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Will body cameras become new standard? By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com

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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office rolled out the use of body cameras as standard equipment for its deputies beginning in February. The Tampa Police Department has adopted a pilot program, using 80 cameras in three police districts. The leaders of both police agencies spoke about the use of body cameras at the debut of the Criminal Justice Speaker Showcase on April 16 at Saint Leo University. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco and Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor addressed roughly two dozen faculty, students and media about the expanding use of body cameras. Pasco’s deputies and investigators put on a body camera at the beginning of each shift. Nocco made the decision to use the cameras after seeking opinions from other law enforcement agencies that were using See CAMERAS, page 9A

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Joseph Militello, a junior at Pasco High School, is one of 90 students from throughout the world selected to attend a summer scientific research program at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Militello will spend seven weeks immersed in the 57th annual University of Florida Student Science Training Program. He was chosen for the residential study program through a highly selective application program, according to background materials from the University of Florida. The curriculum includes 28 hours a week in a science or engineering research lab, where participants are involved in ongo-

ing research as part of a mentor’s lab team. Militello also will write a research paper, give two research talks, attend faculty lectures, go on field trips and take part in activities aimed at helping him to build leadership skills. The program was established in 1959, and since then has involved more than 4,300 academically talented students from 20 states in the United States and from countries around the world. Militello is excited about the possibilities. “I’m nervous, but confident at the same time,” the 17-year-old said. “I’m nervous because it will be one of the first times I’ve been thrown into a situation that I have absolutely no idea who I’m going to be with, what I’m going to be

studying,” he said. “I know I’m going to struggle, because it’s going to be very rigorous,” he added, noting that he has been fairly laid back with his high school courses. He’s looking forward to meeting other students involved in the residential research program. He thinks there’s a chance he could develop some lifelong friends, because others taking part in the program have interests that are similar to his. Militello also thinks the experience of working with researchers will have a lasting impact. At this point, he’s keeping his career option open. See SCIENTIFIC, page 9A

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Thousands of people streamed to Lowry Park on April 18 to celebrate Earth Day a bit early. The event initiated by Learning Gate Community School in Lutz had to be moved to a larger venue last year because it has become too large for the school’s campus.

EcoFest offers fun, and food for thought By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

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Thousands turned out for the sixth annual EcoFest at the picturesque setting of Lowry Park. This year’s event had the feel of a farmer’s market and that was intentional, said Michele Northrup, an event organizer from Learning Gate Community School. The charter school, located in Lutz, has spearheaded the event since its inception.

As its name implies, the festival celebrates efforts to make the earth more sustainable by promoting energy conservation, environmental protection and healthy living practices. The event initially took place on the grounds of the school in Lutz, but it outgrew that location. This year, the event was on April 18 and was presented by the school, the City of See ECOFEST, page 9A

Lots of people did a double take when they saw Amanda Renaud, of Topsy Turvy — an entertainment troupe — towering above them on stilts at the sixth annual EcoFest at Lowry Park.

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Arthur Kirk, Saint Leo University president (center), accepts the proclamation from Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn (right) as he declares April 13 as Arthur F. Kirk Jr. Day. Kirk is retiring at the end of the 2014-2015 academic school year, following 18 years as the university’s president. Mayor Buckhorn acknowledged Kirk’s ‘vast contributions to the institution, dedication to higher education, and his positive impact in the Tampa Bay area. Ronald Christaldi, of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, was at the presentation, too.

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What are those patches on my trees? They’re likely lichens, and they’re not harmful. By Nicole Pinson Special to The Laker/Lutz News

It’s spring, and you’re out in your garden enjoying the flowers and making plans — and then you begin noticing problems. When you glance at a nearby tree, you may see patches all over the trunk, bark and stems. These patches, or spots, are commonly white or green, but sometimes they are gray, pink, red, yellow or lime green.They may appear crusty, shrubby or leafy. Although they look like some type of harmful organism, they are, in reality, harmless lichens, pronounced l -kens. Lichens are not plants. They do not have a vascular or circulatory system that moves water and nutrients. They do not have roots, stems or flowers, either. Actually, lichens are made up of two organisms that live together: an alga and a fungus.The lichen relationship is unique. The alga makes food for the lichen through photosynthesis, but it cannot live on its own. The fungus provides protection and helps anchor the alga.The fungus also prevents the alga from being damaged by too much light. Lichens are able to live in diverse, even difficult, places. You can find lichens attached to rocks, cliffs, tree bark, bare soil,

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Lichens can be colorful, like this bright, lime green one.

fence posts, concrete walls and gravestones. Since they lack a vascular system, lichens get their nourishment from rain, fog, dew and moisture released by plants and debris. Lichens do not parasitize or harm the structures or plants they are living on.The common “deer moss” found on bare soil in natural areas, such as in state and county parks, is actually a lichen. Lichens grow slowly, only a few millimeters per year, and they can live for thousands of years. Because of their long life spans, scientists measure lichens and use this information to date rocks and events. Lichens provide many benefits. They are a food source for animals.They provide protective camouflage.They are useful in tanning and dyeing cloth. In some parts of You may have noticed that we’ve been publishing more content aimed at helping local gardeners to make the most of their Florida landscapes. If you have an interesting garden that

