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Housing saleslikely to improveexpert saysBy B.C. [email protected]
Most of the time when you hear whatLawrence Yun, chief economist for theNational Association of Realtors has to say— it’s during a congressional hearing or onthe national news.
But last week, Yun made an appearancebefore real estate professionals gathered fora meeting of the Greater Tampa Associationof Realtors.
He offered plenty of food for thoughtabout the housing market’s condition.
“The bottom line is that we have en-countered some degree of recovery. I thinkwe will continue the recovery over the nexttwo to three years, and then subsequently,the recovery may well change into expan-sion,” said Yun, who frequently speaks atconferences for real estate professionalsaround the country.
“Now, you are just trying to get back tothe prior principal in terms of prices. It maytake an additional two to three years to getto where it had been in 2005-2006,” Yunsaid.
When it comes to home prices, he said,Florida has a key advantage: Its warm winterweather.
Through the years, people have movedto Florida from colder climates in northernstates.
“It sort of came to a halt during the hous-ing market crash. People up North justcould not sell their home, or they weresomewhat underwater,” Yun said.
The market recovery has put them in abetter position to move, which is good
news for Florida, he said.“So, you will regain that flow of new resi-
dents coming into Florida. Florida has beenNo 1, consistently, during normal years in at-tracting new residents,” Yun said.
The housing market had generally expe-rienced a two-year recovery in 2012 and2013, but then stalled in 2014, Yun said. So
people are wondering what will happennext.
“A two-year-and-out situation would behighly unusual, if one looks at the past,” Yunsaid. He considers it an anomaly and pre-dicts that there will be a continued recovery
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A discussion is underway that could leadto massive changes in Pasco County govern-ment.
State Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’Lakes, is advocating that Pasco voters be al-lowed the option to vote on whether the
county should shift to a government gov-erned by a charter.
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasanothinks that’s a horrible idea.
And, a majority of Pasco County commis-sioners said they want to know more aboutit before making any kind of commitmenton the issue. After hearing from Corcoranand Fasano at their Jan. 13 meeting, they de-
cided to hold off on taking any action untilgetting more information about the implica-tions of a charter government.
Corcoran told commissioners that lettingvoters decide the way the county should begoverned gives them greater control.
When voters have more control, the fu-
Pasco government could shift gears
B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOLawrence Yun is the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. He’s predictinga continued recovery for two to three years, and then possibly an expansion.
By B.C. [email protected]
Students, parents and staff from SaintAnthony Catholic School are looking for-ward to a Feb. 9 celebration, where the Rev.Robert N. Lynch, bishop of the St. PetersburgDiocese will bless the school’s new build-ing.
A celebration of the Mass is scheduled tobegin at 10 a.m., and it will be followed bythe blessing and dedication of the newbuilding.
Festivities also will include an openhouse and light refreshments.
The event marks the latest milestone in ahistory that dates back to 1883.
San Antonio was founded in 1882 as aCatholic colony. The following year, a wid-owed woman named Cecilia Morse movedinto the community with her six children.
When she inquired about the school, shewas told it could wait until there were moresettlers. She reportedly responded that the“minds of the children now here, can’twait.”
With that, the widow began teaching 14children, including six of her own, in herkitchen.
Saint Anthony School officially was estab-lished in 1884.
It is the oldest parochial school in the
diocese, as well as one of the oldest Catholicschools in Florida.
Generations of families have been edu-cated in a three-story brick structure thatwas built in 1922.
That building will continue to be usedfor some functions.
The new 17,905-square-foot building isthe fourth in the school’s history. The 1922current building replaced a two-story struc-ture built in 1899. The original building wasa 12-by-24-foot structure constructed in
November 1884.Students and teachers are now situated
in their new classrooms in the new schoolbuilding.
There was a time, not so many years agowhen the future was anything but certainfor the school.
Attendance had dwindled to 153, andthere was talk of closing Saint AnthonySchool.
But parents and other supporters rallied.They used their ingenuity, coming up
with various ways to spread the news abouttheir school, including a 15-second spotshown at the Cobb Grove 16 in WesleyChapel.
The school’s enrollment improved. Itnow has more than 200 kindergartenthrough eighth-graders coming from SanAntonio, Dade City, Zephyrhills, Brooksville,Land O’ Lakes, New Tampa and other com-munities.
In a previous interview, School PrincipalSister Alice Ottapurackal attributed theschool’s increased enrollment to “God’s spe-cial blessing.”
“Truly, I believe, it’s the power of prayer,”she said at the time.
Much has changed on the campus, butthe school’s core mission remains the same.
It continues to emphasize academic ex-cellence while teaching the Catholic faith.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOLThis photo was taken on the day ground was broken for the new school. The new facility can accommodate 270 students.
Bishop to dedicate Saint Anthony’s new building
FILE PHOTOThis school building, erected in 1922,remains. A new school building has beenconstructed behind it. The school will con-tinue to use the historic building for some ofits functions.
“There’s more people workingin the Tampa region, so there’smore potential homebuyers.” –Lawrence Yun
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Despite objections, multifamily zoning gets OK in PascoBy B.C. [email protected]
Residents urged the Pasco CountyCommission to reject a request to allowmultifamily zoning on a parcel on ClintonAvenue, but commissioners went along withthe planning staff’s recommendation for ap-proval.
The new zoning designation, requestedunder the name of Six Feet Under, LLC, willallow a maximum of 157 units, according toCarol Clarke, the county’s zoning administra-tor.
The 21.6-acre property is on the north
side of Clinton Avenue, about 1,700 feetwest of U.S. 301.
Opponents raised concerns about addi-tional traffic that the project will create.They also said a multifamily project willchange the character of the area.
“Please keep Dade City a small town,”said Abelardo Cruz, of 37451 OrangeBlossom Lane. “We don’t have a problemwith single-family.”
Dorothy Moore, president of The RidgeHomeowners Association, said her associa-tion is “very much against higher density.”
Donald Dempsey of 37510 OrangeBlossom Lane, told commissioners: “We have
enough problems with traffic.”Another speaker told commissioners that
he’s in the process of building a new home inthe area, and he’s worried about his invest-ment in the area and also concerned thatothers will be less likely to build a home there,if the multifamily project gained approval.
Allen Altman, one of the owners of theland up for rezoning, said he was ap-proached by some people at his churchabout the possibility of creating some seniorhousing at the site.
“We don’t know exactly what’s going tobe there,” he said, but he does know there’sa need for that kind of housing.
Altman also noted that he’d seen a peti-tion submitted against the rezoning. The listcontained several names of friends he hasknown for years.
They didn’t know who owned the land,Altman said. They were reacting to a rumorthey heard that the multifamily housing wasfor low-income people.
Altman said his friends dropped their ob-jections once they knew he was involved.
County Commissioner Kathryn Starkeynoted that senior housing tends to be awonderful addition to a community.
Commissioners approved the rezoningon a 5-0 vote, without debate.
The art of business through small transactionsBy B.C. [email protected]
The children on the covered play courtbehind Chester Taylor Elementary Schoolwere having a blast.
They were learning the ins and outs ofbusiness without even realizing it.
As the kids made their way from stationto station, they could earn money by askingquestions.
They could then spend their earnings ongames of chance to win prizes.
Of course, the money was paper money,and the prizes were things like candy, tinyballs and pencils — but the experience gavekids a chance to interact with area business-es, learn a bit about their operations andhave some fun at the same time.
The event’s main goal was to pave theway for elementary school children to de-velop a greater interest in business, saidRene Martinez, a teacher at WeightmanMiddle School in Wesley Chapel.
Martinez, Gregg Clapp and Ryan Prieto,all serve as advisors to the Future BusinessLeaders of America chapter, which meets asa club at Weightman Middle.
Chester Taylor Elementary, in Zephyrhills,was just one of the elementary schools in-cluded in the American Enterprise Projectorganized by the Weightman Middle Schoolchapter.
Other schools they included wereWesley Chapel Elementary, Seven OaksElementary, Double Branch Elementary andNew River Elementary.
By the time they’d finished their rounds,thousands of children in nearly 75 classeshad the opportunity to learn about localbusinesses and have some fun.
“Every year, each FBLA chapter has to do
something called the American BusinessEnterprise. And the kids have to come upwith a theme and an idea and put it togeth-er and organize it,” Martinez said.
