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Decision coming on solar farm permits By Kathy Steele

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A decision on how and where to permit solar farms in Pasco County is headed for a vote on June 5 at 1:30 p.m., in Dade City. Pasco County commissioners will consider an amended ordinance for the land development code on regulating solar farms.The ordinance had a first public hearing on May 22 in New Port Richey. No vote was taken at that hearing. The matter has produced heated debate since plans for the Mountain View Solar Project were filed with Pasco County earlier this year.

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Tampa Electric Company, known as TECO, operates a solar farm, with photovoltaic solar panels, at Big Bend.

Tampa Electric Company, known as TECO, is proposing to install about 464,000 photovoltaic solar panels on about 350 acres, on both sides of Blanton. The solar panels are expected to produce about 53 megawatts of power, which will be fed into TECO’s power grid. Previously, the Mountain View Solar Project received approval from Pasco County Planning Commission for a special exception permit. However, a final decision from Pasco County commissioners is on hold after two appeals of that decision were filed in May. See SOLAR, page 11A

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Survivors take a victory lap at Relay for Life Survivors and their support teams kicked off the first lap at Relay for Life of East Pasco held earlier this month at Cypress Creek Middle High School, in Wesley Chapel. The event raised more than $46,000 for the American Cancer Society. Survivors of cancer and their support teams kick off the relay by walking the first lap, known as the Survivor’s Victory Lap. It celebrates those who have overcome cancer and shows others that victory is possible.

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After the Survivor’s Victory Lap, 18-year-old Kobie Doerr, left, and his 14-yearold brother, Kory, both of Land O’ Lakes, enjoy a slice of pizza. Paul Bartell, the event chairman, crowned Kobie as the honorary king of the Relay for Life because the young man won his battle with the disease nine years ago. Kobie, a member of the Class of 2018 at Sunlake High, plans to begin attending Tallahassee Community College in August.

Eight-year-old Cailyn Aceituno, left, walks hand in hand with her friend, 7-year-old Carissa Meade, both of Wesley Chapel, during the first lap of the relay that is reserved for survivors and their support teams. The girls were invited to walk in the victory lap for raising more than $500 for the American Cancer Society with fundraising efforts that included operating a lemonade stand.

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There is no disagreement that Old Pasco Road should be widened to four lanes. But, the timing and funding for such a project got mixed reactions from Pasco County commissioners who approved a new business park on the mostly two-lane roadway. Approximately 90 acres on Old Pasco will be the site for the county-initiated project, known as Overpass Business Park. Commissioners did include a condition to require developers to widen the road from the park’s entrance, north to Overpass Road. The park is less than a half mile southeast of the intersection of Overpass and Old Pasco. Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore pushed to widen the entire length – nearly two miles – of Old Pasco. Or, at least, he said it should be widened as far as Oakley Boulevard. “I’m by no means against the project,” Moore said. But, Old Pasco “needs to widened all the way through before we move forward with any actual project.”

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The vote to approve was 3 to 1, with Moore the dissenting voter. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Wells Jr., was absent from the May 22 meeting in New Port Richey. Other county commissioners worried that a requirement to widen the entire road would be too limiting. “I just don’t see why we would force ourselves onto a condition when we don’t

Rents are on the rise in municipalities and counties in Tampa Bay, with Wesley Chapel the fourth most expensive rental area for one-bedrooms, according to a report from Zumper. In April, the median rent for a one-bedroom was $1,140. That’s more than a 15 percent increase in a year. Lutz was in the eighth slot for one-bedrooms, at $1,060. But, that was a slight dip of about 1 percent from a year ago. Zumper is an online source for apartment and home rentals. In April, Zumper looked at 20 cities in the Tampa Metro area and compiled a list of the most and least expensive cities, and cities with the fastest growing rents. In Florida, the median rent in April was $1,185. Wesley Chapel is more in the middle of the pack on two-bedroom rentals, at $1,290 – a modest 1.6 percent increase from last

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Cailyn Ruff, who lives in Lutz, was a senior at Sunlake High School when she found out she had a rare form of melanoma.

Cancer survivor wins scholarships, offers prevention recommendations By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Cailyn Ruff was a senior at Sunlake High School, in Land O’ Lakes, when she felt an odd bump on her head. That was about a year-and-a-half ago. “It was like a big mole,” the 19-year-old said.“I saw it through my part line. It looked funny. It would bleed.” As it grew, she became concerned and brought it to the attention of her dermatologist. Next, came a biopsy. “It was a good three weeks before we got the first results, saying they were inconclusive. It was not something they were used to seeing. So, they actually sent it to the USF (University of South Florida) doctors. “The dermatologist said ‘You better get a second opinion.’ Her mom, Kim Carpintier, recalled how scary that was. It took two weeks to get her into Moffitt Cancer Center, and when they did, they were told that the young woman needed surgery immediately. “They were worried that it had spread to her lymph nodes,” Carpintier said. If more time had passed, Ruff would have faced chemotherapy. As it was, surgery was performed to remove the melanoma, the surrounding area and six of her lymph nodes. “Moffitt told her that she’s one of two kids that they’ve ever seen with this form of melanoma,” Carpintier said. After the surgery, Ruff said,“I was in pain for a long time.” It took her about two months to regain full mobility in her head and neck. Still, she knows how lucky she is. “Nothing got infected,” she said. “By March, I was 100 percent myself.” While they do not know what caused the melanoma to form on her head, Ruff and Carpintier suspect it could have been a result from being exposed to the sun for long hours, when Ruff was a cheerleader and when she ran cross-country. Both mother and daughter said that schools may want to suggest that students who are out in the sun for hours wear a hat and protect themselves with sunscreen. “No one thinks to wear sunscreen and a hat during school events because you get out of school and you change, and you go

