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SLIP & FALL? Prize money pays for a No Fees Or Costs fish farm in Honduras By B.C. Manion Unless You Win [email protected] As the video opens,12-year-old Sean Carr is playing the grand piano in his family’s Call Attorney lakeside living room in Lutz. JIM As the seventh-grader’s graceful hands strike the keys,13-year-old Kathryn Fontana HOLLIDAY and her younger sister, Sarah sing a song about love and kindness,peace and justice. 813-868-1887 As the video continues, the girls’ sweet voices and the piano music serve as a back- “I Will Aggressively drop, while viewers see kids arranging Fight To Protect shoes in the Carr family’s driveway for a Your Legal Rights” shoe drive to help villagers in Cusuna, Honduras. HOLLIDAY As the images roll on, viewers see Sean boarding an airplane for the first leg of the BOMHOFF journey that ultimately will take him by bus KARATINOS over primitive roads to the shacks and hum- P.L. Attorneys at Law ble homes where the people of Cusuna live. Helping Injured People The video shows scenes of the young man making his way about Cusuna — carry- ing a young girl, praying with villagers, 18920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 101 posing for photographs with local boys and Lutz, FL washing a small girl’s feet before fitting her (Corner of Sunlake & Dale Mabry) with a pair of blue thongs. The video,produced by Tami Carr – who is Sean’s mom – won first place in a compe- tition sponsored by Friends and Heroes, a company that produces DVDs of animated Bible stories for kids. FREE The $15,500 prize money was awarded to the Carr family’s church, Bridgeway Church, which now meets at the New Ice Cream Tampa YMCA.The church expects to move soon into its new Wesley Chapel home. The Carrs found out about the video competition in an email from Friends and Heroes after buying some of the company’s DVDs for Sean’s 6-year-old sister,Olivia,at a home schooling conference in Orlando. Sean Carr runs through the song that he played on a prize-winning video produced by his They decided to enter the contest. mom, Tami Carr. (Photo by B.C. Manion) “We had to either just take the song that had already been recorded and make a new blending together the sound with still pho- he said. video to it,or rewrite the song with the old tographs and film clips of Sean,the singers And,since they were able to go,they de- video,or you could do both,”Sean said. and scenes from Sean’s home, Tampa cided at the last minute to conduct a shoe “We did both,’ he said, noting they International Airport and Cusuna. drive for the people of Cusuna. Servin’ It Up! rewrote one of the song’s verses to match At one point, it wasn’t clear that Sean “In Cusuna,Honduras,everyone is pover- at your favorite local restaurants the video they produced. and his mom would be able to make the ty-stricken. Most of them have one pair of Sean’s voice and keyboard teacher, trip to Cusuna,but then everything came to- clothes and no shoes,”Sean said.“So, their Details on page 19 Andrew Hoy, professionally recorded the gether and they were able to go. feet are very calloused and flat. music and Sean’s mom created the video, “God really planned this out perfectly,” See COMPETITION, page 13 Gaither’s warrior Evan Gainey
By Kyle LoJacono him in the face breaking two bones near his [email protected] right eye. “The next pitch came right back and it Gaither senior pitcher Evan Gainey’s wel- hit me before I could really see it,”Gainey come to high school baseball almost ended said.“It just swept me off my feet,and I was Get your his time on the mound. done from there.” The 6-foot-1, 185-pound righty got his Cowboys coach Frank Permuy thought first opportunity to pitch in a relief appear- that would be the end of Gainey’s pitching PUBLIX insert ance against King on April 2 last year.It was career. also his last outing of his junior campaign. “I thought he’d be scared to get back in “It was a rough inning,”Gainey said with out there,”Permuy said.“He’s worked a lot a smile. during the summer and fall and found him- TheLaker/LutzNews The senior can joke about it now,but he self a nice little curveball and changeup. was doing anything but about a year ago. He’s got three pitches now.Without him I Gainey went two innings against King and don’t know where we’d be.” had just gotten out heavy-hitting Keon Gainey wasn’t eased back into pitching Gaither senior Evan Gainey has recovered Barnum.He threw a high fastball to the next this year. He started Gaither’s first game, a from two broken bones near his right eye suf- batter looking to get ahead in the count fered last year and has taken over the squad’ s when it happened — a line drive that hit See GAINEY, page 13 No. 1 pitching spot. (Photo by Kyle LoJacono) www.DennisRealty.com 1022 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. • Lutz, FL 33549 (at the corner of US41 & County Line Road) 813-949-7444 Property Management Services 813-949-5842 LAND O’ LAKES/LUTZ/WESLEY CHAPEL • CALL 949-7444 x100
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Pasco County will send an as- sortment of brainiacs to the state Odyssey of the Mind competi- tion in April after racking up points in the Gulf Coast Odyssey of the Mind earlier this month. The student Pictured from left: Brendon Ford, Bryson Carroll, Coach Carol Carroll, Jordan Sarhaddi, teams, ranging Dylan Holtz, Nathan Oparka, Corbin Elkin and Baylor Frisco made up the Lake Myrtle from elementary Elementary Ooh Motional Vehicle Team at Odyssey of the Mind. The team finished in first to high school place in its division at the Gulf Coast Regional Competition. level, put their brains to work negative situations.The Angels must change Ooh-Motional Vehicle Division II – solving this year’s Keene Meckfessel, Noelle Oparka, Kalyn Day, Cannon Frisco, the situation using the special powers of Charles S.Rushe Middle. problems, requir- Braeden Williams, Emma Sarhaddi along with their coach Deanna one Angel and incorporating an Angel that Weird Science Division IA – Wesley ing them to be at Williams moving on to state with their Primary Problem: Hide and cannot speak. Chapel Elementary. their creative Peek. (Photos courtesy of Fred Holtz) The Zephyrhills High School Team that Weird Science Division II – Dr.John Long best.Thousands of performed the problem took home first Middle,Wesley Chapel Middle,Thomas E. teams from throughout the U.S. and from ated device for the scientists to use. place and earned the Ranatra Fusca Weightman Middle,and Pine View Middle. about 25 other countries participate in the On the literary side,the To Be or Not To Creativity Awards (one of only two acknowl- Weird Science Division II – J.W.Mitchell program. Be challenge presented a classics problem edged this year, and the only "team" to High. In the Ooh-Motional Vehicle category, based on Shakespeare’s famous line. The receive this highest honor).This recognition To Be or Not To Be Division I – Chasco teams had to design,build and drive a vehi- teams had to incorporate Hamlet’s con- is well deserved for this team, they have Elementary. cle that could express emotion as it science,a creative scene change,a creative been working together since eighth grade To Be or Not To Be Division II – Dr.John encountered three different situations,one costume change, and use of a “trap door,” and this is their fourth year together as a R.Long Middle,Gulf Middle. of which would require it to travel in re- while using elements of musical theater. team. To Be or Not To Be Division III – Land O’ verse. In You Make the Call,teams designed and Local schools that will move on to state Lakes High,J.W.Mitchell High. The Weird Science category was spon- built a structure made only of balsa wood competition at the University of Central You Make the Call Division I – Pine View sored by NASA and required teams to create and glue that would support as much Florida April 14 include: Elementary,Odessa Elementary,Woodland and present a performance about scientists weight as possible. Ooh-Motional Vehicle Division IA -- Lake Elementary,Double Branch Elementary. on an expedition to find the cause of myste- And in the Odyssey Angels problem, Myrtle Elementary and Moon Lake You Make the Call Division II – Our Lady rious events.The expedition location had to teams were required to create and present a Elementary. of the Rosary Homeschool be selected from NASA Earth Observatory performance in which students travel to Ooh-Motional Vehicle Division IB – Odyssey Angels Division III – Zephyrhills Photographs and had to include a team-cre- places of their creation while encountering Oakstead Elementary. High
