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By Kathy [email protected]

Land O’ Lakes’ brothers, Owen and GradyMatthew, want to provide socks for thehomeless.

And, Zephyrhills retiree Janet Chubinskywants to give new shoes to children in need.

The efforts are separate, but both aremaking strides in reaching their goals tohelp others.

Kid President, a YouTube characterplayed by 11-year-old Robby Novak, inspiredthe Matthew brothers to get involved.

Kid President declared the month ofOctober as “Socktober,” and challenged chil-dren across the nation to host sock drives tohelp homeless people.

Sixth-grader Owen and second-graderGrady embraced the challenge, and enlistedthe help of nearly 300 students and theirfamilies at Countryside Montessori CharterSchool in Land O’ Lakes.

By the end of the month, the sock drivedoubled its goal of 770 socks by donating1,552 socks to the Salvation Army.

“We have amazing parents,” said HollyDePiro, volunteer and fundraising coordina-tor for Countryside Montessori CharterSchool. “You ask, and they go with thecause. The kids get excited.”

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The first resident of the Lutz Cemetery isa man known only as Mr. Nims. His gravemarker is gone and the burial plot nearlyobliterated.

Local historians think he was buriedthere in 1914, and almost nothing is knownof his personal history.

That is not the situation, however, formost of the people resting in peace at thishallowed ground, off U.S. 41 at Fifth Avenue.

Instead, their headstones and grave mark-ers are a narrative of the history of Lutzfrom past to present.

The cemetery is more than 100 yearsold.

The original cemetery plot was 230 feetby 80 feet, in what today is the western por-tion of the cemetery, according to “Citrus,

Sawmills, Critters, Crackers,” a history of Lutzby Elizabeth Riegler MacManus and herdaughter, Susan MacManus.

Today, the site measures nearly 8 acres.Early settlers who are buried include

Fred Polen, a teacher at Myrtle School, andlater a mail carrier; and Herbert Vernon,owner of Vernon & Land Co. Three genera-tions of the Goheens can be found there,too.

Ira Goheen and his father, Alfred, madeMr. Nims’ coffin, according to theMacManus’ book.

Modern day community activists also areat the Lutz Cemetery including OscarCooler, a champion of Lutz youth sports. TheOscar Cooler Sports Complex is named forhim. And Carolyn Meeker, former presidentof the Lutz Civic Association, is another ac-tivist buried there.

“This is a community cemetery,” said

Mary Lewis, vice president of the LutzCemetery Association Inc., and the ceme-tery’s director of operations.

The cemetery is a legacy donated to Lutzresidents by C. E. Thomas, president of theNorth Tampa Land Company. A group ofChicago investors bought about 32,000acres, north of the city of Tampa. They calledtheir proposed settlement “North Tampa.”

The company targeted its advertising to

A walk through historyat Lutz Cemetery

New signs display the rules of the LutzCemetery.

See CEMETERY, page13A


The Dade City Garden Club is pushingfor a resolution that urges state lawmakersto enact a statewide ban on hydraulic frack-ing.

Pasco County commissioners will voteon the matter, likely on Nov. 17, but the reso-

lution to ban fracking also will include a re-quest for a study commission to look at thepros and cons of the controversial practice.

Pasco County Commissioner JackMariano is the resolution’s sponsor.

During fracking, chemically treated, high-pressure water is pumped into a drilledpipeline to break apart rock formations toextract oil or natural gas.

An opt-out clause is recommended in theresolution to give counties the right to banfracking even if there’s no statewide ban.

“We do want to have some local con-trol,” Mariano said.

In October, a similar resolution waspulled from the commissioners’ agenda. It

Club seeks fracking moratorium

See FRACKING, page13A

Efforts yield socks and shoes for charity

COURTESY OF COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOLOwen Matthew, left, and Grady Matthew challenged students and families at CountrysideMontessori Charter School to a sock drive that collected 1,552 socks for the Salvation Army. See CHARITY, page13A

KATHY STEELE/STAFF PHOTOSThe Lutz Cemetery Association Inc., maintains the Lutz Cemetery. Vernon Wynn is the president of the association; Mary Lewis is vice presi-dent and also director of operations for the cemetery.

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“The way wedid this is bychanging the abil-ity of people tomarket it. Thecomposition ofSpice can change every year, so if you justbanned the components of it, the drug man-ufacturers would change one component ofit. In Pasco County, we restricted the way itwas able to be marketed and the packaging.”

Her organization also has also been in-volved in efforts to reduce driving underthe influence.

Statistics show that drunk driving arrestsare down, she said.

“Immediately you want to say, ‘Yes. This isgreat. This is awesome.’ However, we alsoknow that our budget for our drug enforce-

ment patrolling hasgone down,” Rousseausaid.

When drivers arecited for DUI, they aregiven a survey, whichasks drivers where theywere when they hadtheir last drink and ifanyone encouragedthem not to drive.

It turns out there are10 restaurants in PascoCounty where mostdrivers report havingtheir last drink beforetheir DUI, Rousseausaid.

Her organization hastargeted those restau-rants with publicawareness campaigns,to help reduce theproblem.

Rousseau’s talk waspart of a series ofspeakers arranged byPHSC’s Porter Campus,in an effort to supportits academic programsand provide communi-ty outreach, said SoniaThorn, associate dean atthe Porter campus.

“I think it’s two-fold.Sometimes, peopleneed information, and alot of these agenciesneed assistance,” Thornsaid.

“For this fall semes-ter, we’re focusing on prevention,” she said.“We did domestic violence last month. Wehad 150 people.

“In September, we did suicide preven-tion.

“In the spring, we’ll be working onchronic disease prevention. We’ll be havingseminars on that from February to April.”

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“In order to reduce substance abuse, wemust change the way we think about it,”Rousseau said, during a presentation on sub-stance abuse prevention at Pasco-HernandoState College’s Porter Campus at WiregrassRanch.

While addiction is viewed as a choice,other medical problems that could be theviewed the same way, generally aren’t,Rousseau said.

“We think about them extremely differ-ently. We think of addiction as somethingdemonic, as a moral hazard. And we think ofother things, as ‘That person needs medicalcare.’ ”

In reality, people with addictions andother medical conditions often require alifestyle change, may need some type ofmedication, should consult with their doc-tor and need social support to help themchange their behavior, she said.

Not only do people think of the issuesdifferently, but funding for help is different,too, she said.

While an attitude shift may be one of thebest ways to help reduce substance abuse,there are other ways to tackle the issue,Rousseau said.

For instance, her organization helped im-plement a local ordinance to reduce accessto synthetic marijuana.

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She had friends who wound up in thehospital and flunked out of school.

“I have one friend, at the moment, whohas been in a severe depression for a fewyears and has tried to commit suicide a fewtimes,” she said.

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Years ago, Tammy Huntperiodically would put to-gether charity events.

And, whenever she did,the Smith family wouldstep up and offer theirbusiness, San Ann Liquor &Lounge (also known asRalph’s), as a location forthe fundraisers.

As a result, the Smith’sgenerosity became widelyknown in the community.

So, when Mark Smith,the son of Ralph’s owners,Grace and Jimmy, neededhelp, it was a no-brainerfor Hunt to get involved.

“This one was a hands-down easy decision tomake to help this family,”Hunt said.

The 36-year-old Smithhas been diagnosed withbile duct cancer, and whilehe battles the disease, anumber of fundraisingevents are planned on Nov.14 to help raise money forhis treatment.

The events will be athis parents’ business, at33625 State Road 52 in San Antonio.

It is unusual for someone as young asSmith to be affected by bile duct cancer.

Normally, the disease affects senior citi-zens. The average age of a bile duct cancerpatient is between 70 and 72, dependingupon the type of bile duct affected, accord-ing to the American Cancer Society’swebsite.

In a way, that works to Smith’s advan-tage. His body should be better able tohandle the long and painful treatment, giv-ing him a stronger chance of success, Huntexplained.

But, that still leaves the “long andpainful” part to endure. He’s already spent

weeks in the hospital, requires muscle relax-ers to ease the pain, and has moreprocedures and chemotherapy ahead ofhim.

Not surprisingly, the treatment is expen-sive. The Smiths have been able to findgeneric options for some prescriptions, butwithout catching cost-cutting breaks, themedications alone could eventually bank-rupt someone without health insurance.

And, Smith doesn’t have health insur-ance.

