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City employees to get raises

By Kevin Weiss

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The Zephyrhills City Council has unanimously approved a plan to give 160 city employees a raise.

At its June 13 meeting, the council approved a compa-ratio, or “parity hybrid,” salary plan.

City employees with the most tenure will

see the largest salary increases, which range from 4 percent to 14 percent.

The move will essentially place Zephyrhills employees in a more competitive pay grade compared to other regional municipalities.

For example, a 20-year employee will see a 30 percent jump in salary placement, while a 10-year employee will see a 20 percent bump.

Employees with five years of experience will see a 10 percent pay grade placement jump.

The approved salary plan will cost the city approximately $1.5 million through September 2017. Under the plan, all but a few of the city’s employees will get a raise.

In determining the increases, the city consulted with Evergreen Solutions, who collected salary data from 18 different regional agencies.

City Councilman Charles Proctor was one See RAISES, page 15A

A vigil to honor a life gone too soon

By Kathy Steele

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A bouquet of heart-shaped balloons separated and floated skyward into the night air, carrying messages of love for Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz.

Below, candles burned brightly, held aloft by more than 400 people who filled the stands at Ron Allen Field at Gaither High.

They had gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the life of the 24-year-old Sanfeliz, one of 49 people killed during a mass shooting on June 12 at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

“Chris was taken way too soon from the world,” Stephanie Woychowski, president of Gaither’s Parent Teacher Student Association said during the June 15 vigil. “Remember Chris. Remember love.”

Besides killing 49 people, the lone gunman armed with an assault rifle, injured 50 others before he was killed by law enforcement.

The mass shooting, reported as the largest in the nation’s modern history, targeted a club popular among the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community.

The Gaither community responded immediately, with former classmates, current students and faculty coming together to organize the vigil for Sanfeliz, a member of the class of 2010.

“Once a Cowboy, always a Cowboy,” said Teresa Trumbach, a teacher at Gaither, known as the home of the Cowboys.

Trumbach met Sanfeliz when he was a freshman.

“He was just one of those great guys,” Trumbach said.“I find it impressive that so many of you came back.”

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Junior Sanfeliz, the older brother of Christopher Sanfeliz, is consoled by friends at a candlelight vigil at Gaither High School.

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Before filing into the stands, people stopped to pick up candles, drop donations into a box, or leave photographic mementos of Sanfeliz in a memory box.

Friends and family clung tightly to each other in long hugs.And, they shed tears.

Amid the sorrow, though, they found a way to share the joyous times and recalled Sanfeliz’ love of life.

They talked about a young man who was See VIGIL, page 15A

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Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, a 2010 Gaither High School graduate, died June 12 when a gunman killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Budget talks start in Pasco County

By Kathy Steele

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The economy is picking up steam with new housing construction leading the way, and property tax revenues on the rise.

But, that won’t mean Pasco County commissioners will have an easy time figuring out how to spend tax dollars and hold the line on tax increases.

Commissioners face large budget requests including an increase of $6.5 million from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and smaller requests, including a circulator bus route in Land O’ Lakes.The bus route would cost about $365,000 in the first year and about $308,000 a year after that.

The county’s staff is not recommending a change in the millage rate, but homeowners could see an increase in taxes based on rising property values, officials said.

Commissioners met in a June 13 workshop to gather information about the upcoming 2017 budget.They heard multiple presentations from county department heads.

The largest dollar amount increase request is from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, which is seeking a 6.1 percent increase, which amounts to about $6.4 million in new funding. If approved, the sheriff’s budget would be $110 million in 2017.

This is the second consecutive year that Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has sought a budget increase of more than $6 million.

Last year, commissioners approved $2.7 million to cover pay raises and benefits, as well as ongoing expenses for body cameras and helicopter maintenance.

Nocco is seeking another round of pay raises to make deputies’ salaries more competitive with other law enforcement agencies in Hillsborough, Pinellas and the City of Tampa.

Data from the sheriff’s office shows the

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Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore at a recent public hearing.

Ted Schrader

Chris Nocco

area’s average starting salary is almost $46,000, while Pasco’s is about $41,000.

Pasco’s starting salary is the lowest in the region compared to Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee and Pinellas counties and also lags behind St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Tampa.

The sheriff’s budget also includes money for 10 new positions for the sheriff’s office and 15 for other agencies.

There also is a request for about $700,000 for laptop computers, an item pre-

viously funded from the Penny for Pasco program.

Last year’s budget discussions surrounding the sheriff’s budget often grew contentious.

But after his presentation, Nocco told The Laker/Lutz News:“Everybody has been positive. Everyone is working together.”

Other department heads also made their case for new revenues to increase staff and add services.

Libraries administrator Nancy Fredericks asked for staff needed to restore operating hours for libraries to pre-recession years.

Currently libraries are open five days a week and one night a week per location.

Fredericks hopes for nearly $500,000 more to operate libraries six days a week, and on two to four nights a week.

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore asked Fredericks to give commissioners options on operating hours.“Maybe we See BUDGET, page 15A

Pasco has building Coney Island comes to Zephyrhills permits backlog AROUND THE PARKS

By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons

By Kathy Steele

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A construction boom has Pasco County receiving applications for building permits nearly at pre-recession levels, county officials say.

But, the required paperwork — coupled with the kickoff of a new software program — is straining the county’s capabilities.

At least right now.

“We think we’re on the bottom side of the problem and getting it under control,” said Don Rosenthal, assistant county administrator.

Part of the solution involves reshuffling duties within the building department and plans to hire five new employees.

The new employees will replace about a half-dozen staffers who left their jobs, often citing workloads.

“We’ve had some staff leave because of the pressure to turn things around quickly, and the overwhelming volume of work and the change,” said Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker.

Pasco County commissioners made clear they’re tired of the complaints they’re hearing from developers about having to wait too long to get permits approved.

“It is very, very frustrating,” said Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader.“I’m getting overwhelmed with complaints,” he said, during the commission’s June 7 meeting in Dade City.

Commission Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey agreed:“I think we’ve all been getting these calls.”

Starkey said commissioners were ready to do whatever is needed to help staff get things on track.

Baker said she would ask commissioners to approve new hires at their June 21 com-

mission meeting.

The software program, known as Accela, allows for online applications and is intended to speed up the process and be more transparent. But Rosenthal said, as with any new technology, there is a learning curve and glitches to work through.

“That was no small task,” he said.

Employees are working through about a two-week backlog of applications.That is significantly less than it was, Rosenthal said.

Right before the launch of the software program, some developers brought in bundles of plans. One delivered 200 plans.

“We concentrated on these because we were told they were an emergency,” Rosenthal said.

That proved not to be the case, and about half the plans haven’t been picked up.

That was time and work that could have been directed toward other applications, Rosenthal said.

He added that many of the complaints being heard by commissioners already have been resolved.

However, commissioners want improvements in customer service.

“Give them some explanation, so at least they have some understanding,” said Schrader. “I think you get so much more with honey.”

