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Speakersshed light onhealth carechallengesBy B.C. [email protected]

Patients and providers offered insightsinto obstacles relating to the treatment ofpeople living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’sand Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis during arecent roundtable hosted by U.S. Rep. GusBilirakis.

Bilirakis, who is a member of the Energyand Commerce subcommittee on Heath,hosted a roundtable focusing on neurologi-

cal conditions on May6 at the CarrollwoodCultural Center.

Bilirakis askedpanelists and mem-bers of the audienceto talk about chal-lenges facing patientsand their families, andobstacles thwartingproviders. He alsoasked those gatheredto share information

about clinical trials and breakthroughs.Ron Hall, who has Alzheimer’s disease

told Bilirakis, “probably the biggest thing isthe unknown —trying to figure out whatyou’re going to do to keep your life normalas possible.”

The hard part, he said, is “just not know-ing what’s coming your way.

“With all of these other diseases outthere, you can say, ‘I’m going to fight it. I’mgoing to beat it.’ With Alzheimer’s, there’s nobeating it.”

Hall’s wife, Diane, said “we’ve never beento a neurologist, just a geriatric doctor andhad tests performed.

“Sometimes, we think, maybe we shouldgo, and then we ask ourselves: ‘Do you reallywant to know how far along you are?’ ” shesaid.

Dr. Charles Brock, another panelist, toldthe couple: “I think visiting the neurologistis helpful. It’s empowering because thatphysician is likely to know there may bedrug trials going on, there may be new treat-ments, there may be new supportivemeasures that would be helpful to you andat least give you the opportunity to make adecision about what you want, which givesyou more control.”

Dr. Jessica Banko, associate institute di-rector for the University of South Florida’sByrd Alzheimer’s Institute, agreed withBrock.

“Having some of that knowledge ofwhere in the journey you lie may opendoors to additional measures, not alwaysnecessarily pharmacological,” Banko said.“There are caregiver interventions to mini-mize stress and burden, and improve qualityof life; there are behavioral measures andother ways to get involved in, maybe in vali-dating new diagnostic tools.”

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By Kathy [email protected]

A Dairy Queen and a long-planned apart-ment complex at Terra Bella are underconstruction on State Road 54 in Land O’Lakes, between Livingston Road and ViaBella Boulevard.

The fast-food restaurant is expected toopen in two to three months, possibly bythe Fourth of July weekend, according toKeith Bennett, owner of Retail SiteDevelopment.

The Dairy Queen location is one of sev-eral outparcels adjacent to Terra Bella thatare available for commercial development.These smaller commercial projects are ben-efiting from proximity to shopping mallssuch as The Grove in Wesley Chapel, TheShops at Wiregrass and the soon-to-openTampa Premium Outlets, Bennett said.

“Between those three projects…you’regetting outward growth,” he said. “It’s naturalfor commercial development like this, withinterested companies like Dairy Queen.”

The fast-food restaurant will seat about75 people and have a drive-through win-dow. Bennett owns additional commercial

parcels adjacent to the Dairy Queen site.Once that project is complete, he said,

“We’ll look to see what we choose to dowith the balance.”

Southeast Commercial also is marketingcommercial outparcels fronting State Road54 at Terra Bella.

Behind the Dairy Queen site, alongVenezia Avenue, construction also is underway on Alta Terra Bella, an apartment com-plex of 311 garden apartments in 14three-story buildings.

The North Carolina-based Wood Partnersis building the complex as the final residen-tial phase of Terra Bella, a community ofmore than 250 single-family homes.

A groundbreaking was held late in 2014.Construction is expected to finish by May2016, but leasing could begin as early asSeptember of this year, according to a pressrelease from Wood Partners.

The project is projected to generate$24.5 million in local income, $2.5 millionin taxes and other revenues for local govern-ments, and nearly 380 jobs. The dataprovided by Wood Partners in its press re-lease is based on a formula used by theNational Association of Home Builders.

KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOSConstruction is under way on Alta Terra Bella, an apartment complex of 311 garden apart-ments off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

Land O’ Lakes to getDairy Queen, apartments

By Michael [email protected]

Campaign season has begun again inLutz.

Candidates for Lutz Guv’na will gatheron May 16 at the Old Lutz School to lie,make promises they’ll never keep and try tograb a little cash for their campaign.

Lutz wouldn’t have it any other way.The candidates aren’t running for politi-

cal office. They’re vying for the ceremonialtitle of Lutz Guv’na, an annual tradition thatreduces the campaign to its lowest commondenominator: Money.

The amount of money — raised by eachcandidate in creative ways — is how a win-ner is determined.

But the money raised by these candi-dates doesn’t go to slick television ads orcampaign tour buses like you might see in apolitical election. It goes directly to local or-ganizations and charities, making the LutzGuv’na race an elaborate communityfundraiser with some unusual traditions.

According to Suzin Carr, the ceremonialkickoff on May 16 is a fun way for the pub-lic to meet the candidates and enjoy thespectacle.

“It is a great thing to watch some small-town silliness at its finest,” she said.

Carr is quite familiar with this brand ofsilliness because she’s been the Guv’na —twice.

Now she gets to enjoy the festivities

from the other side, playing the role of can-didate recruiter and all-around Guv’naambassador.

The candidates will be put through theirpaces that afternoon, taking part in a ques-tion and answer session that demandscreative answers.

They’ll also have a chance to make out-landish campaign promises that defy logic,science and common sense. And they’ll beforced to play some games that remain se-cret so as not to give them any hints atwhat’s in store.

Overall, the goal is to raise money, andthe Guv’na race does it well. Last year thecandidates raised $9,000 in all, with lessthan $20 separating the winner — Dr. CindyPerkins — from the runner-up.

But all of the candidates played a role inhelping around 20 different groups, includ-ing scout troops, the Lutz Civil Air Patrol andthe Old Lutz School.

The annual Guv’na’s race also fosters asense of closeness for area residents in an

Once again, the Guv’na’s race is on

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis

Dairy Queen is expected to open by July 4 on a parcel next to the Terra Bella subdivision offState Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

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Pasco County will merge its parks andrecreation department and its environmen-tal lands program and create a new division– the Parks, Recreation and NaturalResources Department.

The Pasco Commission approved themerger at its May 5 meeting.

The restructuring comes as the countyprepares to implement a master plan forcounty parks. The focus is on improving effi-ciency, better customer service and keepingup with the growth from new develop-ment.

“It all comes down to funding really,” saidCathy Pearson, assistant county administra-tor for public services.

The restructured department wouldhave three managers for natural resources,fiscal and support services, and parks andrecreation, who would report to a directorof parks, recreation and natural resources.

“We’re going through the budget now,”Pearson said. “It’s been a challenge.”

The parks department has struggledsince 2009 through lean times with budg-et cuts and job layoffs. To fill in financialgaps, the county began charging user feesfour years ago at 11 of its parks, including$2 parking fees. Youth league teams, co-sponsored by the county, including theCentral Pasco Soccer Club, the WesleyChapel Athletic Association and the DadeCity Little League, also have been chargedfees.

Some commissioners would like to see

an end to the parking and athletic participa-tion fees.

“We’re taxing things that we’re trying toencourage,” said Commissioner JackMariano.

But losing revenues means more toughbudget decisions.

Parks and recreation employees havedone a “tremendous” job keeping up withservices, but Pearson said, “We’re reallystruggling. Hopefully we’ll come up withsome creative ideas.”

Revenues since 2009 have increasedfrom about $840,000 to about $1.5 million

currently. But the department’s overall budg-et in that same time dropped from about$10 million to about $8.9 million.

The loss of parking and athletic feeswould mean about $440,000 in lost rev-enues, Pearson said.

