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Doggy dining now legal in Pasco
By Kathy Steele
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Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room.
Pasco County now has an ordinance to permit doggy dining in outdoor areas of restaurants. The Pasco County Commission adopted the new measure unanimously at its Nov. 28 meeting in New Port Richey. A $50 permit fee was later approved on Dec. 12 in Dade City. The commission’s action, however, is
news to many area restaurants that already have been allowing patrons to enjoy a meal on their patios, with a tail-wagging companion lounging nearby. It’s standard company policy at a number of restaurants.Yappy hours are popular as special events. There are websites, too, that are devoted to marketing area restaurants that are dogfriendly, including BringFido.com and PascoPetFest.com. BringFido provides information on dog-
friendly hotels, as well as restaurants nationwide. That site lists 17 Wesley Chapel restaurants that are dog-friendly, including Applebee’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, PDQ, Texas Roadhouse,Tijuana Flats, GrillSmith, and Panera Bread. Dog-friendly restaurants on PascoPetFest.com include The Breakfast Nook, The Garden Café, Crab Shack Port See DOGGY, page 13A
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The Historic Pasco Courthouse in downtown Dade City is dressed up for the holidays.
Iconic scenes offer good cheer across the region By B.C. Manion
Whether it’s a traditional Nativity scene in San Antonio, a dressed up historic courthouse in downtown Dade City, synchronized music and lights at a shopping mall in Wesley Chapel or an old-fashioned Christmas at the Old Lutz
School — the spirit of the season abounds across The Laker/Lutz News coverage area. Whether you’re gathering with family and friends here, or traveling elsewhere to enjoy the holidays, we at The Laker/Lutz News want to wish you the very best that life has to offer during the holiday season, and throughout 2018.
Choirs and bands provided holiday music at many venues this season.
A look at one of the many realistic scenes from a Walk Through Bethlehem at Richland Baptist Church.
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Development for Adventist Health System to buy Gower’s Corner is Bayfront Health in Dade City one step closer By Kathy Steele
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The Dade City Garden Club helped to decorate the Pioneer Florida Village & Museum.
After more than a year of back and forth negotiations, an application to rezone property at the historical crossroads known as Gower’s Corner got the approval of Pasco County’s local planning agency. The rezoning application has been continued repeatedly since late 2016. But, on Dec. 14 in Dade City, members of the Development Review Committee voted in favor of a project to build up to 215,000 square feet of retail/office and a maximum of 40 apartments.The committee also approved a variance related to U.S. 41 right-of-way that will be used to widen the two-lane highway to four lanes, with the potential for six lanes. As part of its five-year work plan, the Florida Department of Transportation is slated to begin construction in 2020 on a segment of U.S. 41, from north of Connerton Boulevard to south of State Road 52.There also are plans to realign the intersection. The approximately 44 acres of vacant land, identified in the rezoning as Tibbett’s Land at Gower’s Corner, is located at the See GOWER’S, page 13A
Adventist Health System, which is the parent company of Florida Hospital, signed an agreement to buy the 120-bed Bayfront Health Dade City Hospital, according to a news release from Adventist Health System. The deal is expected to close in early 2018. Details on the sales price weren’t disclosed. The sale will include the hospital, at
13100 Fort King Road, as well as physician clinic operations and outpatient services. “Finding a partner to allow a seamless medical care experience for our patients is important,” said Linda Stockton, in the news release.“Florida Hospital can bring their experience to build on our history of service and success.” Bayfront is owned by Community Health Systems. The sale is the “best plan for the future of See ADVENTIST, page 13A
Zephyrhills Police undergoes restructuring By Kevin Weiss
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The Zephyrhills Police Department is shaking up its command staff — a measure it hopes will improve efficiency and communications throughout the law enforcement agency. The department is adding an operations lieutenant and an administrative lieutenant, while eliminating a captain’s position and a detective sergeant’s position — roles that have been vacant for months. The lieutenants’ positions already have been advertised internally and will be filled
from the current group of sergeants. The starting salary for both is $53,584. The starting salary for the eliminated captain and detective sergeant positions were $57,975 and $47, 696, respectively. The new positions are expected to be filled by the end of the year or in early 2018, Zephyrhills Police Chief Derek Brewer said. The Zephyrhills City Council approved the staffing proposal last month. In a memo to the council and City Manager Steve Spina, Brewer said it offers a See POLICE, page 13A
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Financial expert presents mixed U.S. economic outlook By Kevin Weiss
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One Tampa-based financial expert sees a positive economic outlook for 2018, yet also remains cautious about decades ahead. John Largent, chief investment strategist at Members Trust Company, was the featured speaker at a Dec. 13 business-networking event hosted by the San Antonio Federal Credit Union. He offered an encouraging assessment of the current U.S. economy. “We’re at a stock market all-time high,” Largent told an audience of small business owners at the Scotland Yards Golf Club. “Yields are low. Housing prices are back. All those great things like that are going on,” Largent said. But, he cautioned that how the foreignowned U.S. debt market is managed is something “to worry about a little bit.” Last week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 0.25 percent, the third increase in 2017. The decision to raise interest rates, raising the cost of borrowing, takes the Fed farther away from the ultra-low rates it put in place during the financial crisis to boost economic activity. Even so, Largent explained the Fed’s policy to keep “artificially low” interest rates for too long — combined with negative interest rates in several European countries — could wreak havoc sometime over the next several decades. “There will be consequences,” said Largent, who’s been an active panelist for Morningstar Advisor, Index Universe, and S&P Dow Jones Indices. “Hopefully they won’t be as bad as ‘07 and ‘08 with the housing deal, because (investment banks) are not leveraged in this...but, our governments are really, really leveraged.” Largent began his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and is past president of Chartered Financial Analyst Tampa Bay. Since joining Members Trust Company in 2004, his team has grown managed assets from $60 million to over $2 billion. Besides the global economy, Largent also discussed the recently finalized “Tax Cut and Jobs Act.” The Republican plan is the largest onetime reduction in the corporate tax rate in American history — from 36 percent down to 21 percent.The bill also lowers taxes for the vast majority of Americans and small
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John Largent was the featured guest speaker at a Dec. 13 networking event presented by the San Antonio Federal Credit Union. Largent is the chief investment strategist at Members Trust Company in Tampa.
