The Laker-East Pasco-June 11, 2014

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A Bok inthe parkWhen it comes to amazing Floridafoliage, first thoughts typically leantoward the Sunken Gardens or the oldCypress Gardens. Bok Tower Gardens,however, is considered one ofAmerica’s finest gardens, offering a feel-ing of serenity, and making a trip toLake Wales a memorable one. Find outmore about this park on page 8.

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‘Well-known sportsfigure’ takes overColonial Four RVBy Michael [email protected]

Colonial Four RV park in Zephyrhills wassold last week, but who actually purchasedthe recreational vehicle park is clouded in abit of mystery.

The park, located at 6991 Fort KingRoad, sold for $875,000, according to anews release from Marcus & Millichap, areal estate brokerage company with an of-fice in Tampa. Dan Mulkey, the company’svice president of investment, would not dis-close any details on the buyer or seller,except to say, in a release, the new owner ofColonial Four is a “well-known sports figurelooking for a local investment.”

According to county property records,Bruce and Darlene Flansburg have ownedColonial Four since 2007, when they pur-chased the 5-acre, 57-site park popular withCanadian seasonal residents, for $700,000.On May 2, they signed the property over toa company known as White Marlin LLC,which lists no managers or other identifyinginformation in the state corporations data-base.

White Marlin was created just last March,and lists a physical address at a Pak Mail boxin New Tampa. That address also is publiclyused by two companies associated with for-mer NHL defenseman Stan Neckar, whoplayed for the Tampa Bay Lightning towardthe end of the team’s 2004 Stanley Cupplayoff run.

By Michael [email protected]

When war broke out in Europe and Asiain the 1940s, Pasco County was nothingmore than a small farming and citrus groupof communities.

But the people loved their country, andshowed it by signing up and heading to war.

In fact, one in eight Pasco residents wouldserve in the military during World War II, in-cluding Frank Ashbrook, the father-in-law toPasco County commissioner Ted Schrader.

“He was captured during the invasion ofNormandy, and spent 18 months in a prison-er war camp in Germany,” Schrader said.

FILE PHOTOThe Pasco County World War II Memorial has been a part of Dade City’s downtown attrac-tions since it was first dedicated in 1954, and has been a part of many ceremonies there,including the recent Fallen Officers memorial for law enforcement personnel killed in the lineof duty. A restored memorial will be rededicated on Flag Day, June 14.

By B.C. [email protected]

It’s a wooden cabinet with several draw-ers, the index cards inside reminiscent ofthe kind used when libraries still had cardcatalogs.

But this cabinet doesn’t hold cardstelling visitors where to find books. Instead,it holds cards separating packages of seeds.

These aren’t just any seeds, however.They’re called heirloom seeds, and some ofthem had their start back in the 1800s, saidAra McLeod, who works at MorningstarFishermen, a business in Dade City that pro-motes sustainable living.

Unlike most seeds that are planted intoday’s fields and gardens, these heirloomseeds have not been genetically altered.Instead, they have been saved and passedalong for generations.

And now, through MorningstarFishermen’s new seed library, they are avail-able to seed library members for free.

There is a catch. Those joining the seedlibrary must agree to use only organic fertil-izer on the vegetables and flowers theygrow with these seeds. And they are askedto let some of their plants go to seed, sothey can help to restock the seed library.

McLeod, who oversees the seed library, isthrilled that she’s leading this new venture,which aims to help people produce theirown food.

“Here at Morningstar, we are about teach-ing people about sustainability,” McLeodsaid.

The company, located at 3336 Old St. Joe

Road, has been teaching people aboutaquaponics for years. Aquaponics is essen-tially the marriage between hydroponicsand aquaculture, allowing people to raise

fish, veggies and plants at thesame time.

It decided to branch out tohelp people become sustainablein other ways, too.

“We wanted to start a seed li-brary here to help ourcommunity to have access togood, quality food,” McLeod said.“It’s really, really important forcommunities to have access togood seeds. With it being free, itreally doesn’t matter what youreconomic status is.”

So far, fewer than a dozenpeople have signed up for theseed library. But McLeod’s enthu-siasm for the program has notdimmed.

“We have to start some-where,” she said, clearlypassionate about the project.“Seeds are life. The soil is life.Without good quality seeds, ourfood is not of good quality, so,when we eat it, it doesn’t sustainour bodies.”

She estimates about 200 vari-eties of seeds in the library,mostly donated by Seed SaversExchange, Baker Creek Seedsand some local families.

When people come toMorningstar Fishermen’s shop,

they can look through the cabinet drawersto choose seeds.

Morningstar Fishermen seed library promotes good health

See SEED, page 10

B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOAra McLeod oversees the new seed library at MorningstarFishermen in Dade City. The library allows people to checkout heirloom seeds to grow in their gardens, with thehope that they’ll bring back more seeds to share.

See COLONIAL, page 9

WWII memorial ready for rededication Saturday

See MEMORIAL, page 10

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I QUIT PROGRAM AT FLORIDA HOSPITAL

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 GallBlvd., is offering the I Quit nicotine programJune 12 at 5 p.m., in the hospital’s educationroom.

Topics include nicotine addiction andwithdrawal, strategies to handle cravings, afree four-week supply of nicotine replace-ment therapy, and a referral for ongoingsupport after the class.

To register, call Jihane Ambroise at (813)929-1000.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERORIENTATIONS

Gulfside Hospice is hosting an orienta-tion for new volunteers in East Pasco June 12 and June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., at Gulfside’s Center for Hospice Care,5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.Reservations are required.

For information, call Jennifer Ball orTracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.

FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISERThe Alzheimer’s Family Organization will

host its annual Alberta’s Fashion Show atHeritage Springs Country Club, 11345Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity, June 17 at noon.

Cost is $30 per person, with discountsfor table purchases. Sponsorships are avail-able starting at $75.

All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’sFamily Organization.

For information, visittinyurl.com/AlbertaFashion.

CARES PROGRAMSCARES Enrichment Center, 13906 Fifth

St., in Dade City, offers these activities:• Adult Day Care: Monday through Friday

from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants receivebreakfast, lunch and a snack, along with or-ganized activities. The program providessocial and health services to adults whoneed supervision in a safe place outside thehome.

For costs and available funding, call (352)519-9300.

• Senior Moments Early Memory LossProgram: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a.m. to 2 p.m.

For reservations or information, call(352) 518-9300.

SUPPORT FOR STROKE PATIENTSFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills has a stroke

support group that meets the third Thursdayof every month at 3 p.m. The group offerssupport to stroke patients and their care-givers.

The meetings are in the hospital’s well-ness conference room at the hospital, 7050U.S. 301, in Zephyrhills.

For information, visit FHZeph.org.

VOLUNTEER AT BAYFRONT HEALTHBayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort

King Road in Dade City, is looking for ener-getic men and women to join its volunteerteam, including junior volunteers betweenthe ages of 14 and 18.

To learn more about the program, callAmy Fort at (352) 521-1195.

