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Porters give sweat, tears to Pasco By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
Not too long ago,Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn called Pasco County a bedroom community, doing nothing more than supplement the economic engine of his county, Hillsborough. Whether Buckhorn’s observation of Pasco is accurate or not now is not what J.D. Porter is focused on. Instead, he wants to make sure that’s not the Pasco County of tomorrow. “Bedroom communities are not the future,” Porter recently told members of the Pasco Alliance for Community Associations. Porter represents his
family in the expansive Wiregrass Ranch project that is converting thousands of acres of grazing and agricultural land into sustainable residential neighborhoods and corporate parks in the greater Wesley Chapel area. The land is part of more than 14,000 acres the Porter family picked up in 1941 at $1.73 an acre when their previous land holdings in Zephyrhills were grabbed to create what would become the municipal airport there. Porter’s uncle would be the first to flip his land, douFILE PHOTO bling his money in just four years in what would later J.D. Porter, right, joins his late father, Don, in groundbreaking ceremonies that helped create what would become the Wiregrass Ranch development area in
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Support the Troops director Mark Van Trees inspects care packages headed for Afghanistan. They contain basic items like coffee and toothpaste, which are precious cargo for troops stationed overseas.
Support the Troops remembers those serving overseas By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com
Mark Van Trees received the Champion of Service Award presented by Gov. Rick Scott on Nov. 12 for his work with Support the Troops.And it would be a good story — except Van Trees doesn’t like talking about it. “It’s certainly not deserved,” the Wesley Chapel organization’s director said. Instead, Van Trees prefers to talk about the dozens of volunteers who stock, store and pack the steady stream of care packages that get shipped to military personnel overseas. He believes they’re the ones who
deserve to be honored. He also likes talking about Bob Williams, the founder of Support the Troops, who worked tirelessly growing the organization until an accident in 2012 left him unable to continue the project. Williams deserves the credit,Van Trees insists, as indicated by the hundreds of certificates of appreciation addressed to him that decorate Van Trees’ office and the walls of the facility, located at 29807 State Road 54, that ships the packages.Williams now resides at Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes, and Van Trees is now the person who works six days a week, raising money for the seemingly
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endless postage expenses associated with shipping thousands of care packages overseas every year. The recipients live on military bases that don’t have the facilities for personnel to get the basic comfort items we take for granted in the United States, he said. And while receiving the award was a proud moment,Van Trees keeps a more personal kind of recognition in a box by his desk. “Thank you so much for the gifts. They are greatly appreciated,” reads one card from a member of the military.
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Lilly Miller is enjoying herself during a celebration at Harvester United Methodist Church. The church has doubled its size, which will enable it to offer Bible lessons more specifically tailored to children of different ages.
Harvester United Methodist Church in Land O’ Lakes recently had two celebrations to mark the beginning of a new era there. The first was an open house.The second: A consecration service to bless the church’s expanded space. Harvester has come a long way since it began 18 years ago in temporary quarters at Denham Oaks Elementary School.Within six years, the church found a permanent home at 2432 Collier Parkway, and is now made up of about 225 families, with members coming primarily from Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa and Wesley Chapel. It has two Sunday morning services, with a traditional service at 9 and a contemporary service at 11. A couple weeks ago, Harvester unveiled two new wings, doubling the facility’s size and substantially enhancing its ability to serve young children, teenagers and community outreach programs. The initial structure was 5,000 square See FAITH, page 11A
Rushe Middle goes extra mile to encourage reading By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Students from Rushe Middle School traipsed through Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass, on a scavenger hunt to solve a riddle. They went from place to place picking up new clues in a search that finally led them to the discovery of the selection for the book the We Be Book’n club will read over the next few months. The big unveil took place on Nov. 11, and the school-wide book club will read the young adult adaptation of “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. It tells the story of Olympian Louis Zamperini’s journey from airman to castaway to captive. Students, accompanied by their parents, dropped by a table to get pointers on how the scavenger hunt worked, and picked up their first clue. As they solved one clue in one part of the bookstore, they received another clue that led them to a different part of the bookstore. They concluded their search by meeting former Sgt. Robert Loring, a veteran who was a qualified parachute jumpmaster in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Rushe faculty members Dawn Gilliland and Kelli Rapaport came up with the idea of creating a school-wide book club, according to school principal David Salerno.The principal was quickly onboard with the idea, and Rushe’s teachers, staff and parents have been great supporters, Gilliland said. Gilliland — an information and communication technology literacy coach at Rushe — and Rapport, an intensive reading teacher, said the book club aims to motivate kids to read. So far, more than 100 students
have joined the voluntary club. “It’s just for fun,” Rapaport said. “We just want to get kids excited about literacy.” Both women view themselves as avid readers and want to pass along their love of the written word to Rushe’s students. They selected an informational text because they want to help students develop the ability to read for information. They also wanted students to see that these kinds B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO of books can be fasSgt. Robert Loring, a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps cinating. Reserve, unveils the book that the We Be Book’n book club is reading “We see kids at Rushe Middle School. who just aren’t reading, especially informational texts,” Gilliland said. “They capped weeks of buildup. Rushe staff don’t have that passion.” members helped create a sense of exciteHillenbrand’s book recounts a story ment through dramatizations during about perseverance, Salerno said. It’s a which they pretended to beg for the book character trait he hopes students will de- title’s name, offered bribes for the name, velop. and even broke down crying. The message Salerno hopes students Yet, Gilliland and Rapaport refused to will get from the book is this:“No matter give out the title. what barriers you have, you can overcome At one point, they wrapped copies of them.” Salerno thinks the book is a good the book in brown paper and marked choice because it introduces students to a them with the words “confidential” and genre they don’t normally read. “top secret,” and placed them at various The big reveal at Barnes & Noble places around the school. Teachers also
Donations to support the Rushe Middle School’s We Be Book’n book club can be made to Rushe Middle School, 18654 Mentmore Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, FL, 34638, in care of David Salerno, Kelli Rapaport, or Dawn Gilliland. Anyone with questions can call (813) 346-1200.
talked up the big reveal. Rapaport and Gilliland worked with the managers at Barnes & Noble to plan the event. Gilliland’s husband Jeff joined the teachers to developer the clues. “Every clue has to go with what’s in the book,” Rapaport said.“It’s really previewing the content for them ahead of time.” Jennifer Kosowski, whose daughter Brooke is a seventh-grader at Rushe, appreciates the efforts the school is making to encourage reading. “It’s fun,” she said.“It gets them in here and gets them interested in reading.” Brooke said she had fun figuring out the clues, noting some of them weren’t very easy. The Barnes & Noble event is just one of many activities the school has planned for the book club. Over the next few months, as they read the book, a number of special events will take place that center on the book’s themes. For instance, the school will have a mock Olympics because the book’s main character was an Olympian.The final event will be a lock-in at the school’s David Estabrook Collaboration Center, where students and staff members will spend the night playing games, watching movies, and having a chance to win prizes.
