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The Wiregrass Ranch High School made Pasco County history by bringing home the first place prize in Class 4A in the Florida Marching Band Championships, on Nov. 23. The Marching Bulls became 4A Grand Champions at the competition, at Daytona Beach.The school also won best color guard in its class, as well. Josh Hobbs is the school’s band director

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and Alexander Kopp is the band’s drum major. Both were instrumental in the marching band’s success. “It’s all about focus,” said Kopp, a junior at Wiregrass Ranch.“That’s what we always preach to everyone.” Being a part of the 135-member band, which includes the color guard team and musicians, requires practicing three days to four days a week. Beyond competing at band competitions

across the country, the marching band also supports the high school’s football team at games. Competing at various events requires fundraising, which the band does through the sale of items on its website, carwashes and partnering with local restaurants. During the holidays, band members collect donations in exchange for wrapping gifts at the Barnes & Noble bookstore. See BAND, page 15A

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Want to get in the holiday mood? If you’re in the market for holiday cheer, drop by The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel. There’s a nightly lights show, photos with Santa are available, there’s ice skating on synthetic ice, rides on the Wiregrass Express steam train, and performances by local groups. Above, The Symphony in Lights, The Shops at Wiregrass’ annual holiday show, features holiday décor decked out with dazzling lights — choreographed to dance to the holiday music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The free show is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 31.

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During a recent evening at The Shops at Wiregrass, the Wiregrass Express takes passengers for a leisurely cruise down Paseo Drive at sunset. The train is being driven by engineer David Waite, of Wesley Chapel, who has worked at The Shops for three years. The retired banker said that his job is fun because he likes to put a smile on the face of everyone riding the train.

Twelve-year-old singer Larkin Mainwaring’s performance of ‘Silent Night,’ captivated the audience at The Shops at Wiregrass. The singer, from Dade City, was performing as part of the Graham Music Studios’ holiday show at the Wesley Chapel regional mall.

Event honors 78th Sunlake student anniversary of Pearl Harbor named Pasco’s ‘Outstanding Senior’

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It was 78 years ago — Dec. 7, 1941 — when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, killing nearly 2,500 Americans and wounding 1,000 others. The attack precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II and, as years pass, those associated with the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History believe it’s even more critical to share and preserve the stories of the fateful day. “We can’t let people forget about it,” longtime museum volunteer Dan Evans said. “It’s just too important what happened in our own history, what happened in the world’s history. “War is a horrible thing — a lot of people die. But, you want people to remember it because you don’t want that to happen anymore.”

To help keep the memory alive, every year since 2012, the museum has organized a Pearl Harbor Commemoration Day, at 39444 South Ave. The Dec. 7 daylong event featured World War II men and women reenactors, as well as more than a dozen displays of World War II military vehicles and aircraft, including half-tracks and C-47B aircraft, all brought in by dedicated military collectors. The biggest attraction, however, was the appearance of two Pearl Harbor veteran survivors — 98-year-old Ed Socha and 96-year-old Charles McClelland. Socha was on the U.S.S. Maryland that was struck by two armor-piercing bombs, and McClelland on the U.S.S Helena when it was hit by torpedo and bomb fragments. Socha, who lives in Sun City, went on to serve in the military for 30 years, working See EVENT, page 15A

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Whether its focusing on rigorous academics or taking part in extracurriculars and church activities, Sunlake High’s Alexis Paredes enjoys being busy. Actually,“having so much to do” is how the 17-year-old senior thrives best. “I like to keep moving. I know if I don’t, I’ll get bored,” she said. It’s that self-starter mindset that earned Paredes the Pasco County School District’s 2019-2020 Outstanding Senior Award. The annual honor is bestowed based on academic record, service, leadership, citizenship, and commitment to school and See STUDENT, page 15A

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11 a.m. The giveaway, which includes fresh food donated by Florida’s farmers, as well as meat and other items needed to make a complete holiday meal, will be at Faith Baptist Church, 9230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey.All families in need are welcome. Tax Collector Mike Fasano, Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley, Property Appraiser Gary Joiner, Sheriff Chris Nocco, State Sen. Ed Hooper, State Rep.Ardian Zika and State Rep. Amber Mariano are involved in the effort to help families. “In addition to food donated by Florida farmers, we purchase hams, potatoes, canned goods and candy canes to supplement the fresh produce,” Fasano said, in a news release. “We are blessed to partner with so many generous individuals and organizations whose support makes this giveaway possible.When so many Floridians are hurting, it is wonderful to see our community come together to serve others.” Every year, hundreds of families are provided with food and other items they need to have a complete holiday dinner. In addition to food from Farm Share, donations from Publix, Ferman Chevrolet, Land O’ Lakes Moving & Transport, Bear Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, Dayspring Academy, The Volunteer Way, Lowe’s and many other organizations and individuals make the event possible. Collection jars for the Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway will be on display in December in each of the five tax collector offices in the county. Donations will be used to purchase fresh food for families in need this holiday season, and into 2020. For more information about the giveaway contact Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at (727) 847-8179 or ggiordano@pascotaxes.com.

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The holidays are for giving and receiving. For some, the giving doesn’t stop with family and friends — but reaches beyond their immediate circle to help others who are less fortunate. And, for those who do need help, the holidays can be brightened through the generosity of others. Opportunities for giving are abundant across the region, and there are places to get help for those in need. Here are some of the particulars.

METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES There are three drop-off locations in Pasco County for donations: • Metropolitan Ministries Pasco, 3214 U.S. 19 N., Holiday through Dec. 24, Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Keystone Community Church, Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz, through Dec. 22, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 3 p.m. • Calvary Assembly of God, 13544 U.S. 98 Bypass, Dade City: Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and then Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, Friday/Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most needed items: Frozen turkeys and hams, cereal, yams, stuffing, gift cards, teen girl and boy gifts for Christmas (age 13 to 17), and infant gifts/educational toys Recipients: Pre-registration is required to receive help. The Metropolitan Ministries website details what type of information/identification is needed. In Pasco, registrations are still being accepted at: • Metropolitan Ministries Pasco, 3214 U.S. 19 N. in Holiday: Registration accepted, through Dec. 21, on Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am. to 3 p.m.; also, on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Restored Hope, 13703 17th St., Dade City: Final pre-registration days are Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec., 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registrations have closed for Land O’ Lakes United Methodist Church. In a partnership with Pasco County Schools, school social workers have been trained on how to register families online. To sign up to volunteer at all locations, visit Metromin.org/holiday-central/volunteer.

The Polar Express Pajama Party aims to make the season merrier for children — through a free daytime event that includes games, crafts and refreshments. Children, ages 10 and younger, are encouraged to wear their pjs to the Dec. 14 party, set for 10 a.m. to noon, at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. And, despite its reference to the Polar Express, those attending this party won’t be taking a magical adventure trip to visit Santa at the North Pole. Still, they are expected to have plenty of opportunities for fun — with arts, crafts, music, a bounce house and obstacle courses. There will be light refreshments, too, including custom-made hot chocolate, where kids can put additional sweet treats inside. Kids are asked to bring a new, un-

CHRISTMAS CHARITY EXPO The ninth annual Winter Fest Christmas Charity Expo will be Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It features free pictures with Santa, more than 60 door prizes and a chance to do some holiday shopping.The event benefits Toys For Tots It will be held at 8718 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey. For more information, call (813) 4934872.

WHEN: Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes COST: Free, but registration is encouraged DETAILS: Kids age 10 and younger are encouraged to wear their pajamas to this event, which features games, crafts and refreshments. INFO: Call (813) 929-1220 to register, or drop by the recreation complex.

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The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host Learning Adventures on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m., for children ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver or parent.This early learning program focuses on the use of music to learn sounds in words, and social interaction.This month’s theme is the circus. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a craft on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 18 and older. Participants can make a mason jar candle by learning how to melt wax, add scent and set the wick. Decorate the outside of the jar, too. Registration and a safety waiver are required. For information, call (813) 9291214.

OLD-FASHIONED SING-ALONG

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s choir and friends will present an Old-Fashioned Community Christmas Carol Sing-along on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the courtyard of the church, at 13312 Cain Road, off Gunn Highway.There will be a lighted Christmas tree, as well as pathway luminaries, and plated cookies and hot chocolate. Guests should bring a flashlight to read the printed sheets of lyrics.The event will move indoors in inclement weather. For information, call (813) 962-3089.

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The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host “Jazz with Jim” on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Burge and The Jazz Directions will give a holiday performance.Admission ranges from $15 to $21. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

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Enchant Christmas is now at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, through Dec. 29. The experience features a light maze (where guests can search for Santa’s nine reindeer to pick up a treat when you finish the maze), a food market, a Christmas market, an ice-skating trail, carolers, and more. At the centerpiece of the event is an 80-foot Christmas tree, surrounding by lighted archways and larger-than-life sculptures, from reindeer to snowflakes. Families also can visit St. Nick at Santa’s Landing to hear wishes and for photos. Tickets start at $20. For information, visit EnchantChristmas.com/stpete.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a light breakfast, crafts and a photo opportunity. Bring your own camera. Pictures will be taken by staff and posted to the library’s Facebook page. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The Grove at Wesley Chapel will host a Winter Festival on Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 14 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Dec. 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.The event will include pictures with Santa, a holiday train, bounce houses, stilt-walking elves, princesses, light-up displays, snowball fights, DIY Christmas crafts, and more. Tickets are $10 for children and $5 for adults.A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Stano Foundation and the American Cancer Society. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

BOOK BAZAAR

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many books, in all genres. DVDs often are available, too. Proceeds help to fund programming for all ages at the library. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

FOOD GIVEAWAY

The 25th annual Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway will take place Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 9230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey.The giveaway includes fresh food donated by Florida farmers, as well as meat and other items needed to make a complete holiday meal. For information, contact Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at (727) 847-8179 or ggiordano@pascotaxes.com.

ARTIST RECEPTION

Pasco Fine Arts Council’s East Pasco Avalon Park West Gallery, 33613 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host an artist reception on Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for Rita Wilson’s exhibit,“Thru My Eyes.”The exhibit will run through Dec. 23 and is free to the public. For information, call (727) 845-7322.

POLAR EXPRESS PARTY

The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, will host a “Polar Express Pajama Party” on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 10 and younger.There will be arts and crafts, music, inflatables and light refreshments.Admission is free, but guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots.To register, call (813) 929-1214, or stop by the recreation complex.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY EXPO

The ninth annual Winter Fest 2019, a Christmas Charity Expo, will take place Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road in New

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a Green Industry Best Management Practice (GI-BMP) Workshop on Dec. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The GI-BMP teaches environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters.Tickets range from $20 to $30 and are nonrefundable.All tickets include a boxed lunch. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

GIFTAPALOOZA

The Zephyrhills Senior Center, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 5855 16th St., in Zephyrhills, will host a New River Library program, to make gifts and ornaments for all of your family and friends, on Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.“Giftapalooza at the YMCA” will take place Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 37301 Chapel Hill Loop in Zephyrhills.Admission is free. For information on either event, call (813) 7886375.

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Port Richey.There will be free pictures with Santa, vendors, and more than 60 door prizes. Help Toys For Tots by bringing a new, unwrapped gift to donate. For information, call (813) 493-4872, or visit EventCenterPasco.com.

COMMUNITY CHORUS

The Carrollwood Community Chorus will perform its annual holiday concert on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa.Tickets range from $12 to $18. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

CHRISTMAS DRIVE

Kids Helping Kids Pasco County Inc., will host a Christmas Drive on Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The organization will collect new, unwrapped toys, clothing and shoes to support local families this holiday season. For information, email kidshelpingkidspasco@yahoo.com.

