pumphrey, the county’s public transportation director. Bus drivers will operate on a Saturday schedule from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., on what Pumphrey describes as a “pilot” program. Administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 11. Based on ridership, Pumphrey said the county would gauge the need to add more “non-major holidays,” such as Columbus Day and Good Friday, to its bus schedules. Budget cuts during the economic downturn have kept public buses off the road on minor holidays since 2008. But an improving financial outlook, and some back and forth between Pasco County commissioners, county staff members and the local Teamsters Union 79, put the buses back on the road.

At least they’ll be there on Nov. 11. But, stay tuned for Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. The commissioners would need to authorize an additional $17,000 to cover one more holiday bus service. That likely would happen only if enough bus drivers agreed to work that day. For 2015, the county didn’t set a designated county holiday schedule that included “non-major” holidays. Riders were alerted to that via posters displayed inside the buses, according to James Boucher, union steward for Teamsters Union 79. He spoke to commissioners during public comment. “This late in the year, drivers have planned vacation time, family time around those days,” Boucher said. “It would inconvenience them.” Commissioners initially sought to approve service for both holidays, as long as enough bus drivers agreed to work. They were disappointed at the response. Though Pumphrey anticipated bus drivers would volunteer for extra pay, he said, “I think there was some changes of the mind going on.”

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On Nov. 11, bus drivers will be paid overHe pointed out an appreciation award time or have the option of taking a floating the county had just presented to dozens of holiday to be used at a later date in lieu of county employees for their extra work durholiday pay, according to an email from Kara ing the recent flooding. Deniz, press secretary for the International County officials said the lack of bus servBrotherhood of Teamsters, who was respond- ice on the non-major holidays has been a ing to an inquiry from The Laker/Lutz News. source for ongoing complaints over the The back and forth negotiations on the years. Columbus day prompted numerous holiday bus service rankled some commis- phone calls and emails. sioners. “There’s no doubt for public transit, While he agreed that the county could we’ve got to get back to a level of service have acted sooner, Pasco Chairman Ted we had,” said Pasco County Commissioner Schrader said the union was politicizing the Mike Wells. matter. “It’s wrong,” he said.” It’s part of their For information on routes and schedules, job.” visit RidePCPT.com.

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As a professional writer for 25 years, Grace Maselli has penned everything from philanthropist features to executive summaries for advisory boards. She’s garnered compliments from CEOs, and praise from audiences when she reads her poetry. But, her upcoming audience has her a little nervous. It’s a gathering of elementary school children. “They’re a tough bunch, man,” Maselli observed. Fortunately, Maselli isn’t bringing a business profile or a PowerPoint presentation. Instead, she’ll read her first children’s book, “Francis and Coco: A Tale of Two Unlikely Friends,” on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., at the Wilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Like her other nonfiction writing, the story of Francis, the poodle/Pekingese dog, and Coco the guinea pig, is real. They live with Maselli’s two other dogs, her two children and her husband. And, the story takes place in conjunction with their frequent moves before settling in Land O’ Lakes. And yes, Francis and Coco really are friends. “Francis will let her scramble all over his body. He’ll roll back. She curls up with him,” Maselli said.“They honestly get along.” She wanted their story to be both authentic and relatable. Adults will recognize the familiar struggle parents feel when they allow a child to have a new pet, worrying how they’ll assimilate and interact with other pets. And she wants children to see the story as an example of very different beings coexisting and forging a special friendship. “To me, this is universal because animals accept one another, and they don’t care if you’re a kangaroo or a lion,” Maselli said. “And, I think that, metaphorically, life would be a lot different for us if we didn’t judge people by their surfaces.” “Francis and Coco” is a story for thirdgraders, but Maselli didn’t want to limit herself to simple words and phrases. The story contains words like “persistent,” “bluster,” and even “falderal” — which means trivial or nonsensical behavior. Maselli wanted to tell a story and expose children to bigger words, acclimating them to some elevated language without making it difficult to follow the story. Parents might read the story to them, giving them the experience of hearing the language. If they end up learning new words, she considers that a bonus. To accommodate the children who will be in attendance, Maselli plans to have assis-

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tants holding up the pages as she reads, making it easier to follow along. She wants the auditory experience to be a positive one, and the story easy to follow. That story begins with Francis as a nervous puppy, and ends with a new friendship when another animal joins the fold. In between, the family disagrees on how things will turn out, and some members come around to the idea of new pets and how they’ll get along together. Maselli hopes the realistic elements of the story appeals to children and those who might read it to them. So far, the feedback has been very positive, she said. In fact, one family member, who has a 2year-old son, told her that he’s been captivated by the story. “She sent me a picture of him thumbing through it, and he’s talking about the characters in the book,” Maselli said. While it’s a different type of writing for her, it wasn’t an easy project. Much of the story came to her at once, but she put it away for a while before returning to it. Now that the work is done, she wants to not only entertain young children and teach them about getting along with someone different, but also have something for her teenage children to remember as a memento of a certain point in their lives. “To me, this is more like something I want to leave for my kids as a gift from me after I’m gone,” Maselli said. For information about Maselli’s book, visit TatePublishing.com or GraceMaselli.com.