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New Lowe’s means new traffic light on State Road 54 By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
The newest Lowe’s in Pasco County is set to open its doors in March. But how traffic will be handled in and out of the new store on State Road 54 is still being worked out. The project’s engineer, David Desilet of Lincks & Associates Inc., has requested another meeting with county officials, trying to work out some last-minute details of what will be a new intersection just east of Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. For now, the Florida Department of Transportation has permitted a traffic signal in front of Lowe’s that would help customers visiting not only the new hardware and building supply store, but also the Village Lakes Shopping Center across the street. That would provide a right turn lane into Lowe’s for traffic heading east on State Road 54, county traffic operations manager Robert Reck said, while extending left turn lanes heading westbound that right now lead to U.S. 41. Lowe’s is building a road on the east side of its store, located at 21500 State Road 54 in Lutz, that would connect with Village Lakes’ west side entrance, according to development plans filed with the county. To do that, however,Village Lakes would have to remove 27 parking spots between the outparceled restaurants Pizza Villa and Benedetto’s, to create a new through path for customers trying to make their way across the shopping center’s parking lot. That would shift such traffic to the north side of Benedetto’s, giving shoppers a straight line to drive through, and removing a partial travel lane on the south side of the restaurant. The shopping center would replace some of those lost parking spaces on the southern-most portion of the Village Lakes property along State Road 54 by removing an existing through road, and constructing 14 new spaces. In return,Village Lakes will get a new entrance and exit that will allow customers to turn left or right in separate lanes, or travel straight across State Road 54 to Lowe’s. Customers also can choose to walk between the centers with the construction of
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When the new Lowe’s opens in Land O’ Lakes next March, it will add the first traffic light along State Road 54 between U.S. 41 and Collier Parkway. At the same time, it will give customers at the neighboring Village Lakes Shopping Center the opportunity to make a left turn out of that strip mall, something that is very difficult to do right now because there is no signal.
crosswalks as part of the new intersection. When the traffic light goes into operation, it could potentially add some commute time for drivers making their way down State Road 54. Right now, there are no traffic lights along the nearly two-mile stretch between U.S. 41 and Collier Parkway, allowing vehicles to flow through unimpeded. It also would put two traffic lights within a half-mile of each other, the busy U.S. 41 intersection just blocks away. It’s not clear if the traffic lights for Lowe’s would be synched with the operation of the U.S. 41 signals to help keep traffic flowing through
both intersections. A request to FDOT officials for details on the new traffic signal was not returned by presstime. Lowe’s told The Laker/Lutz News last week it plans to open the 152,000-squarefoot store during the last week in March. It’s being built on a 42-acre tract of land that is expected to bring 125 jobs to the area. The new store will have a 103,000-squarefoot sales floor, and a 31,300-square-foot garden center, according to site plans submitted to Pasco County officials, along with enough parking for nearly 525 cars. The North Carolina-based Lowe’s compa-
ny purchased the land between Winter Quarters Pasco RV Park and a Pasco County fire station there in 2005 for $2.7 million, and originally had hoped to open the store by 2009. However, Lowe’s abandoned those plans in 2011, with reports at the time the company would try to sell the land. Instead, Lowe’s kept the property and broke ground on construction earlier this year. The Land O’ Lakes location is the third Lowe’s in Pasco, joining a store at 7921 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, and 8312 Little Road in Port Richey.
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Caroline Contractors is hosting its annual Christmas Bike Drive to help less fortunate children this holiday. Donations of new bicycles can be dropped off at Caroline Contractors, 19003 Apian Way in Lutz, or at the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The goal is 1,000 bicycles. If a bicycle cannot be dropped off, pickup is available. Monetary donations are also being accepted for the purchase of bicycles. For information and deadline, call (813) 9314611.
DONATE TO HELP POOR, HOMELESS
Metropolitan Ministries’ Central Pasco donation tent, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, is now accepting donations of nonperishable food, new toys and monetary gifts to help the poor and homeless in Pasco and neighboring counties. For information, call (813) 9484522.
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The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, is collecting new teddy bears Dec. 1 to Dec. 26 to donate to the Rough Riders Teddy Bear Roundup. The bears will be distributed to children in hospitals and foster care. Donate a new teddy bear to MOSI and receive a free child’s general admission ticket. For information, visit MOSI.org.
Road in Wesley Chapel.Tickets start at $20 for adults and $15 for students and children younger than 12. For information, call Bryan D’ Onofrio at (813) 997-7146, or email thedreamhousetheatre@gmail.com. For tickets, visit DreamhouseTheatre.com or Facebook.com/dreamhousetheatre.
FREE MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS
The Land O’ Lakes Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery office, 5420 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 103, will host a Festive Food Drive and collect donations for Toys For Tots through Dec. 12.All food donations will go to Feeding America. For information, call (813) 528-8999.
The Florida Orchestra will offer free classical kids tickets for children 18 years and younger to attend the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts, with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket. New World Symphony is scheduled for Dec. 5 through Dec. 7, and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is slated for Jan. 16 to Jan. 18. For information, locations and tickets, call (727) 892-3337.
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ME Hobbies, 1904 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, is a drop-off location for Toys For Tots. Donate any new, unwrapped toy in the drop box and receive a 10 percent off coupon for ME Hobbies.Toys will be accepted through mid-December. For information, call Michelle Karpoich at (813) 803-0386, or email michelle@mehobbies.com.
WOMEN’S CHORAL GROUP CONCERT
Thursday Musicale will perform its annual Christmas concert Dec. 4 at 2 p.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 4651 Little Road in New Port Richey.The concert will feature holiday music along with guest artist soprano Ruthie Vaughn Nelson.Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to benefit the scholarship program for graduating high school seniors entering musical careers. For information, call (727) 807-3023.
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
The Live Oak Theatre Company will be performing a radio adaptation of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at the Fellowship Hall of Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville.The audience will be treated as if it were a studio audience at a 1940s radio show. Doors open at 7 p.m.Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students under 13, when accompanying an adult.Tickets include coffee or tea and light refreshments. For more information and tickets, go to LiveOakTheatre.org, or call the box office at (352) 593-0027.Tickets are also available at the door.
‘THE GIFT OF THE MAGI’
Dreamhouse Theatre will present “The Gift of the Magi” Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m., at Bridgeway Church, 30660 Wells
The Second Annual Charlie Daniels Sporting Clay Shootout to benefit The Angelus is Dec. 6 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes. Registration starts at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. clay shoot start. For entry and sponsorship information, call Tammy Williams at (727) 243-8293.
FRIENDSHIP SINGERS BANQUET
The Friendship Singers will celebrate 20 years of community service with a banquet Dec. 6 at 11:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Senior Center, 6801 Wisteria Loop.The group is made up of volunteers who entertain residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. For information, call Joe Berling at (813) 997-1454, or Joyce Ruby at (813) 442-7879.
LAKE PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host its 35th annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Festival Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Park, 17302 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. There will be more than 250 vendors, and food will be available for purchase. Admission is free, but parking is $2 per car. For information, call Phyllis Hoedt at (813) 949-1937 or Shirley Simmons at (813) 9497060.
‘HOLIDAY INN’
Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, will show “Holiday Inn” Dec. 7 at 3 p.m.Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for children and theater members. For tickets and information, visit TampaTheatre.org.
DOWNTON ABBEY PREVIEW
Pasco-Hernando State College will host a preview screening of the Downton Abbey, Season 5 premiere at 8 p.m., on Dec. 5.The event will be at the conference center in Building B at Porter Campus at Wiregrass
Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Presented by WEDU, Downton Abbey – the highest rated drama in PBS history -- will return for a fifth season of intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate. Humanities instructor Dennis Feltwell will briefly discuss 1920s England as it relates to Downton Abbey, prior to the screening. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.The screening event is free and open to the public, however, seats are limited and registration is required.To make a reservation, visit WEDU.org/downtonabbey.
CHRISTMAS CHARACTER DINNER Cobb Grove 16 & CineBistro, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host “A Christmas Story” character dinner Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.There will be a toy giveaway and guests can meet Santa.The cost is $15 for adults and $9 per child.The price does not include the movie, tax or gratuity. For information, call (813) 9485444.
CLASSIC MOVIES AT COBB
Cobb Grove 16 & CineBistro, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, is offering CineClassics 2014. Upcoming shows “A Christmas Story” Dec. 9 and “Christmas Vacation” Dec. 16.All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Guests should arrive 30 minutes prior for in-theatre CineBistro service.Tickets are $5 and are available at the concierge or CobbTheatres/CobbCinebistro.com. For information, call (813) 948-5444.
ANGEL TREE NEEDS DONATIONS
The families of Yung Ho Tae Kwon Do School in Lutz are teaming up with First Baptist Church Lutz and Attic Angels to bring holiday cheer to local homeless and impoverished children and teens.The school has assembled an angel tree and is accepting new clothing, gift and food items for these kids and their families Monday through Friday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through Dec. 16, at which time Attic Angels will distribute the gifts to the families for Christmas.To thank those helping with the project,Yung Ho Lutz is offering a free week of training for any non-member who brings a donated item.