WHITE CHRISTMAS

The Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will present a “White Christmas” sing-along on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.Tickets are $13 general admission, and $10 for theater members. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

FARMERS MARKET

The San Antonio Farmers Market will take place Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.There will be vendors, a chance to win Christmas gift baskets,, food, and a sing-along with holiday tunes by the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society. For information, call (352) 4375161.

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The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., in Tampa, will host a Gingerbread Workshop on Dec. 14 starting at 11 a.m., for families, children ages 4 and older, couples and friends. One and one-half hour time slots are available throughout the day starting at 11 a.m.Tickets are $35 and include one gingerbread house, complete candy building supplies, and seating for two with hot chocolate or apple cider.The Franciscan Café also will provide a menu of shareable holiday treats. Reservations are required by calling (813) 229-2695, online at FranciscanCenterTampa.org, or through email at Info@franciscancentertampa.org.

AVALON AGLOW

Avalon Park West, 5227 Autumn Ridge Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host “Avalon Aglow” on Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.There will be a bounce house, food trucks, vendors, community performances, pictures with Santa, and fireworks at 8 p.m. For information, visit AvalonParkWest.com, or call (813) 783-1515.

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and Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa. Members will be dressed in full uniform, and will present arms in recognition and respect for the fallen heroes of the U.S. military.

GIFT & CRAFT MAKING

The New River Library will host a program at the Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., on Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for ages 18 and older, to make crafts. If you are age 60 and older, you also can stay for lunch.And, on Dec. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., visit AdventHealth Rehabilitation to create ornaments and gifts with the residents. For information, call (813) 7886375.

MOTOWN CHRISTMAS

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host a “Motown Christmas” on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.The Sounds of Soul will be featured in this high-energy show with vocals and dance moves.Tickets range from $29 to $35. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

The New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will host its second annual Storytime with Santa on Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fire Station 22, 10871 Cross Creek Blvd., in New Tampa.There also will be games, crafts, cookies and hot chocolate. Firefighters will be on hand with holiday safety tips, and children can ‘touch a truck.’Admission is free, but the club will accept donations of new and gently used books for the Little Free Library at the New Tampa YMCA, or to be donated to schools and local charities. Monetary donations also will be accepted. For information, email Raequel Tomsich at news4juniors@gmail.com.

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Out of Our Hands Gallery in downtown Dade City is looking for artists to submit creative interpretations of Florida. Participants can depict the state’s history, weather, landscape, tourism, theme parks, space center, wildlife, and more.The deadline to enter is Jan. 4.The art show will open Feb. 1.Awards and prize money will go to the judges’ choices. For details and guidelines, visit OutOfOurHandsGallery.com, and click on “Call to art,” or call (352) 437-3204.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Garden Food Sampler: Fresh from Read & Seed Community Garden” on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., for all ages. There will be free samples of vegetables and herbs from the community garden. Participants also can learn how to volunteer, what projects are available, how to ‘lease’ a section of the garden, and more. A library card and signed waiver are required. No registration required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The Tampa Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will take part in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 14 at noon, by laying Christmas wreaths on each gravesite of veterans at the American Legion cemetery, at Dale Mabry Highway

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a class for preteens (ages 9 to 16) on Dec. 18 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to make a holiday ornament.A Foundry safety and liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 9291214.

The Dade City Senior Center, 13853 15th St., will host a New River Library program on Dec. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., to paint rocks.There also will be a field trip later in the month, to place the rocks in the park. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host “Mr. Tommy’s Holiday Party” on Dec. 22 at 2 p.m., with a rockin’ holiday concert celebration filled with classic children’s songs and a few surprises.Admission is $7 for members, $8 for general admission and $28 for a family four-pack. Children ages 4 and younger can get a free ticket by inquiring at boxoffice@carrollwoodcenter.org. For information, call (813) 922-8167.

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WINTER VILLAGE

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa is hosting the 2019 Winter Village and ice skating rink now through Jan. 5.The family friendly village includes the outdoor ice skating rink, local shops, food, holiday light displays choregraphed to music, the Winter Village Express on the TECO Line Streetcar, and special events. For information, visit WinterVillageTampa.com.

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What’s Cookin’ Some gift ideas, for your favorite cook By Shari Bresin Special to The Laker/Lutz News

With holiday season in full swing, no doubt you are shopping for loved ones, friends and coworkers. If anyone on your list enjoys cooking, a kitchen item might make the perfect gift. Or, perhaps you know someone who is looking to make some healthier changes as a New Year’s goal.That means eating out less and making more meals at home. So, a beginner-level kitchen item could be a supportive gift to help them get started. There are enough kitchen items out there for anyone to enjoy, whether they are inexperienced in cooking or they’ve been making meals for years. Here are a few gift ideas: • A cookbook:Tailor it to their exact likes, needs or goals, such as vegetarian; a certain ethnic food style they want to master; or, for a specific health condition, such as diabetesfriendly recipes. • Someone looking to lose weight might enjoy a food scale.This is a great way to determine serving sizes and practice portion control.This tool can come in handy, too, for bakers. Many bakers swear that weighing ingredients with a scale is much more accurate than measuring ingredients with a measuring cup. • An herb and spice kit is another great gift. Some kits can have as many as 40 herbs and spices. For new kits, a smaller-sized basic kit would be a better starting place, so they don’t become overwhelmed by too many choices. By starting smaller, they can learn which ones are their favorites before experimenting with more exotic flavors. • Multi-purpose knives. Every chef needs some essential multi-purpose knives, such as the chef’s knife, paring knife and serrated bread knife.These knives will get almost any cutting task accomplished and are usually found together in a knife block set with a knife sharpener. • Bread maker: For those that want to “eat cleaner,” a bread maker could be a great gift idea.After all, have you seen how many ingredients are in a loaf of bread? Also, someone that wants to avoid gluten may prefer to make their own bread instead of buying the expensive gluten-free options. • Air fryer:This product is great for frying food without the fat/oil. Some have settings that lets you use it to bake, broil and roast, too. I personally just started using an air fryer. I’ve

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The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet on Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Toyota, 5300 Eagleston Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Dr. William Urban, author of “Trojan Horses of Islamic Supremacy.” The meeting includes networking, coffee and dessert. New members and guests are welcome. For more information, contact Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813. Political Agenda keeps our readers informed of candidates who have filed, political party meetings, political forums and endorsements. The column includes information that is pertinent for upcoming elections, such as deadlines for registering, new polling places, meet the candidate nights, political town halls and other relevant news. It does not promote political fundraisers. The column runs periodically, based on the volume of submissions, but it generally runs about twice a month. Those wishing to submit items for possible publication should send the information at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The Laker/Lutz News publishes on Wednesdays. Send your items to news@lakerlutznews.com.