business owners — at least until the cuts expire after eight years. Largent said the deal generally “could be a positive thing for corporations, to make it a little more competitive.” He added the movement to 21 percent “is not a big deal,” as the Effective Tax Rate of all companies in the United States “is about 22 percent.” “If you’re at a 36 percent tax bracket, you’ve got a windfall. However, if you’re at 15 (percent), you may be at (21) percent, and that’s not so good,” Largent explained. He does, however, anticipate the tax plan yielding “unintended consequences” in due time. “The law of unintended consequences is something that is absolutely very real when you move from 36 (percent) to 21 (percent),” Largent said, “and you did it so fast that you didn’t think of the consequences of this thing...” The speaker also briefly touched on the bitcoin phenomenon that’s created a global stir. Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, created and held electronically. He suggested it’s not really something U.S. consumers should be concerned with, even though it debuted on the world’s largest futures exchange. “It’s a massive marketing success story,” Largent.“It’s one of the best marketing success stories ever.” While fascinated by the cryptocurrency, Largent noted bitcoin doesn’t have a value; rather it’s just a medium of exchange. “It’s kind of fun; that’s about it,” Largent said.
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Peeking behind the scenes at Busch Gardens By Madonna Wise
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Pasco County Master Gardeners recently took a behind-the-scenes tour at Busch Gardens in Tampa, to get a closer look at the theme park’s horticulture, topiaries, turf management and more. Wayne Porter, supervisor of landscaping, greeted the group of gardeners at the entrance near Busch Gardens’ colossal topiary lion. Porter, who lives in Pasco County and is a graduate of the University of Florida, gave an overview of the 360-acre theme park. Jenny Gerard, who graduated from State University of New York, told the group about the theme park’s topiaries. Although she studied plant pathology and related coursework, she was introduced to topiaries during an internship at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. She described the process used to create topiaries, comparing a topiary to a human body — complete with a skeleton, muscle structure and skin. The process of creating a topiary involves using rebar to create the metal structure, using bent metal for the bones and using flexible plastic fiber to create the frame.The figure is then fleshed out sphagnum moss which holds the plants, and plants that simulate images. Gerard told the group that maintaining topiaries is a painstaking process, involving frequent watering and inspection. During the tour, master gardeners also were given a close look at the Nativity topiaries, which took four people about a month to create. Materials used to create the Nativity scene includes an abundance of alternanthera, dusty miller, ficus and other materials, as well as coco fiber used to cre-
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Jenny Gerard, Wayne Porter and Robin Manino, who work for Busch Gardens, gave the Pasco County Master Gardens a tour of the theme park’s horticultural displays, including a look at seasonal and permanent topiaries at the park.
ate authentic-looking camel hair. Gerard also took master gardeners on a tour of Christmas Town, which features 2 million lights and includes a model train and village.That exhibit will be on display until Jan. 7. Robin Manino, another Busch Gardens employee, led the master gardeners on a tour to show them some of the theme park’s flower beds and baskets. She said the park purchases tiny plant plugs from nurseries and then cultivates the plants.
This topiary Nativity scene at Busch Gardens includes Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus, as well as a camel and lamb.
While some topiary displays are seasonal in nature, others are at Busch Gardens all year.
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Brothers Tournament Dec. 28 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for grades six to 12. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
Life’s Treasures Thrift Stores, with locations in Carrollwood and Zephyrhills, needs volunteers and is looking for active retirees, empty-nesters, homemakers, college and high school students, full and part-time workers, as well as those in job or career transition. Schedules are flexible and no retail experience is required.Teens age 14 and older can earn community service hours for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. For all locations and information, contact Anne Ferrell at (813) 357-5321 or ferrella@chaptershealth.org.
CARD CLUB
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the LOL Card Club Dec. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, for adults. Participants can learn the new game Hand and Foot. For information, call (813) 9291214.
