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Seniors flock to ‘Snowbird Palooza’

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Bird-watchers will find plenty of pigeons in Zephyrhills. But there’s another type of bird that’s already completed its annual migration to the area: The snowbird.

Snowbirds aren’t really birds, of course.

They’re northerners who make their way south and live in the area for several months out of the year. From the winter months through around April, they make Florida their home. And many of them have residences in Zephyrhills.

But according to Sonya Bradley, who estimates that the local population grows by around 30,000 people at this time of year, snowbirds weren’t getting the kind of welcome they deserve.

She set out to change that with Snowbird Palooza.

Bradley, the event coordinator for Simply Events of Tampa Bay, decided that a free event for part-time residents — though it was open to everyone — would be a good fit for the February schedule. It was held Feb. 11 at Zephyr Park, the same site as last month’s Zephyrhills Pie Festival & See SNOWBIRD, page7A

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Judy Bilak, right, of Zephyrhills enjoyed the great weather at Snowbird Palooza at Zephyr Park. Bilak and her husband Mike Bilak live part-time in West Virginia.

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David Roberts, right, a snowbird from Watertown, New York and winter resident of Zephyrhills bears a message on his T-shirt but still follows the boss, his wife Joann Roberts, left, as the pair browse the many exhibits and vendors at the Snowbird Palooza at Zephyr Park.

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Packed with vitamin C, there were plenty of Florida oranges available at the Come Under the Yum-Yum Tree” produce stand for snowbirds attending the -Palooza just for them at Zephyr Park. Hundreds of people turned out to check out the vendors and enjoy the afternoon.

Calling himself a street performer, David Ferman,21, of Gainesville performed on a unicycle and juggled flaming batons, bowling pins, and yellow balls. Ferman was seen on Season Eight of America’s Got Talent in Chicago, Las Vegas and Radio City Music Hall in New York.

He attends the University of Florida.

Montessori charter school to open this fall

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

When school begins in the fall, a new educational option will be available for parents of children in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Garden Montessori School has been approved as a charter school in Pasco County, meaning that there’s no tuition for children attending the school.

The new charter has its roots in a private pre-school and kindergarten that has been offering the Montessori approach to education since 2009.

Parents of some of those children were interested in continuing to pursue that type of education in elementary school, and the school sought permission from Pasco County to open a charter elementary school.

“It’s going to continue the Montessori that’s here,” said John Selover, a consultant to the school.

“The genesis of the (charter) school was that a lot of the parents here were very interested in continuing the Montessori method of instruction. Montessori is much more than a method. It’s kind of a culture of PHOTO COURTESY OF GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL its own,” he said.

Darlene Pla-Tschantz, associate education Lilly Selover attends the private pre-school that has inspired the creation of Garden See MONTESSORI, page7A

Montessori Charter School which will open this fall in Wesley Chapel. Deadline for applications is Feb. 27.

Navigating through today’s ‘Teen World’ isn’t easy

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Being a teenager has never been an easy time, but with today’s technology, poor decisions and impulsive actions can go viral in an instant.

And, with Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter it’s so much easier for kids to get themselves into trouble these days — sometimes with deadly consequences.

Teenagers aren’t the only ones facing new challenges in this cyber age.

Parents also have trouble helping their children navigate through their teen years.

To help both groups, Steinbrenner High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association recently held a “The World of a Teen,” forum to discuss challenges confronting today’s teenagers.

A panel of experts covered issues ranging from dating, drugs, alcohol, stress, social media.

They also talked frankly about such B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOS topics as sexting and sexploitation, Stacie Gavin, Terri Vanderhook and Laura LoPresti organized an event aimed at providing human trafficking, date rape, drug and resources and advice to parents and teenagers as they confront the challenges of being a teenagalcohol abuse, depression, self-mutila- er in today’s technology-driven world. tion, eating disorders and various kinds of anxiety.

More than 160 people turned out for the event, prompting Laura LoPresti, one ence some form of teen dating violence,” open, he said. of the organizers to remark as she addressed she said, noting the violence can be either While clients struggle with various anxithe crowd: “This is obviously a topic of inter- physical or verbal. eties, it’s important for parents to know that est.”

It’s an issue that’s often not on parents’ help is available, said Karan Lamb, a licensed The forum offered a safe space for both radar, Ruiz said. psychologist with a practice in parents and their children to ask questions.

“Take it seriously,” she urged parents.

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They jotted them on index cards and Cindy Floyd, a licensed clinical psycholo“Treatments are very effective,” she said, LoPresti read them to panelists. gist with a practice in Wesley Chapel, said but if anxieties are left unchecked, they can Parents wanted advice about how to many of clients she sees have eating disor- develop into deeper problems. keep track of their child’s online behaviors. ders, body image concerns, depression and The panelists offered a wide range of adIt’s a serious issue, said Michelle anxiety. vice to parents. They talked about signs that Gonzalez, a special agent with the Federal Separation anxiety is another issue that can indicate that a child is being bullied.

Bureau of Investigation. teenagers sometimes have as they prepare They gave advice on what to do if your Parents must monitor what their chil- to leave home for college. child begins to hang out with a kid you dren are doing online — on whatever kind “Are they socially and emotionally pre- think is trouble. They also offered practical of electronic device they are using, said pared for that transition?” she asked. suggestions to help parents prepare their Gonzalez, who investigates the exploitation Parents often are reluctant to talk about children for independence. of children on the Internet, including such drugs and alcohol with their children, said Floyd, who has never been part of this issues as sextortion and sexting.

Sonya Bufe, of The Phoenix House, a sub- type of panel, praised the Steinbrenner Deputy Tony Bennett, who is the school stance abuse treatment center.

PTSA for arranging the program. resource officer at Steinbrenner, told parents But it’s a necessary discussion.

“I think it is so crucial for parents and there are computer apps that can track their In fact, parents, in general, need to talk to families to be involved in the ins and outs of children’s computer behavior. He advised their children routinely to know what’s hap- their teens’ lives,” Floyd said. “When parents parents to contact him and he’d give them a pening in their lives, said Ray Hewitt, who are present, it’s just such a different experilist to check out. also works for The Phoenix House. ence for the teenager.”

Dating is another dangerous arena for Kids often have an entirely different view She was impressed by the turnout. teenagers, said Erica Ruiz, of The Spring of of their future than their parents have for “There’s some vulnerability that comes Tampa Bay, Inc.who works with dating them, Hewitt said. with these questions, especially for the parabuse prevention and intervention proIt’s important to know what they’re ents to be sitting alongside their teen. I grams. thinking and feeling and the only way to do think it’s really neat that they were open “One in three or four teens will experi- that is keep the lines of communication and reflecting to their teenager — ‘We’re

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“These are kids, so continue participate in their lives, deeply, so that you know if they’re depressed, if they’re anxious, if they’re engaging in something inappropriate,” Floyd said.

