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No Fees Or Costs Unless You Win Your Family's Favorite Newspaper For 45 Years 400 strong Academy at the Lakes girls basketball coach Karim Nohra earned his 400th high school win in a 51-30 victory Jan. 4 against Zephyrhills High. The win moves the Wildcats to 9-1 on the season. For more, see page 20. Car show honors memory of Al and Ida Silver Expertise. In your neighborhood. Serving Adults and Pediatric Patients TOWER NORTH DALE MABRY Open MRI Bone Density Ultrasound Walk-in Digital X-ray Digital Mammography (813) 968-4540 lifYfiCTBSBMln If you go Al and Ida Silver Memorial Classic Car Show Land O' Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Saturday,Jan. 15 (Jan. 22 is rain date) Classic cars, DJ,food booths and various vendors The car lover said he thinks classic cars have an appeal because they can stir feel- ings of nostalgia, reminding people of earlier See CAR SHOW, page 17 A 1962 Chevrolet Impala owned by Ray Garbatini of Land O' Lakes. Cars similar to this one may turn out to the Al and Ida Silver Memorial Classic Car Show. (Photo cour- tesy of Larry Broga) I January 12, 2011 Call Attorney JIM HOLLIDAY 813-868-1887 ,,I I I i I i,,, I ,, I 1 ,- , Brian Kaupp demonstrates how air is sucked out of a building as part of a process to find out where air leaks are occurring. (Photos courtesy of Southern Independent Testing Agency, Inc.) Get your PUBLIX insert in TheLaker/LutzNews LUTZ/ODESSA EWS Ri I Lutz company expands its scope By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.com When buildings go up too quickly, problems can result. That's happened quite a bit in recent years, as construction was sped up to save money, said Lou Theberge, a division man- ager for Southern Independent Testing Agency Inc., in Lutz. When a project is pushed too quickly in the quest to control expenses, testing of the building's systems some- times gets short shrift - and costly problems de- More velop later,Theberge said. Business That's one of the rea- news, sons why the Lutz pages 9,18 company, which has op- erated in Florida for 30 years, decided to branch out and add"build- ing commissioning" to its list of services. Put simply, building commissioning is a systematic approach to verify that a build- ing's support systems have been installed properly and are performing according to the approved construction documents. The process also ensures that the building's installed equipment meets the owner's intended operational, mainte- nance and energy efficiency needs. The effectiveness of commissioning in reducing energy use has been document- ed by a number of organizations, including the U.S. Green Building Council. The Lutz company decided to branch out to offer the service because company leaders recognized the growing demand for the service and they wanted to gener- ate more work to ensure they would not need to lay off any employees during this economic downturn, said Brian Kaupp, company vice president. His dad, Chuck Kaupp, brought the company to Florida from Buffalo, N.Y.,in 1980. The company, which began with Chuck and his father, has a long history of testing, balancing and adjusting heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems. It officially launched its commissioning division in October, Brian Kaupp said. See COMPANY, page 17 Helping Injured People By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.corn It's hard to predict what kinds of cars will show up at the Al and Ida Silver Memorial Classic Car Show. Car lovers are "liable to see anything there," said Larry Broga, a car enthusiast with years of experience in the car world, who has been tapped to judge the entries. "There could be as many as 100 or as few as 20," Broga said."It's what is called an open show," he said, meaning it could attract everything from antiques to exotics, from hot rods to street rods to customs. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Land O' Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. Weather permitting, the shownn shine" classic car competition could be a big draw, Broga said. (A rain date has been set for Jan. 22). On the one hand, it's a new event, so it's hard to guess how much enthusiasm it will generate. On the other hand, there's no other car show that day so it could pull in lots of enthusiasts who want to show off their beauties, Broga said. Broga said he will judge the cars by eval- uating how much effort it took to get them into tip-top shape. Charlie and Harry Parker stand in front of the quilt they won in the Christmas House raffle. HOLIDAY WRAP-UP Lucky Lutz family wins quilt Page 5 COLLEGE EXPANDING St. Leo University adding business building Page 2 CHALK TALK Teachers win water grants Page 10 PLAY BALL County seeks teams for adult football league Page 21 0 Publix. District poised to shift some school boundaries By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.com The Pasco County School Board is set to take action on school boundary changes aimed at relieving overcrowded condi- tions at Wiregrass Ranch High and John Long Middle schools. School board chairwoman Joanne Hurley said she under- stands that parents care deeply about which schools their chil- dren attend, often even choosing where they live based on which schools serve their neighborhood. However, Hurley said, the school district cannot guarantee that boundaries won't change because they must be able to re- spond to an area's population growth or decline. Moving boundaries in one direction may please some par- ents, but may displease others, she said.The board's final vote will likely leave some parents "intensely satisfied" while leav- ings others "intensely displeased." The proposed boundaries, recommended by a committee of district staff and administra- tors, school principals and parents, received unanimous first-round approval by the school board on Dec. 21. The school board is set to take its second and final vote at its 6 p.m. meeting on Jan. 18. Besides relieving overcrowd- ed conditions, the shifts seek to better balance out enrollments, said Chris Williams, director of planning for Pasco County Schools. In essence, the proposed boundary changes would: * Shift students in New River,Ashley Pines and an area near Morris Bridge Road from Wiregrass Ranch High toWesley Chapel High * Reassign students from New River and Ashley Pines from John Long Middle School intoWeightman Middle School Shift students living in neigh- borhoods west of Morris Bridge Road into Stewart Middle School * Assign students attending Cox Elementary in Dade City to Pasco Middle and Pasco High schools, instead of Weightman Middle and Wesley Chapel High. Wiregrass Ranch High, at 2909 Mansfield Blvd., has 2,132 students, representing 127 per- cent of the school's permanent capacity. It has 18 portable class- rooms. John Long Middle, at 2025 Mansfield Blvd., has an enroll- ment of 1,784 students,which represents 134 percent of the school's permanent capacity. It has 23 portable classrooms. The proposal to assign Cox Elementary students to Pasco Middle and Pasco High would keep those students much clos- er to home for their middle and high school years. The students have been bused out of their community to Wesley Chapel for the past decade to help diversify Weightman Middle andWesley Chapel High. The committee said that bus- ing is no longer needed because the demographics in Wesley Chapel have changed. In proposing the new boundaries, the committee con- sidered such things as impacts to the district's transportation and special education services, as well as the socioeconomic makeup of the schools,Williams said. It also attempted to avoid splitting neighborhoods and considered such things as school feeder patterns and fu- ture growth,Williams said. "We try to be as objective as possible," Williams said. "We don't want to shift too many kids.We try to disrupt as few as possible." The proposed boundary changes do not affect Zephyrhills High or Centennial Middle. The boundary changes will not affect incoming seniors at Wiregrass Ranch High. It will, however, affect all school choice students who at- tend a school affected by a boundary change, Williams said. All of those students will have to reapply for the choice assignment, Hurley said. Even in- coming seniors atWiregrass will have to reapply for a choice as- signment, she said. The district has less flexibili- ty in choice assignments because of the state's class size limits, Hurley said. Hendenng of the new building. New building, opportunities coming to Saint Leo By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.com An $11 million building going up at Saint Leo University signals the first new classroom building on the cam- pus in decades. It's like going from the 1960s to the 21st century in one fell swoop. School leaders are excited by how they'll be able to use the latest in tech- nology to better prepare their students to play a meaningful role in their future work places, whether they're working for an employer or running a business of their own. "On a very basic level, it will give us the physical resources we need," said Michael Nastanski, dean of the Donald R. Tapia School of Business at Saint Leo University. Burgeoning growth during the past decade has forced the business school to use every bit of class- Michael N room and office space available on the Saint Leo campus, Nastanski said. "We're the largest Catholic business school in the United States," he said. Besides its Saint Leo campus, the univer- sity has 17 regional education centers and the Center for Online Learning. The new business building will allow the university to bring all of its business students and faculty mem- bers on the Saint Leo campus under one roof. Beyond pulling people together, the building itself is designed to foster collaboration and creativity, Nastanski said. It has many gathering places, where faculty members can discuss ideas and where fac- ulty members and students can continue discussions that began in the class- room. The building's technolo- gy will enable students to work together on projects .stanski See SAINT LEO, page 3 January White Sale GOING ON NOW IN OUR HOME DEPARTMENT 7� rpiha Save 25% to 50% Off New Spring Items New Lower Pricing on Essential Items in Your Home Bedding * Bath * Kitchen * Dining Items All Major Vendors Save up to 70% on Fall Merchandise throughout the store The Di grass The Shops at Wiregrass Go from This To This! Jay A. Nelson, DMD Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine www.SleepBetterFlorida.com Cal (8 13 9 49 -0 THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS 813-909-2800 / CnewsPu bs.com 2 1 January 12, 201 SAINT LEO, from page 