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Pasco considers mobility fee rate update By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

The Pasco County Commission is considering changes to its mobility fee rate structure, which could lead to higher rates in a couple of categories by virtue of removing discounts they now receive. The update also calls for lowering fees in seven land-use categories, and changing the fee charged for residential development in rural areas on lots of 5 acres or more. Mobility fees are based on the transportation impacts caused by new development, which is typically expressed in the number of trips the development generates, as well

as the length of the trips it creates, according to Bill Oliver, of W.E. Oliver P.E., LLC, the county’s consultant on the mobility fee update. The mobility fees are charged to new construction. Currently, the mobility fee for a new single family home is $9,800 in the rural district; $8,570 in the suburban district; and, $5,835 in the urban district. During a Sept. 25 workshop, a majority of commissioners agreed that removing a 7 percent incentive for apartments in the county’s urban fee district would not pose any problems for the county. Commissioner Mike Moore urged his col-

leagues to drop that incentive. “It’s no secret, my frustration, on every corner and every street, we’re putting up apartments,” Moore said. “We don’t need any more high-end apartment complexes on 54 and 56, in that corridor. So, why would we incentivize them?” “We’re talking about taking up valuable land, frontage of (State Roads) 54/56, that could be job creators, and they’re getting filled with apartment complex after apartment complex and storage facility after storage facility, and it’s getting crazy. See MOBILITY, page 11A

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Perfecting the art of curling Olympic competitions aren’t the only place where athletes hit the ice to test their curling skills. They also can do it at Florida Hospital Center Ice, at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Rink instructor and Tampa Bay Curling Club member John Drysdale, left, talks about broom technique during a ‘Learn to Curl’ session at Florida Hospital Center Ice. Equipment is provided for the four-week sessions held on Wednesday mornings throughout the year. There are also lessons available after league play on Saturday evenings. To find out more, call Drysdale at (813) 618-9889.

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Forensics research Teacher broadens her horizons center expected to through a fellowship in Korea break new ground By Kevin Weiss

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Construction is now underway in Land O’ Lakes on a forensics and training facility that will offer a collaborative resource for universities, forensic scientists and law enforcement. Ground was broken during a Sept. 19 ceremony for the K9 Tactical Center/Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics, or F.I.R.S.T for short. The complex will be next to the Adam Kennedy Memorial Forensics Field, otherwise known as the “body farm” that sits on 5 acres next to the Land O’ Lakes Detention Center, off U.S. 41. The forensics research and training center will strive to improve crime scene operations and investigations in the realm of homicides, missing persons cases and so on. It will include a laboratory for research and forensic casework, classrooms, a morgue and evidence storage. The educational focus will be on forensics, anthropology, geochemistry, legal medicine, forensic intelligence, aviation reconstruction and cyber forensics. Technology, too, will play a major role in the research, including virtual autopsies with 3-D scanning and chemical isotope analysis. The K-9 portion of the project, meanwhile, will be the first time Pasco has had a dedicated facility for tactical training for the K-9 unit, the Pasco Unified SWAT team and sheriff’s deputies. When completed, the F.I.R.S.T campus also will house training facilities in the arenas of cybersecurity and unmanned vehicles. The $4.3 million state-funded project is expected to be complete by late 2019. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said the campus — particularly the forensic anthropology “body farm” fields — will have international draw, because of the location’s subtropical climate. The sheriff also said the facility overall will advance national policies for public safety, in the realm of forensics, K-9 tactics, crisis management, design thinking and so on. See FORENSICS, page 11A

It’s fitting Karen Coss teaches AP Human Geography and World Cultural Geography at Land O’ Lakes High School. After all, she has visited 16 countries on six continents. “I like to travel,” said Coss, who also teaches psychology at the high school. Her most recent international stop came this past summer, in South Korea.The trip was part of a teaching fellowship through the Korean War Legacy Foundation. Coss was one of just 30 teachers selected for the fellowship, which took place the last week of July. According to the foundation, the fellowship “focused on building a deeper understanding of the Korean Peninsula’s rich history, its simultaneous achievements of rapid economic development and democratization, and close friendship with the United States” through visits to key historical sites, museums, and conversations with Korean teachers and students. The trip marked the teacher’s first visit to Asia, and her first fellowship. “It was a whirlwind, but absolutely amazing, to be able to go,” she said.“They really did get to show us so much of Korea. To do as much as we did in five days was amazing.” The trip’s high point, for Coss, was visiting the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a 160mile border that has divided North and South Korea for more than 60 years since the end of the Korean War. Fellows were allowed special access to the border area and were able to stand feet away from North Korea near where interKorean summits take place. Coss quipped she actually stepped foot in North Korea — for about 10 minutes. Of course, she and other fellows were safely secured by South Korean guards in the zone’s joint security area. “It certainly didn’t disappoint,” Coss said, of visiting the border. “The DMZ was amazing,” she said, adding she’s sure her visit there will figure into future lessons she delivers to her students. As an educator, Coss also valued the opportunity to meet with Korean teachers and gain some insight into the country’s education system. Her group visited Seoul Digitech

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Land O’ Lakes High School geography teacher Karen Coss was among teachers selected to be a Korean War Legacy Foundation fellow over the summer.

High School, a school for gifted students known for its technology and graphic design programs. While there, fellows tested out a virtual reality video game built by students.They were also given a comic book that students made. “We knew we were going to meet some teachers in Korea, but we did not know that we were actually going to visit a school, so that was real cool,” Coss said. During the visit, the Land O’ Lakes teacher discovered school days in South Korea are much longer than in the States, oftentimes from 8 a.m. until as late as 10 p.m., five days a week. Coss learned that classes in South Korea finish around dinnertime, but most students typically remain at school through the evening to work on various assignments and projects, or get help from teachers. Fellows, too, were introduced to Korean history and culture across the weeklong trip. That portion included stops at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in Seoul and the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty built in 1395. They also stayed at a Buddhist temple on Gangwha Island near Incheon — the trip’s “unexpected highlight, by far,” Coss said. At the temple, fellows learned about a monk’s daily life, practiced meditation and had a special question-and-answer session with the head monk of the monastery. They dressed in traditional monk garb and made prayer bead bracelets during the stay. See KOREA, page 11A

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The Pasco-Hernando State College community is mourning the recent death of Dr. Robert Judson Jr., the college’s second president. The educator began his career at PascoHernando State College in 1972, when the college was a community college — known as the college without walls — and was in the process of opening its doors to Pasco and Hernando county communities, according to a news release from the state college. Judson was hired as the college’s first instructor and counselor/recruiter, subsequently teaching the first course the college ever offered. The following year, Judson moved into a role as the college’s first coordinator of financial aid, where he wrote grants for student aid programs and was responsible for veterans’ affairs. He received his doctoral degree in education in 1976, and in 1977 became dean at East Campus. In 1983, he took on the role of East Campus provost, followed by college vice president and executive vice president, according to the release. In 1994, Judson succeeded Dr. Milton O. Jones — the man who had hired him — and made Florida history by becoming the first black to be named president of a community college in the Florida Community College System. Under Judson’s leadership, the college experienced exponential growth. “Bob Judson was a remarkable leader,” Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., current PHSC president, said in the release.“He worked his way up the ladder, knew every inch of the college, understood our students, and helped realize the college’s potential. He was admired and respected for his vision and his authenticity.” Judson opened a three-story health building, housing state-of-the-art equipment on the college’s West Campus. He also helped establish radiography, and drafting and design programs still popular today. Judson also led the building of a child care center on West Campus. He opened the Public Service Technology building on East Campus in Dade City, where aviation, law enforcement and corrections, and fire academy programs are currently housed. He remodeled North Campus in Brooksville.