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As a member of Life Church in Wesley Chapel, Demene Benjamin embarked on a nine-day missionary trip with Life Church and Life Church International to Guatemala and El Salvador, in November. The mission was a passionate drive to give hope by sharing the love of Jesus, and to inspire change, said Benjamin, who is manager of CMX Cinemas, at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. In Guatemala, alongside Pastor Luis Pedro Solares, the team visited with an orphanage in the mountains — providing education and meals, as well as life skills to moms in the community. There was also the opportunity to learn both Spanish and English. It was here that one of Benjamin’s teammates took polaroid photos of the kids, who were amazed to see themselves in a picture taken by a camera. In El Salvador, the team found more laborious work, but also an unconditional love for the city. Life Church partnered with Pastor Paco Rosales on sharing and

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Demene Benjamin took part in a nine-day mission trip to Guatemala and El Salvador, focusing on outreach and the love of Jesus.

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A sold-out event, Southern State of Kind, raised more than $400,000 to benefit cancer patients in need through the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. The fundraiser featured a silent auction, chance drawings, dinner entertainment, music by JT Curtis and the Scoundrels, line dancing, and southern fare. During the event, the Florida Cancer Specialists gave recognition to Justin Doyle, founder of the Hope, Health & Sunshine Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients in the Tampa Bay area with groceries, gas cards, healthy snacks and patient gift bags. For the past three years, Doyle has provided Thanksgiving dinners for patients, too. The net proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, which provides financial assistance for nonmedical living expenses to qualified cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment in Florida. The event was co-chaired by Florida Cancer Specialists, and Dr. R. Waide Weaver and Dr. David D.Wright.

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Free registration is open until Dec. 15 online at bit.ly/PascoFoodForAll. Artwork must be submitted by Dec. 27. All art will be displayed at the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey from Jan. 13 to Jan. 31.

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The Wiregrass Ranch High School Hockey Club will host a fundraiser through Twistee Treat in Wesley Chapel on Dec. 14, all day. For each purchase made on behalf of Wiregrass,Twistee Treat will donate 20% of the proceeds to the hockey team. For information, call the school at (813) 346-6000.

Pepin Academies Pasco is now an official “Interact Club” — the first of its kind in Florida for students with learning disabilities, according to a news release. Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact Clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but Interact is self-governing and self-supporting. The Rotary Club of West Pasco Sunset announced the Interact Club sponsorship. Pepin Academies Pasco teacher Belinda Delaney will be the school’s sponsor for the new Interact Club. Pepin Pasco students have already participated in a coastal cleanup event this year, and now as an official Interact Club, plan to participate in other community service projects through the school year.

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Land O’ Lakes High School, 20325 Gator Lane, will host a Community Open House and Vicky A. King Field Dedication on Dec. 13. The open house and tours begin at 6 p.m.The field dedication ceremony will take place after the girls varsity soccer game at 7 p.m.Admission to the game is $3.

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East Pasco Adventist Academy, 38434 Centennial Road in Dade City, will host a holiday market on Dec. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be cultural food and drinks, cupcakes, holiday décor, accessories, natural body products, crafts, clothes,T-shirts, mugs and more.And, a holiday photo booth will be available with fun props for pictures. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (352) 567-3646.

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Pasco County and The Autism Society of Florida are calling on student artists to enter the “Food For All” Mural Art Contest, now through Dec. 27. Students in Pasco County, ages 6 to 21, in the autism and special needs communities are asked to create and submit a colored drawing or painting depicting what sustainable “Food For All” means to them. Six winners will have their artwork memorialized in a mural at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, next to the new Community Gardens.

Members of Leadership Saint Leo’s Class of 2019 recently graduated from the program, which is designed to develop and train leaders. Saint Leo’s program is conducted by CODA Partners Inc., a professional services firm based in Gulfport and Dade City. The Leadership Class of 2019 includes: Nikki Heister, special programs manager for the Department of Public Safety Administration;Yvonne Montell, associate director of outreach and enrollment; Kristina Floyd, senior accountant; Iris Crawford, Human Resources business partner; Alaina Plowdrey, director of the Key West Education Center; Conner Kilpatrick, assistant director of recreation; Dr. Holly Atkins, chair, undergraduate education, and professor of education; Dr. Sheri Bias, assistant professor of human resource management, Langley Office (Virginia); Lorna Holden, associate director of financial aid; Andrea Colon, Saint Leo Worldwide communications/training specialist; Greg Kunzweiler, innovation implementation specialist; and, Elizabeth Vestal, associate registrar.

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Nine students from across the community were honored as the Greater Zephyrhills Students of the Month for November. Students are chosen by the teachers and administration of their individual schools for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. The students recognized were: Michael Barnes, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Justin Cleary, The Broach School; Jacob Holcomb, Chester W. Taylor Elementary School; Victor Garcia, Heritage Academy; Sophie Graziano, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Gavin Jones, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Sophia Olleres, Woodland Elementary School; and Jonas Short, Zephyrhills High School.

