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The holidays are a traditional time for friends and families to gather, and to seek out ways to enjoy the lights, sounds and treats of the season. If you’re looking to have some old-fashioned fun, to be inspired, or relax, there’s likely an option in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area to suit your fancy. Here’s a listing of some of your options.

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The site is located at the corner of of heading toward a construction start Magnolia Boulevard and Wesley Chapel Amici Plaza in spring with an opening likely Boulevard, which is also known as County ksteele@lakerlutznews.com by the end of 2016. Road 54. Pasco County records show a conceptual Pasco County is moving forward with acOwners of Amici Pizza & Deli are planthe plan with about 3,000 square feet for Road ning to build a new stand-alone restaurant, for quisition of right-of-way along County restaurant, and about 1,800 square feet 54 to prepare for the expansion of the twowith additional retail space, on Wesley retail. the lane road into a four-lane road at Chapel Boulevard. “We’d like to have our own building and 54 junction of State Road 56 and State Road The new restaurant is a short distance a bigger kitchen,” said Andrea Mannino. from the existing Amici restaurant in Grand No decisions have been made on the adSee PIZZA, page 13A Oaks Square, at Wesley Chapel and Pet Lane. ditional retail space, he said. Andrea and Josephine Mannino, are

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Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker expects to be very busy over the next year and a half. She’ll be crossing off a to-do list, one by one, before leaving in 2017 to go on a lengthy road trip with her husband. The couple will hit the road with their recreational vehicle and their motorcycles, on a tour of as many baseball parks and national parks as they can squeeze into a year. “That’s been our dream,” Baker said, so letting her contract lapse in July 2017 makes sense. But, don’t expect a lame duck administrator. “There’s no kicking back here,” Baker said.“This isn’t me slowing down. ” Baker has told Pasco County commissioners she won’t seek renewal of her current two-year contract, which makes her

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last day July 9, 2017. the jail and construction of new fire stations By then, Baker will • Relocating have worked 35 years central Pasco more government offices to in public service, 24 Baker also plans to fill vacancies for a of those years with few key leadership positions that remain, Pasco County. cluding an assistant county administrator infor Her to-do list, in public safety and administration. short form, includes: Progress has been made, Baker said, but • Completing mas- government services still could be more ter plans and updates customer-friendly. for storm water, solid A culture that was decades in the waste and tourism making is being changed, she said.“You don’t • Funding and building a diverging get to dia- turn a canoe.You’re turning mond road design to ease traffic congestion a ship.” Public service wasn’t Baker’s first at State Road 56 and Interstate 75 career choice. • Completing the State Road 56 extenOver the years she worked sion as a waitress, • Nurturing SunWest Park, the county’s flight attendant and a theater manager. She also served in the U.S.Air Force Reserve. fledgling aqua park Her undergraduate degree was in • Replacing and repairing aging busiinfra- ness administration. structure and roads damaged by the It wasn’t until she accepted a secretarial summer flooding • Making progress on the expansion of See RETIRE, page 11A Michele Baker

Kumquats reign supreme at area festival By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

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At Wiregrass Ranch High School, Carly Norman was a senior team captain and standout defender on the varsity girls lacrosse team — helping the program to a 14-2 mark during the 2019 season. She also graduated in the top 10% of her class, with a 4.0-plus GPA. But, it’s her contributions off the field and outside the classroom that proved to be most rewarding. Carly was involved in as many as 10 extracurricular activities. In one of those, she was president of the school’s Key Club, the oldest and largest international student-led service program for high school students. Through that, she spearheaded volunteer efforts at Feeding Tampa Bay, Bay Chapel Food Pantry, Humane Society of Tampa Bay and Habitat for Humanity, among others. One definitive moment occurred in 2017, when Carly helped organize a weekend neighborhood cleanup in downtown Tampa, following Hurricane Irma. The Wiregrass Ranch graduate recalled a local woman came up to her volunteer group and began sobbing. The woman thanked them for picking up trash and debris the devastating tropical storm had left behind. Moments like that make volunteering all the more worthwhile, for Carly. “It was just so touching to see how much my little effort, just taking some time off on Saturday morning for a couple hours to pick up trash made her feel so good,” Carly, now a freshman at the University of Central Florida, said. The young woman’s efforts to serve have not gone unnoticed. Earlier this year, she received the Congressional Citizen Award from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. The honor was bestowed for Carly’s exemplary volunteerism and community service. She was Wiregrass Ranch’s first-ever recipient of the honor, which goes annually to select graduating seniors in Bilirakis’ district. Though she wasn’t seeking recognition, Carly said she was “really touched” to be chosen for the award.

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Some volunteers who are Carly’s age may view helping others as a necessary chore to obtain needed service hours. But,

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in high school, Carly began embracing the opportunity to help others who are less fortunate. The 18-year-old put it like this:“I kind of just grew to love volunteering. It became almost like fun for me. It’s a great way to give back to my community and have fun with my friends while doing it. …If you just take some time to find it fun, it really is amazing.” Carly said her mother, Kathy Norman, instilled in her the value of volunteering. “When I grew up, my mom always taught me, ‘You give back to others. You help others,’” Carly said. She began at an early age by writing personalized holiday cards to military members. It blossomed from there. “When I did get older and had more opportunities to help, I really did jump at that,” Carly said. Since then, she has gone on to become a member of UCF’s Circle K International service club, the college and university counterpart of the Key Club. That, plus a demanding undergraduate physical therapy program, keeps her plenty busy. As she watches her daughter juggle multiple responsibilities and still make time to serve others, Kathy Norman is “beyond proud” of her Carly. “She works really hard and balances a

The Pasco County School Board unanimously approved school rezonings for the 2020-2021 school year — primarily affecting students living in the Seven Oaks subdivision in Wesley Chapel. Board members approved the boundary shifts that are aimed to relieve crowding at Wiregrass Ranch High School and John Long Middle School, and to fill seats available at Cypress Creek High School and the new Cypress Creek Middle School, which is expected to open next fall. The boundary shift does not apply to Wiregrass Ranch students, living within the rezoned area, who will be entering their junior or senior years. Seniors can ride district buses. Juniors cannot. Board members supported Superintendent Kurt Browning’s boundary recommendations, despite requests by parents to allow current freshman at Wiregrass Ranch to have the option to remain, if their parents provided transportation. There also was a request to allow rising eighth-graders from John Long Middle to be allowed to attend Wiregrass Ranch High. In advocating for incoming sophomores, Mike Schulze, a Seven Oaks parent, said “this group is just as important as all of the others.” Other parents expressed their displeasure with the boundary shifts, citing concerns about disrupting their children’s lives, traffic issues and the greater distance from the Seven Oaks neighborhood to the Cypress Creek school complex, which is on Old Pasco Road. Board members said Pasco County’s rapid growth continues to force the district to shift boundaries to accommodate growing enrollments. Board member Allen Altman applauded Browning’s recommendation to grandfather in both rising juniors and rising seniors at Wiregrass Ranch High, which is on Mansfield Boulevard. “I think based on the numbers and projections. That was generous and accommodating,”Altman said. Board member Cynthia Armstrong said

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The holiday season is a time of gatherings, giving and good cheer. But, it’s also a time when seniors who live alone can be forgotten. To help prevent that, Home Instead Senior Care serving East Pasco County is once again offering the community a chance to spread joy to local seniors through its Be a Santa to a Senior program, according to a news release. The program invites members of the community to give a senior a gift. Since the program’s inception in 2003, the Be a Santa to a Senior program has mobilized more than 60,000 volunteers, provided approximately 1.2 million gifts and brightened the season for more than 700,000 deserving seniors nationwide, the news release says. “The Be a Santa to a Senior program is all about including seniors in the joy of the holiday season,” Michele Bonneville, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office in Wesley Chapel, said in the release. “A simple gift shows them they are a loved and vital member of our community.” To help, visit a participating location and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from Nov. 5 to Dec. 10. Each tree will be decorated with ornaments featuring seniors’ first names and gift suggestions. Holiday shoppers can choose an

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The 10th annual Turkey Gobble Feast, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel, will take place Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel (near Saddlebrook). Free meals are dine-in or carry-out. RSVP with your name, the number of meals needed and approximate time of arrival by emailing RotaryTurkeyGobble@gmail.com.

