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City water and sewer clients will no longer see the name Fathom on their utility bills as the company is facing bankruptcy leaving the city with few options. At this time, there’s no clear decision as to what company name will be on the next bill.

But don’t celebrate, utility bills still have to be paid this month.

Zephyrhills City Manager Billy Poe received word Nov. 11 via email that effective Dec. 1, Fathom will shut down its operation putting the burden on the city to find an alternative.

Poe, City Attorney Matt Maggard and members of the city’s senior staff met with Fathom officials and the CEO of Fathom’s competitor VertexOne last week to discuss the future of the city’s utility billing.

During Monday’s City Council meeting, Poe reported

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Attendance was down significantly at the Auto Event held last weekend at Festival Park, said auctioneer Mike Murphy.

Rain and cold temperatures made many potential buyers decide to not attend, Murphy said.

Forty of the 150 classic, collectible and even beater vehicles sold.

The Auto Event was held at Festival Park just south of the city.

The hosts for the Auto Event, Craig and Joanne Pearson,

Wheeling, Dealing At Festival Park

by Dave Walters

The handsome looking 1929 Ford Tudor fetched $16,500 at Saturday’s auction. This was the second year for this type of car.

Several Cars Changed Hands At Auto Event

Story and photos by Joe Potter

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Touch A Truck Event A BlastThe young and the young-at-heart

took their turns Saturday to blow air horns during the annual Touch-A-Truck event hosted by Zephyrhills Main Street.

Folks also flocked around several

trucks that were parked on Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street. Many of the trucks had interactive units that the children could enjoy, according to Anna Stutzreim, coordinator for Zephyrhills Main Street.

“It was awesome,” Stutzreim said regarding the event.

“More people attended than I expected because of the cold weather. The kids had a ball. It was just amazing,” Stutzreim said.

Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire trucks, from both

No Matter The Weather, Kids Turn Out

People lined up for the opportunity to blow the air horn in this Zephyrhills street department truck.

Story and photos by Joe Potter

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Trina Marie Molton, 52, of 4040 Gall Blvd., was arrested by Zephyrhills police on Nov. 5 on a charge of child ne-glect, and on a Pasco County warrant for failure to appear – tag attached not assigned. After Molton allegedly relocated with-

out informing the victim, the victim was forced to find other means to care for her-self, resulting in her wandering the streets without supervision. Police encountered Molton in reference to a warrant, which was confirmed, and she explained that she al-lowed the victim to stay at her boyfriend’s grandmother’s home after she left their resi-dence without permission. Molton failed to report the victim missing nor did she pro-vide the victim with the location of her new residence. Molton and taken to the Pasco County jail.

Edward Allen Kociela, 36, of Wesley

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Chapel, and Nikki Denise Sanders, 41, of 38413 Lowell Harris Way, Dade City, were arrested by Zephyrhills police on Nov. 11. Kociela was arrested on charges of violation of probation, sale of a con-trolled substance, posses-

sion of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sanders was taken in on a charge of knowingly driving while li-cense suspended or revoked. Police encoun-tered the two during a traffic stop at 16th Street and North Avenue after Sanders was identified by officers and known to have a suspended license. After identifying Kociela it was determined that he was also on felony

probation until 2021 for fleeing to elude an officer. A K-9 officer responded to the scene and alerted the arresting officer to the pres-ence of drugs. A plastic tube containing methamphetamine residue was located in-side of Kociela’s backpack along with a digi-tal scale and several plastic Baggies, 41 Al-prazolam tablets, methamphetamine, and a suboxone strip were recovered from the glove compartment. A prescription label for the Alprazolam was recovered from Kocie-la’s wallet but was prescribed to another individual. Kociela was placed under arrest for the recovered drugs, which he denied ownership of post Miranda. Sanders was re-leased on her own recognizance.

Brian Alfred Jennings, 56, and Lisa

Jennings

Jennings Wilkerson, 55, of 5300 Tangerine Drive, were arrested by Zeph-yrhills police on Nov. 11 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug para-phernalia. Jennings was also arrested on a charge

Wilkerson

of possession of a con-trolled substance and Wilkerson on an addition-al charge of violation of probation. Police encoun-tered Jennings and Wilk-erson during a traffic stop at Third Avenue and 21st Street in reference to in-

operable trailer lights and no tag attached to the trailer. A search of the vehicle yielded a glass pipe containing methamphetamine residue inside the vehicle’s center console and a second on the passenger’s side floor-board near Wilkerson. A green Alprazolam

tablet was found on Jennings’ person and a plastic baggie containing methamphet-amine was discovered in Wilkerson’s purse. Post Miranda, the two denied ownership of all the materials found. They were taken to the Pasco County jail.

