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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Hermine’s effects lash Tampa Bay Recovering from the storm and bracing for the next one

By B.C. Manion

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Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room.

Blasts of rain, high winds and flood waters hit the region last week as the effects of Hurricane Hermine swept in, causing Tampa Bay residents in many communities to retrieve what they could, and discard what was lost.

Trees crashed into roofs. Cars flooded.

Water seeped into homes.

In some parts of the region, residents

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had to be rescued by boat.

Patients at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson were evacuated on the evening of Aug. 31, after the hospital in Hudson experienced what it believes was a lightning strike on a main power feed on the hospital’s roof, disabling the hospital’s ability to run a safe switch for generator backup.

A brief fire broke out on the roofline, but no one was hurt.

The hospital evacuated all of its 209 patients to other hospitals in the region, through a cooperative effort that included its sister HCA West Florida Hospitals, 70 EMS amSee HERMINE, page 11A

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The Canadian Medstore, based out of Zephyrhills, says their cost for an EpiPen Twin Pack is $180, compared to the over $700 being retailed at traditional area pharmacies.

By Kevin Weiss

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In lieu of the soaring costs for an EpiPen, one local pharmacy chain is offering the life saving, anti-allergic reaction device at no upcharge.

The Canadian Medstore, based out of Zephyrhills, says their cost for an EpiPen Twin Pack is $180, compared to the over $700 being retailed at traditional area pharmacies.

Mylan, the makers of the EpiPen, recently announced it would offer a generic version that would sell for $300 a two-pack. That move came after the company drew intense criticism for increasing its product price by nearly 400 percent.

The device, which was sold at a wholesale price of just under $60 in 2007, has risen to $600 for a two-pack in 2016. It marks the product’s 15th price hike over the past seven years.

The Canadian Medstore, which opened in 2003, has international contracts with pharmacies based in Australia, Canada, England and New Zealand.

In those countries, medications are often 60 percent to 70 percent less expensive than in the United States.

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boundaries for the new schools, boundary committees will meet, parent meetings will be held and the school board will make the final vote.

Meanwhile, the school board has begun the naming process for the schools.

In its school naming policy, the board welcomes suggestions from the public, students and educators.

The board prefers to name schools after the general location, features of the area, or historical information about the school’s location. The suggested name must be brief and descriptive.

The board will consider naming schools after individuals, but those individuals should be of a person of prominence recognized for his or her outstanding civic or educational contribution. The board also will consider naming a school after an elected official or a school district employee, but only after that person has been deceased for two or more years, or has left public office or employment with the district two or more years ago.

Once the name is adopted, it is consid-

Two years ago Pasco County Chairwoman Kathryn Starkey and attorney Michele Hintson met by chance at a symposium on empowering women in politics and leadership.

They were the only two women at WeWill Tampa Bay from Pasco, but quickly bonded around a singular goal: To form a Commission on the Status of Women.

Hintson joined county staff members on Aug. 23 in presenting a plan to launch the commission.

The Pasco County Commission unanimously approved the concept.

“This is a historical day for women in Pasco County,” Starkey said.

The final vote and nominations to the 15member commission are expected on Sept.

13.

Each county commissioner will appoint a member to the women’s commission.

Other community organizations, mostly nonprofits, will recommend nominees to fill out the remaining 10 slots.The county commission will make the final selections.

Participating organizations include Metropolitan Ministries, Sunrise of Pasco, Pasco-Hernando State College and Saint Leo University.

“The commission hopefully will be able to provide research and resources to develop opinions and make recommendations to (Pasco County) commissioners about certain needs in the community for women,” said Hintson, a Land O’ Lakes resident and an attorney with the Tampa-based law firm, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

Issues might include equal pay, human trafficking, affordable housing, women’s health care and the needs of children.

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Mylan, the makers of the EpiPen, recently announced it would produce a generic version that it would sell for $300 a two-pack.

That move came after intense criticism following the company’s announcement that it was increasing the price of the product by nearly 400 percent. The device, which was sold at a wholesale price of just under $60 in 2007, has risen to $600 for a two-pack in 2016. It marks the product’s 15th price hike over the past seven years.

COURTESY OF PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS

Construction activity is well underway on a new high school on Old Pasco Road, which will open initially as a high school and a middle school.

Ideas sought for Pasco school names

By B.C. Manion

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The Pasco County School Board is seeking suggestions from the public for names for two schools the district plans to open in the fall of 2017.

One school, now known as Elementary B, is being built in Bexley Ranch, north of State Road 54 and east of the Suncoast Parkway.

The new elementary school is expected to help reduce crowding at Oakstead and Odessa elementary schools. The other school needing a name is now known as High School GGG. It is currently under construction on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel. Initially, it will be a school for grades six through 12.

The new high school is expected to affect the boundaries for Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel and potentially Sunlake high schools.

The new middle school is expected to affect the boundaries for Weightman, John Long and potentially Rushe middle schools.

Before any decisions are reached on the

Student loan debt is affecting housing market

By Kathy Steele

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Student loan debt nationally is a staggering $1.3 trillion dollars, or about 10 percent of all outstanding debt.

For seven out of 10 students, repaying student loans can be a nearly insurmountable obstacle that is altering career decisions and delaying the milestone of buying a home.

Nationally, the average student loan debt is about $30,000.

Across Florida, the average is about $25,000.

At the University of South Florida, about 60 percent of students have an average loan debt of $22,600.At the University of Tampa, about 60 percent of students owe about $34,000.

Unlike most debt, however, students by law are prevented from refinancing those loans.

It is a dilemma that is highlighted in a survey released by the National Association of REALTORS Research Department and American Student Assistance, also known as Salt.

The home ownership rate is falling, and younger generations saddled with student debt are part of the reason, the survey found.

“That (student) debt is thrown into the mix with any other debt they have,” said Jack Rodriguez, a Tampa real estate broker.“It affects the amount of loan they could get.With the ability to refinance into a lower interest

rate…they would bring down their payment which would allow them to purchase more house.”

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Rodriguez and other real estate agents held a press conference on Aug. 22 at the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS to highlight the problem, and show support for a bill on refinancing student loans.They were joined by student leaders from USF, UT and Hillsborough Community College.

“If we really want to make a change, and want to protect our nation’s youth and generations to come, we need to focus on our assets, college affordability and how we’re going to fix this,” said James Scudero, student body president at UT. Student loan debt is crippling, said Chris Griffin, peer advisor leader for USF New Student Connections.

Food banks can now be found on student campuses, and student homelessness is happening, Griffin said.

“The scary thing is the food banks are used,” said Alec Waid, student body vice president at USF. The pending bill, known as the Bank on Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act has about 170 sponsors. But, efforts to pass the bill have stalled for at least two years.

“It’s something of a partisan issue. It shouldn’t be,” said Castor.

If approved, student graduates could refinance private school loans issued before July 1, 2015.

“A citizen can refinance their car loan, boat loan and their credit card debt,” Castor

COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF U.S. REP. KATHY CASTOR

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, wearing an orange dress, along with student leaders and members of the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS, held a press conference to highlight problem of student loan debt.

said. “But, students are not allowed to refinance their student loans. This would be a very good time to do this, because interest rates are very low.”

According to the survey, at least a quarter of all students have a typical loan debt of about $25,000. And, 71 percent of nonhomebuyers say student loan debt is delaying the decision to buy a home. In some cases, the delay is about five years.

About 42 percent of students with loan debt delayed moving out of the family home.