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FLORIDA HOSPITAL PARENTRECEIVES GALLUP AWARD

Employees at Adventist Health System —the parent company of facilities like FloridaHospital Wesley Chapel and Florida HospitalZephyrhills — have been recognized byGallup as one of the best-performing, mostproductive and engaged work forces in theworld.

This is the fourth year in a row that thecompany and all of its hospital campuseshave received the Gallup Great WorkplaceAward. The company was one of 36 chosento receive the award.

CHAMBER QUARTERLY MEETINGThe Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of

Commerce will host a quarterly member-ship meeting June 11 at 9 a.m., at thechamber office, 38550 Fifth Ave., inZephyrhills.

Speakers at the meeting include cham-ber president Carolyn Sentelik on the valueof membership, and Vonnie Mikkelsen onmatching expectations to results.

For information, call (813) 782-1913, orvisit ZephyrhillsChamber.org.

CENTRAL PASCO CHAMBERREADYING BANQUET

The Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce is recruiting sponsors for its up-coming awards and installation banquet,which will be June 26 at 6 p.m., at HarborTerrace Restaurant at Heritage Harbor inLutz.

Sponsorships range from a table place-ment at $200, to speaking opportunities andother amenities at $1,000.

Tickets for the event are $45 each.For more information, visit

ChamberLogin.com, or call (813) 909-0827.

WOMEN-N-CHARGE SETS UP JUNE MEETING

Women-n-Charge will meet June 27 at11:30 a.m. at Pebble Creek Country Club,10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.

Cost is $15 for members up to theTuesday before the meeting, and $18 foreveryone else.

Register at Women-n-Charge.com. For in-formation, call (813) 600-9848, or [email protected].

PASCO’S GRISWOLD LOCATION SOLD

Birdsong Ventures Inc., is adding to itsTampa office of Griswold Home Care by ac-quiring Griswold’s Pasco office.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Griswold is a non-medical private pay

home care company that recruits, screensand refers caregivers who provide compan-ion and personal care services tohomebound people.

Founded in 1982, Griswold has 200 of-fices in 35 states. Its Pasco office was started10 years ago in Central Pasco, and coversthe entire county.

The new principals are Arthur and FriedaMoseley. Arthur is a certified senior advisorand is vice chair of the Hillsborough Seniorsand Law Enforcement Together Council.Frieda is a registered nurse with more than30 years experience.

Working in the office will be AliceGilbert and Hilda Hellwig, who have a com-bined 30 years of experience in thecaregiving field.

EAST PASCO NETWORKING GROUPThe East Pasco Networking Group has

scheduled several speakers for the comingmonths. The group meets every other weekat the Village Inn at 5214 Gall Blvd., inZephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m.,with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.

Upcoming speakers include:• San Antonio mayor Tim Newlon and

wife Allison Newlon on June 24.

this beautiful song, but I couldn’t hear thewords. Everybody else is crying.”

In large spaces, such as church, it can beespecially difficult to hear because of back-ground noises, the Reeses said.

“The music overwhelms the talking, orthe people talking behind them, or childrencrying or laughing, or whatever,” Judith said.

That noise competes with the liturgy ofthe Mass.

“There are all kinds of accommodationsthey make for other disabilities, but veryfew accommodations for hearing loss,”Charlie said.

As the American population ages, theReeses expect hearing loops to becomemore common, much like wheelchair ramps,hand rails and handicapped parking spaces.

“This really has taken root in Europe,”Charlie said, noting Westminster Abbey has ahearing loop.

The hearing loop project at St. Timothytook the better part of two years, Judithsaid. It took time to get the equipment in-stalled and to fine-tune it, so it’s an effectiveway of helping people hear.

Rev. Kenneth Malley, pastor at St. Timothy,said he knows the project is appreciated bypeople of all ages who have hearing difficul-ties. He recalled one older woman tellinghim about a hearing loop system at OurLady of Lourdes church in Dunedin.

She had tears in her eyes, Malley said. Shetold the priest, “I could finally hear what wasgoing on.”

St. Timothy and Our Lady of Lourdeshave hearing loops, and Our Lady of Fatimain Citrus County is investigating the possibil-ity of adding one. The Diocese of St.Petersburg is unaware of any other churchwithin the diocese that has the technology,but some churches may have installed onewithout informing the diocese.

The project at St. Timothy took sometime, the Reeses said, but they think it’sworth the effort because it will help openpeople’s ears to the word of God.

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Technology helps people hear the word of GodBy B.C. [email protected]

At some point in life, most people knowhow it feels to be out of the loop.

They’re sitting at a table in a restaurant,but they’re too far away to hear what iscausing the laughter erupting at the otherend of the table.

They’re at the edge of a crowd and can’thear what the speaker is saying.

Someone is singing on stage, but theycan’t make out the words.

Imagine if that was an everyday experi-ence.

That’s the kind of social isolation thatpeople with hearing difficulties often face.Even with hearing aids, it can be difficult forthem to hear in acoustically challengingplaces, such as a restaurant, a concert hall ora church.

But technology is available to helpchange that scenario in places where soundsystems are used. And recently, St. TimothyCatholic Church installed a hearing loop tohelp parishioners who have hearing difficul-ties become full participants in the liturgy.

Charlie and Judith Reese of JC Audiologycontributed the system components, whichcost about $8,000. The Reeses are parish-ioners, and Judith is an audiologist with anoffice at 1541 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite201, in Lutz.

Keith Thal and his friend, James Weeks,volunteered their time and expertise to in-stall and fine-tune the system. They both areprofessionals in the electronics field andknowledgeable in the science of sound,Judith said.

Chase White, the director of music at St.Timothy, also played a key role.

“St. Timothy is the first and only Catholicchurch in Hillsborough (County) that hasthis technology,” Charlie said. “I doubt thatthere are more than three other churches ofany denomination in Hillsborough that hasthis.”

A hearing loop, for lack of a better de-scription, is an antenna that is based aroundthe perimeter of a room or a building, Judithsaid. The antenna is linked to the sound sys-tem, and a person with a hearing aid thathas an active telecoil — or T-coil — can pickup the signal.

“The person puts their hearing aid in thereception mode, and whoever is speakingon the microphone, it comes right into theirears,” she said. “Also, it’s appropriately set forthem because it goes through their hearingaid, so it compensates for their problemareas for hearing.”

Hearing aids cannot be retrofitted to in-clude a T-coil, but many hearing aids havethem already, and their wearers simply areunaware of that fact, Judith said.

Those purchasing new hearing aids maywant to ask about the T-coil, she added, sothey can be activated in large spaces thatare acoustically challenging.

“The audiologist would set it at the levelthat’s going to work best for that person,”she said. “They may have a knob or a switch

or button on that device, to turn it on to thehearing loop channel, as it were.”

The technology has been around fordecades.

“I think it’s about half of the hearing aidsthat are fit that have telecoils in them,”Judith said

It’s not a cost issue, she said. People justneed to know to ask about it when they gettheir hearing aids.

“The hearing loop technology is just onemore tool in our box to help people whohave hearing impairments to live, full activelives,” Judith said.

At St. Timothy, there are two hearingloops. One goes around the chapel, on aledge. The other, in the main sanctuary, wasput in the conduit holding other sound sys-tem wiring.