“Right now, Weightman Middle School isthe only middle school in Pasco County thathas an FBLA chapter. It’s our first year. We’rereally small,” Martinez said.
Chapter members were wondering howthey could expand, and they came up with
the idea of reaching out to elementaryschools, Martinez said.
Prieto, a student at Pasco-Hernando StateCollege, was involved in FBLA at WesleyChapel High and he saw the need to getmore students involved at the middle schoollevel, Martinez said.
The club came up with the idea of usingthe game Monopoly as a model, and fillingeach of the spaces with a local business.
The kids would make their way aroundthe board, spending money at the variousstops.
Their aims were a bit ambitious, Martinezsaid.
“There’s 22 squares on a Monopolyboard. Do you what it’s like to get 22 busi-nesses?” Martinez said.
But he admires their optimism.“That’s the beauty of children. They
reach for the moon. They really do.”They didn’t get 22 business, but they did
get Sagat Computer Inc., Parks Fiat of WesleyChapel, Hyundai of Wesley Chapel, WesleyChapel Nissan, Bank of America, Wells FargoBank, Busch Gardens, Pilote Bank and BrightHouse.
The FBLA members also experiencedsomething that businesses encounter all ofthe time, Martinez said. If one plan doesn’twork, you come up with another one.
“This is real-world stuff,” said Martinez,who teaches sixth-grade World History.
Crystal Enger was there from WesleyChapel Nissan, showing off a black 370ZNissan.
The kids lined up for a turn to sit insidethe car.
As they waited for their turn, they askedquestions. “Does that have a lot of torque?”one student wanted to know. “How muchhorsepower does it have?” asked another.
Enger was clearly enjoying herself.“I think it’s nice,” she said. It gives stu-
dents a chance “to think about thingsthey’ve never thought about before,” shesaid.
Seth Raigoza, a member of Weightman’sFBLA chapter, said he was having a goodtime.
“The kids get to play games and to hearabout business.”
B.C. MANION/STAFF PHOTOCrystal Enger enjoyed showing off a sports car from Wesley Chapel Nissan to children atChester Taylor Elementary in Zephyrhills. Enger said the kids seemed to enjoy asking herquestions about the car, and she enjoyed seeing them have a chance to think about thingsthey might not have considered before.
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By Kathy SteeleSpecial to The Laker/Lutz News
Brandon Butts got a break when he was12 years old — working as an apprentice ina computer repair shop.
Months later, a promised job never mate-rialized. But his experience at the repairshop set him on a path toward becoming asuccessful businessman with his own repairshop, Anything Computers, 38501 Fifth Ave.,in Zephyrhills.
Now, 16 years after his youthful appren-ticeship, the 28-year-old Butts wants to payit forward.
He wants to give other computer geeksan opportunity to learn skills to either landa job at his shop or to work somewhere elsein the IT or technology industries.
At the very least, they’ll have a chance towalk away with a wealth of computerknowledge.
When Butts was an apprentice, he dideverything from mopping floors to fixingcomputers. He didn’t get the job he hadhoped for, but he said the experience wasimportant.
"It kind of mapped what I am today.Without the apprenticeship, I wouldn't bewhat I am today,” Butts said.
He wants to open a similar door of op-portunity for today’s youth.
He’s reaching out to local high schoolstudents who want to become interns.
Butts and his employees will train the in-terns, who will provide free diagnosis andrepairs on computers.
To build up an inventory of computersto use in the program, Butts invites peoplefrom the community to bring in computersthat need a repair.
The labor to repair the computer is free,but patrons must pay for any necessary soft-ware or parts, Butts said.
Butts plans to take on about three in-terns at a time for 90 to 120 days of training.
He’s looking for interns who are at least13 years old, but will consider younger ap-plicants.
"I've known 10-year-olds who can buildtheir own computer and are matureenough," Butts said.
The first graduate of his training program
— 18-year-old Pierce McMenamin — landeda part-time job at Anything Computers afterlearning the basics of computer repairs dur-ing a summer internship.
"I never knew how to do any of thisstuff. Now it feels awesome because I haveknowledge,” said McMenamin, a senior atPasco High School.
Learning how to remove a computervirus or how to respond when a computercrashes weren’t part of the learning curve athigh school, McMenamin said.
The 18-year-old said he wound up in theinternship program partly because he waslooking for a summer job and party becausehis dad and Butts are friends.
A little more than a week ago, a new in-tern arrived.
Zephyrhills resident Jesse McGee, 24, anengineering student at St. PetersburgCollege, said he’s a “little techie at heart.”
No matter what job he holds in the fu-ture, McGee said he knows that computerand technology skills are essential.
"This is how it's going to be from hereon out. I might as well learn."
Schedules for interns can be flexible, asthe students must juggle schoolwork andthe apprenticeship.
Butt said almost 80 percent of computertroubles the shop encounters are related toviruses. Sometimes a computer needs atune-up. Other times a system must be re-built from scratch.
"We've seen almost every problem underthe sun," Butts says. "I want to build up theinterns and keep them here. But no matterwhat the job market, they'll have a skill."
As a youngster, Butts was interested incomputers but wasn't certain of a career.His apprenticeship led to a job at anothercomputer repair shop and eventually work-ing with computers became a full-time gig.
Butts opened his first shop in 2009 onMain Street in the midst of the country'sdownward economic spiral. The shop sur-vived, and three years later he relocated toFifth Avenue.
"I wanted to be on Fifth Avenue, the mainpart of downtown," Butts said. “It's classic."
While looking to give young people new
opportunities, Butts also is looking towardexpanding his shop in Zephyrhills into afranchise, and to market socially responsiblemobile applications to a national audience.
One of his patented devices, known asQuiet Zone, is a mobile application market-ed to establishments such as movie theaters,churches and schools that have a need to si-lence cellphones.
His other patented device, DriveTAB, canbe installed in vehicles to prevent textingwhile driving.
Butts said he’s proud of his accomplish-ments, but he noted, "A lot of peopleweren't as lucky as I was.”
He hopes his future graduates will findtheir own path to success with the skillsthey learn at Anything Computers.
For more information about this intern-ship program, contact Anything Computersat (813) 364-1737, or visit their website atMainStreetComputerShop.com.
Internships aim to offer new possibilities
FRED BELLET/PHOTOSBrandon Butts is owner of AnythingComputers. Here, he makes a pointabout how important the internship programhas been for those wanting to further theircareer in the computer repair and IT busi-ness.
Anything Computers intern, at left, Jesse McGee, 24, and former intern and now store techni-cian Pierce McMenamin, 18, both of Zephyrhills, man the front end of the store and tackletechnical issues for customers and stay busy resolving the computer issues of customers.
Anything Computers is located on the bot-tom floor of a landmark building on FifthAvenue in Zephyrhills.
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AROUND THE PARKS
Be as busy as you like at Grand HorizonsBy Helene RubensteinGrand Horizons
The month of January continues withmore fun and many activities for GrandHorizons residents.
On Jan. 9, there were approximately 44residents who were at Cheddars inBrandon. We had several tables and the serv-ice was excellent. Everyone loved theirmeals, and some people took home por-tions of their lunch. The menu consisted of alarge variety, and people had trouble choos-ing their meals as everything looked sogood.
Cheddars is known for its onion rings,and I certainly see why they say that as therings are delicious.
On Jan. 10, we had another movie nightin the community center. Cheryl Leonehosted this activity, and approximately 20people attended. They were all treated tothe movie “Grown Ups,” and from what I un-derstand, it was a cute movie and had thepeople laughing.
Individual dishes were brought, so therewere many nibbles. There was a guest whoattended this function, and they had a cele-bration in which they gave everyone apiece of cake. There was popcorn served,because how can you attend a picture show
without popcorn? There was one cute part in the evening
when Colleen Smart Crandall was on the
stage and blurted out, “I’m in the balcony.”We usually have many residents come
into the community center for a lively game
of Mexican Train every Monday night andJan. 12 was no exception. We had several ta-bles of domino players, and you could hearsqueals of delight coming from the peoplethat were playing. Remarks were goingaround the room like, “My train hasn’t leftthe station,” or “This sure is a short train,”“You’ll Get Yours” and more. It is always afun game and so much conversation goeson. Everyone has a good time.
Pinochle afternoon was Jan. 13, and sev-eral of the residents came to the communitycenter for a friendly game. This game is fastmoving, and you sure have to be on yourtoes. It is a fun game with loads of bantergoing on.