Millennials born between 1990 and 1998, and who made less than $25,000 in 2015, were most likely to stay at home longer.

But, younger generations aren’t alone in struggling with student debt.

Tampa real estate broker Alma Alexander said her daughter earned a degree in graphic arts in the 1990s and left school owing nearly $35,000. The debt wasn’t paid off until two years ago.

“She worked at paying it when she could,”Alexander said.

Kids share kindness, through cookies, around Tampa Bay

By B.C. Manion

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Eleven-year-old Angel Rosas and her 6year-old brother, Ronaldo engaged in a somewhat unusual project over the summer.

They baked 1,500 cookies and delivered them around the Tampa Bay area.

It was their way of spreading kindness, and unconditional love, to those they encountered.

Their mom, Christine, came up with the idea for the project.

But, the kids were involved in everything from coming up with a tagline, designing a graphic and shooting a YouTube video.

They called the project Kookies 4 Kindness.

They wore T-shirts emblazoned with the logo.

They created a label for the plastic bag holding the cookies. It read: “We baked these cookies with love. It it is our hope that you share the same unconditional love with at least one person. Love,Angel and Ronaldo Rosas.”

The kids also baked the cookies, made from store-bought dough, in the kitchen of their Seven Oaks home in Wesley Chapel.

That’s where they bagged them up, too.

Then, they made deliveries to Tarpon Springs, to the Waffle House in Wesley Chapel and to Ybor City and the fire station there.

They also visited two Trinity Cafés, the Dade City Police Station, The Well, Corpus Christi School, and recruiting stations for the Navy,Air Force and the Marines.

They dropped by a Hillary Clinton campaign office. They tried to visit a Donald Trump campaign office, but they couldn’t find it.

They gave cookies to all kinds of people.

Some were young; others, old.

Some wore military uniforms; others, tank tops.

One wore a cowboy hat; another, a baseball cap.

These cookies are ready to pack into plastic bags and deliver across Tampa Bay.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRISTINE ROSAS

Christine Rosas and her children, Rolando and Angel, dispensed kindness, unconditional love and 1,500 cookies across Tampa Bay this summer. Here, they are making a stop at Trinity Café, which feeds homeless people.

See the YouTube video of two kids sharing 1,500 cookies to spread kindness in Tampa Bay at tinyurl.com/hmlbuhl.

They gave cookies to men, women and children. Some were white, others black, Hispanic or Asian.

As the kids approached people, some were friendly and readily accepted their offering.

Others were warier.

Some thought there was some sort of

catch,Angel said.

She attributes their suspicion to the clipboard her mom was carrying around.

Christine had the clipboard because she wanted to get the email address for anyone wanting a link to the YouTube video they planned to post about the project.

Once the clipboard was kept out of sight, people dropped their guard, Angel said.

There were some that turned down the cookies,Angel said.“Some people said they had allergies,” she said.

“Some people thought they had to pay

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for them,” Angel added. “We said, ‘No. No. We’re just passing them out.Their faces just kind of lit up, and they said,‘Oh, thanks.’”

While they didn’t come up with the project themselves, the kids had ideas about where they should go.

Rolando wanted to help the poor and to make a stop at Corpus Christi, where he’s in first grade.

Angel, a sixth-grader who attends the same school, wanted to be sure to deliver the chocolate chip cookies to people who serve in the military and work in law enforcement.

“To find police officers was tricky.They were all out,” Christine said. Finally, they just dropped off some cookies at the Dade City Police Department.

And, the department acknowledged the kindness by sending a thank you note.

Christine hopes that the project will leave an impression on her kids.

She knows, in some ways, it already has.

“After the first day we went out, she (Angel) said, ‘You know mom, the people with all of those tattoos and piercings — they’re softies.’”

The whole idea is to introduce some kindness into a world that obviously needs it, Christine said.

“We have traveled a lot. We’ve lived in Australia and Saudi Arabia. We just came back to the U.S., in January,” she said.

She didn’t realize how many places in public continually play the news, she said.

“They’re constantly seeing all of this violence on the news and on the TV, and it makes them fearful,” Christine said.

“I just feel that there’s so much noise going on with a lot of different situations.

We don’t need to be treating each other this way.

“I wanted them to see and experience positivity,” she said.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Twice the love for Land O’ Lakes

By Diane Kortus

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n early August, my family spent a week in a log cabin in northern Wisconsin.

Two things were remarkable about this vacation — one that’s reflective about family transitions; the other that speaks to unexpected coincidences.

This was the first time my adult children and I spent time together that was not centered on a major occasion — graduation, wedding, birth, Baptism or sadly, a funeral.

We looked forward to being together without the hoopla of a special event, and reconnecting with no agenda to follow or emotional ups and downs.

This gathering included my son,Andy, my daughter-in-law, Erin, my 1-year-old grandson, Connor, my daughter, Rachel, my longtime boyfriend Vic, and our family dogs Buddy,Travis and Patch.

It was a glorious week on Lac Vieux Desert, a beautiful 4,200-acre lake whose southern shore is in Wisconsin, and northern banks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The lake, famous for giant muskies and a proliferation of bald eagles, was perfect for idly exploring with a pontoon boat powered by a 50 horsepower Mercury.

With Andy’s family living in Appleton, Wisconsin, and Rachel attending graduate school in Tallahassee, it is only once or twice a year that we’re all together under the same roof. So, in addition to getting away from the office and Florida’s miserable August heat, I looked forward to observing the evolution of my children’s adult relationships.

Those of you who have raised children know what I’m talking about — kids do not automatically leave behind their childhood conflicts and competition for their mother’s

COURTESY OF DIANE KORTUS

Diane Kortus, publisher of The Laker/Lutz News, at rear, enjoys a boat ride with her daughter, Rachel Mathes, and her grandson, Connor Mathes, on a lake in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin.

attention when they turn 18. Their childhood dynamics continue until the seeds of maturity take firm root in adult responsibilities.

In my family’s case, my kids are four years apart, which meant Andy grew up with a little sister who was always in the way, and Rachel grew up with a big brother who was forever picking on her.

Now that they’re 28 and 24, they’re finally settling into a sibling relationship of

mutual respect, patience and support. Sure, they still pick on each other, and at times leverage to be Mom’s favorite, but overall I was proud to observe their relationship evolving into one of adult sibling love.

ANOTHER LAND O’ LAKES

When I began my search for a log cabin, I looked in areas within three hours of my son’s home in Appleton.This led me to the Eagle River resort area, and ultimately the

cabin we found 20 miles north on Lac Vieux Desert.

When I booked the cabin in May, I did not pay attention to the surrounding communities. But, as our week in August got closer and I began looking for things to do, I discovered that the closest town to our cabin was Land O’ Lakes,Wisconsin.

That coincidence stopped me in my tracks. Land O’ Lakes is my home here in Pasco County. Of course I knew about the Land O’ Lakes butter made in Minnesota, but had no idea there was another unincorporated town in the U.S., also named Land O’ Lakes.

Except for an abundance of lakes in both communities, the name is about the only thing the two Land O’ Lakes have in common.

According to Wikipedia, the Wisconsin town has just 861 residents, compared to 31,145 here.The town’s geographic size in Wisconsin is huge, at 95 square miles. Here in Pasco, Land O’ Lakes encompasses just 18 square miles. Of course, the weather is dramatically different, and we’re much younger, more affluent and better educated here in the Land O’ Lakes where I live.