He does, however, have a supportive fam-ily and a community that is pulling togetherto help the Smiths in their time of need.

The outpouring of support has been

noted and appreciated.“We can’t say enough about the commu-

nity,” said Mark’s brother, Jimmy Smith II.“Anytime something goes wrong and wegive back to the community, the communitygives back just as hard, if not harder.”

There will be plenty of ways the commu-nity can help on Nov. 14.

A golf tournament begins at 8 a.m., atThe Abbey golf course at Saint LeoUniversity, 33640 State Road 52.

Barbecue chicken din-ners will be sold, starting atnoon, at San Ann Liquor &Lounge.

That’s followed by a corn-hole tournament at 2 p.m.

There will be a firearmraffle at 6 p.m., silent andlive auctions, a 50/50 draw-ing and other raffles andgiveaways.

Live music and beer spe-cials also are planned as partof the day’s events.

While it’s going to be along treatment process,Jimmy Smith II said his broth-er has the personality toendure hardships and workhis way toward recovery.

“He’s very outgoing. He’sa go-getter. He’s a very hardworker when he’s got hismind into anything,” he said.

Hunt has put in a consid-erable amount of work toorganize a full day of eventsto help the Smiths.

Her old fundraising skillsare being put to good use,and she admits that this oneis personal for her.

“It’s been a little emo-tional, just because it’s closeto my heart,” Hunt said. “ButI’m glad that I can do it.”

The golf event costs $50per player, or $200 perteam, and includes dinner.

The cornhole tourna-ment costs $25 per player.

Auction items include a guitar auto-graphed by Joe Walsh, member of the iconicrock band The Eagles.

Donations also can be made directly toSan Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Unionby referencing Mark Smith Benefit Fund ac-count number 5587-001.

For more information, contact Hunt at(352) 206-5543 or Jimmy Smith II at (813)714-9937.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHARON PERKINS-VAN PELTMark Smith has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer, and thecommunity is coming together to help with his expenses.Events to be held Nov. 14 include a golf tournament, a barbe-cue lunch, a corn toss tournament, entertainment and auctions.

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Pasco County’s 911 call center is makingstrides in improving its operations, accord-ing to an annual report of its activities.

For the past two years, the Public SafetyCommunications department has been intransition as the county and Pasco CountySheriff’s office consolidated emergency re-sponse operations.

The Dade City Police Department alsorecently merged its 911 center with thecounty.

The Public Safety Communications divi-sion is a busy place.

In 2014-2015, it answered more than525,000 calls.

Of those, more than 210,000 were 911calls, and nearly 38,000 were classified ashigh priority.

Of more than 252,000 dispatched calls,

most went to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office andPasco Fire Rescue, the report shows.

There were about 15,000 dropped, orabandoned, calls.

That’s a significant number, according toRandy TeBeest, assistant county administra-tor for public safety and administration.

But, it’s an improvement.In a single year, the center has reduced

the number of abandoned calls from 10 per-cent to 7 percent, the report found.

“Abandoned calls are a national prob-lem,” TeBeest said, and they happen for avariety of reasons.

Children sometimes dial 911 by mistake.Prank calls are made. In the age of the cell-phone, pocket dialing happens. And ataccident scenes, people who start to call911 realize other people also are dialingand, TeBeest said, they drop their calls.

A benefit of consolidation is a 55 percentreduction in call transfers from one depart-

ment or agency to another. That has helpedcut down on the time a caller has to waitand also on the potential for dropped calls.

Emergency dispatch times have im-proved by 30 percent, the report found.National standards require 90 percent ofemergency calls be answered in 10 secondsduring the busiest hour with the greatestcall volume.

The standard also requires 95 percent ofall emergency calls to be answered within

20 seconds. There was a significant declinein answering times for the sheriff’s office inthe summer of 2014, but TeBeest said, “At alltimes, we were above industry standards.”

Most recently, call takers answered about99 percent of calls for assistance from thesheriff’s office within the standard recom-mended time.

One of the biggest challenges for thecenter is staffing turnover due to the inten-sity of the job. The center currently has 13vacancies.

But, TeBeest said the center expects tobe close to fully staffed soon.

The county authorized eight new hiresand, in total, there are 11 new employees intraining, he said.

The emergency response operations willdeploy a new radio system in the comingyear to enhance communication amongagencies. A new phone system also is beinginstalled to thwart potential cyber attacks.


People looking to board Pasco County’spublic buses on Veterans Day are in luck.

Routes will be in operation on the holi-day for the first time in nearly seven years.

Pasco County commissioners votedunanimously on Nov. 3 to authorize theNov. 11 bus service, at a cost of about$17,000. According to a county memoran-dum, potential ridership could be about3,200 trips on that day.

Many of those expected to board busesthat day work in the retail sector, said PhilipPumphrey, the county’s public transporta-tion director.

Bus drivers will operate on a Saturdayschedule from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., on whatPumphrey describes as a “pilot” program.Administrative offices will be closed onNov. 11.

Based on ridership, Pumphrey said thecounty would gauge the need to add more“non-major holidays,” such as Columbus Dayand Good Friday, to its bus schedules.

Budget cuts during the economic down-turn have kept public buses off the road onminor holidays since 2008.

But an improving financial outlook, andsome back and forth between Pasco Countycommissioners, county staff members andthe local Teamsters Union 79, put the busesback on the road.

At least they’ll be there on Nov. 11.But, stay tuned for Nov. 27, the day after

Thanksgiving. The commissioners wouldneed to authorize an additional $17,000 tocover one more holiday bus service. Thatlikely would happen only if enough busdrivers agreed to work that day.

For 2015, the county didn’t set a desig-nated county holiday schedule thatincluded “non-major” holidays.

Riders were alerted to that via postersdisplayed inside the buses, according toJames Boucher, union steward for TeamstersUnion 79.

He spoke to commissioners during pub-lic comment.

“This late in the year, drivers haveplanned vacation time, family time aroundthose days,” Boucher said. “It would incon-venience them.”

Commissioners initially sought to ap-prove service for both holidays, as long asenough bus drivers agreed to work.

They were disappointed at the response.Though Pumphrey anticipated bus driverswould volunteer for extra pay, he said, “Ithink there was some changes of the mindgoing on.”

On Nov. 11, bus drivers will be paid over-time or have the option of taking a floatingholiday to be used at a later date in lieu ofholiday pay, according to an email from KaraDeniz, press secretary for the InternationalBrotherhood of Teamsters, who was respond-ing to an inquiry from The Laker/Lutz News.

The back and forth negotiations on theholiday bus service rankled some commis-sioners.

While he agreed that the county couldhave acted sooner, Pasco Chairman TedSchrader said the union was politicizing thematter. “It’s wrong,” he said.” It’s part of theirjob.”

He pointed out an appreciation awardthe county had just presented to dozens ofcounty employees for their extra work dur-ing the recent flooding.

County officials said the lack of bus serv-ice on the non-major holidays has been asource for ongoing complaints over theyears. Columbus day prompted numerousphone calls and emails.

“There’s no doubt for public transit,we’ve got to get back to a level of servicewe had,” said Pasco County CommissionerMike Wells.

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There’s a new pizzeria in Lutz that’salready the talk of the town — both forits unusual name and its excellent pizza.

Big Dog’s NYC Pizza, located inSunset Plaza in downtown Lutz, openedthis summer under the management ofKelly Lamplugh. The restaurant’s uniquename honors her husband, Al, who isknown as “Big Dog” to family members.

“My husband was a huge supporter ofme starting this new venture,” said Kelly.“Plus, the name “Big Dog” was memo-rable and set us apart from other pizzaplaces.”

Kelly is having fun with the “BigDog” theme. Al built the front of anoversized dog house between the cus-tomer counter and the kitchen. Whenguests come into therestaurant, it’s the firstthing they see.

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It’s a gathering of elementary school chil-dren.

“They’re a tough bunch, man,” Maselli ob-served.

Fortunately, Maselli isn’t bringing a busi-ness profile or a PowerPoint presentation.Instead, she’ll read her first children’s book,“Francis and Coco: A Tale of Two UnlikelyFriends,” on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., at theWilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320Wilderness Lake Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes.

Like her other nonfiction writing, thestory of Francis, the poodle/Pekingese dog,and Coco the guinea pig, is real. They livewith Maselli’s two other dogs, her two chil-dren and her husband. And, the story takesplace in conjunction with their frequentmoves before settling in Land O’ Lakes.

