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Body cameras coming to Pasco By Michael Hinman mhinman@lakerlutznews.com

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Many law enforcement agencies around the country continue to debate whether they should have patrol officers wear body cameras — but the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office isn’t waiting any longer. More than 400 deputies and investigators will be equipped with body cameras in February, a movie Sheriff Chris Nocco said would make neighborhoods safer for deputies and the people who live in them. “This is not the panacea,” Nocco said during a news conference last week.“This is not going to be the cure-all for all the issues of our world. But it’s a tool, just like any other tool that we use in

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The Taser Axon cameras, as Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy Kristina Perez explains, can record up to four hours of video and audio, and has a battery life of 12 hours. More than 400 cameras are being ordered for deputies to start using in February.

law enforcement.” The sheriff’s office is in the process of ordering 415 sets of Taser Axon cameras, which can be mounted on glasses, hats, shirt fronts, collars, lapels and other locations on a deputy.They record up to four hours of video and audio, and have a battery that lasts 12 hours. Deputies will turn it on whenever they get out of their patrol car to interact with the public or investigate a crime, Nocco said.At the end of each shift, deputies connect their camera to a docking station to upload each video. Once it’s in the system, they cannot be manipulated, and deputies will not be able to edit them. It’s the kind of system that will not only provide transparency in how deputies interact with people inside See CAMERAS, page 5

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills was abuzz with activity during its annual Tree Lighting ceremony. More than 50 trees were decorated – one to represent each state and some to represent a variety of community organizations, as well as the hospital itself. Ten-month-old Jude Hamm sees eye-to-eye with Santa. The infant was there with his mom, Ashley Hamm. Check out the Chancey Road Christian Church live Nativity scene on page 5.

Miscarriage: Often a hidden grief for families By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com

Reina Flores-Robinson said she and her husband had not been trying to start a family when she learned she was pregnant. But as soon as they found out, they began making future plans for their baby. The infant’s due date was Dec. 24, but Flores-Robinson had a miscarriage last June. There had been complications early in her pregnancy, Flores-Robinson said, but she’d been to the emergency room and had checked out OK. Because of those previous complications, though, Flores-Robinson was nervous when she and her husband,Tim Robinson, went in for their first scheduled ultrasound in June. It was a supposed to be a happy occasion. Her mom and her grandmother came along and waited outside, while FloresRobinson and her husband made sure everything was fine. Once the technician got started, though,

Flores-Robinson knew something was wrong.The technician confirmed there was no heartbeat. “I just tell people, ‘It’s one of the most painful silences you’ll ever hear,’” FloresRobinson said. The couple had pictured this Christmas Eve as a joyous time, celebrating the holiday with their new baby, she said. Instead, they found themselves faced with enormous grief. “At first, it was just hard to even understand, just the initial shock,” she said.“I have an amazing doctor. He told me,‘You’re going to recount every step you took because you’re going to try and figure out what you did wrong.’ He said, ‘I’m going to tell you there’s nothing you could have changed and nothing you could have done differently. You’re never going to find an answer to it.’ “That, I have to remind myself time and time again,” Flores-Robinson said. She has gone through various emotions, including sadness, guilt and anger. While See GRIEF, page 5

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Reina Flores-Robinson holds a candle that she and her husband plan to light on the anniversary of their child’s due date each year, and a sonogram picture of the baby.

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HORNBLASTERS OWNER BUYS PROPERTY

A Crystal Springs company known for its manufacture of train horns designed for cars and trucks is expanding its property holdings in the greater Zephyrhills area. Landon Enterprises LLC, a company associated with HornBlasters Inc. owner Matthew Heller, closed last month on more than 5.5 acres of land located inside Copeland Industrial Park, not far from the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. The $900,000 sale included a 22,500square-foot steel building constructed in 2001 at 3752 and 3748 Copeland Drive.The structure had been owned by Linex Investments Inc. since 2006, according to county property records, when the company picked up the land and building through a $1.7 million receiver’s deed. It’s not clear what Heller has planned for the property, or if he plans to move HornBlasters into it.The company currently lists a site on Pattie Road in Crystal Springs as its address, a nearly 10-acre piece of prop-

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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE RAISES $3,400 FOR DIABETES

During the month of November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Pasco County Tax Collector’s office raised more than $3,400 on behalf of Terri’s Tears Charitable Trust Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting research which seeks a cure for diabetes. Terri’s Tears Charitable Trust Foundation is a Pasco-based organization founded to honor the memory of Mary Theresa “Terri” Garofolo, a Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic for more than 35 years.

