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Hospital delivers changes, more babies By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
There is a baby boom hitting Florida Hospital Zephyrhills so large, even administrators are struggling to understand it. Over the past six months, the hospital on U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills welcomed 258 babies into the world, well above projections of just 100 for this point.And they’re not expecting it to let up anytime soon. “There’s a sense that we’re doing a lot here at the hospital, and it’s creating some excitement in the community,” said Dr. Annette Williams, medical director for The Baby Place, the obstetrics unit at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.“We’re making a lot of positive changes, and that means people are staying right here in town, and are not going somewhere else instead.” Just a few weeks ago, The Baby Place moved out of its old unit home at the hospital and into temporary quarters on the second floor.That’s because the maternity unit is getting a complete overhaul that includes significant equipment upgrades, new beds, and even an aesthetic refresh. The finished product, expected to open in August, will increase the number of labor rooms from five to eight, and postpartum See MOTHERS, page 9
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Jennifer Wesolowski and Freddy Santiago welcomed their new son, Joseph Santiago, into the world at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills last week. Joseph, who was born in the late-night hours of June 18, is part of a boom of babies at the hospital.
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compromise on feather signs By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
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Ronald Bohm, who served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant first class during World War II, looks at the fully restored World War II Memorial at the Historic Dade City Courthouse during its rededication June 14. The World War II Memorial, which has adorned the bandstand at the Historic Dade City Courthouse since Flag Day 1954, was restored using a more permanent granite facing, featuring the names of 1,855 Pasco County residents who served during the war.
Pasco County has strict ordinances against temporary signs, but the proliferation of tall advertising flags known as “feather signs” has some county commissioners looking to make those ordinances even more restrictive. However, Pasco County commissioners said they would wait at least long enough for the homebuilding community to weigh in — an industry that heavily depends on such temporary advertisement. “We’re hoping that you’ll allow us to put together a policy that provides us a pathway for compliance,” said Jennifer Doerfel, executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Builders Association, which represents homebuilders locally.“We do not want to see blight, and we certainly don’t want to see tattered signs, and we’re part of this community, too. We want to make sure this looks great, because that’s what attracts buyers to our homes.” The signs have become common in front of businesses, especially on U.S. 41 through the center part of Pasco, where retailers fight to grab attention from a heavily traveled highway artery. They are usually anchored into the ground like flags, and are noticeable by how they freely flap in the wind. Pasco typically requires a temporary sign permit and a limit for how long they can be displayed. However, the signs usually addressed in that ordinance have been temporary banners, which are typically secured on all sides. Feather signs have been virtually overlooked by the ordinance, and county officials are suggesting implementing an outright ban on those types of signs.
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Pasco County commissioners are looking to ban temporary signs like these, known as ‘feather signs,’ because of safety and aesthetic concerns. However, homebuilders have asked the commissioners if they can help craft a way to regulate the signs, while still allowing them to be effective advertising, especially for developing communities.
“Feather banners have two key issues, one being the visual impact,” said Rebecca Stonefield of the county’s planning and development department. “There are also general safety concerns associated with them. If they are not anchored appropriately, they could fly out and become a hazard.” The planning and development department recommended not including the feather signs with other temporary signs the county allows. However, that could create some legal problems for the county in how a court might differentiate between the types of signs. “Do you believe that it’s defensible, to attempt to defend in court, the difference between a banner and a feather banner?” Commissioner Ted Schrader asked.“I see it as being the same thing.” See SIGNS, page 9
Town hall reveals VA problems hitting close to home By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
Whether it’s overburdened, improperly run, or a combination of the two, veterans are struggling to get the health care they need from clinics and hospitals run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The issue has led to the resignation of the department’s longest-serving secretary, Eric Shinseki, and has been fodder in political campaign ads and debates. In his seat as vice chair of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, has earned national media attention in recent months as he digs into what’s causing delays at VA-run medical centers, and what can be done to fix it. The Palm Harbor Republican has since opened the door to hear from veterans themselves, inviting them to a town hall meeting June 5 in New Port Richey to find out other struggles facing those who have returned home from war. “We have an obligation to do whatever it takes to solve this problem,” Bilirakis said. “We must make sure that our veterans have access to a broad range of services that meet their specific needs,” he said. Last month, Bilirakis co-authored a letter with U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Indian Shores, to then-Secretary Shinseki asking him to change internal policies at the VA to allow veterans easier access to programs like the Non-VA Care Coordination program that would allow veterans to seek subsidized health care from medical providers outside of the VA system. Veterans who attended the recent town hall expressed some specific concerns with types of service they’ve received over the years — some dating back more than a decade — but many agreed problems are typically focused on routine care outside of the emergency room.