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Judson made Florida history by becoming the first black to be named president of a community college in the Florida Community College System.

And, he purchased the land for a permanent Spring Hill Campus, which was erected in 2010. Judson also facilitated a partnership with the University of South Florida to offer formal four-year degree programs on PHSC campuses. In an interview for the College’s 30-year anniversary commemorative book, he said:“I want to be known as a president who intelligently expands the college for the good of all concerned.” He added: “I hope I’m remembered as a president who was sensitive to the needs of our students, faculty and staff. Most of all, I hope I’ve distinguished myself as a president who helped make PHSC a great college, and a wonderful place to learn and work.” Beard, who now holds the same role as Judson once held, put it like this:“The college community will remember his leadership. He will always have a place in college history, and in the hearts and minds of the many PHSC faculty, staff and students he influenced.” A funeral service is planned for Judson on Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m., at Hopewell Baptist Church, at 890 N.W. 15th St., in Pompano Beach. PHSC is planning a memorial service to honor Judson on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m., at the PHSC Performing Arts Center on its West Campus, at 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey.

Sheriff’s Office busts unlicensed contractors The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office announced last week the arrest of 20 people connected to contracting without a license or failing to secure workman’s compensation insurance. In arresting the contractors, the sheriff’s office also posted information aimed at helping consumers to protect themselves. “Using an unlicensed contractor often leads to unsafe and hazardous construction, and additional costs,” the website states. Problems that may result include: • Poor quality work or unfinished projects • No coverage under your homeowner’s

policy (Most homeowner’s policies require that work be completed by a licensed contractor). • Noncompliance with building codes (Most projects, even small ones require permits and inspections. If your work is done by an unlicensed contractor, you may be required to remove or repair the work at your own expense and can be subject to fines.) To protect yourself: • Verify a State of Florida Licensed Contractor at MyFloridaLicense.com. Ask your contractor for a license number and always verify the license number. • Be sure that the professionals you use have the proper insurance and liability coverage that protects you.

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Sister Mary David Hydra escorts Sister Helen Lange to her 105th birthday cake, as Sister Roberta Bailey, Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida assists. Sister Helen resides at the Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, and the other sisters live at the Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo.

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Sister Helen Lange, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida in Saint Leo, celebrated her 105th birthday on Sept. 28. There were 75 guests at the party, including three relatives, according to Cheryl Chadick, development assistant for the Benedicting Sisters of Florida. The relatives who came to the party were Sister Helen’s cousin, Joan Schmidt, from Brandon; and, her niece, Monica “Shotsie” Keyes, who traveled from Salem,Virginia. Keyes was accompanied by her daughter, Stefanie Martin, who is Sister Helen’s grandniece. Kym Hoerr honored Sister Helen with three dozen roses, Chadick added. “The party was a huge success. Sister Helen looked beautiful, as usual,” Chadick said. The festivities were held Standing before attendees as they sing ‘Happy Birthday’ at at Heritage Park Health and her party, Sister Helen takes the first taste of the cake celeRehabilitation Center in brating her 105 years. Dade City. Sister Helen, formerly known as Laurina colors neatly laying in our nest of flowers. Lange, was still a teenager when she trav- What a beautiful day!” She enjoyed shopping days with her eled by train from Texas to Florida to pursue the religious life, according to an mother, her memoir reports. Aug. 17, 2016 Laker/Lutz News report. Once the necessary items for the houseThe year was 1930, and she was accom- hold were purchased, she and her mother panied by four of her cousins — Irma would stop by the drugstore for an ice Multer, Pauline Block, and Rosaria and cream soda. Rosanna Matthiesen.They, too, had decided “They only cost 25 cents back then,” her to answer God’s call. account says. “Another favorite treat was a chocolate She recounted many of her experiences in a memoir she wrote called “Kicking the bar with marshmallows and nuts.This was called a Tango. It was only five cents,” the Habit.” In the account, she describes growing memoir adds. Of course, living on a farm required hard up on a farm in Olfen,Texas. Her family prayed often, enjoyed making work. There was “cotton to chop, cotton to music, and had frequent gatherings with pick, maize to head, tractors to run, cotton friends and relatives, her memoir says. One of her favorite times of the year to haul to the gin, repairs to be done. Too many chores to mention,” the book rewas Easter. “Holy Week was truly Holy Week.There counts. were no radios, no running around, no And, she attribute her family’s deep faith dancing or partying,” her memoir says. as a key influence in her decision to pursue “On Holy Saturday, all of us kids were the religious life. sent out to pick flowers to build Easter Over the years, Sister Helen would be a nests for the bunny to come. While we teacher, a band director and a principal. She were out hunting the flowers, little did we would oversee a hostel for visitors from know that mom was busy dying the eggs other countries.And, later, she would work — which we never saw until Easter morn- in elder care. ing. She also moved around quite a bit. Her “We made small nests with the wild- first assignment took her back to Texas, but flowers we picked out in the fields. she also worked in New Orleans and Slidell, “On Easter Sunday morning, we all tum- Louisiana, and in various parts of Florida, inbled out of bed to see what the Easter cluding San Antonio,Venice, Sarasota, North bunny had brought.There were eggs of all Miami, Ocala and Jacksonville Beach.

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CORRECTION Johnathan Blalock played for the Lutz Chiefs during the Pasco Police Athletic League jamboree when the Chiefs were still part of PPAL. That association lasted nearly 30 years, until the organization joined the Tampa Bay Youth Football League in 2010. A story published in the Sept. 26 issue of The Laker/Lutz News included outdated information in a photo caption.

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city’s most influential Hispanic leaders. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Course of Action Foundation, which provides USF students at the Muma business school with scholarships to broaden their studies. For information, visit VivaTampaBayFestival.com.

Unity North Tampa will host a Family Night on Oct. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at its new location, at 19520 Holly Lane in Lutz. Families get together the first Friday of the month for a potluck supper and activities, including games, art, construction toys and more, for toddlers through teens and accompanying adults. Everyone is welcome. For information, call (813) 9484884.

PUMPKIN PATCH Harvester UMC, 3432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual “Playtime in the Pumpkin Patch” on Oct. 9 and Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.The event is recommended for ages 2 to 8, but all are welcome.Admission is free. Pumpkins will be for sale daily from 3 p.m. to dusk, starting Oct. 1.

BOOK BAZAAR The Friends of the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, for a modest cost. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Newland Communities will host Concerts for a Cause at Bexley, 16950 Vibrant Way in Land O’ Lakes, to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay. All concerts are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The upcoming lineup is:

• Oct. 13: The Rhythmics (pop, funk and dance music)

The East Pasco Writers Forum will meet Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Country Aire Manor, 10249 U.S. 98 in Dade City. Meetings are divided into two sessions: critique of original works brought by members and visitors, and critiques of voluntary monthly writing assignments. For information, call Marjorie Nanian at (248) 231-7167.

