At just 12-years-old, Dade City’s Brenden Smith has already accomplished what most don’t manage until their high school years: get behind the wheel of a car and drive.

In fact, when it comes to driving, he’s quite the natural. Following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Brenden is well on his way to becoming a seasoned racer.

Smith has been racing since the age

of three, starting out small with go-karts. He was inspired by his father, Shan, who practically raised him at the racetrack.

“My dad has been racing for a long time,” said Brenden. “The first time I went to the track I was only two weeks old.”

In his younger years, Smith took home multiple awards for go-kart racing; not many 6-year-olds can say they won a

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He Was Born To DrivePre-Teen Is A High-Speed Racer

In preparation for a future career as a mechanical engineer, Brenden Smith, right, is always fine-tuning his machine to make sure it’s running smoothly and ready to race.

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Samurais Of Summer

Spivey Karate recently held their annual summer tournament and had more than 70 competitors from Hernando and Pasco counties coming from Sarasota, Melbourne, Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.

The event, held at the Ridge Manor Community Center, focused on improving martial arts skills and

character development. No coaching or celebrating was allowed. All participates handled victory or defeat with dignity, honor and respect to everyone.

The event had 45 different divisions and 10 Grand Champion trophies were awarded.

The Grand Champions are, from left, front row: Aris Slade, Isaiah Kelly, Ryder Davenport and Isabella Monegro. In back row, from left, are Paul Scholtz, Kai Fussell, Connor Cole, Shaina Kelly and Cherish Fields.

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Have you ever done anything in front of 80,000 people? Well, 8-year-old Carson Wood has, and with style.

In February, Wood competed in a supercross race sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks in the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. He won a qualifying race on live television, a feat which has propelled him into the Monster Energy Cup’s KTM Junior Challenge in Las Vegas on Oct. 13.

Carson will be competing against other junior racers, ages 7 and 8, who have won at one of 10 select qualifying races sponsored by Monster. The winner will receive a KTM 50 SX bike.

It might be nerve-wracking to most parents to

watch their child perform the daredevil-ish acts Carson specializes in, but his parents and grandparents are nothing but supportive and proud of his accomplishments in the dirt bike racing world.

“It’s an adrenaline rush to say the least. But it’s also really exciting at the same time,” said Carson’s mom, Jaclin Young.

Even closer on Carson’s calendar is Monday’s 37th annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship hosted at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

Two years ago, as a six-year-old, Carson qualified for the same race for the first time and finished 12th in his age class. After just missing out in qualifying for the 2017 race, Carson is back and as ready as ever to return to Loretta Lynn’s event and snag a title.

A rising third-grader, Carson practices nearly every day and competes in about 60 races annually to keep his motocross skills among the best in the nation. He travels with his parents and other family members across the country to race, and also practices at local tracks in Wildwood, Dade City or Tampa. With his home base in Zephyrhills, Carson is home-schooled in order to travel and fully commit to racing.

“They take him all over the place for him to get more experience at different places so he’s not used to just one track,” said Carson’s grandmother, Patricia Young.

In his first appearance at Loretta Lynn’s, Carson competed solely in the 50 cc 4 to 6-year-old class. This time around he will be competing in two events – the 50 cc 7 to 8-year-old class, and 65 cc 7 to 9-year-old class, racing on a 2018 KTM 50 and a 2018 Husqvarna 65.

More than 22,000 racers went to qualifying regional races to earn one of only 1,446 positions. Carson was able to secure two of those 1,446 spots.

“We’re super excited. He is super excited. He is more ready now, I think, to win,” said Carson’s mom.

Young said her son is beyond excited to return to such a big stage and for the chance to win a national title.

“He doesn’t really get very nervous. He’s just always very ready and very focused,” she said.

Carson trains with Spyder MX, his main sponsor, in Wildwood. His other two main sponsors are 100% goggles and Woods Custom Buildings.

Carson, his parents, and both sets of grandparents will be travelling to Tennessee this Saturday with races beginning Monday.

“He has the potential to finish at a very high level, especially for someone his age in both classes,” said Patricia Young of the upcoming race. “I think its outstanding.”