2 and then share their results with the class, Nastanski said. The technology used in today's workplace is one of the huge drivers of change, said Lorrie McGovern, who joined the university in October as head of graduate programs in the Lorrie Mc school of business. The building's technology enables stu- dents to hear and see lectures being delivered by experts at one of the universi- ty's satellite locations. The building also is designed to accom- modate gatherings with corporate leaders and economic development groups, such as the Pasco Economic Development Council. Such exchanges can be very beneficial to students, as well as to companies seeking fu- ture employees to join their team, McGovern said. It also is enabling the university to add a computer science program, Nastanski said. The new structure adds 50,000 square feet to the university's main campus. It in- cludes nine classrooms, a large lecture hall which doubles as a boardroom, computer labs and a broadcast technology suite. Nastanski said he can't wait for the build- ing to open. He believes it will help the university prepare graduates to be innovative thinkers who are capable of help- ing their future employees or their own businesses to use technology to reduce costs, increase revenue and improve customer service. The university's school of business bears the name of Donald R.Tapia, an alumnus who govern donated $4 million for the build- ing, the largest single gift in the university's history. Tapia received a bachelor's degree in business administration through the Center for Online Learning at the university and re- turned for an online MBA. Before McGovern joined Saint Leo, she said she was looking at the university's web- site and read about Tapia's donation. Tapia grew up in a rough neighborhood in Detroit and now owns a multi-million dollar whole- sale business outside of Phoenix. McGovern said she was impressed that an adult, online graduate had made such a large contribu- tion.Those kinds of donations are rare, she said. "I thought,'Wow, something exciting is going on " McGovern said. The plans for the building are impres- sive, she said."That's what you see," she said. But it was the camaraderie and culture that could lead to such a gift that drew McGovern to Saint Leo. A view of the new business school under construction. (Photo courtesy of Saint Leo University) FREE SEMINAR I - I Peggy Watson, M.D. Land O' Lakes Primary Care Wellness Center proudly presented by Land O' Lakes Primary Care Wellness Center and Rx Express Ray Patel Compounding Pharmacy Ower &Pharmaist Compounder at Rx Express Compounding Pharmacy BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Safety & Effectiveness of HRT How does compounded HRT work? * Menopause * Perimenopause * Hot Flashes Night Sweats * PMS * Insomnia * Decline in Libido * Moodiness * Mid-life Weight Gain * Anxiety * Fatigue * Loss of Muscle Mass Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Activity Center 20735 Leonard Rd. * Lutz, FL 33558 813-949-2950 R.S.V.P. to Mandy Saunderson Bring a Friend Guest Speaker: Elena Bensonoff President & Founder of Wholistic Nutrition For Better Skin Topic: Risks of Skin Care Products who-istic THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS TheLAKER /LutzNEWS Works for Us! Vipul Patel "I am the owner and on-duty pharmacist of Aum Pharmacy. 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To some, freedom of the press means freedom from interference from others. We believe freedom of the press means that connection to our community should not cost the reader. You should not have to pay to be connected to or be a part of this region. That's why we're free. Free Papers L Working For You The LAKER / Lutz NEWS 813.909.2800 cG CnewsPu bs.com / 81 3-909-2800 I January 12, 2011 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Habitat for Humanity hits milestone WEDDING PIRIT.OROAE EVI T I .1. . III GRAUAION� PHTOS *BA: D*EC*R* LAiE: COMME*CA * PHOTS * HO IDA POTS **&MR *I III I I;l;!~l ~ n A,&i www photosbylilcol ift ~ l;~l~9 111~;111~\�; Glnahtob~~o -mufcehok~co/Threg potogaph Local chapter building seven homes By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com The 81 homes dedicated by Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco helped the national organization reach a milestone in 2010, and the local group has more planned for 2011. Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 400,000th house last December.The East & Central Pasco chapter is currently building seven houses for needy families in Land O' Lakes, Zephyrhills, Dade City and Lacoochee. The latest started Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. when Gail Emmanuel saw the ground- breaking of her future home in Zephyrhills. "I can't believe it," Emmanuel said at the dedication."To think people are helping us get a house. It's overwhelming." Along with the 400,000 homes dedicat- ed worldwide during the last 35 years, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 2 million receive better housing. "We are happy to have helped Habitat for Humanity reach this important mile- stone in bettering communities across the country," said Stephanie Black, director of family services with the East & Central Pasco chapter."With continued support of our sponsors and volunteers, we'll address affordable housing needs in east and central Pasco County." The East & Central Pasco chapter was formed last year when the separate units in central and east Pasco merged to pool re- sources and build more houses.Two homes were dedicated in 2010, one in Zephyrhills and the other in Dade City. Last year, Habitat for Humanity dedicated nearly 80,000 homes by repairing, rehabili- tating or building new ones. The organization has set a goal to get that num- ber to 100,000 families helped globally each year by 2013. "We are pleased that even in this difficult economy, Habitat for Humanity has been Ann Murdoch reacts as John Fremlin, Habitat for Humanity's construction supervi- sor, hands her the keys to her home last July. The new Zephyrhills home was one of two dedicated by the group in east Pasco County in 2010. (File photo) able to help a record number of families around the world have a better place to live," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International."Our affiliates are the backbone of Habitat's efforts.Their hard work and dedication have made this milestone possible.We are grateful for the work of Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco." Generally, Habitat homes in east and cen- tral Pasco cost $97,000, which includes the land.They are usually 1,150 square feet and include three bedrooms and one bathroom. Black said they are affordable to low-income families because there is no profit included in the sale of the house and no interest charged on the mortgage, which are fi- nanced for 30 years. The East & Central Pasco chapter has fundraising events throughout the area and receives money from churches, business, or- ganizations and individuals along with support from local government. It also raises money through sales at its ReStores. Anyone interested in donating time or money to the effort can do so by calling the East & Central Pasco chapter at (352) 567- 1444 or visiting www.habitatpasco.org. Girl Scout Brownie troop shares holiday spirit Girl Scout Brownie troop 494 of the Tierra Del Sol service unit shared its young holiday spirit with the Christian Social Services in Land O' Lakes. The second graders made snowman soup and were able to donate many bags of food and toys to help others in the area.The girls may be lit- tle, but each has a big heart. Deanne Hennessee, troop leader, is proud of the girls' accomplishments. The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. If you know a girl interested in Girl Scouts, contact Sam Willis at (813) 323-5483 or swillis413@gmail.com. Free Community Lectures Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick! Whether it's a promise to quit smoking or lose a few extra pounds, a lot of us make New Year's resolutions, but how many of us keep them? Join Dr. Diane Longstreet, Medical Nutrition Therapist, as she shows us some simple steps to help us stick to our New Year's resolutions and achieve our goals. Registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Thursday, January 27, 2011 From 7-8 pm Long Term Acute Care Hospital (Class Room) 9441 Health Center Drive Land O'Lakes, Florida 34637 Long Term Acute Care Hospital UNIVERSI At Connerton HEALTH. At Connerton Torgse alor2-hu eitainPy ica Reralin 1-7--C-DC R(1-87u7-m8e2n-4362)w Troop leader Deanne Hennessee and Girl Scout Brownie troop 494 show off their holiday donations. Groves recognizes volunteers The Groves Golf and Country Club in Land O' Lakes announced its quarterly winners of the Outstanding Volunteer Recognition Program. Dan Rinaldo and co-chair Joan Foreman from the homeowners association presented certificates of appreciation to Fred Whitehouse and Dave Thompson. THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS Whitehouse was responsible for almost $8,000 in profit for the Groves Golf Pro shop through his regular donations of golf balls that he finds around the course. Thompson was cited for his years of service to the social club's activities includ- ing Bingo and serving as Travel Club president. 813-909-2800 / CnewsPubs.com I SJanuary 12, 211 Christmas House draws thousands One Lutz family brings home annual quilt By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com More than 2,500 people from 38 Florida towns, 14 states and four countries saw the 14th annual Christmas House at the Old Lutz School, but only one family could win the big prize. Lutz residentAnn Parker won the raffle for the fifth annual Christmas quilt, a sur- prise she was not expecting. "I just entered to help support the func- tion," Parker said."It's the first time we've come to see the house and it's something special we'll do in the future. It's a good thing that everyone should see." Parker brought her two sons Charlie, 4, and Harry, 3, to see the house after hearing about how nice the display inside was. While the majority of people who came to the house were from Lutz and Land O' Lakes, according to signatures in the guest book, many also came from Odessa,Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, San Antonio, New Tampa and many other towns in Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Visitors also came from places like California, Canada, Denmark, Finland and Columbia. The exact number of participants was not available as many people bought more than one ticket, but $290 was raised in the raffle.That money is going to the Citizens of the Old Lutz School to help maintain the nearly 85-year-old building. Your local, family owned mattress store Best selection & top name brands at wholesale prices! SAl Save 50% - 70% on all major mattress brands Serta STEARNS & FOSTER L� E....s........ -t GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY 813-948-BITE (2483) Ann Parker (back left) and her sons Charlie (front left) and Harry accept the quilt they won in the annual Christmas House raffle. (Photos by Kyle LoJacono) "We need to replace two windows that were busted recently when some people broke in," said Phyllis Hoedt, member of the citizens group. "It's an old building and needs work to keep it for future genera- tions." The quilt is made each year by Betsie Everett, who is currently working on the one for 2011. 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Since the traffic pattern changed last December, the 10 or more semi trucks that come by the Wesley Chapel Business Center each week cannot leave without turning across both lanes of traffic and the blocked off portion to the south. Support The Troops Inc., which sends supplies to U.S. troops serving abroad, is located in that complex. "It's a big mess," said Bob Williams, Support The Troops founder."The trucks just can't make that turn. If you've got a truck worth more than $100,000, you're not going to risk it getting damaged to drop off dona- tions to us. I've already seen problems with donations because of the turning." Williams shares the building with two companies owned by his sons. Pasco chief engineer James Widman said the county has already increased the turning radius out of the center from 35 to 50 feet. "Trucks should be able to turn in that amount of space,"Widman said. Williams' complaint with the project does not end with the turning radius. He also claims the county promised him a wall would be built between SR 54 and the cen- ter to protect it if someone hits the building. Currently, only five feet and a small guardrail separate the structure from the thousands of vehicles that drive by every day. "We've just stopped using our corner of- fice near the road because we know it's just a matter of time before someone crashes into us, especially when the other lanes open and more people drive though," Williams said. "It's sad that you reach an agreement in good faith with someone and they back out." Williams said it was a verbal agreement. Widman said no promise was ever made. He said he met withWilliams,who lives in Lutz, and agreed to present the idea of building a dividing wall to the county lawyer. In the end he says it was decided they would help Williams build the barrier, but would not pay for it. "We compensated Mr.Williams when we bought the land to do the project,"Widman said."The amount we gave him was not only for the land, but also to account for anything, such as a wall, that he would need to build." The amount Williams received was un- available from the county, which paid $74.2 million total to acquire right-of-way for the project. Widman, who emphasized he believes Williams is a good man, said such a dividing wall would cost $40,000 to $60,000. "They'll eventually do something, but Pasco County likes to wait until two or three people get killed before they do any- thing,"Williams said."Everybody is incensed by this.You can't even get to the post office without nearly getting into an accident." Williams has created a temporary solu- tion to the problem, placing a steel overseas shipping container filled with 100,000 pounds of anything he could find next to his building on his property. "It will prevent anyone from driving through our building and hopefully will get the county to move a little faster,"Williams said. The Wesley Chapel Post Office is on Boyette just west of the business center. Problems there began when the intersec- tion of Boyette and SR 54 lost its traffic signal when the lanes shifted. Megan Hill nearly got into an accident turning onto Boyette to mail a Christmas package. She lives east of the post office and Bob Williams moving some of the donations he receives each week for the troops. the new configuration of SR 54 made it diffi- cult for her to see when to turn. "You're right up against the buildings and then the turn is just past them," Hill said. "I hit the brakes to turn right and the per- son behind me had to go into the other lane of traffic to not hit me. I've lived here for 10 years, but I almost missed that turn I've made about 100 times." Widman said he has suggested putting * A ..: . ' - � '' �;;. �'.r -T S : . - Semi trucks trying to turn out of the Support The Troops' facility appear to need more than the 50 feet they currently have. (Photos courtesy of Bob Williams) signs up to alert drivers the turn for the post office is near. "The other problem is we have the wrong street name on the new traffic sig- nal," Widman said. "That new road that comes through east of Boyette is called Vandine Road. For some reason the Boyette sign was put on top of the new light." That new road comes south where Boyette begins its S-curve. It is named after a family that owned the land the county bought to build the street.Widman said it is designed to take traffic off Boyette, which is why it received the signal that Boyette lost. "We had to remove the light because the distance was too close to have two as part of the access management plan for the road,"Widman said."It has to meet state re- quirements.Traffic on Boyette should taper off as people get used to using Vandine Road instead.We understand change is diffi- cult and we aren't perfect.We'll do what we can to put the right signage out for drivers." Widman added the project to widen SR 54 to six lanes from 1-75 to Curley Road is well ahead of schedule and he thinks it should be done before next March as was originally planned. Feet Hurt? 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Actually I was haunted by all three of the legendary ghosts, but only the future ghost had anything interesting to show me. The past ghost saw the end of the dunk test for witches and the advent of fingerprint and blood-spatter evidence. The Ghost of the Justice System Present had DNA exonerations in the face of sup- posed rock-solid eyewitness ID and/or confession and HD video of the action. But the ghost of what's yet to come in the justice system and law enforcement busi- ness brought some pretty incredible (and scary!) stuff. In the future, the StarTrek/SciFi gim- micks are for real. Our cell phones, after first trying to emulate Kirk's communica- tor, are now way cooler than what he had - at least the ones on the original series. And soon, we will be able to detect, iden- tify and follow the smallest DNA residue, like the ion trails tracked by Spock. We now have ankle bracelets that allow the state to monitor their wearer's location. Similar devices monitor a per- son's body chemistry to detect and alert authorities if the wearer is having an adult beverage. In the future we will have one device that will show both location and sub- stances being ingested by the subject. I hope we can also hook them up to a so- cial network to alert those interested in the location of the party. Currently some police departments have cameras mounted on their cars that are hooked to computers that do nothing but scan license plates and check them for "hits;" that is, to see if they're stolen. They are being tied in to state DMV and other records to check for much more though.They will be able to instant- ly read your tag, even in the dark, and compare it an RFID signal from your car, or maybe even your passport or Universal Identification Card (that's coming too). Keep your business YOUR BUSINESS! SECURE DOCUMENT SHREDDING * State-of-the-art OggV 4 Shredding Machine * On-site or bring to us - Customized plans for a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule RECYCLING PROGRAMS Concrete, Wood, Paper & Tires ROLL OFF CONTAINERS RECYCLING - Homeowners * Businesses One third of * Commercial Renovations an average * Roof Tear-Offs dump is packing * 20, 30, 40, Yard Sizes materials U VN 6 moo- THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS In addition to stolen cars getting hits, expired DLs, unpaid tickets, even over- due library books might get you pulled over. The existing memory capacity al- ready allows some agencies to search their database to see if your tag was spot- ted in the last 30 days and pinpoint where you were. Police now have dogs that are trained and dispatched to selected locations to sniff for bombs, drugs or even bodies. Soon, every cop on the street will have his or her own personal tricorder that will be able to detect the slightest trace of drugs, weapons or maybe even Cuban cigar tobacco on people and in cars they pass on their beat. I've written before about the govern- ment being able to turn on a suspect's cell phone and use it to listen in on what was thought to be a private conversa- tion. They will be able to do that and activate the video app, too. And tracking a person's movements is so easy it's ridiculous. With GPS, they don't need to look at toll transponders and cellphone calls for bits of data.The GPS trackers don't even need to be planted (or implanted) on us or our cars. We strap them on our hips and can be located or tracked for days and even weeks into the future or the past. Your smart phone is busy gathering all that info every second of every day and it's available to marketers and au- thorities alike. For a price. Or with a warrant. A lot for a criminal to be afraid of, right? Also enough to give pause to all those who thought George Orwell's"Big Brother" was too far out to ever be real. Between Big Business and Big Government, we already have everything needed in place to make that a reality And, just as predicted, the threat did- n't come from beyond our borders.We did it to ourselves! In the name of con- venience, in the name of national security, in the name of fun (we can't get enough of the latest widgets and gizmos) we sold ourselves out. And we were cheap. Randall C Grantham is a liflong resi- dent of Lutz who practices law from his offices on Dale Mabry Highway. He can be reached at LutzLaw@aol.com. Copyright 2010 RCG. To comment on this or anything else, e-mail the editor at news@cnewspubs.com and for past columns go to cnewspubs.com. Li I 8 1 January 12, 211 813-909-2800 / CnewsPu bs.com BUSINESS J.Joseph small business finalist Roy Naccour of J.Joseph Salon in Land O' Lakes was honored at the Business Buddies Best in BusinessAwards Dec. 16 as a finalist for Small Business of the Year.The event, at the Mainsail Conference Center and presented by Business Buddies of Tampa, brought together prominent mem- bers of the Tampa Bay business community who are leaders in their field, which includ- ed everything from technology to marketing to the service industry. (Photo courtesy of Icon B. 