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Youth vaping a growing concern in Pasco

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Health officials in Pasco County are concerned about rising numbers of local teens who are using electronic cigarettes, or vaping. Last year, about 25 percent of Florida high school students reported current use of electronic vaping, according to the Florida Department of Health.That marked a

staggering 58 percent increase compared to 2017. The figures might be even higher in Pasco County, according to Jenae Haddocks, a health educator with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. “What we’re seeing is Pasco is above average as far as youth initiation in e-cigs and vape use, and above state average for that, so that’s not good,” Haddocks said at a recent community meeting hosted by the Pasco

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. “We’re having a hard time trying to address it,” she added. Exacerbating the vaping issue, Haddocks said, is a lack of oversight by e-cigarette retailers, along with a lack of regulation on e-cig products and flavors by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). See VAPING, page 13A

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Bicycle association honors Kathryn Starkey’s service By B.C. Manion CHRISTINE HOLTZMAN

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Becky Afonso, executive director of the Florida Bicycle Association, recently honored Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey as its 2018 Elected Official Champion of the Year. Afonso highlighted Starkey’s tenacity and public service during the Pasco County Commission’s April 23 meeting. The association executive reminded commissioners that the Tri-County Trail connection won the 2014 Future of the Region development infrastructure award from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. “Today, the future of the region is here and the Tri-County connection on the cusp of completion,”Afonso said. “Commissioner Kathryn Starkey has been and continues to be, the champion of this connection and for Pasco County,” said Afonso, whose association uses advocacy and education to encourage more people to bicycle in Florida. “I personally want to thank the commissioner for her persistence to make this vision a reality. “Her experience, tenacity and public service record are admirable and inspirational. “I remember a few years back, when the Florida Department of Transportation held a Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail public meeting in Webster,”Afonso said. Starkey fought for Pasco County to host a meeting, she said. “I also recall her determination to fill the trail gaps in Pasco County,ASAP, to ensure those using the trail will boost the local economies where shops and restaurants are accessible, and ultimately to have residents and visitors on the trail embrace Pasco as a friendly destination and a community to enjoy. “I look forward to the ribbon cutting for the Tri-County connection. I also look forward to riding from my city of Oldsmar, come into Pasco County, have a lunch and then going back,” the association executive said. Starkey was pleased by the recognition. “I am honored that you guys thought of me. My path to my trail work started when I was on the Pinellas Anclote River Basin Board and then I was also doing some work within the county as a civic activist. “When they were building the Suncoast, they built a trail along the side. See STARKEY, page 13A

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Teens fly drones at Hugh Embry Branch Library The Teen STEAM program at Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, recently held a drone obstacle course event. Behind the controls, these teens were in charge of flying their mini drone through several hoops and obstacles to earn a prize. Flying experience wasn’t necessary to compete in this free event. The Teen STEAM program meets weekly at the library with different activities geared toward youths, ages 12 to 18. For more information about the Teen STEAM program, call (352) 567-3576. Above, 15-year-old Gabriel Bishop, left, and 17-year-old Cassie Farrar, both of Dade City, attempt to fly their drones through one of the obstacle course hoops. Bishop’s drone is shown.

Seventeen-year-old Andrew Bishop, of Dade City, flies his drone through a high hoop during the obstacle course challenge. For completing the course, Bishop was rewarded a pair of earbuds from the prize box.

Sarah Pass, librarian assistant, left, watches as 15-year-old Ricardo Sosa, of Zephyrhills, checks the drone’s battery before he competes in the obstacle course. According to Pass, who is charge of the library’s technology, it takes her approximately two weeks to complete drone repairs after an event.

Upgrades on tap for AdventHealth Dade City hospital By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

With construction ramping up at AdventHealth Dade City, patients and staffers will soon have access to some of the new amenities and upgrades as part of $22 million in capital improvements headed to the health care facility. An update on the various upgrades was shared in a presentation by Dr. Rodrigo Torres, chief medical officer for AdventHealth Dade City, at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce April breakfast meeting. The latest addition to the health care facility is a 45-bed transitional care unit, which launches May 1. It’s one of the many enhanced facilities the hospital will see throughout 2019. Torres described the unit as “a rehab center, but with higher capability.” Patients discharged from in-patient stay will be able to be at the rehab center, but still have access to hospital services, surgeons, orthopedics and other medical staff.They’ll go to the rehab center because of medical necessity, to finish medications, to work on strength and balancing, and so on. The unit projects to have a patient volume of 300 this year, and a patient volume of 1,000 in subsequent years. “This is going to be something great that we look forward to,” Torres said. Across from the transitional care unit is

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AdventHealth Dade City is getting a $22 million makeover in the way of new care units, technology and services.

another wing that will house post-operative patients along with patients requiring a higher level of care,Torres said. The interior of the wing is currently being retrofitted with a fresh paint job, new flooring, new bathrooms and more. “Everything is brand new, literally from the floor all the way up,” Torres said. “The bathrooms look better than the ones at my house.” Other aesthetic upgrades throughout the 100,000-square-foot facility include a new lobby and overhauled cafeteria, and even a chapel. It’s all about providing patients at the 120bed facility the best care possible,Torres said. “We are tearing down the walls,” Torres

said, “to make sure this facility can be the best that it can be.” Several medical equipment upgrades also are on tap at the hospital, at 13100 Fort King Road in Dade City. That includes an outpatient X-ray machine and an on-site MRI machine that Torres called “the latest and the greatest.” Additionally, the hospital has since implemented a robotic surgery program with the da Vinci Si Surgical System. Torres explained the robotic system — controlled by a surgeon from a console — is used by general surgeons, urologists and gynecologists for complex minimally invasive procedures, including hernia repairs and gall bladder removals. He noted the da Vinci machine becomes useful for surgeries that may take several hours, where physician fatigue can sometimes come into play. Other new features have come to the health care facility of late, too. That includes an electronic medical records system, Cerner, which has eliminated the need for paper charts. Torres noted the paperless technology offers “clarity and transparency when providing medical care.” “It’s a better way of keeping medical records, especially in the age of identity theft,” he said. See HOSPITAL, page 13A

Tracing ancestral photos with modern technology By Brian Fernandes

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People who are interested in learning how to trace their own ancestral history have a chance to learn how to go about that, through a series of lectures being offered at the Lutz Branch Library, in Lutz. During a recent lecture on April 8, those attending had a chance to learn about piecing together their heritage through the use of photography. The presentation, “Genealogy: Photo Forensics,” was presented by Kelly Whitelock, a family history researcher for Tampa Bay Roots. Whitelock is also the host of the genealogy series. At the photo forensic session, she explained how modern-day technology can help unlock the mysteries embedded in a photo. “It’s amazing what you can learn from a photograph,” the researcher said. “You never know what you’re going to find and where you’re going to find it.” She used a power point presentation to outline developments throughout the history of photo evolution — from the daguerreotype established in 1839 to today’s computer-generated imagery. As someone who has studied genealogy for 20 years, Whitelock knows how to unlock information contained in unfamiliar photos of her own ancestors. She explained some key indicators to look for when examining an old family photograph. There are clues that can help narrow down when a photo was taken, for instance, and help identify the people in it. Websites such as Olive Tree Genealogy, or the Victoria and Albert Museum, allow viewers to scroll through images of fashion trends by specific time periods, she said.