On Jan. 14, hand and foot is played in thecommunity center and several people at-tend while there are some others playingpoker on the other side of theroom. Needless to say, the community cen-ter is packed with the men and womenplaying one game or other. Once again, youcan hear friendly conversation going on, andthe people that are there really enjoy them-selves. Billiards also was played in theafternoon on this day.
There are other activities includingmahjong, euchre, shuffleboard and more.The saying goes that “you can keep as busyas you like.”
COURTESY OF HELENE RUBENSTEINShuffleboard players don’t care how cold it is outside, as long as they get to play.
By Millie LeBaronPalm View Gardens
New Year’s Eve festivities were extraor-dinary this year! The music was providedby The Coachmen. Two hundred people at-tended and rang in the new year. Everyoneenjoyed the music and the champagneprovided by Chuck Gould and TheCoachmen.
On Jan. 4, the Rusty Trumpet performed.They presented a music fest. Thanks for theentertainment, Bonnie Pratt.
Our bus has been busy transporting peo-ple to a variety of places. Recent trips weremade to Pass-a-Grille beach, Weeki Wacheeand Hooters. Despite the cold temperatures,the bus was full and everyone had fun.Thanks to Bonnie, who also drives our bus.
Silver dollar bingo is on Tuesday eveningsat 6:30 p.m. Early bird bingo begins at 5:30
p.m. Blue plate specials are served at 4 p.m.Hot dogs and popcorn are also available aswell as our famous ice cream at intermis-sion. Please come and enjoy a night with us.
Shuffleboard players practiced for theeight-park tournament. Good luck!
The Coachmen, from Illinois, also enter-tained our Thursday night dance crowd. Thegroup had a full house for a warm send-offbefore they headed back to the cold north.Thanks to Chuck Gould for providing thisentertainment. Another super job!
Our Wednesday night euchre group hasgrown. Vic and Alice have done a great jobcoordinating this group.
The bowling league is off to a strikinglygood start.
For those who like to play horseshoes,the pits are up to regulations and ready forlots of ringers.
Our annual yard sale will be Jan. 31. For
those residents, keep collecting items forthis sale. For others, please add this to yourcalendars. There are sure to be great deals at
the sale.Wishes for continued good health in the
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By Ian Marwick Happy Days
Happy New Year! Was it just afew days ago that this wish wasgiven? Maybe it was Feliz AnoNuevo, Bonne Annee, Buon Annoor Olde Lang Syne. Your lan-guage or heritage has no impacton the universal wish tomankind — to have a new startin all your endeavors and sup-port the strengths you alreadyhave.
What a simple but deep aspi-ration. If we look at thecross-section of our winter resi-dents, we have all the aboveheritages, plus a few more.
People are the same every-where, with the same goals andwishes. This was proven on NewYear’s Eve when 2014 was gen-tly eased out the door and 2015was happily welcomed.
The hall was decorated, thetables clothed and the buffet
spread with goodies. Thedeejay cracked his knuck-les, the dancers flexedtheir toes, and smilesspread wide over rosycheeks. Wow, this had themakings of a great party,and it was!
The party also was thefirst official function of ournew king and queen for2015, Dick and MaggieJohnson of Sherburne, NewYork.
Long may your reign beas successful as your firstnight.
Our resident deejay, JimHowe, and his wife Nevaida,as usual kept everyone offthe chairs, especially with aspot dance called (we allhave that urge to win).Luckily our dance mastersalso showed up: RandyGuisso with the Macarena;Dan Olson, the chicken
dance; Linda Jenkins and Toni Fischer, theline dance; plus more. The happy crowd,however, did not require any help when itcame to just having a go at it.
Spot dances, door prizes, flower draws,plus the buffet kept up the mood.
Well, the New Year was opened. Now wehave to fill it to the brim for the next fewmonths until those northern breezes callagain. This is a no-brainer.
The monthly calendar of activities, plusthe special ones that are now becomingpart of the tradition, easily accomplishesthis.
Sports, we have them, even a few guyswho think they qualify.
Games, almost every day, even the onesthat require cards.
Crafts, yes indeed, and some very craftypeople.
Of course, Friday and Saturday jam ses-sions for the pickers and grinners.
And, food! Every month the calendar getsthe taste buds flowing. Mmmm.
Mark your calendars for Goofy Golf onFeb. 7. Get our your goofy hats and stuff, andsign up at the hall.
The year 2015 has just begun, but wesense a need to plan our days, and fit inwith those special activities that tickle ourfancy.
COURTESY OF RON GRAHAMHappy Days’ 2015 king and queen, Dick and Maggie Johnson (seated),with the past king and queen, Jim and Nevaida Howe.
COURTESY OF MILLIE LEBARONThe Coachmen perform for the crowd during New Year’s Eve festivities.
Red HatLadiesstep up tothe plateThe Red Hat Ladies fromRainbow Village hosted a pie a lamode social to benefit Meals onWheels. Guests brought alongcanned goods and boxed foodsfor the organization.Entertainment was provided byDoug and Mary Sawyer, JerryCormier and Ralph McWilliams.More than $600 and a van full offood was collected for Meals onWheels. Red Hat Ladies EllieSawyer, Roseanne Vogel, SandyAbel and Sue Larkins presenteda check to a Meals on Wheelsrepresentative.COURTESY OF SANDRA GILBERT-ABEL
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MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP GROUPThe Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Discipleshipgroup will meet Jan. 22 at 7 p.m., at Land O’Lakes Bible Chapel, 1209 Livingston Road inLutz. Topics will include the challenges menface, and focus on real life-changingsolutions through God. For information, callJorge Walker at (813) 562-1447.
DESSERT THEATER AT BETMARThe Dessert Theater at Betmar Acres, 37145Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills, willpresent two one-act plays Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.,Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., and Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Theplays are “Let’s Party” and “Fourteen.” Theactors will serve dessert duringintermission. Admission is $5. For tickets,call Gerrie Heyl at (813) 788-0727.
LOCAL AARP CHAPTER MEETINGThe AARP Land O’ Lakes Chapter will meetJan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ LakesCommunity Center, 5401 Land O’ LakesBlvd. The guest speaker will be financialadvisor Chris Cooper. The chapter also willreceive the Beyond Excellence award andinstall new leaders for 2015. Forinformation, email [email protected].
SQUARE ONE ARTThe Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537Lowell Road in Tampa, will present aSquare One Art exhibit and reception Jan.24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.For information, call (813) 922-8167, orvisit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
AN EVENING WITH AN AUTHORThe Downtown New Port Richey ArtGallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., will host authorDeanna Bennett Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.Bennett is the author of “Anna: AmericanJourney,” the second book based on hergrandmother’s life. Admission is free. Forinformation or to RSVP, call (727) 848-6500.
LEARN TO GET ORGANIZEDBetty Arnold will present “The OrganizingQueen” Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m., at the LutzBranch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road.Guests can learn simple organizing tips andpractices, ways to reduce clutter, free uptime and energy, and enhance living space,both physical and emotional. Forinformation, call (813) 273-3652.
OLD LUTZ SCHOOL WORK DAYThe Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, islooking for volunteers for its Work Day Jan.24 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will beholiday decorations to put away, storageorganization, mulching, yard work andgeneral cleaning. Volunteers can earncommunity service hours. For information,call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256, or callBen Nevel at (813) 334-5712.
SINGLE POTTERY CLASSESSan Antonio Pottery, 11903 Curley Road,will offer single pottery classes everySaturday beginning Jan. 24. The hours forguests ages 9 to 16 are 10 a.m. to noon, and1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for anyone age 17 andolder. The cost is $25 plus materials. Forinformation or to make a reservation, callJack Boyle at (352) 588-4228, or [email protected].
POKER RUN TO HELP THE NEEDYThe Ancient Order of Hibernians HernandoCounty Division One is hosting a HungerPoker Run for the needy Jan. 24, starting atthe Moose Lodge 1903 in Land O’ Lakes.Registration is at 10:30 a.m., with a blessingof the bikes at 11:45 a.m., followed bykickstands up at noon. There will beentertainment, raffles, door prizes,giveaways, hot dogs and hamburgers. Thecost is $10 per person. All proceeds anddonations go to the Feeding America foodbanks of Pasco and Hernando counties. Forinformation, call Rex Hinkle at (352) 688-1002 or Dennis Craven at (352) 238-2766.