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These lichens are sometimes called British soldiers, because they resemble the red uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Crustose lichens look like they’ve been painted on trees.

the world, they feed large herds of caribou. Lichens supply nesting material for birds and mammals. In some cultures, lichens are used for medicine and as a minor food source. As they grow over bare rock, they help collect organic matter, which builds and replenishes the soil over time. Lichens are also associated with good air quality. Lichens reproduce asexually, most often when pieces break off and start new lichens. Or, they reproduce sexually through spores. Because pollution can affect their growth and reproduction, lichens may not grow in highly polluted environments. For this reason, they are at the center of worldwide research studying the relationship between lichens and air pollution. Although lichens are often mistaken as disease or fungus, they are harmless.

As we always say in Florida Friendly LandscapingTM and pest management, identify the “pest” first before selecting controls. If your tree appears stressed or unhealthy, consider other factors such as planting depth, drought, disease, insects or water. And if you see a lichen, remember you don’t need to do anything to “treat” it. For additional information, contact pinsonn@hillsboroughcounty.org or (813) 744-5519, Ext. 54145.

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photographs submitted by readers. We’d also like to share interesting stories about gardening and provide practical advice. If you would like to find out more, email bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com.

Nicole Pinson is an Urban Horticulture Agent in Hillsborough County. This column used information from “Lichens” by Gary H. Brinen of Alachua County Extension, http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn_and_ garden/fact_sheets/lichens.shtml

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AROUND THE PARKS

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Writing group members, from left, Helene Rubenstein, Barbara Sullins, Nancy Martin and Nancy Lay get together at Blackstones Reef and Grill in Zephyrhills.

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Even with all the trouble that showed up at a recent coffee social at Palm Tree Acres, residents said the coffee, toast and donuts tasted good. From left are, Molly Dugan, Irene Kiley, Maria Rodriguez and Sid Russell.

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

It sure is getting real close to when the snowbirds leave, but there are still activities at Grand Horizons. While we may have the old standbys such as bingo, mahjongg, card games and more, we also have outings for the women, and we had one on April 7 at Maggiano’s. From what I understand, the ones who attended had a pretty good time. From the different things that I heard, the menu was varied and the food was delicious. I spoke to Marilyn, and she told me that not only did the people have a good time, but also with certain dishes on the menu, you got two of those dishes — one to eat at the restaurant and the other to take home. What a sweet deal this was, as you got to relive the outing once you are at home. It sure sounds good to me. There were about 12 people who attended, hosted by Marilyn Webb and Rox-Anne Lamphere.They did a very good job, and our thanks go out to them. On April 9, we had an HOA meeting in the community center. In this meeting, a lot

of news was discussed. Considering that many people had already left to go to their winter homes, the attendance was pretty good. The following day,April 10, we gathered for a lively game of shuffleboard and, as always, had much fun. Later on, during the day, the residents went to a lunch connoisseur at Bahama Breeze and had a lovely time. I spoke to Dave Billig, who hosted this event along with Joyce Billig, and he mentioned how everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and the manager of the restaurant brought out appetizers for the group. This was a very nice touch. There were 29 people who got to enjoy this lunch. Four people from the writing group got together on April 13 at Blackstones Reef & Grill restaurant. We had a lively discussion before, during and after the lunch.The menu had a variety of things to order. After a lovely lunch, we grouped together in the lobby for a picture and Cheryl, the general manager, took our picture. This marked the end of a lovely lunch. We then proceeded to the home of Barbara Sullins for our readings of our individual stories.

Trophies all around Winding down the shuffleboard season at Palm Tree Acres, with two trophies each are, from left, Sharon Henderson, Patt Bertram, Gene Tank and Dave Evans.

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STUDENT ARTWORK EXHIBIT Pasco-Hernando State College’s Rao Musunuru M.D.,Art Gallery will present “Reflections,” a student artwork exhibit April 23 through May 20.There will be an opening reception April 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Artwork includes a variety of mediums, along with selections from the student-published Mobius Literature & Arts Magazine which includes photography, paintings, poetry, prose and stories.The art gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Art exhibits are free. For information, call (727) 816-3231.

VETERANS WORKSHOP CareerSource Pasco Hernando will host a Veterans Workshop April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, at its Dade City office, 15000 Citrus Country Drive, Suite 303. Local veteran service officers will present information on claim preparation, benefit counseling, military records searches, appeals, and nursing home applications. For information, call (727) 484-3444.

