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A Ridge Manor woman is alive today after a harrowing night of abuse, robbery and imprisonment.
According to the Dade City Police Department, Deanna Marie Judd, 37, was sitting in her car with a friend at 2 a.m. last Friday in the 1400 block of Delmar Street.
That’s when Corey Bloom, 34,
arrived as a passenger in a white van and approached Judd’s car. According to Officer Brian Uppercue, Bloom allegedly broke through the passenger side window and forced his way to Judd whereupon
he began to hit and choke the victim. The two were reportedly involved in a
previous relationship.“She was busted up … facial injuries,
right eye was closed, bruising about the head and neck where she was choked, side of her face,” said Uppercue, who is the department’s spokesman.
Bloom then allegedly commandeered the car with Judd in it and forced her to remove cash from some ATMs in
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On rainy Saturday afternoon, five generations of the Gude family converged just north of San Antonio for one epic reunion.
This was the largest gathering for the clan, with family travelling from all over the United States, meeting at the family’s original property.
The nearly 200 relatives who were present last weekend are the descendants of Edward and Florence (Nathe) Gude and their 13 children – Con, Rita, Rosalie, Bernadine, Mary Ann, Ronnie, Alice, Theresa, Eddie, Val, Liz, Casper and Tony.
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A slideshow of family photos captivated the group of 175 relatives. Shown are descendants of Casper Gude, signified by the lime green shirts.
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Garden Club Celebrates Seven Decades
The Dade City Garden Club blossomed into an official organization 70 years ago on May 9.
Through the years, the club has gained the reputation as a civic organization within Dade City by working with the Pioneer Museum; creating an annual city historic ornament; and working with students through gardening and nature projects, to name a few items on their busy calendar. The club has worked to help the community explore nature and learn more of gardening, horticulture and environmental awareness.
On Monday afternoon, the club celebrated 70 years of success and gardening with a luncheon and champagne toast at the historic 13630 Fifth St. building. Interestingly enough, about 70 people attended the event, which was highlighted by members donning 1940s-era clothing as a salute to the club’s founding.
“Oh, it was fabulous,” said club member Sally Redden. “Normally the garden club isn’t that exciting … people are still
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Jo Hopper, left, a member of the Hibiscus Circle, and Madonna Wise, club historian, show off their Rosie the Riveter pose for the 1940s-themed event celebrating 70 years of the Garden Club.
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Corey Bloom
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Jamari Deshay Gardner, 19, of 14644 10th St., was arrested by Dade City police on May 9 on a charge of corrup-tion by threat against a public servant or family. Contact was made with Gardner around mid-night regarding a do-
mestic battery. Upon arrival officers re-portedly discovered the residence to be heavily damaged from Gardner losing his temper. After being separated from his girlfriend, Gardner reportedly told offi-cers he wasn’t afraid to go to jail and that he had a 9 mm handgun. When the girl-friend stepped outside the apartment in attempt to leave the scene, with the assist of officers, Gardner reportedly moved to-ward her in an aggressive manner to make contact. Once detained, Gardner re-portedly said, “I’m gonna catch your ass out on the flipside.” The officer believed Gardner wished to do him harm in a vio-lent way because he did not like the situ-ation he was in. Gardner was arrested and taken to the Pasco County Jail.
Charlene Kay Brozik, 56, of Webster, was arrested by Dade City police on May 5 on a charge of retail theft. Brozik was reportedly witnessed concealing three music CDs and a bag of coffee into her purse while at Walmart, 12650 U.S. 301. Brozik paid for miscellaneous items while at checkout then exited the store without proper payment for the concealed items. Post Miranda, Brozik stated she did not have enough money for the items. She was arrested, processed and released with a notice to appear in court.
A 15-year-old male was arrested by Dade City police on May 6 on charges of pos-session of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana – less than 20 grams. Con-tact was made with the defendant during a traffic stop when the officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from within the car. All occupants denied the presence of marijuana on their person or in the car. A search revealed a small bag-gy containing marijuana and a glass pipe containing marijuana residue in the back-seat center console, where the defendant
and another passenger were sitting. The defendant admitted the items were his.