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis listens to a veteran share his story about problems he had receiving medical care during a town hall meeting June 5 in New Port Richey.
“The system has been broke for a long time, since I got out of the service in 1973,” said Michael O’Dell, who also is president of the Hillsborough County Veterans Council. The care he receives at the James A. Haley
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with my knees,” O’ Dell said.“When the doctors decided that I can’t take the pain anymore, they said it would take three or four months (for the surgery). Now with all this stuff going on (the controversy), they miraculously told me that they can operate in three weeks.” One veteran, Peter Spatz, said he lives across the street from a VA medical center, and while he has had no problems with the care he receives once he gets there, where he really struggles is just trying to get in the front door. “When I was hearing on the news all the problems with the VA, I didn’t really believe it,” he said.“I really felt that facility just ran like a Swiss watch, and I never had a single issue.” However, Spatz has a condition that requires treatment, and he couldn’t see a doctor because they kept rescheduling him. He finally decided to reach out to the patient advocate line, but said no one was available to take his call. “I was so frustrated, I didn’t know what to do,” Spatz said.“If you have a question you need answered, or a problem resolved on the phone, the fact that they have the audacity to (not man the lines) is just beyond belief. Something has to change on that.” Bilirakis has been a sponsor of H.R. 4810, which passed the U.S. House last week unanimously, and has been sent to the U.S. Senate. If passed, the resolution would expand access to health care and other medical facilities for veterans outside of the VA system. It also requires the VA to conduct an independent investigation of its operations and create a plan of action to correct them within 120 days. The Senate passed its own bill, which lawmakers say is similar to H.R. 4810, and both sides believe they can come together to finalize a bill to present to President Barack Obama.
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Aquaponics a growing venture for Odessa family By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
When the Holzbergers began learning about aquaponics five years ago, they didn’t realize their interest would blossom into a full-fledged business. But that’s exactly what happened. After attending a training session on aquaponics at MorningStar Fisherman in Dade City about four years ago, they began devising their own system at their Lutz home. “We never stopped building and changing and fixing and growing and learning,” said Dustin Holzberger, who now operates The Urban Food Forest Inc., a business that manufactures and assembles aquaponic systems at 13219 Byrd Drive in Odessa. The family was aware there was a market for an aquaponic system that was simple and attractive, said Michele Holzberger, his wife and the company’s co-owner.The family experimented with several variations before coming up with systems they decided to manufacture and sell. “The company then began building systems for people,” Dustin Holzberger said. That’s where their son, Colin, comes in. He installs the systems. In essence, aquaponics is the marriage of aquaculture — raising fish and hydroponics, growing plants without soil. When the systems are tied together, the fish waste becomes a food source for the plants, which in turn provide a natural filter for the water where the fish live. The Holzbergers have developed different kinds of aquaponic systems. One, called a mini system, is the shape of the barrel. It has fish on the bottom tier and plants on the top. Another, called the Green Thumb System, has larger containers, which look more like tubs. Another variation, which is the largest, is a trough system connected to a fish tank.
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Colin Holzberger stands with a mini system produced by The Urban Food Forest, an Odessa-based company that manufactures aquaponics systems.