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The Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes, KCC Second Serving, and Metropolitan Ministries will host a free takeout Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz.To reserve the number of meals you need for takeout, call (813) 9484522, or text (813) 494-3399.

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The annual Tampa Tour De Clay is scheduled for Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event encompasses two days, five studios and 33 potters. The five studios are Schiemann Studio, St. Petersburg; Pottery Boys Studio, Palm Harbor; Hidden Lake Pottery, Odessa; Wellman & Welsch Pottery, Lutz; and San Antonio Pottery, San Antonio. The professional artists represent a wide range of functional and sculptural clay work, and will be available both days to discuss their work and allow direct patron purchases. Each studio will have a fundraising for WMNF Community Radio and other local nonprofits, plus pottery presentations, kiln openings, and light snacks and sips. Live music by the Trail Dogs will be featured at the Schiemann Studio in St. Petersburg on Dec. 8 at noon. Jack Boyle’s San Antonio Pottery will extend its hours to 8 p.m., on Dec. 7 with live music by the Chipco Creek String Band at 3 p.m., and Those Unscrupulous Sunspots at 6 p.m. The string band will return on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. For complete details, visit TampaTourDeClay.com, or call Jack Boyle at (352) 588-4228.

Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host the Peace, Love & Funk Festival on Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.There will be groovy vibes, food, brews, and music from local bands. Guests are encouraged to bring their hula hoops and poi for the open-flow area available, for all levels of flow artists and poi spinners. The event also will include a DIY flower crown station, a family friendly kids’ zone with bounce houses and free games, an interactive butterfly feeding exhibit, and more than 30 vendors.

will take place Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Build-A-Bear store, at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Build a bear to donate to a child in the ABC Program at local Wesley Chapel elementary schools. For this event, a $10 Li’l Cubby Bear will be available. Monetary donations also will be accepted. For information, contact Cindy Ross at (813) 949-5700 or cindy@rpandg.com, or visit Facebook.com/buildabearforacause/.

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The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will present the movie “Miracle on 34th Street” on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. Before the film, guests can meet Santa Claus and take home a free commemorative photo, courtesy of the Bank of America. Tickets are $10.Theater members pay $7. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

WINTER WONDERLAND

A Winter Wonderland fundraising event will take place Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to benefit the Sean Bartell Foundation.The first 50 minutes of the event will be for autistic children and other children requiring a private setting, with Santa visits by appointment only. No appointments are needed from 1:50 p.m. to 6 p.m.The event also will include games, crafts, vendors, a raffle and a swag bag. Cookies and milk will be provided. For information, call (813) 401-0088, or email jls16349@gmail.com.

CD RELEASE PARTY

The Phase III Band will host a CD release party on Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ukulele Brand’s, 4805 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The band will perform the new CD, “Riversong.” For information, visit PhaseIIIBand.com.

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. There will be a short presentation on making large containers into self-watering containers.There also will be a potluck lunch, the singing of carols, and a plant exchange. For information, call Marie Woody at (813) 961-2697.

STRESS LESS FUNDRAISER

The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., in Tampa, will host “Stress Less. Give More.A Stressless Holiday Shopping Experience and Fundraiser” on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The free event will offer hospitality and unique gift-giving opportunities for Christmas, Chanukah and other occasions. The gifts will focus on wellness, spirituality and arts services from the Franciscan Center, and other Tampa Bay providers and vendors.Activities also will include giftwrapping services, holiday card writing in serene spaces, 50/50 raffles, center tours, a silent auction, and sample holiday fare tastings from the Franciscan Café.The Tampa Breakfast Sertoma Club also will sell poinsettias. For information, visit FranciscanCenterTampa.org.

WELLNESS GARDENING

The Suncoast Bronze Ringers will present a Christmas handbell concert,“I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4651 Little Road in New Port Richey. Donations will be accepted. For information, call Jackie Kerschbaum at (727) 868-6365.

UF/IFAS Extension Office will host “Gardening for Wellness” on Dec. 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.The workshop will introduce the wide range of physical, social, emotional and financial benefits of gardening and horticulture. Admission is free, but registration is required.Visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu, and click on the menu for Events.

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performances of its annual family friendly musical program,“A Saint Leo Christmas” on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, Benedictine Hall, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.Admission and parking are free, but reservations are required to guarantee seating. Call (352) 5888401 and leave a message, or email a request to collegeofartsandsciences@saintleo.edu. There also will be 12 Christmas trees lining the walkways and there will be an Angel Tree in the lobby to benefit clients of Catholic Charities, locally. Cider, cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. For information, visit SaintLeo.edu.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

All Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes’ locations will host extended hours on Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., during Holiday Open Houses. Guests can have cookies and cocoa with Santa, and get 50% off all Christmas items and decorations. For store locations, visit Gulfside.org/thrift-shoppes.

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The Orange Blossom Garden Club will meet for its holiday luncheon on Dec. 4 at 11:30 a.m., at Imperial Buffet, 21627 Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes. The gift exchange ($15 price limit) is optional. Gifts do not have to be garden related. For information, call Nicole Webster at (813) 860-4480.

FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

Uplifting Neighbors will host an inaugural fundraising breakfast on Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey.The event will benefit the Pasco County Human Services program for those in need of utility payment or rent/mortgage assistance, to help prevent homelessness. For information, call (727) 834-3297.

ART COMPETITION

The Pasco Fine Arts Council and Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park will host “Paint Out at Starkey Park,” a plein air art competition, Dec. 5 to Dec. 8 at the park, 10500 Wilderness Drive in New Port Richey.There will be a welcome reception on Dec. 4. Exhibits and awards will take place on Dec. 8. For details, visit PascoArts.org, call (727) 845-7322, or stop by the Fine Arts Council at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Social Seniors on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older. Participants can make holiday cards to donate to veterans.All the cards will be delivered by library staff to the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home.There also will be coffee and cookies. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

WEAVING GROUP

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Woven Together Weaving Group on Dec. 6 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Participants can compare and discuss weaving techniques, looms, spinning wheels, threads, yards, color and more. Bring your own tools and materials. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Z BOOK CLUB

The Z Book Club will meet at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., on Dec. 6 at 3 pm., to discuss “The Mountain Between Us” by Charles Martin. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

ANNUAL WINTERFEST

Dr. Unger’s 10th annual Winterfest will take place Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Sims Park in New Port Richey.There will be snow slides, vendors, a tree lighting, bounce houses, meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., only), live music, and demonstrations. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots and get a free fast pass (one-time use). Guests also can play in snow and watch a Christmas boat parade. For complete details and schedule, visit WinterfestFl.org.

CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Christmas Book Sale from Dec. 6 to Dec. 13.There will be Christmas-themed books, including cooking, crafts, fiction, children’s and more. Cash or checks only. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will present a charity Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Tickets are $5 per person and include breakfast, a kid’s craft, a raffle and pictures with Santa. Proceeds will go toward providing Christmas gifts to local families in need. Guests can choose between four seating times.This event fills up fast. Tickets are available until sold out. For information, contact Sharon Grace at (813) 220-2716 or Sharon_grace@aol.com. For tickets, visit GFWCPascoJWC.eventbee.com.

SANTA’S TREE

The San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union (SACFCU) is partnering with local charities for Santa’s Tree, a Giving Tree, to benefit families in Restored Hope, the Samaritan Project, and The Thomas Promise program. Stop by any of the credit union offices and choose a give tag, purchase the gift, and return the gift and tag to the credit union by 5 p.m., Dec. 9. Gifts will be distributed by the SACFCU staff. For information, visit SACFCU.org.

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Watercolorist Rita Wilson Opens Show At Avalon Park

ita Wilson never imagined she would be a watercolor artist. A self-described workaholic, who worked as a project manager for AT&T until she retired six years ago, the Land O’ Lakes resident found that retirement gave her too much time on her hands. “My daughter, Kimber, told me I needed a hobby – something to stimulate my mind, and a few weeks later I received in the mail a package from her full of art supplies,” Wilson recalls. “I called Kimber and told her I didn’t know anything about painting, but she told me you never know whether you can do something, until you try it.” With that advice, her daughter suggested she take art lessons, and even went online for her and found the Pasco Fine Arts Council. Kimberly promptly signed her mom up for beginner painting lessons, and today, Wilson is an accomplished artist with her first solo art show opening next week. The Pasco Fine Arts Council is sponsoring Wilson’s exhibit, which she calls “Thru My Eyes,” from Nov. 25 through Dec. 23, at the Pasco Fine Art Council’s East Pasco Avalon One of Rita Wilson’s favorite subjects is coastal South Carolina, especially scenes of water and boats. Park West Gallery, at 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. An artist Pasco County. about anything else but the picture I One of the main goals of this part“Jo made learning to paint simple. am working on, and never know nership is to introduce people to reception to celebrate Wilson’s work is planned for Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 She taught us some basic tech- when I begin how a panting will turn local artists like Wilson, with monthp.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit is free and niques, and then let us experiment out. I usually think it will be a disas- ly exhibits and demonstrations, and open to the public. All are welcome, and develop our own styles,” said ter, but most often it turns into also to offer art classes for youngsters Wilson. “I showed my husband my something nice. I love the flow of wa- and adults. and refreshments will be served. Wilson will have up to 26 paint- first few paintings, and he thought tercolor, and that it does not have And, that is exactly the plan for ings on display at her show — all they looked pretty good. With his en- any exact lines. You don’t really have the new East Pasco Gallery of the watercolors with scenes that depict couragement and Jo’s enthusiasm, I control over the water, but then the Pasco Fine Arts Center. her native coastal South Carolina, was hooked after the first class.” paint becomes something beautiful.” “We want to have art classes and That first six-week class led to anFlorida scenes, florals, portraits of Wilson says if she can learn to workshops for our community, and a dogs and cats, and paintings of another, and soon Wilson moved on to paint, anyone can, and encourages place to share artwork created by tique cars and trucks, which are intermediate and advanced classes. people to check out all the offerings students and adults,” said Stephanie often commissioned by owners who Over time, she has developed her at the Pasco Fine Arts Council, espe- Lerret, senior vice president of marwant paintings of their pets and col- own style based on her interests, and cially now that the Council has a keting and community relations for moved from landscapes into paint- location in Wesley Chapel, that is the Avalon Park Group. lectible cars. Wilson prices her painting very af- ing antiques cars and trucks – a more convenient for people in cen“As it turns out, the Pasco Fine fordably — typically between $100 hobby of her husband. She describes tral and east Pasco. Arts Council has been providing and $300, because she wants people her work as realism, and especially The partnership between the Paso these types of programs for years, to enjoy her work as much as she loves paintings water and boats. Fine Arts Council and Avalon Park and all it needed was a place in East After a few years, her husband, West began earlier this year, with a Pasco to bring their programs and does. All of her paintings will be for Otis, built her an art studio with lots goal to bring arts and cultural events, exhibits to our residents in Wesley sale during the show. Wilson’s first watercolor lesson of windows at their home in The exhibits and workshops to East Chapel, Zephyrhills, San Antonio was taught by Jo Baughman, who Groves, where Wilson now paints Pasco County. This is the first time in and Dade City. today is the director of the Pasco two to three hours a day, with plenty the Council’s 40-plus year history “It is our vision to build Fine Arts Council, the group part- of room to spread out. that is has had a location in East Downtown Avalon Park West as the nering with Avalon Park West to “I love to paint because it is so re- Pasco to host its exhibits and art cultural and event center of East bring the arts to the east side of laxing,” said Wilson. “I don’t think classes. Pasco County,” Lerret said.

The Laker Now Delivered To Avalon Park West

he Laker, Wesley Chapel’s only weekly community newspaper, is now being delivered to homes in Avalon Park West. “We are delivering over 300 papers to this premier community, and are so pleased to have been invited into Avalon Park West by its developer. We can now bring local news and feature stories to residents that they cannot get anywhere else,” said Diane Kortus, publisher and owner. The Laker is delivered every Wednesday to the driveways of Avalon Park West homes. As new homes are completed in the community, The Laker will add those new residents to its distribution. “We are very excited that The Laker is now being delivered to our residents,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. “This newspaper is packed with stories and informa-

tion our residents want to know about, and we’re so glad our homeowners now have the paper being delivered to their driveways.” The Laker and its sister newspaper, the Lutz News, are delivered in the suburban north Tampa communities of Lutz, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City and San Antonio. Each week they publish 47,395 papers, which are read by over 78,000 local residents. In Wesley Chapel, 90% of the papers are delivered to homes, and the remaining go to over 75 business locations and newspaper boxes. The Laker has a remarkable readership of 80%, making it one of the best-read community papers in the country. In addition to the weekly news, The Laker has informative advertisements from local businesses, to help residents find medical services, recreational activities, home services,

Pick Up Your Library Holds At Avalon Park West

valon Park West has partnered with the New River Branch Library, which closed Oct. 1 to undergo a major renovation, so that area residents can now pick up their library holds at the community’s West Information Center on State Road 54. Pasco residents with library cards can pick up their reserved books and return them to the Welcome Center, located about 1 mile west of the New River Library at 33613 State Road 54. Before you visit your library, you can check the status of your hold and log in to your account at PascoLibraries.org, or call (813) 7886375. Library staff will be on hand to process your holds and returns Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note that only holds and returns can be handled at Avalon Park West. For other library business, please visit one of the library’s other branches. The New River library renovation is being paid for with funding provided through a general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2018 to upgrade Pasco County’s seven branch libraries. The New River Branch Library project is expected to be completed by Summer 2020. The library projects will include updated technology, new outdoor spaces, more accessible parking, updated furnishings, highefficiency air conditioning systems, high-speed internet and makerspaces.

restaurants and places to shop in their neighborhood. It also has advertising circulars from regional and national retailers, such as Publix, Earth Fare, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Walmart, Michaels, Rural King, Ollie’s and Smart Choice. The Laker’s editorial team consists of professional journalists who write informative and timely stories about our area’s growth and development, schools, health care, community groups, businesses, and youth and

adult sports and recreation. The quality of its stories is recognized every year with numerous awards from prestigious industry groups, including the Florida Press Association and Community Papers of Florida. The Laker and Lutz News are independently owned by Kortus, who is a resident of Land O’ Lakes. The Laker has been published in Pasco County since 1981. In Hillsborough County, the Lutz News has published since 1964.