Brady Christopher Odum, 20, of Brooksville, was arrested by Dade City police on May 7 on a charge of driv-ing while license suspended or revoked. Brady was pulled over for driving with a tag not assigned to that vehicle. Upon contact, Brady told the officer his license had been suspended. A records check confirmed the Jan. 29, 2015 suspension, and he was arrested and taken to the Pas-co County Jail.
Shenecika Phonshay Russell, 24, of 15109 Hillsborough Ave., was arrested by Dade City police on May 6 on four Pinellas Coun-ty warrants for failure to appear – one for pos-session of marijuana and three for driving
while license suspended or revoked. Con-tact was made with Russell at U.S. 301 and Morningside Drive when a records
check confirmed the active warrants. Russell was arrested and taken to the Pas-co County Jail upon confirmation of the warrants.
Kadie Lynn Watson, 24, of 39132 State Road 54, was arrested by Dade City po-lice on April 28 on a charge of schem-ing to defraud. As an employee, Wat-son reportedly took several items from Walmart, 12650 U.S. 301, on various dates and times ranging from March 16 through April 13. Watson reportedly took five packs of gum, a pack of diapers, three bottles of soda, eight bags of dif-ferent chips, a pack of ranch dip and one pack of noodles. Watson reportedly took some of the items then ate them while on break at the store without payment and was captured by video surveillance. Wat-son reportedly admitted to taking most of the items listed.
The information provided in the Dade City Police report is taken from public re-cord. All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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and north of Dade City. It was during this time that the two stopped at Judd’s Ridge Manor residence for an unknown reason and “she was able to obtain a knife … and concealed it from him,” Uppercue said.
Upon returning to Dade City, Judd managed to stab Bloom in the neck when they were in the Price Park area and she was able to escape. Bloom fled in the victim’s car.
Police were able to locate Judd near Pond Avenue after receiving an 8 a.m. call for help from the victim as she was walking near Eighth Street and Robinson Avenue.
Judd was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Bayfront Health for further treatment.
Police later stopped the victim’s car behind Heritage Park Apartments and arrested Bloom. He was also treated at Bayfront Health before being transferred to the Pasco County Jail.
Uppercue noted the two were “former boyfriend and girlfriend” who had previously lived together and may have a common child, so the incident is also considered an act of domestic violence.
Bloom has been charged with six felonies: domestic battery by strangulation, kidnap to commit or facilitate commission of a felony; false imprisonment of an adult; robbery (no weapon); robbery carjacking (no weapon); and burglary of an occupied conveyance with battery.
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Charity Begins At County Tax Office
Since he was appointed to the role of Pasco County Tax Collector in 2013, Mike Fasano has been on a mission to give back.
He was chosen to fill the shoes of longtime tax col-lector Mike Olson, who passed away while in office, and although Olson left a great legacy, Fasano wanted to do more.
Almost immediately after taking office, Fasano started a program to benefit county charities and non-profit organizations.
During the monthly charity program’s 3 1/2 years, the tax collector’s five offices have amassed $275,000 for these organizations.
“I felt that our organization was not involved in the community at all and I’m a big believer that when you have an organization like the tax collector’s office you have such a great opportunity of … helping the community, especially our charity organizations here in Pasco County,”
Fasano said.The monthly donations are raised
through the county’s customers. The tax collector offices in Pasco average about 15,000 customers a week. Each time a customer goes into an office, the charity of the month is highlighted and donation buckets are set up at each service station.
Flyers are also mailed out from the tax collector with auto and boat renewal letters. Customers have an option to donate and add the amount into their renewal payment.
This month’s charitable organization is CARES (Community Aging & Retirement Services), which helps out low-income seniors and their pets. Donations can be made at any of the five tax collector locations in the county.
Fasano said the calendar is already full for the next year and a half, with another two dozen charities on the waiting list to be assigned a fundraising month. Although it is difficult choosing each charity, he makes a point to keep it within county.
“That’s key for me. We certainly want to help people who are in need … we want to do our best to see how is it going to help people in Pasco County,” the tax collector said.
Although his family was originally from New York, Fasano has been a Pasco resident since he was 13 when his family settled here in 1971. A Republican, Fasano’s political career began in 1994 when he was elected to represent the 45th District. He also served in the Florida Senate for ten years beginning in 2002.