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There’s a new pizzeria in Lutz that’s already the talk of the town — both for its unusual name and its excellent pizza. Big Dog’s NYC Pizza, located in Sunset Plaza in downtown Lutz, opened this summer under the management of Kelly Lamplugh. The restaurant’s unique name honors her husband, Al, who is known as “Big Dog” to family members. “My husband was a huge supporter of me starting this new venture,” said Kelly. “Plus, the name “Big Dog” was memorable and set us apart from other pizza places.” Kelly is having fun with the “Big Dog” theme. Al built the front of an oversized dog house between the customer counter and the kitchen. When guests come into the restaurant, it’s the first thing they see. “Everybody comments on the dog house when they come into the restaurant,” said Kelly. Kelly is proud that most first-time customers become regular customers, coming back for great pizza that is fairly priced. “We make everything from scratch, beginning with our pizza dough and pizza sauce.” said Kelly. “I buy fresh ingredients for toppings every day. Everything is fresh — nothing is canned or frozen.” Big Dog’s NYC Pizza is the second pizzeria Kelly has operated. Before moving two years ago from Philadelphia to Wesley Chapel, she owned Broomall Pizza, a popular neighborhood restaurant in a suburb close to the city. “I loved running Broomall Pizza,” said Kelly. “I was very sad to close the store after my husband’s company transferred

him to Wesley Chapel.” After working in the restaurant business for 20 years, Kelly changed careers when she moved to Florida and became a nurse. While she enjoyed nursing, she never got over her love of running a restaurant. So when the opportunity arose to manage this Lutz restaurant, she jumped at the chance. Kelly knew she wanted another pizzeria, and wanted to price her pizzas so families could afford them. “When we moved to Florida, we thought Pizza here was very expensive,” said Kelly. “I really wanted to target a more affordable pizza for families like mine.” Big Dog’s most popular pizza is The Carnivore, which Kelly says has 50 percent more meat than most meat-lover pizzas. Also popular are its meatball subs and Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, both which come on Amorosco’s bread, a favorite Philadelphia bakery. Other best sellers are the restaurant’s everyday family specials: $20 Family (Large, 16” cheese pizza, 6 garlic knots and 12 zeppoles); $22 Pup (Large 16” cheese pizza, 10 wings and salad); and $29 Big Dog (Large cheese pizza, 20 wings, 6 garlic knots and 2 liter soda).

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FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON

Betmar Aquatic Center in Zephyrhills will host a “Fashion Show and Luncheon” on Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The fashion show will feature clothes for men and women in sizes small to 3X.The event is open to the public.Tickets are $7. For information, call Betty Bockman at (813) 715-1539, or the Betmar Acres office at (813) 782-0043.

MEET COMMISSIONER BECKNER

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, will host office hours at Port Tampa City Library, 4902 W. Commerce St., in Tampa, on Nov. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can meet with the commissioner, one-on-one, to share ideas and voice concerns. No appointment is necessary. Residents will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.

NEW TOASTMASTERS CLUB

The Zephyrhills Toastmasters Club will meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Microtel Inn & Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The club helps individuals overcome the fear of public speaking through practice and participation.The initial fee is $20, plus $36 for six months. For information, contact Sam Abrahani at (813) 863-4608 or toastmastersam@yahoo.com, or Roxxy Bricker at (813) 701-5505 or bricker@aiozo.com.

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLIDAY MARKET

The Junior League of Tampa will host a “Holiday Gift Market” Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa. There will be more than 135 merchants offering gifts such as clothing, jewelry, handbags, food, art and children’s items. Parking is $6.All proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Tampa. For information, visit JLTampa.org/holiday-gift-market.

FREE BONSAI TREE DEMOS

Eve’s Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will have free Bonsai tree demonstrations and seminars from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday in November.The emphasis will be on Bonsai trees as a hobby, relieving stress and growing Bonsai for gifts. Guests can bring their own Bonsai tree for demonstrations. For information, call (813) 996-5012, or visit EvesGardenGifts.com.

‘GODSPELL’ PERFORMANCES

Dreamhouse Theatre will present “Godspell” on Nov. 13, Nov. 14, Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 at 8 p.m., and on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.All performances will be at the new theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz. For tickets and information, visit DreamhouseTheatre.org, or call (813) 9977146.

WINE DOWN AT GARDEN CAFÉ

Garden Café, 14227 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host a Wine Down Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music will be provided by The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble. For information, call (352) 567-7277.

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming activities: • Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.:“Lutz Red Carpet Dance” • Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.:“Social Issue: Gratitude” • Nov. 20 at noon:“Victorian Tea Party” • Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.:“Thanksgiving Celebration” (registration is required) For information, call (813) 264-3804.

SMART DRIVER COURSES

The AARP Smart Driver Class, for drivers age 50 and older, will be offered at these locations: • Nov. 13 at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. For information, call Eugene Pool at (813) 949-8585. • Nov. 23 at the Meadow Pointe I Community Center, 28245 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel. For information, call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832. The cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. Call the instructors listed for class times.

VETERANS BENEFIT SEMINAR

The Pasco County Vet Center, 5139 Deer Park Drive in New Port Richey, will host a Veterans Benefit Seminar on Nov. 13 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.The Mobile Vet Center will be on site for guests to tour. Eight different sessions will be offered including counseling, burial benefits, elder law, employment and more.Veterans should bring a copy of their DD2145 (discharge paperwork) to assist in determining readjustment services. Admission is free, but reservations must be made for the individual sessions and for lunch. For information, call (727) 372-1854.