Terri Vanderhook and Stacie Gavin, worked with LoPresti to organize the event.

They said their goal was to inform parents about resources that may be helpful and to provide some practical advice as they deal with the daily challenges of raising a teenager.

Lisa Kiev-Chen, who attended the forum with two of her three children, said the panelists provided plenty of food for thought.

Two big things she took away from the event were this: “Talk less. Listen more,” she said.

She said listening to the experts also reinforced her belief in the importance of sharing family meals together, even when the kids would prefer to do something else.

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Civil rights award winner to speak at PHSC The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Walter L. Smith, recipient of the National Human and Civil Rights Award, will speak at Pasco-Hernando State College as part of the college’s celebration of Black History Month.

Smith, who is the author of “The Magnificent Twelve: Florida’s Black Junior Colleges,” is scheduled to make four presentations on his book. Those appearances are scheduled to take place at: • 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 in Room B-105 at the Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court • 6 p.m. on Feb. 24 in Room B-303 at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, 2727 Mansfield Blvd.

• 9:45 on Feb. 25 in Room R-151at the West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road • 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Room B-104/105 at the North Campus in Brooksville, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Smith was a high school dropout who went on to get his GED and then continued COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE his education, graduating from Gibbs Junior Walter L. Smith will speak at Pasco-Hernando State College as part of the college’s celebraCollege, in St. Petersburg, one of the “magnif- tion of Black History Month.

icent 12” colleges he writes about in his book.

He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Florida A&M University and his doctorate in higher education from Florida State University.

He was president of FAMU from 1977 to 1985.

He also served as International Education Team Leader for Education in the Republic of South Africa.

While in South Africa, he helped establish the first American-style community college.

In addition to his other accomplishments, Smith founded the Walter L. Smith Library to provide a place for students to learn and to serve the community.

Smith’s talks are free and open to the public.

Another Black History Month event being hosted by PHSC features a panel discussin featuring African-American alumni from the college. That is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 25 at PHSC’s East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road, in Building A-240.

Increased enforcement aims to reduce fatalities; injuries The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Bicyclists and pedestrians will be ticketed for such violations as: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is stepping up • Traveling in the wrong direction on enforcement to reduce pedestrian and bicy- roads cle injuries and deaths.

• Jaywalking The law enforcement agency is using a • Lack of adequate lights on bicycles great from the Florida Department of when riding at night Transportation to pay for overtime for nine • Reckless travel on roads that could rePasco County deputies to enforce pedestri- sult in a crash. an and bicycle laws, while patrolling high In 2014, there were 122 traffic crashes in crash locations on U.S. 19, State Road 54 and Pasco County, involving pedestrians that reMile Stretch Drive. sulted in 18 fatalities.

Besides issuing warnings and citations to Pedestrian and bicycle crashes are more pedestrians and bicyclists, deputies also will likely to result in fatal or serious injuries distribute bicycle lights and a safety flyer. than any other types of crashes.

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has been conducting high visibility enforcement efforts in areas identified as having a high number of pedestrian-related crashes.

The initial effort began in November 2014, with written warnings to educate pedestrians on traffic law violations.

Deputies issued 165 written warnings.

The second effort of the campaign began in January.

It consists of issuing citations to increase compliance for the safety of both pedestrians and motorists.

Pedestrians are one of the most at-risk groups of roadway users in the United

States. They account for 3 percent of individuals involved in traffic crashes, but represent 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis report from 2013.

Across Florida, in 2012, there were there were 473 pedestrian fatalities and 7,413 pedestrian injuries. During that same period, there 116 bicyclist fatalities and 6,058 bicyclist injuries.

Based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts, Florida’s rates are nearly double the national average for pedestrians and nearly triple the national average for bicyclists.

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DONATE TO FRIENDS OF LIBRARY The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Çollier Parkway, is looking for new members and for gently used books. Books can be donated at the library Tuesday through Saturday. New member applications also can be filled out at the library.The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2:45 p.m., in the library conference room. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

WINTER AUTOFEST

The Zephyrhills Winter AutoFest will be Feb. 19 through Feb. 22 at 2738 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The festival is a collector and classic car swap meet.Admission is $10 daily for adults. Children ages 12 and younger are free. Event passes are available for $30. Parking is free. For information, visit CarlisleEvents.com.

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FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE

Pasco County Parks & Recreation will host a Father-Daughter Dance Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway.

The dance is for children ages 15 and younger.There will be photos, door prizes, raffles and refreshments.The cost is $15 per pair, and $5 for each additional child.

Registration deadline is Feb. 18. For information, call (813) 929-1220.

MASONIC LODGE FISH FRY

The J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host its monthly fish fry Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for eat-in and $8 for carryout.

FREE PLANETARIUM SHOWS

St. Petersburg College Planetarium and Observatory will host free shows on Friday nights at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.The shows are first-come, first-served. Shows are 45 minutes long. Children ages 5 and older are welcome.The observatory and portable telescopes are available after the shows, weather permitting.The upcoming show “The Stars of Winter” will be Feb. 20, Feb. 27 and March 6. For information, call (727) 341-4772.

FREE MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS

The Florida Orchestra will offer free tickets for children 18 years and younger to attend the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts, with the purchase of one fullprice adult ticket. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 is slated for Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, and Mozart & Brahms Feb. 27 to March 1. For information, locations and tickets, call (727) 892-3337.

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‘Project Re-Run’ Fashion Show The GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club will present its annual “Project Re-Run” Fashion Show featuring outfits culled from the donated items for its upcoming March flea market. The fashion show and luncheon will be at the Lutz Community Center, behind the Lutz Library, on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. There will be a chance to buy the fashions off the models’ backs. A luncheon will follow the fashion show, for the cost of $6. All proceeds will benefit the “Very Special Arts” project, which provides arts and crafts supplies for special needs school children. For luncheon information, call (813) 786-8461. For information on the club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

FREE SKY WATCH AT MOSI

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, is hosting a free Sky Watch Feb. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., outside by the Butterfly Garden. Guests can view star clusters and nurseries where stars are being formed through the MOSI telescopes.Viewings begin at sundown. Sky Watch is not available if it is raining.

Admission is free. For information, visit Mosi.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is hosting a Digital Photography Composition class Feb. 21 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Discussions will include elements of design and how to photograph pets, kids, action, portraits, landscapes, and black and white images. No experience is necessary. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

TIPPECANOE VILLAGE YARD SALE Tippecanoe Village in Zephyrhills will have a clubhouse sale Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon.There also will be a new items raffle, and donuts and coffee available.The park is located at the corner of Morris Bridge Road and Chancey Road.