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Pasco economy looks to grow and diversify

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Pasco Economic Development Council Inc.’s recent wins:

From workforce assistance to recruiting new companies to building new office • Mettler-Toledo relocates to Lutz and space, the Pasco Economic Development builds $30 million, 267,000-square-foot faCouncil Inc., has many projects “in the cility, creating nearly 700 jobs pipeline.” • TouchPoint Medical Inc., is building $24 Bill Cronin, president/CEO of the ecomillion, 142,000-square-foot global nomic development agency, discussed those headquarters in Odessa, creating 228 plans and more as the featured guest speakjobs er at The Greater Pasco Chamber of • Phillips & Jordan Inc., is building $15 milCommerce’s November breakfast meeting lion, 47,432-square-foot regional at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club in headquarters near San Antonio, creatNew Port Richey. ing 40 jobs The Pasco EDC’s mission is “to stimulate • Welbilt Inc., is adding 110 jobs and balanced and diversified economic growth.” 42,000-square-foot building expansion It uses private investments and tax dolto its New Port Richey headquarters lars to foster economic development in • Bay Tech Industries is investing $1.5 milPasco County, helping businesses start and lion in new equipment and grow. 12,170-square-foot building expansion in To do that, Cronin said the agency is Odessa working to attract a wide range of industries • Brew Bus Brewing Inc., is expanding mito the county, such as life sciences and medcrobrewery operation to Pasco, ical technology; business and professional purchasing 34,000-square-foot facility in services; high technology; logistics; aeroWesley Chapel, creating 46 jobs space, aviation and defense; and, advance manufacturing, among others. A Michigan native, Cronin stressed the county doesn’t want to wind up like his can differentiate.You’ve gotta be in it first, home state that depends too much on the and then you can differentiate after you’re automobile industry, or another state such in it, but if you’re not in it, you can’t differenas South Carolina, which is too reliant on tiate,” he said. the tobacco, cotton and textiles industries. Recruiting a company requires much “We don’t want to be that community more than offering incentives, Cronin said. It that has to diversify down the road.We want also involves offering workforce assistance to do it now and prepare so we’ve got jobs programs and job training grants, he said. for everybody,” Cronin said. He drew attention to an Part of that diversification, AmSkills (American Cronin said, is simply just bringManufacturing Skills Initiative) ing in more businesses and apprenticeship program at manufacturing companies, in New Port Richey’s Marchman general, to balance the county’s Technical College that he said rapid residential growth over really resonates with Germanthe past three decades or so. based companies, which use a The speaker noted that similar apprenticeship model Pasco County is “pretty upside for workforce training. down in residential, as it relates It helps create a comfort to job creation.” level for companies, Cronin He also pointed out that it said. costs the county “a lot more In this case, he said, it shows money” to provide residential Pasco Economic German companies “they’re reservices — roads, schools, pub- Development Council ally thinking like we’re lic safety and so forth — president/CEO Bill thinking.” compared to meeting public Cronin “Sometimes that’s their service needs generated by biggest fear — what’s the embusinesses. ployee look like? Is Joe going to Said Cronin:“It behooves us to go after look like Hans? What can they expect? some of this business to lessen that imbal- When they see this (apprenticeship proance on property tax and the burden on gram), they know we’re trying to do our our taxpayers.” best to make sure it looks similar to their Cronin also explained how the Pasco operation.” EDC is differentiating itself from other ecoThe Pasco EDC also has partnered with nomic development groups across the CareerSource on a new website,‘Workforce United States, or what he describes as Connect,’ a one-stop resource that helps “16,000 competitors out there trying to get match employers and career seekers. those businesses.” The website maps available training proOne strategic move is going after interna- grams and services countywide, and helps tional companies wanting to expand their align Pasco’s talent supply with industry defootprint in the United States, through its mand. SMARTLandings incubator program. Pasco County’s recent addition of several Many of these international ventures new companies has given the county more may start with only one or two employees, credibility in the eyes of other companies Cronin said, but capturing that loyalty early looking to make capital investments in an on could end up paying dividends in the area, Cronin said. long run — when a company is ready to ex“Now that (companies) see some activity pand, perhaps, bring in a distribution or happening, they’re more receptive to it.The manufacturing center. market’s starting to respond,” Cronin said. He noted, it’s an initiative other economMoreover, the county’s proximity to ic development groups aren’t doing, Tampa International Airport and luxury because “they’re only interested in these big housing developments, including Starkey projects that have 100 jobs, 50 jobs and Ranch and Wiregrass Ranch, have become “a things like that.” really big selling point” to CEOs looking to Cronin also mentioned incorporating add or relocate a company’s headquarters, “North Tampa Bay, Florida” to the agency’s Cronin said. branding and tagline has gone some way in For decades, Pasco County has had a repmarketing the area to international business- utation of being a bedroom community, es and corporations. where people lived, but commuted daily to The economic development leader ac- work in other counties. knowledged getting some pushback on the Now, Cronin said, “we have CEO-level branding. housing that CEOs can actually live up here, “Yeah, we’re Pasco, but when we travel and their staff lives up here, so why get in overseas, and we’re competing and we’re that rat race and drive every day to Tampa? going out into the world, we first have to be “Instead,” Cronin said, “why don’t you included in the conversation, and then we move your operation to Pasco.”

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The Laker/Lutz News likes to keep our readers informed about available classes, seminars, lectures and events regarding health and wellness issues. Hospitals, doctors, individual practitioners and anyone related to the health care industry can submit information, at least two weeks in advance, to be considered for publication. Photos of events, recognitions and so on, also are welcome. Submissions should include who, what, where, when, cost, contact information, identifications for individuals in a photo (unless it is a large group), and a photo credit. This information should be emailed to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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NEW TRAUMA DIRECTOR

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has appointed Dr. Maryam Bita Tabrizi as the Level II Trauma Center’s trauma medical director. Dr.Tabrizi received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Memphis College of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Florida-Jacksonville, and completed a fellowship in trauma/critical care at USCD College of Medicine. Dr.Tabrizi has served as a clinical instructor at Harvard University, as a trauma/critical care general surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, and trauma medical director at North Shore Medical Center, where she established the North Shore Acute Care Surgical Program. She has also earned Level III Trauma Center verification.

AA BOOK AVAILABLE TO THE DEAF

The book, “Alcoholics Anonymous,” is now available in an updated abridged translation into American Sign Language, according to a release from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Commonly referred to as “The Big Book,” this basic text of the worldwide fellowship that bears its name is now available on DVD to the deaf community, the hard-of-hearing community, and the hearing community, as well. The AA organization has been committed to making its program of recovery available to anyone, anywhere who reaches out for help with a drinking problem. This translation has been updated with current language and signing most familiar to today’s deaf community. For information about AA resources for the deaf, call (212) 870-3344. To order the translated book/DVD, visit AA.org, or stop by your local AA office to see if it available.