LOCAL AARP CHAPTER MEETS Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet April 24 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.The guest speaker will be the owner of Griswold Home Care. For information, email pebross@verizon.net. Eagle Scout candidates and Boy Scout Troop 323 of Land O’ Lakes will host a joint yard sale fundraiser April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. Proceeds will benefit projects planned at the church and in the community. For information, or to donate items to the Scouts to sell, email Spencer Sass at comchair323@hotmail.com, or Kay Linderbeck at scoutmasterkay@aol.com. The Circle of Veterans and Families Benefit Concert will take place April 25 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Circle of Veterans

Pasco County will celebrate Earth Day on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Crews Lake Park, 16739 Crews Lake Drive in Shady Hills. There will be a ladybug release, workshops, a tour of the Water Ventures Learning Lab, children’s crafts, educational displays, concessions, and a Florida native plant sale. Guests can bring electronics for recycling. Two TVs can be recycled for free, and there is a $7 charge for each additional TV. Household hazardous waste will be accepted for disposal. Mercury-containing thermostats and thermometers can be exchanged for a $5 gift card. The Pill Take-Back Program will be available for disposal of expired or unused medications. Documents will be shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To preregister for the rainwater harvesting workshop or composting workshop, call Pasco County Extension Service at (352) 518-0470. For event information, call Lottie Kelley at (727) 856-2917, ext. 201. Ranch and Rehabilitation Center, 19717 Bower Road in Dade City.There will be live bands, food, games for kids, a bounce house, cotton candy, and mini horse-andbuggy rides. Guests should bring chairs and blankets.The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for children. For information, call (866) 4103774, or visit TheCircleOfVeterans.org.

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St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 706 W. 113th Ave., in Tampa, will host a Garden Festival April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a plant show and sale, a basket benefit, local foods, handcrafted items, and gently used garden, grilling and picnic products.There also will be gardening and cooking talks for adults, and crafts and hooping demos for kids.Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit the church’s roof repair fund and Feeding America Tampa Bay. For information, call (813) 932-6204.

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BEGONIA SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY The Begonia Society will meet April 25 at 10:30 a.m., at the Famous Tate Distribution Center, 6401 N. 54th St., in Tampa.The topic is Begonias 101. Admission is free. First-time visitors receive a begonia.There will be refreshments and raffles. For information, call Jeanette Hall (813) 838-0374.

SEED SAVING CLASS Morning Star Fishermen, 33336 Old Saint Joe Road in Dade City, will host a free seed saving class April 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can learn how to save and share rare, heirloom and native seeds. For information, call (352) 523-2722, or email phil@morningstarfishermen.org.

BUBBLES & BUTTERFLIES GALA Redefining Refuge, a Tampa Bay nonprofit organization dedicated to victims of sex trafficking, will host its annual Bubbles & Butterflies fundraiser gala April 25 at 7 p.m., at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, 720 E. Zack St.There will be live music,

Brian Corley will speak on the revisions to election laws and how citizens can be more involved in the election process. For information, call Steve Graves at (813) 9963011.

THRIFT SHOP OPEN HOUSES Gulfside Hospice is hosting thrift shop open houses for those interested in becoming a volunteer. Dates are: • April 27 at Dade City Thrift Shoppe, 37925 Sky Ridge Circle • April 28 at Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. • April 30 at Zephyrhills Thrift Shoppe, 36524 State Road 54 For information, call Kathie Poole at (727) 845-5707 or Tracey Thompson at (813) 7801235.

FAMILY PARENTING NIGHT The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host From Diapers to Diplomas Family Night April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can learn tips on parenting and how to face the challenges of raising children to be young adults, and receive information on local services and how to access resources. For information, call Andria Peek at (813) 416-0307, or email Andria.Peek@baycare.org.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Wells Fargo Advisors will host an educational seminar April 28 at 10:30 a.m., at 11300 State Road 54, Suite 100, in Trinity. The guest speaker will be Leo Bessette of Lincoln Financial Distributors, and the topic will be variable annuities and how they work as part of a retirement income plan. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served. For reservations, call Beth Doyle at (727) 8153000, or email beth.doyle@wellsfargoadvisors.com.

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BRIAN CORLEY TO ADDRESS ELECTION LAWS The Republican Party of Central Pasco will meet April 27 at 6:30 p.m., at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Supervisor of Elections

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., NW, will host two events on April 29. • 10:30 a.m.:Volunteer Appreciation Day • 11 a.m.:West Coast Jewish Family Council presentation on Fraud Among Seniors For information, call (813) 264-3804.

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So many people turned out for the Taste of Keystone on April 18, the gates had to be opened to make more room for parking. “I was thrilled,” said Barbara Aderhold of the Keystone Civic Association, one of the event’s organizers. People milled about Keystone Park, at 17928 Gunn Highway, sampling varied concoctions of chili, checking out an interesting array of cars, and listening to live Those attending the Taste of Keystone could see a nice music by the band, BODI. collection of cars in superb condition, including this clasThose stopping by the sic Buick. event also had a chance to purchase tickets for prize drawings and to learn noting it was so successful that next year a bit more about local businesses. they’ll need to have parking attendants to “It was really a lot of fun,”Aderhold said, help manage the flow. Festival-goers could buy a cup for $5, and use that cup to make the round to taste samples of chili from the various cook-off competitors. The Keystone Motor Club hosted the car show, which featured classics, exotics and hot rods. Vehicles on display included a 1992 Aston Martin, a 1947 Buick, a 1972 Volkswagen Thing, a 1935 Ford truck, a 1939 Oldsmobile and a 1963 Corvette. The Keystone Civic Association and the This flatbed truck was one of the interesting Anita and Will Unruh Memorial Fund, in partvehicles on display at the car show hosted nership with the Hillsborough County Parks, by the Keystone Car Club. Recreation and Conservation Department, presented The Taste of Keystone. Event proceeds will support the Keystone Community Fund and the Keystone 4H and FFA clubs. Those attending the Taste of Keystone could purchase a cup for $5 and carry it around to get samples of various flavors of chili concocted by teams vying for bragging rights.

