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Dade City NewsServing Dade City • San Antonio • Saint Leo

INSIDE:3A - New Apartments Hotly Debated5A - Raising Cane Returns To Museum Jan. 1110A - Thousands Raised For Thomas Promise1B - Spivey Karate Holiday Benefit1B - Pearl Harbor Survivors Honored2B - Run, Run Rudolph3B - East Pasco Senior News

Manny Funes and Jack Thies of the Zephyrhills Rotary Club humbly donated some 12-packs of Zephyrhills Spring Water to the Rotary Club of Dade City on Monday.

This was in observation of a longstanding tradition: The club in the

city whose football team loses the 9-Mile War between Pasco and Zephyrhills high schools presents a prize to the winning team’s club.

Pasco defeated Zephyrhills 27-9 in a game played on Nov. 1.

“I hoped I would be receiving some kumquat pie,” Funes said during the Dade City meeting. He explained he

felt better in the early 2000s when Zephyrhills won five consecutive games.

Coach Jason Stokes said he was proud of his team’s performance during the game and was looking forward to next year’s matchup between the two schools.

Dade City Rotary Recieves Their Spoils Of War

Rotary • Continued on Page 4A

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Christmas Stroll ‘Great For Dade City’

Downtown stores and shops were decorated for the holidays and were visited by hundreds of people who attended Saturday’s Christmas Stroll.

The annual event gives merchants an opportunity to show off their finest items while shoppers look at them and listen to Christmas carols.

Sugarshack Designs at 14247 Seventh St., was a popular stop. The store that opened 18 months ago carries unique gifts for men and women and provides decorations for the holidays and for small wedding parties. It also accepts custom orders.

“The whole day has been extra busy,” said Kristy Kassabaum, owner of the nearby Book Shack at 14145 Seventh St. She had been so busy, Kassabaum said, that she wasn’t able to close her shop for a few minutes so she could get something to eat.

Grady Cunningham offered customers a warm welcome as they entered Lori Anne’s at 14135 Seventh St. Sales at the store this year were fabulous, according to his wife, Barbara.

Annual Event A Big One For Merchants

An angel from the Dade City Historical Museum played a fiddle on Meridian Avenue on Saturday night.

Story and photos by Joe Potter

Teens Talk About Special Olympics During Monday MeetingStory and photo by Joe Potter

Christmas Comes To Town

Many of this year’s floats in the Dade City Magical Christmas Parade were real eyecatchers, complete with lights, inflatables, bubbles, and music. Friday’s parade officially kicked off the holiday season’s events. See page 7A Photo by Emily Kochanski

Stroll • Continued on Page 6A

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Dade City Police Report

Jose Ramon Alicea Diaz, 48, of 37641 Church Ave., was arrested by Dade City police on Nov. 30 on charges of battery and robbery/no weapon. Alicea Diaz and the vic-tim were engaged in a verbal altercation regarding money that the victim allegedly had taken from Alicea Diaz. Ali-cea Diaz allegedly punched the victim in the face and de-manded that he remove his shoes and empty his pockets. After surrendering his shoes and a cell phone to Alicea Diaz, the victim returned to his apartment to notify law enforcement, at which time he was confronted and struck again by the suspect. Alicea Diaz was later apprehended and taken to the Pasco County jail.

Joshua Ryan Costine, 37, of Panasoffkee, was arrested by Dade City police on Nov. 30 on a charge of methamphetamine pos-session. Police encountered Costine dur-ing a traffic stop at Meridian Avenue and Ninth Street in reference to a red light violation. After the odor of mari-juana was detected, Costine stated that he did not have any hemp, nor did he

have a medical marijuana card, and that the unknown person he had given a ride to earlier must have had the drug. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic baggie con-taining methamphetamine on top of the center console. Costine was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Devon Nicholas Wood, 26, of 31157 S.R. 52, San Antonio, was arrested by Dade City po-lice on Nov. 27 on four Pasco County warrants for violation of probation. Po-lice encountered Wood at the parole and probation office, 14450 Seventh St. Four active warrants were confirmed and he was taken to the Pasco County jail.

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R.B. Cox Will Have Benches For BuddiesA ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Dec. 20

at 2 p.m. at R.B. Cox Elementary School for Benches for Buddies that are being installed there.

