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Thanksgiving: Savoring turkey and nostalgia By Brian Fernandes bfernandes@lakerlutznews.com

It’s that time of year again. Turkeys stock home freezers. Plans are made to gather with friends and family — whether they live a few miles away, or across the country. There’s the anticipation of a veritable feast of Thanksgiving football games, and the not-so-subtle signs

that Christmas is just around the corner. And, as this day set aside for gratitude approaches, millions of Americans may choose to observe decades’ old traditions, while others try something new and spontaneous. For some, it will just be a regular Thursday. We talked with residents in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area to

see if they have special plans for Thanksgiving, and what the holiday means to them personally. For Carol Duren, a homemaker from Lutz, the spirit of Thanksgiving is not something attached to a specific day on a calendar. “Every day is thankfulness to God,” Duren said. As a native Californian, Duren reSee THANKSGIVING, page 15A

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Students at Saint Leo University had a chance to learn more about the Native American people and culture during a week-long series of programs during Native American Heritage Month. Activities at the campus on State Road 52 in St. Leo included giving students a chance to make their own rain stick or dreamcatcher. Trying to keep the exercise as authentic as possible, the group used natural hemp for the dreamcatcher web and followed the Ojibwe tradition for the stitches. Traditionally placed over cradles, the item is used as a protective charm, as well as a way to filter out bad dreams. The dreamcatcher web replicates a spider web — to catch anything that comes into contact with it. The Multicultural and International Services office provides aid and support for the university’s international and study abroad students. Above, 18-year-old freshman Rashawnda Smith, of Tampa, left, places the finishing touches on her dreamcatcher as Paige RamseyHamacher, the executive director for Saint Leo University’s Multicultural and International Services office, helps by holding it in place.

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A closer look at 20-year-old sophomore Carla Sanchez’s hands, as she weaves yarn around the hoop of her dreamcatcher. Trying to keep it as authentic as possible, natural hemp was used for the web and the Ojibwe tradition for the stitches was followed.

Crafted by using construction paper, aluminum foil and lentils, 19year-old freshman Dinesh Kittusamy holds his rain stick to his ear, to listen to the sound it makes, which is similar to falling rain. Native Americans construct rain sticks out of hollow cacti that are dried in the sun. During times of drought, they use the instrument with the belief that it can summon a rainstorm.

Dade City Dade City author debuts suspense novel remembers Chief Raymond Velboom By Brian Fernandes

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It was standing-room only at the Army National Guard building in Dade City, as police officers in dress uniform and members of the community turned out to honor the life of the community’s Police Chief Raymond E.Velboom, who passed away on Oct. 27. Velboom’s death, at age 67, followed a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The celebration of Velboom’s life began with the solemn presentation of the colors by members of the Pasco County Sheriff’s color guard. The audience stood as the color guard marched to the front stage, placing an American flag on one side of the podium, and a flag for the State of Florida on the other side. The celebration took on a different tone, when “I’ll Fly Away” — one of Velboom’s favorite songs — was played in his honor. See VELBOOM, page 15A

Birth, death, fear, hatred and love are the complexities of life, which all happen to be packed in Penny L. Freeman’s debut novel, “Heartache to Happiness.” The Dade City native has been working on her book for three years, and it has now seen publication through RoseDog Books. The story revolves around Kelsi, a young, pregnant woman whose world is turned upside down when her parents are brutally murdered and she becomes a prime suspect, sending her on the run. The plot continues to escalate after Kelsi gives birth and her newborn is then kidnapped by her parents’ murderer. Freeman said the story came to her spontaneously, with one idea leading to the next. She hopes readers will take away the message that, like the story’s main character, they too can overcome life’s obstacles. As a member of a fifth-generation Dade City family, Freeman said her humble beginnings were a far cry from that of her story’s main character. Her father was a professional roofer and she had a stay-at-home mother. “We had a great childhood – didn’t have much money, but we really enjoyed ourselves,” said Freeman, describing her growing-up years with her parents and her sister.“It was wonderful.”

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Even during her early years, she knew she had a knack for literature, and she enjoyed writing poems and short stories. As an author, she enjoys a wide range of See NOVEL, page 15A

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At Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies, the date was originally slated to be an enlightening presentation on rabbinical text study, Hassidic tradition and other esoteric Jewish spiritual teachings. Instead, it became a much more somber affair for dozens of university students, faculty and community members. The university organized an interreligious dialogue that explored the subject of anti-Semitism in the United States. The talk was in response to the Oct. 27 murder of 11 congregants of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh — the deadliest attack ever on the Jewish community in the United States. The Nov. 14 discussion was led by Dr. Matthew Tapie, the center’s director, and Rabbi Jason Rosenberg, of Congregation Beth Am in Tampa. Weeks removed from the tragic event, Rosenberg still has trouble processing it all. “I’m ticked off,” Rosenberg said.“I don’t want to have to talk about why people hate me just because I’m a Jew. “The worst part of this is there are 11 dead people,” he added. Rosenberg also noted the massacre shouldn’t be discussed just in the realm of anti-Semitism, but should include the issues of mental illness and gun culture in America. The rabbi explained: “Anyone who’s claiming it’s about (anti-Semitism) is dodging part of the issue. Schools get shot up. Malls get shot up. Clubs get shot up. I think that you have to have both truths in your mind at the same time. This was an act of blatant, specific, targeted anti-Semitism, and at the same time, this is what it means to be alive in America in the 21st century.” Tapie expressed similar sentiments about the attack: “I was horrified. I was shocked that it happened in a sacred place in Shabbat, in a house of worship. “I have a sense of shock and horror that we’re moving further away from the American tradition of religious freedom,” Tapie added. For many years, Rosenberg believed antiSemitism — the prejudice or discrimination that includes hatred, distrust or unfair treat-

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The interfaith discussion was led by Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies director Dr. Matthew Tapie, left, and Rabbi Jason Rosenberg, of Congregation Beth Am in Tampa.

ment director toward Jews — was “mostly dead” when he was ordained nearly two decades ago. The rabbi used to tell congregants and anyone willing to listen that while there were undoubtedly anti-Semites living in America, he didn’t believe there was any form of systemic anti-Semitism. During the last couple of years, he’s become less sure of that. Rosenberg put it like this: “When I tell people,‘It’s dangerous to be a Jew,’ it’s more honest than it used to be. “I don’t want to overstate the danger of anti-Semitism, but (last month) somebody walked into a synagogue, during prayer time, and opened fire simply because he wanted to kill Jews.That’s the country we’re

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the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where marchers displayed swastikas on banners and shouted slogans like “blood and soil,” a phrase drawn from Nazi ideology. Tapie labeled the Charlottesville march as “dangerous” and “especially pernicious.” He characterized the rally this way:“This is Nazism. It’s here. It is Nazi ideology.” The speakers noted other acts of antiSemitism have hit closer to home. Two years ago, for instance, a desecrated American flag with an anti-Semitic message was found at Congregation Zedek in south Tampa, blaming Jews for media bias and immigration policies. “Some of these conspiracy theories are still present in our culture,” Tapie said. “Unfortunately, people are still buying these things and spreading these ideas around,” he added. Besides addressing the history of antiSemitism, the speakers offered up some ways to possibly combat extremist forms of violence toward race, religion, sexuality and so on. They said it starts with loudly and consistently condemning hate speech. “I think that ultimately speaking out and speaking against all these forms of hatred is absolutely essential,” Rosenberg said. Added Tapie:“If you hear a comment or a joke made about somebody, perhaps don’t laugh.” Tapie also suggested: “And, maybe ask that person later who made the comment, ‘Hey, do you realize that might hurt somebody?’” Tapie said more interfaith community forums like the Saint Leo event are key. “I like to say dialogue builds bridges of peace between different groups that otherwise have nothing in common,”Tapie said. He added,“These dialogues can impact people, because they allow for others to hear the voices of those whom they wouldn’t otherwise talk to or know at this level, so it does create more favorable attitudes.” Conversations are important, Rosenberg agreed, but he doesn’t see any single practical solution that will eliminate anti-Semitism and other group hatred in his lifetime. “We are talking about a 2,000- to 3,000year-old tradition of anti-Semitism,” the rabbi said. “It’s hard to overcome a millennia of pattern.”

