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JANUARY 14, 2015

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Chances are that you know someone who has become ill with the flu this year.

It could be a family member, a colleague, a friend or someone at church —whoever it is, Dr. James Robelli, of St. Joseph’s Hospital North in Lutz, offers this bit of advice: “If you know someone that has the flu, stay away from them.”

More people are coming down with the flu, as compared to prior years, said Dr. Nadeem Kahn, chief of medicine and direc-

Dr. James Robelli

Dr. Nadeem Kahn

tor of infectious control at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel.

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel has reported a significant increase in the number

of flu cases coming into the hospital, according to statistics provided by Tracy Clouser, director of marketing.

In December, it saw a 274 percent increase in flu cases in its emergency department and a 125 percent increase in the number of patients admitted with the flu.

Robelli, who is medical director of the emergency department at St. Joseph’s North in Lutz, also reported an increased number of flu cases.

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Keeping heritage alive in East Pasco

By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com

Imani Asukile walks among the headstones at Indian Pond Cemetery in Dade City, looking at the writing on each one. He knows some names, knew some of the people personally and even has a relative buried there. But not every grave is clearly marked and some of the names are unknown.

What is known about the old graves is that those who were buried there long ago — some at the beginning of the 20th century — faced segregation and discrimination.

“This was the premiere cemetery for blacks in this area. They only allowed blacks to be buried at the Dade City Cemetery in the early 1970s,” Asukile said. Now, as president of the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County, he wants to make sure the area isn’t forgotten, along with other important places, events and people in local history.

His group hosts military appreciation services at Indian Pond Cemetery each year to honor African American veterans. At a recent event, around 60 people gathered to honor World War II veterans. Their families received special congressional coins and certificates from the Wounded Warrior Project.

For the heritage society, those events create recognition for the veterans, and those buried at the cemetery where the events are held.

“You get inspiration from their stories when you understand their struggles, their victories, the hills they had to climb,” Asukile said.“We have to keep them alive.”

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Imani Asukile and the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County have events at places like Indian Pond cemetery in Dade City. The group wants the people and places that make up the area’s history remembered and honored.

His group keeps those and other stories alive by hosting different events throughout the year. They have youth forums to inform young people and provide a platform for them to express their thoughts. And they have events to celebrate Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African-American culture held at the end of each calendar year.

Asukile said it’s the principles of Kwanzaa, including its focus on community support, interaction and problem solving, that guide the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County throughout the entire year.

“In everything that we do, Kwanzaa is the foundation of our existence, so to speak,” he said. “That’s where everything springs from.”

If community seems to be a big focus for the group, it’s by design. Asukile and the rest

of the society take the “East Pasco” part of the organization’s name seriously. Local events attended by local residents are what keep the group motivated.

“In everything we do, we try to focus on local issues and individuals. Most black history programs are national or international, and we don’t have a problem with that,” he said. But we try to say ‘How can we take the same application and apply it here locally?’”

The group recognizes local community members during Black History Month in February of each year. The 2015 focus will be on the founders of local community choirs, Asukile said.

But that doesn’t mean they restrict all their work to one small area. Asukile still considers Brooksville home, so he’ll often inSee HERITAGE, page9A

Suncoast Arts Fest celebrates a decade of arts and entertainment

By B.C. Manion

The arts festival at The Shops at Wiregrass draws around 100,000 people every year.

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The Suncoast Arts Fest soon will celebrate its 10th anniversary of bringing acclaimed artists to Pasco County.

The annual festival is a popular event, attracting around 100,000 people to peruse its diverse offerings and to enjoy its lineup of live entertainment.

This year’s festival features more than 120 juried visual artists and craftsmen, from across Florida and throughout the country.

“About 35 percent of our artists this year are from out of state,” Pam Marron, co-director of the festival, said, noting Florida’s temperate winter weather is a plus.

The festival’s venue — at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel — also offers people a chance to do a bit of shopping at the regional mall and enjoy a meal at one of its restaurants.

The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive. The mall is just off State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, a couple of miles east of Interstate 75.

The event features both new and returning artists.

Among those making a return trip is Rolly Ray Reel, of Maitland, who won best of show during last year’s event.

Besides offering art lovers a chance to enjoy themselves, the festival also raises money to support Arts for Kids, which supplements art programs in public, private and charter schools. Over the past decade, festival proceeds have funded more than 85 mini-grants, which have benefited more than 15,000 students.

The goal is to support both the visual and performing arts, Marron said.

Other highlights on this year’s schedule include a telephone photography competition sponsored by Rasmussen College. The Phoneography Competition is open to any-

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNCOAST ARTS FEST

10th annual Suncoast Arts Fest

More than 120 fine artists and craftsmen sell their works. There also will be live entertainment, chalk artists, a phone photography contest, glass etching and interactive activities. The event is held, rain or shine.

WHERE: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive (off State Road 56, east of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard).

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 COST: Admission and parking are free.

There’s ample parking and the event is accessible for people with disabilities.

one who can take a picture with their phone.

The festival also will feature Duncan McClellan, an award-winning glass artist who has an international following.

McClellan, who lives in St. Petersburg, will be supplying his glass-etching unit on Sunday, allowing people to create an original design and etch it on glass. That opportunity will be available on Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Another feature this year is the festival’s first mini Art Maker Space, where art, technology and education collide.

The lineup of live entertainment is an-

Oil paintings, such as this one by Nina Lovill of Ocala, will provide a visual feast for those attending the Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.

other festival highpoint.

The Sunlake High School Jazz Band will get things started with a performance at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17.

Other entertainers who will be performing this year include The Black Honkeys, Unleash the Octopus, Hector Mayoral, Julie Black, Amanda Lynn, the Mike McKinley Trio, Gene Hardage (also known as Sarasota Slim), and a variety of other acts.

For a full schedule of entertainment and activities, please visit SuncoastArtsFest.com.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The joy these singers and dancers infuse belie the sadness they have known in life. All of the members of the Watoto Children’sChoir have experienced the death of either one, or both of their parents.

Confort Onyango and other members of the Watoto Children’s Choir wear clothing that reflects the African culture.

Watoto choir shares story of Africa’s vulnerable children

By B.C. Manion

The performances — which are free and open to the public — include original African music, dance routines and life-transThe Watoto Children’s Choir is kicking forming stories from rescued orphans and off its four-month United States tour with women who are part of the choir. appearances in Florida, including local Local stops on the tour include a 7 p.m. stops. performance Jan. 14 at Victorious Life The choir’s tour, entitled “Beautiful Africa: Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley A New Generation,” seeks to raise awareness Chapel, and three performances at Van Dyke about the plight of orphaned and vulnerable Church in Lutz. The Van Dyke performances children in Africa. are at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17, and 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 18. Van Dyke is at 17030 Lakeshore Road.

Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages where they are nurtured to become productive citizens and leaders in their own country.

Edwinsmith Kigozi, now 29, was just 11 years old when he went to live in a Watoto Village. His parents had both died. His uncle did not have the means to support him and they welcomed Watoto’s help, said Kigozi, now a team leader with the organization.

The concerts feature a fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm.

Watoto’s children’s choirs have been traveling internationally since 1994 as amThe Watoto Children’s Choir is touring bassadors for millions of children who have around the Southeastern United States, been orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war including stops in Wesley Chapel, Lutz and and poverty.

Tampa. Allan Nyakaana takes center stage Besides appearing in the United States, here. the choirs have traveled to Australia, Brazil,

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The Watoto Children’s Choir’s performances are a fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm.

China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, France and the U.S, among others.

Their audiences have included royalty, presidents, ministers, as well as people without rank or wealth.

The choirs serve as a cultural exchange and as a way to attract support for Watoto’s work, Kigozi said.

Choir members have the chance to be exposed to a broader world, he said. And, the hope is that audience members will do something about the plight that less fortu-

nate people face, not only in Africa, but in America and other places, Kigozi said.

Watoto’s aim is to help improve life in Africa by developing future leaders, Kigozi said. Those leadership roles may come in different spheres of life, including medicine, law, politics and other areas.

Besides the Wesley Chapel and Lutz appearances, the choir also will be performing at Exciting Central Tampa Baptist Church, 2923 North Tampa St., in Tampa, at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 21.

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Holy Smoke! Blues, Barbecue in Zephyrhills On the Cheap

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he holidays are associated with great family, great friends and great food. In fact, sometimes the food is the best part: Turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and other dishes all make a welcomed appearance.

It's all great, but something is missing.

Where are the ribs? The chicken? The pulled pork? The sweet, tangy sauce that gets on your fingers? The baked beans and corn on the cob? The smoke from the grill that makes your mouth water?

Where's the barbecue?

You probably didn't find it at the holiday dinner table, but you can make up for lost time on Jan. 17. That's when the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host the Fifth Annual Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ & Blues Fest at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave. As the name implies, it's a barbecuethemed event. Vendors offering a variety of meats and platters will be on hand, offering their own take on chicken, pork and other traditional courses. It's all barbecue, but each one is a little different. The sauces, spices and sides make each one unique and worth trying. Whatever type of barbecue you prefer, you're likely to find someone serving it hot.

They're competing for prizes, too.

Thousands of dollars' worth. This is the Florida State Championship sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association. Did you even know there was a Florida BBQ Association?

I didn't, but I think I want to join it. Maybe they need taste-testers.

Anyway, the competitors are putting their best foot forward (or rib forward, I

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There will be plenty of vendors, but people will still line up for their favorites.

•6 p.m. event ends Two Kidz Zones, concession vendors, business expo and military aircraft displays will be open throughout the day.

Ribs and chicken are just a couple of items that will be barbecued at Pigz in Z'Hills.

suppose) to create a variety of great tastes.

You might not be an official judge, but you can pick your own winners from the competing vendors.

Now, you might have noticed that there's more than barbecue happening in the name. It's a blues fest as well, and music is a big part of the event. Cold Iron, Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, The Lauren Mitchell Band and TC Carr & Bolts of Blue will all be performing. Just bring a lawn chair (no coolers or pets), find a nice spot

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Rows of business vendors will be there, too, providing information about different services and offering some giveaways as well. If you're the kind of person who goes through a lot of pens, I definitely recommend visiting this area. I can say from experience that this is a good way replenish your supply and support some local businesses at the same time. I know you're not going there for pens, but this is "On the Cheap," after all.

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But wait; there's more. Aircraft displays, a car and motorcycle show and the WWII Museum of Military History all add to the entertainment. There's even a special area for children. There's so much to do, I'm willing to make a pretty bold claim: You could be a vegetarian and still have a good time here. Even without the food there's hours of fun and music to enjoy.

And, of course, it's cheap. Admission to Pigs in Z'Hills is free. It costs $10 to park, but if you bring friends or family in one car, it's a good deal. You do have to pay for food, beer and other drinks, of course. So your appetite might make this cheap event not so cheap. But I can't advise you to skip the food, because it's really good. So maybe eat breakfast first, so you can sample the best of the barbecue without eating your way around the airport. And you might be tempted. Like I said, the food is really good.

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AROUND THE PARKS

Christmas week at Happy Days

By Ian Marwick

on a surrealistic tree next year. Just kidding.

The ability to maintain our relationships at a long distance over these winter months is truly a blessing, and affords us the warmth of Florida as well as the warmth of friends and family. We look forward to the last weeks of December each year.

At Happy Days we have many traditions to support this. One of tradition that has both a fun and a pastoral side is the annual Christmas caroling. The Happy Days Carolers again serenaded the residents, who found themselves partially restricted to their homes. They always consist of a blend of

Happy Days

Funny how December always brings out these thoughts, an end to the year, an end to the first half of our winter hideaway, but also the end of the shortest winter day. Like life, there are down thoughts but always uplifting ones.

December is also the Christmas season.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, or have other faith traditions, we all have an affinity for the same message, ‘peace on earth, good will to man.’ And of course, any celebration always includes our family and friends. They may be with us, or miles apart, but all are close in our hearts. Pictures adorn our walls, and cards and letters that arrive in the mail are proudly displayed. Today, of course Facebook, Facepage, etc. — seems like a new one everyday — bring instant gratification of up-to-date happenings and pictures from our loved ones.

What happened to anticipation? Uh oh, an obvious sign of not being a techie! I sus- Helen Yerdon shows off her RV decorated pect we will be hanging iPads and phones for the Christmas holiday.

Christmas carolers take a stroll and serenade residents.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JUDY OLSON

Park managers Dan and Judy Olson ride their decorated golf cart for holiday caroling.

divas, wannabes, amateurs and a few questionable once-a-year vocalists. But in the spirit of serenading our friends, somehow they always make it sound special.

We also took this opportunity to select the best decorated trailers. The winners this year were (again) Don and Sharon Rollenhagen, Roger and Helen Yerdon, and Bob and Barb Evans. I think we all need to go to after-Christmas sales and buy Christmas lights to outdo the Rollenhagens next year.

On Dec. 21, we had our annual candlelight service in the hall. Another inspiring service put on by the Happy Day’s Church.

The glow of candles in the darkened hall gives us all an opportunity to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, not the glitter of flashing lights, but the birth of mankind’s Savior, Jesus.

On Christmas Day, we wrapped up the festivities with our annual Christmas dinner.

More than 70 residents shared in a potluckstyle dinner with hams provided by the corporate office.

It is hard to believe that another December has gone the way all good things go, quickly. The time of celebrating our individual faiths strengthened our souls, and the time maintaining our northern and Florida families was gratifying.