and do what you have to do,” said Ruff, who is now a student at the University of South Florida. She plans to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse practitioner, and said that’s partially due to the excellent care she received from nurses at Moffitt. Her career choice also has been influenced by her current job as a vision therapist at Walesby Vision Center, on State Road 54 in Lutz. She has worked with both children and adults, both for both everyday issues and various disorders, she said. She works primarily with children, performing vision therapy with children experiencing challenges such as visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies. Many of the children she serves have autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or other medical conditions. Ruff began working at Walesby to earn volunteer hours, but she was so good with children she was offered a job, Carpintier said. Recently, Ruff received a $5,500 scholarship through an essay contest sponsored by Panera Bread and the Children’s Cancer Center. The awards were presented at the Palma Ceia Country Club in south Tampa. Ruff’s mom was impressed by the event. “It was beautiful. They went above and beyond,” Carpintier said. It honored youths who have dealt with cancer, ranging from 16 to 20 years old. The stories that were shared were touching, she said. Ruff also has received two other scholarships, one from a Greek organization, and another from an Italian organization. She hopes to continue her education in USF’s nursing program, but realizes that it’s very competitive, so will be applying elsewhere, too. Her goal is to work at Tampa General Hospital in the pediatrics unit, or at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital or at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Ruff lives with her mom, Kim, her dad, Don Carpintier, and her sister, Meghan Ruff, in Lutz. She’s grateful for all of the help and support she’s received. Besides the scholarships, she also has received support from her grandparents, Carol and Bill Little, and her aunt, Lois Zapert, who all live in Lutz and her grandmother, Michele Carpintier, who lives in St. Petersburg.

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1966 Bake-Off 2nd-Place Winner: Tunnel of Fudge Bundt Cake

f you’ve ever wondered how Bundt cakes came about, this column will satisfy that curiosity. A Bundt cake is baked in a pan that gives the cake a distinctive ring shape. The shape was inspired by a traditional European yeasted cake known as a Gugelhupf (also called bund cake) that was often prepared to serve at a gathering of people. Many recipes have been developed over time for cakes made in Bundt pans. You could say that the Bundt cake’s history in North America began back in 1950, when David Dalquist created the pan, added the “t” to trademark the name, and started producing the unique cast aluminum pans in Minnesota. The popularity of the pans took off in 1966 when there was a cook-off and an ooeygoey chocolate cake made by Ella Helfrich from Texas won second place in the contest, inspiring other cooks across the country to give the pan a try. Sales sored throughout the ’60s and ’70s, and the pans evolved — taking on different shapes and sizes.There’s the traditional pan, as well as the rose, jubilee, pine forest, vintage star, blossom, mini-Bundt and so on. They come in 1-cup, 6-cup, 10-cup and 12-cup sizes. With each new design, the Bundt cakes seem to surge again in popularity. Despite its ebbs and flows, the Bundt cake has staying power. It truly is one of the great American cooking traditions. There are six or more different pan designs to delight today’s cooks, and it’s estimated that more than 60 million of the pans can be found in kitchens across the United States. I have collected several of these pan de-

(Adapted from the original recipe) INGREDIENTS

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Bundt cakes come in a variety of shapes and flavors. One thing they tend to have in common though is the warm welcome they receive at family gatherings.

Cake • 1 3/4 cups sugar • 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (or margarine), softened • 6 large eggs, at room temperature • 2 cups powdered sugar • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa • 2 cups walnuts, chopped Glaze • 3/4 cup 10x powdered sugar • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa • 4 teaspoons to 6 teaspoons milk

INSTRUCTIONS Cake • Heat oven to 350°F. • Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube Bundt cake pan (or 10-inch standard tube pan).

• In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. • Gradually add 2 cups 10x powdered sugar; blend well. • By hand, stir in flour and remaining cake ingredients until well-blended. • Spoon batter into greased and floured pan; spread evenly. • Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes, or until top is set and edges are beginning to pull away from sides of pan. (Be very careful not to over-bake) • Cool upright in pan on wire rack 1 1/2 hours. • Invert onto serving plate; cool at least 2 hours. Glaze • In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. • Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides. • Store tightly covered.

signs over the years and still manage to impress people when I take them to meetings and family gatherings. Of course, I have my all-time favorite pound cake recipe that has been used to bribe/reward many family, friends, and coworkers into doing favors for me, but I still love to experiment, as new recipes keep coming out in magazines and cookbooks. The recipe included today is an adaptation of the original 1966 contest winner – Enjoy! (Note: One of the original ingredients — a frosting mix — was discontinued in the ’70s, so it had to be replaced with cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar.

Bundt cakes have been around for a long time. The baking pans come in a multitude of shapes and sizes.

Betsy Crisp, MS, LD/N is a professor emeritus for the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Family & Consumer Sciences

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GUV’NA FUNDRAISER Lutz Guv’na candidate Domenic Difante will host a fundraiser May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Panini’s Bar and Grill, 3973 Van Dyke Road in Lutz.There will be music and karaoke, corn hole, jumbo Jenga, jumbo Connect Four, beer pong and more.Wristbands for “Kill the Keg” are $15. For information, call (813) 962-3479.

TECHHIRE INFO CareerSource will present “TechHire” May 31 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, for anyone that wants to learn about careers in technology, including free training and paid internships. For information, call (352) 567-3476.

