The Laker-East Pasco-January 4, 2017

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Pasco wants more state funding

By Kathy Steele

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Pasco County commissioners have approved a list of local priorities for the 2017 legislative session, seeking to add state funds to the county’s coffers.

Commissioners want more state money for road construction, storm water improvements, efforts to fight blight and help the homeless population, and other projects.

The list of county priorities is expected to be presented to the local legislative delegation before the next session begins on March 7.

Members of the public also will have a chance to let the delegation know their priorities at a delegation meeting on Jan. 18 at

Sunlake High School in Land O’ Lakes.

Members of Pasco County’s legislative delegation are Rep. Richard Corcoran, who will serve as speaker of the house; Rep. Amber Mariano; Rep. Danny Burgess; Sen. Wilton Simpson; Sen. Jack Latvala; and, Sen. Tom Lee. The local delegation meeting is held each year before the Florida Legislature convenes. Committee meetings in advance of the 2017 session began in early December.

About 100 people attended last year’s delegation meeting, with individuals and organizations pitching for projects or legislative bills.

The Pasco County Commission’s priority list includes:

Legislative delegation meeting WHEN: Jan. 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Sunlake High School, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., Land O’ Lakes INFO: Open to the public. If you want to speak at the meeting, complete an e-form by following the link – http://bit.ly/2gVEmxW. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 16.

• $15 million in state money for partial funding of a diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 75 and State Road 56 See FUNDING, page 11A

School board seeks higher impact fees

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Pasco County School Board members are asking the Pasco County Commission to significantly boost school impact fees charged against new residential construction.

The board voted on Dec. 20 to seek impact fees of $9,174 for single-family detached residences; $3,693 for single-family attached residences; $5,382 for multi-family dwellings; and $5,634 for mobile homes.

That compares to the current rates of $4,876.28 for single-family detached; $1,757.40 for single-family attached; $1,873.55 for multifamily; and, $2,871.43 for mobile homes.

In Pasco County, a school impact fee is assessed on the builder for the construction of every new home with the exception of 55 and older communities.

The theory behind impact fees is that new growth should pay for itself, instead of increasing the burden on existing residents.

Pasco County’s school impact fees have not increased since 2005, but continued residential growth in the county is generating increased student enrollment. The county initially adopted impact fees in 2001.

The new rates being proposed now are based on an impact fee study commissioned by the school board.The analysis was conducted by Tischler Bise, a consulting firm based in Bethesda, Maryland.

“We have a new impact fee study that is recommending that we impose a larger fee on housing construction in Pasco County,” Ray Gadd, deputy superintendent said, dur-

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New home construction in the Wiregrass Ranch area, and other communities, is causing enrollments to rise in Pasco schools.

ing the board’s Dec. 20 meeting.

“We’re in a county that’s in a very highgrowth trend,” Gadd said.

“As you well know, from Wesley Chapel to Trinity and up (U.S.) Highway 41, the building industry in Pasco County is exploding,” he added.

Carson Bise, president of the Tischler Bise, who addressed the board also had held an impact fee workshop with board members before the evening meeting.

At the evening session, Bise said,“We’ve made some, what we think are rather conservative projections of students over the next five- to 10 years, based on the most recent building permit trend.

“However, I would argue that that building permit trend is likely to increase in the future.

There’s no such thing as ‘managing’ time

See IMPACT, page 11A

State college clears the air – of smoke

By Kathy Steele

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By B.C. Manion

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Maybe you’ve decided that this is the year that you’re going to do a better job of ‘managing’ your time.

But, if you listen to Richard Dutton, a retired professor of Managerial Behavior & Organization Studies from the University of South Florida, it is impossible to “manage” time.

“Time cannot be managed. It is completely independent of us,” Dutton said.

“We can use time.We can’t replace time,” said Dutton, formerly of the Muma College of Business at USF. It’s also impossible to “save time,” added Dutton, during remarks he delivered as part of a free lecture series offered through the university’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, also known as OLLI. When people — especially college students — think about their personal resources, they tend to consider money to be their scarcest resource, Dutton said.

But, he said, that’s not true.

“Time is your scarcest resource. Today will never ever happen again. So, how you use your time today is critical.You can make more money.You can work more hours.You can’t make more time,” he said.

There are, however, ways to be more efficient and to make better use of your time, Dutton said, during his talk at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

Here are some ways Dutton suggests to help you make better use of your time: • List your objectives • Rank the objectives based on importance

“Just with this conservative growth estimate, we estimate over 5,200 new students over the next five years and almost 10,500 students over the next 10 years,” he said.

“To give you a better flavor, the average annual increase of students over the last four years has been about 1,400, and this year’s increase in new students was over 1,800.

“We expect this growth trend to continue.

“The district’s response to this growth, in addition to the two new schools that you have opening next year, which is Cypress Creek (Middle/High) and Bexley (Elementary), the district also has plans to open four additional schools over the next

• List actions that you need to take to achieve your objectives • Prioritize those actions • Schedule your time based on your priorities.

It’s important to have a manageable list, Dutton said. He suggests a list averaging five items. Avoid making lists that have more than nine items, he said.

It’s also important to know when you are most effective, Dutton said. Be aware of your personal productivity cycle. Some people wake up raring to go; others fare better

The campuses of Pasco-Hernando State College will become smoke-free and tobacco-free zones effective Aug. 14, 2017.

The college’s District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Nov. 15 to expand an existing policy that prohibits smoking in college buildings and “workplace” areas, but allows smoking in designated areas.

That means smoking and other forms of tobacco will be banned entirely on the college’s campuses, said Courtney Boettcher, assistant director of marketing and communications at PHSC. The no-smoking, no-tobacco rule will apply to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, E-cigarettes and any vaporizing devices, such as hookah pipes. Snuff and chewing tobacco also will be prohibited.The rule applies to students, faculty, visitors, vendors and others who come on campus.

Trustees approved the campus-wide ban “to promote the health and wellness of its students and employees, as well as a safe, comfortable environment for all who work, study, conduct business, or visit the college,” according to college documents.

The coverage area includes all properties leased and owned by the college. The college’s fleet of vehicles also will be smoke-free and tobacco-free, whether on or off campus.

The ban goes along with a national trend among colleges and universities to create smoke-free and tobacco-free campuses.

Hillsborough Community College also has such a policy, and the University of

See TIME, page 11A

See SMOKE, page 11A

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Richard E. Dutton, a retired professor of Managerial Behavior & Organization Studies in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, recently spent a little of his time talking about the value of time.

Tips for having effective meetings: • Have a time limit • Have a written agenda • Consider conducting the meeting in a room without chairs — that tends to speeds things up.

AROUND THE PARKS

Decorated homes create festive atmosphere

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

On Dec. 21, we had our weekly coffee/donuts hour where we heard all the news that is occurring in our development, plus, birthdays and anniversaries of the week to come and the thought of the day presented by Gary Wilcox. We also heard the top three winners of the holiday house contest.

This was also a first, and I hope we have it again, where several members toured the community, and judged decorated homes for both daytime and nighttime light displays.

Trophies were awarded to the winners, and they were donated by Andy Castonguay.

The winners were Frank and Debby Christmas, Doug and LuAnne Taylor, and Dave Howell.

Sandy Lindke suggested this idea, which worked out well. Our thanks go out to Sandy.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARTY RUBENSTEIN

One of the winning homes in the Grand Horizons’ Christmas lighting contest.