HAPPY NOON YEAR
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will host a Happy Noon Year Party Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m., for children.There will be stories, noisemakers, a countdown to the stroke of 1 p.m., and a balloon drop. Groups must register in advance. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
JEWISH WORSHIP
Seeking residents in Land O’ Lakes and southern Pasco County who may be interested in forming a family friendly Jewish house of worship for people of all ages and backgrounds. If interested, email familyfriendlytemple@yahoo.com.
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The Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club will meet Dec. 21 at the Magnuson Hotel, 5734 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. In lieu of buying and exchanging gifts, the club will collect monetary donations for Sunrise of Pasco County.There will be a short program and a catered lunch. For information, call Vicky Keffer at (813) 7828004.
NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts’ Next Generation Ballet will present “Nutcracker” in Morsani Hall Dec. 21 to Dec. 23.There will be a cast of nearly 175 dancers, gymnasts and guest artists in this holiday show. Preshow activities include family photos with Santa Claus and live caroling.Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased by calling (813) 229-7827, (800) 955-1045, in person at the Straz Center Box Office, or online at StrazCenter.org.
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Skateworld Tampa, 7510 Paula Drive in Tampa, will host an indoor (fake) snowball fight Dec. 22 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.The practice skate floor will be open for children age 5 and younger to partake, too. Families can grab a meal deal for $20 that includes a pizza, pitcher of soda and 20 tokens.Admission is $10, which includes a regular skate rental. For information, call (813) 884-7688.
The 50-plus senior singles club SCIPS will host a New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance Party Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Colreavy Hall, 820 Jasmine Way in Clearwater.There will be live music by the Ray Curtis Band and a buffet.The event is BYOB (bring your own beverage).Tickets are $20 per person, and will not be sold at the door. For information, call (727) 5443735.
Church Street Christmas
Church Street Christmas in Dade City will take place Dec. 21 to Dec. 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be decorated homes along Church Avenue, nightly entertainment, and sights and sounds of Christmas. Guests can park for free at First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church or First Presbyterian Church. Admission is free.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA
Sun Yoga Tampa, 19026 Geraci Road in Lutz, will offer Winter Solstice Candlelight Yin Yoga Dec. 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.The class will be donation-based. For information, call (813) 955-1262, or visit SunYogaTampa.com.
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will host its annual Christmas Celebration of Lights through Dec. 24, and again Dec. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.The event features synchronized light and sound displays, nightly entertainment, refreshments and more.The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for kids age 3 to 12. Children age 2 and younger are free. For information, call the park office at (352) 628-5343.
CANASTA CLUB
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Canasta Club Dec. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., for adults and seniors. For information, call (352) 5673576.
THE ART OF KUMIHIMO
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Kumihimo friendship bracelet class Dec. 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 12 to 18. Kumihimo is the art of Japanese braid-making.There also will be another class Dec. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 16 and older.The project is yet to
be determined. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
ROBOT CLUB
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Robot Club Dec. 26 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants can build and program Finch & Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
MAKE DECORATIVE SOAP
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a class on making decorative soaps Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 and older.A proper dress code and signed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 9291214.
JR. ARCHITECTS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a Jr.Architects class with Lego kits Dec. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15.A proper dress code and signed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
CARD PLAYING
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will celebrate National Card Playing Day Dec. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
SMASH BROTHERS TOURNEY
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer a Super Smash
CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTERS The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet Jan. 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood., for anyone who wants to improve public speaking skills. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org.
LUTZ GARDEN CLUB
The Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz will meet Jan. 3 at 10 a.m., at the Lutz Civic Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., across from the library. Eileen Hart will make a presentation on camellias. Members are asked to bring a small rooted cutting for trade (must be labeled) and a canned good for the food bank. For information, visit Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz, Florida on Facebook.
HISTORY LECTURE
The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will present “The Ridge Manor Area:Then & Now,” with a lecture on how the Fort King Military Road affected early and later settlements, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. For information, visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.
FESTIVAL CONCERT TICKETS
Tickets for the 83rd annual Strawberry Festival’s headline entertainment shows on the Wish Farms Soundstage are now on sale. Performers include Reba McEntire; Earth,Wind & Fire; Casting Crowns; and the I Love the 90s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Pepa and Tone Loc.Tickets for each show can be found online or by calling (813) 754-1996.The festival is scheduled for March 1 to March 11 in Plant City. For a complete entertainment lineup and information, visit FLStrawberryFestival.com.
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You’re never too old — or too young — to visit Santa A couple of generations from the same family recently paid a visit to Santa at The Shops at Wiregrass. Four-month-old Olivia Grace Fackler made her first visit to see jolly old St. Nick.The infant lives in Orlando with her parents, Sarah and Alex Fackler. They were in the area to visit the little girl’s
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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a newborn care class Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, in Garden Classroom A. The interactive class covers infant care, including feeding, diapering, bathing safety, signs of illness, and newborn characteristics. The cost is $25, which includes the expectant mother and support person. To register, call (813) 443-2046.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road in Lutz, will offer a Safe Sitter with CPR class Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for ages 11 and older, in Garden Classroom A. Participants can learn about minor to emergency situations, infant/child choking rescue, CPR training (non-certifying), safety behavior and entertainment. The cost is $65 per child. Parents must be present for check-in and pickup. A permission slip must be completed and handed in at check-in. Bring a bag lunch and drink to class. To register, call (813) 443-2046, or visit StJosephsTampa. com.