And yes, Francis and Coco really arefriends.

“Francis will let her scramble all over hisbody. He’ll roll back. She curls up with him,”Maselli said. “They honestly get along.”

She wanted their story to be both authen-tic and relatable. Adults will recognize thefamiliar struggle parents feel when they allowa child to have a new pet, worrying howthey’ll assimilate and interact with other pets.And she wants children to see the story as anexample of very different beings coexistingand forging a special friendship.

“To me, this is universal because animalsaccept one another, and they don’t care ifyou’re a kangaroo or a lion,” Maselli said.“And, I think that, metaphorically, life wouldbe a lot different for us if we didn’t judgepeople by their surfaces.”

“Francis and Coco” is a story for third-graders, but Maselli didn’t want to limitherself to simple words and phrases. Thestory contains words like “persistent,” “blus-ter,” and even “falderal” — which meanstrivial or nonsensical behavior.

Maselli wanted to tell a story and exposechildren to bigger words, acclimating themto some elevated language without makingit difficult to follow the story. Parents mightread the story to them, giving them the ex-perience of hearing the language. If theyend up learning new words, she considersthat a bonus.

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tants holding up the pages as she reads,making it easier to follow along. She wantsthe auditory experience to be a positiveone, and the story easy to follow.

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FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEONBetmar Aquatic Center in Zephyrhills willhost a “Fashion Show and Luncheon” onNov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thefashion show will feature clothes for menand women in sizes small to 3X. The eventis open to the public. Tickets are $7. Forinformation, call Betty Bockman at (813)715-1539, or the Betmar Acres office at(813) 782-0043.

MEET COMMISSIONER BECKNERHillsborough County Commissioner KevinBeckner, District 6, will host office hours atPort Tampa City Library, 4902 W. CommerceSt., in Tampa, on Nov. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. Guests can meet with thecommissioner, one-on-one, to share ideasand voice concerns. No appointment isnecessary. Residents will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

NEW TOASTMASTERS CLUBThe Zephyrhills Toastmasters Club willmeet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., atMicrotel Inn & Suites, 7839 Gall Blvd., inZephyrhills. The club helps individualsovercome the fear of public speakingthrough practice and participation. Theinitial fee is $20, plus $36 for six months.For information, contact Sam Abrahani at(813) 863-4608 [email protected], or RoxxyBricker at (813) 701-5505 [email protected].

ZUMBA CLASSESCecilia Flores is offering Zumba classesThursdays at 11 a.m., at Flava FitnessStudio, 23600 State Road 54 in Lutz. Thecost is $7 per class. All ages are invited.Guests should bring a water bottle and atowel. For information, [email protected].

‘GODSPELL’ PERFORMANCESDreamhouse Theatre will present“Godspell” on Nov. 13, Nov. 14, Nov. 20 andNov. 21 at 8 p.m., and on Nov. 15 and Nov.22 at 3 p.m. All performances will be at thenew theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz.For tickets and information, visitDreamhouseTheatre.org, or call (813) 997-7146.

WINE DOWN AT GARDEN CAFÉGarden Café, 14227 Seventh St., in DadeCity, will host a Wine Down Nov. 13 from 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Live music will be providedby The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble. Forinformation, call (352) 567-7277.

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIESThe Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W.,will host these upcoming activities:• Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.: “Lutz Red CarpetDance”• Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.: “Social Issue:Gratitude”• Nov. 20 at noon: “Victorian Tea Party”• Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.: “ThanksgivingCelebration” (registration is required)For information, call (813) 264-3804.

SMART DRIVER COURSESThe AARP Smart Driver Class, for driversage 50 and older, will be offered at theselocations:• Nov. 13 at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818Collier Parkway. For information, callEugene Pool at (813) 949-8585.• Nov. 23 at the Meadow Pointe ICommunity Center, 28245 County LineRoad in Wesley Chapel. For information,call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832.The cost is $15 for AARP members, and$20 for non-members.Registration is required. Call the instructorslisted for class times.

VETERANS BENEFIT SEMINARThe Pasco County Vet Center, 5139 DeerPark Drive in New Port Richey, will host aVeterans Benefit Seminar on Nov. 13 from8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Mobile VetCenter will be on site for guests to tour.Eight different sessions will be offeredincluding counseling, burial benefits, elderlaw, employment and more. Veteransshould bring a copy of their DD2145(discharge paperwork) to assist indetermining readjustment services.Admission is free, but reservations must bemade for the individual sessions and forlunch. For information, call (727) 372-1854.

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLIDAY MARKETThe Junior League of Tampa will host a“Holiday Gift Market” Nov. 13 and Nov. 14from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 15 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Florida StateFairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., in Tampa.There will be more than 135 merchantsoffering gifts such as clothing, jewelry,handbags, food, art and children’s items.Parking is $6. All proceeds will benefit theJunior League of Tampa. For information,visit JLTampa.org/holiday-gift-market.

FREE BONSAI TREE DEMOSEve’s Garden Gifts, 5602 Land O’ LakesBlvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will have freeBonsai tree demonstrations and seminarsfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday inNovember. The emphasis will be onBonsai trees as a hobby, relieving stressand growing Bonsai for gifts. Guests canbring their own Bonsai tree fordemonstrations. For information, call (813)996-5012, or visit EvesGardenGifts.com.

LIBRARY BOOK BAZAARThe Hugh Embry Library, 14215 FourthSt., in Dade City, will host a book bazaaron Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to2:30 p.m. There will be a diverse selectionof books, audio and video media,magazines, and related materials, most forless than $3. For information, call (352)567-3576.

FOP LODGE BINGOThe Fraternal Order of Police PascoSheriff’s Lodge 29, 21735 YMCA CampRoad in Land O’ Lakes, hosts bingo everyTuesday at 6 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.),and every Saturday at noon (doors open at10 a.m.). Guests can grab a seat, purchasefood or drink from the snack bar andsocialize. There are all cash prizes. Allproceeds go to the FOP Lodge 29 andPasco County Fallen EnforcementMemorial and Benefit Foundation. Forinformation, call (813) 388-5912.

HARVEY’S HARDWARECELEBRATES HEROESHarvey’s Hardware, 5400 Land O’ LakesBlvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will celebrateAmerican Heroes on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. There will be a Boy Scout safetyclass at 10 a.m., a Quilts of Valorpresentation honoring our military at 11a.m., and a live auction at noon. There alsowill be games, grab bags, drawings,giveaways, a silent auction, refreshmentsand more. Guests can get their favoriteCase knife sharpened and cleaned. Forinformation, call (813) 996-2400.

SYMPHONY IN LIGHTS STARTS NOV. 14The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drivein Wesley Chapel, will debut an all new“Symphony in Lights” on Nov. 14 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. From then on, shows andsnow will take place nightly through Dec.31 on the hour, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., will featurethe Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and shows at7 p.m. and 9 p.m., will feature holidayfavorites. There also will be live music byLate Night Brass, strolling carolers,costumed characters, face painting,balloon artists and more. There will befireworks on opening night. Forinformation, visitTheShopsAtWiregrass.com.

HOLIDAY FOOD GIVEAWAYCongressman Gus Bilirakis, State Sen.Wilton Simpson, State Rep. RichardCorcoran and State Rep. Danny Burgesswill host the “Farm Share Holiday FoodGiveaway” Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,at the Dade City Business Center, 15000Citrus Country Drive in Dade City. Familieswho currently qualify for or receivegovernment assistance can get free freshfood. Programs whose participants qualifyinclude Free and Reduced School Lunch,food and housing assistance, and Medicaidand Social Security. Families that are notcurrently participating in the programs butwho are experiencing financial hardshipare also invited.

FALL CRAFT FAIRThe Social Club of the Groves Golf andCountry Club will host its annual “Fall Arts

and Craft Fair” Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., at 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’Lakes. The fair is indoors. For information,call Donna Hartwick at (813) 996-3470.

ST. TIMOTHY’S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUESt. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 17513Lakeshore Road in Lutz, is hosting a“Women’s Club Holiday Boutique CraftFair” on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Therewill be handcrafted items, plants, home-baked goods, raffles, music and more.Admission and parking are free. Forinformation, call (813) 909-4469, or [email protected].