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The First Quarter Top Dogs at Stewart Middle School were rewarded with a certificate, a gold dog tag and Hungry Howie’s Lunch. One student is selected by the teachers from each team for his or her academics and leadership role in the school. Students receiving the honor were: Chloe Poulimenos, Briana Daulton, Faneeza Mangroo, Melvin Joseph, Rose Medeiros, Kayla Cameron, Coryn Graham, Brandon Hodge and Naihomy Santiago.

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STUDENT, from page 1A community. Students considered for the award are nominated by the student body, principals, faculty and staff. Nominees from each of the 16 Pasco County high schools then are interviewed by a panel of Pasco County Schools district employees and community members who ultimately narrow the selection to one student to represent the school system. Paredes marks the second Sunlake student to win the honor in as many years, joining Jillian Gordy who won the district’s 2018-2019 Outstanding Senior Award. Paredes was humbled to win the prestigious countywide honor. “I wasn’t expecting it. I wasn’t even expected to get outstanding senior for my school, much less district,” she said. “I still can’t believe that I beat the ‘best of the best.’” Her resume, though, indicates she’s deserving. She maintains a 4.4 weighted grade point average while taking multiple Advanced Placement classes. She is a representative in the school’s student council, secretary of the school’s National Honor Society Chapter, and a member of a youth leadership at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Land O’ Lakes. Yet, her involvement in the school’s Junior State of America (JSA) chapter is what she considers her “biggest accomplishment” and the one that makes her most proud. The nationwide organization labels itself as a nonpartisan debate and activism club. Paredes serves as the school’s JSA club president and also holds the title of the organization’s chapter internal affairs agent for the Southeast region, where she keeps tabs on other JSA chapter presidents throughout Florida,Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina and Georgia. She summed up the role like this: “Basically, I get to contact different chapter presidents and make sure their chapters are running efficiently and giving them advice on how to run their chapter, how to structure a meeting, how to build fundraisers.” Paredes, a JSA member since her freshman year, said the club is “something I’m really passionate about, because I’m very much for activism and fighting political apathy.” She also noted that JSA is “a great avenue to talk about politics, to talk to kids my age that may not agree with me, but may agree with me as well, and try to see a compromise or unity.” Along with that, Paredes is spearheading a daylong convention in January that will bring together up to 300 students from other JSA clubs throughout the Tampa Bay area, to debate such issues like gun control, capital punishment, reparations for slavery, mandatory vaccinations in public schools, merits of the Electoral College, and more. The event’s keynote speaker is former Florida Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell.

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Sunlake High School senior Alexis Paredes has been awarded Pasco County School District’s 2019-2020 Outstanding Senior Award.

Paredes has dreamed of organizing such a convention “since probably my sophomore year. We’re going to have a bunch of kids come and debate…and just share in the spirit of democracy,” she said. The Sunlake senior has other big plans ahead, too. In the fall, she will be attending the University of Chicago on a full-ride academic scholarship. She plans to major in political science, then attend law school with hopes of someday going into politics and becoming a policymaker. Paredes chose the out-of-state university “because it’s obviously a prestigious school, but at the same time, it’s a little more modern than Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale.” The school’s bevy of music concerts and location in the heart of the Windy City were some other major selling points, she said. Besides her own drive and motivation to be successful, Paredes credited her mother and grandmother as being big influences, as well as some “amazing” teachers at Sunlake. She said the classes she’s gotten the most out of are social studies classes at Sunlake, such as AP Human Geography and U.S. History. Those types of subjects, she said, taught her “a lot of life lessons.” She quipped: “You wouldn’t think the Compromise of 1850 would be relevant to a 17-year-old in 2019, but I found learning about history teaches me about the present as well…” As the senior gears up for her final semester at Sunlake, she’s already looking back fondly on her many memories on campus. The amount of school spirit that radiates among the student body and faculty stands out, in particular, she said. “Something I’ll definitely miss is the community, like the sense of unity our school has,” Paredes said.“If you go to our football games, we’re always riled up.We’re screaming cheers. We have a great sense of community spirit.” She added:“I feel like our clubs are pretty solid, too, so if you’re joining a club, you don’t feel like it’s useless.You feel like the kids want to be there, the sponsors want to be there.”

BAND, from page 1A To get to state finals, marching bands must compete at the regional level first. If they make it to state, they compete in the semifinal round before moving to the finals. The Marching Bulls were among the top five semifinalists, propelling them closer to a victory. Senior Kurt Smith, the Bulls’ band captain, said the judges are meticulous. They focus on precision, quality of music and visual performances. It was that analysis that led to the Bulls earning a banner, trophy and gold medallions. Kopp and Smith both began their band experience during middle school. “In middle school, I picked up guitar,” Kopp said.“I saw in eighth grade that there’s a band program at our middle school, so I jumped in there.” Smith on the other hand started off playing the trumpet and later began practicing the French horn. However, it was his transition into the Wiregrass Ranch High marching band that made a big impact on him, the 18-year-old recalled. “I met so many great people in my freshman year, when I first did it,” Smith said.“I really wanted to be like them. They were great leaders.” Now, he has had the opportunity to continue that kind of leadership. When the team reaches the competition venue, they may have several additional

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The Dec. 7 event featured World War II men and women reenactors, as well as more than a dozen displays of World War II military vehicles and aircraft, including half-tracks and C-47B aircraft, all brought in by a dedicated group of military collectors.