Genealogy courses WHERE: Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz WHEN: Every second Monday of the month, at 12:15 p.m., through December COST: Free DETAILS: Each lecture focuses on different aspects of ancestry and how to research one’s personal family lineage. INFO: Call the Lutz Branch Library at (813) 273- 3652.

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Kelly Whitelock, at the front of the room, gave a presentation on various ways to identify old family photos with Internet sources during a monthly series on tracing one’s own genealogy. The April 8 class was at the Lutz Branch Library.

“That’s what’s really important about the details,” Whitelock said. “What the person’s wearing, their hairstyles, types of shoes, the jewelry.All these things come into play.” The type of jewelry being worn may be useful, but it isn’t always a good clue because jewelry often is passed down from one generation to the next, she said. Whitelock used one of her family photos as a point of reference. The photograph, taken around 1948, is an image of her father and his sister. She noted some specifics in the photos, which help to indicate its age. Those include the furniture, dishes, books and clothes that can be seen in the image. There was also an unfamiliar portrait in the photo’s background, which raises even more questions, she said. In cases like this,Whitelock said one should ask:What connection does the stranger in the background portrait have to the family being researched? Other good questions to ask include: Does the landscape look familiar? What is the weather like outdoors? If the photography studio’s name or logo is

imprinted on the photo, sometimes the studio can provide useful information, the researcher said. During the lecture,Whitelock played several instructional YouTube videos. One video explained how to use Google Images to unveil identities. By uploading personal pictures to Google Images, it can run a search and potentially find the same photo with useful information. She also dispelled the notion that older people resist the use of new technology.They tend to be very receptive to using the tools in their quest to conduct historical research, she said. In fact, she said,“genealogy (research) has really encouraged a lot of them to learn more than they may have otherwise learned.” Paul Ergler, who was at the lecture, said he could attest to that. He’s been using technology to help him discover his family roots. Ergler said his mother got him interested in his lineage decades ago and he’s been curious about old photographs that came from his grandmother. The genealogy class has demonstrated what a huge benefit Internet sources can be in his

search, the Lutz resident added. “Most of it I really wasn’t aware of,” he admitted. “This is kind of the beginning of my search to decipher what I’ve got.” Ergler, among others, also learned the importance of preserving photographs for the long-term. Another YouTube tutorial that Whitelock showed recommends keeping photos in albums with polyester sleeves to protect from stains and fingerprints. It also advises storing photographs in windowless closets, to reduce potential damage from exposure to the sun. Storing photos in attics, basements or garages is not recommended. It’s also a good idea to avoid protectors made of chemical acids or polyvinyl chloride, as they could ultimately ruin the photos, Whitelock said. Anyone who wants to learn more about their family roots is invited to attend the monthly genealogy session at the Lutz Branch Library every second Monday at 12:15 p.m.To find out more, call the library at (813) 2733652.

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Wesley Chapel plays host to disabled hockey festival By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

More than 1,000 athletes representing more than 100 teams from dozens of states recently converged on Wesley Chapel, testing their mettle in the world’s largest indoor disabled ice sporting event. AdventHealth Center Ice played host to the 15th annual USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival, marking the second straight year the event has called home the multi-rink Wesley Chapel hockey complex. The festival took place the last weekend in March and first weekend in April. It featured divisions for players who are wounded military veterans, blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, and for special needs such as Down syndrome and autism. The festival concluded with the adult sled hockey national championship. In total, 14 programs were crowned champions within the sled and warrior hockey disciplines, including the Chicago Blackhawks Warriors capturing the sled championship title. The mission of the festival is to provide fun and exciting games, and promote and expand disabled hockey throughout the country.

Meanwhile, the event kicked off with a Friday night welcome social for participants, and a friendly game between the Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni team and the National Standing/Amputee team. The Lightning Alumni team featured hockey Hall of Famer and 2004 Stanley Cup team captain Dave Andreychuk, alongside other well-known former Bolts players, including Brian Bradley, Jassen Cullimore and Stan Neckar. Attendees were welcomed to the event by Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, along with Andreychuk, USA Hockey President Jim Smith and USA Hockey Disabled Section Chair J.J. O’ Connor. Moore later dropped the festival’s ceremonial puck in front of Andreychuk and David Levesque, captain of the National Standing/Amputee team. “Pasco County is Florida’s Sports Coast, and we are thrilled to be the first in the state to host the Disabled Hockey Festival,” Moore said at the event. “I am honored to participate in an event that shows anybody can participate and be included. I thank USA Hockey for their commitment to the disabled community and coming to Wesley Chapel.”

Pasco County is eyeing rental registry By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission is considering the possibility of requiring owners of rental property to sign up on a rental registry — to enable the county to find property owners quickly, if the need arises. “It really is a life-safety issue,” said Commissioner Mike Wells, who is working on the initiative. “We need to do something,” Wells said, during the commission’s April 23 meeting. He has begun meeting with stakeholders on the issue, seeking their ideas and buy-in. C o m m i s s i o n e r Mike Wells Kathryn Starkey threw her support behind the idea. “Commissioner Wells, I’m very glad you’ve been working on this. “I can’t wait for that ordinance,” she said. On one hand, the county doesn’t want to over-regulate, Starkey said. But, she added: “When you have multiple houses and you’re renting them out, that’s a business and you should be accountable for the effects of your business, in my opinion. “If your tenants are causing no problems, that’s fine. “But, if you’re starting to have to have our sheriff and our code enforcement coming out there regularly, the other people on the street shouldn’t have to be paying for the time of the county employees to go out

there, over and over again,” Starkey said. Plus, she said,“when you have someone on your street and they’re renting their house out and they don’t care what goes on that street, it becomes a real quality-of-life issue for the rest of the neighborhood and brings it down.” Wells said there are 99,000 non-homesteaded properties in Pasco County. “Obviously, they’re not all rentals. They could be summer homes or winter homes,” Wells said. Chase Daniels, policy director for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, said the Sheriff supports a zero fee registration and 100 percent participation. “Our IT department can manage this program,” Daniels said.The idea is to have a local point of contact and be able to tell who should be in the house. A budget amendment would not be needed to operate the registry, Daniels said. “This is something we can absorb in our existing resources.” Commissioner Jack Mariano pushed back on the idea of requiring every rental property owner to register. “I don’t know why we don’t focus on where the problems are,” Mariano said, adding he doesn’t understand why people who haven’t had any problems would be required to do so. But, Commission Chairman Ron Oakley said:“Every person who falls in that category needs to be under the same rules.” County Attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder said the board needs to discuss the issue in a workshop before moving forward on a rental registry ordinance.