DONATE SPORTS EQUIPMENTLucas Brown, a senior and varsity baseballplayer at Bishop McLaughlin High Schoolis collecting new or gently used baseballand softball equipment for Roberto’s Kids,a nonprofit organization in honor ofRoberto Clemente, former PittsburghPirates baseball player, who died en routeto delivering earthquake relief supplies toNicaragua in 1972.Equipment that can be donated includesgloves, bats, balls, catcher’s equipment,bases, batting helmets, cleats, sneakers,uniforms, hats and socks. The collectiondate will be Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon,at Bishop McLaughlin High Schoolbaseball fields, 13651 Hays Road in SpringHill. For information, contact Lucas Brownat (813) 996-5223 [email protected], or contactcoach Jeff Swymer at (813) 992-3360 [email protected].

PASCO UPCYCLE FESTIVALKeep Pasco Beautiful and Pasco Countywill host the first “Pasco Upcycle Festival”on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at LittleEverglades Ranch, 17951 Hamilton Road inDade City. The festival will featurenumerous upcycle vendors, includingmakers of pallet furniture and jewelryfrom recycled household items. Vendorsalso will sell homemade soaps, pepperjellies and more. Food trucks will be onsite. Live music will be provided by theMichigan Misfits and Mean Mary.Admission is free. Parking is $5. Forinformation, call (727) 856-7252, or [email protected].

EMBROIDERERS GUILDMEETINGThe Gulfview Chapter of Embroiderers’Guild will meet Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m., atthe Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow RidgeBlvd., in Hudson. There will be a shortbusiness meeting, followed by a class on aChristmas ribbon candy ornament. All skilllevels are invited. For information, callBarbra Whetstone at (727) 389-3376.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRThe annual Lighthouse Crafters “Arts &Crafts Fair” will take place Nov. 14 from 8a.m. to 2 p.m., at Southport Springs Golf &Country Club, located on Chancey Road,one mile East of Morris Bridge Road, inZephyrhills. There will be vendors withChristmas decorations, jewelry, fabric,pottery, woodcraft and more. There alsowill be a bake sale and a Chinese auction.For information, email Dave Brown [email protected].

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUPThe City of Zephyrhills will have aneighborhood cleanup on Nov. 14 from 8a.m. to noon at the corner of SeventhStreet and 14th Avenue. Participantsshould look for signs. No hazardous itemswill be accepted. Dumpsters will belocated at 12th Avenue and Seventh Street.For information, call (813) 780-0202.

HARVEST FESTIVAL BUSINESS EXPOThe Harvest Festival Business Expo willtake place Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. until 4p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., inZephyrhills. The event includes a FamilyWalk for Homeless Prevention, a car show,a kid’s corner, live entertainment, acommunity yard sale, crafts, exhibits,giveaways and more.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TOBENEFIT FOOD PANTRYAtonement Lutheran Church, 29617 StateRoad 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host itsannual “SOS Pancake Breakfast,” Nov. 14from 8 a.m. to noon, to benefit the HelpingHands Pantry of Atonement. The foodpantry feeds 250 to 300 families a week.The cost is $5; kids younger than age 5 arefree. There also will be local vendors andcrafts. For information, call the church at(813) 973-2211.

ST. TIMOTHY HOLIDAY FAIRSt. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512Lakeshore Road in Lutz, will host a“Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair” Nov. 14from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be morethan 100 vendors, a bake sale, plant sale,food, raffles, music and more. Admissionand parking are free. Proceeds from theevent will help the church’s outreachwork for the underprivileged in thechurch and the community.

MARK SMITH BENEFITSan Ann Liquor & Lounge will host abenefit for Mark Smith, a lifelong residentof San Antonio diagnosed with bile ductcancer, on Nov. 14. The fundraiser will startwith a golf tournament at 8 a.m. ($50 perplayer), at the Abbey Golf Course,followed by a noon barbeque chickendinner for $5, a cornhole tournament at 2p.m. ($25 per two-person team), and afirearm raffle and live auction at 6 p.m.There also will be $1 drafts, live music,giveaways, a silent auction and a 50-50drawing. The benefit will assist Smith withfinancial hardships from diagnosis andtreatment. For more information, callTammy Hunt at (352) 206-5543 or JimmySmith at (813) 714-9937.

CONSERVATIVE CLUB MEETINGThe Conservative Club of East Pasco willmeet Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Women’sClub of Zephyrhills, 38549 Fifth Ave., inZephyrhills. The guest speaker will beBrian Corley, Pasco supervisor ofelections, on the topic of redistricting. For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or [email protected].

KNITTING/CROCHETING GROUPThe Threads of Compassion, a ladiesknitting and crocheting group, meets at St.Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 NorthBlvd., in Tampa, on the second and fourthTuesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to8:30 p.m. The group makes blankets andcaps to donate to cancer patients at localhospitals. For information, call Kathy Morseat (813) 962-5766, or Pat Martin at (813)948-3513.

SENIOR CENTER GROUPSThe Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W.,offers a variety of social groups for adults

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WOMEN AND MONEYWORKSHOPSDMG Financial of Lutz will host two freeworkshops on “Women & Money.” The firstworkshop is Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m., at TheVine Restaurant and Wine Bar, 17667 DaleMabry Highway in Lutz. The secondworkshop is Nov. 18 at 9 a.m., at Brunchesof Tampa, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway inTampa. Guests should RSVP by Nov. 16 bycalling (813) 996-6100.

CONGREGATION KOL AMIEVENTSCongregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Roadin Tampa, will host these upcoming events:• Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: “TheJewish Baker.” Congregant Gwen Niehoffwill demonstrate how to make Parevebaked goods.• Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m.: “What Up in theWorld,” a discussion on current topics andproblems facing the world today.For information, call (813) 962-6338.

FAMILY NIGHT OUTThe Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 CollierParkway, will host a “Family Night Out”Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. There will be stories,crafts and games with the theme“Camping Under the Stars.” The event is forkids ages 5 to 12. For information, call(813) 929-1214.

SENIOR SOCIALThe New River Library, 34043 State Road54 in Zephyrhills, will host a “SeniorSocial” on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. There will begames and refreshments. For information,call (813) 788-6375.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND BIRDINGThe Wilderness Lake Preserve Photographyand Birding Club meets the thirdWednesday of every month at 7 p.m., at theWilderness Lake Preserve Lodge, 21320Wilderness Lake Blvd. The group is opento the public, and there are nomembership fees. For more information,email Mike Coppola [email protected].

SENIOR GAMESThe Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 CollierParkway, will host “Senior Games” on Nov. 19at 10 a.m. There will be card playing, boardgames and video games, for senior citizens.For information, call (813) 929-1214.

PANCAKE POW WOWRosecastle of Zephyrhills, 37411 EilandBlvd., in Zephyrhills, hosts a “Pancake PowWow” every third Thursday of the month,from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The pow wowis an educational series on health topicswith coffee and a continental breakfast.Admission is free and open to the public.For information and to RSVP, call (813)783-8100.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGThe Pasco County Historical Society willmeet Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., at Pioneer FloridaMuseum & Village, 15602 PioneerMuseum Road in Dade City. The topic willbe “San Antonio Citizens Federal CreditUnion: A Great Place to Bank for 60 Years.”A covered-dish dinner will precede theprogram. Guests should bring cutlery,disposable plates and a beverage. Forinformation, call Glen Thompson at (352)567-7449.

MILITARY FARM TOURS A free bus tour of local HillsboroughCounty farms will provide militaryveterans, reservists, transitioning active-duty personnel and their spouses anopportunity to explore career optionsavailable in the agricultural industry. Thetour will be on Nov. 20 starting at 8 a.m.,at the Hillsborough County ExtensionServices office, 5339 County Road 579 inSeffner. Call Simon Bollin for moreinformation at (813) 276-2735.

LIBRARY SEEKING ‘FRIENDS’The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library,2818 Collier Parkway, is looking for newmembers. The group meets the thirdWednesday of every month at 2:45 p.m.Those interested in joining can fill out anapplication at the library. The group also isseeking donations of gently used booksfor the Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 book sale.Books can be left with any librarianTuesday through Saturday. Forinformation, call (813) 929-1214.

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Members of Wesley Chapel Rotary, itsLand O’ Lakes Satellite Club, the Land O’Lakes Interact Club and other volunteersserved a barbecued meal to veterans at theBaldomero Lopez State Veterans NursingHome on Nov. 7.

They served a luncheon complete withbrisket, chicken and side dishes. All together,80 pounds of brisket and 40 pounds ofchicken were served.