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CHRISTMAS LANE

Christmas Lane, in the Charlie Grimes Ag Building at Plant City’s Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, will be open Nov. 23 to Dec. 24, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.The event will feature Christmas displays, food, carnival rides, a Kid Zone, letters to Santa, face painting, ornaments, live entertainment, and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos every night.The event is wheelchair accessible. No pets. Only service animals will be allowed in, and must be wearing their service items. Parking is free.Tickets are $5 plus tax for ages 13 and older; $3 plus tax for ages 4 to 12; and free for ages 3 and younger. Rides are a separate cost. For information, visit ChristmasLane.com.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

Tampa Premium Outlets, in Lutz, will host Christmas Movies Under the Stars, at the Under Armour entrance. Upcoming movies are “Home Alone” on Nov. 24,“Elf” on Dec. 1,“Shrek the Halls” on Dec. 8 and “Jingle All The Way” on Dec. 15. Guests should bring camping chairs and/or blankets.There also will be retailer gift card giveaways and movie treats starting at 5 p.m.All movies will begin at 5:30 p.m., and are provided by Acme On The Go Mobile Media.

ARTISANS AND VENDORS

Dupree Lakes Clubhouse, 6255 Dupree Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host local artisans and vendors Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., indoors.There also will be free beverages and snacks. For information, email j.roberts1011@gmail.com.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay will host an orientation session Nov. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Honda, 27750 Wesley

Chapel Blvd., for anyone interested in becoming a mentor/volunteer. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or DebK@bbbstampabay.org.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

A “Celebration of Lights” will take place Nov. 30 through Dec. 23 at The Concourse in Shady Hills. Guests can drive through The Concourse and Safety Town, 11919 Alric Pottberg Road, Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Safety Town will host vendors and Santa Claus, and there will be train rides available for $4 per person, open Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.The cost is $10 per car. For information, email celebrationoflights@gmail.com.

GRINCHMAS FESTIVAL

The Christmas tradition of “Grinchmas” will kick off the holiday Nov. 30 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Little Springs Park, 634 N.W. Second Ave., in Crystal River.The tree lighting festival will include arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, games, inflatables, a visit from The Grinch and the Whos, and more.

TRADITIONS ON THE GREEN

Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park will be the site for the annual “Traditions on the Green Holiday Concert” Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Performances will include the Land O’ Lakes High School Band, Pine View Middle School Band, Pine View Dance Team, Lake Myrtle Elementary School Choir, Sanders Steam School and Denham Oaks Elementary School.There also will be a tree lighting, a Kids’ Corner with Santa, cookies and warm apple cider, and a basket raffle to benefit the schools. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Country Aire Village, at the corner of State Road 54 and 23rd Street in Zephyrhills, will host a holiday bazaar Dec. 1 from 7 a.m. to noon. For information, email jdswan48617@yahoo.com.

BIG BAND TRIBUTE

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present A Big Band Tribute on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.The show will highlight the big band era from the 1930s and 1940s. Guests can wear period-specific attire, but it is not required.There also will be a complimentary swing dance lesson for ticketholders, 90 minutes prior to the show.The tribute is sponsored by AARP.Advance tickets are $12 to $16, and $14 to $18 on the day of the show. For information, call (813) 992-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

LUTZ ARTS & CRAFTS

PHOTO HOT SPOT Santa will visit the Holiday Photo Hot Spot at Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz on Nov. 24, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Families can visit the spot at the Christmas tree on Lagoon Court and take holiday photos.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will present its 39th annual Lutz Arts & Crafts Show on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Keystone Prep Campus, 18105 Gunn Highway in Odessa.There will be more than 300 vendors (indoor and outdoor), including metal art, jewelry, yard art, paintings, plants, wood art, Christmas décor, artisanal goods and photography. There also will be a food court. Santa will visit on both days starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free. General school parking is $5 and VIP parking is $10. For information, contact Lois Cohen at (813) 528-1179 or LutzArtsandCraftsShow@gmail.com.

Build-A-Bear for a cause RP&G Printing’s third annual Build-A-Bear For a Cause will take place Nov. 26 and Nov. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the BuildA-Bear store at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Guests can build a bear or make a donation to help bring a smile to a child in the ABC Program at local Wesley Chapel elementary schools. The goal is 200 bears. If you can’t make either party, stop by anytime between Nov. 26 and Nov. 30 and let the staff know why you are there. Monetary donations will be accepted through Nov. 28 (and will be used to make additional bears), checks payable to Cindy Ross, and can be dropped off at RP&G Printing, 2664 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Suite 104, in Wesley Chapel. For information, contact Cindy Ross at (813) 949-5700, (813) 2056125 or cindy@rpandg.com.

CRAFT SHOW & AUCTION

Palm View Gardens RV Resort, 3331 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will host a craft show and Chinese auction Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the clubhouse. For information, call Wanda Bacon at (607) 738-8988.

VOLUNTEER DAY

UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension will offer a Learn & Grow Volunteer Day on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Pasco County Farmden & Community Garden, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. Participants can learn about gardening while weeding, harvesting, washing produce and planting.All the produce from the farm will be donated to the St.Vincent de Paul food pantry. Bring a hat, water, gardening gloves and closed-toe shoes. No pets will be allowed.Volunteer days are the first Saturday of every month, through May 4. For information, contact Eden Santiago at (352) 518-0156 or esantiagogomez@pascocountyfl.net.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Forest Lake Estates in Zephyrhills will have its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the clubhouse. Doughnuts and coffee will be served at 9 a.m., and lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There will be a variety of handcrafted items, including baby afghans, booties and hats; jams and candies; Christmas decorations, ornaments, cards, trees, wreaths, florals, pottery, golf seat covers and more. Proceeds will benefit the Neighborhood Pregnancy Center and The Thomas Promise Foundation. Forest Lakes is 2 miles from U.S. 301 on County Road 54 East. For information, call Nancy Matthews at (813) 469-1303.

FOOD PRESERVATION

Hillsborough County Extension Service and the University Area Community Development Corporation will partner to present “Master Gardener: Food Preservation” Dec. 1 at 10 a.m., at the Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., in

Tampa. Participants can learn to make food last longer with preservation tips, such as freezing, sugaring, salting, drying, smoking, sealing and pickling. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

FARMERS MARKET

The San Antonio Farmers Market will take place Dec. 8 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.

PANCAKES, PJS & PUTT-PUTT

Family Friendly Tampa Bay and MOSI will sponsor “Pancakes, PJs & Putt-Putt” on Dec. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The event will include a pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, golf activities, photos with special holiday characters, giveaways and more. Guests should dress in their favorite pajamas.The cost is $10 for adults, age 13 and older; $8 for ages 4 to 12; and free for kids age 3 and older. For tickets, visit bit.ly/Pancakebreakfast, or call (813) 331-5579.