“You can see the generosity of our customers,” Fasano said of the charity programs. “The government is always taking, so here is an opportunity to give back.”
April’s charity was NAMI, which received more than $5,800 from the fundraiser. Last year the offices focused on raising money for the Pasco Sheriff’s new K9 unit, and ended up raising $50,000 for the cause.
If you want to make a donation this month, contact Jemith Rosa at (727) 863-6868 or visit www.CARESFL.org for information about CARES and the Pet Project.
You can also visit www.pascotaxes.com for more information about the promotional and charitable giving programs at the tax collector’s office. The local location is located at the East Pasco Government Center, 14236 Sixth St., Room 100 in Dade City. This location is not open on Saturdays.
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Mothers Honored In LacoocheeMore than 100 area residents came to
the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club in Lacoochee for the club’s second annual Mother’s Day celebration and dinner. The event was coordinated by club director Cassie Coleman, the evening
before Mother’s Day on May 13. The early celebration allowed mothers to spend time with their children at the club, enjoy a good meal and return home in time for family festivities the following day.
Residents of Lacoochee and Triby gather for a Mother’s Day celebration and dinner at the Boys & Girls Club. Photos by Richard K. Riley
Alicia Bates, 4, and Ayanna Bates, 3, are held by their mother, Lisa Houghtalin of Lacoochee. at the Boys and Girls Club’s Mother’s Day event on Saturday.
Katrina Morgan and Patricia Williams, both of Perry, surround Johnnie M. Lopey, (twin sister to Mudcat Grant of baseball fame) who received the Grandmother of the Day award at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club on Saturday.
Maria Almentero and Ariana Suah embrace on Mother’s Day.
Sofia Stephans, 4, and Serenity Flagg, 7, with Shyann Flagg, a student at Pasco Middle School.
China Wimbush and her 1-year-old daughter, Ryleigh.
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East Pasco EventsMay 19 – Free Diabetic Education Class – If you were recently diagnosed with diabetes or struggle with managing your diabetes, then this certified education class will help you. Presented in a group setting by Bayfront Health Medical Group. Held from 10-11 a.m. at 13100 Fort King Road, Medical Plaza I, Classroom 108. Call (352) 567-6763 fro information or to reserve your space.
May 19-21 – The Wizard of Oz – Follow the yellow brick road to Arts In Motion Community Youth Theater’s production performance at Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students K-12. Show times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit ArtsInMotionPasco.com or call 352-834-IAIM (1246) for information.
May 20 – WoofStock – Pasco Animal Services will hold the third annual WoofStock from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Florida Estates Winery, 25241 S.R. 52 in Land O’ Lakes. We will have live bands, kids crafts, pony rides, vendors, food, wine tastings and more. Funds raised will go for the care of sick or injured animals that come into the shelter. Tickets are $5 and kids under 10 are free. Tickets available at www.FPCAS.org. and at the winery. The winery is always pet friendly.
May 23 – Edwinola Grand Opening – An open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Edwinola Assisted Living Center is located at 14235 Edwinola Way. Call (352) 567-6500 for information.
May 23 – Homebuyer Workshop – Presented by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, attend this free workshop to find out whether you’re ready for homeownership and how to get started. Held from 6-7:30 p.m. at Scotland Yards, 9424 U.S. 301. Call (352) 588-2732 x 4222 or (813) 764-7653 for information and to RSVP. Light refreshments will be served.
May 25 – Medicare 101 – SHINE will be offering free answers to Medicare questions at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., starting at 2 p.m. Call (352) 567-3576 for information. SHINE provides free, unbiased one-on-one insurance counseling and information about Medicare options and prescription drug assistance for elders and their families and caregivers. Volunteers are needed. Contact Sue at [email protected] or (727) 570-9696 ext. 234 for volunteer information.
May 27 – Darby Harvest Country Store Community Sale and Market – This free event offers a friendly outdoor market with an array of products. A BBQ food truck will be on site and locals will be selling their “trash” that you might treasure. Free space available for vendors or anyone with yard sale items. Call (813) 526-6631 for information. Held from 12-4 p.m. at 31116 Darby Road.