Besides providing a meal, the Rotariansand their friends shared time with the veter-ans, and listened to their memories of theirservice to the nation.

This was the fifth year that Rotarianshave served a barbecue lunch at the nursinghome to honor the veterans.

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could not attend the lunch because of flu orupper respiratory issues, so they wereserved in their rooms.

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The Heritage Park Foundation and theCentral Pasco Chamber of Commerce aregearing up for this year’s “Traditions on theGreen.”

The event will feature a pancake break-fast with Santa, concerts on “the green” bylocal high school and middle school bands,and performances by elementary schoolchoirs.

It also will offer crafts for kids and cook-ie decorating.

The award-winning teen puppet teamfrom Van Dyke United Methodist Churchwill perform, too.

Vendors will sponsor a HolidayScavenger Hunt, with the winner receivinga $50 Walmart gift card, said Sandy Graves,of the Heritage Park Foundation.

The event is slated for Dec. 12 from 9a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be at the Land O’

Lakes Community Center, 5402 Land O’Lakes Blvd.

While planning efforts are in full gear, or-ganizers are looking for vendors andsponsors to help pull it off, Graves said.

This is the first year the event will beable to take advantage of the upgradedpark, which has undergone a $2.4 millionrenovation.

Next year, Graves hopes that the plannedoutdoor stage at the park will be availablefor the annual event’s performing groups.

“Traditions on the Green” aims to befun, inexpensive, community event, saidGraves, who wants to revive the old-fash-ioned fun she had while growing up inLand O’ Lakes.

Anyone would like to participate in“Traditions on the Green” should call TinaGibbons at the Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce at (813) 909-2722 or SandyGraves, with the Heritage Park Foundation,at (813) 817-3011.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF TERRI WILLIAMSONArmy veteran Jack Kincella visits with his son Tom Kincella who was in from Buffalo, NewYork. Tom Kincella said “this barbecue lunch was a pleasant surprise.” He visits his dad asoften as he can.

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Lutz author wins writing awardJohn Chaplick, of Lutz, recently received a first place award in the 2015 Royal Palm LiteraryCompetition sponsored by the Florida Writers Association. Chaplick’s winning entry, ‘TheRivergrass Legacy,’ took top honors in the ‘published romance’ category.The novel tells the story of a Colombian drug cartel’s use of a tropical fish hatchery inFlorida to launder money, which subsequently forces a Boston aristocrat to align with ruralSouthern farmers to unravel the mystery. Along the way, a romance is rekindled.Chaplick said he was delighted by the honor. The Royal Palm Literary Awards are bestowedannually to recognize outstanding writing in 40 categories.

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Gifts sweeten Sparkle CampaignFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills’ Sparkle Campaign at the Simpson Breast Health Center inOctober focused on the importance of screening mammograms. As part of the campaign,Kiefer Village Jewels in Dade City donated four Alex and Ani cupcake charm bracelets and aPandora cupcake jewelry box. Patients had the opportunity to enter a drawing to win one ofthe prizes, and on Nov. 4, Brittany Woods (center), Kiefer’s manager, drew the winners’names. Also pictured are Alexa Stinnette, left, manager of the Simpson Breast HealthCenter, and Laurie Hitzel, director of Imaging and Women’s Services.

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Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Livingand Memory Care, 37411 Eiland Blvd., inZephyrhills, will have an Alzheimer’s sup-port group meeting Nov. 11 at 3 p.m.

Pam Flanders, Memory Care director,will discuss feelings of self-worth and pro-vide resources.

There also will be an Alzheimer’s educa-tional seminar Nov. 17 at 2 p .m. Flandersand members of the local Alzheimer’sAssociation will discuss Caregiver 101 andthe early stages of the disease.

For information, call Tami Erickson at(813) 783-8100.

HOLIDAY GRIEF WORKSHOPSGulfside Hospice is having a series of

holiday grief workshops. One is set for Nov.11 at 6 p.m., at Harvester United MethodistChurch, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’Lakes. Another is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 2p.m., at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care,5760 Dean Dairy Road, in Zephyrhills.

For more information, call Jean Ledouxat (727) 992-6948.

PRESERVING MEMORIESGulfside Hospice will be hosting two

scrapbook nights in November as a way tocreate memories of loved ones who havepassed away. One scrapbook night will beNov. 12 at 6 p.m., at Gulfside’sBereavement & Community OutreachCenter, at 6224 Lafayette St., in New PortRichey. The other will be Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.,at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care,5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.There is a $10 charge per person, to coverthe cost of scrapbook materials and refresh-ments. For information, or to RSVP, contactKelly Cavagnetto at (813) 431-4438 [email protected].

CODA MEETINGThe Medical Center of Trinity will have a

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There also will be health exhibitors atthe event.


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Beach Bash brings in $13,500A Beach Bash fundraiser, hosted by the Tom McCormick Memorial Fund and sponsored byGeorge’s Wholesale Tires at the new Sun West Park in Hudson, raised $13,530.07 for theSertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida. The event attracted more than 250 carsfull of guests to the newest beach in Pasco County. At the check presentation were, fromleft, Craig McCart, Debra Golinski, Carol McCormick, Craig Van Loan and Sarah Stone.

IB PROGRAMME INFO SESSIONSThe Land O’ Lakes High School

International Baccalaureate Programmewill host three community informationnights for prospective applicants seekingninth grade admission in the 2106-2017school year.

Parents and guardians of current eighth-grade public, charter and privateschool students can attend. All sessions are at 6:30 p.m.

• Nov. 12 at John Long Middle School,2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel

• Nov. 17 Weightman Middle, 30649Wells Road in Wesley Chapel

For information, contact JeffMorgenstein at (813) 794-9429, (352) 524-9429 or [email protected].

HOCKEY CLINICS FORSTUDENTS

The Tampa Bay Lightning will hostStreet Lightning Hockey Clinics for thefourth and fifth graders at these schools:

• Nov. 13 at 9:50 a.m.: Pine ViewElementary School in Land O’ Lakes

• Nov. 16 at 8:50 a.m.: Sanders MemorialElementary School in Land O’Lakes

Every participating student receives a hockey stick and a Lightning gamevoucher.

For information, call Amy Lipovetsky,Office for Teaching and Learning, at (813)794-2246.

PHSC BOOK DRIVEThe Pasco-Hernando State College

Synergy Sociology Club will host its annual“Plant a Seed Book Drive” through Nov. 13.The club is looking for new and gentlyused books for ages 3 to young adult, withappropriate content. Collected books willbe donated to local Title I schools, youthshelters, and Big Brothers and Big Sistersthroughout Hernando and Pasco counties.

Donation boxes will be located in thestudent activities office, library and studentlounge on each of the campuses:

• East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road inDade City

• West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road inNew Port Richey

• Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch,2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel

• Spring Hill Campus, 450 BeverlyCourt

For information, visit PHSC.edu.

PERRY OUTREACH PROGRAMThe Medical Center of Trinity is collabo-

rating with the Perry Initiative to presentthe Perry Outreach Program on Nov. 14 atthe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 StateRoad 54.

The program is a free, one-day, hands-onexperience for high school and college-agewomen who are interested in pursuing ca-reers in medicine and engineering.Students will hear from women leaders inthese fields and try it for themselves byperforming mock orthopedic surgeriesand biomechanics experiments.

Participants should be in grades 10 andhigher with an interest in science, medi-cine and/or engineering.

Applicants should fill out an online ap-plication in advance of the Nov. 14program. Applications can be found atPerryInitiative.org/programs/student-on-line-application.

For information about the PerryInitiative, visit PerryInitiative.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH CONTEST

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road52 in St. Leo, will host the AmericanMathematics Contest 8 for middle schoolstudents Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m., in TECO Hallin the School of Business.

Parents, teachers and students interest-ed in this opportunity should contactMonika Kiss of the Department of

Mathematics and Science. She can bereached at (352) 588-8836 [email protected].

CITIZENS OF THE MONTHThe Greater Dade City Chamber of

Commerce recognized student Citizens ofthe Month for September and October.

Those honored in September wereMadison Gunn, Academy at the Farm;Alexandre Isaac, East Pasco AdventistAcademy; Landry Samuels, Saint AnthonyCatholic School; Cassidy Grubbs,Centennial Elementary School; JohanaMorales Perez, Lacoochee ElementarySchool; Angelita Capetillo-Navejar, PascoElementary; Alexis Tillis, Rodney B. CoxElementary; Joseph Hancock, San AntonioElementary; Abagahale Wincott, CentennialMiddle; Nashaw Roberts, Pasco Middle;Cheyanne Stone, James Irvin EducationCenter; and Hannah White, Pasco High.