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Dave Howell, left, accepts his trophy as one of the winners in the Christmas lighting contest.

One of the many homes decorated for the holiday in Grand Horizons.

This home was ‘lit up like a Christmas tree’ for the holiday contest.

Santa and his sleigh appear to be ready for deliveries at this home.

Take your choice: card games, exercise or coffee

By Mabel Budzinski Gem Estates

Although our residents had a busy week preparing for Christmas, they still had time to enjoy their weekly activities.

Recent Monday night euchre weekly winners were Ellie Brookins and Carl.

The exercise groups were going strong on Monday,Wednesday and Friday.

On a Thursday morning, 109 folks attended coffee hour where Alan Bennett moderated the conversation,Wayne Getchell gave the invocation, and Richard Burgess gave us all a chuckle or two with his witty humor.

Those in sick bay include Edward Morehouse and Linda Files.

Our fabulous kitchen crew provided a delicious meal for 148 residents, guests and shut-ins.

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Ellen Raymond, a member of the kitchen crew, prepares meals for shut-ins.

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A Church Street Christmas Revelers enjoyed a free annual holiday tradition in the historic heart of Dade City.

The seasonal celebration, known as Church Street Christmas, is actually held along Church Avenue. It’s a festive event, with car-

olers, choirs, dancers and musicians on a street where sidewalks are lit by luminaries, and homes are brilliantly decorated. The event took place on the evenings of Dec. 21 through Dec. 23.

Saying ‘No’ to New Year’s resolutions

By Tom Jackson

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he time has come, tradition says, for all of us to take stock of our lives and, having properly weighed the whole sorry mess, resolve to make much-needed improvements.

Or not.

Mostly not.

According to a survey conducted by the Saint Leo Polling Institute, scarcely more than one in four adults planned to make New Year’s resolutions — just 27 percent.

Maybe it had something to do with when the calls were made, the four days beginning Nov. 27 — the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Given Americans’ short attention spans, that is weeks before most of us would even think about whether we should commit to a new lifestyle regime.

After all, a week before the election, 10 percent of American adults hadn’t settled on their preferred choice for president. So, maybe the poll suffered from bad timing.

Or, maybe it was something else altogether. Maybe three out of four of us really are content to muddle along the way we did in 2016. Or, maybe we have been discouraged by previous attempts that unraveled before Super Bowl Sunday.

If the three-out-of-four statistic is a good one, then those in the business of slinging words have lately been targeting a jarringly slender audience.Who knew?

More than weight lost, gyms joined, selfimprovement books bought, time better organized or investments made, what New Year’s resolutions inspire most are ‘listicles’ — that is, articles comprised of lists.These are actual headlines.

“Four steps to get over the New Year’s resolutions you didn’t accomplish this year.”

(Verily) • “Five people getting even richer off your New Year’s resolutions.” (Marketwatch)

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Victor Wallington hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution since the one he made about 20 years ago, when he successfully stopped smoking.

“Six New Year’s resolutions that will give your dating life a boost.” (Verily) “Seven secrets of people who keep their New Year’s resolutions.” (Forbes) “Eight ways to keep New Year’s resolutions about money.” (Forbes) “10 must-know tips for achieving New Year’s resolutions.” (Huffington Post) “10 New Year’s resolutions for your wallet.” (Christian Science Monitor) “11 New Year’s resolutions for grown-a** ’90s kids.” (Bustle) I could go on, but you get the idea.

In short, if you are the sort who thinks a blank calendar presents endless opportunity for real life-improving change, there is no shortage of advice about how you might, or

should, go about the task.

The long and short of it, as laid out by Saint Leo University assistant professor of psychology’s Scot Hamilton, is to be realistic.The best way to do that, he says, is avoid staking your success to the end result.

“So the adage of just a little better each day, or a little less each day,” is the correct approach, Hamilton advises. It’s like the riddle: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Another Hamilton recommendation: One way to prolong keeping to a resolution is to allow yourself the occasional old-habit indulgence. Consider the good you’ve done to that point as equity in your project. If your discipline is generally good, you can back-

slide now and again “knowing that you’re not back to square one.”

It’s precisely that temptation to backslide, conjuring the specter of failure— not contentment with our lives as they are — most cite for not committing to a resolution.

Accordingly, “I don’t call them New Year’s resolutions,” says Wendy Hevia.“I call it a ‘reset.’”Along those lines, 50-somethings Wendy and husband David, who own and operate three Kiefer Jewelers shops (Lutz, Brandon and the original in Dade City), have pledged to adopt a new eating regime — specifically the Whole 30 Program — in time for New Year’s Day. But, it’s not a resolution, David says.“We have goals, not resolutions.” Among them, get into better shape, work more efficiently, and, to avoid the stress of being stretched too thin, learn — as billionaires do — to say “No.” I know what you’re thinking. But, lest you waddle down that if-it-looks-like-a-duckand-quacks-like-a-duck New Year’s resolution path, know this:“We are not committed to getting to all of this in 2017,” David says,“or beginning right with the start of the new year.”

Except for that new eating plan, anyway.

So, yeah.

Around the corner up Collier Parkway, 61-year-old Victor Wallington is also skipping the New Year’s resolution game. Not because he isn’t a believer. One of his most cherished life changes — quitting smoking — began on a New Year’s Day about 20 years ago.

Now the retired Detroit emergency technician, who defines effervescence, lives in Wesley Chapel, works in the cart barn at the recently reopened Plantation Palms Golf Course, and counts his blessings.

Declaring he’s “had an absolutely wonderful life — thank God for that,”Wallington is committed only to “take each day as it comes.”

For the skeptics forming a super-majority, that’s not just one way to have a successful New Year’s resolution. It might be the best.

Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

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ORIGAMI FUN The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “Origami Fun” on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m., for adults. Using technology and crafting techniques, participants can make a different project or craft every month. January’s program will feature techniques to make gift boxes and flowers.All materials will be provided. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

REGISTER FOR KUMQUAT PAGEANT

FERN GARDEN CLUB The Fern Garden Club of Odessa will host Eileen Hart, on the subject of ferns in Florida, on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. For information, call (813) 8541308.

NEW HEBREW CLASS Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a modern Hebrew class on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m., and will meet every week. Students must be able to read and write in Hebrew, and have a rudimentary knowledge of the language.The collegelevel class will be taught by Rina Donchin.

For information or to register, call (813) 962-6338, or email frontoffice@kolami.org.

CELTIC VOYAGE The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will present “Celtic Voyage” by the musical duo Cracked Walnuts, on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m.The program will feature stories and songs of Ireland and Scotland, with musical instruments including guitar, banjo, bodhr’an (Irish drum), washboard, penny whistle and concertina. Light refreshments will be served.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Gasparilla history The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will present “The History of Gasparilla” on Jan. 9 at 10:30 a.m., for adults.

Discover the real story of Jose Gaspar and the Gasparilla Parade, celebrated in Tampa for more than 100 years.

A Tampa Bay History Center docent will tell the tales intertwined with facts, fallacies and fantasy.

For information, call (813) 2733652, or visit HCPLC.org.

“Spaceballs,” and the children’s movie will be “The Peanuts Movie.”Admission is free, but an RSVP is requested by Jan. 4 to sisterhood.kolami.tampa@gmail.com.