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By Eugenio Torrens Massachusetts.There was a recruiting table [email protected] at his elementary school,and he was imme- diately drawn in, partly because his father Nicholas Novatne sat in a corner of St. had been a scout. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church in New “I really liked doing Cub Scouts and then Tampa,speechless as he stared down at his my cousin,actually,became an Eagle Scout a framed Eagle Scout certificate,a reflection number of years ago,when I was either late more than eight years in the making looking stages of Cub Scout or early Boy Scout,and I back at him. was like ‘Well,that looks really cool,so why Nicholas was one of three area boys, not?’It’s fun and it’s just a good experience,” along with Connor Harding and Zakary Harding said. Adams,who attained their Eagle Scout rank Harding,who plans to continue ventur- in a ceremony at the church on March 20. ing,or scouting,until he’s 21,was extremely Only 2 percent of all Boy Scouts reach appreciative of all the recognition of his Eagle Scout — a distinction that includes Eagle Scout ranking. Gerald Ford and Neil Armstrong,among oth- “It feels really good because so many ers. people have congratulated me and a lot of “Being Eagle is more than just my broth- people have gotten a lot more respect for From left, Nicholas Novatne, Connor Harding and Zakary Adams celebrated their induction er being an Eagle,”said Nicholas,a senior at me now because Eagle rank just has a lot of as Eagle Scouts at a ceremony on March 20. Only 2 percent of all Boy Scouts make it to Wiregrass Ranch.“It’s — I don’t want to say respect that it garners from people,”he said. Eagle. (Photos by Eugenio Torrens) it’s the epitome — but it’s kind of like a high point in scouting.It means you repre- Zakary Adams was a bit late to Boy of people do.’” sent what scouting is supposed to be.” Scouts.He started when he was 10 or 11 as Zakary,a sophomore at Wiregrass Ranch Nicholas is the second Eagle Scout in his a Webelo. High — and the youngest of the three new family,after his older brother,Alan. Zakary got into scouting on the advice of Eagle Scouts — recalled his favorite scout- “One of the things that I really enjoyed his father,Tom,who was a Boy Scout in his ing memory:a trip to the Florida Keys for a the most was,not just that he made Eagle, youth and felt scouting offered countless sea camp. but that he has stayed in — and is still in — character-building aspects. “There was nothing out there,”Zakary the scouting program, even though he’s “I like it from the sense that a lot of said.“We were on an island with a trashcan turned 18,”said Joel Novatne,the scout mas- things that are in scouting are things that full of food and a bag-full of clothes,and that ter of Troop 148,which houses this new trio dads and moms should be talking to their was it. It was nice to get away from every- of Eagle Scouts. Joel is also Nicholas and kids about anyway,”Tom said.“It’s kind of thing and just have a week to relax and not Alan’s father, which means he has two like parenting 101.” have the stresses of modern society there.” Eagles in his nest. Zakary,who would have naturally taken But on a night set to recognize the “He was more interested in the scouting to scouting because of the outdoors and newest set of Eagle Scouts, it was the par- program than necessarily in earning any of other aspects,said it was a simple article of ents whose faces might have shone the accolades or any of the awards,” Joel clothing that inspired his road to Eagle brightest. added, saying he didn’t force his younger Scout. “There’s certain times in life:when you son to be an Eagle Scout because of Alan’s “When I first got into the troop there get married,when you have your children, accomplishments. was an Eagle Scout who had just…I saw his when your kids graduate — it’s the same “We wanted him to make Eagle because neckerchief and I was like ‘I want to do that thing,”Tom said.“There’s a lot of days in a we felt that’s who he was,”Joel said. someday.That’s something that I would like campout when it’s raining and you’re think- Connor Harding, a junior at Land O’ Tom Adams, left, ties his son, Zakary’s, to do and be able to show that off and show ing ‘I could be at home doing something Lakes High,first started Cub Scouts back in Eagle Scout neckerchief. that I accomplished something that not a lot else,’but this is it.It’s all worth it.” spring is blooming at cameo salon & spa
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Pasco County has agreed to continue a program to help its residents pay for pre- scription drugs. The program,called Points of Care,can The 2011 Ride for Hospice raised $17,000 for Gulfside Regional Hospice. This year’s ride be used by any Pasco resident regardless of is set for Saturday, March 31. (Photo by Keth Luke) age, income or pre-existing condition, ac- cording to case management coordinator Edward Folkes,Jr. “Anyone can save up to 50 percent on equipment and hearing aids. Giddy up for Hospice their prescriptions at major pharmacies,” Folkes said the program is “designed to Folkes said.“It’s a great thing for anyone assist residents who do not have prescrip- Laker/Lutz News Staff Report their own horse.If you do not have a horse, who needs prescriptions because it doesn’t tion drug coverage through their insurance you can still participate in other events at cost anything and it’s easy to do.” or for savings on medications that are not The fourth annual Ride for Hospice is the ranch throughout the day. To take advantage of the program,coun- covered through insurance.” set for Saturday,March 31. Pre-registration is available at www.ride- ty residents only have to visit Pasco launched the program last The Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse will forhospice.net.Pre-registration is $25,and www.PascoRxCard.com. From there they February.Since then it has saved county res- kick off the ride at Diamond B Ranch, includes a tee shirt at the event.Riders can can print a Points of Care card, which in- idents more than $110,000. Folkes also 21309 Kettering Road in Dade City. The register that morning at 8 a.m.,and non-rid- stantly allows them to save at more than pointed out the program drove business to event includes a three-hour trail ride ers at 10 a.m.,for $30.The trail ride begins 45,000 participating pharmacies nation- local pharmacies while helping families pay through the ranch,pony rides,kids’games, at 9:30 a.m.and other activities begin at 10 wide. People can also get the cards from for medications. live music, a horseshoe tournament and a.m.Children under 16 must wear a helmet, Pasco’s libraries. Points of Care is run by Universal RX, a lunch. Afterward, riders can enjoy a per- safe riding attire and be accompanied by a Some of the major pharmacies accepting Virginia-based business. It will administer formance featuring Tommie Turvey's parent or guardian on the ride.Current neg- the program include CVS, Kmart, Publix, the program for at least one year. Amazing Horses. ative Coggins must be presented at the gate Sam’s Club,Sweetbay,Target,Walgreens,Wal- For more information on the program,in- Prizes will be awarded to the rider who to take place in the ride. Mart and Winn-Dixie. Residents can also cluding a list of medications and other raises the most money for Gulfside For more information about the Ride for save on diabetes supplies,durable medical supplies covered,call (727) 847-2411. Regional Hospice.All riders must provide Hospice,call (813) 220-8459. You’ll Adore How she went from a size 12 to a 6 Our FLOORS Carpet your entire house up to 630 sq. ft. or 70 sq. yards $799.00 In a BERBER COMMERCIAL CARPET LOOP CARPET private ONLY ONLY 77¢ sq.ft. 78¢ sq.ft. $6.99 per sq. yard $6.99 per sq. yard studio Free In-Home 8534 N. Nebraska Ave. Estimates 933-2334933-2334 for Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm • Sat 8am-5pm women in Lutz