The race at Loretta Lynn’s will be accessible to watch live on racertv.com with events and races concluding on Aug. 4.

For Carson, dirt bike racing runs in the family and he is following in the footsteps of his father, Christopher Wood, and three uncles – all of whom qualified for Loretta Lynn’s National at some point in their racing career.

The deal for Carson was he could get a dirt bike for his fifth birthday if he could ride a bike without training wheels. He accomplished that feat two weeks before his fifth birthday party.

Reporter Dave Walters also contributed to this article.

Motocross Star Returns To National Competition

The young motocross star Carson Wood competes across the country and locally in as many as 60 events per year.

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Carson Wood, 8, will be competing in two classes next week in the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. Photos Provided

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Grand Champions were: Connor Cole, Zephryhills, 13-29 Male; Ryder Davenport, Webster, 6-7 year old Karate Kids; Cherish Fields, Dade City, Female Black Belt; Kai Fussell, Devenport, 8-12 Advanced Male; Isaiah Kelly, Ridge

Manor, 8-12 Male Beginner; Shaina Kelly, Ridge Manor, Over-30 years old; Isabella Monegro, Spring Hill, 8-12 Female; Paul Scholtz, Spring Hill, Male Black Belt; and Aris Slade, Dade City, 5 year old and under Lil’ Dragons.

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trophy racing in Daytona. As he grew older, he transitioned into Dirt Late Model cars. He has since participated in three races in his Late Model Chevrolet both in and out of state.

“I go all over the country. I’ve been all over Florida, Georgia, Alabama,” said Smith. “Really just anywhere that I can find a good race.”

When he’s not traveling and tearing up the track Brenden also enjoys fishing, a stark contrast from the high-speed world of racing. He also buckles down and studies hard to maintain his A-B honor roll status at the East Pasco Adventist Academy. He hopes to someday become a mechanical engineer so he can take his

love of cars one step further by building them himself.

“Brenden’s job is to maintain his grades, and the racing is his reward,” said Kim Smith, Brenden’s mom. “He definitely earns getting to race.”

Even racing against older and more experienced competition, and at speeds of more than 100 miles an hour, Smith says he absolutely has no fear. He’s always eager to get back to the track and put the pedal to the metal.

“It can be pretty intimidating sometimes,” said Brenden. “But you’ve just got to keep your head on straight and don’t think about it so much. You have to race your own race.”

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SLU Adds 21st Intercollegiate Sport

Saint Leo University President Jeffrey D. Senese and Director of Athletics Francis X. Reidy announced the addition of acrobatics and tumbling to Saint Leo University’s intercollegiate athletics program. The Lions will begin competition in 2020, and a nationwide search for the program’s inaugural head coach is underway.

Acrobatics & Tumbling, a discipline of USA Gymnastics, is the evolution of different forms of gymnastics and involves tumbling, tosses, acrobatic lifts, and pyramids. Teams participate in head-to-head competition and are scored in six events, including compulsory, acro, pyramid, toss, tumbling, and team.

“Saint Leo continues to offer more students with opportunities to enhance their academic journey with us by providing high level intercollegiate athletic experiences,” Reidy said. “This is an emerging sport, and we look forward to being the first university in Florida to join this exciting competitive sport.”

One of the fastest growing sports among NCAA institutions, acrobatics and tumbling will be the 21st intercollegiate sport offered at Saint Leo and is the 12th offering in the women’s program. Since 2016, 11 institutions spanning the country have added acrobatics and tumbling, nearly doubling the number of programs to offer the sport.

“I am pleased for Saint Leo University to be among the few and first NCAA Division II colleges to offer acrobatics and tumbling as a competitive sport,” Senese said. “The addition will make

Saint Leo an attractive option for women gymnasts who want to continue to compete at the collegiate level.”

More than 300 student-athletes competed in acrobatics and tumbling at the collegiate varsity level during the 2017 season. Current Division II members of NCATA include Alderson-Broaddus; Azusa Pacific; Belmont Abbey; Converse; Davis & Elkins; Erskine; Fairmont State; Gannon; Glenville State; Hawaii-Pacific; King; Limestone; Urbana; West Liberty; and West Virginia Wesleyan. Saint Leo is the 16th Division II school – and 25th nationally – to sponsor the sport.

