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MARCH 18, 2015

Charter panel is all white, mostly male

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A 15-member charter advisory panel that will decide the future of Pasco County’s governing structure is in place. And Pasco commissioners approved a contract to pay a private Tallahassee consultant $60,000 to guide its efforts during the coming months.

But the panel’s all white, and nearly allmale make-up came under fire at the commissioners regular meeting in Dade City on March 10.

Each Pasco County Commissioner appointed two members, plus an alternate to the panel. Pasco’s five state legislators also weighed in, with one appointment each.

Commissioner Mike Moore got some pushback for his selection of a county law enforcement officer supervised by Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco.

“I have concerns with a member of (Nocco’s) team being on the committee,” said Chairman Ted Schrader. “I think it would be appropriate to replace him with someone else.”

Moore defended Pasco Maj. Mel Eakley as

“I have concerns with a member of (Nocco’s) team being on the committee, I think it would be appropriate to replace him with someone else.”

— Chairman Ted Schrader

the right choice based on Eakley’s credentials in law enforcement and his service as a military veteran.

“I kind of take offense to saying we don’t want anyone on the board who is an everyday average citizen,” he said.

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Members of the Pasco County charter advisory panel

• Commission Chairman Ted Schrader appointed Billy E. Brown and John J. Gallagher to the panel, with Cliff McDuffie, as alternate • Commissioner Mike Moore appointed Mel Eakley and Gary Bradford, with Joseph Poblick, as alternate • Commissioner Kathryn Starkey appointed Candace Glewen and Dewey Mitchell, with Dominic Scannavino, as alternate • Commissioner Mike Wells Jr., appointed Steve Booth and Tim Holladay, with Jim Driscoll, as alternate • Commissioner Jack Mariano appointed Chuck Grey and Bill Woodard, with Cami Austin, as alternate • Members of the Pasco County legislative delegation appointed Michael Cox, Robert Eckard, John Kinsman, Randy Maggard and Mike Ryan

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Comedy on tap in Zephyrhills

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Entertainment at local bars often includes live music, trivia and special themed events. Now, Cheers 54, at 36616 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, is adding comedy to the mix.

The pub will host a stand-up comedy night on March 20, the first in a new monthly series, called Next Up. Other venues in the area aren't putting regular comedy on the schedule, and that's exactly why it appealed to owner Kim Beverlin.

"We've just been trying to come up with some new ideas for Zephyrhills," she said.

"Something other places don't do."

If local residents want to see live comedy, they most likely have to drive to Tampa, Beverlin explained. The comedy night allows the pub's regulars to enjoy something out of the ordinary, and Beverlin hopes, attract some new business, too.

The show will include sets from four different performers selected by Frankie Lane, a Zephyrhills resident whose entertainment company creates events for Cheers 54.

"Comedy's been kind of one of the things we always wanted to do," Lane said.

It took a little work to put the lineup together, which includes comedians Rio Paris, Amanda Jordan, Jared Waters and Antonio Hamilton.

Lane went to see each of them perform

COURTESY OF JARED WATERS

Comedian Jared Waters is scheduled to perform at Cheers 54 for a new comedy series beginning March 20.

before asking them on the show. He wanted to get a feel for how they entertain, and he believes that’s not possible by just reading their credits or watching video.

Each comedian brings something different to the table, so there will be varying styles on display that night.

"I love new, up-and-coming talent, and I figured, what better way to get those guys a platform and get us a great show?" Lane said.

Because Cheers 54 is a venue for adults, the comedy will be adult-oriented as well.

And, the performers are looking forward to showing off their wit on a new stage, even if it doesn't normally have stand-up shows.

"What comedy brings over all other entertainment is joy, the ability for an audience member to take a break from the normal lives and laugh at someone else's See COMEDY, page 7A

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Pasco County commissioners are in a quandary about the fate of the proposed Wiregrass Sports Park. Should they try again to work a deal for a world-class sports complex or build a district park for local sports teams?

Commissioners voted 4-1 on March 10 to take a wait-and-see approach with a feasibility study that will gauge the market for a sports complex with the potential to draw national tournaments, and yield millions in tourism tax dollars.

The results also could show that the county’s money is better spent on a park that caters to local sports teams.

The study is intended to give county officials, residents and potential park operators an idea of what will work at the park site, located near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard off State Road 56.

“We think we’ll get the ability to expedite (the process) because people will understand it better, and we think the quality of applications will improve,” said Richard Gehring, the county’s planning and development administrator.

Johnson Consulting Inc., a sports consulting firm with national and international clients, will be paid $35,000 for the study, expected to take less than 12 weeks.

The study will include marketing and needs assessments as well as recommendations on development costs, operating and financial responsibilities, and funding options.

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Commissioner Jack Mariano

“I think it’s time to move forward,” said Commissioner Mike Moore. “It’s a positive.

People in my district want to see it sooner rather than later.”

Commissioner Jack Mariano voted against the study. Instead of spending money on a study, he said county officials should explore why the deal with Pasco Sports LLC to build a multimillion-dollar sports complex fell apart.

“I’d like to find out why he (Gary Sheffield) didn’t like the contract,” Mariano said.“We could look at that first.”

In December, commissioners dropped plans to partner with Pasco Sports to build a sports complex on 100 acres near The Shops at Wiregrass regional shopping mall.

The land is part of more than 200 acres do-

nated to the county by the Porter family.

Partners James Talton and former major league baseball player Gary Sheffield had proposed to build 20 ball fields and dormitories on the site. They had envisioned a youth baseball camp that would attract national tournaments and deliver more than $300 million annually in economic impact to the county.

According to the agreement, the county would commit between $11 million and $14 million in tourism dollars to the project.

But Talton and Sheffield let a deadline pass without delivering on a pledge to provide $3 million for the complex’s design.

Other projects, both rumored and real, are competing with the proposed sports complex.

Z Mitch LLC had a groundbreaking in February for a major ice hockey and sports complex off Interstate 75 at the State Road interchange in Wesley Chapel. The facility is expected to open in fall 2015 with four fullsize rinks. But the 150,000-square-foot facility will accommodate a wide range of sports including soccer, lacrosse and basketball.

Rumors also persist that Hillsborough County may be in line for a new sports facility.

Most Pasco commissioners agreed the feasibility study would be a valuable tool in sorting out the county’s options.

“It will either validate or invalidate the marketing of the complex and what’s needed in this area,” said Chairman Ted Schrader.

“It will give us the confidence to go forward with some sort of park project.”

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COURTESY OF SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

Arthur Kirk, president of Saint Leo University, hoods the Rev. Damian DuQuesnay in a ceremony during a Sunday Mass at Saint Leo Abbey. DuQuesnay, who is the oldest priest in the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

Priest receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Rev. Damian DuQuesnay — the oldest priest in the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida — has received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Saint Leo University.

The honorary degree was presented in a special ceremony that was part of a Sunday Mass on March 8 at Saint Leo Abbey. The distinction had been conferred on Feb. 7 through a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees at Saint Leo University, according to a news release.

When Arthur F. Kirk, president of Saint Leo University hooded DuQuesnay, everyone in the church stood and applauded the priest.

Kirk lauded Father Damian as a “true man of faith” and characterized him as “our hero.”

In accepting the honorary degree, DuQuesnay expressed his gratitude.

He told the assembled group that “this is the greatest honor of my life” and that “I guess this award affirms that I wasn’t a failure.” He also thanked everyone in attendance for sharing in his special day.

Father Damian, who will turn 97 in July, was born in Highgate, Jamaica, in 1918.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from Benedictine College and received his master’s degree from Catholic University of America.

He was ordained into the priesthood on the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 20, 1946, in the unfinished Abbey Church. He was the first Jamaican ever to wear the habit of a Benedictine.

From 1963 to 1966, he was engaged in a three-year missionary service trip to Argentina along with another priest and two brothers from Saint Leo. He described that as “one of the greatest adventures of his life.”

He also taught a number of subjects at Saint Leo College including biology, histology and zoology.

He served two separate terms as department chair of the science faculty.

He was prefect in the prep school for 10 years where he taught algebra, biology, chemistry, French, geometry, Latin and religion.

When asked to describe what type of teacher he was, he responded:“Fair.”

After retiring from the Saint Leo faculty, he served as chaplain to Holy Name Monastery for four decades, but relinquished the duties when he was 90 because of his limited mobility.

He was appointed abbey prior in 1957 and also novice master and brother master.

He’s also the abbey botanist — work that he continues to the extent his health allows.

He remains faithful to his prayers and daily devotionals, and occupies the “Bishop’s Suite” in Saint Leo Hall at the abbey.

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New technology helps detect lesions on lungs The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has added a new tool that allows a less invasive option to detect lesions on lungs.

The hospital is now using Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy® (ENB) ™ to access and biopsy lesions deep in the lung, according to a news release.