BATTLE REENACTMENT SOCIAL SENIORS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “Social Seniors” gettogether on Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 55 and older. Participants can offer programming suggestions, meet new friends, discuss common interests, and engage in recreational activities.

Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will meet on Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave.The guest speaker will be historian James Marshall on “The Brooksville Raid of 1864.”

For information, visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org, or email hernandopreservation@gmail.com.

The Reenactment of Dade’s Battle of 1835 will take place on Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 County Road 603 in Bushnell.

Admission is $5 for adults. Children age 6 and younger are free. Parking is $3. For information, call (352) 793-4781.

READ TO ROVER The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Read to Rover,” for kids to read to therapy dogs in the children’s department, on Jan. 7 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

SATURDAY BOOK CLUB The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the First Saturday Book Club on Jan. 7 at 11 a.m., for a discussion on “House of Sand and Fog” by Andre Dubus III. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

TEEN GAME NIGHT THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a teen game night on Jan. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., for ages 12 to 18.There will be video games and free snacks. For information, call (813) 9291214.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will show the movie “The Secret Life of Pets” on Jan. 7 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade.There will be free snacks and juice. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Gem Estates Mobile Home Village in Zephyrhills will host the Sugarbear Band on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.The three-man group plays music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.Admission is $10. For information and tickets, call Lee Heffelfinger at (813) 780-1012 or Tes Stacey at (517) 914-4718.

Grace Community of Wesley Chapel will host an outdoor worship service at its church property, 7107 Boyette Road, on Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m., on the outdoor concrete court, with padded church chairs and a shade tent.There will be a potluck lunch after the service.Worship services will return to Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 30243 Wells Road, on Jan. 15. For information, visit ExploreGrace.com.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Friends of The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will meet on Jan. 7 at noon, to discuss library programs for all ages. For information, call (813) 7886375.

HAVDALLAH AND HOLLYWOOD Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host “Havdallah and Hollywood: Part 2” on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.The adult presentation will be Mel Brooks’

Registration is open for the annual Miss & Mr. Kumquat Festival Pageant that will take place on Jan. 8 at the Dade City Garden Club. Contestants, young men and women, must be between the ages of 2 and 18, as of Jan. 7. Entrants will be judged on poise, personality, communication skills and overall presentation. For information, visit DadeCityChamber.org’s annual Kumquat Festival box, and click on “Festival applications,” or call (352) 567-3769.

FAMILY GENEALOGY The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will host “Genealogy: Family History Interviews with Relatives” on Jan. 9 at 12:15 p.m. Participants can learn the best strategies, the most productive questions, and how to use the information to cultivate results.The guest speaker will be Kelly Whitelock of Tampa Bay Roots. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

A SNOWY NIGHT The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “A Snowy Night” on Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m., for stories, crafts and games for the whole family.The event is for ages 5 to 12. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be Joe Gross, a master naturalist, master gardener and certified arborist, on the subject of “Successful Coexistence with Trees.”There will be light refreshments and a native plant drawing.

For information about the meeting, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853. For information on the chapter, visit PascoNativePlants.org.

MAKE CANDLESTICK HOLDERS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a woodworking class on making heart candlestick holders on Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older.A proper dress code and a signed liability waiver are required. For information and to register, call (813) 9291214.

HANDLING THE LATER YEARS Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a new class called “Tree of Life Long Learning: Later Years of Life,” on Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.The class will meet four times to discuss your future or your parents’ future, and how to make these years successful.There will be guest speakers and a different topic each week.

The guest speaker on Jan. 11 will be Dan Sultan, executive director of Weinberg Village, on the topic of assisted living facilities. For information, call (813) 9626338, or email execdirector@kolami.org.

FACEBOOK BASICS The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a class on Facebook basics on Jan. 11 at 2 p.m.This is a free introductory class, but is not a hands-on class. For information and to register, call (813) 788-6375.

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The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host synthetic ice skating until Jan. 8 on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and during weekend mall hours.

The cost is $10, plus tax, for 30 minutes (skates are included in the price of admission). Ice skating walkers (balance

The Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz-Lake Fern Road, will offer a fire station field trip on Jan. 11 at 10 a.m., for children of all ages.

First, there will be a Dusty the Spectacular Smoke Smeller puppet show, and then a tour of the fire station next door. Parents or legal guardians must sign a release form for

the fire station visit. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

LICENSING ON WHEELS The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will offer the Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Florida Licensing on Wheels on Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. Customers can get first-time licenses, conversion of outof-state licenses, renewals, replacements for lost or stolen licenses, address/name changes, ID cards and much more. Fees may vary.Visit GatherGoGet.com for a complete list.

MAKE GREETING CARDS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a free class on making greeting cards, for adults, on Jan. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.This is a twosession class.The class is limited to 12 people. For information or to sign up, call (352) 567-3576.

MONSTER JAM EVENT MetroPCS, 21631 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Monster Jam event on Jan. 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can visit with the Son-uva Digger monster truck and crew.There will be free food and beverages, music, giveaways and family activities.Admission and parking are free. For information, call (813) 948-2088.

RAISING CANE FESTIVAL Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host “Raising Cane” on Jan. 14.The event starts with a cane syrup pancake breakfast at 9 a.m., and will also have live music, syrup making and a chili cook-off.There also will be barrel train rides, a petting zoo, cane pole tossing, iron skillet tossing, concessions, vendors, a beer and wine garden, and the museum buildings will be open to tour.

Admission is $5; children age 5 and younger are free. Parking also is free.All proceeds will benefit the museum. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS Tampa Theatre and Soulshine Music will present the Golden Dragon Acrobats, a premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company, on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m., at 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa. For tickets and information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

NEW ROTARY CHAPTER A new chapter of Rotary Club International in Lutz is welcoming new members.The club meets at Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz, every Tuesday at 11:45 a.m., for lunch and a guest speaker. For information, call (813) 928-7683, or stop by for a visit.

KUMQUAT WINE SALE The Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City is having its annual Kumquat wine sale, and will take pre-orders through Jan. 27.

Rotarians will deliver to your place of business prior to the Kumquat Festival.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit local schools with books and scholarships,Toys for Tots, Skivvies for Tots, and food bags for less fortunate children. Buy a case and get a discount. For information, contact Jean Nathe at (813) 783-4364 or jean@trademarksales.com.

VENDORS NEEDED Florida Ranch Days, Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City, is looking for artists, crafters, vendors, exhibitors and sponsors, for this ranchthemed festival.The event will include entertainment, guided ranch tours, a trading post, a food roundup, a children’s area, a hot air balloon glow (Saturday evening), and a high wire act. For applications and information, visit RanchDays.com.

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Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer these groups: • Jan. 9, Jan. 16, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30: CPAP/BI PAP Clinic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (every Monday) • Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m.: Bariatric Support Group (fourth Tuesday of the month) Admission is free. For information, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

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Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers will now operate with new hours.

The Land O’ Lakes center at 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 108, will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Wesley Chapel center at 5854 Argerian Drive, Suite 102, will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, please visit OasisPregnancyCenter.org.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City will host an information session on domestic violence against seniors on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests can meet Horatio the rescue dog, and staff from Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas.

Information will be provided on domestic violence prevention and online scams.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT American House, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills, will offer an Alzheimer’s caregivers support group on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m.

Those caring for a loved one with the disease can get emotional and social support from others in the same situation, as well as learn about the multiple aspects of Alzheimer’s.