EVENT, from page 1A his way up to Navy commander. McClelland, who lives in Zephyrhills, went on to serve on the U.S.S. Houston and the U.S.S. Missouri battleship. After the war, he worked 30 years as a draftsman for Michigan Consolidated gas utilities. The two men, who now live life from a wheelchair, spent hours meeting with and taking pictures with attendees and guests. Museum president Cliff Moffett Pearl Harbor veteran survivors Ed Socha, 98, left, and said there were as many as 10 Charles McClelland, 96, made an appearance at the Pearl Harbor survivors in the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History’s annual Pearl event’s early years, but most of Harbor Commemoration Day. them passed on over the years. In addition to Socha and McClelland, the and personally tell them,‘Thank you,’” she event drew a few other World War II veter- said. ans, and several Korean War and Vietnam The commemoration likewise had speWar veterans. cial meaning to Zephyrhills resident Rod Moffett underscored the significance of Rehrig, of Marine Corps League Sgt. Maj the commemoration:“These guy’s stories Michael S. Curtin Detachment #1124. have to be told and have to be rememRehrig said he met and chatted with felbered. Everybody talks about what these low marines from Lakeland, Hudson and guys did for the United States, but what Mulberry at the event. He also was in awe would this world have been without these of the hundreds of people and families guys from World War II? We have no idea who showed up throughout the day. “It’s what this world would’ve been like.” heartwarming seeing all these people. I It was Zephyrhills resident Cathy think it’s just great, they came from all over Deaton’s first time attending the museum’s for this thing,” he said. Pearl Harbor ceremony. The building that now houses the For her, it was a unique opportunity to Zephyrhills military museum originally was show her appreciation and gratitude to an Army barracks in the 1940s. It’s the site those who served — especially back in of where hundreds of Army fighter pilots World War II. came to Zephyrhills to hone their skills at “It’s near and dear to my heart because the Zephyrhills Army Airfield before going everybody in my family has served, in some to war.The now city-owned museum holds form or fashion,” said Deaton, also a volun- artifacts that convey treasured memories of teer for East Pasco Military Order of the World War II veterans who lived and Purple Heart Chapter 705. trained in Zephyrhills, and others who “Every chance I get, I try to talk to them served in other wars.

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Precision and coordination were key elements that helped the Wiregrass Ranch High School marching band win first place in Class 4A of the Florida Marching Band Championships.

hours on their hands, Smith said, and they put it to good use. “It’s just that important to get ready for all three hours that you’re there,” he added, “so that every moment you have, you’re maximizing your potential to set yourself up for success.” The camaraderie among band members has been the recipe for success, Hobbs said. He added:“They’re never above helping out somebody that’s struggling.Those things have very little to do with their actual performance. Their willingness to help the program itself, by dedication, is really special.” The marching band uses social media, posters and informational meetings to get the word out to those interested in joining. They want to attract new members to not only perform with the band, but also join what they call “a family.”

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Locals finish strong at state swim meet By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

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everal local schools and individuals in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area put up solid showings at the 2019 FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) state swimming and diving championships, held last month at Sailfish Splashpark Aquatic Athletics Center, in Stuart. A total of eight area schools were represented across all four classifications — Academy at the Lakes (Class 1A), Cypress Creek Middle High (2A), Freedom High (3A), Land O’ Lakes High (3A), Steinbrenner High (4A), Sunlake High (3A), Wesley Chapel High (2A) and Wiregrass Ranch High (3A). Of those schools, Sunlake posted the strongest overall team performance, with its boys squad finishing in seventh place (out of 50 3A schools) and girls finishing ninth (out of 43 schools), respectively; the Land O’ Lakes’ boys team (ninth place in 3A) represented the only other top-10 team finish among local schools. Another notable overall team showing came from Steinbrenner, who’s boys finished 13th (out of 45 4A schools) and girls finished 17th (out of 39 schools). Also, the Freedom boys team finished 14th in 3A and the Academy at the Lakes girls finished 16th in 1A. Aside from team showings, there were a number of noteworthy individual and relay performances. On the boys side, Land O’ Lakes junior Zuri Ramsey collected four medals, including gold in the 3A 50-yard freestyle, clocking 20.58. He also placed fourth in the 100-yard freestyle (45.71), and teamed with senior Jack Kaatze, junior Griffin Sutek, and senior Ravidu Idippili-Pathiran to place fifth in the 200-yard medley relay (1:37.61) and sixth in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:28.24), respectively. Ramsey is the younger brother of Jabari Ramsey, who was a three-time FHSAA state champion in the 100-yard breast and a one-time champion in the 200-yard medley relay, making him the swimmer to win the

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The Steinbrenner High swimming and diving program put together a solid showing at the Class 4A meet, as its boys squad finished 13th (out of 45 schools) and girls squad finished 17th (out of 39 schools).

most gold medals in Pasco County history. Crosstown rival Sunlake also had a four medalist standout in senior Jay Jay Fonnotto. He placed fourth in the 3A 100-yard backstroke (52.19), sixth in the 100yard butterfly (51.04), and teamed with sophomore Sammy Grimme, senior Colin Wilkins and senior Dominic Ortanez to collect fourth place finishes in both the 200COURTESY OF SUNLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS yard medley relay The Sunlake High swimming and diving program put together (1:37.19) and 200-yard the best combined team finish among all local schools, as its freestyle relay (1:27.75. Elsewhere, Cypress boys team finished seventh (out of 50 Class 3A schools) and Creek junior Clyde girls team finished ninth (out of 43 schools). Crouse took silver in the 500-yard freestyle (4:34.48) and placed 200-yard individual medley (2:02.17) and sixth in the 200-yard freestyle (1:44.01). 500-yard free (5:47.38). She also teamed On the girls side, Steinbrenner junior with junior Hannah LaBohn, sophomore Lexie Mulvihill took gold in the 4A 50-yard Alexa Valdez-Velez and sophomore Carly free (22.46) and silver in the 100-yard free Joerin to place fourth in the 400-yard (49.58). She also anchored Steinbrenner’s freestyle relay (3:35.85). 200 free relay and 100 free relay teams, Academy at the Lakes junior McKenna which finished 11th and 12th, respectively. Smith collected a pair of bronze medals in Freedom sophomore Michelle Morgan the 1A 50-yard free (23.05) and the 100-yard collected a pair of silver medals in the 3A free (50.11)

The 2019 FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) state swimming and diving championships were held last month

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Land O’ Lakes High junior Zuri Ramsey won gold in the 50-yard freestyle in the Class 3A state meet, clocking a 20.58. He also medaled in the 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay.