The National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA), which serves as the national governing body, is working with the NCAA staff and the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics to have Acrobatics & Tumbling sanctioned as an emerging sport. Currently, all events are sanctioned through USA Gymnastics.

The competition season takes place between February and April with each team allowed to compete in a minimum of six contests and a maximum of 14. The NCATA National Championships are held annually in April on an NCATA-member campus with event and team championships.

“Saint Leo’s announcement adds to the recent program additions in the southeast region,” said NCATA Executive Director Janell Cook. “This region, and the state of Florida within it, is one of the largest recruiting regions for potential student-athletes in acrobatics and tumbling.”

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Garden Club Dedicates Historical OrnamentThe 2017 Dade City Garden Club ornament is the

24th in their series of historical ornaments and featured the Florida Telephone Corporations Building. Currently, the building houses A Matter of Taste restaurant.

Through the years the building has housed a telephone exchange and switchboard, judge’s chambers, a law office, a title company, and several restaurants

On Dec. 16, Carole and Jim Hendry celebrated their 20th anniversary of owning A Matter of Taste.

The Dade City Garden Club appreciates the support Jim and Carole have given the club over the years. They have allowed the club to use their large front window to advertise flower shows, club events, and to display the annual holiday ornaments.

The Garden Club’s Magnolia Circle presented the couple with a framed 2017 ornament which they currently display in their window. During the 2018 National Garden Week in June, the Garden Club presented the Hendrys with a Certificate of Appreciation and added a floral display to their front window beside the ornament depicting their historic Dade City building.

The building is included in “The Historic Places of Pasco County” by the Pasco County Historical Preservation Committee.

In 1925, telephone pioneer Otto Wettstein, Jr. constructed the two story Mediterranean Revival building on Seventh Street in downtown Dade City to house the overloaded telephone exchange located in Griffin’s drug store.

The building’s second story was designed to house the telephone company’s main switchboard and its business offices and the bottom floor were planned to provide rental space. The expanding telephone company outgrew the building and moved their headquarters to Ocala in 1973.

In 1990, Ford Sterns opened two restaurants in the building. Upstairs, he offered finer dining called Fords on Top and downstairs was the café he named A Matter of Taste.

Peter and Helen Panagakis bought the restaurant and renamed the upstairs room Peter on Top but the downstairs dining remained A Matter of Taste.

In 1997, Carole and Jim Hendry bought the restaurant. They called the upstairs room “Upper Room” in honor of the room in the David’s Tomb Compound in Jerusalem, traditionally held to be the site of the Last Supper. They kept the name A Matter of Taste.

The Dade City Garden Club ornaments are a gratifying fundraiser for the club as they help preserve historic elements in the community; some have even become collector’s items.

The club appreciates the community’s support of the annual historic ornament sales. There is a limited supply of the “Florida Telephone Corporation Building/A Matter of Taste Restaurant” ornaments available at the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St., for $22 payable by check only to The Dade City Garden Club.

Dade City Garden Club President Debbie Murphy presents Jim and Carole Hendry with a certificate of appreciation.

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The 2017 historical ornament by the Dade City Garden Club is still available for purchase at the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.

Historian Visits East Pasco

The bi-monthly meeting of the Pasco County Historical Society was held on Saturday at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village. This month’s guest speaker was Jeff Miller, who discussed Pasco County from the 1800s to today via the origins of the names of the towns appearing on historical maps.

Miller has worked for more than 20 years on a website devoted to the history of Pasco County at fivay.org. He is on the board of the West Pasco Historical Society and has been honored

by the Pasco County School Board and the Pasco County Commission for his historical work and website.

Meetings are always free and open to the public to attend. A covered-dish dinner precedes the program and visitors are encouraged to bring something special to share.

Contact Madonna Wise at (813) 782-0246, (813) 469-8627 or MadonnaJWise@gmail.com for information on the society and upcoming meetings.