During public comment at the May 5meeting, Jeff Olsen of the Wesley ChapelAthletic Association made a plea for com-missioners to restore the parks andrecreation’s budget to a level more in linewith budgets prior to the recession.

“A lot of money has been siphoned awayfrom some important needs,” Olsen said.

A job description for the newly createdposition of natural resources manager willbe advertised in the next week or so.

Along with the reorganization, RickBuckman, the county’s current parks andrecreation director, will take on a new roleas park supervisor for Moon Lake Park,Robert Strickland and Robert ReesMemorial parks.

He also will provide support during thetransition, said Pearson, adding that finding anatural resources manager could takemonths.

Another newly created position of pro-gram coordinator will not be filled until themanager is on board and can decide if theposition is needed, Pearson said.

The county has budgeted $160,700 forsalaries and benefits for the two positions.The manager’s salary would be in the rangeof $70,000 to $85,000.

The decision to step away from the di-rector’s job was one that Buckman made onhis own, said Pearson.

“It was a surprise to me,” she said.Buckman’s new job as parks supervisor

became available as the result of anotheremployee’s retirement.

“Rick Buckman has been a tremendousasset for the county, building a tremendousteam, ” said Land O’ Lakes resident SandyGraves.

Chairman Ted Schrader also had praisefor Buckman.

“I think we all realize the work Mr.Buckman has done through trying times,” hesaid. “You never complained. You managedto get your job done.”


A Dairy Queen and a long-planned apart-ment complex at Terra Bella are underconstruction on State Road 54 in Land O’Lakes, between Livingston Road and ViaBella Boulevard.

The fast-food restaurant is expected toopen in two to three months, possibly bythe Fourth of July weekend, according toKeith Bennett, owner of Retail SiteDevelopment.

The Dairy Queen location is one of sev-eral outparcels adjacent to Terra Bella thatare available for commercial development.These smaller commercial projects arebenefiting from proximity to shoppingmalls such as The Grove in Wesley Chapel,The Shops at Wiregrass and the soon-to-open Tampa Premium Outlets, Bennettsaid.

“Between those three projects…you’regetting outward growth,” he said. “It’s naturalfor commercial development like this, withinterested companies like Dairy Queen.”

The fast-food restaurant will seat about75 people and have a drive-through win-dow. Bennett owns additional commercialparcels adjacent to the Dairy Queen site.

Once that project is complete, he said,“We’ll look to see what we choose to dowith the balance.”

Southeast Commercial also is marketingcommercial outparcels fronting State Road54 at Terra Bella.

Behind the Dairy Queen site, alongVenezia Avenue, construction also is underway on Alta Terra Bella, an apartment com-

plex of 311 garden apartments in 14 three-story buildings.

The North Carolina-based Wood Partnersis building the complex as the final residen-tial phase of Terra Bella, a community ofmore than 250 single-family homes.

A groundbreaking was held late in 2014.Construction is expected to finish by May2016, but leasing could begin as early as

September of this year, according to a pressrelease from Wood Partners.

The project is projected to generate$24.5 million in local income, $2.5 millionin taxes and other revenues for local gov-ernments, and nearly 380 jobs. The dataprovided by Wood Partners in its press re-lease is based on a formula used by theNational Association of Home Builders.

Dairy Queen is expected to open by July 4on a parcel next to the Terra Bella subdivi-sion off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

FILE PHOTOPasco County is preparing to implement a 10-year master plan to improve existing parksand add new ones. The plan was crafted with public input.

Pasco merges county departments

Land O’ Lakes to get Dairy Queen, apartments

KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOSConstruction is under way on Alta Terra Bella, an apartment complex of 311 garden apart-ments off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes.

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Composting is a wonderful way to turnyard trash into a landscaping treasure.Composting doesn’t need to be difficult. Itcan be as simple as taking fallen leaves andusing them in the landscape beds, insteadof purchasing mulch. Over time, the leaveswill decompose resulting in organic matterthat is full of nutrients and beneficial inmaintaining healthy plants.

Compost offers many benefits for yourlawn and garden.

Compost helps condition sandy soils,helping them retain moisture and plant nu-trients, and compost helps improvedrainage in clay soils.

Compost supports beneficial living soilorganisms, like worms.

And, a lesser-known benefit may be thereduction of a soil-borne fungal infection,called take-all root rot in turf grass.

Composting systems can be dividedinto three categories: stationary bin, tum-bling bin, and the no bin or heap-method.

The heap method has no cost, as noequipment is needed. Compostable materi-als are simply placed into a heap withmaterial added, as it accumulates.

Stationary bins can be as simple as recy-cled wooden pallets wired together tocreate a bin, or they can be heavy gaugewire mesh, plastic, or even made from ce-ment blocks. With some stationary binsystems, you can add a second or even athird bin next to the first bin to transformthe single bin into a multi-bin systemwhich makes turning the decomposing or-ganic matter easier. Some offer lids and/orfine wire mesh to keep out animals.

A food-grade 55-gallon barrel with airholes made along the sides of the drumand a stand with a pipe that fits into thecenter of the barrel makes a great tum-bling bin. The barrel can be tipped

end-over-end easily, which aerates the ma-terial, speeding up the decompositionprocess.

There are many ready-made tumblingbins.

Which type is better? Each type haspros and cons. Some tumbling bins arecostly, many stationary bins have a fairlylimited capacity, and other bins, such asthose made from cement block, are perma-nent fixtures in your landscape.

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Particle size plays a role in how quicklysomething will decompose, so some itemswill decompose more quickly than others.

Very small particles, like sawdust, willbreak down more slowly, due to packing,which slows oxygen moving between par-ticles.

Oxygen is essential for the microbes tosurvive and decompose organic matter. Ifthe particle size is large, like a tree branch,corn stalks, etc., it will take the microbes along time to break down the material.

Also, there is something called the car-bon-to-nitrogen ratio, known as the C to Nratio. This might sound technical, but it’sreally not.

Carbon materials are also called“browns” and are usually woody by natureand take more time to decompose.

“Browns” include fallen leaves, wood-chips, straw, sawdust from nontreatedwood, and newspapers. Items high in ni-trogen, also known as “greens,” help speedthe decomposition of high carbon“brown” items.

“Greens” include untreated grass clip-pings, animal manure (i.e. horse, rabbit),vegetable scrapes, egg shells, citrus andcoffee grounds.

Mixing “brown” items and “green” itemswill speed the decomposition process.

While mixing, add water if the itemsare dry; decomposition occurs more quick-ly if the items are just barely moist, but notwet. You may need to add water to yourpile from time to time to keep it moist.During heavy rains, you might want tocover the bin/pile so your compostdoesn’t become soggy.

How often should you turn the pile?The more frequently you turn it and the

hotter you keep the composting materials,the faster the breakdown of the material.

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quent attention to the compost pile. Themicrobes in the compost will naturallycause the temperature to rise. The pileshould be turned when the temperaturereaches 140 degrees. Special compost ther-mometers can be purchased at gardencenters and on the Internet.

Should the pile cool down to 100 de-grees, it should be turned to encouragereheating or new compostable materialsadded to restart the heating of the com-post pile.

Hot-composting methods can destroymost disease causing organisms and weedseeds. Some people will take a “less ismore” approach to composting. This is amethod where the items to be compostedare placed into a bin or in a heap and leftto decompose on their own without turn-ing or paying much attention to the pile.

This “cold-composting” method takestime, typically requiring two or three yearsfor the compost to fully decompose. Whilecold composting is easier, you are morelikely to get insects and pests in your com-post.