Toby Eugene Glover, 53, of 39215 Park Drive, was arrested by Zephyrhills police on Nov. 6 on five counts of sexual battery. Between 2017 and Nov. 5, 2019, Glover allegedly committed mul-tiple sexual acts with the victim, who is over 18

years of age. He was apprehended and placed under arrest, and later taken to the Pasco County jail.

Zachary Hugh Wiggins, 28, of 40555 Longstreet Ave., was ar-rested by Zephyrhills po-lice on Nov. 6 on charges of possession of a con-trolled substance, posses-sion of methamphet-amine, false name to a law enforcement officer,

two counts of possession of drug parapher-nalia, and on a Pasco County warrant for failure to appear. Police encountered Wig-gins during a traffic stop at Chancey Road and County Road 39 in reference an ob-scured license plate. Wiggins allegedly ad-dressed himself to officers as Tony Wiggins after the smell of marijuana was detected and a search was requested. The search re-vealed a glass pipe containing methamphet-amine residue where Wiggins was seated. A THC oil cartridge was also located inside of his backpack. Post Miranda, Wiggins admit-

ted that he had provided a false name to officers because of having an active war-rant, which was later confirmed. He was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Kayla Marie Rose, 32, of 37421 Lupine Drive, was arrested by Zephyrhills police on Nov. 2 on charges of petit theft and violation of proba-tion. Police responded to Walmart, 7631 Gall Blvd., and encountered loss pre-vention staff who stated

that they had witnessed Rose on video sur-veillance selecting $49 worth of merchan-dise. Rose then proceeded to self-checkout where she allegedly failed to scan seven items before attempting to leave the store without rendering payment. She was appre-hended and the merchandise was recov-ered. Post Miranda, she admitted to inten-tionally failing to scan the items due to “fi-nancial issues.” She was taken to the Pasco County jail.

David Allen Blair, 47, transient, was arrested by Zephyrhills police on Nov. 11 on a Pasco County warrant for failure to appear – driving while license suspended or revoked. Police en-countered Blair at Vicki’s Salon, 5126 Seventh St.

An active warrant was confirmed, and he was taken to the Pasco County jail.

The information provided in the Zephyrhills Police report is taken from public record and news sources. All parties are considered inno-cent until proven guilty.

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Mistie Rae Love, 38, of 37840 Daughtery Road, was arrested by the Pasco Sheriff’s De-partment on Nov. 12 on a charge of arson dwelling/structure/vehicle, first degree.

Love allegedly set fire to her residence, causing extensive damage to

her home and the property within.Multiple witnesses saw Love enter her

residence and leave it shortly before the blaze started. When a witness told Love that her home was on fire, she allegedly stated that it was her trailer and she does what she wants with it.

A second witness stated that Love had informed them that she was going to start the fire before committing the act.

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that the city has three options, but the untimely news could be a huge factor in a decision. He told members of council that the city could bring the function back in-house, could contract with another company similar to Fathom or go with VertexOne, who is willing to take on Fathom customers to ensure a seamless transition.

Poe noted that bringing utility billing in-house could take a minimum of six months to happen because of the implementation of billing software, the hiring of additional staff and training. Staff is also investigating the option of other billing companies.

Fathom’s announcement allowed the city just 19 days to determine how they are going to bill 11,000 customers for water and sewer service. Fathom officials reported that their efforts to secure an investment to save the business failed leaving them little choice but to close its doors at the end of the month.

“That is sort of a blessing in disguise,” said councilwoman Jodi Wilkeson. “I think our residents have had a lot of issues in the customer service aspect. I think the software works great and the meters are good.”

Poe said VertexOne, which reportedly bills utility customers in Washington, D.C, Jacksonville, Pinellas County and Lee County to name a few, is willing to purchase the software from Fathom and train their employees in order to take on the Zephyrhills customers.

He added that there would be no change in service. Customers would use the same portals to pay bills.

There is a catch. The city paid Fathom

$600,000 per year and VertexOne could charge up to 20 percent more or $720,000 annually. Poe emphatically announced that the increased would be handled by the city and not passed on to utility customers.

If the city follows the path to VertexOne, the city would have to enter in a multi-year contract. The city could use the time to work on returning the utility billing back to the city, however the city could have to pay a buyout to be released from the contract.

The largest complaint from residents about Fathom since the company took over the utility billing was poor customer service. Poe said the city is currently looking into bringing the customer service back to the Zephyrhills Utility Department, which will require additional staff.

“For me, I’ve never been happy with Fathom,” said councilman Charlie Proctor. “It was a big mistake. I wish we had never done it. It is a perfect opportunity for us to bring everything back in-house. That’s the way I want to see it. This is an opportunity for us to right a wrong.”