WINTER’S WONDERLAND

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium presents “Winter’s Wonderland” now through Jan. 6.There will be lights and decorations, holiday-themed habitats, a Kids’ Fun Zone to learn about penguins and polar bears, Santa and his elves, and more.The event will be closed Christmas Day. For information, visit SeeWinter.com.

TAX PREP

The United Way of Pasco County Prosperity Campaign is looking for volunteers to help provide free tax return preparation service.Volunteers will get full, comprehensive IRS training and become certified to prepare basic returns. No tax experience is necessary.The program also needs greeters, site volunteer schedulers, and technology/computer setup assistance at various sites. For information, visit UnitedWayPasco.org, and click on the Volunteer tab.

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Supporters of New Port Richey FarmNet delivered an initial donation of more than 60 pounds of locally grown organic sweet potatoes to Metropolitan Ministries in Pasco County. The potatoes were grown at gardens affiliated with NPR FarmNet, including Grand Gardens and East Madison Gardens. So far, gardens and micro-farms in the FarmNet community have produced more than 700 pounds of sweet potatoes. FarmNet, in cooperation with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger, partners with Metropolitan Ministries in a harvest-sharing project to regularly supply high-quality locally grown organic fruits and vegetables to persons served by the ministries. From left: Diana Razaitis and Paul Vietrel of Metropolitan Ministries, receive the donation of sweet potatoes from Dell DeChant and Patty Jackson with FarmNet.

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In order to help the community during the 2018 holiday season, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano is sponsoring the following events. Put a smile on a child’s face by donating to the Marine Corps League’s annual toy drive,Toys 4 Tots.All five tax collector office locations in Pasco County will be drop-off sites up to Dec. 15, for toy donations for children of military personnel. The Gulf Harbors and Wesley Chapel offices will collect for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle drive, on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Stop by between 8:30 a.m. and noon on either day to make a contribution to the programs the Salvation Army provides throughout the year. Collection jars will be on display in December in all five tax collector offices in the county, for The Volunteer Way/Farm Share.These donations will help purchase fresh food for families in need this holiday

season, and into 2019. If you’d like to play the role of Santa, claim an ornament from a “Giving Tree” and ‘Be a Santa to a Senior.’ Each ornament has a Christmas wish from a senior citizen in the community. Ornaments will be available until all have been claimed, at all five offices of the tax collector. Gifts will be collected up to Dec. 15. “Please join the staff of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office as we celebrate the holidays by reaching out to those most in need,” said Mike Fasano, in a release. “Your support of these wonderful local programs will help countless people enjoy the holidays this year. Your gift of any amount will go a long way towards helping our community have a joyous holiday season,” he said. For details about each program, information on office hours and locations, or general questions about tax collector services, call Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector/communications and special projects, at (727) 847-8179.

County expected to amend digital sign ordinance The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

The Pasco County Commission is expected to decrease the dwell time on digital signs from the current 60 seconds down to 15 seconds. During a previous meeting, commissioners directed staff to make the change.Then, the issue went before the Planning Commission on Oct. 11, which recommended approval of the change. Now, the County Commission is expected to adopt the change at its Nov. 27 meeting. Commissioner Ron Oakley requested the change, noting the 60-second dwell time makes it hard to communicate the number of events that are planned at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, which has a digital sign.

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The North Tampa Bay Chamber has announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Business Awards, which are bestowed during an annual celebration to acknowledge extraordinary contributions by local community members, businesses and organizations in the Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Trinity and Odessa regions.

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS ARE: COURTESY OF MADONNA WILCOX

The battle goes on The Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Daybreak celebrated the 18th annual 9-Mile War breakfast, which recognizes the winning team, the coach and the two MVPs of the football game between Zephyrhills and Pasco high schools, with the Zephyrhills, Dade City and Sunrise Rotary Clubs, For the fourth year in a row, Zephyrhills won the rival game 49-0. Daybreak Rotarian and creator of the 9-Mile War, Manny Funes, presented the winning coach, Nick Carroll, and MVPs Cantrell Strong and Samuel Bergeron with the traveling plaque. All in good fun, the Dade City club presidents, Ed Plazewski and Barbara Mallory, presented kumquat pies to the Zephyrhills club presidents Rick Leanillo and Steve Spina, with future District Governor Jeannie Germain sharing a laugh.

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f only Ben Pumo’s grandfather was still alive to witness the bounty of his grandson’s toil on his family’s land in rural Pasco County. Pumo’s grandfather was 92 when he died two years ago, leaving behind his citrus groves and farmland in St. Joseph. It is here that Pumo grows vegetables for his Land O’ Lakes restaurant, Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano. “This is real farm to table,” said Pumo. “W Wee’ve gone back in time to my family’s f il ’ roots, t picking i ki vegetables t bl from gardens on my family’s land that goes back five generations, and serving them to our dinner guests the very same day.” Pumo spends seven to eight hours every day tending to his gardens, returning to Land O’ Lakes with the fruits of his labor in time to prepare for the evening’s restaurant guests. “Some Some days our servers come to the farm to help with the picking, so they can see firsthand how our produce is grown,” said Pumo. “Our servers get so pumped up when they come out to the farm, that they can’t wait to tell their guests back at the restaurant about their experience, and how they actually picked that tomato or eggplant on their plate.” Benedetto’s has been in business at its State Road 54 location since 2001, and has always offffered fresh produce. But, vegetables from the Farmer’s Market in Ta Tampa don’t compare to the fresh taste you get with vegetables grown without chemicals and picked the same day. “As any gardener will tell you, nothing is better tasting than vegetables you grow yourself,” said Pumo.

Ben Pumo looks forward to preparing these eggplants for his guests at Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano.. Over 3,000 vegetable and fruuit plants are grown in Ben Pumo’s hydroponic garden,, which are served fresh to customeers at his Land O’ Lakes restaurant.

“Plus, when we say our produce is fresh, you can believe us, because we grow everything ourselves!” Benedetto’s menu has always had a few items from his family farm, in particular kumquats, pineapple and bananas. In fact, kumquat pie is one of Benedetto’s legendary desserts. But, it has only been since last December that Pumo added vegetables grown at the farm. It was a year after his grandfather died that Pumo and his wife, Liz, started a hydroponic garden of 250 plants at the family homestead. Their first plantings were kale, chard, toma-

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THIS OUT Local athletes sign with colleges

More than two dozen local high school athletes ceremoniously signed their letters of intent to play college athletics on Nov. 14 — the beginning of the fall national signing period for every sport with the exception of football. Here is a roundup of known high school athlete signings in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES Softball Lexi Kilfoyl —University of Alabama

Nine Land O’ Lakes High School senior athletes each signed a National Letter of Intent during a Nov. 14 ceremony.

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Swimming Taylor Ward—Vanderbilt University (Nashville,Tennessee)

Golf Jordan Sarhaddi—University of Central Florida

Volleyball Shayna Heymann—Gulf Coast State College (Panama City, Florida)

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Softball Paige Maseda—Flagler College

Baseball Ethan Frasca—University of South CarolinaUnion Nicholas Jennings—Saint Leo University

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Cross-Country Natalie Abernathy—Davidson College (Davidson, North Carolina)

Soccer Landry Singleton—University of South Florida Robert Soronellas—University of North Florida

From left: Saddlebrook Prep’s Khavish Varadan, William Duquette and Simon Haas participated in a National Letter of Intent Day ceremony. Each signed college golf scholarships.