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has appointed Jessica Saunier, registered nurse Trauma Nurse Core Course, as nurse manager of its Med/Oncology 3 North unit. Saunier was promoted from the Critical Care Unit where she worked for years. She is completing her Bachelor of
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Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida Inc., had a ribbon-cutting and a presentation of its new mobile audiology services van at the Amazing Kids Academy in Lake County. The van will provide pediatric hearing screenings and evaluations, along with fitting and dispensing hearing aids. The foundation’s focus is rural and underserved communities. For information, visit FamilyHearingHelp.org.
Nursing degree from Grand Canyon University. Saunier began at the hospital in the Critical Care Unit after completing nursing school at Pasco-Hernando State College and was nominated to begin an internship in critical care. She also has acted as a relief charge nurse.
NEW BREATHING CLINIC OPENS
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has opened a Better Breathing Clinic to assist patients with managing disease processes that affect the patient’s ability to lead active and full lives, due to medical conditions that affect breathing. A number of diseases impair the ability to breathe sufficiently, including COPD, congestive heart failure and heart valve disease. The clinic opened Dec. 8, and is staffed by a practicing pulmonologist and cardiologist. For information, call (727) 819-2945.
BAYCARE ADDS NEW DOCTOR
BayCare Medical Group, 4211 Van Dyke Road, Suite 101B, in Lutz, has added Dr. Swasha D. Fields, who specializes in family medicine.
Fields is board-certified in family medicine, specializing in primary and preventive care. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed a family medicine residency at the University of South Florida-Morton Plant Mease in Clearwater. For more information, please visit BayCareMedicalGroup.com.
Curts spends her days in the bank office downtown, and volunteers for four 15-hour night and weekend shifts a month as a victim advocate for the crisis center.
NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS
The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. • NAMI Family Support Group, for family and friends of those with mental illness, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, for those living with mental illness, meets the second and fourth Friday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information and other locations, call (727) 992-9653, or visit NAMIPasco.org.
CRISIS CENTER LEADERS HONORED
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay serves as the community gateway to services related to crisis and trauma. Katie Androff, vice president of talent management, won the Government/Nonprofit category for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s People First Awards. Androff has been in the human resources field for the past 15 years, with the most recent three years in her current position. Barbara Curts, board member of the center and senior vice president commercial banker for Seacoast Bank, was recognized with the Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year Award for National Philanthropy Day.
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Katherine M. Johnson, president emerita of Pasco-Hernando State College, was honored with the Dr. James L. Wattenbarger Award by the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Council of Presidents.The council annually selects a recipient who has advocated for affordable, convenient open access to higher education and who has made significant contributions to Florida’s higher edu- Katherine M. Johnson cation system. The award is named for James L. Wattenbarger, renowned as the architect of Florida’s internationally recognized community college system. During Johnson’s tenure from 2005 to 2015, PHSC established two new full-service campuses — the Spring Hill Campus and the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel. The college also transitioned to PascoHernando State College in 2014 to reflect adding baccalaureate degrees to the curriculum, in addition to associate degrees and certificate programs. Johnson retired as PHSC president in 2015, after more than a decade of service. She now resides in Gainesville, and collaborates with the American Association of Community Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and several other community college systems. Johnson also serves as a leadership development mentor for administrators in higher education.
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Proudly Welcoming Malieri Colon-Rivera, MD, FACOG Dr. Colon-Rivera earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. Active member of the Puerto Rico, Florida & American Medical Associations; American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology; American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “I want my patients to know that I care for them, that I’m part of their team and that their health & concerns are my priority.”
The National Science Foundation and the National Nanotechnology Initiative are gearing up for this year’s Generation Nano: Superheroes Inspired by Science challenge. Sixth-grade through 12th-grade students can compete for scholarship money and a trip to Washington D.C., to attend the 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival. There will be an honorarium for teachers involved with the winning teams. Students may compete as individuals or
as members of a two-person to three-person team, to create a superhero using science, or tell their story in a short comic or video. The contest ends Jan. 8 at 11:59 p.m. To learn more, visit NSF.gov and search “Gen Nano.” For questions, email gennano@nsf.gov.
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Take Stock in Children, a program with the Pasco Education Foundation, offers Pasco County students scholarships, mentors and hope. Female mentors are currently needed at Centennial Middle School, Hudson Middle, Mitchell High and Zephyrhills High. Male mentors are needed at Sunlake High. Mentors meet at the student’s school two times to four times per month. Upcoming mentor training dates are Jan. 17 at 1 p.m., and Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. For information, contact Diane Jerome, mentor coordinator, at (813) 794-2134 or djerome@pascoeducationfoundation.org.