CLASSIC & CARD GAMES The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer classic board games, card games or challenging video games, for adults, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SUMMER READING CLUBS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Summer Reading Club kickoff parties.There will be a Kickoff Beach Party June 1 at 2 p.m., for grades four to seven.The annual party for everyone will take place June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with crafts, a bounce house, face painting, vendors and more. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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Kids’ bee program The Dade City Garden Club, in coordination with the Hugh Embry Library, will offer its Nature Detectives workshop June 6 at 1 p.m., at the library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. There also will be a repeat program June 16 at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared for ages 6 to 12. Participants can learn about bees as pollinators, with hands-on activities, a free scholastic book, and a composition notebook with fun bee facts and related activities to take home. There also will be honey tasting. The workshop, developed by the St. Augustine Garden Club, has won state-level garden club awards and has been recognized by the American Library Association. This year, Pasco participants ages 9 to 12 will be eligible to apply for a scholarship to Camp Wekiva, near Orlando, for a week in 2019. Space and materials are limited for workshops. Registration is required. To reserve a spot, stop by the library, call (352) 567-3576, or visit PascoLibraries.org or DadeCityGardenClub.com.

WOMAN’S CLUB FUNDRAISER The GFWC Pasco Junior Woman’s Club will host its annual Quarter Auction fundraiser June 5, at Lexington Oaks community center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, to benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bidding starts at 6:30 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Entry fee is $10 per person, which includes one bidding paddle.Additional paddles can be purchased for $5 each. For information, email Sharon Grace at sharon_grace@aol.com.

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RUST & DUST YARD SALE The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host its first “Recycle, Repurpose, Rummage & Yard Sale,” filled with “rust, dust and unnecessary stuff,” June 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean out those closets, garages and sheds. Bring your own table, trailer or something to display items on.There are a limited number of tables to rent for $7 each (first-come, first-served). Concessions will be open.To participate, email bminton053@gmail.com, or call (352) 5670265.The deadline to sign up is June 4.

VIOLIN CLASSES The Florida Orchestra will offer free group violin classes and other musical experiences to eligible at-risk children and teens, ages 6 to 19, in Hillsborough County, in partnership with the University Area Community Development Corporation’s Prodigy Cultural Arts Program.The free lessons will be offered June through September at select locations.The orchestra also will offer the Instrument Petting Zoo, which gives students the opportunity to see, touch and play instruments. Participants may attend orchestra performances, also free. For information, visit UACDC.org/prodigy.

EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR Moore-Mickens Education & Vocational Center, 38301 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Dade City, will host “Empowering Our Future Generations” June 9 at 5:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Bishop Larry Perkins.The honoree will be Latoya Jordan. Musical entertainment will be provided by FearingStar.Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger. For information, call (352) 4573568 or (352) 518-8008.

MAHJONG CLUB The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Mahjong Club June 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, for all skill levels. Bring your own set, or use a library set. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

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Z BOOK CLUB The Z Book Club will meet at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., June 1 at 3 p.m., to discuss “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman. For information, call (813) 780-0064.

TEEN SUMMIT The Hillsborough County Youth Leadership Council Teen Summit will be June 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa.The summit will offer workshops designed to teach teens, ages 13 to 18, how to function in the business world, and become active members and leaders in their communities.Topics will range from leadership to finances to resume building, with a break for kickball and ultimate Frisbee in-between. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Registration is free and available online at tinyurl.com/yb9pnbjy.

RAIN HARVEST WORKSHOP UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer a rain harvesting workshop June 2 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Stallings Building, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Participants can learn how a rain barrel collects and stores water that runs off a roof, and

prevents it from running across land, picking up pollutants and washing them into Pasco’s creeks and streams.The session costs $40 and is for Pasco County residents only. One rain barrel per family. Registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/y7vdloq9.

FAMILY SING-ALONG The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a family movie sing-along June 2 at 2 p.m., for ages 12 and younger, with an adult.A popular musical movie will be shown. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

CARROLLWOOD WINDS The Carrollwood Winds will perform at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, June 3 at 4 p.m. The concert is titled “Soloists” and will showcase musical pieces ranging from jazz to Mozart.Tickets start at $10. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

CLASSIC MOVIE Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will show the movie “Top Gun” June 3 at 3 p.m., as part of its 27th annual Summer Classics Movie Series. General admission tickets are $10. Theater members pay $7. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

ESSENTIAL OILS BINGO Deanna Jacobs will host a free Essential Oils bingo event June 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Living Food Bakery, 38201 10th Ave., in Zephyrhills. Participants can win prizes and learn about essential oils. Seating is limited. For information and to reserve a spot, call (813) 479-7724.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet June 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.There will be a presentation on lenses.All levels of photographers can attend. For

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The Trinity Democratic Club will meet May 23 at 6:30 p.m., at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. Doors open at 5 p.m., for dinner and happy hour, self-pay, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout the meeting. The club will host Ryan Torrens, candidate for Attorney General, and Roy David Walker, candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. For questions, call (415) 609-3633, or email trinitydems@earthlink.net.

The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Pasco will meet June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Los Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 5335 Village Market in Wesley Chapel. This is the group’s second meeting, and is looking for new members. For information and questions, email DHCPasco@gmail.com.

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Providing company for those in need Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club volunteered to serve a hot meal to the more than 380 daily diners in need at Trinity Cafe, and to sit with the guests to provide conversation and fellowship. Trinity Café in Tampa defines itself as a daily demonstration of humanity in action. The women have been ‘servers’ at Trinity for many years and intend to increase their involvement because of the need.

The Land O’ Lakes Democratic Club will meet June 6 at 6:30 p.m., at Brick City Eatery, 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 108, in Lutz. The special guest will be Robert Tager, candidate for U.S. Congress in FloridaDistrict 12. There also will be a discussion on plans to increase voter turnout to positively impact upcoming elections in 2018. For information, visit MakingPascoBlue.com.

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these obstetrics community events: • Tour of Obstetrics: June 4 at 5 p.m. • Breast-feeding Course: June 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Newborn Care Class: June 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Infant CPR: June 27 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

DENTAL STUDIO 4 KIDS OPENS Dental Studio 4 Kids and Oral Surgery and Implant Specialists will partner to celebrate a grand opening of a newly constructed building at 4675 Van Dyke Road in Lutz on May 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The first 25 children younger than age 6 will receive a free ticket to the Glazer Children’s Museum. The first 25 kids older than age 6 will receive a ticket to Xtreme Adventures Laser Tag. There also will be food, refreshments and a strolling magician. For information about the grand opening, which includes a ribbon cutting by the Carrollwood Area Business Association, call (813) 591-2200, visit DentalStudio4Kids.com, or email info@dentalstudio4kids.com.