Now the daunting task of pushing 2014 into the record books is upon us.We take up that challenge with happy hearts, and see that a proper New Year’s Party greets 2015!

Corporate, management and staff, Dan and Judy Olson and Jeremy, and all the residents of Happy Days, wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, and invite you to drop in and see us on Allen Road.

Greeting the New Year at Grand Horizons

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

On Dec. 31, approximately 90 residents attended a New Years Eve celebration at our community center. The party was hosted by Chick and Annmarie Shackewyc, Dave and Barb Livingston, Gary and Carol Wilcox, and Ken and Cheryl Leone. A lot of work was put into these preparations as everything ran smoothly.

The entire community center was decorated by Annmarie, Barb, Carol and Cheryl, and, from what I understand, the decorating was done a few hours each day over the course of several days.

The dance floor was packed, and Billy Cole played a variety of music. There was something for everyone.

There was a lot of food and a variety for eating.

It was loads of fun and 16 door prizes were given out.The prizes were either monetary or a free breakfast. Each person, upon arriving, put a ticket in a big hat or bowl in which Billy Cole pulled out the winning names periodically.

It was a fun night and a night to remember. I wasn’t there this year, but I can still hear all the noisemakers blasting away as

COURTESY OF SANDRA GILBERT-ABEL

Residents of Rainbow Village ring in the New Year.

Welcoming in 2015 at Rainbow Village PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANNMARIE SHACKEWYC

Joan and Ed Fisher celebrate the New Year at Grand Horizons.

classes that she had the previous year. Six or seven people took advantage of this class and worked on creating Valentine decorations. These decorations, which were paper hearts, will be used by the community center for the Valentine’s Day dance.

Cheryl has plans for future assignments, all of which sound like fun. Thanks, Cheryl, for keeping the craft classes going.

We also had a luncheon for the lunch bunch ladies and guests of Grand Horizons. It was held at the Plant City Home Town Buffet and there was a variety of foods and so many desserts. Thirteen women attended, and we had one large table. There was much conversation among all the women.

There was a social club meeting on Jan. 8, and here Carol Wilcox, Cheryl Leone, Annmarie Shackewyc and Barb is when they discuss all the Livingston decorated the community center for a New Year’s events that will happen at Eve celebration.

Grand Horizons. It is very informative and you learn what is going on they greeted the New Year.

Our thanks go to all the volunteers as in your park.

About 30 to 35 people attended this they did a wonderful job.

Several days later, on Jan. 3, our first egg meeting to welcome Cheryl Leone as the n’ bag of 2015 was held in the community new Social Club president. She started the center and approximately 91 meals were meeting with thanks to the people of last served. It was a good way to start off the year’s activities. Also discussed was entermorning, and the event was hosted by Jim tainment for next New Year’s Eve. We had and Judi Leitzke, with help from Maurice discussions about the upcoming events and Jane Thayer, Clayton and Carol George, such as the Valentine’s Day dance, a comedy Colleen Smart Crandall, Galen and Sue night, a volunteer night dinner, and so much Parker, and Ken and Cheryl Leone. They more. We also talked about having new cureach had a specific job to do and it there- tains and went over all the pros and cons of this project. fore ran nicely.

It was a nice breakfast that included eggs or egg whites, potatoes, orange juice or mango juice along with biscuits. Ken Leone prepared sausage gravy for the biscuits that, I understand, was just delicious. He did prepare it for last month, and it was such a success that he continued it.

From what I heard, the last appointments for taking photos are being done in January. This will result in the residents getting a new pictorial directory with phone numbers.

Chick and Annmarie Shackewyc help ring in On Jan. 6, Cheryl Leone started her craft the New Year.

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By Sandra Gilbert-Abel Rainbow Village

The greatest way to bring in the New Year at Rainbow Village was to attend the New Year's Eve dance.

Travis Golden furnished the music and did a great job of getting everybody out on the dance floor. He had special dances for line dancing, the chicken dance, train dance, slow, fast, twist — you name it, and he made it happen.

He even played a game with several residents and it was so funny watching them trying to get a ball attached to a string into a pouch that was tied to their waist.

He handed out glow rings to most of the ladies, and it looked so cool when dancing to see all the rings glowing.

Linda and Dick Luce were in charge of the dance and did a great job.

We also bring in the New Year with our good luck traditions.

In Pennsylvania, we have pork and sauerkraut to bring good luck in the New Year.

In the South, they have hog jaws, collard greens and black-eye peas.

We have several residents that grew up in Holland, and their mothers or grandmothers would fry up balls filled with fruit and nuts. This would be like doughnuts to us.

I also talked to Canadians, and they said

that their grandparents would have a big duck or goose dinner to celebrate the holiday.

It is interesting to listen to people from different parts of country share their family traditions.

After New Year's Day, many new and old residents arrive at Rainbow Village to begin a new season with activities that they can enjoy. You can be as busy as you want or just relax and enjoy Florida.

Rainbow Village had a special get-together for all the new campers, and they are presented with a bag full of information about our resort and all the activities that our resort has to offer them.

Members of our association, pastor, security and management explained in more detail what they have to offer the new campers and new owners of units. There also was time for new residents to present their questions about the resort.

Pictures were taken of each couple and persons to be put on our directory board in the main hall. Cookies and coffee were served.

We are always glad to welcome new residents to our resort.

We are looking forward to our big yard sale on Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to come to the yard sale.

Happy New Year to all from Rainbow Village Resort!

A red-hot celebration

COURTESY OF MILLIE LEBARON

The Red Hot Chicks from Palm View Gardens celebrated the holidays with their annual tea and Christmas cookie exchange. The festivities also included bingo and door prizes.

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• Trim back the bracts to remove fading tissue. Leave behind 4 to 6 inches of stem per branch.

• Use a fertilizer like Miracle-Gro ® (based on the label rate) every two weeks.

• Dig the hole 1 foot wider and 6 inches deeper than the rootball and set the poinsettia straight, backfilling with soil as to not bury the stem any deeper than it already is in the pot.

• Water the soil when necessary to keep the area moist but not wet.

• Fertilize monthly from March to October.

• Prune outdoor poinsettias in late spring, after the threat of cold weather has passed, and cut them back to 12 to 18 inches above the soil line. If they’ve suffered cold damage, trim them back to live tissue. When the plant grows another foot of tissue, cut it back again leaving four leaves per shoot. This method will ensure a more compact plant.

• Add a layer of mulch to help cut down on weeds and lock in moisture.

Poinsettias brighten the holidays so consider using them to add a bit of seasonal color to your landscape, as well.

This column was adapted “Poinsettias For Florida, Indoors and Outdoors,” from an article written by R. Black and R. Schoellhorn that was published by the University of Florida’s Environmental Horticultural Department in 2002.