While I marveled at the coincidence, when I told people I met in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, that I lived in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, they smiled politely, but were not overly impressed or even surprised. So I gathered that over the years, a lot of us local Lakers have made the trek to our sister city in the north woods.

And, that reminds me of another difference between our two towns. Here, we call ourselves Lakers, which is where this newspaper took its name when it was founded in 1981. In Wisconsin, Land O’ Lakes residents call themselves Landos.

But, we both use the acronym LOL when writing about our town, which for residents of both communities, will never mean “lots of laughs,” despite what everyone else in the world of text believes.

NASA astronaut to visit MOSI Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

NASA’s lone five-shuttle astronaut is expected to visit the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) as part of World Space Week.

Story Musgrave, a legendary NASA astronaut, will answer questions and share various tales from his past space missions on Oct. 8 before special screenings of the IMAX film Hubble.

Musgrave, who is known for repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, became the only NASA astronaut to fly on all five space shuttles (Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour and Columbia). He spent 53 days in space – including 27 hours

working outside the space shuttle on sidewalks.

“There’s always something new and exciting happening at MOSI, and we’ll be celebrating World Space Week with one of the most celebrated astronauts in American history,” MOSI President & CEO Molly Demeulenaere said in a release. “When Story Musgrave tells a tale, it’s so captivating because he has seen and done more than most of us can imagine. And he loves answering people’s questions about living and working in space.”

Beyond his work as an astronaut, Musgrave has served as a U.S. Marine; worked as a professional mathematician; and became an accomplished

pilot flight instructor and expert parachutist who used freefalls to study the workings of the human body.

As a medical doctor and surgeon, Musgrave has written or co-authored 25 scientific papers on aerospace medicine, surgery techniques, among other topics.

Guests will have two opportunities to hear Musgrave, at noon or 3 p.m.

Tickets for the two-hour event are $15, or $10 for MOSI members.

World Space Week is a global celebration of space exploration, commemorated each year from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10.

For more information, visit mosi.org

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Story Musgrave is set to visit MOSI on Oct. 8 as part of World Space Week.

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the introductory nature photography workshop. Each child will get a digital camera to take home and prints of their work during the program. Preregistration is required, by calling (352) 754-6722.The registration fee is $25.

Cub Scout 33, of Land O’ Lakes, is looking for new recruits. Boys in first through fifth grade (7 to 10 years old) are eligible.

Scouting activities emphasize character development and personal fitness while creating memories and adventures.The pack meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Rosary Hall at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway. For information or questions, email cubpack33lol@gmail.com.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY DINNER

The Democratic Party of Pasco County will host U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, 2nd Congressional District, on Sept. 10 at the “Breaking the Ultimate Glass Ceiling” dinner at Seven Spring Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey.All guests can attend a one-on-one reception at 6 p.m., prior to dinner.Various other local Democratic candidates also will be in attendance.To make a reservation, call Dottie Brisley at (317) 402-8211, or visit PascoDems.com.

TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIORS

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, offers “Beginning Technology Training for Seniors,” by appointment.

Adults age 50 and older can sign up to get one-on-one basic technology tutoring.

Bilingual tutoring is available. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 788-6375.

KASHRUT CLASS AT KOL AMI

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will offer a new kashrut class starting Sept. 7 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., for anyone interested in becoming a certified Mashgiach, one who supervises the kashrut status of a kosher establishment.

Participants must register for all three classes taking place on Sept. 7, Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. For information, call (813) 9626338, or email frontoffice@kolami.org.

BUSINESS WORKSHOP

The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will offer a workshop on “Doing Business with Hillsborough County” on Sept. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Topics will include how to register with local, state and federal government agencies, how to find bidding opportunities, and where to find assistance.

There also will be an overview of the certification process for the Disadvantaged Minority/Disadvantaged Woman Business Enterprise program.The workshop can benefit businesses in construction, professional consultant selection, and service contracts. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway, will host a nondenominational community Bible study on Thursday mornings, open to all women.

The study year starts on Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with “Return to Jerusalem.” For information and to register, contact Tylene Headley at jthead_1999@yahoo.com.

NEW WRITERS GROUP

Meetings for the East Pasco Writers Forum will start on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m., in the meeting room of IHop, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City, for about two hours.The group is open to all published and hope-to-bepublished writers of the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area.The meetings will be informal discussions of the latest publishing and conference news, possible writing opportunities, and time set aside to critique the writings of attendees.The group will meet every second Thursday of the month.

Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of anything they may want critiqued. For information, call Lynn Merrell at (352) 5830041.

BLUES & BBQ

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, and the Carrollwood Village HOAs will present the first annual Carrollwood Blues & BBQ sponsored by Ierna’s Heating & Cooling, on Sept. 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.There will be live entertainment by George Pennington, No Money Down, and Troy Youngblood and the Soulfish. Barbecue vendors will be Sarge’s Smokehouse,Whaley’s Blazin’ BBQ and Holy Hog Barbeque.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 269-1310.

PRETEEN PAPER-MACHE

‘Thank You’ service Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a service to celebrate local police officers, and fire and rescue first responders on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. All police officers, first responders and their families are invited to participate.

A complimentary lunch will be provided after the service.

Fire stations and sheriff’s offices close to the church, can provide Atonement with the number of officers and responders that will be on duty that day, and Atonement will deliver food to those officers and responders, as well as treats to their four-legged friends.

For information, call (813) 973-2211.

Spartan Pledge event The Pasco County Vet Center and the Firefighters Charities of Pasco Inc., will host a Spartan Pledge Event on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey. Veterans, community first responders and families are invited to attend.

There will be a Spartan Pledge Ceremony at noon. The pledge is an oath taken by a veteran, first responder, caregiver or anyone who feels the need, stating they will not attempt suicide without first reaching out to a “Battle Buddy.” The pledge will be administered with the Spartan Sword, forged from 25 pounds of metal from the fallen World Trade Center.

There also will be live entertainment, a bounce house, and representatives from veteran and community agencies. Barbecue will be available for purchase.

For information, call (727) 372-1854.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.There will be a wide selection of books, audio and video media, magazines and related materials, most costing less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

THURSDAY MUSICALE

Thursday Musicale, a ladies choral group, is looking for new members that can sing and read music. Rehearsals are Tuesday mornings, and afternoon concerts are the first Thursday of each month from September to April. For information, call Linda Stuff at (813) 948-2546.

FAMILY STYLE FISH FRY

Dade City Kiwanis and the Pioneer Florida Museum and Village will host an OldFashioned Family Style Fish Fry on Sept. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. Food will be served until 7 p.m., and drive-thru will be available.The Sara Rose Band will entertain from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests can bring lawn chairs.Tickets are $10 and available at the museum or The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St. For information, call (352) 2068889.

TABLETOP GAMING

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host tabletop gaming on Sept. 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., for older teens and adults.There will be classic board games, such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Clue; and, new titles like Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and Forbidden Island. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.Admission is free. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

ANTHONY MULLEN TO SPEAK

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host Anthony Mullen on Sept. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the church. Mullen is the chairman of the Children of the Father Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is the world’s largest provider of reduced cost materials on the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Mullen will speak on the book “The Flame of Love,” the movement, pray the Rosary, and answer questions. For information, call Nancy Griffis at (813) 3913120.

SMALL SPACE VEGGIES

UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will offer “Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces” on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn how to turn a tiny space into a medley of vegetables using regular containers, hanging containers, earth boxes, grow pails and other gardening methods.Admission is free. For information, call (352) 518-0156.