The Pasco County School District was able to purchase 13 of the benches through a Systems of Care grant. In addition to Cox, benches will also be installed at Denham Oaks Elementary, Chasco Elementary, Bexley Elementary and New River Elementary schools.

The Buddy Bench is a simple idea to foster friendship. Children who are feeling emotional or lonely may sit on these benches as a clear signal to

others on the playground that they are in need of a social connection.

Students at the schools receiving the benches will receive instructions on how to respond when they see a peer sitting on the bench. When a school creates a visual signal that emotional and social connection is a priority in the community, it helps elementary students to prioritize social connections said a news release from Pasco County Schools.

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New Apartments Hotly Debated

A divided Dade City Commission decided Tuesday to approve the first reading of two ordinances that may result in the construction of up to 61 new apartments on the city’s northwest side.

PJW Management LLC requested a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a zoning map amendment for a three-acre parcel at 36830 Blanton Road. PJW plans to build apartments on land that is currently zoned for 10.5 residential units per acre.

PJW will be able construct up to 20 multifamily units on the property if the ordinances are approved on a second and final reading in December.

Several residents of the Northeast Rural Pasco Protected Area voiced opposition to PWJ’s request. The property is adjacent to, but not within, the protected area established by Pasco County Commissioners several years ago.

Nancy Hazelwood, Carol Cruz and Dot Wood were among those opposing the apartments.

The entitlements for new housing lots Dade City already has would currently put more than 10,000 cars on Blanton Road, Hazelwood said. She also said there could be slum conditions in the area within 10 years if the apartments were not properly maintained.

“You are encouraging high development in the protected are,” Hazelwood said. The apartments will be south of but not beneficial to Pasco-Hernando State College because most of its students commute to campus, Hazelwood said. This means the majority of the people living in the apartments won’t be college students, Hazelwood concluded.

Cruz noted that anything new has to have a comprehensive plan or zoning amendment to come into a protected area.

Wood, who is Cruz’s sister, said the protected area should be remembered for its rolling hills and not for apartments.

Todd Vandeberg, who represented PJW at the meeting, said areas adjacent to the proposed apartments are prime for development.

He added residents of the area with whom he had spoke told him they were more comfortable with multifamily residential than commercial general that could allow drive-through restaurants and convenience/service stores such as Wawa.

“I’m not against development,” Commissioner Nicole Deese Newlon said prior to the vote. “I don’t know why, but I don’t see the value of this one,” Newlon said.

“I have concerns about the high density in this area,” Commissioner James Shive said. “I think we would need to be a little more conservative over there.

“Dade City needs growth,” Mayor Pro Tempore Eunice Penix said.

Commissioners should consider what is in the best interest of Dade City and its residents, Commissioner Scott Black said.

He noted the new apartments would not be subject to homestead exemption so their owners would have to pay more in city property taxes.

There was an awkward moment when Mayor Camille Hernandez asked what was the pleasure of the commission. No one moved to grant PJW’s request.

City Attorney Thomas Thanus said the commission should then consider a motion to deny PJW’s request. That failed by a 3-2 vote with Hernandez, Black and Penix voting against it and Newlon and Shive voting for it.

Hernandez initially thought that meant PJW’s request had been approved.

Thanus told her the commission would have to considerer a motion to approve the request, which they did by a vote of 3-2. Hernandez, Black and Penix voted for it and Newlon and Shive voted against it.

Commissioners also agreed to hold a special meeting next Tuesday to discuss the impact the downtown stormwater improvement project is having on local merchants along with its anticipated impact on the 2020 Kumquat Festival that will be held on Jan. 25.

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Nancy Hazelwood, was among those opposing the apartments.

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East Pasco EventsDec. 12 – Bingo Bonanza – Join AdventHealth Dade City from 2-3 p.m. for bingo, prizes, and flu fighting tips with Deborah Lincoln, Infection Preventionist for AdventHealth. Reservations are required by calling (833) 300-2371. Light refreshments will be provided.

Dec. 13 – All-Star Football Game – The fifth annual event will feature the best players from every school and every position competing in the last game of their high school careers. Sunlake Stadium, 3023 Sunlake Blvd., will host the game once again at 7 p.m. Contact Bob Durham, Area Director, at (813) 784-4410, or [email protected] for more information.

Dec. 13 – Geminid Meteor Shower Night Walk – Join us for a night walk on the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park trails from 6-8 p.m., followed by star/meteorite gazing afterwards sky conditions permitting. Please bring insect repellant, flashlight, and chair or blanket for star gazing.