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Saint Leo University was selected as one of the Military Times: Best Colleges 2018. Formerly known as Best for Vets, the Military Times: Best Colleges rankings factor in the results of the Military Times annual survey, the most comprehensive school-byschool assessment of veteran and military student services, and rates of academic achievement. More than 600 colleges took part in this year’s detailed survey. Saint Leo ranked eighth in the country in the Online & Nontraditional Schools category, which recognizes the university’s commitment to educating military personnel, veterans and their families wherever they may be – even if they are deployed. In additional to University Campus in St. Leo, students are educated at more than 35 teaching locations, including many located on military bases. Saint Leo teaches at one of the largest naval bases in the world, Naval Station Norfolk, as well as other bases in Virginia, Florida, California,Texas, South Carolina and Mississippi. Rankings can be found online at MilitaryTimes.com. For information about Saint Leo’s commitment to the U.S. military forces and veterans, contact Pamela Martis at (352) 588-8234 or Pamela.martis@saintleo.edu.
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ADVENTIST, from page 1A Bayfront Health Dade City, according to the news release. “Bayfront Health is a valuable asset to Dade City and its residents, and we want to continue the long history of providing essential care in that facility,” Mike Schultz, chief executive officer of the Adventist Health System West Florida Division, said in the release. In recent years, Community Health Systems has struggled financially, and has
POLICE, from page 1A number of benefits, including,“better span of control, improved unity of command, opportunities for employee advancement and potential cost savings.” The department’s command staff in the past has been budgeted for a chief, two captains and five sergeants, as well as 25 sworn officers. One of those captain’s position has been vacant since June, however. The detective sergeant’s position also has remained vacant since the promotion of Capt. Reggie Roberts, at around the same time. Because of that, Roberts has been the liaison for the agency’s operations and administrative divisions, without the benefit of another captain or detective sergeant to reduce the burden. Adding two lieutenants — to report to Roberts — will “level out” supervision for both divisions and improve agency directives, the police chief explained. “By placing some lieutenants in between the sergeant and the captain, it allows for information to flow a little better, and also for the captain not to be stretched so thin,” Brewer said. Once in place, the operations lieutenant will directly oversee three departments: uniform patrol, criminal divisions and special operations — which encompass reserve, honor guard, bike patrol. The administrative lieutenant, meanwhile, will oversee communications and administrative support and services, ranging from property and evidence management, record keeping, accreditation and training, fleet maintenance and so on. Brewer, a 15-year veteran of the department and a former lieutenant, said the idea to reshuffle the command staff arose while he was serving as interim chief from June to September. He was officially sworn-in as the city’s police chief in October, replacing former chief David Shears, who retired in May. Brewer pointed out many similar-sized
been selling its hospitals. A new release from Community Health System issued in November previewed “additional planned divestures,” based on $110 million loss in the third quarter of 2017. That was an increase over losses last year. According to a news release, Bayfront Health in Dade City was one of those divestures. About $40 million in losses for 2017 resulted from complete or partial shutdowns of some hospitals in Texas and Florida during Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to the company press release.
agencies, such as the New Port Richey Police Department, “adopt that model of more layers in-between.” It gives the command structure “a more linear approach,” he said. “One thing I’ve kind of noticed with the chief and the two captains over the years is that span of control is still pretty wide, so I kind of felt like this was the best way to approach the span of control, as well as just making sure things move more fluid,” the chief added. The shuffling may also reduce agency overtime costs. Besides assisting with administrative duties, the lieutenants would also support patrol functions by filling gaps in supervision should unforeseen needs arise from shift supervisors, such as sick time. Instead of calling in another supervisor for coverage, a lieutenant could cover the open shift to eliminate the need to call in a sergeant or officer in charge on the opposite side of the schedule. Brewer explained,“A lot of times when sergeants accumulate overtime, we don’t have that ability to adjust their schedule, but having lieutenants may allow us to fill those gaps, so as they accumulate the overtime, we can kind of adjust their schedule and save in overtime.” In 2014, independent consultant William Liquori, from the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA), recommended reinstituting lieutenants within Zephyrhills Police. In his report, Liquori, a 44-year law enforcement veteran from Altamonte Springs and past president of the statewide association, said communication was a major concern among all employees, and that command staff needed to address the issue. Brewer said that report further “reinforced the need to bring (lieutenants) back.” By hiring lieutenants from within, Brewer said it allows for additional opportunities for promotion and internal movement for the department’s employees. “We thought that it would create better morale; that was another thing we had looked at,” Brewer said.