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Crescent Community Clinic, 5244 Commercial Way in Spring Hill, has a Durable Medical Exchange Program.

Equipment (for long-term or short-term), such as a walker, cane, wheelchair, shower chair, bedside commode, bed rails, CPAP/BPAP machine, or nebulizer, may be available. The clinic offers these items for a donation to the clinic, to keep the program running. Equipment availability depends on donated items received. If you are in need, call the clinic at (352) 667-1462. Leave your name, phone number and the name of the item you need, and the clinic will contact you. You can also call the clinic if you have items to donate.

HOSPITALS GETS ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE

The Medical Center of Trinity and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point were awarded an A in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospitals’ achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. These are the only two hospitals in west Pasco to receive an A grade. The safety grade is assigned to all general hospitals across the country based on performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

POISON CONTROL ENHANCES WEBSITE

Florida’s Poison Control Centers has launched two new features to enhance its website. The network has added multi-language capability by allowing the user to select a Spanish language translation while viewing all its related poison prevention information. Users quickly will be able to choose “Espanol” from a dropdown at the top of the site to find all poison prevention information content translated by certified translators. Additionally, the Poison Control Centers added a new data dashboard to its existing page that adds a novel approach to characterizing poisonings in Florida, handled by its three poison control centers. The new dashboard allows users to obtain more detailed information about toxic exposures in their local area. Visit FloridaPoisonControl.org.

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OAK HILL RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED

Oak Hill Hospital anesthesiology residents participated in the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), in Orlando. Each year, the ASA hosts more than 14,000 anesthesiology professionals from around the world. Four of Oak Hill’s graduate medical education anesthesiology residents not only participated, but their research was accepted for presentation and display.

Medical director earns fellow status Dr. Lisa W. Barker, medical director for Gulfside Healthcare Services in Pasco County, has earned the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The academy is the professional organization for physicians who care for patients with serious illness. Dr. Barker received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and also trained in family medicine at the school. Following her residency, she joined Ashland Family Medicine in Ashland, Kentucky, and later began working in the field of hospice, while still working as a family physician. She became the medical director of community hospice, serving northeastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. Dr. Barker moved to Florida in 2016 to practice hospice and palliative medicine full-time. She is board certified in family medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, and is a certified hospice medical director. Dr. Barker will be presented with her designation during the closing plenary session at the annual Assembly of

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOSTED FAMILY NIGHT Chester Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Road in Zephyrhills, hosted a Physical Education Family Night on Nov. 21, for students, families and staff. Physically active kids are more likely to be motivated, focused and successful in school. Practicing a skill helps improve abilities and helps to make kids feel more accomplished. Mastering physical skills builds confidence at every age. At the event, parents had the chance to learn about healthy eating choices and fun physical activities to do at home with the kids. Students participated in games like Pin Knock Over, Spike Ball, jump rope and more. There also was a raffle at the end of the evening, and special appearances by Raymond, the Tampa Bay Rays mascot, and players from the USF Bulls.

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Saint Leo University’s Class of 1969 celebrates its 50th reunion at the school’s annual homecoming weekend.

Saint Leo celebrates Alumni and guests from throughout the United States and the world came home to Saint Leo University to celebrate homecoming weekend at University Campus. The three-day event included a Greek Mixer; Brews & Bites; a Scholarship Ball; brunch with Jeffrey Senese, Saint Leo president; alumni recognitions; softball, baseball, volleyball and soccer games; a Lions Rally; and, the crowning of the homecoming king and queen. Alumni awards went to: • Antonio Cruz, Christopher Laney and Kevin Sullivan II — Roaring Onward Recognition • John Gassler — Benedictine Spirit Award • James Cervera — 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Maurqise McGill and Victoria Omoregie were crowned the 2019 homecoming king and queen. The weekend wrapped up with goat yoga, Mass at the Abbey Church, and a brunch.

SAINT LEO: BEST FOR VETS

Saint Leo University was named by the Military Times as the No. 1 university in the country for educating veterans. Saint Leo ranked first in the nation in the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 in the Online and Nontraditional Schools category. This ranking recognizes the school’s commitment to educating military personnel, veterans and their families wherever they may be, even if they are deployed. The first-place ranking marks a jump from last year’s fourth place, and an eighth place in 2017. More information about the rankings can be found at Charts.militarytimes.com/chart/17.

WREC SCHOLARSHIPS The Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) will accept applications for scholarships, starting Dec. 1. Students will be selected in their senior year of high school by local guidance counselors and WREC personnel. Each applicant must: • Be a high school senior and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA • Be a dependent of a WREC member • Be a bona-fide resident within the service area of WREC for at least one year prior to Dec. 1 • Plan to attend an in-state college, university or technical school full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) • Maintain a 2.0 GPA each semester (or higher if mandated by the institution) to maintain eligibility Each successful candidate will receive $1,375 per semester (maximum $11,000) for undergraduate studies. Applications will be available after Dec. 1 at high school guidance offices, any WREC district office, or online at WREC.net. Completed applications must be mailed to WREC headquarters and postmarked no later than March 20.

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Pasco County FDLRS Child Find offers developmental information and free screenings in coordination with the Past County Pre-K Assessment Team.

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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Feeding Pasco Kids food drive is in full swing. The proceeds from the drive will go directly to local organizations whose mission is to provide support for homeless children and students. This year, the recipients include the Pasco Schools system and Metropolitan Ministries. Donation boxes are placed in the lobbies of the Pasco Sheriff’s office buildings throughout the county. Several area churches also agreed to have boxes in their buildings to assist with the food collection. Monetary donations can be made by check or money order to Pasco Sheriff’s Charities, with “Food Drive” in the ‘for’ line, and mailed to Food Drive Donations, Pasco Sheriff’s Charities, 8700 Citizen Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654. The deadline to donate is Dec. 13. For information, call (727) 844-7759.

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HOLIDAY, from page 1A Christmas in the Park WHEN: Dec. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road, Wesley Chapel COST: Free DETAILS: Guests are welcomed to the park for a night of singing carols and enjoying s’mores. INFO: Call (813) 602-1104. Symphony in Lights WHEN: Through Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel COST: Free DETAILS: With a lit Christmas tree, patrons can enjoy live music, and a visit from Santa Claus, among other spectacles. Various shops and restaurants are open, too. INFO: Contact Deborah Detweiler at (813) 9944010 or info@TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

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Christmas Tree Lighting WHEN: Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Zephyrhills, 38537 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: Attendees can help to usher in the Christmas season with the official tree lighting in downtown Zephyrhills. INFO: Call (813) 780-1414, or visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org.

Festival of Lights WHEN: Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Zephyrhills, 38537 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: The event will be comprised of live musical entertainment, food, multiple vendors and free photos with Santa. INFO: Visit MainStreetZephyrhills.org/Festival-ofLights/. 35th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration WHEN: Dec. 8 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: AdventHealth Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills COST: Free DETAILS: From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the hospital will have a visit from Santa, bounce houses and a Christmas-oriented picture booth. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be several musical performances. It will be followed by lighting 53 Christmas trees and setting off fireworks. INFO: Call Jane Freeman at (813) 787-2082.