CYBER SECURITY CONFERENCE

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by showcasing the Oscar nominated animated and live action short films.Tickets are $11 for adults, and $9 for theater members, seniors and military personnel.

For information and schedule, visit TampaTheatre.org.

The Tampa Bay Chapter of (ISC)2 is hosting a BSides Tampa Cyber Security Conference Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa.There will be 25 guest speakers in the industry to discuss cyber security, computer breaches, digital forensics and more.There also will be a computer hacking contest.Admission is $25 and includes all lectures, lunch and a T-shirt.

For information, visit BSidesTampa.net.

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The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, is having a workday Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Volunteers are needed for general cleaning, mulching, and clearing/planting the community garden. Community service hours can be earned.There also will be a general meeting at 11 a.m. For information, call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256 or Ben Nevel at (813) 310-8709.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host guest speaker James Strange of the University of South Florida Feb. 22 at 6 p.m., to present “The Archeology of Tsippori.”The site of Tsippori in Israel has undergone excavations by USF since 1983. For information, visit KolAmi.org, or email execdirector@kolami.org.

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ZEPHYRHILLS LIBRARY GRAND OPENING

An open house and library tours are scheduled at the Zephyrhills Library, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 24. Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield, City Council President Charlie Proctor and members of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will at the 4 p.m. ribbon cutting at 5347 Eighth St. in downtown Zephyrhills. For information call the library at (813) 7800064.

TED SCHRADER TO ADDRESS REPUBLICAN CLUB OF PASCO

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will feature Pasco County Commission Chairman Ted Schrader at its Feb.25 meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Schrader will discuss the charter county issue that may face county voters in the future and could lead to massive changes in Pasco County government. State Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, is advocating that Pasco voters be allowed the option to vote on whether the county should shift to a government governed by a charter.The Republican Club of Central Pasco invites all interested parties to join us in an informative discussion on the debate regardless of party affiliation.The club meets at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes.

For more information, call Steve Graves at (813) 996-3011

AARP CHAPTER MEETING

Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The Friendship Singers will perform.The yearly dues for this chapter is $10. For information, email pebross@verizon.net.

The Davis Islands Garden Club, 81 Columbia Drive in Tampa, will host a “Bridal Soiree in the Garden” Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.There will be food, refreshments, vendors and a bridal fashion show.Admission is $5 per person at the door. For information, visit DigClub.org.

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The 68th Annual Pasco County Fair “Country Roots & Cowboy Boots” will run through Feb. 22 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City.There will be daily entertainment, midway rides, a food court, craft exhibits and a championship rodeo.Admission to the fair is $8 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12. For fair information, visit PascoCountyFair.com, or call (352) 5676678. For butterfly information, call (352) 518-0156.

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DAN FOGELBERG TRIBUTE

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host Don Campbell for an evening of Dan Fogelberg’s music Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.Tickets are $21 to $27. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT DINNER

The Lacoochee Elementary School Relay For Life team, Lacoochee Eagles, will host a benefit dinner Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Dade City Moose Lodge, 17107 U.S. 301 in Dade City.The cost of a chicken dinner is $7, and $8 for a pulled pork dinner.The dinner is dine-in or carryout. Desserts will be sold separately for $1.There will be a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and music. For information, call Hope Buchanan at (352) 524-5600.

‘ZOOMINATIONS’ STARTS FEB. 28

The Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa, will host “Zoominations,” a Chinese lantern festival of lights, from Feb. 28 to May 31, opening at 6 p.m.There will be 30 scenes representing traditional Chinese dragons and folklore, and larger-than-life replicas of zoo animals.There also will be performances by Chinese acrobats and an artisan market. For information and tickets, visit LowryParkZoo.com.

WALK FOR LIFE

There will be a local Walk For Life Feb. 28 at noon at Hardy Trail on Church Avenue in Dade City.The walk is to help women in an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Every walker with a $10 minimum sponsor donation, and children younger than 10, will receive a free T-shirt.

There also will be games and snacks. For information or to register, call (352) 5211218, email folpasco@ccdosp.org, or visit FoundationsOfLife.org.

COMPOST WORKSHOP

The University of Florida/IFAS Pasco County Extension Service will have a “Compost Happens” workshop Feb. 28 at 10 a.m., at the Pasco County Extension Office, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City.The cost is $25 and covers the workshop, classroom instruction and a compost bin. Preregistration is required and done on a first-come, first-paid basis. Checks must be received by Feb. 25.

For information, call (352) 518-0470.

PURIM CARNIVAL IN TAMPA

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Purim carnival “Megillah Mania” March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be bounce houses, a disc jockey, games, prizes, arts and crafts, food and more.A $20 wristband includes all the attractions, games and hot dog lunch.

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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, has introduced the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures & Treatments Act, also known as the OPEN ACT. The legislation seeks to provide incentives for drug makers and innovators to “repurpose” major market drugs for lifethreatening rare diseases and pediatric cancers.

Passage of the legislation would open the door to the development of hundreds of safe, effective, and affordable treatments for rare disease patients, according to a news release from Bilirakis’ office.

“There are over 7,000 rare diseases, impacting 30 million Americans – that is nearly one in 10 people,” Bilirakis said, in the release. “Over 95 percent of these diseases have no treatments, because each rare disease impacts a small number of patients.”

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Bilirakis also noted that his proposed legislation enjoys broad support.

There are 132 rare disease advocacy groups that support the OPEN ACT, according to Bilirakis.

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February brings new ideas to Grand Horizons

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

Activities continue with several new things going on.

First, we have Colleen Crandall starting up a group to do paper crafting on Wednesdays at the community center. Here, people will work on their own projects such as card making, scrapbooking, journal writing, recipe collections and more. Colleen mentions that they would love new ideas, so if anyone has any, just mention it. The main idea of this class is to have fun.

Another new and exciting game that we play is cribbage. This is hosted by Bill Quinn and Linda Rogers. Our first game was on Feb. 5, and it sure was fun.You really have to keep on your toes. Even beginners can enjoy this game as there are other players, who are well versed in playing, willing to teach. I just know that as time goes on, the amount of people looking to learn this fun game will grow.

On Feb. 1, we had a Super Bowl party at the community center. There was chili and

Matter of Taste restaurant located in Dade City.There were 18 women who attended.A group picture was taken by one of the girls. This lunch was hosted by Rosie Semian, and our thanks go out to her for arranging this get-together.

We have also added to our library DVDs. Brian Heidman was nice enough to undertake this project and build a cabinet for the community center. In addition to this, Linda Tutin is taking care of the books. We now have much reading material and DVDs to borrow and watch or read at our leisure. Our sincere thanks go out to Linda and Brian who take care of the books and DVDs that are in the library.