HARVEY’S HARDWARE CELEBRATES HEROES

Harvey’s Hardware, 5400 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will celebrate American Heroes on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be a Boy Scout safety class at 10 a.m., a Quilts of Valor presentation honoring our military at 11 a.m., and a live auction at noon.There also will be games, grab bags, drawings, giveaways, a silent auction, refreshments and more. Guests can get their favorite Case knife sharpened and cleaned. For information, call (813) 996-2400.

SYMPHONY IN LIGHTS STARTS NOV. 14

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will debut an all new “Symphony in Lights” on Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. From then on, shows and snow will take place nightly through Dec. 31 on the hour, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., will feature the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., will feature holiday favorites.There also will be live music by Late Night Brass, strolling carolers, costumed characters, face painting, balloon artists and more.There will be fireworks on opening night. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

HOLIDAY FOOD GIVEAWAY

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, State Sen. Wilton Simpson, State Rep. Richard Corcoran and State Rep. Danny Burgess will host the “Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway” Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Dade City Business Center, 15000 Citrus Country Drive in Dade City. Families who currently qualify for or receive government assistance can get free fresh food. Programs whose participants qualify include Free and Reduced School Lunch, food and housing assistance, and Medicaid and Social Security. Families that are not currently participating in the programs but who are experiencing financial hardship are also invited.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT FOOD PANTRY and Craft Fair” Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.The fair is indoors. For information, call Donna Hartwick at (813) 996-3470.

ST. TIMOTHY’S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

St.Timothy’s Catholic Church, 17513 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, is hosting a “Women’s Club Holiday Boutique Craft Fair” on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be handcrafted items, plants, homebaked goods, raffles, music and more. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (813) 909-4469, or email Joanna_Stomski@aol.com.

DONATE SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Lucas Brown, a senior and varsity baseball player at Bishop McLaughlin High School is collecting new or gently used baseball and softball equipment for Roberto’s Kids, a nonprofit organization in honor of Roberto Clemente, former Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player, who died en route to delivering earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua in 1972. Equipment that can be donated includes gloves, bats, balls, catcher’s equipment, bases, batting helmets, cleats, sneakers, uniforms, hats and socks.The collection date will be Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Bishop McLaughlin High School baseball fields, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill. For information, contact Lucas Brown at (813) 996-5223 or lucasebrownie1@hotmail.com, or contact coach Jeff Swymer at (813) 992-3360 or jswymer@gmail.com.

PASCO UPCYCLE FESTIVAL

Keep Pasco Beautiful and Pasco County will host the first “Pasco Upcycle Festival” on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Little Everglades Ranch, 17951 Hamilton Road in Dade City.The festival will feature numerous upcycle vendors, including makers of pallet furniture and jewelry from recycled household items.Vendors also will sell homemade soaps, pepper jellies and more. Food trucks will be on site. Live music will be provided by the Michigan Misfits and Mean Mary. Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, call (727) 856-7252, or email kking@pascocountyfl.net.

EMBROIDERERS GUILD MEETING

The Gulfview Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild will meet Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m., at the Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow Ridge Blvd., in Hudson.There will be a short business meeting, followed by a class on a Christmas ribbon candy ornament.All skill levels are invited. For information, call Barbra Whetstone at (727) 389-3376.

Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual “SOS Pancake Breakfast,” Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon, to benefit the Helping Hands Pantry of Atonement.The food pantry feeds 250 to 300 families a week. The cost is $5; kids younger than age 5 are free.There also will be local vendors and crafts. For information, call the church at (813) 973-2211.

ST. TIMOTHY HOLIDAY FAIR

St.Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, will host a “Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair” Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be more than 100 vendors, a bake sale, plant sale, food, raffles, music and more.Admission and parking are free. Proceeds from the event will help the church’s outreach work for the underprivileged in the church and the community.

MARK SMITH BENEFIT

San Ann Liquor & Lounge will host a benefit for Mark Smith, a lifelong resident of San Antonio diagnosed with bile duct cancer, on Nov. 14.The fundraiser will start with a golf tournament at 8 a.m. ($50 per player), at the Abbey Golf Course, followed by a noon barbeque chicken dinner for $5, a cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. ($25 per two-person team), and a firearm raffle and live auction at 6 p.m. There also will be $1 drafts, live music, giveaways, a silent auction and a 50-50 drawing.The benefit will assist Smith with financial hardships from diagnosis and treatment. For more information, call Tammy Hunt at (352) 206-5543 or Jimmy Smith at (813) 714-9937.

CONSERVATIVE CLUB MEETING

The Conservative Club of East Pasco will meet Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Women’s Club of Zephyrhills, 38549 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.The guest speaker will be Brian Corley, Pasco supervisor of elections, on the topic of redistricting. For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or nilslenz@gmail.com.

KNITTING/CROCHETING GROUP

The Threads of Compassion, a ladies knitting and crocheting group, meets at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The group makes blankets and caps to donate to cancer patients at local hospitals. For information, call Kathy Morse at (813) 962-5766, or Pat Martin at (813) 948-3513.

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The annual Lighthouse Crafters “Arts & Crafts Fair” will take place Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Southport Springs Golf & Country Club, located on Chancey Road, one mile East of Morris Bridge Road, in Zephyrhills.There will be vendors with Christmas decorations, jewelry, fabric, pottery, woodcraft and more.There also will be a bake sale and a Chinese auction. For information, email Dave Brown at dbherff@ptd.net.

The Harvest Festival Business Expo will take place Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.The event includes a Family Walk for Homeless Prevention, a car show, a kid’s corner, live entertainment, a community yard sale, crafts, exhibits, giveaways and more.