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Florida Hospital/USF par tnership The group will offer a place for dialogue, The screenings are at HPH’s East Pasco Childbirth refresher class Adventist Health System (AHS),the par- prayers and meditation,music,art and heal- team office, 37445 Clinton Ave. in Dade St.Joseph’s Women’s Hospital,3030 W. ent company of Florida Hospital Tampa and ing in the journey with cancer and the City, on Tuesday,April 24 and Wednesday, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd. in Tampa, Zephyrhills, has announced a partnership divine.Anyone interested in joining should April 25 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Appointments hosts a class for those who have already with the University of South Florida (USF) call (727) 372-9159. are required.Call Jan Double,HPH commu- experienced childbirth or a Lamaze class to improve health care in the region. nity relations coordinator,at (727) 705-0107 to review labor and delivery,relaxation and AHS has committed $14 million to USF Atrial fibrillation lectur e for an appointment. breathing techniques and pain manage- Health to fund advances in cardiology, Cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Raul ment options.A hospital tour is included. breast health and neuroscience. Jimenez is the fea- Pasco’s quit smoking class The cost is $30.Those interested should “Through these critical specialties,we’re tured speaker for an Pasco Health Department offers classes bring two pillows and a blanket.To sign going to transform how patients experience upcoming lecture on to help people quit smoking at various lo- up,call (813) 443-3078. health care at Florida Hospital in our area,” atrial fibrillation cations throughout the county.For more said Dr.Stephen Klasko,CEO of USF Health, called Treatment for information,call (727) 861-5250 ext.279. Newborn child car e class in a release.“Patients will have greater ac- Irregular Heart St.Joseph’s Women’s Hospital,3030 W. cess to our world-class physicians and the Rhythm at Regional Conquerors in recovery group Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd.in Tampa,of- new scientific discoveries at USF Health.As Medical Center Groups for people with codependency fers a class designed for first-time parents, important,USF Health will also work with Bayonet Point, 1400 and drug, alcohol and sexual addictions but is open to anyone.Topics include nor- Florida Hospital and its patients to create Fivay Road in meet at 7 p.m.each Monday at 1854 Oak mal growth and development,soothing a personalized,coordinated care in cardiolo- Dr. Raul Jimenez Hudson.Atrial fibrilla- Grove Blvd.in Lutz. fretful baby, safe and healthy sleep prac- gy, breast health and other targeted tion is the most common heart rhythm tices,infant nutrition,infant sleep patterns specialties.” disturbance,affecting more than 2.3 million Mental illness suppor t group and infant massage.Other topics may arise For additional information on USF Americans.The free event is on Tuesday, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, based on the interests of the group.The Health,visit www.health.usf.edu.For more April 3 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson,hosts a week- next dates are on Tuesday,April 3 and on on AHS,visit www.elevatinghealthcare.org. served.Reservations are required and can ly support group for those with mental Monday,April 30 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.To be made by calling (727) 869-5498 or (888) illness each Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. register,call (813) 443-3078. Chronically ill suppor t group 741-5119. For more information,call (727) 992-9653. A support group to help people deal How to be a safe babysitter with chronic illnesses meets at 11 a.m.the Weight Watchers weekly gr oup Prostate cancer suppor t group St.Joseph’s Women’s Hospital,3030 Dr. second Wednesday monthly at Victorious A Weight Watchers group meets at 12:45 The American Cancer Society hosts a Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Tampa, Life Church,6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley p.m. each Sunday at Sports + Field, 2029 support group for prostate cancer sur- hosts a class to teach what a good babysit- Chapel. For more information, call (813) Arrowgrass Drive in Wesley Chapel. vivors and/or their significant others on ter should know. This full-day class 783-3186. Registration is free.For more information, the fourth Thursday of each month at its provides basic information such as han- call (813) 500-4528. hope lodge, 12810 USF Magnolia Drive, dling situations from minor to life Spiritual healing suppor t group from 6:30-7:30 p.m.For more information, threatening,how to rescue a choking in- Florida Cancer Affiliates (FCA),a commu- Free memory screenings in April call (800) 227-9954. fant or child,how to communicate with nity-based medical oncology and HPH Hospice will host free 20-minute EMS, safety hints, accident and behavior hematology practice, is forming a new memory screenings for adults ages 50 and Cesarean birth class management, how to entertain kids and monthly spirituality and healing support older who are concerned about memory For those who know they are having a other babysitting tips.Students must be at group on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.at impairment. Participants meet privately C-section and do not want an entire child- least 11 years old.The cost is $50. To reg- 5500 Little Road in New Port Richey. with a representative from the Alzheimer’s birth class,St.Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, ister,call (813) 443-3078. Membership is free and light refreshments Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. 3030 W.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Blvd.in will be served.The next date is on April 11. While the screening is not considered a di- Tampa,offers a course specially designed The goal of the group is to bring togeth- agnostic tool and is not intended for those for cesarean birth.The length of the class --Health and Wellness listings are run er patients, caregivers and loved ones to who have dementia or Alzheimer’s, it is depends on the number of participants for free on a first come, first served explore and share ideas and questions about helpful when it comes to determining if and their learning needs.A hospital tour is basis. 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OODLES OF NOODLES COMMUNITY SEDER Boy Scout Troop 3 will host a spaghetti Shoresh David Messianic Congregation will dinner Wednesday,March 28 from 5:30 to host a community Passover Seder on 7:30 p.m.at First United Methodist Church, Saturday,April 7 at 4:30 p.m. The dinner 6209 Land O’Lakes Blvd.The dinner is dine- will feature sliced beef or chicken, in or takeout for $5 per person or $20 per vegetables,dessert and a drink.A $20 fee family. will cover the dinner and teaching.Allow four hours AERIE FUN for the evening.No nursery will be Centennial Aerie #4399 will host a Spring provided,but children are encouraged to Fling Saturday,March 31 at 4 p.m.featuring attend.Call (813) 760-3289 by March 30 to free food and music.For more information, attend. call (352) 567-9755 or stop by the Aerie at 15924 US 301 in Dade City. EGGS AND MORE There was no shortage of bagpipes and kilts at last year ’s Celtic Festival and First United Methodist Church of GET SILLY Highland Games. (File photo) Zephyrhills,38635 Fifth Ave.,invites The Silly and Fun Family 5K walk/run is children in fifth grade and younger to a free scheduled for Saturday,March 31 at 9 a.m.at community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Starkey Park,10500 Wilderness Park Blvd. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT March 31 from 10 a.m.