TREASURE AND BAKE SALEThe clubhouse at Driftwood, 38333Cottonwood Place in Zephyrhills, will hostits annual treasure and bake sale Jan. 24from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The subdivision hasentrances off Wire Road and Dairy Road.There will be clothes, books, housewares,pictures, tools and more. For information,call Kathy Kenney at (813) 788-7877.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCECrowns For Christ will present a “Crown ofBeauty for Ashes” women’s conference Jan.24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the VerizonEvent Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Road inNew Port Richey. Doors open at 8 a.m.Tickets are $20 in advance, and $35 at thedoor. For information, call Debbie Yoerg at(813) 300-3825. For tickets, visitCrownsForChrist.info.
BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVALThe Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival willbe through Jan. 25 at Curtis Hixon Park, 600N. Ashley Drive in Tampa. The festival aims toincrease awareness of African and African-American culture and history through liveentertainment, cultural events, healthtutorials, business seminars, guest speakers,food and craft vendors, and a music festival.For information and a calendar of events,visit TampaBlackHeritage.org.
SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDEEvery Sunday at 8 a.m., riders can meet atPublix in the Shoppes at New Tampa, 1920Bruce B. Downs Blvd., for a 25-mile ridethrough southern Pasco County andnorthern Hillsborough County. The next rideis Jan. 25. Helmets are required. Riders willkeep a speed of 12 mph to 14 mph. The ridesare free. For information, call (859) 948-4684.
MARINE FOREVER GROUP MEETSThe Marine Forever Veterans Group meetsevery Monday at 6:30 p.m., at Beef O’Brady’s, 21539 Village Lakes ShoppingCenter Drive in Land O’ Lakes. All activeduty, retired and veteran marines andspouses are invited. For information, visitMarine4Ever.com.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSEThe AARP Smart Driver Class for drivers age50 and older will be offered at the Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Jan. 27.
The cost for AARP members is $15, and $20for non-members. For information and classtime, call Bev Cogdill at (813) 907-3908.
SIDEWALK ASTRONOMYMelanie Crowson will host a sidewalkastronomy event Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9p.m., at New River Library, 34043 StateRoad 54 in Zephyrhills. Lawn chairs arewelcome; food and drink are not. Guestscan look at the moon, star clusters andgalaxies. Admission is free. For information,email [email protected].
SHERIFF NOCCO RECOGNITIONThe Republican Club of Central Pasco willhonor Sheriff Chris Nocco and the Pasco’Sheriff’s Office for their commitment toprotect and serve our community on Jan.28 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Therewill be a soapbox social at 6:30 p.m.,followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m.For information, call (813) 996-3011.
CULTURAL CENTER HOSTS LAMB CHOPThe Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537Lowell Road in Tampa, will host ShariLewis’ daughter, Mallory, and Lamb Chop fora celebration of 250 years of Americanhistory on Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m. The show isfor kindergarten through eighth grade.Admission is $7 for members, $8 for generaladmission, and $28 for a family four-pack.For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
OPEN MIC POETRY READINGThe Downtown New Port Richey ArtGallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., will host an openmic poetry reading and a one-act playperformance Jan. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8p.m. The Old Time Radio Group willperform a skit by playwright and authorRalph Annan. Refreshments will be served.Admission is free. For information or toRSVP, call (727) 848-6500, or [email protected].
TIPPECANOE PARK-WIDE SALETippecanoe Village’s park-wide sale will beJan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the cornerof Morris Bridge and Chancey Roads inZephyrhills. Donuts, coffee and lunch willbe available in the clubhouse.
KUMQUAT FESTIVALDade City’s annual Kumquat Festival will beJan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtownDade City. There will be a variety ofkumquat treats, family friendlyentertainment, face painting, antique cars,and arts and crafts. Admission is free. Publicparking downtown is free, as well astransportation from satellite parking areas.For information and schedule of events,visit DadeCityChamber.org.
‘ON GOLDEN POND’The Carrollwood Players will present “OnGolden Pond” through Jan. 31, on selectdates, at the Carrollwood Players Theatre,4333-5 Gunn Highway in Tampa. Doorsopen a half hour prior to the show. Ticketsare $20 for adults, and $17 for students withID, seniors and military. For information andshow times, email [email protected].
KEYSTONE CHURCH’S 10TH ANNIVERSARYKeystone Community Church, 21010 StateRoad 54 in Lutz, will celebrate its 10thanniversary with a meet-and-greet Jan. 31from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and a celebrationservice Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Both events arefree. For information, call (813) 948-4522, oremail [email protected].
JEFFERSON COUNTY PICNICThe 63rd Annual Jefferson County Picnicwill be at the Lions Club, 5728 Dean DairyRoad in Zephyrhills Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Guests should bring a covered dish toshare and their own beverage. Placesettings will be provided. Activities includeraffles, entertainment and door prizes.Admission is $2 per person. Forinformation, call Jim Dashnaw at (813) 395-6871, or Cheryl Davis at (803) 420-6629.
FREE MASTERWORKS FOR KIDSThe Florida Orchestra will offer free ticketsfor children 18 years and younger to attendthe Tampa Bay Times Masterworksconcerts, with the purchase of one full-price adult ticket. Faure’s Requiem is slatedfor Feb. 7 and Feb. 8, and Beethoven’sSymphony No. 4 for Feb. 20 to Feb. 22. Forinformation, locations and tickets, call (727)892-3337.
SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENTThe Academy at the Lakes Chess Club ishosting a Scholastic Chess Tournament inits gym, 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’Lakes, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. There will be ratedand unrated sections for kindergartenthrough 12th grade. Advance registration byFeb. 4 is $20. Day-of registration is $25 andruns from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Participantsshould bring a clock and chess set.Concessions will be available. There will betrophies and medals for the top individualfinishers. For information, email SteveAbrahams at [email protected].
POTLUCK PICNIC AT FIRST UMCThe 2015 Wisconsin-Upper PeninsulaMichigan Potluck Picnic is scheduled forFeb. 14 at First United Methodist Church,38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Registrationstarts at 10 a.m., followed by activities atnoon. Guests should bring a dish to share for10 to 12 people, and a place setting. A meatdish, coffee and dessert will be provided. Noalcoholic beverages are allowed. The cost is$4 per person. For information, call JimLeitzke at (813) 780-1549.
FAMILY FAIRE SEEKS VENDORSMomcierge is hosting a Family Faire Feb. 28from noon to 4 p.m., at AtonementLutheran Church, 29671 State Road 54 inWesley Chapel. The organization is seekinglocal businesses that provide goods andservices to Pasco County residents. Formore information and applications, visitMomcierge.net.
The Band Anastazja will perform at First Christian Church, 6040 EighthSt., in Zephyrhills Jan. 30 at 6 p.m.
General seating and doors open at 5 p.m.The family band hails from upstate New York and entertains with reallife stories and songs.
The instruments include a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass andthe spoons.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
For information, call (813) 782-1071.
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MLK LECTURE SERIESPasco-Hernando State College’s 30th an-
nual Martin Luther King Jr. CommemorativeLecture Series will feature guest speakerCalvin Mackie, who will discuss “FromRemedial to Outstanding.”
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Club helps to empower students through readingThe Pasco-Hernando State College Synergy Sociology Club hosted a book drive to collectgently used books for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Students donated 1,276books to help children at Moon Lake and Cypress elementary schools, Family Partnerships,Sunrise Domestic Violence Shelter, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, PHSCTodayCare, and the Spring Hill Head Start Program. The club also received 10 additionalboxes of books donated by a retired Hernando County teacher.
that may well lead to growth and higherprices in the market.
“One of the key reasons is pent-up de-mand, Yun said.
“We have 37 million additional peopleliving in the country and yet we are essen-tially getting the same home sales,” hesaid.
“We have lower mortgage rates today,”Yun said, adding that he expects those to in-crease. But they’ll be at historically lowlevels.
He also expects the pool of buyers to in-crease because the tight credit market iseasing.
There are also more buyers coming intothe market, he noted.
“Many people who went through shortsales, many people who went through fore-closures — they went into the penalty box.Now, they’re beginning to come out of thepenalty box,” Yun said.
An improved job market is another partof the equation.
“There’s more people working in theTampa region, so there’s more potentialhomebuyers,” Yun said.
