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In sorting through the myriad issues and competing interests that a principal faces in the day-to-day work of running a school, that principle provided clarity when making de- cisions, Fernandez said. Fernandez joined Lutz Elementary School’s staff in 1993, as an assistant princi- pal. She took over the school’s top post 11 years ago, becoming only just the third prin- cipal to lead the school during the past 40 years. Fernandez took the reins from Gloria Kolka, who succeeded Eulah McWilliams. The decision to become an educator came early for Fernandez. She vividly recalls sitting in her fourth- grade classroom at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in South Tampa, looking at her teacher Rebecca Thomas, and thinking: “I want to be her.” She never wavered from that desire. Fernandez attended the University of South Florida, graduating in three years, and began her teaching career at St. Lawrence Catholic School, when she was 21. “I worked there for seven years. It is ab- solutely amazing the number of children, By Michael Murillo [email protected] Cheryl Lynn Ayres decided to pursue the ceremonial title of Lutz Guv’na in a very modern way. She was on Facebook. She is friends with previous Lutz Guv’nas on the social media website, and a few of them were discussing their efforts to recruit candidates for this year’s cam- paign. Ayres posted that it might be time for her to give it a shot. And that was about all it took. “Within 30 minutes, I had a couple of phone calls saying yes, you should do that,” Ayres recalled. “If things happened this fast in real politics, stuff would get done.” The Guv’na race isn’t real poli- tics, of course. It’s a lighthearted fundraiser for local organizations. The person who raises the most money during the campaign, which runs until the Fourth of July weekend, is declared the winner and receives the coveted Guv’na sash. And after nearly 30 years in Lutz, Ayres is finally throwing her hat in the ring. A native of Minnesota, Ayres moved to Florida in the early ’80s, and settled in Lutz in 1987. It didn’t take long for her to feel comfort- able here. At the community’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Ayres found herself near the li- brary with the Boy Scouts. A few minutes later, she felt like she was home. “As a community, we said the Pledge of Allegiance together, and then we sang the Star Spangled Banner. And at that moment, I said I am part of this community. And what- ever it needs, I will do what I can to help.” Ayres has kept her word, participating in several groups and associa- tions, including serving on the board of directors for the Wilson Lakes Neighborhood Association. She doesn’t want to be the neighbor who sits back and waits for other peo- ple to get things done, Ayres said. She wants to be involved. And with the Guv’na’s race, she has plenty of oppor- tunities to be involved in raising money for Lutz. She kicked things off at the debate at the Old Lutz School by singing— what else— the Star Spangled Banner. And she’s got a slate of fundraisers scheduled to bring in the cash. On June 11, starting at 5 p.m., she’ll receive a portion of the sales from those who mention her name at BrewTown Burgers, 19255 N. Dale Mabry Highway. On June 18, she’ll benefit from a trivia night at Jan’s Wine & Boos II at 19233 N. Dale Mabry Highway. And on June 24, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., she’ll get a portion of the sales for those who declare their support for her campaign at Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant, 18450 U.S. 41. If those (and other) fundraising efforts get her the Guv’na title, she’s earmarked a By Kathy Steele [email protected] The Boy Scouts of America Troop 12 is known in Lutz for its many good deeds. Every year, troop members are highly vis- ible at the Fourth of July parade in Lutz, an event that draws thousands of spectators. But well before the parade begins, troop members are doing work behind the scenes. They stay overnight on the eve of the pa- rade, near the Lutz Branch Library, so they can keep an eye on the vendor and ex- hibitor displays. And, hours before the parade begins, the scouts help the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club prepare for the festivities. They also post dozens of American flags to help celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. Pitching in for the Fourth of July celebra- tion is just one example of the helpful nature of this group. The troop’s community roots go deep. Founded in 1933, the troop is one of the oldest in the country. “From its inception (the troop) has been involved in the community in many ways,” said Scoutmaster Jeff Potvin. In recent years, the troop has experi- enced a spurt in membership and has outgrown its scout “hut,” near Lutz Lake Fern Road, off U.S. 41. “If you’re having a regular meeting, it fits everything. But when they have ceremonies where parents come, it doesn’t,” said Bill Anderson, whose 14-year-old son, Jackson, is a member of Troop 12. The troop has 57 members, including about 25 who joined just this year. Part of the troop’s growth is due to Cub Scouts moving up. Despite that, member- ship ranks exceeded expectations, said Anderson, a former Cub Scout master. To address the space shortage, the scouts hope to add a new room to the existing structure that was built in 1997. The expansion would provide additional storage space and a meeting room for troop leaders. It also would free up space for activ- ities in the main room. The estimated cost of the addition is $12,000 to $14,000,Anderson said. The boys are working to raise money. They have collected more than $1,000 from a “buy a brick” program and sales of popcorn at community events. Those efforts will continue. This year the troop also will sell food at the July 4 celebration, Anderson said. To help raise more money, Anderson has launched a “Give ‘Em Room to Grow” fundraising campaign. He started things off with a $250 person- al donation. The hope is that local residents and busi- nesses will join the effort, Anderson said. Goodbye, Mrs. Fernandez PHOTO COURTESY OF CHERYL LYNN AYRES Cheryl Lynn Ayres isn’t afraid of donning a costume, as she proved at a western-themed client appreciation picnic earlier this year with her husband, Kris. And if she wins the race for Lutz Guv’na, she’ll have a sash to wear as well. See AYRES, page 9A KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTO U.S. Boy Scouts of America Troop 12 have outgrown the existing scout ‘hut’ at 205 Second Ave., S.E., off U.S. 41, and want to add a new room. See TROOP 12, page 9A B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTO Mary Fernandez, principal at Lutz Elementary for the past 11 years, retired this week. She was an educator for 38 years. See FERNANDEZ, page 9A Ayres aims for the Lutz Guv’na sash B INSIDE, PAGE 1B COURTESY OF MIKE RITCHIE Troop 12 often does community projects, including this cleanup at Lutz Elementary School. Troop 12 needs growing room

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By B.C. [email protected]

In her 38 years as an educator, MaryFernandez relied on this simple guidingprinciple: Is it what’s best for children?

In sorting through the myriad issues andcompeting interests that a principal faces inthe day-to-day work of running a school, thatprinciple provided clarity when making de-cisions, Fernandez said.

Fernandez joined Lutz ElementarySchool’s staff in 1993, as an assistant princi-pal.

She took over the school’s top post 11years ago, becoming only just the third prin-cipal to lead the school during the past 40years.

Fernandez took the reins from GloriaKolka, who succeeded Eulah McWilliams.

The decision to become an educatorcame early for Fernandez.

She vividly recalls sitting in her fourth-grade classroom at St. Patrick’s CatholicSchool in South Tampa, looking at herteacher Rebecca Thomas, and thinking: “Iwant to be her.”

She never wavered from that desire.Fernandez attended the University of

South Florida, graduating in three years, andbegan her teaching career at St. LawrenceCatholic School, when she was 21.

“I worked there for seven years. It is ab-solutely amazing the number of children,

By Michael [email protected]

Cheryl Lynn Ayres decided topursue the ceremonial title of LutzGuv’na in a very modern way.

She was on Facebook.She is friends with previous

Lutz Guv’nas on the social mediawebsite, and a few of them werediscussing their efforts to recruitcandidates for this year’s cam-paign. Ayres posted that it mightbe time for her to give it a shot.

And that was about all it took.“Within 30 minutes, I had a

couple of phone calls saying yes,you should do that,” Ayres recalled.“If things happened this fast in realpolitics, stuff would get done.”

The Guv’na race isn’t real poli-tics, of course. It’s a lightheartedfundraiser for local organizations.The person who raises the mostmoney during the campaign,which runs until the Fourth of Julyweekend, is declared the winnerand receives the coveted Guv’nasash.

And after nearly 30 years in Lutz, Ayres isfinally throwing her hat in the ring.

A native of Minnesota, Ayres moved toFlorida in the early ’80s, and settled in Lutzin 1987.

It didn’t take long for her to feel comfort-able here.

At the community’s annual Fourth of July

celebration, Ayres found herself near the li-brary with the Boy Scouts. A fewminutes later, she felt like she was home.

“As a community, we said the Pledge ofAllegiance together, and then we sang theStar Spangled Banner. And at that moment, Isaid I am part of this community. And what-ever it needs, I will do what I can to help.”