The superDimension® i-Logic™ System is a minimally invasive option for patients who have been identified as having a small or hard-to-reach lesion on their lung that is inaccessible through traditional bronchoscope.

The ENB procedure combines GPS-like technology with a catheter-based system that uses the patient’s natural airways to reach these particular masses, the release says.

ENB is typically an outpatient procedure and minimizes the need for more invasive surgical procedures to assess lesions in the distant regions of the lung, where more than two-thirds of all cancers are found.

This new procedure also minimizes the need for more conventional assessments, such as thorascopic or percutaneous nee-

dle biopsy, which may require an inpatient stay and can cause complications such as a collapsed lung.

This procedure may be used when an abnormal finding in a distant part of the lung has been found on an x-ray, CT scan or PET-CT scan that may be caused by infection, inflammation or cancer.

Small lesions in the outer area of the lung are difficult to reach for diagnosis and treatment.

“Traditional bronchoscopy frequently fails to reach the outer areas of the lungs often leading to more invasive surgical options for diagnosis,” Dr. Domenick Sorreso, pulmonologist, said in the release.

The Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy® will allow a physician to locate, test, diagnose, and potentially treat the one lesion even in the outer areas of the lungs,” he added.

This is the way it works: After a lesion has been detected through CT, the patient’s scan is loaded into planning software that creates a 3D roadmap of the lungs. A bronchoscope is placed through the patient’s mouth and into the airways of the lungs.

The ENB’s catheters are next placed in the channel of the bronchoscope. The electro-

magnetic sensors in the catheters guide the physician to the targeted lesion. Once there, the guide catheter is removed and the extended working channel catheter remains. Biopsy tools are then placed through the working catheter to obtain tissue samples for testing and diagnosis. After the procedure is completed, the patient goes to recovery and, in the vast majority of cases, discharged home.

Shayne George, CEO of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, said “bringing this technology to our community continues our mission to deliver advance treatment options for patients closer to home.

“We are truly more than a community hospital, we are a major Regional Medical Center,” George said, in the release. “We are proud to offer this technology to the community which further enhances our Accredited Cancer Program by the Commission on Cancer.

“News that a spot (lesion), deep in your lung, has been found and a lung biopsy needs to be performed raises many concerns and emotions. It is important to know that you may have options close to home,” George said.

COURTESY OF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BAYONET POINT

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has added new technology that allows a less invasive option to detect lesions on lungs.

This equipment is part of the technology the hospital now uses to perform Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy, also known as ENB.

Rose Bowl champion inspires students DALLAS J. DIAZ,

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Rose Bowl champion Keith Davis recently dropped by Stewart Middle School to offer an inspiring message to students and staff.

Davis shared his story at three assemblies at the school, which is at 38505 10th Avenue in Zephyrhills.

His talk focused on the importance of academic success and setting goals, according to a news release from Pasco County Schools.

Davis, who makes appearances at schools across the country, talks about issues youths face in today’s society.

His message to the youth is: It's not how you start, but how you finish.

“Champions are not those who never fail, they are those who never quit,” according to Davis.

He had a remarkable football career against the odds.

He grew up in the inner city of Los Angeles.

His father committed suicide when Davis was only 4.

He went from being a high school remedial reader to graduating from the University of Southern California as the No. 1 academic student on his football team with a degree in business finance.

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point average, he also was on the Dean's List, a member of the Honor Society, was named Academic All-Conference, and was a Scholar Award of Honor recipient.

The Rose Bowl champion played briefly for the New York Giants before a knee injury ended his football career.

He has given motivational speeches at thousands of schools worldwide and has presented programs in 47 states and 40 countries.

He also has been featured on national broadcast and cable networks, in publications including USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Ebony, Essence and Parade Magazine.

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COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

The First United Methodist Church of Land O’ Lakes, 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a nondenominational Bible study for women and children every Thursday morning.The topic of study is “Servants of God,” Joshua through II Samuel. For information or to register, call Jeanine Coris at (813) 910-7670.

DONATE TO FRIENDS OF LIBRARY

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier 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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MIXER

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mixer March 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, 37411 Eiland Blvd.There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., and door prizes and a costume contest for best kilt. For information, call (813) 7838100.

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 Spring” will be March 20, March 27,April 10,April 17,April 24, May 1 and May 8. For information, call (727) 3414772.

CHURCH LENTEN FISH FRY

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual fish fry every Friday during Lent from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner costs $8 for adults and $4 for children, and includes fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and a drink.A fish sandwich also will be available. Dessert is an extra cost. Meals are dine-in or carryout.The next fish fry is March 20.

MASTERWORKS FOR KIDS

The Florida Orchestra is offering free classical kids’ tickets for children 18 years and younger for the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts, when one full-price adult ticket is purchased for the same concert.“Mahler’s Symphony No. 4” will be March 20 through March 22. For information, call (727) 892-3337.

MASONIC LODGE FISH FRY

J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host a fish fry March 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.The cost is $10 for eat-in, or $8 for carryout. Credit cards are accepted.

‘BOW WOW’ BINGO FUNDRAISER

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club and Temple Terrace Woman’s Club will host a “Bow Wow” bingo fundraiser March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Ave., in Temple Terrace.The cost is $10 for 10 games of bingo, prizes, finger food, raffle baskets and more.This is a kickoff to benefit Canine Companions for Independence:Wounded Veterans’ Initiative. For information, call Edwina Kraemer at (813) 240-9321, or Nancy Fisher at (813) 949-1710.

COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET

The Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe, 36524 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a community flea market March 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be vendors, yard sale items and a thrift shop sale.Vendor spots are available for $10. For information, call Jenny Lehmann at (813) 788-5461.

POSTAGE FOR PATRIOTS BIRTHDAY

Goin’ Postal, 4941 Fourth St., in Zephyrhills, will host a birthday celebration for Postage for Patriots March 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will be cupcakes, beverages, and guests can create cards on-site for military personnel. For information, call M.J. Price at (813) 782-1500, ext. 104.

HELP FEED AMERICA

The Rotary Club of New Tampa is hosting “Rotary Feeds America” March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Freedom High School cafeteria, 17410 Commerce Park Blvd., in New Tampa.The club’s goal is to assemble 50,000 meal packets to be distributed within the Tampa Bay community by Feeding America Tampa Bay. For information, contact Gene Perez at (813) 956-6486 or gene.perez@verizon.net.

SPRING BOOK SALE

New River Friends of the Library will host a spring book sale March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the library at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.There will be gently used books for all ages, a children’s craft corner, face painting and New River Library book bags for sale. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (813) 7886375.

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YOGA ON THE LAWN

FossilFest 2015

The Tampa Bay Fossil Club will present the 27th annual “FossilFest 2015: Florida, 10,000 B.C.,” March 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N. U.S. 301, in Tampa.

There will be free workshops both days on how to legally hunt for fossils, and how to identify and preserve findings. For a small fee, children can dig through a sand pit at the Fossil Mine at Paleo Park.

There also will be door prizes, kid’s games, silent auctions and raffles.

The cost is $7 for adults. Children younger than 12 are free.

Parking is $6 per car, or $12 per RV or bus, cash only.

For information, call Michael Searle at (813) 909-9358, email fossilnerd@msn.com, or visit TampaBayFossilClub.com.

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush luncheon after Shabbat services March 21 at 9:30 a.m.The luncheon is free, but non-members should call to make a reservation at (813) 962-6338.

MEN BAKE EVENT

Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco will host its annual Men Bake event March 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Lowry Park Zoo’s Safari Lounge, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa.There will be a live and silent auction, dancing, complimentary photos, a chef-prepared dinner, and a baking contest.

Tickets can only be purchased in advance.

For information, call (352) 567-1444.

DOGS’ DAY IN DADE CITY

Agnes Lamb Park in downtown Dade City will host Dogs’ Day in Dade City March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a dog wagon parade at 10 a.m., a dog costume contest at 11 a.m., a K-9 challenge at noon, a Canine Got Talent? competition at 12:30 p.m., and an ice cream/yogurt-eating contest at 1:30 p.m.To register for a vendor booth, which costs $20, call (352) 277-7259. For general information, call Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858.

SONGS OF LOVE

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present “Songs of Passion and Love” March 22 at 4 p.m.Vocal music will be presented by the young singers from Dr. Kyoung Cho’s Voice Studio at the University of South Florida’s School of Music.Tickets are $14 to $20. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

‘MATILDA’ AT TAMPA THEATRE

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, will show the movie “Matilda” March 22 at 3 p.m.The movie is adapted from the Roald Dahl novel and is rated PG.Tickets are $8 for children 12 and younger.Adult tickets are $10. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETING

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will meet March 23 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.The guest speaker will be Walter Andrusyszyn, of the University of South Florida, who will present his views on the current political scene, both national and international.There will be a “soapbox” time before the meeting at 6:30 p.m., with light refreshments, and a business meeting at 7 p.m. For information, call (813) 996-3011.