A couple of final tips: Place your bin ina location that is easy to access, and con-sider the shade for your comfort when youturn the compost or need to load it into awheelbarrow for use in your landscape.

Also, you should check your homeown-er’s association (HOA) rules. As long as youfollow the rules of your HOA, most willallow a compost unit in the backyard.

Jim Moll is with the University ofFlorida/IFAS Pasco County ExtensionOffice and is the Florida FriendlyLandscapingTM Program coordinator,funded by Tampa Bay Water. For more in-formation, call (352) 518-0470, and checkfor upcoming classes and workshops athttp://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml. To learn more about composting go tohttp://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/compost-info/.

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I’m excited to tell you about a newplace in Wesley Chapel that has a type offood not found in many restaurants —grass fed beef and hormone free chicken.

The restaurant is appropriately calledO.T.B. (Only the Best) Café. It was started ayear ago by a chef named Dirson DeMesquita. I asked what inspired him, andDirson said, “My wife and I would look toeat out and couldn’t find any place thatserved the quality of food we eat at home.So I figured I should just start my ownrestaurant!”

So after 12 years of working in thecorporate restaurant world, Dirsondecided to pursue his dream and hasapplied his love for clean eating bydeveloping his own recipes for his uniquecafé.

Where do I begin with this awesomeplace? One of the main things Dirson takespride in is his all natural beef and chicken.His beef is exclusively from grass fed cows,which is the healthiest way to eat meat.Most beef in America is from cows fed bygrains, which can create an unhealthybalance of Omega 6 and causeinflammation in our bodies.

I have to admit, I have only had grassfed beef a few times, but believe me — youcan really taste the difference. Now that Ihave this place right below my new fitnessstudio in Wesley Chapel, I am eating it a lotmore often!

Interestingly, O.T.B. does not have afryer, freezer or microwave in its kitchen,which is another way to be assured ofgetting only the freshest food.

All of O.T.B.’s produce is from localfarms and most is organically grown. Its

eggs come from free-range chickens thatare hormone free. Dirson showed me howyellow his yolks are compared to othereggs.

The amazing thing about this restaurantis how it packs so much quality into suchgreat prices. Many people don’t believethey can eat healthy so affordably. Plus, itscustomer service is great and the staff verykind.

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SHOP, GIVE BACK AT ORI ANNE’SLori Anne’s, 14135 Seventh St., in Dade City,will donate 15 percent of a purchase backto the church of the customer’s choice. Theshop has items such as jewelry, boutiqueclothing, home décor, kitchenware, cardsand more. It is open every Sunday fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. For information, call(352) 567-8222.

PACA MEETINGThe Pasco Alliance of CommunityAssociations will meet May 14 at 7 p.m., atthe Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker willbe arborist Ron Litts. For information, call(813) 475-4561, or visit PACA.org.

MASONIC LODGE FISH FRYJ.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz LakeFern Road in Lutz, will host a fish fry May15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 foreat-in and $8 for carryout. Credit cards willbe accepted.

MOTHER & SON GAME NIGHTPasco County Parks and Recreation willhost a Mother & Son Game Night May 15 atthe Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex,3032 Collier Parkway. The event is formoms and their children ages 4 to 12. Itincludes video games, laser tag, corn holetoss and more. Admission is $10 per pair,and $5 for each additional child. Forinformation, call (813) 929-1220.

PASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYThe Pasco County Historical Society willmeet May 15 at 7 p.m., at Pioneer FloridaMuseum & Village, 15602 Pioneer MuseumRoad in Dade City. The topic will be A Dayin the Life of a Second Seminole WarSoldier. There will be a covered-dish dinnerbefore the program. Guests should bringcutlery, disposable plates and a beverage.For information, call Glen Thompson at(352) 567-7449.

HEALING HORSES FUNDRAISERThere will be a Healing Horses “One Childat a Time” fundraiser May 15 from 6 p.m. to10 p.m., at the Quail Hollow Country, 6225Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel. Therewill be a silent auction and music byScratch and Dent. For information, call(813) 333-0033 or (813) 991-7340. To see alist of auction items, visit Facebook andsearch Healing Horses.

KIDS ‘N ARTThe Pasco Fine Arts Council will host areception and awards ceremony for Kids ‘nArt on May 16 at 2 p.m. The exhibit will runthrough May 26 at the council, 5744 MoogRoad in Holiday. For information, call (727)845-7322 or visit PascoArts.org.

OLD LUTZ SCHOOL WORKDAYThe Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41 in Lutz,will host a workday May 16 from 8 a.m. to11 a.m. Volunteers can help with generalcleaning, mulching, clearing and plantingthe community garden, and setting up forthe Guv’na debate. Volunteers also can earncommunity service hours. For information,call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256, or BenNevel at (813) 310-8709.

AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIPThe West Pasco Audubon Society will host afield trip May 16 to Power Line Road toview swallow-tailed kites, redheadedwoodpeckers, Eastern meadowlarks,burrowing owls and more. Participants canmeet at 7:30 a.m., at Winn Dixie, 12120Moon Lake Road in New Port Richey. Forinformation, call Mike Ranck at (813) 455-0588, or visit WestPascoAudubon.com.

BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKEBig Brothers Big Sisters is hosting Bowl ForKids’ Sake May 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m., at Pin Chasers East Pasco, 6816 GallBlvd., in Zephyrhills. The fundraiser is tosupport the organization’s mentoringprograms. To register, call (813) 769-3634, orvisit BBBSRTampaBay.org.

KOL AMI PICNICCongregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road inTampa, will host its annual picnic May 17from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will beactivities for kids, hot dogs, hamburgers andwatermelon. Guests can bring a baseballglove, soccer ball or Frisbee. Thebloodmobile will be available at 9 a.m. Forinformation, call (813) 962-6338.

HEALING SERVICES IN DADE CITYFaith Fellowship Church, 36134 ClintonAve., in Dade City, will host Miracle HealingServices with Roger Webb, “The Preacher inthe Wild,” May 17 to May 20 at 7 p.m. Formore information, email Assistant PastorJohn Faughnan at [email protected] information on Webb’s ministry, visitPreacherInTheWild.com.

RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MEETNational Active and Retired FederalEmployees Chapters 583 and 1588 willmeet May 18 at the Regency ResidenceRetirement Living Facility, 6711 EmbassyBlvd., in Port Richey. Lunch will be servedat noon, followed by the meeting at 1 p.m.Spouses and guests are invited. Forinformation, call (727) 267-9062.

EAST PASCO DEMOCRATIC CLUBThe East Pasco Democratic Club will meetMay 18 at 7 p.m., at The Commons, 38130Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. The guestspeaker will be Patrick Manteiga, editorand publisher of the Tampa Spanishnewspaper La Gaceta. The topics will beimmigration, Cuba/U.S. relations, and theHispanic vote. Light refreshments will beserved. For information, call Fern Williamsat (813) 838-0767.

CONSERVATIVE CLUB MEETINGThe Conservative Club of East Pasco willmeet May 18 at 6:30 p.m., at theZephyrhills Woman’s Club, 38549 FifthAve., in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker willbe Danny Burgess, Florida StateRepresentative of the 38th District. Forinformation, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or [email protected].

ADAM PUTNAM TO SPEAK AT REAGAN DINNERCommissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnamwill be the keynote speaker at the annualRepublican Party fundraiser Reagan Dinneron May 28 at Spartan Manor in New PortRichey. For information and ticket prices,call Bill Bunting at (727) 514-7676, JeannieJames at (813) 731-7121, or Fred Manno at(813) 838-3556.