County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent III

‘Tis the season when poinsettias are often used to say, “I’m thinking of you,” to friends, or “get well soon” to those who are ill, or “happy holidays” to family and neighbors.

The brightly colored plants often adorn storefronts to beckon patrons in to shop for seasonal deals and they are a common sight at church services.

After the holidays, though, poinsettias too often end up in trash bins.

Instead of being tossed aside, these plants can add beauty to your landscape.

Some special care is required, however, to help them survive until you plant them.

Here are some pointers: • Keep them indoors in an area with lots of light, but avoid full sun as that tends to quickly dry out the plant.

• When watering, touch the soil surface to be sure that it is slightly moist, not wet.

• Keep your poinsettia in a pot to allow it to drain.

• Use a gentle foliage mist occasionally to help retain color.

• Skip the fertilizer -- these plants do not need fertilizer until they are ready to move outside.

When kept in the proper environment indoors, most poinsettias will continue to display brilliant color well into the spring.

Then, when the weather warms up, it’s easy to transition these plants to your yard.

Here are some simple steps: For more information, stop by the • Set your poinsettia outside in an area Pasco County Extension Office at 36702 with partial shade for two to three weeks State Road 52 in Dade City. Or, you can to help it transition outdoors. call the office at (352) 518-0156.

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promised. Attackers will attempt to use someone’s identity for medical care or servThe Hillsborough County Consumer ices, and the damage can generate changes Protection Agency is advising residents to to health records that can be difficult to be extra vigilant with their medical informa- correct. tion.

The World Privacy Forum offers these Cyber attacks have been occurring for preventive steps: years, but attacks targeting health care infor• Closely monitor any “explanation of mation are expected to rise due to the benefits” sent by a public or private health value of medical information becoming 10 insurer. Be on the lookout for service times more than credit card information on charges, office visits, or medical equipment the black market, according to a release. not received or purchased.

Cyber criminals reportedly receive $20 • Each year, request a listing of benefits for health insurance information, compared paid from health insurers. Watch for to $1 or $2 for credit card numbers. Some changes to billing addresses and phone experts have said the value of someone’s numbers. medical identity can even be as high as 50 • Request copies of current medical files times that of a person’s financial identity be- from each health care provider. Consider cause it doesn’t perish like a credit card making the request each time there is a number that can be cancelled. doctor visit.

Security loopholes at hospitals, health • Correct erroneous and false informacare providers and pharmaceutical compa- tion in a file. nies have made it much easier than in the • If someone is a victim of medical idenpast for these attackers to be successful, es- tity theft, file a police report. It may be pecially when the attackers are improving needed for health care providers and insurtheir methods, officials said. Some criminals ance companies. use the information to impersonate patients • Keep an eye on credit reports. Remove with diseases in order to obtain prescrip- bad records from a credit file by filing a potions for controlled substances, in addition lice report and sending it to the collection to financial fraud. agency.

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ACTORS SOUGHT FOR SUNLIT FESTIVAL

Venue Theatre’s educational group The Famous Dead Authors is looking for actors to portray famous dead Florida authors for the upcoming SunLit Festival in downtown St. Petersburg in March.The actor will physically recreate a living portrait of the author, speak about the author’s life, and read or recite from their work. For information, call (727) 822-6194, or email venueactorstudio@gmail.com.

THE COUNTRY FLEA MARKET

The Country Flea at Hillbilly Farms, 10325 U.S. 98 in Dade City, will take place the second Saturday of every month through May, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The market will feature locally grown produce, plants, garden accessories, home décor, handpainted furniture, soaps, jams, quilts, arts and crafts, and jewelry.There will be hot dogs and gluten-free products available. For information and vendor details, call Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858, or email lucyavila707@gmail.com.

MARINE FOREVER GROUP MEETS

The Marine Forever Veterans Group meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes.All active duty, retired and veteran marines and spouses are invited. For information, visit Marine4Ever.com.

GULFSIDE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS

Gulfside Hospice is hosting volunteer orientations for all new volunteers at the following locations: • Jan. 15 and Jan. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills • Jan. 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.

Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.

For information, all Tracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.

The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival will be Jan. 15 to Jan. 25 at Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa.

The festival aims to increase awareness of African and African-American culture and history through live entertainment, cultural events, health tutorials, business seminars, guest speakers, food and craft vendors, and a music festival.

For information and a calendar of events, visit TampaBlackHeritage.org.

ARBOR DAY MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM

The Dade City Garden Club, 13630 Fifth St., will host its annual Arbor Day Memorial Tree program Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Guests will have the opportunity to plant a tree in memory of a loved one. Smokey the Bear will give away longleaf pine seedlings to everyone who attends. Refreshments will be served. For information, or to order a Memorial Tree, call (352) 521-6886.

MASONIC LODGE FISH FRY

The J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host its monthly fish fry Jan. 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for eat-in and $8 for carryout.

FRIDAY NIGHT FANFARE

Academy at the Lakes-McCormick Campus, 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, is hosting a Friday Night Fanfare Jan. 16.

Admission is free for the basketball game against Cambridge Christian starting at 3:30 p.m. Dinner, dessert and family fun will begin at 5 p.m., with face painting, the pep band, sign making, and sports ‘MUSIC MAN’ AUDITIONS activities.AATL’s mascot will also be The Live Oak Theatre Company will have present.Admission for dinner and family auditions for its April production of “Music fun is $8 per person. For information, call Man” Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 17 at 2 p.m., (813) 948-7600. at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Ave., in Brooksville.Those FREE MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS interested should prepare 16 bars from a The Florida Orchestra will offer free tickets song. Cold readings will be used for adult for children 18 years and younger to attend auditions and children’s callbacks. For the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks information, email concerts, with the purchase of one fullLiveOakTheatre@gmail.com, or visit price adult ticket.Tchaikovsky’s Violin Facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre.

Concerto is slated for Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, and Romeo and Juliet from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING For information, locations and tickets, call The Pasco County Historical Society will (727) 892-3337. meet Jan. 16 at 6 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer PIGZ IN Z’HILLS, AVIATION EXPO Museum Road in Dade City.The guest The fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & speaker will be Louie Holt on the topic of Blues Fest and the Zephyrhills Municipal “From Abbott to Zephyrhills.” Guests Airport Aviation Expo is scheduled for Jan. should bring a covered dish to share, their 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Zephyrhills own cutlery, disposable plate and beverage. Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave. There For information, call Glen Thompson at will be live blues music, a car and (352) 567-7449. motorcycle show, kids games and activities,

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The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will perform a free “Concert of Hope” Jan. 17 at 6 p.m., and Jan. 18 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Van Dyke Church, 17030 Lakeshore Road in Lutz. Watoto is a holistic care solution for children in Africa, and the choir present’s its vision and mission through stories, music and dance. For information, call (813) 968-3983.To see a performance of the choir, visit Watoto.com/the-choir.

The Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Discipleship group will meet Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Bible Chapel, 1209 Livingston Road in Lutz. Topics will include the challenges men face, and focus on real life-changing solutions through God. For information, call Jorge Walker at (813) 562-1447.

ADOPT A 2015 TREE AT FHZH

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., is looking for sponsors for its 31st SUNCOAST ARTS FEST annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive December. Available trees for 2015 are in Wesley Chapel, will host The Suncoast New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon and Rhode Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 17 and Island.The hospital provides live trees with from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 18. The Sunlake lights and individuals, groups or High School Jazz Band will open the organizations decorate the tree. The entertainment Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. The event program also includes family friendly will include about 120 artists and crafters, activities, a Christmas program with live and a Chalk Art Walk. For information, visit musical performances, readings and TheShopsAtWiregrass.com. fireworks. To sponsor a tree or for information, call Jane Freeman at (813) CLAY SHOOT 783-6192.

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce’s annual clay shooting event JAZZ WITH JIM will be Jan. 17 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes.

Lowell Road in Tampa, will present Jazz Registration is at 8 a.m., followed by a With Jim Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is shotgun start at 9 a.m. Beginners and a fusing of personal stories by the experienced shooters are invited.There musicians with popular jazz tunes. Guests will be a continental breakfast, barbecue also can purchase home-baked goods lunch, prizes and more. For information, donated by the center’s volunteers.Tickets call the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or visit start at $14. Discounts are available for CentralPascoChamber.org. groups of 10 or more. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit ‘THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS’ CarrollwoodCenter.org.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present “The AN EVENING WITH AN AUTHOR Wind in the Willows” Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., and The Downtown New Port Richey Art Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. The program is an Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., will host author adaption of Kenneth Grahame’s classic Deanna Bennett Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. book.Admission is $7 for members, $8 for Bennett is the author of “Anna:American general admission, and $28 for a family Journey,” the second book based on her four-pack. For information, call (813) 922grandmother’s life.Admission is free. For 8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org. information or to RSVP, call (727) 8486500.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host Martin Luther King Day Jr. festivities Jan. 19 and Jan. 20. On Jan. 19, there will be a children’s fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including face painting, sand art and inflatables. Cinematographer George Silano will speak at 3 p.m., and will screen an interview with Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., guest speaker Heather Parker will present a program titled “The Global Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.”

Admission is free. For information, call (800) 334-5532.

COPYRIGHT WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS

The Arts Council of Hillsborough County will host a workshop called “What Artists Need to Know: Copyright, Law & Art” Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., at the Entrepreneur

LEARN TO GET ORGANIZED

Betty Arnold will present “The Organizing Queen” Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m., at the Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road. Guests can learn simple organizing tips and practices, ways to reduce clutter, free up time and energy, and enhance living space, both physical and emotional.

For information, call (813) 273-3652.

OLD LUTZ SCHOOL WORK DAY

The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, is looking for volunteers for its Work Day Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon.There will be holiday decorations to put away, storage organization, mulching, yard work and general cleaning.Volunteers can earn community service hours. For information, call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256, or call Ben Nevel at (813) 334-5712.

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Representatives of the company announced plans in December about the construction of a 10,000-square- COURTESY OF TOM RYAN, PASCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL foot building. Appius plans to build a This photograph depicts the 10,000-square-foot two-story structure, with the first building that Appius Wealth Management plans to floor being leased out and the second construct for its new headquarters at the floor being occupied by the financial NorthPointe Business Park in Lutz. services company.

The Pasco Economic Development that Appius is a local company that has deCouncil worked with the company, its con- cided to stay in Pasco and help build the tractor the Perry Company, and Pasco local economy.

County to obtain expedited permitting. The They see tremendous growth potential new building will add much needed com- at the NorthPointe location, which is on mercial space to the Pasco County real State Road 54, near the Suncoast Parkway. estate market.

It’s also worth noting that the company “For more than 30 years, our firm has is a Pasco company that chose to expand in been providing comprehensive financial the county, he said. planning services to individuals, families and “They could’ve went anywhere,” he said. businesses, Michael V. Addessi, president and The Class A office space fits perfectly into chief executive of the wealth management the business retention and expansion procompany said in a release. gram that the Pasco EDC and Pasco County “We are excited to move our headquar- have been working together to achieve. ters to this centrally located facility that will The county expedited the permit. serve our clients both locally and throughThe county also has waived the impact fees for commercial, industrial and hotel deout the United States,”Addessi added.

Tom Ryan, economic development man- velopment along State Road 54, Ryan noted. ager for Pasco EDC, said Appius recognizes The increasing development along State the potential for growth at their new Pasco Road 54 has turned the area into the counlocation. What’s unique about the project is ty’s welcome mat, Ryan said.

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I own a small business. Can I report my employees’ W-2s to Social Security electronically?

Yes, and we encourage you to do just that at SocialSecurity.gov/bso. Filing your W-2s electronically is free, fast, and secure. Plus there’s an added bonus: when you file electronically, you receive an extra month to file because electronically filed W-2s aren’t due until March 31. You’ll also receive an electronic receipt. And when you enter your W-2 information online, you can simultaneously print out the W-2s for your employees. Learn more at SocialSecurity.gov/employer.

Does Social Security have any tips at this time of year for those filing their taxes?

Yes. We encourage you to carefully check: your name, Social Security number, and all data on your W-2s; your online Social Security Statement; and your Social Security card to make sure they all match. If you don’t have access to your card or Statement but know your Social Security number, make sure the number and information is correct on your W-2s. A mismatch could delay your tax refund and cause problems with your Social Security benefits in the future. Such errors are much easier to fix early on. If you do notice an error, contact Social Security at (800) 772-1213, or if the information on the W-2 is incorrect, notify your employer.

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Daryl Rosenthal, a social security public affairs specialist in Tampa, prepared this Q&A primer to help provide guidance on social security issues for small business owners, retirees and new parents preparing to file their taxes.

Are Social Security benefits taxable?

Yes. About one third of those receiving Social Security benefits must pay taxes on some of their Social Security benefits, depending on the amount of their taxable income. Learn more by visiting SocialSecurity.gov/planners/taxes.htm.

Will I get a tax form for my Social Security benefits?

Yes. Beneficiaries should receive their Social Security Benefit Statements (Form SSA1099) for tax year 2014 by no later than Jan. 31. If you receive Social Security and don’t receive your 1099 by the end of January, you can request one online at SocialSecurity.gov/1099.

We had a baby in 2014. Does our child need a Social Security number?