OLD LUTZ SCHOOL CHRISTMAS
The 18th annual Christmas at the Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, will be open starting Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.There will be music presentations, holiday decorations, hot chocolate and cookies. Admission is free. Canned goods and new toy donations will be accepted.There will be a breakfast with Santa Dec. 13 at 8:30 a.m., for an additional cost. For information and dates, call Phyllis Hoedt at (813) 9491937, or Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256.
FLORIDA ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
The Florida Orchestra will present the Raymond James Pops concert “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 12 at 8 p.m., at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place in Tampa.Tickets start at $15. For information, visit FloridaOrchestra.org.
HERITAGE CHURCH CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Heritage Church, 1854 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will present “Three Wise Men and a Baby” Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 909-4080, or visit YesHeritage.com.
TREE OF LIFE FUNDRAISER
HPH Hospice is hosting its annual Tree of Life fundraiser. Eight different ornaments are available for purchase to remember and honor someone living or deceased.To ensure an ornament is hung on the tree of choice, orders must be in by Dec. 16.Tree of Life locations are: • Marliere Hospice Care Center, 6801 Rowan Road, New Port Richey • West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 5443 Main St., New Port Richey • Gulf View Square Mall, 9409 U.S. 19, Port Richey For information, call (800) 486-8784, or visit HPH-Hospice.org.
EMBROIDERY EXHIBITION
The Gulfview Chapter of The Embroiders’ Guild of America will have an embroidery exhibit through Dec. 16 at Rao Musunuru Art Gallery, at the Pasco-Hernando State College campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information, call Betty Brandt at (727) 8563643.
BONSAI TREE DEMONSTRATIONS
Eve's Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O Lakes will host free Bonsai tree demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday in December.The seminar will cover learning about trimming, potting, and shaping to keep your tree healthy through the months. Feel free to bring in your own Bonsai trees for use during the demonstration and to receive advice. For information, call (813) 9965012, or visit EvesGardenGifts.com.
GRAND CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
Light up the night with Chabad at Wiregrass at its Grand Chanukah Celebration at The Shops at Wiregrass.The event, set for 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, includes a large menorah lighting, Lippi's juggling show, hip hop dancing, magic balloon twisting, face painting, raffle, activities for kids, hot potato latkes, Chanukah gelt, music, crafts for kids, prizes and more.The free event will in front of Dillard’s. For information, visit ChabadatWiregrass.com.
FAMILY FAIRE SEEKS VENDORS
Momcierge is hosting a Family Faire Feb. 28 from noon to 4 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29671 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, and is looking for local businesses that provide goods and services to Pasco County residents.The deadline for applications and fees is Jan. 1. Businesses interested in participating can visit Momcierge.net.
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The fight for breast cancer may not be won quite yet, but Mike Fasano was able to score a small victory thanks to the End Breast Cancer specialty license tag. Throughout October, 79 specialty tags were sold at Pasco County Tax Collector offices, which sets a new record for the office on the number of specialty plates sold in a promotion, all for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. “The staff of our offices worked hard to promote this extremely important specialty plate,” Fasano said, in a release.“The sale of 79 plates will go a long way towards supporting the efforts of the foundation to find better treatment, and hopefully one day, a cure for this disease.” The foundation works to raise awareness of breast cancer, its symptoms, and treatments. October was national breast cancer
awareness month, helping people throughout the country learn more about a disease that is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Florida, excluding skin cancer. It is estimated that about 12,000 new cases will be diagnosed within the next 12 months. Historically, sales of this license plate have raised more than $4 million to provide research and education grants throughout the state in an effort to find the most effective ways to detect and treat breast cancer. Even though the promotion is over, drivers can still trade in their existing license plates for the End Breast Cancer specialty tag when their auto registration comes due. Customers also can purchase the tags for newly registered vehicles. Proceeds from the tags go directly to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information on the group, visit FloridaBreastCancer.org.
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also been The Land O’ Lakes area has new VA the VA, and they Paul Rizzo. “We met with a possible location for a they said the shared as it’s in central Pasco. However, turned us down, because only built for clinic, since remains on the radar simply building was unsafe. It was east Pasco also in ” one floor, but it’s three floors. the available land out there to have the because of build something Despite that, Rizzo wants case VA officials decide to new clinic there. Hospital is new. create as “I still say that Community But getting out that way might we could use,” he as simply going to the James one of the best places that for 50 years many problems Center in Tampa, some say. said.“It’s been standing there Medical VA They say we Haley already exists near Florida now, so how is that unsafe? of the building Plus, a clinic need a complete overhaul 7A complete a page is need really VETERANS, we See there, but what overhaul of the VA.”
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he walks Equipped with a metal detector, roadways, or on about easements of public scouts occasions where he has permission, sites, or on priout freshly dug construction
railroad To a casual observer, the rusted of steel may vate lands. that he ties, old bits of metal, and scraps He has a waterproof detector carted off to a seem like stuff that should be takes to the beach. detecting, he junkyard. When Harden’s not actively bits of rusted and swap But for Tom Harden, these enjoys going to flea markets collection. gone by. items to add to his metal unearth stories of days of the West meets to find which decoHarden, who is president He has a penchant for signs, can pick up a He State Archeological Society, and buildings in his backyard. you about the rate fences from the rusted railroad spike and tell enjoys looking at artifacts also in tracks down trains that used to rumble harvested past. finds is a hisLutz and Odessa, carrying lumber One of his most treasured of the Dowling Mill in from those communities. — taken toric photograph He can hold old metal buttons and re- Odessa, at the northeast corner of Gunn box” — so exfrom a wooden “treasure and State Road 54. He was the dungarees Highway said count how they popped off he ran across that, Harden were buried cited when was of mill workers, and over time, off a flat- he would have paid $100 for it. But it show beneath the soil. He can $35 and he managed to negotiate at priced estimates he that tened shotgun shell casing that down to $25. the 1870s. hunting was fired somewhere around Harden’s interest in treasure spins With these metal props, Harden king began when he was a wee lad, and his fascilumber was began early, too. tales about the days when central Pasco nation for history South Carolina,” he said, a in northern Hillsborough and “I grew up in in Civil War history. counties. have here place steeped life during “A lot of the railroads that we towns,” Metal detecting came into his logging centennial, which was comwould serve a lot of the of his knowl- the Civil War’s from the late 1950s to early Harden said, crediting much history books memorated into edge about the area to local lot of people were getting MacManus and 1960s. A the war, and from objects written by Elizabeth Riegler for Harden also searching her daughter, Susan MacManus. History of Harden joined in. “The Harden credits accounts shared in When he’s out with his detector, or ” a local history finds a piece of jewelry Keystone, Odessa and Citrus, a longtime occasionally remnants of an book edited by Henry C. Binder, some coins. He also finds old — such as rusted parts of civic activist. hunting for earlier time life. Harden has spent decades and other stuff of everyday that unlock the machinery old rusted treasures and finding clues For instance, Harden has some who settled how women and explained and men up of one stories families here, irons. He picked up the stove and set that here, worked here, had their here, too. they would “heat and moved on or were buried