CHESS CLUBThe Friends of Hugh Embry Library, 14215Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the chessclub May 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and May27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boards and piecesare provided. Guests should bring a chessclock if preferred. For information, callGlen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

FREE KIDS MUSIC CLASSESKindermusik with Dione will offer freeKindermusik preview classes May 20 andMay 27 at 9:45 a.m., for children ages 3 andolder. Classes will be at the Lexington Oakscommunity clubhouse, 26034 LexingtonOaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. For

information or to register, call (813) 330-0623, or [email protected].

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY LECTUREThe Center for Urban TransportationResearch at the University of South Floridawill present a lecture on pedestrian safetyMay 20 at 11 a.m., at the Lutz SeniorCenter, 112 First Ave., N.W. There will besafety-related giveaways. For information,call (813) 264-3804.

WATER AEROBICSThe Oakstead community will host wateraerobics classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays andSaturdays at 9 a.m., at 3038 Oakstead Blvd.,in Land O’ Lakes. Guests do not have to bea resident of Oakstead to attend. The cost is$4 cash per class. Guests can pay as you go.For information, call (813) 996-7186.

THRIFT SHOP SALESAll five Gulfside Hospice thrift shops willhost a 25 percent off storewide sale onMay 23 in honor of Memorial Day. Thestores will be closed on Memorial Day, May25. Shoppers also can bring in gently useddonations of clothing, household items,electronics and more. Sales will benefit theGulfside Hospice programs. Forinformation and store locations, visitFacebook.com/ghthriftshoppes.

CANDIDATE LUNCHEONThe GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’sClub is hosting an Artists of Italy Luncheonin support of its candidate, KarenSue Molis,May 28 at 11:30 a.m., at the LutzCommunity Center. The cost is $6.Everyone is welcome to attend. The menuincludes rigatoni, salad, bread, cupcakesand sorbet. For information, visitGFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

MEMORIAL SCHOLAR WEEKEND AT KOL AMICongregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road inTampa, will host the Rabbi Joel WasserMemorial Scholar Weekend from May 29 toMay 31, with guest speaker Rabbi BradleyShavit Artson. There will be a Fridayevening service at 6 p.m., with apresentation on Judaism; a Saturdaymorning service at 9:30 a.m., with a focuson the Torah; and a Sunday morningbrunch at 10 a.m., for women only. Forinformation, admission costs, or to RSVP,email Carol Tarica [email protected], by May 26.

MOSI HURRICANE EXPOThe Museum of Science and Industry, 4801E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host the 2015Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo on May 30from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is BeReady Tampa Bay. There will be activitiesfor adults and children, educationaldisplays, tips from experts, safetydemonstrations, emergency vehiclesdisplays, vendors, guest speakers and more.Admission is free, and includes access toMOSI’s permanent exhibit galleries. Forinformation, visitTampaBayHurricaneExpo.com.

GOLFER’S GRAIL MILITARY APPRECIATIONGolfer’s Grail Indoor Golf & Tap, 10019 N.Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, is offeringone complimentary hour of simulator golfto all military members through the monthof May. All members including active duty,reserve, retired and non-retired canparticipate with a valid military or veteranidentification. For information, call (813)969-2100, or visit GolfersGrail.net.

DONATE FOR TICKETSDuring May, each person who drops offclothing or household items at anyGoodwill Industries-Suncoast donation sitewill receive a coupon good for up to twofree children’s tickets to Dinosaur World,one for each paid adult admission.Goodwill shoppers who round up theirpurchase to the nearest dollar will also geta coupon. For a list of Goodwill-Suncoaststores and attended donation sites, visitGoodwill-Suncoast.org.

FREE BONSAI TREE DEMOSEve’s Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ LakesBlvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will offer freebonsai tree demonstrations and seminarsfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday nowthrough the summer. The focus will be onbonsai trees as a hobby and relievingstress. Guests can bring their own bonsaitrees for the demonstrations and advice.For information, call (813) 996-5012, orvisit EvesGardenGifts.com.

KNIT, CROCHET FOR CANCERLadies who enjoy knitting or crochetingmeet at First Baptist Church of Lutz, 18116U.S. 41, the second and fourth Monday ofevery month, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., tomake blankets and caps to donate tocancer patients at local hospitals. Forinformation, call Kay Rausch at (813) 991-1514 or Pat Martin at (813) 948-3513.

WEEKLY BINGO AT FOP LODGEThe Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29,21735 YMCA Camp Road in Land O’ Lakes,will host bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m., forages 18 and older. Doors open at 4 p.m.The lodge is located at the corner of U.S.41 and Bell Lake Road. For information, call(813) 928-2294.

MARINE FOREVER GROUP MEETSThe Marine Forever Veterans Group meetsevery Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Beef O’Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes ShoppingCenter Drive in Land O’ Lakes. All activeduty, retired and veteran marines andspouses are invited. For information, visitMarine4Ever.com.

YOGA ON THE LAWNThe Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drivein Wesley Chapel, will offer Yoga on theLawn every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m., in Center Court. The classes are freeand for beginners to intermediate.Participants should bring a yoga mat. Theweekly classes will run until June 29. Forinformation, call (813) 994-2242.

ZEPHYRHILLS ARTSY FARMERS MARKETThe Zephyrhills Artsy Farmers Market willtake place the fourth Saturday of themonth at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., inZephyrhills, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There willbe vendors selling produce, plants andflowers, specialty foods, cheeses, bakeryitems, jellies and jams, honey, nuts, coffee,ethnic foods and more. There also will belocal art, and the market is dog friendly.Lunch specials will be offered onWednesday for area businesses. Vendorapplications can be found atSimplyEventsFl.com. For vendor and eventinformation, call Erika Blake (727) 674-1464, or email [email protected].

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDYHarvester United Methodist Church, 2432Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will hosta nondenominational Bible study, open toall women and children, on Thursdaymornings, starting Sept. 10. The study willinclude Mark, Philemon, 1, 2, 3 John andJude. Registration begins now. Forinformation, email Jeanine Coris [email protected].

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Of 25 Pasco County students earning thechance to compete in the state science andengineering fair, 16 received a total of 19awards, the most in the county’s history.

Area winners were:• Pranov Warmen, Academy at the Lakes,

first place mathematics• Roshan Warmen, Academy at the Lakes,

second place physics• Nalin Mehra, Long Middle School, fourth

place environmental• Anmol Warmen, Academy at the Lakes,

honorable mention chemistry• Regan McCormick, Academy at the

Lakes, honorable mention medicine• Kyla Huelle, Rushe Middle School,

recognition zoologyLocal students receiving scholarships and

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Lakes, Florida Institute of Technology scholar-ship

• Pranov Warmen, Academy at the Lakes,New College of Florida scholarship

• Nura Abujbara, Wiregrass Ranch HighSchool, Florida Museum of Natural Historyaward

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• Neto Coulibaly, Wiregrass Ranch HighSchool, Florida Association of ScienceSupervisors award

• Sarah Menard, Rushe Middle School,Palm Beach Regional Science & EngineeringFair award

COMMUNITY AWARENESS SERIES Pasco-Hernando State College will offer

its Community Awareness Series for the sum-mer term. Guests can learn about health andhuman services programs provided by localagencies in Pasco County.

All sessions last about an hour and will beat the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch,2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.

Deanna Krautner, health education pro-gram manager for Florida Department ofHealth in Pasco County, will present the firstseminar in the series on May 21 at 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming seminars will be presented byGrace Maselli, president of National Allianceon Mental Illness Pasco County on June 11;and Sheri Lawrence, vice president of PascoMental Health Foundation Inc., on July 9.

For information, visit PHSC.edu/calendar.

LOCAL STUDENTS GRADUATEYOUTH LEADERSHIP PASCO

The Youth Leadership Pasco Class of 2015had its graduation ceremony at HeritageSprings Golf & Country Club. Thirty-five out-standing student leaders represented 16public, private and charter high schools inPasco County.