“St. Timothy, in particular, is a veryacoustically challenging structure becauseof the architecture,” Judith said. “It’s kind of abasilica style with a big high-rounded ceil-ing, all hard surfaces, terrazzo tile, hard walls,lots of windows and metal. Even for peoplewho have good hearing, it can be tough.”

“There’s no carpet, no anything to ab-sorb the sound,” Charlie said. “It’s all glass,marble and metal. So, that makes everythingbounce off.”

Hearing loss, in some ways, is worse thanother disabilities that are visible, because ittakes people away from society, Judith said.

“You can’t engage,” she said.And, at church — where people come

for spiritual refreshment and guidance —they can feel left out.

“It’s very frustrating,” Judith said. They’llsay, “Everybody else is laughing at what thepastor said, but I didn’t hear it. They sang

COURTESY OF ST. TIMOTHY CATHOLIC CHURCHSt. Timothy Catholic Church’s architectural design is acoustically challenging because of itshigh ceilings, hard surfaces and glass. A hearing loop has been installed to enable peoplewith hearing difficulties to be full participants in the liturgy.

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By Diane KortusPublisher

About this timeevery year, I write acolumn about ourannual circulationand readership audit.I use this audit to talkabout the number ofpapers we print anddeliver, and more im-portantly, how many

people regularly read The Laker or LutzNews.

In the free newspaper industry,Circulation Verification Council has beenverifying circulation and readership since1992. Today it audits more than 2,000 pub-lications with more than 55 million incirculation, including The Laker and LutzNews.

Well, it’s audit time again, and our num-bers are even better than they were a yearago. Our circulation has increased by 3.8percent to 42,600, and our readershipgrew by 3 percent to give us 79 percenthousehold penetration.

Most newspapers would be thrilledwith 60 percent household penetration —a percentage most publishers have notseen since before the Internet explosionof news. For our papers to be at 79 per-cent household penetration is enviable,and one we’re very proud to report.

To put our circulation growth in per-spective, earlier this month most dailynewspapers in Florida reported circulationdrops by the auditing company they use.Close to home, the Tampa Bay Times re-ported its mid-week circulation was down7 percent, while The Tampa Tribuneshowed no growth after accounting forthe circulation gain of a weekly paper itbought in Clearwater April 2013.

As proud as we are about our audit andthe gains we’ve made this past year, I real-ize you may think these numbers a bit

boastful and not really relevant to your life.It probably doesn’t matter to you

whether we throw 10,000 papers or50,000, just as long as your paper isthrown in your driveway or dropped atyour newsstand every Wednesday. You getto decide each week if you want to takethe time to read the stories and look at theads from local businesses.

It’s our job to make sure your paperhas stories and information that are rele-vant and you find interesting to read. Andit’s our job to make sure you can count onyour paper to be delivered every week soreading it becomes a habit.

In addition to circulation verification,the audit gives us demographical informa-tion about our readers, which we use tochoose the stories we write.

We know that 57 percent of our readersare women, that 42 percent are between theages of 35 and 54, and another 41 percentare over 55. Our readers are well educated(74 percent have attended or graduatedfrom college) and affluent (30 percent havehousehold incomes above $100,000, and an-other 20 percent above $75,000).

The audit also surveys readers and askswhat types of stories they want to read.That’s why we write a lot about growthand development, things to do and storiesabout people and organizations in ourcommunities. We’ve worked hard this pastyear to bring you more stories about top-ics that interest you.

This year’s audit is, as they say, proof inthe pudding that we’ve improved. It’s inde-pendent confirmation that we’re doing agood job, and that the changes we’vemade in our news coverage this past yearhave resulted in increased readership.

And this is tremendously gratifying tomy staff and I because we love what wedo. Nothing is more emotionally satisfyingthan to know that our hard work is appre-ciated, and that we make a difference inthe community where we work and live.

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The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is launch-ing a new program, “Men Stopping ViolenceAgainst Women,” the group hopes will en-gage men and boys in the effort to endgender-based violence.

The Crisis Center locally has been at theforefront of working with creating partner-ships between men and women that addressgender equality and the negative conse-quences of unequal power relationships.

“While we know that both men andwomen are perpetrators of domestic abuseand sexual assault, we can’t ignore statisticsthat indicate the majority of this abuse iscommitted by men,” said David Braughton,president and chief executive of the CrisisCenter, in a release. “We know that targetedanti-violence education is key in reducinggender-based violence in our community.”

The program is a concentrated effort tobuild a network of leaders committed to en-

gaging men in a community effort to end vi-olence. It is funded by a grant from theVerizon Foundation that allows for sixmonths of grassroots mobilizing.

To help launch the program, the CrisisCenter has brought in consultant BenAtherton-Zeman, a word-renowned advocateand educator in violence prevention. He isthe spokesman for the National Organizationfor Men Against Sexism, and is a public speak-er on issues of violence prevention.

His talks have taken place at militarybases, colleges, high schools, public theaters,conferences, churches and juvenile deten-tion facilities, according to a release.Atherton-Zeman also has worked as a pre-vention educator for rape crisis centers,domestic violence programs and state coali-tions.

Those people and organizations interest-ed in becoming involved with “MenStopping Violence Against Women” can callthe Crisis Center at (813) 969-4983.

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By Helene RubensteinGrand Horizons

Many of our residents return to theirsummer homes, and some others takemotor trips for extended period of times.

But then again, there are many residentswho stay year-round at Grand Horizons, andthe number is growing constantly.

Back at Grand Horizons, there are stillmany functions going on. In addition toshuffleboard that is scheduled for everyMonday, Wednesday and Friday, there arenow pool exercises that also take place onthe same days. The hard part is the fact thatyou have to choose between the two.

These pool exercises are good, as theynot only cool you off, but it is a healthy wayto keep in shape. During the summermonths, Judy Ellsworth hosts the pool exer-cises.

We still have bingo every Tuesday night,and this is when people show up, purchasecards, bring “lucky charms” to place in frontof them, and hope to be a big winner of theevening. Even if they are not the winner fora certain week, they have fun playing andconversing with others.

The hosts for bingo night are Doug andLuAnne Taylor.

Of course, dominoes are still playedevery Monday night. This is a fun game, andthere is more concentration to it than youthink. The main thing is to keep the traingrowing.

Residents still meet every Wednesdaymorning for coffee and doughnuts, andalso to get the up-and-coming news. Everyother week, we have our blood pressuretaken, and it’s something important to

keep track of.There was a Ladies Lunch Bunch on May

6. I usually look forward to these as they tryto go to a different place each month. Thistime, the women went to the Island BreezeCuban Café, hosted by Joyce Bell.

I would have loved to have joined them,but it is a big drive from Connecticut. GuessI will have to wait until I return.

Our monthly lunch connoisseurs were atGolden Corral May 9, hosted by Al andSandy Lindke. I heard from Sandy, who saidthere were 24 people, and all had a goodtime in the Tuttle Room. They spent 90 min-utes socializing and eating.

The quilters had their last meeting inMay, and will resume again in October. Theymade stars for May, and will use them duringthe next meeting for their next project.Wonder what it will be?