Just two months after picking up a new owner, West Winds Assisted Living Facility in Zephyrhills is no more. The 75-bed for-profit facility is now called Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, according to a posting on the facility’s Facebook page. Rosecastle, located at 37411 Eiland Blvd., was sold Oct. 1 to Sabra Health Care Holdings III, which lists its address in Irvine, California, according to Pasco County property records. West Winds Prime LLC was the seller, and managed the property through carious companies since West Winds opened in 2008. Sabra is a real estate investment trust that acquires senior citizen housing, erty zoned for mobile homes Heller picked up last May for $85,000. Heller did not respond to a request by The Laker/Lutz News for comment.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS NEEDED

United Way of Pasco County is looking for help this coming tax season with volunteer tax preparers. Last year, more than 8,000 county residents used United Way’s tax preparation service, and received more than $8 million in total refunds.

memory care and skilled nursing facilities around the country. It purchased West Winds for $10.2 million, adding it to six skilled nursing facilities and three senior housing facilities Sabra purchased through the first half of 2014 for $141.5 million, according to filings at the time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It remains Pasco’s third-largest real estate transaction.Topping that list was the $36.1 million sale of the Arlington at Northwood apartment complex in Wesley Chapel, followed by the $16 million sale of more than 330 acres of land in Wiregrass Ranch to make way for a proposed 550-home subdivision. Those interested in being a tax preparer does not require experience, and comes with comprehensive training. For more information, visit UnitedWayPasco.org.

KUMQUAT FESTIVAL SELLING SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservation packages for the 2015 Kumquat Festival, set to take place Jan. 31. Packages start at $500, and include logos and links on the KumquatFestival.org web-

It is estimated that more than 1 million Floridians have diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2. It also is estimated that 30,000 children and young adults are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes annually. “For our first partnership with Mr. Fasano and the Tax Collector’s Office, this is amazing,” states Vince Garofolo, widower of Terri Garofolo and founder of Terri’s Tears, in a release. “The citizens of Pasco County showed not only their generosity but also a genuine concern to help the cause.”

FHZH WELCOMES 500TH BABY

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Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road in Dade City, now offers the following: • Free Senior Extra Breakfast and Walking Club: Meets every Monday at 8 a.m., in Medical Plaza I, Suite 108, for an invigorating walk and breakfast. For information, call (352) 518-1087. • “Living With Diabetes,” a four-week education program:This group is limited to six participants per session. For information, call (352) 521-1100, Ext. 1423.

site, as well as booth space at the festival. Premier packages, which run from $1,000 to $5,000, include additional features. The event is expected to draw 45,000 people from Florida, who live here seasonally, and who are visiting. For information, call John Moors at (352) 567-3769, or email jmoors@dadecitychamber.org.

EAST PASCO NETWORKING GROUP

The East Pasco Networking Group has scheduled several speakers for the coming months.The group meets every other week at the Village Inn at 5214 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming guests include: • Brian Corley, Pasco County supervisor of elections, Jan. 13 • Bob Hatfield from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ office, Jan. 27 For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 7829491, or email him at nilslenz@gmail.com.

DADE CITY CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce is looking for some volunteers to help with the chamber event season. With winter residents returning to the area, there are a number of activities the chamber needs help to staff.The chamber is looking for people who are friendly and outgoing, who have knowledge of the local area and activities, and are team-oriented. For information, email mfloyd@dadecitychamber.org.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills officially celebrated the delivery of its 500th baby at The Baby Place, inside the Women’s Health Center, Dec. 14. The Baby Place offers seven private labor, delivery and recovery rooms, and seven private mother and baby rooms. Each room provides a home-like environment. The rooms also are designed to allow significant others to stay with the mother. For information, visit FHZephyrhills.com. Gulfside Regional Hospice hosts a variety of bereavement groups throughout Pasco County. The following support groups are offered: • Children Grief and Anticipatory Group, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, every Tuesday, 5 p.m. Call (727) 452-1592. • Parents Support Group, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, every Tuesday, 5 p.m. Call (727) 992-8034. • Newly Bereaved Group, 37826 Sky Ridge Circle on Dade City, every Wednesday, 2 p.m. Call (727) 992-8034.