On Feb. 7, Jim and Judi Leitzke, along with their helpers, put on the monthly egg n’ bag. The helpers were Galen and Sue Parker, Colleen Crandall, Clayton and Carol COURTESY OF TITA MAUK George, Jane and Maurice Thayer, Fred and The Lunch Bunch got together at A Matter of Taste restaurant in Dade City.

Sam Sage, Doris Sutfin, Ken and Cheryl Leone, and Jim and Dora Mae Sinner. They cornbread and more. The kickoff started at Mexican Train or Rummikube, and all had a served over a hundred people. As usual it 6:30 p.m., and about 35 attended. If some fun time. was done to perfection, and everyone thorpeople decided not to watch the football On Feb. 3, several women attended the oughly enjoyed it. Our sincere thanks go out game, they created their own game of Lunch Bunch and had a very good time at A to all who worked on making this breakfast.

Celebrating the art of marriage

By Sandra Gilbert-Abel Rainbow Village

Rainbow Village Resort had 78 couples celebrating 50-plus years of marriage.

Every two years, we have a special dinner for them.

Jean Kammermayer and Nancy Newton chaired this event and did a wonderful job of organizing everything that it takes to pull this event off.

Each couple had their pictures taken, and these are special because sometimes this is the last picture of them taken together. The hall was decorated beautifully and the tables each had an anniversary cake on it to share with those at that table. Thanks to Linda Luce who baked and decorated them.

A delicious chicken breast dinner was served.

The longest married couple was honored and that was Don and Jan Stephens

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Jean Kammermayer and Nancy Newton led the committee for the 50th anniversary dinner.

who were married 67 years.

Congratulations to all the couples that attended, and a big thank you to the committee for a job well done.

A special fundraiser for Relay For Life was held at the social hall. Each lunch was a

hamburger or hot dog lunch, which included a special dessert. It was well attended.

Our “Over the Rainbow for the Cure” team will participate in the upcoming event at the end of March at Zephyrhills High School. Mary Pierce and Pat March have

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We had our first luncheon to welcome new tenants to the park on Jan. 22. Lil Durham was the chairperson of the event.

She and her helpers did a great job.

More than 40 people were in attendance and everyone had a fun time. It started with a lunch of subs, chips, fruit and brownies, followed by games.

We played musical chairs. After all, who says people over a certain age can’t play musical chairs? Maura Kempa wrote a song about our park called “Palm View Gardens,” and it was sung by Louva King.

There was a lot of conversation between everyone getting to meet new people.

We are happy to have new people come to our park, and we want them to now they are welcome and appreciated here.

We have had Jimmy Smith, as Elvis, as entertainment. He put on a great show complete with swivel hips.

Our bus has been traveling, also.

Auburndale Flea Market and St. John’s Pass were recent destinations. Busloads of folks have been traveling to Hooter’s and the Webster Flea Market. Bonnie has been doing a wonderful job providing the entertainment and driving the bus.

Thanks to Chuck Gould for another successful dance. Flashback provided dance music for a packed house.

Everyone was successful in getting rid of or adding to their treasures at the annual yard sale.We sometimes call it exchange day here! The heavy traffic was handled well.

The volunteers did a fine job of directing the traffic.A big thank you to you.

Our library looks sparkling with new carpets. The gals are doing a good job of

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Another family has arrived at Palm View Gardens — newly hatched ducklings.

keeping all the books in the right order.

Euchre, cribbage and bid euchre have been bustling with full tables. Pinochle, nickel bingo on Saturdays, and many other new games, have been added to our activities.

Thank you to the volunteers that make these activities possible.

The shuffleboard courts are full throughout the days and evening.

The choir is practicing on Thursdays at 10 a.m. More members are always welcome.

Their beautiful voices can be heard each Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., as well, during the church service.

Many of our men folk join together each morning for a coffee and donuts. This is know as our Liar’s Club since stories are traded, of course.

Ted Cote was the lucky winner of a quilt.

He donated it back to be raffled off. The proceeds of $200 from that raffle were donated to The Disabled Warriors. Thank you, Ted. There was a spaghetti dinner Feb. 14. All the proceeds from this dinner were donated to our local fire company. Thank you to them for their service.

Breakfast is each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. There is a different menu each week with donuts and coffee available each week.

Our business meeting is at 8:30 a.m.

Be well! Bless our friends and neighbors.

SNOWBIRD, from page 1A Community Bake Off, which was also organized by Simply Events.

Bradley estimates that between 500 and 600 people attended the first Snowbird Palooza, which featured various arts and craft booths that coincided with the biweekly farmer’s market held at the park.

There also was live music and a bingo pavilion, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., that offered the chance to buy cards to play the popular game and win some money.

“It was a good day,” Bradley said.“People stayed, which was awesome, because we had entertainment for them and different things for them to do.”

Snowbird Palooza offered some health benefits as well.

Bayfront Health Dade City had representatives on hand to administer blood

pressure checks and hearing tests for attendees. Nurses also were available to interpret results and answer questions.

Simply Events learned from the first pie festival about how to improve it for next year, and Snowbird Palooza was no different.

The 2016 version will have expanded medical screenings, Bradley said, as well as more input from local mobile home communities. She’d like one of them to run the bingo games and help get the word out about the games and the event in general.

Bradley was pleased to see some younger people who had stopped by the farmer’s market or were running through the park also having a good time. But with a large senior population, she wants to get the word out for next year to make Snowbird Palooza even bigger and better-attended than the first one.

“It’s a community with an older soul. It just makes sense for this time of the year,”

MONTESSORI, from page 1A director, said, Montessori focuses on teaching the whole child.

“It’s based on grace and courtesy,” she said.

The children do a lot of hands’ on work, and the work is designed to build on previous work that has been accomplished.

“In terms of the social piece, it is a community involvement,” she said. One of the values of a Montessori education is giving back to the community in which the school sits.

“We have permission to open with up to 270 students,” Selover said. It will begin with kindergarten through second grade and will add a grade each year, until its fifth year of operation, when it will reach 540.

One key difference between this school and traditional public schools is that the children will be taught in multi-age classrooms and they have the same teacher for three years.

“We’re meeting the kid where they’re at,” Selover said.

“Everybody knows the child.They have some history with the child.They’re able to really, truly meet them where they’re at,” he said.

Pla-Tschantz explained: “It’s really not teacher-centered. It’s child-centered, with the guidance, of course, from teachers.

Teachers observe children closely and keep good records, to keep tuned into the child’s progress and where they should be, she said.

Teachers look at benchmarks to make sure that children are reaching them and when they’re not, they ask themselves why children aren’t reaching them and they make recommendations on what they can do to make progress.

Besides paying close attention to a child’s progress, there’s also peer teaching.

The school also pays attention to how

Parent information session

Garden Montessori Charter School is a tuition-free, public kindergarten through sixth grade school slated to open in August, serving the Wesley Chapel area. There will be a parent information session Feb. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.