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Simon Haas — Texas A&M Commerce Khavish Varadan—University of AlabamaBirmingham

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Soccer Lexi Fotopoulos—University of Florida Softball Trinity Duran—Ave Maria University (Ave Maria, Florida) Callie Turner—University of Tennessee Shelby Westbrook—Ball State (Muncie, Indiana)

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Pasco all-star football, cheerleading rosters announced By Kevin Weiss

ganized by the Pasco Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes, features some of the top high school seniors in Pasco County. Players and cheerleaders on the East team will represent Bishop McLaughlin, Cypress Creek, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco,Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills

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FOOTBALL EAST TEAM: BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN Brandon Beinhauer, Bryant Beinhauer, James Frick, Frank Vera CYPRESS CREEK Logan Bercaw, Spencer Lozano, Devin Santana LAND O’ LAKES Myron Bloom, Collin Corrao, Corbin Doers, Kyle Leivas, Jacob Neary, Jimmy Sandifer, Nate Howard PASCO HIGH Andrew Douglas, Tim Johnson, Jacquez Mobley WESLEY CHAPEL Kiaus Collins, Noah Houser, Seth Petty, Kye Santiago, Tyler Wittish WIREGRASS RANCH Dorien Green, Cameron Lee,

Christian and Zephyrhills high schools. Players and cheerleaders on the West team will represent Fivay, Gulf, Hudson, Mitchell, River Ridge and Sunlake high schools. The East team leads the series 2-1. The football game is scheduled for Dec.

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Kasean Ridgel, Grant Sessums ZEPHYRHILLS CHRISTIAN Eugene Davis, Javion Hanner, Kavion Marbra, Nyjohn Moody, Jalen Spencer ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH Samuel Bergeron, Doug Crawford, Caleb Keeling, Tre’ Pavis Mobley, Ja’Quan Sheppard, Cartrell Strong, Ethan Vest, Tyreese Wigfall, Alex Winbigler HEAD COACH Tony Egan (Wesley Chapel) Chad Walker (Land O’ Lakes) Nick Carroll (Zephyrhills) Mark Barnes (Pasco) Tico Hernandez (Bishop McLaughlin) Spence Jones (Zephyrhills Christian) Mike Johnson (Cypress Creek)

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ANCLOTE Tariq Osgood, Kevin Bolling, Samuel Rahm, Ricky Vargas, Jyhren Francis FIVAY Deviante Armstead, Jayvon Wilson, Isaiah Gardner, Caleb Williams, David Degan-White, Josh Daniel GULF Matthias Smith, Emmanuel Brown, Ezekiel Parisi HUDSON Dominick Rutligliano, Dylan Dilandro, Darius Smith, Pat Coleman, William Alix MITCHELL Ethan Hunt, Cameron Heid, Nick Ferrini, Stuart Sherrell, Kym-mani King, Stelios

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Prevention reminds the community that people do not have to wait for the next Take Back Day to dispose of unused or unwanted medications in a safe manner. Pasco County has seven permanent drop boxes for safe medication disposal (both prescription and over-the-counter). Find the nearest location by visiting PascoASAP.com. Medications also can be disposed of by using a Deterra Bag. These bags deactivate the ingredients of medications, making them safe to dispose of in the trash and unavailable for misuse. Bags are free, and can be picked up at the Florida Department of Health offices in Dade City, New Port Richey and on State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel.

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The Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center, 13815 N. Salvation Army Lane in Tampa, will now be able to offer help and education to women for their drug and alcohol problems. The center has been providing a six-month to 12-month residential program for men. A separate residence will be constructed and will contain 10 bedrooms (each bedroom will house three women), an intake office, library/two classrooms, offices/conference room, kitchen, dining room, great room, recreation room, fitness room, laundry/haircutting station, and two resident managers’ rooms. The center also will have a chapel to seat 250 persons for both the men and women, their families and friends, and the public. The new program is expected to start in December. For information, call S. Richard Hodder at (813) 972-0471, ext. 59079.

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Florida Hospital (soon to be AdventHealth) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers teamed up for the sixth annual Treasure Chests 5K and Fun Run on Oct. 21, to celebrate breast cancer survivors, and to benefit breast cancer research and patient services in Tampa Bay. The race started and ended at the Buccaneer’s indoor practice facility at the AdventHealth Training Center.All racers were invited to the Breast Cancer Awareness football game. The Honorary Race Starter was Carol Henderson, a three-time survivor currently living with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Henderson also received pre-game VIP access and pirate ship passes, and was recognized on the field during the game.

The office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis has announced that H.R. 6, the Substance UseDisorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act has been signed into law. The SUPPORT act is part of the bipartisan legislative package and will help continued efforts to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities, and bolstering efforts to fight deadly illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The second initiative is the Sober Home Fraud Detection bill (H.R. 6092), which provides standards for Sober Living Homes. These two Bilirakis-authored provisions mark the 25th initiative the veteran lawmaker has written that have become law since 2015.

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Members of the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club prepared and served a brunch to residents of Hope Lodge, a facility that houses patients who are receiving long-term cancer treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center. The club aims to uplift the patients’ spirits with a homecooked meal and fellowship. For information, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

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Silver Sneakers flex strength and balance classes take place on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., at The Groves Golf and Country Club Civic Center in Land O’ Lakes. These are low-impact classes for men and women designed to improve flexibility and balance, which can help prevent falls, broken hips and more. The classes are free for Silver Sneakers members. Non-members pay $5 per session. For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984.

EXPANSION LAUNCH

Florida Hospital Tampa, part of the West Florida Division of Adventist Health System (soon to be AdventHealth), broke ground on a six-story, 300,000-square-foot patient and surgical tower at the corner of Fletcher Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Tampa. The project will include 24 brand-new operating rooms, a new hospital entrance, and more than 100 all-private dedicated surgical care beds. The $256 million tower will be named The Taneja Center for Innovative Surgery, recognizing the family of Jugal and Manju Taneja, who provided the largest donation ever to Florida Hospital West Florida Division.

The center is expected to open in 2021, and will also include several hundred additional parking spaces, and a redesigned landscape.

GIVING PROGRAM

Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and Sexual Violence Center’s Holiday Giving Program has begun. This is the seventh year Sunrise is accepting gift cards, through Dec. 7, for its participants to buy gifts and dinner for their children that might not otherwise have anything for the holiday season. All gifts received by Sunrise are appreciated, whether it is a gift card or a food basket. Some local stores and retailer gift cards that would help are: Target, TJ Maxx, Ross, Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Beall’s Outlet, Save-a-Lot, Family Dollar, Publix,Winn Dixie, Payless Shoes, Big Lots,Walgreens, CVS and Visa. Gas cards are also accepted, but some of the ladies at Sunrise do not have a vehicle. Monetary donations also will help buy prescriptions, diapers, band aids, aspirin, bus passes and more, and can be made online at SunrisePasco.org. For information, call Sunrise at (352) 5213358.

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Tampa Bay Salvage has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care for “Be a Santa to a Senior.” The salvage store, at 37832 Meridian Ave., in Dade City, has a Christmas tree decorated with tags for seniors of all ages who have a small and simple wish list. Stop by the store, pick out a tag (or two) and help brighten a senior’s Christmas Day. Bring the wrapped gift with the tag attached back to Tampa Bay Salvage no later than Dec. 12. The gifts will be distributed on Christmas Eve by the store’s owners.