Ayres has kept her word, participating in

several groups and associa-tions, including serving on theboard of directors for theWilson Lakes NeighborhoodAssociation. She doesn’t wantto be the neighbor who sitsback and waits for other peo-ple to get things done, Ayressaid. She wants to be involved.

And with the Guv’na’srace, she has plenty of oppor-tunities to be involved inraising money for Lutz.

She kicked things off at thedebate at the Old Lutz Schoolby singing— what else— theStar Spangled Banner. Andshe’s got a slate of fundraisersscheduled to bring in thecash.

On June 11, starting at 5p.m., she’ll receive a portionof the sales from those whomention her name atBrewTown Burgers, 19255 N.Dale Mabry Highway. On June18, she’ll benefit from a trivianight at Jan’s Wine & Boos II at

19233 N. Dale Mabry Highway. And on June24, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., she’ll get aportion of the sales for those who declaretheir support for her campaign at Elsa’sMexican Restaurant, 18450 U.S. 41.

If those (and other) fundraising effortsget her the Guv’na title, she’s earmarked a

By Kathy [email protected]

The Boy Scouts of America Troop 12 isknown in Lutz for its many good deeds.

Every year, troop members are highly vis-ible at the Fourth of July parade in Lutz, anevent that draws thousands of spectators.

But well before the parade begins, troopmembers are doing work behind thescenes.

They stay overnight on the eve of the pa-rade, near the Lutz Branch Library, so theycan keep an eye on the vendor and ex-hibitor displays.

And, hours before the parade begins, thescouts help the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ LakesWoman’s Club prepare for the festivities.

They also post dozens of American flagsto help celebrate the nation’s IndependenceDay.

Pitching in for the Fourth of July celebra-tion is just one example of the helpfulnature of this group.

The troop’s community roots go deep.Founded in 1933, the troop is one of theoldest in the country.

“From its inception (the troop) has beeninvolved in the community in many ways,”said Scoutmaster Jeff Potvin.

In recent years, the troop has experi-enced a spurt in membership and hasoutgrown its scout “hut,” near Lutz LakeFern Road, off U.S. 41.

“If you’re having a regular meeting, it fitseverything. But when they have ceremonieswhere parents come, it doesn’t,” said BillAnderson, whose 14-year-old son, Jackson, isa member of Troop 12.

The troop has 57 members, includingabout 25 who joined just this year.

Part of the troop’s growth is due to CubScouts moving up. Despite that, member-ship ranks exceeded expectations, saidAnderson, a former Cub Scout master.

To address the space shortage, the scoutshope to add a new room to the existingstructure that was built in 1997.

The expansion would provide additionalstorage space and a meeting room for troopleaders. It also would free up space for activ-ities in the main room.

The estimated cost of the addition is$12,000 to $14,000, Anderson said.

The boys are working to raise money.They have collected more than $1,000

from a “buy a brick” program and sales ofpopcorn at community events. Those effortswill continue. This year the troop also willsell food at the July 4 celebration, Andersonsaid.

To help raise more money, Anderson haslaunched a “Give ‘Em Room to Grow”fundraising campaign.

He started things off with a $250 person-al donation.

The hope is that local residents and busi-nesses will join the effort, Anderson said.

Goodbye, Mrs. Fernandez

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHERYL LYNN AYRESCheryl Lynn Ayres isn’t afraid of donning a costume, as she provedat a western-themed client appreciation picnic earlier this year withher husband, Kris. And if she wins the race for Lutz Guv’na, she’llhave a sash to wear as well.

See AYRES, page 9A

KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOU.S. Boy Scouts of America Troop 12 haveoutgrown the existing scout ‘hut’ at 205Second Ave., S.E., off U.S. 41, and want toadd a new room.

See TROOP 12, page 9A

B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOMary Fernandez, principal at LutzElementary for the past 11 years, retired thisweek. She was an educator for 38 years.See FERNANDEZ, page 9A

Ayres aims for the Lutz Guv’na sash

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COURTESY OF MIKE RITCHIE Troop 12 often does community projects, including this cleanup at Lutz Elementary School.

Troop 12 needs growing room

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Celebrating a half-century of danceBy Kathy [email protected]

Sally Blackwood was just meant todance.

And at age 79, she is celebrating the50th anniversary of the Blackwood Studiosin Dade City with a recital of “The Wizard ofOz”.

The journey down the yellow brick roadis a tradition begun in 1965 and has beenrepeated every decade since.

“It is our signature piece,” said Blackwoodwho teaches up to five hours a day.

The faces of many of her students have afamiliar look, because often they are thechildren or grandchildren of students shetaught in the past.

“We really are a studio family,” Blackwoodsaid.

Her own family is where her passion fordance began.

Her father’s orchestra traveled throughFlorida at the height of the swing bandcraze in the 1940s. Ben Atwood and his mu-sical troupe played the swanky Vinoy Hotelin St. Petersburg. Her mother, GenevieveAtwood, played violin in the orchestra. Itwas a love match.

Blackwood would find her own lovematch, too. But first there would be a child-hood of uninhibited movement.

She traveled with her parents to militarybases as they entertained troops duringWorld War II. She was 5 years old when theJapanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

They were part of the vaudeville circuit,playing one night in Jacksonville and anoth-er in Avon Park. Her hometown wasLakeland, Florida.

“They did everything they could to helpthe war effort. I was like their mascot,”Blackwood said. “I made up dances.”

She did a “little samba” to the song“Down South American Way.” Or whatevershe’d seen in the movies.

A Lakeland teacher spotted her and toldher parents their young daughter had totake lessons, and join her dance troupe.Another teacher, Mary Fariday, told ateenage Blackwood to go to New York.

“Ballet was my big love,” she said.“(Fariday) took me under her wings andtaught me everything.”

At age 20, she auditioned for the leg-endary Robert Joffrey, founder of the JoffreyBallet School, then based in New York. Heselected her to tour with a troupe thatwould perform at colleges and universities.

Blackwood is modest about the accom-plishment, pointing out she is barely 5 feet.“He was a short man,” she said. “He likedshort dancers.”

But fate and love intervened.Her high school sweetheart, James

“Woody” Blackwood, had returned toLakeland from Germany after three years ofmilitary service. He wanted to see her onemore time.

“I was going to go home for a week,” shesaid. “I never went back. I’ve never regret-ted it.”

Ballet with a professional company takesdrive and ambition.

Besides, she said, “I’m not a competitiveperson for myself.”

Though the couple was living inLakeland, Blackwood began driving to DadeCity once a week to teach 19 dance stu-dents.

Enrollment grew and it made sense in1966 to relocate the family.

“We had so many coming back,” she said.“I’d have to come back four times a week.”

They bought a house on MeridianAvenue in downtown Dade City wherethey raised their daughters, Mary Ann andGlenda. A kindergarten teacher whosedaughter was in Blackwood’s dance classoffered to build a facility next to the housewhich she would use during the day. It wasBlackwood’s dance studio in the afternoonand evening.

Woody Blackwood, who died in 2001,operated an antiques shop in anotherhouse, adjacent to the studio.

“He did everything for us,” said his wife.“He’d make dinner for me. He built scenery.He was good with the kids.”

The antique shop is now a two-storymaze of costumes collected through theyears. Square-dancer skirts in a rainbow ofcolors hang along the walls. Racks andracks of gowns, tutus, leotards, fancy dressshirts, vests, bangles and beads, laces, a boxof yellow polka dot bikinis, and the oddpiece of stage scenery are showbiz cornu-copia.

Cheryl Hauff is part of the studio familyand in charge of making costumes for morethan a decade. Her daughter is a former stu-dent.

“Everyone just becomes family,” she said.“It gives girls (and boys) something to do.They advance and progress.”

Ballet is the foundation.“Nobody has ever gotten a system better

to train bodies,” Blackwood said. “That’swhy we really stress ballet.”

It teaches control, stamina, body place-ment, and how to move smoothly andgracefully.

“If they never dance (again), the posturethey get from ballet is so healthy and beau-tiful,” she said. “It also teaches them respectfor music and for themselves.”

Her studio offers 66 classes a week inballet, tap, jazz, modern dance and acrobat-ics. Blackwood has seven teachersincluding her daughter, Mary AnnBlackwood, who also is the studio’s chore-ographer.

She seems somehow to know instinc-tively how to orchestrate the movements ofdozens of children, Haupff said. “She isamazing,” she added.