BATTERY GIVEAWAY The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will have a hearing aid battery giveaway June 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, at its offices at 6333 River Road, New Port Richey. Free hearing aid batteries will be offered in the most common sizes of 10, 13, 312 and 675, while supplies last. Sertoma also coordinates a Hearing Aid Recycling Program, with recycling containers located in area Publix grocery stores. Hearing aids in any condition are accepted to be recycled and refurbished, and made available to clients who need them. For information, call (727) 312-3881, or visit FamilyHearingHelp.org.

BALANCE FOR SENIORS The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer a “Matter of Balance” class June 1 at 10 a.m. Participants can learn practical strategies to manage falls and reduce falls at home. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

JOINT REPLACEMENT St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will present a lecture on total joint replacement June 4 at 10 a.m., in the Nursing Administration classroom. Participants can learn how to prepare for surgery and become familiar with the recovery process. Based on the requirements of your physician and availability, participants could get pre-op testing done the same day. The lecture is free.To register, call (813) 443-2046.

SLEEP DISORDERS Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer a CPAP/BI PAP Clinic June 4, and every Monday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the Medical Arts Building, Sleep Disorders Center. Classes are free. For information, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

OSTOMY SUPPORT Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will host a free Ostomy Support Group June 5, and the first Tuesday of every month, at 10 a.m., in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3. For information, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

LUNG DISEASE SUPPORT Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will host a free Chronic Lung Disease Support Group June 6 at 4 p.m., in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Medical Arts Building, Suite 304. For information, call (727) 953-6877, or visit BayCareEvents.org.

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Hospital receives honor Oak Hill Hospital had an organ donor flag raising ceremony and prayer memorial service in honor of its platinum recognition for its participation in the National Hospital Organ Donation campaign. The recognition was for encouraging hospital, staff and community members to enroll in their state registry as organ, eye and tissue donors. The award was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Human Resources & Services Administration, Health Care Systems Bureau, Division of Transplantation.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these community events: • Breast Cancer Support Group: June 6 and June 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Compassionate Friends Support Group: June 20 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Lymphedema Support Group: June 21 at 3 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: June 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • JDRF Cups of Hope-Type 1 Diabetes Support Group: June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call (727) 834-5630.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Pasco offer a NAMI Family Support Group the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. The group is open to family members and caregivers of someone with a mental illness diagnosis. For information, call (727) 992-9653, or visit NAMIpasco.org.

VETERANS BENEFITS American House, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills, will present a free seminar on navigating veterans benefits June 7 at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be attorney Michelangelo Mortellaro on the topics of the

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3-D MAMMOGRAMS Oak Hill Hospital is now offering 3-D mammograms at its Women’s Imaging Center. The 3-D mammography uses advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, which helps significantly increase the detection of breast cancers while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing. The mammography offers less radiation exposure, less time in compression and a comfort panel system to reduce discomfort. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (800) 921-9158.

NEW VICE PRESIDENT Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has promoted Carol Corder as vice president of neuroscience, where she will lead the strategic planning business growth and programmatic development of neurosciences at the hospital. Corder has worked for HCA for 30 years and has served as a director for 21 years. She has been promoted from her position as director of imaging & non-invasive cardiology, where she has been since 2002. Corder has a bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University and is currently completing her master’s degree in leadership and management.

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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE Hillsborough County will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious lunches and afternoon snacks to children when school meals are not available.This year’s program runs from May 29 to Aug. 3, at more than 50 sites in the county. The meals and snacks will be offered at local parks and other convenient locations for children younger than age 18. Applications are not required. Nearby sites can be found online at tinyurl.com/yaupwshl. For information, email summerfoodprogram@HCFLGov.net, or call (813) 276-8625.

The elementary and junior high students at Land O’ Lakes Christian School competed in the annual Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools State Junior Fine Arts Festival, in April. The students, representing Christian schools throughout the state, competed in the basic areas of music, speech and art. Music students challenged each other in solo and group competitions, for both vocal and instrumental music. Speech contestants participated in such categories as humorous interpretation, acting and other categories. Art and photography students entered pieces in categories such as acrylic, drawing, watercolor and digital photography.

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GRADUATES OVERCOME ADVERSITY Pasco-Hernando State College hosted spring commencement May 2 with two ceremonies to honor graduates earning bachelor and associate degrees, certificates and diplomas. Several students have encountered adversity in pursuit of higher education. Rachel Watson, 19, of Dade City, received an Associate of Arts degree. At PHSC,Watson was a full-time student, worked part-time as an English tutor, and completed a Professor-Student internship while traveling nearly every weekend to North Carolina where her fiancé was preparing for deployment with the Marines. She will pursue a bachelor’s degree in

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Moses withdrew from high school to complete an auto mechanic program in New York. He moved back to Florida to work with his mother’s business. A client, Matic, encouraged Moses to apply for an engineering internship within the company, which now employs him. In 2015, he decided to go back to school to earn a college degree. Moses will seek a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. Jonathan McCurnin, 22, of Dade City, earned his Associate of Arts. McCurnin was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at an early age, resulting

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Safety first, for a Zephyrhills community The Red Cross ‘Sound the Alarm’ home fire safety event in Zephyrhills, in partnership with Pasco County Fire Rescue, drew the attention of an enthusiastic crew of 32 volunteers. Those pitching in canvassed 300 homes in the Southern Charm Community, installed 65 free smoke alarms and helped 45 families make home fire escape plans. This event was just one in a series of 14 across Central Florida in three weeks, coinciding with events across the country in more than 100 cities.