No RSVP is necessary. For information, call (813) 400-2263.

LABOR AND DELIVERY TOURS St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer labor and delivery tours on Jan. 8, Jan.15 and Jan. 22 at 1 p.m.

Guests can visit the birthing suites and the mom-baby unit.There will be information about birthing options, registration and more. Guests should wear comfortable shoes.

One guest can visit with the expectant mother, and only the expectant mother should register.

Admission is free. For information, call (855) 269-4777.

WEIGHT-LOSS EXERCISE Access Health Care, 5382 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will offer a lecture on weight-loss exercise on Jan. 9 at 1 p.m., for anyone diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and family.

Reservations are required. For information and to RSVP, call (352) 597-7249.

KNEE PAIN SEMINAR The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will present “Walking Away from Knee Pain” on Jan. 10 at noon.

Dr. Stephen Raterman will discuss prevention methods and treatment options for knee pain.

Registration is required. For more information, call (844) 504-9378, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/Events.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASSES The following hospitals will offer prepared childbirth classes: • St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a two-session class on prepared childbirth on Jan. 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The class will provide a look at the third trimester, labor, breathing, relaxation, birthing and postpartum concerns.

The cost is $50.

For information or to register, call (813) 443-2046.

• Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will offer a threeweek series (on consecutive Tuesday evenings), Jan. 10 to Jan. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Understanding Birth.”Topics will include the end of pregnancy, details of labor, comfort and natural labor techniques, partner support tips, possible medical interventions and more. Cost covers the expectant mother and a support person. Light snacks will be provided. For more information or to register, visit FloridaHospital.com/wesley-chapel.

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GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE Auroveda Integral Foundation in Jaipur, India, organized a blood donation camp on Dec. 3, during which camp youths donated 120 units of blood to be used cost-free in accidental, catastrophic and other medical cases. Auroveda Integral is a sister foundation of the Auroveda Foundation in the north Suncoast area and is funded by Access “An Alternative to Surgery: Explore the Options” on Jan. 10 at Southern Hills Country Club, 4200 Summit View Drive in Brooksville.

Dr. Rami Akel, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, will discuss a nonsurgical approach to repairing abdominal aortic aneurisms and carotid (neck) artery disease.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a GriefShare Support Group on Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Immaculata Hall, Room D. For information, call (813) 949-4565.

CARE Tampa Bay offers free peripheral neuropathy education and support on the second Saturday of each month, by appointment.Topics include symptom management, coping, maximizing physical function, and medications and nutritional supplements.

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

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these upcoming events: • Jan. 11 at 1 p.m.:“New Year, New You,” a discussion on starting the year off with healthy habits • Jan. 13 at 1 p.m.:“Alcohol & Aging,” presented by Gulf Coast Jewish & Family Community Services • Jan. 15 at 1 p.m.:“So You Want to be Fit,” with diet and exercise tips For information, call (813) 264-3804.

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For information and to register, call (877) 534-3108.

Premier Community Healthcare will host a free Women’s Health Fair on Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 11611 Denton Ave., in Hudson.

The event will focus on empowering women to make health a priority, and will include workshops, demonstrations, health screenings, healthy snacks and more.

There will be free well-woman exams and pap tests (limited slots for pap tests are available), women’s health resources, BMI measurements, blood pressure screenings and STD screenings.

For information or to schedule an exam, call (727) 645-4185, ext. 9018, or (352) 5182000.

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Healthcare, as well as global outreach by the local Auroveda Foundation.

The Auroveda Foundation is a charitable trust and is involved in a wide range of activities including The Auro Community Garden,The Kid’s Garden at Pine Grove Elementary School, and the Auroveda Community Outreach center.

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Judi Barnes has been making women beautiful in Land O’ Lakes for more than 37 years.

The owner of two Land O’ Lakes hair salons — The Hair Port for the past 12 years, and before then, County Terrace for 15 years — Judi has been a hair stylist since 1966 when she graduated from DeVrys’ School of Beauty in Indiana. She eventually relocated to Tampa, where in 1969 she opened her first salon in Port Tampa.

Judi moved to Land O’ Lakes in 1979 and is proud to be the hair stylist for multiple generations of local families.

“I’m taking care of grandchildren — even great grandchildren — of women whose hair I’ve been doing for over 30 years,” says Judi.

“I love making people happy in their appearance and in their hearts.”

When Judi moved to Land O’ Lakes, she wanted to open a shop with a family atmosphere where stylists could work together in a friendly, happy environment without gossip and where stylists and customers treated each other with respect.

“I wanted to take the best things about our industry and create beauty and happiness for others,” said Judi.

Today, The Hair Port has seven stylists, with most having over 30 years experience in the beauty field. Working the front desk is

the mother-daughter team of Rebecca Barnes (mother) and Sarah Barnes, who are Judi’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

“We all work together as a team to take care of our clients and their comfort,” said Judi.

The salon’s highly skilled and talented stylists gladly back each other up and make sure all customers are treated like VIPS. Clients also appreciate The Hair Port’s affordable prices.

“Excellence in hair care does not have to be expensive,” said Judi.

Unlike many hair salons today, The Hair Port still offers weekly shampoo and set for clients who like a firm, longer-lasting hairstyle.

“Roller setting and teasing were something they taught in school 30 years ago. But today, they are almost a lost art,” said Judi.

“There are many ladies who count on us every week to shampoo and set their hair for the weekend.”

The Hair Port is a full service salon, including barber services and braiding by appointment. While most clients schedule appointments, the salon also welcomes walkins. Professional products used are by Redken, Paul Mitchell and Matrix.

“While we have a very steady clientele, we always welcome new customers,” said Judi. “Please call for an appointment — we know you’ll love our services and our prices.”

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CENTENNIAL STEM INFO NIGHTS Centennial STEM Middle Magnet School in Dade City will host these upcoming parent information nights at 6 p.m.: • Jan. 10 at Thomas Weightman Middle School, 30649 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel • Jan. 12 at Centennial STEM Middle Magnet, 38505 Centennial Road in Dade City • Jan. 17 at John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd.,Wesley Chapel • Jan. 19 at Chester Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Road in Zephyrhills For information, contact Rick Saylor at (813) 794-9700 or rsaylor@pasco.k12.fl.us.

CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Carrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will host two open houses: Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., for elementary school; and, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., for high school.

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DIOCESAN STEM FAIR The Diocese of St. Petersburg will host its first Diocesan STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Fair on Jan. 14 at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill.

More than 100 students from across the diocese will participate in the fair.

Public viewing of the projects will be from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 3 p.m.

For information, call Ross Bubolz at (727) 347-8622.

WIREGRASS STUDENTS SCORE SUPERIORS Troupe 7142 from Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel recently took part in the district Thespians Festival. Troupe 7142 is an honor component of the school, and its purpose is to advance the standards of theater excellence. The troupe encourages students to attain a better mastery of theater arts and rewards those who achieve it with induction into the honor society.

The following troupe members received superior ratings at the festival: • Vanessa Converse, makeup and scene design • Vanessa Taylor, monologue • Willy Chrispin, solo musical • Emma Weiss, solo musical In addition, the troupe also received six excellent ratings and three good ratings.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE Countryside Montessori Charter School, 5852 Ehren Cut-Off in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house for the 2017-2018

MAGNET APPLICATION PERIOD The Pasco County Schools magnet application period ends on Jan. 20.