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Land O’ Lakes Branch Library • Terrific Tuesday Crafters, 10 a.m. every Tuesday • Pasco U-Working Effectively in Teams, 9 a.m. April 23 • Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. April 24 • Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m. April 24 • Beginning Japanese, 3 p.m. April 25 • All Day-Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, May 1 and May 2 • Free Comic Book Day, 11 a.m. May 2 • Popcorn and a Movie, 2 p.m. May 2 The library is located at 2818 Collier Parkway. It can be reached at (813) 9291214. It is closed Sundays and Mondays. Austin Davis Public Library • Tech Boulevard, 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday • Wee Artists, 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday • Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. every Thursday • Earth Day Birthday, 3:30 p.m. April 22 • Teen Advisory Board, 5 p.m. April 28 • Block Party, 3:30 p.m. May 4 • Tai Chi with Bonnie Birdsall, 6:15 p.m. May 4 • Library Website, 3 p.m. May 5 The library is located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652. Lutz Branch Library • Story Time, 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday • Knitting @ The Depot, 6 p.m. every Tuesday • Baby Time, 10:15 a.m. every Thursday • Toddler Time, 11 a.m. every Thursday • Computer Basics Open House, 10:30 a.m. April 25 • Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. April 26 • Short Circuits, 11 a.m. May 2 • Chess Do It @ the Lutz Library, 1 p.m. May 2 • Genealogy – The Florida History and Genealogy Library, 1 p.m. May 4 The library is located at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, and can be reached at (813) 273-3652. The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library • Art After School, 4 p.m. every Tuesday • English Practice @ Conversation Corner, 10:30 a.m. every Saturday • Computers for Kids, Using the Library’s Databases: 4 p.m. April 22 • Google Drive, 2 p.m. April 23 • Teen Movie Night, 6 p.m. April 23 • Craigslist, 10:30 a.m. April 24 • E-books for PC, Mac, Nook and Other e-readers, 10:30 a.m. April 25 • Teen S.A.T., 1 p.m. April 26 • Story Time, 10:15 a.m. April 27

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CAMERAS, from page 1A the technology even before the tragic events in Ferguson, Missouri. “One thing that was consistent when they were asked the question ‘Would you ever go back?’They all said no,” Nocco said. The Ferguson, Missouri incident involved a white police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old black teenager. The incident sparked riots in Ferguson and a national protest regarding charges of excessive police force and racism. An investigation cleared the officer in Ferguson of any wrongdoing. The use of body cameras will have a significant impact on policing, Nocco said. “It’s going to change the way we do law enforcement,” Nocco said.“It’s an evidencebased business model.” Police departments already using the cameras have reported fewer confrontations and reduced complaints from residents. Nocco also said he expects the court system will benefit, because more suspects will plead out cases rather than go to trial.

SCIENTIFIC, from page 1A He’s drawn to dentistry, but is also intrigued by genetics. The residency program also will help him have a better idea regarding whether he would want to consider a career in scientific research, he said. He hopes that he’ll be doing research in dentistry during the UF program, because he’s already developed a bit of foundation in that arena. He’s shadowed some Tampa Bay area dentists. He’s spent time with Dr. Mark Farina, who is an orthodontist; Dr. Patrick Abbey, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; and Dr. Louis Cerillo, who practices general dentistry and does implants. As part of his application, Militello had to submit letters of recommendation from two teachers. Jacqueline Watson, a mathematics teacher at Pasco High, was one of the teachers that recommended him for the program. “I have known Joseph for three years, and he is not only a great student but very mature for his age,”Watson wrote. “Besides being gifted academically, Joseph also works well with others. “He realizes that, while some things come easy to him, that is not always the same for other students. “Joseph offers to tutor students that are struggling and is patient when doing this. “Joseph is one of those students that comes along and, as a teacher, you feel fortunate to say you had him in your class. He challenges you to step up your game, because he wants and needs that challenge. I am amazed at all he has and is still accomplishing, and he would be a genuine asset to your program,”Watson wrote. Militello said he enjoy tutoring others, because he has personally gained from being tutored. Watson tutored him to help him build his skills.Then she became his mentor, and now she is a friend, Militello said. In another part of the application, Militello was asked to write about someone who has been influential in his life. He chose to write about his stepdad, Paul Finora. “I admire his thoughtful discussions and the way he weaves a life lesson into every conversation,” he wrote in part. “He is my dad, and I cherish that. Any