The company calls this one the Aquaponics Victory Garden, which they say is like having a farmer’s market in your backyard. “The Urban Food Forest’s vision is to integrate aquaponics into classrooms and backyards of our society, where we can build a food forest, one aquaponic farm at a time,” according to the company’s website. The Holzbergers, who have three children, grow their own vegetables.They want others to be able to do so as well. “What we wanted was for every person to have the confidence and the ability to grow some of their own food that is healthy,” Michele Holzberger said. The systems they manufacture have been
Word is getting out about the Odessa company. “We just go an order yesterday from Virginia Tech. They want to put one in their lobby,” Dustin Holzberger said. The trend toward sustainable practices is growing, and people are interested in growing their own foods, Michele Holzberger said. “Organic vegetables are so expensive,” she said.“And now, people are eating kale, Swiss chard and greens, instead of vitamins,” she said. “They’re growing their healthy food right in their backyard, and they’re putting it in their salads and smoothies, and they can These troughs are filled with plants that are grown through a sys- feel confident that it’s clean and good for them.” tem that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, so the plants Colin Holzberger, who can benefit from the nutrients produced from the fish waste, and delivers and sets up the the fish can benefit from the plants filtering the water. systems, said people want to know what they can appealing, in particular, to schools, she said. grow and how to care for the fish.They also “It’s something they can keep indoors,” she have questions about water chemistry. said.“And, it’s something that by incorporating Aquaponics offers many advantages, aquaponics in a science class, they can actual- Dustin Holzberger said. ly forego expensive labs and other teaching “You’re gardening without weeding, materials because this is so rich. It can be without tilling, without watering. Basically, plants and roots for younger kids. It can be you took a lot of work out of gardening,” he water chemistry and pH for older students. said.“Yet, you still get the same produce, if “It can be just teaching children where not more.” food comes from and how to begin to think Besides having the location in Odessa, about food as something, that normally, the company also has an affiliation with throughout history people have grown Holloway Farm Supply at 3036 Land O’ themselves.” Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The systems include graphics that proFor more information about aquaponics vide information about aquaponics and and The Urban Food Forest, go to maintenance instructions for the system. TheUrbanFoodForest.com.
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GOIN’ POSTAL DADE CITY HAS NEW OWNERS
Chris and Ailisa Starnes are the new owners of Goin’ Postal Dade City, located at 14247 Seventh St. It is a franchise of the Zephyrhills-based Goin’ Postal, which now operates 250 stores. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HAPPY COW OPENING SECOND LOCATION
After finding success with his location in Wesley Chapel, Ray Perez has expanded Happy Cow Frozen Yogurt, opening a new location at 7936 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will take place June 27 at 5:30 p.m., which will include a 20 percent discount to the first 100 customers, as well as giveaways. The Wesley Chapel location is at 1646 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. For more information, visit HappyCowFroYo.com.
CUBAN INVESTS IN EXTREME EVENT COMPANY
Rugged Events LLC, the parent company of The Great Bull Run held earlier this year in Dade City, has sold 25 percent of its company to Dallas Mavericks basketball team owner Mark Cuban. His $1.75 million investment was announced during the ABC network television series “Shark Tank,” which Cuban serves as one of the stars. The investment came just ahead of Rugged’s next local event, a Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race, which took place at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City on June 4. Tickets for that event are available at RuggedManiac.com.
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Legislature grants in-state tuition for undocumented students By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
Legislation adopted by the Florida Legislature — and signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on June 9 — will make college more affordable for undocumented workers. The governor’s signature signals the end of an 11-year effort to allow undocumented workers who have completed at least three years in a Florida high school the opportunity to attend Florida state colleges at the in-state tuition rate. The students, however, must enroll in the postsecondary school within 24 months of graduation. Margarita Romo, executive director of Farmworkers Self-Help Inc., in Dade City, played a major role in advocating for the change, and is pleased by the Legislature’s action. “We’re very happy that we got what we got. It’s been a long time coming,� Romo said. For years, she’s been taking undocumented students to Tallahassee to meet with lawmakers to explain why it is so important to allow them to attend Florida colleges without paying out-of-state tuition. Throughout that effort, Romo has repeated this refrain:“You can pick enough oranges to pay in-state tuition, but you cannot pick
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Margarita Romo, executive director of Farmworkers Self-Help Inc., is pleased that the state legislature has passed a bill that will allow undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition at Florida colleges.
state House Speaker Will Weatherford’s support for playing a key role in gaining the legislation’s passage. “The speaker of the house really knocked himself out,� said Romo, who was inducted last year into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame for her work in advocating for the needs of migrant farmworkers and immigrants. Romo took three young men in to meet the Wesley Chapel Republican to discuss the issue, and Weatherford told her that made an impression. “I was actually in the hospital when the speaker of the house called me,� she said. “Of course, I didn’t answer the phone because I was in the hospital. I just had my fourth heart attack. He called and left a message saying he had a surprise. “He said,‘I just want you to know that I am really going to support in-state tuition.’
That certainly gave my heart a lift. And, he kept his word.� When the legislation passed,Weatherford issued a statement that said lawmakers were making history. “For many years, children who are here through no fault of their own have waited for the opportunity to fully realizing their dreams,�Weatherford said in the statement. “Today, the Florida Legislature put those dreams into reach.� While pleased with the legislation, Romo would like to see an amendment in the future that would remove the provision that limits the in-state tuition to those who have graduated from a Florida high school within the past two years.The battle to make this change began more than a decade ago and the two-year limit leaves out too many people who simply will never be able to attend college, without the lower rate, Romo said.