Pasco Historian Jeff Miller spoke on the history of the creation and growth of Pasco County and its important figures. Photos by Richard K. Riley

Madonna Wise leads the dinner line of shared home-made dishes before the start of this month’s historical society meeting.

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Darby Community Church – An indoor yard sale fundraiser will be held July 27-28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Stop by to shop furniture, baby items, homeschool curriculum, clothing, housewares, baked goods, lunch special, and much more. All proceeds benefit Darby Christian Academy, a community school ministry of Darby Community Church. Join us every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. for church service led by Pastor Chris Conti. Childcare is available for children ages six and under. Darby Community Church is located at 14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd. in Dade City. Contact us at (352) 588-2440.

Redemption Church Dade City – Worship, Community and Mission are the three foundations Redemption Church is built upon. Every Sunday we have Sunday School at 10 a.m. with intimate worship and the powerful word of God following at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. we have a thriving kids ministry and adult Bible study at 7 p.m. where we build deep community through discipleship and prayer. The church is located at 17351 Hyland Lane, Dade City. Call (352) 521-7047 or visit www.redemptiondadecity.org for information.

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. Our pastor, Father Garry Welsh, as well as our entire parish community, invite you to come and worship with us. Daily mass is offered Monday through Friday during the summer months of June and July at 8:15 a.m. The weekend schedule is Saturday vigil mass at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday masses 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Confessions are Saturday from 8:45 a.m. or by appointment. Visit our Facebook page, stanthonyofpaduasanantonio or visit www.saopccfl.org 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.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church – Shepherd of the Hills is located at 37015 Orange Valley Lane (corner of Fort King Road and Clinton Avenue). Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. If you are looking for a church home, please join us. Call (352) 567-8424 or visit www.shephillslc.org for information. Please consider donating canned goods and non-perishable items to our food pantry, which is open on the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon.

First Presbyterian Church of Dade City – Historic First Presbyterian Church, located at 37412 Church Ave., worships every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study is held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Keenagers Bible Study for those 55 and older is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for study, fun, fellowship and lunch. Call (352) 567-2591 or firstpresdadecity@gmail.com for information.

First Congregational Church of Zephyrhills – Our schedule of services include: Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Our ladies group (the G.A.L.S) meet at noon on the first Monday of each month. Our men’s breakfast is held on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Our pastor is Rev. Joe Kler, our choir director is Rev. John Strauss and our pianist is Dee Schultz. The church is located at 7900 Fort King Road.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church – Join us for Sunday services at the following times: Sunday school at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning worship service at 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship service at 5 p.m.; and Wednesday evening prayer/worship service at 7 p.m. The food bank is open from 5-7 p.m. every third Wednesday. The church is located on Kersey Road (just off Coit Road) in Lacoochee.

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.

Living Waters United Church – The church is located at 15034 Hill Road. Regular Sunday worship is held at 10 a.m. Visit the Living Waters United Church Facebook page for information.

Fort Dade Baptist Church – Regular services are every Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school for children and adults worship is at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 6 p.m. and midweek Bible Study is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The church is located at 14231 Old Mission Road.

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.

Dade City Christian Church – Worship service is 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday service is held at 6:30 p.m. Women’s’ Bible Study is Fridays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Middle and high school Awakening is from 4-6 p.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 11800 Windsorwood Blvd. Call the church at (352) 518-0072, email dadecitychristian@aol.com or visit www.dadecitycc.com for information.

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.

River of Life Church – A United Pentecostal Church International. Sunday school starts at 10:15 a.m. with family worship Sundays at 11 a.m. Family Bible study and Children’s church is Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 37143 Clinton Ave. Call the church office at (352) 521-5919 or reach out to Pastor Jon Matinzi at Pastor@churchdadecity.com for information.

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 more information about Temple Baptist Church.

Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church – Regular services are held at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday at 34350 Cortez Blvd. in Ridge Manor. Call (352) 583-3770 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 more information.

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 pastorjeremyrgfbc@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page for more information.