Yes. Most people apply for their baby’s Social Security number while they’re still in the hospital at the same time they register for the birth certificate. But if you didn’t, you’ll need to apply for your child’s Social Security number before you file your tax return in order to claim the child as a dependent. You’ll also need it if you ever apply for government benefits on behalf of your child or your family. Learn more about Social Security cards and numbers at SocialSecurity.gov/ssnumber.

I changed my name. Do I need to report it to Social Security?

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Sharp as a tack at 100 Staff members and volunteers at Pretty Pond Manor Assisted Living Facility surprised Josephine Murabito of Zephyrhills on Dec. 14 with a celebration honoring her 100th birthday. The party included a birthday cake and a serenade from volunteer and opera singer Chris Romeo. ‘When I get to heaven,’ said Murabito, ‘I’m going to ask God what took him so long.’

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A military presence Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City welcomed retired U.S. Army Gen. Doug Brown at a recent meeting. Brown spoke about being in Argentina during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Green Berets, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and the instrumental development of night vision goggles. Attending the meeting with Brown, center, were from left, Sunrise Rotary president Francis Crociata and Rotarian Bob Hatfield.

It is a nasty bug.

“It’s not like having a common cold. It really feels like a truck has run over you. Back pain. Muscle aches. You can’t do much of anything,” said Kahn, of Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay. Robelli concurred with Kahn’s assessment, describing the flu as a “cold on steroids.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s vaccine has been less effective in preventing the flu. Despite that fact, both the CDC and the local doctors recommend the vaccination.

Even if it doesn’t prevent the flu, it is likely that the course of the illness will be shorter and the symptoms less severe, both Robelli and Kahn said.

Or, as Robelli said,“It’s better than nothing.”

People with the flu begin being contagious about a day before the onset of symptoms and are typically contagious for about a week, Robelli said.

Because it is possible for you to unwittingly make others ill and because other people who are contagious may infect you, it’s important to practice good hygiene, the local doctors agreed.

“I recommend hand sanitizer for everybody — in their purse or their car,” Kahn said.

It’s a good idea to use the sanitizer after grocery shopping, stopping at the post office or going to other public places, he said.

“You don’t know who’s been touching what,” Kahn said.

It’s also important to use good hygiene — such as coughing into a tissue or your sleeve and washing your hands frequently.

Be safe in the workplace, too.

Don’t go to work if you’re ill, and use good hygiene.

Many offices have computers that are used by many employees.

Be sure to clean work surfaces and wash your hands frequently.

“You’ve got to remember, those hands are everywhere,” Kahn said.

HERITAGE, from page 1A clude that community.They also work with organizations or host events in other parts of the Tampa Bay area.

With a small core of dedicated members (the heritage society has around 10 active members) they provide a year’s worth of events to keep the community’s memories alive and honor those who came before them. He also sees areas for growth, and other communities that could form their own similar groups. Asukile mentioned Wesley Chapel as an area that has a lot of potential to form an organization in the future.

Wherever another group pops up in the future,Asukile and his group will be there to welcome them. As director of multicultural

Kahn theorizes the increased number of cases showing up at the hospital may be connected with increasing numbers of people visiting the area during winter months.

“A lot of the patients that you meet — most of them are just visiting family or they’re snowbirds who live up North,” Kahn said.

“It seems like a lot of the people we see at the hospital are because we have an influx in the population. Obviously, the more people you have, the more chances you have for influenza or other illnesses,” he said.

People who are younger than 2 or older than 65 are among those most vulnerable, Robelli said.

Others at high risk for serious complications include people with lung disease, with end-state renal disease, people who are on chemotherapy, women who are pregnant and people with other chronic illnesses.

Those in high-risk categories should call their doctor as soon as they experience symptoms.

It’s a good idea to get in touch with your doctor even if you’re not in a high-risk group because delaying treatment means that medications will not be effective, Robelli said.

The CDC recommends flu antiviral drugs for treatment of influenza illness in people who are very sick with the flu or people who are at high risk of flu complications.

Adult deaths for the flu are not reported to the Florida Department of Health, Deanna Krautner, of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, said in an email.

Those deaths are grouped with pneumonia, she said.

Pediatric deaths for the flu are reported, and Pasco County has had one child death related to the flu, this flu season.

Pasco County continues to see an increase in influenza activity, Krautner reported.“Our surveillance indicates hospitals and urgent care centers are experiencing elevated levels of influenza.”

As of early January, there had been 21 pediatric deaths from the flu reported nationwide, according to the CDC.

student affairs and equity services at PascoHernando State College, he knows the importance of having a presence in the community and being a resource for those seeking information. And with the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County, he can put that into practice off campus, reminding residents of historic places, people and events so their stories won’t be forgotten.

“Every community has to have something or somebody who is a griot, a storyteller, a keeper of the history of the community, of the people. Every community has to do to it. otherwise you start losing the stories,”Asukile said.

For more information about the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County, e-mail Asukile at eliksuaflmbc@hotmail.com.

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Celebrating a new term in office Members of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce traveled to Tallahassee to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Show here, from left, are Sandy Graves, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Honorary Central Pasco Mayor Terri Dusek and Mary Lynn Gorsline.

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All five tax collector’s offices in Pasco County will accept donations throughout January, via collection jars.

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One-of-a-kind remembrance Gulfside Hospice hosted its annual Mending Hearts Holiday Celebration for children to make holiday ornaments to remember a loved one. Noah Potkay took part in the celebration and wrote a holiday memory on a piece of paper to tuck inside an ornament with tinsel and glitter. The party, part of Gulfside’s bereavement program, helped children deal with a loss.

Tampa General Hospital has expanded into Wesley Chapel with the Jan. 7 opening of its Tampa General Medical Group Family Care Center.

The facility, located at 2324 Oak Myrtle Lane, will be open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dr. Stephanie Talton-Williamson and Dr. Individuals and couples can also tour The Cheryl Roberson will provide medical care Baby Place. to patients ages 12 years and older. Services A free, light dinner will be served, and will include annual physicals, immunizations, those attending will receive a baby tote. visits for illnesses, and management of chronTo RSVP by Jan. 16, call (877) 534-3108. ic health conditions.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in ALZHEIMER’S Land O’ Lakes, is hosting a free weight loss and wellness workshop Jan. 20 at 6 p.m., CAREGIVER SUPPORT The local Alzheimer’s Association presented by A Focus on Fitness.

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Caregiver Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier AUTISM SUPPORT Parkway.

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813) Road 54, will offer a Helping HANDs meet996-1361, or send her an email at ing Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. pebross@verizon.net.

The group is for parents, family members and friends affected by autism and related SENIOR CITIZEN neurological disorders.

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Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at OPEN HOUSE AT 10:30 a.m.

THE BABY PLACE Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600 These are low-impact classes to improve Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host an open flexibility and balance.

Classes are free to Silver Sneakers mem- house at The Baby Place Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. bers, and $5 for non-members.