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CareerSource Pasco Hernando will host an employment fair March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 6347 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey. Guests should dress professionally and bring copies of resumes. For information, call (727) 484-3400, or visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.

SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY

Melanie Crowson will host a sidewalk astronomy event, weather permitting, March 24 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

Guests can bring lawn chairs, but no food or drinks, and view star clusters, planets and the moon.Admission is free.

BETMAR SPRING CONCERT

The Betmar Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert March 25 at 2 p.m., and March 26 and March 27 at 7 p.m., in the Betmar Acres clubhouse at 37137 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills.Tickets are $5. For information, call (813) 788-9606.

‘KIDS AND ALCOHOL’

LiveFree!, a nonprofit coalition in Pinellas County, is hosting the 11th annual Florida’s Kids and Alcohol Town Meeting March 25 at 5 p.m., at The Digitorium on the St. Petersburg College Seminole campus.The meeting will include an in-depth discussion with youth, parents, teachers and officials on the dangers and harmful effects of alcohol.

Admission is free.Anyone interested in attending can register online at WEDU.org/kidsandalcohol/.

LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, will host a Lenten worship service March 25 at 7 p.m.There also will be Palm Sunday services March 29

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at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., as well as Maundy Thursday April 2 at 7 p.m., Good Friday April 3 at 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday services April 5 at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. For information, call (813) 949-7173.

LATIN-THEMED FILM SCREENINGS

Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival will screen ten Latin-themed films March 25 to March 28 at Channelside Cinemas.The films include “The Poet of Havana,” an in-depth documentary on musician Carlos Varela. For the full schedule, including links to tickets, visit GasparillaFilm.Sched.org.

SMART DRIVER CLASS

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the AARP Smart Driver class March 26 for drivers ages 50 and older.

The cost for AARP members is $15, and $20 for non-members. Some insurance companies offer a discount for completing the class.The certificate is valid for three years. For information and class time, call Bev Cogdill at (813) 907-3908.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Pasco County Library System is hosting a concert showcasing young, local musical talent March 27 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at The Pasco County Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill.Admission and parking are free.

Vendors will be available for food and drinks. For information, visit PascoLibraries.org.

FREE BONSAI DEMOS

Eve’s Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host free bonsai tree demonstrations and seminars from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday in March and April.

Topics will include spring care, correct containers, trimming, potting and shaping.

For information, call (813) 996-5012, or visit EvesGardenGifts.com.

ZEPHYRHILLS ARTSY FARMERS MARKET

The Zephyrhills Artsy Farmers Market will be every second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, specialty foods, cheeses, bakery items, jellies and jams, honey, nuts, coffee, ethnic foods and more.There also will be local art, and the market is dog friendly. Lunch specials will be offered on Wednesday for area businesses.Vendor applications can be found at SimplyEventsFl.com. For vendor and event information, call Erika Blake (727) 674-1464, or email Simplyeventsfl@yahoo.com.

WEEKLY BINGO AT FOP LODGE

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29, 21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m., for ages 18 and older. Doors open at 4 p.m.The lodge is located at the corner of U.S. 41 and Bell Lake Road. For information, call (813) 928-2294.

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.

SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDE

Every Sunday at 8 a.m., riders can meet at Publix in the Shoppes at New Tampa, 1920 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., for a 25-mile ride through southern Pasco County and northern Hillsborough County. Helmets are required. Riders will keep a speed of 12 mph to 14 mph.The rides are free. For information, call (859) 948-4684.

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, hand-painted 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.

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will offer Yoga on the Lawn every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Center Court.The classes are free and for beginners to intermediate.

Participants should bring a yoga mat.The weekly classes will run until June 29. For information, call (813) 994-2242

‘ZOOMINATIONS’ AT THE ZOO

The Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa, is presenting “Zoominations, a Chinese Lantern Festival” of lights, on select nights through May 31, opening at 6 p.m.

There will be 30 scenes spread out over 26 acres representing traditional Chinese dragons and folklore, and larger-than-life replicas of zoo animals. Chinese acrobats will perform, and there will be an artisan market. For information and tickets, visit LowryParkZoo.com.

GET DISCOUNT FOR DONATION

All Gulfside Hospice thrift shops offer 25 percent off a purchase as an incentive for donations.There is free pickup service for furniture, available by appointment. For locations, visit GHPPC.org.

PASCO GENEALOGY

The Genies, a small informal genealogical group, meets every Friday at 1 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9016 Fort King Road in Dade City. For information, call (813) 788-8894

AMVETS EVENTS

AMVETS Post 550, 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills, offers bingo on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., visitors can buy meals ranging in price from $7 to $10.The entertainment schedule is available on Facebook at AMVETS Post 550. For information, call (813) 780-8180.

ZEPHYRHILLS EAGLES CLUB

Zephyrhills Fraternal Order of Eagles 3752, 4149 New River Road, is seeking new members.The club hosts steel darts on Tuesdays at 2 p.m., bar bingo on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., ladies night on Thursdays at 6 p.m., euchre on Fridays at 1 p.m., karaoke on Fridays at 7 p.m., a coin show the first Saturday of every month, and Sunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information on events, visit Zephyrhills Eagles No. 3752 on Facebook.

COLONY HILLS BINGO

The Colony Hills Community, 35144 Wagner Way in Zephyrhills, hosts weekly bingo Wednesday nights. Early bird bingo is at 6 p.m., and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.The snack kitchen features hot dogs, popcorn, cake and drinks. For information, call (813) 788-4121.

CENTENNIAL EAGLES 4399

Centennial Eagles Aerie 4399, 15924 U.S. 301 in Dade City, hosts a steel-tipped darts tournament on Monday nights at 7 p.m., nickel bingo on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bar bingo on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday dinners from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a pool tournament on Fridays at 7 p.m.The public is welcome to all events. For information, call (352) 567-9755.

ZUMBA GOLD CLASS

Jill Scott offers Zumba gold classes at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway.The cost is $6 per class, or five classes for $25. For information, call Jill Scott at (813) 205-4248, email jillrscott84@aol.com, or call the recreation complex at (813) 929-1220.

AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES

American Legion Post 15, 37745 Church St., in Dade City, hosts indoor corn toss tournaments the third Saturday of every month. Registration is at noon, and games start at 1 p.m. For information, call Bob Case at (813) 713-4588. Karaoke night is the first Friday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.The club meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.There is an air rifle Junior Shooting Sports Program for boys and girls ages 8 through 18 every Wednesday at 5 p.m. For information, call (352) 518-0021.

LADIES AUXILIARY EVENTS

The Ladies Auxiliary of Zephyrhills Eagles 3752, at 4149 New River Road, hosts Monday night line dancing classes at 6 p.m., Wednesday bar bingo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 780-1558, or email bikerbev2001@aol.com.

POST 118 MEETS MONTHLY

American Legion Post 118, 5340 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.The lounge is open six days a week at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.

The club is open to members, veterans and guests. Canadian veterans are welcome. For information, call (813) 782-0481.

LAKE PADGETT YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are being offered in the field north of Lake Padgett Estates recreation center, 4533 Savanah Way in Land O’ Lakes, every Sunday at 5 p.m. Classes are free.

Donations will be accepted. For information, call (813) 546-3272, or email yumyogaandmassage@gmail.com.

The adventurous life of Seva Granin

By B.C. Manion

bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

In the “Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” author James Thurber describes a meek and mild man who imagines himself as a wartime pilot, an emergency room surgeon and a devil-may-care killer.

While Walter Mitty only dreamed of living a life of adventure, Vsevolod “Seva” Granin, of Land O’ Lakes, actually has been living one.

Granin graduated from Academy at the Lakes in Land O’ Lakes and later from Rollins College, in Winter Park.

He studied Chinese at both schools, studied abroad in China while enrolled at Rollins, and returned to China to work after graduation.

He’s back home now, after initially working for an American hotel chain in China and later for a Chinese subsidiary of a European logistics company.

Before returning to the United States, PHOTOS COURTESY OF VSEVOLOD “SEVA” GRANIN he also set off on a number of adventures Seva Granin took this photo at the Great Wall of China including backpacking through Vietnam, marathon. It’s one of the 10 most challenging marathons in the trekking up Mt. Fuji and running in the world, and he finished it.

Great Wall of China marathon before re-

The ruins of a famous 12th century Hindu/Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.

turning to Pasco County.

Granin, who is an avid photographer, blogger and artist, recorded his experiences through words and photographs in a blog.

“I see things artistically,” said Granin, whose mother is an artist.

