Volume VII • Issue 4 zephyrhillsfreepress.com March 1, 2018

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BStrong Arms Propel Bulldogs

It was a two-day baseball sweep to open the 2018 season for the Bulldogs last week with wins at home against Ridgewood and Brooks Debartolo Collegiate.

Zephyrhills’ first win came Thursday

with a 4-1 victory against Ridgewood behind a pitching gem by junior Jaydon Bishop. The hard-throwing southpaw tossed 5 1/3 innings, giving up just five hits while striking out nine with no earned runs.

by Dave Walters

Trey Owens tags a Ridgewood opponent at second base.

McLin, Ruess Win Betmar Pro ChampionshipBetmar hosted the Central District Pro Draw

Championship, which concluded Friday. The draw produced what looked like some very powerful teams, and although Mary McLin and Delane Ruess make a very good team, it appeared some of the other teams were stronger. However, time proved that thought wrong as they took down one powerhouse team after another. They struggled in the very first match but they ran away with every match and claimed the championship.

Dumais, Lambe Win Area Shuffleboard Title

Winters Park Shuffleboard Club hosted a Zephyrhills Area Players Shuffleboard Tournament on Feb.21.

Mary McLin and Delane Ruess Shuffleboard • Continued on Page 2B

Baseball • Continued on Page 2B

Varsity Baseball Hopes To Go 3-0 Tonight At Home

Photo by CSSN

Ron Dumais Merv Lambe

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The format was Pro/Am draw. Winters Park resident Ron Dumais drew Merv Lambe (Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club) and they survived some close calls but Dumais’ home-court knowledge paid off. Lambe did his share to keep them in the matches but Dumais was on his game. He won three matches by shooting the opponent into the kitchen on his last shot, including the championship game where he made the kitchen and scored to squeak out victory. Strong Showing

In Leesburg, BradentonThe Florida Shuffleboard association got

a good dose of Zephyrhills shuffle power

on Feb. 13 in Leesburg and Bradenton. Glenda Brake (ZSC) qualified for the State Hall of Fame with the same partner, Diane Bardsley (ZSC) that she qualified for the District Hall of Fame two weeks prior. The duo won the Women’s Division Championship. Katy Walker and Pauline Murphy (both of ZSC) finished second and and Judy Ledger (Betmar) playing with Lorraine Merrifield also placed. Merrifield scored the last point she needed to qualify as a State Am. David Earle (ZSC) playing with Paul Prescott of Lakeland won the Men’s Division with John Houghtaling and Gary McGaffey (both of ZSC) finishing second; Lyle Walker (ZSC) playing with Leesburg partner Jeff Luneau also placed.

Earl Ball, who lost his partner, traveled to Bradenton to play the Golf Lakes State Championship with one of the old guys, Dave Minnich, of Bradenton. Dave is a consummate Pro (who happens to be 80 years old and therefore qualifies as an old guy). They won the championship.

Bakers Acres Couple Win 4-Park Tourney

The 4-Park Amateur Tournament was held Feb. 15 at Sleepy Hollow Shuffleboard Club. Cindy Wood and Ken Thomas of Betmar made it to the finals to face Jim and Judy Rocco of Bakers Acres. A back-and-forth contest ended with the Roccos winning the championship for this year.

Shufflers Take State Sponsored ChampionshipsLakeland hosted the Florida State

Shuffleboard Association State Sponsored Championships on Feb. 7. Zephyrhills displayed its power once again with Diane Bardsley and Glenda Brake winning the Women’s Championship, and Mike Seyfer winning the Men’s Championship with a partner from Lakeland.

“It feels good,” a happy Bishop said after the win. “I’ve been waiting for this all year long. Since the summer season ended, all I’ve been thinking about is baseball. It feels good to come out here and get a win in the season opener in front of the home crowd.”

Ridgewood took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on an unearned run as a result of a pair of Bulldog errors. That was the only time they would score. For the next six innings, the Bulldogs played error free baseball and the pitching from Bishop and relievers Brandon Ichimura and Zach Novo shut down the Rams.

The Bulldogs got all four of their runs in the third inning when Bishop led off the inning with a double and came around to score on an RBI single by Kolbe Lupinek. Cherokee Hagans and Joe Mortellaro each added RBI singles and scored in the inning.