• Oct. 20: Frequency (cover tunes)

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OUTDOOR MOVIE The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will host an outdoor movie night,“Cinema Under the Stars,” Oct. 5 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., featuring the film “Hocus Pocus.”Admission is free. Concession items will be available for purchase.

• Oct. 6: From Me 2 You (Top 40 dance tunes)

• Oct. 27: Fall Festival featuring Raydio (songs from the ‘70s)

WOMAN’S CLUB The Woman’s Club of Zephyrhills will meet Oct. 5 at noon, at the clubhouse, 38545 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Lunch will be served.There also will be an unveiling of a new Little Free Library, which will be installed in co-op with the New River Library.The club is open to ages 18 and older. For information, email Becky Finley at finleyrl817@yahoo.com.

DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER Lucas Magazine will host The Black Honkeys Halloween Spooktacular Dance Party on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey, to benefit Pasco Kids First.Wear a costume.There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a photo booth.The cost is $50 per person and includes dinner, and a sweets and treats dessert table.A vegetarian option will be available. For information, call Yvette Behmer at (727) 849-5353.

The festival also will have a pumpkin patch, costume contest, face painting and food trucks. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or cash donations, as well as lawn chairs or blankets. For information, visit Concerts4Cause.com. entertainment, including DJ Cutty Jones, the Opera Tampa Singers and local performers; an unveiling of the new “Art on the Walk” exhibit, with live painting by local artists; and, a KidZone with face painting, games, crafts and a few surprises.There also will be a gourmet popsicle truck, backstage tours, a musical bench and Fin Harp.

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The USF Sun Dome will host “4U:A Symphonic Celebration of Prince” Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.The show will feature a live band performing alongside a full symphony orchestra, highlighting Prince hits, as well as his lesser-known music. For tickets, call (800) 745-3000.

The Main Ingredient, 1903 Collier Parkway in Lutz, will host “Saucy Spooktacular” Oct. 6 starting at noon.There will be a live cooking demo from the “Eat Up Show” from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the “Saucy Queen” Michele Northrup from noon to 2 p.m.; and a costume contest from noon to 4 p.m.Admission is free and includes samples. For information, contact Christina Sweet at (813) 388-6472 or themainingredientlutz@gmail.com.

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Old Spring Lake Community Center/Museum, 4184 Spring Lake Highway in Brooksville, will host its annual yard sale fundraiser Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be a variety of vendors and a food truck. Proceeds will help pay utilities and other needs to keep the building up and running.At the end of the year, the center/museum also donates $500 to the needy. For information, call (813) 363-3535.

AUDUBON SOCIETY The West Pasco Audubon Society will meet Oct. 6 at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.At 8 a.m., there will be a morning nature walk.At 10:30 a.m., there will be a “Beginning Birding: Introduction to Birding” class.The program at 11 a.m., will be “Northern Parula Story,” presented by Ken Tracey. For information, email J. Mike Kell at jmike65@gmail.com, or visit WestPascoAudubon.com.

OPEN HOUSE PARTY The Straz Center for the Performing Arts will host an Open House Party on Oct. 6 from noon to 4 p.m., at 1010 N. MacInnes Place in Tampa.There will be

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Silly Sam The Music Man will perform Oct. 6 at 11 a.m., at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Rehearsal Hall. Silly Sam will bring his wind instruments, strings, percussion and electronics.Tickets start at $7.50. For information, visit StrazCenter.org.

BREWFEST FOR HOSPICE The fall “Brewfest for Hospice” will take place Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., to benefit Gulfside Hospice.The event will feature unlimited sampling of craft beer and wine, live music, vendors, food trucks, games and more.Tickets are $25 for a single, $45 for a double or $120 for a six pack.Admission includes a souvenir cup, and access to all the vendors and music. Food trucks are an additional cost. For information and tickets, call (727) 845-5707 or BrewfestForHospice.org.

SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP Unity North Tampa, 19520 Holly Lane in Lutz, will host “Ignite Your Intuition,” a workshop presented by Rev. Mary Lou Houllis, Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can learn how to recognize and trust their inner voice, practice

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techniques for calming the body and mind, and understand the language of symbols. Suggested cost is $30. For information, call (813) 948-4884, or visit UnityNorthTampa.com.

CUT FOR A CAUSE ULTA Beauty will host its annual “Cut For a Cause,” to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at all ULTA stores. No appointments are necessary.Walk-ins only.The salon will make available $20 cuts with flash dry, $10 facials, and $10 pink extensions, while supplies last.

KIDS YOGA Sun Yoga Tampa, 19026 Geraci Road in Lutz, will offer kids yoga Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Participants can learn basic poses and play games.The cost is $10 per child, $15 for two and $20 for three.Adult family members are free. For information, visit SunYogaTampa.com.

CLASSIC FILM Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, in Wesley Chapel, will show the movie,“Halloween,” on Oct. 7 and Oct. 10, as part of its Flashback Cinema classic movie series.Tickets are available online at CobbTheatres.com, CMXCinemas.com or at the box office.

INTERACTIVE CONCERT The Florida Orchestra will perform “Get Up and Move” at the Glazer Children’s Museum, 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa, Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Participants can explore the minuet, tango, ballet, square dancing and more at this interactive concert.Admission is free with paid admission or membership to the museum.

VIVA TAMPA FESTIVAL Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the free ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., in Tampa.There will be Latin food vendors, cultural and artisan vendors, local band performances, cultural dance exhibitions, and an award ceremony recognizing the

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Pizza & PJ Shabbat on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.There will be guitar playing, singing, dancing and food. PJs are not required. Participants can dress comfortably.The program is recommended for ages 15 months through second grade. Family Shabbat services will take place at 6:30 p.m.The cost is $5 per person, with a $25 family maximum. RSVP by Oct. 10 by emailing frontoffice@kolami.org.

FARMERS MARKET The San Antonio Farmers Market will take place Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at City Park, 12202 Main St., in San Antonio.There will be fresh produce, plants and herbs, honey, jams, jewelry, wine, baked goods, yard art and more.The market is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Keystone United Methodist Church, 16301 Racetrack Road in Odessa, will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be handmade crafts, plants, gift baskets, vendors, a bake sale, and refreshments. For information, visit KeystoneUnitedMethodistChurch.com.

AMERICAN LEGION The Lutz/Land O’ Lakes American Legion Post 108 will meet Oct. 13 at 9 a.m., at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2341 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.The Post’s home building was damaged by a storm, and the group is looking to build its membership and find a new home. For information, email Ray Williams at rwms2906@gmail.com.

OLD TIMERS PICNIC The annual Old Timers Picnic will take place Oct. 13 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, Clayton Building, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City.Anyone who has lived in Pasco County more than 20 years can attend, along with family members. Participants should bring a covered dish and their own table service. Ice tea and lemonade will be provided. Lunch service begins at noon, but guests can arrive early to “talk old times.”There also will be prizes and a short meeting to elect officers. For information, email Diane Jones at desjones1018@yahoo.com.