In fact, some of the photographs he took in China recently were on exhibit at Hillsborough Community College. He has another exhibit scheduled from May 22 through June 19 at the Oglesby Gallery at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

Granin was born in Moscow and spent his early years in Russia before moving with his family to Land O’ Lakes.

When he arrived here, he was 14 and barely spoke English.

“I was lucky with Academy at the Lakes,” the 26-year-old said. “It’s a small, private school. The teachers are very helpful. I learned quickly and a lot.”

Living in China, however, was an experience that took learning to an entirely new level.

Although he had a foundation in Chinese, he soon discovered how little he knew.

“Chinese is one of those languages it takes a lifetime to master, I think.”

He worked eight months for the hotel chain then networked his way into a job with the logistics company whose main

Seva Granin, left, met up with his friend from college, Zach Lee, to climb to the top of Mt. Fuji.

customer is the largest online retailer in Russia.

“For them, we developed a list of over 500 factories in China,” said Granin, who worked with a buyers’ team from Russia.

He and his team handled the factory negotiations, contracts, logistics, the supply chain, getting through customs, documentation and getting goods to the warehouse.

It was challenging, but rewarding work.

“If you’re adaptable to other cultures — it really expands your world,” Granin said.

“If you’re willing to accept different cultures and go so far away from home, you can get amazing work opportunities,” Granin said. “It’s not going to be easy, but you will have that opportunity.”

Granin also took advantage of his time overseas to delve into a series of other adventures.

He did a backpack trip through Southeast Asia, visiting 11 countries in like two months. He also climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan and ran the Great Wall marathon in China.

The Great Wall marathon was grueling.

He describes that experience in blog entries.

In the beginning, he remembers taking his first steps and “raising my head up and seeing a few white doves flying a few meters over my head, from left to right. (It was a) simple, short and beautiful mo-

ment, but the crowd around me was picking up speed, and so was I. The marathon was on.”

Shortly after the race began, though, “I felt a sharp and intense cramp in my right calf. Ouch, that was sudden and painful.”

Around a quarter of the way into the race, he was slowed down and limping.

“What do you do? Do you stop? Do you quit? Do you stretch for as long as it takes?”

He stretched for a bit and even though his muscles did not relax, he decided to continue.

There were many places along the route that were difficult to navigate, but he kept going, describing his increasing pain. “…the spaghetti legs with iron shackles were barely cooperating with the mind, the desert dry cotton mouth was making it hard to breathe and swallow.”

He wasn’t the only one struggling.

“People were stumbling, leaning on the (Great) Wall, sitting, laying down, crawling … Medics ran up to each person.”

But he pushed through the pain and finished the race.

Granin said he decided to return home because he missed his family, but now is applying to graduate school — waiting to see where he’ll start the next chapter in life.

If you would like to read more about Granin’s adventures, visit Vgranin.com.

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AROUND THE PARKS

Conversations, good company and a little luck

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTY RUBENSTEIN

Loretta Lynn belts out a tune at the Strawberry Festival.

With all the snowbirds leaving for the summer months, we still had a big turnout on March 4 for coffee and doughnuts. There were quite a few of the residents there to get the news of the week. Of course the birthdays of the week were announced and recognized along with any anniversaries. There was much conversation going on, and it is a good way to relax and just enjoy the company.

On March 5, we had a social club at the community center. Here again, a nice turnout showed up to hear the old and new news. Also, they talked about what is planned for the future. For example, they are thinking about a karaoke night. Discussions would follow if anyone cared to talk about it and possibly make some suggestions.

Later that night, several people got together for a game of cribbage. This is a fast-moving game and so much fun. You have to make decisions on what to discard and what to keep.

In the meantime, across the room, several women were playing mahjong.This game, like cribbage, makes you stop and think.Anyone who joined in for either game

had a pleasant time.

There also was card making going on in a different room in the center. Here, the people make greeting cards for rest homes and shut-ins.

On March 6, some people attended the quilters and there was a game of shuffleboard afterward. I never went to the quilters before, but they do some amazing work. The work they do is just spectacular, and they have entered various contests and have done quite well.

On the other hand, I have gone to shuffleboard before, and we always have a good time. Usually you can get up to 20 people to attend. Sometimes, depending on the weather, we get more.

But my husband and I attended the Strawberry Fest on this particular day to see some shows and just have a delightful time.The food is absolutely yummy.

In the afternoon, we saw Loretta Lynn. If you are not familiar with her, she is a country star and has been for many a year. Her big hit is “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and she sang this plus many other hits.

At Grand Horizons on March 7, many residents were in the community center for our monthly egg n’ bag. This is always enter-

taining and delicious.

If you walk in the center, you will hear all types of discussions going on, and with well over 100 people, there is buzzing throughout the room. It seems like everyone has a topic of conversation, and they all contribute to a good time. We had a great breakfast and real good company.

On March 10, we had several women attend our reading class that we have monthly. This month, we went to Marilyn’s home to discuss the book that we read for the month.

It was an interesting discussion and brought a new meaning to the book. The book was titled “The Alchemist,” and there was a fascinating discussion about it.

We broke for some goodies after the discussion, and there were a variety of them. Decisions, decisions on what to have! One was more delicious than the rest.

During this time, there was also a lively game of pinochle being played in the center.As I mentioned before, this is an amazing game and definitely keeps you on your toes.

At night, we had bingo played in the center. There is always a nice size crowd attending, hoping it will be their lucky night.

A busy end to an active season

By Millie LeBaron Palm View Gardens

This has been a very busy time for our bus. Many trips were taken, thanks to our driver, Bonnie Pratt.

Some of the places we have visited include the Spaghetti Warehouse in Tampa, the beach in St. Petersburg, Hooters, Yuengling Brewery, a Yankees-Pirates baseball game in Bradenton, and a Detroit baseball game in Lakeland.

The Red Hot Chicks went to Clearwater for a dinner cruise. It is said that ‘what happens on the cruise, stays on the cruise.’ A good time was had by all.

Palm View Gardens hosted Canada Day. This included snacks, games and dinner.

Prizes were presented for the winners of the games. Americans and Canadians celebrated together. It was a sea of red and white. This activity was organized by Dennis and June Simms. Co-chairpersons were Cheryl and Clarie Leightons. Linda and Gary Moore organized the games. It was a wonderful international celebration.

The Monday Women’s Golf League at Southport Golf Club had their banquet at the golf club’s clubhouse. June Simms and Cheryl Leighton organized the banquet.

Marilyn Doerr and MaryAnn McPheron organized the golf league.

They were recognized for their work with gift certificates and flowers. Joanie had her usual beverage to toast all present for

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A well-known face in Zephyrhills Members of the Red Hot Chicks enjoy a dinner cruise out of Clearwater.

good luck. Thanks, everyone, for a great season.

The quilters of Palm View Gardens made a quilt to be raffled. Ted Cote bought a ticket and won the quilt. Ted had an idea to carry this further.With the blessing of the quilters, he had a raffle of his own to support the Wounded Warriors Project. At this raffle, the quilters sold tickets and took in more than $100. Joanna Austin won the quilt.

However, an anonymous donor gave Ted

a $100-bill with the catch that he needed to double the money again! Ted took the challenge to the park residents at a Saturday breakfast where the challenge was met. The total raised came to $425, which was donated to the Wounded Warriors Project Foundation. Thank you to Ted for his generosity! Thank you to the anonymous donor, and to the residents who contributed to this worthy cause.

There also were spaghetti dinners to sup-

Sarah Getto entertained residents of Palm View Gardens. She was born blind and with a severe cleft palate. She was self-taught on the piano at the age of 3 and the violin at age 10. Sarah also plays harp and bass, and sings. In the past two years, she has traveled in 26 states.

port our local fire company. One dinner was a sit-down dinner and another was a takeout only dinner. All proceeds from the dinners were given to our local fire company.

Thanks to Chuck Gould for the Thursday night dances. The Frank Moravcik Combo provided awesome dance music.

Residents open their hearts for families, students

By Anne Astles Leisure Days

Bennett Ricks, volunteer administrator services chief for Pasco Country Fire Rescue was a guest at a recent coffee hour at Leisure Days RV Resort. He was presented with a check for $960 for the Volunteer Rescue fund. This is a yearly donation from the residents of the park.

Bennett explained the funds would go toward the purchase of equipment not made available by the county, and also for training of volunteers. He also will be sending someone to the park to demonstrate how to use the new AED located in the hall.

This is just one of the many ways the residents of Leisure Days reach out to their winter community.

For several years, Christmas baskets are set up in the hall. Each year, three families are selected to receive gifts purchased by the residents. The families receive toys, clothing, handmade items and food. Diane

McMillan, coordinator for this project, said, “the parents really appreciate the gifts. There are always a lot of tears when they see what strangers have done for their families.”

The Busy Hands program has reached out to hundreds of people in the Zephyrhills area since it started in 2011.