But housing inventory is tight, which re-stricts the market, he explained.
The builders report that they don’t havetrouble selling the houses they build, but
not as many homes are being built, Yun said.“When the housing market bust came,
many went to Texas and North Dakota — oildrilling,” he said.
Another problem is the tight credit mar-ket for mom-and-pop builders, Yun said.
“New financial regulations have reallymade it difficult for the local communitybanks to make those construction loans,” hesaid.
“It was mom and pop who actually builtmore homes than the national builders, intotal,” Yun said.
“Homebuilders who used to get loans tobuild 20 homes are now able to get loans tobuild one home. They build it, they sell it,and then they repay the bank the moneyand they can get a loan for one more. So, it’sone at a time, rather than getting 20 all atonce.”
The lack of new housing has an impacton home sales, he said.
“We asked consumers, how many homesdo you want to see before signing the con-tract? They will say they want to see 10 to15 homes,” Yun said.
Besides creating forecasts for theNational Association of Realtors, he also par-ticipates in many economic forecast panels,including The Blue Chip Council and theHarvard University Industrial EconomistsCouncil. In 2008, USA Today listed Yun asamong the top 10 economic forecasters inthe country.
ture speaker of the Florida House ofRepresentatives said, “you wind up with agovernment that’s more transparent, moreaccountable and more efficient.
“This is just an opportunity for us to godown a path and see if there isn’t ways thatwe can create a government that’s even bet-ter than the existing government,” Corcoransaid.
Under state law, either a majority ofcounty commissioners or a petition signedby 15 percent of the county’s registered vot-ers can create a charter commission. InPasco, that would require more than 46,000signatures.
Once a panel is formed, it has 18 monthsto complete a charter that Pasco voterswould adopt or reject.
Fasano opposes the creation of a chartergovernment.
“I’m not a fan of charter government,”Fasano said.
“There’s no question, when you havecharter government, taxes will go up. Noquestion, when you have a charter govern-ment, you will have another layer ofgovernment that people will have to getthrough,” Fasano said.
“Think about charter governments inother counties. All you have to do is look atMiami-Dade, what a mess. It’s layer of gov-ernment after layer of government afterlayer of government. It is more taxes putupon the people of a community that isstruggling already.”
Pasco County attorney JeffreySteinsnyder said there are 20 charter coun-ties operating across the state’s 67 counties.
“If you look historically, across the state,most of the charters that got adopted werebecause of issues between the county com-mission and the constitutional officers orthe county commission and the cities,”Steinsnyder said.
Charter government is not a panacea, butit can be a good vehicle for a government toform its own way, he said.
The charter dictates the shape that thegovernment will take, he said.
“Government can be a much strongerform of government, if the charter so pro-vides. It can be a much weaker form ofgovernment, if the charter so provides,”Steinsnyder said.
On one hand, it may solve some prob-lems. On the other, it may create moreproblems than it solves, the county attorneysaid.
He also noted: “Once you turn that overto a charter review commission, you’rebound to put it on the ballot, and whateverthe voters say, up or down, that’s it.”
A charter can include such things as sin-gle-member districts for countycommissioners, terms limits, an electedcounty administrator or an elected countymayor and other changes to the composi-tion of local government.
Corcoran said that Pasco’s legislative del-egation wants local voters to decide howthey are governed.
“How we govern right now, is dictated tous from Tallahassee. I’m saying that’s notgood enough,” Corcoran said. “I think thesystem that we’re governed under should bedictated by Pasco residents and controlledby Pasco County voters. You do that, you’regoing to have a more accountable system ofgovernment.”
He said he’s committed to raise moneyand collect signatures to create a chartercommission.
But the delegation is open to a proposalby Commission Chairman Ted Schrader toform the charter commission — with com-missioners choosing 10 of the members anddelegation members choosing the otherfive.
Schrader said, “If it’s going to be done, itneeds to be done in Pasco County.” But headded: “In no means am I strong proponentof establishing charter government. I don’twant anybody to get that idea.”
Instead, he said, he’d like more informa-tion on the issue.
“This is all new dialogue to me,” Schradersaid.
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FILE PHOTOSRep. Richard Corcoran thinks votersshould get to decide whether to reshapePasco County’s government.
Tax collector Mike Fasano thinks a shift tocharter government would lead to highertaxes and more layers of bureaucracy.
Commission Chairman Ted Schrader saidhe needs more information before takinga stand on the issue.
Commissioner Kathryn Starkey wants toresearch the issue more before dis-cussing it at greater length.
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Commissioner Kathryn Starkey alsowants to know more.
“Let’s just do a little homework beforewe start the next phase. I personally have al-ways wondered, would we better off as acharter or worse off as a charter?” Starkeysaid.
She’d like to talk to some other countiesand to have a workshop to discuss the issue.
Commissioners put the issue off untilthey can obtain more information and dis-cuss how they’d like to proceed.
There was one point that opponentsseemed to agree on, however.
Any charter issue on the ballot — needsto go on a presidential election ballot to en-sure the highest degree possible for voterparticipation.
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Seven Springs Blvd., Suite 100, in Trinity, willhost a free Women’s Health Fair Jan. 24 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The fair will include health workshops,demonstrations, health screenings, healthysnacks and more.
There are limited slots for a PAP test. Toschedule a free PAP/well-woman exam, callMelissa Hill at (352) 518-2000, Ext. 9150.
For information, call Nicole John at (727)645-4185, Ext. 5015.
CONDENSED VERSION OFCHILDBIRTH CLASS
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host a condensedversion of its childbirth education class Jan.25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a half-day version of the childbirtheducation series “Understanding Birth.”
For information or to register, call (813)929-5683.
‘DIABETES 101’Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in
Brooksville, will present “Diabetes 101” aspart of its free Community Education SeriesJan. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The program is an educational clinic fordiabetics and their spouses or caregivers.
A representative will screen to ensurethose attending have been diagnosed.
Guests should bring their list of medica-tions to seminar.
Seating is limited to 25 couples.For information or to register, call (352)
597-6333.
TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSRegional Medical Center Bayonet Point,
14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer theIQuit tobacco cessation class Jan. 29 from 1p.m. to 3 p.m.
Participants can learn the health risks oftobacco use, the benefits of quitting, symp-toms of nicotine withdrawal, and nicotinereplacement therapy products.
The class is free. To register, call Kadie Kluttz at (813) 929-
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ACCESS HEALTH LECTURESAccess Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill
Drive in Spring Hill, will offer a lecture on“Weight Reduction: Smart Moves Make This
Happen” Jan. 29 at 5:15 p.m.For information, call Dr. Maria Scunziano-
Singh at (352) 688-8116.
PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY AVAILABLEThe Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State
Road 54, is offering a complimentary copy ofthe latest edition of its physician directory,which includes current primary care physi-cians, internal medicine physicians andspecialists with privileges at Medical Centerof Trinity.
Anyone who would like a copy can call(727) 834-5630, or send an email to them [email protected].
LODGE OFFERS TOPS PROGRAMJ.F. Swartsel Lodge, 3309 Lutz Lake Fern
Road in Lutz, offers the TOPS (Take OffPounds Sensibly) program every Wednesday.
Weigh-in is at 9 a.m., followed by a meet-
ing at 9:45 a.m.For information, call Mary Clark at (813)
908-3587.
ADOPT A 2015 TREE AT FHZHFlorida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall
Blvd., is looking for sponsors for its 31st an-nual Tree Lighting Ceremony in December.
Available trees for 2015 are NewHampshire, Ohio, Oregon and Rhode Island.
The hospital provides live trees withlights and individuals, groups or organiza-tions decorate the tree.
The program also includes family friendlyactivities, a Christmas program with live mu-sical performances, readings and fireworks.
To sponsor a tree or for information, callJane Freeman at (813) 783-6192.
GULFSIDE SELLING CALENDARSAll Gulfside Hospice thrift shop locations
are selling the 2015 calendar featuring pho-tos taken in Pasco County. More than 200photos of Pasco events, places, landmarksand wildlife were submitted, and 13 winningphotos make up Gulfside’s “Pasco County:Through Your Eyes” calendar.
Calendars are available at any shop loca-tion for $5.
All proceeds help support hospice careand bereavement services for Pasco Countyresidents.
