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Tampa Bay Express wins a crucial vote

By Kathy Steele

Vehicles stack up near ramps onto and off Interstate 75 in Pasco County. The interchange is near Tampa Premium Outlets and an active development area for new shops and restaurants.

Supporters of Tampa Bay Express hope the transportation project will ease conFILE PHOTO gestion.

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Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room.

A hard-fought, often passionate battle over Tampa Bay’s transportation future ended with a vote in favor of building the Tampa Bay Express.

The project calls for 90 miles of new toll lanes on Interstate 275 from St. Petersburg to Wesley Chapel, along Interstate 4 to Plant City, and south on Interstate 75 to Manatee County.

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First annual Swing for Scouting set for July 9

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Chris Stone, a 14-year law enforcement officer, and his K-9 partner, Ryko, worked together for eight years before retiring as a team about three months ago.

Dade City Police seeks new K-9 team

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The Dade City Police Department is still searching for a new K-9 team after a recent departure.

Chris Stone, a 14-year law enforcement officer, and his K-9 partner, Ryko, worked together for eight years before retiring as a team about three months ago.

Stone now works for the Pasco County Fire Department.

“We knew (Ryko’s retirement) was coming, but we didn’t know it was coming this fast,” Dade City Police Chief Ray Velboom said.

“The dog was of the age that you really couldn’t have assigned it to another handler being nine years old, and it was starting to have some hip issues,” the police chief added.

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An amateur long drive competition will be to raise money for area Boy Scouts.

The first annual Swing for Scouting contest takes place on July 9 at The Abbey Course in St. Leo from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The longest drive competition will have three divisions: Youth (under 18),Adults (18-50) and Senior (over 50).

The contest is for amateurs only.Those competing must supply their own clubs and all club heads must conform to the stanB.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO dards of the United States Golf Association. Golf clubs cannot be The first annual Swing for Scouting long drive contest longer than 50 inches long.And, will take place at the Abbey Course in St. Leo on July 9. all contestants will be provided three balls to hit.Those competing will not you can practice pitching (wedge shots) be allowed to bring their own balls to the with. It’s just a little small thing to keep peocompetition. ple interested waiting for their turn or Proceeds from the event will go into the waiting for their results.” general fund of the Greater Tampa Bay Area McCombs has interest in organizing a Council, which is chartered by the Boy Swing for Scouting event each year, with Scouts of America. plans to rotate to various golf courses or Funds raised by the event will be used driving ranges throughout Pasco County. for camp upkeep, scholarships and adminis“I would like to see it move around; trative purposes. maybe next year we can do it in Land O’ Jason McCombs, vice chairman for the Lakes someplace or Wesley Chapel. We’ll Allohak District, came up with the fundrais- have to see how it goes,” he said. ing concept after he recently passed by the In March, the Gulf Ridge Council and golf course for a different scouting event. West Central Florida merged to form the The Allohak District serves eastern and cen- Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.The countral Pasco County, including the cil now encompasses nine counties and communities of Land O’ Lakes, Wesley serves more than 26,000 youth in 200 Cub Chapel, Dade City, Zephyrhills and Scout packs, 212 Boy Scout and Varsity Lacoochee.

Scout troops, 46 Venturing Crews and nearly McCombs is looking to have at least 200 17,000 Learning for Life participants. It also long drive participants, and hopes to raise maintains six camp properties, including about $4,000.

Camp Owen J. Brorein in Odessa.

“Being the first year that we’ve ever McCombs noted the importance of the done this, we’re shooting for the moon, but Boy Scouts of America, which he says crewe’re hoping to just hit the target,” the dis- ates “fun with a purpose” for youth. trict vice chairman said.“We’re very close to “We give them life skills,” he said.“With making our (fundraising) goal for the year, our merit badges, we can teach them and so this is just going to put us over the top.” expose them to things they may be interestIn addition to the longest drive contest, ed in doing a career in. Plus, we give them there will be other golf skill challenges, in- the ability to become leaders in their own cluding a putting contest and a closest to community...and just basically give them a the pin game. chance to grow up.”

“The main one that we’re doing is the Advance ticket prices for youth are $12; longest drive competition,” McCombs said. adult prices are $22. To preregister, visit “If we have other people interested, there http://tinyurl.com/SwingForScouting. are things there like the practice putting For more information, call Jason green and a pin that’s off to the side that McCombs at (813) 368-7282.

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The City of San Antonio received an official Certificate of Partnership from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as a Commemorative Partner Flag during the city’s commission meeting on June 21.

Brig. Gen. Thomas V. Draude, a retired member of the United States Marine Corps, presented the flag and award to the city, according to Lou Rinaldi, who is involved in the commemorative efforts.

The Vietnam War Commemoration, being led by the Secretary of Defense, is supported through funds approved by the U.S. Congress in legislation that was signed into law in 2008.

President Barack Obama officially announced the Commemoration at a Proclamation Ceremony on Memorial Day in 2012 at The Wall in Washington D.C. The Commemorative Partner Program is designed for federal, state and local communities’ veterans’ organizations, and other organizations, to help the country thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families, according to a fact sheet about the program.

Commemorative Partners must commit to conduct two events a year for three years, Rinaldi said.

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San Antonio Mayor Tim Newlon, left, and Brig. Gen Thomas V. Draude display the flag.

The Commemoration is a way to respect and honor those who served in the Vietnam War, Rinaldi said, noting,“some of us remember how we were treated when we came back.”

The Commemoration program seeks to give those who served in the Vietnam War

the respect and honor they were denied in the past, he said.

San Antonio is the first city in Pasco County to adopt the program, Rinaldi said.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has adopted it, and so has the Pasco County Commission.

It’s time for Fourth of July festivities

By B.C. Manion

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People who enjoy celebrating Independence Day will find plenty of choices both locally and across the Tampa Bay region this Fourth of July weekend.

As usual, the community of Lutz will have a slate of activities geared at giving families a taste of old-fashioned Fourth of July fun.

The day kicks off with a 5-k for runners, and a 1-mile family fun run and walk for those who are geared to life at a slower pace. Other festivities for the day include a flag-raising ceremony, a parade, booths, a cake auction and the election of the new honorary Lutz Guv’na.

If you want to start celebrating before July Fourth, you may enjoy a musical program on July 2 at 6 p.m., or July 3 at 10:30 a.m., at CrossPointe Church, 919 Debuel Road in Land O’ Lakes.

A new tribute is planned this year in Land O’ Lakes by the Wesley Chapel Noon Rotary Club, Land O’ Lakes Satellite.

The group will be displaying red, white and blue patriotic banners along U.S. 41, from July 1 through July 8, as a way to celebrate the nation’s independence and to honor military personnel who have given much to protect the country’s freedom.