-noon.There will be The event features free photos,a raffle and a petting zoo,games with small prizes, a costume contest.Entry fee is $5 per THE CELTS ARE COMING crafts,a bounce house and an egg hunt, person or $10 per family.Funds raised will Hang onto your kilt, the 12th annual Heart of Florida Celtic Festival and Highland Games separated by age,beginning at 10:45 a.m. benefit the Foundation for Early Learning. will take over the Pioneer Florida Museum Saturday, March 31. Entertainment includes the Come visit with the Easter Bunny. There is a $2 fee to park.To register visit Wild Highlanders ancient weapon demonstrations, Scottish Country dancers, Scottish ac- www.phelc.org or call (727) 233-8291. cordion virtuoso Bobby Murray, Irish-born song and comedy man John Murdock, the FUN DAY AT MEADOW POINTE pub-rocking Wyndbreakers, and the high-energy Celtic music of Druid Roots. Kids can Meadow Pointe community will host a day SPRING OKTOBERFEST enjoy face-painting, camel rides and bounce house fun while adults visit with clans and of family fun,food and shopping at the “German Invasion:Halfway to Oktoberfest” trace their Celtic roots. clubhouse on Saturday,March 31 from 10 is the theme this weekend,March 31-April Vendors will showcase Celtic and American dishes,clothing, jewelry, musical instruments a.m.to 2 p.m.The free event is at the 1 at the 34th Annual Bay Area Renaissance and more. Don’t forget the “Bonniest Knees” contest,an annual favorite for kilted male clubhouse,28245 County Line Road.More Festival.The weekend will feature a participants. than 50 Meadow Pointe residents and local longbow competition,a German village, Admission is $10 for adults, children 12 and under free. Parking is free. Festival hours are vendors will showcase products or and free beer tastings.The festival ends this Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Pioneer Florida Museum is north of Dade City off US 301. For services.Activities include a rock wall,pony weekend.Gates are open from 10 a.m.to 6 more information visit www.hofcf.org or call (813) 786-2724. rides,petting zoo and face painters.For p.m.at MOSI.Adult tickets are $18.95, more information,contact tickets for children 5-12 are $10.95,and [email protected]. senior tickets are $14.95.Parking is free and BREWS AND RESCUES non-profit rescue group that takes medically discount tickets are available at House of Brews will host an event to needy pets and nurses them back to health. POETRY AT THE LIBRAR Y participating Walgreens,Circle K stores,and support Lost Angels Animal Rescue Veterinary bills run about $2,000 a month, In honor of National Poetry Month in April, online at Thursday, March 29 from 7-10 p.m.The and the group has about 70 dogs in foster the New River Poets will host “Many www.BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com. event will include drink specials,a silent care ready for adoption.House of Brews is Voices,”a free performance poetry event at auction,and a 50/50 raffle.Lost Angels is a at 17683 N.Dale Mabry Highway,Lutz. the New River Branch Library on Saturday, SHEN YUN RETURNS TO TAMPA BAY ON MAY 5 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
Shen Yun Performing Arts is returning to St. Petersburg after a re- In honor of Shen Yun’s arrival in Tampa Bay, the sponsoring sounding success of selling out all the three shows on March 3-4 at organization, the Falun Dafa Association of Florida, received the Straz Center. The performance was so popular that additional welcome letters from Florida officials: Gov. Rick Scott, Tampa seats were brought in to accommodate the audience overflow. One Mayor Bob Buckhorn, St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster, Tampa staff member at the Straz Center commented that she hadn’t seen City Council Chairman Charlie Miranda, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, such a packed house at the Straz in a long time. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, state Sens. Arthenia Joyner and Jim Based in New York, Shen Yun travels around the globe present- Norman, and state Reps. Janet Cruz, James W. Grant, Peter ing a brand-new production each year. The company’s mission is Nehr, and Betty Reed. to revive 5,000 years of China’s rich traditional heritage—a cultural “It is sure to be a performance long-remembered by all those heritage that has been largely destroyed by the communist regime in attendance,” Mayor Buckhorn wrote. over the past 60 years. Tampa Audience Members Give High Praise to Shen Yun This is the fifth consecutive year Shen Yun has toured in Florida, Audience members in attendance at the Tampa perfor- with previous performances in Orlando, Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, mances in March expressed their delight, giving Shen Yun Sarasota, and Fort Lauderdale. Beyond Florida, Shen Yun tours the high praise. Museum manager Tom Kaltenbaugh and Betsy globe, including Berlin, Paris, Tokyo, New York, Washington, D.C., Lester, an artist and art teacher, were thrilled with the perfor- Sydney, and scores of other cities. mance. “It’s a great presentation. We’re thrilled,” Mr. Kalten- baugh said. “The tradition is beautiful,” Ms. Lester said. “We are missing some of that here in this country, so it’s beautiful to see. We honor that.” such truths would be suppressed in China. “It’s all very spec- tacular—beautiful, lovely,” he said. “We loved it.” www.ShenYun2012.com Adam Becker, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. military, said, “I had heard a lot about the show before it came here. … Iuri Herzfeld, an oceanographer and professor at the Univer- THE MAHAFFEY THEATER The dancing is excellent, superb. And in its uniquely Chinese sity of South Florida, said, “It was beautiful, very enlighten- MAY 5, 2012 and ethnic balance, it is absolutely wonderful.” Referring to ing—knowing that the truth will always prevail.” Dr. Herzfeld China’s current history, he said, “I’d like to think that, little by was deeply impressed with the performers’ expression of the Online: Ticketingbox.com little—for Americans who don’t have my background—this is profound themes of traditional Chinese culture, saying the By Phone: 888-974-3698 a tactful way to slowly introduce them, in a pretty way, to show displayed an honesty and sincerity in its themes and 813-438-2112 exactly how [Chinese history] unfolds.” stories: “It’s the truth. When the truth is shown, I think you have to bow to the truth and say ‘thank you.’” REVIVING Tampa realtor Tom Zuidema was thrilled to be a part of the excitement: “I thought the show was wonderful. I thought Mary Louise Travis, a former ballerina with the New York City 5,000 YEARS the costumes were remarkable. The music was so good— Ballet, attended the show with her husband, David, an officer OF CIVILIZATION. very good orchestra. A delightful show!” with the U.S. Navy. Mrs. Travis was touched by the discipline and talent of the performers: “The beautiful strength and ALL-NEW SHOW Clothing manufacturer Kenneth Jennings attended the sold- discipline that is shown is very nice. It was pretty to see— WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA out performance in Tampa with his wife, Linda. Mr. Jennings delightful.” described Shen Yun’s gorgeous, handmade costumes, which depict China’s dynasties, regions, and ethnic groups, as “ab- Mr. Travis said, “Absolutely, unbelievably beautiful—breath- solutely magnificent.” takingly beautiful. I’ve never quite seen anything like it be- fore. … “Superb! Magnificent! Loved it!” Mrs. Jennings, a librarian, added, “It’s not just the costumes, it’s the way they move. … The dancing is just unbelievable. If you missed out on the Tampa performances, there is an- They’re so talented.” other opportunity to catch a performance in neighboring St. Petersburg. Shen Yun is returning by popular demand Mr. Jennings commented on how Shen Yun is able to con- for two performances at the Mahaffey Theater on May 5. vey life in modern China under communist rule because the Visit Shenyun2012.com or call 888.974.3698. Don’t miss your Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Florida Inc. company is based in New York. He said artistic expression of chance to see Shen Yun 2012!