Parents interested in enrolling their students in one of the specialized magnet programs, can find out more information and complete an application at PascoSchools.org/ed_choice/magnet.

All properly completed applications will be entered into a lottery. Families will be notified of acceptance status by mid-February, so those who are not accepted have time to complete the traditional school choice open enrollment application between Feb. 1 and March 1.

Pasco County Schools’ magnet options include Sanders Memorial STEAM Elementary Magnet School, Centennial STEM Middle Magnet School and Bayonet Point STEM Middle Magnet School.

Families who do not have computer access, can complete applications at their local school or public library.

COX ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 90 Rodney B. Cox Elementary School, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Dade City, will host a second celebration for its 90th anniversary on Jan. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a dinner fundraiser and a Memory Walk featuring photographs through the eras of the school’s history.

For information, call (727) 774-5100.

ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA COLLEGES RECOGNIZES PHSC Pasco-Hernando State College received the Association of Florida Colleges’ Excellence in Technology Award, 2016 Best Practice Award of Merit, and Communications and Marketing Commission Awards of Excellence.

The AFC recognizes outstanding programs and services each year that are established to serve students at local colleges.

PHSC’s academic technology and student activities departments were awarded second place for the TechCon student event. TechCon allows students to experience various technologies and learn strategies to be successful in the classroom and beyond.

The day-long event took place at each of the schools’ five campuses, and focused on the use of technologies that encourage students to solve problems, think critically, conduct research, analyze data and communicate ideas.

The PHSC East Campus received the practice award for its STEM Night event, designed to facilitate local pre-collegiate and college students’ interest in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

And, the PHSC Marketing and Communications Office received its awards of excellence for internet advertising, annual report publication and the college’s biannual Perspective magazine.

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FUNDING, from page 1A • $1 million for a “navigation center” for the homeless population, with a focus on shelter, jobs and education • $2.5 million for stormwater mitigation through culvert repairs • $5 million revolving loan for the Pasco Prosperity Program to help small business owners in blighted areas along corridors such as U.S. 19, U.S. 41 and U.S. 301.

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey said the prosperity program can help business owners spruce up their properties with upgraded signage, landscaping or “whatever it takes.”

Owners sometimes don’t have the funds to make improvements to their businesses, Starkey said. “I’m trying to give the small business owner a leg up. I see this as a key. I hope we can get this done,” she said.

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IMPACT, from page 1A 10 years, which would add approximately 6,500 student seats.

“The cost of those schools is estimated at $196 million. So, it’s clear that substantial revenue is needed to fund the growth-related capacity,” Bise said.

The district doesn’t have enough money to pay for anticipated growth, the consultant added.

Increased revenues from impact fees could be used to build new schools, add capacity to existing schools, purchase buses, furniture and fixtures.

The school board cannot increase the fees because that authority rests with the Pasco County Commission, Bise said.

Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore said the commission has not yet received a formal request to increase school impact fees from the school board.

who can use his line item veto to slash specific projects.

Last year, Scott cut about $256 million in local requests statewide from a budget of about $82 billion. Pasco had winners and losers.

Among the winners was the STEM aeronautics academy at Sunlake High School and other locations, with $750,000 in state funds; and, the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes, with $450,000. The county also got $400,000 for a storm water project.

But, Scott also eliminated an $11 million request for a proposed performing arts center at Pasco-Hernando State College.

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He said he is willing to look at the issue and wants to form a committee.

Moore said he thinks the impact fee committee should be appointed by both the commission and the school board, and should have representatives from the housing industry, as well as parents.

He would like that committee to come up with a recommendation.

Moore also wants commissioners to have the opportunity to ask questions of the consultant who recommended the proposed increases.

The commission chairman also wants to find out more about the history of school impact fees in Pasco, as well as what the other sources of school funding are and how they are used.

He thinks that the issue is important enough that commissioners should consider having a workshop on the topic, to ensure they have enough time for questions and discussion.

TIME, from page 1A later in the day.

It’s also important to discern the difference between being busy and being effective, Dutton said.

“We need more focused thinking,” he said. “When we prioritize things well, we do the right things, not just the obvious things,” he said.

Schedule your most difficult tasks during your peak productivity periods, Dutton said.

Be sure to protect yourself from interruptions when you are doing your most difficult work, he said.

“Our mind is not good at solving problems that are complicated or difficult when we only have little splinters of time to work with,” he said.“We need chunks of time to solve complicated problems.”

When people are zoned in on a problem, their concentration can be broken by an alert they receive on their Smartphone, he said.

So, be sure to minimize disruptions by insulating yourself from telephone calls or people popping by for a chat, he said.

He also recommends grouping less important tasks together and doing them at the same time. That may mean reading through emails, returning telephone calls or doing busy work that has to be done but is not as important as other work you need to accomplish, he said.

Technology is useful, but needs to be used wisely, Dutton added.

“Sometimes we make ourselves busier than we should be. When you send out an email, you get an email back, right?

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“I want to be the master of that phone. I don’t want it to interrupt me,” he said.“It’s my phone. I turn it on when I think I need it.”

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A Pasco County track legend is sharing his passion of the sport he still loves.

His name is Bernard “BB” Roberts.

And, he’s encouraging more kids to run — fast.

He knows a little something about that.

Roberts, now 31, still claims five sprinting records at Wesley Chapel High School — 100-meter dash, 200-meter, 400-meter, 4x400-meter relay and the sprint medley.

As a high school senior in 2004, Roberts ran the fastest 100 (10.64) and 200 (22.65) in Pasco County. A four-time Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state qualifier, Roberts finished fifth in the 400 meters (50.40) at the 2002 Class 2A state finals. In 2003, he finished 12th, but recorded a faster 400 meter time (50.33).

Also a standout football player, Roberts was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a running back, defensive back and kick returner for the 2003 Wildcats (10-1), arguably one of the program’s best teams ever.

Roberts’ prep athletic career was enough to earn him a track scholarship at Coffeyville Community College, an intimate junior college in southeast Kansas.

Since then, he’s been busy— teaching the sport he excelled in.

Roberts organized the Speed Starz Track Club in 2013, and simultaneously created a sports training company — Fast, Sprint, Quick Athletic Performance LLC. Speed Starz is now a USA Track and Field (USATF) member club.

It had humble beginnings, starting with only about four youths.

From there, it’s grown markedly.

Roberts now regularly trains more than a dozen kids, ranging from ages 4 to 18.

His pupils come from all over Pasco, including Dade City, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel,Wiregrass and Land O’ Lakes.

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seven USATF meets from February through June, concluding with a national championship.

The club will soon begin practice twice a week at Wiregrass Ranch High, in advance of the upcoming season.

Speed Starz is open to all youth, of all abilities.

“Anybody can join,” said Roberts, also a former track coach at Pasco High.“I’m just trying to encourage kids to run track.”

And, hopefully, help them reach their athletic potential.

Track and field, Roberts said, complements other sports that require sprinting.

“It’s a sport that helps you get fast,” said Roberts.

It also potentially opens the door for more scholarship opportunities, he said, because many colleges recruit athletes — particularly football players — to compete

in both disciplines.

“If you’re fast, you’re fast,” Roberts said.

And, the younger that kids start running track, the greater chance of becoming elite.

Roberts noted the largest developmental strides are usually made between the ages of 10 to 15.