General information and enrollment details can be found online at GMCSWC.weebly.com.

the children learn.

“Are they visual? Are they tactile? Are they auditory?” Pla-Tschantz said. Or, perhaps like most people, they learn using more than one style.

The school’s charter application was approved for five years.

Applications are being accepted through Feb. 27.

School officials expect more applications to come in than there are slots, so a lottery system will be used to select the students.

A site has not yet been acquired, but officials expect that to be done soon.

Initially, the school will use portable classrooms.

Parents can attend a parent meeting on Feb. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, to learn more about the school.

Questions parents have asked at previous meetings include such practical considerations as the start and end times of school, whether there is before and after care and what kind of lunch program is available, Selover said.

The school will follow the Pasco County code of student conduct. It also will serve Pasco County school lunches, providing free or reduced-price lunches to those qualify.

It will not provide transportation, but will help parents who want to arrange car pools.

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With entries bearing such names as The North Pole, Xenagose, God of Recycling and Crystallized Wolf Call to the Moon, the entries in The Pasco Art of Recycling Contest certainly showed a creative flair.

The county recently announced the winners of this year’s contest, a competition that dates back 19 years and is a collaboration between Pasco County Schools, Pasco County Recycling and the Pasco Arts Council.

The competition aims to promote environmental awareness, recycling and an appreciation of the arts.

The works were judged during the first week of February and 15 winners were selected in categories including Best Use of Plastic, Best Environmental Concept, and People’s Choice, as well as overall first, second and third places.

Cash awards ranged from $100 to $500 and are made possible by donations from community sponsors.

Here’s the list of this year’s winners: • Caroline Berry, first place, Mitchell High School,The North Pole • Brandon Lopez, second place, Ridgewood High School, Xenagose, God of Recycling nners have been announced in the The Pasco Art of Recycling • Pilar Gomez-Ferraz, third place, Genesis Prep,World on Fire • Chang Zhang, AOR Committee, Ridgwood High,Take Flight,“Recycle” • Ivy Noon, best artistic expression, Anclote High, Crystallized Wolf Call to the Moon • Marlee Natale, best environmental concept, Ridgewood High,What You Don’t See • Mikayla Sanders, best use of aluminum, Mitchell High, Don’t Throw it Away • Lukas Leibrecht, best use of materials, Genesis Prep, Trash Wars 3: Revenge of the Landfill • Valentina Martinez-Cardona, best use of plastic, Anclote High, Modern Vision • Amena Mughni, best use of printed material, Genesis Prep, The Importance of Trees • Shelby Patterson, commissioner’s choice, Anclote High, Fish Swim in Clean Water • Polyxeni Pavlides, Covanta, Bishop McLaughlin High, My Recycled Trash Can • Michael Lopez, most innovative, Ridgewood High, Bass of Clean Energy • Olexandra Surkova, Pasco Arts Council, Mitchell High, One Man’s Treasure is Another Man’s Treasure • Ashantee Miller, people’s choice, Anclote High,The White Dragon

Hard times that sap your energy and leave you frustrated are an inevitable part of life.

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• Make plans. To live your dream, you need to know what you want and have a plan for getting there. “Planning your day, week and month are critical ingredients to living your dream and purpose,” Hunter says. The “how” and “why” elements are important factors in planning, as they guide you in the direction you want to go.

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step is to work on completing them. That’s why it’s important to set goals you can accomplish. Each time you can check a goal off your list, you are one step closer to what you ultimately want to achieve. “The sense of accomplishment that comes from reaching even the smallest goals will help you keep moving and striving to get your desired end,” Hunter says.

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“The ability to keep trying and pushing no matter how many failures or obstacles you hit is the power of perseverance and is what ‘Win-Ability’ is all about.”

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Caroline Berry, a student at Mitchell High School, won first place in The Pasco Art of Recycling Contest, a competition that’s been held for 19 years to promote environmental awareness, recycling and an appreciation of the arts.

Other schools participating in the competition include Academy at the Lakes and Fivay, Hudson, Pasco, River Ridge, Sunlake, Wiregrass Ranch and Zephyrhills high schools.

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There will be a parent information session Feb. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway.

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SAT TEST AND STRATEGY SESSION

The Princeton Review practice SAT test and strategy session will be offered Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Wiregrass Ranch High School cafeteria, 2909 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Students should bring a scientific or graphing calculator and sharpened No. 2 pencils.

Students must stay until the test is over.

The fee for the day is $15 prepay by Feb. 20, and $20 at the door.

Registration forms are available at WiregrassPTSA.org, or can be picked up in the Student Services office.

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OPEN HOUSE AT LAND O’ LAKES CHRISTIAN

Land O’ Lakes Christian School, 5105 School Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host an open house Feb. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Teachers and staff will be available to answer questions, classrooms will be open for tours, and the curriculum will be displayed for review.

The school, preschool through high school, offers full accreditation, affordable tuition, character training, college prep classes, and a fine arts and athletics program.

For information, call the school at (813) 995-9040.

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Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will offer the AMC 10 or AMC 12 exam for secondary students in grades 12 and lower to take part in the American Mathematics Competition, on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.

Both exams use multiple choice in which students use algebra and geometry concepts to solve problems.

Participation is free.

For information on the competition, visit MAA.org/math-competitions/amc-1012.

RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT DINNER

The Lacoochee Elementary School Relay For Life team, Lacoochee Eagles, will host a benefit dinner Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Dade City Moose Lodge, 17107 U.S. 301 in Dade City.

The cost of a chicken dinner is $7, and $8 for a pulled pork dinner. The dinner is dine-in or carryout. Desserts will be sold separately for $1.

There will be a raffle, a 50/50 drawing and music.

For information, call Hope Buchanan at (352) 524-5600.

JEANS FOR TEENS DRIVE A SUCCESS

Students at Long Middle School in Wesley Chapel collected 145 pairs of jeans during the recent Jeans for Teens drive.

Jeans for Teens has collected more than 2.5 million pairs of jeans through Aeropostale and jean drives in more than 12,000 schools.

SCHOOL CHOICE HAS BEGUN

The Pasco County Schools’ school choice application period is now in progress.

Parents can access applications on the district website at PascoSchools.org, and click on the school choice banner at the top.

If a student is currently attending a school on school choice, parents do not need to reapply unless their address has changed after initial approval, they reside outside Pasco County, or the student will be moving to the next school level (for instance, elementary to middle, or middle to high).

Families who live in another county and want to request assignment to Pasco County must submit a release from their home county within the open enrollment period.

Applications not fully completed will not be considered.

Requests for more than one child need to be submitted individually.

The application period runs through March 1.