Dec. 13 – No Senior Eats Alone – Humana, one of Florida’s leading health and wellbeing companies, is celebrating this holiday season by inviting local seniors to share a free healthy and nutritious meal and good company from 9-11 a.m. at Humana’s neighborhood center at 7920 Gall Blvd. This free event will feature a buffet of healthy, delicious foods. Call (813) 780-7300 for information.

Dec. 13-14 – Book Bazaar – From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., there’ll be great bargains on gently used best sellers, audio and video media, magazines and related materials at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St. Call (352) 567-7449 for information.

Dec. 13-15 – Santa’s Winter Festival – Come experience holiday magic at The Grove, located at Wesley Grove Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. Enjoy an all-inclusive event featuring Pictures with Santa, a Holiday Train, Bounce Houses, Stilt Walking Elves, Frozen Princesses, Light up Displays, Florida Snowball fights, DIY Christmas Crafts, and more! The fun will take place from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday.

Dec. 14 – San Antonio Farmer’s Market – From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., enjoy a relaxing Saturday in the City Park, 32819 Pennsylvania Ave., while you do your Christmas shopping from local vendors. You’ll find baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, honey, holiday decorations for inside and outside your home, stocking stuffers, and more. Call (352) 437-5161 for more information or a vendor application.

Dec. 14 – Wreaths Across America – From 8 a.m.-12 p.m., pay tribute to those who served our country. Come to Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, grab a wreath and place it on one of the many grave sites.

Dec. 14 – Christmas Tea – First Presbyterian Church Dade City, 37412 Church Ave., is kicking off the holidays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with tea sandwiches and pastries. Door prizes, Christmas carols, and a raffle.

Dec. 14 – A Musical Holiday Spectacular – The Dade City Symphony’s free holiday concert will be held at the Pasco Middle School Auditorium, 13925 14th St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Visit www.dadecitysymphony.com for information.

Dec. 16 – Ask the Doctor: Foot Pain – AdventHealth Dade City is pleased to host an informal Q&A session with Dr. Mazen Abboud, to help you find relief and healing when it comes to foot pain. Reservations are required and can be made at (833) 300-2371. A light lunch will be provided. Blood pressure screenings will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. preceding the program.

Dec. 18-19 – Live Reindeer and Santa in Downtown Brooksville – Mark your calendars and spread the word. Make plans for one magical evening in historic downtown Brooksville. Visit the Hernando Park Bandshell, 205 E Fort Dade Ave. in Brooksville, from 6-8 p.m. and get up close and personal with a pair of pinto colored reindeer.

Dec. 19 – Brooksville’s Christmas on the Hill – An evening of shopping and fun. Travel from shop to shop and enjoy a beautiful evening of specials, snacks and prizes from 5-8 p.m. The Shops on the Hill will be open and full of Christmas Spirit. Westover’s Flowers & Gifts, Mallie Kyla’s, The Pearl Porch, Florida Cracker Trading Company, Transformed Treasures, The Tilted Tea Cup, and The Wired Bird will all be participating.

Dec. 21 – Florida Cracker Christmas featuring The Bellamy Brothers – With a full lineup of country music and headliners The Bellamy Brothers, this inaugural event is sure to be a great night supporting a great cause. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Operation Heart F.E.L.T. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies). The concert will take place from 6-11 p.m. at the Florida Cracker Kitchen, 966 East Jefferson St. in Brooksville. Visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Florida Cracker Christmas” for tickets.

Dec. 28 – Anniversary Commemora-tion and Wreath Laying Ceremony – Join park staff, volunteers, period reenactors and guests from 1-2 p.m. as they commemorate the 184 Anniver-sary of Dade’s Battle of 1835.Speakers will recall the history and sacrifices made on all sides in the Second Semi-nole War, which began with the Dec. 28, 1835 clash that occurred at what is now Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, a National Historic Landmark. The ceremony will culminate with a wreath laying at the breastworks in front of the park’s Visitor Center.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at the Speakeasy – The Dade City Woman’s Club, 37922 Palm Ave., presents this holiday fundraiser. Come ring in the new year from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Call (352) 521-0766 for information.

Jan. 3 – Dade City After Dark – Experience evening shopping and dining, along with other store activities, from 6-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month. For the current month’s special events, visit Dade City Merchants Association Facebook page.