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and parts of valves from steam engines, boilers. rakes, shovels, flywheels, and history of As Harden talked about the painted he Odessa, Lutz and Land O’ Lakes, heydays. the mill vivid pictures of life during cruiser,” “They would send the timber woods in the Harden said.“He would go out cutting to and mark pine that was worth would get you Then mill. bring back to the go out there. the logging crews that would especial“A lot of the lumber businesses, you would see ly the smaller ones, the ones 41, in Lutz and out here, just north on (U.S.) out of the Land O’ Lakes, and operating 41. They of forests to the east and west skid the logs might have mules that would up.There would out, and they’d bring them be like portable sawmills.” people took After the mills were gone, said. Many of up citrus farming, Harden succumbed to those groves have since or residential blight, disease, winter freezes development. the scent Subdivisions now stand where the air. of orange blossoms once perfumedof discovjoy Harden enjoys sharing the detecting. ery that can accompany metal detect, I al“When people go out and iron.You never ways tell them,‘Dig up the find,’” Harden to going you’re know what railroad spikes, said. Tom Harden can look at old trip to find up what life It doesn’t even take a special bolts and blades and conjure they before ground, Harden times interesting objects in the must have been like in the added. rusted and were in full use. plant in the “When you’re planting the tomahoeing the row to plant the when it was all ground or you’re going to plant — rascal on the top and then, with that. toes, or whatever that old iron object and ready, they would press clothes you might turn up ” is this? Where did it come That was really labor intensive. attention to wonder, ‘What But, he noted,“People paid from?’” fabrics the have more about those details. They didn’t Anyone who wants to know is welcome to come to a that we have today.” “You will metal detecting He grabbed a trio of ax heads: to find out more, Harden said. meeting club ” who has an find these in the logging camps. “The club’s open to anyone “You’ll find ” But that’s not the only place. he said.“Guys, gals, children. people had to interest,” for a come because to people elsewhere them He encourages “They didn’t get hooked. chop their wood,” Harden said. visit. Like him, they may just today.” have the utilities that we have “It’s fun,” Harden said. stoves, He has covers from old wood
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Last season the Wesley Chapel Wildcats lost all of their games. They were shut out four times or and only scored seven points In year. more in two contests all by at half of their games, they lost least 30 points. at But in the locker room and practice, no heads are hanging. going Players aren’t dejected or there’s through the motions. In fact, plenty of optimism and enthusiasm as they prepare for a new season. Tico And while head coach have Hernandez would loved to not registered some wins, he’s last effort team’s his ashamed of year. our “The scoreboard didn’t go great way, but there are a lot of said things that we did do,” his secHernandez, now entering head ond year as the school’s up, coach. Participation “numbers Those kids behaving, academics up. MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO that we Chapel’s fortunes are some important things to help turn around Wesley and Ryan Robinson are expected take pride in.” belts, Scott Edwards, left, As a result, the Wesley Chapel With another year of experience under their and High School administration in 2014. team parents have supported a proon Hernandez’s efforts to build Ryan Robinson, who plays WESLEY CHAPEL 2014 Wildcats Schedule that returngram with a strong foundation. 10/10 — Sunlake to the offensive line, said WILDCATS 8/29 — at Zephyrhills important is Off-field production linemen from last 10/17 — at River Ridge coaching du- ing so many 9/5 — Lecanto make a big differHernandez. In addition to his 10/25 — Anclote works with year also will LAST YEAR: 0-10 9/12 — Pasco that it’s up to ties at Wesley Chapel, he believes He ence. Gulf 10/31 — of not graduat0-5 in district play 9/19 — at Hudson students who are in danger his teammates on the 7 11/7 — at Wiregrass Ranch on the path to him and Sixth place in Class 5A-District 10/3 — Ridgewood ing, and helps them get back line to step up and create opporearning a diploma. the offense. improved re- tunities for you KEY RETURNING PLAYERS But he also wants to see “We play the biggest role if another year Scott Edwards, quarterback isn’t any easisults on the field, and feels that take a step ask me,” Robinson said.“Without line, defensive line and their non-district schedule team Ryan Robinson, offensive of experience will help his this happens.” against schools like Pasco should have us, none of about the er, with matchups forward in 2014. The team Hernandez also feels good and Sunlake. returning, incoach bePLAYER TO WATCH While they gave up a lot of around seven offensive starters Despite the challenges, the tight end, four offensive team’s defense. games, he said those numTre McKitty, wide receiver, program and cluding their quarterback and points in some lieves they’re building a strong defensive lineman his team has the whole story. Mistakes on linemen. himlooks forward to seeing how that consis- bers don’t tell challenges menHe having other and believes excitement. wina his scores “I love through Hernandez teams younger kid, but translate into a offense, special put the defense in difficult progressed since struggling things turn self every day. He’s still a tency in the huddle will tal miscues often less season last year. However to have the like he’s unit. he looks (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) contributed to some lopsided more efficient and effective out, Hernandez feels privileged a boost as situations, and — Coach ready for college right now.” Their confidence should get work with the team, play a Scott Edwards defeats. will have opportunity to Tico Hernandez part of the game well. Returning quarterback He has confidence the Wildcats the team role in their growth and be credits their coach for keeping through a good showing on that side of the ball. headed he enjoys. said. calm and focused as they struggled While there’s a lot of optimism good “I love it. I’m blessed,” Hernandez coaches the team feels a difficult season in 2013. day I’m thankful. I’ve got were little kids. We’re atti- into the season — they “Every since Hernandez’ played coach seven-on-seven was in “I think it the administraout participation who believe in each other, every day to be able to come attitude about about their this summer — nobody is will- tion is fantastic and community support’s blessed tude. He’s got a really positive great opportunithat helps us competition here with great health. It’s a predictions about the the whole season, and I think in the state of Florida.” that last ing to make concrete up. kids have ty to play football out,” Edwards said. He believessome com- upcoming season. Hernandez acknowledges “We play a game that these 7, with of talent in Class 5A-District year’s experience coupled game this year. there’s a lot petition will help him up his
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more tions, more fitness, and typically Grace of fun,” said Jeff Olsen, pastor Community Church, in a release. church The academy will be on the It’s locatcampus at 30243 Wells Road. about a ed on Boyette Road, Chapel quarter-mile south of Wesley District Park. The program will be on Wednesday and nights throughout September and running October, beginning Sept. 10, through Oct. 15. proRegistration for the six-session
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Weightman students hope to stamp out tobacco use By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
The students come streaming into the media center at Weightman Middle School before school started, and went straight to work making posters. They were creating messages for the middle school’s Red Ribbon Week, an effort to discourage drug use. Some kids arrived at the library at 8 a.m. sharp, others drifted in over the next 20 minutes or so.Whether they arrived early or late, though, it was clear they wanted to be there. The students belong to a school club called Students Working Against Tobacco, or SWAT for short.Their primary goal is to discourage tobacco use, but they’ve also branched into other areas, said Cpl. Kevin Brantley, the school resource officer at the Wesley Chapel middle school. “We meet in here every Wednesday,” said Brantley, who launched this chapter of the club three years ago when he was stationed at Weightman. The club gets bigger each year. It started with a dozen kids, then doubled in size. Now, it has up to 50 members, with about 30 kids turning out any given week. Besides spreading the word on the dangers of smoking and other forms of tobacco use, Brantley said the kids also pitch in on community cleanups and other volunteer efforts. On Oct. 29, they created posters with a couple of different themes. One set of posters proclaimed, “Reddy to say no to drugs.” “We’re playing on the word ‘red,’” Brantley explained, in honor of the school’s Red Ribbon Week. The other posters said, “These paws don’t touch drugs.” To help raise awareness of dangers posed by tobacco use, the club had an event last year where 88 people lined up, then fell, as if to their death.The dramatization signi-
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Dozens of Weightman Middle School students turn out to help make posters for the school’s Red Ribbon Week. They are members of Students Working Against Tobacco, which aims to discourage tobacco use.
Cpl. Kevin Brantley leads the Students Working Against Tobacco club at Weightman Middle School. The chapter has grown from a dozen students to roughly 50 during the three years the school’s resource officer has been overseeing the group.
Fourth-grader Siena Bracciale enjoys helping Weightman’s Students Working Against Tobacco club on its projects. She is the daughter of Weightman principal Brandon Bracciale.
fied the 88 people who die each day in Florida from medical conditions stemming from tobacco use. The club plans to stage a similar event this year, Brantley said.The school resource officer likens these kinds of dramatizations to the Truth commercials from the American Legacy Foundation that appear on television to give people a reality check about the dan-
gers of tobacco use. Club member Jasmine Thoey said she belongs to SWAT because she wants to be a part of positive change. “I don’t want other people to get sick,” she said. She thinks the club appeals to other kids because it helps them feel that they can make a difference.