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By Kyle LoJacono “Her sister (Nicole) was the athlete.Me,her The national championship throw,which [email protected] mother (Patricia) and father (Robert) and came on her second attempt,also set a new sister talked her into trying out, and she’s school record. Reta Woodard is still a newcomer to just kept going up and up and up from “I didn’t know right away if it was going track and field,but the Land O’Lakes High there.She was very dedicated.” to be good enough to win,”Woodard said.“I graduate recently announced she is one of It didn’t hurt that Woodard had a natu- knew it was better than my first,but I also the top weight throwers in the country. ral gift. knew it wasn’t a personal record.” Woodard,a Land O’Lakes High graduate “At first I didn’t know anything about Woodard’s title helped the Eagles finish and redshirt sophomore at Embry-Riddle shut put or discus, which is all you can tied for fourth as a team, their best finish University,won the NAIA Indoor National throw in high school,”Woodard said.“My sis- ever at the event. Championship in Geneva,Ohio,on March 3 ter was doing it,so one day I went out there “That really made things cool because with a throw of 18.5 meters, winning by and tried it. From that day on I was on the I’ve always liked being part of a great team,” 0.68.The worst of her three attempts still team and really got into track and field. I Woodard said.“You can win your events,but would have been good enough to earn the was good at it, and with the coaching I’ve then to have the whole team do well be- title. gotten better and better.” cause everyone has talent makes it better.” “I was going there to win,”said Woodard, As a senior Woodard took third place in It was also the first time Patricia had trav- who is competing on a scholarship while the Class 3A state meet by throwing the dis- eled to watch her daughter at nationals studying air traffic management. “I got it cus 37.21 while taking fifth in the shot put “She got to see me win,and that meant done and that’s what I went there for.” with a toss of 11.63. everything to me,”Woodard said.“It was the Woodard entered the event ranked No.1 “There was some natural ability,so it just icing on the cake.” in the nation after throwing a 18.56 earlier took some fine tuning by me and coach Al Woodard’s next major challenge comes this year.She finished third last season at in- Claggett,”Ridgeway said.“She did most if it at the NAIA Outdoor National door nationals when she posted a 17.57. herself.” Championships May 24-26 in Marion,Ind., Land O’ Lakes High graduate and Embry- “Basically I worked on technique every Woodard is the first of Ridgeway’s pupils where she will likely compete in the discus Riddle University redshirt sophomore Reta day at practice since then,”Woodard said.“I to win a national title on any college level and hammer throws. Woodard won the NAIA Indoor National did strength building,but my technique was during his 17 years coaching at Land O’ “I’m looking to get the top ranking and Championship in the weight throw. (Photo the most important thing.” Lakes. then national championship at outdoors,” courtesy of Embry-Riddle) Woodard executes her throws with the “Her mom, who’s a bus driver, came in Woodard said.“I think I’m capable of that. power and grace of a seasoned veteran,but one day with a big smile and an NAIA cham- I’m going to continue to work as hard as I joyed showing people anyone can achieve she is only in her fourth year doing field pionship shirt on and told me,”Ridgeway have to get that first place.I have two more things regardless of where they start. events.She joined the Land O’Lakes team as said.“I was speechless.Just shocked me to- years of eligibility and I’m planning on “It doesn’t matter where you come from a junior after some convincing. tally.Somebody who at first didn’t want to being national champ every year.” or what you know and what you don’t “She never really even wanted to do it,” do it, but put her focus into it and look at Along with personal satisfaction that know,”Woodard said.“If you put your mind said Gators girls track coach Rock Ridgeway. what she’s done.” comes with a national title,Woodard has en- and your body into it anything can happen.”
GAINEY, from page 1 Hillsborough County public school. “Gainey has really stepped up,”said sen- contest at Hillsborough on Feb.14.The re- ior outfielder Hayden Kelley.“He’s thrown a sults were much better for him,throwing a couple of gems this year. He came out of five-inning complete-game no-hitter with 10 nowhere.We’ve seen him in practice,but to strikeouts.The Cowboys won 11-0,Gainey’s do what he’s done this year is something we first career victory. really needed because we lost two senior “I was just in the zone,”Gainey said.“It starters from last year.” was a really good game.” Gainey said of his breakout performance Gainey also dominated Alonso on March this year,“It’s a little surprising because I’d 13 in the Saladino Tournament.Gainey shut only been in that one varsity game before out the defending Class 6A state champs 4- this year,but I worked really hard in the off- 0, allowing only four hits with four season. I’m not completely surprised strikeouts. Overall he is 4-2 with one save because I know I really was trying to get and a 1.02 ERA in 41 innings while holding better,but I’m certainly very happy.” opponents to a .132 batting average.His 49 Gaither hosts district rival Steinbrenner strikeouts are the most of any pitcher at a on Friday,March 30 at 7 p.m.
Sean Carr sits near piles of shoes that were collected to help the people in Cusuna. The drive yielded more than 800 pounds of shoes. (Photos courtesy of Tami Carr)
COMPETITION, from page 1
“It was really late notice,so we didn’t ex- pect much,” he said, but they wound up collecting 800 pounds of shoes,which they distributed in Cusuna. Once they made the video,they posted it on YouTube,for the competition. Wouldn’t you love to see “There were 13 different submissions, anywhere from professionals to people like us,”said Sean’s dad,Ray Carr. one of these? The prize of $15,500 was exactly the cost to complete a fish farm the church is Your free community paper lets you race around building for the village, according to the in many ways. You read our printed publication Friends and Heroes’website. at your own home at your own speed, you can When they won the contest, the family zip around our website with no limits, and you had a choice.It could donate the $15,500, or keep half of that amount,Ray Carr said. can even zoom through our content on your Sean said he supported using the money smartphone. That’s speed without limits. to help the people of Cusuna. “Look where I live.The size of that bath- room is where eight people live over there.I The LAKERInsert Your/ Logo Lutz Here NEWS don’t need anything else.They do,”he said. 813.909.2800 Sean said he believes he was called to Sean Carr carries a young Cusuna girl dur- help the people of Cusuna. ing a mission trip to the remote village in “My aunt suffered from cancer and she Honduras. Another sign we’re working for you. died from it when I was 9 or 10,”he said. “So,I have a sense of compassion for people six months or so, they will replicate the that really need help.” model in Cusuna,Ray Carr said. Before building the fish farm in Cusuna, To see the video,go http://www.friend- Free Papers Sean’s family will build its own fish farm as a sandheroes.com/us and click on the item Working For You prototype. Once it has been operating for titled “Meet a real-life hero!”