BASICS OF CODING

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a “Jr. Coders” program on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15. Participants can learn the basics of the coding program Scratch.A dress code must be followed, and a signed liability waiver is required. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR KIDS

The Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road in Brooksville, will offer a nature photography class for kids, ages 7 to 12, on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Hernando County Photographers will offer

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a preteen paper-mache class on Sept. 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15.This is the second session of the two-part class in making a paper-mache owl.A completion of forms and liability waivers is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

SENIOR SINGLES DANCE

St. Cecelia Interparish Singles will host a Summer Spring Fling Dance, for seniors age 50 and older, on Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Colreavy Hall, 820 Jasmine Way in Clearwater. Couples and singles can attend.

There will be live music from the Just the Two of Us band and free door prizes.The dress code is casual dressy, and no reservations are needed. For information, call (727) 544-3735, or visit SCIPS.tripod.com.

PETER MAX EXHIBIT

The Tampa Museum of Art, 120 Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa, is showcasing “Peter Max: 50 Years of Cosmic Dreaming” through Sept. 11.The exhibit celebrates the pop culture icon with 90 works spanning 50 years. Max uses bold colors and uplifting images to capture and inspire the imagination of the public.Admission is $15 for adults, $7.50 for seniors/military/Florida educators, $5 for students, and free for college students with ID. For information, call (813) 421-8380.

BOWLING LEAGUE

The Men’s Club and Sisterhood of Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will sponsor a bowling league starting on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., at Royal Lanes, 1927 Brinson Road in Lutz.The league will bowl every other Sunday.The cost is $6 for three games, including shoe rental.To participate, call (813) 962-6338.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., will host a service opportunity event on Sept. 11 at 12:15 p.m.

Projects include making fleece hats for the homeless, making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, helping at Metropolitan Ministries, and more. High school youth also will be serving at “Give Kids the World” in Orlando.

Participants do not have to be church members. For information, call the church at (813) 961-8747.

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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host “Who NU?” on Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.The guest speaker will be congregant Harry Heuman, who was born in a displaced persons camp to parents who survived the Holocaust.

Heuman has been a speaker at the Florida Holocaust Museum for many years. For information, call (813) 962-6338, or email frontoffice@kolami.org.

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The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.

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FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS KICKOFF A new Pasco/Hernando Wolf PAC group (cross-partisan organization looking to restore representative democracy by removing corrupt influence of private money in public elections) will host a “Free & Fair Elections Kickoff” on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m., at Beef O’ Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive in Land O’ Lakes.

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The AARP Driver Safety Class will be offered at these locations.

• Sept. 13 at 9 a.m., at Winter Quarters Pasco RV Resort, 21632 State Road 54 in Lutz.To register, call (813) 949-6551.

• Sept. 14 at 9 a.m., Horizon Bay, 414 E. Chapman Road in Lutz.To register, call (813) 909-9679.

The cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members.

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.Alan Franck, curator of the USF Herbarium, will present “An Overview of Botany Research at USF Herbarium.”The herbarium, founded In 1958, holds 285,000 specimens of dried plants from around the globe. Light refreshments will be served.There also will be a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.

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WestShore FinancialGroup will host “Discover How to Hit Your Retirement Target” on Sept. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Shooters World, 116 E. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa.Admission is free and includes gun rental, ammunition, range time and tips on how to maximize income in retirement.

Registration is required. For information, call John Nenos at (813) 817-3241.

BEER & BURGER THROWDOWN

Simply Events will host a “Beer & Burger Throwdown” on Sept. 17 from noon to 6 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Local burger restaurants will compete for “Best Burger,” featuring $5 or less burgers. Local craft brews will be on tap.There also will be a kids’ area, dog zone, music and more.

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The second annual Pasco Upcycle Festival will take place on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Sims Park, 6431 Bank St., in New Port Richey.The event is a partnership between Keep Pasco Beautiful and Pasco County. Organizers are looking for upcycle, farmers market and environmentally friendly vendors.Also, animal rescue groups and pet-related vendors are invited.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay launched its “100 Men in 100 Days” campaign to recruit more men to serve as mentors to young boys.The campaign ends Nov. 18.Volunteers are screened and trained before being matched with a child.

“Bigs” are encouraged to make a 15-month commitment and can choose from a sitebased or community-based program.The agency will host a variety of events throughout the community during the campaign, from after-work Happy Hours to a night at local sporting events. For a calendar, visit BBBSTampaBay.org.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Florida Orchestra’s “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m., at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.The concert will celebrate the video game’s 30th anniversary.Tickets for reserved seats start at $25. For information, FloridaOrchestra.org or call (727) 8923337.

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One simple kitchen appliance can help save time, reduce work and also produce delicious meals for the family.

That miracle worker is the electric slow cooker.The device is quite commonly called a Crock-Pot, which is the brand name of one of the early models available on the market.

The device, invented in 1970, now comes in several brands, shapes and sizes, and often boasts many features.

As with any food preparation, there are some precautions to follow when you use a slow cooker, to keep your food safe.

Start with a clean crock/stoneware bowl, clean utensils, and a clean work area.

Be sure to wash your hands before you begin preparation and also between steps, to avoid the potential for cross-contamination.

Keep all perishable ingredients in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.

Do not use the crock or stoneware bowl to store uncooked meat or poultry in the refrigerator before cooking. That will slow down the cooking process.

You can prep in advance, but be sure to package your raw meats and vegetables separately. Assemble and mix them together in the crock when you are ready to cook.

Do not partially cook your meat and poultry, then finish cooking later.

If you defrost ingredients in the microwave or sauté meat and vegetables, do that just prior to adding them to the slow cooker.

Most slow cookers heat from the sides.

By comparison, food cooked on the stovetop is heated from the bottom up.

For best results, the slow cooker should be half- to three-quarters full.

Do not use the slow cooker for large cuts of meat, such as a roast or whole chicken.

Instead, cut large pieces of meat into smaller ones so that the heat can penetrate the meat more quickly.

Cutting the meat also helps speed the cooking process.

For most recipes, you should start cooking on high for the first hour to allow the ingredients to heat rapidly and move to above 140 degrees Fahrenheit — which is out of the “danger zone,” where bacteria thrive. After an hour, turn the dial down to low for extended slow cooking.

If you are leaving the cooker unattended, it is best to set the dial on low.

If you are home and want to speed the process, you can turn the pot on high for the last one hour to two hours.

Generally, one hour on high is equivalent to two hours on low.

Stirring is not required for slow cooking, so avoid the temptation to lift the lid during the cooking process. Lifting the lid releases heat. It takes approximately 20 minutes to recover lost heat, which extends the required cooking time and also increases food safety risks.

As with all cooking, check to doneness using a quick-read thermometer. Poultry and leftovers that are being reheated should be at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, when you test them.

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It’s also a good idea to avoid using large quantities of frozen foods. For instance, don’t add more than one cup of frozen vegetables for a soup recipe. It is better to defrost or cook frozen food items before adding them to the crock.

Refrigerate any leftovers within two hours of serving. Break down large amounts into smaller containers before placing into the refrigerator. Do not store leftovers in the crock.

Never use a slow cooker to reheat foods.

Reheating should be done on top of the stove or in a microwave oven to make sure food reaches a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, to reduce food safety risks or recipe should be brought to a boil before cooking/holding in a slow cooker.

Be sure to preheat the slow cooker before adding hot foods or liquids, to avoid breakage.

Always read and follow the instructions in the manufacturer’s “use and care” guide that came with your particular brand/model.