Celebrate Recovery – A new, 12-step recovery program and ministry designed for anyone struggling with life. If you have ever had a hurt, if you have ever had a hang-up in life, or perhaps you have struggled with an addiction, then this ministry is for you. Celebrate Recovery is currently offered in 30,000 churches worldwide. An estimated 1.5 million people have completed the 12 steps. It is offered every Monday night at 7 p.m. year round at First Baptist Church of Dade City, 37511 Church Avenue. Call (352) 567-3265 for information.

Lacoochee Cowboy Ministries – Service times are 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Lacoochee Cowboy Ministries is located at 39650 Coit Road in Dade City. “Where the spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom.”

Prophetic Light Gathering Place – We are a Spirit led gathering place where people can worship God without a spirit of religiosity following a scripted form. We’re a Spirit-filled and powerful ministry freely exercising the spiritual gifts God has given His church. Our service time is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come worship at our historic church at 36134 Clinton Ave. in Dade City.

Cornerstone Community Church – Service times are Sunday school at 9 a.m.; Sunday worship at 10 a.m.; children’s church at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.; and Saturday Night Life at 6 p.m. Worship with us at 8527 Old Lakeland Hwy. in Zephyrhills. Call Pastor John Faughnan at (352) 567-6494 or visit www.mycornerstonecc.com for information.

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The Friendship Singers New members, especially male singers, are sought for this volunteer signing group that performs in local nursing homes. Generally, there are two practices per month on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. This is a great way to be of service to your community. Contact Joyce Ruby at joyceruby99@yahoo.com or Joe Berling at jberling@tampabay.rr.com for information.

East Pasco Writers Forum The forum is a member of the Florida Writers Association and meets once a month at the clubhouse of Country Aire Manor, 10249 U.S. 98 in Dade City from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meetings are divided into two sessions: critiques of original works brought by members and visitors and critiques of voluntary monthly writing assignments, designed to help members and visitors improve their craft. Marjorie K. Nanian, a published writer, leads the group. Call (248) 231-7167 for more information or directions to the clubhouse.

NAMI Pasco Support Groups The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month – one for those living with mental illness and another for family and friends of those with mental illness. This covers all brain disorders, including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. The NAMI Family Support Group is held the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 S.R. 54, Wesley Chapel. The NAMI connection Recovery Support Group – open only to those with a mental illness diagnosis – is held for those age 18 or older every Wednesday in New Port Richey. Call (727) 992-9653 or visit www.namipasco.org for additional information.

Kiwanis Club of Dade City The Dade City Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at noon and at 6 p.m. on other Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall. We are always looking for new members to join our club. If interested, contact a fellow Kiwanis member, message us on this page or come to one

of our meetings. Everyone is welcome to join. Contact Mike Carr at (352) 397-6628 for information.

American Legion Post #15 Join Dade City Post #15 every Saturday night for Karaoke with Rick starting at 6 p.m. Saturday dinners are available from 5-7 p.m. Music jams are every Wednesday night, but when the snowbirds go home we will have to practice Karaoke for those who want to try new songs, just watch, or sing Karaoke for the first time in a friendly environment. Refreshments available for purchase along with a full-service bar. Regular business meetings are conducted on the second Monday of each month. All members are encouraged to attend. We are located in beautiful downtown Dade City at 37745 Church Ave. Join us in support of all veterans and hometown heroes. Call (352) 518-0021 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 bookbollard@iCloud.com or call (352) 567-7449 for information.

Zumba for College Scholarships Every Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Come dance for $3 per class at La Onda Dance Club, 37518 Lock St. in Dade City. All proceeds go to graduating seniors college scholarships. Email griveras@mail.usf.edu for information.

Community Cycling Ride Ride leaves from the parking lot next to 14112 Eighth St. in Dade City at 8 a.m. every Saturday and is approximately two hours long with a varying pace depending on skill levels. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Josh or Kaleigh Thornton at wickedawesomeracing@gmail.com for information.