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The county’s permit follows the state’s lead on the issue. The state requires: • Servers who touch or pet a dog to wash their hands • Dogs to stay at ground level and be on a leash • Dogs to stay off chairs and tables, and to refrain from eating off plates • Provision of a sanitizer station, and cleanup kit for dog waste • Posting of the permit and explanatory signs in a public place
Richey, and Pinchers Crab Shack. Patrons at doggy dining spots throughout the county didn’t know anything was amiss, including Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey. “We’ve been taking our dog out for six months,” Starkey said, adding,“I’m glad to be legal.” Melanie Armstrong, owner of The Garden Café in Dade City, is among those who hadn’t heard of the new rules put in place. “I’d like to know the details on what I need to do to be compliant,” she said. Her restaurant has a large outdoor patio. On average, Armstrong said one or two patrons a day dine with their dogs, and servers keep things sanitary. The dogs have been well-behaved, and it’s never been a problem, she said.“We have such a big patio.We try to capitalize on that. We get regular customers that bring their dogs.” Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano initially raised the issue at the Aug. 15 commission meeting in Dade City. He said a couple of restaurant owners in Port Richey had inquired about doggy dining, and about getting a permit. Now, those who are adding doggy dining and those who have already been offering it, must get the required $50 permit or face fines. During the August discussion, Mike Moore, who was commission chairman at the time, called for a low fee. “We don’t want to overcharge for a permit they’re going to hang on their wall,” Moore said.
Paperwork for the permit requires a drawing of where the doggy dining will take place, though it doesn’t have to be professionally done. Commission members gladly approved the new ordinance. “I think it’s a great idea,” Moore said.“You see it in a lot of cities and surrounding counties. It’s about time we get in the game.” Just one person spoke against the ordinance during the public comment portion of the hearing. “You have servers who are busy. They pick up dishes.The family has allowed the dog to eat off the dish,” said Port Richey resident Richard Wilkey. The dogs could have fleas, and they might urinate or defecate, he said.“It’s just totally unacceptable.” That prompted Mariano to ask an assistant county attorney for a recitation on the regulations in place to address Wilkey’s concerns. Commissioner Mariano also noted:“Food establishments have a choice to allow it or not.”
GOWER’S, from page 1A
Committee has recommended approval, the rezoning application still needs to go before the Pasco County Commission for final approval. The name of Gower’s Corner dates back to lumberman William Arthur Gower, who at one time owned land at all four corners of the intersection. In the late 1930s, he operated the first gasoline station and convenience store in the area. County records show the St. Petersburgbased Tibbetts Land LLC, controlled by the Tibbetts, is owner of the southwest corner of the intersection. Tibbetts Lumber was founded in 1949 by Linton Tibbetts.The company has five locations in Florida including its Land O’ Lakes location at State Road 54 and U.S. 41.
southwest corner of State Road 52 and U.S. 41. Clearwater attorney Jerry Figurski represented the property’s owners. Construction on the proposed project likely is a few years off, and might not begin until the road widening, he said. “It’s not clear if the Tibbetts will develop it or sell the land.” Pasco County commissioners approved a land use amendment on the property in 2016, which was then followed by the rezoning application and the series of continuances. Although the Development Review
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Land O’ Lakes swim teams celebrate ‘dream’ season By Kevin Weiss
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and O’ Lakes High School’s 2017 swim season was a memorable one. The Gators thrived in the Class 2A swim meet last month, earning medals and shattering school records in jawdropping fashion. The girls squad finished fifth (out of 47 teams), while the boys placed 10th (out of 39 teams) — marking the highest combined finish at states on record for both teams. They collectively earned eight medals and set five school records. The state championships capped an otherwise noteworthy campaign for the Gators, consistently one of the county’s top high school swim programs. They won district and Sunshine Athletic Conference titles, and were regional runners-up. The conference titles marked the 17th straight for the boys team and ninth straight for the girls. Both teams also went undefeated (7-0) in their dual-meets this season. Those moments and more were celebrated during the program’s end-of-year banquet on Dec. 5 “We’ll never have another season like this; this is like your dream season,” boys coach Brian Vaile said, of the 2017 campaign.
RAMSEY REFLECTS ON HISTORIC CAREER
Senior Jabari Ramsey was already a household name, but his final go-round further cemented himself as one of the Gators most accomplished swimmers. He earned his third straight state gold medal in the 100 breaststroke, with a time of 56:11. And with that, he became the first boy swimmer from Pasco County to win three straight titles in the same event. “This whole season went incredibly well. It’s something that as swimmer you dream of,” Ramsey said. His favorite memory though, was that of being a key member of the Gators 200 medley relay team. He joined forces with Patryk Pilkowski, Zachary Davis and younger brother Zuri Ramsey to win the state 200 medley relay in 1:35.97 — smashing last year’s school record of 1:39.09 —becoming the first-ever Pasco County relay team to win gold at the Class 2A state championships. “It still gives me goose bumps,” Ramsey said of the event.“It’s amazing to do it with the team. To win it is great, but to win it with individuals who care just as much as you do just means that much more.” Ramsey’s four gold medals altogether is also a new county record — surpassing former Mitchell standout Devin McCaffrey, who earned three individual titles during his prep career. The accomplished Gator has received looks from several universities since the season ended, from the likes of Nevada-Las Vegas and Grand Canyon, as well as Florida and Florida State. Wherever Ramsey lands, he won’t soon forget a remarkable high school career and the countless relationships forged. “The group of people, especially this year, has been amazing. It’s been a dream come true,” Ramsey said.“It’s been my pleasure to be a part of a team like this.We’re not selfish.We treat everyone equally. From the slowest person to the fastest person, everyone comes together.” Beyond the pool, Ramsey will be remembered for his leadership qualities. He’s been a team captain since sophomore year. He said his goal was just to make the team better and not necessarily become the “best swimmer.” “I wanted to put the team in a better place every single year,” Ramsey said.“To be
COURTESY OF LAND O’ LAKES SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM
The Land O’ Lakes High School Swimming & Diving team wrapped up perhaps its most successful season ever. At the Class 2A swim meet last month, the girls squad finished fifth (out of 47 teams), while the boys placed 10th (out of 39 teams) — marking the highest combined finish at states on record for both teams. Both teams also won conference and districts meets, and were regional runners-up.