SAINT LEO WINS DIVERSITY AWARD

The HR Tampa Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management named Saint Leo University as the recipient of the 2014 HR Tampa Diversity Award.

The award is given to the HR Tampa member company that has best shown how it values diversity and inclusion in its workplace. Five Tampa Bay region businesses submitted applications.

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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. and Deaflinx, an online resource for information on deafness, deaf culture, and American Sign Language, are collaborating to provide information to persons who are hard of hearing or deaf so that they can learn more about educational scholarships available to them.

Both Deaflinx and the Sertoma Foundation view deafness as a condition that produces a subculture that should be celebrated, rather than as being a disability.

Whether you are a deaf person or someone with hearing loss or you just want to learn about deaf culture or deaf society, both Sertoma and Deaflinx can help, and this is true especially if you are heading off to college.

Through an online site called Vicaps (http://www.vicaps.com/scholarship-information.php), a listing of 30 scholarships and grants provide more opportunities than ever for students who are hard of hearing or deaf.

Obtaining some scholarships can be expensive even despite their availability. For this reason, Sertoma Foundation felt it is important that deaf or hard of hearing students are aware of the many resources that are available through Vicaps, a transcription service for over 40 years that now provides

a variety of services for the deaf community.

While scholarships vary in what they will and will not cover, Vicaps shares a list that can provide much needed financial relief and the opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing students to achieve their goals for higher education.

“Hearing loss can be devastating at any age and can hinder a person’s development and ability to succeed in life,” Craig McCart, executive director of the foundation, said in a news release.

“The services provided by the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation also include looking outside the box for any opportunity to improve their lives, like providing information about available scholarships especially with them in mind,” McCart added.

Hearing Loss is the most common birth defect nationally. Early detection and intervention is vital for an infant to have the opportunity to access speech and other sounds for learning and brain development.

The mission of the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is to “enhance individual potential and quality of life through improved hearing.”

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HPH Hospice will offer a bereavement program called “Grief’s Journey” starting Feb. 18 through April 15, at HPH Hospice Resource Center, 37441 Clinton Ave., in Dade City.

The group will meet for eight consecutive weeks on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Attendance at one of the first two meetings is necessary. For information or to register, call (800) 486-8784.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a lymphedema support group Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.

Lymphedema is a persistent swelling, usually affecting an arm or leg that sometimes occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment.

For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

HEART LECTURES

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host these upcoming heart lectures: • Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.: Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery and its Benefits • Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.: Women and Cardiac Disease • Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m.: Congestive Heart Failure For information or to RSVP, call (877) 534-3108.

HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a Huntington’s disease support group Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

This is a monthly group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease.

For information, contact Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578, or send her an email at npappasqualters@gmail.com.

DIABETES EDUCATION

Access Health Care, 5382 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, is offering a diabetes education series. The next lecture, “Tips for Lowering Glucose,” is Feb. 23 at 1 p.m.

For information and reservations, call (352) 200-2190.

CARPAL TUNNEL SEMINAR

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a seminar on “Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel…Syndrome” Feb. 24 at noon.

Dr. Francisco Schwartz-Fernandes will discuss Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, the potential causes, symptoms and treatment options.

A free lunch will be provided.

For information and reservations, call (813) 929-5432.

TUESDAY TUTORIALS

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present a series of Tuesday Tutorials with complimentary lunch at the Rao Musunuru Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

All programs begin at noon. Upcoming tutorials are: • Feb. 24 is “Surviving Sudden Cardiac Death”

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a seminar on “Healthy Habits for Your Heart” Feb. 25 at noon.

Dr. Christos Pitarys, interventional cardiologist, will discuss risk factors, prevention and basic habits for a healthier heart.

Admission is free. A light lunch will be served.

For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630, or send an email to MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, will host a multiple sclerosis support group the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.

Refreshments will be served.

The group also hosts a social event the third Thursday of every month.

For information and to RSVP, call (813) 782-9306 or (813) 788-9931.

AGING AGENCY SEEKING NOMINATIONS

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc., is seeking nominations for the first Patricia J. Bell Achievements in Aging Award.

The award is in honor of the memory of Patricia J. Bell, a longtime advocate in the aging field.

Nominees should demonstrate significant contributions in the field of aging in Pasco and/or Pinellas counties.

Nominations will be accepted until March 9.

The winner will be recognized during a luncheon April 24 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

For information and nomination forms, visit AgingCareFL.org/patricia-j-bell-award, or call Helen King at (727) 570-9696, ext. 210.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY CLINIC OPENS

A free, volunteer-run clinic is now open in Tampa for the education and support of those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy.

The clinic provides education and support in coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety, and symptom management.

Space is limited and available by appointment only.

For information, call Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 252-0475, or send her an email at neuropathyhelp@caretampabay.org.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

The Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Bayonet Point, 7525 Medical Drive in Hudson, will host an ostomy support group Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

The meeting is open to all ostomy patients and their families.

For information, call (727) 869-5551.

GULFSIDE NAMES SCALISE TO VP POSITION

Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care has appointed Tara Scalise as its vice president of Continual Process Improvement.

Scalise will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing compliance with a comprehensive quality operating system including policies, procedures, and standards and systems for the organization.

She also will be responsible for conducting audits to evaluate Gulfside’s core business and clinical activities.

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Saint Anthony School celebrates historic milestone

By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Saint Anthony School, in San Antonio, celebrated a milestone in its history on Feb.9, when the Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of Saint Petersburg presided over a Mass and dedicated the school’s new building.

“It was just so beautiful,” said Sister Alice Ottapurackal, the school’s principal.

In addition to the bishop, there were 13 priests and four deacons taking part in the Mass.

“You should have seen the excitement in the faces of the children. I don’t think they ever saw so many priests,” Ottapurackal said.

In fact, there were so many that six-yearold student Kolbe Williams, said, “I couldn’t really count them.”

Eight-year-old Colton Courtade enjoyed the school’s celebration and the picnic afterward.

But he was especially pleased to be an altar boy.

“I was serving with them (the priests). It was an honor,” Courtade said.

Both children and adults alike said they are pleased with the new brick building, which was designed to architecturally match the existing brick building, constructed in 1922.

Some of the new building’s advantages are the larger classrooms, better lighting and improved technology, they said.

“It’s bright and cheerful,” said 8-year-old Catalina Espada. It has more space and is organized well, she added.

First-grade teacher Franchesca Blocher, is delighted with the new building.

“Oh my goodness, it’s awesome. This is my 17th year at Saint Anthony. It is a true blessing to have this new classroom, this new building.

“The children are so excited to be in the classroom. They love coming in every day. I love coming in every day,” said Blocher, who commutes from Land O’ Lakes to teach at Saint Anthony School.

“Having all of the classes together in the same building, it really is very nice. We can travel through the building and see the older children and they can be an example for my students,” Blocher said.