There was a Memorial Day picnic May26 at the community center. I spoke withCarol Wilcox, one of the coordinators of thisfunction, and she told me the event startedwith Terry Gardner officiating. After thePledge of Allegiance, our disc jockey resi-dent Gary Wilcox played “The Star-SpangledBanner,” as performed by the U.S. Air ForceCeremonial Band.

After that, and original version of “GodBless America,” done by the legendary KateSmith, was played.

Terry said a few words about our armedforces, and all attending veterans were askedto stand. “Taps,” by the Arlington CemeteryCeremonial Band, was played in memory ofour deceased veterans.

The event drew 87 residents, and thecommunity center was well-decorated forthe event. Rich Lydecker did the hamburgerand hot dog grilling, and he sure had hishands full because as soon as he startedcooking, the rain and wind came in fullforce.

It was quite a challenge, but it turned outfine. The wind fueled the fire on the outsidegrill.

Besides the hamburgers and hot dogs,there also was a potluck with plenty ofwonderful food available like potato salad,macaroni salad, fruit salad, baked beans,coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and relish

trays. There also were a lot of desserts — theSocial Club provided a large cake.

Gary Wilcox and some residents stayedfor dancing and music.

There are these activities and more,enough to satisfy anyone. You can be as busyas you wish to be at Grand Horizons.

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As the Pasco County school district shiftsto a more rigorous set of educational stan-dards, Superintendent Kurt Browning hasbeen making the rounds to explain thechanges to parents.

During his most recent stop at WiregrassRanch High School — the final of 13 com-munity meetings — Browning told parentsthat the district must change the way teach-ers teach and students learn. He also calledfor greater involvement by parents to helpprepare students for entering school and toreinforce learning at home.

The district’s current performance mustimprove, Browning said, especially since thedistrict is ranked 34th out of the state’s 67districts.

“I’m not the least bit happy with 34,”Browning said.

Society has changed and the districtmust change too to meet its goal of produc-

ing students who are ready for college, ca-reers and life, Browning said.

“We’ve got to make a connection be-tween what’s happening in the real worldand in the classroom,” Browning said.

Along those lines, the district is shiftingto Common Core State Standards and rais-ing the bar on expectations. The standardsdefine what students should know as theyproceed through school in order to gradu-ate from high school fully prepared to entercollege and the work force.

“We’re embracing a new way of teachingand learning,” said Rayann Mitchell, a seniorsupervisor in the division of curriculum, as-sessment and instruction.

The new standards are causing teachersto think differently about the way theyteach, Browning said.

Instead of standing at the front of theclassroom lecturing, teachers are now push-ing for more collaboration between students

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B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOAt a series of community forums, PascoCounty Schools Superintendent KurtBrowning explained the Common Core StateStandards. The system defines what stu-dents should know as they proceed throughschool so they can graduate from highschool fully prepared to enter college andthe work force See STANDARDS, page 8

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PASCO GENEALOGYThe Genies, a small informal genealogicalgroup, meets every Friday at 1 p.m., at theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,9016 Fort King Road in Dade City. Forinformation, call (813) 788-8894, or (813)715-7133.

FRESH YOUTH GROUPThe First Presbyterian Church ofZephyrhills, 5510 19th St., offers a FRESH(Friends Respecting Each other’s SpecialHarmony) Youth Group on Wednesdays at5:30 p.m., for middle and high school-agedyouth. For information and a list of moreactivities, visit FirstPCZ.org.

TRINITY OUTREACH GRANDOPENINGTrinity Outreach of Tampa Bay is hosting agrand opening June 14 from noon to 3p.m., for its transitional home for women, at5247 Sixth St., in Zephyrhills. There will berefreshments, a tour of the home, clowns,and activities for kids. For information, call(877) 333-1845.

COBB’S FREE KIDS SHOWSGrove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 WesleyGrove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel will begin itsfree summer kids shows at 10 a.m., everyTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, startingwith “Turbo” and “Walking with Dinosaurs”on June 17, June 18 and June 19. Doorsopen at 9:30 a.m. Schools, groups and

camps are welcome. Same-day ticketingonly. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

BOWL TO HELP SHRINECHILDRENLadies Oriental Shrine Cairo Court 97 ofZephyrhills and Pin Chasers, 6816 GallBlvd., will host a bowling tournament for allages and abilities June 28 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Half of all funds raised will be donatedto Shriners’ Hospital for Children. Cost is$12 per person. There will be door prizesand drawings. For information, call M.J.Price at (813) 782-1500, ext. 104.

GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUTThe National Wildlife Federation isencouraging families to unplug and headoutside for the Great American BackyardCampout June 28. The event promotescamping in backyards to reconnect withnature. The Federation’s campout websiteoffers packing lists, recipes, nocturnalwildlife guides, exploration activities, nature

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LIBRARY BOOK BAZAARFriends of Hugh Embry Library will host abook bazaar July 11 and July 12 from 11a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 14215 Fourth St., inDade City. There will be slightly used books,audio and video media, magazines andrelated materials, most priced at less than$3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

ZEPHYRHILLS EAGLES CLUBZephyrhills Eagles 3752, 4149 New RiverRoad, is seeking new members. The clubhosts steel darts on Tuesdays at 2 p.m., barbingo on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., ladies nighton Thursdays at 6 p.m., euchre on Fridays at1 p.m., karaoke on Fridays at 7 p.m., a coinshow the first Saturday of every month, andSunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Forinformation on events, visit ZephyrhillsEagles No. 3752 on Facebook.

GIRLS SCOUTS SEEKING LEADERSGirl Scouts of West Central Florida isseeking troop leaders, both men andwomen older than 18, to volunteer. Otheropportunities include becoming a programor camp facilitator. For information, visitGSWCF.org/volunteer.

CARES SENIOR ACTIVITIESCommon on Pretty Pond, 38130 Pretty PondRoad in Zephyrhills, will host the followingCARES Crescent Enrichment Center senioractivities:• Multimedia Art Instruction by Don Heinke:Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Bring own supplies. Costis $15. For information, call (813) 748-5364.

• Watercolor Classes with Sandi Lallemand:Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Bring own supplies.Cost is $10. To register, call (352) 523-1213.

NEW RESTORE SALE DATESHabitat ReStore’s discounts on items thathave been in inventory for a while is nowon Mondays. Senior Day has moved toTuesdays, when a senior citizen discount is20 percent. Dade City ReStore also will hostmonthly silent auctions. Habitat ReStoresare located at 15029 U.S. 301 in Dade City,and 4700 S. Allen Road in Zephyrhills. Forinformation, visit Habitat.org/restores.

COLONY HILLS BINGOThe Colony Hills Community, 35144Wagner Way in Zephyrhills, hosts weeklybingo Wednesday nights. Early bird bingo isat 6 p.m., and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m.Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Snack kitchenfeatures hot dogs, popcorn, cake anddrinks. For information, call (813) 788-4121.

CENTENNIAL EAGLES EVENTSCentennial Eagles Dade City, 15924 U.S.301, hosts nickel bingo on Wednesdays andSaturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bar bingoon Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday dinners from4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a pool tournamenton Fridays at 7 p.m. The public is welcometo all events. For information, call (352) 567-9755.