Schrader suggested giving applicants a letter, with their payment receipt, that explains the software program and reasons why applications could be delayed.

Commissioner Mike Wells agreed.

“They need to find a way to say yes, not a way to say no,” he said. “I know they are busy, but they are in the customer service business.”

Baker said plans are underway to create a newsletter to provide information on what’s going on at the building department.

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Does anyone recall Coney Island?

Now we have one in Zephyrhills, and on June 7 about 10 women enjoyed this place that serves short or foot-long hot dogs, salads, chili, and hamburgers with diced onions, along with French fries and onion rings. The restaurant also serves root beer floats, shakes and cold drinks.

It sounds absolutely delicious.

Considering the fact that the snowbirds had gone back to their summer homes, this was a very nice gathering.

Upon entering Coney Island, they were escorted to a reserved table.Also, during the meal, a guest wandered in and joined the group from Grand Horizons. So, there was a nice friendly group who had a good time. The host of this lunch bunch was Diane Taggart, and our thanks — from a distance -go out to her for a lovely afternoon. I look forward to when we return to Florida, so I can go to Coney Island and remember the great food that we experienced in Brooklyn, New York.

On June 11, there was a crowd of people in the community center for a pancake breakfast.This breakfast was hosted by Mim and Terry Gardner, and Mim was kind enough to supply the following information. She mentioned that 53 people were served breakfast, which consisted of blueberry pancakes, regular pancakes plus French toast. She went on to tell me that there were several helpers, and in addition to Terry and Mim Gardner, there was also Jim and Judi Leitzke, plus Diane Taggart, and Terry’s and Mim’s son, Jay Gardner.All in all, it was a very nice turnout.

As previously mentioned, Grand Horizons has the first Friday afternoon of the month for the Lunch Connoisseurs, but for the month of June they changed it to Tuesday in order to take in the specific specials that the restaurant had for that day. So, on June 14, 24 Grand Horizon residents and four guests attended the luncheon and seemed to have a good time.They went to Oakwood Grill at 2 p.m., located in Lady Lake. This was quite a drive, but I understand from Sandy Lindke that those who attended had a terrific time.The lunch was cohosted by Jim and Barb Holmes, and Sandy and Al Lindke. Sandy went on to say that the lunch connoisseurs for July will be at the Wesley Chapel Cracker Barrel and will be hosted by the Lindkes.

Even though we are back in Connecticut, I will visualize the lunch and the shopping that will go on next month.

Thanks go out to all our volunteers.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TERRY GARDNER

Terry Gardner sneaks in a bite before the pancake breakfast.

Jim Leitzke does his part to help prepare pancakes and French toast.

Diane Taggart gets ready for the pancake breakfast.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SANDY LINDKE

Rudi and Lamar Lawson took part in the Lunch Connoisseurs’ outing.

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Summer of sorrow calls us to love each other

By Tom Jackson

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nly weeks have passed since the awful news that emerged from Meadow Pointe, but ensuing events in Orlando make it seem like a lifetime. So much atrocity packed into so little time.We hadn’t even crossed the solstice, and already it was the summer of sorrow.

But for many in our community, it began here, with the dark bathroom, the blocked door, the oozing blood, and the pure, inexpugnable horror beyond.

And after that, the revelations and the conjecture, the grief and the fury.Tovonna Holton murmured she “owed them.” But surely she didn’t owe them this, the ultimate self-sacrifice. Surely not this.The life of a 15-year-old, so vibrant and full of possibility, in exchange — if the early narrative proves out — for cruel, brainless shaming?

It is too late for Tovonna, whose photographs reveal her beauty and outward joy, but fail to detect her brittle vulnerabilities.

But, if there are young people in your household, or your neighborhood, or in your greater village where you work, play, worship, attend school or volunteer, now — yes, literally, now (tonight might be too late) — is the time to tell them:There is nothing so awful in your life that we cannot sort it out together.

I’m talking to adults, of course, but not just to adults.This is on teens and ‘tweens,

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too.This next is for them.

Guys, you know, oftentimes better than parents or the other adults in your lives, when your friends are aching, when they think they’ve been done wrong.

Nobody expects you to fix the hurt. But, you can be the key to helping make sure the hurt doesn’t explode. You can be the one who gives permission to seeking the grownup who can defuse the bomb ticking inside your friend.

Your elementary school training about stumbling upon mislaid weapons applies.

Whether it’s an abandoned gun or your friend’s crisis, it’s not your duty to pick it up and carry it around. Instead, you provide support by getting help. And that help begins by gently introducing a responsible adult.

Sometimes it’s mom and/or dad.

Sometimes it’s a pastor or a teacher or a counselor or a coach or a club sponsor or

the principal. Maybe it’s one of the moms who’s always working the concession stand, even if her kids don’t run in your circles. Maybe it’s the neighbor with the slightly disheveled yard, or the manager at your favorite night spot.

The thing about grownups is, they’ve usually learned knowing all the answers is less important than knowing whom to ask when they’re stumped. And they — we — would much rather play the role of guide than mourner.We’d rather bring relief than casseroles and flowers.

What allegedly happened to Tovonna Holton — a surreptitious video of her showering, or bathing — posted on the internet, was unspeakable. If the claims survive scrutiny, then every step in the process violated Tovonna’s most precious rights: the right to innocence, the right to privacy, the right not to be exploited, the right not to be subjected to ridicule.

At the time this is being written, a spokesman for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office reports the agency is close to wrapping up its investigation. If the allegations are confirmed, it is difficult to imagine a punishment sufficient for those who conspired to propel Tovonna over the brink.

But, even if the source of ultimate trouble lay elsewhere, the shaming video exists.

Did no one stop to think:“What’s the worst that can happen?”And its necessary followup:“Can I live with that?”These are always good questions to weigh, in every phase of life, but never more so than when what you’re plotting holds the potential to scar someone for life.

For life? Yes. The internet is forever. If she’d somehow found the courage and counseling to survive her tortured moment on the cliff overlooking oblivion, she’d have had to figure out how to get along knowing the footage was out there, always lurking.

“Explain this video,” says the college gatekeeper.“You want to tell me what was going on here?” says the personnel director between her and her dream job.“How did you wind up naked on YouTube?” asks the man who was almost Tovonna’s fiancé. And on and on and on.

And yet, we would surrender all that is good and reassuring about our species if we imagined even such an unforgivable prank couldn’t have been surmounted.

In the wake of the slaughter in the nightclub popular with Orlando’s LGBT community, people set aside their politics and upbringings to overwhelm blood banks. And, there’s movement on how to keep firearms away from smoldering bad actors tentatively identified by law enforcement.

Because these are things we can do. So is wrapping an arm around a troubled teen and saying, right now, “I am here. You are loved.Things will get better.”

Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, is interested in your ideas. To reach him, email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com.