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Durham, Moore Mickens Education Center, $987 Sarah Bordner, New River Elementary, $200 Monica Dinwiddie, New River Elementary, $396 Amy Casey Oakstead Elementary, $600 Lee Ogden, Pasco High School, $3,997 JenniferAsaro,West Zephyrhills Elementary School, $1,311 In Hillsborough County, seven public schools in our coverage area received Splash! grants. They are: Gale Crowe, Freedom High School, $3,523 Jennifer Fritz, Gaither High School, $2,000 Judy Charlton, Hillsborough High School, $3,765 Cheryl Pahl, Hunter's Green Elementary School, $2,046 Jim McGinity, Learning Gate Community School, $2,406 Anthony Leotta, Sickles High School, $3,959 Charles Rocca, Steinbrenner High School, $4,995 SUNLAKE HIGH GETS A "B" Sunlake High School received a B when the state released its grades for public high schools.We goofed and left Sunlake off the list of local high school grades we published last month. (Sorry! We know, we know, the state would have given us an F). COCA-COLA SCHOLAR SEMI-FINALIST Stephanie St.John, a student at Carrollwood Day School, is a semifinalist in the 2011 class of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. When it completes the 2011 selection, the foundation will have awarded a total of more than 4,700 young scholars across the nation, with more than $44 million in scholarships. The foundation, which has been awarding scholarships for a quarter-century received nearly 71,000 applications this year. Of those, 2,100 high school seniors are in the running for the scholarships which will total more than $3 million. HELPING OTHERS WIREGRASS ABC BRIGHTENS HOLIDAYS Wiregrass Ranch High School's families, clubs and ParentTeacher StudentAssociation helped with the school'sAssist, Believe, Care (ABC) program to help less fortunate families to have memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays during the past holiday season. 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Proceeds will benefit the Heritage Park Foundation Community Center improvement fund. For information, call (813) 731-5168. SUNCOAST ARTS WEEKEND The kick-off event for the Sixth Annual SuncoastArts Fest Weekend is Jan. 21 at Stilettos, 6229 Grand Blvd. in downtown New Port Richey. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and includes cocktails,hors d'oeuvres and guest speakers.Tickets are $35 per person.Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call Nancy Ciesla at (727) 848-6500. THE ARTS 'HELLO DALI' AT STRAZ CENTER Celebrate the new Salvador Dali Museum with a concert performance at 8 p.m.Jan. 14 in the Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.Tickets start at $20. For information and tickets, call (800) 662-7286 or visit www.floridaorchestra.org. SWASHBUCKLING BALLET Gaspar -A Pirate Fantasy will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Jan. 30 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.The ballet tells the - --- story of Tampa Bay's famous pirate,Jose Gaspar.Tickets start at $39.50. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross, Operation COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ZOO TICKET INCLUDES RIDES Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo admission price now includes free, unlimited amusement rides. Rides within the zoo are offered as a complement to animal encounters and exhibits.The zoo is located at 1101W SlighAvenue inTampa, Parking is free. For information, visit www.LowryParkZoo.com. Homefront and Drew's Shoes. For information, call (813) 229-7827 or visit wwwstrazcenter.org. AUDITIONS Carrollwood Players Inc. is having auditions for Love, Sex and the IRS at 7 p.m.Jan. 23 and 24. Performance dates are March 18 to April 9.A variety of roles for men and women ages 20 and up.The Carrollwood Playhouse is located in the Plantation Plaza at 4335 Gunn Highway. in Tampa. For information, call (813) 265-4000. GUEST SPEAKERS NORTH TAMPA CHAMBER MEETS The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host guest speaker Laurie Zoock, president of Credit Advocate Services, Inc. at 11:45 a.m.Jan. 13. Find solutions to resolve your credit problems. Cost is $20. For information or directions, call (813) 971-4710. PASCO FIRE CHIEF SPEAKS Chief Anthony Lopinto will address the Pasco Alliance of CommunityAssociations at 7 p.m.Jan. 13 at the Land O' Lakes Community Center. Discuss the challenges of providing services in a tight economy with reduced budgets.A question and answer session will follow.The center is located at 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. For information, call (813) 991-1505. MEETINGS LITTLE WOMEN The GFWC Little Women of Lutz will meet at 7:30 p.m.Jan. 18 in the LutzVolunteer Fire Department boardroom located at 124 W Lutz Lake Fern Road. The program will cover conservation and necklaces will be made for the Hope Lodge patients and families.There will also be a cleaning up of its adopted highway Jan. 22 and participants should meet at the Lutz Library at 8:30 a.m. For young women ages 12-18. For information, call (813) 949-1482. GRAND OPENING NEW EDUCATION CENTER The Beck Gallery will introduce The Beck Education Center at a grand opening from 6-8 p.m.Jan. 22. Refreshments will be served.The opening is an introduction to the gallery's digital photography educational services. Beck Gallery is located at 1720 Land O' Lakes. Blvd. For information, call (813) 949-6557. PAGEANTS MISS PASCO COUNTY The Miss Pasco County Pageant is at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in conjunction with the Pasco County Fair. 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Jarvis Pasco Extension Horticulture Agent Who would have thought Pasco County would again see weather as weird as last year? It seems to have al- ready started with unusually cold temperatures accompanied by drying winds. What can gardeners do to help the lawn survive? At this time of year, talk is usually about preparing turfgrass for dormancy, but not in 2011. Freezing temperatures have already turned lawns brown, but don't panic. Even in sunny Florida, turf- grass needs a rest and dormancy is a normal, healthy part of the plant cycle. Hopefully the lawn has not been fer- tilized since early fall. An actively growing turf has little resistance to cold or freezing temperatures. For the same reason, the next fertilization should not occur until at least mid-March.When day- light is longer and temperatures are warmer in the spring, green growth will start again. Do not try to push early green-up by fertilizing early.New growth can be easily damaged by another freeze. Weed and feed products for pre-emer- gent weed controls are not especially effective in central Florida. If my lawn is any indication, the weeds seem to take advantage of the fertilizer part, and the turf sees no benefit. So save yourself time and money by only treating with a pre- emergent to control warm season weeds.Timing is critical when using pre- emergents. Apply these around Valentine's Day when day temperatures reach 65-70 degrees for four or five con- secutive days. When turfgrass is not actively grow- ing, it requires less water. From November through February, your lawn will only need to be irrigated every 10- 14 days.Turn the irrigation controller off and skip a week. If it rains at least 3/4 of an inch during that time, you won't need to turn on the system to irrigate. Purchase a rain gauge if you don't al- ready have one. While mowing will be intermittent in winter, good care should be taken to keep turf as healthy as possible.A sharp blade is essential, and regular cleaning of the mower deck will help avoid spread of disease and weed seeds throughout the landscape. Optimal mowing heights vary by species, but in general, St. Augustine, bahia and zoysia grasses should be cut at 3.5-4 inches long. Dwarf varieties may be cut at 2.5-3 inches. Mowing high promotes deep root growth, and it has the added benefit of creating inhospitable conditions for weed seed germination. How can you tell if your lawn has truly succumbed to cold weather? Plant a small plug of grass in a container of good potting mix. Place it in a warm, sunny location and keep it slightly moist but not wet or about three weeks. If new growth appears, your lawn should recov- er when the warm weather comes again. If not, you will probably need to replace at least the brown areas in your lawn when the weather warms up. For more information about lawn care, visit the University of Florida's web- site at www.yourFloridalawn.ifas.ufl.edu or visit the Pasco Extension website at Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu for more gardening in- formation. B.Jarvis is horticulturist and exten- sion director for Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service, a free serv- ice of the county and the uliiin- .'ill of Florida. For more information, visit the ex- tension website at u'u''.pasco.ifas. jflZedu. /V f t\Tri rri 4 I ,.I I J I. V I r| /--(,.] ,_ Place your ad in the Best in Small Business Directory TODAY and we will DOUBLE its size at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! Advertise in our popular weekly directory where Tampa Bay homeowners turn for the help they need. I ...,... *12 week contract required. Only single and double ad sizes qualify. No other discounts apply. 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Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department spokesman John Brill said the commission told his de- partment they are still committed to creating the continuous route.The commis- sion is unwilling to use eminent domain to force the landowners to sell their property at this time and is looking at alternatives for the trail. The project is moving forward faster than expected after the commission voted to use available county and Southwest Florida Water Management District money. A start date is not yet set, but the project is planned to begin in the spring 2012 and is scheduled for completion by that October. The cost of the project is $8 million with no significant operating cost added after completion.The job includes creating two trailhead parking areas, one near the in- tersection of Van Dyke Road and Gunn and the other on Lutz-Lake Fern Road halfway between the street's intersections with the Suncoast Parkway and Gunn. The original plan for the Tampa trail ad- dition was to use Florida Department of Transportation Department money, but doing so would delay the completion until at least 2015. Lutz resident Mike Rainer, 36, is a dis- tance runner who uses the SuncoastTrail every morning in Pasco County. He runs about 10 miles each morning and is happy with the thought of having more path- ways. "That's great news," Rainer said."We live in a state were we can go outside and enjoy the nice weather. It'll be great to have more trails to go out and enjoy." THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS Are you SO,..'