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has announced the opening of its newly renovated Creation Café. The former Harvest Basket Café underwent a complete renovation to help support the healing work at the facility. The Creation health principles are choice, rest, environment, activity, trust, interpersonal relationships, outlook and nutrition. The café hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For information, visit FHZephyrhills.com.

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Yes, Virginia, he is Santa Claus Getting to know Santa Claus

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What’s your favorite kind of milk? I think 2 percent milk is the best, but never skim milk. It’s just too thin, even for Santa.

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What’s summer like at the North Pole? There’s nothing at the North Pole in the summer. That’s because Santa likes to go to the Caribbean, wearing Bermuda shorts and relaxing. But no matter how far you get into the Caribbean, people still recognize you.

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f you believe 970-WFLA personality Tedd Webb, the radio career of Pat George started simply by being in the right place at the right time. George was a janitor at WDAE in the 1970s when a personality called in sick.And because George could operate the broadcast board, he was allowed to fill in. The rest is history. He officially joined WRBQ-FM — informally known as Q105 — in 1979, and then spent another decade or so at Radio Disney. George is still recognized when he’s out and about — but not so much when he sticks a long white beard to his face, and slips into a bright red costume. It’s then that George becomes Santa Claus, a common visitor to the area — including the Old Lutz School — finding out what children everywhere want to find under the tree come Christmas morning. “I don’t know what it is, the eyes or the smile, but when I watch little kids approach me as Santa Claus, they’re willing to sit on my lap. And some of these are kids who never sit on Santa’s lap otherwise. Maybe it’s because I have blue eyes.Who knows?” Every year, George will dust off the Santa costume at the beginning of December, and make a number of appearances at events and even private homes leading up to Christmas. He takes part in the Christmas festivities at the Old Lutz School because his son is a member of the Civil Air Patrol’s North Tampa-Lutz Squadron, which meets at the historic landmark. He’s been the go-to Santa there the past few years, and families look forward to having him there.

How do you make all your stops on Christmas Eve? It’s very magical, but we also get an early start. We don’t like to waste too much time. Sometimes I might be a little late, but that’s only because some boys and girls don’t want to go to bed early, and I have to wait down the street for them to fall asleep.

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Pat George, dressed as Santa Claus, shares breakfast with kids at the Old Lutz School recently during the town’s Christmas events.

“There are still kids that sit on Santa’s lap and cry, but parents still snap a picture,” George said, with a chuckle.“I don’t understand it at all. But I always try to talk to the kids, I pat them on the shoulder and tell them they are my buddy, and that usually calms them down enough to get a happier picture.” The big item kids want this year are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, popular toy characters from the 1980s that have been resurrected thanks to the recent movie. Boys in particular, George said, want the Ninja Turtle backpack, which like the turtles

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themselves, comes in a hard shell. What girls are asking for, however, is surprising. “A lot of them want guitars,” George said. “I don’t know what it is out there driving it, and I’m pretty up on a lot of music. But it might be because there are a lot of shows on television right now where girls are not only singing, but they’re playing instruments too. So maybe we have Taylor Swift to thank for that.” Of course, the big question Santa always asks children is whether they have been naughty or nice. Many say they’ve been

What’s your message to the people of the world? Santa would like peace on Earth, and goodwill to all. And a grilled cheese sandwich when it’s all done.

good, but some will be honest and talk about some of the bad things they’ve done. “I always tell them to be a good example to their younger brother and sister, and be sure to listen to their parents,” George said. “Always look out for your brother and sister, whether it’s at school or at the mall, and go to bed early. And if nothing else, make sure you have a good time, because we’re only kids once.”

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It was holiday spirit and cheer from the Zephyrhills community as the annual holiday lighting contest winners were announced. The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce honored homes, parks, clubhouses and businesses that entered this year’s competition, scored anonymously by an independent panel of judges of all ages on both first impression and originality. The home of Robert and Cheryl Maxon at 2942 State Road 39 took first-place honCOURTESY OF THE GREATER ZEPHYRHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ors in the residential Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce executive director category, while K&M Travel Vonnie Mikkelsen, center, congratulates Baker Acres Carefree at 38507 Fifth Ave., was the RV Resort on its win among senior citizen parks in the chamwinner among businesses. ber’s annual holiday light contest. Baker Acres Carefree RV Resort at 7820 Wire Road won among the mobile home parks, while residential category the clubhouse at Majestic Oaks Carefree RV • Fred Jannis home in the residential catResort at 3751 Laurel Valley Blvd., took hon- egory ors in that category. • Rosalie Andrades home in the residenOther winners and honorable mentions tial category include: • Jerry and Erika Coates home in the res• Lamplighter Furniture in the business idential category category • William Austin home in the residential • Wade, Melissa and Jaydon Bishop home category in the residential category • Dustin Dunsmore home in the residen• Timothy and Angela Clemons home in tial category the residential category • Sunnyside Mobile Home Park in the • Brad and Angela Bishop home in the clubhouses category