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Local students in the 2015 graduatingclass were Ashley Allen and Spencer Brass ofWesley Chapel High School; ChristopherBrown of Zephyrhills High School; AmyDeeb, Alicia Megnath and Torrie Pound ofSunlake High School; Sean Godinez of LandO’ Lakes High School; Thea Henry andChristian Rodriguez of Wiregrass Ranch HighSchool; Nicholas Phillips of BishopMcLaughlin High School; and Maggie Plourdeand Rebecca Taylor of Pasco High School.

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STUDENT CITIZENS RECOGNIZEDThe Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of

Commerce recognized Student Citizens at anApril ceremony. Students are selected for ex-emplary effort, achievement and contributionto their school, family and community.

Those honored were Bayllon Matson,Heritage Academy; Savannah Baptist, WestZephyrhills Elementary School; Andy Denton,The Broach School; Brooke Schulman,Zephyrhills High School; Johnathan Guy,Woodland Elementary School; Evan Burnside,Hope Learning Academy; Serenity Rommel,Taylor Elementary School; Aysia Sobers, EastPasco Adventist Academy; and MariahFeliciano, Stewart Middle School.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO FOR DEAF STUDENTS

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Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos, who serves asthe medical director of the Parkinson’sResearch Foundation Center of Excellenceat the Morsani College of Medicine, said“one of the big obstacles in moving forwardin finding new treatments is the difficultiesthat we often encounter in the recruitmentfor clinical trials.

“People have a misconception aboutclinical trials. They’re worried, ‘Well, I mightget the sugar pill.’ ‘I might get a placebo.’ Or,‘I don’t want to be a guinea pig.’ ”

The physician said he always thought itwould be easy to recruit patients for specif-ic clinical studies, but he has learned that isnot the case.

“I know, in my clinic, when I see a pa-tient, I bring up the possibility of clinicalstudies and describe what’s available inTampa and what’s available in other parts ofthe state, and what’s available in the UnitedStates,” he said.

Banko noted: “The truth is, the only ac-cess we have right now to new treatmentmeasures for Alzheimer’s disease is throughclinical trial participation.”

She added that the government hosts awebsite called ClinicalTrials.gov that listsanywhere from 20 to 60 trials, at any giventime, that are enrolling for different kinds oftreatment options for various stages of thedisease.

Sanchez-Ramos said physicians are an-other source of information.

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of any research going on involving newmedications, new interventions, new surgi-cal procedures for that specific condition,”he advised.

In the arena of Alzheimer’s disease, ahuge frustration is the fact that even thoughamyloid imaging was a significant advance-ment, it is only available to patients throughclinical trials, Banko said.

Dr. Rob Norman, who treats patients inlong-term care facilities, expects the chal-lenges to increase.

As Baby Boomers age, “we have what Icall a silver tsunami going on.”

He said health care providers must riseto that challenge.

“We want to have, not just more treat-ments, but prevention and a vaccine. Weshouldn’t settle for anything less thanthat.”

One caregiver in the audience urgedBilirakis to seek increased continuing educa-tion requirements for physicians and nurses,to improve the diagnosis and care of peoplewho have neurological conditions.

It’s not just a lack of resources, saidDiane Hall.

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era when old neighborhoods tend to losetheir identity over time. Carr sees small-town events like the Guv’na race as a wayfor Lutz to keep its character intact.

“I think that when you have things likethis, it brings to the table how important asmall community is,” she said.

But a race is only as good as its candi-dates, and Carr said there are three goodones this year. Jennifer Rankin, Cheryl LynnAyres and Karen Sue Molis have throwntheir hats into the ring, and Carr expectsthem to work hard until the race ends andthe winner is announced, traditionally onFourth of July weekend.

“We have three really solid, dynamic, funcandidates, and I’m looking forward to see-ing how this year turns out,” she said.

Of course, that number is subject tochange, Carr said.

Individuals with a sense of charity (and

good humor) are still welcome to join therace. So, anyone looking to improve the for-tunes of local Lutz groups is welcome to viefor the Guv’na sash and test their fundrais-ing mettle against this year’s crop ofhopefuls. And it wouldn’t hurt to makesome wild promises that aren’t grounded inreality, Carr said.

The final tally of candidates will gatherfor fun and games on May 16, and theyhope more of the public will show up tosupport them and the crazy race they’vesigned up to run over the next severalweeks.

Carr will be there to make sure thingsstay just as crazy as ever. Even though shedoesn’t don the sash anymore, it’s still a partof her commitment to the community.

“Once a Guv’na, always a Guv’na,” shesaid.

The free event runs from 1 p.m. until 3p.m. The Old Lutz School is located at 18819U.S. 41 N. For information about joining therace, contact Carr at (813) 453-5256.

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Safety: Accidents & Drowning on May 19at noon, at the Rao Musunuru MDConference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drivein Hudson.

The guest speaker will be Julio Vega,district vice president of YMCA of theSuncoast.

A complimentary lunch will be served.Reservations are required.

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DEPRESSION AND AGINGThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State

Road 54, will have a seminar onDepression and the Aging on May 20 atnoon.

The guest speaker will be ElizabethStatzer of Behavioral Health Services.

Topics will include how to recognizesigns and symptoms of depression as peo-ple age, and strategies for individuals tocope with the illness.

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GROCERY STORE NUTRITIONTOUR

Nutrition S’Mart of Wesley Chapel, 1821Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel,will host a grocery store tour May 20 from6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

There will be an aisle-by-aisle tour ofhealthier food choices by Megen Erwine, aregistered dietitian nutritionist.

Admission is free for members of theFlorida Hospital Wesley Chapel Health &Wellness Center, and $5 for non-members.

Preregistration is required. For reserva-tions, call (813) 929-5252.

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEARRECOGNIZED

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Pointhas announced its 2014 Volunteers of theYear — Harriet Prager and Harold Flory.

Prager joined RMCBP in 1999 and hasvolunteered more than 14,500 hours. Shevolunteers in the Post Anesthesia Care Unitand substitutes in other areas as well.

Flory has volunteered since 2009 andhas logged more than 7,500 hours. Heworks five days a week at Entrance B – Labas a courtesy cart driver.

STRENGTH, BALANCE PROGRAM The Groves Golf and Country Club

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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.

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HOSPITAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERSFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills, 6050 Gall

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

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ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERSUPPORT

The local Alzheimer’s AssociationCaregiver Support Group meets on the firstWednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at theLand O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 CollierParkway.

Admission is free.

For information, call Phyllis Bross at(813) 996-1361, or email her [email protected].

CANCER NETWORK MEETINGOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Family Cancer Network meets the secondThursday of the month in Rosary Hall, 2348Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, beginningat 7 p.m.

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MS SUPPORT GROUPFirst Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in

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third Thursday of every month.For information and to RSVP, call (813)

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CELEBRATE RECOVERYVictorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco

Road in Wesley Chapel, offers a CelebrateRecovery group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

The group is a recovery resource forhealing from addictions. Participants willdiscuss hurts, hang-ups and habits.


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A free, volunteer-run clinic in Tampa of-fers education and support of thosediagnosed with peripheral neuropathy.

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CHATTERBOXES MEETINGThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State

Road 54, will host biweekly Chatterboxessupport group meetings.

The group assists those suffering fromcommunication deficits as a result of a cere-bral vascular accident or other neurologicaldisorder. Caregivers and spouses are invitedto attend.

The next meeting is May 14 at 3 p.m.For information, call (727) 834-4445.