ROAD, from page 1A know what (project) will come before us,” said Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.“We’re tying our hands.” Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano agreed. He said the county would lose flexibility in attracting projects. “We want to be able to move quickly when opportunities come forward,” he said. The park is part of a county-driven effort to diversify the types of businesses and industries that are attracted to Pasco. The land will be made site-ready, and marketed to prospective developers who will pitch their proposals to the county. Starkey had a suggestion on funding for the road widening. She cited an article in the magazine, Florida Trend, about a federal grant to

RENTALS, from page 1A year. Lutz almost matches Wesley Chapel on two-bedrooms, at $1,260. But, that is nearly an 8 percent increase from last year. New Port Richey and Zephyrhills had the cheapest one- and two-bedroom rentals in April. Renters in New Port Richey paid $730 for a one-bedroom, and $860 for a two-bedroom.That was a nearly 16 percent increase on one-bedrooms, but more than a 2 percent decline in two-bedroom rentals from last year. In Zephyrhills, a one-bedroom was $680, and a two-bedroom, $850.The oneyear increase for one-bedrooms was 11.5

Alachua County for a road project, aimed at boosting economic growth. County officials said they already were working on an application to submit for a state grant. Two other road projects are on tap to enhance Old Pasco at its intersection with State Road 52, and with Quail Hollow Boulevard. County commissioners recently approved about $2.2 million for pavement reconstruction starting about 1,450 feet south of State Road 52, a sidewalk, stormwater, pond construction, signage and turn lanes. The Florida Department of Transportation is in the midst of a major road widening project at State Road 52 and the Interstate 75 interchange. In 2019, the county plans to begin intersection improvements for Old Pasco and Quail Hollow Boulevard.

percent, and nearly 15 percent for two-bedrooms. By comparison, a one bedroom in Tampa in April was $1,130, an increase of more than 14 percent year-to-year. A two-bedroom was $1,370, also about 14 percent higher than last year. Dunedin, in Pinellas County, had the priciest one-bedroom for April, at $1,130. That was more than a 6 percent decrease from last year, but a nearly 5 percent increase month-to-month. Two-bedrooms in Dunedin were $1,490, an 11 percent increase from last year. The priciest two-bedroom rentals in April were in Clearwater, at $1,640; and in St. Petersburg, at $1,630. For information, visit Zumper.com.

The ordinance to be heard in Dade City, if approved, would codify the county’s future approach to permitting solar farms. Currently, the land development code doesn’t specifically list where “solar electric power collection facilities” are permitted. As a result, decisions regarding TECO’s proposal were based on a section dealing with uncertain classification rules. The proposed ordinance would permit solar farms as special exceptions in agricultural zones, and permitted use in some commercial and industrial zones.Also, decisions on permitting would be left to county staff and the planning commission. Pasco County commissioners wouldn’t directly vote on the permits, but would hear appeals. At the May 22 hearing, about a dozen opponents spoke against the ordinance and the solar farm project, including two attorneys representing area homeowners. Attorney Gordon Schiff represents Kathleen and Gordon Comer, who own a home and farm on property off Platt Road. Schiff filed the appeal of the planning commission’s decision on May 8, on behalf of the Comers. Attorney Susan Johnson Velez represents a group of homeowners in northeast Pasco, including Sandra Noble. Noble filed an appeal of the planning commission’s decision, also on May 8. Both attorneys raised objections to the county’s interpretation of sections of its land development code that were used to craft the proposed new ordinance. Schiff said the county was treating solar farms as compatible with neighborhoods when they “are industrial in nature.” TECO’s proposal should be held to tougher standards than the county is applying, he said. The proposed facility “is not a substation, not commercial farming or agricultural ac-

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pitcher’s duel, extra innings and weathering wet, muddy conditions were all needed before Academy at the Lakes softball could finally claim its first-ever state championship. Overcoming hurdles, they wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. The Wildcats (26-4) defeated Monticello Aucilla Christian 1-0 in 11 innings on May 22 in the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) Class 2A state finals at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach. Academy at the Lakes (AATL) junior pitcher and Alabama commit Alexis Kilfoyl outdueled Aucilla Christian senior and Florida signee Elizabeth Hightower in the team’s most difficult test of the season. In addition to unleashing a 13-strikeout, four-hit shutout, Kilfoyl was responsible for the game-winning single that allowed freshman shortstop Brooke Blankenship to score on a two-out single in the 11th inning. “The 11 innings really pushed us to our max. It was definitely a tough pitcher battle,” Kilfoyl, one of the nation’s top pitching prospects, said afterwards. What made the triumph even sweeter was knowing they unseated an Aucilla Christian program that’s won state crowns two of the last three years. “Probably one of the greatest (feelings) I’ve ever had. Just all the hard work we put into it, it feels good to finally pay off,” Kilfoyl said. A post-season celebration was held at the school on May 24 to honor the softball team’s achievements. Players, their families and friends, and school administration all gathered to soak in the momentous achievement. “It’s finally setting in a little bit,” Blankenship said with an ear-to-ear smile at the celebration.“We’re just kind of looking

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Academy at the Lakes varsity softball won the FHSAA Class 2A state title on May 22 after defeating Monticello Aucilla Christian 1-0 in 11 innings. The Wildcats finished the season 26-4.

back on all our hard work...so next season we’ll know what it takes.” In 2017, the Wildcats ended a 20-win season with a disappointing 5-3 loss to St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A regional final. Coming up short motivated the team to improve under the watch of second-year head coach Diane Stephenson, a longtime Division I softball coach for Indiana, Purdue and Iowa universities. To better prepare for the 2018 playoffs, Stephenson and her staff ventured to compile a challenging regular season. Matchups were scheduled against larger public schools like Freedom, Land O’ Lakes, Mitchell and River Ridge high schools, among many others. Said Stephenson, “It was great for our kids because they learned a lot of resilience and they learned to play from behind.They learned so much. They learned mental toughness.” It proved fruitful in the grind-it-out state title game. “When we got into that game and it was