“If we can reduce the backlog because of the evidence, think how much more efficient courts will be,” he said. Videos taken by bystanders on camera cellphones have brought mixed results. A grand jury declined to indict officers caught on tape using a banned chokehold while arresting Eric Garner on Staten Island for selling single cigarettes. Garner died at the scene. But another bystander in North Charleston, South Carolina taped a police officer shooting Walter Scott in the back as he fled after a routine traffic stop for a broken tail light.The officer has been charged with murder. Still, the objectivity of a video is what many hope will resolve disputes of fact and create more transparency when confrontations happen. “Once it is ironed out, it will be a regular thing” said Jennifer Booker, a staff member at Saint Leo University. “I think it will become a piece of evidence like DNA was in the 80s.They shoot exactly what happens from beginning to start.” Rickado St. Fleur, a criminal justice major,

man can create a child, but it takes a father to raise one,” he added. Militello said his interest in science began when he was in elementary and intensified during middle school. He credits Michael Demaree, a science teacher at Centennial Middle School, for making the topic more attractive to him. “He (Demaree) was always very interested in what he was teaching. He was always very human with his students,” Militello said. “He was a very understanding teacher. He encouraged his students to explore different aspects of their life — other than just show up to school, do your work, go home and sleep.” “He wanted everyone to be a very wellrounded person. He would talk to people about football. He would talk to people about band. “You weren’t a number,” Militello said. Besides enjoying mathematics and science, Militello’s other interests include music and boxing. He boxes every Saturday. He plays the trumpet, French horn and guitar. His mom Brenda Finora and his stepdad, Paul Finora, are ecstatic about his selection for the program. It’s a big deal, his mom said. But it’s also expensive, she added. It costs $5,000 to attend. Militello is covering part of those costs by working part-time as a bus boy at Texas Roadhouse. The family had been hoping that a portion of the costs could be covered by scholarship funds from local organizations, but those are already earmarked for other students, his she said. So, a scholarship fund has been set up at San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union. Donations can be made by writing a check out to Joseph Militello and noting in the memo portion of the check that the check is intended for the Joseph Militello Scholarship Fund. Donations also can be dropped off at any branch of the credit union or mailed to the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 1057, San Antonio, Florida 33576. If they would like to donate directly to the UF-SSTP Program to help cover his expenses, send a check payable to the University of Florida – SSTP, writing Joseph Militello in the memo section of the check. The address is University of Florida- SSTP, 334 Yon Hall, Gainesville, Florida 32611.

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hopes to some day work for the federal Homeland Security agency. “It’s definitely going to take some time to get used to them,” he said.“But it definitely helps. It will help society regain the bond with law enforcement.” The Pasco sheriff’s department issued more than 400 sets of Taser Axon cameras that are mounted usually onto glasses, hats, on shirt fronts or collars of deputies or investigators. Cameras are turned on to record interactions with the public. At the end of a shift, video is uploaded to a docking station. Castor opted for a pilot program with 80 body cameras deployed to 18 officers in each of three districts, and six to officers on bicycle patrols. “We need to have our side seen,” she said. It’s a learning curve for everyone. “It’s going to be an ongoing process to see how the public reacts, and the officers,” Castor said. So far, acceptance has been high, she said. The cameras raise questions about privacy, search and seizure protections, and about

Kim Chaffin, of No Noseeum, was one of about 167 businesses and organizations offering goods for sale or information to those attending the sixth annual EcoFest at Lowry Park. Chaffin’s company sells natural, skin-safe repellent.

ECOFEST, from page 1A Tampa and the University of South Florida’s Patel College of Global Sustainability. Festival-goers checked out entertainment and educational presentations near the band shell at Lowry Park, 7525 N. Boulevard, and browsed through a wide assortment of vendors on the park grounds across the street from Lowry Park Zoo. The event gave people a chance to begin celebrating Earth Day — officially April 22 — a bit early. There were 167 vendors at the event this year, which is a record, according to Northrup. It’s also a sizable jump from last year, when there were 118. Event-goers could pick up foods from organic farms, buy healthy pet treats, pick up some local honey, grab a bite from some food trucks or enjoy organic popcorn.

There were loads of speakers and entertainers, too. Amanda Renaud, of Topsy Turvy, an entertainment group, strolled on stilts through the festival, towering above the crowd and flashing a bright smile. Samantha Petrone, who played the character Ariel from The Little Mermaid, had to be carried across North Boulevard, to be placed in her spot beneath a tree. She and other members of the Much Foundation, of Tampa, attracted attention from fascinated children and parents snapping photos of their youngsters, posing with the characters. Last year, the event was selected as the “Best Community Event” by the U.S. Green Building Council. Northrup was clearly enthused, as people continued streaming into the event this year. “We made the event bigger and better than ever,” she said. Robyn Fredericks, of Nice 2 Be Natural, was offering free samples of her healthy pet treats. She uses natural ingredients to create treats for dogs, cats and exotic pets.