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“We can do it,” Thoey said. “We can change the world.” Beyond participating at school, Thoey and members of other SWAT clubs also make public appearances, speaking against the use of tobacco. She makes appearances before state lawmakers, city councils and other groups in the effort to stamp out tobacco use. A group of SWAT students made an appearance earlier this year before the Pasco County school board asking for smoking to be outlawed on school campuses. Kenny Blankenship, president of United School Employees of Pasco, said the current contract allows schools to conduct surveys to see if they want to become tobacco-free. Under that contract, however, if even just one school employee wants to retain smoking on campus, the right to do so is protected. But those who would ban tobacco use on school district grounds could see a major shift, if language in contract negotiations gains approval. USEP has agreed to the proposed elimination of tobacco use on district property effective July 1, 2016. While contract negotiations continue at the district level, fourth-grader Siena Bracciale enjoys helping Weightman’s SWAT team on its projects.The daughter of principal Brandon Bracciale, she recently was at Weightman working on a poster. Bracciale wants to discourage people from smoking or using drugs. Besides spreading a message against tobacco and drugs, the club also gives kids a chance to meet other kids and to make friends, Brantley said.The Weightman club is part of a statewide youth organization that works to achieve a tobacco-free future. Pasco County’s clubs have more than 250 active students. Besides Weightman, schools on the eastern and central portions of the county with SWAT clubs include Long Middle School, Paso High School and Rushe Middle School.
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includes plans for a 300-unit active adult community that could save families having to drive to places like Zephyrhills or the University of South Florida area to see older relatives. Pasco has not had tremendous luck in attracting big-name employers to the county, but Raymond James Financial is still at the table, Porter said.The St. Petersburg-based financial company announced in 2011 plans to build two 100,000-square-foot buildings that could bring 750 jobs to the area by 2024.The county and state even kicked in $15 million in tax incentives to help make it happen. Raymond James, however, missed its 2012 target date to start construction. Making matters worse, the company says it will likely delay that project up to five years simply because they’re not ready to expand. “We think it’s a great site over time,” Raymond James’ chief executive Paul Reilly said during an October symposium. “But right now, we don’t need the space, and when we need the space, we’ll look at expansion there, or see what happens to our other facilities.” But it’s just not the economy holding that project up, Porter said. It’s the federal government. “We have all the permits from Pasco County, and all the permits from Swiftmud,” Porter said, referring to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.“What we’ve been waiting for over the past 16 months is the Army Corps of Engineers. There are a lot of things I’d rather do than deal with these people. It is disgusting.” Although there are a lot of hands in the Wiregrass Ranch pot when it comes to development, Porter refuses to take a backseat. “So much blood, sweat and tears go into this,” he said.“But you only get one shot to do it right.”
FAITH, from page 1A feet. Now, with the completed expansion, it has doubled its size to 10,000 square feet, said Gary Evans, a lay leader at the church. The west wing, which extends toward Collier Parkway, houses a large space for the church’s youth group, some classroom space for adult Bible studies and other uses, and some additional restrooms. The children’s wing, on the east side of the building going toward the rear of the church property, has substantially increased the space available for children’s programming. There’s room for toddlers and preschoolers, as well as separate rooms for kindergarten and first-grade children, second- and third-grade children, and fourthand fifth-grade children. The new arrangement will allow the church to deliver its lessons more effectively, said Candice Wolff, director of children’s ministry. “Our children need to be separated out by age groups, so we can teach them the Bible at their age level,”Wolff said. Lessons can be tailored to children as young as 2, said Wolff, a former middle
TROOPS, from page 1A “Thank you very much for your recent donation,” starts another from a group hosting a charity golf event. “We would like to offer our sincerest gratitude and appreciation,” continues another card. They arrive daily from different groups and individuals from the Tampa Bay area and throughout the world.The thank you cards are small but meaningful tokens of gratitude from those who have been touched by Support the Troops and its mission, and each one means a lot to its director. “We read every one and then we post them out there (in the work areas) and we let all the volunteers know,”Van Trees said.“They’re not for me.They’re for the volunteers.” The packages themselves mean a lot to the recipients and the entire unit that shares in the bounty. Coffee, toothpaste, razors and socks are minor comforts, but coveted items for military members stationed far from home. Once Support the Troops gets requests from the soldiers or their families, volunteers assemble a 50-pound care package and dispatch it to bases in Africa, Afghanistan and other locales. They also take donations, whether it’s pallets of surplus Girl Scout Cookies or a single five-pack of razors.They accept private donations and whatever few dollars local residents can spare.The donations go to military-related causes, whether the items get shipped in care packages, or provide comfort to local homeless veterans, or are donated to other organizations with similar goals. They also ship a lot of candy, and those supplies are often replenished by donations as well. Last week, more than 320 pounds of Halloween leftovers made their way to Support the Troops courtesy of Academy at
the Lakes, a private preparatory school in Land O’ Lakes. The school’s National Junior Honor Society collects candy for Support the Troops every year, and the amount they donate grows annually as well. Colleen McCormick, a teacher at the school who delivered the candy, said the school was enthusiastic about seeing it all go to a worthy cause. “Our families are so great and so involved,” McCormick said.“It’s rewarding for (students) to see it all come together and then being given away.” Even though donations keep the shelves stocked and the boxes full — and the volunteer staff keeps things moving — postage costs can be daunting. At nearly $50 per package, it adds up quickly. Support the Troops spent more than $160,000 last year, Van Trees said, just to ship the packages. But if that’s the cost to fulfill every request and keep the post office busy (each recipient receives packages every couple of weeks while stationed overseas), Van Trees will keep finding a way to pay the tab.The important thing, he said, is that the ones sacrificing overseas, and missing holidays, birthdays and other life events with their family, never feel forgotten. Even if the media moves on to other topics, or spends more time on celebrities than soldiers,Van Trees wants people to remember there are still thousands serving in remote locations whose days are brightened by receiving a box shipped from Wesley Chapel. “It’s like Christmas,” he said of their reaction when receiving a package.“The thing we battle every day is to let people (here) know they’re still over there.” To make donations to Support the Troops, or request care packages for a member of the military, call (813) 991-4256, visit OurTroopsOnline.com, or e-mail Van Trees at mark@ourtroopsonline.com.
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Local efforts are under way to encourage healthy habits to avoid illness. Everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of germs that can cause many different illnesses, and may offer some protection against the flu. “While a flu shot is the most effective measure against getting the flu, good prevention habits help reduce more than just the spread of flu,” said Kathleen Yeater, executive director of nursing at the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, in a release. The school district, government and health department in Pasco are pushing out reminders to practice healthy habits for prevention. Even Pasco County Parks and Libraries have teamed up with characters they developed named Nate and Wendy to get the message out about flu prevention.Thousands of people have watched the “Nate & Wendy” shows that address a variety of topics from the county government, according to a release. The latest episode focuses on school children washing their hands and covering their mouths when they cough.That video can be found at Youtu.be/nPHV5mesjMY. The messages, however, are the same for adults.
“If you do catch the flu, it’s important that you stay home and fight the illness,” said Randy TeBeest, assistant county administrator covering public safety. “We encourage our county employees not to spread the illness around by coming back to work. Stay home, get better, then come back.” Some steps to help with everyday preventive actions include: • Stay home when sick. If possible, stay away from work, school and errands. This will help prevent others from catching it. Also, avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue away after use, and wash hands. If a tissue is not available, cover mouths and noses with sleeves, not hands. • Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs can spread this way. • Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
Early senate bill wants conservative’s film mandatory for middle schools By Michael Hinman
form, it would not affect business-related social media accounts on places like Twitter and Facebook, but instead focus on personal accounts in those areas that have restricted access. It also doesn’t prohibit employers from using information found in publicly available tweets or Facebook posts.