Students honored in October wereBryce Hewell, Academy at the Farm;Elizabeth Franklin, East Pasco AdventistAcademy; Faith Quinn, Saint AnthonyCatholic School; Hannah Ditomasso,Centennial Elementary; Hailey Hitts,Lacoochee Elementary; Adrian Sandoval,Pasco Elementary; Jair Pantoja, Rodney B.Cox Elementary; Logan Dyal, San AntonioElementary; Anissa Wilson, CentennialMiddle; Juan Pablo Benavides, PascoMiddle; Diamond Diaz-Cherry, James IrvinEducation Center; and Yocia Abney, PascoHigh.

WINTER ART SHOWCASE AND BOOK FAIR

Wiregrass Ranch High School will havea “Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair” atBarnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrasson Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There willbe a jazz quartet, carolers and drama per-formances, “Artist in Action,” storytelling,face painting, art exhibits, free gift wrap-ping and more. Come and show yoursupport and win prizes like a GlowLightNook, PTSA gift bag and original paintings.

If you cannot make the event, shop on-line from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, using vouchercode 11704327 at BN.com/bookfairs, and apercentage of your Barnes & Noble pur-chases will benefit the fine arts departmentat Wiregrass Ranch High School.

MOCK DEBATE AND ELECTIONStudents and residents interested in na-

tional electoral politics are invited to see amock presidential debate Nov. 13 at 7p.m., in the Greenfelder-DenlingerBoardrooms of the Student CommunityCenter, Saint Leo University, 33701 StateRoad 52 in St. Leo. Two student debatersare playing the roles of fictitiousRepublican and Democratic presidentialcandidates.

This debate culminates a semester proj-ect shared among nine different collegeclasses involving students in realistic roles,including campaign strategists, media rep-resentatives, and debate moderators. Theaudience gets to vote at the end.

To find out more, contact GregKunzweiler at (352) 588-6578 or [email protected].

CORBETT PREP OPEN HOUSECorbett Preparatory School of IDS,

12015 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa, willhave an Admissions Open House Nov. 17at 8:30 a.m.

Headmaster Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzmanwill discuss academic curriculum, fine arts,sports and STEM programs. Swarzman alsowill explain how and why Corbett Prepuses brain-based teaching strategies inclassrooms and the regular in-house andnational training for teachers.

For information or to RSVP, contactJennifer Clark at (813) 961-3087 [email protected].

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier

Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host anAdmissions Open House for grades 5 to 12on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., onthe McCormick Campus.

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was tweaked in the interim with the addi-tion of more specific language regardingsinkholes, the chemicals used in fracking,water quality, and the addition of the studycommission.

State legislators are expected to take upthe issue during the 2016 session, whichbegins in January. A bill already is windingits way through subcommittees inTallahassee.

The bill designates the state’sDepartment of Environmental Protection asthe agency that would investigate and issuepermits for fracking.

“That’s the scary part,” said Mariano.Under the proposed bill, permits may be

issued for construction of fracking struc-tures a mile or more from the Gulf ofMexico, Atlantic Ocean, bays, estuaries, orfresh water lakes, streams and rivers. Andthe state environmental protection agencymust be satisfied of adequate protection ofnatural resources in the event of an accidentor blowout.

Supporters of fracking say natural gas is acleaner source of fuel than coal, and extrac-tion through fracking has fewer safetyissues. Opponents say the practice is envi-ronmentally harmful, leading to watercontamination, public health threats andsinkholes.

The Dade City Garden Club earlier thisyear went on record against fracking, mirror-ing a decision by the Florida Federation of

Garden Clubs Inc., made in January.“Water quality has long been a concern

of garden clubs, said Pat Carver, environmen-tal chairwoman of the garden club, and alsowater and wetlands District 8 chairwoman.

She cites studies that have shown about20 percent of the wastewater in fracking mi-grates underground, and can pollute wellsand aquifers.

A bill last year for an outright ban onfracking didn’t make it out of committee,Carver said.

“We hope to see the bill again come upand be heard,” she said.

Carver said Pasco commissioners wereshown a video on fracking prior to the an-ticipated vote on the initial resolution,which was later pulled.

Pasco County Commissioner KathrynStarkey said she needed more information.

“My issue is, I’ve heard from one side. I’venot heard from the other side,” she said. “I’dwant to be more educated before I didsomething.”

The issue is catching the attention ofcounty residents, also.

“I continue to get calls and letters fromconcerned constituents about fracking,” saidPasco County Commission Chairman TedSchrader, who serves as chairman of TampaBay Water. The regional nonprofit suppliesTampa Bay area municipalities with drinkingwater.

He noted that the water board recentlyapproved a similar resolution.

“I don’t see what the harm would be inhaving a resolution,” Schrader said.

FRACKING, from page 1A

Though it was a one-time event, DePirosaid it could be repeated. “If there is a needout there, then we’re on it,” she said.

The school is having a food drive inNovember.

Students also are collecting leftoverHalloween candy to send to troops overseasfor Operation Gratitude.

A toy drive is planned for December.Chubinsky, 81, transplanted a shoe dona-

tion program she started in Tennessee toPasco County when she and her husbandretired to Zephyrhills four years ago.

“I need to have something to do,”Chubinsky said.

Her daughter, an educator in Tennessee,suggested that Chubinsky visit area schoolsto find out what they needed.

On her first visit to Raymond B. StewartMiddle School in Zephyrhills, she heard a fa-miliar response. Thirty-six students at theschool needed shoes.

“The goose bumps went right throughmy body,” Chubinsky said.

She delivered 36 pairs of donated shoeswithin days and the Children OutreachProgram Effort (COPE) was off and running.

Chubinsky, the organization’s program di-rector, enlisted two friends to help and theydubbed themselves “Two and a halfwomen.” When the program began, two ofthe volunteers were retired and one workedpart-time, she explained.

This year Chubinsky anticipates givingaway 900 pairs of shoes.

She works with Pasco County Schools’ABC coordinators at 10 schools to deliverpairs of shoes, and socks, as requested, toarea schools.

The school district’s ABC program seeksto help students who don’t have appropri-ate clothing, shoes that don’t fit or who eatall of their meals at school.

Chubinsky has 11 volunteers but wouldlove more.

“We don’t have enough volunteers or aplace to house our shoes,” she said.

Local civic groups and area businesses,such as the Elks, Eagles, Sunshine Eatery,Methodist Ladies Club and Rotary clubs,give generously.

COPE also received 300 pairs of shoesfrom Sole4Souls, a global nonprofit that

fights poverty by collecting and distributingclothes and shoes. COPE paid Sole4Souls $2a pair for freight costs, Chubinsky said.

She may be retired, but Chubinsky keepsbusy.

She tools around in a 2000 model SUVwith magnetic signs displaying the COPElogo – a large sneaker.

The sign has attracted some interest frompeople who want to volunteer, she said.

COPE meets the third Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m., at various locations. Plansare in the works for fundraising events in2016.

“It’s God’s work,” Chubinsky said. “We’reall volunteers.”

For information on COPE and its meet-ings, contact Chubinsky at (352) 668-4397or [email protected].

CHARITY, from page 1A

COURTESY OF CHILDREN OUTREACH PROGRAM EFFORTLachoochee Elementary School students,Damarko Cross, 5, and his sister, DemyiaCross, 7, show off the new shoes they got fromCOPE (Children Outreach Program Effort).

would-be farmers and settlers in the Northand Midwest, especially in Michigan, Indianaand Ohio.

The first permanent settler was MikeRiegler, a 30-year-old German immigrantwho later donated land for the Myrtle-Denham School.

A few years into the land sales, Thomasmade an offer that anyone who bought 10acres could have a free lot in town or a bur-ial plot in the cemetery.

Residents cared for the cemetery in thedays when activities, such as “barn raising”ceremonies, still thrived and brought fami-lies together for a common effort.

For many years, Lutz’ residents gatheredonce or twice a year to tend to the ceme-tery. According to the MacManus’ book, menwould come with hoes and rakes; womenwould pack a picnic lunch.

Just when that practice ended isn’t clearbut the Lutz Cemetery Association came to-gether in the mid-1950s, said Vernon Wynn,the association’s current president.