VENDORS WANTED Beach House Wiregrass Assisted Living & Memory Care, 30070 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, is looking for vendors for its Fall Festival on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The cost is $10 a table, and all proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association. For information, call (813) 508-6677.

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Discover Sugarshak Designs Special to The Laker / Lutz News When you step into Sugarshak Designs in Dade City, Goldie — the store’s greeter and former farm dog — welcomes you with a wag of her tail and invites you to browse for that perfect gift or home decoration. Sugarshak Designs specializes in home décor, upcycled and repurposed items, gifts, consignments, wedding and party decorations, flower arrangements, quirky signs and hats, one-of-a-kind jewelry, local honey and jelly, and handmade greeting cards. Owner Denise Scopel creates many of the items in her store, including decorating bottles, tumblers, lampshades, mannequins and much more. “I enjoy making and decorating things,” Scopel said. “I look for things that I can either repurpose some way or upcycle, to make it different. I do wreaths, flower arrangements, horseshoes. If you show me a picture, I can usually create something pretty close to what the item is.” Scopel began exhibiting and selling her creations under a tent in the outdoor market scene, and then managed someone else’s store, before opening Sugarshak last spring. The store’s name is a tribute to Scopel’s five grandchildren, who call her “Sugar.” “I wanted a store that wasn’t just antiques or purchased gifts. I wanted to have local artists’ items, plus repurposed and recycled, so it’s an all-around kind of store,” said Scopel. “I keep my prices low, because I want people to find something they love and be able to afford it.” Unique among stores specializing in home décor, Sugarshak has a Male Room, a space designed for items that interest and make appropriate gifts for men. “We have something here for everyone,” Scopel said. “We created the Male Room because I wanted something for men to be able to look at and relate to while their wives are shopping.” In addition to owning Sugarshak, Scopel also does planning for small weddings, and her store has a space devoted to wedding decorations.

“We have toasting glasses, cake knives, ring-bearer pillows and flower-girl baskets, fun things like socks for the bride’s fathers, tote bags for the wedding party and even little wedding signs with clever sayings,” said Scopel. Scopel does as much or as little decorating and planning as a bride wants, and also helps with smaller events, such as baby showers and anniversary parties. “Whatever the event, I’ll set it up and make it look pretty,” she said. Because Scopel wants you to feel at home in her store, she provides a comfortable couch for weary shoppers and waiting spouses. The couch also gives people a handy place to lavish attention on Goldie, the store’s canine ambassador of goodwill. “Goldie was my grandfather’s dog, and I brought her home with me about six years ago,” Scopel says. “Goldie was a farm dog who lived underneath the house, and she’s just the best dog ever — she doesn’t bark and is very friendly and laid back.” Goldie may pass the day napping, but she loves her job at Sugarshak. “She knows when it’s time to go to work, and lies by the back door waiting on me to leave,” Scopel said, “She’s become my mascot, and people always come in asking about Goldie.” On your next visit to Dade City, be sure to visit Sugarshak, take a seat on the couch and be greeted by Goldie. And then take home something rustic, western, or just plain fun for that bare wall, baker’s rack or empty end table. “There's something here for everyone, and I’ll bet you'll find something that you can't leave without,” said Scopel.

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The Fall Brewfest for Hospice on Oct. 6 gives people a chance to sample beer and wine, while benefiting Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care. The venue for the event is Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., and it’s scheduled for Oct. 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $25 for one ticket, $45 for two and $120 for six. The entrance fee covers beer and wine samples from various local breweries and wineries. Food trucks will offer an array of choices, and picnic benches will be available. Strictly Business, a band made up of local business owners, will provide live entertainment. There also will be health care organizations offering information, and vendors selling arts, crafts, jewelry, candles and other goods. Festival-goers will be able to play cornhole and other games, too. “It’s a fun event, but we’re doing it for a good cause,” said Kirsty Churchill, community relations manager for Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care, the only nonprofit hospice care that serves Pasco County exclusively. The hospice organization accepts patients regardless of whether they can pay

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Sessions on sustainability will be offered by leaders in the field at an open house planned this month at the Rosebud Continuum in Land O’ Lakes. The free event is set for Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 22843 Hale Road, according to a news release from the venue. Those attending will have a chance to stroll around the grounds, purchase native plants and fruit trees, take guided walks through a native plant trail and see demonstrations. The Biogas Band will be making its debut, with a sound system that runs entirely on biogas, and smoothies will be sold, prepared using power from solar panels. There’s also plenty of free parking, according to event organizers. Sessions include: • Off Grid Living:A 20-minute lesson in the classroom, followed by a trip to the trailer to see it in action. The 40-minute sessions begin at 9 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. • Biodigester workshop: Turn food waste into fuel and fertilizer. This 35-

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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S The Alzheimer’s Association will host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 20 at Starkey Ranch District Park, 11880 Lake Blanche Drive in Odessa. This is the first time the (pet-friendly) walk will take place in Pasco County. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Participants can take the 3-mile walk and learn about the disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services. There also will be a chance to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with a Promise Garden ceremony. Anyone interested can sign up as a team captain, join a team, or register to walk as an individual. For information and registration, visit ALZ.org/walk.

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St. Joseph’s Diabetes Center will offer a free three-week course on “Troubleshooting Diabetes” at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road in Tampa. Classes are at 6 p.m., on Oct. 9, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. Week 1 will address target values and the factors that can affect them. Week 2 will cover diet concerns, pitfalls and myths. And, Week 3 will be a workshop to guide you on how to partner with your diabetes health care team for optimal results. To register, call (813) 870-4995.

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer “What’s Going on Down There?” as part of its Pelvic Health Series, Oct. 10 at noon, at Inspiration Place,Wellness Plaza, third floor. The discussion will include how to take care of yourself after childbirth and beyond.Topics will be urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and back pain. To preregister, please visit FHWesleyChapel.org/events.

BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a breast-feeding support group Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Garden Classroom B. Admission is free.To register, call (813) 443-2046.

MARTIAL ARTS & SELF-DEFENSE Pasco-Hernando State College will offer a Martial Arts and Self-Defense course for health care professionals starting Oct. 9.The course will be offered through six two-hour classes (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at the PHSC West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey. Martial Artist Master James Rivera will teach how workers can protect themselves and safeguard their clients. Caregivers and community members also can participate. Participants can learn the principles of the techniques to prevent injury and will receive 1.2 continuing education credits. To register, call (727) 816-3123, or email stroutk@phsc.edu.

LOSS OF A CHILD Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will offer a candle ceremony for remembering the loss of a child on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., in the church. Regardless of whether the loss was decades ago or last week, any parent, grandparent, family member or friend who has ever suffered the loss of a child, by miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or abortion, can attend to share in this time of remembrance. To register the child’s name, call (813) 949-4565.

NAMI AWARDS BANQUET The 12th annual Mental Illness Awareness Week Education and Awards Banquet will take place Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Pasco (NAMI Pasco) will host the event. The keynote speaker will be Alisa LaPolt, NAMI Florida executive director, on “Politics after Parkland.” Deadline for ticket purchases is Oct. 5. Tickets will not be available at the door. For information, call (727) 992-9653, or visit NAMIPasco.org.