Mortellaro led the offense going 2-for-2 with a pair of singles and a run and Bishop went 2-for-3 and a run scored.

“We have to hit a lot better,” said Zephyrhills coach Rusty Guynn. “We have kids trying to put everything out of here and lifting the ball instead of hitting the ball on the ground and having them make plays. We gave a lot of easy outs away.”

Guynn said in order for the Bulldogs to be effective, they are going have to manufacture runs.

“We are still going to have to get to the point where we take chances,” Guynn said. “We have to put people in motion and bunt the ball.”

In Friday’s matchup against Brooks Debartolo Collegiate, the Bulldogs received another fine pitching performance from lefty Drew Brown in the 9-2 win. Brown went six innings allowing just three hits while striking out four. Two runs were scored in the third, but both were unearned as the defense failed.

The Bulldogs scored seven runs on just one hit in the fourth inning as the Brooks pitching imploded.

Zephyrhills faces Sunlake at home tonight and go on the road to River Ridge on Tuesday.

Shuffleboard • Continued from Page 1B

Baseball • Continued from Page 1B

Jaydon Bishop led the Bulldogs to victory last Thursday in a home game against Ridgewood. Photo by CSSN

Ken Thomas and Cindy Wood

Glenda Brake and Diane Bardsley

Katy Walker and Pauline MurphyJohn Houghtaling, Paul Prescott,

David Earle and Gary McGafey

Dave Minnich and Earl BallJudy and John Rocco

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Zephyrhills Hosting Shuffleboard ‘Masters’The Central District Masters

Shuffleboard Tournament is coming to Zephyrhills.

The three-day tournament at the Zephyrhills Shuffleboard Club on Eighth Street opens Thursday, March 15. Mayor Gene Whitfield opens the tournament at 8:45 a.m. with welcoming remarks,

and the event concludes with an awards ceremony Saturday morning.

The Central District runs from Zephyrhills to Sebring to St Cloud and back. The top district players from three divisions of Men and Women; Amateur, State Amateur; and Pros will participate.

Little League Opens

Dave Moyer of the Zephyrhills Elk’s Lodge threw the opening pitch to start the 2018 Zephyrhills Little League season.

The players of the 50th anniversary season of the Zephyrhills Little League take part in opening ceremonies.

Zephyrhills K9 Officer Lorenzo Limoges and K9 Bolt put on a demonstration.

2018 Season Begins

Donnie Nelson, who coached Zephyrhills Little League teams for 33 years, addresses the players and parents after having a field dedicated in his honor.

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Steer Sale Highlights Fair

The Albert A. Barthle Livestock Pavilion was chock-full of curious viewers and interested buyers last Thursday evening for the annual steer sale.

Agriculture students came from across Pasco County to show the steer they have spent countless hours raising, feeding, and grooming in one of the biggest nights of the Pasco County Fair. A steer normally weighs in at 1,000 pounds, give or take, and the youth displayed great professionalism as they led their steer around a ring in front of hundreds of spectators.

During the steer show the night before, Feb. 21, the students presented their animals and their knowledge of them to judges. About a dozen awards were handed out for the different groups, ages and categories. The Steer Showmanship event was held Feb. 20.

Behind the scenes in the pavilion, students were racing around, brushing their steers to make them look their best, lining up their animals and searching for their friends. Once their sale was made, the agriculture students could be spotted enjoying popcorn or cotton candy out on the fairgrounds, a whole year of hard work finally settled.

Grand Champion Steer was awarded to Jayden Pinkston, with Possum Trot 4-H, who earned the same award in 2017 as a rookie. The now 11-year old is a student at Academy at the Farm, and when it was time to walk her steer around the ring, she was even more confident than last year.

Jayden’s steer weighed in at 1,214 pounds and ended up being sold for $5.85 per pound. The grand champion is always sold for the most money, with no other sale allowed to surpass it. Chad “Cracker” Johnson from Chiefland was the auctioneer for the evening.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer was awarded to Christopher Jones, also with Possum Trot 4-H. His steer weighed in at 1,234 pounds and was at first sold for $5 a pound but later moved up to $5.84.

Class 1 winner was Emily Jennings from 4 Bar 4-H. Class 2 winner was Madison Tilton from Zephyrhills Senior FFA.

Ava Geraci from Progressive 4-H was awarded Light Champion with her steer weighing in at 1,074 pounds.