Meanwhile, the community of Connerton, 21100 Fountain Garden Way in

Local events • CELEBRATE AMERICA, CROSSPOINTE FAMILY CHURCH, 919 Debuel Road in Lutz, July 2 at 6 p.m., and July 3 at 10:30 a.m. Program includes the Celebration Choir, the Kidzstreet Children’s Choir, Salute to the Military multimedia productions, the CrossPointe Dance Company, your favorite patriotic music and a presentation of colors by the North Tampa Lutz Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.

• NATION CELEBRATION INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY AT CONNERTON, 21100 Fountain Garden Way in Land O’ Lakes, July 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Festivities include games, slides, bounce houses, a balloon artist and face painter. There also will be live music, bungee

Land O’ Lakes, will host its National Celebration Independence Day Party on July 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Festivities will include live music, food, children’s activities, local crafters, bungee jumping, rock wall climbing, a beer garden and fireworks.

Last year, more than 3,000 turned out, and event organizers are expecting even more this year. People are encouraged to bring out blankets and lawn chairs. The fireworks are scheduled at 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, on the east side of Pasco County, organizers of Sparklebration are gearing up for a full day of festivities at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, at 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. Gates open on July 4 at 4 p.m.

Admission is $5 for those age 12 and older; parking is $5. Eating contests, bounce houses, petting zoo, games, skydivers, live entertainment, and fireworks which are expected to begin at 9:15 p.m.

Skydive City, 4241 Skydive Lane in Zephyrhills, will be staging an event that includes live music, food and a fireworks display. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Admission will be $5 for those 12 and older, and free for those younger than age 12.

Festivities include live music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Barbecued meals will be available for $10 a plate. Fireworks are jumping, rock wall climbing, crafters, a beer garden and a food truck rally, as well as fireworks at 9 p.m., sponsored by Benedetto’s Italian Ristorante.

• LUTZ INDEPENDENCE DAY, at 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz. Festivities kick off with a 5k, followed by a 1-mile fun run. Other highlights include a baking contest, a flag raising ceremony, booths, an old-fashioned community parade, the swearing-in of the new Lutz Guv’na, and a cake and pie auction. The event is slated to start at 8 a.m.

• SPARKLEBRATION, PASCO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 36722 State Road 52 on July 4.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 12 and older; parking is $5. Eating contests, bounce houses, petting zoo, games, skydivers,

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If only everyone could look so adorable for celebrations honoring America’s Independence as Amyiah Welch, of Wesley Chapel. This shot was captured during last year’s festivities at The Shops at Wiregrass. live entertainment and fireworks which are expected to begin at 9:15 p.m.

• FOURTH OF JULY AT SKYDIVE CITY, 4241 Skydive Lane in Zephyrhills. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 12 and older. Live music, barbecued meals for purchase and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Regional events • 4TH OF JULY AT THE TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER, 801 Old Water St., in downtown Tampa on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $5.

Costumed re-enactors will be representing several eras of American military history.

• FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT CHANNELSIDE BAY PLAZA, 615 Channelside

planned for 9 p.m. Bring your own chair, blanket or cushion.

Those looking for something to do earlier during the holiday weekend may want to check out Tunes on the Lagoon at Tampa Premium Outlets, at 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz.

The concert, featuring Summer Train, will be on July 2 and will kick off a series of concerts scheduled for every Saturday in July, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The July 2 event also will feature deals from retailers, family entertainment and food trucks.

Meanwhile, those who have attended Freedom Fest and watched the fireworks at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel in previous years, should make alternate plans this year.

The regional shopping mall decided to stop hosting the festivities because the event outgrew the venue, said Greg Lenners, general manager at The Shops at Wiregrass.

Lenners said he always knew that would happen at some point, but he didn’t expect it to be so soon.

“It was logistically impossible,” Lenners said, noting safety was the paramount concern.

With so many people and so much traffic, the regional mall didn’t want to take a chance on someone getting hurt, he said.

Drive in downtown Tampa, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music, entertainment and family friendly activities.

• FOURTH OF JULY AT THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM, 701 Channelside Drive. Enjoy the Splash Pad and extended hours at the aquarium, which will be open until 9:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m.

• CLEARWATER CELEBRATES AMERICA AT COACHMAN PARK, 301 Drew St., in Clearwater.

A free family celebration featuring music, family activities, live music, food and drink for sale, local vendors, and fireworks starting between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• FIREWORKS ACROSS THE BAY CELEBRATION IN ST. PETE, 612 2nd Ave., N.E. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., at St. Pete’s Spa Beach Park.

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Batzel residence wins Home of the Quarter COURTESY OF RICHARD RILEY

Commissioner sworn in San Antonio Water Clerk Rick Alley swears in Sarah Schrader Thornberry as a new San Antonio City Commissioner on June 21.

The home of Gerald Batzel on Countryside Drive in Timber Lake Estates was awarded Home of the Third Quarter. Residents in Timber Lake Estates are proud of their park and are continually making home improvements. Batzel received a certificate and a flag, and is eligible for Home of the Year. Other homes on Estates Lane and Great Oak Street were awarded Honorable Mentions.

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Disney’s gator nightmare packs lessons for us

By Tom Jackson tjackson@lakerlutznews.com

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lligators are a fact of life in Florida.Walt Disney World is in Florida.Therefore, there are alligators at Walt Disney World.

This truth at the East Coast headquarters of the Happiest Place On Earth™ came to shocking light recently when a 2-year-old from Nebraska, Lane Graves, was snatched and drowned by a gator lurking in the manmade Seven Seas Lagoon near the Grand Floridian Beach Resort.

The sprawling, white Victorian-themed hotel, where Princess Diana once holidayed with princes William and Harry, now is known for tragedy beyond words.

I concede my first reaction to reports of the attack was astonishment. Never mind the circular truth at the top; I honestly imagined Disney World was immune. I’ve been visiting the parks routinely since the early days of tear-off tickets, and I’ve never seen an alligator. Not one. And not for lack of searching, either, from shorelines, docks, around the campgrounds and aboard rented boats prowling quiet waterways.

Ultimately, I chalked it up to Disney’s fabled attention to detail. Somehow they’d figured out how to alligator-proof most of a Manhattan-sized slab of central Florida claimed out of swampland and pine forest.

Now I know better. Now I know Disney has an aggressive gator-wrangling program permitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In the 10 years before the attack on little Lane, Disney-authorized trappers killed 239 “nuisance”

alligators — reptiles longer than 4 feet that invade space reserved for humans.

They’ve since done away with six more, among them the suspect that will live forever in the nightmares of Melissa and Matt Graves, newly initiated into the miserable and inescapable fraternity of bereaved parents.

So I was partly right, anyway. Disney has an aggressive removal program. And partly, devastatingly, wrong: Its program isn’t foolproof.