0-0, they flexed a couple times, but they weren’t worried, and that’s what mental toughness does for you. It prepares you for the battle, and we were prepared for the battle for sure,” Stephenson said. With a varsity roster of no seniors and mostly underclassmen and some middleschoolers, the Wildcats figure to be a staying power for the foreseeable future. It also could mean a state title repeat in 2019. “It’ll definitely be fun,” Kilfoyl said of next season’s possibilities.“I’m really looking forward to it because I know we can definitely do it again, if we do what we did this time.” Having Stephenson back as a coach will serve well, too. The highly regarded coach was inducted into Indiana University’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. She won 402 games in 15 seasons, and led the Hoosiers to NCAA Tournament appearances in 1994 and 1996. “She’s definitely someone we all look up to. Her energy helps us, and she knows the game,” said Blankenship, a Florida State commit.

Roster • Alexis Kilfoyl, junior • Allie Glatfelter, seventh grade • Amber Nadeau, sophomore • Aubrey McLeod, sophomore • Brooke Blankenship, freshman • Caitlin Blankenship, seventh grade • Devyne Davis, freshman • Elisabeth Robichaux, eighth grade • Hannah Church, eighth grade • Hayley Reed, eighth grade • Jessica Mott, sophomore • Mia Fields, sixth grade • Nicole Gilleland, freshman • Tristen Gittens, junior • Vanessa Alexander, freshman Coaching Staff • Diane Stephenson, head coach • John Counts, assistant coach • Robbie Blankenship, assistant coach • Kennedy Lachicotte, assistant coach

In addition to its feats on the softball field this season,Academy at the Lakes likewise dominated in the classroom. Their combined cumulative grade-point average of 3.85 was the highest of any softball-playing team in the state. Meantime, it’s been quite a year athleticswise for the private school, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in existence. In December, the AATL football team went 11-1 and won its first-ever eight-man state championship, under head coach Shawn Brown. “It’s been a great year,” said Wildcats athletics director Tom Haslam.“It’s big for the community, it’s big for our program and, best of all, it’s big for the kids because that just builds confidence, and now they’re excited more and they want to do it again.”

Sunshine Athletic Conference East spring awards announced Earlier this month, high school coaches from the Pasco County School District announced SAC (Sunshine Athletic Conference) All-Conference Teams,Athletes of the Year and Coaches of the Year, for the 2017-2018 spring sports season. SPRING SPORTS (BOYS) Baseball Team Champion: Pasco High School Coach of the Year: Ricky Giles, Pasco Player of the Year: Colton Bierly, Wesley Chapel First-Team All-Conference Pitcher: Garrett Hester, junior, Pasco Catcher: Liam Wynne, senior, Pasco Infielder: Ethan Fransca, junior, Land O’ Lakes Infielder: Matt Snyder, sophomore, Cypress Creek Infielder: Dariel Fregio, senior, Wesley Chapel Infielder: Nick Plaisted, sophomore, Sunlake Outfielder: Colton Bierly, senior, Wesley Chapel Outfielder: Luby Fields, senior, Pasco Outfielder: Edgar Vazquez, senior, Land O’ Lakes Utility/DH: Kolbe Lupinek, senior, Zephyrhills Second-Team All-Conference Pitcher: Ryan Ricardo, senior, Land O’ Lakes Catcher: Cam Douglas, senior, Wiregrass Ranch Infielder: Ryan Rodriguez, junior, Sunlake Infielder: Malik Melvin, senior, Wesley Chapel Infielder: Zach Schneidmiller, junior, Zephyrhills Infielder: Dakota Harris, sophomore, Land O’ Lakes Outfielder: Jacob Hill, senior, Wiregrass Ranch Outfielder: Zachary Murphy, senior, Pasco Outfielder: Stone Mesa, sophomore, Sunlake Utility/DH: Nick Jennings, junior, Land O’ Lakes Tennis Team Champion: Wiregrass Ranch High School Coach of the Year: Dave Wilson, Wiregrass Ranch Player of the Year: Jonathan Judy-Hansen, Zephyrhills First-Team All-Conference Jonathan Judy-Hansen, junior, Zephyrhills Kanishkh Ramesh, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch Destiny Okvngbowa, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Logan Haga, freshman, Pasco Caelen Arreola, sophomore, Land O’ Lakes Second-Team All-Conference Adam Mansour, freshman, Wiregrass Ranch Josh Abrams, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch Kenta Xu, senior, Land O’ Lakes Jeffrey Liu, senior, Land O’ Lakes Wesley Perns, senior, Zephyrhills Honorable Mention Zachary Bauer, senior, Wesley Chapel Ryan Cantor, sophomore, Sunlake Track & Field Team Champion: Sunlake High School Coach of the Year: Brett Hodros, Sunlake Track Athlete of the Year: Isaiah Bolden, Wesley Chapel Field Athlete of the Year: Tucker Brace, Land O’ Lakes First-Team All-Conference 4x800-meter relay: Giovanni Duran, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch; Kevin Jaquez, senior, Wiregrass Ranch; Carlos Cruz, senior, Wiregrass Ranch; Alex Medina, junior, Wiregrass Ranch 110-meter hurdles: Brian Parker, sophomore,

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154 pounds: Dylan Hitchner, junior, Zephyrhills 169 pounds: Kevin Sacco, junior, Land O’ Lakes 183 pounds: Jaden Trotter, junior, Sunlake 199 pounds: Zac Masci, senior, Zephyrhills 219 pounds: Caleb Keeling, junior, Zephyrhills 238 pounds: Jamie Mareno, senior, Zephyrhills Heavyweight/Unlimited: Ethan Best, junior, Zephyrhills