FOP LODGE BINGO

The Fraternal Order of Police Pasco Sheriff’s Lodge 29, 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes, hosts bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.), and every Saturday at noon (doors open at 10 a.m.). Guests can grab a seat, purchase food or drink from the snack bar and socialize.There are all cash prizes.All proceeds go to the FOP Lodge 29 and Pasco County Fallen Enforcement Memorial and Benefit Foundation. For information, call (813) 388-5912.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Cecilia Flores is offering Zumba classes Thursdays at 11 a.m., at Flava Fitness Studio, 23600 State Road 54 in Lutz.The cost is $7 per class.All ages are invited. Guests should bring a water bottle and a towel. For information, email sunshinercc@yahoo.com.

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Sealander Contractor Services Inc., along with Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, will host a “Community Outreach Day” on Dec. 5, and are looking for local Zephyrhills and Dade City businesses to make donations of gently used clothing, shoes, toys, and canned and boxed food items. These donations will be distributed to local families for the holiday season. Items may be dropped off at Sealander Contractor Services, 7130 Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sealander is located behind Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. For information, call (813) 7887000.

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WOMEN AND MONEY WORKSHOPS

DMG Financial of Lutz will host two free workshops on “Women & Money.”The first workshop is Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m., at The Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar, 17667 Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz.The second workshop is Nov. 18 at 9 a.m., at Brunches of Tampa, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Guests should RSVP by Nov. 16 by calling (813) 996-6100.

CONGREGATION KOL AMI EVENTS

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host these upcoming events: • Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:“The Jewish Baker.” Congregant Gwen Niehoff will demonstrate how to make Pareve baked goods. • Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m.:“What Up in the World,” a discussion on current topics and problems facing the world today. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

FAMILY NIGHT OUT

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “Family Night Out” Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.There will be stories, crafts and games with the theme “Camping Under the Stars.”The event is for kids ages 5 to 12. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SENIOR SOCIAL

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a “Senior Social” on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.There will be games and refreshments. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND BIRDING

The Wilderness Lake Preserve Photography and Birding Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Wilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320 Wilderness Lake Blvd. The group is open to the public, and there are no membership fees. For more information, email Mike Coppola at mcoppola47@hotmail.com.

SENIOR GAMES

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Senior Games” on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.There will be card playing, board games and video games, for senior citizens. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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 (813) 783-8100.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

The Pasco County Historical Society will meet Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., at Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City.The topic will be “San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union:A Great Place to Bank for 60 Years.” A covered-dish dinner will precede the program. Guests should bring cutlery, disposable plates and a beverage. For information, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

MILITARY FARM TOURS

A free bus tour of local Hillsborough County farms will provide military veterans, reservists, transitioning activeduty personnel and their spouses an opportunity to explore career options available in the agricultural industry.The tour will be on Nov. 20 starting at 8 a.m., at the Hillsborough County Extension Services office, 5339 County Road 579 in Seffner. Call Simon Bollin for more information at (813) 276-2735.

LIBRARY SEEKING ‘FRIENDS’

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for new members.The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2:45 p.m. Those interested in joining can fill out an application at the library.The group also is seeking donations of gently used books for the Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 book sale. Books can be left with any librarian Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Members of Wesley Chapel Rotary, its Land O’ Lakes Satellite Club, the Land O’ Lakes Interact Club and other volunteers served a barbecued meal to veterans at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home on Nov. 7. They served a luncheon complete with brisket, chicken and side dishes. All together, 80 pounds of brisket and 40 pounds of chicken were served. Besides providing a meal, the Rotarians and their friends shared time with the veterans, and listened to their memories of their service to the nation. This was the fifth year that Rotarians have served a barbecue lunch at the nursing home to honor the veterans. Unfortunately, a large number of patients

Land O’ Lakes Satellite Rotary Club member Jodie Sullivan poses with Gus James Margafas, a Navy Veteran. He liked his brisket with lots of pepper — and warm.

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The Heritage Park Foundation and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce are gearing up for this year’s “Traditions on the Green.” The event will feature a pancake breakfast with Santa, concerts on “the green” by local high school and middle school bands, and performances by elementary school choirs. It also will offer crafts for kids and cookie decorating. The award-winning teen puppet team from Van Dyke United Methodist Church will perform, too. Vendors will sponsor a Holiday Scavenger Hunt, with the winner receiving a $50 Walmart gift card, said Sandy Graves, of the Heritage Park Foundation. The event is slated for Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be at the Land O’