CnewsPubs.com / 813-909-2800 COMMUNITY NEWS PUBLICATIONS March 28, 2012 13 Community Sports Voted Florida’s No. 1 Weekly Sports Section Steinbrenner back in district championship contention
By Jeff Odom Laker/Lutz News Correspondent Steinbrenner roster No. Player Pos. Yr. Two seasons removed from its first dis- 1 Paige Cimino OF/2B Fr. trict title,the Steinbrenner softball team is 2 Savannah Scott INF Jr. proving once again to be a player for the 3 Erin Knoeppel OF Fr. championship. 4 Andrea Roman OF JR. Third-year coach Colleen Sanders said 5 Tabitha Alcott C/INF So. the Warriors (9-5) have embraced the team 6 Kaylee Ferrell OF/1B Sr. mentality and are hungry for another shot at 7 Jillian Lewis 2B/OF Jr. a title after finishing third in the district last 8 Erica Serafini SS/OF Fr. season. 9 Jamie Ferrell OF/2B Fr. “We’ve had a lot of talented incoming 10 Lindsay Boynton OF/2B Fr. players,and we’ve been able to really put to- 11 Taylor Morrow INF Jr. gether a very strong lineup,”Sanders said. 12 Alia Serafini C/3B Jr. One pivotal part of the team’s success 13 Kellee Ramsey P/3B So. has been pitcher Kellee Ramsey (6-3, 3.39 14 Brittany Rasmussen OF So. ERA).The sophomore said claiming the dis- Steinbrenner sophomore pitcher Kellee Ramsey said missing the 15 Emily Scios 1B So. trict crown is a big goal that everyone has 18 Megan Argento 3B So. been working toward,but she doesn’t want playoffs last year has the team playing even harder this season. 19 Emily Kursch 3B/P Fr. to stop there. 24 Annmarie Scios 1B/DH Jr. “I think we all really wanted it last year (Photos by Glenn Gefers of Warriors junior catcher Alia Serafini is hitting .419 and we were all really upset when we didn’t www.photosby3g.com) with 16 RBI and four doubles this season. get to go on to regionals,”Ramsey said.“I think that this year we all really want to pull together,especially for Kaylee (Ferrell) who is a senior.… It’s a big deal to all of us and we really want it this year.” Sanders added that the team’s desire to get back on top has made an impact across the board. “We’ve got a lot of girls who have really great work ethic,and they really want to be here for all the right reasons,”Sanders said. “They want to come out,and they want to work hard and win and they want to get better.We have a lot of girls who really want to be here.” In order for the Warriors to clinch the No. 1 seed in Class 7A-District 9, they will have to get past Chamberlain. It’s a game that has been circled on the calendar since Day 1. Warriors third-year coach Colleen Sanders Steinbrenner freshman third baseman Steinbrenner junior first baseman Taylor The team nearly got the better of the said the team mentality has been a big dif- Jamie Ferrell looks in a line drive against Morrow has a .464 batting average with 12 Chiefs last month,but fell on the road 4-2. ference with the 2012 squad. Freedom this season. RBI this year. Sanders said while the game went down in the loss column,plenty of good came out of that first one we really gave them a run for “I’ve played with Alia ever since I was Gaither on Friday, March 30. Both district it. their money. … We’ve got the bats, and like 8,so before going into high school me games start at 7 p.m. “We knew coming into the season that we’ve got the good pitching to do it again.” and her knew each other and I think that’s Steinbrenner hosts the 7A-9 tournament, Chamberlain was going to be our best com- Ramsey echoed her coach and added the helped,”Ramsey said.“She really does boost with the championship game on Thursday, petition in our district,” Sanders said. chemistry between herself and junior catch- my confidence when I’m on the mound.” April 19 at 7 p.m. “They’re always a tough team,so we’ve got er Alia Serafini has been the reason behind The Warriors host Chamberlain on —All stats as recorded to Maxpreps.com them again in a couple (days),and I think in her success on the mound. Tuesday, March 27, before traveling to by coaches
—MF Ize Cadet, Sr.,Wharton NATIONAL DIVISION GIRLS BASKETBALL WESTERN CONFERENCE F ALL ALL-STARS —MF Michael Sacco, Sr.,Freedom The all-Western Conference team has been released for the winter high school athletic sea- FIRST TEAM —D Conner Limburg, Sr.,Freedom —G Taylor Emery, Fr.,Freedom son.The conference includes all public schools within Hillsborough County, but is broken up —GK Keenan Kushner,Jr.,Wharton into three divisions. Coaches from teams within those divisions vote on the honor.All informa- SECOND TEAM tion is as provided by the Hillsborough Athletic Department. Local student-athletes and SECOND TEAM —F Abbey Kaczmarek, Sr.,Wharton coaches who made the list include: —F Ryan Brown, Sr.,Wharton —MF Jordan Lue, So.,Wharton AMERICAN DIVISION GIRLS BASKETBALL —D Connor Walker,Sr.,Wharton —GK Heather Montgomery, Sr.,Wharton FIRST TEAM NATIONAL DIVISION GIRLS SOCCER —D Jett Wright,Jr.,Freedom —G Bailey Hooker,Jr.,Steinbrenner FIRST TEAM Coach of the Year: Denis Vukorep,Wharton —GK Nate Brown, So., Freedom SECOND TEAM —F Leah Chisolm-Allison, Jr.,Wharton Coach of the Year: Scott Ware,Wharton —F Jenna Stiling, Sr.,Freedom AMERICAN DIVISION GIRLS SOCCER —G Alexis Wright, Sr.,Steinbrenner —MF Alessandra Diioia, Jr.,Freedom FIRST TEAM AMERICAN DIVISION BOYS SOCCER NATIONAL DIVISION BOYS BASKETBALL —MF Baylee Dozark, Sr.,Wharton —F Cici Gonzalez, Sr.,Steinbrenner FIRST TEAM —MF Leah Stiling, Sr.,Freedom SECOND TEAM SECOND TEAM —F Jonas Bukh, Sr.,Gaither —F Joey Maloney, Sr.,Steinbrenner —D Emily Belanger,Sr.,Wharton —F Taylor Valley, Sr.,Steinbrenner —MF Enrique Barboto, Jr.,Steinbrenner —G Malcom Carney, Sr.,Gaither —D Brittany McNickle, Sr.,Wharton —D Miranda Gonzalez, So., Steinbrenner —D Justin Santos, Jr.,Gaither —GK Emily Ball, Sr.,Freedom —D Austin Reaz, Sr.,Steinbrenner AMERICAN DIVISION BOYS BASKETBALL —D Jacob Snidle, Sr.,Gaither FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM NATIONAL DIVISION BOYS SOCCER —GK Christian Knight, So., Steinbrenner —MF Alyssa Daniello, Sr.,Freedom FIRST TEAM —G CJ McGill, Jr.,Wharton —MF Erin Kocher,Sr.,Wharton —F Felipe DeSousa, Sr.,Wharton SECOND TEAM SECOND TEAM —MF Bianca Lorenzo, Sr.,Wharton —F Evan Kruk, Sr.,Freedom —F Tyler Helm, Jr.,Gaither —G Troy Holston, Jr.,Wharton —D Dana Jones, So., Freedom —F Alex Noble, Sr.,Wharton —D Josh Rodriguez, So., Steinbrenner Coach of the Year: Tommy Tonelli,Wharton
Jenna Stiling Leah Stiling Emily Ball Cici Gonzalez Bailey Hooker Keenan Kushner CJ McGill Ize Cadet Conner Limburg
14 March 28, 2012 COMMUNITY NEWS PUBLICATIONS 813-909-2800 / CnewsPubs.com SPORTS SUNSHINE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WINTER ALL-ST ARS The Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) has released its all-conference winter team. Coaches in the 13 public high schools in Pasco County vote on the honor.All information is as recorded by the SAC. Local students who made the list include: Kelly McCaffrey Doug Greseth Erik Thomas Michelle Clark Jake Frahm Mark Pearson
GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING —Max Quinones,Wiregrass Ranch, So., 126 pounds Player of the Year: SECOND TEAM —Gary Garcia, Land O’ Lakes, Jr.,182 pounds Erik Thomas,Wesley Chapel —F Connor Spencer,Sunlake, Fr. FIRST TEAM —Zach Kweller,Sunlake, Jr.,195 pounds, Coach of the year: —Alex Ruiz, Sunlake, Jr.,119 pounds —F Miguel Laliberte, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Diego Farchaka,Wesley Chapel, Sr.,220 Doug Greseth,Wesley Chapel —Adrienne Evers, Sunlake, Jr.,unlimited —M David Santacruz,Wesley Chapel, Sr. pounds —M Calvin Restrepo, Sunlake, Sr. SECOND TEAM GIRLS SOCCER —D Adam Weinstock, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Sarah McDaniel, Sunlake, Sr.,139 pounds GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM —D Frank Pinciotti, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Sherling Tejada,Sunlake, Sr.,183 pounds FIRST TEAM —F Berlin Waters,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —UTI Sean Young,Land O’ Lakes, Jr. —Stephanie Frances, Sunlake, Jr.,unlimited —G Kelly McCaffrey,Wiregrass Ranch, Sr. —M Kelsey Bare,Wesley Chapel, Jr. —UTI Kyle Wilson,Wiregrass Ranch, Fr. —M Anne Cypriano,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —GK Logan Jones,Wiregrass Ranch, So. HONORABLE MENTION SECOND TEAM —Linzi Arndt,Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —G Tiffany Echevarria,Wesley Chapel, Jr. SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM —Natalie White,Wesley Chapel, Sr. —M Arielle Le-Tran,Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —M Terry St. Onge, Sunlake, Sr. THIRD TEAM —M Teresa Ledee,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —D Bryan Huynh,Wesley Chapel, Sr. WRESTLING FIRST TEAM —F Jhade Hayes, Sunlake, Fr. —D Lauren Gordon,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —D Andres Hernandez,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —Kyle Koesling,Wiregrass Ranch, Sr.,106 —F Amanda Melosky,Wiregrass Ranch, Fr. —D Joelle Stewart, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Matthe Bradshaw,Wiregrass Ranch, So. pounds —F Kendra Sheets, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —GK Dayton Wetherby,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. Player of the Year: —Elliott Morales,Wiregrass Ranch, Sr.,132 Player of the Year: Jake Frahm, Land O’ Lakes pounds Kelly McCaffrey,Wiregrass Ranch HONORABLE MENTION Coach of the Year: —Jeremy Qualls,Wesley Chapel, Sr.,145 pounds —M Carly Hill, Sunlake, So. Mark Pearson, Land O’ Lakes —Nick Popolillo,Wesley Chapel, Sr.,152 BOYS BASKETBALL Coach of the year: pounds FIRST TEAM Michelle Clark,Wesley Chapel CHEERLEADING —Tommy Fee,Wesley Chapel, Sr.,195 pounds —F Erik Thomas,Wesley Chapel, Jr. —Emma Horvath, Land O’ Lakes, Jr.,flyer —Brandon Franklin, Sunlake, Sr.,285 pounds —F Rico Kerney,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. BOYS SOCCER —Antasia Perez, Sunlake, Sr.,flyer/base FIRST TEAM —Kelley Devoe, Sunlake, Jr.,base SECOND TEAM SECOND TEAM —F Josh Davis, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Madeleine Berg, Sunlake, Jr.,flyer —Patrick Hill,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr.,145 —G Pedro Pabon, Sunlake, Sr. —F Connor Gilboy, Sunlake, Jr. —Leah Rios,Wiregrass Ranch, Sr.,base pounds —G Ernest McClendon, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —M Andy Garcia, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Ashton Carpenter,Wesley Chapel, So., flyer —Austin Lopez, Sunlake, Sr.,182 pounds —G Christian Parra,Wiregrass Ranch, Jr. —M Nathan Dalton, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Colette Bienvenu,Wesley Chapel, Jr.,base —D Jake Frahm, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —Katie Koncar,Wesley Chapel, Sr.,base THIRD TEAM THIRD TEAM —D Alex Piruzza, Sunlake, Sr. Cheerleader of the Year: —Wesley Wood, Sunlake, Sr.,113 pounds —F Mike Morrow, Land O’ Lakes, Sr. —UTI Morgan Shepherd,Wesley Chapel, Fr. Ashton Carpenter,Wesley Chapel —John Ortiz, Sunlake, Jr.,120 pounds —F Sasha Mentor,Wesley Chapel, Sr. —UTI Danny Diaz,Wiregrass Ranch, Sr.
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Helping folks qualify for Social Security disability has been a rewarding career for Ronald Koster Helping people qualify for Social Security at her appeal hearing that she had the disease disability benefits has been a life-long mis- and why it prevented her from working. The sion for Ronald Koster. case was successfully overturned and the The Carrollwood attorney began his woman received four years of back benefits career in 1973 as a staff attorney for the plus monthly benefits moving forward. Social Security Administration, joining the Every disability claim that has been agency not long after completing law school denied can be appealed. It’s during this appel- at the University of Colorado. late process, Koster explains, that hiring a After 15 years of assisting judges write legal firm specializing in the Social Security decisions that ruled whether someone quali- process can make a significant difference in fied for benefits or not, Koster decided to take the initial denial being overturned. his inside knowledge of Social Security law Koster explained that every disability and go into private practice. claim that has been denied has a right to “I wanted to help people navigate the appeal. And it’s during this appellate process, often cumbersome process necessary to quali- Koster explained, and that is when hiring a fy for benefits,” said Koster. legal firm like his can make a significant dif- Even after close to 40 years immersed in ference in the appeal being overturned. the complexities of Social Security, Koster “I see the injustices with the system and still find great enjoyment in his work. understand what needs to be done to help “It is very gratifying to help someone qual- people get through the appeal process,” said ify so they receive the financial assistance Koster. “There are many illness not found in they need to live their life to the fullest,” he the regulations that render a person disabled. said. Our job is to present medical evidence that Koster is selective in the cases he accepts, proves a person’s impairment and why it does only working with clients who he believes not allow them to work.” qualifies for benefits and have a strong legal Koster said most people file their initial argument if appealing a denial. Social Security disability claim on line with- “Out of all the people who call, about 70% out seeking legal counsel. While his firm can may have a case,” said Koster. help someone file their claim, his firm typi- The pool of potential appellate clients is cally does not become involved until after a large. According to Koster, just 38 percent of claim has been denied. Social Security disability claims are approved “Social Security law is complicated as hell during the initial application process. and filing an appeal is no easy task,” said Many of Koster’s clients are people who Koster. “It is one of the most difficult areas of have been denied benefits because their law to practice, right up there with the tax impairment is not among the acceptable code.” injuries or illness identified in the 14 sections Koster invites people wanting to know if of Social Security regulations. they may qualify for Social Security disability Koster tells the story of a woman who was to give his office a call. There is no charge for incapacitated by a rare medical condition the initial consultation, and if he decides to only diagnosed in 100 women worldwide. take on the case, all legal fees are paid Because her illness was not identified in the through Social Security monies he successful- regulations, Koster had to provide evidence ly secures for the client. Ronald J. Koster, P.A. 813-264-7997 • www.disabilitylawtampa.com 14499 Dale Mabry N. Grand Plaza • Tampa 33618
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By Kyle LoJacono Bay Tech,”Perry said.“I love the team.” year,”Dwight said.“We have new freshmen [email protected] Akachukwu said that growing together- and sophomores plus the transfers who ness will pay dividends when it matters have made a difference in the sprinting Freedom has yet to make a dent in area most. events.As for the distance runners,the cross girls track and field, but the 2012 squad is “We’re trying to work together and country team did very well this year getting out to change the program’s perception. bonding to get closer,”Akachukwu said.“I to states for the first time for the school,and “Freedom is here to show up and show think that’ll help us.Our goal is to be district they’ve carried that over.” out,”said junior Jasmyn Perry. champs.” Senior Ashley Smith,Dwight’s daughter, Part of that excitement comes from the Akachukwu competes in the 100- and said having more sprinters like Akachukwu greater numbers.The Patriots had about 25 200-meter races, the 4x100 and 4x400 re- and Perry lets everyone focus on their athletes last season, which has swelled to lays and the high jump, an event she strengths. 45. finished tied for 6th at the Class 3A state “Last year we didn’t have a lot of sprint- “We’ve got more kids this year, so we meet last year. ers, but now we have some new kids and told some of them they wouldn’t be com- Perry runs the 100 and 300 hurdles the younger girls are stepping up,”Ashley peting in a lot of the events that limit along with the 400.She also has experience said.“Now the distance runners don’t have entries,”said Freedom coach Dwight Smith. at states, making it for the 400 as a fresh- to do the sprinting events.” “We let them know,the younger ones,they man. Ashley does the 4x800 and 4x400 relays would only get into about four meets, but “They had to tell me to stop shaking be- plus the 800 and 1,600.Her favorite event is Freedom girls track athletes Sandra they’re still out here.That shows real com- cause I was so scared,”Perry said of her first the 4x800. Akachukwu, left, and Ashley Smith do some mitment.” states trip.“I was regional champion as a “We’ve gotten to states my first three speed work at a recent practice. (Photo by The Patriots have also benefited from freshman in the 400-meter and district years in it,”Ashley said of the relay.She then Kyle LoJacono) two junior transfers,Perry from Tampa Bay champion in the 400 and triple jump.” added,“If one person slips the other has to Tech and Sandra Akachukwu from King. Dwight said the new talent comple- pick it up. In the end you all have to work The Patriots will compete in the Class “I feel very comfortable at this school; ments what the team already did well. together to do well,but you can pick each 4A-District 6 meet at Leto on Wednesday, way more comfortable than I did at Tampa “I think we’re much more athletic this other up too.” April 18 starting at 1 p.m. Bulls look for similar results with new characters