“If you start at an early age now, you’ll be better at it at a later age,” Roberts explained.

“Then you’re able to (master) some of the events.”

With 16 total events, middle school and high school track teams often have a need for sizable rosters.

That means plenty of opportunities for involvement are available, serving as a contrast to other team sports — like baseball.

“Not everybody can make a baseball team nowadays,” Roberts said.“Baseball has a limited roster; sometimes kids can’t play baseball.”

But, that’s not the case with track and field.

“I can train anybody to run,” he said, unequivocally.

Another benefit of track and field — especially from a parent’s point of view — is the relatively low risk of serious injury.

Because of that, Roberts said more families have recently inquired about Speed Starz, in an effort to steer their children away from contact sports, like football.

“People are running from the sport of football,” he said, “because of concussions nowadays.A lot of times parents don’t want their kid playing football because they don’t want ‘little Johnny’ to get hurt.”

By the same token, track still builds character, Roberts pointed out.

“It teaches you how to compete — at a high level,” he said.“It teaches you to have heart — on and off the field.”

The vigorous exercise is an added bonus, too.

“The sport...will definitely keep the kids active,” Roberts said, “and get them out of that video game room.”

As for his coaching philosophy, Roberts is “a big fan” of resistance training, utilizing Kbands and speed parachutes, among other products.

“You’re guaranteed to get faster like that — if you do it the right way,” he said.

Other drills, meanwhile, emphasize proper sprinting form.

One such technique is called “hip to lip.”

The moniker reminds sprinters to lower their shoulders and apply a more pronounced arm swing, during competition.

“Had I known what I know now, I’d be a 10 times better athlete,” Roberts said of the modern training aids.

New this season, Roberts is enlisting the help of a name familiar to followers of the East Pasco prep sports scene: Bryan Thomas, a former Zephyrhills High football and track star who played safety at the University of Florida.

In 2006,Thomas was crowned 2A state champion in the long jump (23-03.5 feet).

The prior year, he finished second in the high hump (23-06 feet) and fourth in the 400-meter (49.08 seconds).

“We raced each other all the time,” Roberts said, referring to their high school track days.

Meantime, Roberts is holding a series of training camps at Wesley Chapel District Park through Jan. 16. Along with track athletes, the sessions are open for youth who play other sports, such as baseball, football and tennis.

The focus is on enhancing speed, agility and quickness to mold youth into more explosive athletes.

To Roberts, it’s all just a matter of paying it forward.

“I trained so much (in my career) and did so much research with speed,” he said, “that I wanted to give this knowledge back to someone else.”

For more information, call Roberts at (352) 807-0397, or email FastSprintQuick@yahoo.com.

Wiregrass Ranch High, has committed to play soccer at Saint Leo University. Through 17 games, Chase has six points, three goals and 17 steals. She’s also logged nearly 1,200 minutes of play this season. Chase will join two other East Pasco products at Saint Leo — sophomore Cassidy Place (Sunlake High) and freshman Savanna Ronk (Land O’ Lakes High).

YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN. 10 Registration begins Jan. 10 for Lutz Chiefs youth spring football.Teams will be spread among five age divisions (5 to 14 years old); they will play a five-game regular season in the Tampa Bay Extreme Spring Football league. Practices start Feb. 8, and the first spring game is March 10. For information, visit LutzChiefs.org.

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Zephyrhills High senior tailback Antwione Sims, left, now has a dozen college football scholarships.

OFFERS PILE UP FOR ZEPHYRHILLS FOOTBALL STAR Antwione Sims, a record-breaking running back at Zephyrhills High School, has received a football scholarship offer from Citadel, a Division I FCS school in South Carolina. Despite missing the entire 2016 season with a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), the 5-foot-11, 193-pound now holds 12 offers. Other prominent offers include Boston College, Navy and Troy (Alabama) University. In 2015, Sims ran for a schoolrecord 2,093 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Various football-recruiting services list Sims as either a two-star or three-star recruit.

GOALKEEPER COMMITS TO JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY John Pease, a standout goalkeeper for Wiregrass Ranch High School, has verbally committed to play soccer for Jacksonville University, a Division I school.Through Dec. 21, the 5-foot-8, 145-pound senior has notched 26 saves, a 90 percent save percentage and a 0.7 goals against average.The Bulls are 8-3-3, through 14 matches.

GIRLS SOCCER STANDOUT COMMITS TO SAINT LEO Sydney Chase, a senior sweeper for

Beginning Jan. 4, the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Center will offer Zumba classes each Wednesday. Cost is $6 per class. Classes will be at the rec center, 3032 Collier Parkway. For information, call (813)-929-1220.

SHERIFF’S 5K SET FOR JAN. 14 The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a race to raise awareness about human trafficking.The Radiant 5K is set for Jan. 14 at 4 p.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Registration is $40.The 5K run/1-mile walk event is stroller-friendly and dog-friendly.

Water will be supplied, and each participant will receive a T-shirt. For information, visit LightUpTheNightTampaBay.com.

AVID 5K SET FOR FEB. 4 The third annual AVID 5K will be Feb. 4 at Pasco High School, 36850 State Road 52 in Dade City. Cost is $15 per individual, while group registration is $10 per individual.

Proceeds will go to support college-bound students in the school’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program.The 5K course winds through campus, and features a hilly terrain. For information, visit Facebook.com/pascohighavid5k.

(Michigan) finished the season atop the Directors’ Cup standings with 350.00 points.

The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today.

Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA Championships.

The next Directors’ Cup standings update is scheduled for March 16.

men’s games are played Tuesday through Thursday. All games are played at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center Softball Complex, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. For information, contact AJ Fernandez at (813) 929-1229 or afernandez@pascocountyfl.net.

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YOUTH SOFTBALL REGISTRATION OPEN IN LUTZ Registration is open until Jan. 14 for the Lutz Leaguerettes 2017 spring fast pitch softball season.The league is for girls ages 4 to 18. Six divisions, including t-ball, are being offered.

For information, visit LutzSoftball.com, or call (813)-949-9580.

Registration is open for the Pasco County Parks & Recreation Department’s 2016 Spring Adult Softball League. To register a team, the cost is $475, plus an additional $25 for a National Softball Association sanctioning fee. The price includes an 11-game regular season, and a single elimination tournament.The season begins the week of Feb. 6. Coed games are played on Mondays, while

The Speed Starz Track Club is hosting a speed, agility and quickness training camp through Jan. 16.The camp, which seeks to maximize athletic potential, is for youth ages 4 to 18.Training and conditioning sessions will be offered at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7727 Boyette Road. Cost is $30 per day, or $70 per week.

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SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR JAN. 27 The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) Foundation is hosting the second annual Sporting Clays Tournament on Jan. 27, at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O’ Lakes. Opportunities are available for sponsorships, teams and individual participants. Participants receive 50 targets, team cart, lunch, beverages, an awards banquet dinner, official tournament apparel, ammunition and more.

The tournament will raise funds to benefit the PHSC Foundation to support students and programs that enhance the development of educational opportunities offered at PHSC. For information, visit PHSC.edu/foundation/events, or call (727) 816-3410.

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aybe 2017 is the year that you’re going to have more fun.

But, perhaps you want to improve planning your activities, and to get a better handle on your spending, too.

The Laker/Lutz News is here to help.