Residents of nursing homes, hospice, the pregnancy center, local schools, and many others, are the recipients of these handcrafted afghans and quilts, made through the Busy Hands program.

Tracy Thompson, volunteer manager for Gulfside Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care, said she is always hearing “how appreciative the residents and their families are - of receiving these beautiful works of art, and in fact are frequently moved to tears at the generosity of the Busy Hands. Thank you, thank you – your efforts are truly appreciated and make a big difference in people’s lives.”

Local schools, both elementary and secondary, are also being supported by the Leisure Days residents. Along with the hun-

dreds of stocking hats that have been delivered to local schools, the residents support the Thomas Promise weekend backpack program in many ways.

The offering from the Sunday morning church service goes to the Zephyrhills High School Back Pack program.

The pregnancy center has also been a recipient of a very generous gift.

The residents also purchase items for the backpack program. The food is delivered to the high school by Diane McMillan and Diane Deaton every two weeks. Diane said, “It is so little effort on our part (residents), but so important to the students; it means some go to bed less hungry.”

Another resident, Laurely Deans, learned that the high school had collected prom dresses for the students. Over the years, she has donated numerous prom dresses and added jewelry, shoes and matching ties for that special date.

Diane Vaughan, ABC Program coordinator and registrar of Zephyrhills High School,

summed up the generosity of Leisure Days residents.

“Leisure Days RV Resort is a prime example that people really want to help, but they aren’t sure how. Once the residents knew about the plight of some of our financially struggling students and their families, they jumped right in to help. Residents have donated money, food, clothing, handmade hats, scarves and afghans, all in an effort to help these students.

“By opening their hearts, the residents at Leisure Days RV Resort have made a significant difference in the lives of our students. I am in awe of their generosity.

“The donations provide much needed food to fill our weekend backpacks. The Thomas Promise Foundation provides food from their pantry for the weekend backpacks. Now that they are filling 1,000 backpacks a week, the pantry can use the assistance of the community.”

For more information about Thomas Promise, visit online at TheThomasPromise.org.

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Elvis has left the building

Jimmy Smith, front row, hangs out with resort manager Sue Flynn and the usherettes from Jimmy’s final show. He has been performing at Rainbow Village for 12 years.

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Resort manager Sue Flynn, right, and her husband Bill, presented Jimmy Smith and his wife, Emma, with flowers and candy after his final performance at Rainbow Village. Jimmy is retiring from his Florida shows and will spend time in Nashville, Tennessee.

CHARTER, from page 1A Schrader said he wasn’t questioning Eakley’s qualifications.

Other commissioners and Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano also questioned Moore’s choice of Eakley.

“Perception is everything, ladies and gentlemen,” said Fasano in a public comment to the commission. He questioned the appointment of anyone “associated with constitutional officers.”

But no one made a formal challenge to Eakley’s appointment.

“I respect Mr. Moore,” Schrader said. “I’m really disappointed in his choice. I think it’s a conflict of interest, but it’s your choice.”

The lone woman on the panel will be banker Candace Glewen. She is a replacement for Commissioner Kathryn Starkey’s first choice of Pasco County School Board member Alison Crumbley. Crumbley declined the appointment upon the advice of the school board’s attorney who cited the potential for a conflict of interest.

Commissioner Jack Mariano appointed a woman, Cami Austin, as an alternate.

Former commissioner Pat Mulieri took the commissioners to task for not appointing a more balanced panel to represent the community. “It is ironic,” she said during public comment. “I was supposed to speak at a luncheon (today) celebrating women.”

The panel will tackle critical issues, such as whether Pasco County should have single-member voting districts, term limits and whether the county’s structure should be changed to have an elected administrator rather than one that’s appointed.

Mulieri wondered: “Why did the board feel only men could make these decisions?”

She also questioned the $60,000 cost “for a consultant you don’t need. I’m standing

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here today to tell you it will go to $100,000.”

The cost for services from Kurt Spitzer & Associates potentially could exceed $60,000 if the panel requests additional work or travel beyond the flat fee of $5,000 a month, said County Administrator Michele Baker. The fixed rate includes travel for 12 months for approximately 22 to 24 meetings, she said.

Moore suggested panel members might not need a consultant beyond the early organizational meetings. “That’s a pretty large consulting fee in my mind,” he said. “I think you need to leave it up to the committee.”

Baker said the terms of the contract allow Spitzer to terminate his service with a 30-day notice. It also allows the panel to cancel his services immediately upon written notice.

Moore and Commissioner Jack Mariano floated a proposal to allow panel members to approve recommendations based on a simple majority, but Starkey, Schrader and Wells said the requirement of a super-majority vote was essential.

The panel must meet within the next 30 days.

Its recommendations are due to the commission by June 1, 2016. If the panel recommends a charter government, the matter would go to voters in a referendum on the November 2016 general election ballot.

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COMEDY, from page 1A view on the world," said Jared Waters, one of the performers on the bill.

Waters has been doing comedy for around four years, and performs regularly at local comedy clubs such as Side Splitters in Tampa. He's also performed at comedy theaters and festivals in North Carolina.

Cheers 54 is able to seat nearly 200 people, so they're prepared to accommodate a large turnout. And, they're determined to make the comedy show a regular part of the schedule. The second show is already scheduled for April 17,

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Initial response has been strong, Beverlin said, noting people are looking forward to comedy night.

She’s expecting strong attendance for their first show.

"I have had very positive feedback. I think we're going to be packed that night," Beverlin said. "It sounds like people are interested in having something different in Zephyrhills."

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Area churches are gearing up for Easter The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Staying healthy, while cooking outdoors The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Florida Department of Health is teaming up with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection to promote better health for people who enjoy camping and cooking outdoors.

This program expands the campfire cooking classes that are currently offered in the state’s parks.

In this partnership program, Florida’s park visitors can receive healthy campfire recipes and have the chance to learn safe campfire preparation and cooking skills through classes led by state park rangers.

Recipe options include Mexican chicken and bean packets, campfire vegetable medley and herbed salmon.

Each recipe is accompanied by nutrition information and suggested activities to help

offset the calories of each meal.

A new campfire cooking activity is also available for Junior Rangers.

“Camping is a healthy outdoor activity, and this program emphasizes the value of healthy outdoor cooking,” State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong, said in a news release. “The Florida Department of Health is proud to collaborate with the Department of Environmental Protection and state park rangers to promote healthy camping habits throughout the state.”

To get recipe information and learn more about the program, visit HealthiestWeightFlorida.com/activities/.

To find cooking classes in your area, contact your local state park, or visit FloridaStateParks.org/things-to-do/events.

Seeking artists for public project The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Broward County is seeking to commission an artist or art team to design, fabricate and install a site-specific artwork at Dillard Green Space in Fort Lauderdale.

The application deadline is March 20.

The Call to Artists is open to professional artists across the United States, who are age 21 or older and who have completed a minimum of five public arts projects with a budget of $25,000 or more.

Qualifying artists also will have demonstrated experience completing and coordinating exterior art installations with construction project managers, and related contractors, engineers and architects.

Artists who are interested should apply only if they are able to complete the project in accordance with the schedule.

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Broward County to serve as a "green space" and is intended primarily to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the general area, as well as to accommodate local foot traffic and facilitate recreational activities such as walking.

The artwork is expected to become a permanent feature, and is part of overall improvements to the park that aim to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

The artist or team of artists are expected to create a functionally integrated artwork that establishes a welcoming focal point and give a sense of identity to the park.

To see a full version of the Call to Artists, visit Broward County’s Cultural Division’s website. For additional information, contact Dominique Denis, public art and design administrator for Broward County, at (954) 357-7236.

April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

On Good Friday, April 3, there will be Churches are gearing up for Easter week two processionals and re-enactments of services and are issuing an invitation to Christ’s crucifixion. One of the re-enactthose who would like to join in their cele- ments will be at noon in downtown Tampa, brations. beginning at the steps of City Hall and proKeystone Community Church, at 21010 ceeding to Lykes Park.The other one will be Keystone Community Church in Lutz, will on the church grounds in Lutz. have a Palm Sunday service on March 29 at The church also will have an around-the10:30 a.m., which will feature a music and clock guarding of the tomb on church dramatic presentation called “The Passion grounds, from April 3 to April 5. and the Promise.”

On April 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., it will On Good Friday, April 3, the church will be having a Jelly Bean Jamboree. Kids will have a worship service with communion at enjoy a free afternoon of games, food, fun, 7 p.m. bounce house, prizes and an Easter Egg On Easter Sunday, April 5, there will be Hunt, with lots of candy. services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

On Easter Sunday, the church will serve a Heritage Church, at 1854 Oak Grove pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Blvd., in Lutz, will have and 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 Palm Sunday services a.m., between services. A March 29 at 8:30 a.m., 10 donation box will be availa.m. and 11:30 a.m., that able to help support the will feature a live dramatic senior high mission trip. presentation, “The Last Another Easter event inSupper.” volves a Living Cross on Palm branches will be Easter Sunday, with people distributed during the bringing fresh flowers to service, which will also adorn the church’s cross, feature music and media signifying the new life that specials from the adult has come through the and kids choir. death and resurrection of The atmosphere is caJesus. sual, and free refreshments The church will have an will be served.