GULFSIDE VOLUNTEERORIENTATIONS

Gulfside Hospice needs extra volunteersacross Pasco County. There will be volun-teer orientations at these locations:

• May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., atthe Center for Hospice Care, 5760 DeanDairy Road in Zephyrhills, for all new volun-teers in East Pasco.

• May 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at theLutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ LakesBlvd., for new shop volunteers.

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CUCUMBER SEMINARHillsborough County Aging Services will

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NUTRITION AND DIABETESThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State

Road 54, will offer a class on Nutrition &Diabetes on May 19 at 10 a.m.

Guests can learn the basic principles ofnutrition, how meal timing works, how tomake better food choices, and how carbo-hydrates, proteins and fats can affect bloodsugar.

Reservations are required. For informa-tion, call (727) 834-5630.

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People and pets gather for dog park openingBy Michael [email protected]

When residents (and theirdogs) showed up to commemo-rate the grand opening of theRotary Club of New Tampa DogPark on May 2, they admired thenew facility located at 17302Commerce Park Blvd.

But they might not have knownhow much time and effort wentinto it.

“We actually started on this twoyears ago,” said Joyce Gunter, theRotary Club of New Tampa’s com-mittee chairwoman for the dogpark. “It took a long time, andwe’re so excited that it’s finallyopen.”

It took $25,000 and a couple ofyears of planning and coordinationwith the City of Tampa to bringthe dog park to fruition.

The Rotary Club of New Tampaapproached the city looking tostart a public/private partnershipon a project that would benefit thecommunity. The city suggested thedog park, which was planned but not fullyfunded. If the rotary club could match theirfunds, the city explained, the project mightget completed.

So the group set to work, obtaining spon-sors to help raise the money. They also soldspace at the park itself, one little block at atime. Engraved bricks in two different sizeshave already been placed to outline con-crete at the park. The Rotary Club of NewTampa sold more than 300 bricks at a costof between $50 and $100.

That kind of positive response not onlyreinforced the idea that residents wanted adog park in the area — there isn’t one for atleast 13 miles — but showed the communi-ty’s willingness to step up and financiallysupport the cause.

“It confirms my thought that there are alot of great people in this community, andall you have to do is ask and talk aboutthings you can do, and people are willing tohelp and join in,” Gunter said.

Now that the park is finished and open

for guests, people in the communi-ty can enjoy its amenities. At justunder an acre, they had room forbenches and picnic tables, stationscontaining cleanup bags, and awater fountain with special accom-modation for four-legged visitors.There’s also a large special sectionspecifically for smaller dogs.

Shade was a big part of the de-sign.

Some dog parks, Gunter ex-plained, have very little shade,which can be uncomfortablewhen it’s hot outside.

The Rotary Club of New TampaDog Park has plenty of trees whichprovide an abundance of shade,which makes for a more pleasantvisit.

After just a few days, they’ve al-ready received some feedback asto potential improvements.

For instance, mud puddles canbe a big attraction to dogs, butthey aren’t welcome with owners.So, a dog-washing station to helpeveryone come home clean is onepossible improvement.

In addition to plenty of canine represen-tation at the opening, two-legged dignitarieswere there as well. Lisa Pontilione from theTampa City Council, state representativeShawn Harrison and Mayor Bob Buckhornall came out for the event, alongside brickpurchasers, Rotarians and those who wereeager to use the facilities.

One guest was not able to be there, un-fortunately.

Gunter’s labrador mix, Linkin, passedaway before the park opened.

He would have loved it, Gunter said. Sheplans to frequent the park with another petat some point in the future.

Until then, she’s happy to see others usethe park and appreciate the hard work andtime put in by the Rotary Club of NewTampa.

“It’s so nice to drive by there and see alot of people utilizing the park, and seeingthe dogs having a great time,” she said.

The dog park is open every day fromsunrise to sunset.

If the four-legged guests had thumbs, they would have given the new park a thumbs-up.Instead, they wagged their tails and made some new friends.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOB THOMPSONTampa mayor Bob Buckhorn shook hands and gave dogs a friendly scratch or two at the opening of the RotaryClub of New Tampa Dog Park on May 2.

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WESLEY CHAPEL CHAMBERGOLF TOURNEY MAY 15

The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber ofCommerce will host its third annual golftournament on May 15 at Lake Jovita GolfClub, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., in Dade City.

The cost is $125 per person or $500 fora foursome. It includes golf, cart, range balls,lunch contests, some beverages and anevening reception. Registration begins at 11a.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m., and a shot-gun start at 1 p.m.

For information, call the chamber officeat (813) 994-8534.

CENTRAL PASCO CHAMBER GOLFTOURNAMENT MAY 15

The Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce will host its 29th annual golftournament on May 15 at Heritage HarborGolf & Country Club, 19502 HeritageHarbor Parkway in Lutz.

Check-in begins at noon, with a shotgunstart at 1 p.m. The cost is $70 per golfer, or$260 for a foursome, and includes greens fees,cart, range balls and a barbecue awards dinner.

For sponsorship or registration informa-tion, call (813) 909-2722, or visitCentralPascoChamber.com.

FISHING TOURNAMENT MAY 22Fishin’ For the Mission, the Fifth Annual

Inshore Catch & Release FishingTournament, will take place May 22 at theMagnuson Hotel-Marina Cove, 6800Sunshine Skyway Lane in St. Petersburg.Proceeds benefit the CREATION WellnessCenter at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.

The cost is $250 per angler and includesboat and captain, fishing equipment, break-fast and lunch, a goodie bag, tournamentshirt, giveaways and awards. There also willbe a casual reception on May 21.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with thetournament starting at 9 a.m.

For information, call the Florida HospitalZephyrhills Foundation at (813) 783-6144.

CHURCH GOLF TOURNAMENT MAY 23

Harvester United Methodist Church willhost its annual golf tournament on May 23at The Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.

Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m., with ashotgun start at noon. The cost is $60 perperson and covers green fees, cart dinnerand prizes.

For information, email Terry Henry at [email protected].

GAITHER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS IN JUNE

Gaither High School will have its 2015Cowboy Volleyball Camps beginning inJune. The middle school camp, which in-cludes incoming ninth-graders, will be fromJune 8 until July 15, on Mondays andWednesdays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The highschool camp will be from June 9 until July16, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. Camps will be closed June 29through July 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].

JUNE ATHLETIC CAMPS AT PHSCPasco-Hernando State College will host a

series of athletic camps beginning in June.A boys and girls basketball camp for

players ages 7 to 17 will be June 8 to June10 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. There also willbe a special skills session on the same daysfrom 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $75 for thegeneral session, $50 for the skills session, or$120 for both.

A boys’ baseball camp for ages 7 to 13will take place June 8 to June 10 from 9a.m. to noon. The cost is $75.

A girls’ fast-pitch softball camp for ages 8-17 will be held June 8-11 from 9 a.m. until12 p.m. The cost is $65.

Two girls volleyball camps will take placeJune 15 to June 17. An individual skills sessionfor ages 8 to 8 will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30a.m. There will be a specialty session on the

same days from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The costis $100 for each camp, or $175 for both.

All sessions will be at the college’s cam-pus at 10230 Ridge Road in New PortRichey. For information and to register, visitPHSC.edu/athletics/summer-camps..

SUNLAKE CHEER CLINIC IN JUNEThe Little Seahawk Cheer Clinic, for ele-

mentary and middle school students, will beJune 17 and June 18 at Sunlake High School,3023 Sunlake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Attendees will receive a T-shirt and willhave an opportunity to cheer with the varsi-ty cheerleaders during the first quarter ofthe Seahawks’ first home football game ofthe season. Funds raised will go toward pur-chasing uniforms for the school’scheerleading squad.