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Gearing up for fall lawn care By Nicole Pinson Special to The Laker/Lutz News

As we move into fall, it’s time to review our lawn care strategies. It’s important to be proactive with lawn care, and not rely solely on fungicides or insecticides. If your lawn is regularly under stress from lack of water, poor fertilization, excessive traffic, insect damage, or injurious mowing techniques, it will be more susceptible to diseases and pests. It’s important to be on the lookout for problems, because it is easier to identify and solve pest and disease issues when they are noticed early. For example, large patch is a fungal disease that occurs when temperatures cool, typically from November to May. Large patch primarily affects St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass lawns. Unfortunately, many disease problems aren’t noticed until the roots are destroyed, and the above-ground leaves appear yellow or brown. Sometimes, homeowners see these symptoms, and respond with additional water and/or fertilizer. Unfortunately, if the problem is fungal, water and fertilizer can worsen the situation. Once fungus has damaged a plant, that portion of the plant cannot “heal.” Fungicides help stop the disease from spreading to healthy plant tissue. Homeowner-approved fungicides may be

applied, but they do not repair dead or dying turf. If you spot and treat disease early, turf damage may be minimal, and you should see improved growth in the healthier areas of the lawn. But, if you wait too long, the disease may progress quickly, killing grass and resulting in costly treatment and sod replacement.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SEE A PROBLEM? Bring a sample of your turf to your local county Extension office.A good sample size is a square-foot of grass. Select your sample from an area that is on the border between healthy grass and the discolored or unhealthy-looking grass. This type of sample shows a progression of symptoms, and helps Extension staff and master gardener volunteers to determine what issue is affecting your lawn. Use a shovel to dig up this piece of sod, including the roots.Then, place the sample on newspaper or in a cardboard box and bring it to your local Extension office. (You may place the sample back in the yard when you return home.) Another option is to send a sample directly to the University of Florida lab. The lab will determine if a pathogen is present on the turf and has a quick turnaround time with a preliminary diagnosis provided within 24 hours to 48 hours. A Rapid Turfgrass Diagnosis costs $75 per sample, and you will receive a report with recommendations. (For more informa-

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Earwigs are considered beneficial because they feed on chinch bugs, mole crickets and other insects in the soil.

tion about this, go to this link: turf.ufl.edu/rapiddiag_general.shtml. Insects that may be present include fall armyworms, chinch bugs, mole crickets and sod webworms. Check the free, UF/IFAS online library, called “EDIS,” for more information on each of these pests, and other gardening and home topics. EDIS stands for Electronic Data Information Source, and the website is edis.ifas.ufl.edu. If you don’t know if you have an insect or disease problem, rule out the insects first.

DO A SOAP FLUSH When you notice signs of damage, do a soap flush. Besides being simple, sometimes people discover they have beneficial insects in their yards. For instance, earwigs and bigeyed bugs eat chinch bugs. To perform a soap flush, you’ll need: • Liquid dishwashing soap. Some publications suggest that lemon-scented works best (Note: Don’t use a degreaser) • A watering can or bucket

• A container or zip-top bag to collect insects for ID Here’s what you do: • Look for an area that shows a progression of symptoms, such as an area with signs of damage and no damage. • Use a watering can to mix 2 Tablespoons of liquid dishwashing soap with 2 gallons of water. • Apply the soap mixture to a 2 foot-by-2 foot area of grass. • Wait 2 minutes to 3 minutes. Insects will begin to appear as they move to the soil surface. • Flush late in the afternoon or early morning for best results. • Check for different stages of an insect’s life cycle, such as adults and caterpillars. • Collect samples. Bring to the Extension office for assistance, identification and control recommendations. • Repeat the process in several areas of the yard to get a good sample of insects present. If you need help identifying an insect, check with your local county Extension office. For additional information, check out these IFAS publications: “Insect Pest Management on Turfgrass” by E. Buss and A. Dale (2017) and “Turfgrass Disease Management” by M.L. Elliott and P.F. Harmon (2018). Both of these publications were used as sources of information for this column. For additional information, contact pinsonn@hillsboroughcounty.org, or call (813) 744-5519, ext. 54145. Nicole Pinson is the Urban Horticulture Agent in Hillsborough County.

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CRUSADER FOR A DAY Tampa Catholic High School, 4630 N. Rome Ave., in Tampa, will offer “Crusader for a Day,” an eighth-grade shadow program, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program provides a child the opportunity to learn about the Tampa Catholic student experience. For information, call (813) 870-0860, ext. 232, or visit TampaCatholic.org.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT The Tallahassee Community College Foundation has awarded Megan Everett, of Lutz, with the TCC STEM Council Scholarship. The TCC Foundation will award more than $250,000 in scholarships to students based on merit, need and other factors during the fall 2018 semester.

NEW ADMINISTRATORS Pasco-Hernando State College recently named the following people to new administrative positions. • Lisa Richardson succeeds recently retired William Shustowski as executive director, PHSC Foundation. Richardson began her new role as associate vice president of alumni and college relations/executive director in August. Most recently, she served as provost at the East Campus in Dade City. Richardson received a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona; a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois; and a Bachelor of Arts in education from the University of Florida, Gainesville. • Ed Goolsby is now provost of the East Campus. He has served in various capacities at the college since 2007, including associate dean at North Campus; interim dean, arts and sciences, West Campus, and most recently, dean of workforce development. Goolsby earned a Doctor of Management in organizational leadership, specializing in information systems technology, at the University of Phoenix; and a Master of Business Administration, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in management information systems from the University of South Florida. • Marcia Austin was selected as the new dean of workforce development, care and technical education.

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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 students as Citizens of the Month for September. The students were: Ari Kellerman, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Samuel Geist, The Broach School; Laniya Constant, Chester Taylor Elementary School; C.J. Pelto, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Cyhlas Davis-Payden, Heritage Academy; Abbygail Johnson, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Kendra Carter, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Justin Negron, Woodland Elementary School; Nyjohn Moody, Zephyrhills Christian Academy; and Sophia Martin, Zephyrhills High School.

Previously, Austin was employed with Hernando County Schools for 28 years, serving in a variety of positions. She also was an adjunct professor at PHSC for more than seven years. Austin earned a Doctorate in education leadership and an Education Specialist in education from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale; a Master of Science in education from Fordham University, Bronx, New York; and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York. • Gerene Thompson began her new role as dean of arts and sciences. Previously, she was the associate dean of academic affairs at Polk State College in Lakeland. Thompson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education, graduate certificates in leadership in higher education and college teaching, and Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from the University of South Florida; a Master of Arts in history from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas; and a Bachelor of Arts in pre-law/history from Barry University in Miami Shores.

DONATIONS HELP ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Businesses and citizens in Wesley Chapel came together to donate more than $2,000 worth of food to support local elementary students in need for the 2018-2019 school year.

Full Circle Food Outreach hosted and benefited from a Stock-the-Pantry Food Drive over the summer. Raffle tickets also were sold and generated another $250 in donations and raffle items. Food and donations generated from the food drive and after-party at Country Walk Clubhouse in Wesley Chapel will fill weekly food bags for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals, or identified by school staff as food insecure. Students enrolled in Full Circle’s program receive a bag filled with two breakfasts, two lunches and snacks each Friday during the school year. For information about Full Circle Food Outreach, call (813) 619-8009 or email Info@FullCircleFoodOutreach.org.