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MARINE FOREVER GROUP

The Marine Forever veterans group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, in the Village Lakes Shopping Center off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

All active duty, reserve and honorably discharged Marines and veterans of other services, and their spouses, can attend.At 6:30 p.m., there is a meet-and-greet, and food orders are taken.At 7 p.m., there is a flag ceremony, followed by a mess call at 7:10 p.m. For information, visit Marine4Ever.com.

Pasco community job fair

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on “Everything You Need to Know About Senior Safety” on June 28 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.The guest speaker will be Alan Wilkett, of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon. Reservations are required. For information and to RSVP, call (727) 8695498.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, offers one-on-one basic computer tutoring for adults ages 50 and older.Training is by appointment only.To schedule an appointment, call (813) 7886375.

LIBRARY CHESS CLUB

MAKE BEADED JEWELRY

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer a beaded jewelry class, for grades four and above, on June 23 at 4 p.m. For information, call (813) 7886375.

WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEONS

Pasco County Schools is partnering with county agencies and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to host a job fair on June 29 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Land O’ Lakes High School gymnasium.

Representatives from the school district and several schools, Pasco Sheriff’s Office, and Pasco County government: clerk of court, emergency services (911), property appraiser, supervisor of elections and tax collector will be available to talk to job applicants.

Participating employers are seeking applicants for the following positions: 911 dispatcher, accounting/finance, bus drivers/assistants, clerical/administrative support, food services, information services, instructional/childcare, law enforcement/corrections, and maintenance/skilled trades.

For information, visit the district’s website at PascoSchools.org, and click on the link in the Job Fair banner at the top of the page.

Land O’ Lakes High School is at 20325 Gator Lane in Land O’ Lakes.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host a series of summer luncheon fundraisers at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W.The next luncheon is June 23 at noon. Lunch will include an entrée, salad or side, beverage and dessert for the price of $7.The donation includes a tie-dye T-shirt craft project (bring your own shirt and additional $5 for supplies). Guests can dine in or take out. For information, call (813) 786-8461.

O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Representatives from Walgreens will speak on available store discounts and pharmacy issues. Dues for the chapter is $10. For information, email pebross@verizon.net.

KIDS CRAFTS & GAMES

COMIC BOOK WORKSHOPS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host “Lights, Camera, Action!” on June 23 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten to third grade.There will be summer stories, crafts and games. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

PRETEEN SUMMER CLUB

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a preteen summer club “Subs & Reverse Charades” on June 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for grades four to seven. Participants can eat sub sandwiches, play reverse charades, and sign up for the Summer Reading Club challenge. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

K-9 BENEFIT DINNER

The Kiwanis Club will host a barbecue dinner to benefit the Dade City Police Department K-9 Project on June 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the parking lot of Badcock Home Furniture & More, 14009 Seventh St., in Dade City.The dinner is drive-thru only, and includes pulled pork, baked beans, bread and coleslaw.Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, the Dade City Police Department or any Kiwanis member. Checks must be made payable to “Kiwanis Club.” For information, call (352) 567-3769.

MAKE A BRACELET

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a jewelry-making event, for ages 9 and older, on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can make a multistrand bracelet.A signed liability waiver and registration are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SUMMER READING CLUB

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, offers a Summer Reading Club for kindergarten through third grade every Thursday morning.The theme for the club meeting on June 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be movie monsters. Participants can have fun with stories and crafts, and earn a different badge every week. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

LOCAL AARP CHAPTER

Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet on June 24 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will meet on June 27 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.The guest speaker will be columnist Tom Jackson, who will give his commentary on the coming elections and local politics.There will be refreshments at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. For information, call Steve Graves at (813) 996-3011.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, hosts a chess club on Wednesdays (except holidays) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings are June 22 and June 29. Boards and pieces are provided. Participants can bring a chess clock if they prefer to use one. For information, contact Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449 or bookbollard@iCloud.com.

REPUBLICAN CLUB

MAKE YOUR OWN STRING ART

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a string art class on June 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Completion of a liability waiver is required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

FREE KIDS’ SHOWS AT COBB

Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will show free summer kids’ movies at 10 a.m., every Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same day ticketing only.

The movies on June 28, June 29 and June 30 will be “Penguins of Madagascar” and “Dr. Seuss: Horton Hears a Who.” Large groups, schools and camps are welcome.

For information, call (813) 948-5444.

TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer teen comic book workshops every Saturday through Aug. 20, for grades eight to 12.The next workshop is June 25 at 1 p.m. Published comics author Alan McMillian will guide participants through a comic book planning, stories, art and more. For information, call (352) 5673576.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Land O’ Lakes First United Methodist Church, 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a “Power Up: Be a Superhero for God” vacation Bible school on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Online registration is open at LOLUMC.org/lolkids/events. For information, call Tonya Stout at (813) 996-3533.

DRONE CLUB

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a drone club on June 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for families.

Participants can learn how to have fun flying drones. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

FREE CONCERT IN PARK

Denoted Poetry Ministries and Zephyrhills First Assembly will host a free concert in Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There also will be giveaways. For information, visit DenotedPoetryMinistries.com.

SILLY DANCE PARTY

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a silly dance party, for toddlers and preschoolers, on June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

AIR POTATO CONTROL WORKSHOP

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City, will host a free air potato and invasive management workshop on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The workshop is for home and property owners who would like information on controlling the invasive air potato plant.There will be air potato beetles given as door prizes.The workshop

is $15 per person. Preregistration is required. For information and to register, visit AirPotatoWorkshop.eventbrite.com.

TAIKO DRUM DEMO

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will present a Taiko drum demonstration on June 25 at 1 p.m., for grades four and above.Taiko are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments.

For information, call (813) 788-6375.

DADE CITY TRAIL JAM

The Dade City Youth Council, sponsored by Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and Wicked Awesome Racing, will host the Dade City Trail Jam on June 25 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Hardy Trail in Dade City.There will be a kids’ bike course, kids’ drawing area, yoga classes, a run/walk, dog walking, bike repair demonstration, Silver Sneakers workout for seniors, three bike rides designed for various fitness levels, Zumba, a boot camp workout with a drill sergeant, and more.

There also will be a disc jockey rocking the workouts, the bloodmobile and bicycle helmet giveaways. Other prizes and activities may pop up.

Guests should wear workout clothes.

Admission is free for all activities.

For information, email the Dade City Youth Council at contact@fltrails.com.

SEWING BASICS 101

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer Sewing Basics 101 on June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can learn different sewing machine parts and practice some basic sewing skills.A signed liability waiver is required. For information and to register for a class, call (813) 9291214.

KOL AMI MUSIC AND SONG

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host “An Afternoon of Music and Song” with Cantor Beth and guitarist Ben Pila on June 26 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $18, and VIP tickets are $36. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

FLAG CEREMONY

Congressman Gus Bilirakis and the Pasco County Vet Center will host a flag ceremony on June 27 at 2 p.m., to recognize and remember those who served in the U.S.Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.There ceremony will be at East Pasco Adventist Academy, 38434 Centennial Road in Dade City, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.To RSVP, call (727) 232-2921.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a training session on June 28 at 5 p.m., for teens who would like to volunteer at the library.Those interested should fill out an application online and then call the library at (813) 929-1214 to register for training. Sessions are limited to 10 teens and will take place every Tuesday at 5 p.m., during the summer.