City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to make a recommendation on which avenue they will pursue. Fathom has 22 other municipal accounts that are in the same boat.

“It’s hard to get direction because everything is changing so fast,” said Maggard. “VertexOne requires so many customers to come on board to make it profitable for them. While we jockeying around to figure out what we’re doing, we are waiting to see what other cities are doing.”

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Honored For Her Service

The First United Methodist Church honored Norma Hall on Sunday. For her decades of service to the church’s thrift shop the church unveiled a sign renaming the shop the Norma Hall Thrift Shop. Having turned 99 recently, Hall simply reacted to the rechristening with, ‘I’m overwhelmed.’ Patricia Nugent presented Hall with a prayer shawl and Pastor Jim Thomas, back, said ‘The growth of the thrift store during her time here has been staggering.’ Nearly 50 folks turned out for the event. Photo by Max Zimmerman


Zephyrhills and Pasco County, were displayed. Also, the Zephyrhills Police Department had one of its modern SUVs parked next to an older model Chevrolet Caprice that the department had used in the past.

The driver of a truck from the city’s public works department thrilled onlookers by demonstrating how many

ways a trash dumpster could be twirled. This could almost be mistaken for a carnival ride until viewers got a closer look.

Mr. Tommy held three shows at Time Square during which youngsters of all ages were entertained. They joined him in singing, laughing and dancing while their family members enthusiastically watched.

Vendors offered delicious sandwiches and other food items. Beverages, including beer for adults and soft drinks for others, were also available.

Attendance at the event was good despite cool temperatures and brief rain sprinkles.

Those who wanted to could also have their faces painted during the fun event.

Main Street originally planned to hold Touch-A-Truck in September but it was postponed to November because of inclement weather.

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Nov. 21 – A Solution to Incontinence – If you are having issues with an overactive bladder, fear no more. Guest speaker Dr. John A. Ferlita, has got you covered. This lecture will take place from 12-1 p.m. at AdventHealth Zephyrhills. Call (877) 534-3108 for information or to make a reservation.

Nov. 22 – Roaring ’20s Murder Mystery – Come solve this whodunit during the fundraiser dinner at St. Joseph Parish Center, 38750 Fifth Ave. There’ll be flappers, mobsters, mayhem, murder, and more from 6-10 p.m. Call (813) 997-6211 for more information.

Nov. 26 – Fun with Art – Come join the Zephyrhills Art Club members from 1-3 p.m. for a relaxing painting or drawing session at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 8th Street. Some of our members do watercolors or acrylics, while others like pencil or pastels. Whatever your preference, bring your project and supplies.

Nov. 26 – Vets Healing Vets at Avalon Park West – 1-3 p.m. Join us for crafts and socialization with other vets and their families in this free program. Crafts are provided by Healing Vets.org Please contact us at (813) 788-6375 for information. Located in the Avalon Park West clubhouse, 5060 River Glen Blvd, Wesley Chapel.

Nov. 26 – Premier Community Health Care – From 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Premier will be at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 8th Street, for free, on-site application assistance for Medicaid, KidCare, food assistance, Affordable Care Act, and community resources.

Nov. 27 – Chair Yoga – Join instructor Cara Newtown at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth Street from 1-1:45 p.m. for this basic level class offering a variety of seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Breathing and relaxation exercises will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Class size is limited. Call (813) 780-0064 to register.

Nov. 30 – Peace, Love, and Funk Festival – The funkiest music festival in town is coming to Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. From 1-7 p.m., come and celebrate groovy vibes, delicious food, brews, and music from excellent local bands. The event will also include a Bizarre Bazaar which features an unusual assemblage of vendors from across the state of Florida, bringing you a wide variety of rare and unique items.

Dec. 3 – Treating Pain Without Pills – If you’re experiencing chronic spine or joint pain and want relief without taking pain pills, Kamal Patel, MD, will explain how this is possible during a lunch and learn at 1 p.m. at AdventHealth Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd. Call (877) 534-3108 to make a reservation.

Dec. 4 – Peace Breakfast – Join Sunrise of Pasco at Saint Leo University from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for the 16th annual event. This year’s guest speaker will be Jessica Criswell. RSVP at [email protected] by Nov. 27 or call (352) 521-3358 for information.

Dec. 7 – Annual Craft and Bake Sale – The community is invited to Zephyr Shore Estates’ annual event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 35143 S.R. 54. There will be plenty of crafts and baked goods for sale, a 50/50 drawing, raffle, and lunch will be available.