Whether you’re new to area, or have lived here for decades, this guide is intended to help you plan fun activities for you and your family, without breaking the bank.

JANUARY

REGIONAL EVENTS GASPARILLA PARADE OF PIRATES WHEN: Jan. 28, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: The parade goes from Bay to Bay and Bayshore boulevards, and continues on a route through downtown Tampa, ending at Cass Street and Ashely Drive. (People begin gathering hours before the parade begins; parking can be difficult to find).

DETAILS: The parade includes 130 units, including floats, marching bands, pirates and more.

RAISING CANE, A SWEET & SPICY EVENT WHEN: Jan. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: Admission: $5 per person DETAILS: Cane syrup making, cane syrup competition, chili cook-off, salsa competition, greased pole climbing, iron skillet toss, entertainment and vendors

FLORIDA STATE FAIR WHEN: Feb. 9 through Feb. 20 WHERE: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N. DETAILS: Fair foods, midway, entertainment, competitions For information, visit FloridaStateFair.com.

BAY AREA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PASCO COUNTY FAIR WHEN: Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 WHERE: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City DETAILS: Midway, fair food, entertainment, competitions For a schedule of events, admission charge and other information, visit PascoCountyFair.com.

MARCH FLEA MARKET AT THE OLD LUTZ SCHOOL SEVENTH ANNUAL PIGS IN Z’HILLS BBQ & BLUES WHEN: Jan 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: 5200 Airport Road, at the new community venue COST: Free admission; $10 parking DETAILS: Mouth-watering barbecue, blues music, classic car show, aircraft displays, World War II museum, beer and wine, gift vendors, business showcase, kids zone and more For information, call (813) 782-1913, or visit ZephyrhillsChamber.org.

12TH ANNUAL SUNCOAST ARTS FEST WHEN: Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel COST: Free admission and parking DETAILS: More than 125 fine artists and craftsmen; live entertainment; emerging artist booth, featuring work of area middle and high school students; street painting; roaming entertainers; and, free art projects for the kids

WHEN: March 3 and March 4 WHERE: The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41 N. COST: Admission is free.

DETAILS: Thousands of items for sale to generate funds for causes supported by the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club.

SECOND ANNUAL LAND O’ LAKES MUSIC FEST WHEN: March 11, noon to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

COST: Early bird $10 general admission, $15 at the gate; Early bird $25 reserved seating, $30 at the gate; $5 parking.

DETAILS: Live music, car show, bounce houses, obstacle course, video games, food and drink vendors, business and arts & crafts showcase.

No outside food or coolers allowed. Event will be held, rain or shine.

FOUNDERS’ DAY PARADE IN ZEPHYRHILLS WHEN: March 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street Zephyrhills District COST: Free admission DETAILS: A parade to celebrate Founders’ Day in Zephyrhills. This year’s theme is classic board games.

For information, visit MSZI.org.

SAVAGE RACE WHEN: March 18 and March 19 WHERE: 17951 Hamilton Road, Dade City DETAILS: Twenty-five obstacles, mud in your underwear, chip timing, T-shirt, beer, action photos, camaraderie, memories For information, visit SavageRace.com.

DADE CITY’S ANNUAL KUMQUAT FESTIVAL WHEN: Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Dade City COST: Admission and parking are free; free shuttles for satellite lots WHAT: Local entertainment, antique cars, arts and crafts, activities for kids, vendors, health and wellness, kumquat pies, kumquat products, quilt challenge and more Several events are held leading up to the festival, visit DadeCityChamber.org for information.

FEBRUARY FARM FEST & QUILT SHOW WHEN: Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Florida Pioneer Museum & Village,15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City COST: $10 per day, or $15 for both days.

WHAT: Draft horse pull on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Bring your own lawn chair, limited seating); quilt show, activities, music and more For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

DOGS DAY IN DADE CITY WHEN: March 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Agnes Lamb Park, in downtown Dade City DETAILS: Dog wagon parade, dog costume contest, canine got talent, ice cream/yogurt eating contest and more

ZEPHYRHILLS PIE FESTIVAL WHEN: March 25, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills COST: Free admission and parking; $10 all-youcan-eat pie buffet, from noon until 3 p.m.

DETAILS: Pie bakers and vendors, slices of pie and whole pies for sale; pie-eating contests, a pie buffet, local business showcase, kids’ area, DJ entertainment and other activities

THIRD ANNUAL SNOWBIRD PALOOZA WHEN: Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills COST: Free parking and free admission DETAILS: Entertainment, speakers, coffee and donuts social, Bingo tent, live magician, art classes and more For information, email sonya@simplyevents.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL WHEN: March 2 through March 12 WHERE: 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City DETAILS: Strawberry shortcake, entertainment, festival rides, contests, fair foods, competitions and more.

For information, visit FlStrawberryFestival.com.

WHEN: April 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and April 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Historic downtown Brooksville COST: $10 for adults (over 18); $5 for ages 13 to 17; free for those 12 and under; $5 in designated parking areas. The event is pet friendly.

DETAILS: Entertainment, fresh blueberries, kids zone, arts and crafts, beer, wine, food and more.

For information, visit FloridaBlueberryFestival.org.

TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES WHEN: April 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Contachobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water St., Tampa Bay DETAILS: Rowing teams compete For information, visit PanamDragonBoat.com, and click on “Events.”

CHASCO FIESTA WHEN: March 24 through April 1 WHERE: Downtown New Port Richey DETAILS: Chasco Fiesta is a nine-day festival with events ranging from a Native American Pow Wow, to a street parade, to a boat parade to shows, a carnival, a fiesta and more.

For information, visit ChascoFiesta.com.

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GECKOFEST WHEN: Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport DETAILS: The theme of the 17th annual GeckoFest will be Geckostock, a celebration of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, as was hippies and the “Peace and Love” generation.

DECEMBER

JELLY BEAN FLING WHEN: April 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City DETAILS: Easter bunny, Easter bonnet parade, egg hunt, face painting, bounce house and more For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE WHERE: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills WHEN: April 16, 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

COST: Free admission DETAILS: Live Christian music, an inspirational message, a live dove release and free refreshments. Seating is limited and lawn chairs are encouraged.

LUTZ ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW WHEN: Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 WHERE: Keystone Preparatory High School, 18105 Gunn Highway in Odessa DETAILS: Hundreds of arts and crafts vendors and food booths in an annual show that draws tens of thousands of shoppers

WESLEY CHAPEL BOAT SHOW WHEN: April 21 to April 23 WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel For information, visit TheShopsatWiregrass.com.

JUNE THIRD ANNUAL ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMERFEST WHERE: Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills WHEN: June 24, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

COST: Free admission, free parking DETAILS: Live entertainment; bounce houses, slides, a rock wall, trampoline and other kids’ activities; vendor village of arts & crafters; pet friendly; fireworks at sunset For information, contact simplyeventsfl@yahoo.com.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK WHEN: Traditionally held on the first Sunday in December WHERE: City Park, 12202 Main St., in downtown San Antonio COST: Free admission, free refreshments DETAILS: Annual lighting of giant Christmas cards, old-fashioned carol singing and other nostalgic touches.

TAMPA TOUR DE CLAY WHEN: Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 WHERE: Stops at area pottery studios.

COST: The tour is free.

DETAILS: Those making the tour will have the chance to watch kiln openings, talk with nationally known ceramic artists and perhaps do a bit of shopping.