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Wendy Major, a team leader on the Tampa Bay Lightning USA Hockey sled hockey team, center, gives pointers to 11-year-old Tyler Smith, of Riverview, left, and 12-year-old Christopher Avis, of Wisconsin, during a sled hockey demo on April 6. The demo was open to anyone that wanted to give the sport a try. Major is a disabled U.S. Army veteran facing leg amputation later this year. She was wounded during a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

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p.m.The concert,“Music of the West,” is free. Gateway Brass is a brass quintet that showcases military professionalism at ceremonies and performs public concerts on behalf of the U.S.Air Force.Visit Eventbrite.com to reserve a ticket.

During the month of May, anyone who drops off clothing or household items at any Goodwill Industries-Suncoast donation site in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando or Polk counties will receive a coupon good for a free children’s ticket to Dinosaur World in Plant City for each paid adult entry, up to two free admissions.The free tickets can be redeemed through July 31. For a list of Goodwill stores and attended donation sites, visit GoodwillSuncoast.org. For information about the park, visit DinosaurWorld.com.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

The Mystery Book Club of the Hugh Embry Library will now meet at the Pasco County Senior Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City. The next meeting is May 7 at 2 p.m., to discuss “Magpie Murders,” by Anthony Horowitz. New members are welcome. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Special needs theater Arts4All Florida and the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex will present a Special Needs Dance & Musical Theater at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, on Thursdays at 6 p.m., for teens and adults. Nanci Dorau will teach movement, theater and dance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary arts and disabilities from Empire State College. The cost is $10 per class, for a six-week session. These are ongoing classes and registration is online at tinyurl.com/y6ay7eay. Arts4All Florida is a statewide organization on arts and disability that provides, supports and champions art education and cultural opportunities for and by people with disabilities. For information, contact Wendy Finklea at wfinklea@usf.edu or (813) 974-0715.

GULFSIDE FUNDRAISER

The Spring Charity Fashion Show benefiting Gulfside Hospice will take place May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club on Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes.Admission includes the fashion show, a seated lunch, vendor expo, prizes and more. Proceeds will help hospice patients and bereavement services in Pasco County. For information and a reservation, contact Leesa Fryer at (727) 845-5707 or leesa.fryer@gulfside.org.

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The Zephyrhills Historical Association will meet May 7 at 5:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St. Refreshments, including drinks, will be provided. Members should bring food to share. For information, call the library at (813) 780-0064.

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SOCIAL SENIORS

The Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Social Seniors on May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, for coffee, cookies and conversation.The guest speaker will be the new program coordinator at the Land O’ Lakes Senior Center,Taylor Thomason.The group is for ages 55 and older. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

LEARNING ADVENTURES

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will offer Learning Adventures on May 2 at 10 a.m., for children ages 3 to 5 and their parent or caregiver. Participants can read books, enjoy songs and rhymes, and make a simple craft to take home.This month’s theme is gardens and plants. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

DAY OF PRAYER

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, will host a National Day of Prayer Luncheon on May 2 at noon. Donations will be accepted to benefit those served by Christian Social Services. For information, email css5514@tampabay.rr.com.

TABLETOP GAMING

The New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer tabletop gaming May 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone interested in meeting new people. For information, call (813) 7886375.

SPEAKER SERIES

The GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman’s Club, 131 S. Main St., in Brooksville, will present the Florida Humanities Speaker Series on May 2 at 6:30 p.m.The topic will be “Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition,” with guest speaker folklorist Bob Stone.Admission is free. For information, visit HernandoPast.org.

PLAY WITH FOOD

The New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host “Play With Your Food” May 2 at 4 p.m., for teens. Participants can make creations such as Oreo tacos,Tootsie Roll hot dogs, candy sushi and more. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

TURKEY FEDERATION BANQUET

The Sonny Maggard NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) Chapter Banquet will take place May 3 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, Dan Cannon Auditorium, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For information, contact Randy Maggard at (352) 567-6224 or sonappl@tampabay.rr.com.

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The Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “May the Fourth Snack and Movie” on May 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. The movie will be rated G or PG, and free snacks and juice will be served. Call (813) 929-1214 to find out what movie will be shown in honor of Star Wars Day.

BALLOON GLOW

Tampa Riverfest 2019’s Balloon Glow will light up Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N.Ashley Drive in Tampa, on May 4, as the finale to the free public festivities.While anchored, 70-foot tall balloons will display bright and festive colors to illuminate The Tampa Riverwalk. Live entertainment will be provided by Frequency Band.A full schedule of events, including a Wiener Dog Derby and TacoFest can be found at TheTampaRiverwalk.com/events-riverfestschedule/.

POETRY & CONCERT

Spirits on Fire will present a Poetry and Praise Concert,“Open Up the Heavens,” at Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Carrollwood, May 4 at 7 p.m.The free concert is funded by the Betty Burton Faith In The Arts Endowment Fund. Donations will be accepted to help enhance the audio visual system in the church sanctuary. For information, visit GraceTampa.org, or call (813) 961-8747.

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The Market Place at Hibiscus Park in Dade City will be on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Dade City Garden Club will raffle a basket, with proceeds to benefit the Dade City Youth Council.Tickets will be $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.This is the last market until October. For information, contact Lucy Avila at (352) 424-4972 or lucyavila707@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER DAY

Pasco County Farmden & Community Garden, 15029 14th St., in Dade City, will host a Learn & Grow Volunteer Day on May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants can weed, harvest, wash produce and plant, while learning about gardening. Bring a hat, water, gardening gloves and closed-toe shoes.This is a family friendly event, but no pets are allowed. For information, contact Eden Santiago Gomez at (352) 518-0156 or esantiagogomez@pascocountyfl.net.

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KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel and The Rotary Club of Dade City will host a Kentucky Derby Party,“Hats and Horses,” on May 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Waller Ranch, 17307 Powerline Road in Dade City.The party will benefit the Pasco Education Foundation. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door.Tickets can be purchased online at HatsAndHorses2019.eventbrite.com. For information, contact Rebecca Smith at (307) 851-4312 or rebecksmith@gmail.com.

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Live Oak Theatre will present “Night in Vienna,” a scholarship fundraiser, on May 4 at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center, 21030 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.There will be hors d’oeuvres, refreshments served on the veranda, complimentary coffee/tea and dessert, and a cash bar.The theater will feature a DJ with modern dance music; the Grand Ballroom will feature ballroom and swing music; and, Live Oak Conservatory members will provide artist tributes.There also will be a cake-decorating contest, and cakes will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.Tickets are $50 per person or $85 per couple. For information, call (352) 5930027, or email LiveOakBoxOffice@gmail.com.

MARKET & ARTISAN DAY

SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway in Hudson, will host a Coastal Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Day on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be more than 70 décor artist and artisan vendors.Admission is free. Parking at SunWest is $5. For information, call (727) 674-1464.