., 55 lbs I INAHE,,, LTH, NI A TU,, WAY NO drugs! NO shots! NO unlivable diets! ,---------------------------------------- ---------- -------- DID YOU GET STARTED ON YOUR NEW YEAR'S GOALS FOR 2011? 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"Flashlights, Flood Lights or Night Lights" is the message by the Rev. Gil Kuehn on Jan. 16. A senior group meets at 1 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month to play Get all your favorite local news stories online www.cnewspubs.com TheLaker / LutzNews cards and board games. Bible study is at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Choir rehearses are at 7 p.m every Thursday. For more information, call (813) 949- 7173 or visit www.holytrinitylutz.com. KEYSTONE COMMUNITY Keystone Community Church, 21010 SR 54 in Lutz. Bible study for all ages from 9:30-10:15 a.m. every Sunday. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. For more information, call (813) 962- 4522 or visit keystonecommunity.org. CALVARY BAPTIST Calvary Baptist Church, 4724 Fox Ridge Blvd. inWesley Chapel. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Church services at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. For more information or a ride, call pas- tor John Reichard at (813) 300-7693. 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New client only, - - - -- - - - - - -- - - THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS 14 1 January 12, 211 1 813-909-2800 / CnewsPu bS.Com HEALTH & WELLNESS Keeping New Year's resolutions Dr. Diane Longstreet will lead a class to help people keep their NewYear's resolu- tions on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 7-8 p.m. at the Long Term Acute Care Hospital at Connerton, 9441 Health Center Drive in Land O' Lakes.The course is free.To register, call (877) 4824362. Free blood pressure screenings University Community Hospital- Carrollwood, 7171 N. Dale Mabry,is offering free blood pressure screenings on Friday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m.-noon.The facility is also offering bone density and cholesterol screenings for $10 and $25 respectively. Participants will be counseled on the re- sults. Screenings are done by appointment only.To sign up, call (877) 4824362. Surgical weight loss seminar University Community Hospital is offer- ing a free surgical weight loss seminar on Jan. 22 from 10-11:30 a.m.in the LifeHope Medical Office, 3000 Medical Park Dr., Suite 490.The hospital-based program focuses on the physical, emotional and educational as- pects of losing weight. Dr. John Dietrick will present the class.To register, call (813) 615- 7077. Macular degeneration seminar University Community Hospital and the Macular DegenerationAssociation will have an educational seminar on new treatment and management techniques for the disease on Monday, Jan. 24 from noon-4 p.m. The class is free and will be at the Pepin Heart Hospital, 3100 E. FletcherAve. Dr. Michael Tolentino will be a guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required and can be made by calling (941) 8704399. Shiraz Farooq joins HealthPoint HealthPoint Medical Group has added Dr. Shiraz Farooq to its surgical team. Farooq's clinical interests include open, laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal surgery. His practice is located at Shiraz Farooq 4211 Van Dyke Road in the St. Joseph's Hospital-North physician office building in Lutz.The office can be reached at (813) 264- 6490. Dr. Jennifer Cook honored Community Hospital, the future Medical Center of Trinity, has given the Frist HumanitarianAward to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Cook. Cook was honored with the award for her work to restore mo- bility and reduce the burden of disability through total joint re- constructions for her patients. As co- founder of Women Orthopaedist Global Jennifer Cook Outreach (WOGO), a nonprofit organization, Cook helped per- form 47 total knee replacements on women and men of Kathmandu, Nepal who experience more advanced stages of joint disease and greater disability and often face many barriers to receiving effec- tive long-term treatment. To learn more aboutWOGO, visit www.wogo.org. Established in 1971, the Frist Humanitarian Award was named in honor of Dr.Thomas Frist Sr., one of the original founders of the Hospital Corporation of America.The Award recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment. Diabetes education classes Several locations for diabetes education are offered throughout Pasco County in both English and Spanish. In Land O' Lakes the location is at the Land O' Lakes Health Department, 4135 US 41. In Dade City the classes are at the Dade City Health Department, 13941 15th St. For dates or more information, call (727) 861- 5250 ext. 162. Healthy Women Today in Pasco The Pasco County Heath Department's HealthyWomen Today program is offering free and reduced-priced mammograms and other screenings for women 50-years-old or older without health insurance. Women must meet some eligibility requirements. Services are available at the Land O' Lakes, Zephyrhills and Dade City locations. Call (727) 816-1100 to register. Conquerors in Recovery group Anyone dealing with addictive behav- iors can attend the Conquerors in Recovery group to help cope with depend- ency. The group meets at 7 p.m. each Monday at 21418 Carson Drive in Land O' Lakes. Family relationship workshops Free workshops to help improve family relationships are offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Monday at 6801 Wisteria Loop in Land O' Lakes. Harbor Behavioral Health Care Institute in Land O' Lakes puts the workshops together. For more information, call (813) 929-1200. Hospice grief groups countywide HPH Hospice offers several free groups for adults dealing with the loss of a loved one. In Land O' Lakes the group meets from 2-3 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway For more information, call (800) 486-8784 or visit www.hph-hospice.org. Reducing hypertension classes Community Hospital, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey, hosts a class at 10 a.m. the fourthTuesday every other month to help people reduce their hyper- tension. The class is called DASH, or dietary approaches to stop hypertension. To learn about the next class, call (727) 514-2652. Preparing for flu season Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It spreads from person to person and can cause mild to severe ill- ness, and in some cases can lead to death. In the United States, yearly outbreaks of seasonal flu usually happen during the fall through early spring. Symptoms can in- clude fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body or muscle aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. "A person with the flu is contagious one day before symptoms appear and five to seven days after symptoms appear, or even longer, depending on a person's im- mune system," said Rita Sanderson, director of infection control at Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City. Influenza is spread by droplets through coughs, sneezes or common surfaces. The flu virus varies in severity from sea- son to season and person to person. "It's always best to avoid contact with people who have seasonal or H1N1 flu," Sanderson said. "If that's not possible, one of the best ways to reduce your chance of contracting the flu is to wash your hands frequently." Sanderson also recommends using sani- tizing wipes to clean surfaces, such as toys, countertops, telephones and other objects if someone in your household is ill with a cold or the flu. While the ER extra emergency depart- ment at Pasco Regional has seen few cases of influenza this season, experts agree this is a good time to prepare by getting your annual flu shot. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a flu shot for everyone six months of age and older.The only exception is for young chil- dren age six months to 8 years old who have never received the vaccine. In order for them to build immunity to the virus, two doses spaced four weeks apart are recommended. Cares adult day care services Community Aging and Retirement Services Inc. (CARES) operates two adult day health service centers. One is in New Port Richey at the CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center, 6640 Van Buren St., and the other is in Dade City at the CARES Crescent Enrichment Center, 13906 Fifth St. Adult day service centers are an alter- native for working caregivers or caregivers that need a little time for themselves.The centers provide health, social services and fun to adults who may be challenged in their everyday activities. CARES adult day services are licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration and are offered Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Charges are based on the level of care needed. 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(813)644-4310 S. : KnowYourHe art.org St. Joseph's Hospitals South Florida Baptist Hospital BayCare Health System I B210962.21 S 16 January 12,2011 LUTZ NEWS 813-909-2800 / CnewsPu bs.com CAR SHOW, from page 1 times in their lives, or prompting them to think about simpler times in the past. "There's a lot of money and a lot of time put into these vehicles," he said."And a lot of pride. It's a whole lifestyle. Some of those paint jobs are in the $10,000 range." Organizers of the car show wanted to stage an event to raise money for the Heritage Park Foundation, while at the same time honoring the lateAl and Ida Silver, who owned A-OK Trophies and were founding members in the foundation and icons of the Land O' Lakes community. One of the reasons they wanted a car show is that they knew that Al Silver was a big car buff, said Sandy Graves, president of the Heritage Park Foundation. The couple was widely known through- out the community, said Lonnie Piper, their daughter, who now runs the trophy shop with her husband, Bobby Buckle. Al Silver championed the quest to have a light put in at Land O' Lakes Boulevard and Lake Padgett Road because there were so many accidents, Piper said. He also pushed to have Christmas lights on electric poles, even though the family is Jewish, she added. The family trophy business began in their Long Island home 49 years ago. It start- ed in the basement, spread to the garage and then spilled into the family room. "When it got to the dining room, that's when my mother said,"That's it!" Piper said. Instead of letting it take over the dining room, Ida Silver demanded that they open up a shop. They had two locations on Long Island when they decided to move south to Florida. They operated at different spots in Tampa before settling into a pink house on US 41 in Land O' Lakes. The house was knocked down by the widening of US 41, and the highway was re- named Land O' Lakes Boulevard.The trophy shop - which sells trophies, plaques, pen sets, ribbons and other items - operates at 3724 Land O' Lakes Blvd.,in a building con- structed farther back from the road. Piper is pleased that the benefit that will raise money in her parents' memory will provide a nice time for event-goers while raising money to help pay for amenities for the community to enjoy. The fundraiser's proceeds eventually will be used to help pay for a Heritage Walk around the park and an amphitheater, Graves said. It costs $15 to register a car for the event, which can be paid on the day of the show. Cars will be lined up on a multipurpose field, where spectators can check them out and the contestants can be judged. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. Twenty trophies and a best of show will be announced at a 2:30 p.m. ceremony. The first 50 cars to register will get a free goody bag. The event will also feature a DJ playing music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and will in- clude various vendors. Some will sell fresh produce. Others will offer pizza, hot dogs or barbecue. Other vendors will sell jewelry, wickless candles, leather work, soaps, boutique cloth- ing, beadwork, blankets and photography.A personal chef and someone from a compa- ny that does signs on car windows will be on hand, too. Vendors are still welcome to participate, said Pam St. Mary, of Land O' Lakes Saturday Market, who is organizing the event. Graves said her organization envisions a day when people will be able to attend con- certs and outdoors movies at the park, and will be able walk around a trail, stopping pe- riodically to read markers that tell visitors about the community's history and about area families. "We're hoping that people will come out to see the cars and have a good time," St. Mary said. For more information go to LOLSaturdaymkt or call Pam St. Mary at (813) 731-5168. E�. � Two of the trophies that will be handed out at the Al and Ida Silver Memorial Classic Car Show. (Photos by B.C. Manion) This sign on Land O' Lakes Boulevard welcomes the public to attend a classic car show to help provide more amenities at the park behind the Land O' Lakes Community Center. Reduce Stress With a Massage at... 15706 N. Dale Mabry * Tampa Located in the Colonial Promenade Center next to Sweetbay 813.264.4772 W Wj2.,.y !jJ [lr. ,J a -] ^^ jjjaOa'jjaa Vidal*4 massage If, 1 Illai I mind Pre 8 Comfortable Massage Rooms Extended business hours, 7 Days a Week lor your convenience. 60 Minute 60 Minute CUSTOM CUSTOM MASSAGE COUPLES SESSION MASSAGE only only $39.95 $79.95 For new clients only. For new clients only. "-1nk Q0cw In a tough economy, a company in Lutz has created a new division in a quest to avoid lay- offs and to position itself for a growing market for its new service. (Photo by B.C. Manion) COMPANY, from page 1 The service can help companies save money through more efficient operations and it can help them maintain a more com- fortable atmosphere for their employees and customers, Chuck Kaupp said. It boils down to making sure the systems work properly,Theberge said. It's like testing out a dishwasher, he said.You want to make sure each cycle performs the way it is sup- posed to work. "Most of the time the new buildings are under warranty for a year," Chuck Kaupp said. So, it is in everyone's best interest to try to avoid costly errors in the way systems are installed or operated,he said. "You try to get in at the design phase," Theberge said. The idea is to reduce or eliminate the change orders required in a project, Chuck Kaupp said."There are a lot of savings that can found with scientific testing," he said. Building commissioning is intended to be an objective analysis of systems to make sure they are functioning properly, Chuck Kaupp said. "Buildings are leaky," Brian Kaupp said. Conditioned air - whether heated or cooled - can escape through window openings, around doors and even building soffits. "We can tell the owner the leakage rate and the energy loss," he said. Technicians can detect leakage by using a giant fan to suck the air out of a room and then blow smoke into the building from the outside to see where it goes. "Smoke drifts to wherever the leakage is occurring," Brian Kaupp explained. Crews also can use thermal energy cam- eras to detect temperature differences in a room. In some cases, both approaches are used, Brian Kaupp said. An increasing number of building own- ers are seeing the value of commissioning, Chuck Kaupp said. They recognize that a system that doesn't work properly costs them money and can reduce comfort, he said.As a result, more owners are calling for commissioning services at an earlier stage to try to prevent potential problems and re- duce possible costs. Southern Independent Testing Agency, Inc., is located at 138AWhitaker Road in Lutz. The company's primary market is the southeast United States, Brian Kaupp said.At present, they are doing commissioning work at some schools in Hillsborough and Osceola counties, at a medical center in Louisiana and at a hospital in Orlando. Chuck Kaupp mused that a lot of people at the stage he is at in his career would be winding down toward retirement. Instead, he's enthused about the possibil- ities of the family-owned company's new division. In this tough economic time, Chuck Kaupp said, "people who have ingenuity and guts are the people who make things happen.' If you would like more information about the company and its services go to www.sita-tab.com or call (813) 949-1999. The American Lung Association is fighting for a day when we can all breathe easier. When every child's lungs are healthy and strong and the air they breathe is safer. Until that day, we are fighting for air. Join the fight at FightingForAir.org. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Fighting forAir LUTZ NEWS January 2,2011 17 - .I U Fighting for: I I C all the things that make air worth breathing. I CnewsPu bs.com / 81 3-909-2800 Aerospace company gets Pasco County incentive to relocate By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.com BayTech Industries Inc., is construct- ing an 11,850-square-foot manufacturing plant in Odessa and will be adding 27 new jobs. The company is taking advantage of a Pasco County incentive that will allow it to defer transportation impact fees up to $73,000 over a five-year period, according to a news release from the Pasco Economic Development Council. The impact fees will be forgiven if the company creates the jobs and maintains them at an average wage of at least 125 percent of the county's average. The company plans to offer an average wage of $39,985 for the new jobs, which represents about 128 percent of the coun- ty's average wage, according to the PEDC release. The company is now located at theTri- County Industrial Park in Oldsmar, where it has leased manufacturing space for the past 22 years. John Hagen, president and CEO of the PEDC, said Bay Tech is one of the last companies in Pasco County taking advan- tage of the impact fee break. The county now has a new incentive program that rewards company more di- rectly for creating jobs. Employers must meet program requirements, but when they do, they receive cash payments over time from the county, Hagen said. "We have a lot of people out of work," Hagen said. The county recognizes the problem and is doing everything it can to create jobs, he said. County grant supports development of NanoAir By B.C. Manion bcmanion@cnewspubs.com Pasco County has approved a $254,000 grant for Dais Analytic Corp. to help the company develop "NanoAir," a new generation of energy-efficient, envi- ronmentally friendly heating, cooling and refrigeration products. The grant will enable the Odessa com- pany to add employees. It also will allow the company to contract engineering services to reduce the time it takes to allow commercial sales of a process it has developed that can be used to clean water.That process is made possible by the company's nanotechnology plastics. John Hagen, president and CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council, said DAIS has some intellectual property that has tremendous potential. The county commission's action vali- dates the company's efforts and recog- nizes its continued economic development efforts and potential. The county also recognized the com- pany's achievement in receiving the coveted, highly competitive Advanced Research ProjectAgency-Energy (ARPA-E) grant Dais received earlier this year from the Department of Energy, according to a PEDC news release. The Pasco Economic Development Council has been working with Dais Analytic Corporation since April 2009 to identify the company's business needs and to help the company grow. The PEDC has provided help with training, job placement, consulting servic- es, local government support, and financial and investor opportunities. PEDC expects to continue to work with Dais to enhance technology and supplier partnerships. When dieting, it's OK to cheat ... sometimes Editor's Note: Eating out is a staple of American life, but it is also one reason why we are heavier than ever before. The challenge is to determine the calorie and fat content of menu items and make healthy choices. Samantha Taylor offers her tips on how you can make responsible choices while dining out. By Samantha Taylor Pure Health Studios Okay, I have to admit: I just had a cheat meal. It was, by no means, a healthy meal. This health professional who teaches you how to order healthy just ate something that was really fattening, cholesterol-laden and so far from what I would normally recom- mend. Remember, this was my cheat meal, and having one once in a while lets you have a sense of freedom from an otherwise rigid and legalistic diet routine. It is recommend- ed to let go occasionally and have something that is not healthiest so that you do not end up dreading your program and leaving it. I went to Olive Garden with my 14-year- old niece. We chose the Limoncello Chicken Scaloppini and I must say,it is now my favorite cheat meal. It was delicious, al- though rather rich for my taste. It is a chicken dish with cream sauce - normally a no-no with cheese-stuffed ravioli (oh my) and mushrooms. Now, if I had eaten the whole thing in one sitting, I would have consumed 1,280 calories (2,100 calories for the full meal, with one breadstick and a salad - yikes)! 