“The Wizard of Oz” will have two per-formances on June 12 and 13. An old“reel-to-reel” tape recording of the narrative

and music from 1975 will be used.The play isn’t a re-creation of the famil-

iar movie with Judy Garland, though bits offamiliar songs are used as performers movescenery around between scenes.

L. Frank Baum wrote more than a dozenOz books and Blackwood dips into many ofthem for the story line.

There are no flying monkeys. Thatwould be too scary, she said.

Instead the witches have crows.“We chose music to fit the characters,”

Blackwood said. “So, it can be classical.”On June 14, there will be a reunion of

Blackwood and her extended dance familythrough the years. At least one former stu-dent is coming from California.

But a 50-year reunion doesn’t meanBlackwood is planning to retire any timesoon.

“I hope I’ll have enough sense to knowwhen I’m not doing a good job,” she said. “Istill have patience.”

Plans are under way for a trip to Europewhere some of her students will perform inGermany and Austria. And she has threegirls who are going to a Joffrey-sponsoredsummer camp in Miami.

Teaching is where her heart is.“This way you’re sharing everything.

That’s the way I like it,” Blackwood said.

FRED BELLET/PHOTOAmidst the backdrop of Studio A's stained glass window Sally Blackwood watches her stu-dents rehearse for the upcoming 'Wizard of Oz' production.

If you goBlackwood Dance Studio presents TheWizard of Oz 50th Anniversary Recital andReunion Party

When: Recital at 7 p.m., June 12 and 13;reunion party, 2 p.m. on June 14

Where: The recital is at Wesley ChapelCenter for Performing Arts. The reunionparty is at Dan Cannon Auditorium at thePasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City.

Cost: Recital tickets are $15 per person

For information, call (352) 567-5919

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Parrish named VP on Catholic boardThe Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Patricia “Trish” Parrish, an assistant vicepresident at Saint Leo University has beenelected as vice president of the CatholicFoundation Board of Trustees, according to anews release from Saint Leo University.

Parrish is the vice president of academicaffairs and regional accreditation officer atSaint Leo University.

She initially was invited to serve on theCatholic Foundation Board in October2013, an appointment that lasts for threeyears, the news release states.

The appointment can be renewed at thediscretion of the Most Reverend Robert N.Lynch, bishop of the Diocese of SaintPetersburg.

Parrish joined Saint Leo in 2001 as the in-ternship coordinator in the undergraduateDepartment of Education. She is a professorof education and has taught elementary ed-ucation, educational leadership andexceptional student education courses.

Parrish also is active in teacher educationadvocacy and policy at the state and nation-al levels, according to the release.

Besides being a member of the Schoolof Education and Social Services (SESS) fac-ulty, she has served Saint Leo as the directorof program approval for its education pro-grams, and associate dean of the SESS.

The Catholic Foundation supports thework of the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

One of the foundation’s primary focusesis raising funds for tuition assistance forchildren attending Catholic schools in thediocese. It has been serving people of thediocese since 1997.

In her role as vice president of theboard, her primary responsibility is to assistin advancing the work of the board, espe-cially between meetings should theexecutive committee be required to makedecisions outside a formal board meeting.

“Our mission is to secure gifts, providedonor services, and manage financial re-sources which benefit people assisted byall parish and diocesan ministries,” Parrishsaid, in the release.

“This work is very rewarding, and it isan honor and privilege for me to supportthe work of Christ in the diocese,” sheadded.

COURTESY OF SAINT LEO UNIVERSITYPatricia ‘Trish’ Parrish has been elected as vice president of the Catholic Foundation Boardof Trustees. Parrish is an assistant vice president at Saint Leo University.

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It may not be a royal, but the newestbaby at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is beingtreated like a princess.

A southern white rhinoceros was bornon May 21 to “Alake,” an animal that original-ly lived in the Phinda Reserve in Africa,according to a news release from LowryPark Zoo officials.

The newborn marks the fourth success-ful southern white rhino birth and theseventh rhino born in the Zoo’s history, offi-cials say.

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is part of theAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums RhinoTaxon Advisory Group, which includes thesouthern white rhino Species Survival Plan.

The plan is designed to support conser-vation of select wildlife species at risk ofextinction. The newborn introduces newDNA into the genetics of the managed pop-ulation in North America.

The zoo is currently home to a herd offive southern white rhinos: three adult fe-males from the Phinda Reserve in Africa,one adult male, and the newborn.

In keeping with a natural herd struc-ture, Alake and calf have begunintroductions to the other rhinos andGrevy’s zebras that share their habitat, zooofficials say.

While the birth is welcome news forthe managed population, record numbersof rhinos were killed by poachers in SouthAfrica last year. Despite increased protec-tion efforts, the number of rhinos killed bypoachers jumped 21 percent to 1,215. Thecurrent poaching crisis is driven by thegrowing demand for rhino horn inSoutheast Asia where horn, made out ofkeratin -- the same material found inhuman hair and nails -- is wrongly believedto have medicinal properties.

The white rhinoceros has two horns atthe end of its muzzle, the most prominentin the front. Unlike Indian rhinos, white rhi-nos use their horns for defense. Femalesuse their horns to protect their young,while males use them to battle each other.Adult white rhinos can reach weights ofabout 5,000 pounds, with most calves esti-mated to weigh between 80 to 140pounds, according to the news release.

Lowry Park Zoo has new baby white rhino

COURTESY OF LOWRY PARK ZOOA southern white rhinoceros strolls with its mom, ‘Alake,’ at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa.While zoo officials rejoiced at the baby rhino’s birth, record numbers of rhinos were killedby poachers in South Africa last year, according to a news release from Tampa’s Lowry ParkZoo.

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What’s HappeningWhat’s HappeningDONATE CLOTHES TO HAITI MISSIONCindy Oelke of Lutz is preparing for herthird visit to Haiti and is asking for donationsof new or slightly used boys and girlsclothing, sizes 2 to 16, as well as shoes forchildren ages 2 to 16. Oelke has helpedbuild four schools and five orphanages inHaiti. For more information on how to help,call Cindy Oelke at (813) 963-7541.

WINE TEACH AND TASTETime for Wine will host Australia: Wines fromDown Under on June 10 from 6 p.m. to 8p.m., at Dash of Salt ‘n Pepper, 10353 CrossCreek Blvd., in New Tampa. The teach andtaste event costs $15 per person, or $20 atthe door (without a reservation). Forinformation, call (813) 664-1430 or (813)376-6689.

VETERANS NURSING HOME FUNDRAISERBob Evans, 16314 N. Dale Mabry Highway inTampa, is hosting a community fundraiserJune 7 to June 13 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., tobenefit the Baldomero Lopez State VeteransNursing Home in Land O’ Lakes. Bob Evanswill donate 15 percent of all sales to thehome. Flyers can be picked up at the CentralPasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. For information,call John Mitchell at (813) 996-0840.

CARES GREETING CARD CLASSCommunity Aging & Retirement Serviceswill offer greeting card classes June 11, June19 and June 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m., at Commons on Pretty Pond, 38130Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills.Participants should bring adhesive andpaper snips. Other supplies will beprovided. The cost is $10 per class. Forinformation and reservations, call (352) 206-0277.

SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATIONSThe Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W.,will offer these upcoming activities:• June 11 at 11:15 a.m., The History of theFlag• June 12 at 1:30 p.m., Personal LifeDiscussion (sharing memories of specialoccasions)For information, call (813) 264-3804.

SMART DRIVER COURSEThe Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 CollierParkway, will offer the AARP Smart Driverclass for drivers ages 50 and older on June11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Insurancecompanies may offer a discount forcompleting the class. The certificate is validfor three years. The cost for AARP membersis $15, and $20 for non-members. Forinformation, call Bev Cogdill at (813) 907-3908.

SPOTLIGHT ON PASCOGulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care ishosting its Spotlight on Pasco event June 11from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gulf View Square,9409 U.S. 19 in Port Richey. The event

Pond, 38130 Pretty Pond Road inZephyrhills. The guest speaker will beformer Pasco County CommissionerMichael Cox on the topic of chartergovernment. Light refreshments will beserved. For information, call Fern Williamsat (813) 838-0767.

HEROES EVENT AT LUTZ CENTERThe Lutz Branch Library will presentHeroes: The Event of the Summer at theLutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W.,June 16 at 2 p.m. There will be magic,music, balloon artistry and a puppet-filledadventure of storybook heroes, heroes ofinnovation and discovery, and modern-dayheroes. The event is for grades kindergartenthrough fifth grade. Admission is free. Forinformation, call (813) 273-3652, or visitHCPLC.org.