Dec. 7 – Festival of Lights Parade – The Main Street Zephyrhills Christmas Parade is the highlight of the Festival of Lights event, a fun-filled day & night for the whole family. This year’s theme is “A Florida Christmas”. There will be live local entertainment at the Eiland Bandstand from 4-9 p.m. plus lots of food, merchandise and craft vendors to choose from at the event.

Dec. 7 – Holiday Craft Fair – Join the Forest Lake Estates community from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for this annual event, featuring lunch, gifts, decorations and more. Call (813) 469-1303 for information.

Dec. 7 – Reindeer Run – Come and run during the 13th annual 5k event and support Sunrise of Pasco. Register on www.active.com. The race will take place from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd. Call (352) 521-3358 for details.

Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The Zephyrhills Museum of Military History will honor this infamous day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with re-enactors and several WWII vehicles and aircrafts on display. Come and meet survivors Charles McClelland and Wig Wigmore.

Dec. 8 – Christmas Tree Lighting – AdventHealth Zephyrhills 35th annual tree lighting will commence at 5:30 p.m. and feature music, fireworks, a visit from Santa and more! Food will be available. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, as seating is limited.

Dec. 8 – Christmas in the Park – Start your Christmas Holiday Season by attending the Founders Garden Club of San Antonio holiday event in the San Antonio City Park, 32819 Pennsylvania Ave., at 7 p.m. The evening will consist of the lighting of the Christmas Cards, a drawing for a variety of beautiful gift baskets, and entertainment featuring The Piney Grove Baptist Church choir and Dennis Devine & Friends. Complimentary refreshments and coffee will be served, but guests may want to bring a folding chair and flashlight. Contact Donna Swart at (352) 588-3631 for information.

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

Feb. 1 – Snowbird Palooza – The sixth annual event will feature a vendor chili cook-off as well as live music, free coffee and donuts, raffles, and more. The excitement will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave.

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The bright flashing lights on the Stepps’s Towing Service truck drew a lot of attention.

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Seth Isaac Lieberman, 5, took time to have his face painted on Saturday.

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Historic Church Organ To Be RepairedTwo things have remained constant in the last 45 years at the

iconic 130-year-old First Presbyterian Church in Dade City.One is the awe-inspiring presence of an original Karl Wilhelm

tracker-style pipe organ and the other is the parishioner who has played it since it arrived on Sept. 29, 1974. Both are now retired, but only one is retiring for good.

She is Katherine “Kitty” Piersall, an elder emeritus at the church, who is also a cancer survivor. Piersall worked for the Pasco County School District for several years. She was an assistant principal at Moore-Mickens Education Center, and principal at San Antonio Elementary and Thomas E. Weightman Middle schools. She has played the Wilhelm pipe organ since it was delivered in 1974.

Piersall has held several positions since joining the church in 1972, including organist and choir director. She is now stepping down to enjoy the organ’s splendor from a church pew rather than the organ’s bench.

“It’s time for me not to play anymore. It’s getting harder for me to be comfortable sitting on the bench,” Piersall said.

But the organ’s temporary impairment is hoped to be just that – temporary. The church has established a Kitty Piersall Organ Repair Fund to help replace the aging bellows that now wheeze through each performance. It will cost $7,000 to repair the organ. This is a small price compared to the organ’s actual value, which is estimated at between $250,000 and $300,000 by today’s standards according to Darwin Klug, an organ restorer with Heissler in America.

“The bellows are made out of rubber cloth. Over the years, they dry out and crack. We’re going to give the pipes a good cleaning, reset the temperament which sets the tuning and modify a couple of stops,” Klug said.

Julia Massey Pittman donated the organ to the church in memory of her father, Herbert S. Massey. Five generations of the Massey-Pittman family have worshipped at the church.

“I’ve been playing the organ since it arrived at the church. I stated playing it fulltime in the early 2000s. It’s a wonderful instrument and I’m excited to hear it play to its full potential again,” Piersall said.

Half of the money needed to repair the organ has already been donated. Repairs are scheduled to begin after this year’s Christmas holiday. The church’s current organist will be off for the first three weeks in January, giving Piersall the opportunity to play the restored organ in its full “voice” once again.

Wilhelm completed 124 pipe organs before retiring in 1990.

Originally from Germany, Wilhelm moved to Canada in 1966, where he ultimately crafted the organ for the First Presbyterian Church of Dade City. It is the only known Wilhelm tracker-style pipe organ ever installed in Florida.

“The organ in Dade City is the same type of organ that Bach would have played on,” Klug said. “It’s built in the classic German sense – a very “bright” organ made of solid oak and handcrafter brass tubing. It’s quite a masterpiece,” Klug said.