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Wesley Chapel Soccer Club has always had hard-working, athletic players who enjoy the game and strive to improve. But even with a variety of teams ranging in age from U9 to U18, they’ve never had a state champion. That is, until now. The U15 Girls White Team captured the Region C title — also a first for the club — to participate in the four-team state tournament for the President’s Cup earlier this month. The Flames then got past the Florida Blast (42) and Creeks Krush (3-0) in convincing fashion to earn the cup in Auburndale, marking the club’s first state championship since it began more than a decade ago. “The whole team was thrilled.They were filled with excitement,” said assistant coach Jeff Olsen. The team was able to execute its team philosophies on its way to the President’s Cup.They utilized a “strike first” mentality, scoring within the first few minutes of both the semifinal and final. But after that they preach a defensive mindset, calling on every player, regardless of position, to be on guard when the other team has the ball.The end result is a quick-strike offense and a challenging defense that was too much for their opponents in the tournament. They also have a specific plan when it comes to fouls: Don’t do it. Even when the other team plays an overly aggressive style,

Olsen said, the players know that the proper response isn’t retaliation. It’s determination. “We play harder and smarter, but we like to play clean, too,” Olsen said.“We focus on the game.” That focus allows them to concentrate on scoring and playing sound defense when an opponent might be struggling with a yellow card, which signals a warning, or even a red card, which signals an ejection. Carrie Greene, a midfielder and team captain, agrees. “We understand that if we play to the best of our abilities, the rough play won’t matter,” she said. Playing their best comes easier because the players know each other so well, Greene said. Many have played together for years in the competitive system, as well as the recreational one.That familiarity allows them to predict each other’s movements and play better as a team. As a result, they can set the tone of the game and face challenges with confidence. The Flames now face a couple of new challenges. They’ll travel to Lafayette, Louisiana, to represent Florida and to compete in the Region III President’s Cup in June. And, they have to find a way to pay for it. The team has less than six weeks to raise around $20,000 for travel, lodging and expenses for 17 players and two coaches. They plan to reach out to individuals and businesses, as well as host fundraisers, to meet their goal.

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Natalie Gonzalez gets past the defense in Wesley Chapel’s 4-2 semifinal win. They won the state President’s Cup, with a 3-0 victory in the final.

Since goals — especially those on the field — seem to come naturally to the team, it is looking forward to its out-of-state competition in June. Claiming the state regional title, and then the state’s President’s Cup, has already taught players the value of staying focused and playing as a team. It’s also brought notoriety to the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club, proving that the philosophy of good sportsmanship and

enthusiastic-but-clean play can bring results on the scoreboard, too. “It shows that hard work, dedication, and loyalty to your club and your community pays off in the end,” Olsen said. The club will have competitive tryouts at the end of May. For information about the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club, visit WCAASports.org. For information about the U15 team’s fundraising efforts, email katyboyd20@gmail.com.

The Wesley Chapel Flames won the state title. Shown here, front row from left, Madison Olsen, Ashley Ruelo, Taylor Boyd, Bailey Boyd, Carrie Greene, Hannah DiBrango, Bella Jaramillo, Autumn Simpson. Back row from left, Coach Daniel Coimbra, Jillian Skairus, Jessica Brunner, Samantha Gasbarro, Alyssa Bleistein, Olivia Smialek, Natalie Gonzalez, Mackenzie Vraspir, Danielle Brunner, Karissa Olsen and team COURTESY OF JEFF OLSEN manager Katy Boyd.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS TWO CHARITIES The Building Great Communities Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting A Brighter Community and USO Central Florida, will take place April 24 at Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel. USO Central Florida provides services for ill, injured and deployed military service personnel and their families. A Brighter Community is the oldest non-profit preschool in Hillsborough County. The cost is $500 per player or $1,600 for a foursome. Sponsorships are also available. For information, call (813) 354-0995, or email David Ackerman at davidac@dpr.com or Mary Ann Skok at maryanns@dpr.com.

APRIL 14 Baseball Sunlake 8, Wesley Chapel 3 Pasco 12, Gulf 5 Steinbrenner 3, Berkeley Prep 1 Zephyrhills 11, Hudson 1 Softball Zephyrhills 13, Wesley Chapel 3 Wiregrass Ranch 8, Sickles 7 (district playoffs) Central 8, Pasco 7 (district playoffs)

OASIS GOLF TOURNAMENT APRIL 25 Oasis Pregnancy Centers will host its sixth annual Golf Tournament on April 25 at the Sherman Hills Golf & Country Club, 31200 Eagle Falls Drive in Brooksville. It begins at 8:30 a.m. The event includes a buffet lunch, contests, awards to top teams, and one-week vacation in Tennessee as a prize. Sponsorships are also available. For information, call (813) 406-4965.

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CHURCH GOLF SCRAMBLE MAY 2 The Northwest Community Church will have a golf scramble on May 2 at the Northdale Golf & Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Blvd., in Tampa. Proceeds will be used to build a new youth facility. The cost is $75 per golfer. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the event starts at 1 p.m. For information and to register, visit NWCC777.com, or call Bobbie Collins at (813) 962-4990.

APRIL 15 Baseball Armwood 4, Freedom 2 Sunlake 10, Wiregrass Ranch 9

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF TOURNEY MAY 3 The Knights of Columbus - Council 8104 will host its Joe Kaminski & Joe Mason Memorial Golf Tournament May 3 at The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O' Lakes. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $75 per person or $275 per team. For information, call Bob Barbero at (813) 505-7589, or visit KnightsLOL.org.