SHARPIE TIE DYE

The Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Try It Tuesday: Sharpie Tie Dye” on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.This is a new maker program for school-age children. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida, Pasco Chapter will meet May 8 at 6:30 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m., for networking.Admission is free and open to the public. For information, email DECFPasco@gmail.com, or visit Facebook.com/DECFPasco/.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library will meet May 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Participants can help with fundraising, volunteering and providing ideas for library programs. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SPRING BEER THING

Beef O’ Brady’s, 18835 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host a “Spring Beer Thing” on May 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties.The cost is $25 for unlimited beer samples and food. For information and tickets, call (813) 4286928.

FAUX STAINED GLASS

The New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a faux stained glass class for teens on May 9 at 4 p.m., using paint. For information, call (352) 788-6375.

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The Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a sewing class on May 10 at 2:30 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Participants can make a reversible tote bag.All materials will be provided. Registration, and Foundry waiver and safety forms are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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The San Antonio Farmers Market’s season finale will take place May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.There will be a community tabletop sale; vendors with fresh produce, plants and herbs, honey, jams, jewelry, wine, baked goods, yard art and more; the Barking Dogs Jam Group; basket drawings; a kids’ craft table; and the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be on site for donations. For information, call Winnie Burke at (352) 437-5161.

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The City of Dade City is nearing a contract agreement with its newly named city manager and current finance director Leslie Porter. Details of the latest drafted employment contract were shared and amended during an April 23 regular city commission meeting. The latest draft calls for a base salary of $98,906.00 payable in monthly installments in the same manner as other city employees are paid. The base salary would be automatically amended to include any salary adjustments that are provided or required by the city’s compensation policies to other city employees, such as cost of living adjustments. Additionally, the agreement calls for the city manager to receive standard benefits provided to other city employees, including holiday leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, term life insurance, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave, short- and long-term disability, and transfer of earned benefits to named beneficiaries in the event of death. The contract also includes provisions for sick leave, retirement contributions and expenses provided for a cellphone and professional development services. A final version of the employment agreement is expected to be approved at the next commission meeting on May 14. Porter would be on a probationary period during her first 90 days of employment as city manager, per the contract. Porter, who lives in Tampa, will not be required to maintain a residence in Dade City while serving as city manager. She also will be permitted to continue operating her tax service and real estate businesses. In the event Porter is terminated without cause within the first 180 days of employment as city manager, the city would pay eight weeks’ salary and any accrued benefits. Severance pay maximizes out at 20 weeks’ salary and any accrued benefits if Porter is terminated after two years of employment, according to the draft contract. In the event of voluntary resignation, Porter would be entitled to accrued vacation leave and sick leave (capped at 480 hours) if employed for longer than 10 years. She would also be paid through the last workday and is required to give at least 60 days’ notice prior to resignation. Elsewhere, regular performance reviews

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CareerSource Pasco Hernando and AmSkills Manufacturing Training & Apprenticeships have been awarded a $100,000 grant to encourage students to explored a career in advanced manufacturing. The grant will benefit 16 local students, according to a news release. It will provide hands-on skills training, exploration of multiple career tracks, tours to local manufacturers, and the opportunity for job placement or paid apprenticeship with a local manufacturing company. The AmSkills Pre-Apprenticeship Program is designed to replicate a real working environment, to prepare students for real-world careers. Students clock-in and out, meet attendance goals, participate in team-building exercises and complete hands-on projects in various career tracks.They also have the opportunity to tour local manufacturing companies and experience manufacturing firsthand. The program also includes soft skills training — including communication, presentations, setting goals and others, the release says.

AmSkills has a “dual-coaching” system, which identifies mentors within participating manufacturing companies and provides a program coach. The program coach and company mentor work together to help students develop skills needed to launch their career. Students are matched with a manufacturer whose culture and environment is complementary for both participants. Assessing technical and soft skills prior to placement allows for greater success between the manufacturer and pre-apprentice. At the end of the 90-day program, the manufacturer, pre-apprentice and program coach map out each students training plan, and the student may officially become an apprentice working for the manufacturer. The Apprenticeship Program provides students with paid hands-on experiences through on-the-job training with top local manufacturers and trade businesses, which helps students gain greater insight to determine their career goals. For more information about the program or to register, contact AmSkills at (727) 3011282, ext. 126, or visit their website at AmSkills.org.

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WELLNESS FOR WOMEN

The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will offer free wellness classes to women starting May 2, at the Harvest Hope Center, 13704 N. 20th St., in Tampa. The group will meet every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Topics will include: Goal setting, selfcare, mindfulness, finding life balance, stress management and coping skills. Participants should commit to attend every meeting. To sign up, contact Erica Nelson at (813) 558-5212, ext. 203, or enelson@uacdc.org.

COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE

Supporting a need to protect children

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco’s Stop the Bleed-Life Station Campaign was a featured charity through the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, in an effort to raise funds to install Life Stations in Pasco schools. The stations/kits provide needed lifesaving materials in the event school-related violence occurs. Sheriff Nocco (second from right) accepts a check in the amount of $5,682.18 from Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano (green shirt) for the Stop the Bleed program. For information, visit PascoSheriffCharities.org, or call Chris Lofgren, senior training analyst, at (813) 235-6181.

OBSTETRIC CLASSES

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these community events: • Childbirth Preparation: May 2, May 9, May 16 and May 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Tour of Obstetrics: May 8 and May 25 at 5:30 p.m. • Saturday Childbirth Superprep: May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Newborn Care Class: May 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Infant CPR: May 22 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

LADIES NIGHT OUT

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will host a Ladies Night Out on May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Inspiration Place, Wellness Plaza, Suite 305, third floor, 2700 Healing Way in Wesley Chapel, to celebrate the health of women. Limited spots are available for screening mammograms.To schedule, call (813) 9295327.

To register for the night out, visit AHWesleyChapel.com/events, or call (813) 929-5432.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Medical Center of Trinity will offer these community events. All meetings will be at 9330 State Road 54, unless otherwise noted. • Chatterboxes: May 2, May 16 and May 30 at 3 p.m. • Breast Cancer Support Group: May 8 and May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 9332 State Road 54, Suite 402 • NAMI Family Support Group: May 13 and May 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Behavioral Health Center, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey • Compassionate Friends Support Group: May 15 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: May 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Lymphedema Support Group: May 16 at 3 p.m. • JDRF Cups of Hope – Type 1 Diabetes Support Group: May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

CHILDBIRTH EXPRESS

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a Prepared Childbirth Express class on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Garden Classroom A. Expectant mothers can learn to become active participants in childbirth, and learn breathing techniques, coping strategies, comfort measures, medications and postpartum adjustment. Breast-feeding is not taught in this class. The cost is $50, which includes light snacks and registration for two. Call (813) 443-2046.

JOINT REPLACEMENT

St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer free lectures on total joint replacement on May 6, May 13, May 20 and may 27 at 10 a.m., in the Nursing Administration classroom. Participants can increase their knowledge of total joint replacement, prepare for surgery, and become familiar with the recovery process. Based on requirements from the physician and availability, pre-op testing could be done the same day. To register, call (813) 443-2046.