MEET SENATE CANDIDATES

The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club will host U.S. Senate candidates Carlos Beruff and Ernie Riviera at its meeting on June 29. Candidate Todd Wilcox also has been invited.The meeting will be at Carrabba’s Italian Grille, 16525 Pointe Village Drive in Lutz, on the outside patio.

Social hour will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting. For information and to RSVP, contact Fran Scerbo at (727) 597-3727 or fmscerbo@yahoo.com.

POLITICS & PIZZA

The East Pasco Democratic Club will host “Politics & Pizza” on June 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Hyundai, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Guests can meet local Pasco County candidates, eat free pizza, and cast a vote at the Presidential Straw Ballot sponsored by the League of Women Voters of East Pasco/New Tampa.The group also will register new voters.

MILITARY FAMILIES FREE AT MOSI

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., is offering free admission to all active-duty members of the United States military and their families, until Sept.

5. Service members need ID and can bring up to five family members. Military members do not need to be present for their families to visit.The free admission program is available to any bearer of a DD Form 1173 ID card, a Geneva Convention common access card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card. Free admission is valid for permanent exhibits only. For information, call (813) 987-6000.

SAFE SUMMER CAMPAIGN

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and AAA’s Auto Group Traffic Safety Foundation are joining forces by designating June as Pasco’s “Safe Summer Campaign.” Fasano and the foundation will be encouraging motorists in Pasco County to drive safely through educational programs and donation opportunities.

Donations of $1 or more also will be accepted for the foundation’s mission. For information on the campaign, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.

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Connerton is kicking off the holiday weekend on Saturday, July 2, with its third annual Nation Celebration. The festivities are free and are planned for 5 to 9 p.m.

Activities include games, slides and bounce houses for the kids, along with Build-a-Buddy, a balloon artist and face painter. Live music, local crafters and a beer garden will entertain the grown-ups.

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All ages can partake in bungee jumping and climbing the rock wall, or one can simply relax under the covered big top while enjoying a beer or tasting the variety of food from the Tampa Food Truck Rally.

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Connerton is located on U.S. 41, seven miles north of State Road 54, and three miles south of State Road 52.

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“I’ve learned that clients prefer working with one person — the one they met with originally — instead of being passed off to others,” said Terri. “I am always the point of contact and purposely limit the number of people I work with at one time.

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Plan Ahead – Ensure your family’s safety by creating a disaster preparedness plan in advance of hurricane season. This includes assembling a disaster survival kit and planning your emergency evacuation routes.

Secure Your Property – When a hurricane warning is given, close window shutters and attach protective panels with previously installed fasteners. Videos on how to quickly and safely board up your home can be found at FLASH.org, the website for the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes.

Get to Safety – If you have not already evacuated inland, and there is no time to get to an emergency shelter, stay in the middle of your home, away from windows and glass doors.

Take cover under a staircase or a heavy piece of furniture. Do not stay in a manufactured home because they are easily overturned in high winds and pierced by flying objects.

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“We’re here to help you prepare for the worst, by writing a policy that gives you the most protection and resources after the storm,” said Jo-z Wilder, a State Farm agent in Lutz. “I’ve sold insurance for over 30 years, and invite you to call to discuss your needs and concerns.”

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“Trinity Carpet Care has an excellent customer service reputation and provided outstanding floor cleaning services for 15 years to over 3,500 customers,” said Marcus Meyer.

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Weekley also was recognized for two best home grand prize awards and a merit award, bringing the builder’s award count to more than 680 product design awards.

Chosen by the Tampa Bay Builders Association, the area’s best homes are showcased at its annual Parade of Homes event. This year’s event was in March, and entries included 139 submissions from 37 builders.

Weekley’s Norchester model home in Asturia Manor Series received a merit award for price range $701,000 – $800,000.

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As the warm-season vegetable garden season draws to a close in Central Florida, there’s still much work to be done in preparation for the next planting season.This is a great time to collect heirloom seeds, which can save money and provide an easily renewable source of your favorite plant varieties.

An heirloom variety is an older cultivar maintained in relatively isolated regions, even one’s own backyard.

Heirlooms aren’t used for wide-scale agriculture production any longer, but they are often quite resistant to pests and weather extremes.

Heirloom plants harbor lots of genetic diversity, which means they are unlikely to yield consistent colors, size and even flavor, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be flavorful, pretty and highly prized in the home garden. More importantly, heirloom varieties can be nurtured, selected, preserved and handed down from one family member to the next for many generations leaving a link to past heritages.

The goal with heirloom preservation is to ensure all of the cultivar’s genes are transmitted from each generation to the next leaving us with a large gene pool – and lots of variation.

The basics of saving heirloom seeds starts with nurturing every plant into maturity, except for any diseased plants or ones yielding fruit or veggies we don’t like.

We then harvest the fruit, clean the seeds of flesh, dry the seeds, then store the seeds in the hope of germinating those same cultivars the next season or years down the road.

Beans, cowpeas, even tomatoes and peppers make excellent plants for seed preservation. A few considerations: Hybrid plants will not provide seeds bearing the same qualities as the plant from which they came – seedlings from these plants will have some, but not all, of the qualities of the parent plant.

If you are interested in saving seeds, be sure to grow enough plants to get a large seed batch and avoid inbreeding. For corn, you need 100 ears, and for tomatoes, a dozen plants to get enough quality seed to store.

Also, be sure to allow the fruit to mature on the plant before harvesting; be selective when you harvest. Choose only the best of the fruits from the plants which you favor

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for specific traits. Seeds that collapse when they’ve been dried are not viable. Throw them away. For example, squash, cucumber and melon seeds should be hard and plump when dry, not shriveled.

When you have harvested the seeds, be sure to immediately clean and dry them. For tomatoes, rinse the seeds and wipe them with a rough towel to remove the gel-like fleshy coat which prevents germination. For most any other plant, remove the flesh from the seeds as best you can, then lay them out on newspaper to dry. Any moldy seeds should be discarded. Even a food dehydrator can be useful in drying seeds. But, a warm, sunny spot for a few days will do just fine.

Once the seeds are dry (usually hard, but not brittle), place them in well-marked envelopes (cultivar, date, traits), wrap the envelope in aluminum foil, place them in a sealed plastic storage bag and store them in a refrigerator.

Place small amount of seeds in each envelope just to ensure a bad batch doesn’t ruin the whole bunch.

Before planting stored seeds for the next season, bring them up to room temperature in a closed container on the counter for two days.This will help prevent thermal shock.

Planting seeds in the garden can be great fun and provide quality time with family.

Preserving seeds for the next season and years to come can serve as a time capsule of generations past. Consider saving your heirloom seeds — and, at the same time, save a piece of your heritage.

