Twin Titans: Bishop McLaughlin Students become National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Twins and Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Seniors, Faith Anne Quinn and Grace Helen Quinn, have been selected as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. The Quinn’s are the only Semifinalists … Continue reading Bishop McLaughlin’s Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
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Important history from our Mom, Wilma Dunn, 90 years young The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. When older folks could not work anymore, they needed funds set aside or they would have to be cared for by their family or go to the poor house. “When the old age pension comes to your door, you won’t have to dread the poorhouse anymore. Powder and paint will be the rage and old maids will tell their age. When the old age pension check comes to your door.” The old age pension song … Continue reading Did You Know?
The last day to register to vote for the general election is October 5, 2020. Continue reading Register to Vote by October 5, 2020!
Heartworms in Pets Heartworm disease in pets is easy to prevent but difficult and costly to cure. Left untreated it is potentially fatal. Dogs and cats contract heartworm disease when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. When that mosquito bites your pet it transmits the larvae to your pet. Left untreated the infant larvae will live in the bloodstream and heart and develop into mature adults producing more microfilariae (microscopic heartworm larvae). The heartworms can live 5 to 7 years in a dog and 2 to 4 years in a cat. The heartworms will block major blood vessels that … Continue reading Community Pet News
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club has long supported our area animal shelters with funds and supplies. The club women have generously donated a SUV-filled supply of cat and dog food, kitty litter, etc. to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay … Continue reading GFWC Helps Humane Society
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members have individually continued a regular stream of food and clothing donations supplied to St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry in Land O’Lakes. The clubwoman, despite restrictions due to corona-19, have continued their service to the … Continue reading GFWC Donates to Food Pantry
Thanks to Owens Corning Corporate Ruben Calles, owner of Veterans National Property Services, to make a dry roof over the heads of our honorably discharged veterans at Liberty Manor for Veterans in Tampa Bay. Equipment was coordinated by Ruben Calles and provided by Rentalex of Tampa. Veterans National Property Services is a full-service licensed and insured roofing, general contractor, and regional preservation and maintenance provider based in Tampa, Florida. VNPS is dedicated to delivering quality service to residential and commercial clients. Veterans National Property Services is a disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDOVSB) as well as a minority-owned business. Veterans National … Continue reading Companies Help Liberty Manor
Sharon Edwards representing Project Pop Drop, a non-profit initiative through Platinum International LLC coordinated a community effort that consisted of the donation of appliances, paper goods, and grocery items. Edwards was responsible for coordinating with Store Manager Josh Powell with the Walmart store in Oldsmar to provide the veterans at Liberty Manor with a gift certificate to cover some of the additional items needed. Edwards also solicited the help of staff and owners of Mixers Bar and Grill in Palm Harbor to accept clothing donations. Youth from Kids 4 A Cause were also on hands to help distribute the items … Continue reading Project Pop Drop
Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices collected donations in July for the Pasco County School District’s ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) Program. The program was created to provide financial assistance to students and their families who are experiencing economic hardship, … Continue reading Pasco Tax Collector Supports ABC
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Women’s Club has remained very active during these last 5+ months of covid-19, mostly working safely at home. KarenSue Molis has knitted sleep mats from recycled grocery bags which were delivered to an agency that serves the … Continue reading GFWC Delivers Donations
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members have been providing “comfort pillows” for post-surgical patients at Advent Health Hospital for years. Member Barbara Booth has most recently delivered 40 pillows to Mr. Cappellini at the Hospital. Since the entire club can’t … Continue reading GFWC Donates to Advent Hospital
September 2020 Schedule The club will be requiring the participants to the dances to wear masks and practice CBC guidelines after admittance. September 4 DJ – Mike Unwin – Hot Dogs For Sale, Celebrate Labor Day September 11 DJ – Mike Unwin September 18 DJ – Mike Unwin September 25 DJ – Mike Unwin – 8th Annual PJ Party Location: 8401 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, Florida 33615 Luther Hall located at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Admission Cost: $12.00 Non-member Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance starts at 7:30pm and ends at 10:30pm. Facebook: Tampa Bay Dance Club & Tampa … Continue reading Tampa Bay Dance Club
By Brittany Cravatta It’s that time of year again in Florida… hurricane season, which means we as Floridians must be proactive in order to protect our homes. Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida every year, and as a result, large trees, branches, and other debris can cause extensive damage to our landscapes. In order to prevent this, we need to prepare our trees to make our landscapes more hurricane-resistant so that it’s less likely to suffer damage through any possible major storm. So, if you’re in need to get your trees trimmed, Chris Tillman of Just Palms might be the … Continue reading Chris Tillman: Just Palms
Yucca Pizza Delight The tuberous root of the yucca plant shown here is 10 inches long! 1. Peel the tough skin off and cut in chunks, then boil until soft (about 10 min). 2. Place soft yucca in a blender … Continue reading Another Recipe from Kay’s Kitchen
By Karen McBride Rogers Landscape Supply, Inc. has been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1989. Glenn Rogers and his father, Jeff, began the company with one little truck and a small loader. A few years later, Glenn took over the responsibility of the business. It is truly a family-owned business. Glenn and Cathy, Glenn’s wife, are the owners, along with her nephew, Jason Markison. Jason began working at the company while he still was in high school and is now their right-hand man. The company has been a staple in the Lutz community, providing supplies for Hillsborough County Parks … Continue reading Rogers Landscape Supply
Anne Childers, Staff Writer What if there was a tree whose leaves, branches, and roots provided for the health and nourishment of humans and domestic animals by providing medicinal benefits, soil enrichment, and even bio-fuel for cars and machinery? What … Continue reading The Tree of Life