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CITIZENS OF THE MONTH

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce recognized student Citizens of the Month for September and October. Those honored in September were IB PROGRAMME INFO SESSIONS The Land O’ Lakes High School Madison Gunn, Academy at the Farm; International Baccalaureate Programme Alexandre Isaac, East Pasco Adventist will host three community information Academy; Landry Samuels, Saint Anthony nights for prospective applicants seeking Catholic School; Cassidy Grubbs, ninth grade admission in the 2106-2017 Centennial Elementary School; Johana school year. Morales Perez, Lacoochee Elementary Parents and guardians of current School; Angelita Capetillo-Navejar, Pasco eighth-grade public, charter and private Elementary; Alexis Tillis, Rodney B. Cox school students can attend. All sessions Elementary; Joseph Hancock, San Antonio are at 6:30 p.m. Elementary;Abagahale Wincott, Centennial • Nov. 12 at John Long Middle School, Middle; Nashaw Roberts, Pasco Middle; 2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel Cheyanne Stone, James Irvin Education • Nov. 17 Weightman Middle, 30649 Center; and Hannah White, Pasco High. Wells Road in Wesley Chapel Students honored in October were For information, contact Jeff Bryce Hewell, Academy at the Farm; Morgenstein at (813) 794-9429, (352) 524- Elizabeth Franklin, East Pasco Adventist 9429 or jmorgens@pasco.k12.fl.us. Academy; Faith Quinn, Saint Anthony Catholic School; Hannah Ditomasso, HOCKEY CLINICS FOR Centennial Elementary; Hailey Hitts, Lacoochee Elementary; Adrian Sandoval, STUDENTS The Tampa Bay Lightning will host Pasco Elementary; Jair Pantoja, Rodney B. Street Lightning Hockey Clinics for the Cox Elementary; Logan Dyal, San Antonio fourth and fifth graders at these schools: Elementary; Anissa Wilson, Centennial • Nov. 13 at 9:50 a.m.: Pine View Middle; Juan Pablo Benavides, Pasco Elementary School in Land O’ Lakes Middle; Diamond Diaz-Cherry, James Irvin • Nov. 16 at 8:50 a.m.: Sanders Memorial Education Center; and Yocia Abney, Pasco Elementary School in Land O’Lakes High. Every participating student receives a hockey stick and a Lightning game WINTER ART SHOWCASE voucher. AND BOOK FAIR For information, call Amy Lipovetsky, Wiregrass Ranch High School will have Office for Teaching and Learning, at (813) a “Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair” at 794-2246. Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will PHSC BOOK DRIVE be a jazz quartet, carolers and drama perThe Pasco-Hernando State College formances, “Artist in Action,” storytelling, Synergy Sociology Club will host its annual face painting, art exhibits, free gift wrap“Plant a Seed Book Drive” through Nov. 13. ping and more. Come and show your The club is looking for new and gently support and win prizes like a GlowLight used books for ages 3 to young adult, with Nook, PTSA gift bag and original paintings. appropriate content. Collected books will If you cannot make the event, shop onbe donated to local Title I schools, youth line from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, using voucher shelters, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters code 11704327 at BN.com/bookfairs, and a throughout Hernando and Pasco counties. percentage of your Barnes & Noble purDonation boxes will be located in the chases will benefit the fine arts department student activities office, library and student at Wiregrass Ranch High School. lounge on each of the campuses: • East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in MOCK DEBATE AND ELECTION Dade City Students and residents interested in na• West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in tional electoral politics are invited to see a New Port Richey mock presidential debate Nov. 13 at 7 • Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, p.m., in the Greenfelder-Denlinger 2727 Mansfield Blvd.,Wesley Chapel Boardrooms of the Student Community • Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Center, Saint Leo University, 33701 State Court Road 52 in St. Leo. Two student debaters For information, visit PHSC.edu. are playing the roles of fictitious Republican and Democratic presidential PERRY OUTREACH PROGRAM candidates. The Medical Center of Trinity is collaboThis debate culminates a semester projrating with the Perry Initiative to present ect shared among nine different college the Perry Outreach Program on Nov. 14 at classes involving students in realistic roles, the Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State including campaign strategists, media repRoad 54. resentatives, and debate moderators. The The program is a free, one-day, hands-on audience gets to vote at the end. experience for high school and college-age To find out more, contact Greg women who are interested in pursuing ca- Kunzweiler at (352) 588-6578 or greg.kunreers in medicine and engineering. zweiler@saintleo.edu. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by CORBETT PREP OPEN HOUSE performing mock orthopedic surgeries Corbett Preparatory School of IDS, and biomechanics experiments. 12015 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa, will Participants should be in grades 10 and have an Admissions Open House Nov. 17 higher with an interest in science, medi- at 8:30 a.m. cine and/or engineering. Headmaster Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman Applicants should fill out an online ap- will discuss academic curriculum, fine arts, plication in advance of the Nov. 14 sports and STEM programs. Swarzman also program. Applications can be found at will explain how and why Corbett Prep PerryInitiative.org/programs/student-on- uses brain-based teaching strategies in line-application. classrooms and the regular in-house and For information about the Perry national training for teachers. Initiative, visit PerryInitiative.org. 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MATH CONTEST

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host the American Mathematics Contest 8 for middle school students Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m., in TECO Hall in the School of Business. Parents, teachers and students interested in this opportunity should contact Monika Kiss of the Department of

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE

Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host an Admissions Open House for grades 5 to 12 on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the McCormick Campus. To RSVP, you can visit the website at AcademyAtTheLakes.org/rsvp-open-house.