Easter Sonrise Service at 7 FILE PHOTO a.m., near its lake, and The church’s Easter Sunday services, on April Festivities for Easter week Easter celebrations at 8 5, will be at 8:30 a.m., 10 include everything from a Good a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 Friday Walk of the Cross to a.m. and 11:30 a.m. a.m.

Egg hunts for the kids Easter egg hunts to sunrise Meanwhile, events are are planned at 9:30 a.m. services. planned in other parts of and 11 a.m., on Easter, and Pasco County, too. there will be music and media specials with On Good Friday, April 3, the the message,“He is Risen.”

Zephyrhills/Wesley Chapel Ministerial Grace Community Church, which meets Association, in partnership with Florida at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 30243 Hospital Zephyrhills will be conducting the Wells Road, also invites the public to join Good Friday Walk of the Cross. them for its Palm Sunday and Easter servicThe Walk of the Cross takes a pilgrimage es. with a cross through the heart of The Palm Sunday service, March 29 at Zephyrhills, commemorating the sacrifice of 10:30 a.m., will include a free hot dog meal Jesus on Good Friday. Along the way, there along with an egg hunt for the kids. will be seven stops, and the walk will end On April 5, the special Easter service will with a brief Good Friday service. also include free family portraits from High The walk begins at 6:30 p.m., at St. Image Photography.

Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Good Friday First United Methodist Church in Lutz, Service will take place at 7:30 p.m., at First 960 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, has numerous United Methodist Church. events planned leading up to Easter and on Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will have its Easter day. annual Easter Sunrise Service on the hospiOn Palm Sunday, March 29, it will have tal lawn. Pastor Nick Deford of Zephyrhills services at 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

First Nazarene will speak.

That worship service will celebrate Those attending are advised to bring Jesus’Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. lawn chairs. Complimentary refreshments The church also will have a Passover will be served. For more information, call Seder and Last Supper re-enactment on (813) 783-6192.

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PRE-NEED PLANNING GIVES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PEACE OF MIND

By Anne Childers Special to The Laker / Lutz News

Most people are planners. We plan for work and play — vacations, sporting events, social occasions and milestones like births, graduations and weddings.

The only milestone most people fail to plan for is the last one — when we end our journey here on earth. Even those who have accepted that death is part of life can be reluctant to make arrangements for that final occasion.

The caring, professional staff at Trinity Memorial Gardens understands this hesitation. Every staff member knows how to care for others during this time of need, and is trained to assist with unique needs and requests.

Gary Saling, general manager of Trinity Memorial Gardens, commented, “When someone makes pre-need plans for themselves, they find peace of mind knowing that their family members will not need to worry or be burdened about what to do when the time comes.”

“When you make the decisions and the arrangements, you can be assured that your wishes will be carried out, “ said Saling. “You will spare your family the emotional choices that need to be made at a very difficult time.”

In addition to pre-need planning, Trinity Memorial Gardens offers at-need services, traditional burial and onsite cremation at its location on State Road 54, four miles west of the Veterans Expressway. All faiths are welcomed at this privately owned, full service funeral home, which offers a lovely, on-site chapel with seating for up to 250 guests.

There is a Garden of Honor for military veterans, two Catholic themed gardens, the Garden of Prayer and Bell Tower, a non-sectarian garden. There is also a separate cemetery on-site for those of the Jewish faith, called

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Beit Olam. Trinity also serves those of the Hindu faith, as they have the on-site crematory.

The Rose Garden is a newly created area that provides for in ground cremation burials.

There is a private estate garden for those interested in a separated family plot, and a public mausoleum with both crypts for full body entombment, and niches for cremation inurnments. There are also glass front niches for a unique way to memorialize a loved one.

Trinity Memorial Gardens is about to embark on numerous constructions projects, including a new niche chapel dedicated to glass front niches, another inside mausoleum, an outside mausoleum, multiple new gardens, and a gazebo near the gardens of Honor and Innocence (the special garden for infants).

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There are no additional fees charged to families for landscaping and garden maintenance.

Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is part of Dr. James Gill’s original vision for Trinity, is celebrating 20 years of service during 2015.

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Winners of Fit Body Boot Camp’s first-ever 5K-race, l to r: Monica Frick (3rd), Jennifer Marx (1st) and Alicia Gottry (2nd).

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The race took off from Samantha’s Wesley Chapel location across from Florida Hospital on Bruce B Downs, and followed a course through the Seven Oaks community.

Winning the race was Jennifer Marx of Land O’ Lakes. Coming in second was Alicia Gottry, also of Land O’ Lakes, and in third place, Monica Frick.

“Jennifer was just amazing. Not only did she win the race,” said Samantha. “she is also a big winner overall because she has lost almost 40 lbs. since joining my program.”

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Or, you may contact Jim Hollingsworth by telephone at (727) 847-8013 or email at jhollingsworth@pascogov.com.

Applications are being accepted for the Sean Bartell Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a Wesley Chapel High School senior.

The student must complete an online or paper application by April 28.

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The Fifth-Grade Leadership Council at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS installed its first Little Free Library box on the East side of the campus.

Anyone can stop by the Little Free Library to browse the collection and take a book.

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For those students who do not attend these schools, but live in Lutz or Land O’ MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Lakes, applications can be requested by Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano emailing Barbara Nicholson at mysweetba- is accepting entries for the Constitutional boo1@aol.com.

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Students in nonpublic schools can send • April 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at their essays to Greg Giordano, director of East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton customer relations, Pasco County Tax Road Collector’s Office, 8731 Citizens Drive, • April 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Spring Room 120, New Port Richey FL 34654.

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Dance students from Peggy’s Dance Studio showed off a few of their moves for those attending Founders’ Day in Zephyrhills, celebrating the 105th anniversary of the city’s founding.

A parade, some face paint and fun The Laker/Lutz News staff report

Kimber Trotter, left, and Mike Beneduci of the Martha Quinn Band perform during the after-parade party in downtown Zephyrhills.

Zephyrhills Founders’ Day celebrated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the

city known for its sparkling bottled water. theme was “Women: Making a Difference.”

The festivities also paid tribute to the Besides a parade, the event also featured Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, celebrating its a race, live entertainment, food and old-fashcentennial this year. The Founders’ Day ioned fun.

Three-year-old Adelie Valez, of Zephyrhills is delighted by the handiwork of Joanna Esposito of Honey Bunch Face Painting. The little girl was there with grandfather, Ralph Valez, a captain with the Zephyrhills Fire Department.

Goin’ Postal’s float went home with first place in the business division during the 105th Founders’ Day parade on March 7 in Zephyrhills. The theme for the parade was ‘Women: Making a Difference.’

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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.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a lymphedema support group March 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.

MAN TO MAN GROUP

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host the Man to Man prostate cancer support group meeting March 19 at 5 p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host breast cancer support groups on the first and third Thursday of each month at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road.

The next meeting is March 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For information, call (727) 372-9159.

TOOLS TO QUIT

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a free Tools to Quit seminar for tobacco users March 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can set a quit date, make a plan, and work through steps to quit.

Optional free nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, lozenges or gum, will be provided.

The program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health.

For information and to register, call (813) 929-1000, ext. 208, or email kkluttz@gnahec.org.

The Pasco County Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness offers the following support groups: Family & Friends Support Meetings for family and friends of those with mental illness: • Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, first and third Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m.

• Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, second and fourth Monday of every month, at 7:30 p.m.

NAMI Connections for those living with mental illness: • Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, first and third Saturday of every month, at 11:30 a.m.This is a new location, starting March 21.

• Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, every Wednesday, at 7 p.m.

For information, call (727) 992-9653.

NUTRITION AND DIABETES

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a class on nutrition and diabetes March 24 at 10 a.m.

The class will cover the basic principles of nutrition, how food affects blood glucose, understanding meal timing, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and how to make better food choices.

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

TUESDAY TUTORIAL

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present a Tuesday Tutorial, with complimentary lunch, at the Rao Musunuru Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson, March 24 at noon.

The topic will be what to do when ulcers and wounds don’t heal.

For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

ELDER LAW SEMINAR

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization will present a free educational seminar at Atria Baypoint Village, 7927 State Road 52 in Hudson, March 25 at 10 a.m.

The topic will be elder law issues.

For information and reservations, call (727) 848-8888 or (888) 496-8004.

WOUND CARE SEMINAR

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will present a seminar on Wounds Big or Small,We Heal Them All on March 25 at noon.