CHARITY FASHION SHOWThe Alzheimer’s Family Organization willhost its annual Alberta’s Fashion Show June16 at the Heritage Springs Country Club,11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway inTrinity. There also will be raffles, auctionsand vendor tables. Tickets are $30 each,with a discount for a table of 10. Forinformation, call (727) 848-8888.

FREE KIDS SHOWS AT COBBCobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley GroveBlvd., in Wesley Chapel, will offer freesummer kids’ shows every Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.,starting with “Planet 51” and “The MuppetsTake Manhattan” on June 16, June 17 andJune 18. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Largegroups, schools and camps are invited. Forinformation, call (813) 948-5444.

YOUTH ART WORKSHOPSThe Pasco Fine Arts Council will offersummer youth art workshops for ages 7 to9, 10 to12 and 13 to 15. Workshops will beTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays June16 to July 23. The council is located at 5744Moog Road in Holiday. For information andclass times, visit PascoArts.org, or call (727)845-7322.

WOMEN & MONEY WORKSHOPThe Central Pasco Chamber of Commercewill host a free Women & Money workshopJune 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at TheVine Restaurant & Wine Bar, 17667 N. DaleMabry Highway in Lutz. For informationand to RSVP by June 12, call (813) 996-6100.

COMEDY WORKSHOPThe Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will presentCommunity Through Comedy, aninteractive and fun comedy workshop withcomedienne Robin Savage, June 17 at 7p.m. Guests can learn types of comedy, thestructure of jokes, and basic skills,principles and techniques used by stand-upcomics. Admission is free. The workshop isfor adults only. For information, call (813)273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

focuses on family and community, and willfeature vendors, door prizes, liveentertainment and more. For information,call Scherei Hart at (727) 992-7449.

PACA MEETINGThe Pasco Alliance of CommunityAssociations will meet June 11 at 7 p.m., atthe Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speakers willbe attorney Ann Hathorn and Mike Jenkinsof the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. Forinformation, call Ron Litts at (813) 475-4561.

BLACKWOOD STUDIOS TURNS 50Blackwood Studios will host its 50thAnniversary Recital & Reunion Party with arecital of The Wizard of Oz June 12 and June13 at the Wesley Chapel Center forPerforming Arts, and an anniversarycelebration June 14 at the Dan CannonAuditorium at the Pasco County Fairgroundsin Dade City. For information, call (352) 567-5919, or visit BlackwoodStudiosDance.com.

CHILD ADOPTION EDUCATION DAYOld McMicky’s Farm, 9612 Crescent Drive inOdessa, will host Tampa Bay Child AdoptionEducation Day June 13 at 2 p.m., an eventthat is expected to be held annually. Thoselooking to start or expand their family canlearn about the adoption process from areaagencies and organizations, and hear fromcurrent adoptive parents and children.Admission is free. To register, visitOldMcMickys.com.

BROADWAY CHORUSPERFORMANCEKeystone Community Church, 21010 StateRoad 54 in Lutz, will host the Carrollwood

Community Chorus June 13 at 7 p.m. Theperformance will include Broadway songsfrom “Oklahoma,” “Rent,” “The Music Man,”“Chorus Line,” “Mama Mia,” “Phantom of theOpera,” “Les Miserables” and more. Admissionis free. For information, call (813) 948-4522.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES DEBUT AT MOSIThe Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E.Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will offer a driverlessvehicle, drone and robot experiencestarting June 13 at 10 a.m., as part of itsnewest exhibit “Innovate.” Visitors will getto view autonomous vehicle technology,drones and robots in a hands-on, interactiveway. The exhibit will continue through thesummer and is included in the admissionprice. For information, visit MOSI.org.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAMThe AARP Smart Driver Course will beoffered at the Meadow Pointe CommunityCenter, 28245 County Line Road in WesleyChapel, on June 15 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is$15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. For information and to register,call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832.

IDLEWILD VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLExciting Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, will host avacation Bible school called Journey Off theMap June 15 to June 19 from 9 a.m. to12:15 p.m. Admission is free. Optional T-shirts are $6. For information, call (813)264-1515, ext. 461.

EAST PASCO DEMOCRATIC CLUBThe East Pasco Democratic Club will meetJune 15 at 7 p.m., at Commons on Pretty

Lutz author book signingGobby Kuhn, a 90-year-old resident at Horizon Bay Lutz, will have a

book signing to celebrate her first published work, an autobiography ti-tled “Gobby,” June 16 at 3 p.m., at Horizon Bay, 4514 Chapman Road inLutz.

The book recounts her experiences growing up during the depressionand World War II, as well as her tales of hiking the Appalachian Trail, andmore.

For information, call Kelly Foley at (813) 909-9679.

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The $2.4 million renovation project atLand O’ Lakes Community Park, 5401 LandO’ Lakes Blvd., is just about completed. Itfeatures new fields, a playground, a conces-sion stand and restrooms. There’s even awalking trail for walkers and joggers thatgoes around the park.

But there’s another improvement thatgets Mike Walcott, a recreation supervisorfor Pasco County Parks, Recreation andNatural Resources, really excited.

The parking.“I think the thing a lot of people are

going to like is the paved parking,” Walcottsaid. “Because when you park in a dirt lot inthe middle of July and you have those stormscome rolling though, it creates a mess.”

Walcott has endured the mess associatedwith dirt lots long enough to know howbad it can be. He’s been with the countyparks department for 15 years, with abouteight of them at Land O’ Lakes CommunityPark.

Small improvements can make a big dif-ference, and they can enhance theexperience of visiting the park.

And, with all the bigger improvementsready to be unveiled to the public, he ex-pects a lot more visitors in the future.

The improved fields are good for thepark’s existing users like their adult softballleague and Police Athletic League youthfootball. The latter will now have their homegames at the park, instead of just using it asa practice facility.

In addition, the park now has a specialevent area that will be a gathering place fora variety of community events. Walcott seesmovies in the park, a farmer’s market

and company picnics as just some of thepossible uses.

The annual Swampfest event, which wascanceled last year due to a conflict with thepark’s renovation schedule, is also back onfor this November.

And with a potential addition in the fu-ture, the possibilities are even greater.

“We’re looking forward to possibly astage being put out into the park, so we’llbe able to do concerts,” Walcott said.

That project is being spearheaded by theHeritage Park Foundation. And the group’spresident, Sandy Graves, believes it wouldbe an artistic feather in the park’s cap.

“I think it will complete that park,”Graves said.

The plan includes a structure that takesup around 2,000 square feet with a backroom, electrical hookup and wide steps forpeople to bring up instruments or otherbulky equipment.

The foundation would like to collaboratewith local government to help raise fundsfor the project, which could exceed$150,000. For now, foundation members areraising money on their own, as they try tofind a government partnership that worksfor everybody.

While the park will continue to thrive asa destination for local teams, Graves seesmore opportunities for the park as a localhub of community activity.

“Sports is just one facet,” she said. “I thinkit’s good for the community to have a cen-tral gathering space where it can have thefestivals that bring a community together.”

Meanwhile, the Land O’ LakesCommunity Park is taking advantage of an-other construction project to enhanceusers’ experience. When Sanders MemorialElementary School reopens later this year as

the county’s first STEAM magnet school, itsproximity to the park invites a natural shar-ing of facilities. STEAM stands for science,technology, engineering, arts and mathemat-ics.

They’ll be able to share event space,parking, basketball courts and other facili-ties.

That collaboration, as well as the existingrenovations and potential future improve-ments, means the park will continue tomaximize its resources. At just 16 acres, it’snot a large park, but the new layout will usethe area efficiently.

“I think they came up with a great multi-use community park,” Walcott said. “As far asthe size that we have here, I think every-one’s going to get something out of it.”

For now, it seems like everyone wants to

hear about its progress. Walcott gets resi-dents coming by every day asking aboutproject updates and wanting to see howthings are going. And he’s pleased to reportthat some facets of the park will be availablewithin the next couple of weeks, and thefields are being prepared for use in the com-ing months. Soon residents will be able toenjoy the new amenities, like the walkingtrail, concession stand and event area.

And the parking, of course.“It sounds ridiculous that I keep going

back to the paved parking. But oh my good-ness, that was the biggest thing. Just gettingstuck in the mud,” Walcott said. “I knowwhen people come out here and get a goodlook at the place, they’re really going to likeit. They’re really going to enjoy being outhere.”