Jan. 4 – Art Contest – Out of Our Hands Gallery in Downtown Dade City wants to see your creative interpretations of Florida. Depict our history, weather, landscape, tourism, theme parks, space center, wildlife, or whatever. The deadline to enter is Jan. 4. The show opens Feb. 1 and will run for the month. Awards and prize money will be given to the judges choices. For details and guidelines visit www.OutOfOurHandsGallery.com and click on the menu button “Call to Art” or call 352-437-3204.

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Parade Another SuccessTo the Editor:

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the citizen volunteers who came together on Friday to produce the Magical Night Christmas Parade in downtown Dade City.

Special thanks to Harold Sample and Joey Wubbena for arranging for volunteers, organizing the lineup, providing safety inspections and helping any and all with the event.

The parade could not happen without the enthusiastic support of Police Chief James Walters, Lieutenant Bill Rowe, City Manager Leslie Porter,

the City Commissioners and all the city staff.

Thanks as well to all the organizations and businesses that showed their holiday spirit and creativity with the wonderful floats, bands and marching units.

An estimated 5,000 attendees enjoyed the 50 parade entries and the beautiful seasonal decorations that lit up our downtown.

Please remember the wonderful “Church Street Christmas” on Dec. 21, 22, 23. Come out and enjoy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

John Moors, Executive DirectorGreater Dade City Chamber of Commerce

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In other matters, Sarah Parker and Andrew Ahearn made a presentation on Special Olympics in Pasco County. More than 1,500 athletes of all ages and with varying degrees of disability participate in numerous sports activities. They are matched up with competitors who have similar skills so one athlete isn’t overmatched with other competitors, Parker said.

Parker was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a high level of autism, when she was four years old. Parker attended special needs classes early on but eventually transitioned to regular school classes. She recently graduated

from high school and plans to pursue a master’s degree in communication so she can be an advocate for Special Olympics.

Ahearn has participated in Special Olympics at the local, state and national levels. He enjoys running. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 13 years old and said he is thankful for the teachers who have worked with him over the past few years. He credited his late father with getting him involved in Special Olympics and having an attitude of never giving up.

Also. Steven A. Brown presented Jeanie Germain with an angel in memory of his mother, Jeanette Brown, who died Nov. 6 at Gulfside Hospice. She was 85.

Funes won the 50/50 drawing.

Chelsea Waller, president of the Rotary Club of Dade City, accepts some Zephyrhills Bottled Water from Manny Funes, president of the Zephyrhills Rotary Club, following Pasco High School’s recent victory over Zephyrhills High School in the 9 Mile War.

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A Country Christmas

Aliyah, Akalya, and Amaya Acevedo of Dade City visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Country Christmas Vintage Market at the Pioneer Florida Museum this past weekend. Larry and Oaklee Gagnon of Dade City were the North Pole representatives. Photo by Richard K. Riley

Raising Cane Returns To Museum Jan. 11The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village

will hold its annual Raising Cane event beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 11.

A chili cookoff will be held and cane grinding, syrup making, syrup tasting and chili tasting will also be featured, said Brenda Minton of the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village.

The chili cookoff will be sanctioned by the International Chili Society. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in three categories – Chili Verde, homestyle and traditional red chili.

A cane syrup pancake breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. for the one-day event.

The Hummingbirds and Cadillac Cowboys will provide entertainment for the event.

Parking is free. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 5 years of age will not be charged admission.

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Many of the people attending the Christmas Stroll gazed at decorations that had been hung along the main thoroughfare.

“This is a great event for Dade City,” said Commissioner James Shive. “It took four weeks, working seven days a week, to get the decorations set up.”

The sidewalks on the west side of Seventh Street were packed with pedestrians who were making their way to and from stores. Several people also sat on benches along

the sidewalks.People of all ages strolled up and down Seventh Street.

Some of them were pushing baby strollers and others were pushing people while they rode in wheelchairs.

The event put on by the Downtown Merchants Association was truly one filled with Christmas cheer.

“It reminded me of Strolls of old,” said Margaret Angell, president of the merchants association. The group is going to meet Friday to do a recap of the 2019 Christmas Stroll and begin making plans for next year, Angell said.

Stroll • Continued from Page 1A

Joyce Lamtasona looks at some items in Sugarshack Designs on Saturday night.