able to, after four years, being with a team like this, making the memories, records, everything altogether — it’s been a true blessing.” Ramsey, who is home-schooled, just recently began taking a few classes on campus. It never deterred him from setting positive examples, however. “I’ve seen him develop a lot as a leader; he has great leadership skills,” said Vaile, who’s coached high school swimming since 1997. Vaile noted many home-schoolers can be shy and withdrawn, but insists “Jabari is not that.” Said Vaile, “He’ll be a good coach. He loves swimming. His knowledge of swimming…is really good, and he generally likes helping people that don’t know.Yes, he got faster, but he developed more as a person.”
FOREIGN STUDENT MAKES IMMEDIATE SPLASH
Ramsey wasn’t the only individual boys swimmer to reach the state podium. Pilkowski was another recognized medalist, earning third place in the 100 backstroke (51:75) — a time that broke the previous school record by a full 3 seconds. He also set a school record in the 100 free (47.66) earlier this season. The junior this year moved from Poland to Land O’ Lakes, staying with his aunt so he could study in the United States. An accomplished swimmer in his native country, Pilkowski’s arrival was a pleasant surprise for the team, which was in need of a backstroke specialist. “Talk about a godsend,” Vaile said, “because he is fast.” The Gators coach still recalls when Pilkowski showed up for the team’s first practice; tryouts had already taken place. “I looked at him and could tell he was a swimmer,”Vaile said. The coach said the English language was often a barrier for Pilkowski, but noted “it got better as the year went by.” Pilkowski explained it was his “dream” to one day study in America, when he visited the country two years ago. He acknowledged being on the swim team eased the transition culturally. “I met a lot of friends here,” Pilkowski said.“Everyone helped me because I’m coming from a different country, and it’s stressful. Everyone was very friendly. Everyone smiled and every time would say to me,‘Good Luck.’” Pilkowski is still deciding whether he’ll remain at Land O’ Lakes for his senior year
The Gators girls 200 free relay team became the first-ever Pasco County girls relay team to finish top three at the state championships. From left: junior Taylor Ward, senior Ashley Schrader, junior Margarita Czupryn and junior Romina McCloskey.
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or return to Poland. “I’m just going to say a little prayer, see if Patryk can maybe bring a friend of two,” Vaile said, jokingly.
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The girls team’s fifth place finish at states was its highest ever — and a marked improvement from previous years. The group finished 13th last year and 11th in 2015. It was also a sendoff of sorts for thirdyear coach Tanner Schmitz, who is stepping away to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a school administrator. “It was such a great way to finish,” said Schmitz, who previously coached at Wiregrass Ranch and Mitchell high schools. “We walked out of (states) with our heads high, and the girls were ecstatic to be able to accomplish that.” The team medaled in five events at states — 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 relay and 400 relay. And, it was all was done by just four girls — juniors Taylor Ward, Romina McCloskey, Margarita Czupryn and senior Ashley Schrader. The quartet became the first girls relay team in Pasco County history to record a top-three finish at states after they placed third in the 200 free relay in 1:39.71—a school record. The feat was something Schmitz predicted would happen when he witnessed the budding talent on his first day of practice three years ago. “I’d been looking at their times and the very first day, I crouched down next to the lane where they were at and I said,‘Look at each other. Before you graduate, you will be the first Pasco County relay team to finish in the top three.’ …To have that goal that they set as freshman and then do exactly what they set out to do, just as a coach, it doesn’t get better. “It’s been a really amazing group of girls, to watch and mature through their high school years,” he added. The 2017 season is likewise nostalgic for Schrader, the relay team’s lone senior. “This was definitely my favorite year,” she said. Schrader exits Land O’ Lakes as a threetime state qualifier and a part of three school records (200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay). She plans to swim at New York University next season. “It’s so sad being gone because now I
The Gators boys 200 medley relay team became the first-ever Pasco County boys relay team to win gold at the Class 2A state championships. From left: junior Patryk Pilkowski, senior Jabari Ramsey, senior Zachary Davis and freshman Zuri Ramsey.