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Second-Team All-Conference 119 pounds: John First, senior, Zephyrhills 129 pounds: Alex Alvarez, junior, Wiregrass Ranch 139 pounds: Charles Lupton, junior, Sunlake 154 pounds: Elton Harrison, senior, Sunlake 169 pounds: Ludcheel Colas, sophomore, Sunlake 183 pounds: Jeremiah Baker, senior, Sunlake 199 pounds: Bryant Beacham, senior, Sunlake 219 pounds: Adam Jarvis, senior, Sunlake 238 pounds: Cameron Helms, junior, Zephyrhills Heavyweight/Unlimited: Kasean Ridgel, junior, Wiregrass Ranch

Second-Team All-Conference 4x800-meter relay: Adam Hahn, junior, Land O’ Lakes, Alex Normandia, senior, Land O’ Lakes; Brendon Castillo, freshman, Land O’ Lakes; Braden Mitchell, freshman, Land O’ Lakes 110-meter hurdles: Jack Nelson, senior, Land O’ Lakes 100-meter dash: Cartrell Strong, junior, Zephyrhills 1600-meter run: Alex Normandia, senior, Land O’ Lakes 4x100-meter relay: Aaron Wilson, junior, Sunlake; Anthony Daher, sophomore, Sunlake; Chris Reiss, sophomore, Sunlake; Dylan Bradley, senior, Sunlake 400-meter dash: Talik Jeffers, freshman, Wiregrass Ranch 300-meter hurdles: Bryant Beacham, senior, Sunlake 800-meter run: Anthony Dimarco, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch 200-meter dash: Johnasay Grant, junior, Pasco 3200-meter run: Alex Normandia, senior, Land O’ Lakes 4x400-meter relay: Alex Morales, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch; John Pizzuto, senior, Wiregrass Ranch; Alex Medina, junior, Wiregrass Ranch; Talik Jeffers, freshman, Wiregrass Ranch Shot Put: KaSean Ridgel, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Pole Vault: Ben Glass, sophomore, Sunlake High Jump: Tre’ Pavis Mobley, junior, Zephyrhills Long Jump: Dylan Bradley, senior, Sunlake Triple Jump: Dylan Bradley, senior, Sunlake Discus: Thomas Calta, senior, Land O’ Lakes Honorable Mention Devin Santana, junior, Cypress Creek Weightlifting Team Champion: Sunlake High School Coach of the Year: Matt Smith, Sunlake Athlete of the Year: Caleb Huff, Sunlake First-Team All-Conference 119 pounds: Caleb Huff, junior, Sunlake 129 pounds: Victor Velez, junior, Sunlake 139 pounds: Alex Hall, junior, Sunlake

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SPRING SPORTS (GIRLS) Softball Team Champion: Land O’ Lakes High School Coach of the Year: Nelson Garcia, Sunlake Player of the Year: Kendra Falby, Sunlake First-Team All-Conference Pitcher: Callie Turner, junior, Land O’ Lakes Catcher: Neely Peterson, junior, Cypress Creek Infielder: Ashley Smith, senior, Land O’ Lakes Infielder: Tia Williams, senior, Land O’ Lakes Infielder: Jenna Lord, freshman, Sunlake Infielder: April Lorton, junior, Zephyrhills Outfielder: Kendra Falby, freshman, Sunlake Outfielder: Paige Maseda, junior, Sunlake Outfielder: Kacie Huber, senior, Pasco Utility: Riley Baxter, senior, Sunlake Second-Team All-Conference Pitcher: Jordan Almasy, sophomore, Wesley Chapel Catcher: Emma Sica, senior, Sunlake Infielder: Chase Booker, senior, Zephyrhills Infielder: Mariah Melendez, senior, Sunlake Infielder: Jasmine Jackson, junior, Cypress Creek Infielder: Payton Hudson, junior, Cypress Creek Outfielder: Shelby Westbrook, junior, Land O’ Lakes Outfielder: Brooke Stanley, sophomore, Land O’ Lakes Outfielder: Kaleigh Rhoden, senior, Zephyrhills Utility: Anna Margetis, sophomore, Cypress Creek Honorable Mention Miranda Perez, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Ashtin Jordan, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Tennis Team Champion: Pasco High School Coach of the Year: Donald Charlick, Pasco Player of the Year: Courtney Piltaver, Land O’ Lakes First-Team All-Conference Courtney Piltaver, sophomore, Land O’ Lakes Madison Jender, senior, Pasco Nathalie Sawczuk, senior, Pasco Phoebe Teo, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch Paige Johnson, junior, Zephyrhills Second-Team All-Conference Leah Buch, senior, Land O’ Lakes Alexandra Barath, freshman, Pasco Lisy Gonzales, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch Lia Gonzales, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Hope Johnson, junior, Zephyrhills