Class 4 winner was Steven Paris from A New Era 4-H Club. Class 5 went to Dylan McVay of Wesley Chapel FFA and Class 6 winner was Emmalyn Dunn from Land O’ Lakes Sr. FFA.

The steer belonging to Peyton Russel, Progressive 4-H, was dubbed Heavy Champion weighing in at 1,330. Reserve Heavy Champion went to Justice Szetela, Land O’ Lakes Senior FFA, with a steer weighing in at 1,374.

Madison Shipley of Zephyrhills Senior FFA was awarded the Senior Showmanship award.

Camryn Farquhar, Wesley Chapel FFA, was given the Intermediate Record Book FFA award while Danielle Christian, Dade City Senior FFA, took home the Senior Record Book FFA award.

Possum Trot 4-H members took both Record Book 4-H awards with Madison Castle receiving the

intermediate award and Case Hamilton receiving the senior award.

The largest steer of the night weighed in at 1,476 pounds, presented by Victoria Watkins of Possum Trot, and was bought by the Dade City News and Jarrett Ford for $3.35 per pound.

Miss Pasco County and PHS alumna Courtney Graham sang the national anthem and a prayer was said before the steer sale commenced.

Also prior to the steer sale, an announcement was made about the Boots and Roots Foundation, which supports the fair and ag students each year. The non-profit 501(c)3 was founded in 2015 and aims to support local agriculture, outdoors and sportsman community. Last year the organization donated $10,000 to the Pasco County Fair Association, but this year was able to increase the donation to $13,500, which was dispersed to 100 qualifying students.

Visit bootsandroots.org or the Boots and Roots Facebook page for more information on the Education Scholarship and the foundation’s upcoming fundraising events, which contribute to these and other donations.

Grand Champion Sells For $5.85 A Pound

Jayden Pinkston of Possum Trot 4-H walks her 1,214 pound Grand Champion steer during the sale last week.

Story and photos by Keri McAlpine

Madison Tilton of Zephyrhills Sr. FFA leads her 1,040 pound and Class 2 winning steer around the ring.

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First Baptist Church – Pastor Rob McKinney invites everyone to visit a going church with a coming Savior. The Crimson Gospel, featuring the Robertson Family’s testimony, will be presented on Easter Sunday, April 1. Our teen ministry (TRUTH Ministries) is held on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. with director Jason Hicks and youth leader Barbara Hicks. Bus transportation is available. Church visitation is every Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Sunrise Prayer Warriors meet weekdays from 6-7 a.m. in the church conference room. Everyone is welcome. The Sunday services are: Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:45 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m.; and Wednesday mid-week service, 6 p.m. Children’s activities and choir practice are at 6 p.m. Call the church at (813) 782-5574. First Baptist Church is located at 38231 Fifth Ave. in Zephyrhills.

First United Methodist Church of Zephyrhills – Pastor Jim Thomas invites everyone to visit our growing church. Sunday worship includes: traditional worship service at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and contemporary service at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and fellowship is held in Cooper Hall behind the sanctuary from 9-10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Adult Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children’s church is held at 10:45 a.m. The church is located in downtown Zephyrhills at 38635 Fifth Ave. Visit www.fumczhills.org or call the church office at (813) 782-5645 for more information about our programs.

First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills – Located at 5510 19th St., the church invites everyone to attend Sunday worship service at 19 a.m. Feel free to participate in our congregational worship life as well as our other activities. Communion is observed the first Sunday of the month. Sunday school for adults is at 8:30 a.m. Children and youth are dismissed to classes during the 10 a.m. worship service. A nursery is provided for your convenience during the service. After worship, stop by the fellowship hall for conversation and a snack. REFRESH Wednesdays begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m. and then will break into separate classes as follows: Kindergarten through first grade; second through fifth grade; F.R.E.S.H. youth group; and adult Bible class at 6 p.m. Choir practice is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Visit www.firstpcz.org or call (813) 782-7412 for information.

Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church – An after-school program L.E.A.P. (Learning Enrichment Activity Program), designed to help students in the community is offered. The program will offer homework help as well as opportunities for students to enrich their learning potential in reading, math, music, art, science and more. For information visit www.zwconline.com and select the L.E.A.P. tab or call (813) 782-7510 ext. 703. Traditional Sunday worship is held at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15 a.m., and contemporary worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday student ministry for grades K through 12 is held at 6 p.m. The church is located at 38924 C Ave.