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Saint Anthony School held a dedication celebration on Feb. 9 to celebrate the opening of its new classroom building.

school this year and is really enjoying the experience.

She said she likes her new friends, her teacher, and the new building, too.

Like many of the younger children, 6year-old Ryan Potthast is impressed by the lockers that sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders have in the new building.

Potthast also thinks it’s cool that the school has an elevator.

Parents are also impressed.

“It’s a dream come true,” said Mary Kay Connor, whose daughter, Meg, is in second grade.

Connor has been associated with Saint Anthony School for 16 years. Her daughters Katie, Anne Marie and Claire already went through their elementary school years there.

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Sister Alice Ottapurackal, who is principal of Saint Anthony School and Franchesca Blocher, who is a first-grade teacher there, work with children in Blocher’s classroom. The new building features larger classrooms which have better lighting than the school’s old building, which was constructed in 1922.

The new building allows the school to increase the size of its enrollment from a maximum of 225 to a maximum of 270, Ottapurackal said.

“We still have only one class per grade,” she said, but the larger classrooms can accommodate more students.

It also features a new science lab, Ottapurackal said.

The school serves kindergarten through eighth grade. It doesn’t have early childhood because another Diocesan school nearby offers that, the principal added.

She also noted that the St. Petersburg Diocese’s Forward in Faith Capital Campaign made it possible to build the new building.

Next on the agenda is remodeling of the old building, Ottapurackal said.

The library is now sharing space with the Spanish class, but it will be moved to the old building once that is remodeled.

Once that project is done, the cafeteria, library, computer lab, Spanish, music and art will be in the old building, the principal said.

The old building is being used for art and lunch now, but once the renovation begins, the parish center will be used for art and lunch.

The dedication festivities drew hundreds

of people, including former graduates of a school that has served generations of families since its inception in 1883.

It’s a community that takes tremendous pride in the school and is always willing to help, Ottapurackal said.

In fact, on moving day which was held Jan. 6 over the Christmas break, volunteers — including students — stepped forward to help.

“It’s just amazing,” she said.

The school didn’t even have to hire a crew.

“That’s the beauty of this community,” Ottapurackal said. Besides providing free labor, they even brought equipment and boxes to use in the move.

“Even the children were carrying their books,” she said.

She smiled broadly, as she described the day of the school’s dedication.

“We had Mass, then a dedication ceremony outside the building, then right after that an open house and then a reception back in the parish center. Our children had a picnic in the park.

“It was just a beautiful day,” she said.

Even the weather cooperated, Ottapurackal said.

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When Pasco-Hernando State College’s baseball coach Steve Winterling found out that he was named regional coach of the year, he kept it a secret from almost everybody.

“I laid low about it,” Winterling admitted.

“I’m not an egomaniac-type person,” he said.

Even some of his friends got mad at him because he didn’t tell them about it.

Aside from informing his superiors at the college in September, Winterling didn’t really talk about it until he was officially given the award last month.

But winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Regional Coach of the Year award caps a great 2014 for the coach, who is now in his 24th season at the school.

Last season, the team reached the NJCAA Division II College World Series for the first time in school history, finishing fourth in the country.

Besides earning the coach some recognition, Winterling said it also put the school on the map for recruits seeking a school with a successful track record.

As a World Series-caliber program, he had an easier time finding interested athletes and can field a stronger team than he could before.

While he’s not wild about talking about himself, Winterling — who also serves as PHSC’s athletic director — said he’s changed a bit over the decades.

He’s slightly mellower now than his earlier days, when he was a bit harder on the players. He said he maintains that competitive fire, but is also focused on building a strong foundation of expectations and then finding players who meet them.

“My philosophy is now basically I teach them what I can, and get the good, quality kids who like my principles: Being cleancut, follow the rules and regulations, do the job academically and be good student-athletes,” he said.

Those are the types of athletes that got the Conquistadors to the World Series last year, and the type Winterling hopes will

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Steve Winterling, PHSC’s athletic director and baseball coach, wears No. 1 on game days. He’s also tops in the region after being named the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Regional Coach of the Year.

help them get back this year.

The team returns two pitchers, three infielders and an outfielder from last year’s roster, and he believes the World Series experience will help the 2015 team.

The recruiting class also helped add more depth than he typically has had at his disposal. Overall, the team is more confident now that they’re building on the school’s best-ever finish.

As a coach, Winterling, of course, doesn’t get to play in the games. But he enjoys the strategy in baseball, and the challenge that different scenarios provide as the games and

the season unfold. He credits Florida State University baseball coach Mike Martin, where Winterling served as an assistant for six years, for encouraging him to maximize strategic advantages.

“When I was at Florida State I learned from coach Martin so much. The discipline, and always trying to be a step ahead of the thinking process of your opponent,” he said.

“The one thing about baseball that I’ve always enjoyed is there’s a lot of thinking to it. You can’t be distracted. I leaned from him that I can focus on the aspects of what’s going to give us an edge.”

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FEB. 19 Baseball Sunlake at Hudson, 7 p.m.

Gulf at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.

Softball Nature Coast Tech at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Sunlake at Mitchell, 8 p.m.

Fivay at Zephyrhills, 8 p.m.

Gulf at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 10 Baseball Central 3, Wesley Chapel 0 Sunlake at Gulf, 7 p.m.

Pasco 16, Nature Coast Tech 7 King 2, Steinbrenner 0 Softball Central 16, Wesley Chapel 1 Tarpon Springs 2, Sunlake 0 Nature Coast Tech 10, Pasco 0 Lake Minneola 9, Zephyrhills 1 Freedom 6, East Bay 0

FEB. 11 Softball Hudson 6, Zephyrhills 3 Steinbrenner 19, King 0 Freedom 5, Durant 4 Wiregrass Ranch 17, Ridgewood 0 FEB. 12 Baseball Wiregrass Ranch 14, Hudson 0 Wesley Chapel 7, Mitchell 4 Softball Land O’ Lakes 15, Central 0 Pasco 16, River Ridge 15 Boys Soccer Choctawhatchee 2, Sunlake 0 (state semi-final) FEB. 13 Baseball Wesley Chapel 10, Zephyrhills 2 River Ridge 8, Sunlake 0 Hernando 7, Pasco 5 Brandon 5, Steinbrenner 2 Freedom 16, Spoto 8 Softball South Sumter 6, Sunlake 2 Wiregrass Ranch 6, Academy at the Lakes 3 Boys Soccer Chiles 1, Wiregrass Ranch 0 (state semi-final) FEB. 14 Girls Basketball Land O’ Lakes 42, North Marion 33 (regional final) FEB. 18 Baseball Pasco at Weeki Wachee, 7 p.m.