DONATE TO PET PANTRYDogs Day Pet Pantry, 14012 Seventh St., inDade City, is looking for donations of petfood and pet supplies to help pet ownersfacing economic hardship in the Dade Cityarea. Items needed are dry or canned dogand cat food, cat litter, and collars andleashes. The pantry accepts donations from10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

AMERICAN LEGION KARAOKE NIGHTAmerican Legion Post 15, 37745 Church St.,in Dade City, hosts indoor corn tosstournaments the third Saturday of everymonth. Registration is at noon, and gamesstart at 1 p.m. For information, call BobCase at (813) 713-4588. The club meets thesecond Monday of the month at 7 p.m.Karaoke night is the first Friday of themonth from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There isan air rifle Junior Shooting Sports Programfor boys and girls ages 8 through 18 everyWednesday at 5 p.m. For information, call(352) 518-0021.

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Pasco County Schools’ $1.3 million sum-mer school program this year will serve6,580 students. That’s an increase of 1,820over last summer’s rolls, according to districtofficials.

This year’s programs also will reachyounger children, and will give older stu-dents more time to work on recoveringcourse credits.

School board member Steve Luikart ap-plauded the expanded program.

“The need is there,” Luikart said. “We’redoing everything we can to help more kids.”

The district is piloting new programs forkindergarteners and first graders focusingon literacy, and for second graders empha-sizing mathematics.

The literacy pilot will serve about 390students, and the mathematics pilot willserve about 400 children. The students willcome from Title 1 schools, which are

schools that qualify for federal funding be-cause they have a large percentage ofchildren from poor families.

Another pilot will focus on science, tech-nology, engineering, art and mathematics,otherwise known as STEM. It will serve ap-proximately 45 third- and fourth-gradestudents from Fox Hollow, Schrader, andGulf Highlands elementary schools, and willbe held at Gulf Highlands.

The district’s summer reading camp willcontinue to target third graders. About 700children are expected to receive the addi-tional help. The media centers at each of thesummer camp locations will be open to allstudents on those days.

The district also will be using migrantcamps for kindergarten through 12th-graders at eight east Pasco schools, to helpclose the achievement gap.

The program will serve about 45 stu-dents, an increase of 15 from last year.

A program aimed at giving children achance to learn through a variety of environ-

mental experiences also is being offered to stu-dents from Title 1 schools. About 600 studentsfrom Title 1 schools will visit Safety Town,Energy Marine Center, Starkey Ranch, caves,and The Florida Aquarium through the PascoEnvironmental Adventure Camp Experience.

The district also is providing additionalhelp to middle school students who havenot met the requirements to be promotedto the next grade. The district’s course re-covery programs have been extended fromhalf-days to full-days to give students moretime to master essential content.

The district is providing this opportunityfor students to get back on track to up to100 students per Title 1 school, and up to 50students at other schools.

Courses also will be available for highschool students needing to recover credits,with seniors being given the highest priori-ty for those opportunities.

The district also will offer summerschool for exceptional student educationprograms for students who have individual

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The district will serve summer meals atlocations where more than 50 percent ofthe students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the regular school year.District staff members will serve breakfast,lunch and a snack to children through age18.

Transportation also will be provided tosummer programs for students who meetthe district’s requirements.

Teachers can upgrade their skills in thedistrict’s Secondary Literacy Symposium forsixth- through 12th-grade teachers. Teacherswill work in collaborative groups to deepentheir learning related to the EnglishLanguage Arts instructional shifts of thenewly adopted Florida Standards.

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Long before Interstate 4 slicedthrough a swath of Florida, andDisney theme parks put Kissimmee

on the map, there was an attraction in LakeWales that beckoned to visitors to partakeof its beauty.

Bok Tower Gardens, deemed one ofAmerica’s finest gardens, offers visitors thechance to step away from the world’s caresand savor the handiwork of nature.

The National Historic Landmark is wortha visit for people who enjoy music, architec-ture, history, wildlife, plants and flowers.

This is a place that offers a feeling ofserenity, as you walk along the mulchedpaths that meander through spaciousgrounds of oaks, palms, azaleas, irises andcamellias.

The garden was a gift to the Americanpeople from Edward W. Bok, a Dutch immi-grant who became editor of The LadiesHome Journal and won a Pulitzer Prize forhis autobiography.

“He wanted to make a place where peo-ple could just relax and get away from thegrind of the world,” said David Price, presi-dent of Bok Tower Gardens. “Bok wanted aquiet place where people could come andsit and enjoy the sounds of birds and kind offind themselves.”

An estimated 75,000 people attendedthe formal dedication on Feb. 1, 1929, wherePresident Calvin Coolidge delivered an ad-dress. The National Broadcasting Company,which would later become known as NBC,provided national coverage through ahookup with a Gainesville radio station.

Before Bok decided to transform thespot into a place of beauty, not everyonewas sold on his vision.

“There were a lot of naysayers who saidyou couldn’t plant on a sand hill and itwould be hard to keep things alive,” Pricesaid.

But Bok commissioned famed landscapearchitect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., to de-sign the garden. After Olmsted’s work waswell on its way, Bok revealed his plans for acarillon tower, inspired by the carillon tow-ers of his childhood in the Netherlands.

He hired Milton B. Medary ofPhiladelphia to design the 205-foot towerthat became the architectural centerpiece ofthe garden.

Constructed of pink and gray marble andtan coquina stone, the tower houses 60bells, ranging in weight from 16 pounds to

12 tons. A carillonneur plays the bells bystriking wooden keys that tug on a wire thatactivates the clapper of the correspondingbells.

“The tower complements the serenity ofthe garden,” Price said. “It’s a neo-gothicstyle. It has almost sort of a spiritual quality.”

Nearly 150,000 visitors drop by BokTower Gardens each year, with about 60percent of those guests traveling more than50 miles to get there, Price said.

Some visitors sign a guest book in a smallbuilding called Window by the Pond, where

they can sit to gaze through a picture win-dow to observe wildlife. The visitors comefrom diverse places, but seem to share a com-mon appreciation of the Lake Wales gem.

“Came here for an hour, will spend theday here,” jotted a visitor from California.

“Best day in Florida,” scribbled a NewYorker.

“Beautiful, tranquil, spiritual,” wrote a visi-tor from Rhode Island.

“Peaceful, lovely and a real treat to visit,”opined a New Mexico guest.

Attendance fluctuates throughout theyear, with January through April drawing thebiggest crowds.

No matter when visitors drop in, though,there’s plenty to see.

“We plan for year-round color and inter-est,” Price said.

The camellias, for instance, bloom in falland winter, while azaleas blossom in spring.A table outside the visitor center displays acollection of vases holding cuttings to letguests know what’s in bloom.

There’s an interesting display inside thevisitor center detailing Bok’s life, there’s afilm that tells the attraction’s story, and thereare numerous displays about the garden,area wildlife and the carillon.

Pinewood Estate, a 20-roomMediterranean-style mansion, also is open forself-guided tours for an additional charge.