Who is your favorite reindeer? It’s definitely between Donner and Blitzen. Rudolph gets all the attention and excitement, and the other reindeer are very quiet. But they are all hard-working reindeer.

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JOIN MOUNTAIN DULCIMER CLUB

show the first Saturday of every month, and Sunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information on events, visit Zephyrhills Eagles No. 3752 on Facebook.

A Mountain Dulcimer Club is starting up in Zephyrhills.All levels are invited.The club will meet for a jam session on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the clubhouse at Country Aire Village, 23rd Street and County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. For information, call (813) 7783019 or (989) 657-1437.

COLONY HILLS BINGO

The Colony Hills Community, 35144 Wagner Way in Zephyrhills, hosts weekly bingo Wednesday nights. Early bird bingo is at 6 p.m., and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.The snack kitchen features hot dogs, popcorn, cake and drinks. For information, call (813) 788-4121.

ZEPHYR SOUND IS RECRUITING

Zephyr Sound, an informal ladies barbershop chorus, is recruiting new members. Practices are every Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 38924 C Ave.Women of all ages are invited. For information, call (352) 588-4492, or come to a rehearsal.

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PIGZ IN Z’HILLS, AVIATION EXPO

The fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest and the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport Aviation Expo is scheduled for Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, 39450 South Ave.There will be live blues music, a car and motorcycle show, kids games and activities, aircraft displays, a business showcase, vendors, refreshments and more.Admission is free with $10 parking. For information, call (813) 7821913, or email news@zephyrhillschamber.org.

SUNCOAST ARTS FEST

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will host The Suncoast Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 18.The Sunlake High School Jazz Band will open the entertainment Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.The event will include more than 120 artists and crafters, and a Chalk Art Walk. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

POTLUCK PICNIC AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST

The 2015 Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula Michigan Potluck Picnic is scheduled for Feb. 14 at First United Methodist Church, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Registration starts at 10 a.m., followed by activities at noon. Guests should bring a dish to share for 10 to 12 people, and a place setting.A meat dish, coffee and dessert will be provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.The cost is $4 per person. For information, call Jim Leitzke at (813) 7801549.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AMVETS NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Zephyr Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, 39444 South Ave., in Zephyrhills. Cadets have a chance to learn to lead, volunteer within the community, camp, exercise, practice public speaking and learn to fly.The squadron will host free aviation workshops for children ages 7 to 11. For information, call Sybrian Castleman at (813) 434-3112, or email sybrian.zephyrcap@gmail.com.

PASCO GENEALOGY

The Genies, a small informal genealogical group, meets every Friday at 1 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9016 Fort King Road in Dade City. For information, call (813) 788-8894, or (813) 715-7133.

SQUARE DANCING AT BETMAR The Belles and Beaus square and round dance group of Betmar Acres hosts a mainstream- and plus-level dance every

ACTIVITIES AT AMERICAN LEGION

Wednesday at 7 p.m., in Clubhouse 2 at 37137 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills. For information, call (989) 742-4639.

American Legion Post 15, 37745 Church St., in Dade City, hosts indoor corn toss tournaments the third Saturday of every month. Registration is at noon, and games start at 1 p.m. For information, call Bob Case at (813) 713-4588.The club meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Karaoke night is the first Friday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.There is an air rifle Junior Shooting Sports Program for boys and girls ages 8 through 18 every Wednesday at 5 p.m. For information, call (352) 518-0021.

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LADIES AUXILIARY EVENTS

There are still tickets available for the New Year’s Eve party hosted by Amvets Post 550.The party will be at 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills.Tickets are $25 per person and include a catered meal, entertainment, champagne and party favors. For information or tickets, call (813) 780-8180. ZEPHYR SQUADRON MEETINGS

Centennial Eagles Dade City, 15924 U.S. 301, hosts nickel bingo on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bar bingo on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday dinners from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a pool tournament on Fridays at 7 p.m.The public is welcome to all events. For information, call (352) 5679755.