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Eastside 8 is the name given to the East Pasco County Rotary Clubs comprised of the Rotary Club of Zephyrhills; Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Daybreak; Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel; Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Sunrise; Rotary Club of Dade City; Rotary Club of Dade City Sunrise; Rotary Club of Land O' Lakes; and Rotary Club of San Antonio. A matching grant of $3,700 from Mike Mira (left) of The Rotary Club of Zel helps members of other local Rotary club bags with food items. Rotary Club International helped to bring about the increase in dinners for the east side clubs. The project was begun last year and conceived and spearheaded by past president of the noon Rotary Club in Zephyrhills, Mike Mira.This year, he and current president Mike Waters continued to provide leader- ship for the project. The meals consisted of a canned ham, mashed potatoes, muffin mix, corn, green beans, gravy and a cake. "Pretty much a complete holiday dinner," Mira said. "Our club did 200 of those bags," Mira said."We're taking care ofWest Elementary, Chester Taylor Elementary and Stewart Middle School as well as making a contribu- tion to the Samaritan Project." The Samaritan Project is a cooperative effort be- tween churches, businesses and the city of Zephyrhills. It seeks to meet needs of Families and individuals in , the community. "Daybreak Rotary is doing 100 bags," Mira con- S tinued."Their club is taking care of Woodland Elementary and the High phyrhills School." Is fill "We re going to the schools because we feel [having needs is] never the children's fault.We want these families to have a nice Christmas dinner," Mira ex- plained. Stewart Middle School con- tributed 600 extra cans of canned goods from a drive held at the school which were added to the bags. 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"I never even thought about (400)," Nohra said."All that's saying is I've coached a long time.As far as I'm concerned it's just a long time of coaching." Nohra, who is a professor at the college of engineering at the University of South Florida, started as a boys junior varsity coach from 1987 to 1990 and then became the girls coach at Tampa Catholic High. He moved to Cambridge Christian High for two years and eventually to Wesley Chapel High the previous two seasons before coming to the academy. "We've had success, but that's not just be- cause of me," Nohra said. "It's the people around me. I have two assistants and I haven't gone anywhere without them." Those assistants are Gene Miranda, who has been with Nohra since he went to Tampa Catholic, while Mackenzie Vidonic Marjorie Rivera came up with 17 points and ei( the Academy at the Lakes win against Zephyrt played for him at Cambridge and joined his staff after grad- uating in 2006. "He tries to act like it's no big deal, but it is," Vidonic said."He's a great coach and this shows it." Nohra guided Wesley Chapel to consecutive re- gional finals the last two seasons, but was not retained with the team. He did not have to wait too long before another group of Wildcats Academy at was knocking at his door. Wildcats win "I've known him for 25 years," said academy athletic director Tom Haslem."I've followed him the whole way. He's won a ton of games everywhere he went.When I heard he was having to reap- ply for his job at Wesley Chapel, which to me means you're not going to have your job,we jumped on him." For a coach who won 48 games in two years at Wesley Chapel, the change with coming to the academy was stark. The Wildcats went 0-15 in the 2009-10 season and needed a lot of work to get to the 9-1 mark they are at. "They always fielded a team, but they'd get trounced," Nohra said."They'd be every- one's senior night because you know it would be a W I came in and said the mentally has to change. I'm screaming, yelling at them and they're like, holy cow this guy is crazy, but I've changed their :. perception of what basketball is all about.They don't know how to win and you have to ' \ know how to win and pre- *�L1- ^ pare to win and no one did S that before." Nohra also put them on a weight lifting and running program to get them faster and stronger to run his sys- tem. "We press and run, that's my style," Nohra said. "If you're not in shape you can't press and run. I tell them all the time 'I want the ball.' Go get me the ball and they can't score and we have more op- ght steals in portunities to score.That's the hills. bottom line.Are we good at it the Lakes girls basketball coach Karim Nohra talks with his team during a timeout in the over Zephyrhills. (Photos by Glenn Gefers www.Photosby3g.com) I .I Andrea Mauger had a team-high 20 points and nine steals in the Wildcats victory. yet? No, but if I take it away from you half the time it gives us a better chance to score." His players said Nohra says that at least 20 times each practice,"Go get me the ball." He demands perfection in every drill, asking players where they should be at any point and why. "He's just a great coach," said forward Andrea Mauger, who played for Nohra at Wesley Chapel last season."He worked me hard and is going to make me a better play- er. I want to play college ball and he's a great coach to help be do that. He's very intense, but he's awesome. He definitely knows what he's talking about, but if you don't do your job you're going to hear it." In practice, Nohra also does not miss an opportunity to remind them where they were one year ago. "Lazy gets us 0-15," Nohra yelled during a recent practice. Sophomore forward Christina Stark was a part of that Wildcats team last year that went winless. "It's been a whole different program this year," Stark said."He takes practice as serious as games." Junior center/forward Alexis Holler also suffered through that 0-15 season. "It's a lot faster paced all the time," Holler said."We get a lot more done in practice and it's working.... My goal is to win the first district championship for girls basketball this season. I think we have a chance." Only one team has a district title at the academy, the girls golf team this school year. The basketball program reached the district finals in 2007. In the milestone win Nohra's press de- fense forced 25 steals, with Mauger leading the way with nine and also adding a team- high 20 points. Guard Marjorie Rivera added eight steals, 17 points and five rebounds and five assists. Many of Nohra's former players,includ- ing the entire Wesley Chapel team, watched the 20-year veteran record No. 400. Nohra acknowledged the achievement, but would give them all up for a championship run. "If anybody wants to trade, I'll trade my 400 for seven in February," Nohra said. "That's really what I'd like to do.... Seven wins in February means we just won the state title." The academy had a game against Lakeside Christian Jan. 10, but results were not available by press time.The squad next plays at the Academy of the Holy Names Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. Leaving one Wildcats team for another Link between coaches Castelamare and Nohra By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com It seems John Castelamare and Karim Nohra really like Wildcats. Both coached at Wesley Chapel High for the 2009-10 school year, Castelamare for football and Nohra for girls basketball.The similarities do not stop there as the two both took over the same position at Academy at the Lakes this season. Nohra, a professor at the University of South Florida, led the Wesley Chapel girls basketball program the last two years, guid- ing the squad to back-to-back regional finals appearances. However, Carin Nettles be- came the school's principal for the 2009-10 school year and put a new emphasis on coaches being teachers at Wesley Chapel. He was not retained. Castelamare, a physical education teacher, started the Wesley Chapel football program when the school opened in 1999. He was forced to retire before last year, which was his fifth in the deferred retire- ment option program. The academy was waiting with open arms to welcome the two veteran coaches. "What we're trying to do is get the best coaches we can find," said academy athletic director Tom Haslem."We have coach John Castelamare for football, coach Nohra for basketball.We're a small school and those guys have a lot to offer to our programs.As anAD it's a no brainer for me.' Nohra and Castelamare both express thanks to Haslem for giving them an oppor- tunity to coach at the academy. Castelamare coached for 38 years in Pasco County public schools, working with Ridgewood High's program before Wesley Chapel. During that time he compiled a 108- 126 record, 63-50 at Wesley Chapel including two 10-0 regular seasons and three district championships. Coming to the academy Castelamare had to get used to coaching six-man football. "The rules are very different and it took some time to get them all down, but in the end it's still football" Castelamare said."A lot of the players didn't really know anything about football and we had to teach them drills I'd used at Wesley Chapel for years." The academy went 6-5 and reached the playoffs in Castelamare's first season, but he See WILDCATS, page 21 THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS John Castelamare speaks to his Academy at the Lakes team at the end of practice last season. (File photo) 813-909-2800 / CnewsPubs.com 20 1 January 12, 211 SPORTS Senior-heavy Bulls shooting for first district crown By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com TheWiregrass Ranch High boys basket- ball program narrowly missed its first playoff appearance last year and the squad's seven seniors are using that disappointment as motivation this season. The Bulls (8-5) lost in the Class 4A, District 8 semifinals 57-52 to Nature CoastTech last year.A win in that contest would have sent them to their first post- season. Wiregrass Ranch senior Josiah Jones has the highest vertical leap on the squad. Academy at the Lakes girls basketball coach Karim Nohra was the leader at Wesley Chapel the previous two years. (Photo by Glenn Gefers of www.Photosby3g.com) WILDCATS, from page 20 has more than just winning on his to-do list. "The goal is to get the program to 11- man football," Castelamare said."We'd need at least 25 good football players to do that. Just 25 bodies isn't enough.We need foot- ball players. I think the excitement in football is up here at the academy and I hope our numbers will be up next season." There were about 15 players on the academy