Maybe no program can be. As former Disney World trapper Ron Ziemba told Reuters, “You’ll never be able to get them all. There are just so many canals, so many waterways.The gators travel a lot.”

This information is scarcely news to anyone who spends a fair amount of time in Florida. We see them basking on the banks of ponds and lakes, cruising lazily in rivers, and, on breathtaking occasion, crossing streets and golf course fairways.

We know the rules … don’t we? … about alligator safety. Don’t feed them, because doing so short-circuits their

Accordingly, we need to assume what Florida’s tourists don’t know about alligators is, well, everything.

I’ve heard more than my share of stories about visitors and newcomers being shocked into disbelief that alligators live, often literally, in our backyards.

Long before he went on to make a name for himself as a national golf reporter,Tim Rosaforte was a fresh graduate from a New England university playing his first round of golf at the University of South Florida with colleagues from the old Tampa Times. At No. 11, his tee shot checked up near what he took to be an 8-foot log lying by a pond.

At his approach, however, the log quivered and, as real logs never do, raised its head. Stopping dead, Tim assessed this surprise development by blurting,“What the hell is WWW.CREATIVEOUTLET.COM that?!”

At 22,Tim had never seen an alligator outside a zoo. Now this instinctive wariness toward humans. Avoid former college linebacker, still in fine tackwading or swimming in their habitat, espe- ling form, puddled before us while we cially between dusk and dawn when they’re looked on in amusement. In Florida, golf and particularly active. Swim only in areas alligators went together like grouper sandmarked safe. Also, don’t presume: An ab- wiches and tartar sauce. sence of warning signs does not equal an It was all we could do to keep him from absence of alligators. leaving on the spot, packing up and fleeing More safety tips are available at the FWC north. Ultimately, Tim stayed and, having web site, MyFWC.com.Among the more fas- made a prudent peace with alligators — cinating insights: Dogs in the water mimic anything within 10 yards triggers a free gators’ preferred prey, so you should avoid drop — made his home in Florida. taking them swimming.

In short, we can live together. We pretty Again, we’re Floridians. We pretty much much have to. But, the lesson out of Disney know this stuff. And now, with the revela- World is: We have some teaching to do. tion out of Disney and the company’s Maybe that involves the Legislature toughresponse — they’ve erected barriers and ening signage statutes, but for now, it new, stronger warning signs — we know certainly involves us.That’s you.That’s me. this stuff better than we did. If alligators We have a duty to warn others about have breached the House of the Mouse, being careful out there. they are, indeed, everywhere.

After all, with brains that couldn’t fill a taBut the Graves aren’t Floridians, and blespoon, alligators are not going to figure Florida’s economy relies on families such as this out on their own. theirs from faraway places to visit and spend, and go home sufficiently happy Tom Jackson, a resident of New Tampa, about the experience to spread the word is interested in your ideas. To reach him, among their friends and loved ones. email tjackson@lakerlutznews.com

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AMERICAN LEGION MEETINGS American Legion Post 15, 37745 Church Ave., in Dade City, will meet the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday is Music Jam night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.There is a variety of music every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and karaoke every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.There is no cover charge and adult beverages are available. For information, call Edward Gorecki at (352) 999-8284, or call (352) 4245436.

NEW TAMPA JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m., at the New Tampa YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive in Tampa. For information, email pr@gfwcnewtampajuniors.org, or visit GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org.

classic cars on display, live music and entertainment, raffles, valve cover races, a prize spin wheel, a silent auction and more.

The funds raised benefit a different charity every month. For information, call (352) 7080087, or visit HernandoCarShows.com/monstertransmission/.

Independence Day celebration Connerton in Land O’ Lakes will celebrate Independence Day on July 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with free games, a live disc jockey, food trucks, local crafters, free bounce houses, Build-A-Buddy, live music by GottagrooveBand, and fireworks sponsored by Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano. Register by June 30 at Connerton.com/event-signup/ for a chance to win a $250 gift card.

Freedom Fest The Masaryktown Community Center, 539 Lincoln Ave., in Masaryktown, will host a Freedom Fest on July 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., including a car show, music, vendors and a food truck rally. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 345-4818, or visit MasaryktownCommunityCenter.com.

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READING CLUB: SHARKS The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the kids’ Summer Reading Club: Shark Week on June 30 at 11 a.m.There will be shark-themed crafts and activities for kids in kindergarten through third grade. Kids can register for the free club and collect a new badge each week. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

COOKING WITH HERBS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host Betsy Crisp of the Pasco County Extension Office for cooking with seasonally fresh herbs on June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can learn the benefits of cooking with herbs, and how to prepare, use and store the herbs. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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.

Fourth of July festivities will take place in Lutz at 101 First Ave., N.E. on July 4. The 5k race starts at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile fun run and family walk at 8:45 a.m.

There will be a flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m., and trophies presented at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the community parade starts. At 11 a.m., there will be a cake bake auction, parade trophies presented and the new Guv’na inauguration.

Food items will be available for purchase from the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, Boy Scout Troop 12 and a variety of vendors.

Skydive City fireworks Skydive City, 4241 Skydive Lane in Zephyrhills, will host a Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m. There will be live music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. Guests can purchase a barbecue dinner for $10, and should bring a chair, blanket or cushion. The cost is $5 per person ages 12 and older.

Sparklebration Sparklebration will take place on July 4 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. Gates open at 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment with The Dennis Lee Show and Elvis, eating contests, skydivers, kids’ bounce houses and jumpers, pony rides and a petting zoo, games and fireworks. Guests can bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers, alcohol, pets or personal fireworks will be allowed. Admission is $5; children age 12 and younger are free. Parking is $5.

For information, visit PascoCountyFair.com/events, or call (352) 567-6678.

Firecracker Demolition Derby The Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., in Brooksville, will host the “Firecracker Smash ‘Em Up Demolition Derby” on July 4 at 4 p.m. There also will be music, games, a Kid Zone, contests, food and a fireworks display. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children older than age 3. Parking is $10. For information, call (352) 754-6722, or visit HernandoFairgrounds.com.

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the preteen Summer Reading Club with “Pictionary and Tacos” on June 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., for grades four through seven. Kids can register to read, log books and get a chance to win a grand prize in August. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host an Independence Day Celebration on July 5 at 11 a.m. Preregistration is required. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

MAKE COMPUTER MUSIC The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Beats with Brando” on June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can learn how to use computer software to make music. Completion of a liability waiver is required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

CHOCOLATE CREATIONS The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Sylvia’s Kitchen” on July 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants ages 9 and older can make chocolate covered creations.

A signed liability waiver is required, and the makerspace dress code must be followed for safety. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

GAMING CLUB The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a gaming club on July 2 at 1 p.m., for grades four and above.