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The movie examines the claim that most degenerative diseases can be controlled or even reversed by rejecting animal-based products and processed foods.There will be a discussion after the film.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) representative on June 23 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., to help adults understand Medicare options.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER LEARNING

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization will host a caregiver learning event at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The guest speakers will be Jill Smith, assistant director for clinical research at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute; Ruth Anne Ristow, gerontologist; and attorney Matthew Barry from The Nature Coast Law Offices of Gregory Gay. The cost includes a continental breakfast and lunch, and is $10 for AFO members and $15 for non-members.

To register, call (727) 848-8888.

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Gulfside Hospice will host a Creative Grieving Workshop for those coping with the loss of a loved one. This experiential workshop uses a variety of mediums to express and work through grief.There will be music, coloring and meditation.

The workshop will be on June 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

For information or to RSVP, call Tiffany Kring at (727) 247-7510.

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There will be a kids’ bike course, kids’ drawing area, yoga classes, a run/walk, dog walking, bike repair demonstration, Silver Sneakers workout for seniors, three bike rides designed for various fitness levels,

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Guests should wear workout clothes.

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CARING FOR CANCER

Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will host a caring for cancer support group meeting on June 28 at 12:30 p.m., for anyone dealing with cancer, cancer survivors, family members and caregivers.

Participants will be provided with educational material about cancer and cancer treatment.

Registration is requested. For information, call (352) 597-6333.

ADVANCED SURGICAL OPTIONS

Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will present “Advanced Surgical Options” on June 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane in Spring Hill.

Dr. David Terschluse, board certified in general surgery, will discuss advanced surgical options, the latest techniques and procedures.There will be a question-and-answer session.

A complimentary dinner will be served.

Admission is free. Reservations are required.

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MEDICAL FORMS HELP

Premier Community Health will be at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, on June 28 from noon to 2 p.m., to give free help with Medicaid forms, Kidcare forms and Access forms. Participants can learn what options are available through the new health reform law. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATIONS SUPPORT

The Outpatient Center at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host a free support group on June 29 at 3 p.m., for individuals affected by atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Nadim Khan, cardiologist, will give a brief presentation, followed by questions and concerns from those participating.

Reservations are required. For information, call (877) 534-3108.

GENETIC CANCER TESTING

The Intrinsic Wellness Center, 2808 Windguard Circle, Suite 101, in Wesley Chapel, will now offer genetic cancer testing, designed to inform and help oncologists devise a personalized treatment plan for patients. The test can detect early signs of developing cancer, monitor existing cancers, and create individual profiles showing which cancer drugs and natural substances can be used to achieve the best treatment outcome.

The clinic also offers functional medicine, weight loss, chiropractic care and gluten sensitivity support.

For information, call (813) 549-3551, or visit IntrinsicWellnessClinic.com.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, is the first hospital in Pasco County to offer an implant that can help reduce the risk of stroke in some patients with atrial fibrillation.

The hospital’s heart institute team recently performed the first implant of Boston Scientific’s Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Implant, a small, flexible wire and mesh system that when inserted into the heart via a catheter placed in the groin, closes off an area of the heart called the left atrial appendage. This is where blood can pool and clots most often form.These clots are believed to cause the majority of strokes in people with nonvalvular AFib. The Watchman offers a nondrug alternative, and over time, patients may be able to stop such blood thinners as soon as 45 days from the date of the implant.

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The LFA community planted 1,000 trees, packed 15,380 meals at Feed My Starving Children, packaged 5,500 pounds of meat at Northern Illinois Food Bank, filled 1,000 bags of sand, visited and performed for senior citizens, and cut brush at various forest preserves.

Reidy took part in cutting brush and planting trees at Lake County Forest Preserves.

FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The volunteers of Medical Center of Trinity will host a fundraiser to raise money for scholarships on Aug. 11 at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey.

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Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation’s 10th annual Catch and Release Fishing Tournament raised $36,000 for PHSC students, faculty and staff.

Twenty-one chartered boats carried Foundation supporters for a full day of fishing while raising money.

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CAMI ASH ON MISSION TRIP TO HUNGARY Cami Ash, of Lutz, will spend the summer with Harding University’s Global Outreach program, completing a mission trip to Hungary.

Summer mission trips range from two to six weeks and are geared toward students who have never been on an overseas mission trip or who are not interested in long-term mission work in the future.The groups are led by a university faculty member and fulfill specific mission goals such as teaching English, hosting vacation Bible school, or completing other projects with area churches.

Ash, a nursing major, is one of more than 80 students that will complete internships and mission trips in more than 20 countries as a part of the university’s Global Outreach program this summer.

PHSC RECEIVES $40,000 GRANT The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation received a $40,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

The contribution will provide scholarships to PHSC students in the summer and fall semesters of 2016. Preference is given to part-time students who may not qualify for other financial aid. The Edward K. Roberts Fund donation in 2015 provided scholarships for 80 PHSC students.

For information about the PHSC Foundation, call (727) 816-3420, or visit PHSC.edu/foundation.

COX ELEMENTARY 90TH CELEBRATION R.B. Cox Elementary School, in Dade City, is preparing for its 90th year celebration for alumni, current students, current and former staff, families, and the Dade City community, and is asking for photos and memories. The school also will create a montage video, and are looking for alumni interested in being interviewed.

The first event of several celebrations will be the “90th Year Celebration Kickoff” on Sept. 30 at the elementary school.

If you would like to share photos, memories or be interviewed, email rbces90@gmail.com.

For information about the celebration, call Margaret “Megan” Fortunato at (727) 644-8561.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION The Chamberlain High School Class of 1966 is planning a 50-year class reunion on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15.The committee needs help locating the Class of 1966 graduates.

If you graduated in 1966 and would like to have your name included for future updates and information, send your name (including maiden name), email, current address, home and/or cellphone number, and spouse’s name to tampachs1966@gmail.com If you know anyone else in the class who has not yet been contacted, email their name and contact information to the same email address.

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Zephyrhills prepares for industrial development

By Kathy Steele

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It may not sound exciting, but a sewer line is one of the elements needed to help spur industrial development near Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.

And, thanks to $3.2 million from Pasco County, the city will be able to pay for about 20,000 linear feet of sewer, as well as two lift stations.

The sewer line will serve about 600 acres.

It is the next step in a multiphase project to create a build-ready site that will appeal to developers.

Construction is expected to begin in September or October, and would take about 18 months to complete.

Zephyrhills City Council approved a cooperative agreement with Pasco County on June 13.

The City of Zephyrhills already has committed about $4.5 million to infrastructure at the site, including improvements to water lines to increase capacity and pressure.

Dade City has participated, too. “It’s a definite partnership,“ said Melanie Kendrick, Pasco County’s acting program director for the office of economic growth.

In 2015, Duke Energy and consultants with McCallum Sweeney completed a study and site assessment of about 480 acres around the airport. They found that about 414 acres at the site could accommodate aerospace, manufacturing, light industrial

and assembly companies, and the plastics industry.