The clinic will be both days from 3 p.m.to 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per session, or $45for both.

For information, email head cheerleadingcoach Pennye Garcia at [email protected].

By Michael [email protected]

When Brenda Leach took over as coachof the Steinbrenner Warriors, everyone washoping for a good beginning, but they didn’tknow exactly what to expect.

Leach is just the second head softballcoach in the school’s history, and the teamhas never had a losing season since theybegan play in 2009.

So, when Leach led the team to its bestseason in school history, it certainly was agood start to her tenure.

And while she expected a good year,even Leach wasn’t expecting as much asher team delivered.

“I had no idea that our record and ac-complishments would be what they endedup being,” she said.

The numbers ended up being impressiveno matter how you analyze them.

The Warriors compiled a 22-8 record,eclipsing 20 wins in one season for the firsttime in school history.

And while they won some close games,many victories were dominating perform-ances. Steinbrenner recorded eight shutoutsand scored 10 or more runs 10 differenttimes. They began their season with 53 runsin their first three games alone.

While it is important to score runs and

win games, those aren’t the only measuresof a successful year.

If a team falls short in the district tourna-ment, for instance, all that work won’tamount to much.

But Steinbrenner had its most successfulyear in that regard. The team claimed theClass 7A District 8 title after slipping pastWiregrass Ranch by a 2-1 margin.

The team then went to the regional tour-nament.

The Warriors have done that before, butafter beating East Bay and Plant City, theyreached the regional final for the first time.And while it ended that tournament with a7-1 loss to Bartow, Leach remains veryhappy with how the year turned out.

“I’m so proud of all the accomplish-ments, so many successes this year to beproud of, it’s an amazing feeling,” she said.

While it was Leach’s first year at thehelm, it wasn’t her first year with theschool. She had served as an assistant thetwo previous seasons, so the players didn’thave to adjust to hearing advice from some-one they didn’t know.

Still, Leach wanted to do things her way,and that meant both adding and eliminatingsome things from the program.

For instance, she added conditioning for

six weeks before spring tryouts so the teamwould be physically ready for the upcomingseason.

Before that, she encouraged all players— not just freshmen and sophomores — toparticipate in Miss Tampa Bay Softball, anunofficial fall league utilized by players whowant to get in some year-round work.Playing together earlier helped them workas a team from the beginning, since theywere already familiar with each other.

There were eliminations, too. Specifically,the bickering that sometimes occurs insports teams. Leach wanted everyone to un-derstand that there’s a job to do, and theWarriors weren’t going to waste time fight-ing with each other when they could beworking to defeat their next opponent.

According to sophomore pitcher EmaleeJansen, it worked.

“We had a great bonding relationship,the entire team,” Jansen said. The Warriorswould do things together outside of softballas well, like a dolphin tour over springbreak. And when they won the district title,Leach invited them to her house to watchthe game together.

Part of the team’s synergy came out ofrespect for their coach, Jansen explained.After playing softball at Gaither High School

(where she won a state title in 1996), Leachwas a first-team, all-region outfielder atHillsborough Community College. She thencontinued her softball career at AshlandUniversity in Ohio. Having an accomplishedathlete guiding them gave the team an op-portunity to learn from someone who hadalready achieved success, and gave themconfidence in her approach.

“It was easy to relate to her, because sheplayed college ball,” Jansen said. “She’s just agreat overall coach.”

Leach will have a chance to repeat theteam’s success next year with returningplayers like Jansen. Overall the team is los-ing just two seniors, and while they wereimportant to the team, Leach believes theycan fill those gaps and compete in the dis-trict and region again.

She also believes that the team’s playoffexperience, including the loss, will helpthem going forward.

“These girls did not enjoy the feeling oflosing in the regional final, and I thinkthey’re going to come back more deter-mined and more ready to work, and I thinkthey want it bad as well,” Leach said.

Jensen agrees.“We’re not done yet,” she said. “We’re

striving for better achievements.”

COURTESY OF MAUREEN FAMIANOThe Warriors had a lot of youth on their softball team — just two seniors — but they came together and had the best season in school history.

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They needed a long table at FreedomHigh School.

A sizeable group of athletes — includ-ing three football players — participatedin a signing ceremony on April 28 at theschool’s gymnasium. William Cody Cox,Heath Grady and Sayff Saed will all contin-ue their gridiron careers at the next level.

Cox will play at Warner University in LakeWales, Grady will attend the University ofMiami and Saed will be at WebberInternational University in Lake Wales.

Also staying in the state is Bianca Igwe,who will play basketball at Florida StateCollege at Jacksonville and Taylor Mort,who will join the cheer team at the

University of Central Florida in Orlando. Three athletes will leave Florida to pur-

sue college athletics. Morgan Harkness willjoin the swim team at Emmanuel College inGeorgia, Hannah Skendziel will play volley-ball for Piedmont College in Georgia andRuben Gutierrez is traveling to Tennessee toplay soccer for King University.

COURTESY OF JORDAN RUGHFreedom High School said goodbye to several student athletes on April 28 who will go on to play sports at different colleges acrossthree states.

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COURTESY OF BRENDA LEACHSteinbrenner softball coach Brenda Leachwas a state champion when she played soft-ball at Gaither High School. Now she’s a dis-trict champion with Steinbrenner in her firstyear as head coach.

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For years, Jim Hawk was all aboutroses.But then, he just couldn’t take it

anymore.Florida’s humidity is conducive to black

spot, and Hawk got tired of waging a chemi-cal war to protect his floral beauties.

“Even though I would spray every week,I would still lose the battle,” said Hawk, wholives in Odessa.

“I didn’t like the fact that I would have toput on a mask and get a backpack spray, andgo out in the yard and be walking around ina cloud of fumes. I thought it was probablykilling me,” he said..

So, around 2003, he gave up on roses andmade the switch to orchids.

At first, he had just a few.The Hillsborough County master garden-

er reasoned that he should have a sampling,so he could learn more about them.

“Well, it got infectious, and I just couldn’tstop myself,” said Hawk, who is the corre-sponding secretary of the Tampa OrchidClub.

“Of course, you have to really protect or-chids at about 45 degrees,” Hawk said. So,every time he heard a weather report thatthe temperature would be dipping into the40s, he’d get busy.

“I would have to haul the orchids aroundthe house — because I was growing themhere in the pool cage — and put them inthe garage,” he said.

That’s no problem when you just have afew orchids, but it gets tougher when you

have 100 or 200 – or roughly 300, like he has.Hawk decided to create a new environ-

ment for the orchids in his care. He replaced his old pool cage with a

greenhouse.It’s large enough to hold the family’s

pool and its waterfall. It includes a place toeat meals and to entertain guests. And,there’s plenty of room for his vast orchidcollection.

Many of his orchids sit in pots onshelves. Others suspend from hangers, withtheir roots dangling out.

All are under Hawk’s watchful eye.He makes sure they get water – but not

too much. He shields them from the cold.“In the winter, if I close the windows in

midday, I’ve never seen it get below 54 de-gree,” Hawk said.

The family still uses the pool, but itserves another role, too.

“What this, in essence, is now, is a 15,000-gallon humidifier for the orchids,” Hawksaid.

As his collection has grown, so hasHawk’s knowledge about these plants withthe exotic blooms and complex names.

“Orchids, generally speaking, like to bewarm — not hot, but warm. They don’t liketemperatures in the 40s,” Hawk said. “Theylike to be humid. They like to be watered,but they don’t like to sit in too much water.I think watering is probably one of thebiggest killers of orchids — poor wateringtechniques.

“Orchids are, generally speaking, shadelovers,” he said. There are some, though, thatprefer the sun.