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Wesley Chapel 3, Land O' Lakes 2 Pasco 8, River Ridge 7 Softball River Ridge 2, Land O' Lakes 1 (district semi-finals) Hernando 24, Zephyrhills 8 (district semi-finals) Wiregrass Ranch 4, Freedom 2 (district playoffs) Steinbrenner 4, Gaither 2 (district playoffs) APRIL 16 Baseball Zephyrhills 2, Wiregrass Ranch 1 Pasco at Ridgewood, 7 p.m. Steinbrenner 6, Carrollwood Day 2 APRIL 17 Baseball Durant 5, Freedom 2 Sunlake 9, Seven Rivers Christian 1 APRIL 21 Baseball Pasco at Central, 7 p.m. (district tournament) Freedom vs. Wiregrass Ranch (district tournament play-in game at Steinbrenner)

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ing events, including Slo-Pitch softball for fall and winter competition. Senior Sports has participants who play golf every Wednesday and bowling every Thursday. It also has added tennis and indoor volleyball. For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.

NEW TENNIS LEAGUE The Tri-County Tennis League is looking for individuals, teams and facilities to begin league play. It will include age divisions from 40s and older. League play also will feature ratingsonly play, regardless of age. For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.

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orrine Goodman is a big fan of Earth Day. “My only desire for Earth Day would be is that it’s a month long,” said the Lutz woman, who is an avid gardener. “We’re the caretakers of this earth,” said Goodman, whose water-saving practices earned her the 2014 Community Waterwise Award in Pasco County. Her yard is a work in progress — and it’s progressing quite nicely. “This was the ugliest house on the street, when I moved in, in January of 2010,” said Goodman, who lives in Carpenter’s Run. “There wasn’t grass.We had weeds,” she said. Currently there’s a rather large patch in the front yard that looks somewhat bare. That’s where the oak tree used to be, Goodman explained. But the tree was pushing up the driveway and someone walking past tripped, so Goodman took out the tree. The area looks somewhat sparse now, but Goodman has plans for it. She’s transplanted an ornamental cassia tree, which is a host to sulphur butterflies. “Now that I have some sun in the front yard, I’ve put in some milkweed to attract butterflies in the front yard, as well as the backyard,” Goodman said. In other spots in her front yard, there are splashes of color — from red amaryllis blooms, and there’s a trio of old tires she’s now using as plant containers. Along the side yard, there’s a thriving lion’s whiskers bush — with beguiling orange blooms. “They’re a really nice plant (for) hummingbirds, bees, butterflies,” Goodman said. In the backyard, the fragrance of rosemary wafts through the air and Tibetan prayer flags flap in the breeze. Goodman isn’t Buddhist, but she likes the flags. “The mythology is every time the wind blows and the flags move, a prayer is being sent to the creator for us,” she said. Around her yard are fully mature plants that once were mere cuttings from plants in other people’s yards. “That beach sunflower — that was one scraggly little plant,” she said. “That’s one

Fennel is a favorite for some types of butterflies, said Corrine Goodman, an award-winning gardener in Lutz.

plant, that has spread like that.” Her garden boasts all sorts of plants and flowers. She has roses, sages, lilies, honeysuckle, pineapple, angel trumpet and camellias, to name just a few. And, her garden is thriving even though she uses no irrigation, no pesticides and very little fertilizer. “I have a really nice balance of good bugs, bad bugs, so I don’t have to use pesticides. “I don’t fertilize very much, because the mulch disintegrates. “The only water this yard gets is from the rain barrels and from nature. I have no irrigation, no sprinkling system,” she said. Tending the garden takes work, but for Goodman, it’s an exercise that’s good for the soul. “This is my oasis.This is where I come.” “When I go out and I sit in my garden in the morning, I take my coffee out and it, to me, it’s like my holy space or my sacred space. “I enjoy the butterflies, the lizards, the cockroaches — I mean, everything has a purpose.” She believes in the theory that one person respecting and tending the earth can affect the whole world. “It’s the old butterfly effect — ‘If the butterfly flaps its wings in Africa, that vibration carries around the globe.’ “I truly believe that.”

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Corrine Goodman poses near some of the roses in her backyard. This gardener from Lutz believes in protecting the earth every day, not only on Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22.

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are all drawn to this plant, said Corrine Goodman, of Lutz. From a distance, it’s hard to tell if this colorful lily is a plant or a sculpture.

These red amaryllis blooms create a splash of color in Corrine Goodman’s front yard.

Corrine Goodman’s garden includes yellow sage, as shown here, as well as blue sage and red sage, too.

Corrine Goodman uses the rain that nature provides and the water she collects from four rain barrels to water the plants in front yard, backyard and side yards.

This generous spread of beach sunflowers began with one scraggly plant, said Corrine Goodman, a Pasco County master gardener.

Among the many things growing in Corrine Goodman’s front yard is this head of cabbage.

PET PAWS ADOPTIONS SPECIALS Pasco Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes will offer $25 dog adoptions and $10 cat adoptions through the month of April. Adoption costs include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For information, call (813) 929-1212.