PASCO SCHOOLS ENHANCE EVENT SECURITY Pasco County Schools has installed new safety procedures for all sporting events, as of Sept. 14. From now on, only clear plastic, clear vinyl and clear Ziploc bags will be permitted. No other bags of any kind will be permitted, including backpacks, fanny packs, purses and duffle bags. Some exceptions will be made for diaper bags, medically-necessary bags, and school/professional photographers’ camera bags. Meanwhile, no re-entry will be allowed into games if a patron leaves, and no tickets

will be sold after the beginning of the fourth quarter for football and basketball. Parking lots will be cleared immediately after games, and no loitering or after-parties will be allowed. The rules were developed in conjunction with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office after violence occurred at two Florida high school football games this season, and after surveying other school districts that are implementing similar procedures. For more information, please visit tinyurl.com/ybsfgloo.

BE A BEXLEY SPONSOR Bexley Elementary, off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, is looking for business sponsors for the 2018-2019 school year. A Silver Paw Partnership sponsor will have its business cards displayed in the front office, and a business recognition on the school’s website and Facebook page, as well as the PTO Facebook page and newsletter. The silver sponsor also will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship and a Paw Partner car magnet. A Gold Paw Partnership sponsor will include everything in the Silver level, plus: a business banner displayed outside the school for the 2018-2019 school year, and a complimentary booth space at the annual Bexley Elementary School Carnival, in the spring. For more information, contact Kathy Hrach at (813) 382-3138 or email her at pawpartnerships@gmail.com.

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MOBILITY, from page 1A Commissioner Kathryn Starkey, however, expressed reluctance. “We have a shortage of workforce housing. I think we ought to be careful,” Starkey said. Moore said he’s talking about high-end apartments that are popping up along the corridor. Starkey said one way to address her concern might be to set a threshold to identify apartment developments that could continue to receive an incentive, and those which would not. While commissioners cannot take any actions at workshops, their discussion can indicate which way they’re leaning. In this case, they agreed to bring back the apartment incentives issue for when they hold a public hearing on the proposed fee update. On another category, Starkey failed to sway a majority of commissioners when she suggested eliminating, or at least reducing, the incentive for hotel development. “I’m not sure we need to subsidize ho-

FORENSICS, from page 1A “We’re going to be training people from all over the country,” Nocco said.“This is not about the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.This is about all of us.This is about saving lives and making our community better.” He added: “The amazing thing is, as we keep building this out and as we break ground, more partners keep coming on and on, and we keep expanding.” Once complete, the forensics center will be the first in Florida, and only the seventh in the nation. The University of Tennessee in Knoxville started the first forensic training and research center in the 1970s. Other facilities are at Western Carolina University, Sam Houston State University, Texas State University in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University and Colorado Mesa University.

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KOREA, from page 1A Coss recalled waking at 4 a.m., for morning prayers. The Buddhist prayers entailed performing prostrations, or bows, 108 consecutive times to show reverence to the Triple Gem (com-

tels anymore,” Starkey said.“They’re running at 90 percent occupancy.” Moore said he’d want more information before going that route. “Do we have enough product yet? How much product do we need in Pasco County before we take that away?” Moore asked. Starkey said the incentive wouldn’t have to be stripped entirely, but the county could charge something. “They’re paying zero,” she said. Commissioner Jack Mariano suggested looking at the issue again in five years, when the county plans to do its next update of the mobility fee rates. Commissioner Ron Oakley agreed:“We’re trying our best to be a premier county and we’re getting there. Don’t put the brakes on before we get there.” On another issue, Oakley said asked if the county could reduce the gap between the fees paid in rural districts, versus the other fee districts. Oliver explained that the rates paid in rural areas are higher because residents living there drive longer distances, thereby having a greater impact on the county’s

roads.They also enjoy a higher level of service because there’s less congestion. Oakley said the disparity in rates bothers rural residents. “They’re concerned about having to pay so much more here, and everybody says ‘Well that’s because you’ve got a longer trip on the road and that’s got more impact. “It seems like it’s harsh,” Oakley said, noting a lot of “have been arguing and fussing” because of high mobility fees. David Goldstein, chief assistant county attorney, said the proposed fee schedule addresses that issue. Under that schedule, a new single-family home built on 5 acres or more in the rural district would pay the same fee as the samesize home built in the suburban district. Those built on smaller lots in the rural district would continue to pay the rural rate. Goldstein noted:“Our vision for the rural area really is larger lots, so we didn’t think that a large lot in the rural area should be penalized for building on a large lot in the rural area.” The update calls for reducing fees in these categories: High-rise condominiums;

age-restricted communities; congregate care facilities; college/university in suburban/rural areas; churches in suburban areas; hospitals; and hardware/paint stores (but not big box stores such as Lowe’s or Home Depot). The update also introduces five new land uses: Non-veterinary kennel; breakfast/lunch only restaurant; fast-casual restaurant; iceskating arena; and active/passive warehouse. Besides changing specific categories, there’s also a proposal to update the mobility fee schedule every five years, instead of approximately every three years, as has been the practice. Lengthening the time between updates, coupled with an increasing number of permit applications, would allow the county to reduce the permit administration fee from $392 per permit to $136 per permit, Goldstein said. The update also proposed additional incentives to spur development along U.S. 19. Next, the proposed fee schedule goes to the Pasco County Planning Commission for its recommendation, and then it comes back to County Commission for final action.

of South Florida, University of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University and Pasco-Hernando State College, among others. The project already has some Floridabased forensics scholars buzzing. Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield is a forensic anthropologist and research assistant scientist at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, in Gainesville. For her, F.I.R.S.T means having a one-stop resource for university-based forensic labs from all across the state. “Why should we not work together? First, it gives us a chance to share our ideas between ourselves. It’ll produce more research for the whole state,” said Stubblefield, who plans to bring her graduate students to the campus “on a cyclical basis.” Stubblefield also noted the forensics center will facilitate long-term studies on body decomposition rates in subtropical climates, something she said is presently “not well researched.” “That whole overall decomposition area — we’re still bringing the picture together,” Stubblefield said.“I know (F.I.R.S.T) will help

with research, because there’s just not enough data.” The possibilities also excite Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney, an associate professor who chairs the Department of Justice Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, in Fort Myers. Walsh-Haney has been studying forensic anthropology for 21 years. She gets called upon to help solve anywhere between 80 to 110 cases every year across the state. She, like Stubblefield, stressed the need for more comprehensive studies on body decomposition rates within subtropical conditions, for crime-solving and death investigation purposes: “It doesn’t take a neurosurgeon to realize our temperatures are hotter, we have different animal scavenging habits, our plants are different and our soils are different.” Once F.I.R.S.T is in operation, she and her group of graduate students plan to visit on a bi-weekly basis. Aside from conducting forensic research studies and experiments, she said they’ll also assist detectives and other law enforcement officials on an assortment of hot and cold cases. The complex, she said,“highlights the fact that we have to have community involve-

ment in order to solve cases.” She added: “The only way we can catch the folks who perpetrate these crimes is through science and the collaboration with law enforcement. “This facility here, smack dab in the center (of Florida), is a wonderful location for scientists and law enforcement from the south and north to come here and train.” Meantime, local officials believe F.I.R.S.T will be an economic driver for the county. Bill Cronin, president/CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, who was present at the groundbreaking ceremony, stated F.I.R.S.T will have an economic impact to the county of at least $7.8 million in its first year, with a recurring impact of $2.8 million each year “thanks to the hundreds of visitors that are going to come here and train.” Furthermore, he noted the facility will attract other forensics-related businesses and organizations to Pasco, possibly along U.S. 41. “This particular location will help us activate the part of U.S. 41 that’s been fairly difficult for us to draw business into,” he said, “and it takes what was an otherwise non-producing government-owned site and creates a real asset for economic development.”