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Dade City Christmas Parade WHEN: Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Downtown Dade City on Seventh Street, Dade City COST: Free DETAILS: Spectators can view the parade consisting of decorated floats, dancers, marching bands and Santa Claus. INFO: Call (352) 567-3769, or visit DadeCityChamber.org/Christmas-Parade.

Country Christmas & Vintage Market WHEN: Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: $10 per adult, $5 per student, and free for those age 5 and under; $5 adult admission in exchange for an unwrapped stocking stuffer donation toward senior citizens. DETAILS: In addition to visiting the historic museum, patrons can visit an array of vendors for holiday gifts. There also will be live performances, kids’ activities and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. INFO: Call Brenda Minton at (352) 206-8889. 34th Annual Country Christmas Stroll WHEN: Dec. 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Dade City, Seventh Street and Meridian Avenue, Dade City COST: Free DETAILS: Attendees can sing carols while visiting numerous downtown restaurants and shops. Santa Claus also will make a special appearance. INFO: Call (352) 567-3769. Dade City Symphony Holiday Concert WHEN: Dec. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Pasco Middle School Auditorium, 13925 14th St., Dade City COST: Free DETAILS: The public is welcomed to hear live instrumentation to usher in the Christmas season. INFO: Call (352) 567-3769, or visit DadeCitySymphony.com. Church Street Christmas WHEN: Dec. 21, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Church Avenue in Dade City (the road will be closed off at 6 p.m.)

COST: Free DETAILS: Attendees can stroll down Church Avenue, gazing at decorated homes, Christmas cards, and listen to live music from local churches and musicians. INFO: Visit ChurchStreetChristmas.org. New Year’s Eve at the Speakeasy WHEN: Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. WHERE: GFWC Dade City Woman’s Club, 37922 Palm Ave., Dade City COST: $75 per ticket DETAILS: The 1920s-themed charity event will give attendees the opportunity to come dressed in gangster and flapper attire. The function will have an array of options from food, an open bar, a silent auction, dancing, casino games and prizes. INFO: Call the Dade City Woman’s Club at (352) 521-0766. To purchase tickets, visit EventBrite.com.

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Tampa Bay Tour de Clay WHEN: Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and San Antonio Pottery exclusively from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Wellman & Welsch Pottery, 17202 Whirley Road, Lutz. San Antonio Pottery, 11903 Curley St., San Antonio. Hidden Lake Pottery, 16705 Hutchison Road, Odessa. Schiemann Studio, 4635 Eighth Ave., St. Petersburg. Pottery Boys Studio, 30 Bogie Lane, Palm Harbor COST: Free DETAILS: Guests can tour the respective pottery studios, speak with potters, watch demos and purchase ceramic art. INFO: Call (407) 694-9622, or visit TampaTour.SquareSpace.com. Christmas in the Park WHEN: Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. WHERE: San Antonio City Park, 32819 Pennsylvania Ave., San Antonio COST: Free admission; Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $1 each or $5 for six. DETAILS: The function will consist of the Christmas cards lighting, live performances and a gift basket drawing, with raffle tickets. Refreshments and coffee will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and flashlights. INFO: Call Donna Stewart at (352) 588-3631.

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A Saint Leo Christmas WHEN: Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Saint Leo University’s Black Box Theatre, 33701 State Road 52, St. Leo COST: Free, but an RSVP is required. DETAILS: The concert will have a score of musical performances, and offer cider, cookies and hot chocolate. Handmade ornaments can be purchased by adults and given free for children. Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to concert. INFO: To RSVP seats, call (352) 588-8401, or email CollegeOfArtsAndSciences@SaintLeo.edu.

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Traditions on the Green holiday concert WHEN: Dec. 7 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes COST: Free DETAILS: Guests can enjoy live holiday performances from students of Land O’ Lakes High School, Pineview Middle School, Sanders Elementary, Lake Myrtle Elementary and Pineview Dance. INFO: Call (813) 996-3011. Pancakes, PJ’s and Putt-Putt WHEN: Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., Land O’ Lakes COST: $12 for age 13 and up; $10 for ages 4 to 12; $43 for family four pack (two adults, two kids); free for those age 3 and under DETAILS: Enjoy a pancake breakfast while in pajamas. The event also will offer miniature golf, photos with Santa and kids’ activities. INFO: Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com (Pancakes, PJ’s and Putt-Putt in search box). Harvester Community Church musicals and service WHEN: Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. WHERE: Harvester Community Church, 2432 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes COST: Free DETAILS: Dec. 8 will consist of holiday tunes put on by the church’s choir and contemporary ensemble. Dec. 15 will be an outdoor event where guests can partake in carols and firepits, accompanied with hot cocoa. The Dec. 24, 4 p.m. service, will be a family oriented service in the sanctuary and offer a “Happy Birthday, Jesus” party in the children’s wing. The 6 p.m. service will have a candlelit rendition of “Silent Night.” INFO: Call (813) 948-2311, or visit HarvesterUMC.com.

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BOUNDARIES, from page 1A rezonings are always tough. “I know it’s painful,”Armstrong said. “The idea is to reduce the number of students at Wiregrass. And, to accomplish that, it’s necessary to move students out of Wiregrass,” she said. Board member Megan Harding said she had visited Wiregrass Ranch High, where she saw crowded hallways, students eating lunch outside and multiple portable classrooms. Failing to address the crowding could end up putting Wiregrass on a 10-period day, and that’s not a great option, the board member said. “This is not a decision I make lightly,”

“It kind of taught me that I’m tough,” Carly said of the experience.“The truth is, I’m not a star athlete. I’m really just a kid who has a lot of heart.” Wiregrass Ranch girls varsity head coach Craig Havemann wasn’t surprised to learn of Carly’s scholarship from the local women’s sports museum. He speaks fondly on Carly’s three seasons in the program, citing her positive attitude and “go-getter” mindset. “She just had the grit and determination to want to succeed,” Havemann said. “She had that extra little quality that some people have that they just stand out as leaders — always asking questions, always wanting to improve. “She’s one of those people that always has a smile. I can’t remember her ever being down on herself or just down in general,” he said. Havemann noted Carly stepped up as an upperclassman to lead offseason workouts, and helped acclimate new players into the program. She took them under her wing and showed them the ropes, and let them know what the expectations were, he said. It’s the type of initiative from a player any coach can appreciate. “As a coach, she makes the job a lot easier,” Havemann said. “She’s one of those people you want to have on your team because she just brings the whole team up.” He also observed that Carly “was a much better player than she gave herself credit for.” Harding said.“You’re child isn’t a number to me.Your child is important.” Still, Harding said:“With a rapidly growing area, if we don’t address problems now, it’s only going to get worse.” There were other boundary changes approved, including shifts that affect an area near State Road 52 and the Suncoast Parkway. The land is currently undeveloped, but has been approved for a massive development. The new boundaries assign the entire area to Mary Giella Elementary, Crews Lake Middle School and Hudson High. Future students in those areas would have been assigned to Land O’ Lakes schools.