The church is now accepting donations for the Kitty Piersall Organ Repair Fund. Please write the fund in the memo line of your checks and mail to the church at 37412 Church Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.

Katherine ‘Kitty’ Piersall with First Presbyterian Church’s magnificent organ.

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Del Valle Honored For Efforts

Over the course of her career serving Pasco County schools, Samantha Del Valle has created and promoted several opportunities to ensure that every student receives the most from their education and help them get a head start in their college schooling. On Nov. 12 her efforts were recognized when she was named District Administrator of the Year.

Superintendent Kurt Browning surprised Del Valle with the news, along with flowers and a cake, in front of her proud co-workers and her husband, Brian.

“Samantha is an incredible young woman that has made student success her mission,” said Browning.

“Due, in large part, to Samantha’s efforts, more students in Pasco are taking higher level academic courses and becoming better prepared for the real world after graduation.”

Del Valle’s career in education began in 2009 at Land O’Lakes High School where she served as a social studies teacher. It was there that she first became familiar with numerous special programs put in place to help students receive early college credit, such as the International Baccalaureate Program.

After being promoted to assistant principal at Pasco High School in 2013, Del Valle decided to bring similar options to the students of east Pasco and initiated the Cambridge Education Program.

“The Cambridge program was initiated by the administrative staff because we saw the need for such higher learning in the east Pasco area,” Del Valle said. “We were so excited to be able to offer college credit to our students.”

Del Valle now serves as the assistant director for the office of Leading and Learning and oversees the department of enriched programs, continuing to promote equity and easy access to higher education for all students.

“We want to ensure that every student has opportunities to learn and receive the best education we can provide,” said Del Valle.

Del Valle was honored, surprised, and excited to have received her award, but didn’t get into the business to be recognized. According to her, knowing that she is making an impact on the lives of Pasco students is the greatest reward she’ll ever receive.

“I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a teacher. I have always loved school. If I could have I would have stayed in school forever, but since that wasn’t a possibility I knew that being a teacher was the next best thing,” Del Valle said. “Interacting with the students every day and seeing how much of an impact you have on their lives is such an incredible, rewarding feeling.”

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Local CPA Firm Merges With Ohio/Florida CPA

Baggett, Reutimann and Associates are proud to announce that they merged with an Ohio/Florida CPA firm in November 2019.

The Ohio/Florida firm is Bodine Perry, a Certified Public Accounting firm with multiple offices in Ohio and Florida.

The existing Florida firms are in Naples and Jacksonville. This gives Bodine Perry the presence in the Tampa Bay area that they have been seeking according to Dan Perry, Bodine Perry’s managing partner.

Bodine Perry has essentially the same value system as Baggett–Reutimann and expects the merger to help both firms, Perry said.

Baggett-Reutimann, CPAs, PA, has operated in Zephyrhills since 1986. Marci Reutimann, managing partner of Baggett-Reutimann, expects this merger to provide many new opportunities for the local firm, and will add expertise and opportunities for the employees.

Both Reutimann and Judson Baggett, partners in the current firm, will remain as partners in Bodine Perry. All employees of Baggett-Reutimann will continue in their current capacity, and no significant changes are expected in the local firm.

Both Baggett and Reutimann said they are proud to join a firm such as Bodine Perry and are excited about the future opportunities for the firm. The firm will continue in its growing auditing and accounting practice and plans to help Bodine Perry in this area as much as possible.

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Prices for the vehicles that sold ranged from less than $1,000 to more than $45,000, Murphy said. A large variety of vehicles were offered from classic and collectible cars to daily drivers and beaters. One of the more unusual offerings, a 1991 Chevrolet fire truck, sold for $4,800.

The event was a combination swap meet, automotive flea market and car corral. People who had their vehicles in the car corral were responsible for selling them.

Some of the vehicles crossing the auction block that didn’t sell included a 1991 Chrysler TC Maserati with potential buyers bidding up to $3,700 for the car. Also, a 1936 Ford Cabriolet with a rumble seat didn’t sell for $53,000 and a 1967 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport didn’t sell for $24,000.

Some of the cars going to new garages included a 1940 Cadillac four-door sedan that sold for $18,000, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that sold for $75,000 and a 1965 Ford Mustang that sold for $12,200.

Other cars that were bought included a VW bus for $18,000, a 1997 Camaro Z-28 for $9,500 and a 1938 Hupmobile for $14,500.

Those attending the Auto Event also had the opportunity to search for treasures among the nearly 1,000 vendor spaces set up throughout the sprawling Festival Park property.

Anything from engines and carburetors and baseball caps to car bumpers could be had for a reasonable price. Some vendors sold colorful vintage signs while others offered items that could be used to dress up someone’s car, truck, SUV or even their motorcycle.