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Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care recently received a check for $24,000 from the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse. It was raised during the sixth annual Ride for Hospice in March at Diamond B Ranch in Dade City. “On behalf of our organization, I would like to personally thank the posse for holding this event to benefit Gulfside,� Gulfside president and chief executive Linda Ward said, in a release.“Gulfside Hospice is forever grateful for all the work the Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse has put into this event, not just this year, but over the past six years.� One of those taking part in the check presentation ceremony with Ward and Sheriff Chris Nocco was Sue Touchston, who personally raised just over $4,840.Also there was Paul Correia, who had a separate music fundraiser for Gulfside called Paulie Palooza. Judy Tyler, Kym Corkum and Margaret Bushell organized the original Ride for Hospice in 2009. Tyler and Corkum devel-
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COBB’S FREE KIDS SHOWS
Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel is hosting its free summer kids shows at 10 a.m., every Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. Upcoming shows are “Epic” and “Free Birds” on June 25-26, and “The Croods” and “Shark Tale” July 1-3.All movies are rated PG. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Schools, groups and camps are welcome. Same-day ticketing only. For information, call (813) 948-5444.
BOWL TO HELP SHRINE CHILDREN
Ladies Oriental Shrine Cairo Court 97 of Zephyrhills and Pin Chasers, 6816 Gall Blvd., will host a bowling tournament for all ages and abilities June 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Half of all funds raised will be donated to Shriners’ Hospital for Children. Cost is $12 per person.There will be door prizes and drawings. For information, call M.J. Price at (813) 782-1500, ext. 104.
GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT
The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to unplug and head outside for the Great American Backyard Campout June 28.The event promotes camping in backyards to reconnect with nature.The federation’s campout website offers packing lists, recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, exploration activities, nature games and more. For information, visit BackyardCampout.org.
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4TH OF JULY FUN FREEDOM FESTIVAL
The third annual Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Freedom Festival will be July 3 at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel.The celebration begins at 5 p.m., and concludes with fireworks at 9 p.m.There will be a watermelonLittle Miss eating contest, bicycle decorating contest, and visit n, matio infor For and Mr. Firecracker Pageant. TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.
SPARKLEBRATION
County Fairgrounds, 36722 The annual Sparklebration festivities at the Pasco s open at noon.The event State Road 52 in Dade City, will be July 4. Gate bounce houses, water ests, includes hot dog and watermelon eating cont are scheduled for 9:15 orks Firew te. slides, face painting, and an Elvis tribu free. For information, call are 12 than ger youn ren p.m.Admission is $5. Child (352) 567-6678, or visit Sparklebration.com.
PLANT CITY FOURTH
ng at 6 p.m., at Plant City The Plant City Fourth celebration is July 4 starti painting, inflatables, live Stadium, 1810 East Park Road.There will be face p.m.Admission is free, but 9:15 at music, food vendors, and a fireworks show or visit PlantCityGov.com. 200, 659-4 ) (813 parking is $5. For information, call
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The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water be uniformed re-enactors, admission and extended hours July 4.There will from Cotanchobee Park. and visitors can watch the Channelside fireworks (813) 228-0097, or visit The center opens at 10 a.m. For information, call TampaBayHistoryCenter.org.
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will have a bicycle helmet giveaway for children who are hard of hearing June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the foundation’s office, 4443 Rowan Road in New Port Richey.There will be helmet fitting, and the giveaway is limited to 75 helmets. For information, call (727) 834-5479.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
Avalon Park West, 5227 Autumn Ridge Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host its free Independence Day Festival July 5. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, giveaways, community performances, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For information, call (813) 482-5361.
LEARN BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS The CARES Crescent Enrichment Center, 13906 Fifth St., in Dade City, will offer a basic computer skills course.The course is 10 three-hour classes every Tuesday and Thursday, for five weeks, from 9 a.m. to noon, starting July 8. Class size is limited, and reservations are required. For information, call (352) 518-9300.
LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR
Friends of Hugh Embry Library will host a book bazaar July 11-12 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City. There will be slightly used books, audio and
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video media, magazines and related materials, most priced at less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
TAMPAPALOOZA
Tampapalooza will be at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa,Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The event will include local food, local craft beer, kids activities, farmer’s market, music, raffles, stilt walkers, and an aerial yoga show.Admission is free. For information, call (800) 345-3247, or visit Tampapalooza.com.
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BINGO AT TIMBER LAKES
Timber Lake Estates, 30301 Countryside Drive in Wesley Chapel, will continue to offer Thursday bingo throughout the summer. Doors open at 4 p.m.A full kitchen menu will be available starting at 4:40 p.m.
PASCO GENEALOGY
The Genies, a small informal genealogical group, meets every Friday at 1 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9016 Fort King Road in Dade City. For information, call (813) 788-8894, or (813) 715-7133.
ZEPHYRHILLS EAGLES CLUB
Zephyrhills Eagles 3752, 4149 New River Road, is seeking new members.The club hosts steel darts on Tuesdays at 2 p.m., bar bingo on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., ladies night on Thursdays at 6 p.m., euchre on Fridays at 1 p.m., karaoke on Fridays at 7 p.m., a coin show the first Saturday of every month, and Sunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information on events, visit Zephyrhills Eagles No. 3752 on Facebook.
GIRLS SCOUTS SEEKING LEADERS
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is seeking troop leaders, both men and women older than 18, to volunteer. Other opportunities include becoming a program or camp facilitator. For information, visit GSWCF.org/volunteer.
CARES SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Common on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills, will host the following CARES Crescent Enrichment Center senior activities: • Multimedia Art Instruction by Don Heinke: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Bring own supplies. Cost is $15. For information, call (813) 748-5364. • Watercolor Classes with Sandi Lallemand: Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Bring own supplies. Cost is $10.To register, call (352) 523-1213.
NEW RESTORE SALE DATES
Habitat ReStore’s discounts on items that have been in inventory for a while is now on Mondays. Senior Day has moved to Tuesdays, when a senior citizen discount is 20 percent. Dade City ReStore also will host monthly silent auctions. Habitat ReStores are located at 15029 U.S. 301 in Dade City, and 4700 S.Allen Road in Zephyrhills. For information, visit Habitat.org/restores.
COLONY HILLS BINGO
The Colony Hills Community, 35144 Wagner Way in Zephyrhills, hosts weekly bingo Wednesday nights. Early bird bingo is at 6 p.m., and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Snack kitchen features hot dogs, popcorn, cake and drinks. For information, call (813) 788-4121.
CENTENNIAL EAGLES EVENTS
Centennial Eagles Dade City, 15924 U.S. 301, hosts nickel bingo on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bar bingo on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday dinners from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a pool tournament on Fridays at 7 p.m.The public is welcome to all events. For information, call (352) 567-9755.
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PHSC OPEN HOUSE
Pasco-Hernando State College is hosting an open house at its East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City, July 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in Building B, Rooms 104 and 105. Guests can learn about the certificate and associate’s degree programs, as well as the new bachelor’s degree programs.There will also be campus tours and information offered on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and the clubs and organizations available. To RSVP, visit PHSC.edu/rsvp.
COOKING WORKSHOPS
The Encore Academy at Pasco-Hernando State College will offer a cooking camp workshop July 14-17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road. Topics include seasonal desserts, Asian cookery, and edible holiday gifts. The workshop is for adults older than 50, and costs $12. Additional lab fees may apply for cooking supplies. Registration deadline is three days before the workshop start date. For information, call (352) 797-5167, or visit PHSC.edu/encore.
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Dade City Chamber awards scholarships
The Dade City Chamber of Commerce recognized three Pasco High School seniors with a plaque and $1,000 toward their college education. With chamber executive director John Moors, left, are winners Emily Nathe; Doug Johnson, parent of Mady Johnson; and Katie Sutton, along with Penny Freeman and Carolyn Hodges. The scholarships are managed by the Pasco Education Foundation.
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KINDERGARTEN CAMP
Double Branch Elementary School, 31500 Chancey Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a kindergarten camp July 29-31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Incoming kindergarteners can meet teachers and become familiar with the school. Cost is $40. For information, call (813) 346-0402.
COURTESY OF PILOT CLUB OF ZEPHYRHILLS
The Pilot Club of Zephyrhills honored the Top Dog winners from Stewart Middle School with a lunch at Hungry Howie’s. The club recognizes students for their academics and leadership roles in the school. Those recently honored were Zane Grimm, Ayden Smith, Jessica Burrows, Angus Butler, Adam Reid, Abigail Wilder, Tonee Thomas, Christian Bragg, Samettia Davis and Alexix McElhaney.