Centennial Eagles #4399 Friday Fish Fry is back every Friday from 4:30-7 p.m. serving fish, shrimp and chicken strips. Meal also includes choice of baked potato, French fries or Onion Rings; cole slaw or applesauce; hush puppies or yeast roll; and dessert. Other activities include Sunday bar Bingo at 1 p.m.; dart tournament on Mondays at 7 p.m.; pool tournament on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; nickel Bingo on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; bar Bingo on Thursdays at 6 p.m.; Friday fish fry from 4:30-7 p.m. followed by a pool tournament at 7 p.m.; and nickel bingo on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Located at 10549 U.S. 301. Call the club at (352)567-9755 for information.

Al-Anon Support Group The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. There are local day and evening groups throughout the area that meet weekly. Call (352) 697-0497 or visit www.nfldistrict5.com for meeting locations/times and more information.

East Pasco Amateur Radio Society Monthly exams are given 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. To schedule a test please email k4ex@arrl.net or visit eparsonline.org for information.

Pasco Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group The Alzheimer’s Family Organization meets every third Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at CARES Crescent Center, at 13906 Fifth St., Dade City. These groups are for family members, caregivers and others interested in learning more about coping skills of loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. These meetings are free and everyone is welcome. Contact support group leader Lora Morrison at (813) 215-4455 for information.

Narcotics Anonymous Information about Narcotics Anonymous meetings that are held several days a week may be obtained by calling (813) 527-3853. Narcotics Anonymous can help those who have drug problems and who are willing to participate in the program. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with any of the places its meetings are held.

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, for $50, payable in two convenient payments of $25 each. Call Earl McMillan at (813) 782-3425 or email emcmillan1@verizon.net, or contact Guy Patterson at (864) 561-6644 for information.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings are held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 7333 Dairy Road in Zephyrhills on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Newcomers are welcome.

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Bishop Terry Wayne ClemonsCLEMONS, Bishop Terry Wayne, 57, of Dade City, made his earthly transition on July 15, 2018, at Kindred Hospital. He was born Sept. 4, 1960 in Greenville, N.C., to the late Earline Speight and the late James Clemons. He was educated in Bergen and Robeson County Schools. Bishop Clemons was united in holy matrimony to Elder Harriett Clemons. Bishop Clemons, affectionately known as “Da’ Bishop” accepted the Lord as his personal Savior, under the ministry of the Late Apostle Amelia McLean at Deliverance Temple of Truth #1 in Dillon, S.C., in 1994. There, he received the divine calling to preach and then was ordained as an evangelist. He was actively involved in several ministries there. Bishop Clemons began to travel to Dade City on a regular basis to minster and to help keep the church going. Later, he was ordained as an elder in the Lord’s Church. He was appointed in 2002 by the late Apostle McLean as the Assistant Pastor of Deliverance Temple of Truth #2 in Dade City after being ordained and consecrated as pastor of the church in 2004. Bishop Clemons was known as one of the sons of thunder, ready to move at any moment to do a work for the Lord. He loved to witness to souls and often said, “Everybody is somebody because God didn’t make no junk!” Bishop Clemons continued his ministry of serving at Saint Luke Apostolic Church where he ministered in the bishopric teaching, preaching and training others while in fellowship with the church. Bishop was an entrepreneur and owned his own clothing business called TNT. Even while doing business, he made himself available to witness to all those he came in contact with. His son, Tremaine Clemons, preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Ashley French of Lumberton, N.C. and Tanitra Fuller of Elkridge, Md.; oneson, George (Armintha) Fuller of Seattle, Wash.; a special nephew/son, Andra McKee (Kita) of Lumberton, N.C.; two brothers, Steve (Renea) Clemons of New Haven, Ct., and Bobby Clemons of El Paso, Texas; three sisters, Barbara Clemons of Lumberton, N.C., Jerri McKee of New Port News, Va. and Tasha Gaynor of Bethel, N.C.; one aunt, Shirley Moore of Bethel, N.C.; five sisters-in-law, Brenda McLean, Amanda Townsend, Linda (Leroy) Freeman, Thelma (Ricky) Huggins and Jacqueline Townsend; one brother-in-law, Leroy Townsend Jr. all of Lumberton, N.C.; three grandchildren, Naila, Malani, and Natalya; and a host of nieces, nephews, god-children and friends. A Celebration of Life service was held July 21 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Milton Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Annie Ruth HarrellHARRELL, Annie Ruth, 83, of Dade City, passed away at her home on July 14, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1935, in Crystal River, to William Albert Hale and