May 30 – Insurance and Estate Planning – Do you need help getting out of debt or guidance creating and maintaining a budget? Join us for this informative financial series. These classes will be facilitated by Scott Taylor, a University of Florida Extension Instructor. Held from 5:15-6:15 p.m. at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ Creation Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road. Program is free, but reservations are required. Call (813) 779-6476 for information.
May 31 – Mobile Vet Center – A Mobile Vet Center (MVC) will be available at the Veterans Service Office at 37255 Florida Ave. in Dade City from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. A Readjustment Counselor Tech and Benefits Officer will be onsite to provide readjustment counseling services. Veterans and family members interested in learning more about services provided by the Vet Center are encouraged to attend the event or contact AJ Jones, Readjustment Counseling Tech at (727) 372-1854.
June 7 – Parenting Presentation – This presentation, titled ‘Helping Your Kids Find a Life Purpose Part II’ will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ Creation Health Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road. Help your child discover their unique path and purpose. Program is free, but reservations are required. Call (813) 779-6476 for information.
June 10 – Family Fun Day – Smith Family Walkers present a charity walk to raise money to end Alzheimer’s. A family fun day will be held at the VFW Post #4283, located at 12735 VFW Road, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Backyard carnival games, food, drinks, snow cones and popcorn will be available. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun. Carnival games are a $1 donation per ticket, $5 for 10 tickets or $10 for arm bands. Call Betty at (813) 715-0344 for information.
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One of the subjects that came up was Sunrise of Pasco, Inc. I told him I had many friends who worked there and mentioned I was the past Chairman of the Board of this awesome organization. He told me they have helped him in many ways and to this day they continue to encourage and offer positive reinforcement to him.
I got a text while I was in church this past Sunday morning. I don’t usually look at my phone during the service but decided to take a quick look while the praise team was leaving the stage during the contemporary worship service, and I am glad I did. It was from my friend, who shall remain anonymous. Here is what it said, “Today I am one year and FREE! Totally clean of alcohol, nicotine and drugs and I am only beginning! Carpe diem.”
What a great text to receive while in God’s house. I have been praying for this guy ever since he told me some of the things he was going through. The prayers couldn’t have been answered at a better time. The only thing I wasn’t sure of is what does, carpe diem mean? I did take
Latin when I was in high school but I wasn’t a very good student so I decided to Google it and here is what Dictionary.com says – “Latin. Seize the day; enjoy the present, as opposed to placing all hope in the future”. Now I get it. To me it means to take one day at a time.
My friend attends regular Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and I am guessing he has been following the 12-step plan. I am not going to go over all of these steps but joining AA is a big leap forward and is freely available. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop drinking. The program uses a spiritual approach that includes a belief in a higher power. Having a sponsor helps to understand the program and if you need them they are there to help keep you from drinking.
According to Recovery.org, one study found 67 percent of the people who attended at least 27 weeks of AA meetings during the first year of treatment remained abstinent in a 16-year follow up.
There are AA meeting locations in Zephyrhills and Dade City. To find a location near you go to www.aatampa-area.org/meetings/eastPasco.
They would love to welcome you and provide some much needed help.
You are not in this alone. To my friend, I am excited about the
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This is one of the many verses in God’s holy word that has helped me in all types of situations and it can help you, too. “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” – Mark 11:24 (NIV).
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Concealed Weapon Permit RenewalsSince May 1, the Dade City branch of
the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office has been accepting applications for new concealed weapons permits, renewal applications for existing permits and issuing renewals of existing permits.
During regular business hours, customers can visit the Dade City office, located at 14236 Sixth St. in the East Pasco Government Center.
Fingerprints, photographs and related services will all be available to process new/renewal applications. Assuming all statutory criteria are met, customers who apply for a renewed permit will be able to walk out of the office with the renewed license in hand.
“Due to the excellent work of our staff and the need expressed by the community, we are now able to issue renewals to qualified permit holders the day they visit our office. We will continue to accept applications for new permits as we have been doing since 2015,” said Mike Fasano.
Concealed Weapons Permit services are available at the Dade City branch of the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This service is not available on Saturdays.
Appointments for concealed weapons permit applications are not required.