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The radiology staff at Bayfront Health Dade City conducts many preventative screenings. (l to r) Sandra Austin, Michelle Fitch, Shauna McKinnon, Chrissy Pence, Dianne Ankoviak and Beth Watts.
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Saturday’s dedication at Southport Springs brought out veterans from all the branches, including those who served as members of the U.S. Marine Corps.
By Shauna McKinnon CEO, Bayfront Health Dade City Because of the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance plans today cover many preventive services that will help you stay healthy. This includes plans available from the Exchange/Marketplace, most private insurances and employer plans. Best of all, most preventative services are free —meaning no copayments or deductibles are required, as long as a network doctor delivers them. The goal of preventive care screenings is for people to stay as healthy as possible and hopefully prevent them from needing serious medical services down the road. Getting the right screenings and medical tests at the right time can help prevent many illnesses, and stop others before they become more serious, and sometimes even before they present symptoms. Depending on age, gender and other risk factors, your doctor can tell you when it’ s time for preventative screenings. These include screenings for anemia, diabetes, breast cancer and those that can detect cancer and other diseases at their earliest, most treatable stages. Preventative tests also screen for high blood pressure and high cholesterol— valuable information your doctor needs to help prevent a stroke or heart attack. Depending on your medical history, your doctor may also suggest tests, screenings or counseling for the following diabetes, depression. Obesity, hearing or vision loss and sexually transmitted diseases. There’ s even more good news for women. Most insurance plans allow for preventive care screenings, tests and supplies that help with family planning and pregnancy. These services include annual well-woman check-up, contraceptives and birth control counseling, screenings during
pregnancy for a variety of conditions, and breastfeeding supplies, support and counseling. Most insurance plans also cover preventive care services for children. Depending on the child’ s age and risk factors, services include: • Screenings for autism, high blood pressure, some cancers, depression, developmental disorders, lipid disorders, hearing problems, blood diseases, HIV, hypothyroidism, lead levels, obesity, PKU, and vision problems. • Behavioral assessments • Fluoride and iron supplement • Height, weight and body mass index measurements • Immunizations for a variety of conditions • Medical history • Obesity counseling • Oral health risk assessment • Sexually transmitted infection prevention counseling and screening • Tuberculin testing If your insurance covers preventive care services at no charge, skipping them is like leaving money on the table. We encourage you to talk with your doctor about how to get the most out of your insurance plan. And if you don’ t have a doctor, we can help you with that, too. Simply call the Bayfront Health Dade City free physician referral service at 877-362-5321 or visit BayfrontDadeCity.com. Please note: Preventive care services often depend on age and risk factors. Depending on your health insurance, preventive care services may be covered without your having to pay a copayment, coinsurance or meet your deductible. This applies only when you use your plan’ s network providers. Medicaid benefits vary by state. To confirm your level of coverage for preventive care and to make sure your insurance is on your doctor’ s list of accepted plans, check with your insurance provider, employer or your doctor’ s office.
Southport Springs honors veterans with new memorial By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com
There has always been a strong connection between Zephyrhills and veterans who have served their country, dating right back to when its first cornerstone was laid as a retirement community for aging Civil War veterans. The tradition of honoring the men and women who served continues to this day, now in Southport Springs off Chancey Road just outside Zephyrhills, where veterans — including more than 200 who live in the community itself — were honored with a new memorial. Summer rains held off just long enough June 14 for local dignitaries and more than 300 people to dedicate the memorial, located next to Southport Springs’ clubhouse, that recognize the people who served both abroad and even at home over a century’s worth of conflicts. “Thank you for your sacrifice,” said U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, who attended the dedication ceremony.“We owe you so very much, our true American heroes.” The memorial includes six service flags representing various branches of the military, as well as the American flag, and a second flag remembering prisoners of war. It is supported by a large brick wall with two benches, as well as flowerbeds to represent the red stripes on the nation’s flag. “Look around, and you’ll see representation of the U.S.A. — past, present and future,” said Douglas Baulch, one of the people who led the way to build the memorial.“The wall was done for all conflicts of America. It will be a living memory for all of us.”
The new memorial at Southport Springs came about after residents there learned more than 200 people who call the Zephyrhills community home were also veterans. It features six service flags, as well as the American flag and a prisoner of war flag.