For details, visit TampaTourDeClay.com.

LUTZ FOURTH OF JULY WHEN: July 4, parade starts at 10 a.m. (There’s a race and other festivities before and after the parade). More details will be available closer to the event.

WHERE: Downtown Lutz, near the Train Depot COST: Admission and parking are free.

NOVEMBER

FLORIDA RANCH DAYS WHEN: Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 WHERE: Little Everglades Ranch, 17951 Hamilton Road, Dade City COST: Free admission; parking, $10 for cars and $25 for RVs DETAILS: Live entertainment on multiple stages; guided ranch tours on hay wagons; swamp buggy rides; trading post; food roundup; children’s area; and more For information, visit RanchDays.com.

WHEN: Weekends, Feb. 18 through April 2 WHERE: 11315 N. 46th St., Tampa COST: $17.95 adults, $9.95 children; free parking DETAILS: Step back to medieval times, with live jousting, and old time foods and shops.

For information, visit BayAreaRenFest.com.

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CHURCH STREET CHRISTMAS WHEN: Traditionally held on select dates in December WHERE: Historic Church Avenue in Dade City COST: Admission is free DETAILS: Enjoy carolers, musicians and other entertainers along a street where the sidewalks are lit by luminaries and the houses are brilliantly decorated.

OLD LUTZ SCHOOL CHRISTMAS HOUSE WHEN: Traditionally held on select dates in December.

WHERE: 18819 U.S. 41 N. COST: Free admission; donations of toys and nonperishable foods are encouraged For details, visit OldLutzSchool.com.

GRAN FONDO FLORIDA WHEN: March 26, start time 8 a.m.

WHERE: San Antonio DETAILS: Bicycle road race through the rolling hills of Dade City and San Antonio. Cyclists can choose to ride three distances: 30 miles, 60 miles or 100 miles, and are timed on certain stretches of the race.

For information, visit GranFondoNationalChampionshipSeries.com.

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29TH ANNUAL FLORIDA BUG JAM WHEN: Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 WHERE: Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City For details, visit FloridaBugJam.com.

WHEN: Traditionally held on the first Saturday in December WHERE: On Fifth Avenue, from Seventh to 10th streets in downtown Zephyrhills COST: Admission is free DETAILS: The event includes food, entertainment, holiday activities and a Christmas parade.

PET PAWS PET STORE GRAND OPENING Pet Supplies Plus, 21703 State Road 54, Village Lakes Shopping Center, in Land O’ Lakes, will host a grand opening celebration on Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Jan. 8. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Jan. 7, guests can receive a free scratch card with a purchase. The scratch card can have a value ranging from $5 to $50. There

also will be free nail trims for dogs.

On Jan. 8, the first 100 guests can receive a free small bag of dog or cat food, any brand. One free giveaway per household.

Pet Supplies Plus will also be giving away a year’s supply of Purina or other awards.Winners must be age 13 and older.

To enter, text LANDOLAKES to 34653, or visit PSPRewards.com/landolakes.

LOCAL WILDLIFE

Cameron needs a home and a lap Cameron is a sweet senior who, despite his serious expressions, is very lovable.

He is always looking to make himself comfortable, and likes soft blankets and beds that he can knead. Cameron is a mellow boy who enjoys a good scratch behind the ears. Come and meet him at the shelter.

Slow and steady Betsy Crisp noticed something moving downhill in the vacant lot at her Dade City office, and upon further investigation, discovered it was a large gopher tortoise. At first, Crisp thought it was coming straight toward her, but realized she was in the tortoise’s path instead. After stopping and posing for a couple of photos, the gopher tortoise went on its merry way.

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Guaranteed to make you smile Buddy is a staff favorite and tends to frequent the administrative building at the shelter. He is a good natured, happy playful boy. Buddy really just wants to be with people, and he is guaranteed to always make you smile. He only weighs 44 pounds, so he's a perfect size. An adoption for Buddy fell through when he tested positive for heartworm. Heartworm is not contagious; it is curable and preventable, but it will require medical attention. If you feel you can give Buddy the love and care he deserves, come visit him soon.

If you would like to adopt either Buddy or Cameron, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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READY TO WORK CareerSource Pasco-Hernando can help job seekers show off their skills through the Florida Ready to Work program.

Earn a work credential by taking supervised assessments in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information.

Enrollment is free. Each placement test in the process takes about 15 minutes and can be taken at any time from any computer, anywhere. Online Courseware is available to help improve scores and job skills, if needed.

Once the tests are taken, a proctor will complete approximately one-hour assessments on each test.With a score of at least three on each assessment, participants will receive a Florida Ready to Work Credential, signed by the Governor.

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NETWORK BREAKFAST Business Link will have its monthly networking breakfast on Jan. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., in the board room of the Student Community Center at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. The monthly gathering, held at various

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host a business seminar on Jan. 18 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at its office on 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 105, Don Porter Boardroom, in Wesley Chapel.

Founder of Business Success Training Steve Black will explain How to Have the Best Year Ever in 2017.

The event is free but space is limited, so RSVP. For information, contact the chamber at (813) 994-8534.

ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON The Pasco Economic Development Corporation has scheduled its 2017 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Florida Hospital Center Ice in Wesley Chapel.

The luncheon will feature Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo, who will give a presentation of the regional economy and his forecast for the year.

Vitner regularly meets with business leaders throughout the country, as well as overseas. He is expected to discuss potential impacts on Pasco County and Florida — from changes in local and national leadership.

For information, visit PascoEDC.com.

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Lynda.com offers various paid subscriptions, but Pasco library patrons can access the courses for free by going online and using their library cards to create a profile.

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The organization specifically is seeking individuals with expertise in these fields: • Commercial Lender:A retired banker with experience in business loans, equipment loans, lines of credit, working capital loans and SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) guidelines.

• Social Media Coordinator: Someone who demonstrates a strong working knowledge of social media and website optimization.

• Nonprofit Mentor: Someone with prior nonprofit expertise with existing and start-up organizations.

SCORE — founded in 1964 — is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, and has 300-plus chapters with more than 13,000 volunteers throughout the United States.

Sevelius Wealth Management of Raymond James will have a ribbon cutting on Jan. 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 29145 Chapel Park Drive in Wesley Chapel.

The event is free.

For information, contact The Greater Wesley Chapel of Commerce at (813) 994-8534.

Paramount Lebanese Kitchen will have a ribbon cutting on Jan. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 18089 Highwood Preserve Parkway in New Tampa.

The chain restaurant offers “farm to table” casual dining and Mediterranean cuisine, according to its website – ParamountFineFoodsUsa.com.

For information, contact The Greater Wesley Chapel of Commerce at (813) 994-8534.

BUSINESS SEMINAR VIDEO TRAINING Pasco County libraries are partnering with Lynda.com – an online platform owned by Linkedin – to provide full access to the company’s video library.

More than 4,000 video courses, taught by industry experts, are available. The courses explain Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Publisher; and, the Adobe Creative Suite, including

A free seminar on How to Develop an Internship Program will be presented on Jan. 19 at 9 a.m., by Able Trust at PascoHernando State College, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Registration and breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m.The seminar begins at 9 a.m.

For information, call The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534, or visit AbleTrust.org.

Chase Bank will have a ribbon cutting on Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 28470 State Road 54, in Wesley Chapel.

The event is free.

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