Children and adults alike enjoyed the hayride.

Connie Hogan, Karen Perry and Celeste Stewart were lit up like Christmas trees.Maria Medina-Nigaglioni, Ryah Taggerty and Cassandra Moua were all smiles while visiting the Book Shack.


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Holiday Events In Full Swing

Dade City officially kicked off the Christmas season with a weekend full of holiday activities, beginning with the annual Christmas parade on Friday evening.

Starting at 7 p.m., police cruisers led a caravan of musicians, dancers, and brightly shining floats assembled by local businesses, clubs and organizations up Seventh Street as excited families flocked both sides of the street.

Many in attendance were celebrating the return of one of their favorite annual holiday event, but this year’s parade was a first for some. Parade newcomer Pamela Decius, a Wesley Chapel resident and professor at Saint Leo University, attended the parade along with friends and family and was absolutely wowed.

“One of the theater students mentioned the parade to me in passing and I realized that I had never been to it,” Decius said. “I thought it would be a great start to the winter break.”

Some of this year’s most memorable highlights included the Pasco County Fair Association’s float, which featured a luminescent hot air balloon, East Pasco Gymnastics’ flipping and tumbling elves, and the

Pasco Sheriff’s Department’s horses dressed in dapper Christmas attire.

An appearance from Santa Claus himself cruising up Seventh Street in pitch black Mustang convertible closed wrapped up the magical evening and signified that more were on the way. A number of activities are fast approaching, including Church Street Christmas on Dec.

21-23. “After seeing the parade, I am definitely interested in

attending the Church Street event and others. I love to support local businesses and artisans in the community,” said Decius. “I definitely got the ‘hometown’ feeling from the parade. That neighborly vibe, there’s just no better feeling.”

Students from Blackwood Dance Studio twirled, tapped, and pranced up Seventh Street.

Story and photos by Emily Kochanski

Attendees of all ages were getting into the holiday spirit waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.

Members of the Pasco High School marching band blinked a bright red and green as they marched along. Even the Pasco Sheriff’s horses were dressed up in their holiday best.

Santa Claus arrived in style. Not in a cherry red sleigh, but a midnight black Mustang convertible.


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Pasco County Genealogical Society The group will meet on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meetings are hosted in the Latter-day Saints Meeting Room at 9016 Fort King Road, halfway between Zephyrhills and Dade City. Guests are welcome if interested in genealogy. Come prepared to share Christmas customs for your family, and we will have our annual business meeting. Please call (813) 788-8894 with any questions.

Rotary Club of Dade City Sunrise There is no social scheduled the remainder of 2019. There will not be a meeting on Dec. 12 (Annual Club Evening Christmas Party), Dec. 26, and Jan. 2 for Christmas break. The Club meets at the Hampton Inn on U.S. 301 every Thursday morning at 7 a.m. in the meeting room. Exceptions are every fifth Thursday when we have an evening social in place of a meeting. Contact Cindy Harper, president, at [email protected] for information.

Food Pantry The Food Pantry is open from 12-2 p.m. each Monday at Moore-Mickens Education and Vocational Center, 38301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Contact Kim G. Fleming at (740) 963-2442 for information. A second pantry is open on Tuesdays from 12-2 p.m. at CornerStone for Women and Children, 37522 Meridian Ave. Contact Chaplain Kelly Miller, director, at (352) 567-5777 for details.

American Legion Post #15 Join Dade City Post #15 every Wednesday with Roger-Dodger and Saturdays with Little Ricky for Karaoke. Doors open at 5 p.m. for food purchases, drinks, and Karaoke signups. Karaoke begins at 6 p.m. for the first round of singers and once completed, a second rotation will follow. This is a friendly and smoke-free Post. The Post does have an outside designated smoking area. Regular business meetings are conducted on the second Monday of the month. All members are encouraged to attend. We are located at 37745 Church Ave. Join us

in support of all veterans and those hometown men/women now on active duty. Call (352) 518-0021 for information or email us at [email protected]. Post Adjutant hours are Tuesdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. except the first Tuesday of the month when they are 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Centennial Eagles #4399 Located at 10549 U.S. 301. Call the club at (352) 567-9755 for information.

Dade City Moose Lodge #397 A full calendar of lodge events can be found at www.lodge397.moosepages.org/. All events are open to the active members and qualified guests. The lodge is located at 17107 U.S. 301.