But, first the site had to be made marketready with infrastructure including water and sewer lines. One selling point already is in place. A CSX rail line runs through the property.

The project will widen beyond the scope of the study to impact about 600 acres. “It helps us build an industrial core,� said Steve Spina, city manager for Zephyrhills.

With infrastructure in the ground, the expectations are for the site to be marketed faster. “We cannot attract anybody at this time because it would take up to two years to apply for permits, get the site ready and install remaining infrastructure on the site,�

Kendrick said.“If we act now, with what the City of Zephyrhills has going there, we can piggyback on the existing contracts.�

The targeted land also is part of the county’s “pad ready� program, which seeks to promote industrial sites with similar infrastructure installations.

County commissioners last month approved the renewal of its contract with the Pasco Economic Development Council.

Among the council’s goals is to use its $2.9 million budget to target 2,500 acres of industrial property for similar infrastructure upgrades. “This is very exciting,� said Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey.“I think it will be big for the county.�

VIGIL, from page 1A the friend that everyone wanted. He was loyal, funny and compassionate. He was always ready to do whatever it took to make his friends happy.

He also had his own way of doing things. “Chris loved cottage cheese.

He loved Disney. He would walk around the house and sing Disney songs,� said Ben Mercado.“He loved Selena (the movie).�

Mercado said he and Sanfeliz came out as gay at the same time. Sanfeliz was Mercado’s first Friends and family dropped photographs into a memory date with a boyfriend. “He was just so comfortable box during a candlelight vigil for Christopher Sanfeliz, with himself. It was such a privi- who was killed at the Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando. lege to have Chris as a friend,�

Mercado said. was promoted to personal banker.

Brian Dell, former band director at Michele Tweedle also works for JP Gaither, remembered Sanfeliz, who played in Morgan Chase, but not at the same branch the saxophone section. as Sanfeliz. Her 16-year-old daughter, Rayna “He loved every minute of it,� Dell said. Tweedle, plays in Gaither’s marching band. “He always had a smile on his face. He said “It’s a sad situation,� Michele Tweedle hello every day.� said. “The community has got to come toThe Gaither marching band took to the gether.� field to play the school’s alma mater.

Yunielquis Valdespino didn’t know Cindy Stuart, vice chairwoman of the Sanfeliz well, but saw him occasionally at Hillsborough County School Board, and nightclubs in Tampa.

Anna Brown, assistant superintendent of “He loved to dance,� Valdespino said.

Student Services, attended the ceremony. “He’d get along with anybody.� “This weighs heavy on our hearts,�

Love is the meaning Mercado hopes peoBrown said. ple take from Sanfeliz’s life, not the hate The Sanfeliz family came from Cuba in behind the action that led to his death. the 1960s, with nothing, said Mike Wallace, a Mercado honored his friend with words family friend. from a sonnet written by Lin-Manuel Sanfeliz grew up in Carrollwood and at- Miranda, winner of a Tony award for his tended Hillsborough Community College. Broadway musical,“Hamilton.�

About three years ago, he began working for “Love is love is love,� said Mercado.“And, JP Morgan Chase as a teller, and recently we love Chris.�

RAISES, from page 1A of the most outspoken proponents of the salary increases, saying they are “long overdue.� “I like the idea that we’re taking into account the longevity of employees,� Proctor said.“It’s not going to be easy to add another $1.5 million into the upcoming budget, but I do think our employees are well worth it.�

After September 2017, the wage increases will add roughly $1 million (including FICA taxes and benefit contributions) to the city’s subsequent annual budgets, and will come from four funding sources: airport, general, sanitation and utilities. “It’s extremely difficult for us to come up with this kind of money — and that’s not just for this year, it’s from now on,� Proctor said. “Once we do it, it’s forever. In my opinion it’s not enough (of a raise), but it’s a good start.�

City Councilman Alan Knight said it was important to present a plan that would offer competitive pay compared to other Tampa Bay area municipalities. “We do have a problem with turnover, and we’re in competition with people that are offering more money,� Knight said.“I think this is a good package.�

Knight added he feels “secure in the growth of Zephyrhills� to sustain the higher pay grades.

Over the past several months, City Manager Steven Spina and city department heads analyzed several salary proposals before settling

BUDGET, from page 1A can work our way toward this in two to three years,� he said.

Commissioners approved a master plan for the county’s parks and recreation facilities in 2015. It would take an estimated $222 million to implement the plan.

As a start, Kelley Boree, parks, recreation and natural resources director, proposed hiring a consultant to craft a pilot campaign to help launch the plan. That would cost $75,000, but Boree said many counties hire consultants for this reason.

There is no one on the county’s staff that has the skill set to perform this work, Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker said. “To me this is critically important because our parks are so underfunded,â€? said Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey. “I’m talking about all types of recreation‌ We’ve been lax in this forever.â€?

The county also is proposing to hire a lobbyist to promote Pasco’s interests in Washington D.C., at a cost of $60,000 a year.

Richard Gehring, the county’s strategic policy administrator, said Pasco would see

on the “hybrid� plan, which affects the majority of the city’s employees. “The pay grades we selected...were the best jump that we could afford at this time,�

Spina said.“There are...more expensive plans that would benefit another group of employees, but we have to look at the viability of what we can afford and what we can continue to pay them down the road.�

Spina noted there’s approximately $3.1 million in the city’s budget contingency that can be used for funding the new pay hikes.

Furthermore, Spina said the city is looking at other revenue sources to fund the increased salaries each year, adding that increases in the city’s property values could help ease the additional financial burden.

Though City Councilman Lance Smith ultimately voted in favor of the plan, he showed the most resistance in tacking on more money to the city’s budget:“The worst-case scenario is the economy falls off again and somebody gets laid off or several people get laid off because we’re locked in now (with the raises).�

Should Zephyrhills lack the needed funds to support the pay increases, city leaders pondered the idea of slightly raising millage rates in coming years. “I have a feeling that we may have to look at the millage again to cover all of this,� Proctor said.

Brian Williams, the city’s finance director, agreed. “I can’t promise that we won’t have to raise the millage in two years,�Williams said.

benefits from a “closer relationship� with federal agencies, especially those dealing with transportation and environmental matters.

Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader said he wasn’t opposed to the proposal, but said the county should avoid duplicating efforts already done by the Florida Department of Transportation. “You’ve got to be specific on lobbying efforts on the federal level,� he said.

The building department wants about $403,000 to hire four new inspectors and a records clerk to implement a code enforcement ordinance approved amid controversy among Land O’ Lakes business owners.

The ordinance is meant to focus on cleanup efforts along major corridors including U.S. 41, U.S. 301 and U.S. 19. But, building officials now say they don’t have enough staff to enforce it.

In subsequent years, enforcement costs would be about $290,000.

Commissioners will meet individually with county staff in the next weeks to make their budget preferences known.

The budget will be presented on July 12, with final approval in September.