AGING KNEE SEMINAR

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KETO DIET TASTING

Samantha Taylor Fitness in Land O’ Lakes will host a “Keto World Tour Tasting,” with Chef Claire Lore on May 10 at 7 p.m. Guests can taste meal samples, including desserts, created for the Keto Diet.The cost is $10. RSVP by calling (813) 377-3739, or online at SamanthaTaylorFitness.com.

HEALTH CONFERENCE

Registration is open for the seventh annual Strengthening Our Communities Conference on Mental Health and Drug Prevention scheduled for May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m., at Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel. The conference is a collaboration between the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) and BayCare Behavioral Health. The keynote speaker will be Austin Eubanks, an injured survivor of the Columbine tragedy and an expert in the addition treatment industry. Leadership addresses will be given by Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and Gail Ryder, vice president of Behavioral Health, BayCare Health Systems. The afternoon will feature breakout sessions on a variety of topics, including opioid overdose prevention training and complementary alternative medicine for pain management. There also will be vendors/exhibits representing behavioral health and wellness providers, organizations and businesses. Registration is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Lunch is included.

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Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and raise money for area rotary clubs and the Pasco Education Foundation. The event, which is open to the public, is set for May 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will have a chance to roll cigars and dance to music by the Strictly Bizness band. Those who enjoy donning fancy attire can also compete for awards for the best hat or best dressed contests. Winners will be able to take home bragging rights, and prizes. “The nice thing is everybody can get dressed up in their derby finest,” said Rebecca Smith, member of the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel. There will be a southern cuisine buffet, and drinks available at the bar. Two auctions will be offered as well. Commemorative items, such as sports memorabilia, will be sold at the live auction, while the silent auction will offer an array of

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These local University of South Florida students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society:Alexander Mercier Sr., of Odessa; Amber Pirson, of Lutz; and, Meena Yaduguru Sundinti, of Lutz. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, and today there are chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched “Ace the Waste!” – a student competition for food waste reduction ideas. Students ages 11 to 18 can submit proposals on reducing food loss and waste anywhere along the supply chain, from the farm to the dinner table and beyond. Topic ideas include: Preventing food waste; Recovering wholesome, excess food to feed people; Recycling food scraps to keep them out of landfills; and, Raising awareness. Students may submit a one- to two-page proposal or a one- to two-minute video. Submissions will be judged on impact potential; originality and creativity; clarity of expression; and, adherence/appropriateness to theme. One winner will be selected from each of two categories: ages 11 to 14, and ages 15 to 18. The deadline for proposals is May 24 at 5 p.m. For details and to submit ideas, visit tinyurl.com/y4cj6kpr.

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The Dr. John Long Middle School Best Buddies Chapter will again take part in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on May 4 at 9 a.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Best Buddies matches intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) students with

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Simply Kids Preschool, 27300 Dayflower Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, announced its intention to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Care Food Program, a federally funded program that reimburses child care providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to enrolled, eligible children. Meals will be available at no separate cost to all participants enrolled at the center, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Parents/guardians of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals must complete an application. The policy statement of income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals is on file at the child care center and may be reviewed by any interested party. For information, contact Nicole Nadeau at (727) 831-8198 or info@ simplykidspreschool.com.

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Students from Stewart Middle School were honored at a lunch after being named the school’s Top Dogs. One student is selected by the teachers from each team of 125 students each quarter. The third quarter Top Dogs were Kristina Harrelson, Logan Merritt, Jaiden Wells, Deme Dooley, Emilio Gutierrez, Zachary Cannon, Chloe Ezzo, Emma Smith, Ayden Jones and Saniyah Wilson. Each student received a certificate and a gold dog tag.

SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL CELEBRATES 135 YEARS

St. Anthony Catholic School, 12155 Joe Hermann Drive in San Antonio, will celebrate its 135th anniversary on May 10. It is the oldest Catholic elementary school in Pasco County and the fourth oldest Catholic school in the state. There will be Mass at 9 a.m., presided

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Veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs. The federal government also offers programs for the dependents of veterans and service members. Federal programs include: • GI Bill benefits, first passed in 1944 for veterans of World War II.There are several versions with benefits that vary according to when you entered the service, when you left the service and other criteria.Visit Benefits.va.gov/gibill/. • Federal Tuition Assistance, for active duty members an all branches of the

The First National Bank of Pasco (FNBP) and the Pasco County School Board distributed the second quarter fine arts classroom grants to six area schools, through the collaboration called ArtsFirst. Grant applications are submitted by Pasco fine arts teachers, and awarded based upon the grant’s likelihood of improving student achievement and opportunity. Schools receiving grants were Double Branch Elementary, Paul R. Smith Middle, Raymond B. Stewart Middle, River Ridge High, Sunlake High, and Wesley Chapel Elementary. Funds can be used to purchase anything from instruments to technology to art supplies. Paul Smith Middle’s band director Kelsey Synnett, left, accepts a check for percussion instruments and accessories from Kathy Balthazard, area sales manager for FNBP.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPANDS

The North Tampa Bay Chamber is expanding its high school scholarship fund to include recipients from Cypress Creek, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Freedom and Wharton high schools. The chamber has partnered with the career counselors at each campus, where all students have applied by completing a comprehensive application, including a short essay. Upcoming presentations for the ceremonial checks will take place as follows: • Wiregrass Ranch: May 23 at 6 p.m. • Wesley Chapel: May 28 at 7:30 a.m. • Cypress Creek: May 28 at 9 a.m. For information regarding the scholarship program, please email eliana@northtampabaychamber.com.

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HOSPITAL, from page 1A The hospital also has installed an aroundthe-clock, telemonitoring system to its intensive care unit. The system, Advanced ICU Care, allows patients and nurses to communicate virtually with on-call physicians in cases where an intensivist is not immediately available in person at the hospital. Torres said the technology was originally brought to AdventHealth Zephyrhills about a year ago â&#x20AC;&#x153;with great results.â&#x20AC;? Another new service to the hospital is online scheduling capabilities for emergency room visits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; allowing patients to reserve a treatment time and avoid long waits in the waiting room. The service, accessed through GetInQuicker.com, is recommended for patients with non-life or limb-threatening emergencies. Since its launch in February, Torres said the check-in program â&#x20AC;&#x153;is one of the best things that has happenedâ&#x20AC;? to the health care facility.