Zumba for College Scholarships Every Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Come dance at La Onda Dance Club, 37518 Lock St. in Dade City. All proceeds go to graduating seniors college scholarships. Email [email protected] for information.

Chess Club The Hugh Embry Library Chess Club meets Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. We have boards and pieces so bring your winning attitude and chess clock if you prefer to use one. Meetings are held at the Hugh Embry Library Meeting Room, 14215 Fourth St. in Dade City. Contact Glen Thompson at [email protected] or call (352) 567-7449 for information.

Kiwanis Club of Dade City The Dade City Kiwanis Club meets at noon on Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall. We are always looking for new members. If interested, contact a Kiwanis member or come to one of our meetings. Everyone is welcome to join. Contact Mike Carr at (352) 397-6628 for information.

Bariatric Weight Loss Support AdventHealth Dade City offers a bariatric support group that meets twice a month for patients who are

awaiting or have undergone bariatric surgery. Patients’ family members are also welcome. The free group, facilitated by Dina Erickson, RN, meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Classroom 108 of the hospital’s Medical Plaza I located at 13100 Fort King Road. The group provides a safe place where one can share, ask questions, and receive education. Those who meet the criteria outlined are welcome to attend. Reservations are not necessary. Call Erickson at (352) 521-1170 for dates and information.

United Daughters of the Confederacy We are an organization that is concerned about preserving history and honoring our ancestors as well as all veterans. If you are interested in joining this fine, non-profit organization or learning more about us contact Anne Brown at [email protected] or (352) 345-8740. Visit us to hear some great historical programs and learn about our Real Daughters.

Trilby Masonic Lodge Masonic Lodge No.141 F&AM meets the first and third Thursday night of each month. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. at 21049 Old Trilby Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have, or even think you may have, a problem with alcohol, call (813) 933-9123 (24 hours) for a local meeting or just someone to talk with.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #705 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is calling all combat wounded veterans to join us promoting patriotism, history, fraternalism and assistance. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at AMVETS Post #550, 4645 Airport Road, Zephyrhills. Life membership is available for all combat wounded veterans, their dependents and survivors. Call Earl McMillan at (813) 782-3425 or email [email protected], or contact Guy Patterson at (864) 561-6644 for information.

Narcotics Anonymous Hotline Narcotics Anonymous can help those who have drug problems and who are willing to participate in the program. Call (813) 527-3853 for information about various meetings which are held several days a week in East Pasco. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with any of the places at which its meetings are held.

VFW #8154 Located at 3954 Paul S. Buchman Highway (State Road 39). Post and Auxiliary meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy and participate in Karaoke on Saturdays from 5-8 p.m. Call (813) 782-7194 for information.

NAACP Pasco County Branch #5630 The group meets on the second Thursday of each month at St. John MIssionary Baptist Church, 14549 Eighth St. Contact Clyde Carter, President, at (813) 953-7263 for information.

East Pasco Amateur Radio Society The Society gives monthly exams for all levels of amateur radio licenses on the third Tuesday of every month. The test sessions are held at St. Leo University at 5:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] or visit eparsonline.org to schedule a test.

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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church – Established in 1883, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a parish community with a rich history and a great future. Located at 32832 St. Anthony Way in San Antonio, we are the second oldest Catholic parish on Florida’s west coast and are building the kingdom of God right here right now. Our pastor, Fr. Garry Welsh, and our entire parish community, invite you to come and worship with us. Daily mass is Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. and on Saturday at 8 a.m. Our weekend schedule is the following: Saturday vigil mass at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday masses are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Confessions are Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. (after mass) or by appointment. Advent Masses: 7 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Christmas Masses: Dec. 24, 5 p.m. in the Parish Center and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the church. Dec. 25, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Solemnity of Mary: Dec. 31 7 p.m. vigil, and Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Visit us on Facebook@stanthonyofpaduasanantoniofl or visit our web site at www.saopccfl.org for information.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – located at 37637 Magnolia Ave., the church offers two spirit filled worship services on Sundays at 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery and Children’s Chapel are available during the 10 a.m. service. St. Mary’s is happy to welcome their new Rector, Father Jim Teets, his wife Sharon, and their Chocolate Lab, Shamus. Father Jim will begin his Pastoral Leadership on Dec. 15. The Teets feel a calling by God to spread the Good News and model a Christ-centered life to their new church. They were drawn to the open, loving, and enthusiastic community of faith at St. Mary’s. There will only be one service that morning at 9 a.m. with a welcome brunch to follow.