IMAGE COURTESY OF THE HERITAGE PARK FOUNDATIONA proposed stage where special events can be held would cost $150,000 or more, but wouldcreate a permanent platform for community productions and performances.

MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOSMike Walcott reviews plans for the improvements at Land O’ Lakes Community Park. Itincludes new fields, an event staging area, a new concession structure and bathrooms.

Work is wrapping up on the $2.4 million project to improve Land O’ Lakes Community Park.

Partnership to strengthen manufacturing programsThe Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Hillsborough County Commissioners re-cently agreed to support a partnership withthe Hillsborough County School Board toenhance manufacturing skills training forlocal high school students, according to acounty news release.

The partnership will help expand theCertified Production Technician curriculum

for the Pathways to Engineering Program atMiddleton High School and support thetraining platform needs of the WeldingTechnologies Program at Hillsborough,Jefferson and Tampa Bay Tech high schools.Enhancements include a new machiningprogram at Armwood High School and anIndustrial Maintenance and Repair Programat Brewster Technical College.

The partnership will potentially begin in

the 2015-2016 school year.The county is investing $325,000 to help

secure manufacturing simulation trainingequipment, pending the school board’s ap-proval.

The county’s Economic Developmentdepartment administers the HillsboroughCounty Manufacturing Academy.

The program uses a hands-on approachto leverage the expertise, network and re-

sources of several workforce partner agen-cies including Hillsborough County Schools,Hillsborough Community College, theUniversity of South Florida, CareerSourceTampa Bay, private sector manufacturers,Upper Tampa Bay ManufacturersAssociation, Bay Area ManufacturersAssociation, Florida Medical ManufacturersConsortium and the National Tool andMachining Association.

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By Mike MatthewSpecial to The Laker / Lutz News

Debi Bolusi and Ernest Van Glahn are twoaward-winning realtors in the Exit Prime Realtyfamily serving Land O’ Lakes and neighboringcommunities. Debi received her first Exit Awardfor Excellence in Customer Service in 2014.Ernie won the 2014 SalesPerson of the year award andwas voted the Most ValuablePlayer for the brokerage. BothErnest and Debi have beenawarded Agent of the Monthmultiple times in 2014.

Debi moved to Odessathree years ago from NewYork. She started out withReMax, but left when ExitPrime Realty contacted her.“We have a great family of realtors here,” saysDebi. “I’m glad I made the switch.”

Ernie is a retired New York City Officer fromthe New York City Police Department. He rosethrough the ranks quickly to the rank ofCaptain. He retired after 20 years. He served as aCommanding Officer when he retired. Hemoved to Florida and has lived in Land O’ Lakesfor the last eleven years.

“My niche is working with our nation’sheros,” says Van Glahn. He is a MilitaryRelocation Professional. He works with membersof the military, law enforcement, fire fighters,EMT’s, and school employees. He is also anEmployee Benefits Director for a non-profitorganization, “Hero Home Source.” Ernie givesback part of his commission to these heroes atclosing for their service to our nation and com-munity.

“Prospective clients should ask about our 59-Day Guarantee,” says Ernie. “If we don’t sellyour home in 59 days, we’ll pay you $1,000 atclosing. Give us a call to find out the details.There are some conditions that must be met, ofcourse.”

“This is a great time to sell your home,” saysDebi. “It’s a seller’s market. The existing homeinventory is low. Many sellers are receiving theirasking price or more.”

There is also a great deal of new home con-struction going on in the Land O’ Lakes andWesley Chapel area. State Road 54 is beingwidened to accommodate the growth. There are

also a number of new shopping centers on thebooks. More schools will need to be built toaccommodate the growth.

Ask about their guaranteed sales program fornew construction. Qualified buyers may havetheir existing rental lease bought out as part ofthe settlement on a new home.

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“One thing we always recommend is a homeinspection,” says Ernest. “It’s the best two tothree hundred dollars you can spend on a homepurchase. You don’t want any surprises afterclosing that could have easily been resolved oravoided prior to the sale.”

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Ernie was the first employee in the Land O’Lakes office when it opened in August two yearsago. Now they have fifty agents. The real estatemarket is booming. Anyone considering a careerin real estate should give Debi or Ernie a call.The company provides a great deal of trainingand support to their agents.

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Christopher Shaheen, president of theEast Pasco Association of Realtors, will pres-ent scholarships to three local high schoolgraduates at a noon luncheon on June 12 atthe American Legion Hall, 37745 Church Ave.in Dade City.

The awards will go to Shelbie ElizabethPollock, Zephyrhills High School; JoumanaMehrab, Zephyrhills High School; and SamuelNewlon, Pasco High School.For information, call (813) 783-3794.

NURSING DEGREE INFORMATION SESSION

Pasco-Hernando State College will havean information session on its bachelor of sci-ence in nursing degree on June 15 at 6 p.m.,at its West Campus, 10320 Ridge Road inNew Port Richey.

The online BSN program provides addi-tional management, leadership, theory andresearch training to licensed registered nurs-es.

Advisors and program faculty will provideinformation on admission requirements andprerequisite courses, available at all fivePHSC campuses.

Admission is free. To RSVP, please visitPHSC.edu/rsvp.

Interested students must apply for admis-sion no later than July 24 to be consideredfor the August class. For more information,visit PHSC.edu/BSN.

FREE SUMMER VPK PROGRAMPrimrose School at Collier Parkway, 23021

Weeks Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, is offering afree summer voluntary pre-kindergarten pro-gram for eligible families and their children.The program is for those who have not yetused their VPK voucher.

Applications are being accepted. Classesbegin on June 15 and run through Aug. 10.

VPK hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m., with an hour of rest at 12:30 p.m.

For information, call Angella Hart at (813)242-7800.

RETIREMENT RECEPTIONS FORKATHERINE JOHNSON

Pasco-Hernando State College will host re-tirement receptions for president KatherineJohnson at each of its five campuses. The up-coming farewell receptions are:

• June 17 at 9 a.m., New Port Richey cam-pus, 10230 Ridge Road

• June 17 at 12:30 p.m., Brooksville cam-pus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

• June 17 at 4 p.m., Spring Hill campus,450 Beverly Court

• June 18 at 9 a.m., Dade City campus,36727 Blanton Road

• June 18 at 12:30 p.m., Porter Campus atWiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd.

• June 18 at 4 p.m., New Port Richeycampus, 10230 Ridge Road

For information, visit PHSC.edu/calendar.

SUMMER CAREER CAMPSPasco-Hernando State College will offer

academic career-themed summer camps formiddle and early high school students.

Each camp will run for four half-days,Monday through Thursday, at the EastCampus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road.

• Fine Arts Career Camp: June 22 to June25 from 9 a.m. to noon

• STEAM Career Camp: July 13 to July 16from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Fire Science Career Camp: July 27 toJuly 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Each camp session is limited to 15 stu-dents. Additional camps are available at theWest Campus in New Port Richey.

For information and costs, or to register,visit PHSC.edu/summercamp, or call (727)816-3256.

MATH WORKSHOPSarah Christiansen of Yes You Can

Tutoring is hosting her second annual All

Aboard! Math workshop June 29 to July 10 atthe Historic Atlantic Coastline Train Depot,32735 Railroad Ave., in San Antonio. Theworkshop is free and will run Mondaythrough Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Activities could include team outdoorgames, constructing floor plans for a home,playing Derailing the Train (a game similar toBattleship), hearing how to use math in busi-ness from a local architect and engineer, andart projects with recycled materials.

Registration is open until June 20 for stu-dents in grades five through eight.

For information and a supply list, callSarah Christiansen at (352) 585-6327, oremail [email protected]

DADE CITY CHAMBER AWARDSSCHOLARSHIPS

The Greater Dade City Chamber ofCommerce honored three area students withscholarships for their grade point averages,community service, school participation andessay writing skills. The students wereChristian Yann, Courtney Nathe and CamrynPitts.

The Pasco Education Foundation adminis-tered the scholarships.

STUDENT CITIZENS RECOGNIZEDThe Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of

Commerce recognized Student Citizens dur-ing a ceremony on May 19. Each month, onestudent from nine area schools is selected forexemplary effort, achievement and contribu-tion to their school, family and community.