200 Medley Relay (1:35.97; first place): Patryk Pilkowski (junior), Jabari Ramsey (senior), Zachary Davis (senior), Zuri Ramsey (freshman) 100 Breaststroke (56.11; first place): Jabari Ramsey 100 Backstroke (51.75; third place): Patryk Pilkowski
GIRLS 200 Freestyle (1:50.27; second place): Taylor Ward 100 Freestyle (53.07; sixth place): Romina McCloskey 500 Freestyle (4:56.57; second place): Taylor Ward 200 Free Relay (1:39.71; third place): Romina McCloskey (junior), Margarita Czupryn (junior), Ashley Schrader (senior), Taylor Ward (junior) 400 Free Relay (3:38.54; fourth place): Margarita Czupryn, Romina McCloskey, Ashley Schrader, Taylor Ward
won’t be there for them anymore, but it was so much fun,” she said of the 2017 season. “There were so many memories. It was just a really good experience.” Schrader will also miss Schmitz’s coaching influence the past few years. She noted he “helped bring the team all together” after longtime coach Robin Hilgenberg retired in 2015.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOR WARD
Besides being a key cog on the Gators 200 and 400 free state relay teams, junior Taylor Ward also delivered a pair of silver medals in the 200 and 500 freestyle races. Now, she has gold in her sights. “Definitely the goal for next season is to win a state title,”Ward said. Her title aspirations seem well within reach. The 500 free could be wide open considering three of the top four medalists (besides Ward) were seniors. Meanwhile in the 200 free, Ward again will likely compete against Bayshore junior Ryley Ober (first place) and Clay freshman Sara Stotler (third place). “If I had money to bet on it, I think she’s going to get a state championship next year,” Schmitz said of Ward. “That’s her ultimate goal. She came so close this year… .I think she’ll break through next year.” Ward’s dedication to the sport certainly won’t hurt. She trains year-round, only taking a week off in the summertime. In addition to swimming daily, her regimen consists of two-a-day practices, or “doubles” on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She also lifts weights and runs twice a week, to boost strength and endurance. Yet her biggest strides in the water have been cerebral. “I feel like I’m definitely stronger physically, but not only physically, but mentally with my swimming,” Ward said. “I feel like I’m a lot more strategic with my races…so rather than swimming harder, I’m swimming more smarter.”
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Holiday Pops concert creates a warm glow on a cool day By Randy Underhill
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Bill Mickelsen, left, on the tuba, Dwight Decker, middle, on the trombone, and Ken Brown, on the trumpet perform as part of The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet on the Heritage Park Stage at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes. Classical Preparatory School hosted the brass quintet for the concert. It was the first time that the quintet appeared in Land O’ Lakes.
oliday music filled the air at the Heritage Park complex in Land O’ Lakes on a cool, sunny afternoon on Dec. 10. The Classical Preparatory School hosted The Florida Orchestra Brass Quint for its first-ever appearance in Land O’ Lakes. The Brass Quintet has been performing in the Tampa Bay area for more than 35 years. The audience dressed in warm clothing for the concert, held at Heritage Stage, in the park formerly known as Land O’ Lakes Community Park. In addition to the brass quintet, entertainment also was provided by Phase III trio, the Stallion Singers and the iPad Band. Children also were able to enjoy the Big Kahuna slide, a corn hole toss, food trucks, and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
A good-sized crowd turns out to enjoy the first appearance of The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet at Holiday Pops on the afternoon of Dec. 10 at the Heritage Park Stage in the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.
Harris Morphy-Ades, from Tarpon Springs, tosses a bean bag in a game of corn hole. Harris, along with his father John, decided to make a day of it. They planned to do some shopping, but first stopped by the Holiday Pops concert.
Kristi Benedict, a teacher at Classical Preparatory School who lives in Wesley Chapel, picks up some food to enjoy along with the entertainment.
The Phase III band performs at the opening of the Holiday Pops concert on Dec. 10 at the Heritage Stage in Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, formerly known as Land O’ Lakes Community Park.
The Stallion Singers from Sanders Memorial Elementary School, sing with the iPad band, during the Dec. 10 Holiday Pops event at Heritage Stage in Land O’ Lakes.
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There was a pancake breakfast on Nov. 18 in the community center with 80 people in attendance. It was a fun gathering, and Jim Leitzke said grace before the meal. There were pancakes and French toast, along with sausage and coffee or tea. If you wanted more, you could get seconds. The hosts for the breakfast were Mary and Dave Heim.They had helpers who do a marvelous job, and everything ran smoothly. The once-a-month egg in the bag was on Dec. 2.We usually attend, as the breakfast is delicious with eggs or egg beaters with
green pepper, cheese, onions, ham, bacon and more. The end result is a perfect omelet, and there are home fries and biscuits and gravy, along with orange juice and coffee. This was run by Paul and Freda Williams. Later on, at night they had, in the community center, an “open mic” with gospel songs. We went to the one they had last month, and my husband and I enjoyed it a lot. It is held once a month and because we were going on a cruise the very next morning (bright and early), we missed this one. But, I am sure it was still fantastic. A lunch connoisseurs was held Dec. 8 at Texas Roadhouse. It was hosted by Sandy and Al Lindke. We happen to love this
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