SHELTER VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED Pasco County Animal Services recently recognized many of its volunteers for their hard work and dedication, each giving more than 100 hours of their time for the pets residing in the shelter. The volunteers who have earned The President's Volunteer Service Award are Kristina Bieberle, Sheryl Bieberle, Heath Bodden, Ellen DeBoeser, Layne Gregory, Sherry

Hashman, Carrie Heinz, Diana Hessman, Nancy Janovsky, Christiane Kelly, Rich McCue, Susan Perrin, Ivette Ramirez, Natalia Saldarriaga, Max Sobel,Teri Sobel, and Caitlin Torres.

WOOFSTOCK COMING MAY 9 Pasco Animal Services will host Woofstock May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52 in Land O’ Lakes. The event will include bands, kids’ crafts, pony rides, vendors, food, prizes, wine tasting and more. Tickets are now on sale and cost $5. Children younger than 10 are free. Proceeds will benefit a medical fund for the cats and dogs at the shelter. To purchase tickets, visit FPCAS.org, or visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes.

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Crews spread out all over Pasco County to help pick up trash and debris as part of the Great American Cleanup on April 18. The county took part in the national effort to pick up trash, with many organizations and individual volunteers stepping up to do their part. One team, led by co-captains Marion Kaminski, Judy Geiger and Richard Riley, helped clean up sections of East Pasco. Among the items they picked up were five mismatched shoes, seashells, a snake and a brake pedal, as well as foam cups, paper wrappers, and plastic, metal and glass bottles. The cleanup was the weekend before Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22. Keep Pasco Beautiful, a local affiliate of the national, nonprofit organization Keep America Beautiful, spearheads the effort on a local level. Pasco County has been participating in the cleanup since 1992. The Christian Edge on U.S. 301 in Lacoochee was the center for the Trilby and Lacoochee cleanup. Participants included River of Life Church -- Dade City, the Pasco County Sheriff's Officer Friendly Program,Troop 375 of the Boy Scouts of America, the Lacoochee Girl Scouts and some local families.

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Community members and supporters pose in front of The Christian Edge, a faith-based community center in the Trilby/Lacoochee area.

Matthew Conn of Boy Scout Troop 375 helps Cpl. Curtis Adams place some trash they collected into the dumpster provided by Progressive Waste Solutions. Adams is one of the two Pasco Sheriff Officer Friendly deputies assigned to northeast Pasco County, which includes Dade City, Trilby and Lacoochee.

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The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly economic development briefing on April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Hoosier Grille, located within Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club, 10630 Plantation Bay Drive. Guest speaker is Chris Alvarez, chief financial officer of the Florida Medical Clinic. He will discuss plans to open an 80,000square-foot medical facility on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, next to the Florida Hospital. The cost is $15 including lunch. Register online by 3 p.m., April 22. Guests should pay online, as no credit cards will be accepted at the door. For information, visit the website at WesleyChapelChamber.com, or call (813) 994-8534.

MANUFACTURERS JOB FAIR The Pasco-Hernando State College TRADE Grant Office will host the Florida Manufacturing Career Fair on April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the college’s Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court. The Career Source Pasco Hernando, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Manufacturers Association of Florida and the Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturing Association also are sponsors. The fair will bring job seekers together with representatives of the manufacturing industry. Employers and job seekers should call (727) 816-3345 or send an email TRADEgrant@phsc.edu to register for this free event. For more information you can visit PHSC.edu/mfg-cf.

AWARDS Pasco Economic Development Council’s Smart Start incubator program received honorable mention at the 23rd Annual Future of the Region Awards ceremony in

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS A class assignment with a new Tampa Bay area technology company, Entangle Media, became a real world experience for Saint Leo University students. Rae-Kwon Andrews,Tatiyana Cosme, Cedric Blatch and Elizabeth Schilling assisted the company in its app launch of DealMyBrand.com, a new social media management program. Entangle Media offers a range of Internet services including web design and maintenance. Saint Leo professor Emma Brown collaborated with James Chittenden, consultant with the Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida, in placing the students at Entangle Media.

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The New Tampa Family YMCA will celebrate its grand opening on April 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 16221 Compton Drive.Tour the facility and enjoy light refreshments.The facility features an outdoor conditioning area for strength training for adults, teens and children, who want to get active, fight the obesity epidemic and improve overall health. The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host the free event. Non-members who mention the Wesley Chapel chamber ribbon cutting or the new outdoor conditioning area will not pay a join fee.This offer is valid from April 30 through May 7. For information, call (813) 866-9622.

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The Pasco-Hernando State College will host BizGROW2.0 on May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the college’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass.The half-day conference and entrepreneur exchange is for entrepreneurs, start-up business owners and established business owners, and will include panel discussions, advice and inspiration on growing your business and lots of networking. The cost is $30 per person or $35 per person after May 12. Registration is required. For information, visit PascoEdc.com.

EAST PASCO NETWORKING GROUP The East Pasco Networking Group will meet April 28 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Mike Wells Sr., Pasco County’s property appraiser, is the guest speaker. For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or send him an email at nilslenz@gmail.com.

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BUSINESS LINK AVAILABLE MONTHLY Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community. For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email rgaddis@sacfcu.org, or call (352) 5882732, ext. 1237.

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