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Schools throughout the country recognized National School Psychology Awareness Week (Nov. 12 to Nov. 16) to highlight the work school psychologists and other educators do to help students thrive. This year’s theme was “Unlock Potential. Find Your Password!” A password is a personal key for unlocking any number of areas of potential in our lives.The goal is to connect with how modern youth and adults unlock things (such as gaming levels, phones, devices, codes) and to highlight how thinking about specific skills, assets or characteristics as “passwords” can lead to positive growth. School psychologists are skilled at helping students and staff in unlocking resources, proactive and preventive skills, and positive connections that are necessary to opening up one’s potential. The psychologists are trained to provide academic, mental health, and behavioral supports to children and adolescents, and can provide both direct and indirect services to students and schools.

BULLDOGS EXPO

Zephyrhills High School, 6335 12th St., will host a Bulldog Expo for incoming ninth-graders on Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m., in the Commons Area. Participants can see what the school has to offer in career technical education courses, such as business, agriculture, criminal justice, health academy, building and construction, JROTC, and aviation; as well as clubs, including FFA, and, FBLA, National Honor Society, Special Olympics, Student Council and more. For information, call (813) 794-6100.

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Quail Hollow Elementary, 7050 Quail Hollow Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a Curriculum Night on Nov. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents can learn about the content that is being taught to students, through curriculum presentations from the teachers. For information, call (813) 794-1100.

The Pasco Pathways Expo will give participants a chance to learn about the new school choice application process and innovative programs available for students in Pasco County. There are two dates and locations to choose from: • Nov. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at J.W. Mitchell High School, 2323 Little Road in New Port Richey. Register at WestSidePascoExpo.sched.com. • Nov. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road. Register at EastSidePascoExpo.sched.com.

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Pasco County Schools has adopted a new approach for its school choice programs. The district offers a variety of programs aimed at providing a variety of choices based on student interests and needs. Such choices include magnet schools, and programs like STEM, STEAM, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. It also offers educational options and programs such as AVID, AP Capstone, arts, career pathways, technical education, eSchool and more, according to a school district news release. Those interested in applying for school choice now have new timelines for submitting all applications. The application window for middle school and high school choice programs opens Dec. 3 and closes Dec. 14. Acceptances will be announced between Feb. 5 and Feb. 15. Applications for elementary choice programs will be available from Jan. 8 through Jan. 19, with notifications between Feb. 20 and March 1. Once the application windows open, parents and students will use a district software program called myStudent to complete the school choice applications. To access or set up a myStudent account, parents must use tinyurl.com/ybe2cygj.

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Montre Hall, Class of 20189, and Nadia Crawford, Class of 2020, were crowned the 2018 Homecoming King and Queen.

Pasco-Hernando State College honored District Board of Trustees member Dr. Rao Musunuru with the naming of the Rao Musunuru, M.D. Conference Center at an open house and dedication ceremony at its Spring Hill campus. Community members, faculty, staff and students helped to recognize Dr. Musunuru’s service as a PHSC trustee since 1999, including four terms of service as board chair, as well as his contributions to the PHSC Foundation. Tours of the Spring Hill campus, at 450 Beverly Court, were made available after the dedication ceremony.

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Emily M. Gerber, of Odessa, is participating in a St. Lawrence University (Canton, New York) off-campus study abroad program at the University of Otago, New Zealand, during the fall semester. Gerber is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in conservation biology. She attended Cocalico High School.

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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Department color guard displays the U.S. and Floridian flags at Chief Raymond Velboom’s memorial service on Nov. 15.

VELBOOM, from page 1A The uplifting, jazzy rendition by the Blind Boys of Alabama, had members in the audience clapping and waving white handkerchiefs in the air. Those attending the service had a chance to learn more about Velboom’s life. He was born in Clearwater on Jan. 15, 1951, to Ralph and Ethel Velboom. His dream of becoming a police office began in his childhood, and after graduating from Clearwater High School in 1969, he enrolled at Florida State University and earned a degree in criminal justice. He worked as a probation and parole office, before joining the Orlando Police Department. He became a special agent for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in 1980, and in this position, he worked as part of the governor’s protective detail and also as an intelligence supervisor. He married Julie Scott in 1995, a longtime friend he initially met in Orlando. “Everybody that he met, he treated with respect, expected it back and got it,” his wife said, while fighting back tears. She talked about her husband trying to lighten the mood by having her turn on Howard Stern’s radio show, while the couple was on the way to Moffitt Cancer Center. While she wasn’t a big fan of the show, she said her husband found Stern funny and thought he was a great interviewer. So, she turned it on for his sake. The couple had lived in South Tampa until around a decade ago. Velboom had retired from FDLE in 2007, but just a year later — in March 2008 — he accepted the role as chief of the Dade City Police Department. “The main thing I wanted to talk to you about today was how much Ray loved his community,” said Julie. Sometimes he would call her and say he was on his way home, and then he would spend the next hour driving around. Sometimes he would stop to talk to people, at random, including the homeless. He

NOVEL, from page 1A genres, and traces of them can be found in “Heartache to Happiness.” “I put a little bit of everything in it,” said Freeman.“It has murder, it has mystery and some romance,” she said, but it is not graphic in nature. Freeman received her associate degree from what was previously known as PascoHernando Community College, before starting a family. It wasn’t until she was in her 30s, and was raising two children, that she decided to return to school. She now has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in business administration from Saint Leo University, where she’s been employed since 1999.

calls a time when it was easier for families to spend Thanksgiving together. It’s harder to achieve that unity today because loved ones are scattered and people work odd work hours, she said. However, she said she’s looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with her children, who live out of state. She also plans to dine on traditional favorites, including cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. Maryhelen Zopfi, also of Lutz, said Thanksgiving in her home is different from the Thanksgivings of her childhood. “When I was growing up, everybody came and had dinners together,” Zopfi said. “Now, everybody seems to go out to restaurants to have dinners.” She and her husband, Simon, have been married for 49 years. Sometimes, they host Thanksgiving dinner, while other times they travel out of town. In Zopfi’s mind,Thanksgiving is similar to Veterans Day — because it’s intended to be a day set aside for gratitude. She and her husband have shared the same holiday table for decades, but their choice of food is different. “He likes the turkey and I’m vegan, so I’ll go for the vegetables,” Zopfi said.

CELEBRATING OLD TRADITIONS, MAKING NEW ONES COURTESY OF DADE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

A memorial service was held Nov. 15 at the Army National Guard for former police chief of Dade City Raymond E. Velboom. Velboom’s style of policing was known as the ‘Ray way,’ as he was able to bond with the community in a friendly and cordial manner.

also was known for playing cards with everyday folks. To explain her husband’s commitment and work ethic, she quoted the lyrics from “It’s My Job,” by Jimmy Buffett, one of the chief’s favorite singers. “It’s my job to be different from the rest, to be better than the best,” those lyrics say. Father Dewey Brown of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dade City described Velboom’s dedication to work as “the Ray way.” When he talked to Velboom, Brown said, the chief emphasized his concern about the need to bridge the gap between the community and the police. Velboom, Brown said, was a “peace officer” and “he lived out that love for every other person he came in contact with.” As the cancer progressed, Velboom was forced to have his voice box removed in the spring, but even though he couldn’t talk, he remained optimistic. He would assure family and friends that he was OK, by giving a thumbs up or a fist in the air. His wife affirmed: “While he may have lost his ability to speak, he never lost his big heart.” And, as she stepped off the stage, the audience applauded, and raised their thumbs in the air.