Several food and beverage vendors offered up tasty treats, beer and other beverages for guests.

The popular valve cover race was held again this year. Contestants decorated valve covers and raced them

down an angled ramp. The valve cover that traveled the longest distance was dubbed the winner.

A winter version of the Auto Event will be held in February at Festival Park.

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1936 Ford Cabriolet with a rumble seat sold for $53,000. The person who sold it had worked on it for five years to rebuild necessary parts of the car.

This 1938 Hupmobile sold for $14,500. Hupmobiles were manufactured from 1909-1939.

Bidders offered up to $3,700 for this 1991 Chrysler TC Maserati but that wasn’t enough for any of them to take it home. The vehicle was produced from 1989-1991 through a cooperative agreement between Chrysler and Maserati.

AARP Offers Driving Course For SeniorsThe AARP Smart Driver Course will be

offered at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 Eighth Ave., on Dec. 20. The course is open to

drivers 50 and older who, upon completion, may receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums. The certificate is valid

for three years. The cost for the course is $15 for AARP members (bring membership card) and $20 for nonmembers. Space is limited;

preregistration is required. Unless otherwise noted, contact Bev Cogdill at (813) 907-3908 for class times and to register.


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

Elks Lodge #2731 The Zephyrhills Elks Lodge is located at 6851 Wire Road. All events are open to Elks and their invited guests. Karaoke with Dudley is every Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Call (813) 782-4604 for information about meetings and events.

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

AMVETS Post #550 Music starts Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. On Sundays enjoy music from 5-8 p.m. AMVETS is located at 4645 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. Find us on Facebook or call (813) 780-8180 for information.

Zephyrhills Eagles #3752 A calendar of events can be found on the Zephyrhills Eagles #3752 Facebook page. The club is located at 4149 New River Road. Call (813) 780-1558 for information.

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary is a great way to volunteer your time to make a difference in someone’s life. We are a community-based organization that is not for profit located at 4149 New River Road in Zephyrhills.

American Legion Post #118 Promenades for the honor society of American veterans, the 40/8, are the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am. at American Legion Post #118. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 5340 Eighth St., Zephyrhills, at 7 p.m. Auxiliary meets at 1 p.m. the third Wednesday. The club is open for Legion members, veterans and guests at 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Canadian veterans are welcome. Membership is open to all eligible veterans. Call (813) 782-0481 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.

Ladies Oriental Shrine Cairo Court #97 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.

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 S. 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 Civil Air Patrol The Zephyr Airport Cadet Squadron meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 38924 C Ave. Membership is open for youth between 13-17 for the Cadet Program and adults over 18 for the Senior Program. Contact John Birch at (321) 662-5554 with any questions.

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. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. 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 information.

Zephyrhills Area Amateur Radio Club The club holds a breakfast at the Village Inn, 5214 Gall Blvd. every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. If you would like to know more information about our club or would have input for our club, please join us for breakfast. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. Visit www.zaarc.org for information.

Toastmasters International The Zephyrhills chapter meets every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Microtel Inn and Suites 7839 Gall Blvd. Contact Kim G. Fleming at (740) 963-2442 for information.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings are held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7333 Dairy Road, every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome.

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.

Support Group for Grieving Adults Adults who are grieving the death of a loved one are welcome to participate in an ongoing grief support group, offered at no charge by HPH Hospice. The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 3-4 p.m. at Humana, 7920 Gall Blvd. in Zephyrhills. No registration is required. An HPH bereavement counselor facilitates the group and one can attend as often as they’d like. Call HPH at (800) 486-8784 for information.

Humana Clubs and Events The Zephyrhills Humana neighborhood location is open to the public and offers a variety of fun and educational health/wellness, nutrition, technology, games and social events all month long at no charge. Come play Canasta on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bridge on Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. and more. Give us a call at (813) 780-7300 for information or stop by and see us for a full calendar.

Zephyrhills Historical Association The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the conference room of the Zephyrhills Public Library. Business meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. with program at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Zephyrhills Moose Lodge All events are for members and qualified guests. The lodge is located at 3211 Gall Blvd. and can be reached at (813) 782-1771.

Alzheimer’s Support Group American House presents an Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers on the first Thursday of every month from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult jobs. American House Zephyrhills is offering a support group led by Anna Davis, LPN. No RSVP is necessary. Come and get support from other caregivers. American House is located at 38130 Pretty Pond Road. Call (813) 400-2263 for information.