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2019-2020 Land O’ Lakes competitive cheer roster

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fter a long history of struggles, the Land O’ Lakes High School varsity girls competitive cheerleading team is finding its groove. The Gators won the prestigious ‘Best of Pasco’ Sunshine Athletic Conference Cheerleading Competition on Nov. 16. At the event, hosted by Land O’ Lakes High, the Gators claimed a score of 78.4, defeating 12 other county high schools. The school’s crosstown rival, Sunlake High, scored 76.2, to earn second place. The last time Land O’ Lakes won a ‘Best of Pasco’ meet was so long ago that Gator cheerleaders and coaches can’t be sure when it was. “It’s a very big deal for us,” said third-year coach Ashley Linden.“It’s been a very long time,” she added, noting it’s been at least since the early 2000s. Senior team captain Sarah Spitzig thinks it might have never happened before. In any case, it marks a striking accomplishment for a program that had not garnered much of a reputation through the years. Spitzig said it’s the first competition the Gators have won during her four years in the program.“We’re all super excited about it. It’s just boosted the team’s confidence a lot,” she said. The coach added of the ‘Best of Pasco’ achievement:“Seeing them be successful is just the best feeling, because some of them have been there for competitions where they didn’t do so great, and they still stuck it out and still kept coming back.” Like other cheer programs, the Gators 2½-minute routine combines an array of acrobatic and athletic tumbling, stunts, cheers and dances — to the sound of upbeat music. Linden described the team’s routine as “creative” combined with “a lot of really great tumbling.” Many of those advanced skills were finetuned at summer Universal Cheerleaders Association camp, Linden said. The offseason reps must’ve helped, as

COURTESY OF ASHLEY LINDEN

The Land O’ Lakes High School varsity girls competitive cheerleading team won the ‘Best of Pasco’ meet on Nov. 16.

Linden said the team’s execution of the routine was “clean” and “sharp” at the countywide meet. The team’s newfound taste of victory extends beyond just technical skills, however. Linden said it also can be explained by better attitudes and coachability overall, plus more pronounced leadership from a quartet of team captains (Spitzig, along with seniors Laura Madison and Gabriela Miller, and junior Emma Runkel). All those qualities, the coach said,“makes or breaks a team.” “Everything has just taken like a huge turn for the better,” said Linden, a former high school cheerleader herself with experience coaching All-Star and recreational teams.“This group of girls is just different; they want it this year.” It’s an assessment Spitzig can agree with. “It’s less about the skills sometimes, but more about the attitudes,” the cheerleader said. “We won even without the highest skills that we could’ve been doing; it was more just about attitude coming together and working for it.” Hand in hand with that is a stable and dedicated coaching staff, as Linden and assistant Gators cheer coach Karlee Roach have been working in tandem for three years to rebuild the program; Roach actually served as the team’s head coach the previous two seasons, then reversed roles with

Linden this year. When it comes to their efforts, the coaching duo goes the extra mile, cheerleaders say. Runkel noted that the coaches “care so much for us.” She added: “Personally speaking, I had such a negative attitude my freshman year that they really helped me grow as a person, and personality-wise, I’ve grown so much from them. “They’ve always been there supporting us, on and off the mat,” she added. Spitzig concurred:“We’ve all just developed into more of a family having them here.They give up so much time, we just appreciate it.” The signs of a budding 2019-2020 campaign were in the works toward the end of last year as the Gators placed fifth in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A medium division state championships. At the beginning of the season, Linden felt the team had the opportunity to build on that. She was optimistic despite the fact that 13 seniors graduated and the team would be relying heavily upon four freshman flyers. The current 25-member roster consists of five seniors, 13 juniors, three sophomore and five freshman. “I’ve been saying it since the beginning

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of the season that, ‘This is our season,’” Linden said. “People probably thought we were going to be in a rebuilding year, and here we came. To win (‘Best of Pasco’), no one expected that. We kind of came out from under.” And, what made the ‘Best of Pasco’ victory even more special — was earning bragging rights over a Sunlake cheer program that for years has been a local powerhouse. “They’ve always been out for us and always proved that they’re better than us, but this year we’re actually coming up on top of them,” Runkel said. “I’ve heard they’re coming back for us — but we’re coming back for them,” Runkel said.

COURTESY OF SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Eight Sunlake High School athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 13.

Local athletes sign with colleges Several local high school athletes ceremoniously signed on Nov. 13 their letters of intent to play college athletics — the beginning of the fall national signing period for every sport, with the exception of football. Here is a roundup of known high school athlete signings in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

• Patrick Groark — Florida State College at Jacksonville • Trey Skidmore — University of South CarolinaUnion Soccer • Landon Craven — Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Alabama) Softball • Bianca Potts — Enterprise State Community College (Enterprise, Alabama)

COURTESY OF LAND O’ LAKES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Six Land O’ Lakes High School athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 13. • Lauren Prentice — George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) • Mia Tarrant — University of Massachusetts

Soccer • Bryanna Joseph — Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Alabama)

Softball • Kylie Liotine — Saint Leo University

Softball • Alyssa Cordoba — Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, Florida) • Jenna Gabriella — Georgia Gwinnett College • Daisy McQuain — Daytona State College

Tennis • Olivia Jablonski — Samford University (Homewood, Alabama)

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES Softball • Jessica Mott — College of Holy Cross (Worcester, Massachusetts) Volleyball • Victoria Rudolph — Roberts Wesleyan College (Chili, New York)

Tennis • Courtney Piltaver — University of Montevallo (Montevallo, Alabama)

SUNLAKE Baseball • JT Lambeta — Pasco-Hernando State College • Nick Plaisted — Pasco-Hernando State College

LAND O’ LAKES Baseball • Dakota Harris — Polk State College

STEINBRENNER Soccer • Gabriela Moore — Saint Leo University

Lacrosse • Ryan Furlong — Canisius College (Buffalo, New York)

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The 10th annual Tampa Bay Our of the Darkness Community 5K Walk is set for Dec 14, at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., in Tampa. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a 9 a.m. start time. The walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support program and aims to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20%

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

Registration is ongoing for the East Pasco YMCA’s developmental winter youth soccer league, open to ages 5 to 12 years old. The season runs from Jan. 13 through March 7. Practices will be held inside the East Pasco YMCA’s basketball gym during the week, with games on Saturdays at the Plant City YMCA. The league is designed to improve sports

PHSC VOLLEYBALL SHOWCASE/TRYOUT

The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) volleyball program will host a showcase/tryout for its 2020 team on Jan. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the West campus, 10230 Ridge Road, in New Port Richey. The event is open to high school juniors and seniors for all volleyball positions.

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Swimming • Chloe Grimme — University of Florida WESLEY CHAPEL Softball • Jordan Almasy — University of Central Florida • Ally Fraley — Pasco-Hernando State College • Morgan Herndon — Lake Sumter State College (Leesburg, Florida)

Cost is $40 per player. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/u727acz. For more information, email head coach Deann Newton at newtond@phsc.edu.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Registration is ongoing for the Idlewild Baptist Church Youth Flag Football league. The league runs from Jan. 9 through March 5 and is open to all community youth, from kindergartners to high schoolers. Practices and games will be on Thursday evenings. Cost is $90 per participant. Register online at Idlewild.org/recreation. For more information, contact Amanda Carrow at (813) 264-8759 or acarrow@idlewild.org.