football roster last year. The pro- gram moved up to 11-man football for one season in 2007 and went 1-9. CnewsPubs.com / 813-909-2800 "We want to get what we missed out on last year," said senior Tanner Carey."We want to get the first district title for our program." The 2009-10 Bulls went 21-6, but the team lost five seniors including 6-foot-9 center Eric Williams who scored more than 1,000 points and pulled down more than 700 rebounds while at Wiregrass Ranch. "I think this team is better than that team," said Bulls coach Jeremy Calzone."We have more depth this year.We go 10 deep. We're going to be just fine with these play- ers." The team goes 10 deep on the depth chart, but the flexibility in the lineup goes farther than that. Calzone stresses that none of the players have set positions. "We don't really characterize them," Calzone said."Basically we have four guards and one center.Anyone can go inside and play the post or step out and play on the perimeter. For example, if we feel like Tanner Carey can get things going in the post we'll put him there, but he's also our best three-point shooter." Senior Josiah Jones is the epitome of that I- - Wiregrass Ranch senior Kingsley Boateng throws down a dunk in practice. Nohra did not have to worry about new rules when he came to the academy, but he did have to work on many of the basics with his new squad as Castelamare did. "The first thing I saw is they needed di- rections as far as skill work," Nohra said."I immediately made them start doing some weight lifting and running, and that scared quite a few of the girls away.They've never been asked to do a lot other than let's roll out the balls, put on the uniform and go play. Now I'm demanding more of their time and effort. It's a really big culture change." One player who wasn't scared off is sophomore Andrea Mauger, who played for Nohra atWesley Chapel last year and trans- ferred to the academy. She said she enjoys playing with Nohra's high-tempo style. "He runs the same system no matter where he's at and I like what he runs," Mauger said."It stops a lot of people and the pressure is just so high that it confuses people. You have a job and if you do it right everything is fine, but if one person doesn't it just falls apart. Coach breaks down everyone's job and gets you to un- derstand what to do and why you have to do it that way." Last year the academy girls basketball program went 0-15, but have turned that around fast for 9-1 start including Nohra's 400th win as a high school coach. "We have coaches who are really good at turning programs around and both teams are flat out working harder than they did last year" Haslem said."They have everyone at the school talking about athletics here and I'm hoping for many more years with them leading the programs." Kingsley Boateng (No. 5) and Tanner Carey try to stop Antwan Prince in the Bulls practice. (Photos by Glenn Gefers of www.Photosby3g.com) flexibility. Not only can he throw down acrobatic dunks, he can also step back and drain nothing- but-net jump shots. "It's kind of just auto- matic," Jones said about the shift from inside to outside play. "We're all used to it. It lets us attack our opponent's weak- ness." The team's improved play during the last few seasons is being noticed and fans are getting excit- Bulls coach Jere ed about the program. practice. "I came from a school in Wisconsin, where I was as a freshman, that has been there for 60 years," Jones said. "They packed that gym every night. Coming here as a sophomore there weren't so many people coming out, but then more and more people started to show up.You can feel that pride." Pride is the key word to Calzone. "It has a lot to do with pride," Calzone said of the improvement in all Wiregrass Ranch athletics."The kids are actually proud to be a part of this school. Before it was I'm fromWesley Chapel or Land O' Lakes.We're finally starting to make our own traditions. The kids care about winning for Wiregrass Ranch." The Bulls had a game against Nature Coast Jan. 11, but results were not available by press time.Wiregrass Ranch next plays Land O' Lakes High at home Jan. 14. Adult football comes to Hillsborough By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com Hillsborough County has offered adult softball for at least 10 years, but until now there was nothing for weekend warriors looking to live out their football dreams. The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is launching an adult 4-on-4 flag football league with games starting Wednesday,Jan. 19 and continuing for 10 weeks. "We've had a lot of calls from people in- terested in adult football," said Charlie Jones, adult sports coordinator for the depart- ment. The season will have one game each week, followed by playoffs for the top-two teams from each of the five league sites. One of those locations is the Keystone Recreation Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. "We have the space and there is a de- mand for adult programs at the Keystone facility," said department spokesman John Brill. Jones said the number of teams will be based on how many people reg- ister. He said if things go well they may offer the league multi- Hillsl pie times during the year. Where "We thought winter would be Seaso the best time to start because it isn't hot yet and people are look- Cost: ing for ways to exercise after Signul making NewYear's resolutions," Jones said."Football is so popular, so it was the natural sport to pick." The games will be at either 6:45,7:30 or 8:15 p.m. eachWednesday.Teams will have eight players who must be at least 18 years old to participate. The cost is $250 per squad. "We also are taking individuals," Jones said."They can sign up and we'll put them on a team." Jones said teams can either pay the fee, or as many have with the county's softball program, get sponsorships from businesses. All participants receive a T-shirt, and the top two squads from each location also receive awards. Jones said there is a good chance the county will offer more adult programs in the future, including a wiffle ball league. Those interested in the football program or any other adult league with the department can sign up by calling Jones at (813) 744- 5595 ext. 225. "We're always trying to offer more pro- grams for our community,"Jones said."We welcome any ideas or insight on how to give the best services to our citizens." borough adult 4-on-4 flag football i: Wednesday nights n: Jan. 19-March 23, followed by playoffs $250 per team ps: (813) 744-5595 ext. 225 THE LAKER / LUTZ NEWS I January 12, 2011 SPORTS District fires two Land 0' Lakes coaches Football coach Matt Kitchie and cheerleading coach Celisa Cook remain teachers By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com Land O' Lakes High cheerleading coach Celisa Cook and football coach Matt Kitchie will not return to lead their sports next sea- son. Gators principal Ric Mellin confirmed the two will not have their positions re- newed, but will both remain as teachers. Kitchie is a physical education teacher, while Cook is the exceptional student edu- cation department head. Neither coaches any other sport at Land O' Lakes. Mellin said both teachers received a let- ter from Pasco County Superintendent Heather Fiorentino Dec. 22, the day before schools let out for the winter break. "There was a decision made that went against what's outlined in our code of con- duct," Mellin said. Fiorentino said the discipline was under her direction. Both coaches, as well as defensive coor- dinator Jason Hatcher, were indefinitely suspended after an off the field incident in- volving an unnamed student in November. The three coaches missed the Gators'last regular season game against Hudson High, a 42-10 win, and their first-round playoff loss to eventual state champion Jefferson High. -~17 I *1 I ' 2 ' - - V - 1h~~m~ Former Land O' Lakes football coach Matt Kitchie speaking to his team after a practice before last season. Kitchie and cheerleading coach Celisa Cook will not return to those positions next year. (Files photo) Also absent from both those last two con- tests was senior quarterback Stephen Weatherford. Offensive line coach Pat Corcoran took over the football team and junior Ryan Bird was the quarterback to end the year. Hatcher was not a teacher, but a perma- nent substitute at Land O' Lakes. He was told he would no longer be working at the school in December. Mellin said the football position is being advertised this week, but is not tied to any teaching opening. He hopes to have a new coach in place before the start of spring practice, which begins in May. "We want to give the new coach time to select the assistants," Mellin said."Continuity is very important for high school athletics, but I'm sure the next coach will want to have some say in the staff." As for cheerleading, the sport is very much in season. The Gators competed in the regional tournament Jan. 8, but results were not available by press time. Junior var- sity coach Andrea Burkhart has been the acting varsity coach since Cook's suspen- sion. "I commend both Pat and Andrea for stepping in under difficult circumstances," Mellin said."I know it wasn't easy for them." Mellin said the cheerleading position, which is also not tied to a teaching job, will be advertised after the season. Cook did not comment on the deci- sion, but Mellin said she has been the cheerleading coach for the last several years except for the 2009-10 season when she resigned for personal reasons. She reapplied after the position opened again the next year. Kitchie became the football coach for the 2009-10 school year, coming from Saint Stephen's Episcopal High. He took over for John Benedetto, who coached the Gators for 32 seasons. Land O' Lakes went 17-3 under Kitchie, including two playoff ap- pearances as the Class 3A, District 7 runner-up. "I loved coaching this program, but at least the kids have closure now instead of wondering what's happening," Kitchie said. "I'm not worried about me though. I'll get another coaching position. I've still got my teaching job here at Land O' Lakes and I'll do the best job I can." Mellin said he does not regret bringing Kitchie to the school. "I selected him as coach and I'm proud of his accomplishments here and still con- sider him a friend," Mellin said."I wish him the best of luck. It just didn't work out here." There are currently three high school head football positions opened in Pasco and north Hillsborough counties,including the head job at Mitchell, River Ridge and Gaither. Kitchie has applied for the Gaither position, which was vacated when nine-year Cowboys coach Mark Kantor stepped down in December. 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