First Presbyterian Church of Dade City – First Presbyterian Church is inviting any and all people to join them every Sunday morning for “Breakfast for a Buck” from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A full breakfast of pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice as well as pure maple syrup will be served. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m. and the worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Anyone looking for a church home is encouraged to come and visit. The church is located at 37412 Church Ave. Contact [email protected] for information.

Lifestyle Church of God – You are cordially invited to attend Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. at Lifestyle Church of God, 21345 Sanderson Road, Lacoochee. A Wednesday service is also held at 7 p.m. with a meal preceding at 6 p.m. Call lead pastors Paul or Melissa Kilcrease at (352) 583-3354 or like us on Facebook for information.

Holy Name Monastery – All are welcome to join us for Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m., weekday Mass at 6:30 a.m., and Saturday Mass at 7:30 a.m. The Benedictine Sisters of Florida open their home, Holy Name Monastery, as well for weekday evening praise at 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays at 5:15 p.m. Be with us as well for free monthly concerts (September to April) on specific Sundays at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship. Visit www.benedictinesistersoffl.org for the schedule. Reservations are not needed. Holy Name Monastery is located at 12138 Wichers Road, St. Leo. Call (352) 588-8320 or email [email protected] for information.

Dade City Christian Church – We offer two services on Sunday at 9 a.m and 11 a.m. Sunday school is held at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday service is held at 6:30 p.m. Women’s’ Bible study is Fridays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The church is located at 11800 Windsorwood Blvd. Call the church at (352) 518-0072, email [email protected] or visit www.dadecitycc.com for information. You can also contact Minister Keith Smith at [email protected] and Associate Minister Kyle Morrissey at [email protected]. Visit Facebook.com/DadecityCC or visit youtube.com and search Dade City Christian Church for information on the church.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church – Located at 37015 Orange Valley Lane, the church would like to invite you to our 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service of Holy Communion. A fellowship coffee follows. We also have many activities: Adult Choir, Hand Bell Choir, Quilt Makers, Shepherd’s Shelf Food Pantry, Ladies Group-Sisters On A Mission and Men’s Breakfast Bible Study. Call (352) 567-8424 or visit www.shephillslc.org for information.

Calvary Assembly of God – We invite you to join us Sunday mornings for our worship service at 10 a.m., and family night on Wednesdays includes Royal Rangers for boys, Mpact ministries for girls, Calvary Students for grades 6-12 and our full service for adults at 7 p.m. Thursday nights we have a full service for young adults ages 18-35 only. We have new staff, contemporary worship and relevant messages every service. Get involved through one of our many ministries and serving opportunities available for everyone. You can find us online at www.dccalvary.org and our church is located at 13544 U.S. Hwy. 98 Bypass. If you’re searching for a home, we welcome you to check out the new Calvary Assembly.

First Baptist Church of Dade City – Worship services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Activities for children and youth are available as well as a nursery. Awana, youth activities, adult Bible studies and choir rehearsal are all offered on Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. with choir rehearsal beginning at 7:15 p.m. Like us on Facebook or visit www.fbcdadecity.org for information.

Mount Zion AME Church – Mount Zion AME Church at 14440 N. Seventh St., invites you to join them in the sanctuary every Sunday morning for Bible Discovery at 9:30 a.m. The 11 a.m. Worship Experience is led by the Rev. Van H. Green. Bible study is offered on Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall next to the sanctuary. Anyone seeking a home church is encouraged to come by and worship with us. Joshua 24:15, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Heritage Bible Church – The church is located at 12940 Curley Road in San Antonio, and features a Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. and a Wednesday service at 6 p.m. Visit the website at www.HeritageBibleChurchFlorida.com or call (352) 667-3508 or email [email protected] for information.

Pasadena Baptist Church – The church is located at 35845 Clinton Ave. in Dade City. Regular worship times on Sundays include: Sunday school, at 10 a.m.; worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. We also have a 5th Sunday Singspiration, followed by food and fellowship. All ladies are welcome to attend the ladies study and prayer group on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Pasadena Outreach is available for anyone who may need a little help. We offer clothing, food and household items. Pasadena Outreach is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for clothing and household items and Saturdays from 8-10:30 a.m. for food.