The students honored were AaronMcHenry, Woodland Elementary School;Devin Echevarria, Chester Taylor Elementary;Victoria Pelfrey, Stewart Middle; DevonBingham, Heritage Academy; MadisonReidenbach, Zephyrhills High; RoxanaGuerra, West Zephyrhills Elementary;Priscylla Peek, East Pasco Adventist Academy;Josie Putney, The Broach School; and SavannaSanders, Hope Ranch Learning Academy.

AREA STUDENTS EARN DEGREESLauren Reid, of Wesley Chapel, graduated

from the University of Kansas with a bache-lor’s degree of fine arts, visual arts.

Matthew Coakley, of Lutz, graduated fromFlorida Gulf Coast University with a bachelorof art degree from the College of Education.

Samuel Garfunkel, of Lutz, graduated fromFlorida Gulf Coast University with a bachelorof science degree from the College of Artsand Sciences.

PASCO TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICERAISES MONEY FOR TAKE STOCKIN CHILDREN

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasanoannounced that $1,081.68 was raised at thefive tax collector offices in Pasco County dur-ing the month of March for Take Stock inChildren.

Take Stock in Children’s mission is to pro-vide a comprehensive program combiningthe elements of scholarships, mentors andhope to help break the cycle of povertythrough education.

The money raised will be used for a six-hour ACT prep class and ACT prepworkbooks for the 30 program scholars thatwill enter 11th grade in 2016.

STANLEY GIANNET ELECTED TOFELLOWSHIP

Pasco-Hernando State College PorterCampus at Wiregrass Ranch’s provost StanleyGiannet has been elected to theDistinguished Fellowship in the NationalAcademies of Practice and the PsychologyAcademy as a distinguished scholar and fel-low.

Distinguished scholars and fellows areelected by their peers for outstandingachievements, and significant and enduringcontributions to their profession.

The National Academies of Practice schol-ars and fellows work together to advisegovernmental bodies on matters of healthcare; to influence national health policy andlegislation; and to promote quality healthcare through cooperative advocacy, practice,education and research.

Giannet was provost of PHSC’s NorthCampus prior to his appointment as provostof the Porter Campus, which opened inJanuary 2014.

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“It was really quite touching.“He talked about when he was 9 and he

came to my class, and he had just moved tothe city. He was lost,” she said. But he settledin, and life moved on.

Last year, he came with his children tothe school, and when he walked in thedoor, he asked: “Are you Mrs. Fernandez?’”

She responded: “You’re my Joey.”“It’s full circle,” Fernandez said.After teaching at St. Lawrence, she went

on to teach at Citrus Park Elementary, underthe direction of Principal Virginia Urbanek,who is now deceased.

“What a great, great mentor she was,”Fernandez said.

When Fernandez told Urbanek she wasinterested in becoming an administrator, shesaid Urbanek told her: “Just come everyMonday morning and sit with me.”

Urbanek was an early riser.“From 6:30 to 7:30, whatever she was

working on, she let me watch,” Fernandezsaid.

As the day progressed, Urbanek wouldpop in to tell Fernandez how she followedthrough on various issues.

When Urbanek opened EssrigElementary as its first principal, Fernandezjoined the school’s inaugural staff.

She took on her first administrative roleat Lutz Elementary.

She was attracted to the school becauseof the community’s hometown feel.

“Lutz is well known for that,” Fernandezsaid.

“I didn’t want just a job,” she explained. “Iwanted to be part of a family and part of acommunity, and I never left,” she said.

Despite her many years as an administra-tor, Fernandez said she has never forgotten

what brought her into education in the firstplace.

“I loved being in the classroom, and Iloved the children, and to be honest withyou, I miss it every single day.

“But I found that by being an administra-tor, you could really be involved in so manyother children’s lives,” she said.

At Lutz Elementary, she said, “We treatchildren like our own. If this were yourchild, how would you want them to betreated?”

It means being caring, but she added, “Italso means tough love.”

“We just need to love children and takecare of them, and I wanted to share thatvalue with other people,” Fernandez said.

During her years as an educator, she’sseen a greater degree of attention beingpaid to schools at every level — federal,state, local and community.

She agrees that accountability is impor-tant, but she also thinks many communitiesneed to do more to help schools succeed.

“The best schools are in communitiesthat support them. That doesn’t meanwealthy, it means communities that supportthem.

“Lutz is a unique community. Honestly,my wish would be that a lot of schoolscould feel the connection to their communi-ty like we do,” Fernandez said.

And, while technology and curriculumchanges, there are some aspects of educa-tion that are timeless, she said.

“You have to work with every child, indi-vidually. If you don’t understand thempersonally, it doesn’t matter what programyou give them. You’ve got to reach them in-dividually. You have to reach their heart,” shesaid.

“You have to know their family. You haveto know where they’ve come from. Theirvalues. What they’re afraid of. What theirgoals are,” she added.

“You have to let them know that youcare about them.

“And that,” Fernandez said, “has notchanged.”

Those who want to contribute can do so atDonationTo.com/Troop12.

The fundraising campaign’s goal is toraise $10,000 by the end of the year,Anderson said.

The scouts aren’t the only ones whowould benefit from a larger facility.

“They also have other (groups) that meetthere,” Anderson said.

“We try to use it for a community type fa-cility without going overboard,” said Potvin,the scoutmaster.

For instance, volunteers meet there toplan for the Fourth of July celebration. Thewoman’s club and an art teacher instruct-

ing home-schooled children use the space,too.

Anderson sees the fundraising effort as away to give back to a group that has beeninvolved in many worthwhile projects.

Those projects have included plantingabout 4,000 trees on behalf of the Lutz-LandO’ Lakes Lions Club, doing a service projectat the Veterans Memorial Park, and helpingwith the setup and tear down at the annualLutz Arts and Crafts Festival, to name just afew examples.

“They are just very active in the commu-nity. And, they are very generous in lettingpeople use their building,” said PhyllisHoedt, a volunteer who has played a pivotalrole for decades in many community proj-ects and events.

portion of the money to two local groups:The Friends of the Lutz Branch Library andthe local Boy Scouts. The latter is in honor ofher grandson, Shannon Sobtzak, who is pur-suing his Eagle Scout designation.

When she’s not starting a conga linewith a toilet seat around her head — anoth-er highlight of the Guv’na debate — Ayresmight be busy in her role providing supportfor a team of financial planners at Full CircleFinancial in New Port Richey. Or, she mighthave her nose in a good book.

She started a book club a few years back.The next book on the club’s list is “To

Kill A Mockingbird,” a classic story of integri-ty and the fight for justice. It seems anappropriate tale for a Guv’na hopeful.

Win or lose, the important thing is thatmonies raised are going back to the commu-nity, Ayres said. But she wants to win, attendthe ceremonial events befitting a LutzGuv’na and don the symbol of the office.

“I absolutely want to wear that tacky lit-tle sash,” Ayres said.

For information about her events, searchfor Cheryl Lynn Schmolke Ayres atFacebook.com.

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ACCESS HEALTH CARE LECTUREAccess Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill

Drive in Spring Hill, will present a lecture ti-tled Change Your Perspective to ImproveYour Day on June 11 at 5:15 p.m.

The lecture will cover what you need todo to lift yourself up and feel good abouteverything in your life. Guests should wearcomfortable clothing to perform exercises.

For information, call (352) 688-8116.

CHATTERBOXES MEETINGThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State

Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes groupmeeting June 11 at 3 p.m., for individualswith communication deficits.

The group aims to assist individuals withdeficits as a result of a cerebral vascular ac-cident or other neurological disorder.

For information, call (727) 834-4445.

HEARING AID BATTERYGIVEAWAY

Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundationof Florida will offer free hearing aid batter-ies, while supplies last, June 12 from 10 a.m.to noon at its New Port Richey office, 4443Rowan Road.

The common sizes being offered are 10,13, and 312 and 675.

For information, call (727) 834-5479.

PROSTATE HEALTHPRESENTATION

Hillsborough County Aging Services willpresent a men’s prostate health seminarJune 12 at 11 a.m., at the Lutz Senior Center,112 First Ave., N.W.

For information, call (813) 272-5250.

INFANT CPRThe obstetrics program at the Medical

Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, willhave an infant CPR class June 13 at 9 a.m.

This is a two-hour American HeartAssociation course. The cost is $15 per per-son, or $25 for two.

For information and reservations, call(727) 834-5630.