There will be board games, video games and role-playing games. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

COMIC BOOK WORKSHOPS 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, 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) 567-3576.

FARMERS AND FLEA MARKET The Airport Farmers and Flea Market takes place every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 17375 Spring Hill Drive West in Spring Hill.There are vendors offering housewares, tools, collectibles, cosmetics and craft items, as well as recreational items, plants, and fresh-fromthe-farm goodies.Admission is free.The next market is July 2 and July 3. For information, visit Facebook.com/Airport-Farmers-and-FleaMarket.

NORTH TAMPA BAY PROGRESSIVES The North Tampa Bay Progressives will meet on July 3 at 2 p.m., at Pizza Villa Restaurant, 21501 Village Lakes Center in Land O’ Lakes.

All political parties can attend.Those planning on attending the meeting, can let

ADULT SUMMER SCHOOL Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host Summer School for Adults with Rabbi Bob and Cantor Beth on July 6, July 13 and July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Participants can learn prayers, their meaning and practice for the High Holidays. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. July classes will be a “Learner’s Minyan” workshop, taking a look at parts of the Shabbat morning service and teaching skills necessary to navigate confusing services.August class dates are not yet determined, but will focus on getting ready for Rosh Hashanah,Yom Kippur and Sukkot. For information, call Mitchell Weiss at (813) 962-6338.

CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet on July 6, July 13, and all Wednesdays, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. For information, visit CarrollwoodToastmastersClubs.org/.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar on July 8 and July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be a variety of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, many for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS Hillsborough County is looking for nominations for its annual Neighborhood Recognition Awards.The program acknowledges neighborhood organizations that are active in civic affairs and work collectively to improve and enrich their communities, and the lives of their residents.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., on July 8. Several categories are available.

Applicants or nominees must be neighborhood, homeowner, or civic associations, or crime watch groups within Hillsborough County or the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace or Plant City. For information, visit HillsboroughCounty.org/ONR.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will offer a Vacation Bible School Day Camp from July 5 to July 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for kindergarten through eighth grade. For information or to register, call (813) 9732211.

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 July 5, July 6 and July 7 are “Alvin & The Chipmunks:The Road Chip” and “Shark Tale.” Large groups, schools and camps are welcome. For information, call (813) 9485444.

CHARITY CRUISE-IN The Monster Transmission/Chick-fil-A Charity Cruise-In will take place on July 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Chick-Fil-A, 13143 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville.There will be new and

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From left, John J. Thrasher, George W. Collier and George W. Adair.

Thrasher’s impacts felt, from Atlanta to Dade City Knowing Your History

By Doug Sanders

Special to The Laker/Lutz News

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hile he doesn’t have the name recognition of other famed railroad builders, John James Thrasher played a role in bringing the first railroad to Dade City, thus helping to develop the future county seat of Pasco County.

Little is known about his life before he reached the age of 21.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1818, as the second oldest in a family of 14 children.

He would go on to be credited for his efforts to rebuild Atlanta after the American Civil War, and would become a prominent citizen of Georgia.

During a family reunion earlier this summer at the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City, David Sumner described Thrasher as “a railroad builder, entrepreneur, merchant and politician.”

Sumner is the great-great grandson of Thrasher, and a 1964 graduate of Pasco High School.

Thrasher — known as “Cousin John” to his many friends and family — was hired in 1839 to do work on the terminus of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in an area near present-day downtown Atlanta.

The Georgia General Assembly had authorized the railroad construction project as a northward link to Chattanooga and the Midwest.

In early 1861, Thrasher was Fulton County’s state representative when Georgia joined the Confederate States of America.

Major battles against Union armies would take place at Chickamauga in 1863, and Kennesaw Mountain in 1864.

When Union troops under the command of William Tecumseh Sherman drew near during the Atlanta campaign, much of the population had fled the city, including Thrasher, his wife, and four sons and three daughters.

This rapid exodus reduced Atlanta’s population from around 22,000 to less than 3,000.

On Sept. 2, 1864, James M. Calhoun, the 16th Mayor of Atlanta, surrendered to Sherman, writing, “Sir: The fortune of war has placed Atlanta in your hands.”

Union soldiers occupied Atlanta for the next two months and burned most of it to the ground on Nov. 15, 1864.

In an article published by The Pasco News in 1999, Sumner described Thrasher at 46 years of age with no possessions left in a city that was “a burned waste of destruction.”

The elegant Thrasher home on Ashby Street had been the headquarters of Confederate Gen. John B. Hood.The Atlanta Constitution reported that Union troops did not destroy it, but they carried off the marble mantels, melted the outside ornamental ironwork and converted the library into a blacksmith’s shop.

After the war, Thrasher was one of 12 charter members of the Atlanta Street Railway Company — formed to operate the city’s first streetcars in 1866 according to the Atlanta History Center.

As Atlanta’s first merchant on Marietta Street, a state historical marker currently designates the site as “Thrasherville— Where Atlanta Began,” Sumner says.

Sumner explains that Thrasher “physically and economically laid the foundations for modern-day Atlanta.”

According to the Thrasher Family papers at Emory University and the University of Georgia,Thrasher helped to build a school

Demand to Evacuate Atlanta “Now you must go, and take with you the old and feeble, feed and nurse them, and build for them, in more quiet places, proper habitations to shield them against the weather until the mad passions of men cool down, and allow the Union and peace once more to settle over your old homes in Atlanta.” — William T. Sherman Source: “Memoirs of General William T. Sherman” (Second Edition; New York. D. Appleton and Company, 1904).

and supervised the construction of the new Fulton County Jail in 1865.

“The building is neither gorgeous nor picturesque,” reported the Atlanta Intelligencer,“but it is substantial, and it will answer its purpose.”

Within four years, Georgia became the last Confederate state restored to the Union.

It was during this period that Thrasher moved north of Atlanta along the Richmond and Danville Railroad, and founded a town he named after a good friend, Jonathan Norcross, who was the fourth mayor of Atlanta.

In the 1880s,Thrasher and his wife followed two of their sons to Dade City.

The elder Thrasher planted orange trees, while one son, David, became county judge in 1887, the third superintendent of schools in 1896, and was elected mayor of Dade City on Feb. 6, 1905.

Spending the rest of his life in Dade City, the elder Thrasher gave speeches and was instrumental in bringing the first railroad to town.

In 1885, the Florida Southern Railroad (later a part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) was built 40 feet from the present-day Dade City Cemetery, heading toward Lakeland.

This would transform the town’s economic growth.

The existing Atlantic Coast Line Depot along the U.S 98 Bypass is one of four historic depots that have served the local area.

In October 1887—23 years after Sherman set fire to Atlanta—President Grover Cleveland addressed a crowd of approximately 50,000 people attending the Piedmont Exposition.