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DEALING WITH THE GRIEF Available trees for 2015 are New OF MISCARRIAGE Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon and Rhode Island.

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By Michael Murillo mmurillo@lakerlutznews.com

Bruce Holck of Wesley Chapel won a silver medal at last month’s Florida International Senior Games & State Championships. But the road to that medal began seven decades earlier in a New Jersey home.

“My father had a table in the basement,” Holck said.“That’s what started it all.”

The game was table tennis, also known as pingpong, and he learned how to play as a young boy. It stayed him over the years, from starting a table tennis club in Delaware to regular games in New York. He then decided to see how he stacked up by joining the Senior Games.

That was 20 years ago.

Holck, 78, competed in the New York Senior Games for a couple of decades, earning medals in both individual and doubles matches. By finishing in the top three in his age group he also earned several berths into the national games, which are held every other year. He won the doubles competition at the national games around 10 years ago.

So when he came to Wesley Chapel last year, Holck knew he wanted to participate in Florida’s version of the games. But with more players here, he had to qualify through a regional system. He attended several regional competitions throughout the state, even after he qualified, to get a feel for the state’s talent and scout out some of the competition.

Holck said the state has excellent players, and he enjoys competing against Florida’s best. He also appreciates playing people in his own age group, which isn’t always possible when he plays recreationally.

“I play in Land O’ Lakes (at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex), and I’m quite sure I’m the oldest person playing there. I’m playing people who are younger and can move quite a bit better than I can now,” Holck said.

“When you play in the Senior Games you’re playing somebody in your own age group.”

While Holck said the game is still fun for him — he even enjoys watching competitive table tennis — playing at a top level can be serious business. The game has changed a bit over the decades, he said, from reducing the number of points that make up a game to playing with a slightly larger ball.

But one of the biggest changes is in the paddle. Over time, it’s become a complicated piece of sports equipment. At one time there were simply the traditional rubber dimples on

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a paddle with nothing behind it. Now there’s a sponge-like material behind the rubber, and different groove designs that will cause different reactions with the ball. And when paddles have different designs on each side, they have different colors so the opponent might predict how the ball will be responding.

For Holck, another thing that’s changed is his age. Over the years he’s retained his hand-eye coordination, but isn’t as fast as he used to be. But he still plays at a high level, so when he defeats a young player, he’s philosophical about the victory.

“I’ll congratulate them and say ‘Well,

that’s the last time I’ll be able to beat you because you’re getting better and I’m slowing up,’” Holck said.

But he isn’t slowing up too much, as evidenced by his second-place finish last month in Estero. He also qualified for the national tournament in singles and doubles, but isn’t sure if he’ll travel to Minnesota for the competition next year. His current schedule usually involves weekly play with the locals, and he also has a table at home, like his father did, so he can play when the mood strikes him. Holck even has a special robot that can simulate serves instead of just

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SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Girls Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Northeast Pinellas, 4 p.m.

MONDAY, JAN. 19 Girls Basketball Wesley Chapel vs. Brooks-DeBartolo, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20 Boys Basketball Gulf at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Nature Coast at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Mitchell at Land O’ Lakes, 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Boys Basketball Wesley Chapel 58, Anclote 33 Spoto 56, Steinbrenner 46 Girls Soccer Land O' Lakes 4, Wiregrass Ranch 0 TUESDAY, JAN. 13 Boys Basketball Weeki Wachee at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Ridgewood at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Weeki Wachee, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Sunlake at Nature Coast Tech, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 Boys Basketball Sunlake at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball River Ridge at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Mitchell, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Fivay at Land O’ Lakes, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Pasco, 7:30 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Freedom, 8 p.m.

Girls Basketball Steinbrenner at Freedom, 6:30 p.m.

Pasco at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Wesley Chapel at Fivay, 7:30 p.m.

Bloomingdale at Freedom, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 Boys Basketball King at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.

Girls Basketball King at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m.

River Ridge at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Boys Basketball Land O’ Lakes at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Gulf, 7:30 p.m.

Plant at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.

Girls Basketball Plant at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m.

Anclote at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Wiregrass Ranch at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23 Boys Basketball Hernando at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Land O’ Lakes at Fivay, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, JAN. 26 Boys Basketball Steinbrenner at Newsome, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27 Boys Basketball Wesley Chapel at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Zephyrhills at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 Boys Basketball Fivay at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Riverview, 7 p.m.

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playing alone against a flat surface.

He also has a supportive wife of 55 years, Louise, who used to play herself. As she got older she let the game go, but she still cheers on her husband in his competitive contests.

“He takes it very seriously. It’s his passion,” she said.

And while he loves table tennis and plans to keep playing, he knows it’s not the most important thing in his life.

“She sometimes claims I think more of table tennis than her,” he said with a laugh.

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The 16th annual Clearwater Distance Two-person teams will be given clues Classic will be Jan. 18 at Coachman Park, and head to checkpoints throughout Dade 300 Cleveland St., in Clearwater.

City to complete challenges or take photos.

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3K HEART WALK/RUN FEB. 7 The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will hold its 3K Run CLAY SHOOT JAN. 17 The fifth annual Sporting Clay Shoot will For Life and 3K Heart Walk on Feb. 7.

Walkers and runners will begin at their con- be Jan. 17 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, ference center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in 10514 Ehren Cutoff Road in Land O’ Lakes.

The cost is $100 per individual shooter, Hudson.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the or $350 for a team of four. It includes a conrun/walk begins at 9 a.m. A reception with tinental breakfast and lunch. Sponsorships also are available. music and drawings will follow.

The event begins with registration and For more information, call (727) 869breakfast at 8 a.m.

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For information, contact the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce by calling LITTLE LEAGUE GOLF (813) 909-2722, visiting AT GOLFER’S GRAIL Golfer’s Grail, 10019 N. Dale Mabry CentralPascoChamber.com, or emailing ofHighway, is offering a golf clinic using golf- fice@centralpascochamber.com. ing simulators designed to provide feedback, improve swings and teach tech- AVAST GOLF TOURNEY MARCH 14 niques.

The Amputee Veterans of America A little league for golfers ages seven to 12 Support Team will host its seventh annual will begin Jan. 20. golf tournament March 14 at Cheval Golf For information, call (813) 969-2100, or and Country Club, 4312 Cheval Blvd., in visit GolfersGrail.net.

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The event begins with registration at 11 PHSC GOLF TOURNEY a.m., opening ceremonies with a color guard at noon, and a shotgun start at 1:15 SETS RECORD The annual Pasco-Hernando State p.m.