For shop locations, visit GHPPC.org.For information, call (727) 845-5707.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERSUPPORT
The local Alzheimer’s AssociationCaregiver Support Group will meet the firstWednesday of the month at 11 a.m., at theLand O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 CollierParkway.
Admission is free.For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813)
996-1361, or email [email protected].
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Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s officehas started a donation drive for the SalvationArmy’s Domestic Violence Program.
All five tax collector’s offices in PascoCounty will accept donations throughoutJanuary, via collection jars.
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SENIOR CITIZEN STRENGTH CLASSES
The Groves Golf and Country Club, 7924Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, offers aSilver Sneakers Strength & Balance programon Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30a.m.
These are low-impact classes to improveflexibility and balance.
Classes are free to Silver Sneakers mem-bers, and $5 for non-members.
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Leaders of the Zephyrhills EconomicDevelopment Council recently toured theZephyrhills Municipal Airport base of TurinAviation Group Inc., getting a close look atunmanned aerial systems — or drones— and a glimpse into what’s becoming amajor industry nationwide.
That visit would later lead to PascoCounty’s first regional Unmanned AerialSystems Commercial Markets Conference atPasco-Hernando State College’s PorterCampus at Wiregrass Ranch. It was organ-ized by the Pasco Economic DevelopmentCouncil, and attracted around 80 people in-terested in learning more about drones.
Two people attending the conferenceand paying close attention to the growingindustry were Zephyrhills airport managerMike Handrahan and Greater ZephyrhillsChamber of Commerce executive directorVonnie Mikkelsen. Their goal was to heartestimony by entrepreneurs, and exploremarket opportunities for Zephyrhills.
The event — sponsored by the FloridaHigh Tech Corridor, the Tampa BayPartnership, USF Connect and others — in-cluded panel discussions on commercialapplications in the fields of mapping, preci-sion agriculture, wildlife preservation, anddisaster search and recovery.
Other discussions focused on meetingwork force demands through higher educa-tion programs and training, federal and stateregulation, and industry legislation.
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Cycle of Life: Seniors stay fit on two wheelsBy Michael [email protected]
If you see Charlie Griffiths riding his bi-cycle in Zephyrhills, the 70-year-old mightbe on a little ride just to keep the bloodpumping.
Or he just might be training for a 40Krace.
“Charlie’s always been a cyclist,” said hiswife, Mary Griffiths. The couple actually metonline a few years ago on a special websitefor fitness-conscious singles. Now Mary, 63,does a bit of riding herself: Both of themwon cycling medals at the recent FloridaInternational Senior Games and StateChampionships in their respective agegroups.
But while Mary has been more of aswimmer and even did some scuba diving,Charlie is the one who’s always preferredcycling. He joined a racing club at 16 in hisnative Liverpool, England, but had to give itup when family demands came first.
Later in life he got back into riding, andwhen he retired and moved to Florida 10years ago, he saw an advertisement for localraces. Being in good shape, he decided tojoin the 55-and-over age group and signedup for a race.
He finished last.“They just killed me. I couldn’t believe
what level these people were at in that agegroup,” Charlie recalled.
Not being one to back down from a chal-lenge, he kept at it and eventually workedhis way into the top half of the competitors.He began training regularly and improvedhis strength and skills. In addition to doing20K and 40K road races at the SeniorGames, Charlie also tackles other races, in-cluding 100-mile cycling events.
As a result, their living room is now filledwith medals and trophies documenting hissuccessful return to the sport he loved as aboy. But it’s the other rewards that motivatehim to keep riding.
“Really, what keeps me going with this, isit’s keeping me from getting old,” Charliesaid. Seventy was old 40 years ago, but Idon’t feel any different.”
While they’ve both found success cy-cling, Mary is quick to point out that it’s notany one activity that holds a secret to feelingyounger. It’s more about finding somethingyou like to do and sticking with it.
“It’s activity,” she said. “Find somethingthat you’re passionate about and you do it.”Some activities lend themselves to groupparticipation, she said. Runners, for example,often go out together and keep each othermotivated.
Even physical disabilities don’t have tokeep seniors from staying active. The SeniorGames also has competitions for activitieslike bean bag tossing and table tennis. Marybelieves that even participating in non-stren-uous games, which still challenge themmentally, can be good for seniors.
“They’ve got 40 different sports,” she saidof the Senior Games. “What if you aren’t real-ly physically able? That doesn’t mean youshouldn’t be active.”
And Charlie agrees. He’d love to seemore people out walking around, even in acasual setting. It’s become too common forseniors, and people in general, to settle intoa sedentary lifestyle and miss out on thehealth, social and mental benefits of beingmore active.
“You look around these (communities)where we are here and it’s just incrediblehow people waste away. And some of themare younger than me,” he said. “It’s just a wayof extending you’re life. That’s the way I seeit. Stay active as long as you can.”
Charlie is encouraged by people whocall him an inspiration, and he enjoys ridingand keeping up with riders many years hisjunior. Neither has any plans to slow downor abandon their active lifestyle, and theyhope people of all ages will find the motiva-tion to begin improving their own liveswith a little bit of activity.
“Find a friend, and set an appointmenttime and commit to meeting at that timeevery day and start walking,” Mary advises.“That’s the easiest thing, it doesn’t cost any-thing and if you did it, you don’t know whatthe next step will be.”
While the benefits can be realized by any-one, Charlie believes a lack of activity canespecially hurt seniors who can’t afford to sitaround and watch their golden years go by.
“If you’re used to a lethargic lifestyle, youneed to change. When you’re younger,maybe people don’t feel it as badly. But lifeflashes by, and suddenly you are a potato,”he said. “Just get out and do something,whether it be walking, running; make the at-tempt. Make the effort and you’ll enjoy it.You’ll meet so many interesting people.”
Charlie Griffiths has won a number ofmedals and trophies for his cycling skills.But the awards are piling up even faster nowthat his wife Mary is competing as well. Bothof them won medals at the recent FloridaInternational Senior Games and StateChampionships.
MICHAEL MURILLO/STAFF PHOTOSCharlie Griffiths has won a number of medals and trophies for his cycling skills. But theawards are piling up even faster now that his wife Mary is competing as well. Both of themwon medals at the recent Florida International Senior Games and State Championships.
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The Wiregrass Ranch boys’ tennis teamearned a share of the Class 3A state champi-onship last season. As a result, they knewexpectations would be high headed into2015. For his part, coach David Wilson hasalready admitted he doesn’t think the teamwill be as good as last year.
He thinks it will be better.“This will be the deepest team we’ve
had,” Wilson said of the current lineup. “Weactually added depth and strength to ourteam.”
Part of that depth and strength will comefrom a familiar last name.
Augie Moreno, defending state championand a top player on the team, will welcomehis little brother, Daniel, to the squad as afreshman. And with the championship teammostly intact from last year, the Bulls look tobe stronger than ever.
That’s a significant statement, sinceWiregrass Ranch has had successful tennisteams almost from its inception. Wilson hasbuilt a strong program since he took the jobfor the school’s opening athletic season in2006-07. While the tennis title was the firststate championship in school history, it wastheir third trip to the state tournament. Andthe district title was nothing new, either.Wilson said it was the team’s fifth-straightdistrict championship.
Part of the team’s success stems from theexcellent competition they face in practice.Wilson said the top players are all very com-petitive, and are capable of beating eachother on any given day. So, honing theirskills against each other makes the teamstronger.
“If you’re always playing against compet-itive players within your own team, thenyou’re just going to keep getting better,”Wilson said.
Senior Alejandro Feliciano, who wasranked fourth on the team last season,agrees that the team has taken steps for-ward as it tries to defend its title.
“We actually have better players thisyear,” he said.
Feliciano is one of those great players,with a United States Tennis Association rank-ing inside the top 100 and a national rankingaround 306 for players 18 and under.
While sheer talent gives Wiregrass Rancha clear advantage over most schools,Feliciano said that their coach plays a bigrole as well. Instead of trying to force themto adapt to his strategies, he gives them theleeway to simply put their talent on displaywhile he provides support however he can.
“I think it’s the fact that he bonds withus as if he were somebody our own age,” hesaid. “It’s like he’s one of us.”
Wilson is part of the tennis program be-cause he had a characteristic nobody elsehad when the school began athletic play: Hewas willing to do it.