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talking about it.”A video presentation was produced and
presented by Ethan Rampersuad, a Pasco High Cambridge student. It featured a slideshow of modern and historic photos of the club compiled by Madonna Wise. The video also featured interviews with Tom and Charles Touchton, descendants of club co-founder Thelma Touchton.
Touchton founded the Garden Club with Thelma Gilbert in 1947, and the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs accepted it in 1948. They held their first flower show in March 1949.
The Garden Club’s historical building is the original 1914 St. Rita Church, which was relocated to the current Garden Club site.
The club’s house is a popular rental event center for weddings, family celebrations and community activities.
At Monday’s anniversary celebration, Mayor Camille Hernandez presented the club with a Proclamation honoring the 70th Anniversary. Hernandez acknowledged the garden club’s annual Arbor Day events and its partnership with the city resulting in the designation of Dade City as a “Tree City USA”.
“Her Proclamation was a wonderful
tribute to the community accomplishments of the Garden Club,” Redden said.
In addition to the party, business was also handled as the 2017-2018 officers were installed, including: Debbie Parks, president; Peggy Woods, first vice president; Joy Dew, second vice
president; Dee Scheidker, secretary; Kathy Riley, treasurer; and Carol West, assistant treasurer.
The Garden Club has more than two acres of botanical gardens and the public is invited to stroll through and enjoy them.
“Take pictures and only leave footprints,” Redden said.
Visit the Garden Club website to review their calendar for scheduled events, pictures of the gardens and rental information.
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New Garden Club officers for 2017, from left, include: Dee Scheidker, secretary; Kathy Riley, treasurer; Joy Dew, second vice president; Carol West assistant treasurer; Debbie Parks, president; and Pat Carver a past president who, in her antique fur stole, swore them in.
About 70 people attended Monday’s 70th Anniversary of the Dade City Garden Club, which included the club’s annual pot-luck dinner and installation ceremonies.
Thelma Touchton, left, and Thelma Gilbert founded the Dade City Garden Club on May 9, 1947.
Mayor Camille Hernandez, left, and Gail Stout, immediate past-president, take turns reading Dade City’s resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Dade City Garden Club. Photo Provided
Photos by Richard K. Riley
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On April 17 the Rotary Club of Dade City gained new member Lido Capogrosso, director of community relations for Heritage Park Health & Rehabilitation. He was sponsored by Rotarian Jeff Ward, administrator for Heritage Park Health & Rehabilitation. Shown above, from left, are Jeff Ward, new member Lido Capogrosso and Rotary President Matt Maggard. The Club welcomes Lido as he begins his great adventure in leadership, in friendship, in service to your community and your fellow man. Meetings are held every Monday at Kafe Kokopelli’s at noon. Visitors are welcome. Photo by Stephanie Stephenson
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“When a woman feels a contraction coming, she can breathe through her ProNox mask and remove the mask when she wants, thereby controlling the amount of gas or pain control she’s receiving,” according to Dr. Marian A. Sampson, a board certified gynecologist and obstetrician with East Pasco Women’s Care.
“The childbirth experience is an extremely physical and emotional event, so effectively managing pain and anxiety is important. ProNox can interrupt the fear-pain cycle and provide patients with a pleasant
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Expecting mothers who want to know more about ProNox can talk to their obstetrician or call (813) 783-6124 and ask to speak with Jennifer Powers, RN, FHZ Nurse Educator at The Baby Place.
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the 13 branches were assigned a color for matching family tree shirts, so guests could tell which branch others descended from. The only Gude who did not have surviving family was Theresa, who was a nun and had no descendants.
Of the 13, only four remain alive today: Alice, Eddie, Val and Ronnie.
The reunion served as a 90th birthday celebration for Alice (Gude) Orlowicz, who will approach her ninth decade on June 25. Two of her daughters, Cathe Morrow and Mary Bashore, thought of the reunion when considering birthday ideas for their mother. They had been planning and tracking down family members for a year and a half.
“Everybody was so friendly and so cordial and so excited to be there,” Morrow said.
The four remaining original Gudes currently reside in the Dade City area, but relatives travelled from as far as Nevada, Texas and New Hampshire, to name a few.
“It took a lot of research,” Bashore said with a laugh. “Thank God for Facebook.” She and her sister started with the basics, going through their mother’s address book. After that, they took to social media, creating a private event for the party that slowly began to build up members.