Vicky King is Florida Special Olympics Coach of the Year By B.C. Manion

her school. She treats all athletes the same, Wheelock said. “She has high expectations for all of the athletes to perform at their top level.” Lisa Eckel, whose daughter, Haley plays on King’s team, is delighted about King’s recognition. “I think it’s a well-deserved honor. It couldn’t have been awarded to anyone better,” Eckel said. “She (King) spends lots of time and effort with all of the kids in the community and in the school, and she just brings out

the best in all of them,” Eckel said. “My daughter (a partner on the team) has been super fortunate to have these past three years with her (King), on and off, the soccer field. Eckel traveled with her husband, her other daughter and her sister-in-law out to L.A., to attend the opening ceremonies and to watch the games. “It was amazing. You can equate it to what we watch on TV for the Olympics,” Eckel said. She was impressed by the camaraderie she witnessed between the teams from different countries, and was excited to hear the roar of cheers and applause for Team U.S.A. when the athletes walked out, she said. The Land O’ Lakes team took part in an event that featured athletes from 170 nations competing for international medals. The games included 21 Olympic-style sports. Getting to those games took a year of preparation and fundraising, with King playing a pivotal role in both. “It was definitely a year of a lot of training, fundraising, spreading the word about Special Olympics, those kinds of things,” she said. “We raised about $42,000,” King said. “It was hard work.” But, it was rewarding in more ways than one, she said. “We met new people through the fundraising,” she said. “The community really stepped up and helped us.” When the team left for the games, there was a big send-off at Land O’ Lakes High. “The day that we left was a year to the day that we actually found out that we were going,” King said. “We trained all year. During the summer, we trained three days a week for two hours, from the end of school until we left in July. “They (team members) spent practically the whole summer together. They got closer and closer the more that we were together. The bonds became stronger,” King said.

The experiences were equally enriching for both the Special Olympics athletes and their unified partners, King said. “They both did things they never have experienced before,” she said. “For everyone, it was being away from home for two complete weeks and living with people you hadn’t lived with,” she said. They also were living on a schedule beyond their control. They would rise at 4 a.m., have breakfast at 5 a.m. and board buses at assigned times. They also had to make scheduled appearances, King said. It was busy, but exciting, too. The team and three coaches went to Disney Studios and rode through Hollywood and Beverly Hills. They went to a four-day training camp in Riverside before arriving in L.A., and while in Riverside, they marched in a parade, King said. The players were treated like celebrities. People who didn’t know them, wanted to pose for photos with them, King said. They wanted to meet the athletes that were representing Team U.S.A. “Young kids wanted balls signed, shirts signed,” King said. Being part of the World Games and winning the bronze medal were exciting experiences, King said. But, she added: “The biggest reward was to see the accomplishments of the athletes, have them gain confidence in themselves, self-esteem, being able to travel, meet other people, make lifelong friendships,” she said. No doubt the World Games were a highlight in King’s coaching experience, but she also enjoys the day-to-day work that she does. She said she coaches to win, but also teaches other things along the way, such as sportsmanship, fair play and rules of the game.

issued for construction of fracking structures a mile or more from the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, bays, estuaries, or was tweaked in the interim with the addi- fresh water lakes, streams and rivers. And tion of more specific language regarding the state environmental protection agency sinkholes, the chemicals used in fracking, must be satisfied of adequate protection of water quality, and the addition of the study natural resources in the event of an accident commission. or blowout. Supporters of fracking say natural gas is a State legislators are expected to take up the issue during the 2016 session, which be- cleaner source of fuel than coal, and extracgins in January. A bill already is winding its tion through fracking has fewer safety issues. Opponents say the practice is environmentalway through subcommittees in Tallahassee. The bill designates the state’s ly harmful, leading to water contamination, Department of Environmental Protection as public health threats and sinkholes. The Dade City Garden Club earlier this the agency that would investigate and issue year went on record against fracking, mirrorpermits for fracking. ing a decision by the Florida Federation of “That’s the scary part,” said Mariano. Under the proposed bill, permits may be Garden Clubs Inc., made in January.

“Water quality has long been a concern of garden clubs, said Pat Carver, environmental chairwoman of the garden club, and also water and wetlands District 8 chairwoman. She cites studies that have shown about 20 percent of the wastewater in fracking migrates underground, and can pollute wells and aquifers. A bill last year for an outright ban on fracking didn’t make it out of committee, Carver said. “We hope to see the bill again come up and be heard,” she said. Carver said Pasco commissioners were shown a video on fracking prior to the anticipated vote on the initial resolution, which was later pulled. Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn

Starkey said she needed more information. “My issue is, I’ve heard from one side. I’ve not heard from the other side,” she said. “I’d want to be more educated before I did something.” The issue is catching the attention of county residents, also. “I continue to get calls and letters from concerned constituents about fracking,” said Pasco County Commission Chairman Ted Schrader, who serves as chairman of Tampa Bay Water. The regional nonprofit supplies Tampa Bay area municipalities with drinking water. He noted that the water board recently approved a similar resolution. “I don’t see what the harm would be in having a resolution,” Schrader said.

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When Vicky King took her coaching job at Land O’ Lakes High School in the mid1980s, it came with the duty of coaching athletes with special needs. She embraced the role. As time went on, she found herself becoming more and more involved. Her dedication — along with the efforts of the athletes she coaches — led to the selection of the Land O’ Lakes unified soccer team to represent Team U.S.A. at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, which yielded a bronze medal when the team defeated China, 2-1. The team competed in a division that has seven athletes on each side of the ball. It is a unified team, which pairs athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Special Olympics athletes play alongside partners, who are there to provide support and help. While members of the Land O’ Lakes came home clutching bronze medals, King, herself was in the spotlight on Sept. 26 when she was named the Florida Special Olympics Coach of the Year during a gala at Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Sherry Wheelock, president and CEO of Special Olympics Florida, said King was singled out for the award because of her passion for athletes, both with and without disabilities. “She’s been a driving force for the success of Special Olympics Florida unified sports in Pasco County, but she’s also provided and trained more than 50 other Special Olympics soccer coaches throughout the state,”Wheelock said. “She’s also been responsible for introducing new schools to this unified competition format,” she added. King also coaches a traditional team at