“When I took the job, nobody else want-ed it,” he said. A recreational player, heknows that many of his players can beathim on the court. But his job is to providesupport, let them have fun and create a pos-
itive experience that keeps them wanting toparticipate in high school sports.
Creating that desire is no easy accom-plishment, since many players have theirown personal coaches, a bright future intennis and don’t really need the high schoolteam to further their careers.
“I think that’s the one thing that makesme the proudest, is that kids want to play inmy program,” Wilson said. “My saying for allmy sports (Wilson is also the school’s boys’soccer coach and athletic director) is the ex-perience outweighs the outcome. If it’s nota great experience for them, what’s thesense of doing it?”
Part of that experience includes hittingthe road to face elevated competition.Wiregrass Ranch will travel to Florida StateUniversity in Tallahassee next month to face
Pensacola Catholic High School, one of thestate’s top tennis teams. In March, they’lltravel to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the na-tional high school tournament.
Wilson isn’t concerned about a letdownafter achieving a state title. The team is fullof skilled players with plenty of experienceand a good working relationship together.But they also know that they had to sharetheir state title with Barron Collier HighSchool in Naples, since they finished withthe same amount of points in the competi-tion.
Being “co-champion” helps to motivatethem to claim the title for themselves in2015, Wilson said.
“The fact that we weren’t outright cham-pions by ourselves, we still have somethingto prove,” he said.
Wiregrass Ranch is ready to defend title
3K HEART WALK/RUN FEB. 7The Heart Institute at Regional Medical
Center Bayonet Point will hold its 3K RunFor Life and 3K Heart Walk on Feb. 7. Walkersand runners will begin at their conferencecenter, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., and therun/walk begins at 9 a.m. A reception withmusic and drawings will follow.
For more information, call (727) 869-5500.
PHSC GOLF TOURNEY SETS RECORDThe annual Pasco-Hernando State
College Foundation Golf Tournament, heldin October 2014, attracted 132 golfers to theevent. Players and sponsors combined toraise $50,000 for the foundation, a recordfor the event’s five-year history.
The money will go toward the founda-tion’s goals of scholarships and will providefunds for academic, athletic and library pro-grams.
SPORT ACTIVITIES AVAILABLEFOR SENIORS
Senior Sports is seeking players olderthan 60 for a number of regular co-ed sport-ing events, including Slo-Pitch softball for falland winter competition.
Senior Sports has participants who playgolf every Wednesday and bowling everyThursday. It also has added tennis and in-door volleyball.
For information, call Walt Bockmiller at(813) 527-8211.
AVAST GOLF TOURNEY MARCH 14The Amputee Veterans of America
Support Team will host its seventh annualgolf tournament March 14 at Cheval Golf and
Country Club, 4312 Cheval Blvd., in Lutz. The event begins with registration at 11
a.m., opening ceremonies with a colorguard at noon, and a shotgun start at 1:15p.m.
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Boys BasketballWesley Chapel 62, Weeki Wachee 21Girls BasketballLand O’ Lakes 64, Ridgewood 29Wesley Chapel 47, Weeki Wachee 43
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14Boys BasketballLand O’ Lakes 61, Ridgewood 56
THURSDAY, JAN. 15Boys BasketballWesley Chapel 62, Sunlake 45Girls BasketballLand O’ Lakes 43, River Ridge 35Mitchell 55, Wesley Chapel 22Boys SoccerLand O’ Lakes 7, Fivay 0
FRIDAY, JAN. 16Boys BasketballLand O’ Lakes 36, River Ridge 25Pasco 47, Wesley Chapel 42Freedom 72, Steinbrenner 42Girls BasketballPasco 50, Wesley Chapel 39Boys SoccerFivay 2, Wesley Chapel 0
SATURDAY, JAN. 17Girls BasketballNortheast Pinellas 59, Land O' Lakes 46
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21Boys BasketballKing at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.Girls BasketballKing at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m.River Ridge at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 22Boys BasketballLand O’ Lakes at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.Wesley Chapel at Gulf, 7:30 p.m.Plant at Steinbrenner, 8 p.m.Girls BasketballPlant at Steinbrenner, 6:30 p.m.Anclote at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.Wiregrass Ranch at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 23Boys BasketballHernando at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.Land O’ Lakes at Fivay, 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JAN. 26Boys BasketballSteinbrenner at Newsome, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27Boys BasketballWesley Chapel at River Ridge, 7:30 p.m.Zephyrhills at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28Boys BasketballFivay at Wesley Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28Boys BasketballSteinbrenner at Riverview, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JAN. 29Boys BasketballHudson at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JAN. 30Boys BasketballWesley Chapel at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30 p.m.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALEJANDRO FELICIANOAlejandro Feliciano is a nationally ranked player by the United States TennisAssociation, and he’s just one of many threats that opponents will face whenthey challenge Wiregrass Ranch on the court.
Pedro Fernandez was one of the top-ranked players onthe state champion Wiregrass Ranch Bulls last season.
Wiregrass Ranchbests Sunlake
When the Wiregrass Ranch Bullsand the Sunlake Seahawks met on thesoccer field earlier this month, bothteams had reason to be confident. TheBulls were 16-1 and the Seahawkswere a perfect 19-0.
In the end, neither was undefeated.Wiregrass Ranch pulled out a 3-2
victory on the road to win a close con-test between two powerhouseprograms. Sophomore Chris Faddoulscored twice to provide the margin ofvictory.
Neither team has slowed downmuch since their match. Sunlake wontheir final four games and claimed theClass 3A-8 title with a 16-0 mark in thedistrict. Wiregrass Ranch is 3-0-1 sincethat game, including back-to-back 8-0victories against Nature Coast Techand Gulf High School.
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Looking for the perfect sauce, Gloria Speller tries one of the many different ribs offered by vendorsat the Zephyrhills 5th Annual Pigz In Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest. Though she could not remember thename of the booth, she said that the one she was trying had a mustard-based barbecue sauce.
A flash of light reflects off the foil that’s wrapping Bill Lord’s rib-sicle, a barbecued ribon a stick, which he and his wife, Sarah, sampled from the Pig In or Pig Out BarBQbooth. The couple drove over from Daytona Beach specifically to attend the event.
TC Carr checks in with the crowd as he and the Bolts of Blue band take the stageas the headline act at the Pigz In Z’Hills BarBQ & Blues Fest.
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T he barbecue was smok-ing, the bands were hotand the crowd was big at
the fifth annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ& Blues Fest at the ZephyrhillsMunicipal Airport.
Festival-goers had a chance toenjoy beautiful weather and sam-ple just about every kind ofbarbecue imaginable.
They arrived by car, or plane,and once there, had the chance tosee interesting aircraft, cars andmotorcycles on display.
They also could do a little shop-ping and find out about localbusinesses.
There also was a kids’ zone, abusiness showcase and vendorsselling a variety of wares.
Besides being a fun familyevent, the festival is a chance forbarbecue teams to compete. It is aFlorida State Championship BBQContest sanctioned by the FloridaBBQ Association and a Jack DanielsWorld Championship, AmericanRoyal National Championship andSonny’s Smokin’ ShowdownQualifying Contest.
FRED BELLET/PHOTOSSitting back in her seat, Carleen Collins watches as the headline band, TC Carr & Bolts of Fire take the stage during the Zephyrhills 5th AnnualPigz In Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest at the Zephyrhills Airport. The Holiday woman was at the event with her husband, Daniel. It was the first timethe couple attended the event.
The professional competitive team from Papa P’s BarBQ of Spring Hill work on separating pork forthe pulled pork category of the contest. Clockwise, Tim Bammert and his brother, Mason Bammert,both of Brooksville; and Derek Saunier and Wayne Peterson, Jr., both of Spring Hill, prepare theirfour entries in this year’s Zephyrhills 5th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Fest.
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Misty yearns for a home of her ownIf you want to make Misty’s day, scratch her back — but if you want to make herecstatic, give her a place to call home. Misty is an affectionate 7-year-olddomestic shorthair mix. Please come out to Pasco County animal services tomeet her. Cat adoption fees are always $5 on feline Fridays.
To adopt Misty or pets like her, visit Pasco CountyAnimal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’Lakes. For more information, email [email protected].
Simon Says: ‘Take me home’Simon, a 7-year-old retriever/terrier mix, has been at the animal shelter sinceMarch and remains optimistic that someone will give him a home. He is a goodboy with kind eyes, and he loves being hugged. If you’re looking for loyalty andaffection, Simon is ready to supply them. He’s just waiting to meet you. His adop-tion fee is $15 until the end of the month and that includes neuter, microchip andvaccines.