She has represented the university as a member of The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce for four years, which she characterized as “a really great experience.” She currently serves as the university’s senior academic coordinator for English, fine arts, philosophy, theology and religion. If she didn’t love her current position, she would probably be teaching in a classroom, instead of working in an office, she said. She still writes short stories, and said that her stories always come from her imagination — instead of from real life. One technique she enjoys using is to write out of sequence — creating the beginning of the story, then the ending, and then filling in the gaps. With a fresh new novel out, she’s ready to begin work on her second one.

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Land O’ Lakes resident Frances Laverghetta has a personal claim on the holiday. “I was born on Thanksgiving, so it’s meaningful to me,” the Tampa native said. She plans to spend the holiday with her son and his family, in Spring Hill. And, she said there’s zero chance that she’ll decline a chance to enjoy a nice slice of pumpkin pie. Land O’ Lakes resident Anna Sykora, who originally hails from Ohio, has fond memories of old traditions — such as the sweet potato sauce, a special family dish that she still enjoys today. But she embraces creating new traditions, too. Celebrating the holiday is more than just a ritual, Sykora emphasized. It aims to honor what really matters in life. “I’m grateful for what I have – my family,” said Sykora, and, she added, she’s also thankful to be in good health. Land O’ Lakes resident Larry Peteet, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, takes a certain patriotic pride in celebrating Thanksgiving. Now an independent software consultant, Peteet said his outlook about Thanksgiving differs markedly from when he was young. Back then, he said, it was all about being out of school for the holiday. “It was never about giving thanks,” Peteet said. His attitude has shifted because he now appreciates the value of gratitude.

Larry Peteet, a veteran, said his family lives in other states. He said he’ll take pleasure in spending this Thanksgiving with his British Labrador, Sandy Girl.

Maryhelen and Simon Zopfi, married for 49 years, always look forward to spending Thanksgiving with their granddaughter.

His enthusiasm for traditional Thanksgiving foods has not wavered a bit, however. “Turkey and ham [are] phenomenal,” raved Peteet.“I love the creamed green bean casserole. Sweet potatoes are awesome with marshmallows.” Living alone at Thanksgiving can be tough, Peteet added, noting his family lives in Alabama and South Carolina. Still, he plans to make the best of the holiday by spending it with his British Labrador, Sandy Girl. Seventy-one-yearold John Mathe, of Dade City, is looking forward to the holiday festivities. With grown children living in both Florida and Pennsylvania, it’s difficult to gather everyone together for the joyous occasion, John Mathe he said. “You always long for those old traditions – lots of people, long tables, lay down on the couch and you go to sleep,” he reminisced. He also noted, with a chuckle, that he looks forward to having foods he knows he shouldn’t — because he’s diabetic. Mathe said the holiday should prompt consideration of those who are less fortunate. “They need to be thought about,” Mathe said, and they need to know that people care about them. Kristine Johnson, a Dade City resident, said her family celebrates when they can get the family together — usually a day or two before Thanksgiving because her daughter works in retail. Though not celebrating on the specific holiday, the family does have a tradition: They enjoy wildlife and go camping, she said. Also, in her opinion, when it comes to turkey stuffing, there’s only one way to serve it properly: With the dressing in the bird, not on the side. Zephyrhills resident Betty Harris has lived in Florida for 45 years, by way of Tennessee. She adopted her daughter 25 years ago, and said Thanksgiving reminds her of the precious nature of life. Her Thanksgiving menu features many of the foods she enjoyed while growing up, including sweet potato casserole, green beans and mashed potatoes. Carolyn Clark, a Zephyrhills bus driver, said it’s a priority for her to spend Thanksgiving with her family — back where she grew up in Texas. When it comes to the menu, she said she won’t settle for anything less than ham, turkey and dressing.

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State championship round-up

Colin Wilkins, junior; Dominic Ortanez, junior 50-Yard Free—Dominic Ortanez (eighth place, 21.62) 100-Yard Fly— Jay Jay Fonnotto (14th place, 52.86) 100-Yard Free— Dominic Ortanez (16th place, 48.94) 200-Yard Free Relay (13th place, 1:32.22)—Colin Wilkins, Sammy Grimme (freshman), Brendon Thai, Dominic Ortanez 100-Yard Back—Jay Jay Fonnotto (eighth place, 53.90)

he Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recently wrapped up its state championship meets for the sports of golf, cross country and swimming & diving. Here is a closer look at how local schools and athletes fared from the Laker/Lutz News coverage area:

2018 FHSAA GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Meets held at Mission Inn Resort & Club, in Howey-in-the-Hills

NOTABLES: —Gaither junior Tyler Wilkes registered the lowest score among all boys in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, carding a 5-over-par 149 (77-72) at the Class 3A meet, where he finished in a tie for 12th place. Outside of high school, Wilkes, a University of Florida golf commit, was recently named the Florida State Golf Association’s Boys Player of the Year after winning the state’s junior amateur championship (boys 16-18 division) and notching five top-five finishes on the Florida Junior Tour. —The Sunlake varsity girls golf team celebrated the program’s second state championship appearance, finishing 13th out of 16 schools in the Class 2A meet. A return trip is again likely, with just one senior among its top five scorers. Meanwhile, the program captured its first regional title in October. CLASS 3A BOYS Individual qualifier(s) Tyler Wilkes, junior, Gaither (Tied 12th) (77-72—149) Girls Individual qualifier(s) Norah Catlin, sophomore, Wiregrass Ranch (Tied 27th) (80-77—157) Steinbrenner—14th place (351-352—703) Posie Farrelly, sophomore (Tied 25th) (78-78—156) Mckenzie Kane, sophomore (Tied 30th) (80-78—158) Jackie Figueredo, junior (Tied 82nd) (101-96—197) Alyssa McKee, junior (Tied 84th) (99-99—198) Alexis Castillo, junior (Tied 84th) (95-103—198) CLASS 2A BOYS Sunlake—11th place (364-348—712) Jordan Sarhaddi, senior (Tied eighth) (78-73—151) Max Barile, sophomore (Tied 43rd) (83-87—170 Brady Nipps, freshman (Tied 59th) (93-85—178) Colton Bilett, junior (89th) (110-103—213) Andre Corredor, freshman (93rd) (121-119—240) Zephyrhills—14th place (386-373—759) Tristan Charter-McCool, senior (Tied 43rd) (84-86—170) Roddy Kight, junior (Tied 48th) (87-84—171) Christian Hupp, sophomore (Tied 84th) (112-95—207) Trevor Myers, sophomore (86th) (103-108—211) John Helms, freshman (95th) (119-147—266) GIRLS Individual qualifier(s) Emillie Alderman, senior, Zephyrhills (Tied 51st) (92-93—185) Sunlake—13th place (406-387—793) Taylor Zachary, freshman (43rd) (89-88—177) Madison Wagner, junior (Tied 58th) (97-97—194) Sofia Clark, junior (Tied 73rd) (105-104—209) Helena Potter, freshman (76th) (115-98—213) Morgan Boudreau, senior (87th) (128-121—249) CLASS 1A BOYS Individual qualifier(s) Christian Gillitzer, junior, Carrollwood Day (47th place) (81-79—160) GIRLS No schools or athletes represented in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area

2018 FHSAA CROSS-COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Meets held at Apalachee Regional Park, in Tallahassee

NOTABLES: —The Steinbrenner High varsity boys crosscountry team finished state runner-up for the second straight year, but posted a better score this time around (109 points compared to 154 points in 2017) as its top five runners all finished in the top 30, for an average time of 16:37.41. —Wharton High senior Tre Rivers posted the best individual performance of all runners from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, finishing third overall in the Class 3A meet with a blistering

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Gaither junior Tyler Wilkes fired a 5-over-par 149 (77-72) at the FHSAA Class 3A boys golf meet.