From its beginning, Bok Tower Gardenshas sought to be someplace special. Besidesbringing in Olmsted and Medary, Bok alsohired Lee Lawrie of New York, Samuel Yellinof Philadelphia, and J.H. Dulles-Allen of the

Enfield Pottery and Tile Works inPennsylvania to work on the project.

Lawrie designed sculptures to be execut-ed in marble. Yellin made wrought-ironpieces for the tower’s interior and bridge.He also created a series of panels on thetower’s massive brass door, recounting thebiblical story of creation.

Dulles-Allen did the tile work on eightgrilles enclosing the bell chamber.

While enjoying its rich history, BokTower Gardens is mindful of a need to re-main relevant during changing times, Pricesaid. Along those lines, it has completed a20-year master plan, and will begin work onthe first phase this summer. Initial changeswill include additional gardens, work to re-store a sand hill and new surfacing on keypaths to make it easier to get around.

Some things, however, will not change.When Bok Tower Gardens opened, Price

said, “peace and tranquility was our theme.”Some things, it seems, never go out style.

WorththeTripBy B.C. [email protected]

Bok Tower Gardens: A place of tranquility and beauty

If you goWHERE: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 TowerBlvd., in Lake WalesWHEN: 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 6p.m. Daily carillon concerts are presentedat 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.COST: Admission to the garden is $12 foradults and $3 for children. Combo tickets,which include self-guided tours of PinewoodEstate, is $18 for adults and $8 for childrenINFO: BokTowerGardens.org

B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOSThe 205-foot Singing Tower is the architectural centerpiece of Bok Tower Gardens. Thosewho enjoy fine craftsmanship will find plenty to appreciate, and those who enjoy carillonmusic can enjoy two half-hour concerts daily.

Premiermetal-workerSam Yellinfashionedthesewroughtirongates,whichopen tothe walk-way to thetower’sfrontdoor.

The snake shown here actually is the hinge ofthe sundial on the rear of the Singing Tower. Acarving etched beneath the sundial commem-orates the visit of President Calvin Coolidge atthe gardens’ formal dedication in 1929.

The brass panels on this door depict thebiblical account of creation. Samuel Yellin,considered at that time to be America’s pre-mier metalworker, did the work.

This African iris is just one of many gorgeousblooms on display at Bok Tower Gardens.

When Edward W. Bok created his gardensanctuary in Lake Wales, his goal was toprovide a place of refreshment, where peo-ple could get away from the grind of theworld, said Bok Tower president David Price.

Visitors to Bok Tower Gardens are treated toa visual feast of color, texture and light, asdepicted in this scene featuring the bloomof the native red coral bean.


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Michele Baker was focused on how fast

boats should travel on a private lake, Bobbi

Smith had a much bigger concern about a

proposed new community near Caliente

Resorts in Land O’ Lakes.

“The thing is truly the safety issue of get-

ting in and getting out,” said Smith, who lives

on a small rural road just off U.S. 41 in the

community of Silver Lakes. That street, bare-

ly wide enough to hold a single car, could

carry traffic from another 100 houses if

Southern Crafted Homes is allowed to build

on more than 68 acres around Curve Lake.

The land is owned by John and Theresa

Edwards, and is filled with old orange groves

at the gravel end of Fletch Road. About 40

homes are currently located near the lake

on Fletch and Barcellona roads, which all

exit to a busy, four-lane Land O’ Lakes

Boulevard. And even with the smaller num-

ber of homes, there’s no traffic light, so cars

typically back up on Barcellona as traffic

looks to get out on the busy thoroughfare.

“There’s no way you can have all those

homes, and have just one road to get out,”

Smith said. But if Southern Crafted Homes is going

to build homes, they’ll also have to build up-

graded streets along Fletch and Barcellona

that will accommodate higher traffic loads,

Baker said during a recent development re-

view meeting. Upgrades would include two

distinct lanes of traffic, and even curbs.

The new community also could be re-

quired to consider building roads across

neighboring properties, known as intercon-

nects, which would link the new Edwards

community to Caliente Boulevard to the

northwest and Ehren Cutoff to the east.

However, those roads won’t happen until

neighboring parcels are developed into

homes, and Smith and others already living

in Silver Lakes say that development there

could be decades off, if ever.

That brings the focus back to Fletch

Road, which was partially paved in the late

1990s when the Silver Lakes community

was built. A traffic analysis says Fletch is in

good shape, county officials said, so

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Baker, however, was concerned that a 15-

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But it wasn’t like that for Zephyrhills resi-

dent Nancy Carroll McEndree. It was much,

much worse.“I went into (post-traumatic stress disor-

der) every chapter I wrote,” McEndree said.

“I sat in my chair or in my office and I wept

uncontrollably. I ended up in the hospital.”

To write “Remembering Jim: From

Violence, Abuse and Terror to Joy

Everlasting” — a book chronicling her late

brother’s difficult upbringing, bottoming out

as an absent husband and father, and eventu-

al transformation to an active person of faith

— McEndree had to go back to the begin-

ning of their lives. And that meant dealing with her own

childhood, which was filled with memories

of her mother and brothers dealing with

constant physical abuse. McEndree also suf-

fered severe mental abuse and neglect, and

said she even had to spurn her father’s sexu-

al advances. She would have been happy to leave

those memories in the past, except they

MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTO

Nancy Carroll McEndree writes her books sitting in a recliner in her Zephyrhills home. She

writes longhand and husband Duane transcribes that work into their computer.

Author provides message of faith

COURTESY OF PENNY NICHOLS

This is the image that Trevor Nichols used to

model the portrait he drew of Land O’ Lakes

High School coach Kris Keppel. See Trevor’s

winning drawing on page 14.

MICHAEL HINMAN/STAFF PHOTOS

Fletch and Barcellona roads are the only

way Silver Lakes residents can get out onto

Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, a four-lane

expressway without a traffic light. If another

100 homes are built, some existing residents

fear the current streets won’t be able to han-

dle the increased traffic loads.

See AUTHOR, page 14

Local art studentwins a trip toWashingtonBy B.C. [email protected]

There’s a lot more to the portrait of Kris

Keppel than meets the eye.

No doubt the pencil drawing is an excel-

lent likeness of the Land O’ Lakes coach, who

has led the high school’s track and cross-

country teams for more than two decades.

The quality of the work is so good that a

professional artist judging U.S. Rep. Gus

Bilirakis’ Congressional Art Competition

deemed it best of show.

By winning the competition, Nichols will

get to travel to Washington, D.C., with one

of his parents. They’ll get a tour of the White

House and Capitol building, and will get to

have lunch in the Congressional dining

room. His art will be in the Capitol building

See ART, page 14

See TRAFFIC, page 14

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Local womanrevels in BostonMarathon runBy B.C. [email protected]

Trish Trout can scratch an item off her

bucket list.The Wesley Chapel woman completed

the 118th Boston Marathon on April 21, fin-

ishing the 26.2-mile course in 6 hours and

14 minutes.It was a day that she’ll never forget.

“I was in the center of the Boston

Marathon,” Trout said. “You’re a rock star for

a day. It’s like everybody’s your best friend.”