Also, Sunlake freshman Gisella Wright tallied four medals. She finished eighth in both the 3A 100-yard freestyle (54.34) and 100yard backstroke (1:00.64), and was a leg on Sunlake’s fourth-place 200-yard freestyle relay (1:39.80) and its sixth-place 200-yard medley relay (1:50.07).

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Academy at the Lakes junior quarterback Jalen Brown was one of six Wildcats to earn eight-man all-state honors.

AATL FOOTBALL EARNS AWARDS Six players from The Academy at the Lakes varsity football team were selected for the 2019 VICIS Eight-Man All-State team. The Wildcats garnered three selections on offense (junior quarterback Jalen Brown, junior offensive lineman Dwiight Downing, senior offensive lineman Elijah Freedman) and three on defense/special teams (junior defensive end Tayshawn Pendleton, junior defensive back Adrian Leverette, junior punter Caleb Yann). Other eight-man schools with all-state selections included Bell Creek Academy (Riverview), Canterbury (St. Petersburg), City of Life Christian (Kissimmee), Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (St. Augustine), Harvest Community School (Jacksonville) and Lakeside Christian (Clearwater). The Wildcats finished the 2019 season with a 6-2 mark and qualified for the Sunshine State playoffs. The program won back-to-back eight-man state titles in 2017 and 2018.

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Land O’ Lakes High School will have a field dedication ceremony for longtime varsity girls soccer coach Vicky King on Dec. 13, at 20325 Gator Lane, in Land O’ Lakes.

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Tee-ing off for charity Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s 2019 Swing for Charity golf tournament raised over $28,000 for the American Heart Association’s Tampa Bay Heat Walk. The Nov. 8 tournament was at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club. Shown here is the tournament’s first-place team winner — Team Carroll sponsored by Medline. From left: Marcus Smith, Swing for Charity tournament director; Phil Meyers; Billy Jackson; Bill Jackson; and, Michael Carroll.

The ceremony will follow a girls soccer game at 7 p.m., where the field will officially be renamed Vicky A. King Field.Admission to the game is $3. King has been a coach at Land O’ Lakes for 33 years, where she is the tenured and winningest coach in Pasco County, with a career record of 509 wins, 198 ties and 75 losses.That includes a state championship in 2003 and four other state semifinals appearances (2004, 2015-2017). She also is widely recognized for her work with special needs athletes.

ond in all of Division I FCS (Football Championship Series) averaging 46 yards per punt. Also notable, he pinned 19 of his 40 punts inside the 20-yard line and booted a season-high 72-yard punt against North Carolina A&T on Oct. 20. At Wiregrass Ranch, Faddoul was a multisport standout, playing football, soccer, tennis, and also competing in track & field. His senior year on the gridiron, Faddoul guided the Bulls to a state playoff appearance in 2016, as the team’s starting quarterback, kicker and punter.

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Former Wiregrass Ranch football star Chris Faddoul, now a junior punter at Florida A&M University, has earned first team All-MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic) Conference honors. Faddoul finished sec-

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The South Pasco Bassmasters fishing club is seeking members for its 2020 season. Team-format tournaments are held monthly on Saturdays at various lakes throughout central Florida. The nonprofit fishing club prides itself on “camaraderie,

Saint Leo University’s women’s volleyball senior middle blocker Anilise Fitzi was named a first-team All-Sunshine State Conference selection, the league office announced last month. Fitzi, a native of Walton, New Zealand, is the program’s first first-team All-Conference selection since the 2016 season, when Hope Lemon and Jamie Townsend each picked up honors. The 5-foot-11 Fitzi led the team in the 2019 regular season in blocks (129), block assists (111), solo blocks (18) and hitting percentage (.356) while ranking second in total kills (292) and third in service aces (37). She ranks fourth in the Sunshine State Conference in hitting percentage, fourth in blocks, 10th in service aces and 18th in kills. She also ranks 36th nationally in hitting percentage and 57th in blocks per set. Last season, Fitzi was named to the conference’s All-Newcomer team. She spent her first two seasons at Polk State College, in sportsmanship, and our commitment to worthwhile in the community.” Monthly club meetings are typically on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s Wilderness Lakes, 7040 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. For more information, email South Pasco Bassmasters president John Medvid at jmedmudcat @ aol.com, or visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

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Honoring those who have gone before By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

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hen Vernon Wynn looks across U.S. 41, he can see the final resting place of dozens of his relatives.