The Sunlake varsity boys and girls swimming & diving teams finished 19th and sixth, respectively, at the FHSAA Class 3A swim meet. They also combined to set eight new school records at states. Ashley Spires, sophomore (79th—20:49.26) Justine Ruhlman, senior (93rd—21:00.99) Emma Burleson, freshman (129th—21:35.52) Cathryne Newport, sophomore (156th— 22:33.04) Destiny Saltzman, junior (158th—22:42.79) FILE

Wiregrass Ranch sophomore Norah Catlin was one of the top local girls at states, tying for 27th place with a 13-over-par 157 (80-77) in the Class 3A meet. time of 15:52.17 — the only local runner to break the 16-minute mark. CLASS 4A BOYS Teams Steinbrenner—second place Gabriel Lara, junior (17th —16:26.36) Ryan Gorman, senior (19th—16:26.64) Davis Bly, senior (34th —16:42.51) Zachary Harrigan, sophomore (38th—16:44.21) Blake Walker, junior (42nd—16:47.31) Paul Foreman, junior (55th—16:58.12) Nicholas Sowell, junior (102nd—17:31.12) Wharton—13th place Tre Rivers, senior (third—15:52.17) Anthony Stephens, senior (94th—17:23.12) Josue Reyes, senior (101st—17:30.50) Thomas Walter, sophomore (105th—17:33.78) Jackson Blanchard, junior (130th—17:49.83) Nash Robinson, senior (164th—18:34.13) Alexander Olson, junior (182nd—19:33.29) GIRLS Teams Wharton—11th place Nia Rivers, junior (48th—19:56.48) Amanda Brake, senior (50th—20:05.43) Nicolina Otero, senior (53rd—20:08.33) Jinia Johnson, junior (83rd—20:36.13) Michelle Sullivan, junior (106th—21:11.14) Callie Zach, sophomore (137th—22:03.36) Vanessa Lopez, junior (157th—22:38.39) Steinbrenner—16th place Alexandra Straumann, senior (24th—19:19.53) Sarah Magee, senior (58th—20:13.42) Anne Sullivan, junior (101st—21:03.06) Anna Breede, freshman (119th—21:23.87) Katie, Wisniewski, sophomore (155th—22:35.40) Ayden Krueger, junior (163rd—22:57.64) Kaitlyn Arko, junior (172nd—23:50.18) CLASS 3A BOYS Teams Sunlake—fourth place Dominic Burleson, senior (25th—16:37.60) Gavin Kennedy, junior (38th—16:46.79) Edward Scheid, junior (43rd—16:49.53) Colby Robbins, freshman (76th—17:14.32) Drew Knobl, junior (90th—17:25.26) Cade Whitfield, sophomore (113th—17:44.08) Albert Lared, junior (119th—17:55.95) Land O’ Lakes—24th place Brandon Castillo, sophomore (73rd—17:12.27) Joseph Pineda, senior (102nd—17:33.52) Adam Hahn, senior (112th—17:43.03) Josiah Pineda, senior (160th—18:17.97) Braden Mitchell, sophomore (174th—18:44.25) Maxwell Twitmyer, junior (179th—18:53.52) Elijah Ferreira, junior (182nd—18:58.87) Individual qualifier(s) Alex Quesada Perez, senior, Gaither (22nd— 16:34.66) GIRLS Sunlake—10th place Liina Wiborn, junior (sixth—18:06.57) Shannon Gordy, sophomore (50th—20:23.22)

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Individual qualifier(s) Natalie Abernathy, senior, Land O’ Lakes (14th— 18:59.12) Class 2A No schools or athletes represented in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area Class 1A No schools or athletes represented in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area

2018 FHSAA SWIMMING & DIVING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Meets held at Sailfish Splash Waterpark and Aquatics Center, in Stuart

NOTABLES: —In the Class 3A girls swim meet, Sunlake junior Chloe Grimme added several medals to her ever-growing collection with two first-place finishes (50 yard free, 200 yard medley relay) and two second-place finishes (200 yard free, 200 yard free relay). Last year, the swimming sensation placed first in the 50-yard free and second in the 100-yard free, and, was part of the 200yard free relay and 200-yard medley relay teams that finished first and third, respectively. —In Class 2A, the Land O’ Lakes boys and girls varsity swimming & diving teams combined to earn 11 medals, including five place finishes (boys 200-yard medley relay, boys 50-yard free, boys 200-yard free relay, boys 400-yard free relay, girls 500-yard free). CLASS 4A BOYS Steinbrenner—14th place Placed events: 200-Yard Medley (sixth place, 1:38.42)—Shane MacGregor, sophomore; Bradley Stoker, junior; Max Martino, junior; Matthew Ross, freshman 50-Yard Free (ninth place, 21.59)— Max Martino 100-Yard Fly (13th place, 52.21)—Max Martino 100-Yard Back (16th place, 54.71)—Shane MacGregor 400-Free Relay (15th place, 3:18.57)—Jacob Hall, senior, Bradley Stoker, Shane MacGregor, Matthew Ross Wiregrass Ranch–46th place Placed events 100-Yard Fly (15th place, 52.91)—Patrick Frain, senior GIRLS Steinbrenner—12th place Placed events: 200-Yard Medley Relay (16th place, 1:52.20)— Abigail Green, freshman; Taylor Holmes, junior; Mabry Bishop, sophomore; MacKenzie Hall, sophomore 50-Yard Free (second place, 22:83)—Alexis Mulvihill, sophomore 100-Yard Fly— Alexis Mulvihill (eighth place, 55:90) 200 Free Relay (fifth place, 1:36.78) — Alexis Mulvihill, Justine Answeeney (sophomore), Mabry Bishop, Abigail Greene 400 Free Relay: (sixth place, 3:32.91) — Alexis Mulvihill, Mabry Bishop, Justine Answeeney, Abigail Greene CLASS 3A BOYS Sunlake—19th place Placed events: 200 Yard Medley Relay (14th place, 1:42.10)— Jay Jay Fonnotto, junior; Brendon Thai, senior;

Freedom—Tied 42nd place Placed events: 200-Yard Free— Zachary Kopel, sophomore (15th place, 1:47.14)