prising the Buddha, his teachings, and the spiritual community) and other objects of veneration. Of the prostrations, the teacher proudly noted she “did them all.” “I did all 108. It was a little rough. I didn’t exactly do them correctly,” she said, with a chuckle.

Another memorable part of the trip: Fellows visited the War Memorial of Korea and were special guests at the United Nations Armistice Day celebration, which was attended by Korean War veterans from several nations and the Prime Minister of Korea, Lee Nak-yeon. Coss said she found the citizens to be very

welcoming to Americans and “anyone who had anything to do with the war.” “We were like celebrities everywhere we went,” Coss said.“Everything is very pro-U.S. Like, they’re very,‘Oh,Americans!’ It’s not like going to Europe.” The entire experience will surely have lasting effects for the high school teacher.

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he Land O’ Lakes High varsity football team upending Sunlake High in the 12th annual Butter Bowl wasn’t the only long-running sports streak broken between the two rival schools. The other came in girls swimming and diving — with Sunlake finally getting the upper hand against its crosstown foe. The Seahawks girls defeated the Gators in a dual meet 108-78, on Sept. 19 at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex Pool. It marks the first time Sunlake has defeated Land O’ Lakes in a head-to-head competition. Further, it’s just the third time that Land O’ Lakes has lost a dual meet since 2004. The Gators entered the season with a 144-2 streak in this type of meet, according to longtime Gators head coach Robin Hilgenberg. Sunlake head coach Lorin Macdonald said the momentous win — plus the sizable point margin — is “a big confidence builder” as the team enters its conference and state series meets later this month. “We ended up beating (Land O’ Lakes) by a lot more points that I was anticipating,” she said, noting the scores are usually much closer between the two schools. Sunlake’s rare victory against one of the state’s perennial swim programs is no fluke. Last year, the Seahawks girls team were regional champions in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet. They followed that performance with a fourth-place finish (out of 48 schools) at the Class 3A state finals, shattering numerous school records along the way. This year’s squad, however, may be even better. It’s certainly deeper and more experienced. Just about every key contributor returns from last season. That includes junior Chloe Grimme, who at last year’s state meet won the 50 free (23.11) and placed second in the 100 free (51.18), earning All-American honors.

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The Sunlake High girls swimming and diving team looks to build upon last season’s fourthplace finish at the Class 3A state championships. Shown here are coaches and members of the 200 free relay that placed first at states, from left: Coach Shelly Koutras, Tori Eurell, Audrey Ballash, Hanna Barton, Chloe Grimme and Coach Lorin Macdonald.

She was also part of the 200 free relay and 200 medley relay that placed first and third at states, respectively. Other Sunlake standouts include future Division I talents in seniors Elise Ballash (verbal commit to University of North Florida) and Hanna Barton (verbal commit to University of South Carolina), along with Tori Eurell,Audrey Ballash and Alex Sprague. With a roster of 31 swimmers, the Seahawks also have added depth, buoyed by a formidable freshman class paced by Amber Ewald and Leah Fonnotto. “We have a really, really strong team this year,” Macdonald said. “There’s a lot more drive, especially behind our girls who went to states last year.They have a lot of drive and they have a lot of hunger to do very well this year.” Barton, a team captain, put it like this:“We definitely are stronger (this year).“I think we are closer because we won last year and so we were all like really proud of each other. I think it’s even more close-knit this year. We all definitely are a lot more motivated and re-

alize what we’re capable of doing.” Fellow team captain Elise Ballash added: “We are the strongest, most positive and close-knit that I think we’ve been in the past four years. I’m really looking forward to this season.”

GRIMME’S PRESENCE FELT There’s no question what Grimme’s impact means to the team — as an individual state champion and the 2017 Sunshine Athletic Conference East Swimmer of the Year. Aside from her swimming ability, Grimme’s everyday drive has also set the tone for the team. As a freshman, she earned the nickname, ‘Beast Mode.’ When Grimme hits the water, Macdonald said she’s “like a machine.” “The amount of focus that she has is crazy,” Macdonald said.“She just goes for it. There’s no turning back when she’s got her mindset on it.” Such presence and determination serves

as a motivator for everyone else, teammates say. “She’s a good teammate,” Ballash said.“She like amps up the training atmosphere and the standard of training that we have here, too.” “We want to be able to contribute as much as Chloe does and do what Chloe can do,” said Barton,“so it definitely pushes all of us, and it also just gets us more excited for each other because we know that with her, we are capable of doing some pretty cool things.” Grimme, surprisingly, didn’t begin swimming until middle school. She had played just about every sport until deciding to give competitive swimming a shot. Her initial feelings toward the waterbased sport:“Well, let’s see how it goes.” The star swimmer admitted she “didn’t really know how to do anything” when she first hopped into a pool. She was immediately drawn to the 50 freestyle, because it was the shortest event. Fair to say, it became a natural fit. “The more I worked on it, the speed of my stroke (improved), so I really tapped into the 50,” she said. This year, Grimme hopes to repeat as 50 free state champion and win a state title in the 100 free. She’s also striving to break her own records. “I’ve always wanted to be the best at what I do. I want to reach my full potential,” she said. In the meantime, Sunlake’s coaching staff is focused on keeping the team grounded and supportive of one another in advance of the Sunshine Athletic Conference meet, on Oct. 13 at the New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center. It’s another event — like the dual meet — Sunlake hopes to capture from Land O’ Lakes, which has won every year since 2009. “Even though we have such a strong team, I don’t want us banking on the fact that we have a strong team and going in overly confident,” Macdonald said.“If we go in overly confident then there’s that chance we take a misstep.”

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LOCAL SIGNING Land O’ Lakes High School senior lefthanded pitcher Callie Turner has signed to play collegiate softball at Division I University of Tennessee. One of the state’s top arms,Turner was named 2018 Miracle Sports Class 6A Player of the Year and Class 6A Pitcher of Year (which she also won in 2017). Turner last season went 17-6, posting a 0.78 earned run average and 252 strikeouts in 153.1 innings pitched. She also tallied 20 complete games, including one no-hitter and six shutouts. As a sophomore in 2017,Turner helped guide the Gators to its first fast-pitch state title, in Class 6A. That season, Turner went 17-2 with a 0.21 earned run average and 249 strikeouts in 132.2 innings pitched, also registering 18 complete games, 10 shutouts and four no-hitters. She’s also been a .300 hitter the past two seasons. Softball recruiting website FloSoftball.com ranks Turner as the nation’s No. 14 prospect for the 2019 recruiting class.