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A state senator from central Florida believes it’s time for middle school and high school students to become better Americans. And to do that, Sen.Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, wants to make viewing what he deems a “patriotic movie” a requirement for eighth- NUCLEAR COST RECOVERY graders and high school juniors. CHARGE IN JEOPARDY In a bill filed Nov. 18, Hays wants to make A Tallahassee lawmaker is taking on one the 2014 film “America: Imagine the World major campaign issue from the state’s midWithout Her,” an annual event for students. term elections right away, proposing a bill If passed by the Legislature and signed that would eliminate the ability of utility by the governor, it would require students in companies like Duke Energy Corp. to colthose grades beginning next July lect money for its failed nuclear to see the film provided by conplant projects. servative political commentator State Rep. Michelle Dinesh D’Souza, who directed Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Dthe 2012 film “2016: Obama’s Tallahassee, filed H.B. 4001 Nov. America.” 21 that, if passed, would repeal His new “America” film recrethe nuclear cost recovery statute ates the nation’s history from his that has put Duke in line to colperspective, and was released lect more than $3.2 billion from through Lions Gate Alan Hays customers through a $3.45 Entertainment. It grossed about monthly surcharge. $14.4 million at the box office. It’s supposed to pay for the Students can be excused by now-closed Crystal River nuclear the requirement with a parent’s facility, as well as a cancelled nunote, according to the bill, labeled clear power plant in Levy S.B. 96. County. On the other side of the aisle, The nuclear cost recovery state Sen. Dwight Bullard, Dstatute was one of the big issues Cutler Bay, has introduced S.B. that affected the governor’s 114, which would raise Florida’s race, as well as some local races, minimum wage from $7.93 to Dwight Bullard including the one state Rep. $10.10 per hour, effective Jan. 1, Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, 2016. eventually won. Burgess was forced to deFlorida’s minimum wage already is above fend a $1,000 direct donation from Duke the federal standard of $7.25, and is adjusted during an October candidate forum, as well annually based on a cost-of-living formula. as $2,000 of indirect support from Duke It’s expected to be $8.05 beginning in through the Republican Party of Florida. January. Burgess at the time said that while he accepted money from Duke, he’s not SOCIAL MEDIA PROTECTION beholden to them. Sen. Jeff Clements wants to protect social “The answer is very simple: nobody can media users from being forced to disclose buy my vote,” Burgess said at the time. “I private information found there to employ- have been very fortunate to receive a lot of ers.The Lake Worth Democrat filed S.B. 126 local support, and I have to be able to lay that would make it illegal for an employer to down my head at night.When I make a decirequest any kind of access to personal social sion, it’s for every single person in this media accounts of an employee or prospec- room.” tive employee that are not available to the The very brief H.B. 4001 would simply general public. repeal the state statute that would allow utilIt also prohibits any retaliation against an ity companies to recover money from employee or job candidate for not disclos- customers for the “siting, design, licensing ing it when asked. and construction of nuclear and integrated Legal action can be taken against em- gasification combined cycle power plants.” ployers through this bill for a period of up If passed and approved by the governor, to two years, and could include damages of such a bill could force Duke to stop collect$500 or more per violation. ing the monthly recovery fee from its If the bill becomes law in its current customers beginning next July.
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SPECIAL ELECTION SET FOR APRIL
It will be April before residents living in state House District 64 find out if John Legg will return to represent them, or if someone new will go to Tallahassee on their behalf. Gov. Rick Scott has ordered a special election for Legg’s seat after conflicting court rulings put the November election results in jeopardy.The inclusion of a write-in candidate was successfully challenged ahead of the November election, but then overturned after the election, promoting the House to not recognize Legg, a Lutz Republican, as the winner. The election will start from scratch, with a primary set for Feb. 10, and an actual special election running April 21. Scott used an executive order to move the special election forward. Legg beat fellow Republican Miriam Steinberg in the November election, and it’s unclear whether she will run in the new election. Legg filed for the seat Nov. 26.
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The Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. The group is open to anyone who has a loved one with any form of dementia. Topics include caregiving frustrations and successes. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 996-1361, or email pebross@verizon.net.
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VETERAN HOTLINE HELP
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has a toll-free help line to provide emotional support and resource referral to veterans in a five-county area. The service covers Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties. The hotline is staffed by veterans. Any veteran needing help or information can call (844) 693-5838 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours and weekend calls will be answered by crisis specialists in the Crisis Center’s 2-1-1 call center.
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The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present “Staying Fit Through the Holidays” Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending can learn fitness and nutrition strategies for the holiday season. Admission is free for center members, and $5 for non-members. For information, call (813) 929-5432.
Belk, 2111 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host the mobile mammography bus Dec. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the parking lot. Women age 40 and older with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months, and have a primary care physician, are eligible for a free screening. To schedule an appointment, call (855) 655-2662.
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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a class called “Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle” Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. The class will review eating to control blood pressure, weight and protect the heart. For information, call (727) 834-5630.
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CODA GROUP MEETS
The Medical Center of Trinity will offer the Co-Dependence Anonymous group every Thursday at 7 p.m., at its West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey. Upcoming meetings are Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. For information, call (727) 816-8678 or (727) 858-3013.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending fee relief on 7(a) loans into next year of $150,000 or less that was implemented last year, and originally slated to expire last month. SBA Veterans Advantage will be renewed and enhanced as well. “We don’t want SBA fees to be an impediment to getting capital out to communities where it can make a game-changing difference, especially to our underserved communities, who use these small-dollar loans more frequently,” said SBA administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, in a release.“We also owe a debt of gratitude and so much more to our servicemen and women, and veterans who are the cornerstone of small business ownership.” The SBA has guaranteed more than 28,800 loans for more than $1.74 billions, each less than $150,000. That was up from 23,200 loans and $1.34 billion the year before. Fee reductions on these loans resulted in nearly $19 million in savings to small business borrowers last year. More than 70 percent of all SBA loans made to veterans are less than $350,000. Through Sept. 20, the SBA guaranteed 153 loans for $38.9 million under Veterans Advantage. Fee relief of those loans resulted in savings to borrowers of about $571,000. For more information, visit SBA.gov.
COURTESY OF PATRICIA SERIO
A decade of community service The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club recently honored its 10-year members at a luncheon at Bethany Center in Lutz. Each lady was presented with a 10-year pin for their service, and received congratulations on their many hours of volunteer work with the organization. Honored were, from left, Annie Fernandez, Gloria Dale, Elaine Warner, Helen Fornino, Lynn LaFleur and Gloria Tchor, seated.
Don’t let kids’ brains go on vacation over holidays Special to The Laker/Lutz News
You may have heard of “summer slide” when those summer months cause kids to lose all that information and knowledge they acquired during the school year. But even shorter breaks can cause education rifts for students, too. Not to worry. Parents can dampen this effect by making sure kids use their brains over the holidays.The only requirement? Make it fun. Here are a few ideas to help keep children’s brains busy during holiday breaks:
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Holiday breaks might be coming up, but it doesn’t mean young people’s minds have to take a vacation.
Whether children pair up with just one friend or an entire crowd, consider making studying a social event. Add some festivity to the affair by serving snacks and desserts. Around the holidays, parents might even include a themed gift exchange for added appeal.
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For kids who are between semesters, there may not be any official studying to do, but kids can keep their minds moving with supplemental learning. For example, if children studied “As I Lay Dying” in school, it could be turned into a movie night, inviting friends over for some drama and popcorn.
It’s no surprise that kids love television and movies. So why not mimic the experience with educational videos? Whether it’s a historical documentary or a math-oriented instruction video, the audiovisual format is a great vessel for many learners.
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For students who need motivation beyond the pursuit of knowledge or the satisfaction of better grades, consider a rewards system. Offering prizes for books read or lessons completed could be just the encouragement needed to get kids focused on academics over the holidays. The holiday season is not necessarily a time to be bored by schoolwork. But it’s also no excuse to shut down all brain function. —StatePoint
Rabies alert in Land O’ Lakes after raccoon attacks dog The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a rabies alert in the Land O’ Lakes area, after an infected raccoon attacked a family dog. The dog, officials said, was vaccinated, although the raccoon did test positive for rabies.That has compelled them to issue the warning that rabies is present in the wild animal population, and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. Residents are asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in the county, and while the health department has issued an alert for a specific area, they said the entire county should remain vigilant against the disease.