The monument is designed to recognize those who served in the armed forces, as well as those who supported the war effort from home. “It’s really an honor and a privilege to represent this county,” Bilirakis said.“We all care so much, and I appreciate that very much.” The memorial is located at 3737 Southport Springs Parkway in Zephyrhills.
About the Author Shauna McKinnon has been Chief Executive Officer of Bayfront Health Dade City since January 2013. She previously was Chief Operating Officer at Bayfront Health Springhill (formerly Springhill Regional Hospital) and from 2006-11, Associate Administrator and Interim Chief Nurse Executive at Bayfront Health Brooksville (formerly Brooksville Regional Hospital). McKinnon earned an MBA with concentration in Healthcare Administration from Baker College- Michigan campus and also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from St.Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. About Bayfront Health Bayfront Health Dade City is a nationally accredited, acute care hospital providing inpatient, outpatient and emergency care services. Other medical services include urology, otolaryngology, neurology and diagnostic imaging. It is one of seven hospitals on Florida’ s West Coast to make up the Bayfront Health network. This network employs more than 6,100 healthcare professionals and offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including cardiology, orthopedics and gynecology.
Doug Baulch, one of the people who helped spearhead the construction of a veterans memorial at Southport Springs, speaks to nearly 300 people who gathered for the new memorial’s dedication June 14.
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COURTESY OF SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB
Paula O’Neil speaks at Sunrise Rotary Jean Nathe and Bob Hatfield attended a recent Sunrise Rotary Club meeting with featured guests Pasco County Clerk of the Circuit Court Paula O’Neil, second from left, and Director of Records Manny Long. O’Neil spoke about the first appointment in 1887 of a clerk for the state. Sunrise meets at the Hampton Inn, 13215 U.S. 301 in Dade City at 7 a.m., on Thursdays. For information about the club, visit DadeCitySunriseRotary.org.
SIGNS, from page 1 County attorney Jeffrey Steinsnyder disagreed, however. “They are two different styles of advertising, and there is a physical difference,� he said.“It’s easy to define.� Pasco is a community with hundreds of new homes under construction, many in growing communities.The builders depend on attracting attention from the main road, especially since their product might not be as apparent because it is hidden inside a neighborhood, Doerfel said. “The reason that you see as many feather signs as you do is that it is the last option that we have to be compliant with the sign ordinance,� Doerfel said, referring to the quantity and time limits for temporary banners.“We have to be able to attract people to our communities, and most of these communities are not even on the GPS. Most of the people are finding model centers through signs.� Mike Southward, the local division president of Beazer Homes, said unlike standard retailers, homebuilders typically don’t jump onto the radar of someone looking for a new house until after they are inside a
neighborhood they want to move to. “If you look into the buyer’s psyche, they do a lot of research when buying a home,� he said. “They look for things like schools and shopping and lifestyle, and they will go and drive around.� It’s not until they start driving the area that they start looking for builders and communities, and that’s where having good signage helps get their attention, Southward said. “If we don’t have an opportunity to direct them into our communities, we lost an opportunity to gain a customer,� he said. How the county handles signs in the near future is something the commission should explore slowly and deliberately, Commissioner Pat Mulieri said. “We receive tons of email, and we’re pushing the idea that we want to be premier,� she said.“We don’t want to be shoddy looking, but we also want business, who are also applauding the fact that now we have people buying houses. I don’t know what the problem would be to put this off for a month or six weeks to get other ideas and work from there.� The commission will look at a potential revision of the temporary sign ordinance again at its July 22 meeting.