Habitat ReStore’s discounts on items that have been in inventory for some time is now on Mondays. Senior Day, when senior citizens receive a 20 percent discount, has moved to Tuesdays. Dade City ReStore also will host monthly silent auctions. Habitat ReStores are located at 15029 U.S. 301 in Dade City, and 4700 S.Allen Road in Zephyrhills. For information, visit Habitat.org/restores.

AMVETS EVENTS

AMVETS Post 550, 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills, offers bingo on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., visitors can buy meals ranging in price from $7 to $10.The entertainment schedule is available on Facebook at AMVETS Post 550. For information, call (813) 780-8180.

ZEPHYRHILLS EAGLES CLUB

Zephyrhills Eagles 3752, 4149 New River Road, is seeking new members.The club hosts steel darts on Tuesdays at 2 p.m., bar bingo on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., ladies night on Thursdays at 6 p.m., euchre on Fridays at 1 p.m., karaoke on Fridays at 7 p.m., a coin

The Ladies Auxiliary of Zephyrhills Eagles 3752, at 4149 New River Road, hosts Monday night line dancing classes at 6 p.m.,Wednesday bar bingo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 780-1558, or email bikerbev2001@aol.com.

VOLUNTEER FOR GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida needs adult volunteers, including troop leaders. Various positions are available to support troop leaders, to train other volunteers, work with girls as program facilitators or camp facilitators at Girl Scout camps. Volunteers also are needed for the Girl Scout Cookie program. For information, call (800) 881-4475, or visit GSWCF.org.

POST 118 MEETS MONTHLY

American Legion Post 118, 5340 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.The lounge is open six days a week at 3 p.m., Sundays at 1 p.m. The club is open to Legion members, veterans and guests. Canadian veterans are welcome. For information, call (813) 7820481.

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CAMERAS, from page 1 Pasco County, but it also could streamline the court system significantly. “The criminal justice system’s job is to get to the truth,” said Craig Laporte, an attorney with Proly Laporte & Mulligan in Port Richey, who represents one of the deputy unions.“If an individual has, in fact, committed a crime, this provides evidence of that. This could reduce the number of jury trials … because the state attorney will immediately have information they can use.” Cameras also could significantly reduce the complaints filed against deputies, each one of which must be investigated. By having an unedited video and audio record of the encounter, internal investigations would not have to rely on witness accounts alone, discouraging people from making false claims against the officer. It also could stop a deputy from crossing any lines, making some of the problems police are experiencing in New York City and Ferguson, Missouri, a lot less likely to happen. While the use of body cameras is something some observers have suggested after

GRIEF, from page 1 some people never talk about it, FloresRobinson said she and her husband wanted to share their story.They want to help others who are suffering in silence. Flores-Robinson said she found help at her church, Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz. She has talked with women there — her age and older — who have experienced miscarriages. They understand the sense of loss, FloresRobinson said.As one put it,“Once women find out they are pregnant, they already have that baby in their arms.” The same is true for men, FloresRobinson said. “It’s very easy to forget that men also grieve,” she said. Her husband also had pictured their future life with their child. And, Robinson has been a source of strength for her. “My husband is an amazing, Godly man,” she said.“He was that rock for me for several weeks. He stayed strong.” When he finally broke down, Flores-

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the officer-involved deaths in those cities, Nocco said Pasco’s plan has been in motion for quite some time, with field testing beginning last October. “This started months ago because citizens are constantly pulling their phones out and taping deputies,” Nocco said. Those deputies were “looking on their own to get body cameras, and they were talking about buying them on their own. But I said to wait, because we have to come up with a policy.” That policy includes when deputies are expected to have the cameras on, and how long videos will be stored before they’re deleted.The policy also makes it clear that the cameras can’t be used as “Big Brother,” Nocco said, referring to the novel “1984,” where supervisors can’t pull up random video just for the sake of disciplining a deputy. The entire program will cost $400,000 a year — far less than what other neighboring agencies like the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is considering, Nocco said. Initial funds will come from federal forfeiture dollars, but future years will require funding through tax dollars controlled by the Pasco County Commission. The cameras bring their own controversies to the table, primarily when it comes to

privacy rights, Fourth Amendment protections of search and seizure through the U.S. Constitution, and how footage is used, and what is made available to the public. Nocco says he hopes lawmakers in Tallahassee will