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The Pasco County Animal Shelter is ring-ing in 2015 with a great deal for dog lovers.
The shelter is offering a $15 adoption feefor dogs that have been in the shelter formore than 30 days. The special price expiresat the end of January. The fee includesspay/neuter, microchip and vaccines.
The shelter is at 19640 Dogpatch Lane inLand O’ Lakes.
YAPPY HOURWell-behaved, leashed pets are welcome
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The tavern has a full liquor bar, a wide se-lection of beers and a varied menu. There’s adog-friendly covered outside patio, and a full
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purchase tickets for raffle baskets and for a50-50 fundraiser.
The event benefits TLC PetSnip andAnimal Dream Luvrs Rescue.
For more information, call (863) 686-7647, or email [email protected].
COOL HANGOUTS FOR DOGSLooking for a place for your dog to so-
cialize? You might want to check out the MyDog’s Diggin at Dade City Dog Park, in PricePark at 37603 Meridian Ave.
Or, maybe your four-legged friend wantsto hang out at Carolyn Meeker Dog Park at122 First Ave. S.W., in Lutz.
Besides giving dogs a chance to havefun, the parks are a great place to meet fel-low animal lovers.
Things to considerwhen choosing a vetThe Laker/Lutz News Staff Report
Choosing a health care provider for yourpet is one of the most important decisionsthat you’ll make, so you may want to consid-er these questions and answers posted onthe American Society for the Prevention ofCruelty to Animal’s website.
The advice comes from veterinarianLouise Murray, author of “Vet Confidential: AnInsider's Guide to Protecting Your Pet'sHealth.”
How Do I Find a Vet?The American Animal Hospital Association
(AAHA) evaluates veterinary practices on thequality of their facilities, staff, equipment andpatient care. Search the organization’s web-site at HealthyPet.com for a list of accreditedvets in your area.
Asking friends, family and trusted neigh-bors for a recommendation is a good idea,too. People who have a keen interest in theirdog’s health and well-being are particularlyhelpful sources.
How Do I Decide Which Vet isRight for My Dog?
When selecting a vet, it’s a good idea to:• Arrange the first appointment to be
without your dog so you can talk to the vet-erinarian and get an overall feel for thefacilities.
• Pay attention to the space: Is it clean?Modern? Well-organized?
• Ask how many vets there are on staff?Do vets share patients and cover for eachother during absences?
• Do you have a good rapport with thevet? Effective communication is essential toany health care relationship. Be sure to askany questions you have. Most vets appreciateit when their clients take an interest in theirpet’s health care.
What Questions Should I Ask When I’m Selecting a Vet?
Your questions may vary, depending onthe reason for your visit, but this list of ques-tions can serve as a guide:
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ists?• How are patients evaluated before anes-
thesia and surgery?• Does the practice have licensed veteri-
nary technicians on staff?• What is the protocol for pain manage-
ment?Murray also offers a checklist, on the
ASPCA website, of what to expect when youare bringing your dog to the vet for the firsttime.
Those questions may include:• How long have you had your dog?• Where did you get your dog?• Has your dog been vaccinated? Against
what diseases?• What brand of pet food do you feed
your dog?• Is your dog’s appetite normal? How
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changes in your dog’s behavior?• Has your dog ever suffered a serious
health issue? If so, what treatment did he re-ceive?
For more guidance on pet care issues,visit ASPCA.org.
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EAST PASCO NETWORKINGGROUP
The East Pasco Networking Group nowmeets at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., inZephyrhills. Networking begins at 8 a.m.,with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.
Bob Hatfield from U.S. Rep. GusBilirakis’ office is scheduled to speak onJan. 27.
For information, call Nils Lenz at (813)782-9491, or you can email him at [email protected].
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEKLUNCHEON
If you’re interested in finding out moreabout the economy’s outlook and how themarkets are likely to perform in 2015, youmay want to attend the BusinessDevelopment Week Luncheon Jan. 30 from11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Golf& Country Club, 11500 Old Tampa BayDrive in San Antonio.
KUMQUAT FESTIVAL SELLINGSPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
The Greater Dade City Chamber ofCommerce is now accepting reservationpackages for the 2015 Kumquat Festival, setto take place Jan. 31.
Packages start at $500, and include logosand links on the KumquatFestival.org web-site, as well as booth space at the festival.Premier packages, which run from $1,000to $5,000, include additional features.
The event is expected to draw 45,000people from Florida, who live here season-
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WOMEN-N-CHARGE TO MEETA business women’s group called
Women-n-Charge will meet from 11:30a.m. to 1:15 p.m., on Feb. 6 at PebbleCreek Country Club, 10550 Regents ParkDrive in New Tampa.
The meeting includes lunch, a featurespeaker and time to network. The cost is$15 for members, paid by the Tuesday be-fore the meeting, and $18 for memberspaying later, and for guests, too.
February’s speaker will be Shanita D.Jones, who will be speaking on “Businessand Personal Tax Tips for Filing yourTaxes.”
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NETFEST SPONSORS NEEDEDThe Pasco Economic Development
Council is hosting its 13th annual NetFest,which is short for Networking Festival,from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on March 5 atStarkey Ranch on State Road 54 in Odessa.
The council is seeking sponsorshipsranging from $500 to $2,000.
The event is a casual night of food,drink and music — and a great chance tonetwork.
For more information, visit their web-site at PascoEDC.com.
CENTRAL PASCO CHAMBERINTRODUCES NEW EXPO
The Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce is launching a new event thisyear called the 2015 Community Fun Dayand Business Expo.
The event, open to everyone, will shinea spotlight businesses and serviceproviders in the northern area ofHillsborough and the central area of Pascocounties.
There will be fun and games for kids,live entertainment, door prizes and a foodtruck rally at the event, which has thetheme of “Keeping It Local — Moving ourBusinesses Forward.”
The two-day event, free to the public,will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on March 6and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7. It will beat the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex,3032 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.
Sponsorships and booth spaces areavailable.
Visit CentralPascoChamber.com for anapplication. For more information, call(813) 909-2722, or send an email to [email protected].
STATE PROGRAM COULDGENERATE 25,000 NEW JOBS
An independent analysis by FloridaTaxWatch has determined that expandingGrowFl could result in 25,000 new jobsover the next 10 years.
GrowFl is a state program designed togrow and develop the biggest job-creatingcompanies in Florida.
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In addition to boosting job growth, in-vesting in GrowFl would help diversifythe state economy and provide positive re-turn on Florida’s investments, FloridaTaxWatch said, in a news release.
PEDC BOARD NAMES NEWCHAIRMAN
The Pasco Economic DevelopmentCouncil, Inc. has named Lex Smith as thenew chairman of its board.
Smith is city president-Nature Coast ofSunTrust Bank.
Smith has been involved with thePasco EDC board since 2010 and hasserved in various roles.
Smith holds a Bachelor of Science inFinance from the University of Florida,where he played both quarterback andlinebacker for the UF Gators football teamfrom 1989 to 1992.
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Business Link, a monthly small business gath-ering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens FederalCredit Union, meets the second Wednesday ofeach month beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting is designed to provide anetworking and information-sharing plat-form for the business community.
For locations, details and to reserve aseat, email [email protected], or call (352)588-2732, ext. 1237.
WESLEY CHAPEL NETWORKING GROUP
Networking for Your Success meetsevery Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington OaksCountry Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd.,in Wesley Chapel.
Cost is $5, and annual membership tothe group is $79.
DADE CITY CHAMBER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Greater Dade City Chamber ofCommerce is looking for some volunteersto help with the chamber event season.
With winter residents returning to thearea, there are a number of activities thechamber needs help to staff. The chamberis looking for people who are friendly andoutgoing, who have knowledge of the localarea and activities, and are team-oriented.
For information, send an email [email protected].
CATHOLIC BUSINESSNETWORKING SEEKS MEMBERS
The Catholic Business Networkinggroup is looking for Catholic business own-ers, employees and supporters interestedin joining it for regular meetings everyTuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at OurLady of the Rosary Church, 2348 CollierParkway, Land O’ Lakes.
The group has annual dues of $60, andthere is a minimum attendance require-ment of two meetings per month.
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