“You need to read about them, and findout what they like and what they don’t like.

“Just like with all plants, I think people goto nurseries and buy stuff because it lookspretty,” he said. Unfortunately, he said, manypeople “don’t take the time to research theplant. They just don’t care for it properly.”

Hawk enjoys experimenting.He has one orchid growing in a natural

sponge he purchased in Tarpon Springs.Another is nestled in a small log that hebought in the lizard section at a pet store.

Orchids are epiphytes, meaning theyneed air.

“Orchid pots have slits up on the side,not only the hole in the bottom. That in-creases the air that you get in there. Insteadof using dirt, you use bark or stones orchunks of tree fern and things like that.

“Plastic pots are really kind of a no-no.Clay pots breathe,” Hawk said.

There is a nearly endless variety of or-chids.

“There are more orchids than any otherplant. They come from all over the world,except for major deserts and Antarctica.There are orchids growing in the wildeverywhere,” Hawk said.

Hybridizing orchids require specializedequipment and expertise, Hawk said.

“I just buy, and grow and enjoy,” Hawksaid.

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A look at the underside of an Encyclia Fowliei, which is mounted on a board and suspendedin Jim Hawk’s greenhouse in Odessa.

B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOSJim Hawk’s orchid collection began with just a few and has grown into nearly 300.

Jim Hawk’s orchid collection boasts a widearray of colors, including this orange bloomof a Brassocattleya Fladosa.

This orchid is known as a Brassocatanthe Jack Sloniker. At any given time, about 10 percentof Jim Hawk’s orchid collection is in bloom.

Orchids thrive in the proper conditions.

Jim Hawk has replaced his pool cage with a full-fledged greenhouse, where he cares forhundreds of orchids. This is just part of his collection.

Learn more aboutorchidsJim Hawk will talk about his orchid green-house and his orchid collection at theupcoming meeting of the Tampa BayOrchid SocietyWHEN: 6:30 p.m., May 21WHERE: Christ the King-McLaughlinCenter, Room C, 821 S. Dale MabryHighway, TampaWHO: Anyone interested in orchids is wel-come.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICHARD RILEYCommunity Latino dancers display colorful dresses during the Cinco de Mayo parade, asthey dance near the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, next to the Dade City Business Center.

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Small business makes up 99 percent ofall employers in Pasco and 80 percent of thecounty’s private work force. More than8,700 small businesses in the county pro-duce more than $2.7 billion in payroll andhave helped lower the county’s unemploy-ment rate to 6.2 percent, about half theunemployment rate of five years ago, ac-cording to data provided by John Moors,executive director of the Greater Dade CityChamber of Commerce.

Commissioners also approved a resolu-tion recognizing May as Pasco County WorldTrade Month. Pasco has about 80 companieswhose exports contribute $53 million toPasco’s economy.

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On May 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,SCORE will host “How to Really Start YourOwn Business” at New River BranchLibrary, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills.You will learn how to structure your busi-ness, develop a business plan and more.

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Celebrating World Trade MonthCommissioner Kathryn Starkey and Pasco Tourism Manager Ed Caum hold a resolu-tion recognizing May as Pasco County World Trade Month. Members of the county’schambers of commerce, Pasco Economic Development Council and business ownersjoined them.

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Already helping Pasco families with theirhome organization needs is Tammy Kendall,a resident of Trinity who has 10 yearsexperience in the industry. Tammy will bebased at the new Pasco showroom, and willcontinue to make home visits to helpfamilies solve their storage problems.

Many customers who come to MoreSpace Center are owners of new homesbecause builders typically only providestandard wire shelving in closets, even inhomes that sell for over $300,000.

“Most customers are surprised at howaffordable it is to create a custom closet,”said Tammy. “Custom closets and furnituremay sound expensive, but this is no longerthe case with today’s technology andcomputerized woodworking equipment.”

Many buyers of new homes want to addhome organization systems before theymove in, said Clark. In addition to closetsand laundry rooms, this may include a built-in home office and storage area for toys inthe family room.

People also come to More Space Centerfor it’s best-known product, Murphy Beds— those iconic pull-down beds installed inan extra bedroom to give it a dual purpose.

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Murphy Beds date back to 1912 whenWilliam Murphy received a patent for his“disappearing bed.” Today his name issynonymous with all pull-down beds.

“Murphy Beds have come a long way,”said Clark. “Today they feature easy-to-lift

mechanisms and use standard, high qualitymattresses that offer the same great comfortas a standard bed.”

With the high construction cost of addingon a room, a homeowner can savethousands of dollars by instead installing aMurphy Bed.

“Dual-purpose rooms are very popular,and the Murphy Bed concept is a perfectsolution for many families,” said Clark.

Another area of the home that MoreSpace Center works in are offices and studyareas. Its designers work to fit the specificneeds of the user and often times toaccommodate more than one user. Inaddition to desks, options includebookshelves, drop down tables and built-infiling storage.

“A highly functional, custom business orwork center is a great addition to any home,especially for families with someonetelecommuting or working from home,” saidClark.

Personalized furniture comes in a widearray of attractive colors and finishes.Remodeled homes also benefit from customfurniture, particularly if the home is adownsizing project.

Not to be forgotten, the garage can betransformed with storage solutions to freeup enough space to get the car back into thegarage. Utility rooms, laundry rooms andpantries can all be designed to accommodatemore items.

“We invite you to visit our showroomsand work with our expert space designers toturn your storage ideas into realty,” saidClark. “With our 3-D design software, yourconcept layout can be seen before it ispurchased and installed. If you prefer,Tammy will come to your home for a freeconsultation.”

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Fear Is The Real ReasonWe Don’t Get OrganizedBy Kelly SummersettKellySummersett.com

How much lighter and energized will you feel whenyou discard, organize and sell the stuff cluttering yourclosets? Drawers? Desk? Garage?

Are your palms sweating? Having a hard timecatching your breath? Are you hiding under your deskcrying?

“What if I have another floral print toga party?”“That was my first pair of parachute pants! I can’t

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when we think about de-cluttering and simplifying ourworld. The magic key is identifying the real and biggerreason we’re afraid. Sigh. It always boils down tofiguring out that bigger issue because you know — it’snever about the stuff. It’s always about what our mindmakes up about the stuff.

I remember the time my family downsized a houseyears ago. We had furniture – I mean real furniture thatwe actually bought brand new where I had picked outthe upholstery. And we had to sell it, and much more,because the house we were moving into was half thesize. Talk about losing sleep and feeling gripping fearabout letting those prized possessions go. It was sopainful!

My ego filled me with fear the day of the garagesale. But I went through with it anyway, because I hadno other choice. Guess what happened? It didn’t eventake a full 24 hours before I felt free! Light! Energized!And get this. I truly could not even recall all of thestuff that I sold the day before.

It was a learning experience I will never forget – itwas just stuff.

Since that time, I have decided to understand,uncover and tackle my bigger issues behind that fear.And it boils down to my limited beliefs aboutprosperity, lack of confidence and not feeling goodenough to have nice things. However, that’s anotherstory, so let’s move on.

No matter if you even care, or are ready to figureout the reasons behind your fear, here are a couple oftricks that helped me simplify my life from stuff andclutter.

START. TAKE ACTION. It is only with action that we accomplish anything –

including simplifying the clutter in our lives. Here aresome terrific tips.

Pick one or more and go! Set a timer for 5-10minutes (no more than 10) and pick a section of aroom, closet or drawer, and go. Stop when the timergoes off, and then commit again the following day.

Give away one item a day. That’s 365 pieces ofstuff.

Take a picture of sentimental stuff, and then donatethe item(s). Pictures take up much less space.

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