More than 400 people held lighted candles aloft to honor Christopher Sanfeliz, who was killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12.

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Walking soccer league begins in New Tampa

By Kevin Weiss

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Colin Eke was fed up with playing soccer.

The 60-year-old was tired of the nagging injuries and the over-aggressiveness of “younger lads” he regularly played against.

After undergoing several operations — including Achilles and knee surgeries, plus a hip replacement — Eke decided about four years ago that it was best to stop playing the game he still loves.

“I hung my boots up,” said Eke, a native of Ipswich, England. “I was really wearing myself out.”

After a few idle years, Eke is planning to play the sport again, albeit in a fashion that’s more accommodating to his age, and his knees.

As the league director of the New APSL (Adult Premier Soccer League) in New Tampa and Dade City, Eke is forming an Over 50s Walking Soccer League that begins play on July 3. Games will be played each week on the fields of Benito Middle School, 10101 Cross Creek Blvd., in Tampa.An introductory practice session will be held on June 26.

Described as “the fastest growing sport in the United Kingdom,” walking soccer is completely non-contact.

Many of the rules are different than traditional soccer.

For instance, there’s no running or jumping, no off-sides, no throw-ins, no entering penalty areas and no slide tackling.

As opposed to 11 versus 11, each walking soccer squad can only have six players on the field at any given time.

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Colin Eke, center, has started an ages 50-and-over walking soccer league in New Tampa.

The league begins play on July 3 at Benito Middle School. Eke is flanked by Daniel Coimbra and Samantha Buterbaugh — winners of the New APSL’s Golden Boot for scoring the most goals during the season.

Considering the reduced numbers, the field (50 by 25 meters) and goalposts are also smaller than conventional soccer.

The sport (walking soccer) is growing very quickly, and I thought this could be a good chance to try something locally in Tampa,” said Eke, who started organizing various New APSL soccer leagues in 2012.

“It tries to avoid injuries that can be caused through muscle strain, hamstring problems, back problems, ankle twisting and all those other things that happen when you’re over the age of 50.”

To further reduce the risk of injuries, there’s a penalty box, or “sin bin” for those that get hotheaded or try to bend the rules

of the game, which last an hour, consisting of two 30-minute halves.

Eke hopes the variations to the world’s most popular sport will reignite the passion of the game for older players “without having to go to work on crutches.”

The league director said men and women of all skill levels are welcome, and he fully expects to have some people sign up that haven’t played the game in decades.

“We just do it for the fun and enjoyment of it,” he said.“That’s purely what the game is all about — some people are playing in their 90s in the U.K., which is quite incredible.”

Eke hopes to have at least four teams in place by June 26, with an eventual goal of 12 teams. To reach that mark, registration will remain open throughout the nine-week season for additional teams and individual players.

“If we get one person who loves it, he or she will tell their friends — that’s how we’ve grown to now,” he said.

In addition to a little competition and exercise for middle-aged and older folks, Eke said walking soccer will also serve as a bridge to meet others.

“It’s a lot of fun for us to meet new people and introduce it to so many that haven’t played the game for a long time,” he said.

“They play together and make friends; it’s a social event where everyone shows up, and has a laugh and a joke, and goes home hopefully uninjured ready to play another game.”

Individuals can register for $45. A team (nine players) can register $400.

For more information on the league, visit NewAPSL.com, or call Colin Eke at (813) 610-2278.

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COURTESY OF SAINT LEO ATHLETICS COURTESY OF MIKE CONNELL

State champs!

COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE

Freshman Emily Stafford led PHSC with a .455 batting average last season.

PHSC PLAYER NAMED ELITE HITTER Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) freshman outfielder Emily Stafford has received the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Marucci Elite Hitter Award for District F Regions 8 & 10. Stafford led the PHSC women’s softball team with a .455 average, and added nine doubles, two triples and one home run, with 21 RBIs.The Palm Harbor native only struck out nine times in 122 total at bats.

The PHSC softball team finished the season with a 22-15 record after last month’s elimination in the NJCAA D2 Southeast District Tournament in Burlington, North Carolina.

MLB DRAFT SELECTS FORMER GAITHER PLAYER The Seattle Mariners selected Camryn Williams, a former Gaither High shortstop, with the 1,167th pick, in the 39th round of last week’s Major League Baseball Draft.

Williams helped guide Gaither to its first FHSAA 7A State Championship, batting .338 with eight extra-base hits and seven stolen bases.Williams has signed to play collegiate baseball at Dallas Baptist (Texas) University, which is widely viewed as one of the nation’s premier Division I baseball programs.

PASCO MIDDLE RECEIVES FISHING GRANT

Pasco Middle School in Dade City was one of the first five schools named as a recipient for the FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Foundation Florida High School Fishing grant program.

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The FC (Football Club) Tampa Rangers won the 2016 Florida U18 Boys State Cup championship last month. The club team will be advancing to the U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Region Championship in Greenville, South Carolina, from June 23 through 30. They will face top teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Tennessee.

State bound!

The Wesley Chapel American League AllStar tee-ball team won the District Championship in Wildwood, Florida on June 15 after defeating Bushnell 26-15 in five innings. The group of 6-year-olds won five consecutive games, defeating each opponent by at least COURTESY OF MATTHEW COMO 10 runs to capture the title. The Wesley Chapel all-stars will be competing in the state tee-ball tournament in Bristol on July 8. The team is coached by Jeff Myers, Matt Como, Eric Piet and Brad Christensen. If you’d like to support the team through the state tournament, call (813) 928-1983 or email matthewcomo@yahoo.com

The other recipients were in other parts of the state.

The grants, offered through a two-year initiative with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), are available to Student Angler Federation (SAF)-affiliated high school fishing clubs in Florida in the amount of up to $500 per school to establish new or expand existing clubs.

The goal of the Florida High School Fishing grant initiative is to support fishing as a high school sport by helping to recruit new anglers, retain existing anglers and reactivate lapsed anglers. Florida High School

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Fishing clubs that have at least 10 SAF members or are interested in becoming an SAF-affiliated club and are recognized by their school are eligible and encouraged to apply for the grants.

The Florida High School Fishing Grant Application is available at FLWFishing.com/Foundation. Applications are generally reviewed within three to five business days, but may be as long as four weeks. School sponsors are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

PHSC CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS

The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) cheerleading team is holding open

SAINT LEO’S TROY SIEBER SELECTED IN MLB DRAFT Saint Leo junior first baseman Troy Sieber was selected by the Houston Astros in the 24th round with the 727nd pick of last week’s Major League Baseball Draft.

“We’re very proud of Troy and all the hard work he has put in to make this happen. We wish him all the best, and we will miss him,” Saint Leo head baseball coach Sean O’ Connor said in a release.

Sieber, a Second Team Division II AllAmerican, batted .457 with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs this season.

A native of Salem, New Jersey, Sieber also ended the season with a 14-game hitting streak.