As a showcase for the city’s reconstruction since the Civil War, The Atlanta Constitution reported that “Cousin John J. Thrasher” was at the exposition “as one of the best known and most popular men who ever lived in Atlanta.”

He died in Dade City on Nov. 14, 1899, when he was 81. In part, his obituary read: “…and now his death carries away next to the last of the three famous pioneers who were here before any of the people making this their home had ever heard of the place.”

Adding to the family legacy is Robert Woodruff, a great-grandson of Caroline Thrasher, who herself was a first cousin of (John J.) Thrasher.

Woodruff was an influential head of the Coca-Cola Company for nearly 60 years and a famous Atlanta philanthropist.

“I have spent the last 20 years researching the life of John Thrasher,” Sumner recalled during the family reunion in Dade City.“More than his accomplishments, I am touched by his character—his love, generosity, and kindness toward others.That’s why everyone called him ‘Cousin John.’”

Doug Sanders has a penchant for unearthing interesting stories about local history. His sleuthing skills have been developed through his experiences in newspaper and government work. If you have an idea for a future history column, contact Doug at interstar1@juno.com.

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The Women’s Choice Award identifies the best hospitals nationwide that are women-friendly and align with women’s health care needs and preferences.

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OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey, will offer a free ostomy support group on July 5 at 10 a.m.The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month.

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A ribbon cutting and community open house for Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ boardcertified internist Migdalia Merida took place at her office, East Pasco Primary Care, 37740 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. On hand for the festivities were Randy Surber, the hospital’s CEO; hospital staff, Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce representatives, and guests. Merida has practiced medicine for 20 years in Tampa, and is accepting new patients ages 18 and older. For information, call (352) 437-5970.

Local doctor goes to Capitol Hill Local cardiologist Dr. Rao Musunuru attended the Joint Meeting of the United States Congress at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., in June. The Honorable Narendra Modi, prime minister of the Republic of India, gave an address in an attempt to further enhance the trade and various other relations between the countries.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, left, welcomed Dr. Musunuru to the Capitol.

at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will host two free nutritious cooking demonstrations.

• July 8 at 1 p.m.: “Simple, No Guilt Cookies” • July 26 at 1 p.m.: “Chill Out with Smoothies” Both classes are in the Wellness Center’s Education Room, 38233 Daughtery Road.

Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 779-6476.

LADIES NIGHT OUT CHAIR YOGA The Lutz Senior Center will sponsor chair yoga at the Lutz Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, on July 6 at 10 a.m.

The center also hosts “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” seminars on Fridays at 1 p.m., and a Walking Club on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer a general cancer support group on July 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer.

Participants will receive educational material about cancer and cancer treatment.

For information, call (727) 808-4818.

DIABETES SUPPORT Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will host its free monthly diabetes support group on July 6 at 3 p.m., in the CREATION Health

Wellness Center’s Education Room, 38233 Daughtery Road.The guest speaker will be Doug Higgins, the hospital’s chaplain, on “Making Sense of the Challenges of Life.”

There will be a question-and-answer session.

Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 715-6683.

FAMILY CARE CLASS The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Spring Hill, will have a new family care class on July 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Topics will include mother care, postpartum support, partner support, feeding baby and baby care. The class will be followed by a tour.

Admission to the program is free. For information and to register, call (844) 769-2229, or visit OakHillHospital.com/maternity.

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The Health and Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host “Beach Bash: Ladies Night Out” on July 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This will be an evening of fun, friendship and health information. Wear your most creative beach hat and be entered to win a prize. There will be limited spots available for screening mammograms.

To register for event, call (813) 9295432.

To schedule a mammogram, call (813) 929-5555.

STAR VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized its first quarter Star Award winners.

• Bruce McQueen, Five Star Award, has volunteered for eight years and has accumulated 1,900 hours of service as a courier.

• Louise Ottaviano, Five Star, has volunteered since 2002 and has more than 12 years and 9,000 hours of service as a courier.

• Moe Vasquez, Five Star, has volunteered for three years and has accumulated more than 900 hours of service as a courier.

• Liz Smith, One Star, has volunteered for nine years at Welcome Station A and has more than 1,800 hours of service.

LIFELINK WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS LifeLink Foundation, a nonprofit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplantation therapy, welcomed new members to its Board of Governors.

• Brandi Quinn is senior vice president of Enterprise Reporting with Pinellas County and has held multiple positions within the company since joining them in 2003.

• Dr. William H. Cleveland is an Atlanta, Georgia-based physician, board certified in nephrology and internal medicine.

Cleveland practices as a nephrologist and is medical director of Emory Healthcare Network in Atlanta. He also is a professor with Morehouse School of Medicine, on the Morehouse School of Medicine Board of Directors, and is treasurer/chief financial officer for the Georgia State Medical Association.

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The new Chick-fil-A at Cypress Creek Town Center, 2349 Sun Vista Drive, in front of the Tampa Premium Outlets, will be collecting new children’s books for Lutz Elementary School.

Books will be collected at the new restaurant on June 29 and June 30. Serving as a free library exchange, the children books will be placed in a nearly 3-foot Book House that was hand-built from old and reclaimed wood, and provided by the Chick-fil-A Foundation.

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All Pasco County Schools sites will operate on a 10-hour day/four-day work schedule for the next five weeks. Pasco County Schools will be closed on these nonwork days: July 1, July 4, July 15, July 22 and July 29.

On each of these weeks, the district office complex will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday.The exception is the week of July 4, when the district is closed on Monday, and extended hours will be in effect Tuesday through Friday.

PLACE, the district’s before and after school activity program, will be closed on July 4,Aug. 11 and Aug. 12.

PLACE will maintain normal weekday hours of operation, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., throughout the summer.

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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.

There will be a fall fashion show sponsored by Stein Mart, a gift auction and dinner.

The cash bar will be open at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m., and the fashion show.

Tickets are $30 and go on sale July 1, and can be purchased from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hospital’s cafeteria, 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity, by cash or check only.

The deadline to buy tickets is Aug. 5.

40TH CLASS REUNION Zephyrhills High School will host a 40year reunion for the Class of 1976 on July 23 at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club in Wesley Chapel.

Cocktails start at 5 p.m. There will be music, food and a cash bar.

Anyone from other classes who have friends or siblings in the 1976 class also can attend.

For information, Cyndi Craig or Suzanne Pulliam Bahr at bahr.suzanne@yahoo.com, or send an email to Keith Reeves at krconstpebuilder@aol.com.

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce recognized three Pasco High seniors, Deanna Rodriguez, Ali Jordan and Diana Ryan, with scholarships at a business breakfast in May. The keynote message and college update were given by Dr. Stanley Giannet, vice president of academic affairs and faculty development/college provost of PascoHernando State College.The breakfast was sponsored by Growers Fertilizer Corporation.