“It goes waaaay back,” Wynn said.But, the association has had a low profile

within the community, he said.Today, the association is taking a more ac-

tivist role in bringing attention to thecemetery. Board members recently installeda Lutz Cemetery sign near the front of thecemetery facing U.S. 41. For years, motoristscould zip past and not realize the cemeterywas there.

“It’s really visible now, where before itwasn’t,” Wynn said.

Wynn can point in almost any directionat the cemetery and find a family member.He traces his roots to Lutz pioneers whowere among the earliest to buy land and set-tle down.

He remembers a garage, close by thecemetery, owned by Bill and Mary Starkey.

“Everyone gathered there. It was the onlyautomotive type garage out here,” Wynnsaid. “It was kind of like a meeting place.”

Today, a few shade trees and a brick utili-ty building on cemetery property mightcatch someone’s eye, said Lewis, who morethan 27 years ago began working with theassociation.

She takes care of the cemetery’s opera-tions from cutting grass to selling burialplots.

To most people passing by, she said, “It’sjust a piece of property with a little buildingon it.”

The sign isn’t the only new addition tothe cemetery.

Decades ago, a metal archway coveredthe entrance into the cemetery. It long agowas taken down. But, a replica of the arch-way now stands in front of the small brickutility building.

For the first time, the association had adisplay table at this year’s traditional LutzFourth of July parade.

Association members handed outbrochures and collected about $1,200 in do-nations.

The money is essential to maintainingand preserving the cemetery, Wynn said.

The contributions are needed, saidLewis, a Lutz transplant from Long Island,New York. “People think it survives on itsown.”

A few months ago, several pine trees hadto be removed at a cost of about $3,000. Anew roof had to be put on the utility build-ing.

“We just can’t continue taking care ofthis, unless donations are made to the asso-ciation,” Wynn said.

More than 1,600 people are buried atLutz Cemetery, Lewis said. Only about 100gravesites remain.

The association is considering addingcremation sites, and potentially looking toadd more land to the cemetery.

Lewis came to Lutz in 1973, for a week-end of fun with friends, and to attend theannual pirate fest and Gasparilla parade. Shewas 25 years old and newly widowed.

She and a friend thought the trip toTampa would be a distraction.

“Before it was over, I’d bought a house,”Lewis said.

And she stayed.“I’ve never had a desire to leave. I’ve al-

ways felt comfortable here,” she said.The Lutz Cemetery will be her final rest-

ing place.For information contact Lewis at (813)

310-6637, or write to Lutz CemeteryAssociation, P. O. Box 1353, Lutz, FL 33548.

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NO PLAYOFFS, BUT GREAT YEARFOR WHARTON FOOTBALL

The Wildcats bounced back from a 4-6campaign in 2014 with an impressive 8-2mark in 2015. It just wasn’t quite enough toget them into the post-season.

Their two losses, to Plant and Sickles,cost them in Class 7A District 8. Those twoteams will continue on in the playoffs (de-spite having the same 8-2 overall record asWharton), while the Wildcats will have tobe content with a strong campaign.

Still, it was one of their best seasons, andfirst eight-win mark since 2012. Wharton alsoracked up 313 points, most in their district.

And even though they missed the play-offs, they finished strong, with a 42-0 winover Leto on Oct. 23 and a season-capping38-22 win over Chamberlain on Nov. 6.

WHARTON GIRLS CLAIM CROSS-COUNTRY TITLE

The Wharton High School girls cross-

country team won its first county title since2008 at the Western ConferenceChampionship on Oct. 13 at Al Lopez Park,4810 N. Himes Ave.

The Wildcats faced off against 35 publicand private schools and came out with thelow score (which is better in cross-country)of 44. Last year the team finished runner-up.

BASKETBALL CLINICS PLANNEDThink Basketball Academy, an organiza-

tion that teaches game fundamentals, willhost a series of clinics starting Nov. 11. The

various clinics cover areas such as dribblingand passing, shooting, defense, and speedand agility.

Sessions are once a week for four weeks.Each clinic costs $115, with discounts formultiple sign-ups.

For schedules and information, visitThinkBasketballAcademy.org, or call CoachMcDonald at (813) 917-8702.

HEARTS FOR HOSPICE 5KThe Hearts for Hospice 5K, formerly

known as the Hike for Hospice, will be Nov.

15 at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park,10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., in New PortRichey.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., with the 5Kstarting at 8 a.m., followed by a 1-mile funrun.

After the runs, there will be a special me-morial ceremony for loved ones.

The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for stu-dents who are age 11 and older, and $10 forchildren 10 and younger. To register, visitHeartsForHospice5K.org.

For information, contact Erin Labbe at(727) 992-8992 or [email protected].

YMCA TURKEY TROTThe New Tampa Family YMCA will host

its third annual Wiregrass Wobble TurkeyTrot on Nov. 26 at The Shops at Wiregrass,28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel.

The event begins at 7:30 a.m., with atimed 5K around the location, followed by a1-mile run/walk around the mall at 8:15a.m.

Runners will receive a gift and a shirt.There also will be prizes for the top finish-ers, music and refreshments until 10 a.m.

For information and to register, visitWiregrassWobbleTurkeyTrot.com, or callBrian Brink at (813) 428-6945.

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NOV. 2BOYS SOCCERSunlake 9, Anclote 0Fivay 6, Land O’ Lakes 2Pasco 9, Hernando 1Wharton 5, Leto 2GIRLS SOCCERLand O’ Lakes 7, Wesley Chapel 0Sunlake 11, Ridgewood 0Academy of the Holy Names 2, Wiregrass Ranch 1Pasco 8, Hernando 0Springstead 8, Zephyrhills 0

NOV. 3BOYS SOCCERSteinbrenner 10, King 5Wiregrass Ranch 8, Zephyrhills 0Jesuit 7, Wharton 1GIRLS SOCCERWiregrass Ranch 8, Zephyrhills 0Robinson 4, Freedom 1

NOV. 4BOYS SOCCERSunlake 8, Land O’ Lakes 0Newsome 2, Steinbrenner 1

Wesley Chapel 1, Zephyrhills 1Pasco 2, Weeki Wachee 2GIRLS SOCCERLand O’ Lakes 5, Sunlake 1Wesley Chapel 8, Zephyrhills 0Pasco 8, Weeki Wachee 0

NOV. 5BOYS SOCCERWiregrass Ranch 5, Wesley Chapel 0Freedom 0, Gaither 0GIRLS SOCCERWiregrass Ranch 4, Wesley Chapel 1Pasco 6, Hudson 2Freedom 8, Gaither 1

NOV. 6FOOTBALLSunlake 14, River Ridge 13Zephyrhills 50, Pasco 16Fivay 22, Land O’ Lakes 6Steinbrenner 42, Berkeley Prep 35Plant City 41, Freedom 10Wharton 38, Chamberlain 22

NOV. 7BOYS SOCCERSteinbrenner 3, Leto 0Wharton 4, King 3

NOV. 11BOYS SOCCERSunlake at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m.Land O’ Lakes at Ridgewood, 7:45 p.m.Pasco at Nature Coast Tech, 7:30 p.m.GIRLS SOCCERRidgewood at Land O’ Lakes, 6 p.m.River Ridge at Sunlake, 7:45 p.m.

NOV. 12BOYS SOCCERLand O’ Lakes at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:45 p.m.Wesley Chapel at Springstead, 8 p.m.Zephyrhills at Weeki Wachee, 7:30 p.m.GIRLS SOCCERWiregrass Ranch at Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m.Springstead at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.Nature Coast Tech at Pasco, 6 p.m.Weeki Wachee at Zephyrhills, 8 p.m.

NOV. 13PLAYOFF FOOTBALLSunlake at Vanguard, 7:30 p.m.Steinbrenner at Dr. Phillips, 7:30 p.m.Zephyrhills at Nature Coast Tech, 7:30 p.m.BOYS SOCCERAlonso at Steinbrenner, 6 p.m.Palm Harbor University at Wharton, 6 p.m.Mitchell at Freedom, 6 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCERSunlake at Hernando, 7:30 p.m.Alonso at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.Anclote at Zephyrhills, 7 p.m.Mitchell at Freedom, 8 p.m.Palm Harbor University at Wharton, 8 p.m.