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Admission is free.A complimentary light lunch will be served.

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

LECTURE ON GLANDS

Access Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will present a lecture on Adrenal & Thyroid Glands Work Together: How to Protect These Major Glands on March 26 at 5:15 p.m.

For information, call (352) 688-8116.

CHARLES PARKER IS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has recognized Charles Parker, cardiovascular technician II in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, as its January Employee of the Month.

Parker was honored for his dependability, positive attitude, and making work enjoyable for his coworkers. He puts the patients first and makes them feel that they matter, putting them at ease and making them laugh.

Parker is a mentor, too.

He is now eligible for Employee of the Year.

GULFSIDE HOSPICE ADDS TO WEBSITE

As part of a new campaign to educate the community about hospice care, Gulfside Hospice has added a new section to its website.

The new “stories” section showcases videos of community members recounting their own experience with hospice care.

In addition to the videos, there is a section for community members to offer their experiences, as well.

To see the new sections, visit GHPPC.org.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL ZEPHYRHILLS IS FIT FRIENDLY

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has earned the platinum level for its worksite wellness program by the American Heart Association.

The hospital is among 109 worksites in Tampa Bay honored for integrating healthy living into the workplace.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is one of only 12 worksites to reach the platinum level.

In 2014, the hospital rewarded its employees with more than $350,000 in health incentives, including rewarding employees and their benefit-eligible dependents for not using tobacco, being physically active,

Senior health fair

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host a free Senior Health Fair March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Quail Hollow Golf and Country Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.

The fair is free and open to senior citizens ages 55 and older.

There will be health screenings, nutrition and pain management assessments, and information on heart health, nutrition, women’s health, joint health, hearing and stroke awareness.

Pharmacists will be available to answer questions about drug interactions and side effects, and Medicare.

Guests must preregister for the event.

For information and registration, call (813) 929-5432, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events/seniorhealth-fair-0. being in healthy body fat range, and losing body fat.

There is also an onsite wellness center, in-person life coaching services, monthly tobacco cessation classes, and a MyZone exercise tracker.

For information, visit FHZeph.org.

COLON HEALTH SEMINAR

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a seminar on Colon Health:What You May Not Know on March 27 at noon.

Topics will include how to understand digestive issues and when to worry about changes in bowel behavior.

Admission is free.A complimentary light lunch will be served.

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

STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM

The Groves Golf and Country Club will host the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

The program is a low-impact class for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance. Strength exercises may include handheld weights and the use of tubing.

The program is free to Silver Sneakers members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per month of classes.

For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or send him an email at TrainWithTomM@gmail.com.

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Dr. Melody Baade and Dr. Ignatius Tan are the pediatricians at a growing Pasco location, the Suncoast Office in Odessa. “What makes our practice unique is that we provide a medical home for our patients,” says Dr. Baade.

This means all patient care is coordinated through the pediatrician’s office, including specialist care, hospital admissions, chronic conditions, and more. The Odessa office has been open for five years with patients coming from a wide area.

Another unique factor about the practice, which was founded in 1997, is that it is independently owned by the physicians. All decisions about patient care and business operations are made by the pediatricians. “Many of our doctors have worked for other pediatric offices before,” says Dr. Baade. “They bring with them a great deal of experience.”

Dr. Baade earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1985. She completed her residency in pediatrics in 1988 at USF Tampa General Hospital. She has been recognized by physician peers on the list of Best Doctors in America from 1996 to 2014.

Dr. Tan graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1992 and completed his residency in 1995 at USF All Children’s Hospital. He was also voted one of the Best Doctors in America by his peers from 2011 to 2014.

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Patient care and communication are top priorities of Pediatric Health Care Alliance. “We welcome calls during business hours to discuss your concerns,” says Dr. Baade. “We try to provide same-day appointments for sick children. We also have a separate waiting area for sick children.”

The Suncoast Office is currently welcoming new patients from newborns through the age of 18, and provides care for established patients through age 21. They accept most major insurance plans. Anyone new to the area or currently looking for a new pediatrician should call for a complimentary welcome visit to meet the staff and tour the office.

“We’re in the largest pediatric group on the west coast of Florida,” says Dr. Baade. “Dr. Tan and I have been in the Suncoast office since it opened.

We’re Florida natives.” Dr. Baade grew up in Daytona Beach, while Dr. Tan grew up in the Tampa area.

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Sunlake soccer success is no fluke

By Michael Murillo

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When a team finishes in the exact same spot for three years in a row, you might think that’s cause for concern.

Unless, of course, that “spot” is the state semifinals. Then, that consistency is a cause for celebration.

The Sunlake Seahawks boys’ soccer team didn’t feel like celebrating immediately after last month’s 2-0 loss to Choctawhatchee.

Despite the loss, though, the game capped another stellar season for the Sunlake soccer program.The team finished with a 282 record — giving the team its third straight year with no more than two losses in a season. And, for the third year in a row they lost to the eventual state champion.

Choctawhatchee defeated Merritt Island in a rematch of last year’s state championship.

Now that the dust has settled, coach Sam Koleduk can look back on the season and recognize the team’s accomplishments, and the difficulty they overcame just to get back to the state semifinals.

“I lost all four defenders from the previous year, and to only give up 10 goals the entire season was pretty remarkable,” he said. Overall, the team managed another Region 3A-2 title despite losing a total of seven starters from the previous season.

Most programs can’t lose that many starters without missing a beat, but Sunlake isn’t like most programs.

The school’s junior varsity team went 141 this past season, and Koleduk said many of those players could have played varsity at other schools.

Sunlake has so much talent it couldn’t fit these players on the varsity team, but they’re ready to step in and fill the roles vacated by this year’s graduating seniors.

One of those seniors is Cobi Shirmohammad, a forward who spent all four high school years on the team. This past season he chipped in 27 goals for the Seahawks, and Koleduk said his talents will be missed on the pitch.

“It’s his speed and tenacity. He’s very aggressive,” the coach said of Shirmohammad.

“He’s a real hard worker.”

For his part, the senior is proud of his team.

“I feel like we accomplished a lot, honestly. Even though we didn’t win, we had a great season,” he said. “I left it all on the field.

There’s nothing else I could do.”

When he says he left it all on the field, Shirmohammad isn’t kidding. He broke his collarbone in the state semifinal. Now, with 12 screws and a plate keeping it together, he’s around six weeks into a healing

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Connor Spencer and the rest of the Sunlake Seahawks had a great season, claiming a regional title and reaching the state semifinals for the third straight year.

more professional atmosphere. And while many club players don’t bother with high school soccer, Sunlake’s players enjoy being part of the team and accomplishing team goals for the school.

That doesn’t stop when they graduate.

Even though Shirmohammad is now considering college options and playing at the next level, he always will be a supporter of Sunlake soccer.

“Those are all my teammates, and I support them to the end,” he said.

Nobody should be surprised if that includes another regional title next season.

While each year brings its own challenges, they should have the talent to compete at a high level and replace the graduating seniors with other talented players.

It also doesn’t hurt that their star goalkeeper, Danny Hrenko, will be protecting the goal once again. Hrenko already holds the state record for shutouts with 63, and with another season ahead of him, the national record is a possibility.

Sunlake coach Sam Koleduk gets the traditional drenching after claiming another regional But for now, Koleduk is able to get past title. It was the team’s third trip in a row to the state semifinals. the semifinal loss and acknowledge another successful year. After the loss he told his team how proud he was, and looks back on process that will take a few months. player participates in club soccer what they accomplished with pride.

Another benefit Sunlake has in soccer is (Shirmohammad plays for the FC Tampa “In retrospect, it was really a good seathe team’s activity at the club level. Every Rangers) and that training helps create a son for us,” he said.

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Softball Sickles at Steinbrenner, 7 p.m.

MARCH 24 Baseball Steinbrenner at Wiregrass Ranch, 7 p.m.

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

Land O' Lakes at Sunlake, 7 p.m.

Weeki Wachee at Pasco, 7 p.m.

Hernando at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.

Freedom at Gaither, 7 p.m.

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

Land O' Lakes at Sunlake, 6 p.m.

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

Zephyrhills at Hernando, 7 p.m.

Steinbrenner at Wiregrass Ranch, 7 p.m.

Freedom at Gaither, 7 p.m.

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PASCO POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS, VOLUNTEERS

The Pasco Police Athletic League is accepting registrations for football and cheerleading.