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.

Community of Christ – Pastor Mary Martin welcomes you to Sunday services with Sunday school at 9:45 am and worship at 11 am located at 7334 16th St. Call (941) 896-1838 for information. Our social group “Sew & So” for men and women meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for quilting, knitting and other crafts. Bring a friend and meet others. One of our outreach programs is helping the Thomas Promise Foundation on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to pack weekend food bags at 4424 Gall Blvd., in the last building south in Thomas & Son lot. Join us to help those in need.

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 Highway in Zephyrhills. Call Pastor John Faughnan at (352) 567-6494 or visit www.mycornerstonecc.com for information.

Zephyrhills First Church of the Nazarene – Men’s breakfast is held on the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the Errickson Auditorium. Women’s prayer meetings are held Thursdays at 10 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. and contemporary worship is at 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening services start at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays midweek classes for all ages begin at 6 p.m. ZFN is located at 6151 12th St. in Zephyrhills. Call (813) 782-7032 or visit zfnfamily.org for information.

Faith Baptist Church – Sunday morning worship service is held at 10:15 a.m. Growth groups for children, teens and adults are held Sundays at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. children ages 4-11 meet as well as adult Bible study and prayer meeting. Friday is teen night – call the church for further information. The church is located at 38634 C.R. 54 East in Zephyrhills. Faith Baptist Church has been loving the Zephyrhills community for 44 years, providing answers for a changing world, strengthening marriages, and giving practical help in times of trouble. Visit fbczephyrhills.org or call the church office at (813) 782-0880 for information.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – The ‘Welcome Café’ serves a free hot meal each Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy being served with a delicious plate of hot food. No reservations or paperwork necessary. The Church is located at 6040 Eighth St. in Zephyrhills, behind the post office. Worship with us on Sundays at 10 a.m. Communion is available at all services and is open for all believers. Morning and evening Bible studies, an active women’s service group, men’s breakfast and more are offered. Call (813) 782-1071 for information.

Vine Church – We are a family friendly church located at 4743 Allen Road. The pastoral staff is comprised of senior pastor Carlos Santana, associate pastor John Englada and youth pastor James Bishop. We are a non-denominational, non-traditional church where God’s Holy Spirit is in control of all services. Service times are Sunday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday

at 7 p.m. Children are welcome. Pasco County Mobile Health Unit and a mobile shower unit are with us every second Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Food is provided for all who utilize these services. Vine Church provides food for the less fortunate on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 4:30 p.m. in Zephyr Park, and Saturday at 8 a.m. in New Port Richey’s Sims Park.

Community Harvest Church – Tom Marino and pastor Dean Knight invite you to Community Harvest Church, a place to call home. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Wednesday worship and prayer service is at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and is invited to attend all services. Full church fellowship dinners are held twice a month. The church is located at the corner of U.S. 301 and 16th Street near Enterprise.

Just Church – Join us at 5221 Eighth St. in Zephyrhills. Pastor Ken Ringeisen invites you to Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., led by Karl Bayles, followed by the anointed Word of God preached. ‘JC Gang’ is our children’s church ministry run by husband and wife Jeremy and Jessica Hinz. Evening mid-week service begins at 6:30 p.m. until we are released by the Holy Spirit. Current series is free. Pastor Ken Ringeisen welcomes you to the little church with the power of a big God.

Thrifty Angel Boutique at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Normal winter hours are every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am.-12 p.m. Donations are also accepted on Mondays from 8 a.m.-noon in the garage behind the shop. Call (813) 780-7309 for information.

Waters Edge Community Church – Join us at 30200 Overpass Road in Wesley Chapel. Pastor Richard Crist invites you to attend prayer service Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by a worship service at 10 a.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Church – Saturday worship service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and Sunday worship service will be 10 a.m. Call (813) 782-1369 for information. The church is located at 5626 20th St. in Zephyrhills. Holy Communion is on the second and fourth Sundays.