MEN’S HEALTH SEMINARFlorida Hospital Wesley Chapel will host

a men’s health seminar June 16 from10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m., at its Wellness Plaza.

There will be a lecture on pulmonarydisease at 10 a.m., gastrointestinal en-doscopy at 11:15 a.m., and prostate cancerscreenings at 12:30 p.m.

Lunch will be provided. To register, call(813) 929-5432.

STROKE REHAB TUTORIALRegional Medical Center Bayonet Point

will have a Tuesday Tutorial on June 16 atnoon. The topic will be Therapy &Rehabilitation: Stroke Rehab.

The session will take place at the RaoMusunuru MD Conference Center, 14100Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

A complimentary lunch will be served.For information and reservations, call (727)869-5498.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORTGulfside Hospice will offer eight-week sup-

port groups for newly bereaved individuals.

One of the groups will start June 16 onTuesdays at 2 p.m., at Gulfside’sBereavement and Community OutreachCenter, 6230 Lafayette St., in New PortRichey. For information, call KellyCavagnetto at (813) 431-3348.

In central Pasco, a new group starts July15 on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., at HarvesterUnited Methodist Church, 2432 CollierParkway in Land O’ Lakes. For information,call Pearl Lamourt at (727) 992-4231.

SLEEP APNEA SEMINARThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State

Road 54, will have a sleep apnea seminarJune 17 at noon. Topics will include thecauses, diagnosis and treatment options.

A complimentary lunch will be served.Admission is free.

For information and reservations, call(727) 834-5630.

CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGINGSEMINAR

Oak Hill Hospital will present Advancesin Cardiovascular Imaging on June 17 at5:30 p.m., at Silverthorn Country Club,4550 Golf Club Lane in Brooksville.

Dr. Guarav Mathur, board certified incardiology, internal medicine and nuclearcardiology, will discuss the advances in car-diovascular imaging, including using thecardiac PET scan to detect coronary arterydisease. There will be a question and an-swer session.

Admission is free. A complimentarymeal will be served.

For information and reservations, call(352) 597-6333. To register online, visitOakHillHospital.com/ForYourHealth.

STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM The Groves Golf and Country Club

hosts the Silver Sneakers Strength &

Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.,and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom,7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

The program is a low-impact class formen and women to help improve flexibili-ty and balance. Strength exercises mayinclude handheld weights and the use oftubing.

The program is free to Silver Sneakersmembers, $5 for non-members, and $30per month of classes.

For information, contact Tom Marbell at(352) 409-2984 or send him an email [email protected].

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN ATPREGNANCY CENTER

The Oasis Pregnancy Center, 3632 LandO’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, offers anEarn While You Learn program for expec-tant mothers.

Participants can earn points while learn-ing about pregnancy, baby care, parentingand more, and then spend the points in thecenter’s store to purchase things from bibsto cribs.

For information, call (813) 406-4965.

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Blvd., needs volunteers to help its staff anddoctors.

Volunteer positions cover a variety ofareas including clerical/administrative serv-ices, escorting, kitchen duties, gift shop andpatient services.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.Time commitments begin at one four-hourshift each week.

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“The quality of life ourresidents enjoy is at the coreof our mission. Researchshows that activity, bothphysical and mental canimprove the overall qualityof life. Our goal is to create awhole person wellness atti-tude and change how wethink and act in relation toour residents. “AgingGracefully” is not a program but rather theembodiment of an attitude about the qualityof life we provide our residents. It is the plat-form upon which family members and staffalike participate to present those attributesthat will allow our residents to rediscoverthe joy available in life.” Keaton explained.

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GAITHER BASKETBALL CAMPSTHROUGHOUT JUNE

Gaither High School basketball campswill continue to run throughout the monthof June at the school’s campus, 16200 N.Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The campsare for girls and boys grades two througheight and will run Monday throughThursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. untilnoon, beginning on June 15, June 22 andJune 29.

The cost is $100 for one week, and $90for each additional week.

For information, contact basketballcoach Dwayne Olinger at (813) 975-7340,ext. 563, or [email protected].

FOOTBALL CAMPS INCLUDESTEINBRENNER PARTICIPANTS

Members of the Steinbrenner HighSchool football team will be participating ina couple of youth football camps thismonth.

The South Pasco Predators camp willrun June 15 through June 19 at the Land O’Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 CollierParkway in Land O’ Lakes. The Lutz Chiefscamp will run June 22 through June 26 atOscar Cooler Park, 770 W. Lutz Lake FernRoad in Tampa.

Both camps will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30a.m., each day. Each camp costs $100 in ad-vance, or $125 the day they begin. Eachparticipant will receive a T-shirt and a certifi-cate of completion.

For information and to preregister, visitWarriorFootballCamp.net.

HONOR FLIGHT GOLFTOURNAMENT JULY 25

Sons of the American Legion Squadron152 will sponsor a golf tournament benefit-ing Honor Flight of West Central Florida. Itwill take place July 25 at the Silver DollarGolf & Trap Club, 12711 Silver Dollar Drivein Odessa.

Honor Flight sends military veterans to

Washington D.C., to see memorials of thewars in which they participated.

The event costs $50 per person and be-gins in a two-man scramble format withregistration at 7 a.m., and a shotgun start at8 a.m.

For information, call Patrick Maguire at(813) 625-5680 or (813) 888-6613.

WRESTLING CAMP ATSTEINBRENNER

Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. LutzLake Fern Road, will have multiple sessionsof its wrestling camp this summer.

The camp is designed to teach ama-teur wrestling for athletes at all levels,

ages 5 to17.Two more sessions remain. One is June

15 to June 18, and the other is July 27 toJuly 30. Both sessions will meet at theschool’s cafeteria and will run from 8:30a.m. until noon.

They cost $60 each.For information, contact Paul Noble at

(813) 478-1148 or [email protected].

GAITHER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Gaither High School began its 2015

Cowboy Volleyball Camps this month. The

middle school camp, which includes incom-ing ninth-graders, began June 8 and runsuntil July 15, on Mondays and Wednesdays,from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The high school campbegan June 9 and runs until July 16, onTuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. Camps will be closed June 29 throughJuly 3.

The cost is $75 and teaches condition-ing, training, drills and skill development.

For information, call (813) 975-7340, ext.535, or email Gaither volleyball coach TimBoylan at [email protected].

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Last year, the Pasco-Hernando StateCollege baseball team reached the WorldSeries for the first time in the program’s 23-year existence.

This year, the team fell just short of mak-ing back-to-back trips.

PHSC reached the National JuniorCollege Athletic Association Division IISoutheast District championship game lastmonth at its tournament in Martinsville,Virginia.

The third-ranked Conquistadors faced offagainst the top-ranked Catawba ValleyCommunity College Red Hawks.

A win would have meant a tie-breakingrematch with the same team, with the win-ner earning a berth in the NJCAA DII WorldSeries.

PHSC battled back from an early 5-0deficit to cut the lead to 5-3, but couldn’tkeep up with Catawba Valley and fell, 13-3.

They had lost to the same team by a 3-2margin earlier in the tournament.

The Red Hawks would go on to finishthird in the World Series, in Enid, Oklahoma,while PHSC went home.

But barely missing another World Seriestrip, while disappointing, doesn’t diminishwhat the team accomplished in coach SteveWinterling’s eyes.

“Besides just falling short of the WorldSeries, I couldn’t have been happier withthe way the guys played and fought all year,”he said.

They fought with defensive skills morethan anything else, Winterling explained.

In some years, hot bats that compensatefor average pitching define a team.

This season, the Conquistadors weren’tknocking everything out of the park, buttheir pitching and defense were strong andkept them in many games.

Some statistics tell the story: PHSCrecorded a school-record .972 fielding per-centage, and committed just 51 errors allseason. Some years they’ve had twice asmany errors, and the fielding percentage isnormally a good 18 points lower or more.

While they didn’t have their strongest of-fensive year, Winterling said there’s noquestion which type of team he’d rather

have. “I’d definitely take what we had this year.

It was a pleasure watching young kids pickit up, throw it over and make plays,” he said.“This club made the routine play, theyturned double plays, they ran balls down. Itwas fun to watch them play and not worryif the ball was hit.”

Even when opponents hit the ball, it usu-ally wasn’t enough to win the game. PHSCfinished 32-15 on the year and had littletrouble qualifying for the Southeast DistrictTournament, which required a .500 or bet-ter record during the regular season. Theteam started the year 11-3, and a particularlystrong nine-game win streak in March sawPHSC score 75 runs while recording fiveshutouts.