It came a year after bombings rocked the

event, and security was tight, Trout said.

Military police, Boston police and other law

enforcement officers were stationed about

every 150 yards along the route.

Helicopters hovered over the crowds.

Armored trucks blocked roads. Bomb-sniff-

ing dogs walked through the crowds, Trout

added.“My cheering section could not get to

the finish line because it was lockdown.

Even VIP ticket holders were kept out,” she

said.Despite the heavy security, the atmos-

phere was festive.“It was a beautiful day. The energy was

unreal,” Trout said. “At times, it was breathtak-

ing, just seeing all of those people in

support, and all of the runners. All ages, all

shapes and sizes. It was awesome.”

Spectators lined the course, cheering on


Motorists driving on U.S. 41 in Lutz will

notice lane closures while workers com-

plete a $5.4 million waterline project.

But even after the waterline work is

done, traffic disruptions on the six-lane

highway that cuts through Lutz will contin-

ue. The Florida Department of Transportation

will do a resurfacing project on U.S. 41, from

Linnwood Drive to north of County Line

Road, through Lutz. Plans call for resurfacing 7.4 miles of

roadway. Other improvements include intersec-

tion upgrades for pedestrian improvements

and bicycle lanes along the entire length of

the project.The railroad crossing south of Crystal

Lakes Road will be reconstructed as well,

which will require a temporary detour, ac-

cording to FDOT spokeswoman Kris

Carson.Design for the project was completed in

March. The work is expected to begin in the

winter, Carson said. The design work cost

$2.3 million.The resurfacing and other improvements

will cost an estimated $11.5 million, but

those figures may change as the project pro-

gresses, Carson said.

Major resurfacing planned for U.S. 41

See MARATHON, page 12


More than a decade after she led a cru-

sade to lower new business advertising

signs in Pasco County, Kathryn Starkey is

gearing up to bring the “grandfathered” ones

up to code.The county commissioner says it’s time

her colleagues start looking into enforcing

the sign laws — which typically limit sign

height at 11 feet — uniformly across Pasco,

including those signs that pre-date the 2003

changes to the ordinance. Starkey, however,

says she won’t push it without trying to find

at least some help for business owners, who

would have to invest in new signs.

“One of the biggest complaints I get is

the old signs that are still up, so we got to

figure out a way to help those businesses

bring those signs to our new look,” Starkey

said. “It’s difficult. It’s a financial investment,

but I think we should incentivize them to

bring them up to the current code.”

How to incentivize those businesses is

still a big question mark, but one possibility

could be offering small grants or even low-

interest microloans to help defray the costs,

Starkey said. Businesses with grandfathered signs have

been allowed to keep them as long as they

are not changed in a way that would make

them become “more non-conforming” to the

ordinance. After 11 years, some of those

signs are starting to show their age, and are

looking more and more out of place in areas

where ground-level, or monument, signs

have become the norm.

Starkey’s original goal was to prevent the

growing Wesley Chapel area from becoming

Pasco exploring bringing all advertising signs to the ground

MICHAEL HINMAN/STAFF PHOTO

It’s usually Golden Arches in the sky when

there’s a McDonald’s around. But the newest

McDonald’s at 1733 Bruce B. Downs

Boulevard in Wesley Chapel has a sign at

ground level, thanks to a Pasco County ordi-

nance, and the early efforts of Pasco County

Commissioner Kathryn Starkey.See SIGNS, page 12

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRISH TROUT

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As the speaker wrapped up his talk, Land

O’ Lakes High School students streamed

down to the front of the auditorium to shake

his hand and pose with him for photos.

They wanted a personal encounter with

Philip Gans, a man who survived the hor-

rors of the Holocaust during World War II.

Gans was at the high school to share his

story, so others won’t forget the atrocities

committed by the Nazis.

“Your children will never have a chance

to see a concentration camp survivor,” Gans

said, speaking to teachers and students from

U.S. history, world history and several other

classes.

Social studies teacher Whitney Miller

arranged the visit, saying it’s important for

students to use the most primary source of

information they can receive.

Gans, now 86, said his life in Amsterdam

began as a happy one.

“We had a good life,” he said. “Dad had his

Holocaust survivor shares his story

Big Storm offers big brew as beeroperations fermentBy Michael [email protected]

It all started simple enough.

Mike Bishop and Clay Yarn wanted to es-

cape their stuffy office jobs, so they leased

some industrial space in Odessa with the

hopes of brewing a little bit of beer, and

sharing it with anyone who happened to

discover their operation.

Instead, a 200-barrel operation exploded

into a 5,000-barrel one in the span of two

short years. And it might not be long before

Big Storm Brewing Co. hits the 100,000-bar-

rel mark. “I never thought when we started that

we would ever need anything more than

this little shop,” said Bishop, who lives in

Land O’ Lakes. “We just thought we would

make boutique beers, and make enough to

pay the bills and give us a little money on

the side. But that was not our destiny. People

just wanted our beers.”

In a short time, Big Storm grew from two

employees to 16. Once they find bigger

quarters somewhere in central Pasco

County — they are looking for up to 50,000

MICHAEL HINMAN/STAFF PHOTOS

Mike Bishop, co-founder and head brewer at Big Storm Brewing Co., displays some of the

tanks used in producing four different brews of Big Storm beer from his Odessa location.

See BREW, page 12

See HOLOCAUST, page 12

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struct model trucks or airplanes or soldiers. Even if you’re not a model maker or train enthusiast, you might just be looking for an inexpen-

sive family outing or a way to pass some time with friends. It turns out that the Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling in Odessa has

something to offer to just about anybody. The center features the Sundance Central Modular Railroad, which is something you have to see to

believe. Find out more in our Worth the Trip feature on Page 5.

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One of those companies is Neckar Hockey,a youth sports training company Neckar sayshe runs with his wife. However, Neckar alsouses the address for another company, MobileCigar Lounge Co., which — according to itswebsite — is co-owned with popular retiredLightning winger Dave Andreychuk.

Neckar, who was first traded to theLightning in 2001 in a trade that also includ-ed popular goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, toldThe Laker last week that he is not the newowner of Colonial Four. He said he alsotalked to his business partner, who hewould only identify as another former hock-ey player, who said he wasn’t the new

owner, either.It was unclear if Andreychuk was the

partner Neckar spoke to.However, Neckar was unable to explain

why White Marlin was using the same PakMail box address as his other companies.

Colonial Four is geared toward the 55and older crowd, and dates back to the1970s. It has a mix of both seasonal and per-manent residents, and the new owner— whoever that may be — has plans to im-prove the community even more, Mulkeysaid.

“His plans include bringing in additionalpermanent units, thereby stabilizing thepark’s annual income,” he said, in a release. “Ifeel confident he will be pleased with thispurchase.”

COLONIAL, from page 1


The Laker/Lutz News Staff Report

Woodland Elementary School studentswho ride Bus Z581 had a chance to cele-brate the retirement of their longtime busdriver, Franklin “Mr. Frank” Workman, with asurprise party May 23.

The children described Workman as “agreat guy” and “another grandpa,” addingthey’re sad to see him retire.