Honorable Mention Valeria Burbano, senior, Wesley Chapel Taylor Lopez, junior, Sunlake Track & Field Team Champion: Sunlake High School Coach of the Year: Troy Burdick, Sunlake Track Athlete of the Year: Natalie Abernathy, Land O’ Lakes Field Athlete of the Year: Keyvyn Stinyard, Pasco First-Team All-Conference 4x800-meter relay: Natalie Abernathy, junior, Land O’ Lakes; Estefania Acosta, junior, Land O’ Lakes; Elise Noll, senior, Land O’ Lakes; Emily Flaherty, senior, Land O’ Lakes 110-meter hurdles: Aliison Fleming, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch 100-meter dash: Sydney Rouser, senior, Pasco 1600-meter run: Natalie Abernathy, junior, Land O’ Lakes High 4x100-meter relay: Nia Johnson, sophomore, Sunlake; Jaymonda Calmes, junior, Sunlake; Gianna Levy, sophomore, Sunlake; Arielle Boone, senior, Sunlake 400-meter dash: Gianna Levy, sophomore, Sunlake 300-meter hurdles: Allison Fleming, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch 800-meter run: Shannon Gordy, freshman, Sunlake 200-meter dash: Nia Johnson, sophomore, Sunlake 3200-meter run: Natalie Abernathy, junior, Land O’ Lakes 4x400-meter relay: Vyctoria Boger, senior, Wesley Chapel; Savannah Lee, sophomore, Wesley Chapel; Zharia Wilson, sophomore, Wesley Chapel; Ashley Navarrette, sophomore, Wesley Chapel Shot Put: Keyvyn Stinyard, senior, Pasco Pole Vault: Natalie Huchro, junior, Sunlake High Jump: Kasia Ramirez, senior, Sunlake Long Jump: Arielle Boone, senior, Sunlake Triple Jump: Arielle Boone, senior, Sunlake Discus: Janiya Buchannon, junior, Wiregrass Ranch Second-Team All-Conference 4x800-meter relay: Shannon Gordy, freshman, Sunlake; Liina Winborn, sophomore, Sunlake; Ashley Spires, freshman, Sunlake; Grace Newport, freshman, Sunlake 110-meter hurdles: Emily Beasley, junior, Wiregrass Ranch 100-meter dash: Nia Johnson, sophomore, Sunlake 1600-meter run: Estefania Acosta, junior, Land O’ Lakes 4x100-meter relay: Sydney Rouser, junior, Pasco; Ashleigh Jackson, junior, Pasco; Chelsea Kennard, junior, Pasco; Regan Pickett, junior; Pasco 400-meter dash: Vyctoria Boger, senior, Wesley Chapel 300-meter hurdles: Hannah Kilner, sophomore, Sunlake 800-meter run: Isabelle Geiger, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch 200-meter dash: Sydney Rouser, senior, Pasco 3200-meter run: Estefania Acosta, junior, Land O’ Lakes 4x400-meter relay: Destiny Saltzman, sophomore, Sunlake; Grace Newport, freshman, Sunlake; Jaymonda Calmes, junior, Sunlake; Gianna Levy, sophomore, Sunlake Shot Put: Lauryn Beacham, junior, Sunlake Pole Vault: Morgan Oswald, senior, Sunlake High Jump: Emiliano Sorrell, sophomore, Sunlake Long Jump: Zharia Wilson, sophomore, Wesley Chapel Triple Jump: Jaydan Forrester, sophomore, Sunlake Discus: Keyvyn Stinyard, senior, Pasco

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Canine trainer Lisa Morrisey assisted Brody, a 10-year-old Border Collie, in dunking a basketball at the fourth annual ‘Woofstock’ festival.

Festival raises money for animal care By Randy Underhill Special to The Laker/Lutz News

ogs and their human friends celebrated the fourth annual “Woofstock” festival at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park

on May 19. It was the first time for the park to host the event, which raises funds to aid sick dogs and cats at Pasco County Animal Services. Animal services brought dogs that were available for adoption. Vendors set up displays of doggy wares, including designer collars, boarding services, toys, pet food, health care,

and offers to microchip Fido or Spot. Three local bands entertained, including Crossing the Tangent and Chaotic. There were also performers from the Milano Twirling Academy and belly dancers from Troup Sahirnee. Brody, a 10-year-old border collie, dunked a basketball with an assist from canine trainer Lisa Morrissey. It was part of a demonstration of dog tricks. Brody has about 260 tricks in his repertoire. One unexpected pet at the festival was a skunk brought by Florida Skunk Rescue. Florida is one of 17 states that allows skunks to be bred domestically. Typically, the animals are “de-fumed” at age one month.

Baily plants a kiss on one of his owners, Nancy Berry, left, as he snuggles in the arms of his other owner, Don Riges, under a tent for the English Springer Rescue group.

Land O’ Lakes residents Devin Reyes, 10, left, and Nick Mascola, 15, pampered Bagel, a 1-year-old male Pit Bull. Bagel was up for adoption at the ‘Woofstock’ festival.

Emma, an 8-year-old mixed breed, learns how to sit on command, and in return gets rewarded with a treat from Erica Manack, a volunteer with Pasco County Animal Services.

New Port Richey resident Linda Reardon picked out a pink cup holder to buy at the Wet ‘N Firehose tent at the ‘Woofstock’ festival at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

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Squirrels are everywhere… …in Florida, from the coastal area to the inland. They are incredibly agile climbers and jumpers. Bird enthusiasts know that a squirrel can empty out a feeder in a matter of minutes! This squirrel doesn’t seem to mind Keith Taylor, of Wesley Chapel, snapping a photo during its snack time.

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PET PAWS PET ADOPTION AND AWARENESS Thrifty Dog Inc., will host a Pet Adoption and Awareness Event June 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Thrifty Dog Thrift Store, 9017 Commercial Way in Weeki Wachee. The event will include local foster groups, therapy and service animal groups, raffles, 50/50s, silent auctions, food vendors, games, music and more. Southeastern Guide Dogs, a nonprofit organization, also will be available with information on how you can make a difference in someone’s life by becoming a puppy raiser. Thrifty Dog, also a nonprofit foundation, advocates for animals through monetary aid, education and awareness. It supports local animal rescues, shelters, and therapy/service organizations. Visit the foundation at Facebook.com/thriftydog. For information, call Anthony Loffler or Jeri Loffler at (352) 701-1107

CATS NEED HOMES, TOO The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is full of cats seized in a recent investigation, and shelter managers are asking the public to adopt from the dozens of available felines. Animal Control officers took more than 300 cats from a woman running a pet rescue shelter near Plant City. Shelter officials have been working with partner agencies throughout Tampa Bay to house and adopt some of the cats, but more than 100 still re-

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