Their record became just one of a hand-ful of 30-win seasons the team has logged intheir 24 years, and is better than last year’sWorld Series team.

Once the team qualified, the rest of the

season was simply a tune-up for the tourna-ment. There was a concern that the playerswould ease up and not take the games as se-riously, Winterling admitted, but theyremained focused and played hard despitefacing tough competition.

Besides playing far into the tournament,the team also traveled far during the tourna-ment: What began in Kinston, NorthCarolina was completed more than 160miles away in Martinsville.

Tropical Storm Ana forced the games tobe moved.

The team had to scramble to find lodg-ing, and ended up staying in multiple hotelsover the course of the tournament.

“That was an amazing trip,” Winterlingsaid. “Definitely one not to forget.”

Now that they’re back home, Winterlingisn’t wasting any time getting ready for nextseason. He recently signed a catcher fromIndianapolis and is working on bolsteringthe pitching staff.

Those players will be needed, consider-ing PHSC will only have eight returningplayers plus a red shirt pitcher as holdovers.With around two dozen players making upa typical team, that means a lot of newfaces.

Despite losing three of the team’sstrongest pitchers, Winterling feels goodabout next season.

Some of the returning players are part ofthat stingy defense, and he identified JordanDing and Jordan Feist as part of a successfulleft infield that will be intact next season.

The coach believes they’ll form the nu-cleus of a team ready to extend the team’ssuccessful streak.

And while he already has his sights seton the school’s 25th baseball season,Winterling is proud of what the team ac-complished in Season 24.

“We just had a good group of guys. it wasall about winning and playing well,”Winterling said.

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When Pasco-Hernando State College’s baseball team takes tothe field next season, Jordan Feist will be expected to contin-ue the strong defensive play that defined this year’s team.

They played for successful teams atPasco-Hernando State College. Now they’lldo the same for other schools.

Jordan Bickett wrapped up a successfultwo-year volleyball career at PHSC; the teamwent 39-8 in her sophomore campaign, in-cluding a trip to the National Junior CollegeActivities Association Division II nationalvolleyball tournament. The Lady Quistas fin-ished eighth, the second-best finish inschool history.

She’s signed on to continue her volley-ball career at Georgia Regents UniversityAugusta, and that team made a little histo-ry of its own last season. The Jaguarsfinished 27-9 and entered their firstDivision II Southeast Regional tournamentas the fourth seed, before falling to theeventual regional champion. Bickett’sPHSC coach, Kim Whitney, and GRUAugusta’s coach, Sharon Quarles, bothwon Coach of the Year honors in theirmost recent campaigns.

In baseball, Chris McCormick got ataste of World Series play in his freshmanyear when the Conquistadors reachedtheir first-ever National Junior CollegeAthletic Association Division II WorldSeries, where they finished fourth. Thispast season they fell just shy of anotherberth, but eclipsed 30 wins and finished

with a better record that they had duringtheir World Series run.

He’ll join a team that’s no stranger toWorld Series play: The Spartans just won

another Division II World Series title lastmonth. That championship goes with theone they earned in 2013, and five othersin the program’s history.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGEVolleyball coach Kim Whitney and baseball coach Steve Winterling stand behind theirstudent athletes as they sign on to play at the next level. Seated from left, Jordan Bickettwill play for Georgia Regents University Augusta, while Chris McCormick will take thefield for the University of Tampa.

PHSC players taking athletic careers to the next level

PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE WINTERLING AND PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGEPHSC is losing a lot of players from this year’s successful team, but coachSteve Winterling is excited about his returning players, including Jordan Ding.

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There are a number of small gardens at theFlorida Botanical Gardens, including a but-terfly garden, an herb garden, a native gar-den, a tropical fruit garden and a cottagegarden, to name some.

You’ve heard of banana plants, but have youever heard of thousand finger bananas? Youcan see that and other types of bananaplants at the Florida Botanical Gardens.

Ingredients derived from the purple coneflower have been widely used in folk remedies forgenerations and are still used for medicinal purposes today.

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It’s summertime, so that meansthe kids are out of school andout-of-town guests are flockingto Florida to take advantage ofthe state’s world-famous themeparks and its gorgeous beaches.

But here’s a place, just off the beatentrack, that’s truly one of Tampa Bay’s gems.

The Florida Botanical Gardens offers visi-tors a chance to experience beauty, learnabout nature, get some exercise and find anice shady spot for a picnic lunch.

The attraction, at 12520 Ulmerton Roadin Largo, has another huge plus: It’s free.

You don’t have to go to Disney World orBusch Gardens to see topiary. You can visitthe Wedding Garden at the Florida BotanicalGardens to see a Cupid topiary take aim at aleafy green heart.

If palm trees are your thing, you’ll enjoythe collection here, including a date palm, aribbon palm, a European fan palm, a Zombiepalm, a Sugar palm, a cardboard palm, a tri-angle palm — well, you get the idea.

In other spots, guests can get closeuplooks at spiky “crown of thorns” plants, gor-geous water lily blooms, exotic bird ofparadise plants and clusters of bananas.

There are trails especially designed forchildren.

There are areas likely to interest garden-ers.

There’s wildlife, too, including wadingbirds and turtles.

There’s also something else that visitorsneed to know about. There are alligators.

They typically lurk below the water —but sometimes they surface to make an ap-pearance.

The key is to be aware of them, stayaway from them and take seriously thewarning signs that are posted around theproperty.

While the Florida Botanical Gardens is agreat place to visit, it’s a good idea to goearly in the day before Florida’s brutal heatand humidity take hold.

Slather on plenty of sunscreen. Spray oninsect repellent. Drink plenty of water.

Bring a camera.And, enjoy.

Clusters of bromeliads offer a glimpse of the beauty of nature’s handiwork at the FloridaBotanical Gardens in Largo.

Buzzing bees, bromeliads and beautyWorththeTripBy B.C. [email protected]

Virtually everybody knows about red hearts, but have you ever seen a green one? Check outthe heart topiary at the Wedding Garden at the Florida Botanical Gardens.

This gator warning sign makes it clear thatthe creatures are dangerous and should beavoided.

Florida BotanicalGardensWHAT: It’s a place to experience beauty,learn about nature, reflect and relax.WHERE: 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo,Florida 33774COST: Admission is freeINFO: PinellasCounty.org

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B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOSNature lovers can check out wading birds, turtles and other wildlife at the Florida Botanical Gardens.

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DUAL MIXERThe Hispanic Business Leaders of Pasco

Hernando Hispanic Chamber of Commercewill host a mixer June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Nissan, at 18519State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. This is a jointevent with Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce.

For information, call Hispanic BusinessLeaders at (813) 435-1499 or Central Pascochamber at (813) 909-2722.

GENERAL MEETINGJoin the North Tampa Chamber of

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The cost is $21, payable online or at thedoor by cash, check or credit card. For infor-mation, call the chamber office at (813)

961-2420, or visit NorthTampaChamber.com.For directions, call (813) 908-7023.

NEW BREAKFAST CLUBThe newly formed Wesley Chapel

Breakfast Club will have its first meeting onJune 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at theQuail Hollow Golf & Country Club in WesleyChapel.

The club meets weekly and brings peopletogether to network and to help each othergenerate new leads and prospects. Enjoy acustomized breakfast menu. There are nodues and no club officers.

For information, call Bill Meyer at (813)992-3370.

NETWORKINGBusiness Link will meet on June 10 from

7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Florida Hospital WesleyChapel, second floor of the Wellness Centerin the conference room, 2600 Bruce B.Downs Blvd. This monthly meeting offerstools, tips and networking to strengthen busi-nesses. San Antonio Citizens Federal CreditUnion partners with industry experts to pro-vide valuable information each month. Acomplimentary breakfast will be provided.

RSVP to Rebecca Gaddis at the creditunion at (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237, or [email protected].

WOMEN-IN-CHARGEJoin Women-n-Charge on June 12 from

11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble CreekCountry Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive inTampa, for lunch and networking.

The guest speaker will be Ginger Rockey-Johnson, the Original Spice Girl of Tampa Baywho will talk about “The Art of the Pitch.”Group members share their talents, build re-lationships and share their resources withother women in business.

The cost is $15 for members if paid byTuesday before the meeting, and $18 for allguests and members who pay after Tuesday.

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COFFEE SOCIALThe Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of

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