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February 13 & 14 • 6:30 -10PM Calling all lovebirds: take your valentine to Africa or Australia, no passport required! This Valentine’s weekend, adults (ages 21 and up) are invited to the Zoo for Wild At Heart, a unique date night in the setting of the Zoo after dark. This entertaining experience features a romantic dinner, cocktails under the stars, up-close animal encounters and fire-side tales of love in the animal kingdom. Reservations are required.

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After hearing about the beauty of the sand dunes in the state’s Panhandle, Clyde Butcher decided to photograph them. The weather, unfortunately, was not cooperating. He set up his camera every day for a week, waiting for the right light. Finally, on the last day, the sun broke through the clouds just long enough for him to shoot one piece of film.

Sharing Florida’s wonders through photography

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Images captured by landscape photographer Clyde Butcher reveal a side of Florida that many people never see.

For decades, Butcher has waded into Florida’s wild side — and until recently, he’s used a large format camera to produce captivating black-and-white images of the state’s natural splendors.

Now that he’s 72, he can no longer lug the 65 pounds of equipment he used to carry into Florida’s swamps, and he has switched over to lighter digital cameras.

Regardless of the equipment he’s using, though, Butcher employs the same approach.

“Everything I do is point and shoot. I don’t use the camera to compose. I just use my eyes,” he said. “If I see something, I set the tripod down, I set the camera down, focus it and shoot.”

Some of the photographer’s work, showcased in a traveling exhibit called “Visions of Florida: The Photographic Art of Clyde Butcher” is currently on display through Jan. 29 at the West Campus of Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey.

“I’m basically trying to communicate how great Florida is,” Butcher said.

People are often unaware of Florida’s unique and special nature, he said.

“We have a cypress tree the same circumference as the largest redwood tree. We have the oldest tree in America — 8,000 years old.

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Clyde Butcher, now 72, spent decades lugging heavy equipment into Florida’s swamps and other natural places, using photographs to convey the state’s diverse wonders. Now, he says, advances in digital cameras make them capable of capturing the same amount of detail as larger format cameras.

Clyde Butcher had seen this old mangrove, which survived Hurricane Donna in the 1960s, several times while taking photographs in the Ten Thousand Islands. It took many years before the conditions were just right to capture this image. Butcher thinks the mangrove expresses the lonely, primeval feeling that he loves to experience in the wilderness.

Unfortunately, this mangrove was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

among the traveling exhibits offered through the Florida Museum of History in Tallahassee.

Culvert — whose family “We have great skies. roots in Florida date back to “We have the largest spring in the world. the 1800s — has been fasci“It’s the only place in the world that has nated by Butcher’s work for a place like the Everglades,” Butcher said. years.

Pasco-Hernando State College began “His photography just planning to bring the exhibit to its West kind of reaches out to me, Campus more than a year ago, said Ray you could say, on a very Culvert, director of libraries. The exhibit is emotional level,” Culvert said. “If all you see is Orlando and the beaches, Clyde Butcher will speak on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., at the Pasco-Hernando State College in the you completely miss it West Campus Performing Arts Center. A question-and-answer session and book signing will fol(Florida). You really have to low the presentation. The performing arts center is at 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. go back where he’s going to really appreciate it.”

Visions of Florida: The Photographic Art of Clyde Butcher

The Loxahatchee River is one of Florida’s two designated wild and scenic rivers. Clyde Butcher spent three years photographing the river before feeling he had captured its essence. Butcher shot this image—selected by the Water Management District of Florida to celebrate its Save Our Rivers program — while he and his tripod were deep in the mud. The exposure for this photograph lasted 6 minutes.

Landscape photographer Clyde Butcher captures the essence of Florida’s nature through black-and-white images.

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Clyde Butcher had been tracking the moon phases on the calendar for months, waiting for the opportunity to capture a full moon over the Everglades. When the day came, he took his camera into the Big Cypress National Preserve, set it on top a 10-foot wooden ladder and waited. When the clouds cooperated to create a nice composition, he snapped the shutter. But it didn’t work, so he took off the lens, pried open the shutter, put the lens back, used a dark slide as a shutter and guessed at the exposure time.

When is euthanasia appropriate for a pet?

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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) offers guidance for knowing when an appropriate time has come to euthanize a pet.

Here’s an excerpt of a Q & A the organization has posted on this issue on its website, aspca.org.

Is there a “right time” to euthanize an animal? How will I know when that is?

If your animal has episodes of obvious suffering during the day or night, it is appropriate to plan a euthanasia right away. Some animals continue to eat or drink in spite of pain, panting or disorientation. If you are unsure how much your pet is suffering, keep a daily log of good times versus the bad times.

That will help you decide when your pet’s quality of life is so poor it is time for you to give it a “good death.”

It also is important to ask your veterinarian for the exact signs of suffering likely to be associated with the condition or disease that your pet has.

Is it normal for me to feel so angry/ sad/confused after my pet has died?

Many forms of grief are completely normal. Perhaps the most distressing are

hallucination-type experiences that leave an impression that you are hearing familiar sounds of your pet walking or calling. Some people even think that they see their pet out of the corner of their eye, especially after just waking up. Often, the most responsible owners feel guilty and confused about the choices they made regarding the end of their pet’s life. Occasionally, a person may feel temporarily angry with their veterinarian or others involved in end-of-life issues. These feelings of anger may be our attempts to avoid our ultimate encounter with the sadness of the loss.

What are some things I can do to work through my grief?

The most important thing is to recognize that the loss of a beloved pet is a serious event that society does not always respect.

Be sure you take care of yourself by getting the rest and nutrition you need, even when you feel distracted. Your concentration may be impaired, too, so that you need to take extra care with driving and crossing the street. Grief is a normal process, and time really does heal.

It can be helpful to create a special place in your home where you can go to remember your pet. Remembering may be painful at first, but that pain eventually may turn into sweet memories.

Pasco County joins ‘Million Cat Challenge’ The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Pasco County Animals Services has joined the “Million Cat Challenge,” a shelter-based campaign focused on saving 1 million cats in North America during the next five years.

The animal services department achieved a major goal in November 2014 by saving more than 90 percent of the animals in the shelter.

By participating in the “Million Cat Challenge,” the Pasco animal shelter has pledged to decrease feline euthanasia and increase adoptions, as compared to the baseline year of 2012.

Across the nation, more than 13,600 animal shelters take in more than 3.4 million cats a year.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that 1.3 million cats are euthanized annually.

The “Million Cat Challenge” is a joint effort launched by the University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at University of Florida.

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January 14, 2015

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Presents:

An Introduction to Joint Replacement Surgery

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If you suffer from chronic joint pain and arthritis that keeps you from doing the things you enjoy, you may be interested in learning how joint replacement surgery can help you get your life back. Dr. Gerald “Trey” Alexander specializes in hip and knee replacement for arthritis and in revision and treatment of painful or failed hip and knee replacements. During this seminar, he’ll provide great education and information while answering your important questions.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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