ACES for MS Support Group Join us on the first Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, 6040 Eighth St. in Zephyrhills. Enjoy refreshments while sharing your multiple sclerosis experiences. We also host a social event on the third Thursday of each month. Contact Cecile at (813) 782-9306 or Vicki at (813) 788-9931 for details, to RSVP and to confirm date, time or location.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Catholic Daughters is a national organization for Catholic women age 18 and older with a focus on service to others and spirituality. Meetings are held at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club on Fifth Avenue on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Senior Golf Group Our senior golf group plays rotating courses each Wednesday in Pasco and Hillsborough counties year-round. Meet new golfing friends and get a group rate. Call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211 for information.

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Church NewsCommunity of Christ – Pastor Dawn McDowell welcomes all, including our LGBTQ community, to attend services at Community of Christ at the following times: prayer and testimony is the first Sunday of each month from 9:45-10:30 a.m. Sunday School is on the following Sundays of the month and is held from 9:45-10:30 a.m. Worship services are held Sunday at 11 a.m. A Bible Study is held from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday. Bring your Bibles, we are studying the Book of Luke. Sew & So, our social group for men and women, meets from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday. Join us for Christmas Caroling on Dec. 12. Meet at the church at 2:30 p.m. and we will go to Zephyr Haven at 3 p.m. Be sure to see our big inside sale ad on Dec. 20-21 in this newspaper. One of our outreach projects is to collect travel size toiletries for care packages for Our Troops. Items needed include shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brushes, tube socks, small packages of beef jerky, razors, combs and regular coffee. These items may be left at the church, 7334 16th St., at the above listed times. Call (813) 469-1265 for more information.

First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills – The church, located at 5510 19th St., will hold its seventh annual Thanksgiving community dinner from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 24. The doors will be open for community neighbors to enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner. This is offered as an outreach to the community of Zephyrhills. Everyone is welcome, yet the focus is to provide a family dining experience for those who may not otherwise have a dinner or who may be alone for the holiday. The church anticipates it will serve around 250 guests this year. This will be a Thanksgiving dinner that nourishes not just the body but also the soul. First Presbyterian is a Stephen Ministry congregation. Services are held at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Adult Bible study and the children’s ministry are held at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Rev. Denise Lay is pastor.

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 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Adult Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children’s church is held at 9:45 a.m. and Children’s Sunday School is at 11 a.m. Youth Bible Study is at 11 a.m. Children and Youth meet on Wednesday evening, 6-7:30 p.m., with dinner served

at 6 p.m. For Adults, on Wednesday evenings, Bible Study is at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Chapel. The church is located at 38635 Fifth Ave. Visit www.fumczhills.org, or call the church office at (813) 782-5645 for more information about our programs.

Zephyr Christian Church – Sunday Morning Services begin at 9 a.m. with Bible Study (all ages), and Church Services (all ages) at 10 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study begins at 6 p.m. (all ages); dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. for children 3 yrs. and older. The church is located at 5940 Dogwood St. (at the corner of North Ave. and 23rd St.) Call (813) 782-8893 or visit www.zephyrchristianchurch.org for information.

Zephyrhills First Church of the Nazarene – Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. and contemporary worship is at 10:45 a.m. with childcare and children’s church available. FirstNaz is located at 6151 12th St. Call (813) 782-7032 or visit www.zfnfamily.org for information.

Awake@Zephyrhills – A Wesleyan Church, located at 38924 C Ave. in Zephyrhills, invites the community to worship with us. We offer a contemporary service on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and a traditional service on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Nursery and Pre-K is offered each service for children under 5 years old. For information about our services and meeting times please call (813) 782-7510 or visit our website, AwakeWesleyan.org.

First Baptist Church – Pastor Rob McKinney invites everyone to visit a going church with a coming Savior. Teen ministry (TRUTH Ministries) is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Bus transportation is available. Children’s ministry (TeamKid!) is held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The Sunrise Prayer Warriors meet weekday mornings from 8-9 a.m. in the church conference room. Everyone is welcome. 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. and choir practice at 6 p.m. Call the church at (813) 782-5574 for information.

Just Church – Join us at Sandalwood Mobile Home Park, 5325 Dianthus St, Community Clubhouse 1 in Zephyrhills. Pastor Ken Ringeisen invites you to Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., under the anointing of the Holy Spirit by David Griffin, followed by the Word of God preached. ‘JC Gang’ is our children’s church ministry run by husband and wife Jeremy and Jessica Hinz. Pastor

Ringeisen welcomes you to the little church with the power of a big God.

Zephyrhills Church of Christ – Our times of services are: Sunday Bible study at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. We also have midweek Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. We are located at 5444 Fourth St. If you have any questions you can contact our preacher, Kevin Heaton, at (205) 405-7700 or [email protected]. You can also reach a couple of our members Joe at (813) 846-9441 or Wayne at (352) 424-0144. Visit zephyrhillschurch.com and acordofblue.wordpress.com for information.