The current alert will run into the beginning of January and includes an area of Land O’ Lakes bordered by U.S. 41 on the east, Falling Rock and Lake Vienna drives in the south, Marchmont Boulevard in the west, and Mitchell Lane and Champions Avenue in the north. An animal with rabies can infect other wild or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies, and all wildlife contact should be avoided, health officials said. That includes raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes specifically. Rabies is a disease of the nervous system and is fatal to warm-blooded animals and humans. The only treatment for human
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Sunlake looks again toward future By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com
Sunlake head coach Bill Browning knows that to win a playoff game against a quality opponent, a team needs to play four good quarters of football. On Nov. 21, he only got three. “We won the second, third and fourth quarters,” he said.“Unfortunately, we lost the first quarter, but we lost the first quarter bad.” Bad enough to put the Seahawks in a 170 deficit they couldn’t overcome against Gainesville, and they fell 27-19. It was the second year in a row that the Hurricanes eliminated Sunlake from the playoffs. While on paper it looks like just another successful season for Sunlake with another playoff appearance, there’s more to it than that. They achieved a goal that Browning and Sunlake have pursued since the program started back in 2007. “It was Sunlake’s first district title, and the school’s only eight years old,” Browning said.“There are schools that are still struggling for a district title in football that have been around a lot longer than us.” Holding opponents under 100 points for the season — something they’ve done each year since 2012 — and presenting a balanced offensive attack were other highlights for the longtime football coach, now with 25 years on high school sidelines. And while he’s proud of the district crown, Browning also is proud of the team that accomplished it. Many players had to overcome injuries, academic and personal issues to not only take the field, but perform at the level required to reach the postseason as a district champion. As a result, Browning believes his players gained a lot more than points, yards and wins on the gridiron. “The football field is an extension of the classroom, and there are some things in the classroom that aren’t taught,” Browning said. “I think all these kids learned valuable life lessons.”
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Sunlake’s Bruce James Cooley, 66, can only watch as the Zephyrhills Bulldogs score a touchdown in the final game of the season, while quarterback Dayton Feiden, 11, and running back Naejaun Jackson, 1, look on. Sunlake finished the season as district champs before being knocked out in the second round of the playoffs.
Wharton’s volleyball season ends Another year, another successful season for Wharton High School’s volleyball team. For the fifth straight season under coach
Eric Barber, the Wildcats finished with a winning record.This year it was an impressive 21-6 mark, including a 7-3 district record, good for second place in Class 8A-District 7.
In their last competition before the regional tournament, they dropped a tough five-set match to Bloomingdale High School, who finished undefeated in the district.
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7A-7 FOOTBALL STANDINGS Team W L T ySickles 7 3 0 Gaither 7 3 0 Freedom 6 4 0 zTampa Bay Tech 5 5 0 Steinbrenner 3 6 1 Wiregrass Ranch 4 6 0
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6A-6 FOOTBALL STANDINGS Team W L T ySunlake 8 2 0 zMitchell 6 4 0 Springstead 6 4 0 Land O’ Lakes 4 6 0 Fivay 2 8 0
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5A-7 FOOTBALL STANDINGS Team W L T yRiver Ridge 9 1 0 zGulf 8 2 0 Hudson 6 4 0 Wesley Chapel 2 8 0 Ridgewood 2 8 0 Anclote 0 10 0
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5A-6 FOOTBALL STANDINGS Team W L T ySouth Sumter 10 0 0 zZephyrhills 8 2 0 Pasco 6 4 0 Nature Coast Tech 6 4 0 Central 2 8 0 Hernando 3 6 0 Weeki Wachee 1 9 0
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FRIDAY, NOV. 28 Football Osceola 35, Tampa Bay Tech 15 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 Boys Basketball Steinbrenner at Wharton, 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Steinbrenner at Wharton, 8 p.m. Boys Soccer Pasco at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m. River Ridge at Sunlake, 7:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Zephyrhills at Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 Boys Soccer Gulf at Pasco, 7:30 p.m. Mitchell at Sunlake, 7:30 p.m. Girls Soccer Land O’ Lakes at Wesley Chapel 7:45 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 11 Boys Basketball Freedom at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Freedom at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m. Boys Soccer Steinbrenner at East Lake, 8 p.m. Girls Soccer Steinbrenner at East Lake, 6 p.m.
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Gill Dawg Marina and Tiki Bar & Grill will host a Christmas Bash on the Bayou at Miller’s bayou in Port Richey on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. It includes a dragon boat race, decorated kayak flotilla, boat parade and live music. For information, call (727) 842-1070, or visit GillDawg.com.
SOCCER LEAGUE REGISTRATION
The Greater Tampa Bay Football Club is now accepting registrations for its fall and winter soccer league. The league is open to boys and girls in north Hillsborough and Pasco counties from ages 5-19. Each team will have one practice day per week, and a game on Saturdays. Practices and games will be at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway. To register, visit GTBFC.com. For information, call Frank Coorey at (727) 423-8886, or email fcoorey@verizon.net.
FLAPJACK 5K DEC. 14
The 21st Annual Flapjack 5K & Family Fun Walk will be held Dec. 21 at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. The 5kilometer run begins at 8 a.m., with the fun run beginning at 8:45 a.m.A flapjack breakfast will be served after each race. The run costs $22 for adults and $15 for students.The fun run costs $15. For information, visit CentralPascoChamber.com.
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World Champion Center is hosting a 5kilometer run and family festival to benefit the center and the United Way of Pasco County.
While several players answered the call this past season, next year has many question marks. Quarterback Dayton Feiden. Running back Nathan Johnson. Running back and linebacker Logan Wolfe. Linebacker Austin Yeloushan. All of those players were important cogs in Sunlake’s wheel, and all of them have played their last down for the Seahawks. But while the team will look to replace more than half its starters next season, important pieces remain in place. Aside from center, the entire offensive line will return next year, which Browning said will be key to letting a running back settle into his new role. He also has confidence in young quarterback Justin Hall, who impressed the coach with his mental preparations, even in a backup role.Talented receiver Nick Valdes also is returning, and Browning believes other players will emerge in the off-season based on their workout regimen and desire to step into a more prominent role on the team. While he’s proud of the team’s accomplishments, he knows the team will have to focus on next year sooner or later. As for Browning, it’s definitely sooner: He plans to take just a few days off before getting back to work and starting preparations for next season. And when it’s time to return, the players will find out that losing key players isn’t going to be an excuse to come up short of team goals.After going 0-10 their inaugural campaign, Browning has built a program with five straight winning seasons — and no more than three losses in any of them — a new district championship, and high expectations. And lowering those expectations isn’t in his vocabulary. Neither is the word “satisfied.” “I don’t think as a coach you’re ever satisfied,” Browning said. “Proud of what we accomplished? Absolutely. Satisfied? The day you’re satisfied is the day you better get out of coaching.”
Wharton led two sets to none before losing the last three in the contest. In the regional quarterfinals on Oct. 28, Wharton fell to Manatee High School in straight sets. But they finished with at least 20 victories for just the second time in school history, and closed out 2014 with their second-best record ever. The event is slated for Dec. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The cost is $30, and all participants receive a T-shirt and award medal. For information and to register, visit RunSignUp.com/WCC5K.
YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES AT LAKE PADGETT ESTATES
Tennis 4 u/Tennis Para Ti will begin new youth entry-level tennis classes starting in November. The classes are in addition to the group’s existing ranked junior and adults training, and will be at Lake Padgett Estates Athletic Complex, 4533 Savannah Way in Land O’ Lakes. The classes will be Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m., for ages 5-7, and at 5 p.m., for ages 810.The four-week schedule costs $35 to $40 for residents of Lake Padgett Estates, and $45 to $50 for non-residents. For information, call coach Jeanette Marcus at (813) 417-0061, or email jmarcusddm@gmail.com.
NEW TENNIS LEAGUE
The Tri-County Tennis League is looking for individuals, teams and facilities to begin league play. It will include age divisions from 40s and older. League play also will feature ratingsonly play, regardless of age. For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.
T-SHIRTS SUPPORT CROSS-COUNTRY COACH
“I Run For Keppel”T-shirts are available to help support Land O’ Lakes High School cross-country coach Kris Keppel, who is battling pancreatic cancer. The shirts are $15 each, with all proceeds going to Keppel. For information or to make a donation, call (813) 406-5730, or email carolyn011jr@hotmail.com or kbdehaas@aol.com.