By Kyle LoJacono regional championships while finishing kids who have built-in motivation.” at its peak thanks to Howard’s coaching [email protected] sixth at the Class 3A state meet. Howard said his distance runners are “Coach Howard is a really good coach,” Senior Sam Hippely, the reigning All- also strong especially with junior Nikita Shah said.“He knows how to train us in a Wiregrass Ranch dominated the track Laker/All-Lutz News boys cross country Shah recovered from a bout of anemia that way that will make us better.” and field scene a year ago. Runner of the Year,is an anchor of the dis- struck last year. Howard said Belleview will be tough to In 2011 the girls captured their third tance program.He runs the 3,200-meter,or Shah,the two-time reigning All-Laker/All- beat at districts, as will Steinbrenner for straight Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) 2-mile, finishing as district runner-up last Lutz News girls cross country Runner of the those who make regionals. and district championship,while the boys year in 10:05.42. Year,ran a blazing 10:42 in the 3,200 at the “We have six events that we should win, won both for the first time. “I feel like we’re about where we were FSU Relays on March 24, the fastest of any but that’s only 60 points,” Howard said. The tradition of excellence has been set last year as a team,”Hippely said.“I think we girl in Pasco County history. “What we have to do is have those kids by the six-year programs,but to stay on top can get another district title and confer- A repeat of her time at FSU would put who should be finishing second and fifth the Bulls will need a new group to step in. ence.” her in the mix for a state title.Last year’s 3A and eighth perform at that level.The kids The girls lost five athletes from last year, Hippely, a University of West Florida champion,Tallahassee Chiles’Lilly Williams, underneath have to perform if we’re going while the boys are missing 13 athletes to signee,is coming off a knee injury that kept finished in 11:00.56.Shah has also recorded to get the 115/120 points we’re going to graduation or transfers.Those 13 scored 112 him from running for almost two months. a 5:11 in the 1,600. need to win districts.Of course those No.1 points at conference. His goal is to make states for the first time. “I’m feeling a lot better than I did at this kids have to do what they’re capable of.” “This year is totally different,but they’re The sprinters benefit from the return of time last year when I had the anemia,”Shah Kerr is relishing the opportunity to sur- young,excited and have great work ethic,” Jamel Nunez.The senior,who runs the 100, said.“I’m feeling faster than I’ve ever felt.” prise people. said second-year boys coach Phil Kerr.“I 200 and 4x100, captured the 200 district Wiregrass Ranch has three top-ranked “It’s kind of fun to be the underdogs this love coaching them here because they title last year by finishing in 22.98 seconds. fielders,including Alisha Henry.The junior is year because we’re definitely not the fa- come out every day ready to work hard.” Third-year girls coach Don Howard has rated No.1 in 3A in the pole vault.Her best vorites like we were last year,”Kerr said.“We Kerr said they have gotten fresh talent also used the program’s clout to attract new performance is clearing 11 feet-3 inches. still have a chance and we’re coming on because of the banner year in 2011. talent. “We also have the No. 7 shot putter in strong.” “The rise in our credibility in the area “It does put pressure on the team,” Patricia Magwood and the No.9 or 10 triple The Bulls will compete at the Sunshine helped us get those kids,”Kerr said. Howard said.“They have a tradition to up- jumper in Hannah Eder. Then we have Athletic Conference (SAC) meet at Anclote Kerr said the distance events remain hold even when we lose kids, but there’re Nikita who’s ranked in the top-10 in both on March 29.The Class 3A-District 6 meet, strong thanks to the Bulls cross country pro- kids who want to step in to those spots.It’s the 1,600 and 3,200.” which includes Land O’Lakes and Sunlake, gram winning conference, district and a great place to coach at because you’ve got Shah is confident the team will perform is at Central on Friday,April 20 at noon.
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The Freedom cheerleading team has the highest combined grade point average of any squad in Hillsborough County. (Photo by Thomas Matzke of Sunlakesports.com) Hillsborough academic awards Patriots also won the Region 3 large varsity Vipers take flag football title Hillsborough County announced its aca- title, another program first. The Land O’ Lakes Vipers won the i9 Sports of Pasco County championship on March 1 1 demic awards for the winter high school Steinbrenner came in second for girls bas- by defeating the Vikings 38-19. The Vipers went 11-0 during the season. The team includes sports season. The big winner among area ketball and boys soccer,finishing with a 3.609 Ivan Chavez, Ben Curran, Gilbert Esiten, Cole Hamill, Taylor Holland, Tre McKitty, Justin programs was Freedom cheerleading, which and 3.317, respectively. Freedom boys soccer Nahas, Brandon Roman, Alex St.Romain, Alexander Terovolas and coach Scott St. placed first with a combined team grade point (3.311), Wharton girls soccer (3.580) and Romain. (Photo provided) average (GPA) of 3.429, while Steinbrenner Steinbrenner wrestling (3.106) all placed third placed third with a 3.343. It is the first time in their respective sport. at Clearwater Central Catholic, where he guid- Registration for i9 Sports the Patriots have won the award in the pro- ed the Marauders to six state championships, Open registration for i9 Sports of Pasco gram’s nine-year history. Harte to coach CDS boys soccer 11 trips to the final four and 17 playoff berths. County is under way for the spring and sum- The honor caps off a banner year for Veteran coach Jim Harte has been picked to “I am thrilled and honored to join the mer season. Activities include flag football, Freedom, which won the Hillsborough cheer- lead the Carrollwood Day School (CDS) boys Patriot nation of CDS,” Harte said.“We are soccer,T-ball and basketball. Children ages 3 to leading championships for the first time.The soccer program. Harte spent 25 years coaching excited to help build a competitive soccer 16 of all ability levels are welcome.There are program that will make CDS proud and will no drafts, tryouts, cuts or fundraising involved. ON THE WEB cause people all around Tampa Bay and Florida For more information, visit www.i9sports.com Check out game recaps of Steinbrenner baseball at to sit up and take notice.” or call (813) 532-1507. Wiregrass Ranch, Gaither baseball at Freedom and Academy at CDS started competing in high school soc- the Lakes softball at Land O’ Lakes at cnewspubs.com. Click the cer four years ago.The Patriots went winless —Sports Editor Kyle LoJacono can be reached sports link on the home page to read how the local teams did. during their first three years, but won five at (813) 909-2800 or [email protected]. games in 2011-12.
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