HOSPITAL PRESENTS FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Volunteer Association presented four $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Pasco County.

The scholarship recipients were Vaibhav Gandhi (Gulf High School) who volunteered 695 merit hours/350 actual hours and has been a courier; Felicia Kirsch (Fivay High School) who has volunteered at Welcome Center A and as a courier for a total of 498.36 merit hours/474.52 base hours; Nidhi Patel (Gulf High) who has volunteered as a courier with 377 merit hours/189 actual hours; and Alyssa Rutman (Fivay High) who has volunteered as a Welcome Center A courier with 488.32 merit hours/468.37 actual hours.

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The Shops at Wiregrass is freshening up its retail lineup, and looking ahead to a spring 2018 opening for an adjoining retail center.

For now, the new shopping center is identified as the “connector site.�

New shops, restaurants, a grocery store and movie theater are planned.

Shoppers will have walkways to allow easy access into and out of both sites. “We want to blend and separate it, but create its own identity at the same time,� said Greg Lenners, general manager at the Wiregrass shops.

Developers are awaiting a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but Lenners said the anticipated opening will be in the spring of 2018.

He spoke to about 30 people at a luncheon on June 23 sponsored by The Greater Wesley Chapel of Commerce.

The chamber has economic development briefings, with invited guest speakers on the last Thursday of each month.

Forest City Enterprises, the developers of The Shops at Wiregrass, and NRP Group are partnering on the expansion adjacent to The Shops at Wiregrass.

About 250 upscale apartments are planned, as well as about 120,000 square feet of retail, Lenners said.

A 30,000-square-foot grocery and a 35,000-square-foot movie house will be built. “The idea is a dinner-type theater,� said Lenners.

Shops and restaurants could fill in the

EXPRESS, from page 1A County as key to propelling economic growth and easing traffic congestion. “We’re happy it passed,� said Hope Allen, executive director of The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.“Common sense prevailed in that it will be moving forward. Further discussion will happen and that’s good.�

Advocates for and against packed the June 22 public hearing of the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

More than 160 people signed up for public comment during an 8-hour speaking marathon that lasted until almost 2:30 a.m.

Most were from Tampa, but others came from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Plant City and Pasco.

The Hillsborough MPO voted 12-4 to put the expressway project, known as TBX, as a priority on its five-year transportation plan.

The plan must be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation by July 15 for state and federal review.

Construction on phase one is slated for 2021 and would re-design the I-275 interchange into downtown Tampa.

Work on a new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge, between Tampa and St. Petersburg, however, is planned for 2017.

TBX will create new toll lanes adjacent to existing non-toll lanes at an initial cost of more than $3 billion, and potentially as much as $6 billion.

Toll fees would vary depending on traffic volume, with more expensive tolls applying at rush hour. No toll rates have been announced, but fees on existing toll systems, including on Interstate 95 in Miami, suggest they could be as high as $2 a mile.

A rapid bus transit service potentially could use the toll lane, but not pay tolls.

In the weeks leading up to the vote, the Wesley Chapel chamber joined with other area chambers and organizations in Pasco and the region, to publicly support and campaign for a favorable vote on TBX. Four of Pasco County’s commissioners also signed a letter of support. Pasco County

K-9, from page 1A hours a day, jumping out and running, so you tend to retire them around nine or 10 years; he was due to retire pretty soon anyway, whether Stone left or not,� Velboom continued.

A new K-9 costs about $10,000, including new supplies and equipment.

Since a police dog wasn’t included in this year’s budget, the department sought outside assistance.

The department already has received several thousand dollars in donations from a number of local organizations and businesses, including the Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club and the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union. “The community has just been phenomenal,�Velboom said about the support for a new K-9. “I can’t say enough about how people were sending me checks anywhere from $25 to a $1,000. It’s really been a rallying point.�

As it searches for a new K-9 unit, the police department has been receiving K-9 assistance from both the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and the Zephyrhills Police Department.

Despite the logistical obstacles of not having its own K-9 unit, Velboom said the arrangement has been beneficial, for the time being.

remaining 55,000 square feet of commercial space.

Lenners also gave a rundown on recent store openings at Wiregrass.

VOM FASS Oils Vinegars Spirits, which opened last week, is the newest retailer and joins Greg Lenners other new additions: Rocket Fizz, Lola Perfume, Soleciety Sneaker Boutique and 3D Musketeers.

VisionWorks is slated for a fall opening.

Vitamin Shoppe could open by the end of August. And, Irish 31 Pub & Eatery, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt and Avalon Spa also are expected to open in coming months.

But, Lenners shot down rumors of a Cheesecake Factory.

At least in the near future.

Chains such as Cheesecake or P.F. Chang’s count on large lunch crowds, and the area falls a little short on that, Lenners said. “You have a commuter demographic here so our lunch traffic goes down,� he said.“We’ll get there.�

As an example, Lenners said about 1,200 houses are under construction near The Shops at Wiregrass. Communities such as Estancia and The Ridge are adding to the local population and signaling continued growth in the area. “We’re literally right on the 50-yard line,� Lenners said.

Commissioner Jack Mariano was the lone dissenter.

He objected to toll lanes, saying they would be unfair to people who can’t afford expensive toll fees.

Other options, including conversion of CSX rail lines for public transit, should be studied, Mariano said. “To me, you are wasting capacity for a rich few,� he said.“There should be a big regional discussion on what is going on in the whole area.�

Opponents of TBX campaigned to block the project as a boondoggle that would benefit wealthy motorists, harm minority communities, lower air quality and crush ongoing revitalization of neighborhoods that suffered during highway widening projects in the 1960s and 1970s.

The project is expected to wipe out as many as 100 businesses and residences in historic neighborhoods of Tampa Heights, Seminole Heights and V.M.Ybor. “This project is morally flawed on several levels,� said Beverly Ward, principal of BGW Associates, a company that studies effects of public policy decisions on communities.

But, supporters said TBX should be viewed as a regional project that would significantly decrease commute times, promote new development, and encourage more customers to visit existing businesses outside their neighborhoods. “It’s going to hopefully expedite commuting up to us,� said Greg Lenners, general manager of The Shops at Wiregrass.“We’re still seen as a more rural area. It will be a plus.�

More than half of Pasco’s workers commute to jobs outside of the county, sometimes sitting for two hours in stalled traffic on interstates.