Blanche Ruth Young Schaffer. Annie was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and spent her career working as a truck driver. She loved all things related to plants and flowers. Her husband, John A. Harrell, her parents, and two brothers preceded her in death. Two daughters, Wanda R. (Donald) Wright of Trilby and Martha (Luke) Griffin of Westville survive along with two grandchildren, Melissa and David; two sisters, Reba and Eula; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held July 18 at Hodges Family Funeral Home with burial following at Chapel Hill Gardens.

Russell Davies DallyDALLY, Russell Davies, 95, of Zephyrhills,

died July 15, 2018. Russ was born on Dec. 11, 1922, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Alice and Russell Dally. He attended elementary school in Brookline and moved to Peters Township at 15. He graduated from Peters Township High School in 1941. He then attended Waynesburg College until he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in June 1942. Russ was a sergeant in World War II with the South Pacific Marine Division until 1945. He was later drafted to serve in the Korean War from 1950-1951. Russ met the love of his life, Shirley Jane McConnell, during his early childhood. They married on Oct. 9, 1950, and had their daughter, Victoria Lynn (Robert) Clarke, on June 23, 1951, in Wilmington, N.C. In 1951, Russ moved back to Peters Township with his wife and child, He worked at Massey Buick until he retired in 1982. He was an avid admirer of automobiles. They moved to Canonsburg, Pa., in 1958 where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and golfing with his wife. Russ and Shirley moved to Zephyrhills in 1997 and they lived there until Shirley passed away in January. They had enjoyed playing golf together and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed piloting airplanes and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their beloved cat, Tom, still resides there with loving neighbors. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved his family with all of his heart. Russ was a lifetime member of the Center Presbyterian

Church in McMurray, Pa. He was also a member of the Chartiers Masonic Lodge #297 for more than 50 years. His parents, Russell Harold Dally and Alice Matilda Dally, preceded him in death along with his beloved wife, Shirley Jane (McConnell) Dally, and his daughter, Victoria Lynn (Dally) Clarke. His three grandchildren, Amanda (Daniel) Greene, Jordan Clarke and Ashley Clarke; his great-grandchildren, Ethan and Dexter Greene; and many nieces and nephews survive. Russ had a special relationship with his nephew, Bob (Jan) Guthrie. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Chartiers Masonic Lodge 297. Hodges Funeral Home, 36327 S.R. 54, Zephyrhills, handled arrangements.

Annamae ‘Mae’ FetzerFETZER, Annamae “Mae”, 85, of Dade

City, passed away on July 10, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1933, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Timothy and Isabel Driscoll. Mae studied nursing at the Mercy School of Nursing and led a life of service. Upon graduating from Mercy, she joined the U.S. Navy as a nurse at the grade of Lt. J.G. There she met LCDR Kenneth Fetzer and the two married on July 4, 1961. From that day on, Mae’s Independence Day celebrations became a fun tradition for family and friends. After the Navy, Mae joined Mercy Hospital and later Kenmore Mercy Hospital where she served in roles from floor nurse to administrative supervisor. In her retirement, Mae continued to serve others, volunteering daily at Daystar Hope Center in Dade City. Mae loved her family, her faith, her country and a Manhattan with a friend on the porch at the end of the day. Her husband, Ken, preceded her in death, along with her brother, John (Jack) Driscoll, and her sister, Mary Patricia (Pat) (Driscoll) Rogers. Her sister, Isabel Wirth, survives, along with her daughter, Mary Pat Cotter (Chris), her sons, David (Laurie) and Don (Jeanette) Fetzer, her grandsons, Patrick (Allie), Daniel and Michael Fetzer, her granddaughters, Kathryn and Kendall Fetzer, and her extended family and friends near and far who will miss her greatly. Services were held on July 17 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dade City.

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