This column was adapted from the following two sources: The American Heart Association – How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch and FDA – 4 Tips for a Healthy and Stress-Free Lunchbox.

Betsy Crisp is an Extension Family & Consumer Sciences agent and a licensed dietitian for the University of Florida/IFAS. She is based in Pasco County and can be reached at mcrisp@pascocountyfl.net.

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The most common sizes offered will be 10, 13, 312 and 675, while supplies last.

Sertoma also will collect hearing aids in any condition to provide recycled and refurbished hearing aids to clients who need them.

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Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care will host a community seminar featuring the screening of the movie “Away From Her� and a discussion on Alzheimer's disease.

The seminar will be on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m., at the Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road. Admission is free.

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The Medical Center of Trinity has honored Dr. Stephen Hanff, board certified orthopedic surgeon, as its Physician of the Year. Hanff was chosen among 35 nominees for the award.

Hanff received his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and his medical degree from the Miller School of Medicine, where he was elected to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

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LOCAL COMPANY TO PROVIDE EPIPEN AT COST The Canadian Medstore, which operates six offices throughout Central Florida, has announced that its pharmacy fulfillment partners will suspend all markups and will offer EpiPen at cost. Families can source an EpiPen Twin Pack for $180, rather than over $700 at traditional pharmacies.

The Canadian Medstore opened its first storefront location in Zephyrhills in 2003.

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FAMILY NUTRITION CLASS

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a family nutrition class on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Participants can learn about nutrition recommendations for children and practical tips for making better food choices for the whole family.The event includes a hands-on, kid-friendly cooking activity.

For information and to make a reservation, call (813) 929-5432, or visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.

GERIATRIC EDUCATION

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on Sept. 13 called “Sepsis in the Elderly,” at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Dr. Jose Pascual, board certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine, will present the program.

Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon.

For information and to make a reservation, call (727) 869-5498.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer the “Man to Man” prostate support group meeting on Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Topics will include the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, and treatment options.

Anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer can attend. Refreshments will be served.

For information and reservations, call Dennis Brown at (727) 203-6713.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will offer a bariatric support group on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m., for pre- and post-op patients, family members and those who are considering bariatric surgery.

Participants can receive ongoing education following surgery, have questions answered, and share and provide support for one another.

For more information, contact Dina Erickson at (352) 521-1170 or email her at Dina.Erickson@BayfrontHealth.com.

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HEALTHY PREGNANCY CLASS

The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will host a healthy pregnancy class on Sept.

13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Expectant parents can learn how to keep themselves and their babies healthy, fetal development, hazard/warning signs, medical care, discomfort/remedies, emotions and more.

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

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Entertainment will be provided by Strangers and Fools Improv. Sponsorships are now available.

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These are low-impact classes for men and women designed to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and more. Exercises may include lifting handheld weights, using tubing and your own body resistance and core muscles.

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1. To provide patients with highly personalized pharmacy care and follow-up at prices that are less than chain pharmacies.

2. To have a flexible schedule that allowed more time for her family, which includes an 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.

“I strongly believe in a balanced approach to life,” said Dr. Choudhry.

“Owning my own pharmacy allows me to be a better pharmacist and mother.”

After working as a pharmacist for nine years at a local grocery chain, Dr. Choudhry opened Palms Pharmacy this past April. Her new store is in Palm Pointe Plaza — a location that’s convenient for her patients in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel.

Palms Pharmacy’s customer service begins at the counter, where the staff prides itself on personalized care that is compassionate and friendly, yet also professional and efficient.

“Our goal is simple — we strive to better your overall quality of life,” said Dr. Choudhry. “We know the local doctors, and work with them to save our patients money on their prescriptions — which can be hundreds of dollars.”

Palms Pharmacy keeps prescription prices low by using manufacturers’ coupons and minimizing overhead costs.

And, because it is highly specialized, it offers solutions to unusual medical problems that most retail pharmacies cannot provide.

“Our ability to compound, and our access to specialty pharmaceuticals, means we are able to handle the most

Proudly Welcoming Nay Hoche, MD Dr. Noche earned her Medical Degree from Georgetown University Medical School and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital, both in Washington, DC. She specializes in healthy and high risk pregnancy, routine gynecology care, and minimally invasive gynecology surgery.

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Palms Pharmacy owner Dr. Shahida Choudhry, left, and Naivis Valdes, registered pharmacy tech, have worked together for several years.

complicated of patients,” said Dr. Choudhry.

Palms Pharmacy routinely calls and sends text messages to patients when their prescriptions are ready. For those unable to come to the store, there is free delivery as far away as Zephyrhills, Dade City and Land O’ Lakes.

“It’s all about helping our customers get the prescriptions they need, when they need them,” said Dr. Choudhry.

A pharmacist for 16 years, Dr. Choudhry received her bachelors and doctorate in pharmacy from Long Island University in 2001. After marrying her husband, Irfan — an occupational therapist — the couple moved to California for five years, before settling in Wesley Chapel in 2006.

Working alongside Dr. Choudhry is Naivis Valdes, a certified and registered pharmacy technician, who has worked with Dr. Choudhry for 10 years.

“Navis and I want to partner with you and assist in providing the best care and attention you deserve,” said Dr. Choudhry. “Please give us a call and let us show you how we can save you money, while providing the best pharmacy care you’re ever received.”

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

The “90th Year Celebration Kickoff” will be on Sept. 30. It will begin at 9 a.m., in front of the school, followed by light refreshments in the cafeteria.

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

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

HEALTH CARE CAREER OPEN HOUSE

Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St., in Land O' Lakes, will host a Health Care Career Open House on Sept. 8 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Participants can learn about a career as a nurse, as well as a radiologic technologist and physical therapist assistant. Guests also can tour the campus and meet one-on-one with college faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Carol Taylor at (813) 435-3604.

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Participants work weekly with Saint Leo math and science faculty on hands-on activities to encourage an interest in math.

Meetings take place on Thursdays, through Dec. 1, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Lewis Hall, Room 305.

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Veterans Elementary School of Wesley Chapel and Culver's, 2303 Sun Vista Drive in Lutz, are partnering for a “Scoopie Night” on Sept. 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ten percent of all purchases made during that time will be donated back to Veterans Elementary.

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Pasco-Hernando State College will host three College Nights for prospective students in the Pasco County area.

• Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Dade City campus, 36727 Blanton Road • Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at New Port Richey campus, 10230 Ridge Road • Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville Representatives from PHSC, and many public and private colleges, universities, other educational institutions, and the military will participate and provide residents in PHSC’s two-county area with a one-stop opportunity to get information on admissions, financial aid, and programs for post-secondary study.

High school students, parents and prospective students of all ages can attend.

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YOUTH ART CONTEST

The Medical Center of Trinity will have its fifth annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest.

Youth from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans, those who currently serve our nation and their families, by submitting artwork, poetry or an essay.The deadline is Sept. 30.

Participants and their families will be invited to a reception on Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and all entries will be on display Nov. 6 through Nov. 27.

For complete rules and submission requirements, call (727) 834-4868, or email MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.

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HERMINE, from page 1A bulances, 10 engines companies, three ambulance buses, two task forces, 10 sheriff’s units and the Pasco Emergency Command, according to a statement issued by the hospital.

Hermine was still a tropical storm as it made its way toward Tampa Bay, but it was upgraded to Hurricane Hermine and made landfall near St. Marks Sept. 2, becoming the forst hurricane to hit Florida in 11 years.