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Land O’ Lakes High School coach Vicky King is savoring the moment during the opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

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Wiregrass Ranch soccer has lofty goals By Michael Murillo

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Before Wiregrass Ranch’s boys soccer team began its regular season, they tuned up with a couple of preseason matches. They won the first one 8-0, and raced out to an early lead in the second one. If you think that meant their coach was heaping praise upon them, you don’t know the expectations of Wiregrass Ranch soccer. “We were up 7-0 after 20 minutes (of the game), and you would have thought we were down 5-0,” recalled coach David Wilson. “If they do make mistakes as a team, they’re going to know about it.” The Bulls would win that preseason game 8-0, and won their first couple of regular-season matches by shutouts as well. If their goals are high, it’s because they’ve set a high standard to meet based on previous years. Last season, the team reached the state semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Chiles, 1-0. In the game, three of their starters hadn’t practiced the previous week due to injury and played at far less than 100 percent, Wilson said. Still, they played a close game and earned some respect from their coach. “You’ve got to get some breaks along the way, and we didn’t toward the end of the year. With that being said, I thought we played very well there and lost to the state champions,” Wilson said. Unfortunately, for the rest of their competition (The Bulls moved up to Class 5A this season, and there are a lot of strong teams in district 7), Wiregrass Ranch has most of that team intact for this season. They lost a couple of starters to academy programs (which preclude them from playing at the high school level) and also lost one substitute. But, the rest of the team returns with a goal of getting back to state

Nov. 12 vs. Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m. Nov. 17 vs. Palm Harbor University, 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at Anclote, 7:45 p.m. Nov. 20 at Hudson, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 vs. Citrus, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 vs. Jesuit, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 vs. Mitchell, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 4 vs. Wharton, 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Pasco, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Alonso, 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at Fivay, 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal, 7 p.m. (tournament) Jan. 9 at Calvary Christian, 2 p.m. (tournament) Jan. 11 vs. Gulf, 6 p.m. Jan. 13 vs. Sunlake, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Ridgewood, 6 p.m.

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Senior Kyle Vandevelde is a workhorse on Wiregrass Ranch’s soccer team, which aims to return to the state final four despite stepping up a class.

healthy and ready to play their best. Wilson acknowledges that the team looks prepared for another big year. He doesn’t like to put the spotlight on himself as coach. “I’d like to take some of the credit myself, but most of it is just what we’ve established as a program,” he said. Wilson’s modesty can’t hide the fact that his fingerprints are all over Wiregrass Ranch’s athletic successes. As the coach since the soccer program started, he’s built a foundation of discipline and focus that players learn when they enter the system. He’s also the coach of the boys tennis team, which claimed a co-championship a year ago, then won it outright this past season.

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Bulldogs win the 9-Mile War THIS OUT

NO PLAYOFFS, BUT GREAT YEAR FOR WHARTON FOOTBALL

The Wildcats bounced back from a 4-6 campaign in 2014 with an impressive 8-2 mark in 2015. It just wasn’t quite enough to get them into the post-season. Their two losses, to Plant and Sickles, cost them in Class 7A District 8. Those two teams will continue on in the playoffs (despite having the same 8-2 overall record as Wharton), while the Wildcats will have to be content with a strong campaign. Still, it was one of their best seasons, and first eight-win mark since 2012. Wharton also racked up 313 points, most in their district. And even though they missed the playoffs, they finished strong, with a 42-0 win over Leto on Oct. 23 and a season-capping 38-22 win over Chamberlain on Nov. 6.

WHARTON GIRLS CLAIM CROSS-COUNTRY TITLE

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SCORES & SCHEDULE NOV. 2 BOYS SOCCER Sunlake 9, Anclote 0 Fivay 6, Land O’ Lakes 2 Pasco 9, Hernando 1 Wharton 5, Leto 2 GIRLS SOCCER Land O’ Lakes 7, Wesley Chapel 0 Sunlake 11, Ridgewood 0 Academy of the Holy Names 2, Wiregrass Ranch 1 Pasco 8, Hernando 0 Springstead 8, Zephyrhills 0

As a player, Zephyrhills head coach Reggie Roberts knew what it was like to beat Pasco. Now he knows what it feels like as a coach. It took six seasons into his tenure, but Roberts’ Bulldogs came out on top in the 9-Mile War with a 50-16 victory on Nov. 6. And while Zephyrhills (8-2) appears to be a better team than Pasco (4-6) this year, the Pirates didn’t make it easy for them.

Wesley Chapel 1, Zephyrhills 1 Pasco 2, Weeki Wachee 2 GIRLS SOCCER Land O’ Lakes 5, Sunlake 1 Wesley Chapel 8, Zephyrhills 0 Pasco 8, Weeki Wachee 0 NOV. 5 BOYS SOCCER Wiregrass Ranch 5, Wesley Chapel 0 Freedom 0, Gaither 0 GIRLS SOCCER Wiregrass Ranch 4, Wesley Chapel 1 Pasco 6, Hudson 2 Freedom 8, Gaither 1 NOV. 6 FOOTBALL Sunlake 14, River Ridge 13 Zephyrhills 50, Pasco 16 Fivay 22, Land O’ Lakes 6 Steinbrenner 42, Berkeley Prep 35 Plant City 41, Freedom 10 Wharton 38, Chamberlain 22

NOV. 4 BOYS SOCCER Sunlake 8, Land O’ Lakes 0 Newsome 2, Steinbrenner 1

NOV. 7 BOYS SOCCER Steinbrenner 3, Leto 0 Wharton 4, King 3

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country team won its first county title since 2008 at the Western Conference Championship on Oct. 13 at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. The Wildcats faced off against 35 public and private schools and came out with the low score (which is better in cross-country) of 44. Last year the team finished runner-up.