address body cameras this coming year, but in the meantime, he’s moving forward. So far for the upcoming legislative session, only one bill has been filed in Tallahassee regarding body cameras. State Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, filed H.B. 57 on Dec. 4 that, if passed, would require every uniformed law enforcement officer primarily assigned to patrol duties to be equipped with a body camera by Jan. 1, 2016. “We’re not fearful of being a leader out there,” Nocco said.“There’s always going to be bumps in the road, and there is always going to be tweaks.” Cameras like this already are in use in different parts of the United Kingdom, and those police departments provided a significant amount of data on how the cameras were used. For example, one town in Scotland found that 70 percent of cases that involved body cameras were less likely to go to trial. Closer to home in Rialto, California, complaints against law enforcement officers dropped from 24 to just three. “England is so much more advanced than we have been on body-worn cameras,” Nocco said.“They are all saying this is the greatest move they’ve ever made, and they’re looking to advancing even further.”

Robinson was relieved that he could release his feelings. Having experienced a miscarriage has given her new insight about the questions she asks to married couples. “I know myself, before I miscarried, I may have been one of those women who asked the question. ‘Are you guys going to have kids?’” Flores-Robinson asked. Now, she realizes that may be a sensitive subject. She recalls her response to a woman who had experienced a miscarriage shortly before she had her own. She told the woman:“I can’t even imagine.” That turned out to be true, FloresRobinson couldn’t imagine the pain and grief she would feel. “Going through a miscarriage, I can say, is one of the loneliest feelings,” FloresRobinson said. She said a booklet she received from Peter Castellani, executive director of Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers, was a big source of help. Called “Embracing Hope: Comfort & Encouragement After Miscarriage,” it was produced by Focus on the Family. The booklet “goes through how to handle the hurtful comments that come up, and

the clichés that people say, well-meaning things that people will say,” said Debbie Hamby, client services director at Oasis. People who have suffered a miscarriage are hurting, Castellani said. “I’ve had a lot of people confide in me that they’ve had miscarriages, and it’s very difficult to deal with,” Castellani said.“I’ve had at least a half a dozen people or more — through the Christian Business Connections or the (Central Pasco) Chamber, or just when I’m networking. “We want them to heal,” he said. Besides the booklet, his office has a DVD that can help people who have experienced a miscarriage to process their grief. Some people who have received help at the pregnancy care center are reluctant to come back to a place they associate with their baby, Hamby said, to receive help for processing their grief from a miscarriage. One of the things that the Focus on the Family booklet discusses is the idea of creating a memento box that may include items such as a sonogram picture, the results of their pregnancy test, or other items, Hamby said. Flores-Robinson and her husband have

kept the sonogram picture and a small stuffed bear they bought shortly after learning they were expecting.They plan to light a candle every Dec. 24 to remember the baby they lost. As difficult as it has been, the loss also has yielded blessings, Flores-Robinson said. “My husband and I have grown so much in our marriage,” she said.“We literally would hold each other and cry. Both of our walks with God grew tremendously. “When the miscarriage happened, we stood in that parking lot and said,‘All glory go to God, in the good times and the bad.’” December has been a tough month, she said.“Once it hit Dec. 1, I was just thinking about Dec. 24.” “I think about Dec. 24, and I think about how I’m going to be that day,” FloresRobinson said.“Am I going to be OK? I think about the baby I wanted to have in my arms.” But then, she also thinks about the true meaning of Christmas. “It’s so special to think about what that does mean, with a savior being born,” FloresRobinson said. “That image in my head is what I have been clinging to.”

The Taser Axon cameras can record up to four hours of video and audio, have a battery life of 12 hours, and can even work underwater, Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy Kristina Perez says.

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We will never forget Commemorating Pearl Harbor day, skydiver Dave Stroble dropped in with a 1,500-square-foot American flag attached to him, which ended the Dec. 7 event at the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History.

George Kondas, 93, of Land O’ Lakes, was a U.S. Navy Gunners Mate 3rd Class while serving about the USS Tracy. He was in his bunk when the attack started on Pearl Harbor, getting ready to read a True Detective magazine. He would later serve on the USS Ditter during the Okinawa invasion.