“It’s hard to lose a player of Troy’s caliber, but it’s fun to see them go on and play.

This is what Troy and all these guys train for – a chance to play professional ball,” O’ Connor said.

Since 2013, the Lions have had at least one player selected in the MLB draft. tryouts for its 2016-2017 season on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21. Tryouts begin each day at 9 a.m. in the Fitness Center, in building K on the West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road.A tryout preparation session for the upcoming season will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. Stunting and jumping skills are required; tumbling skills are recommended.The tryout preparation session will include practicing with peers and receiving tips from coaching staff; participants will also receive a cheer tryout application packet.

The PHSC cheerleaders compete at the state and national level, promote school spirit on campus and at all home basketball games.Team members also are required to support additional PHSC athletic programs, host fundraisers, and participate in community service projects throughout the year.

Male and female PHSC students, including incoming freshmen, returning sophomores and transfer students in good academic standing may try out.

Cheerleading tryout requirements and additional information can be found at PHSC.edu/athletics/cheerleading.

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Shops at Wiregrass debuts flagpole on Flag Day

By B.C. Manion

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nitially billed as a celebration to unveil a new 40-foot flagpole at The Shops at Wiregrass, the event took on a more somber tone in light of the mass shootings in Orlando.

At the beginning of the Flag Day ceremony, Greg Lenners, the general manager for The Shops at Wiregrass, asked for a moment of silence.

That moment lasted 49 seconds.

Each second symbolized the loss of a life on June 12 at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

In asking for sign of respect, Lenners also asked those gathered to honor those who were injured, as well as their families and the community of Orlando.

Following Lenners’ remarks, Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore shared some history about Flag Day, noting that it was officially established by a proclamation

by President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916.

President Harry Truman signed an Act of Congress on Aug. 3, 1949 declaring June 14 as National Flag Day. Moore invited those gathered to reflect upon the meaning of the American flag.

“Think to yourself: What does this flag mean to me?” Moore said. “In your heart, right now, what does it mean to you?” he asked.

“Who gave up their lives to keep that flag flying?” he asked.

Moore said when he thinks about the flag, he thinks about such things as freedom, family, veterans and pride.

The Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol handled the duties of presenting the colors and hoisting the flag.

Immediately after raising the 8-by-12foot flag to the top of the pole, squadron members lowered it to half-staff, in honor of the Orlando shooting victims.

Those attending the event said they came to demonstrate their patriotism and celebrate what the American flag represents.

Teresa Fegan came sporting a blouse decked out with stars.

“I feel like we’re free in this country,” the 73-year-old Fegan said, explaining why she wanted to attend. “It’s wonderful to be a part of this country. I am so sorry for what happened in Orlando,” she added.

Her 80-year-old husband, Pete, said he posts a flag at his home on all of the nation’s patriotic holidays.

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Gabriel Quinn, a cadet with the Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, and others, salute, while Eric Johnson sings ‘The StarSpangled Banner.’

With precise movements, members of the Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol lend an air of solemnity to the inaugural flag raising at The Shops at Wiregrass on June 14, which is Flag Day. From left, cadets Cassie Ramer, 15, of Spring Hill, and Francisco Pulgarin, 16, of Wesley Chapel, are among the members of the squadron who presented the flag to hoist on the new 40-foot flag pole.

Fifty-year-old Juan Obando and his 42year-old wife, Monica, came to the ceremony for two reasons.

Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron cadets Jennifer Zartman, 13, and Sydney Jung, 15, work at the squadron’s information table.

They wanted to support their son, Juan Obando Jr., who is part of the Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron, and they wanted to express their patriotism.

“We are American citizens,” Juan Obando said.“We are supporting America at this time,” he added, referring to the mass shootings in Orlando.

“It is so sad,” his wife, Monica said.

The event also attracted a number of dignitaries, including Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader and state Reps.

Danny Burgess and Shawn Harrison. Bob Hatfield was there, too, representing U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis.

Eric Johnson, of Wesley Chapel Toyota, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” with a few members of the audience reverently joining in.

When adding the flagpole to the regional mall, Lenners said “we were methodical in looking for the location.

“We wanted something that was front and center,” he said.“This is certainly front and center.”

Unfurling the 8-by-12 American flag, members of the Wesley Chapel Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol prepare to raise the flag during a Flag Day ceremony at The Shops at Wiregrass. Cadets, from left, Andrew Alayon, 16, of Wesley Chapel; Cassie Ramer, 15, of Spring Hill; and Francisco Pulgarin, 16, and Elicia Smith, 15, both of Wesley Chapel, assist in the regional mall’s first flag-raising event.

The American flag flies at The Shops at Wiregrass, after a Flag Day ceremony at the regional shopping mall.

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office mounted posse was on hand at the June 14 Flag Day ceremony, to celebrate the installation of a 40-foot flagpole at The Shops at Wiregrass.

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Buddy’s favorite treat is any type of moist meat, as he loves his protein. His favorite walking spot is behind the local Asian buffet restaurant for the smells. Buddy’s proud owner is James Doyle of Wesley Chapel.

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PET PAWS K-9 BENEFIT DINNER

The Kiwanis Club will host a barbecue dinner to benefit the Dade City Police Department K-9 Project on June 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the parking lot of Badcock Home Furniture & More, 14009 Seventh St., in Dade City.

The dinner is drive-thru only, and includes pulled pork, baked beans, bread and coleslaw.

Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, the Dade City Police Department or any Kiwanis member.

Checks must be made payable to “Kiwanis Club.”

For information, call (352) 567-3769.

HUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT

Corey Lake Isles in Tampa will host “Race for a Place” on Nov. 19 at 8 a.m., to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. There will be a 5k and 10k walk/run with more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.The race is sponsored by Shapes Fitness for Women and Advisor Magazine.

Sponsorship levels are available starting at $100.

For information on running or being a sponsor, call (813) 781-6279.

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Gulfside Hospice offers a Pet Loss Support Group at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

Participants can share their feelings with others who are going through a similar experience.

The group meets the last Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings are June 30 and July 28.

For information and to RSVP, call (727) 484-7995.

Dina has been at the shelter more than a year and is looking for her forever home.

This pretty girl is approximately 6 years old and is extremely well-behaved. Dina knows sit, stay, shake, walks very politely on a leash and appears to be potty trained. She also is very affectionate, loves belly rubs and enjoys basking in the sun. Dina is spayed, micro chipped, vaccinated and ready to go home today.

Come out and meet this girl.

SHELTER WISH LIST

Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, has a Shelter Wish List of the following items: snap-closure dog collars (all sizes); dog and cat treats; dog toys (Kong brand toys are best); cat toys; blankets, sheets and towels (must be washable); liquid laundry soap; pet shampoo; cat hideaway boxes; small plush beds for cats; kitten bottles; powdered kitten formula; and heating pads.

The shelter also needs Kuranda beds (PVC), and anyone interested can donate through Friends of Animal Services at the website, Kuranda.com/donate/8354.

For information, call (813) 929-1212.

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