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These cyclists attended an event on Oct. 30 to celebrate the construction of the new Starkey Gap Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail that will link the Starkey and Suncoast Trails in Pasco County to the Pinellas Trail.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really glad that gap is under construction.Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also worked on off-road trails in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband said,â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You know, the trail and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think trails add so much value to the the park really should connect to that trail.â&#x20AC;? quality of life to communities. I recall being at Starkey agreed and began talka meeting in Tallahassee when ing with various departments Visit Florida gave us a presentaabout connecting that trail. tion. They said there were more She said when she talked to people asking for trails maps than each group individually, they said golf courses. Trails have really they wanted it. But, they also overtaken the recreational desires claimed that another group did of people coming to Florida,â&#x20AC;? not. Starkey said. So, all of the parties came toStarkey has served for years on gether for a meeting. the State Greenways and Trails â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the first 15 minutes, we Council through appointments had that trail connected, and then from Gov. Jeb Bush, Gov. Charlie in the next 45 minutes, we fig- Kathryn Starkey Crist and Gov. Rick Scott. ured out the funding. We split She frequently points out the that, one third, one third, one need to connect segments of trail, third. So we connected the Starkey Trail to the and to ensure that those connections are conSuncoast Trail and, because of that, then I got sidered during discussions of potential notice from state officials and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I got changes to zoning. put on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenways and Trails The new 2.4 mile Starkey Gap Bicycle and Council. From there, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I learned of Pedestrian Trail that will link the Starkey and the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to make a connected system Suncoast Trails in Pasco County to the Pinellas in Florida, and from there, I started working Trail is expected to be completed this sumon the Starkey Gap, and that was when Gov. mer. (Jeb) Bush was in office. Once the segment is finished, it will proâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, government goes way too vide connectivity to a trail thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than slow. 100 miles and continues to grow.

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Locals shine at boys weightlifting By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

handful of locals turned in topnotch performances at the 2019 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) boys weightlifting state championships, held last month in Panama City. Standouts included Sunlake High School seniors Caleb Huff and Victor Velez, who each won a gold medal in Class 2A. Huff won in the 119-pound division and Velez won in the 129-pound division. Huff registered a 255-pound bench press and a 225-pound clean-and-jerk for an aggregate total of 480 pounds, besting the second place finisher, Oakleaf’s Michael Williams (420 total). The feat marked Huff’s second-straight weightlifting state title. He finished first place last year in the 119-pound division, with a 230-pound bench and a 200-pound clean-and-jerk for a 430 total. Huff also had a strong showing at the state meet as a sophomore two years ago, where he finished in sixth place in the same weight class.

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Sunlake High seniors Caleb Huff, left, and Victor Velez both claimed gold medals at the 2019 FHSAA boys weightlifting state championships in Panama City. Huff won first place in the 119-pound division and Velez won first in the 129-pound division. The duo stands with Sunlake boys weightlifting coach Matt Smith.

Velez, meanwhile, posted a 260-pound bench and 250-pound clean-and-jerk for a 510 total. He bested Wiregrass Ranch High senior Alex Alvarez, who placed second with a 480 total on a 275-pound bench and a 205pound clean-and-jerk. Velez finished second at last year’s state meet in the 129-pound weight class, with a 450 total. The lifts of Huff and Velez carried Sunlake to a fifth-place team finish, best among all local schools. In the Class 1A meet, Zephyrhills High senior Ethan Vest placed second overall in the heavyweight division with a 425-pound bench and 335-pound clean-and-jerk for a 760 total.That was behind Union County’s Agelu Nunu, who set a state record with a 525-pound bench press, to go along with a 300-pound clean-and-jerk for an 825 total. In the 139-pound division, Cypress Creek High senior Connor O’ Malley placed fifth with a 255-pound bench and 225-pound clean-and-jerk for a 465 total. Several other local lifters competed in the state meet, but did not place among the top six across the various weight class divisions. Zephyrhills had the most state meet participants among local schools, with seven lifters.

STATE RESULTS FROM AREA WEIGHTLIFTERS AND TEAMS

129 POUNDS

CLASS 2A

154 POUNDS

Alex Alvarez, senior, Wiregrass Ranch: first place; 275-205—480

TEAM RESULTS

Sunlake — fifth place (14 points) Wiregrass Ranch — tied 13th place (5) Land O’ Lakes — no placing (0)

119 POUNDS

Caleb Huff, senior, Sunlake: first place; 255-225—480

129 POUNDS

Victor Velez, senior, Sunlake: first place; 260-250—510

CLASS 1A

Zephyrhills — tied 13th place (5 points) Cypress Creek — tied 26th (2)

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Baseball and softball rosters have been announced for the 2019 Pasco County EastWest Classic. The third annual all-star showcase, organized by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, features many of the top

ALL-STAR ROSTERS

199 POUNDS

Alex Hall, senior, Sunlake (255-200—455)

Samuel Bergeron, senior, Zephyrhills (scratch)

Connor O’ Malley, senior, Cypress Creek: fifth place; 255-210—465

169 POUNDS

219 POUNDS

Kevin Sacco, senior, Land O’ Lakes (scratch)

Caleb Keeling, senior, Zephyrhills (320-0—320)

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CLASS 1A

238 POUNDS

139 POUNDS

Ethan Vest, senior, Zephyrhills: second place; 425-335—760

East team Head coach: Chris Stambek, Sunlake

Zephyrhills Jaydon Bishop, outfielder Ricky Dunn, first baseman Zach Schneidmiller, third baseman Dylan Wood, catcher

Cypress Creek Roy Camacho, catcher Pasco Brandon Mills, shortstop Caleb Johnson, outfielder Bristol Sargent, catcher Emilio Villa, first baseman

West team Head coach: Mike Vavasis, Hudson Anclote Brock Decker, pitcher

Sunlake Luke Lenhert, outfielder Tyler Lord, pitcher Dawson Place, outfielder Ryan Rodriguez, shortstop Nick Shumek, pitcher

Bishop McLaughlin Bryce Carroll, outfielder Justin Koehler, third baseman Shafer Magee, outfielder Derick Stager, catcher Thomas Sutton, first baseman

Wesley Chapel Thomas Byron, second baseman Jesse Rhodes, third baseman Joe Gomez, outfielder

Fivay JJ Erazo, shortstop Jarod Lyon, pitcher Gulf Logan Martin, shortstop

Wiregrass Ranch Nate Crissey, third baseman

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LOCAL SIGNINGS AND COMMITMENTS Several local high school senior athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area recently announced commitments or signings to various colleges and universities:

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high school seniors in Pasco County. The softball and baseball games are each scheduled for May 25 at noon, at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School. Tickets are $10; parking is free. For information, contact Bob Durham at (813) 784-4410 or bdurham@fca.org, or visit PascoAllStarBaseball.com. Austin Hiatt, outfielder Jalenn Mead, first baseman Paul Sustachek, second baseman

BASEBALL

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Dylan Hitchner, senior, Zephyrhills (255-230 — 485)

139 POUNDS

Pasco all-star baseball and softball rosters named By Kevin Weiss

Other area lifters who participated in the state meet:

Justin Clark, junior, Zephyrhills (195-205—400)

BASEBALL: Jalenn Mead, Wiregrass Ranch — Greensboro College (Greensboro, North Carolina) BASKETBALL: Malcolm Whitlow, Carrollwood Day — Eckerd College FOOTBALL: Brandon Lemke, Academy at the Lakes — Central Methodist University (Fayette, Missouri) Chandler Tucker, Land O’ Lakes — Methodist University (Fayetteville, North Carolina)

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Garrett Ellison, senior, Zephyrhills (165-0—165)

Cameron Helms, senior, Zephyrhills (350-255—605)

Hudson Pat Coleman, catcher Sam Roush, second baseman

Wesley Chapel Logan Coward, shortstop/catcher Breana Delgado, third baseman/infielder