Wesley Chapel Church of the Nazarene – You are invited to join us for a traditional church service every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. and an evening service at 6 p.m. Our Sunday school classes start at 9:30 a.m. There is also a Bible study at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend any or all of our services. The church is located at 34106 State Road 54 West and you may call (813) 780-7600 for information.

New Hope Baptist Church - Pastor Phil Howe would like to invite the community to come worship with us. Our Sunday services are: Sunday School/Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, in the education building; Morning Worship at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, with Children’s Church at the same time. We have a Spanish service at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary; our Evening Worship service is at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays our activities are: Youth at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall; Prayer Meeting/ Bible Study at 7 p.m. in the

sanctuary. The church is located at 3514 Allen Road (on the corner of Allen and Chancey Roads). For more information call the church at (813) 782-6592 or visit: www.mynewhopebc.com.

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.

Cornerstone Community Church – We welcome you to worship with us. Service times are Sunday school at 9 a.m.; Sunday worship at 10 a.m.; children’s church at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Life at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible study at 7 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.

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.

St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church – Located at 5855 16th St. Come and visit on Saturdays at 4 p.m. or Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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The City of Zephyrhills quarterly community cleanup Saturday afforded residents the opportunity to discard all of those unwanted items that may have been cluttering garages, sheds and yards.

Instead of taking a trip and paying a fee at the landfill, the city hosted a free drop off point at the city yard on South Avenue. Appliances, furniture, a hot tub and a tanning bed were just a few items that came in pickup trucks and trailers.

According to Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc, the most intriguing drop off of the day came when a man brought a couch to be discarded. While offloading it, a gold watch fell out. When LeBlanc showed the owner, he said his wife has been looking for the watch for years.

He went home to present his wife with a surprise gift.“The gold watch story is a good one,” LeBlanc said. “It

just fell out when we lifted the cushions. I’m sure there were a couple of missing remotes in there too.”

In the oddity file, LeBlanc said a resident cut up a hot tub and brought it in two loads in his minivan.

“It wouldn’t fit through his screen door, so he cut it up,” LeBlanc added. “He was happy and we took it.”

For some, it is an invaluable service.

“This is awesome,” said Zephyrhills resident Sam Tucker, who brought a washer and dryer as well as other unneeded items. “Every now and then you have a project and stuff piles up.”

City Community Redevelopment Agency Director Gail Hamilton said the cleanup has a trickle-down effect through the city.

“We saw a family that cleaned up their mom’s yard,” Hamilton said. “They live in the CRA. We have a house and yard cleaned up. The next thing they want to is

paint the house. One thing leads to another which leads to another. We’re making progress and we’re changing attitudes.”

It is an event LeBlanc and his staff is proud to be a part of.

“I think it’s a great service to the residents,” LeBlanc said. “They would have to take it to the dump. A lot of people don’t own pickup trucks or trailers, so they bring it to us and we pay to dispose of it. They get rid of it out of their yard. It’s been beneficial for everyone.”

Trash Reveals Lost Treasure

City Hauls In Plenty Of Junk During Cleanup

The city’s public works staff worked under the direction of Public Works Director Shane LeBlanc to unload a truck of unneeded items during the Zephyrhills Community Cleanup drop off Saturday.

Story and photo by Dave Walters

Pasco County Offices To Be Closed For Thanksgiving HolidayPasco County Government offices,

including the Constitutional Offices and the Courts, will be closed Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving.

All government offices and the Courts will reopen on Dec. 2.

The Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources’ Offices, Recreation Complexes and Community Centers will be closed Nov. 28 and Nov. 29; however, the

parks and beaches will stay open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) will be closed, and bus services will not run on Nov. 28. PCPT will be providing service Nov. 29 on all fixed routes and paratransit. PCPT administrative offices will be closed to walk-in customers Nov. 29; however, phone lines will be open.

The Pasco County Animal Services

Administration Office, Adoption Center, Intake/Reclaim Shelter and Field Services will be closed Nov. 28-29. An Animal Control Officer will be available for emergencies only. The Adoption Center & Intake/Reclaim will resume regular business hours on Nov. 30.

The East Pasco Transfer Station will be closed to the public and Pasco County licensed commercial haulers on Nov. 28.

They will also be closed to the public Nov. 29; however, they will be open to Pasco County licensed commercial haulers. Regular business hours will resume on Nov. 30.

All Pasco County Libraries will be closed Nov. 28-29 and will resume regular business hours on Nov. 30.

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed Nov. 28-29 and will resume regular business hours on Nov. 30.

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