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rooms from seven to nine. And even that might not be enough to handle the uptick in babies. The Zephyrhills hospital did anticipate at least a small rise in births at the hospital after Bayfront Health Dade City announced last year it was closing its maternity unit. One of the contributing factors was a 33 percent decline in births at the hospital between 2008 and 2012, according to published reports. The Baby Place got ready, however, by calling various doctor offices in the area, and trying to get a count of the number of expecting mothers who were likely to choose Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.The results convinced the hospital to increase its maternity staff, but the baby census was actually on the low end. “Even with all the calling we did, we had even more people come in than we thought we would,� said Catalina Sierra, who manages The Baby Place with Williams.“We had a lot of people just walking in, saying they were supposed to go to Tampa, or they were supposed to go to Brooksville, but instead, ‘Here I am.’� The upgrades to The Baby Place also gave the hospital a chance to centralize many of its women’s health services, including mother/baby, gynecology, breast care, heart care, and health and wellness. At the same time, the hospital also changed how the department was managed, going to one led by a physician instead of the more traditional nurse-led department. The biggest advantage to that is much stronger communication between the nursing staff, who work the front lines, and the physicians. “There’s always that gap between the
physicians and the nurses, and it’s difficult sometimes,�Williams said.“By having a physician in charge, it’s a lot easier to talk to the physician and make your case for the nurse. Communication is such an integral part of health care, and we’re trying to make it easier for that communication to happen, and not put the stress on the nurses.� The difference in the new system has already been felt, Sierra said, and it’s a positive one where she enjoys working with Williams. “She’s such a great doctor. She knows the physician’s mind, and she knows the nurse’s mind.That way, she can relate to the doctors and relate to the nurses, and that’s just what we need.� The maternity market is highly competitive, especially as more and more hospitals open within driving distance of East Pasco County, creating plenty of choice for mothers. While proximity might play a strong role in the selection of a hospital, other issues such as quality of care, level of equipment sophistication, and even how comfortable and calming the rooms are, are important considerations. Florida Hospital Zephyrhills says it is experiencing an influx of moms, even before renovations are complete. Serving women who are having babies is an excellent way to introduce the hospital to younger people, especially for many mothers who are spending their first night in one delivering a child. “For a lot of women, this is their very first encounter with a hospital,� said Cheryl Kennison, the marketing director at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. “When people are choosing to stay here when they could’ve easily gone somewhere else, it says a lot about the team, and what everyone is doing here.�
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Going back home to a two-story house mystery By Helene Rubenstein
work started.As they say, if the weather isn’t good in New England, just wait and it will change. It finally did. It was slow work, and during this time, my husband and I went on several mini trips. We took a trip to New York in the middle of May to attend a family function, and we also took a trip to see some friends in Maine in the early party of June. We had a glorious time in Maine visiting and seeing sights. There were some day trips thrown in, plus a trip to Saybrook, Connecticut, where some of our relatives live close to the beach. We were busy, but we also like to keep a progress report on the house that was being rebuilt and also being expanded.Whenever we could, we tended to look to see what was going on at the house. We tried to keep ourselves busy anticipating Florida, but we were still amazed when October came. My goodness, now we are able to count weeks instead of months. The summer went on and one day, lo and behold, the house looked completed, as it was a lovely ranch style. I didn’t think there would be more being built, but believe it or not, they started to build a second story. At first, I looked at it and didn’t know what to think, but as the work progressed, it took the shape of a lovely two-story house. When work first started, since most of the houses were ranch style, I honestly thought that it would end up like the others but, no, it stands out. It is in a class by itself. I would like to add that when we came home this year from Florida, we went to see the house and it is so lovely. Guess they knew what they were doing when they built it as a two-story house.
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Experience is the Best Medicine
When the unexpected occurs, expect the best at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. Our emergency department features: ͻ ^ƚƌĞĂŵůŝŶĞĚ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĨŽƌ ĨĂƐƚĞƌ ĐĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĚƵĐĞĚ ƐƚƌĞƐƐ ͻ &ĂƐƚ dƌĂĐŬ ĂƌĞĂ ĨŽƌ ŵŝŶŽƌ ŝŶũƵƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŝůůŶĞƐƐĞƐ ͻ džƉĞƌƚ ĐĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ ĐŚĞƐƚ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŚĞĂƌƚ ĂƩĂĐŬ͕ ƐƚƌŽŬĞ͕ ŵŝŶŽƌ ƚƌĂƵŵĂ ĂŶĚ ŵĂũŽƌ ŝůůŶĞƐƐĞƐ
ͻ EĂƟŽŶĂů ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ,ĞĂƌƚ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ^ƚƌŽŬĞ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ,ĞĂůƚŚ'ƌĂĚĞƐ ĨŽƌ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƉĂƟĞŶƚ ĐĂƌĞ ͻ ,ŽŵĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂƌĞĂ͛Ɛ ŽŶůLJ ĐĐƌĞĚŝƚĞĚ ŚĞƐƚ WĂŝŶ ĞŶƚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ W /
For experienced care when you need it most, choose emergency services at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. Visit www.FHZeph.org to learn more today! 16
June 25, 2014
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