The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

9/04/2015 – RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MEET

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The North Tampa Chapter of the National Active Retired Federal Employees Association will meet Sept. 4 at 11 a.m., at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Guests pay for their own lunch. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. New member recruits are invited. For information, call David Galgani at (813) 949-5738.

9/03/2015 – BIBLICAL SCHOLAR WILL SPEAK

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Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host Rev. Marcel Sigrist, director of the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, for two evening talks from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first talk is Sept. 3 on the topic of “Jesus and Joseph: The Hidden Story,” and the second talk is Sept. 5 on “The Dominican Presence in the Holy Land: 1250 to Today.” Admission and parking are free. To reserve a seat, email .

9/03/2015 – FERN GARDEN CLUB

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The Fern Garden Club will meet Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m., at Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Guests can learn how to inexpensively add more plants to landscaping. Admission is free. For information, call Amanda Fountain at (813) 854-1308.

9/03/2015 – LEGGETT & PLATT HIRING EVENT

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Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Group is hosting a hiring event at its new Pasco County facility, 15800 Hudson Ave., in Spring Hill, Sept. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Positions available include line assemblers, material handlers, maintenance technician, material planner, IT tech, production supervisors and inventory control. Job descriptions are available online at EmployFlorida.com by searching for Leggett & Platt in Spring Hill. For information, call Nathan Stevens at CareerSource Pasco Hernando at (352) 585-5177.

8/29/2015 – DONATE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, HELP ROBERTO’S KIDS

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Lucas Brown, a senior and varsity baseball player at Bishop McLaughlin High School is collecting new or gently used baseball and softball equipment for Roberto’s Kids, a nonprofit organization in honor of Roberto Clemente, former Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player, who died en route to delivering earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua in 1972.

The organization helps provide equipment to thousands of children across the country.

Equipment that can be donated includes gloves, bats, balls, catcher’s equipment, bases, batting helmets, cleats, sneakers, uniforms, hats and socks.

Collection dates will be Aug. 29 and Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Bishop McLaughlin High School baseball fields, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill.

For information, contact Lucas Brown at (813) 996-5223 or , or contact coach Jeff Swymer at (813) 992-3360 or .

8/25/2015 – TOWN HALL MEETING

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Congressman Gus Bilirakis, State Sen. Wilton Simpson and State Rep. Danny Burgess will host a Town Hall Meeting Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m., at the Dade City  Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., in Dade City.

Health News 08-19-15

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(Courtesy of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills)
(Courtesy of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills)

Courtney Lehman honored for nursing skills
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has recognized Courtney Lehman as its second DAISY award recipient. Lehman works in the Med Surg II Unit and was honored for her connection with patients and families, while showing empathy and demonstrating a caring attitude in nursing care. As the honoree, Lehman received a certificate and a sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by the Shona Tribe in Africa.

Get school immunizations early
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County reminds parents to have their children immunized early to avoid the back-to-school rush. Parents of kindergartners and seventh-graders are encouraged to review their children’s immunization record to ensure readiness for the upcoming school year.

If parents do not have a copy of the child’s immunization record, they should ask their provider about Florida Shots, the database that records immunizations. Students entering college also are encouraged to ensure their immunizations are up to date.

The following vaccines are required for children entering preschool and kindergarten through grade 12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B. Students entering college should check with health services at their respective college regarding requirements.

For information on upcoming back-to-school immunization events, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov/.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

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Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a breast cancer support group meeting Aug. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The open discussion group is for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer, not just Florida Cancer patients. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

SENIOR CENTER WELLNESS SEMINAR

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., in Lutz, will have a wellness seminar on “Are You Eating the Right Portions?” on Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT

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Temple Elijah, 21021 State Road 54 in Lutz, will host a myotonic dystrophy support group meeting Aug. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The group will discuss shared experiences, and is open to individuals, family and friends. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Elizabeth Melendez at (813) 949-9917.