Others in St. Petersburg,Tampa and Plant City said they also want relief from congestion to spend more time with family, friends and children. “This project will benefit everyone,� said Ken Roberts, an Apollo Beach resident and member of Citizens Organized for Sound Transportation.“We need to realize we are in this all together.�

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“It’s working really excellent,�Velboom said. “Pasco is here whenever we need them, especially now since we’re on their same radio channel; they hear when we need a dog, and a dog just shows up.�

Velboom noted the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office also has agreed to help his department select a new German Shepherd from a police K-9 vendor once $10,000 is raised. “They have a lot of experience in buying dogs, so we’re going to work with some of the experts,� he said.

Meanwhile, the police chief is looking to appoint a new handler from within his department. “We’ve had three officers apply to be considered, and we’re working on the process to figure out which one is best suited for the job,� he said.

Ideally, Velboom would like to have a new K-9 unit in place “sometime in August,� so the dog and its handler can undergo a 16week, state-mandated K-9 training course, which begins in September.

Once complete, Velboom said the K-9 unit will be sent to a narcotic detection school to receive dual-certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Land O’ Lakes names new girls basketball coach

By Kevin Weiss kweiss@lakerlutznews.com

Ed Mulliken has been named the new Land O’ Lakes High varsity girls basketball coach.

He replaces Phyllis Crain, who guided the Gators to regional championships in 2014 and 2015; Crain compiled an 85-50 in five seasons as head coach.

Mulliken, a longtime coach throughout Kentucky and Ohio, last coached girl’s basketball three years ago at Evangel Christian School in Louisville, Kentucky.

With relatives moving to Pasco County, Mulliken sought out various head coaching opportunities throughout the area before getting in touch with Karen Coss, Land O’ Lakes High’s athletic director.

Mulliken was hired after several rounds of interviews with school officials.

Mulliken has retained Justin Dargahi as an assistant, and former Sunlake High basketball player Alison Washburn will also join the new coach’s staff.

As he transitions to his new coaching job, Mulliken has already met with several

prospective players, and recently held three open gyms to evaluate the team’s initial strengths and weaknesses. (Due to FHSAA Bylaws, coaches cannot assign sport-specific drills or tasks during off-season open facilities sessions.)

Ed Mulliken Once sanctioned practices are in place, Mulliken plans to beef up the team’s conditioning efforts.

“By the time basketball season starts, these girls will probably be in the best shape they’ve ever been in,” he said.“That’s one thing we believe in and that’s one thing our coaches will believe in: the girls being in great shape and being super conditioned, so when they get into the ball game, they’ll know the game is going to be easier than what practice was.”

To do that, Mulliken will try to instill an unquestioned work ethic by pushing the

Key Losses Makala Canada (12.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.7 assists per game, 1.9 steals per game) Gabby Mills (11.4 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.1 blocks per game) Breana Barnes (5.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.9 assists per game)

Key Returnees Lily Lazar (5.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG)

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players through rigorous workouts and training.

“You can’t make up for athletic ability, you can’t make up for size, but you can control how good of shape you’re in and how aggressive you are on the floor,” he said.

“You come out and give it 100 percent, and you get out what you put in.”

Mulliken noted that teams he’s coached in the past have always had a

“scrappy” identity.

“The one thing that I will have is...an aggressive team,” he said. ...“We’ll push the ball and we’ll get after people. I don’t believe in playing a lot of zone — I want to try to control the tempo of the game.”

Land O’ Lakes is coming off a 14-11 (2-4 district) mark in 2016.The new coach will have to replace five seniors from last year’s squad, including top scorers Makela Canada (12.4 points per game) and Gabby Mills (11.4 points per game).

With the team in a rebuilding stage, Mulliken said his first year as Land O’ Lakes High’s coach will be a “learning experience” for both the players and coaches.

While it’s too soon to attach a win-loss goal for 2017, Mulliken is more focused on making sure the team just “gets better every day.”

“You can go all season and not win a single game, but you can have growth and learn a lot of things about yourself,” Mulliken said. ...“It’s really up to the girls and the coaching staff with what we’re going to do with this team.

“We’re going to put in a lot of work.”

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COURTESY OF GAITHER HIGH BASEBALL

Gaither pitcher to play college baseball Gaither High left-handed pitcher Josh Bobrowski has signed on to play collegiate baseball at South Florida State College. The 6-foot-2, 178-pound pitcher compiled a 2.01 ERA in 24.1 innings pitched in his senior year. Bobrowski was part of the school’s first baseball state championship last month.

SAINT LEO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS TWO PLAYERS The Saint Leo women’s basketball team will have a few new faces next season. Head coach Anthony Crocitto added two players to the 2016-2017 roster: junior college transfer Ragen Dotson and European import Gina Brierley. Dotson is a transfer out of Daytona State College, and Brierley, a native of Manchester, England, played for Loreto (Manchester) College and most recently earned a spot on England’s U18 team.

Dotson, a 5-foot-10 guard, averaged 7.0 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game, and shot nearly 41 percent from 3point range in her sophomore season at Daytona State.

“Ragen is a special young lady and can really shoot the ball,” Crocitto said in a release.“We will count on her to play multiple positions for us at Saint Leo and score the ball inside and out. She can really stretch a defense with her long-range shooting and has a huge upside to do some special things in her two years here.” Brierley, a 5-foot-7 point guard, averaged 17 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game at Loreto College; she also averaged 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

“Gina will be a rookie to watch in our conference,” Crocitto said.“She is a multi-talented guard who plays the game the right way while playing hard. Gina will be expected to contribute right away and play multiple guard spots for us.”

Brierley and Dotson join Madelin Lang and Courtney Cox, who both signed with Saint Leo during the fall period.

SAINT LEO GOLFERS HONORED Saint Leo senior Liam Ainsworth and junior Joey Savoie were recently named to the Division II PING All-America teams. They join freshman Hugo Bernard, who was

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Pasco-Hernando State College third baseman Jordan Ding recently signed a National Letter of Intent with Division II Francis Marion (South Carolina) University. The PHSC baseball standout set a new school single-season batting average record of .467 this past season. (The previous record of .432 was set by Mike Aranda in 1998.) In 43 games, Ding had 12 doubles, six triples, one home run and 45 RBIs. He also led the team in runs scored (59) and hits (77). Ding was also named the NJCAA DII Marucci Elite for the Southeast District and the NJCAA DII Region VIII Player of the Year.

named to the first team in May. “I am so proud of these guys and all that they achieved this year,” Saint Leo University men’s golf coach Chris Greenwood said in a release.

Ainsworth, a native of London, England, was selected to the DII PING All-America Second Team following his performance at the NCAA National Championships at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Course in Denver, Colorado. He finished in a tie for eighth place at the championships with a 209 total (-7) in stroke play.

Savoie, a native of Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Quebec, Canada, was named to the All-America Third Team after his nationals performance, finishing in 11th place with a final of 210 (-6) during stroke play.

On May 21, the Saint Leo’s men’s golf team won the school’s first-ever National Championship, defeating top-ranked Chico (California) State in match play 3-2.