NOV. 3 BOYS SOCCER Steinbrenner 10, King 5 Wiregrass Ranch 8, Zephyrhills 0 Jesuit 7, Wharton 1 GIRLS SOCCER Wiregrass Ranch 8, Zephyrhills 0 Robinson 4, Freedom 1

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After a scoreless first, Pasco actually led 8-7 in the second quarter and only trailed 14-8 at halftime. But Zephyrhills’ high-scoring tendencies came out in the second half, as they scored 40 or more points for the eighth time this year. The season ended for Pasco with the loss, but there’s more football to be played for Zephyrhills. The Bulldogs will hit the road for a playoff game against Nature Coast Tech on Nov. 13.

Wilson is also the school’s athletic director, so if anybody deserves credit for the Bulls’ winning ways, it’s him. And, the players, of course. Good soccer programs are athletic and deep, and Wilson stresses fitness as a defining trait of his team. He wants players to be able to log consistent minutes, then sub out with little drop-off in talent. “Fitness-wise, you have to be great. Our outside midfielders and center midfielders have to be able to play both sides of the field,” he said. Wilson singled out senior Kyle Vandevelde as an outside midfielder who works hard and never gives up on the pitch. And, while Vandevelde acknowledges that focus on the field is important, he also believes that team bonding off the field is critical. “You can have the best players on the team, but if they don’t communicate, they don’t have good chemistry and they don’t like each other, it’s not going to matter at the end because they’re not going to be on the same page,”Vandevelde said. He believes that this year’s team is developing that special chemistry to go along with its superior talent, and the combination will give them an opportunity to go far in the playoffs. “As long as we have team chemistry, we can go as far as we want,” he said. Wilson agrees. He’s been coaching in various capacities for 30 years, and in that time he’s developed a good feel for a team’s potential. What he’s seen so far makes him optimistic. “There are surprises, but I know going into the year what we’re going to have. I know how were going to be,”Wilson said.“I think we have a team that’s capable to going back to the state final four.”

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NOV. 11 BOYS SOCCER Sunlake at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Land O’ Lakes at Ridgewood, 7:45 p.m. Pasco at Nature Coast Tech, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Ridgewood at Land O’ Lakes, 6 p.m. River Ridge at Sunlake, 7:45 p.m. NOV. 12 BOYS SOCCER Land O’ Lakes at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:45 p.m. Wesley Chapel at Springstead, 8 p.m. Zephyrhills at Weeki Wachee, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Wiregrass Ranch at Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m. Springstead at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Nature Coast Tech at Pasco, 6 p.m. Weeki Wachee at Zephyrhills, 8 p.m. NOV. 13 PLAYOFF FOOTBALL Sunlake at Vanguard, 7:30 p.m. Steinbrenner at Dr. Phillips, 7:30 p.m. Zephyrhills at Nature Coast Tech, 7:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Alonso at Steinbrenner, 6 p.m. Palm Harbor University at Wharton, 6 p.m. Mitchell at Freedom, 6 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER Sunlake at Hernando, 7:30 p.m. Alonso at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m. Anclote at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m. Mitchell at Freedom, 8 p.m. Palm Harbor University at Wharton, 8 p.m. NOV. 16 BOYS SOCCER Fivay at Sunlake, 7:45 p.m. Gulf at Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m. Wesley Chapel at Hernando, 7:30 p.m. Mitchell at Pasco, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Land O’ Lakes at Gulf, 7:45 p.m. Sunlake at Fivay, 7:45 p.m. Hernando at Wesley Chapel, 8 p.m. Pasco at Mitchell, 7:30 p.m. Nature Coast Tech at Zephyrhills, 8 p.m. NOV. 17 BOYS SOCCER Wharton at Steinbrenner, 6 p.m. Palm Harbor University at Wiregrass Ranch, 6 p.m. Freedom at Leto, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Wharton at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m. Palm Harbor University at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

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She appreciates the unique nature of Volkswagen products and hopes to be a VW owner someday. The Pasco County Fairgrounds was packed with There were people coming and going throughout people who enjoy bugs — the kind produced by the event. Some stopped to check out the car lot disVolkswagen. play that Jim Pingel created with 1/8 scale die-cast Thousands of people turned out for the 27th cars. The Hudson man has traveled all over the counFlorida Bug Jam, a two-day event on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. try to assemble his collection. The event featured more than 100 vendors, a The Boogie Brothers classic rock band played, swap meet, hundreds of vintage and new VWs, and and event-goers had the chance to purchase spare music. parts, peruse goods offered by vendors, and share Fourteen-year-old Sara Tyson, of Lutz, was there their experiences and affection for VWs with other for her seventh time. like-minded enthusiasts.

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Delectable Delights is now open at 16541 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 110, in Lutz. The shop dishes up ice cream from Working Cow, and also offers cakes and pies, gourmet cookies, cake pops, candies and toys. The sweets selection is available at Northpointe Village Shopping Center, at the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Suncoast Parkway. For information, call (813) 920-4200.

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