“One of our oldest cousins I actually sent five different addresses handwritten invitations to because no one knew where he lived,” Bashore said.
“We did locate the vast majority,” Morrow said.
All in all about 175 family members were able to attend, exceeding organizers’ expectations. Morrow and Bashore coordinated with their cousin Lucille Adams, a descendant of one of the 13,
who lives on the Gude family property located on Con Gude Road. The property was divided between the males of the 13, and several family members reside on different parts of the land.
The party was held under a pole barn type structure, which was originally a chicken coop from back in the day. Different barbecued meats were catered and local relatives provided side dishes and desserts. Despite the torrential downpour, the party lasted from 1 p.m. until about 6 p.m., with the younger ones playing in the rain all afternoon.
“All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren got to see the property where it all started,” Bashore said. “It was
amazing. We all met people we had never met before.”
A slideshow of pictures old and new was displayed after everyone ate.
“That seemed to really hit everybody,” Bashore said. “It had photos of things people had never scene – a lot of memories there and just trying to identify who the people were.”
Locals may know the Gude name from the Kumquat Growers. That branch of the family is related to those who gathered at the reunion, but are not descendants of the ‘original 13’. Morrow said they would have loved to include them, but then he reunion would have been just too large to manage.
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The four remaining descendants of Edward and Florence Gude attended a family reunion in Dade City last weekend. Shown in the back are Val Gude, left, and Alice Orlowicz; in the front are Dorothy (Ronnie) Arantz, left, and Eddie Gude.
Each of the ‘original 13’ Gude children were assigned a color so guests could recognize which branch of the family everyone came from. Descendants of Alice Orlowicz wore red. Photos by Chris Drews
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Follow The Yellow Brick Road
The Wizard of Oz, based on the 1939 movie, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St. Shown, from left, are cast members Shelby Surratt, 16, playing Dorothy; Roman Ricardo, 15, the Lion; Bernadette Richter, 14, the Tin Man; Haley Sanders, 17, the Scarecrow; Maitlin Hart, 16, the Witch; and in front, Rhett Ricardo, 13, the Emerald City Guard. Visit ArtsInMotionPasco.com for tickets and information. Photo by Richard K. Riley
Crash Kills San Antonio Woman
A two-vehicle crash on Sunday claimed the life of a San Antonio woman, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Carolyn Bentley, 87, died following a collision in St. Joe.
Bentley was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo south on Lake Iola Road and had stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 578. She reportedly entered the path of a westbound 2008
Nissan Frontier pickup truck that 16-year-old Spring Hill girl was driving.
The front of the truck collided with the left rear side of Bentley’s car.
Her car came to rest on the southwest side of the intersection and the truck rotated and overturned onto its right side before coming to rest along the southern side of C.R. 578.
Bentley died at an area hospital from injuries she received in the crash, the FHP said.
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Chamber Awards Scholarships
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce recently awarded three Community Involvement & Service Scholarships to graduating Pasco High School students, through the Pasco Education Foundation. The 2017 recipients are Courtney Graham, Kasey Szwast and Sydni Sinka. Criteria for scholarships include GPA, community and school involvement and essay composition. Pictured, form left, are Chamber Board and Education Committee Co-Chair Carolyn Hodges, Courtney Graham, Kasey Szwast and Chamber Board and Education Committee Co-Chair Jean Nathe. Missing from the photo, with regrets, is Sydni Sinka. Photo by Richard K. Riley
County Declares May Bike MonthIn an effort to showcase the benefits
of biking and to encourage more people to give biking a try, the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) declares the month of May 2017 as Bike Month.
Pasco County is also declaring the third week in May as Bike to Work Week. May 19 will be Bike to Work Day. Pasco County employees are encouraged to participate in Bike to Work Week by riding their bikes to and
from their job.Pasco County MPO encourages all
citizens to ride their bikes to work, school, in parks and around their neighborhood with friends and family. Explore the many wonderful bike trails in Pasco County. Bicyclists are urged to be safe, responsible and to follow the rules of the road while riding.
National Bike Month was established in 1956. This is the fifth Bike to Work Week celebrated by Pasco County.