While it is obviously too late to prepare for the wrath of Hermine, this may be a good time to take stock of your preparations and fill any gaps before the next big storm hits.

Here are some pointers, gleaned from a plethora of sources, intended to help you to protect yourself, your loved ones and your property.

FIRST THINGS, FIRST: PREPARE

• Be sure to have an evacuation plan for your family. Everyone in your family should know the plan, and it’s a good idea to occasionally do practice drills, to avoid confusion if a time comes when you need to use it.

• Know your evacuation zone. Do you need to leave or can you shelter in place?

• Is there someone living nearby that you know will need assistance? Maybe you can help, or suggest another source of assistance.

• If you have a pet, have a plan for it. If you will need to evacuate, know where you can take your pet with you. Be sure to prepare a hurricane kit for your pet, including food, any medicines, toys, a bed and so on.

• Prepare a hurricane kit for your family.

It should include one gallon of water per person per day for several days.

• Stock up on hurricane supplies.These should include flashlights, batteries, selfpowered portable lights, waterproof sheeting, a nonelectric food storage cooler, a portable generator and reusable ice.

• Have personal items readily available.

These should include blankets and pillows; hygiene supplies, moisture wipes and toilet paper; waterproof and seasonal clothing; reliable shoes; a first-aid kit and special medications; tools; and, cameras.

• Protect your documents in a watertight plastic bag or waterproof container.

• Fill your gas tank and have plenty of cash on hand, in case the storm knocks out power from gas pumps and ATMs. • Move your car as far inland as possible and on higher ground, to protect it from possible flooding.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

• Well before any major storm hits, be sure to review your insurance. Be sure you have the proper amount of coverage to protect your home, business and belongings.

• Use permanent storm shutters or plywood to protect your windows. Be sure the protection is securely fastened.

• Remove items around your home that could act as projectiles in high winds. Such objects include potted plants, barbecue grills, garden gnomes, chairs and garbage cans.

• Safeguard your boat: Strap down your boat, when ashore, with proper straps rated for the proper weight. If your boat is in the water, remove your boat from water and store it on high ground. If using a dry dock facility, be sure it was built after Hurricane Andrew.

IF GOING ANYWHERE AFTER THE STORM, BE SAFE

• Learn the quickest evacuation route and shelters. Learn the quickest evacuation routes and shelters. Bring an emergency kit.

Have mobile phones or radios to maintain communications.

• Use caution when driving. Don’t drive through moving or standing water. Water that is 2 feet deep can disable most vehicles, and vehicles can be carried away.

• Observe detours and barricades.They are there for your protection.

• Be careful around downed power lines.Always assume they are live.

• When traffic lights aren’t working, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

• If walking, avoid standing water.

Floodwaters may contain fecal matter, bacteria and viruses.

• Be aware that metal fences, mailboxes, poles and even nonmetal objects, such as wood and standing water, become conduits for electrical lines, so use care when assessing damage to your home and car.

RECOVERING FROM THE STORM

• Contact your insurance agent to report any covered damage to your home, apartment or vehicle.

• Take photographs because conditions sometimes change. Be sure to have detailed photographs, so you can submit them with your claims.

• Save receipts for all dining, hotel, medical, hygiene and even entertainment. Some of these items may be eligible for reimbursement. Save the receipts from the time you leave your home until you return to live in it.

• Remember that even spoiled food items, up to a limit, may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance.

• Be sure to use plastic sheeting to cover roof damage and/or broken windows, to keep water from entering your home or business.

• Before trimming trees, check to be sure there are no power lines nearby. If there are, hire a professional.

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EPIPEN, from page 1A for the EpiPen, but is now seeing a surge in calls from more families requesting the antianaphylaxis device.

“We’re literally getting five or 10 calls a day now,” Hepscher said, noting that most of his clientele are seniors on fixed incomes, and families that are uninsured or have high deductible health plans.

Hepscher often witnesses the costs of prescriptions “being a huge issue for families.”

But, the EpiPen is a unique situation, he said, because it can mean “life or death for a child.”

“It’s literally the definition of holding a gun to the head because there’s not another option,” he said.“I think that’s why there’s so much outrage.”

Nut and bee allergies are oftentimes hereditary, leading to multiple children or parents needing the product, Hepscher explained.

“Sometimes it’s two or three kids that have the same allergies, and the parent is not only going in and paying $600, but $1,800,” he said. “It’s pretty crazy when you think about a family having to spend that kind of money on a prescription.”

The Medstore, which has six locations throughout central Florida, doesn’t hold any medications on its shelves. Instead, via its cus-

SCHOOL, from page 1A ered permanent, unless the facility or its use changes.

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COMMISSION, from page 1A vealed that the commission organizers aren’t reinventing the wheel.

An ordinance establishing a commission on women’s status won the approval of county commissioners on Oct. 16, 1979.

However, except for that one document, there is scant evidence of what happened afterward. It appears the commission was never fully activated, Hintson said.

Hintson said many women participated in two years of meetings to finalize plans to reactivate the Pasco women’s commission.

tomer service center, the company sends prescriptions — which must be filled by an American doctor — to licensed pharmacies in one of those aforementioned four countries. Medications are then mailed directly to patients.

According to a recent report by Bloomberg Businessweek, an EpiPen costs “just several dollars to make,” and contains about “$1 or so worth of epinephrine.”

Hepscher believes the pricing should be in “a more reasonable range,” but also understands the pricing structures of some pharmaceutical giants.

“Of course the argument could be made that it costs so much money to come up with these products,” he said.“I’ve got a lot of family members that if it wasn’t for modern pharmacology, we probably wouldn’t be here anymore. I think the pharmacy industry, in general...is a super innovative industry, and I really believe that there’s a lot of really good, smart people working hard...to make our lives better.

“All I do know is that we can get the same exact medication in Canada or England for a third of the price, so I think that speaks volumes.”

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Please type “Elementary B” or “High School GGG” in the subject line. Submissions also can be faxed to (813) 794-2716.

Suggestions also can be mailed to: Deborah Hebert, Pasco County Schools Communications & Government Relations Department, 7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, Florida, 34638.

They included community activists, educators, county staff and business leaders, such as Rosie Paulson, Kelly Mothershead, Suzanne Legg, Elizabeth Blair, Krista Covey and Stephanie Pontlitz.

More than 200 commissions on the status of women are operating nationally.

About 20 such commissions are in Florida, including one in Hillsborough County that began in the 1990s, and a Florida Commission on the Status of Women.

President John F. Kennedy formed the first women’s commission in 1961, with former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt as chairwoman.

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Pasco County schools to get lacrosse programs

By Kevin Weiss

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Students at several high schools in Pasco County soon will be offered a new sport to play.

The Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance (PCLA), a nonprofit organization, recently announced an agreement with Pasco County Schools to manage the transition of high school boys and girls lacrosse from a club sport to a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)-sanctioned sport, beginning with the 2018 spring season.

For the upcoming 2017 season — slated to begin in February — the high school teams will play at the club level in the Florida Gulf Coast Lacrosse League, a subsidiary of US Lacrosse, the sport’s national governing body.

The initial three-year contract between the PCLA and the Pasco County School Board has targeted the following schools for initial Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) certification:Anclote, Land O’ Lakes, Mitchell, Sunlake,Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills and GGG high schools. GGG is the yet-unnamed high school in Wesley Chapel.

The agreement is similar to a three-year pilot program approved for 10 schools in Hillsborough County in 2014.