Land O’ Lakes Ethan Frasca, third baseman Nick Jennings, first baseman Kaleb Jimenez, catcher

Wiregrass Ranch Kimmie Cheung, outfielder Ashtin Jordan, third baseman Miranda Perez, shortstop

Mitchell Kyle Lang, outfielder Sebastian Zieba, first baseman River Ridge Gabe Fusco, second baseman Logan Ganoe, outfielder Devin Henwood, first baseman

SOFTBALL East team Head coach: Nelson Garcia, Sunlake Academy at the Lakes Tristen Gittens, outfielder Lexi Kilfoyl, pitcher Cypress Creek Payton Hudson, shortstop Jasmine Jackson, second baseman/catcher Ashley Nickisher, third baseman Neely Peterson, catcher Pasco Sarah Jones, first baseman/outfielder Rachel Roberts, pitcher/first baseman Sunlake Morgan Boudreau, pitcher/first baseman Alexis Duff, pitcher/first baseman Shea Forgas, second baseman Paige Maseda, outfielder

Ian Coleman, Land O’ Lakes — Sterling College (Sterling, Kansas) Benny Tomas, Wesley Chapel — Peru State College (Peru, Nebraska) Kasean Ridgel, Wiregrass Ranch — Bluefield College (Bluefield,Virginia) Hayden Wills, Wiregrass Ranch — Muskingum University (New Concord, Ohio) LACROSSE: Patricia Batchelor, Land O’ Lakes — Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Georgia)

Zephyrhills April Lorton, third baseman Madison Pysher, outfielder West team Head coach: Mitch Wilkins, Land O’ Lakes Bishop McLaughlin Savannah Lee, pitcher Fivay Ariel Simonsen, outfielder Gulf Samantha Pressler, pitcher Hudson Alex Kastrenakes, pitcher Sydney Klenert, first baseman Hailey Smith, shortstop Land O’ Lakes Trinity Duran, utility Haylee Fernandez, outfielder Destiny Rodriguez, utility Callie Turner, pitcher Shelby Westbrook, first baseman Mitchell Alex Hare, shortstop River Ridge Jessica Bryson, outfielder Tera Smith, outfielder Melanie Rogers, pitcher

SOCCER: RaeAnna Casler, Land O’ Lakes — Stetson University SOFTBALL: Alyssa Gennaro, Gaither— Jacksonville University Bridget Heslin, Gaither — PascoHernando State College Taylor Tremmel, Gaither — PascoHernando State College WEIGHTLIFTING: Prestine Carter, Pasco — East Tennessee State University MORE SPORTS ONLINE AT LAKERLUTZNEWS.COM

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‘It’s been a great ride,’ celebrated horsewoman says By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

illions of Americans are gearing up to watch the Kentucky Derby, which is set for its 145th running on May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s a race steeped in tradition: Kentucky Derby Hats, mint juleps, the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home” and the garland of roses at the Winner’s Circle. It’s also the first race in the Triple Crown, a title awarded to the 3-year-old thoroughbred that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. For Anne Judd, a horsewoman who lives in Lutz, however, the Kentucky Derby’s meaning runs deeper. She has a personal connection to the race. Her great-grandfather George Long owned Bashford Manor Stable, that bred and raced Azra, the winner of the Derby in 1892, and Sir Huon, the winner in 1906. Long also bred Manuel, the winner of the 1899 Derby for Alfred and Dave Morris. It may come as no surprise, then, that Judd — herself a highly recognized horsewoman — came to the equestrian life naturally. The first four years of her childhood were spent at Bashford Manor and, during high school, she gave tours there. She began riding before she was 4, and began showing at age 4. Throughout her life, she’s traveled across the country — and abroad — showing horses, training horses and judging competitions. Over the years, she’s won significant recognition for her work in the horse industry. Most recently, in February, she was named the American Morgan Horse Association’s 2018 Golden Reins Award winner at the association’s annual awards banquet in San Antonio,Texas. The award, instituted in 1995, recognizes professionals involved with the Morgan breed for at least 30 years. The American Morgan Horse Association, founded in 1909, is a nonprofit organization that serves as a parent organization to more than 50 recognized Morgan horse clubs and national organizations. In announcing Judd’s award, the association observed: “Judd has spent her life working in the horse industry, with her successes spanning four decades. “Most noted for combining the amateur/junior exhibitor rider and the correct horse to accomplish a world-class package, Judd has long been successful with the Saddle Seat divisions, with her students excelling in Saddle Seat Equitation. She has trained some of the best equitation riders in the country, and in recent years has taken on the Hunter and Western Pleasure divisions, yet again producing world champion riders in both performance and in all equitation seats. “Judd’s judging credentials are as diverse as her training expertise.A sought-after senior judge, she holds cards for Morgans, Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Friesians, Saddle Seat Equitation, and Roadsters,” the release continues. “She has judged across the country, including multiple times at the Grand National and, in 2017, judged the South African National Championships. A noted clinician, she has lent her expertise to clinics in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, South Africa and Namibia, and has appeared on professional panels for USEF, UPHA and ASHA, among others. “She has trained and managed facilities in Florida, California, Kentucky, and helped found and create the International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup, which equates to the Olympics of Saddle Seat Equitation,” the release says. Judd is now the head show horse trainer at West Coast Morgans, which operates in Odessa. Anne Winograd, who owns the farm, said Judd is worthy of receiving the Golden Reins.

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Show horse trainer Anne Judd is seen leading Kongo, an 11-year-old Morgan horse, through the center hall of the horse barn, on his way to be fitted with a jog cart before a morning training practice.

Anne Judd greets her faithful dog, Manny T. Judd, outside the stall area of West Coast Morgans. The pooch has been her sidekick for the last eight years, ever since he was found outside her former farm in Dade City.

Anne Judd is shown here with her team at West Coast Morgans in Odessa. They are, back row, from left: Anne Winograd (farm owner), Anne Judd and Nancy Lawrence; center row, Nikki Bennet and John Hodson; and front row, Diane Tanguay.

“It is a big deal,”Winograd said. “There are lots of people in the horse world that are capable and amazing and talented, but they don’t always contribute to the community.That is one thing that Miss Anne Judd has done during her lifetime. She’s always given back to the community, in one way or another. “She does that on an international level. She’s a renowned judge. She’s traveled. She’s instituted international equestrian programs in South Africa,”Winograd said. The Odessa horse farm owner, who established West Coast Morgans along with her husband, Glenn, is delighted to have someone of Judd’s caliber on their team. She said Judd has an “amazing, positive attitude.” “Her expertise is profound,” Winograd added. “She’s not just a horsewoman in one area or two. Her horsemanship covers levels from beginning through advanced, horses and their riders,” she said. For her part, Judd said her life has given her the chance to travel; to expand her knowledge about horses, people and places throughout the world; and, to develop deep friendships along the way. Over the years, she’s been a private trainer and has run her own business. For many years, she and her husband worked together.Then, after they were divorced, she went to South Africa to work. She figured, “If I’m going to fall on my face, I’ll do it in South Africa and nobody will know.”