Softball Sunlake at Gulf, 8 p.m.

Pasco at Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m.

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FEB. 20 Baseball Wiregrass Ranch at Steinbrenner, 7 p.m.

Wesley Chapel at Nature Coast Tech, 7 p.m.

Sunlake at Land O’ Lakes, 7 p.m.

Zephyrhills at Hernando, 7 p.m.

Gaither at Freedom, 7 p.m.

Softball Wiregrass Ranch at Steinbrenner, 7 p.m.

Nature Coast Tech at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

Pasco at Weeki Wachee, 7:30 p.m.

Hernando at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.

Gaither at Freedom, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball Land O’ Lakes vs. Paxon, 7 p.m. (state semi-final) FEB. 23 Baseball Middleton at Freedom, 7 p.m.

Softball Osceola at Sunlake, 6 p.m.

Middleton at Freedom, 7 p.m.

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

FEB. 24 Baseball Sickles at Wiregrass Ranch, 7 p.m.

Weeki Wachee at Wesley Chapel, 7 p.m.

Fivay at Land O’ Lakes, 7 p.m.

Anclote at Sunlake, 7 p.m.

Pasco at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Gaither, 7 p.m.

Softball Wesley Chapel at Weeki Wachee Land O’ Lakes at Dunedin, 7 p.m.

Sunlake at River Ridge, 8 p.m.

Zephyrhils at Pasco, 7:30 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Gaither, 7 p.m.

Sickles at Wiregrass Ranch, 7 p.m.

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Sunlake High School and Wiregrass Ranch High School saw their boys’ soccer teams reach the state semi-finals. But they were defeated there.

On Feb. 12, the Sunlake Seahawks (28-2) fell to the undefeated Choctawhatchee Indians (29-0-1) in Class 3A competition, 2-0.

The next day, the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls (252-1) dropped a 1-0 contest to the Chiles Timberwolves (29-3) in a Class 4A matchup.

While the teams are disappointed they didn’t reach the finals, at least they know that they lost to the state’s best: Both Choctawhatchee and Chiles went on to win the state title in their respective classes. And to be one of the last four teams standing in their tournaments is a major accomplishment for both Sunlake and Wiregrass Ranch.

LAKE PADGETT TENNIS EVENT FEB. 21

Lake Padgett and Sports Group International will hold an open team tennis event on Feb. 21 at Lake Padgett Tennis Center, 4533 Savannah Drive in Land O’ Lakes.

Teams will be formed based on skill level. The cost is $25 if registered by Feb. 19, and includes pizza and drinks. For information and to register, call Mauricio Moreno at (813) 638-6306 or Augusto Solano at (813) 263-4673.

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The Land O’ Lakes Sun Devils, a 12U baseball team, will hold a multi-family garage sale on Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will be held at Lake Padgett Estates, 3831 Lake Padgett Drive in Land O’ Lakes.

The money raised will go toward sending the team to a tournament in Myrtle Beach this summer. Items available will include lawn equipment, toys, games and sports equipment. For information, call (813) 390-4754.

NEWAPSL ADULT SOCCER REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 1

NewAPSL, an adult recreational soccer league, is accepting registrations for its upcoming season until March 1. The league will offer men’s and co-ed games on Sundays at Benito Middle School, 10101 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa.

Players must be at least 18 years old. The cost is $70 per player. For more information and to register, visit NewAPSL.com

GTBFC ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

The Greater Tampa Bay Football Club will have online registrations for its upcoming spring soccer league until Feb. 28. The LAND O’ LAKES GIRLS BACK IN eight-week season runs from March 14 STATE BASKETBALL TOURNEY Last year, the Land O’ Lakes girls basket- through May 9 for boys and girls for U6 ball team reached the state tournament. through U14/15 age groups.

Now, it’s becoming a habit.

Games are on Saturday mornings at the The Gators (28-3) got past North Marion fields near the Land O’ Lakes Recreation on Feb. 14, 42-33, in their regional final for Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway.

Class 5A to reach the state tournament. They The cost is $69-$89 per player dependface the Paxon Golden Eagles (23-6) on Feb. ing on age.

20 for the right to play in the state finals the For information about GTBFC, contact next day. recreation director Frank Coorey at fcoorey@verizon.net.

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Apparently, since there’s no edge gained by focusing on his award, Winterling chooses not to think about it too much. He’s appreciative of the acknowledgement, but prefers to save the reminiscing for the future. Now, his focus is on getting his team, whose season started in late January, back to the World Series. The team won four of its first five games in the New Year.

“It’s definitely a nice honor, and it’s attributed, obviously, to the players last year and what they accomplished,” Winterling said of the award. “I think once I retire, then I’ll be able to look back and appreciate it more.”

LONG RUN AT THE RANCH MARCH 7

The Ninth Annual Long Run at the Ranch will be held March 7 at John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd. in Wesley Chapel.The event benefits youth athletics at the middle school and at Wiregrass Ranch High School.

It begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes a 5K run and one-mile family fun run. For information and to register, visit LongRunattheRanch.com or RacerSignUp.com.

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There was a whole lot of thinking going on as chess aficionados from the Academy at the Lakes took to the tables for several chess matches. Eleven-year-old Terrell Woods, left, makes a move as onlooker Anya Zalac, 10, (middle) wonders what the next move will be against Elise Faith, 10.

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Trophies await the top finishers in the three age divisions of the chess tournament.

Thirteen-year-old Roshan Warman, anticipates his next move against Martin Stoyanov,12, during the chess tournament.

Academy at the Lakes’ Luke Magnusson, 7, right, is stunned by a move made by Aryan Mahtani,8, during the first round.

Fifteen-year-old Raj Warman,15, contemplates a move by opponent John Martin,16.

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Wild creatures in Lutz Maria Edley snapped these photos of a pileated woodpecker, above, and a pair of nesting Great Blue Herons, below, on the property behind her home, near Livingston Avenue in Lutz.

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EAST PASCO NETWORKING GROUP The East Pasco Networking Group will meet at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Diane Kortus, owner/publisher of The Laker/Lutz News is guest speaker on Feb. 24.

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CAREER FAIR

Rasmussen College will hold its Spring Career Fair from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 5 on the college’s Land O’Lakes campus at 18600 Fernview St. Students, alumni and residents will be able to speak with hiring managers of local companies and learn about resources to aid in job searches.

Rasmussen College also will hold a Career Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 4 at its New Port Richey campus at 8661 Citizens Drive.

For information about the Land O’ Lakes event, call (813) 435-3601. For information about the New Port Richey event, call (727) 942-0069.

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State Rep. Danny Burgess will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of his new district office on Feb. 24 at Creekside Center, 35358 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

The open house will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and Pasco Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the event.

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The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event this year called the 2015 Community Fun Day and Business Expo.

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