NOV. 16BOYS SOCCERFivay at Sunlake, 7:45 p.m.Gulf at Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m.Wesley Chapel at Hernando, 7:30 p.m.Mitchell at Pasco, 7:30 p.m.GIRLS SOCCERLand O’ Lakes at Gulf, 7:45 p.m.Sunlake at Fivay, 7:45 p.m.Hernando at Wesley Chapel, 8 p.m.Pasco at Mitchell, 7:30 p.m.Nature Coast Tech at Zephyrhills, 8 p.m.

NOV. 17BOYS SOCCERWharton at Steinbrenner, 6 p.m.Palm Harbor University at Wiregrass Ranch, 6 p.m.Freedom at Leto, 6 p.m.GIRLS SOCCERWharton at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.Palm Harbor University at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.

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Wiregrass Ranch soccer has lofty goals

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Before Wiregrass Ranch’s boys soccerteam began its regular season, they tunedup with a couple of preseason matches.

They won the first one 8-0, and racedout to an early lead in the second one.

If you think that meant their coach washeaping praise upon them, you don’t knowthe expectations of Wiregrass Ranch soccer.

“We were up 7-0 after 20 minutes (ofthe game), and you would have thought wewere down 5-0,” recalled coach DavidWilson. “If they do make mistakes as a team,they’re going to know about it.”

The Bulls would win that preseasongame 8-0, and won their first couple of regu-lar-season matches by shutouts as well.

If their goals are high, it’s becausethey’ve set a high standard to meet basedon previous years.

Last season, the team reached the statesemifinals before losing to eventual statechampion Chiles, 1-0. In the game, three oftheir starters hadn’t practiced the previousweek due to injury and played at far lessthan 100 percent, Wilson said. Still, theyplayed a close game and earned some re-spect from their coach.

“You’ve got to get some breaks along theway, and we didn’t toward the end of theyear. With that being said, I thought weplayed very well there and lost to the statechampions,” Wilson said.

Unfortunately, for the rest of their com-petition (The Bulls moved up to Class 5Athis season, and there are a lot of strongteams in district 7), Wiregrass Ranch hasmost of that team intact for this season.They lost a couple of starters to academyprograms (which preclude them from play-ing at the high school level) and also lostone substitute. But, the rest of the team re-turns with a goal of getting back to state

healthy and ready to play their best.Wilson acknowledges that the team

looks prepared for another big year.He doesn’t like to put the spotlight on

himself as coach.“I’d like to take some of the credit my-

self, but most of it is just what we’veestablished as a program,” he said.

Wilson’s modesty can’t hide the fact thathis fingerprints are all over WiregrassRanch’s athletic successes.

As the coach since the soccer programstarted, he’s built a foundation of disciplineand focus that players learn when theyenter the system.

He’s also the coach of the boys tennisteam, which claimed a co-championship ayear ago, then won it outright this past sea-son.

Wilson is also the school’s athletic direc-tor, so if anybody deserves credit for theBulls’ winning ways, it’s him.

And, the players, of course.Good soccer programs are athletic and

deep, and Wilson stresses fitness as a defin-ing trait of his team. He wants players to beable to log consistent minutes, then sub outwith little drop-off in talent.

“Fitness-wise, you have to be great. Ouroutside midfielders and center midfieldershave to be able to play both sides of thefield,” he said.

Wilson singled out senior KyleVandevelde as an outside midfielder whoworks hard and never gives up on thepitch.

And, while Vandevelde acknowledgesthat focus on the field is important, he alsobelieves that team bonding off the field iscritical.

“You can have the best players on theteam, but if they don’t communicate, theydon’t have good chemistry and they don’tlike each other, it’s not going to matter atthe end because they’re not going to be onthe same page,” Vandevelde said.

He believes that this year’s team is devel-oping that special chemistry to go alongwith its superior talent, and the combina-tion will give them an opportunity to go farin the playoffs.

“As long as we have team chemistry, wecan go as far as we want,” he said.

Wilson agrees.He’s been coaching in various capacities

for 30 years, and in that time he’s devel-oped a good feel for a team’s potential.

What he’s seen so far makes him opti-mistic.

“There are surprises, but I know goinginto the year what we’re going to have. Iknow how were going to be,” Wilson said. “Ithink we have a team that’s capable togoing back to the state final four.”

Wiregrass Ranchboys soccer remaining scheduleNov. 12 vs. Land O’ Lakes, 7:45 p.m.Nov. 17 vs. Palm Harbor University, 6 p.m.Nov. 19 at Anclote, 7:45 p.m.Nov. 20 at Hudson, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 30 vs. Citrus, 7:30 p.m.Dec. 1 vs. Jesuit, 7:30 p.m.Dec. 2 vs. Mitchell, 7:45 p.m.Dec. 4 vs. Wharton, 6 p.m.Dec. 8 at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.Dec. 11 at Pasco, 7:30 p.m.Dec. 15 at Alonso, 8 p.m.Jan. 5 at Fivay, 6 p.m.Jan. 8 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal, 7 p.m.(tournament)Jan. 9 at Calvary Christian, 2 p.m. (tournament)Jan. 11 vs. Gulf, 6 p.m.Jan. 13 vs. Sunlake, 7:30 p.m.Jan. 14 vs. Ridgewood, 6 p.m.

MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOSenior Kyle Vandevelde is a workhorse onWiregrass Ranch’s soccer team, which aimsto return to the state final four despite step-ping up a class.

As a player, Zephyrhills head coachReggie Roberts knew what it was like tobeat Pasco.

Now he knows what it feels like as acoach.

It took six seasons into his tenure, butRoberts’ Bulldogs came out on top in the9-Mile War with a 50-16 victory on Nov. 6.And while Zephyrhills (8-2) appears to bea better team than Pasco (4-6) this year,the Pirates didn’t make it easy for them.

After a scoreless first, Pasco actuallyled 8-7 in the second quarter and onlytrailed 14-8 at halftime. But Zephyrhills’high-scoring tendencies came out in thesecond half, as they scored 40 or morepoints for the eighth time this year.

The season ended for Pasco with theloss, but there’s more football to beplayed for Zephyrhills. The Bulldogs willhit the road for a playoff game againstNature Coast Tech on Nov. 13.

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Old and new Volkswagens showcase the evolution of the classic vehicles.

Volkswagen enthusiasts found plenty to see at the 27th annual Bug Jam at the Pasco County Fairgrounds,Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

Pete Montabano, of Coconut Creek, converted this 1971 Volkswagen Van into a Frito Pie Stand andsold munchies to the hungry masses at the 27th annual Bug Jam at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.

This two-tone vintage 1970 Volkswagen Beetle made the trek to the 27th annual Bug Jam at the Pasco CountyFairgrounds with its owner, Ray Luther, of Lakeland.

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The Pasco County Fairgrounds was packed withpeople who enjoy bugs — the kind produced byVolkswagen.

Thousands of people turned out for the 27thFlorida Bug Jam, a two-day event on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

The event featured more than 100 vendors, aswap meet, hundreds of vintage and new VWs, andmusic.

Fourteen-year-old Sara Tyson, of Lutz, was therefor her seventh time.

She appreciates the unique nature of Volkswagenproducts and hopes to be a VW owner someday.

There were people coming and going throughoutthe event. Some stopped to check out the car lot dis-play that Jim Pingel created with 1/8 scale die-castcars. The Hudson man has traveled all over the coun-try to assemble his collection.

The Boogie Brothers classic rock band played,and event-goers had the chance to purchase spareparts, peruse goods offered by vendors, and sharetheir experiences and affection for VWs with otherlike-minded enthusiasts.

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Pasco County Animal Services, 19640Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes, is lookingfor adopters and fosters to help alleviate theoverflow of strays and abandoned animalsbeing brought into the shelter.

The organization’s overflow room isfilled to capacity, and it is out of crates. It is a“save 90 percent” facility, which cannot bedone without the community.

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Best friends foreverJasper is a 2-year-old male cat, and Max is an 18-month-old maleCockapoo. These two are inseparable. They are always chasing each otheraround the house, wrestling and playing, or loving on one another.However, they do get into a little squabble every now and then, usually overfood. The cat wants the dog’s food, and the dog wants the cat’s food, eachthinking that the other has something better to eat. No big deal though,because these two are best friends forever! Jasper and Max are membersof the Singletary family from Wesley Chapel.

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Guest speakers will be representatives ofSunrise of Pasco County, Farm Worker SelfHelp, Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers andAmericanNow.

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