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which aims to preserve the history of railroading. The museum offers old-fashioned train rides throughout the year, hosts several special events, and allows patrons to pay to drive a locomotive or host a private party in a caboose. But the North Pole Express is one of the museum’s biggest hits each year, stationmaster Heather Vick said. Tickets typically sell out almost as soon as they become available. But this year, the museum added another car to the train to accommodate more passengers. The North Pole Express only travels on select nights during the holiday season,Vick said. It can accommodate about 475 people each trip. After making the half-hour trek, passengers enter a holiday village decked out with seasonal lights. Once there, kids can learn how to make reindeer food, passengers can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and nibble on cookies, and visitors can enjoy bonfires burning brightly in the night. The highlight, of course, is Santa. Passengers are invited to bring along cameras to capture memories of their train ride, the North Pole, and their visit with Santa Claus,Vick said. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas on the train ride. It helps to enliven a sense of holiday magic.
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Whether it’s for the North Pole Express, an old-fashioned train ride or another special event, or the chance to operate a locomotive, the trains operated by the Florida Railroad Museum offer a chance to get a taste of how people traveled before interstate highways were built or jet airplanes were invented.
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Carolers create a festive feel, as they move through train cars singing holiday favorites during a train trip known as the North Pole Express, which departs from a train station in Parrish.
Santa Claus sits on a sleigh and poses for a photo at the North Pole. Passengers ride the North Pole Express from a train station at the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish.
Visitors to the holiday village at the North Pole gather around bonfires roasting marshmallows to use in their s’mores. Those taking a ride on the North Pole Express can make reindeer food, sip hot cocoa, and get their photos taken with Santa.
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Heather Vick and Alex Martin, employees for the Florida Railroad Museum, said they love their jobs because they get to meet people from all over the world and learn about interesting historical facts.
WHAT: North Pole Express WHEN: Dec. 4 through Dec. 7; Dec. 11 through Dec. 14; and Dec. 18 through Dec. 22, with departures at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. WHERE: Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., in Parrish COST: Range from $24-$59 for adults, and $20-$52 for children up to 11. Prices vary on select dates. INFO: Call (941) 776-0906, or visit FRRM.org.
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Although many probably wish they had them as pets, manatees are anything but that — and state wildlife officials want to make sure the sea cows have a clear path during their seasonal migration. Manatees began that migration to warmer water last month, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.That organization is encouraging boaters to help protect migrating manatees by looking out and slowing down for these aquatic mammals that often rest or congregate under water, and can be difficult to see. “Boaters slowing down and watching out for manatees can help protect this species from injury,” said Caro Knox, the FWC’s imperiled species management section leader, in a release. Anyone who spots a manatee that is injured, entangled in a fishing line, or otherwise distressed, can help alert rescuers by calling the FWC’s wildlife alert hotline at (888) 404-3922. On their annual trek, manatees — including mothers and their calves — swim along Florida’s many rivers, bays and coastal areas in search of the warmer, more stable temperatures found in freshwater springs, man-made canals and power plant outflows. Unlike dolphins and other marine mammals, manatees do not have true blubber to insulate them from waters below 68 degrees, so they must find warmer waters during their migration to survive the winter cold. Despite their size — with adults weighing an average of 1,000 pounds — manatees can be difficult to see.That’s why FWC officials are warning boaters in Florida — including those using personal watercraft
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NABERS JEWELERS OWNERS RETIRING After 32 years of running his store from Gall Boulevard in Zephyrhills,Tom Vanater is retiring, and closing Nabers Jewelers. The store has been open since 1933, with Vanater as the second owner of the business after Myron Nabers. Nabers is liquidating inventory, and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s located at 6951 Gall Blvd. near Daugherty Road in Zephyrhills.
PROPOSED APARTMENT COMMUNITY WANTS REZONING
A new apartment complex in the Dade City area will have a chance to move a big step closer to reality Dec. 3 if the developers there can convince county officials to rezone nearly 22 acres of land off Clinton Avenue. Six Feet Under LLC is asking the Pasco County Planning Commission to rezone land near Floral Memorial Gardens Cemetery from agricultural to high-density multifamily.That would allow the developers to build up to 160 apartments on now-vacant land. The project, according to documents filed with the county, is Quiet Valley. Six Feet Under lists Vicky Johnson of Dade City as its manager. She’s associated with another company — Matthew 6:20 LLC — that owns more than 100 acres of primarily grazing and orchard land near Trilby and other parts of rural East Pasco. The land, located on the north side of
Clinton Avenue just a quarter-mile west of U.S. 301, was purchased from Hodges Family Funeral Home in late 2006 for $94,200, according to county property records. Although no start date for the project has been announced, a study filed by Raysor Transportation Consulting said the community should be complete by 2017. If the planning commission approves the rezoning, the matter would then have to come in front of the Pasco County Commission, likely early next year.
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Taylor Morrison recently celebrated the beginning of construction at Esplanade of Tampa, a new community the developer has planned for the New Tampa area. Located west of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard just south of County Line Road, the community boasts 20 acres of lakes, as well as mature trees and wetlands. Its community center includes a resort-style swimming pool with spa and lap lanes, as well as a full-time lifestyle director. For information on the community, visit TaylorMorrison.com.
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For the fourth year in a row, Florida will have record tourism after Visit Florida estimated that 23.7 million people visited the state between July and September. That’s up 3.5 percent over the same time in 2013, and represents the largest third quarter visitation Florida has ever experienced. “Florida’s thriving tourism industry is vital to growing jobs, and today’s report that Florida has experienced three record quarters so far in 2014 — putting the state on pace for a fourth consecutive record year — is great news for Florida families,” Gov. Rick Scott said, in a release. So far this year, Florida has welcomed 73.9 million visitors, who spent $55.6 billion. Direct travel-related employment jumped 3.6 percent, adding 39,900 jobs. Of those numbers, nearly 3 million came
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The Catholic Business Networking group is looking for Catholic business owners, employees and supporters interested in joining it for regular meetings every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes. The group has annual dues of $60, and there is a minimum attendance requirement of two meetings per month. For information, call (813) 833-4737, or visit CBNTampa.com.
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Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community. For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email rgaddis@sacfcu.org, or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
WOMEN-N-CHARGE TO MEET IN DECEMBER
Women-n-Charge will meet Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa. The meeting will include a feature speaker and networking. Cost is $15 for members who pre-register, and $18 for guests. For information, visit Women-nCharge.com, or call (813) 600-9848.
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Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.
KUMQUAT FESTIVAL SELLING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservation packages for the 2015 Kumquat Festival, set to take place Jan. 31. Packages start at $500, and include logos and links on the KumquatFestival.org website, as well as booth space at the festival. Premier packages, which run from $1,000 to $5,000, include additional features. The event is expected to draw 45,000 people from Florida, who live here seasonally, and who are visiting. For information, call John Moors at (352) 567-3769, or email jmoors@dadecitychamber.org.
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The East Pasco Networking Group has scheduled several speakers for the coming months.The group meets every other week at the Village Inn at 5214 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming speakers include: • Scott Lindner, pastor of Atonement Lutheran Church, Dec. 9 The group has cancelled its Dec. 23 meeting, and won't get together again until January. The group had its Christmas mixer Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., at Village Inn, 5214 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 7829491, or email him at nilslenz@gmail.com.
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The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season. With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff.The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented. For information, email mfloyd@dadecitychamber.org.
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Act Now, No Regrets Later “This is the smartest thing I’ve done in a long time.”
Kevin K., a real patient of St. Joseph’s Hospitals
Like many other people reaching age 50, Kevin postponed his first colonoscopy, fearing the preparation and the procedure. After having his colonoscopy and receiving a good report, he was grateful for the peace of mind and care he received at our hospital.
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancerrelated deaths in the United States. If you are age 50 or older, or are experiencing any of the following symptoms, talk to a doctor today about a colonoscopy:
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Q Rectal bleeding Q Changes in bowel habits Q Cramping or abdominal pain Q Weakness and fatigue Q Unexplained weight loss After your doctor’s appointment, schedule your colonoscopy at
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