Pearl Harbor survivor Charles McClelland, 91, of Zephyrhills, prepares to take a snapshot of skydiver Dave Stroble, who was streaming down to the nearby drop zone at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. McClelland was a seaman aboard the USS Helena, and on-duty on Dec. 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. For several hours, Werner Klemm, 92, of Port Richey recounted that fateful day of Pearl Harbor to those who attended the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History’s Dec. 7 event. He served on the USS Dobbin, moored at Fort Island, and remembered the USS Arizona ‘go up,’ the USS Oklahoma capsizing, and the USS Utah sink. ‘It was bad,’ he said. ‘A lot of guys were burned bad.’

On the wall in the Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, a copy of the Dec. 7, 1941 Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s first extra reports the bombing in Oahu.

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Mark Van Trees received the Champion of Service Award presented by Gov. Rick Scott on Nov. 12 for his work with Support the Troops.And it would be a good story — except Van Trees doesn’t like talking about it. “It’s certainly not deserved,” the Wesley Chapel organization’s director said. Instead, Van Trees prefers to talk about the dozens of volunteers who stock, store and pack the steady stream of care packages that get shipped to military personnel overseas. He believes they’re the ones who

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endless postage expenses associated with shipping thousands of care packages overseas every year. The recipients live on military bases that don’t have the facilities for personnel to get the basic comfort items we take for granted in the United States, he said. And while receiving the award was a proud moment,Van Trees keeps a more personal kind of recognition in a box by his desk. “Thank you so much for the gifts. They are greatly appreciated,” reads one card from a member of the military.

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The Christmas season has begun at Rainbow Village. Residents were putting up their Christmas lights, getting the milk jugs ready with candles for Christmas Eve, baking cookies for the cookie exchange, getting ready for our annual Christmas bazaar, planning for Christmas caroling and for the reason for the season, and Christmas Eve worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus. Mr. and Mrs. Santa came early to surprise Glenna Simko’s two little granddaughters, Daina and Alaina. They visited their grandmother over the Thanksgiving holiday. Daina and Alaina started out our Christmas season by turning on the lights of our Christmas tree, and then Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrived and presented them with a little gift.They were so excited. Our annual cookie exchange was a big success with 92 dozen cookies given to Meals on Wheels. Judy Lykins and Ellie Sawyer have co-chaired this event for many years and always do a great job. Rainbow Village ladies enjoyed the punch and goodies prepared by our hosts, and it was a nice time meeting some of the new residents in our resort. Great job, ladies. The annual Christmas bazaar was a big success. Chairwoman Judy Phillips-Hersey and her committee did a great job.Thanks to all the helpers that make this a success. We had a book sale, bake sale, rummage sale, hamburgers on the grill, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa. We also had a nice variety of outside vendors who sold their crafts.A big thank you to Judy and all of her workers. The theme for our Christmas dance was “Christmas in the Tropics,” and Chrissy

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Ellie Sawyer and Judy Lykins have co-chaired the annual cookie exchange for many years.

Harriman provided the music and entertainment for this event. Residents came dressed in flowered tops or shirts, and flowers in their hair and around their necks. We had performances by some of our residents that had us all in stitches. It was a great night of dancing, laughing and getting to know each other better. Thanks to Carolyn Laub, who chaired this event. We started off our season with computer classes taught by George and Linda Zervos. We snowbirds need to keep up on the many things we can do. We are never too old to learn. A big thanks to George and Linda. We are looking forward to the rest of the Christmas season with our Christmas tea, caroling, Christmas Eve service, and the big Christmas dinner.We need to remember the reason for the season is Jesus.

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If you have not noticed, the season is upon us. It was evident the day after Halloween in every store in town. It still amazes me how quickly the malls can switch gears to lure us into the mood of spending the old pension check. Remember when the start of this mania used to be early December, and each store repeatedly played the popular noels we enjoyed humming along to? By the time Christmas arrives now, we are saturated with them.Thankfully, we have our haven at Happy Days to return to normalcy after those shopping days. The park is now festooned with lights, wreaths and holiday decorations. The monthly calendar, filled with the activities of the season, brings us together and builds the anticipation of Christmas, as we all like to celebrate it with friendship, fellowship and the joy of our families. The month started off with our first annual Christmas sale. Nearly every table in the recreation hall was loaded with crafts and homemade goodies. Nan is that an American Express card in your hand? Does Dale know? With the success of the sale, I am sure many more will be held in the future. And look who showed up. Yes, there is a Santa when he is not tiptoeing through the tulips.