GIRLS Sunlake—sixth place Placed events: 1-Meter Diving— Isabella Monegas, sophomore (12th place, 366.85 score) 200 Medley Relay (Tied first place, 1:46.03)— Amber Ewald, freshman; Elise Ballash, senior; Hanna Barton, senior; Chloe Grimme, junior 50-Yard Free—Chloe Grimme (first place, 23.04); Alex Sprague, sophomore (15th place, 24.97) 100-Yard Free — Chloe Grimme (second place, 50.43) 200-Yard Free Relay (second place, 1:37.09)— Tori Eurell (junior), Hanna Barton, Alex Sprague, Chloe Grimme 100-Yard Breast — Elise Ballash (third place, 1:03.68) 400-Yard Free Relay (15th place, 3:43.06)—Tori Eurell, Elise Ballash, Audrey Ballash, Alex Sprague Freedom—eighth place Placed events: 200 Medley Relay (sixth place, 1:49.41)— Michelle Morgan, freshman; Abigail Leisure, junior; Hannah Labohn, sophomore; Carley Joerin, freshman 200-Yard Intermedley—Michelle Morgan (third place, 2:04.88); Abigail Leisure (fifth place, 2:08.40); Carly Joerin (seventh place, 2:12.33) 500-Yard Free— Michelle Morgan (third place, 4:51.38); Carly Joerin (13th place, 5:06.02) 100-Yard Breast—Abigail Leisure (fourth place, 1:04.97) 400-Yard Relay (seventh place, 3:35.14)— Michelle Morgan, Carly Joerin, Hannah Labohn, Abigail Leisure CLASS 2A BOYS Land O’ Lakes—third place Placed events: 200 Yard Medley Relay (13th place, 1:45.41)— Ravidu Idippili, junior; Griffin Sutek, sophomore; Zachary Smith, senior; Jack Kaatze, junior 50-Yard Free: Patryk Pilkowski, senior (first place, 20.87); Zuri Ramsey, sophomore (second place, 20.98) 100-Yard Free: Zuri Ramsey (third place, 46.71) 200-Yard Free Relay (first place, 1:25.68)—Patryk Pilwoski, Ravidu Idippili, Jack Kaatze, Zuri Ramsey 100-Yard Back: Patryk Pilkowski (second place, 50.97) 100-Yard Breast: Griffin Sutek (14th place, 1:01.52) 400 Free Relay (first place, 3:11.39)— Patryk Pilkowski, Ravidu Idippili, Jack Kaatze, Zuri Ramsey GIRLS Land O’ Lakes—fifth place Placed events: 200-Yard Free: Taylor Ward, senior (third place, 1:51.35) 50-Yard Free: Romina McCloskey, senior (third place, 24.17) 100-Yard Free: Romina McCloskey (second place, 52.36) 500-Yard Free: Taylor Ward (first place, 4:57.21) 200-Yard Free Relay (third place, 1:39.28)—Taylor Ward, Margarita Czupryn (senior), Amaya Henry (junior), Romina McCloskey 400-Yard Free Relay (fourth place, 3:37.60)— Taylor Ward, Margarita Czupryn, Amaya Henry, Romina McKloskey CLASS 1A BOYS No schools or athletes represented in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area GIRLS Academy at the Lakes—18th place Placed events: 50-Yard Free—McKenna Smith, sophomore (second place, 23.29) 100-Yard Free—McKenna Smith (fourth place, 50.59)

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Towering 75 feet above the ground, 16-yearold Mason Hawthorne, of Lakeland, places his arms out to the side while performing a ‘lock in’ exercise atop the aerial ladder. The ‘lock in’ or ‘trust’ exercise is conducted so that the cadet can be certain that the locking mechanism that is attached from the ladder rope to the harness he is wearing will hold. Hawthorne has been in the program for two years and plans to pursue a career in firefighting.

Fire rescue cadets scale new heights Story, photos by Christine Holtzman Special to The Laker/Lutz News

embers of Zephyrhills Fire Rescue Cadet Post 650 have a chance to find out what’s involved in the life of a firefighter and emergency responder through a program operated out of Fire Rescue Station 1, at 6907 Dairy Road in Zephyrhills. Billy Jeffries, the lead cadet advisor of Post 650, puts the youth through their paces. The Wesley Chapel resident also serves as the Florida Fire Chief Association section vice chair and has been a cadet advisor for 13 years. He knows how the cadets feel, as they’re learning about what’s necessary to become a firefighter, because he was one himself, 18 years ago. To be eligible for the program, hopefuls must be ages 14 through 20, must be enrolled in school and must maintain a 2.5 grade point average, must be free of a criminal record and must desire to help the community. The year-round program can accommodate 16 members; it has 13 presently. The purpose of the program is to give local youths a chance to get an early start at learning what it takes to be a first responder.There are weekly classes that include classroom instruction, and there is hands-on training and exercises. Cadets can earn certificates they can use in the future for their careers as first responders. Typical certifications that are earned include those for completing Emergency Medical Responder and CPR classes. Besides practicing, the cadets can test their skills in competitions statewide, including the Florida Winter Fire Games, scheduled to take place in Kissimmee, in February 2019. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $40, which covers insurance and membership fees for the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. For more information about the cadet program, email Lead Cadet Advisor Billy Jeffries at bjeffries@fire.zephyrhills.fl.us, or call (813) 780-0035.

From left: 18-year-old Kayli Coleman, 17-year-old Kelsey Narhi, 17-year-old Cadet Lt. Makala Hall, 17-year-old Bree Hampton, all of Zephyrhills; and 16-year-old Novalee Dries, of Wesley Chapel, cheer on one of their comrades, as the cadet reaches the top of the 75-foot ladder. The cadets train all year long and compete in many competitions statewide, including the Florida Winter Fire Games in Kissimmee, in February 2019.

With his turn on deck, 15-year-old Orin Vaughn, of Zephyrhills, receives words of encouragement while getting geared up by Ryan Thun, a Zephyrhills firefighter/paramedic, left, and Darron Branscum, an assistant advisor Lt. Paramedic. Vaughn said he’s interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement and wanted to join the cadet program because it teaches responsibility. As 16-year-old cadet Novalee Dries, of Wesley Chapel, observes, 17year-old Cadet Lt. Makala Hall, a Zephyrhills High School senior, left, gets help fastening her harness from Zephyrhills firefighter paramedic Ryan Thun, right. Hall has been a participant of the cadet program for four years.

Eighteen-year-old cadet Kayli Coleman descends the 75-foot aerial ladder during a recent training exercise. The Zephyrhills High School senior has been part of the cadet program for four years. The program is geared toward young people who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or firefighting. Coleman said it’s scary being at the top of the 75-foot ladder, which is pitched at 60-degree angle. ‘You can feel the ladder move and shake.’ But, she also noted: ‘The view is amazing up there.’

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If you would like to adopt Diamond and Diva, or Bonita, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.

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A new survey by the Polling Institute took a look a pet ownership and the holidays. Poll respondents were asked about their holiday spending on pets. The average pet owners anticipate spending or have spent on holiday gifts for their pets is about $250. “The spenders – they are called ‘pet parents’ – are individuals who treat their four-legged friends as if they are actually family members,” said Dr. Keith Jones, associate professor of marketing at Saint Leo, in a release. As a result, people continue to spend on their pets at holidays in a similar manner as to how they spend on their actual family members, he said. Saint Leo’s Dr. Rhondda Waddell, professor of social work who teaches an interdisciplinary course about therapy and service animals, also noted that “whether pets are replacements for children for empty-nesters or those who do not want children, or for those adding pets to families with children, a growing number of households hold their animals in high esteem.” She said,“Love is love. If you want to give to your pets and that makes you happy, more power to you.”

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The North Tampa Bay Chamber will host the ribbon-cutting ceremonies starting at 4 p.m., for each of the businesses, which include: OTB, Board & Brush, Allure Spa & Nails, Color & Co., Keystone Title Agency, Great Florida Insurance, and Nye Commercial Advisors. There will be appetizers, wine, giveaways and music.

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Doctor’s Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic is expanding with a new clinic in the Trinity/Odessa market. The clinic is slated to open in December at 13256 State Road 54, just west of Gunn Highway, in Odessa. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. David Dean, who is looking forward to serving the increased need of this region, according to a news release.

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