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Ladies Oriental Shrine Cairo Court #97 A soup and pie dinner will be held on March 5 from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 5950 12th St. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. Call (813) 469-0439 for information. A card party will be held from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on March 8. Hosted at Bahr’s Mobile Home Park club house on S.R. 54. A $5 donation is asked, which includes lunch. Proceeds benefit the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Tampa. A benefit with entertainment and dancing will be held on March 15 at the Zephyrhills Lions Club on Dean Dairy Road and will feature local singer/songwriter Karl Sapp. This benefit dance is being held to raise funds for the purchase of a Motion Analysis Laboratory for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. The dance will be held from 6-9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased from any member of the Zephyrhills Ladies Shriners group, at the Lions Club or at the door, if still available. The Lions Club will be serving food for purchase, to include hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, a pulled pork meal, and delicious strawberry shortcake. It is our hope that the entire community will come together to help the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Cairo Court #97 in successfully raising funds for the purchase of this very important equipment. Contact Dawn Bartels at (813) 395-6767 for information or tickets. The local LOSNA group, Cairo Court #97 of Zephyrhills, meets on the third Wednesday of each month (September through May) at the Zephyrhills Masonic Hall at 5950 12th St.

Pasco County Genealogical Society The next meeting will be March 10 starting at 10 a.m. Meetings are hosted in the Latter-day Saints meeting room on Fort King Road, halfway between Zephyrhills and Dade City. Guests are welcome if interested in genealogy. The speaker will be Karen Fortin, who will show the basics of how to create, save, and share a tour that can visually illustrate the life and travels of your ancestors using the Google Earth free program. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History, a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, and has worked at the Barbara S. Ponce Public Library in Pinellas Park for 30 years.

Zephyrhills Art Club The annual fine art show and sale will be held March 10-11 at the Elks Lodge, 6851 Wire Road. Show times are 1-6 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Stop by to see the works of local artists.

Zephyrhills Garden Gate Garden Club The next meeting will be March 15 at 10 a.m. at the Magnuson Hotel, 5734 Gall Blvd. We will have a fun day celebrating Spring with a high tea and bonnet fashion show. Contact Vicky Keffer at (813) 782-3798 for information.

Pasco County Historical Society The next meeting will be held March 16 at 7 p.m., Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road. Greg Gude, retired batallion chief with Pasco County Fire Rescue, will speak on this month’s program: “Where’s the Fire? Talk About the Embers!” Gude will discuss the history and related stories of the fire protection service in Pasco County which occurred during his tenure with PCFR. Meetings are free and open to the public. A covered- dish dinner precedes the program. Please bring your own cutlery for your personal use. Contact Madonna Wise at (813) 782-0246 or cell (813) 469.8627 or MadonnaJWise@gmail.com for information.

Community Gardener Master Course Starting a community garden takes more than simple gardening knowledge. Find out how to start and sustain a community garden with the UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, Community Gardener Master Course. This course will be composed of three 4-hour sessions, taking place over successive Saturdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Stallings Building, 15029 14th St., Dade City. The tentative class schedule is as follows: How To Create A Community Garden on March 17; Vegetable Families, Different Gardening Techniques, Harvesting, and IPM on March 24; and Composting, Garden Maintenance, Seed Saving, and Preparing for the Off Season on March 31. Course fee is $200, which covers all materials. Contact Eden Santiago-Gomez at esantiagogomez@pascocountyfl.net for more information. Discounts offered for groups of 5+ people employed with a 501(c)3, the public school district, or a county government, and approved low income applicants.

Marine Corps League The Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtin Detachment #1124 of the Marine Corps League (MCL) are looking for a few good Marines and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Navy Corpsmen to join their ranks. The MCL meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #8154 located at the southeast corner of State Road 39 and Tucker Road at 3954 Paul Buchman Highway in Zephyrhills. Call (813) 788-5676 for information.

Marine Corps League Auxiliary The Marine Corps League Auxiliary meets the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Zephyrhills V.F.W. Post #8154 located at 3954 State Road 39. Call Vanice Holland at (772) 480-0658 for information.

Zephyrhills Eagles #3752 Smoking and non-smoking Bingo is held every Saturday at 1 p.m. Come early to enjoy our kitchen’s burger sliders – two for $2. Friday fish fries are from 5-7 p.m. and stay for Billy Cole Karaoke from 7-11 p.m. Monday night is good home cooking for $6. Wednesday and Thursday are open menu items, and Sunday morning breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Stop in to visit and stay for a while. Calendars are on Facebook at Zephyrhills Eagles #3752 or call (813) 780-1558 for information.