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WHARTON HIGH SHINES AT CROSS-COUNTRY MEET The Wharton High School boys and girls varsity cross-country teams each had strong showings at the North Port Invitational on Sept. 22, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. The boys team is currently ranked fourth in the Class 4A state rankings, while the girls are ranked 10th. Their next meet is the Hillsborough County Championships on Oct. 5 at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Wharton’s top finishers North Port BOYS Tre Rivers — 12th place (16:26) Josue Reyes — 23rd (16:48) Anthony Stephens — 32nd (17:06) Jared Hammill — 37th (17:09) Thomas Walter — 68th (17:51) GIRLS Nicolina Otero — 14th place (19:43) Nia Rivers — 26th (20:23) Amanda Brake — 31st ( 20:33) Michelle Sullivan — 62nd (21:22) Callie Zack — 64th (21:25)

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Scholarship seeks to salute student-athletes who have “demonstrated a commitment to improving themselves, their teammates and their sport as a whole,” according to a release. Applicants had to submit essays and receive at least three recommendations from coaches, teachers or administrators. A total of 44 Tampa Bay-area student-athletes from the high school class of 2019 were named finalists for the Triple-Impact Competitor, which is presented by Sagicor Life Insurance Company. The Positive Coaching Alliance nationally received more

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SHARE THE LOVE GOLF TOURNAMENT The first annual Share the Love golf tournament is set for Nov. 2 at Northdale Golf & Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Blvd., in Tampa. Check-in for the four-person scramble begins at 11:30 a.m., with a 1p.m. shotgun start. The tournament will also feature prizes,

Jim Felice, left, and Joe Felice teamed to win first place at the South Pasco Bassmasters’ (SPBM) September tournament, hauling in five bass for a total weight of 23.47 pounds on the Lake Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. That also included catching the tournament’s biggest bass, at 6.28 pounds. The duo caught their fish flipping a 1-ounce jig in the Kissimmee grass and cattails. The next tournament is Oct. 20 at Lake Weir. For information, visit SouthPascoBassmasters.com.

raffles, food and drinks, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Alegria’s Kickin’ for Kids, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides new athletic-style school shoes to disadvantaged children throughout the Tampa Bay area. For information or to register, visit KreweOfAlegria.com.

ROLLER DERBY BOUT The Rolling Valkyries women’s roller derby team, of Revolution Roller Derby, will skate against Lakeland-based Swan City Roller Derby on Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m., at SpinNations Skating Center, 8345 Congress St., Port Richey. Revolution Roller Derby will donate a portion of its proceeds from the bout to benefit Sunrise of Pasco County Inc. Domestic & Sexual Violence Center.Tickets are $12 at the door, or $10 if you bring a canned good or toiletry donation. For information, visit RevolutionRollerDerby.com, or email info@RevolutionRollerDerby.com.

BUDDY RUN 5K SET NOV. 4 The eighth annual Buddy Run 5K is set for Nov. 4 at 8 a.m., at Trout Creek Park, 12550 Morris Bridge Road in Tampa. Cost is $30 if registered by Oct. 17, $35 after Oct. 17 and $40 on day of event. Awards will be given for overall and masters male and female winners. Proceeds from the event benefit Buddy Baseball, a noncompetitive league for boys and girls with special needs; and, Congregation Beth Am, a Reform Jewish congregation serving North Hillsborough and east Pasco. To register, visit BuddyRun5k.org. For information, email BuddyRunDirector@gmail.com.

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Running nose-to-nose into the turn is 23-year-old Sam Madl, left, of Dade City, and 46-year-old Christian Shallo, of Tarpon Springs. Following them is 41-year-old Charles Conger, of Brandon.

Motocross enthusiasts get their fill at Dade City track By Randy Underhill Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Revving up and getting ready to race is the name of the game at Dade City Motocross Raceway, behind the Pasco County Fairgrounds, at 36722 State Road 52. And, if you enjoy motocross, you’d likely enjoy an evening at this raceway. A preview of what the place has to offer was on full display during a recent Saturday night practice session. The raceway, established in 1979 and now owned by Randy Yoho, offers about 100 acres of a clay/sand track with tight turns and jumps galore. Sanctioned by the American Motorcycles Association (AMA), the events include a local series, Gold Cup Series, Florida/Georgia Series, Florida Series and area qualifiers for the famous Loretta Lynn Championship series held on property owned by Loretta Lynn in Tennessee.

Practice nights are Thursday starting at 4:30 p.m., for peewee and novice riders, and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., for all other classes. Saturday evening sessions are from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., following the same order when no other events are scheduled for Saturday night races. The practices keep safety in mind, and are divided into groups, generally by age and experience levels. The fees are $10 for spectator and $10 per rider, with a membership of $25, or $10 a day. Lessons also are available on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The instruction is available for people of all ages and no experience is necessary. Classes are $25 each and no membership is required. The racetrack keeps both racers and spectators in mind, with restrooms equipped with showers, water hookups for RVs, a sheltered concession stand with seating, bleachers for seating, bike spray area and ample parking.

From left: 11-year-old Kylen Bruce, 9-year-old Kolton Bruce, 10-year-old Tyler Ballenger, 11year-old Anthony Monteleone and 5-year-old Whalyn Ballenger wait their turn before taking some practice runs.

Twenty-year-old Giarrett Bercaw, of Wesley Chapel, launches upward. He’s been racing motocross since age 4.

Nick Stokes, 24, of Land O’ Lakes, heads into a tight turn on the track, made up of clay and sand.

Dana is a cuddle bug Dana is a little older than 3 months and arrived at the shelter in July. She greets everyone in the adoption center by calling out to them. Dana really just wants someone to hold her.

Grai is lovable and smart Grai is 5 years old. He will pat you with his paw when he wants to eat or go on the screened porch. Here, Grai is sporting his Halloween bandana, anticipating the upcoming holiday. Nicole Tuzzolino, of Land O’ Lakes, is Grai’s proud owner.

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PARADE & BLESSING OF PETS Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host its 10th annual Parade of Pets and “Birkat Behemot” (Blessing of the Beasts) on Oct. 14 at noon, in the North ‘Barking’ Lot. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

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NETWORKING GROUP FEATURES MIKE WELLS JR. Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Wells Jr., will be the featured speaker at the East Pasco Networking Group breakfast meeting Oct. 9, starting at 7:30 p.m.The group meets at IHOP Dade City, at 13100 US 301 in Dade City. For more information, contact Nils Lenz, at (813) 782-9491 or nilslenz@gmail.com.

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The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will have a breakfast meeting Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at 13100 Fort King Road in Dade City, Education Room 108.The meeting will feature Dade City Mayor Camille Hernandez who will share a “State of the City” report. Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP by calling the chamber at (352) 567-3769.The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

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Nominations are being accepted for the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s annual Excellence in Business awards. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges, according to a news release from the chamber. Here are the categories: • Excellence in Business, small business (up to 49 employees):These businesses and the people who provide leadership for them have a profound effect on the business environment and economy of North Tampa Bay.

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