Essentially, it calls for the PCLA to manage operational costs (uniforms, protective equipment, refs, travel, coaching stipends), while participating schools provide field access and gate workers.

David Mazursky, president of the PCLA, estimates equipment and operational costs for the lacrosse organization will total about $15,000 per school. Whatever funds aren’t covered through sponsorships will trickle down to players in a “pay-for-play” model.

According to its website, the PCLA is looking to set the registration fee in the same arena as Hillsborough County’s, which decreased from $390 to $320 over the past three years.

“We’ll have to charge a fee because there’s costs for transportation, referees, and when you become FHSAA, the head coach has to be a paid position,” Mazursky said.

Certain equipment — uniforms, helmets, protective gear — will be loaned to players.

Other types of gear — stick, cleats, socks, gloves — will have to be furnished by players.

Ideally, every school’s boys and girls team will have enough participants to reach the

COURTESY OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In 2014, several Hillsborough County public schools became Florida High School Athletic Association-sanctioned in lacrosse.

COURTESY OF THE PASCO COUNTY LACROSSE ALLIANCE

The Pasco County Lacrosse Alliance (PCLA) is a nonprofit organization working with Pasco County Public Schools to manage the transition of high school boys and girls lacrosse from a club sport to a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)-sanctioned sport, beginning with the 2018 spring season.

FHSAA-limit of 25 players, Mazursky said.

“I actually don’t think we’re going to have any problem getting enough kids,” he said.“I

think you might get a lot of football players that want to do something in between the spring and fall football,” he said.“You’ll get kids that don’t make the soccer team or don’t make the basketball team.”

The biggest challenge, he said, is funding, in general, and then finding and locking in corporate sponsorships to help keep registration fees low.

To help transition first-time players, the PCLA is hosting a series of free player clinics from September through December.The first clinic is Sept. 18 at 8 a.m., at Seven Springs Middle School, 2441 Little Road in New Port Richey.

“The goal of the clinics is for kids who haven’t played to really understand what the game is, and really get them hooked on it,” he said.

“I’m sure we’ll be able to do that,” he added.

In Florida, the sport has grown rapidly over the past several years. According to the National Federation of High Schools, the state saw a 70 percent increase in participation to 8,603 players from 2008 to 2013.

Moreover, about 150 Florida schools are currently sanctioned to play for state titles in both girls and boys lacrosse.

“The exposure has been much better,” Mazursky said. “As we get it into more high schools...it’ll grow from just purely a club program to something more prominent.”

The PCLA president noted that transitioning from a club sport to an FHSAA-sanctioned sport is critical to expanding lacrosse’s reach to adolescents in the area.

“There’s a lot of interest at the youth level, but when kids realize they don’t have a high school sport, then they quit,” he said. “As a club sport, you don’t feel like part of the high school — you’re not in the yearbook, you don’t get a (varsity) letter.”

Note: Parents and students can go to PascoLax.org for more information. Donations to help fund lacrosse for one of the selected teams of choice can be made at: PascoLax.org/donations-per-team.html.

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• Steinbrenner High School 2017 RHP Emalee Jansen has verbally committed to the University of Tampa. Last season, Jansen compiled a 1.80 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 101.1 innings pitched.

• Former Zephyrhills High School point guard Elijah McGhie has signed to play basketball at Pasco-Hernando State College this season.The 5-foot-10 McGhie (8.8 PPG, 3.3 assists per game) was a key part of the Bulldogs’ run to the 2016 Class 5A state semifinals.

WIREGRASS RANCH VOLLEYBALL OFF TO HOT START

The Wiregrass Ranch High School volleyball team is off to a blistering 4-0 start, most recently defeating Mitchell High — widely regarded as the top volleyball team in Pasco County — on the road in four sets on Aug. 30. Coached by Michelle Davis, the Bulls return an experienced group of five seniors and seven juniors from a team that went 157 last season. Caroline Eichelberger, a 5-foot-11 junior outside hitter, leads the team in kills (31).

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES NAMES NEW CHEER COACH

Academy at the Lakes has named Amy Guzzo to lead its varsity cheerleading program. Guzzo currently serves as the cheerleading coach for the Lutz Chiefs, and is a member of the United States All-Star Federation (USASF) — a governing body for all-star cheerleading and dance.

“Coach Guzzo comes to Academy with a wealth of experience coaching cheer at many

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The Saint Leo women’s basketball will have an entirely new coaching staff in 2016.

The Saint Leo men’s soccer team has been picked to win the Sunshine State Conference

Saint Leo women’s basketball adds assistant

SAINT LEO MEN’S SOCCER PICKED TO WIN CONFERENCE

First-year Saint Leo University women’s basketball coach Anthony Crocitto added the final piece to his coaching staff, naming Dominic DiRaimo as an assistant.

With DiRaimo’s hiring, Crocitto has ushered in an entirely new coaching staff for the women’s basketball program.

DiRaimo previously served as an assistant coach at St. Catherine College (Kentucky), where he worked with fellow Lions assistant Megan Dzikas.

He was in charge of scouting reports, video, strength and conditioning, recruiting, and also served as the head coach of the junior varsity team.

Prior to St. Catharine, DiRaimo served as a student manager and assistant video coordinator for the University of South Florida women’s basketball team.

“Dominic will immediately strengthen our staff in many ways,” Crocitto said, in a re-

lease.“He worked under Jose Fernandez at the University of South Florida and was great at breaking down film, and helping the Bulls in any way they needed. I appreciate Coach Fernandez recommending him and know we will be stronger with him overall.

It is also a plus that he worked with my top assistant, Megan Dzikas, as the process of connecting us all together will be smoother.”

DiRaimo’s responsibilities under Crocitto include coaching guards; handling junior college recruiting, scouting, fundraising; breaking down film; and, assisting with travel and academics.

“Dominic will do many things as he works with multiple agendas on and off the court,” Crocitto said. “I am very pleased to add Dominic as we begin a new year here at Saint Leo University. Dominic will work hard, and I know he will respect our values to the fullest.”

Saint Leo University’s men’s soccer team has been chosen to repeat as the Sunshine State Conference champions in the 2016 preseason poll, released on Aug. 25.

The Lions received four first-place votes in the poll, which is based on votes by head coaches in the league.

Saint Leo — the defending regular season Sunshine State Conference Champions—finished the 2015 campaign with a 10-7-1 record.

“It’s an honor to be picked first in one of the best conferences in the country,” head coach Keith Fulk said, in a release.“We are definitely stoked to be picked first in the preseason poll, but it’s not how you start the race, it’s how you finish.”

The Lions led all teams in the poll with 60 total votes, followed by Lynn University and Rollins College, who both tied for second with 53 total votes.

Saint Leo reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2015.

levels,” AATL athletic director Tom Haslam said, in a release.“I feel that Coach Guzzo is an excellent fit for us, and our cheerleaders will benefit from her experience and expertise.”

Sept. 17. The coed league is for boys and girls ages 6 to 11. To register, visit OdessaSoccerClub.com.

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Grace Community Church is offering a weekly soccer camp for children entering kindergarten to fifth grade, beginning Sept.

11.The four-week camp will be on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Wesley Chapel Elementary School, 30243 Wells Road.

The recreational program strives to help young athletes to develop soccer skills, sportsmanship and a stronger faith. All sessions will be supervised by a licensed soccer trainer, and will include sports training, a short devotional lesson, and small-sided scrimmages.

Cost is $30.