Instead of failing, she flourished. “It was an absolutely fabulous experience for me. “I loved South Africa. It was eye-opening,” she said. A few years ago, she returned to South Africa with her daughter and granddaughter. Their adventures included riding on elephants and going for a walk with some lion cubs. If Judd was writing her own story, she said,“I would say that it’s been a great ride.” She wound up in her current role, after returning to Florida. She brought her horse, Belle, to West Coast Morgans to protect her during hurricane season.“I knew it was a shelter barn,” Judd said. At a certain point,Winograd approached Judd and suggested the idea of her joining the stable’s team. Judd credits the success she enjoys now to the team she works with at West Coast Morgans, including Winograd and Nancy Lawrence, Nikki Bennet, John Hodson and Diane Tanguay. And, while she’s won her share of accolades over the years, she was particularly touched by the Golden Reins award. When she started showing Morgans, she thought she might be shunned because she was a newcomer to the breed. Instead, she said, she encountered an “open-minded, gracious group of people. “It’s the most welcoming, helpful group of everything — trainers, exhibitors, the staffers, the whole deal,” Judd said.

Riding in a jog cart, Anne Judd ‘drives’ Kongo during a morning practice on the grounds of West Coast Morgans in Odessa.

She was especially impressed by the way the Morgan community responded, when a friend of hers experienced a horse trailer fire while en route to a Morgan world championship. He was able to get his horses out of the trailer, but one was severely injured and had to be put down, she said. After that, he eventually made it to the site of championship. When he arrived, Judd and another woman were waiting for him. Judd was blown away by what happened next. This is the type of event when people are very focused on themselves and their horses, she said. “This is career-making.You’re inside yourself,” she explained. But here it was, and the Morgan community was looking beyond their personal interests, to help someone in need, she said. “All of a sudden, it was like a movie. People came out of buildings everywhere, at midnight. “The stalls were bedded, they had buckets up, they had water in them. They had feed there.They didn’t know what (horses) survived the trip. “Everything was ready for the horses to unload,” Judd said. She’ll never forget that. “I like a great horse of any discipline,” Judd said. “What I’m overwhelmed with, though, is the community and the helpfulness to this kid — when their pressure was so great.”

Sea turtle nesting season is here By Mary Rathman mrathman@lakerlutznews.com

The month of May marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on many of Florida’s beaches. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking property owners and beach visitors to help nesting turtles and hatchlings by turning off or shielding lights that are visible from the beach at night. Helping to keep the beaches dark at night is one of the most important things that can be done to help sea turtles. Even small artificial house lights, a flashlight or cellphone camera can confuse female sea turtles and their hatchlings, causing them to wander off course. According to the FWC, more loggerhead turtles nest in Florida than anywhere else in the continental United States, with 91,451 loggerhead nests counted statewide during the 2018 nesting season.

Leatherback and green sea turtles also nest in significant numbers in our state. Follow these FWC basics to be sea turtle friendly: • Turn off the light. After sundown, turn off any lights not necessary for human safety. Close shades or curtains, too. • Don’t take flash photos or use bright cellphones or flashlights on the beach at night. • Stay back and give sea turtles space if you see one on the beach at night. Do not touch a nesting turtle. It is illegal to harm or disturb nesting sea turtles, their nests, eggs or hatchlings. • Clear the way by removing beach furniture, canopies, boats and toys left behind on the sand.These items can become obstacles that block nesting and hatchling turtles. Fill in any holes dug in the sand. • Keep your distance from nests and hatchlings. Do not handle hatchlings crawling toward the water. Any interference or disturbance by people increases the chances

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Ospreys nest in a mass of sticks on top of dead trees, atop power poles, on manmade nesting platforms, and sometimes on buoys, chimneys or other structures. The nests are most often used year after year and can get up to 10 feet high, as more nesting materials are added each breeding season. These ospreys, in Country Walk in Wesley Chapel, were spotted by Sharon Thompson, in their nest on a light pole above the tennis court.

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Sea Turtle Hatchlings Emerging

the hatchlings will get confused, go in the wrong direction and not reach the ocean quickly, which makes them vulnerable to dehydration, exhaustion and predators. The FWC maintains a list of certified wildlife-friendly fixtures for property owners. The list can be found online at MyFWC.com/Conservation by clicking on

PET PAWS PASCO PARK WALK Pasco County Animal Services and the county’s parks, recreation and natural resources department team up for Pasco Park Walks. Volunteers from Animal Services stroll with adoptable dogs through one of four Pasco parks starting at 9 a.m., on the first Saturday of the month. The next walk is at Withlacoochee River Park Walk, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., in Dade City, on May 4 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to bring their own dogs, too, for the “pack walk.” Walks last 45 minutes to an hour. Rules and guidelines include: • Bring secure 6-foot leashes with collars. No retractable leashes are permitted. • No prong or electrical collars. • Respect everyone’s space. No face-toface contact permitted among dogs. • One handler per pet is required. • Bring poop bags. • Bring water. Participants may be able to adopt a dog, on the spot.

And, dogs have different play styles, so you should educate yourself on dog behavior. Also of note: • Never leave your dog unattended. • Make sure your dog is current on shots and has a valid license. • Don’t bring a female dog in season. Spayed/neutered animals are recommended. • If you must bring children to the park, supervise them closely. • Do not smoke or eat while at the dog park. Cigarette butts and food wrappers may tempt dogs, but are bad for them. The single most important thing guests can do to help ensure the ongoing success of the dog park is to pick up after your pets. If you need a bag, a dispenser box is available. Dogs should be picked up after, even outside the off-leash area. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, it must be reported to Pasco County Animal Services (Ordinance No. 14-78) by calling (813) 929-1212, (727) 834-3216 or (352) 521-5194.

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northwest Florida is making real transformative progress with springs restoration and water quality improvement. And, Hugh Thomas, executive director of the Suwannee River Water Management District, said “Florida is entering a remarkable era for environmental protection” under the leadership of DeSantis and Valenstein. As per the proclamation, the Bold Vision for a Brighter Future budget recommends $50 million in funding to restore the state’s world-renowned springs, and safeguard these natural resources through nationally recognized water quality assessment and restoration programs. In celebration of Springs Protection Awareness Month, DEP partnered with Florida’s water management districts to continue the statewide public education initiative,“My Home. My Springs.” The initiative highlights the uniqueness and importance of the state’s springs, as well as the restoration efforts and the expertise behind them. Residents can access informative resources, such as fact sheets, videos, educator resources, a springs locator tool and more by visiting MyHomeMySprings.org.

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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has its breakfast meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7 a.m., at Golden Corral, 6877 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.The cost is $8 for members and $10 for visitors. Cash, checks and debit/credit cards are accepted.

The restaurant also will partner with Bridging Freedom, to combat domestic minor sex trafficking.Those attending the grand opening celebration are asked to bring individual craft kits, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, healthy snacks and gardening seeds to the new restaurant during opening week, to be given to the organization. Prizes will be awarded on May 2 at 6 a.m., shortly before the store opens.

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