SWIMMERS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS Saint Leo University’s men’s and women’s swimming teams recently earned Scholar All-America Team status from the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).

The men’s team finished the semester with a 3.24 team grade point average, while the women’s team finished with a 3.55 team grade point average.

To be eligible for the designation, teams had to achieve a 3.0 or higher team GPA over the Spring 2016 semester.

Men’s swimmers Matheus Assis, Hunter Bains, Daniel Bis, Evan Jacob and Pawel Trenda, and women’s swimmers Natalia Garriock and Nicole Weber were individually honored as CSCAA Scholar All-Americans by maintaining a 3.5-or-higher GPA and representing Saint Leo at the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships.

“Our goal has always been to have a na-

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Pitcher receives All-American honors Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) sophomore pitcher Tanner Thompson has been named an NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) DII Second Team All-American. He becomes the third PHSC pitcher in the 25-year history of the program to earn the honor, joining Frankie Sanders (1994) and Danny Rodriguez (2015). The right-handed pitcher finished the season with 9-1 record and a 1.52 ERA in 82.2 innings pitched; he also compiled 70 strikeouts in his 15 appearances.

tionally competitive Division II program, both in the pool and in the classroom,” Saint Leo’s head men’s and women’s swimming coach Paul Mangen said in a release.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UP The Pasco County Parks & Recreation Department will be having their 2016 Fall Adult Softball League registration on July 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. To register a team, the cost is $475, plus an additional $25 for an NSA (National Softball Association) sanctioning fee. The price includes an 11-game regular season, and a single elimination tournament.

The season begins the first week in August. Coed games are played on Mondays, while men’s games are played Tuesday through Thursday.

PADDLING BOARD SESSIONS The Land O’ Lakes Rowing and Paddling Company will offer a Stand Up Paddling boarding session at Ukulele’s in Land O’ Lakes on July 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30. To reserve a spot, call (813) 2635408.

YOGA CLASSES AVAILABLE The Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex is offering adult yoga classes each Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.There’s an introductory cost of $3 per class until Aug. 17. Classes are $6 each after Aug. 17. For information, email Aurelio Fernandez at afernandez@pascocountyfl.net.

ROLLER DERBY EVENT JULY 17 The Rolling Valkyries women’s team will face the Sintral Florida Derby Demons on July 17 at Astro Skate, 875 Cypress St., in Tarpon Springs. Doors open at 5:45 pm., for the event.Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10

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Huge Catch!

Wesley Chapel resident Joey Koehler singlehandedly won the South Pasco Bassmasters June tournament on Lake Reedy. He also won the tournament ‘Big Bass’ award after reeling in a 6.64-pound bass.

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PHSC ANNOUNCES CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS The Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) cheerleading team is hosting open 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 from 5:30 p.m. 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 also will receive a cheer tryout application packet.

The college’s 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 college 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.

COMMUNITY CYCLING RIDES The Dade City Community Cycling Ride takes place on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Cyclists can meet at the parking lot next to 14112 Eighth St., in Dade City. Rides last about two hours, with a varying pace depending on skill levels.

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tacy Dunn, an animal educator from Pinellas County Reptiles, tossed out lots of fun facts during a lively show featuring a variety of live critters on June 18 at the New River Branch Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.

She had a crowd of about 90 hanging on her every word, as she showed off animals and talked about how big they get, how old they live to be and what they like to eat.

As she talked, she held the creatures in her hand, or let them crawl across a tarp she spread on the library’s floor.

She showed off 11 animals, including a lizard named Miss Athena, a bearded dragon named Jack and a tarantula named Miss Fluffy.

When Dunn told the crowd that Miss Athena likes blueberries, a little girl in the crowd announced,“I’d love to have a blueberry.”

Among the fun facts that Dunn shared: “Tortoises cannot swim.They sink like rocks.”

“Snakes are not necessarily aggressive … (But) You don’t want to ever touch a snake’s face.”

“Tarantulas have terrible eyesight. Although they have eight eyes, they can barely see at all.”

And,“Bearded dragons have a blind spot.”

One of the more unusual creatures that Dunn showed the crowd looks like a snake, but is actually a lizard. It’s called a European legless lizard.

As Dunn showed off the animals, she gave the kids a chance to touch them.

They were gentle, and Dunn was appreciative:“You guys are doing so good touching with a very delicate touch. Thank you very much.”

During most of the show, 9-year-old Sabrina Mraz sat quietly next to her grandmother, Elsie Brower, of Wesley Chapel.

At one point, though, the young girl decided she wanted to touch a snake, so her grandmother went with her.

While the little girl seemed to enjoy the experience, her grandmother seemed more excited.

“That’s the first time in my life I touched a snake,” the 78-year-old Brower said, who clearly thought the show was worthwhile.

“I found it educational,” Brower said. “I guess you’re Stacy Dunn, animal educator, shows off a Chaco never too old to learn.”

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The books will be placed in a nearly 3-foot Book House hand-built from old and reclaimed wood and provided by the Chick-fil-A Foundation. In 2015 the foundation donated more than 10,000 books to 89 local organizations in 30 states and Washington, D.C.

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For information, call the chamber at (813) 782-1913, or email info@zephyrhillschamber.com.

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BREAKFAST NETWORK The Wednesday Morning Networking Group will meet July 1 at 7:30 a.m., at The Lake House at Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-BBQ, at 3116 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Each attendee will be able to present a 30-second pitch.The $7 cost includes breakfast. The sponsor for this meeting is Exit Prime Realty.

For information, call the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (813) 909-2722, or email office@CentralPascoChamber.com.

CENTRAL PASCO MEETING The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have a general membership meeting on July 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Harbor Terrace Restaurant, at 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway in Lutz.

Members and guests are welcome.

Guest speaker will be Bill Cronin, chief executive office at the Pasco Economic

Home building award Custom Craft Homes, an independently owned franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, is the 2016 Arthur Rutenberg Homes’ Builder of the Year.

Franchise owner Stuart Sierra and Sierra Building Company President Ernie Lashlee accepted the award at ceremonies in Nassau, Bahamas.This is the company’s fourth win.

More than 40 franchises in six states were eligible.

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Pasco County Schools Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination Pasco County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Vocational Programs Pasco County Schools offers the following career and technical programs, including career academies, wherein students may earn industry certification: Secondary Level: Agriculture, Agritechnology, Architecture, Arts/AV, Aviation, Auto Technology, Business, Construction, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Design, Energy, Engineering, Finance, Health, Information Technology, New Media/Multimedia, Robotics, and Vet Assisting.

Post-secondary Level: Auto Technology, Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Marine, New Media, and TV Production.

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Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. All pre-requisites for industry certification courses are included in each program. The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

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