Santa’s stand-in was Dennis Cosmo Jr., last season’s talent show’s Tiny Tim. If we all could be as innocent with amazement, as a little child as the looking upon Santa. Great job Tim, ah, Dennis. Later that evening the annual Christmas party was in full motion starting with a Christmas story from the Book of Luke read by Brenda, reminding us of the true meaning of this time of year. Next, we had a quartet of bell ringers, thanks to Dick, Don, Phil and Bob who were brave enough to attach bells to their shorts and dance “Jingle Bells,” I think. Santa again made an appearance handing out gifts to many park residents, some naughty and some nice. Mona gets a lump of coal. I don’t remember what that means, maybe Mick knows.Then there’s Ann with a roll of toilet paper. Naughty or nice? I’ll let the readers decide. And of course Dick, Happy Days’ unofficial mayor, received the key to the park, which looks great around his neck. Everyone had a great time, even those who had fun poked at them. As everyone was leaving, there was talk of next week’s caroling. I’ll write about it soon, and I promise not to upload an audio file. The season is truly upon us, and with the warm and generous feelings that it gives to all, the management, staff and residents sincerely wish the very best Christmas to you and your loved ones.

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There were many cheesecakes, and they all looked good enough to eat or take home. Some of the women did bring home a good The holidays are fast approaching, and part of their meal so they could once again many celebrations are going on at Grand enjoy The Cheesecake Factory. Horizons. Several of the women came early so they We started off with a Christmas lunch- could do some shopping. All in all, it was a eon for the women at The Cheesecake lovely day. Factory in Brandon on Dec. 2.The luncheon In addition to the luncheon, Grand was hosted by Joyce Bell, and it certainly Horizons’ Christmas project this year was was done to perfection. Meals on Wheels. So, instead of gifts being We had gone to The Cheesecake Factory exchanged during the party, donations to before, and this was the perfect place to this worthy cause were accepted. welcome in the holidays. It has an extensive Meals on Wheels delivers nutritional menu and something for everyone’s taste. meals to the homes of Zephyrhills senior citThe waiters were very helpful with the izens whose mobility is limited.The entire menu. community is involved to show their supThere were 15 of us who gathered for port. the holiday luncheon, and we all sat on the Joyce Bell is the coordinator of this vencovered patio where we got fresh air.At one ture, and she is doing a splendid job. Our point, we were the only ones outside, so we thanks go out to her. could converse with each other without inWe had our annual golf cart parade on terrupting anyone. Dec. 6.The parade that circles every home We had pictures taken, and everyone had in our development was led by last year’s a good time. winners, Vic and Lynn Dyson. They also were the judges for this year. We were not there, but if the golf carts or people were decorated like last year, then I know the judges had quite a job to do. Cheryl Leone said there were three winners. First place went to Don and Diane Collins; second place to Paul and Carolyn Ray; and third place went to Rich and Jean Lydecker. From what Joyce Bell said, there were COURTESY OF HELENE RUBENSTEIN 16 golf carts in the paRobbie Lockard and Joyce Bell can’t wait to dig into their desserts rade with several of at The Cheesecake Factory. the carts to be judged.

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Marie Paolantonio, far left, celebrates her 80th birthday with friends Terry Gardner, Barbara Delaney, Beverly Noble, Mim Gardner and Rosemary Semian.

All the golf carts, I was told, were cheerfully decorated. Some had Santas on the top of the cart, while others played Christmas music and so much more. Several of the residents who were passengers or drivers of the golf carts wore costumes that were festive to the season. Once the parade was completed, all the residents met in the community center where baked goods were supplied by the residents. Approximately 75 to 100 people attended. There was hot chocolate and other drinks to celebrate the holidays. Entertainment was supplied by Loris Weber on the piano, and everyone sang Christmas carols. It was a night to remember. There was a special celebration at the community center Dec. 10 for Marie

Paolantonio’s 80th birthday. Marie was on cloud nine and was so excited. Several of her friends from inside the park and a few from outside the park — plus family — were invited to a birthday bash presented to Marie by her children, Sal and Lynn Paolantonio. There was a nice size crowd of approximately 40 to 45 people. From what I understand, Sal couldn’t keep this a secret as in the past he had tried several times to surprise his mom, but found it impossible. So he ended up telling her not to make plans for this day. What else could he have done? Many pictures were taken of the birthday girl and guests.There was plenty of food and so much cake. It was a lovely affair. Loris Weber played “Happy Birthday” on the piano while everyone joined in singing the song.

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