Darby Community Church – Join us every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. for church service led by Pastor Mark Narankevicius. Childcare is available for children ages 11 and under. The Church is located at 14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd. Contact us at [email protected] or call (352) 588-2440.

New Jerusalem Church of God – Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Prayer and Bible study is held Tuesday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Daily prayer is held Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. A free food and clothing ministry goes year-round – call Pastor May Ross at (352) 567-9775 for information. All are welcome. The church is located at 38442 Tuskeegee Ave.

Redeeming Grace Family Baptist Church – Sunday services are at 4 p.m. with a fellowship meal following. Located at 37412 Church Ave. in the fellowship hall. We are a Christ-centered, family focused church. Contact (352) 424-4064 or [email protected] or visit our Facebook page for information.

Dade City Grace Bible Church – Meets on Sundays at the Dade City Business Center Office Plaza, 15000 U.S. 301, Suite 403, at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and refreshments. The Song and Devotional Bible “Thought for the Week” begins at 10 a.m., followed by Pastor Willard L. Sessoms preaching the Morning Grace Bible Study message. Youth Bible study lesson for ages 6-10 years during the Morning Message Hour. Look for the “water tower” on U.S. 301 North for location. Visit www.BibleTruthForToday.com or phone (352) 567-3955 for information.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Father Krzysztof welcomes you to worship with us. Join us for our Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7:30 a.m. Confessions are on Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment. Children have religious education on Sunday mornings and the youth group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are not Catholic or have been away from the Church, our RCIA group meets on Monday evenings. Visit www.sacredheartdadecity.org for information. The church is located at 32145 St. Joe Road.

Temple Baptist Church – Sunday worship is at 11 a.m.. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. Temple Baptist is located at 37253 Clinton Ave. in Dade City. Visit TBCDadeCity.com for information about Temple Baptist Church.

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The clubhouse at Spanish Trails West was filled to capacity on Dec. 6 when the fourth annual breakfast was held to benefit the Thomas Promise.

The fundraising event was quite successful, said Tom Pete, one of its organizers.

A massive pile of new unwrapped toys was placed under the Christmas tree in the clubhouse. They were all donated to the Thomas Promise so children could have a more joyful Christmas.

Those attending enjoyed a nourishing breakfast of pancakes and sausage patties. They had their choices of coffee, tea, and hot cocoa or orange juice to wash down their savory meals.

A group of men who dine regularly at the Golden Corral were surprised when Pete presented them with some ice cream for dessert.

A trio of singers and musicians provided entertainment. Two of the men were from Canada and the other was from Illinois. They made good harmony together and one of the men occasionally told a joke to keep the atmosphere festive.

Jim Nutter, who lives at Spanish Trails

West, made his annual appearance as a shorts-wearing St. Nicholas.

When asked if he wanted to give out presents, he said “No, but I will do it anyway.”

He then tossed candy on tables as he scampered past them in the crowded room.

Ann Babbitt of East Pasco Meals on Wheels gave a brief presentation regarding the nonprofit organization that feeds more than 150 elderly people daily in Zephyrhills and the surrounding area.

Spanish Trails West donated more than $250 from a 50/60 drawing to Babbitt for the benefit of Meals on Wheels.

She was surprised when one of her tickets for the 50/50 was worth $75 and she also donated that money to Meals on Wheels.

The Thomas Promise is a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization that was formed about eight years ago after Chelsea Thomas, the daughter of Wade and Diana Thomas, began asking her parents for more money for school meals.

She told them she had been using the money they had given her to buy breakfasts for children who didn’t have any money.

Fast-forward eight years and the

Thomas Promise is now providing food bags to more than 1,500 students throughout Pasco County schools. Each bag contains six meals, which is enough

food to nourish them during the weekend before they return to school each week.

The Thomas Promise has donated more than 144,000 bags of food this year.

Gifts Also Presented For Kids They Help Through School Year

Jim Nutter, who lives at Spanish Trails West, made his annual appearance as a shorts-wearing St. Nicholas.

Story and photos by Joe Potter

A massive pile of new unwrapped toys was placed under the Christmas tree in the clubhouse, all donated to the Thomas Promise so children could have a more joyful Christmas.

Diana Thomas of The Thomas Promise addresses the breakfast crowd at Spanish Trails West.

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