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Helping others at the holidays, and all year-long By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

s the holidays approach — a big holiday meal — can help create a festive feel. But, for some families, those kind of feasts are beyond their financial reach. That’s where The Neighborhood Care Center, in Zephyrhills, comes in. It has been helping families at the holidays — and throughout the year — for more than two decades. During the holidays, the care center seeks to help its recipients have the makings of a traditional holiday meal. For Thanksgiving, for instance, it plans to provide families with a frozen ham or chicken, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, stuffing, corn muffin mix, and pies.At Christmas, it provides recipients with turkey and all of the trimmings. Last year, it gave away 125 turkeys during the holidays. But, helping others at the holidays is just a small part of what The Neighborhood Care Center does. The organization sees a need and tries to address it. “There’s always been a big problem of people not having everything they need – not having the money to CHRISTINE HOLTZMAN buy it,” said Leanne Bickford, the nonprofit’s director, and also a volunteer. Jackie Smack, a volunteer with the Neighborhood Care Center, places a pair of pants on a hanger, and works them onto the rack inside the center’s The First Baptist Church in clothing department. Smack has been volunteering at the center for five years. She said she feels blessed to help others in need. Zephyrhills began the initiative in 1993 to combat hunger and other dire circumstances that Zephyrhills residents face. Now, a quarter-century later, the care center is still going strong. It has an open pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Each room at the center is stocked to address specific needs. There’s a place for nonperishable foods and frozen meats. And, places for toys, furniture, clothing, tools, kitchen appliances and hyChildren’s toys take up a portion of the bottom shelf of stacked canned goods, giene products. Care center volunteers inside the warehouse of the Neighborhood Care Center. The canned goods on pride themselves on quality these shelves are reserved for the recipients of the center, to provide the makings Volunteers Jackie Smack, left, and Leanne Bickford, who is also the control, when it comes to ac- of a Thanksgiving meal. The items consist mostly of canned pumpkin, pineapple, center’s director, take a break from sorting the day’s donated items. cepting donations, Bickford apple, and yams. said. “My motto that I’ve tried to drill into everybody is ‘If you wouldn’t put it in your Helping others in need house, don’t take it’,” the director said. WHERE: The Neighborhood Care Center, The pantry relies solely on donations. 5140 Sixth St., Zephyrhills The contributions come from churches, WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and local organizations and individuals — inFridays from 9 a.m. to noon cluding snowbirds. DETAILS: Zephyrhills residents in need can Most of the food items come from the find an array of free items, including food, National Association of Letter Carriers food clothes, kitchen supplies and furniture at drive which occurs in May.That supply typithe center. cally lasts until September. INFO: Call (813) 780-6822. Other donations come from Meals on Wheels, Panera Bread and Publix. Food is distributed as quickly as it comes food stamps,” Bickford said.“Something is in. not right with this picture.” And, on any given day, 50 people or Various churches allocate funds to the more may show up to receive furniture or nonprofit in order to provide this assisclothing. tance. The service area for the center is reWhen the care center is unable to prostricted to Zephyrhills, because it can’t vide needed help, it makes referrals to other meet the needs of the entire county. organizations, such as The Samaritan Project Beneficiaries must apply to receive or The Society of St.Vincent de Paul. items, but exceptions are made for homeIt also directs people to Zephyr Park to less people who lack proper documents receive hot meals from local churches. and photo IDs. Bickford tries to get the word out about Dozens of gently used men’s, women’s and children’s shoes are neatly arranged on metal Sometimes the help goes beyond donat- the care center when she speaks at various racks in the center’s shoe department. ed items, Bickford said. establishments, or in her daily encounters “We’re not a full-fledged food pantry,” with strangers. big turn-out to that event. “I keep telling people,‘We need to treat Bickford explained.“We are for emergency In addition to holiday meals, the care In the long-term, the goal is to find a big- these people the same way you want to be purposes – if they’re between food stamps center also helps families to have happy ger building to facilitate the growing treated, because we never know when we or they come down from up north with holidays in other ways. number of donations. could be coming in that door looking for nothing.” As Christmas approaches, the care cenBickford put it like this: “There’s a big help. When people are short on funds for util- ter will host a Kids Shopping Day. need, and I’m glad that we’re here to help “We might be volunteering here right ity and electric bills, or prescriptions, the The Dec. 7 event, from 9 a.m. to noon, al- (fill) that void.” now, but you don’t know what’s in store tocare center can help to cover the expenses. lows youth to pick out gifts for their In helping others, she emphasizes the morrow,” Bickford said. “I’ve had a mother come in with one parents. importance of preserving the recipients’ For further information, call the care child and they’re getting $350 worth of Care center volunteers are hoping for a dignity. center at (813) 780-6822.

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The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 19 issued a resolution in commendation to Diana Hessman for achieving more than 7,000 hours of exceptional volunteer service to Pasco County Animal Services. Hessman has dedicated her time and talents to work with homeless animals at the shelter, and has served in various volunteer positions. According to the resolution, Hessman has distinguished herself as a vital member of the volunteer team. She has achieved the position of lead volunteer at Animal Services, conducting Buddy Training to ensure new dog walking volunteers follow proper guidelines and safety protocols. Hessman also performs other duties, including dog socialization and enrichment, assistance with medical treatments, care and feeding of dogs, data entry, adoption counseling, and customer service. She also routinely trains new volunteers and attends team meetings on behalf of her peers to ensure cohesion of the Animal Services team with the volunteer group. And, Hessman has been an integral part of filming new training videos that highlight the unique work assignments performed by the volunteers at Animal Services.

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The Florida Aquarium’s Animal Response Team, supported by Florida Blue, successfully released two green sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean at Matanzas Inlet., according to a Florida Aquarium news release. The two sea turtles, Izar and Marco, arrived at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on April 1, from Volusia County.The duo was found suffering from cold-stunning, which is when sea turtles are exposed to cold ocean water and air temperatures for an extended period, rendering them immobile since they are cold-blooded. Cold-stunned turtles are unable to swim and can develop symptoms, including decreased heart rate, low blood circulation, and pneumonia. If they do not receive treatment, cold-stunned sea turtles can be susceptible to drowning, infections, predation, or boat strikes. Upon intake, one of the sea turtles, Izar, had a puncture wound on its front right flipper. It was unknown how the injury occurred. In the weeks following its care, Izar received a CT Scan at Tampa General Hospital to get a better look at the injured flipper. Over time, veterinary staff hoped to save the flipper, but it was found that the injury was not healing correctly, and the flipper needed to be amputated. Izar has since completely recovered from surgery and can survive with no issue in the wild. After a short period in rehab at the aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, Izar and Marco were cleared for release back into the wild by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the veterinary staff at the aquarium.

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The Pasco County Commission has elected Mike Moore as its chairman and Mike Wells as its vice chairman.The Pasco County School Board has elected Colleen Beaudoin as its chairwoman and Allen Altman as its vice chairman.

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The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will have its annual meeting on Dec. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.The breakfast will recognize volunteer ambassadors, salute outgoing board members, swear in new board members, install the board chair and include a look ahead to 2020.To

Bill Cronin, president and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council Inc., who was elected in October to the board of directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), will begin his term on Jan. 1, according to a news release from the Pasco EDC. "We look forward to Bill Cronin's leadership as a member of the Board of Directors. His appointment is timely, as IEDC heads to

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The Hillsborough County Commission is seeking applicants for positions on its Planning Commission.Those interested in applying must be registered voters, living in unincorporated Hillsborough County. Members of the Planning Commission serve 4-year terms.Application forms are available in the County Commission’s reception area on the second floor of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa.Applications are due by the close of business on Dec. 5.

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