Zephyrhills Lions Club On the first Thursday of each month from 9-11:30 a.m. applications are accepted from Pasco County residents for basic eye care through our Sight Program. To qualify please see a list of required documents by visiting www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/zephyrhills or by contacting our clubhouse at (813) 788-1441. Clubhouse hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The clubhouse is located at 5827 Dean Dairy Road. Come join our Tuesday and Friday night Bingo, the largest Bingo in east Pasco. Doors open at 3 p.m., first Bingo session begins at 6 p.m., second session begins at 8 p.m. so come for one session or stay all night. Our kitchen opens at 4 p.m. with a delicious array of freshly prepared foods and desserts. Daily Specials, when available, are $5.

AMVETS Post #550 Monday is Bingo from 1-4 p.m. and the kitchen is open from 12-2 p.m. Every Tuesday is Karl Sapp from 4-7 p.m. with the kitchen open from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday is Ship, Captain and Crew from 1-3 p.m.; the Queen of Hearts is at 5 p.m.; and Corn Toss is also on Wednesdays. Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. is a meat raffle. Friday is our famous Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m. with other menu choices available. Saturday steak dinners are from 4-7 p.m. Entertainment is from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays join E-bowling at 1 p.m. AMVETS is located at 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. Find us on Facebook or call (813) 780-8180 for information.

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. Wings and Things will be from 2-6 p.m. on Sundays with music from 5-8 p.m. Monday Meat Drawings begin at 4:30 p.m. with music by Billy Cole from 4-7 p.m. Fish Fries are served on Fridays from 4:30-7 p.m. with music following from 7- 10 p.m. Come enjoy and participate in Karaoke on Saturdays from 5-8 p.m. Call (813) 782-7194 for information.

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Genevieve M. CampbellCAMPBELL, Genevieve M., 81, passed away Feb. 16, 2016. A funeral mass was held Feb. 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Whitfield Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Kimberly Ann DrewDREW, Kimberly Ann, 51, of Zephyrhills, passed away Feb. 17, 2018. She was born Jan. 31, 1967. She will be missed by her brother, James Avery; sons, Scott and Patrick Drew; granddaughter, Dallas; and the 11-year love of her life, Paul Stanley along with many others. A memorial service will be held March 3 at 1 p.m. at Zephyr Park.

John Richard FroelichFROELICH, John Richard, 89, passed

away on Feb. 20, 2018, in Florida. He was born Feb. 16 1929, in Defiance, Ohio. John was known for his willingness to lend a helping hand. He proudly served his country in the Ohio National Guard and the U.S. Army. He was a true gentleman with a fun disposition. After all, “Froelich” means “happy” in German. John was a friend to all and always had a smile on his face. He was unselfishly devoted to his family. John worked in management at J.C. Penney in Michigan and Ohio, where he met his wife, Beverly Froelich. They wed in 1965 and settled in Oscodoa, Mich. There, they owned “The BK Drive-In” and a few years later opened “The Candy Kitchen”. John retired from Iosco Intermediate Schools where he drove a bus for special needs children. He is survived by his lovely bride of 52 years, Beverly Froelich; and his children, Steve Froelich of Texas and Greg (Angie) Froelich of Florida; and three grandchildren, Mikayla, Madison and McKenzie Froelich of Florida. His siblings are Margaret Free of Ohio, Ginny Manley of Pennsylvania, Pat Wyrick of Ohio and Willie (Marilyn) of Ohio. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A son, Duane Froelich, a sister, Maryann Wells, and a brother-in-law, John Wyrick of Ohio, preceded him in death. Cremation has taken place. Per John’s wishes, a small private service will be coordinated with immediate family at a later date in Michigan.

Debbie V. GriffethGRIFFETH, Debbie V., 58, of Zephyrhills, died Feb. 25, 2018. She was born in Lewiston, Maine, on May 6, 1959. She graduated from Husson College in Bangor, Maine, with a degree in business administration. She was a wonderful wife and a loving mother. Her husband of 33 years, Timothy Scott Griffeth, survives along with one daughter, Tamara (Race) Bellinger; one grandchild, Madelyn; her parents, Leland and Celia Nelson; and a sister, Donna Finocchi. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on March 3 at Zephyrhills First Assembly. Hodges Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

William E. HartHART, William E., 93, passed away Feb.