They’re among the roughly 1,600 people buried in Lutz Cemetery, at the corner of U.S. 41 and Fifth Ave., N .E. The cemetery was established in 1911, and the first person buried there is known only as Mr. Nims, according to local historians. His grave marker is gone, but he is believed to have been buried there in 1914. The plot of land offers a look into the community’s past, with generations of families buried there, and hundreds of veterans, too. Some grave markers offer a spiritual message: “The Lord is my shepherd,” and “Thy will be done” and,“Every day is a gift from God. Share it with someone else.” Another states simply:“Gone, but not forgotten.” Some laid to rest there are widely known throughout Lutz. Oscar Cooler, for instance, was a champion for youth sports, and there’s a sports complex named for him on Lutz Lake Fern Road. Carolyn Meeker, former president of the Lutz Civic Association, is buried there, too. She was tenacious at Hillsborough County zoning hearings, taking on anyone who threatened to change the character of Lutz. Ralph Combs, the very first Eagle Scout from Troop 12, is laid to rest there, too, Wynn said. Wynn, who is president of the Lutz Cemetery Association, has deep roots in Lutz. “My grandparents came here in 1920,” he said.“Where I live now, is where I was born and raised.” And, it’s because of that affinity for the community that Wynn decided to take an active role in the cemetery association. The group wants to ensure that the grounds are well-kept, into perpetuity. Wynn said their aim is: “To make sure that everything is going to be good for the community.” “It’s paying respect to the people buried there,” said Kathy Vanater, the cemetery association’s secretary/treasurer. Land for the cemetery was donated to the community, more than a century ago, by C.E. Thomas, who was president of the North Tampa Land Company, according to accounts published in The Tampa Tribune and other local publications. The company was made up of a group of Chicago landowners who bought about 32,000 acres, north of the city of Tampa. The original cemetery plot was 230 feet by 80 feet, according to “Citrus, Sawmills, Critters, Crackers …,” a local history book by Elizabeth Riegler MacManus and her daughter, Susan A. MacManus. Over time, the cemetery has expanded. “The folks in the community used to take care of the grounds,”Vanater said. Indeed, according to the MacManus book, when area residents gathered to clean up the cemetery, men would come with hoses and rakes, and women would pack a picnic lunch. But, by the mid-1950s, the volunteer cleanups had dwindled. “So, the Lutz Cemetery Association formed in 1956,”Vanater said. For decades, the organization was lowkey. In recent years, though, a more active group of volunteers has stepped up — completing needed repairs, maintaining the grounds and making plans for its future upkeep. Dead trees have been removed.The utility shed has a new roof. A replica of the original archway has been erected, and there’s now a cemetery sign. Over the years, most of the cemetery plots have been sold, said Vanater, a banker, by profession. But, when those plots were sold, the sales weren’t accompanied by perpetual maintenance plans, and now there

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A scene from the Lutz Cemetery, as mist rises on a recent early morning.

Columbariums For those interested in having Lutz as their final resting place, there’s another option available. The Lutz Cemetery Association has added a columbarium that has 64 niches. The new option provides a source of revenue needed to continue the upkeep of the cemetery grounds, and also expands the capacity of the cemetery to accommodate more people who wish for it to be their final resting place. Each of the niches in the columbarium holds up to two urns, with the cost for the niches ranging from $1,200 to $1,500, depending on the niche’s location in the columbarium. Anyone who wishes to purchase a niche should contact Bob Jackson, (813) 928-9412 or Vernon Wynn, at (813) 293-0263.

Kathy Vanater, Vernon Wynn and Bob Jackson are officers in the Lutz Cemetery Association. They stand next to a columbarium, which has 64 niches. It will help the Lutz Cemetery Association raise money to continue the upkeep of the Lutz Cemetery. It also provides a way to accommodate more residents who wish to make the cemetery their final resting place.

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Volunteers gather in 1911 to clear land for the Lutz Cemetery.

are just about 75 plots remaining, she said. So,Vanater said,“we’re trying to keep an income to be able to maintain the grounds.” To that end, Bob Jackson, the association’s vice president for administration, spent months researching the idea of purchasing a columbarium — which contains niches for urns containing cremains. Like Wynn, Jackson feels a personal connection to the traditional burial place in Lutz. “I’m fourth generation. My grandparents are in that cemetery,” Jackson said. After months of research, he found a company in Canada that produces the kind

Lutz Cemetery Association Board Members Vernon Wynn, president Bob Jackson, vice president Mary Lewis, vice president Kathy Vanater, secretary/treasurer Judi Wynn Terry Donovan John Hodges Tim Goins

of columbarium the association found suitable for the cemetery. The first columbarium was installed at

the cemetery in July. It has 64 niches, which can hold two urns each. The cemetery has plenty of space to erect additional columbariums, depending on the demand. Besides providing a source of revenue for the cemetery, the columbarium provides additional capacity to serve people who want Lutz to be their final resting place, said Vanater, who joined the volunteer association at the request of a friend, and expected to pitch in for a year. That was nine years ago. The association,Wynn said, just wants to keep the community’s cemetery alive.

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The Florida Aquarium has welcomed 3,000 new animals and 184 new species to its family since last November. The new additions include species such as hissing cockroaches, brown pelicans, spiny lobsters, spotted goatfish and baby American alligators. Also added were numerous new ocean jellies to the habitats, including crystal jellies, sea nettles, upside-down jellies and more. And, the aquarium has updated exhibits, too. For information, and to check out the latest arrivals and schedule of events, visit FlAquarium.org, or follow on social media at @FloridaAquarium.

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Carters Canine Rescues will host a dog adoption event on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 10141 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., just in time for Christmas. There will be 16 dogs, young and old, that are in need of a good home. For information, call (813) 235-6366.

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has announced that the federal Department of Transportation will award $32.9 million in airport infrastructure grants in Florida, including $6 million for Tampa International Airport, according to a news release.The funding for TIA is for airport terminal building improvements.

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Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles has announced the redesign of her office’s website, PascoClerk.com. “Everyone involved in developing the new site has had one question foremost in their minds,” Alvarez-Sowles said, in a release.“Will this change help us serve and connect with our customers and our partners? “I am confident the new, improved PascoClerk.com delivers on that focus.”

The redesigned website will be easier to use, allow for greater user interaction, and will feature enhancements, such as a prominent search function, video, easy access to documents, streamlined directions for online access to a variety of functions, and real-time updates for news and social media posts, the release says.

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CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will host a series of Summer Job Connection Employer Table Talks for Hillsborough County businesses.The table talks will give employers information on how to participate in the Summer Job Connection 2020 program, which will begin accepting applications on Jan. 6. These sessions are scheduled in North Tampa: • Dec. 16, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at 9215 N. Florida Ave., in Tampa • Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., 9215 N Florida Ave., in Tampa

Employers are invited to learn about Summer Job Connection Program, and how employers play a vital role in building the future talent pipeline for youth ages 16 to 24. “This program would not be able to succeed without our business engagement,” Jennifer Wilson, Summer Job Connection coordinator, said in a news release.“Our business community has been key to our success by meeting businesses’ short-term workforce needs, improving our regional talent pipelines and expanding workplace learning opportunities through our paid work experience model.”

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