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The University of Florida Gators and Belmont University Bruins basketball teams will square off in the Amalie Arena on Nov. 21.The trip marks the Gators first visit to the arena since 2012.The Gators home court — Exactech Arena—is undergoing a $64.5 million renovation, putting the team on the road for the bulk of its nonconference schedule. The showdown in Tampa is the team’s fourth game of the regular season.

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Registration is open through Sept. 9 for the 36th annual Hillsborough County Senior Games.The competition, for participants 50 or over, begins Sept. 26 and runs through Oct. 13.

The annual event typically draws hundreds of participants who compete in a wide range of activities, including powerlifting, cycling, golf, pickle ball, swimming, tennis, track and field, table tennis, billiards, bowling, bean bag toss, dominoes, darts, baking, hobby show, and the talent showcase.

Registration is $30 and includes two tickets to the Oct. 14 Celebration Luncheon at All People’s Life Center, 6105 East Sligh Ave., in Tampa.

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Primary elections over, now onto November

By B.C. Manion

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ewer than one-fifth of the registered voters in Hillsborough and Pasco counties decided the outcome of the primary elections on Aug. 30.

Some of the more notable races had Pat Frank defeating Kevin Beckner for the Democratic primary for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, and Gary Joiner defeating Ted Schrader in the race for property appraiser in Pasco County.

In other high-interest races, Marco Rubio handily defeated Carlos Beruff and other challengers in the Republican race for U.S. Senate, while Patrick Murphy won by a substantial margin on the Democratic side of the ticket in both counties.

Voters in both counties, and across Florida, overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that extends to commercial and industrial properties a renewable energy tax break already enjoyed by residential property owners.The amendment also exempts all renewable-energy equipment from state tangible personal property taxes.

The amendment needed 60 percent approval from voters and still requires action by the Legislature to enact the changes.

Overall, voters in both Pasco and Hillsborough counties chose to stay home from the polls.

In Hillsborough County, of 812,359 registered voters, just 153,626 cast ballots, representing a turnout of 18.91 percent.

Hillsborough voters who showed up early at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library seemed to share a singular motivation, while not always agreeing on candidates.

Lutz resident Mary Deeny said she hasn’t missed an election since age 18. Not voting is never an option, even if outcomes don’t always go her way.

The 51-year-old is puzzled about why more people don’t vote. Maybe she said, “They are not tapped in. It’s tunnel vision. I think they don’t understand the importance of local government.”

Carrollwood resident Jeff Jenkins, 63, considers voting a responsibility. He cast his first ballot at age 18.

“I think it’s an obligation to vote, plain and simple, whether it’s a primary or a general election,” Jenkins said.

Lewis Gray, husband of school board candidate, Lynn Gray, sets up a ‘Lynn Gray for School Board’ sign near the entrance to Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

Carrollwood resident Donna Trask was among a handful of early-bird voters on Aug. 30 at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

Mary Deeny, of Lutz, was among the earlybird voters who trickled in between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., on Aug. 30, at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, to cast their ballots.

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Claude D. Brown, a Land O’ Lakes resident and poll deputy, has worked 22 elections at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center.

Kristen Mayer, who lives in the Lake Magdalene area, said voting gives people a voice in who serves the needs of the community.

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Tanner Newton, of New Port Richey, spent primary election day posting and retrieving signs for Chris Cooley, a candidate vying for the District 5 seat on the Pasco County Commission. Incumbent Jack Mariano received 52.11 percent of the vote, squelching Cooley’s challenge.

One reason some might stay away from the polls is a belief that their vote won’t count, he said.“I think it’s a lack of engagement and a disconnect.”

Donna Trask was motivated to vote in a particular political contest.

“I definitely wanted to vote for Marco Rubio,” said Trask, 68, of Carrollwood.

Rubio also collected a vote from Kristen Mayer, who lives in the Lake Magdalene area.

Mayer thinks voting gives people a chance to choose who serves their communities.“We may not always like the choices, but we are the ones who are going to change the choices (by voting).”

Local races, especially for the Hillsborough County School Board, motivated Sherry Knox to go to the polls.

She arrived before 8 a.m., prepared to wait in line. It turned out she didn’t have to because only a handful of voters were there.

It took Knox just minutes to vote.

“I thought it would be more today,” Knox said.“To me, it’s important because it’s local government. It affects us directly. I don’t know why people don’t vote.”

She supported school board candidate Lynn Gray in the District 7, at-large race.

Meanwhile, in Pasco County, of 326, 937 registered voters, 60,943 cast ballots. That represents an 18.64 percent turnout.

Voters trickled in at Alice Hall at Zephyr Park in Zephyrhills.

Those arriving felt a civic obligation, or wanted to support a particular candidate.

Carrollwood resident Jeff Jenkins cast an early morning vote in the primary elections inside the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

KEY RACES Pasco County Commissioner, District 1 Ron Oakley 13,223 Rachel O’Connor 8,855 Debbie Wells 10,738 Pasco County Commissioner, District 3 Randy Evans 14,203 Kathryn Starkey 17,924 Pasco County Commissioner, District 5 Chris Cooley 15,450 Jack Mariano 16,810 Pasco Property Appraiser Gary Joiner 18,306 Ted Schrader 14,442 Hillsborough School Board, District 1 Bill Person 11,708 Susan L. Valdes 11,975 * Results from Pasco and Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections, as of Sept. 2, 2016 * Check out the full results, posted on PascoVotes.com and VoteHillsborough.org

Sixty-one-year Laura Cotty, a retired insurance processor, wouldn’t miss an election.

“I always vote.Your voice doesn’t matter if you don’t vote. ...The main reason I came out is to vote on the property tax (Amendment 4), so that renewable energy is not taxable,” Cotty said.

Motorists heading east on Bearss Avenue passed a long line of candidates’ signs outside the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library.

Carrollwood resident Missy Keller said she thinks it’s important to vote, especially to have a voice in choosing school board candidates.

Fifty-four-year-old Susan Woods, who is self-employed, said she was mostly interested in that issue, too.

Eighty-three-year-old Robert Merchant also felt compelled to vote.“It’s our duty,” he said.

Seventy-seven-year-old Mary Merchant wanted to show her support for a candidate in the race for District 1 of the Pasco County Commission.

“I happen to like Mr. (Ron) Oakley. Out of all of the (stuff) on television, he was about the nicest and the most honest,” she said.

—Staff writers Kathy Steele and Kevin Weiss contributed to this report.

Sherry Knox, who lives in the Lake Magdalene area, was especially interested in voting for her candidates in the school board races.

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The club also provides shoreline property owners with aluminum dock signs to alert boaters of the presence of manatees in the area, as well as weatherproof boat decals with the phone number for reporting injured, orphaned or harassed manatees.

Requests for the club’s free waterway signage and boater banners can be made by emailing education@savethemanatee.org, or by calling (800) 432-5646.

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

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BUSINESS SPONSORS NEEDED The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is seeking business sponsors for its Student of the Month program, which has promoted academic excellence and citizenship for more than 20 years.

Area schools choose one student each month from September through May to receive a trophy and T-shirt recognizing the student’s achievement. The name of the sponsoring business is on the T-shirt.

Typically, schools invite a representative of the business to visit the school each month and present the award.

The program is growing and needs more sponsors.The chamber also supports other programs as well, including Turnaround Student awards and Peer Mediator teams.

For information, please contact the chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email office@CentralPascoChamber.com.

The Pasco Economic Development Council will host its 30th annual Appreciation Banquet and Industry of the Year Awards on Sept. 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Saddlebrook Resort & Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel.

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