GOLF/TENNIS GREYHOUND Football is for children ages 5 through 13, and BENEFIT APRIL 17 cheerleading is for children ages 3 through Scramble Fore the Greyhounds, an event 14.Volunteers are needed, too. benefiting Greyhound Pets of America -The football season runs from July Tampa Bay, will be April 17 at the Bardmoor through November, but leagues are beginGolf & Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Road ning to train coaches. PPAL states that they in Seminole. conduct a complete and thorough backParticipants can play golf or tennis. Golf ground check on all volunteers. costs $95 for a single player and includes For information, visit PascoPAL.com. practice ball, cart, lunch and dinner. Checkin begins at 11 a.m., with tee-off at 1 p.m. SPORT ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE Tennis costs $35 for a single player. Check-in FOR SENIORS begins at noon, with play beginning at 1:30 Senior Sports is seeking players older p.m. than 60 for a number of regular co-ed sportFor information and to register, visit ing events, including Slo-Pitch softball for ScrambleForeTheGreyhounds.com. fall and winter competition.

Senior Sports has participants who play GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS golf every Wednesday and bowling every Thursday. It also has added tennis and inTWO CHARITIES The Building Great Communities Charity door volleyball.

For information, call Walt Bockmiller at Golf Tournament, benefiting A Brighter Community and USO Central Florida, will (813) 527-8211. take place April 24 at Saddlebrook Resort, NEW TENNIS LEAGUE 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel.

USO Central Florida provides services for The Tri-County Tennis League is looking ill, injured and deployed military service for individuals, teams and facilities to begin personnel and their families. A Brighter league play.

Community is the oldest nonprofit preIt will include age divisions from 40s and school in Hillsborough County. older. League play also will feature ratingsThe cost is $500 per player, or $1,600 for only play, regardless of age. a foursome. Sponsorships are also available.

For information, call Walt Bockmiller at For information, call (813) 354-0995, or (813) 527-8211.

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Some riders make their way across Chancey Road, from the Upper Hillsborough River Trail, in the final leg of the Ride for Hospice.

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early 150 riders brought their horses to Skydive City in Zephyrhills on March 7 to take a two-hour ride through the Upper Hillsborough Preserve to support Gulfside Hospice.

This year’s event — the seventh time that the Pasco County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse hosted Ride for Hospice — raised $26,000 to support patient care and bereavement services to anyone in Pasco County regardless of their ability to pay, according to a Gulfside Hospice news release.

The rider raising the most funds was once again Sue Touchston, who raised $3,550.

Sixteen-year-old Ashlyn Head came in second, by raising $1,151.

Following Ride for Hospice, riders and others could attend Paulie Palooza, an all-day music festival at Skydive City. This was the first time that the two events were combined.

Paulie Palooza was created by Paul Correia, whose father died in 2011, while he was receiving services from Gulfside Hospice. Correia created the music event as a way of giving back to Gulfside.

The Backwaters’ OWN band member, Johnnie Oaks of Land O’ Lakes, is silhouetted against one of the open manifest areas at Skydive City. His band was among 11 featured at Paulie Palooza, which was combined this year with Ride for Hospice.

Pasco County Sheriff’s Deputy John Bushell saddled up his horse, Samson, for this year’s Ride for Hospice.

Linda Ward, left, could not have said any kinder words about Paul Correia who began Paulie Palooza as his way to benefit Gulfside Hospice.

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Helena Dock Tucker, of Lutz, snapped this photo of a Florida chicken turtle during an outing at Lettuce Lake Park, off Fletcher Avenue in Tampa.

Jersey is a 3-year-old mixed breed with a fun personality. She is very excited to meet new people and walks on a leash very well.

PET PAWS ‘Bow Wow’ bingo fundraiser

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club and Temple Terrace Woman’s Club will host a “Bow Wow” bingo fundraiser March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Woodmont Clubhouse, 415 Woodmont Ave., in Temple Terrace.

The cost is $10 for 10 games of bingo, prizes, finger food, raffle baskets and more.

This is a kickoff to benefit Canine Companions for Independence: Wounded Veterans’ Initiative.

For information, call Edwina Kraemer at (813) 240-9321, or Nancy Fisher at (813) 949-1710.

costs $20, call (352) 277-7259.

For general information, call Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858.

Dog park proposal meeting

The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will have a public meeting March 26 at 6:30 p.m., at Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., in Tampa, to discuss and seek input for proposed locations of a dog park in northwest Hillsborough County.

A minimum of two proposed locations is expected to be discussed.

The meeting will have an open house format with proposed project descriptions Dogs’ Day in Dade City Agnes Lamb Park in downtown Dade and designs available for viewing.

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bring our friends, families and neighbors improved medicines -- ones that have less U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is recommending severe side effects or can be taken just once increased incentives to encourage drug a day instead of several times,” Bilirakis said, makers to pursue innovations in medica- in the release. tions to help more patients.

“It turns out that my legislation is very The congressman’s proposed legislation, much in the spirit of what the authors of exknown as the Patient Act, aims isting law envisioned when to encourage improvements in they set out to ensure a fair medicines that could make it market for medications. That easier for patients to stay with law, called "Hatch-Waxman," intheir drug regimen by deterring cludes an incentive for drug abuse or reducing side effects. manufacturers to develop imThose innovations are not provements to existing being brought to the market medicines. In return for such with any regularity, according to improvements, manufacturers a news release from Bilirakis’ ofreceive 36 months of "market fice. exclusivity" -- a time period in Bilirakis, a Republican from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis which competitors cannot Palm Harbor, is a member of the copy the new innovation. This, Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on in theory, allows manufacturers to recover Health. His 12th congressional district in- the cost of developing the medicine,” cludes all of Pasco County and the northern Bilirakis said. parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

But that hasn’t solved the problem, he The current approval system for medi- added. cines does not effectively invite the robust “Three years of exclusivity is simply not development of drug improvements, enough time for companies to recoup the Bilirakis said, in the release. investment needed to bring improved mediHe believes innovations could improve cines to patients. My proposal seeks to the lives of patients who rely on medica- expand this incentive by two years if meantions daily to treat chronic conditions. ingful improvements are demonstrated,” he “This is why I am introducing the Patient said.

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Members of Wesley Chapel Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team achieved a perfect score at a recent competition. Shown, from front row left, are Aaron Nussbaum, Isabella Como, Jeremiah Riccio, Deklyn Gommier, and Zachary Mihelich; and back row, Mitchell McCaslin and Abigail Klein.

Students score big at Odyssey of the Mind The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

interpretation of Pandora’s Box. The students came up with solutions to A team of seven students from Wesley defeat the three evils and spread hope to Road. It will include parking spaces for Chapel Elementary School scored big dur- the world, while explaining Pandora’s Box. about 50 vehicles, restrooms and an auto- ing a recent Odyssey of the Mind That part of the competition had a value of competition.

200 points. mated pay station.

The team, made up of Mitchell The second part of the competition, the Section C of the trail will begin at Van Dyke Road and connect to the Suncoast McCaslin, Zachary Mihelich, Isabella Como, spontaneous response, is worth 100 points.

Trail. It will proceed north just east of Gunn Aaron Nussbaum, Abigail Klein, Deklyn In this part of the contest, students are The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report given a problem and must work as a team Highway, then turn east along the trail right- Gommier and Jeremiah Riccio.

Coaches Brian Mihelich and Jennifer to come up with a creative response. of-way, accessing the Brooker Creek The students also can earn up to an The trailhead and parking area at Lutz Headwaters Preserve. The trail will meander McCaslin provided the information for this extra 50 points for the style and creativity Lake Fern Road is permanently closing on north along the western limits of the pre- report, according to Matthew Como.

The team won top honors at the com- they use in their long-term response.

March 23, according to Hillsborough serve to the new trailhead.

The team achieved the top score and County’s parks, recreation and conservation From the trailhead, Section C will contin- petition, achieving a perfect score of 350.

The accomplishment followed months now will move on to the state competition department. ue east along the south side of Lutz Lake The parking area is closing to make way Fern Road, with the final portion of this of work, with team members and their at the University of Central Florida on April for Section C of phase four of the northern- northernmost segment meandering to the coaches meeting two to three times a 11.

There also is a chance they will qualify most section of the Upper Tampa Bay trail. north before connecting to the Suncoast week every week since October to prepare themselves for the three-part competition. for the world competition which will be The new section will add 4.35 miles of Trail.

Students from all over the Gulf Coast re- held at the University of Michigan in May. The new trail will include three sections paved trail. A new parking area and trailhead Anyone who would like to support the are being built 1 mile west of the current of concrete boardwalk and a signalized gion took part in the contest.

The first part of the competition includ- team by helping with entry fees and travel crossing on Lutz Lake Fern Road. This is the trailhead.

The new trailhead, expected to open by first paved trail in a Hillsborough County ed an 8-minute long-term response, which expenses can donate by visiting was essentially a skit, involving the team's GoFundMe.com/oj53n0. midsummer, will be at 7020 Lutz Lake Fern preserve.

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The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the chamber’s boardroom, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105. The forum is held on the third Thursday each month.

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The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon needs sponsors for the third annual “BEE Part of the Buzz” adult spelling bee.

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