19, 2018. He was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Keansburg, N.J., to Michael and Katherine (McGilvery) Hart. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. His wife, Martha Wilson, survives along with four children, Linda Jachim and Jean Hart of Zephyrhills and Ronald Hart and Randall Hart of Franklin, N.C.; six grandchildren; eight

great-grandchildren; and three stepchildren, Marilyn Giordano, Pam Nichols and Greg Wilson also survive. His parents, two children and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Services were held at Whitfield Funeral Home on Feb. 23 with the Rev. Denise Lay, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice.

Lawson E. Jolly Jr.JOLLY, The Rev. Lawson E., Jr., 83, of Dade City, died Feb. 18, 2018. He was born Dec. 3, 1934, at Emory University, Ga., to Lawson E. and Thelma McCurdy Jolly. He was a Southern Baptist minister for 62 years and pastored churches in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. In addition, he served as a missionary to Costa Rica appointed by the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. His wife of 55 years, Judith Richbourg Jolly, survives along with three children and their spouses, Jennifer Rothschild (Philip Clayton), Lawson E. (Jill) Jolly III and David (Laura) Jolly; his sister, Jan McAlhany (Joseph Carlisle, Jr.); grandchildren, Philip Clayton (Carolyn) Rothschild, Jr., Connor Lawson Rothschild, Justine Marie Jolly and Juliet Summer Jolly; and his great-grandson, Philip Clayton (Tripp) Rothschild III, A celebration of his life and ministry was held Feb. 24 at First Baptist Church, Dade City. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Florida Baptist Historical Society Endowment Fund (www.floridabaptisthistory.org), POB 95, Graceville, FL 32440; Florida Baptist Children’s Homes (www.fbchomes.org), POB 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802; Family of God Baptist Church (Building Fund), 41237 County Road 54 East, Zephyrhills, FL 33540; or First Baptist Church, Dade City (Towards Tomorrow), 37511 Church Ave., Dade City, FL 33525. Hodges Family Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Shirley O. LawsonLAWSON, Shirley O., 86, passed away Feb. 7, 2018. She was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Rochester, N.Y., to William H. and Helen (Conklin) O’Grady. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and an active member of Zephyrhills First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering, reading to children at schools, scrapbooking, swimming and she loved her cats. Her two daughters, Sharon Maxwell of North Adams, Mass. And Eileen Lawson of Zephyrhills survive along with three sons, Kenneth (Linda) Lawson of Sierra Vista, Ariz., William Lawson of Rutland, Vt. and Craig (Cristen) Lawson of North Adams; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two Florida daughters, (nieces), Kathy Kessler and Debbie O’Grady. Her

husband, Kenneth Lawson, and a daughter, Lisa Lawson, preceded her in death. Services were held Feb. 12 at the First United Methodist Church. Interment followed at Oakside Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Chester Allan MarshMARSH, Chester Allan, 73, passed away Feb. 20, 2018. His loving sister, Patricia, and many friends survive. Whitfield Funeral Home handled arrangements.

David J. MitchellMITCHELL, David J., 76, passed away Feb. 12, 2018. His brother, Ken, and sisters, Elaine and Irene, survive. Whitfield Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Melvin Arthur MolzonMOLZON, Melvin Arthur, 77, passed

away at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at 9:55 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2018. Melvin was born in Painesville, Ohio, in June 1940. Upon completing 10th grade at Chardon High School, he entered the printing industry, which he remained in for many years. He later moved to Zephyrhills, where he worked as a custodian for Zephyrhills High School before retirement. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a communications technician. Motorcycle riding was a life-long passion of his. One brother, Edward (Minta), survives along with one daughter, Donna Jean; and two grandsons, Collin and Jesse. Upon cremation, Melvin will be inurned at Chapel Hill Gardens with his parents, Albert and Vivian Molzon. There will be only a small private service for the inurnment. A special thanks to Judi, Joey, and all the others that provided medical assistance to Melvin over the years. Hodges Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dolly V. RockwellROCKWELL, Dolly V., 87, passed away Feb. 20, 2018. Her children, Keith Vlasak and Karen Hartmann survive. Her daughter, Kathy West, preceded her in death. Whitfield Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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