Frank has been a bus driver for 10 years,and will now move to Michigan with hiswife Gertrude to live closer to extendedfamily and grandchildren.

The party consisted of slices of watermel-on, bananas, grapes, bottled water andcookies. Workman also received a copy ofthe book “Grandma & Grandpa are Retiring.”

The party was put together thanks to thehelp of bus route specialist Diane Morrill,area manager Roberta Greathouse, and

Woodland principal Kemberly Poe. Alsohelping out were Cynthia Patrick, DebbieDee, Theresa Halsey, Jennifer Kocher andM.J. Price.

Workman gets a hug good-bye during a sur-prise retirement party.

Workman gets a fond farewellfrom Woodland students

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARCUS PRICEWoodland Elementary School students celebrate the retirement of their longtime bus driver,Franklin ‘Mr. Frank’ Workman. Workman spent 10 years driving a bus for Pasco County Schools.

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Topics include seasonal desserts, Asiancookery, and edible holiday gifts.

The workshop is for adults older than50, and costs $12. Additional lab fees mayapply for cooking supplies.

Registration deadline is three days beforethe workshop start date.

For information, call (352) 797-5167, orvisit PHSC.edu/encore.

CHAMBER HONORS STUDENT CITIZENS

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber ofCommerce recognized Student Citizens at a

May ceremony in their honor.Students are selected from 10 area

schools for exemplary effort, achievementand contribution to their school, family andcommunity.

Students recognized included HaydenOley of East Pasco Adventist Academy,Mariana Chavez of Woodland ElementarySchool, Regan Yake of Stewart MiddleSchool, Tabria James of Zephyrhills HighSchool, Dashawn Walden of Stewart Middle,Karly Crews of Heritage Academy, GideonCastorena of West Zephyrhills ElementarySchool, Tyler Brooks of The Broach School,Danny Pomorisac of Taylor ElementarySchool, and Caleb Salings of Florida AutismCenter of Excellence.

KINDERGARTEN CAMPDouble Branch Elementary School,

31500 Chancey Road in Wesley Chapel, willhost a kindergarten camp July 29 throughJuly 31 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Incoming kindergarteners can meetteachers and become familiar with theschool.

Cost is $40. For information, call (813) 346-0402.

COURTESY OF M.J. PRICE

Field trip leaps youngstersinto new school yearGreat Start Learning Center’s voluntary pre-kindergarten class toured the campus of WestZephyrhills Elementary School May 5. The youngsters will enter kindergarten in August. Thefield trip gave the students a sense of what to expect in the coming year, and to familiarizethemselves with the layout of the school. Great Start Learning Center is located at 5314 FirstAve., in Zephyrhills.

COURTESY OF M.J. PRICE

Students bowled over with funThe more than 900 students of Woodland Elementary School participated in special fieldtrips to go bowling at Pin Chasers, 6816 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills.

Ashbrook’s name is one of 1,855 countyresidents listed on the Pasco County WorldWar II Memorial at the Historic Dade CityCourthouse. This weekend will mark the 60thanniversary of the memorial’s dedication, andSchrader will lead a rededication ceremonyJune 14 that will include the official unveilingof a new, more permanent granite memorial.

The granite slabs replace the originalwood panels that have deteriorated signifi-cantly since the memorial’s first dedicationin 1954.

“The courthouse is where my office is,and I would come in every day to hear wehad some vandalism or a skateboarder hit it,and we had to call (the facilities depart-ment) to come and make the necessaryrepairs,” Schrader said. “It was really just thatit was time we did something different.”

Schrader reached out to then assistantcounty administrator Dan Johnson, and theywere able to secure seed money of $25,000from Pasco County officials, and another$15,000 from Dade City. The rest of the$40,000 cost would be made up from pri-vate donations that Johnson would gather.

In the end, however, the memorial costless than the estimate, and the final price tagwas an even split between public moneyand private donations.

The rededication ceremony will begin at11 a.m., Saturday in front of the courthouse,37918 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. Schraderwill emcee the event, and will be join byU.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, whowill present a special flag.

Of all the people who served, a vast ma-jority of them did return home, includingAshbrook. Just under 40 soldiers from PascoCounty died in the line of duty.

However, seven decades is a long time,and many of the returning veterans fromWorld War II have been lost over the years.

“Unfortunately, they are reaching an agewhere they are not going to be with usmuch longer,” Schrader said. “It was impor-tant for those who are still alive and for theirfamily members that we make sure this me-morial is here forever.”

Joining Schrader in the bandstand thememorial adorns are Florian Gude andStanley Burnside. Both have their names onthe wall, and still live in the area.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREA TROUTButterflies have already found a home in the new healing garden recently dedicated atFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills.

Veronique Polo, the life coach for Creation Health Club at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, leadsthe dedication ceremony for a new healing garden in the hospital’s courtyard.

The new heal-ing garden atFloridaHospitalZephyrhills hasa variety of dif-ferent plants,including somethat are labeledlike the sedumbaby toes.

WHAT: Rededication of Pasco CountyWorld War II MemorialWHEN: June 14 at 11 a.m.WHERE: Historic Dade City Courthouse,37918 Meridian Ave., Dade CityCOST: FreeINFO: PascoCountyFl.net.

MEMORIAL, from page 1

“All of the drawers are divided out intofamilies. In gardening, there’s nine differentfamilies,” McLeod explained. “In each family,you have the different types of vegetables orflowers.

“You just see what type of plant youwant to grow. You open the drawer and youthumb through it. You can see the bean thatyou want to grow. There’s a little packet be-hind it. There’s the growing information onthe back of it.”

Once they find their packet, they bring itup to a desk, fill out a form, and head home

to start planting.“You grow it. Save some of the seeds for

yourself and some for the library and bringthem back,” McLeod said.

Some people may have no earthly ideahow to begin, but there are books, online in-formation and low-cost classes that canhelp, she said.

Nobody should feel intimidated.“It doesn’t matter if you don’t know any-

thing,” McLeod said. “The only thing that youneed to start is a desire.”

To find out more about the seed library,email [email protected], visitMorningstarFishermen.org, or call McLeodat (352) 523-2722.

SEED, from page 1

A healthful retreatSpecial to The Laker/Lutz News

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills dedicated arevitalized outdoor garden retreat May 29that will provide a lush outdoor sanctuaryand quiet moments to relax.

The Healing Garden is located inside thecourtyard next to the hospital’s main cam-pus on U.S. 301 in Zephyrhills. It features avariety of trees, shrubs, flowers and a foun-tain, along with seating areas for patients,visitors and caregivers.

The hospital says it understands the im-

portant relationship between spiritual andphysical health. An outward representationof the hospital’s mission to extend its heal-ing ministry, the gardens will be open toanyone seeking a place of tranquility,prayer and spiritual strength, hospital offi-cials said.

The Healing Garden is an employee ini-tiative, led by more than 30 employees aspart of the hospital’s Creation HealthCulture Club. The club focuses on fosteringemployee satisfaction through activitieswith an emphasis on fun, health and trust.


The Healing Garden at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will be a quiet place to relax and rejuve-nate for patients, visitors and caregivers.

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